#yes i did take the easy way out ty very much

[done-with-the-shit]

->Relationship Headcanons<-

Chuuya x Reader

This is the first time I write headcanons so it may not be very good.. Also English is not my first language, please keep that in mind while reading! Ty and enjoy♡

Anime: Bungou Stray Dogs

Characters: Chuuya Nakahara

Note: GN!Reader

///SFW///

I imagine that after an eternity of denying his feelings, he angrily confessed to you without even realising he did😃

Like you'd be minding your own business and he just randomly comes to you screaming in your face about how he hates the fact that he loves you or something...

After that he will most likely lock himself in his office and regret his life decisions😕

But you will go to him and also confess your undying obsession love for him so it's all fine!

Anyways as for when you two start actually dating he would be such a lovely boyfriend♡

Very romantic for sure~

Like definitely buys you flowers 'cause why not?

He'd also spoil the hell out of you.

He works for the mafia after all so money isn't a problem for him😉

If you are taller than him please don't tease him!! (my man's only 5'3🤭)

After all he is still growing!

Lots of PDA.. that's all I'm gonna say

He enjoys taking you out to fancy dinners, but he also loves spending nights in, just watching TV and maybe drinking some wine with you~

You are the only person who can wear his hat and coat^-^

He secretly likes to see you in his clothing but you didn't hear that from me~

Chuuya is very good at cooking😌 so if you can't cook he will do it for you... he may even teach you if you want!

He also loves all the affection you give him!!

Even if you just hug or kiss him he will be melting in your hands literally

Being his usual self fucking tsundere he won't admit that he likes cuddling with you, but don't be fooled, he very much enjoys being spooned and loved by you!

Chuuya needs to be the little spoon! My boy deserves all the love you can give him!! (Just don't tell Dazai 'cause he won't stop bothering our chibi about it😔)

He's also secretly scared of hurting you with his ability, so he's super careful around you.

All in all he is such a softy with us🥺

Anyways.. let's get to the interesting stuff~~

///NSFW///

Let's be honest this boy is a fucking switch😤

So I imagine him as a soft dom and a braty sub (don't ask why though👀)

And he is definitely open to trying all your kinks you nasty whore😒

But who am I kidding I have no right to judge..

Anyways.. I bet he has a knife and bandage kink

I mean just imagine yourself all tied up with this small man on top of you!!

Or the other way around😏

He enjoy biting you.. (that's all I'm gonna say)

I personally think that he only dom's in two occasions..

First being if you had a rough day and he just wants to make you feel better~

Another reason for you to let him dom is when he is angry at something or someone.. yk to help him relieve stress (if he doesn't ask you to fuck him instead😉)

All the other times?

Oh this boy will be begging you to fuck him while explaining how he is still the one in control denial

I mean as a said earlier he is pretty much a tsundere so..

Because of that you'd have to be someone he really, really trusts for him to let you take control

But once you get his trust? Oh boy you are in for it I'm telling you😩😩

He is going to be such a brat and would love to push you to your limit~

But don't worry he is actually pretty easy to handle

Just pin him beneath you and he will shut up..

And if he doesn't just tug at his choker! What else would he wear it for!?

Oh boy do not forget that beautiful hair of his😍

It's just made for pulling~

PRAISE KINK PRAISE KINK PRAISE KINK

Do I really need to say more??

Loud? Yes..

His moans are so incredibly loud like he doesn't hold back😩😫

Edging and overstimulation?

He loves hates it.. And will not tell you otherwise

But his favourite part is the aftercare~

Baby is so tired he needs your help!!

Take him to the bathroom and give him a nice warm bath (he deserves it for being such a good boy for you😖)

Loves it when you give him a lots of kisses and cuddles afterwards~

>>MORE OF MY WORKS<<

#chuuya nakahara #dom reader #sub character #dom!reader #male reader #fem reader #sub bungou stray dogs #bsd #sub chuuya #dazai osamu #sub male character #gn reader #chuuya x reader #chuuya x fem!reader #chuuya x male reader #anime #anime fandom

[thesunhatesme]

Cooking together

Phantom/Swiss Wc: 1.1k Summary: Just Swiss helping Phantom overcome his fear of trying new things

“Okay, what should we try today?” Swiss asked while getting the aprons out. He and Phantom had been cooking a meal together every week for a while now to help him overcome his fear of trying new things, and it seemed to help.

“Can we do this one?” phantom asked, holding up the recipe book and trying to point at the recipe he wanted.

Swiss turned around and leaned his head to the side, “Are you sure you want to try a fish soup with saffron in it?” He was met with silence and a confused look, “You don't like fish very much and saffron has a very strong taste”

Phantom looked at what he was pointing at and quickly moved his finger to point at the other page, “Oh, I meant to point at this” he said as he pointed at the mac`N cheese recipe.

“We cooked that last week, don't you want to try something different?” Swiss pointed out

“And I liked it, I want it again” Phantom replied, with a slight pout.

“How about this, we make the pasta ourselves this time and try it with another sauce?” he suggested while tying an apron around Phantom's waist.

“You can make your own pasta?” Phantom gasped, did it not just come in a box from the supermarket?

“Yeah, it's quite easy actually” Swiss chuckled, “Lets try it”

They started getting all the ingredients out for the pasta and measuring them up in bowls. Swiss instructed Phantom on what to do and why, and Phantom listened closely and did his absolute best to follow. Swiss took over after a bit since Phantom thought it was too tough and continued kneading the dough till it was done. Phantom wrapped it in plastic wrap and then put it in the fridge.

“Now we're going to boil the tomatoes so that we can peel off the skin,” Swiss explained, while putting them in the pot with boiling water. Phantom made sure to put on a timer, so that they wouldn't forget about them, since none of them were very good at keeping track of time. Phantom started peeling the onions and Swiss helped him cut them up. When the timer rang, they put the tomatoes in some ice cold water and Phantom started peeling and cutting up the tomatoes while Swiss started frying the onions.

“Okay, let's see what the next step is…” Swiss muttered to himself while reading the recipe, leaning against the counter, “Time to start mixing everything together” Phantom read over Swiss shoulder, dangling his feet from the counter.

“Yes, good job Bug” Swiss praised as he helped Phantom down from the counter. They measured up all the ingredients and herbs and put the tomatoes in the pot.

“Do we have to add all those spices?” Phantom asked. Swiss wasn't surprised at that, he knew Phantom was quite hesitant towards spices and anything that had a lot of flavor in general.

“We don't have to, but it tastes better with them” Phantom still wasn't convinced, they had a very strong smell, and he'd learnt that if something had a strong smell, the taste was probably quite strong too, at least that was the case with spices.

“How about… we only add half the amount, and if you don't like it, we'll remember that next time.” Swiss suggested.

He stayed quiet for a moment, thinking about it, but then hesitantly agreed with Swiss.

“Look at you trying all this new stuff, making me so proud, Lovebug,” Mountain said from the doorway. He'd been on his way to take a shower after being in the greenhouse for a while, but couldn't resist the smell and had to check it out. 

“Hey Mount, we're making pasta and tomato sauce!” Phantom told him excitedly and almost poured the spices besides the pot. “You can try it when it's done if you want”

“Well I can't say no to that can I, it smells wonderful”, “Let me go take a shower and freshen up a bit and I'll taste when you're done” Mountain said as he started making his way to the shower. If this was just a couple of months ago, Phantom would never have agreed to adding those spices he thought to himself, it made him happy to see phantom overcome his fear.

Swiss pulled out the pasta machine and explained how it worked to Phantom while they unwrapped the dough. Phantom started turning the handle while Swiss held the dough and soon enough they had a bunch of spaghetti.

They started cooking the spaghetti and mixed the sauce in a mixer because Phantom refused to even taste anything with lumps in it. They set the table and started cleaning up a bit.

Mountain knocked on the doorframe to make his presence known and everyone sat down while Swiss served the food. 

“Would you like to try just the pasta first or both pasta and sauce?”

“Pasta and with the sauce on the side not touching each other”

He tried the pasta and it was actually better than the pasta you buy at the store.

“Do you want to try the sauce too?” Swiss asked, putting his hand on his shoulder.

"I'm not sure, the herbs had a strong smell” Phantom said, looking down in his lap, fidgeting with the hem of his sleeves.

“If you don't like it, that's okay, we're not gonna make you eat it” Swiss encouraged him, squeezing his shoulder comfortingly.

“If you don't want it, I'll happily eat it for you, this is the best sauce I've ever tasted” Mountain chimed in, taking a mouthful of pasta and sauce.

“You really think so?” Phantom asked as he looked up at mountain

“Mhm, this is amazing” He said with his mouth full of food.

He brought the spoon up to his mouth, hesitating a bit but the other two ghouls kept on encouraging him, so he put it in his mouth and tried it. He thought about it for a while but decided that it was actually quite okay, he could eat this, still not better than mac`n cheese but still okay. “It wasn't that bad actually”. He stated and Swiss hugged him from the side, telling him how proud he was. 

They finished their meal and started cleaning up. There was a little food left so Phantom decided to put it in a container and bring it to Copia, who of course, loved it. The three ghouls ended up staying for tea in Copias office for a while, but then eventually going back to the den to crash in front of the TV and start watching a movie, that they all would end up falling asleep to.

#phantom ghoul #swiss ghoul #mountain ghoul #nameless ghouls #copia #the band ghost #ghost fic #ghost fanfiction #tshm writing

[greasyghosts]

Hi mayhaps I just binge read a bunch of your things and omg it's so good you write so well <3 if it's okay, could I request dancing bachata (or to any hispanic music in general) with Chuuya, Dazai, and Sigma (and possibly Nikolai too if you write for him 👀) thank you and I hope you're having an amazing day!!!

EEEKK YES OMG TY FOR REQUESTING THIS

❝ Dancing bachata with them ❞

Featuring: Chuuya, Dazai, Sigma, and Nikolai

!please don't repost, plagiarize, or copy my work ♡

A/n: I loved writing this oml it was kind of hard to write though I'm ngl, but nonetheless, it was very fun. Each one is kind of short I'm sorry

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Chuuya:

Homie knows how to bachata.

DEADASS

I have no clue how or where he learned, but he did, and he's GOOD.

(I'm thirsty for him, and it probably shows..)

Anyways..

When you held out your hand to him when you were starting out, he'd immediately join in without hesitation

Perfectly matches your movements (though his eyes would probably be on your hips the entire time)

Lots of turning you around and spinning with him still holding onto your hands so his arms would cross around you

That's probably his favourite move because he loves the intimacy of it

This was posted on April 29th so happy birthday Chuuya :)

You two were at a bar when one of your favourite songs started to play, and you immediately got up to dance with a smile

"Chuuya! Care to join me? I'm not dancing bachata alone!" You'd giggle out

If he wasn't already smiling from alcohol, he'd be grinning as he'd get up, his hands meeting your hips as he'd run them up your back and gliding his hands to yours.

Your hands would interlink as you'd begin to sway to the music, his eyes watching your movements with a smile

"Hey, you're pretty good at that!" He'd grin as his hips moved with yours

As the music played on, your hands would wrap around his neck, and his supported your back.

Noticing how good his footwork was made you smile even brighter

"Chuuya, where'd you learn to bachata?" Your eyes meeting his

He'd shrug with a smug smirk. "I just have my ways" before stepping away, his hands meeting yours again as he'd turn you, his arms crossing over yours with your back to his chest.

He was a romantic at heart, Chuuya would love those old 1900's pet-names, he'd call you "Doll" and has probably called you a "dime-piece" a handful of times.

And in moments like this, it was easy to get lost in the moment with your lover boy.

The night went on with the two of you dancing. You were sure to leave with a smile and lovely memories. Your feet sore from all the dancing along with Chuuyas inevitable hangover

Dazai:

PFFT I don't think he'd know how to bachata

But he'd try!

He'd get the footwork down, but overall, he'd be pretty stiff lol (aka he'd step your toes)

Although whatever music is playing and whatever dance you're doing, he'd love being close to you

Very teasy and handsy when you dance together

Face, in your hair, 24/7

You were trying to teach Dazai to bachata for an event that was coming

He had already stomped on your feet a solid 9 times before he got the slight hang of it

"Osamu... You've got to move your hips more"

"But bellaa~, I'm trying!"

That's pretty much how it was going so far

Arms? Check

Footwork? Ehhh getting there

Hips? Definitely not Shakira worthy..

But even though he ultimately sort of sucked, you two were having fun!

He'd keep pulling your back into his chest, his face in the crook of your neck. Sure, he wasn't romantic at times, but he couldn't help but feel a bit sappy in this moment. (Even with his non-committal ass) He knew he'd stick with you, and damn was he glad he did.

You'd sigh, and you'd let him hold you for a little while.

"Wanna stop for tonight? Take a break?" You'd ask him, noticing his depleting energy

He'd nod his head a bit, turning you around to place a kiss on your forehead.

It was sweet..

Until he managed to step on your toes for the 10th time.

Sigma:

I love this man

He'd learn to bachata just for you

Like, he'd say he has a surprise for you, pulls you off the couch, and starts dancing with you.

Probably because you had asked him to bachata with you once, but he didn't know how, so he declined

(We all know he treats your heart like a de la Rosa)

Mwah, he's just so sweet

It took you by surprise when your duo-haired boyfriend lifted you up from the couch and started dancing with you. It was sweet. But boy, did it cause you to burst into a fit of giggles

This entire thing was awkward. With Sigma already embarrassed, and the way he just pulled you up made your cheeks red laughter.

He'd hide his face, still trying to regain his composure.

But you'd pull his hands down and give him a peck just to calm him down (it'd probably make him even more red, but it's okay)

"Sigma! I appreciate the thought, but the presentation of it -" You'd cut yourself off by your own laughter

At this, Sigma would pull you into a hug, burying his face into your neck to save him the embarrassment of you seeing his blushing face.

Give him some words of consolation to make him feel better, and maybe actually make the moment right for bachata...

And if you'd do this much, he'd actually be able to show you how well he's learned

When he finally does, it sure is impressive.

You can tell he's worked hard learning for you. At least there's consistency in this man's efforts.

But in the end, it was fun.

Nikolai:

The first time you'd ask him, God was he a tease

I doubt he'd actually feel bad for teasing you, but he would one day agree

He already knew how to bachata surprisingly (I kind of have his headcanon where he learns dances in his spare time, but shhh)

It'd be pretty untraditional, though. He'd add his own little moves like always to add ☆flare☆

But he'd probably get bored of it and turn it into a ballroom dance instead

Your clownish lover had you spinning around like a doll in his arms.

Always so gentle with you physically though always playing tricks with your mind with his silly quizzes

Today he was being exceptionally sweet.

'Perhaps it was because he wants something,' you thought.

But no, all those weeks ago when you'd ask him to dance and he'd tease you for it. That's why he was doing this for you today.

But, Nikolai? Feeling bad? Pfft what a joke. Well, that's atleast what he'd tell himself anyways.

You were his lover, he'd prize you above all else.

Just to be in your arms was a grace of the heavens in his eyes

And to see your slightly sullen face after he'd joke and prod at you, it soured his mood

He'd never admit it to you, nor himself really. But he was, in fact, vulnerable around you.

So at last he'd swallow his pride and dance with you.

His steps moved with expertise almost, but before you knew it he'd change the dance entirely

"Ugh.." Nikolai would groan

"I was getting bored anyways! Would you rather me quiz you, Dear Beloved?" He'd tease you even more

But after you'd tap out, your feet getting sore from dancing. That was when you'd finally notice the sincerity hiding in his eyes.

Final A/n: please don't mind the writing change during Nikolais! Some dead writer probably possessed me.. anyways I rlly apologize about the wait on this one! I rushed to finish it so I didn't proofread it, sorry if there's mistakes!!

#chuuya x y/n #dazai x you #sigma x y/n #nikolai x reader #bungou stray dogs chuuya #chuuya supremacy #chuuya x reader #chuuya x you #happy birthday chuuya #dazai x y/n #dazai x reader #osamu dazai #osamu dazai x reader #dazaibsd #chuuyabsd #bsd fanfic #bungo stray dogs #sigma bungou stray dogs #sigma x reader #nikolai x you #nikolai gogol #nikolai gogol x reader #writers on tumblr #writing #reqs open #greasyghosts

[positivexcellence]

FRĒDA WOMAN: GENEVIEVE PADALECKI

TALK TO US ABOUT YOU.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON A PROJECT?

Gosh. I wish it was that easy!  I think to echo what Odette Annable said, “Taking on a new project usually means that I had to work very hard to even “get” the role. The audition process can be grueling with multiple rounds of auditions and each step feels like a victory.”  And that's the truth. I think having the ability to be able to work and play in our industry is pretty extraordinary and I feel incredibly lucky that I have been able to connect with the role bond with the team and find light in the message.

WHAT MADE YOU START TOWWN?

The awful truth is that I am a big waster. I have 3 kids. I used disposable diapers. Bought single-use plastics and easy on-the-go snacks. I did what was convenient and the best for my family.  But I wanted to understand how I could be better for our planet. The resources that were available to me were ones that we doom and gloom or all or nothing. I wanted something that made more sense to me. Where I could have a solution-based platform that was relatable and evolving.

HOW DO YOU SPEND TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK?

Great question. It depends on the day. But it’s either with my family or with myself, but most likely in nature. On a hike or with a book. But definitely recentering and hopefully getting our hands dirty.

WHAT HAS BEEN MOST REWARDING ABOUT BEING A MOTHER?

Knowing that there is an even greater capacity to love that I didn’t know existed.  My heart grew tenfold when I became a mother.  And I had such a deeper and greater respect for my own mother.  She always told me you’ll never know how much I love you until you have a child of your own.  And she was right.  I also love how much I learn from my children. They are so wise and earnest.  I love seeing the world through their eyes.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN LEARNING ABOUT YOURSELF?

I hope that I am always learning. I think when I was younger I  was stuck in a loop of who I thought I was supposed to be. Or how I was supposed to present myself.  Now I enjoy letting my guard down and trying to go more with the flow.  Not sweating the small stuff and trying to be curious every moment.

HOW DO YOU FEEL SUPPORTED FROM THE GROUND UP?

My family. They are my world. And knowing they are safe and sound and feeling centered makes me feel incredibly grounded.

YOUR MANTRA?

I love a quote from my grandfather which is, “You don’t get what you expect you get what you inspect.”  Sometimes I tend to wash over the details and this quote reminds me to pay attention.  That I have to work hard to achieve what I want. It’s not owed to me.

I also always tell my kids that today is a brand new day. And we can start fresh.

TELL US ABOUT A FAVORITE SUMMER TRIP.

I grew up going to a place called Graeagle that was nestled in between mountains in Northern California. As kids, we learned to fish; tying flies, cleaning and cooking our fish, hiking the mountains and finding our way back. These trips encouraged self-reliance. In those summers we tuned out the noise and came together as a family. It was heaven for me. Now I try and recreate that feeling for our kids. This year we are heading on a rafting and fishing trip as a family (with zero cell reception, I cannot wait).

ANY FUN SUMMER PLANS?

Yes! Currently, Jared and I are in Italy.  We have been in Rome for a quick work trip and then we explored (are currently exploring Corsica) and then Sardinia. We are also doing an annual trip with Jared's brother and sis in law. It’s become a bit of a tradition now and it makes me so happy to have this time.  This year we are biking around France. Last year I tumbled ass over a tea kettle in the Dolomites so wish me luck…then Jared and I and the kids head to Idaho to get lost on the river.

TELL US ABOUT A FAVORITE SUMMER TRIP.

I grew up going to a place called Graeagle that was nestled in between mountains in Northern California. As kids, we learned to fish; tying flies, cleaning and cooking our fish, hiking the mountains and finding our way back. These trips encouraged self-reliance. In those summers we tuned out the noise and came together as a family. It was heaven for me. Now I try and recreate that feeling for our kids. This year we are heading on a rafting and fishing trip as a family (with zero cell reception, I cannot wait).

ANY FUN SUMMER PLANS?

Yes! Currently, Jared and I are in Italy.  We have been in Rome for a quick work trip and then we explored (are currently exploring Corsica) and then Sardinia. We are also doing an annual trip with Jared's brother and sis in law. It’s become a bit of a tradition now and it makes me so happy to have this time.  This year we are biking around France. Last year I tumbled ass over a tea kettle in the Dolomites so wish me luck…then Jared and I and the kids head to Idaho to get lost on the river.

THE AUSTIN DIARIES

FAVORITE SHOP: Estilo, Valentines, Maufrais, Hearth and Home, or Alexa James Baby, bygeorge

GO-TO RESTAURANT: Soto, Dai Due, Wu Chow

ALL-TIME BEST BBQ: Terry Blacks

CAFFEINE KICK: I go more for the smoothies and matchas…so Juiceland

SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Gardening, running Lake Austin trail or boating

HIDDEN GEM: I can’t tell you…lol

RAINY DAY DESTINATION: My library

TOURIST ATTRACTION LOCALS LOVE: Probably the bats on Congress Bridge or shopping SOCO

BEST THING ABOUT LIVING THERE: Your neighbors, Austin is an amazing community

#genevieve padalecki #Padalecki goats

[adultonlystories]

THE LONGEST HIGHWAY

Work in progress!

this story has force, kidnapping, and rough. 18 plus no minors

Tom sees a young blond woman with a red backpackers bag under her, sitting at the side of the road. It’s not a very busy road and it’s hot out, he pulls over on the side of the road. And waits for a little bit so she can get up, gather her bag and jog excitedly to the passenger side door, she opens the door and gives Tom the first look of her athlete built figure. “Thank you so much for stopping it’s really getting hot out there.” She says with a smile that could brighten up a room. “I’m glad I came down the road when I did” Tom replies. Tom traces her body with his eyes up and down her as she climbs in the cab, and gets sorted out. Tom passes her a bottle of cold water as she sits down in the seat. She’s wearing jean short shorts, a pink crop top, with all star shoreline slips on her feet.

She closes the door and buckles her seat belt. Once Tom hears the click of the belt locking in place, he starts to drive. Going down the road she pipes up “Thank you for the water I really needed it, by the way I’m Tammy.” She says reaching out her hand, “How long have you been driving a truck?”

Tom holds his hand out towards her to shake her hand. “Nice to meet you Tammy, I’m Tom” her skin felt so soft in his big rough hands. “I been driving trucks for about 28 years now. Where you off to?”

Tammy glance at her bag “nowhere really, I’m taking a two year gap before going to collage.”

“So you’re going where ever the road can take you.” Tom says with a small laugh as his cock twitches slightly. After that it became a quiet drive as Tom purposely stays away from busier roads and large towns. Tammy did not seem to notice as she drinks the cold water. Once it started to get dark Tom looks over to Tammy to see she has fallen asleep, Tom found a spot in a deserted parking lot to pull off for the night. He first unbuckles his seatbelt and stands up for a good stretch, he then gently and slowly takes Tammie’s seatbelt off. Then he gently and carefully picks up Tammy out of the seat and lays her on the bed in the sleeper of the truck, he then ties her wrist separately. He then runs the ends of the ropes through heavy duty D-rings on either ends of the cab close to the roof. He then ties her ankles in the same manner but feeds the ropes through D-rings close to the ground of the cab, then with one quick pull she is force to stand. With the sudden movement she wakes in a panic, by the time she knows what is going on her hands are tied in place.

“What the hell Tom, what are you doing?” She says with surprise in her voice. Tom did not answer her he was too busy forcing her legs apart and tying them in place, once she was spread eagle facing the wind shield.

“There is no such thing as a free ride out here.” Tom growls low in her ear from behind, while his hands slide up and down her body. “With a body like yours, you should of known this would happen.” He then forces a ring gag into her mouth, once it is nice and tight he grabs a hunting knife. Knife in had he stands in front of her, fear washes over her face as he starts making small cuts in her shorts and shirt. putting the knife down on the drivers seat, he then pulls off her shoes “can’t make it easy for you if you plan to ever leave this truck without my permission now.” He tosses the shoes onto the bed behind her, he then grabs either side of the small cut on her shirt and pulls ripping the shirt open. Exposing her bra and chest to him, with one hand he slaps the right boob hard “Oh yes I will have lots of fun with these. They are so soft but still firm with youth.” Tammy tries to scream in pain as her size 34b boob turn red with a perfect hand print, as she making more noise drool starts to drip out of her pretty little mouth and land on her perfect tits. Tom grins at her as he finish ripping the rest of her shirt off, he then takes the knife off of the seat and cuts each bra strap in half. Then he places the blade between her tits, leans into her and licks off a tear that is falling from her eye. “Oh baby don’t be scared I’m not going to kill you, I just want to play with you for a while as payment for picking you up off the side of the road.” With that he slices through the fabric of the bra, making it fall to the ground. Freeing her perfect round medium size globes, they bounce as she struggles agents the ropes holding her in place. “My, my don’t you have a fighting spirit in you.” He says as he pinches down hard on her nipples, causing her to cry louder and more drool to slide down her tits. He then bent down so his eyes are lined up to her shorts, with a quick pull at the cut line the shorts rip and fall down her left leg. Seeing for the first time her light blue booty short underwear, he stands up so he can look her in the eyes. “You put these on just for me how nice, of you.” As he says that his hands cup and squeeze her ass cheeks, he then with one hand pulls the underwear towards him forcing the fabric to rip in her ass crack. She starts to thrash around again trying so hard to get loose, but with no prevail. He puts a finger over her mouth, “Shhhh whore. Save your energy!” He slides his finger from her mouth through her drool, down her stomach to her young shaved pussy. Once there he rests his hand there for as second then without warning he slaps her pussy, she screams in pain as new tears run down her face. He turns and closes the curtain that separates the sleeper to the cab, he then moves behind his now naked toy. Cuts the rest of the shorts off of her left leg, he then strips him self down to nothing. He rubs his stiff cock in his left hand as his right hand feels her soft skin from behind. “Oh yes whore, I do believe I will have lots of fun with body.” He then shoots cum on her ass cheeks, he then smacks her left cheek. “Try and get some rest, I will see you in the morning.” With that he lays down into his bed and closes his eyes, leaving her standing there.

Through out the night she quietly tries to get loose from the ropes, eventually she falls asleep from exhaustion. She’s awoken from a stinging pain coming from her ass cheeks, it was then she looked back to see him cock in hand swing a while thin rod onto her cheeks. With every swing came a worst stinging, she cries and tries so hard to bag him to stop. But with the gag he don’t understand her and continues. After a long while he stops and steps right behind her rubbing his hard large cock up and down her ass crack, “mmm you feel so nice after a good caning. I just want to fuck you, but I still have to work. So we will have to continue this later,” as he says this he once again shoots his load onto her ass. He puts just sweat pants on and a shirt he then moves her bag from the cab to the sleeper, when he opens the curtain even though it was just so he can slip out to the cab. She could see another truck across the parking lot from them, known now how close someone else was made her cry harder.

She could feel the truck moving, she feels every stop and turn as she’s force to stand there. She slowly falls back to sleep, some time have passed. When she wakes back up she can hear muffled voices out side of the truck, she tries to scream and make noise. But to her dismay no-one hears her cries for help, after some time he opens the cab door and jumps back in. For the small time the door was open she could hear lots of loud sounds that masked over her cries, she now can hear paper being moved around and a pen writing every so often. She then felt the truck start moving again, after some time he stops the truck. He opens the curtain all the way the sun was blinding for a second, when her eyes adjust she can see they are on a back road with forest on ether side of the road. He steps up to her as he says “don’t we live in a beautiful country, these roads are so quiet and peaceful.” He rests his hands on her hips as he stands in front of her, he then takes his left hand and slides it down to her pussy again. He then forces one finger into her pussy, she gasps from the shock of the his finger sliding in and out of her. “You’re so tight, is this your first time whore.” She nods her head up and down with her eyes closed, more tears fall as she reopens them. “Well then I guess it is true what they say you never forget your first time. I will make sure the time I have you will never be forgotten.” He growls in her ear, he then bits her ear hard. With more drool and tears flowing he laughs a little as he adds a second finger into her pussy, she tries to pull away from him even if she knows the ropes holding her will not let her move. She can feel his cock getting hard through his pants, he then pull all of his fingers out of her. Steps behind her and loosens the ropes holding her arms straight, he came up to the back and kick her knees forward forcing her to drop. The ropes goes tout before she fell completely, he then ties a strand of rope around her knees so she can’t stand back up. It was then she saw she was the same hight as his crotch, he dropped his pants and his hard large cock sprung out. He then grabs her hair close to the back of her skull, and forces his cock deep into her throat. She chokes and coughs as she tries to pull her head back, he made sure she could not. “Come on, stop messing around and please my cock like a whore you are.” She did not move so he slams his cock a couple of times into her throat, “bitch move your tongue suck me off. Or I will hold my cock down your throat till you pass out from lack of air.” She starts slowly moving her tongue side to side, back and forth. “That’s a good whore, just like that.” He says as he fucks her mouth and her throat, with his free hand he reaches down and plays rough with her tits. He is pitching and squeezing them, “mmm whore your tongue feels so good on my cock. When I cum you’re going to swallow it all, if not I will have to hurt you.” Just then he cums deep in her throat, she tries hard to swallow it all, but some spill out and land on tits. He did not say a word just shook his head, he reached and grabs the cane. Without warning he brings it down harder than he did that morning onto her ass, she yelps in pain. As his cock now out of her mouth twitches, he puts the cane away. Then goes back to the drivers seat, he starts driving. This time allow her to see where he’s driving to. The back road he decided to go down was yes quite but every so often a pickup truck would drive past, every time she would get load and start to struggle more. She did not know what he did, that she was far enough in the sleeper that no one could see her.

#the longest highway #force #forcedsex #18+ only #my story #my writing

[fangirlshrewt97]

Christmas Checklist Confusion

Creator: Fangirlshrewt97

Giftee: @burningsheepcrown

Note: Just under the wire for Christmas themed fic here, but I couldn’t let this event go without writing something for my first friend in this crazy fandom, who had become such an important person for me in so short a time. Here you go, my dearest Lan, another addition, however loosely, to the 🍉🥭 universe!

Relationships: RamBheem

Rating: General

Warnings: Too much fluff?

@celebrrration Holiday Swap 2022

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"And done!" Ram exclaimed triumphantly as he finished tying the bow on Babai's gift. Bheem's head popped up over his shoulder, smiling down at the wrapped gift.

"We got them all this time!" Bheem said with a bright grin.

Ram beamed back showing off his gleaming white teeth as he leaned back against Bheem's chest.

"So that's Malli, Loki, Jangu, Lacchu, Sita, Babai, and Jenny." Ram said as he ticked off each name on his fingers.

"I think this is the first time we managed to finish before December 24th." Bheem said thoughtfully, rubbing at his beard.

Ram nodded, holding up a hand. "High five."

Bheem chuckled as he slapped his palm against Ram's, before collecting Babai's gift and taking it to the table with the rest of their gifts.

"We even gave the gifts for our coworkers and the apartment watchman right?" Ram confirmed.

Bheem nodded, "Yes we did that Wednesday."

Ram breathed out in relief, body sliding down the chair as his tension melted away. "Holiday shopping is stressful."

Bheem laughed, coming up behind the man to give him a shoulder rub. Ram hummed happily as he sunk some more into the chair. "You keep that up, and I'll fall asleep right here."

Bheem squeezed his shoulders before letting go, making Ram whine quietly. Bheem laughed. "Rama if you fall asleep in this chair, then whatever knots I worked out from your shoulders will form again. The sofa is three feet away."

Ram peeked at him from one eye, eying the distance between him and the sofa. He closed both eyes, crossing his arms over his chest. "No, it's too far away. I'll take my chances here."

Bheem raised an eyebrow, lips twitching. It was so nice to see Ram being so relaxed and playful. It had been a hell of a year, but he was glad to see the man taking it easy for once.

That did not give him an excuse to ruin Bheem's massage.

He reached down and tickled Ram's side, making him give a full body jump and yelp, a loud this resounding from where he banged his knee against the underside of the table.

Bheem stopped immediately, biting his lip. "Whoops."

Ram growled as he rubbed at his knee. "This means war Bheema."

"Oh?" Bheem asked, a wolfish glee taking over his face.

Ram launched himself at Bheem who evaded him easily, and the two men set off, racing through their small apartment.

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"Oh Anna, it's perfect! Thank you!" Malli said as she hugged Bheem with one arm, the temporary tattoo stencil set held awkwardly in her other arm.

Bheem patted her back, he knew Loki might bemoan his choice of gift but Malli had a gift as an artist, and he would encourage her however he could.

"I'm glad you like it Malli, but it was actually Ram who thought of it."

"Really?" Malli asked in surprise. Though Ram had been a part of Bheem's life nearly 3 years now, he still got so nervous around Loki and Malli, insisting that they were Bheem's adoptive sister and niece and as such their approval was very important. Bheem didn't know how many times he had to tell Ram Loki had accepted him as soon as he had saved Malli, and the little girl adored him too.

Malli untangled herself from him and made her way to Ram, surprising him with a side hug. The other man got his patent deer in headlights look, looking at Bheem for guidance. Bheem smiled fondly at him, turning Ram's own smile strangled. Sita, who had been talking with Ram looked like she was trying really hard not to burst out laughing.

She and Jenny had decided to host a proper Christmas dinner, even though only Jenny celebrated the holiday as a way to commemorate their found family. It had been a brilliant idea, seeing all the happy faces and generally jolly atmosphere of the gathering.

Dinner had been delicious, with a special double layer chocolate cake by Malli and Jenny. They had exchanged gifts next, and Bheem was glad all their gifts had been spot on.

Loki loved the new gardening tools they'd gotten her, and Jangu his pipe. They had also handed Pedayya's gift (a compedium of ayurvedic medicines) to them. Lacchu had been enthusiastic about his bottle of whiskey, and Babai thrilled by the book on the Indian freedom fighters. Sita had received a set of Bheem's handmade bangles and a book on the famous female CEOs. Jenny, they'd bought her a set of acrylic paints she'd mentioned to Bheem one day.

Malli had forced Ram into a seat, and opened her new temporary set. Seemed like Ram was her first test subject. He grabbed another piece of cake from the table and made his way to the pair.

He handed the piece to Sita with a wink, who shook her head and accepted the dessert. He then grabbed Malli and spun her once, making her squeal and kick her feet. Bheem was hit by a pang of sadness at the thought that soon Malli would become a proper teenager and not indulge him in such antics.

“Alright, I think it is time you go check on Lacchu anna to make sure he is behaving.” Bheem said as he set Malli down.

“Anna! I need to finish the tattoo, I’m almost done!” Malli said as she returned to sit next to Ram, taking his forearm into her lap. Bheem craned his neck to see what she was doing but Malli hid it with her body. “Go away, you can see it after I’m done!”

“Hey! That’s my boyfriend, I should get to see what you are doing to him!” Bheem argued, but Malli just stuck her tongue out at him. Bheem gasped as Ram’s shoulders shook with bitten back laughter. Bheem placed both hands on his hips, raising an eyebrow at him, and Ram smiled helplessly at him, shrugging. Malli scolded him for moving though, making him go stock still.

Bheem gaped at the scene, which is why he didn’t notice Sita approaching till she had looped her arm through his. She squeezed at his arm, “Thank you for the gifts, they were very nice.”

Bheem grinned. “Glad you liked it! Next time let me know if I should try any specific design on the bangles.”

Sita nodded. “Absolutely.”

Jenny came up on his other side. “Malli has gotten her first volunteer huh?”

“Uh, victim of opportunity might be a better term.” Bheem countered making the British woman laugh.

The trio fell into a friendly chat as they shared their thoughts on the latest episodes of their favorite TV show.

“Finished!” Malli said as she leaned back, waving them over. The trio made their way to her, and took in her tattoo. Sita started to cackle as Jenny covered her mouth with a finger to be more polite. Bheem was enchanted, taking in the stenciled tattoo of a horse in mid-gallop. “Really captured his soul there.”

Ram scowled at him, but he ran a thumb near the skin. “Thank you Malli, it’s lovely.”

Malli was frowning thoughtfully,”I actually wanted to do a mango, but there were no fruit stencils. I guess people don’t really get fruit tattooed.”

Ram’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Why mangoes?”

“They were the fruit you gave me when I first visited you!” Malli answered, making Ram melt. He hesitantly opened his arms, tightening them around the girl when she threw herself at him.

Malli hopped back to her parents as Ram stood up, rolling down the sleeves of his shirt to keep from accidentally touching the ink.

“So….,” Sita started. “You guys got us great gifts. What did you get each other?”

It was almost comical how both men froze at the exact same time with the same wide eyed look of panic in their eyes.

Jenny laughed. “You forgot to get each other gifts didn’t you?”

Ram closed his eyes as he prayed to the gods for patience. “Devuda, I knew we had to be forgetting something.”

Bheem meanwhile scoffed at the two girls giggling over their plight. “Excuse you, I have a gift for Ram.”

Ram turned to him with surprise, “You do?”

Bheem grabbed the collar of his shirt and kissed him, hard enough that Ram’s knees gave out under him slightly. By the time Bheem let him go, Ram was dazed and the world had not stopped spinning.

Sita was wolf-whistling, shameless as she was while Jenny blushed slightly. Loki was scolding a chastised looking Bheem while covering Malli’s eyes (who in turn was complaining that she had seem them do worse, which did not help their case in the slightest). And Lacchu was scowling in a corner as per usual, gulping down his drink. Jangu and Babai were completely disinterested in the rest of the party, and were lost in their own conversation.

Good thing Ram had managed to hide the locket with the two rings inside his sock drawer.

Now to remember to give it to Bheem before the night ended.

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@rambheem-is-real @budugu @bromance-minus-the-b @hissterical-nyaan @obsessedtoafault @hufhkbgg @yehsahihai @rorapostsbl @fadedscarlets @alikokinav @chaotic-moonlight @rambheemisgoated @rambheemlove @jaganmaya @burningsheepcrown @lovingperfectionwonderland @rosayounan @iam-siriuslysher-lokid @thewinchestergirl1208 @dumdaradumdaradum @ronaldofandom @jjwolfesworld @jrntrtitties @kashpaymentsonly @jeonmahi1864 @zackcrazyvalentine @stanleykubricks @tulodiscord @teddybat24 @sally-for-sally @jadebomani @stuckyandlarrystuff @veteran-fanperson @ohfuckoffpls  @carminavulcana @boochhaan @doodlesofthelastpage @filesbeorganized @meownique @ssabriel @meastradeur @ronika-writes-stuff @umbrulla  

#rrr #rrr fanfic #rambheem #ram x bheem #rambheem fanfic #alluri sitarama raju #komuram bheem #my fic #my writing

[t-h-i-n-g]

200 followers celebration!! (Closed)

Idk what I did to deserve the support and love I get for my work but I'm so happy that 200 of you guys are sticking around for my journey and writing and just growth throughout the past couple of months. Ty ty so much and to show my appreciation I made a little prompt event!

Events masterlist

Send me a request of the number of prompt you want (can be as many as you want, I'll try to incorporate them all) and the character (from my list) you would like the prompt to be with :)) (ex. 23 w/ Stiles Stilinski) Enjoy!!

"thanks for being here with me."

"Hold on, let me fix this for you."

"you made a promise."

"was i not enough for you?"

" i love you, but you’re not mine. "

“What’s you excuse this time?” “I’m a little bit stupid :)"

"do we really have to end it all?"

“ doesn’t take an idiot to figure it out. “ “ are you calling me an idiot? “

"I wish I could go on just one date where I didn't have to use the Heimlich maneuver." "Dude, what goes on on your dates?" "I wish I knew!"

“you… you don’t even have to love me back, you know?”

'' you're blushing. '' '' i-- i didn't realize you were in here. ''

" before you do anything, try this and tell me what you think. "

“you’re driving me crazy here.”

" i’m not afraid of you. "

" we won’t forget each other, right? "

“ it’s just an innocent kiss. “

“Don’t you have to be stupid somewhere else?” “Not until four."

" order pizza, watch a movie, whatever you want. "

“ [they/she/he] kissed you? “ it was more of a peck... “22

"Okay, I get it now." "You do?" "Yeah!" "Are you sure?" "No."

“Just kiss me once!”

“Can you just-” “CaN yOu JuSt-” “Stop!” “StOp!” “One of these days I am going to kill you.”

“ of course i love [him/them/her]. we’ve been friends for ages. “

“If you don’t stop now I’m calling your mom!"

“you guys make this stuff look easy...”

“you did not just bite into your popsicle.”

" wow i really can’t speak, huh? must be because of how pretty you look."

"i lost, didn't i?"

"I guess when you put it like that..."

“i’m so hot..” “loving the confidence.” “oh shut up.”

" aw, did you miss me? "

" is that my shirt? "

"you’re welcome to stay, if you want. "

“ friends don't look at each other that way. “

"i just want you to be happy."

" how about a kiss before i go?"

"Your hands are always so warm."

"somehow, i expected that this would happen eventually."

“hey, your feelings are not stupid.”

"Hrmg, I'm not moving. Don't make me."

" i’m sorry, have we met? "

“ you flat out just admitted you have feelings for me. “

“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide …”

“…*begrudgingly* No escape from reality."

"You're so cute." "No, I'm not."

" your heart is beating so fast right now. "

"please tell me why."

" it’s okay. you can let go. "

“ you know that’s not the case. [she/he/they] adores you. “

“where’s the new coffee mix?” “i’ll tell you if you tell me where you put the keys?” “i TOLD you i don’t know where—”

"we could have had a thousand of tomorrows together."59

" it wasn’t supposed to end like this. "

"No, stop saying that! I DON'T care about you or anything you do!"62

"you already know how this will end. "

" do you remember when we first met? "

“Wow that was so wild. Crazy”

“it’s your turn to do the dishes.” “let’s get a divorce.” “we aren’t married yet, my love.” “well we sure as hell aren’t getting married now.”

"i was ready to give you my heart."

" why does it feel like this is goodbye? "

“ unless you don't like me, in which case i take it back. “

"How is it only Wednesday..." "It's Monday." "NO!!!!"

"Why are you smiling at me like that?"

“He’s my worst enemy. My nemesis.” “Didn’t you meet him like five minutes ago?” “Yes.”

"Why are you all laughing? That is not very nice. I haven't even told my joke yet."

“do you… love me, by any chance?” “yeah, why?” “well, i’m sorry, i was just— WAIT WHAT—”

'' i don't feel... whatever it is i'm supposed to feel for you. ''

“your mom is coming over today.” “tell her to bring fried rice or she’s not invited.” “you tell her, she’s your mom.” “but she likes you more!”

“You really think you can stop me? Adorable.”

"you sound pretty hot when you shut up."

“Toss me!” “Toss you?!” “Do it!!”

“Every time I see your face I go crazy.” “Crazy in a bad way or crazy in a good way?” “Undecided.”

“this is why i hate summer.”

"well, well, well. look who's running back into my arms. i told you that i'm irresistible, didn't i?"

“why isn’t the air on?? turn it on!”

“Hold my beer.” “This is a Capri-sun.”

“You think you can take me?”

“Hey, uhm, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you…” “Oh, no, don’t tell me you’re gonna go all sappy and confess your love and everything to me now, are you?” “Well now I’m certainly not gonna to do it!!”

“ew, you're all sweaty...”

“Shut up.” “..I didn’t say anything?” “Shhhh.”

“I just want to throw up and die."

“This is it. This is my sign!” “… That’s a cereal box.”

Hopefully you'd like to celebrate with me with this event :)))

#200 followers #steve harrington x reader #eddie munson x reader #stiles stilinski x reader #peter parker x reader #mj x reader #twilight x reader #max mayfield x reader #jj maybank x reader #harry potter x reader #hermione granger x you #pope heyward x reader #america chavez x reader #percy jackson x reader #annabeth chase x reader #steve rogers x reader #nancy wheeler x reader #robin buckley x reader #jacob black x reader #seth clearwater x reader #sam wilson x reader #sarah cameron x reader #dustin henderson x reader

[dojae-huh]

I don't knw if lucas really did something wrong... I mean that anon said what he did can't be be flegiven.... Come on... I am not saying u should be forgive him... But we don't knw the truth.... Is it true that he did or it got this much time to heal, so finally the company is forcing him to accept the blame nd ask forgiveness for it.... Just like they did to ty with his scanadal.... I don't knw is it ty or the cmpny but in the end they didn't try to resolve it by finding the truth, instead ty took the blame and asked forgiveness nd yes he is forgiven by ppl..... Accepted him given him a second chance to show his worth... I fdont knw for sure, may b that's must be their plan with lucas....

I am not fan of lucas in the first place... I am a dy stan... Nd the way his appearance showed on old contens were really proof that he is not that a monster... In one content wayv members even started to cry just saying his name.... Nd u saying he did what to the members?? ... No pls we really don't knw how close they are nd how well they know each other.... Nd trust me if ever had situation to way v members to choose between Lucas nd u they would definitely choose him... That's how it works... Don't believe everything that they showing on in the content.... Thanku

I'm not well-versed in nuances of "face" culture. Things that are "unforgiveable" in China, Korea are different from each other and from the rest of the world.

Lucas' fans investigated and showed that the initial accusations were fabricated. Found who did it even. However, for the fandom at large it is irrelevant. A big mess happened. Lucas was accussed of multiple things, during the development of the scandal antis added more and more elaborated "crimes" to his name. He fell from graces. He was blacklisted, his name was written down into the same list as a real criminal (ex-Exo member). He damaged his group, he betrayed the trust of his fans.

All idols ask forgiveness for dissapointing their fans, whether they did something wrong or not. You don't make excuses, you take the blame. Sometimes, in simple cases, when a source of accusations is public (a private journalist on YT) or easy to pinpoint (existing socmed account, not anonymous), companies clear up things. It is rare though. There are no good laws that protect from stalking or defamation.

You take the blame, say you were a fool, you will reflect and do better from now on. You basically fall on you knees and beg for forgiveness.

In the movie there were allusions to Lucas being very young/inexperienced, overworked, and away from the family. Basically, that he did and said stupid things because he didn't know better, but now he is a changed man, life gave him a lesson, he grew up.

Lucas said he misses the times with WayV, but for a long time it was hard to face the members because he failed them. They hang out now though.

Lucas and mainland China are over. At least for foreseeable future. In the movie he talked in Korean and Cantonese only, so it was clear who he addressed.

Chris Lee is not liked, his association with Lucas will be used against the latter.

However, the movie shows Lucas' manager who met him at the airport when little Wong arrived to Seoul, and was with him throught Lucas' mental breakdown. Took him for a haircut and to the gym, helped to face the world again. He is the witness, fans should watch him and take in his opinion of the idol. A manager is not an actor, Lucas gave him a lot of troubles, the man wouldn't be able to hide animosity to the artist even if he tried. Instead, we can see a very supporting hyung, who likes the idol he takes care of.

The problems with fans is that they believe words and not their own eyes. They can't judge character, so they follow someone's opinions. You, anon, were able to make a profile just by looking how Lucas interacted with NCT members, how he behaved during programmes. Others don't try or quickly change their opinion not able to defend it against the pressure of the masses.

#ask me away #Lucas is Cas uri Cas #food all around chips all around

[pinkchaosstories]

Blood and Thorns - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Down the Path Together (Read Chapter 1 (part one) here) - (See here for a complete list of chapters)

Author's Note: This is the complete last chapter of Blood and Thorns! Thank you for reading along with me, it's been a wonderful experience uploading here on Tumblr. I have a sequel written in its entirety, but it's still in its editing phase so if you enjoyed Blood and Thorns, please follow me here and over on AO3 where the final version of B&T (as well as some of my related short stories) will live. I will continue to edit the Blood and Thorns chapters over there as well as here, but this is our last proper update. I'm proud of the work I've done over the past year on this book, and I hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment, reblog, leave a like if you did and tell me what you enjoyed most! Who was your favourite character? What do you think about the themes and the plot twists? I love and appreciate each and every one of you 💖

   “Y’sure you’re gon’ be alrigh without me?” Razi asked as she finished tying Frigga’s boots. “I can come, Frigg.”    Frigga waited for Razi to stand and help her to her feet. “I’ll be fine. Besides, didn’t you say that Rosalind’s home creeped you out when we were there?”    “I was jus’ bein’ dramatic,” Razi answered as she began to help Frigga down the steps of Thorneheart Manor to the waiting carriage. “I don’ see why your meeting had to be today and why it had t’ be there.”

 “Rosalind’s still too weak to move unnecessarily, so we’re meeting there. I want to check in on them, but I have to ask them and Theodore about Leland.” They made it to the car and Razi helped Frigga up the step into it. “Besides,” Frigga continued, “I need you to look after Leland while the authorities take my aunt to the hospital.”    Razi sighed. “Yeah, yeah, I can do tha’.” She closed the car door and tilted her head up. “Jus’ get back ‘ere soon as you can, yeah?”    Frigga leaned out the window and met Razi’s lips with her own. “I will, I promise.”    “I’ll make some of those buns you like to go wit’ dinner, if you wan’.” Razi murmured    “With the honey and oats?”    “Yeah.”    “I’d like that, and I’ll thank you for them later.” Frigga kissed Razi on the cheek and winked.     Razi just grinned before stepping away from the carriage, finally allowing it to leave. Frigga leaned back into her seat and turned her thoughts to the errand ahead. The ride into town was easy enough, and the salted air lifted her spirit. As she crossed into town onto the cobblestone, Frigga watched the shops go by and noted any that might be of particular help when she and Razi left next week.     Frigga’s carriage came to a stop in front of the Bloodswell home, and she carefully eased her way down the steps. One of Rosalind’s staff members, a young man with a standardly handsome face, escorted her inside to the library; the newly-appointed Head of Household had adopted it as their preferred office and place of business and she walked in to find Rosalind and Theodore having a quiet discussion, a carefully polite expression on his face and a somewhat tense one on theirs. The two of them seemed to be doing their best to get along, but it was going to be an uphill road. Theodore was dressed in his usual white and purple suit, but Rosalind was comfortably dressed; a red camellia was tucked into their breast pocket and their broken arm peeking out from under an oversized indigo cardigan Frigga had a feeling belonged to Marcus. They were much brighter, having finally been medicated for their pain and rested properly in their own sanctuary, but were obviously going to be recovering for quite a while.    Frigga was embraced warmly by Theodore. “Thanks for coming all this way! Hope your ride in wasn’t too bad?”    She took her seat across from Rosalind, Theodore between the two. “It was fine. I saw they were doing some work on the town’s square road.”    “Very overdue, if you ask me, been needing that since New Year’s! Think the Crestfall’s carriage hit a hole, broke the wheel.”    They small talked until a servant brought in tea. Most of the conversing fell to Frigga and Theodore with Rosalind occasionally adding a word in. Once settled and refreshed, Theodore finally struck up their meeting’s topic to Frigga. “I’m told you and your, em, friend?” he hesitated, waiting on Frigga to clarify.    “Fiancée,” Frigga supplied.    Theodore’s brows raised a bit, but he politely continued after a pause with, “Ah, fiancée, yes, you two are leaving Honeyshore?”    “Yes. As soon as I’ve tied up loose ends, Razi and I will be leaving.”    “And I take it that means you’re going to be giving up your spot in the coven?”    “Yes.”    Theodore sighed with and a small frown tugging at his bushy moustache. “That’s unfortunate, I must say.”    Frigga looked down at her lap. Theodore had always treated Frigga like a daughter and she genuinely hated to grieve him. “I’m sorry, Sir. This… this life isn’t for me.”

   Theodore nodded, crossing his arms thoughtfully. “From what Marcus told me, it sounds like you’ve been miserable.”    “I wish I was better suited. I feel terrible about leaving, but-“    “Nonsense, my girl,” he interrupted while waving off her anxiety. “Of course, if it makes you miserable there’s no sense forcing you to stay.”    She looked up from her hands shyly. “Sir?”    He took a sip of tea before looking back. “Marcus said your aunt was trying to force you into it, and that Master Bloodswell here-“    “Theodore,” Rosalind bristled from behind their own tea cup. A silent conversation occurred between the two of them until the patriarch coughed lightly, recovering from the interruption.     “Yes, right, Rosalind here was the one responsible for getting you out of that sticky situation.”    Frigga smiled, holding back a laugh at the awkward tension between her two friends. It felt like that had not been the first time Rosalind had corrected their future father-in-law, and it was only day two of the engagement. “Yes, I wouldn’t be able to… I wouldn’t be free without their help.”    “Right.” His eyes darted to Rosalind and back to Frigga, a momentary, uncomfortable shift in his composure. “Well, I want you to rest assured I’ll make sure your aunt gets properly dealt with. I am disappointed that we won’t be seeing you lead our wonderful coven, of course, but what’s best for you is much more important. Such a shame Sapphire felt your well-being was secondary.”    Frigga inhaled, bracing herself. “That’s what I needed… I wanted to consult you both about. With my aunt being in custody, possibly imprisoned, and with me leaving, I’m not sure what will happen to Leland. I can’t take him, the road isn’t a place for an eight-year-old boy, and he needs a stable place to grow up. I… I’m sorry to ask.”    Theodore laughed in his jolly way. “Nonsense, my girl! Of course young Leland will be taken care of.”    Rosalind had a thoughtful look on their face as they took notes. “I can oversee his education, Frigga, that’s not a problem.” They sipped at their tea continuing with caution lacing their tone, “I’d offer him a place here, though, I’m unsure that’s what’s best for him.”    “The boy should stay with me!” Theodore offered, more enthusiastically than Frigga had expected, and she’d expected enthusiasm. “With Marcus being here so much, it’ll be nice to have a youngster around. Gods know I’ve got the room.”    A not insignificant weight was relieved from Frigga’s heart at the man’s eagerness. “Thank you. Thank you both for your generosity. Maybe I should ask Leland what he would prefer? I think, Theodore, he may prefer to live outside the city, though,” She paused and looked to Rosalind. “If he is to take up the Thorneheart seat, if that’s where he ultimately ends up, it would be good for him to be around a magical family.”    Rosalind shrugged, as if they hadn’t just offered to help raise an eight-year-old. “As I said, I’m sure I can figure that out. I agree that asking Leland what he’d prefer is ultimately the way to go. If he does end up with you, Theodore, I’ll make sure to visit with him often. I can also arrange for other coven members to do the same, if you’d like. I’m not as entertaining as some others.” They hid a wry look behind their cup.    Frigga’s stomach churned slightly. “And that was the other thing I needed to speak with you both about. My aunt… she’ll likely be excommunicated, right?”    Rosalind nodded and their tone became grave. “I can’t see how she wouldn’t be. Even if she wasn’t, she couldn’t lead the coven from prison.”    The air in the room intensified, but Frigga plowed ahead. “Well… That would mean the coven will be in your hands, Rosalind.”

   There was silence; Frigga gripped her hands, Theodore stiffened, and Rosalind placed their cup on the table quietly. “It would seem that way,” they replied slowly. A pained expression drifted across their face briefly before continuing, “But the coven will not like it. I can’t think of a single member who would stand with me and,” Rosalind looked at Theodore briefly before looking away from both their guests. “I’m unsure I’m right for the position.”    Frigga’s heart ached with a fresh wave of guilt squeezing it to bursting. “I know this wasn’t something you wanted, and I feel awful for putting you in this position.”    Rosalind shook their head softly. “You didn’t, Frigga. You made a choice about your own life. This is not your responsibility.”    “But how am I different from my aunt if I’m forcing you into-?”    “You haven’t.” Rosalind cut her off, their tone firm. They settled back into their armchair with a sigh. “I’m not thrilled about the situation, and there are ways I might,” they paused and their eyes narrowed very slightly. “It was never my ambition to become a leader, and I never thought I’d be called upon to do it.” Rosalind looked at a teary-eyed Frigga then to a grimly guarded Theodore. “But this is my home, the coven is my family, and if I am needed, if I can help then I will. I could get out of this responsibility if I truly wanted.” Rosalind looked back to Frigga, and their expression was both confidently resolute and softly compassionate. “Frigga you need to know I am not trapped as you were and I won’t have you feeling responsible for my choices. As long as I am needed, I’ll do this.”    “I… don’t know what to say.”    Rosalind’s softness faded and they grimaced instead, “But telling the coven won’t go over well.”    They were right. With everything that had happened regarding Victoria, there would likely be several members of the coven who would be resistant if not outright hostile to the concept of a Bloodswell leading the group. “I’ll vouch for you, of course. Marcus will too, I’m sure.”    “It is not going to be enough.”    They were right, “But it might-“    Theodore cut her off. “I will too.”    Both Rosalind and Frigga’s eyes blew wide as they looked to the man who’d surprised them, though Rosalind was the more surprised of the two. “Theodore?”    The man crossed his arms again and grimaced. “Honestly, Rosalind, I wasn’t enthusiastic when you told me Marcus asked you to marry him, mostly for the same reasons our coven members will be suspicious of you. We worry you’re following in your mother’s footsteps, you see.”    Rosalind looked away from Theodore to the table. “Yes.”    Theodore exhaled through his nose, an air of resignation settling around him. “However, I think it’s obvious you’re rather more like your father. Not sure how those two ever got together, to be honest.”    Frigga quietly giggled at his recollection. Jun and Victoria Bloodswell had been, by any measure, a strange couple. She had always been ambitious, cut-throat, and an active member of the coven’s social society. If there was ever a meeting, casual get-together, or party, she was the one you could rely on to be there dragging her long-suffering Heir along with her. In contrast, Jun couldn’t be bothered. He was a great academic and historian, a vital resource to the coven’s research and archives, but he was rarely seen. The only reason he’d show up to anything was if Rosalind was being spotlit somehow as in dance recitals or if his wife dragged him out by the ear. He was pleasant enough if you managed to catch him in conversation, but it was a complete mystery as to why he’d married Victoria because the man avoided conversing as a rule. Rosalind resembled their mother for the most part in appearance with their sharp features, black straight hair, heavy dark eyes, and slim stature, but were almost the exact reincarnation of their father in all other respects.    They smiled wistfully. “I try.”    Theodore nodded. “If things do get out of hand, I will vouch for you as well.”

   Rosalind took a deep breath in and let it out, their tight shoulders easing visibly. “Thank you, Theodore.”    The man broke the tension with a large grin. “Hopefully then we can all move on from this unpleasant business and get some real work done. We’ve got a wedding to plan after all!”    Rosalind groaned and Frigga beamed. Maybe there was some hope Theodore might warm up to them after all? She had been so worried about how this meeting could have devolved, but it had gone well in the end. With the worst of the meeting was over, the details about the emergency coven meeting were nailed down and it would be held in five days at Thorneheart Manor, the day Frigga would leave home.

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   The coven’s meeting room was set up the same way it had been for Victoria’s trial, a large table in the centre of the room with enough space for the Head of Household and their Heir to be seated. Frigga would take up her aunt’s place at the head, Marcus and Theodore at her right side, the Rynaulds on her left, with Rosalind directly across the table in their family’s place. Though the coven members had been informed that something fundamentally disruptive to the coven had taken place and that they’d be having a formal discussion on the events, the details of the events had been left vague.    As the families arrived at the manor, a strained politeness manifested. Everyone remained civil but it was clear the  witches were worried about the future of the group. Though nobody outside herself and her close friends knew it, this would be Frigga’s last meeting and she’d be leaving immediately after so she did her best to briefly mingle with everyone. She was relieved she would finally be free of these niceties and was starting to see what Razi meant when she said rich people were assholes.    They weren’t unpleasant people, not at all. Frigga was fond of most of the coven members. Indeed, everyone was perfectly polite and that was the problem. Frigga felt no connection to these people and the conversations only went so long before they began to revolve around themselves. Their concerns were insular, their perspective isolated from concerns of the world. Some of them barely seemed to recognize that a world outside of their social circles existed so it was no wonder Razi was harsh on them.    As the families took their places, Frigga’s heart began to pound. She was nervous, for herself naturally, but also for Rosalind. She saw them try to socialize somewhat, though they’d ducked out of the interaction at their first opportunity. Frigga was proud of them for trying.    Finally, everyone sat in their places and Frigga sat at her aunt’s seat at the table’s head. “Welcome, friends,” she took up her chalice in greeting, sipped at it, and replaced it on the table as the coven members followed suit. The room went silent and Sapphire’s absence stung. She’d led this coven for thirty years and this was the first coven meet in more than that time she was absent.    Frigga cleared her throat and put on her most authoritative demeanour; it felt like trying to don armour built for a six-foot man. “As some of you know, there has been a grave happening within my family, the ramifications of which will profoundly affect this coven going forward. My aunt has been arrested for assault and the attempted murder of Rosalind Bloodswell. She did so because they assisted with breaking a curse she’d cast to control me.” The other witches’ reactions were varied. Some stole quick glances at Rosalind, many Head of Households whispering to their Heirs. “I was a witness to these actions but there are two others who have given statements on the matter who were present as well. Marcus Magnus-Monroe and a member of staff who was also assaulted by my aunt.”    Frigga handed out copies of the statements given by Marcus, Razi, and herself to the rest of the families and the coven members read through the statements in short-lived silence. Mildred Crestfall stood to her feet, anger clear on her face. “These are grave accusations, and obviously not something we can abide if they are true. I notice Master Bloodswell’s witness is missing from the evidence.” All eyes turned to Rosalind who was strangely calm about it. “Why might that be?”    They took a deep breath, and responded with a practiced, bored answer, “I have opted out, at this time, and I don’t believe my own testimony is necessary when these,” they gestured towards their own injuries, “speak well enough for me. I have nothing to add the testimonies have not already made clear.”    Mildred’s eyes creased narrowed, unsatisfied. “I would have thought you might be eager to put your attacker away, Master Bloodswell?”

   Rosalind did not take the bait and, judging by their small eye roll and fractional wince, Frigga figured they’d already tired of the accusation they’d heard a dozen times already. “As I said, I feel it unnecessary Lady Crestfall. I feel my injuries speak sufficiently on my behalf. You might imagine how traumatic the event was for me.”    The woman nodded, defeated for now, and sat back down. Frigga moved the meet along and moved to excommunicate her aunt immediately, a motion that was unanimous with a few abstaining from the vote, Rosalind included. Paperwork was dealt with and kept track of by Ophelia Rynauld, and the second item on the agenda arose.    Marceline Cromwell spoke as the last of the paperwork was finished, “That means we must have Miss Thorneheart officially made part of the coven as soon as possible, then?”    A general murmur of agreement echoed but Frigga sat up as straight as possible, digging deep within herself to find her courage. “No.” The room fell silent and Frigga tensed, holding her breath. They looked to Frigga with apprehensive faces, and she looked to Marcus, who nodded encouragingly. She then glanced over to an attentive Rosalind before looking around. “I will not be taking up the Thorneheart family’s place at this table. I’m leaving town today.”    The silence shattered all at once.    “Miss Thorneheart, you won’t be taking up your role?”    “How could you?”    “This isn’t like you!”    “Why?”    “How can this be?"    “Who does that leave?”    “Obviously Leland isn’t eligible yet!”    “That leaves…”    Another silence fell on the room as the realization began to settle on the group. Eyes turned to the opposite end of the table. Frigga’s did too and saw Rosalind’s eyes flashing between herself and Marcus. She stood once more. “So until such a time as Leland can accept his place as Thorneheart Head of Household, Master Rosalind Bloodswell, our second family’s Head of Household, has agreed to take up intermittent leadership.”    Chaos erupted with shocked protests coming from various families, confused questions from others, and some witches began begging Frigga to change her mind until Morgan Blackwood stood to his full height. “Miss Thorneheart, is there no way we can persuade you to reconsider?”    Frigga shook her head and took her seat with finality, surrendering her claim to lead the meeting. “No, there isn’t Sir Blackwood, but I have complete confidence in Master Bloodswell.”    Edna Downspire protested, her voice shrill, “But the Thorneheart’s have led this coven for one hundred and fifty years!”    Aurora Morgansons argued, “We have contingencies in place for this sort of situation. Master Bloodswell is the next eligible party!”    Mildred railed against the suggestion and the meeting began devolving into an argument, just as Frigga had feared. She tried to recenter herself and looked away from the chaos to where Marcus was sitting next to her. He was softly giggling and his father was shaking his head in exhaustion. She silently looked for support from either of them and Theodore stood to his feet.    “Compatriots!” He rose his voice, capturing everyone’s attention. Once the volume lowered enough and he’d gained the floor, he continued. “I hear your concerns for the future of this esteemed group, and, if I might be afforded the privilege, might I suggest we hear Master Bloodswell out?”

   Slowly, hesitantly, every member of the coven turned their attention back to Rosalind who hadn’t moved. As the coven yielded the floor to let them speak, they stood to their feet and looked to their fiancé and his father. “Thank you, Theodore.” Their face remained neutral, though Frigga saw them toying with a ring they wore absently. Their voice was calm, as always, but some of the artifice of disinterest had disappeared from it. “I see the reluctance many of you are experiencing, and I fully comprehend why. It has not been kept from me how my family’s past currently reflects on myself and it is not lost on me that my past actions might be misinterpreted as evidence of my disinterest in our coven.” Rosalind paused to look around the table, and Frigga followed their eyes to find a completely mixed reaction to their speech. There were many thoughtful, receptive faces, but just as many or more embittered or unresponsive expressions.“I care for everyone of you at this table, this coven is important to me, Honeyshore is my home. I don’t share the ambition for leadership some in my family had, but if I am called upon to serve this coven in such a capacity I will do so for as long as I am needed and no longer.”    They took their seat and the room remained silent. This was unprecedented in many ways, the witches around the table looked to each other but nobody stood to respond to Rosalind’s appeal. Frigga held her breath. It was out of her hands. She wasn’t even technically a member of the coven so her opinion held little weight. She said a silent prayer that someone might back them up, Rosalind couldn’t act until they’d been officially acknowledged.    Finally Ophelia Rynauld, the timekeeper and historian of the coven, slowly stood to her feet. She rarely contributed her own thoughts, but her opinion was highly respected when she did. She’d been silent through the entire exchange, and Frigga’s hands twisted with uncertainty.     “Friends,” she said in her deep, warmed tenor, her dark hands gesturing vaguely to everyone, tinkling with the brightly coloured bangles she wore on her wrists “our coven’s traditions and statutes are clear in these matters. In our one hundred and fifty year history, our ordinances have not failed us. As there is nobody willing nor eligible for Head of Household in the First Family’s home, the role of leader will fall to the Head of Household of our second family, the Bloodswell family, until there is.” She looked to Rosalind, her expression respectful. “Master Rosalind Bloodswell has yet to act in anyway to shame our company, nor have they given us any reason to expect less competency than their predecessor which is, more than I can vouch for regarding others at this table.” She slyly smiled, her eye passing over specific coven members and coven patron’s sons. “I recognize their leadership until such time as there is an eligible member of the Thorneheart family to take up that office.” She took up her chalice and raised it in Rosalind’s direction before taking a sip and retaking her seat.     The group digested her words for a few moments in poignant quiet as the air shifted. Slowly, eyes shifted from Ophelia to Frigga and then, finally, to Rosalind. One by one, chalices were taken up and raised in their direction in acknowledgement, mirroring Ophelia. The weight on Frigga’s shoulders finally dissolved. It was done, Rosalind had been acknowledged, and she was free of her obligation.    Once the last chalice was lowered, Rosalind stood and took up their role with their usual, confident stature. “Thank you, Ophelia, and thank you everyone for your trust in me. Now, is there any other business to be resolved?”    There wasn’t and Rosalind dismissed the group shortly afterwards. Frigga saw them take out their datebook and start writing in it before making their way to Ophelia Rynauld. For not wanting to lead the coven, Rosalind seemed very well-equipped to do it, like they’d already been doing it for years.

   She caught a few words of their conversation with Ophelia before Theodore joined them and Marcus pulled her into a conversation with Marceline and Luna Cromwell, Wade Morgansons, and Moira Blackwood. Frigga could barely catch a word, distracted until she heard him turn the conversation in a specific direction.     “Luna, who was your wedding planner? I don’t even know where to start and yours was so nice.”    Luna blinked and looked between Marcus and Frigga. “Tsunade I think was her surname. I thought your wedding had been cancelled?”    Marcus shrugged. “Yeah, that one was, but it’s not like I’m going to use any of those plans again. That kind of affair wouldn’t really suit Ros, you know?”    The others all stared at him. Frigga grinned as little as she could, though she couldn’t contain it fully as she added, “No, and I don’t think they’d really like all that blue.”    “Right?” Marcus chirped.    “Wait, what?” Luna stammered, her brow deeply furrowed, “what are you saying?”    Wade cast a glance in Rosalind’s direction. “Marcus, you’re going to have to elaborate.”    “Oh, Rosalind and I are engaged,” he explained as though it were the most well-known fact in the world. “You didn’t know?”    Frigga chuckled as Moira and Marceline gawked, Luna’s jaw dropped, and Wade burst out laughing, clapping his friend on the shoulder. “No! How long has that been going on? You didn’t say a word!”    Marcus giggled as he received congratulations from everyone, and Frigga glanced over at Rosalind who was watching the distraction for a half-second with a fond smirk before they resumed their discussion with Ophelia and Theodore. Frigga couldn’t believe things turned out this way and her heart was bursting with relief and joy. As soon as she walked down those stairs she and Razi would be leaving, and she was confident that she’d left the coven in good hands. There was just one thing left for her to do.     She excused herself, letting Marcus know where to go after everything was completed, and exited the room heading towards the private chambers. She grabbed the bag she’d packed night before with Razi’s help, slung it over her shoulders, and left to find Leland in his room. As Frigga had expected, Leland had chosen to live away from the city with the familiar family. Most of his belongings had already been moved to the Magnus-Monroe estate, but there were still a few items he’d had to pack up before leaving today. His packed bags sat next to the door and the boy was on the floor surrounded a few toys he’d kept handy. He was pouting and sulking, his face tightly wound to keep himself from crying and refused to look at his sister when she knocked on the door and walked over. “You ready?”    He shook his head, his pout twisting into anger. “I don’t want to go. Why do I have to?”    She sat beside him taking up a small, hand-whittled deer from the floor. “I’m leaving and Auntie isn’t here. You said you were excited to go to Marcus’ house, right?”    Leland sadly nodded. “But why do you have to go? Don’t you like it here? Where are you going?”    Frigga sighed. Even with her impaired memory she knew they’d already had this conversation a few times. “I’m going on an adventure, remember?”    “For how long?”    “I don’t know, Lee. A long time.”    The boy sniffled and threw the small toy he’d been holding across the room. It fell harmlessly but the visual still had Frigga scrambling to reign in a swell of complicated emotions; she didn’t want to make her brother so angry, so scared. He was losing his sister, his aunt, and now the only home he’d ever known. It was such a big change for such a little boy. “Leland, I see you’re angry. I know this isn’t what you would like, but Theodore will take good care of you. Marcus and Rosalind will too, I promise.”    He crossed his arms and looked angrily away from his sister, refusing to reply.

   “I know it’s scary. It’s understandable to be afraid.” She placed a hand on his shoulder gently and the boy began sobbing. She threw her arms around her brother, holding him closely as he cried.    It took a while, but eventually he calmed down. “I’m gonna miss you,” he finally admitted through his sniffles. “You just got back!”    With a delicate flick of her wrist, Frigga conjured a tissue and gave it to him. “I’ll miss you too, but I promise to write and visit when we can. And this is just a new chapter in your own adventure.”    He wiped his tears with the tissue, his shoulders still sunken. “Yeah.”    Frigga put her hands on his shoulders. “You can be brave too, right?”    He nodded, still sniffling, but finally cracked the smallest smile. “I can be brave.”    The siblings picked up the last of Leland’s things off the floor and Marcus came by to pick up the last of his bags. “Need any help, bud?” Leland crashed into him and the two laughed. Marcus was even more excited than his father that Leland had chosen to stay with them and had shared his plans to help the boy feel welcome with Frigga before meet. The man grabbed Leland’s bag with a laugh. “I think I know what we’ll do when we get home! I invented this sport and Jenkins absolutely hates it.” As the two of them plotted the downfall of the servant’s sanity, Marcus escorted the young boy and Frigga to the staircase.     It was time to go.

///        While Frigga was in session with the asshats, Razi went through her pack one last time in her quarters. A map, a few changes of clothes, basic toiletries, tent and sleeping necessities… It was going to be heavy once the food rations and water were added, but working on the grounds for the last decade made her strong enough to do the heavy lifting and carry Frigga to see Bluehaven’s doctors if she had to. They would likely have to stop often until she got used to travelling anyway as Frigga’s condition was delicate. Not to mention the aristocrat wasn’t exactly used to roughing it like Razi expected they would be. Despite Frigga’s symptoms being subtle most of the time, Frigga was going to need more help than they’d initially thought and she wouldn’t be able to carry much weight on their travels, at least to start. The woman was taking her disability in stride, but it was still upsetting to see the witch’s health decline so much. She would never be truly independent, but she was still happy, still hopeful, and she was still Frigga.    She glanced at her left hand, the ring Frigga gave her glistening on her finger. Such a silly little thing, but it’d grown on her in the last week. Almost literally, she likely wouldn’t be able to get it off now. Smirking, she stuck her hand in her pocket to make sure the things were still in it before grabbing her bags. Razi took one last fond look around her room. It had been her home for a long time and now it wasn’t. She’d been at this job for ten years, her father had worked here for five years before that and it was the closest thing she had to a home. She’d grown up here, she’d become an adult here, and now she was leaving. Razi closed the door behind her one last time with a slow exhale.    She found Gertrude and Doris in the kitchens, Doris gossiping away and Gertrude was telling her off about something or other. As it should be. They looked at her as she came in and fell silent. “Mornin’, ladies,” Razi greeted cheerfully. “Just ‘ere for a few things and I’ll be permanently out of your hair.”    The two women looked at each other and then back to her. Gertrude wiped her hands on her apron, she’d been peeling potatoes, and gestured to a nicely packed parcel on the island counter. “We’ve actually made something up for the two of you. We know it’ll probably be a while ’til you get into Bluehaven. There’s some baked goods, some dried fruit and meats, and a few of the Miss’s favourite preserves.”    Razi set her things down on the floor, went to Gertrude, and gave her a big hug. “Thanks, Gert. That means a lot. Was just gon’ grab some bits and ends so this’ll be real ‘elpful.”    “I can’t let you go empty handed, Wood. And Frigga,” Gertrude stepped back to square Razi up and down, becoming serious. “Do right by her.”    Razi grinned. “Givin’ me the shovel talk, are you? Tha’s real sweet, Gert. Don’t you know me?”    “I do,” the woman taunted. “I mean it, none of your old habits. It won’t do anymore.”    Razi rolled her eyes; Gertrude witnessed more than one should have over the years, what with Razi bringing girls home and such. She couldn’t blame the woman for this then, not really. “Oh, come on, I’m an hones’ woman now! You don’ think I know tha’?”    Doris piled on while scooting around the counter coming nearer. “She means you gotta marry her, Wood, and you got to be a proper wife.”    Razi levelled a deadpan look at the woman. “Dor, I told you, I’m not sayin’ I will or won’ marry her, not t’ you. Mind your business!” It made sense Doris was protective. She had taken care of Frigga every day for nearly three months so Razi put one hand over her heart and raised the other with great solemnity. “I promise, I’ll take good care of her.”    The older women began to tear up, and Razi opened her arms welcoming both in for a group hug. Even if they were both nosy, they were nice ladies and she was going to miss them. But not a lot.

   Gertrude wiped a tear away with her apron daintily. “You really think she’ll be alright out there? ‘Specially ‘cause of her injury. Is that why you’re headed to Bluehaven first?”    Doris nodded solemnly but chuckled after a thought. “I bet she screams the first bug she sees.”    Razi began putting the food parcel in her pack. “Doris, y’know she’s a flower child, right? Like, she’s ‘round bugs and dirt all th’ time. Pretty sure I saw her catch a spider wit’ her bare hands yesterday.”    Doris laughed. “Oh yes, that’s right. Her stockings and petticoats are always covered in at least six inches of mud.”    She filled two large canisters with fresh water to be kept on her bag’s strap and hung around to chat with the two women while waiting the coven meeting out. They asked her where else they were headed and what she was most excited to see, and Doris also went out of her way to dig for information on said marrying of Frigga. Razi gave her nothing because, once again, Doris needed to mind her own business.    Not to mention she couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut and Razi wanted it to be a surprise.    Steps began to rumble from above; the meeting adjourned and the Honeyshore Coven had finished their final meeting with Frigga. It was still several minutes before the families started making their way down the front staircase. Razi looked on from the kitchen door watching the guests leave. They were all assholes, every last one of them in her humble opinion. Seven families of witches exited the building, and Razi watched them, grinning like the kid that got away with the cookie. Theodore left shortly after too, Leland’s final bag over a shoulder, and she gave him a polite nod as he did. Finally, they were gone and good riddance too.    It wasn’t much longer until she heard footsteps again at the top of the stairs. Frigga, Leland, Rosalind, and Marcus were finally descending, Rosalind leaned heavily on Marcus’ arm and Frigga gripped the railing. When she caught Razi’s eye, she rushed to her love, dropping her bags at the bottom of the staircase. They embraced with a kiss and a hug, both wearing the purest happiness on their lips.    “Ready, Princess?” asked Razi.    Frigga giggled. “Of course, my king.”    Before they picked up their bags again, Leland ran to his sister and crashed into her with a hug that nearly knocked the unstable witch to the floor. Frigga clung to her brother tightly and cast a look over to Marcus who was watching the scene from a few feet away, Rosalind leaned on his side. Over the past week Frigga had expressed feeling enormous guilt about leaving her brother, even if it was the best thing for him. Theodore and the golden retriever would be like a father and brother; Leland would be safe and supported, not pressured to do things he didn’t want, which was more than his atrocious aunt would ever have done.    Marcus walked over to the siblings and put a hand on Leland’s shoulder. “Come on, we’re all gonna go say goodbye outside, alright?”    He led the boy away, Rosalind went with him, allowing Frigga a chance to say goodbye to Gertrude and Doris. The servants were a blubbering mess and Frigga was barely holding herself together. They had been with her every day, and Gertrude had been around even before she had gone to school. Now they were saying goodbye, perhaps forever.    Razi made sure Frigga wasn’t overloaded as the two women picked up their bags. She was a little wobbly, but it would be fine, they’d take it slow. They weren't going far today, just into town and then maybe an hour outside of it. If Razi’s calculations were correct, they’d be in Bluehaven in about a week, and she’d made sure to over-prepare. They stepped outside into the sun. It was the perfect temperature for setting off on a long afternoon walk, just like they always did.    Marcus was the first to give Frigga a big hug and she held him tightly. “Please take care of yourself, Frigga. Let us know if you need anything, anything at all? You’re always welcome in our home.”

   Frigga sighed happily into his arms. “I will. I’ll be fine. We’ll write as soon as we arrive in Bluehaven I promise.” Marcus let go and offered a handshake to Razi that was about as awkward as an ex-fiancé shaking a current fiancée’s hand could reasonably be. Then, with a small nod, he backed away to allow Leland a moment.    Leland gave his sister one last tearful hug and then surprised Razi with one as well. She’d carved many trinkets for him, and he understood how much Razi cared for his sister. He’d said that made her his family too at dinner last night which made the woman’s heart melt whenever she thought about it. After Leland let Razi go, Marcus extended a hand to him, motioning towards the waiting carriage. Leland took his hand and was led away.    That left Rosalind. From Razi’s point of view, they almost seemed to be enjoying the hug Frigga had caught them in. It was the first time Razi saw them enjoying human contact ever, apart from Marcus.    “Please take care of my brother, Ros.” Frigga was fully crying now, and she didn’t let Rosalind go.    Rosalind nodded. “I’ll do my best. I’m only disappointed that you’ll be unable to attend the wedding.”    Frigga pulled back a bit and smiled sadly. “Likely not, but you never know. October, right?”    Rosalind nodded before looking between Frigga and Razi. “Marcus is right, you always have a place with us. If you need anything, either of you, please don’t hesitate to ask.”    Frigga nodded and placed a kiss on Rosalind’s cheek. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for us.” She released them, and their cheeks were slightly flushed, but the vampire wore the smallest of indulgent smiles, and Razi figured that they sort of had to indulge Frigga; they had just excommunicated her aunt and taken her spot in the coven after all.    Frigga finally released Rosalind and they looked hesitantly over to Razi who was smirking at the spectacle. She saw Rosalind unsure what to do next as her previous one-on-one with them had her threatening them and Razi hadn’t bothered to follow up or make nice afterwards. After some consideration, they offered their good hand to shake and locked eyes with her. “Truly, if either of you needs anything, you need only ask.”    Razi eyed Rosalind’s outstretched hand briefly before they finally took it. “We appreciate it, Vampire.”    Rosalind smirked. “That’s Master Vampire to you, madam,” they retorted dryly, and Razi snorted, shocked they knew what a joke was. They nodded and hopped into their carriage. It took off and both Marcus and Leland leaned out the window, waving like crazy. Frigga waved back until they were out of sight, and Razi and Frigga were left alone on the steps of Thorneheart Manor.    The road stretched out in front of them and a soft breeze in the sea salted air made for perfect walking conditions. They would walk through town to pick up a few things, sell a few valuables, and then head north towards Bluehaven, but Razi had plans for them on their way out of town first.    She took Frigga’s hand in her left hand, slipping her right into her pant pocket fumbling with what she’d stashed there: Her father’s pocket knife and a polished rosewood ring she’d been whittling for the last week. They’d stop at the market for supplies, but they’d also make one last stop at the town’s temple to make good on her promise before they left.    Razi leaned down for a quick kiss met happily, and they set off down the path together.

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Amphibia and Owl House Weekly Reviews: The Hardest Thing, O, Titan Where Art Thou? and Clouds on the Horizon:  Sayanora, Frog Town, Steve Rising and WE FINALLY GOT IT PEOPLE

Hello all you happy people! I’m back with my usually weekly reviews of Amphibia and Owl House after a week off.  Now some might ask WHY I took most of the week off despite you know THE FINALE and saved it for this week. 

The reason is simple as it is kinda sad: Burnout. I love this job and yes while reviewing stuff is my passion it is still a job. I do commissions once a week, saving slots just for that, I do my damndest to make sure every review comes out that week, and I put my best into it. But even a job you love, one you wanted some form of for 10 years before finally going for it, can be exhausting. I still tried giving it my best but I was hitting a wall and while I thought scaling back to three reviews a week would magically fix it it didn’t. It HELPED.. but ultimately the actual solution was just stepping away for a bit so I could come back rejuvenated. And frankly as much as I WANTED to talk about the amphibia finale, I also wanted to do so when I was happy and healthy. 

Granted HEALTHY wasn’t in the cards. Yeah despite taking a few days off not long into said days off, I came down with a head cold, horribly conjested and headachey. I still got the rest I needed, but it still sucks that even when I SPECIFICALLY take a week off for the first time in a while that wasn’t me being sick.. I STILL get sick. 

Still i’m back in the new york grove and down to not only covering the heart and liver breaking finale of amphibia, but the last two owl houses. We have epic anime fights IN SPACEEEE, god cats, tearful farewells, soul searching roadtrips with steve, heartbreaking child on parent violence, divorce, and huntlow to get to so join me under the cut.. and for Amphibia.. the last time. 

                                                        The Hardest Thing

Amphibia headlines this week and it’s .. hard saying goodbye. Even with a week after the finale i’m still having trouble letting it sink in that it’s over. We MIGHT get more, and given disney loves the show and this finale leaves lots of room for a sequel, a reunion movie, a spnioff or ALL OF THE ABOVE, it’s likely we will get more eventually.. but the Hardest Thing also does a great job for the most part tying everything up thematically and story wise and giving us one last ride to enjoy. If this world never comes back i’ll be sad... but i’ll still be satisfied. 

Fitting for the title The Hardest Thing did not take the easy way out with the finale and is better for it. Granted it left me weeping in a puddle for the last 10 minutes, but I salute matt for not taking easy outs: Anne and the plantars are separated, as are Sasha and Grime and Marcy, the unambiguously gay duo and face turn bad sad old man. Not only that the three burning stars drift apart: they keep in touch a little, but Marcy still moves away and Sasha and Anne drift apart in high school. There's no big relationship upgrade, no way to keep them together. Anne looses her found family and her girlfriends.. and it was the right call. The series had been building to this and the whole point of it was simple..

A person can come in, change your life, be the center of your world.. and then have to leave it. It’s just a fact: friends move, but what they meant to you stays.  This hit me especially hard given Bobbi, a woman who was like a second mom to me, had died the previous week.. after having moved away 10 years prior.  So yeah the timing hurt, but it also helped the shows real message change: people change, they can change you and ultimately life is not trying to hold on to some perfect image of what it should be, but accepting what it is as it moves on, as you grow and change. And sometimes.. the things you loose come back to you. I will never get the people i’ve lost back.. but i’ve reconnected with plenty of people.. and now so is anne as she reunites with her girls. 

And look let’s get the very gay elephant out of the room: Yes I’ve been a rabbid sashanarcy shipper. I cop to that. But I support the show NOT taking the easy route and giving fans what they wanted.. but what was realistic. Marcy was leaving and while something may or may not have happened with anne and sasha they were two very different people who simply drifted a bit. Having them drift apart, while still keeping in some level of touch, was realistic as it was painful. Plus their now all back in the same place, so the door’s still open as is it for fanfiction. Sometimes that big gay relationship upgrade doesn't happen because a mouse has a gun to your head, hi ducktales. And sometimes it just doesn't happen because it’s not necessary to the story. 

But back to the point, you can’t hold onto the past. You can treasure it but you ultimately need to let go. It’s why we don’t get conformation IF anne and sprigg saw each other again. Given Terri built a working portal with home goods and now has the government's ear , funding and experimental tech, not to mention the fact several robot factories were just... dropped into la , it probably would only take a year, if not just a few, to get the funding, power source, and time for a new portal. They probably do meet again and i’m not just saying that so I don’t ugly cry. 

But it’s not what was important and that’s okay. The real point.. is that anne and spirgg lived. They probably spend every Christmas together, they probably see each other every so often..  but they moved on from their adventures in their own way. Sprigg used them to start his own, to catalogue what they found and really understand it and Anne used knowing all these wonderful amphibias to study earth’s own versions of them. Their adventures helped each other grow into the people they were meant to be and they’ll always be family.. but the part of their lives where there in it every day is over.. and that's okay.

It also contrasts the core well..  a villian whose entire motive is keeping things the way IT wants them and to last forever... and who fittingly dies. As @jess-the-vampire and I talked about in conversation, a villian really should only die when there’s a reason for it. Otherwise it just feels like they got out easy and redemption or being forced to sit with their crimes while everything they hated occurs around them or being forced to do some recompense is more interesting.  Or to put it in the way my brain often does:

And it’s why even if I feel it was done with mild sloppiness... Andrias turn works. No one forgives him, he’s in chains even a decade later, and he even said itslef it was too late. But he still got to be free, turning against the core on his terms and living the rest of his life actively making up for what he’s done, and even outright refusing any more upgrades, willing to die knowing he did something right for once. It works, in part because Keith David is just that good. 

And honestly the only part of the finale that dosen’t work, before we get to more that does.. is the Core. The final battle is UTTERLY beautiful, from the kick ass living in my head forever more remix of no big deal, to the saint seiya inspired powered up verisons of their armors, to the boss as hell hair, to the gay as hell spin, it is one of the best sequences in the show, and in recent western animation.

But the core itself, while tying into the shows themes well.. just falls flat. IT’s motives are just so simple: it wants to live forever and it wants to conquer. And a villain with a simple motive can work: Thanos in the comics wants to kill everything, as does the lich from adventure time. But what makes them work is while the motive is simple their personalities aren’t: Thanos is a blood kniight LITERALLY in love with death, a master of strategy and battle whose utterly horrifying to face not just for his power but because he’s thanos...

The MCU one has a SLIGHTLY more sympathetic if still horrifyingly genocidal bent, but my point is to be simple in motive you need some gravitas and the Core.. just isn’t that. There’s no depth to what they are, no deep strategy or knowledge from having so many minds in one. Ther’es no sense of what they are or what they can do and the only one we get any sense of with andrais’ dad, which arguably harms it as instead of this unknowing being who happens to have andrias abusive dad in there to rub salt in the wound it’s down to just old king dickhead. The core is just weak as a villian, especially after we got so much more out of andrias over the past season and it’s sad to see the series end with that... still punching out a moon was awesome. 

I’ll also say Anne’s disney death... was geninely horrifying but it and the ensuign conversation with the stone diety was hit and miss. Anne being offered godhood, having shown how much she’s learned and thus another moral of the series, that we ALL fuck up but what’s important is we constantly try to be better and don’t let our mistakes eat us alive, a fantastic one we all need to hear from tiem to time, I feel there just.. wasn’st time. The diety just comes out of left field. There was no indication the stones were sentient before this.. they CHOOSE our heroes but magical artifacts that AREN’T sapient do that all the time in fiction.  YOu can cast a spell for chosen one nonsense. So while the diety isn’t a bad character, honestly they got more personality and charisma in a few minutes than the core got in an entire half a season being fully reveealed and Charlyne Yi was great in the role, I just feel it’s a bit tacked on. LIke a way to have the trip home be one way by having anne have to use all her power. I don’t midn the results, as I said the ending is effecting and the narrative has built to this over the series and especially this season: the idea of loosing people has been prevalant, of what loss does to you and how seperation can change you. They’ve subtley been buidling to this. But the way they got there feels half assed and given they puttered around most of 3b buliding an army that amoutned to fuck all in the end, they HAD the time to do more with the stones or our heroes researching them. Instead they just rushed it, gave us one glorious but sadly breif taste of the girls at full power, then got to the ending. Amphibia’s three part finale honestly reminds me of Ducktales finale, The Last Adventure. The setup going into it was wonky, it was a bit of a mess.. but ultimately it somehow works an dthe ending is still utterly satsifying. The villians and heroes both end up where they should and it leaves you in tears while wanting MORE. 

So before we get to my overall thoughts some rapid fire stuff since as the final episode and being a bit longer, there’s a lot of ground to cover

 Grime and Sasha’s goodbye is everything I coudl’ve wanted from my two faviorite characters on the show. I may relate to marcy the most but my trash daughter and trash grandpa were the shows mvps and their heartflet and tearfilled goodbyes were as excellent as i’d expect. 

I do like where the girls all ended up as adults: Sasha’s was the most suprising.. but also the most satisfying. Shocker the character I just admitted wa smyf aviorite and whose solo episodes i’ve consiently gushed over had the most satisfying arc. But her going on to help kids like they were and help them with their issues. Really warmed the heart. Also she’s bisexual as fuck as I expected. Marcy being a webcomic writer fits her like a glove and allows her to use her creativity, genius and nerdery without having to put too much presure on it and anne being a hepitolgist was simply brilliant. It was also a neat touch keeping all the va’s, and it fit given their all grown women and adjusted it JUST enough to show their maturity. May they have a conseual pile ever after. 

Lot to unpack with the wartwood side of the timeskip. We finally get to see polly as a grown frog, and thus have an idea of what sprig size her looks like. It also dosen’t rule out my crossover ship with her giant island sized boyfriend from the other show we’ll get to in a moment so yay. The callback to the goodnight you frogs from the pilot was also neat. 

HOp Pop not only still has silvia, but go this alvacados’. Also he’s still alive in ten years. I’m proud of him and his adotped robot farming son. I’m also happy hop pop got one plantar who’d follow in his footsteps since sprigg and polly don’t seem that intrested in farming in present day let alone 10 years later. 

We didn’t get the offical couple I wanted most.. but as I made clear earlier I made peace with that. But we got OLVIA AND YUNAN. Which I never expected to be made canon but here we are. Respectble and Disaster gay together as they deserve. Also grime is an ambadassador now. 

Speaking of which, we got JOE AND BESSIE. I dind’ thtink they’d call back to that much less given them tons of hybrid children but Usopp bless you matt. Speaking of Kids of all people Maddie has them already. With who? I dunno but i’m glad maddie is happy selling her potions with her tiny children. Maybe her baby daddy died under suspscious cricumstances. maybe she brought him back as a fraknenstine. these are questions for us fans to answer. 

Finally we have Sprigg whose not only an explorer, but is stil with ivy. Awww. And they head off for the dark conteint... er the axtol contient. You know if I had a nickel for every time the show badly teased something I wanted an answer for in the finale without actually answering it i’d have two nickels.. which isn’t a lot but it’s weird it happened twice. Still got tons of ideas on that. Maybe he invites some old friends along. Maybe he rides on king’s back while chuck grows tulips there. We’ve seen titans can do it. I’ll just have to wait and see on that one. 

Overall though this is a GREAT finale.. but as I said it just has a thing or two holding it back. But like The last Adventure i’ll hold this in my heart. And as I say goodbye to amphibia.. it’s sad. I truly loved this show, warts and all, and it’ll be sad to see it go. Sure I still got season 1 to cover.. but it’s not quit ethe same as digging into new content next week and it’s also hard knowing that with owl house’s finale movies likely airing this year, it’s not the last goodbye to a show I love i’m going to have to deal with. Still this show was a heck of a ride with characters i’ll treasure forever, some hilarous all time great episodes, and a hell of a moral.. one i’ll follow. I may be leaving Amphibia behind.. but i’ll carry it with me. I’m also not QUITE done yet, as i’ve decided to make a tradition of what happened with ducktales.. since the series is over.. best of the series list coming next. Then i’ll finally get back to season one. Still it was a great show.. .so long matt.. and thanks for all the frogs. Can’t wait to see you next time you hop into the creators chair.  PS: As much as I hate to ruin my heartfelt goodbye yeah turns out I was wrong. What I thought was an erroneous fan theory was actually correct: The time skip only takes place 10 years later on Anne’s side. For amphibia it’s 9 MONTHS later. A large part of why I wrote it off as bs was simple: why would they be at diffrent times and if so why wouldn’t they tell us? And I still have no idea why either of those things but it does actaully make the epilogue make a bit more sense: none of the adult cast has aged which I thought was weird at first but is now simply there wasn’t enough time, and the younger cast makes sense given 3 of them were on the cusp of puberty and Polly was changing into a grown child. I still want a follow up on the dark continent thing and all, but it still just feels weird. I’m fine with them having two diffrent time epilogues but as WeirdKev wisely said when informing me of my mixup, WHY wasn’t there a “9 months later thing” it would’ve made this less confusing. Yes again there are context clues, sprig didn’t look or sound like an adult versus anne , sasha and marcy who not only were grown ass women but soudned like it, but I shoudln’t need context clues to figure out two scenes are 9 years apart. There was no reason not to do this. It dosen’t HURT either epilogue story wise, it’s just annoying. 

                                                O’Titan, Where Art Thou?

And now we’re back to the boiling isles as death looms over our heroes... as usual.

This one got back to luz, with Hunter’s fate once again left to next week.. aka this week’s episode but more on our faviorite bad sad hobo willow liker in a bit. For now it’s the time of steve as King is understandably having a bit of an exestetial crisis after finding out he’s...

Not helping is the fact is how while his mom, sister and weird uncle that’s also a tube all get he needs time to process this, that he’s still the king they know and love, and that he just wants to be normal.. lilith on the other hand, given her desperate need for authority and tendency to take things a little bit TOO far in her exciement...

Eda of course wants her to knock off treating her nephew like a god.. but gets distracted with the a-plot. So instead LIlith threatens to murder people in his name, do his bidding etc. And what makes this intresting, and something king himself even points out later with his new big bro, is that this is what he WANTED up until he learned the truth about himself. King wanted to be an angry god and have attroacities commited in his name. He wanted power and worship and whatever he wanted. But now he has that.. he’s HORRIFIED by it. He’s realized he just wants a family, and now some of the only family he has, especially after learning his people are likely dead, all dead, is treating him like a god instead of her nephew. It’s no wonder he runs off. 

Thankfully he finds steve. Look I forgot steve existed, I had no idea he was not only going to get a deep character arc, but conclude said arc via a soul searcing hard traveling road trip with king. It was something I always clearly needed but never knew it till now. Steve has left the coven.. not defected just yet but he’s correctly assumed belos dosen’t give a shit about anyone, the day of unity is a lie and thus has taken off with his sweet new jacket and hog (and his signature steve t-shirt), to find himself. And the episode helps further flesh him out as a character. Steve had no real reason to invite king along.. but he saw a kid in trouble, as unsure of himself as steve was and clearly needing a fucking break. And the montage of said road trip/soul searching journey/walkabout/fucking break is just.. one of the cutest and most heartwarming thing. King comforts steve’s distress at not having a parnter while steve helps him: taking him to the titans bones which the boy hugs and later adorably setting a paper craft figure of a human on top of king. He also tells him he dosen’t HAVE to be whta people want him to be just himself. Granted LIlith tries tracking king down, to the point even HOOTY thinks King just wants to be normal.. and is also the mighty worm of arakis apparently.. and has a tiny him inside. 

Yeah freeze frame it. Ther’es a mini hooty in there.. starring.. meancingly. HAVE FUN TRYING TO SLEEP TONIGHT! :B 

We also see steve’s face and he’s really really redicusouly good looking. Like I was not expecting steve to be a smokeshow of keith david quality but here we are! Steve is just .. fantastic, having grown immensely from a grunkle stan flavored joke cahracter into the loveable guy we know now. I didn’t expect to care this much for steve but here we are. You go man

As for our other plot, Eda’s attempts to keep Luz out of it despite it making no sense finally come to a head: Lilith left them directions to where they were hiding, as she shoudl since you know, bonesburough is now full of wanted posters for all of them so maybe she wasn’t wrong, and neither sister has an actual plan, with Eda just wanting to give her kids one great day before they possibly die in the whole genocide thing. And while it works out for King, Luz is too determined to get their stuff back, particularly francois.

Sadly.. things reach their natural conclusion. Eda lying about the plan means Luz thinks she has one.. and as such when she hears Eda BEGGING rahne to take luz and king and run as far as possible, even if has to give herself up, she’s furious. The scene itself is heartbreaking: Rahne clearly realizes how badly they fucked up trying to leave Eda out of this, while Eda is just so desperate. We’ve seen her so confident that seeing her just begging, willing to give up if it means her children leave... it’s devastating and Wendy Mallick utterly sells it. 

And it’s only apptizer to the main course of tears, as Luz is naturally pissed Eda seems to be underestimating her.. and expects her to run. While her girlfriend, best friends, and ANYONE else she’s met and cared the least bit about, whcih is to say a lot of people are at risk of dying horribly.. eda wants her to run. Yet what makes this inevtible clash so heartbreaking.. is you see why Eda WANTS her to run. They have no allies, no plan, and no hope and even if Luz is capable, she not only shoudln’t HAVE to fight this war, but she can’t. She MIGHT be able to figh tbelos, we’ll see next week, but not only is that a BIGGGG might, it’s to eda’s knowledge three people against the bulk of the isles. At least Luz MIGHT be able to undo the draining spell or find some way to win eventually. At least she’ll live. You can’t blame either for backing their side: One is a daughter being abandoned AGAIN, the other is a mother desperate to keep her kid alive

And so we get one of the most devisttaing fights in animation since Amethyst Vs Garnet: Luz trying to escape to fight anyways and Eda trying to stop her. And you  can tell that while neither is half assing it both are DESPERATLEY trying not to hurt each other. The stakes are too high to do nothing, with Luz using her magic cleverly and eda pesuing her owl-dly, but neither WANTS this. The audience dosen’t want this. but it had to happen. It does show how far luz has come.. but it’s not enoguh. Sadly the fight gets them captured... and Luz not only find sout why but begs for eda to be okay... 

Thankfully like the episode before instead of ending on pain.. we end on hope. Not only does luz wake to being freed by darius, but with the batts. Seriously that had been bugging me all season. The conformatiroioum is cardboard. Eda could’ve busted them out. Btu now we know why: their parental figure already busted them free, and also found king, steve, lilith and hooty. Rahne reveals the truth, apologizes and admits to having learned the same lesson Eda did: it’s fine to want to protect someone.. but sometimes their going to fight anyway and the best you can do is fight with them. We also find out that Darius and Eber were already working on this rebellion and simply attacked rahne because their a terrible actor. Which given we’ve seen the poor person nearly break down just giving an acceptance speech and be easily found out as rebellion leader, yeah good point. Together they are the

Covens Against The Throne S??????

The CATTS. As you’d expect and likely already know because it’s been a week, Darius is horrified by the mere idea of that being the name never mind Rahne telling everybody. But he’s outvoted so CATS IT IS. 

The ending is also geninely sweet, with Luz and Eda carving her new palismen, Luz finally ready and Eda ready to teach her. While time is ticking down to doomsday... the world can wait. For just one minute. For mother and daughter to share one last moment before the world turns upside down

As usual this episode was excellent and I have no real complaints or crticisim here. At most the pacing is slightly rushed.. but given it’s clear by the “if we had 20 more adventures line” there having to do a steven unvierse and try and get to the finish line with what they have left. Granted it’s uknown to me at least just how much of season 2 was finished before the axe came down, writing had STARTED on season 3 at least, or how much was adjusted, but given the sheer panicy nightmare that entails I applaud it for seeming seamless. Things are accelearated but they don’t feel rushed or unearned and they had at least enough time to speed things up. And we’ll see the momentum keep..

                                Clouds on the Horizon

Before we get into the obvious i’d like to be a pedantic old man for a second: This title.. .feels out of place. It’s not a bad one... but at this point the day of unity is HERE. In the utterly amazing intro we see Belos struggle to open the door.. and it turns out the door ISN’T necessary to the DOU. He just wants to go home once his genocide is done. 

Thing is... it’s not that easy. As the collector points out, Belos isn’t human anymore, even if he tries to punch his little buddy for it... he’s not wrong. Belos is a monster in body and soul. And while the right people would likely accept this monster man, as we’ve seen with anne’ and the plantars elsewhere on the same earth... the world has changed. Witches have faded into myths while witch trials, something Phillip probably relished in his day, are now seen as shit shows used to persecute whoever the accuser didn’t like. His “great work” won’t be seen as the heroic effort he thinks, but the horrifying mass slaughter of millions it is.. okay by most people. I know there’s enough asshole sin the world that some would agree with him. But actual human beings would run away in terror.  He could’ve gone home centuries ago, gave this up and found peace... but instead he choose genocide, choose cruelty, and choose his mad ambition.. and  might as well go for two

God I wish i’d seen the parallels between MCU thanos and Belos sooner. Eh making up for lost time. Anyways it’s finally time

The day of unity is here. And the Cats have a plan.. well 18% of one. Darius and Eber’s plan can be boiled down to

So we go with plan Rahne instead: Sneak eda in, have her replace them as coven head.. and use the fact her magic is all out of it to destroy the spell. Granted this requires her wearing a sigil but she’s prepared to make that sacrifice. It’s also a brilliant plan I should’ve seen coming: the anti-magic thing was a bit TOO pronounced to never come up again but it’s also been long enough since it was used I genenly forgot about it. That to me is one of the most clever ways to fire a chekov’s gun: make it so the audeince forgets about the weapon till you fire it. Amphibia proved ot be a MASTER of that and owl house has learned well from it’s sister show. 

As for Luz, her girlfriend is dealing with some...

Sadly she has to deal with something WORSE than Steve Urkel

Her mother. And while normally i’d use this running gag to describe her

And at first she does, refusing to actually listen to her kids concerns about the day of untiy and locking them in their room. She also breaks the tomagachi, as if you needed more proof she was history’s greatest monster. But as we’ll see.. she SOMEHOW gets worse. Yes folks in a time where a crazy old man is trying to commit genocide.. ODALIA somehow manages to be just as much of a crazed up fruit loop. More on that in a moment. 

So since Luz was last told to hurry, Eda gladly supports her daughter, he yuske urameshi style egg of a palsimen and son going to go help him. Granted it fufills her wish of them being outta the line of fire, sure.. but it shows Eda’s growth that it’s not WHY she sends her kids this way. She does it because Luz NEEDS to do this, and because she knows Luz will find a way back to her if they need her. She’s no longer shutning her kids off to try to misguidedly protect them, but simply sending them where their needed most and can possibly bring  back an emo for their army. Darius even fully approves it sending his top man and friends to meet them.. which of course ends up being Hunter, Willow and Gus, the latter of whom happily reunite iwth their pal after a week because the time scale for these episodes is as fast as it is confusingly slow. 

Hunter is also closer with both: he and gus have injokes now and as for willow... she’s gone from side eyeing to full on lovingly eyeing him. 

The only caveat.. is Hutner has oopsy daisy not told them he’s a clone and his life is a lie.. though while a LOT of it is insecurity, Luz rightly points out they wouldn't care about that.. their friends with hooty. EVERYONE is normal in comparison to him. But he keeps her quite by pointing out the phillip thing she hasn’t told anyone and they storm the gate.. and actually pull it off well, easily getting to amity past security as our heroes get past in thei rdope new outfits. Seriously gus has a neat sash now, hunter is now wearing proper clothes just not full gold anymore, and willow gets the biggest glowup of all as she shoudl : her yellow shirt is now a badass coat, she’s wearing green and she’s got shiny leggings. Finally I like her civlian outfit. IT was fine before but holy shit man does she now have one she deserves.

Anyways Amity gay panicks about the world falling apart and just wanting to know luz is alright.. as luz enters. and then.. they fucking kiss

I can’t overstate how well this is done: From luz promising a normal slice of life date after all this shit, awwww, to how romantic it is to amity just going for it. TI’s so fucking adorable and they put a LOT into the animation to make this perfect. They bumped it the hell up and it was warranted. I also applaud them for taking their time: they didn’t have them confess then kiss as common, they simply worked up to it slowly but surely till we got here. It’s still dramatic.. but like... just the right amount for a relationship that’s this important to the show and this important to disney history.. even as they try to bury it. They earned this moment and milk the hell out of it. Also Luz’s crikey in response.. comedy gold.

So our heroes try infiltrating the factory and it mostly works, they even find a mouse alador clone

But naturally get caught while Odalia naturally bitches it up... though without homophobia. She’s fine with Amity having a girlfriend.. she just wants to chooes said girlfriend because she’s a controlling sociopath who cares for nothing but money, abuses her husband and children, and somehow can sink lower than that. I remain unsurprised but we’ll get to what actually threw me. 

Thankfully while she was busy going through her morning routine of abusing her children, King, who was told to stay behind, end sup following the yellowed snack road to Alador, who earlier tried to talk his wife out of all the robots as he’s antsy.. but you know got shot down with “I’m going to endanger our children if you don’t shut up”. Turns out a LOT of Alador’s less than stellar parenting is due to his wife abusing him: Making work weekends, firing half his staff, making him work through ac old. All so she can get richer. You know general odalia being 

It recontexualizes things: yes he was overly passive in matters like the willow thing.. but he’s clearly just as much a victim as his wife and often when abuse switches from spouse to child, the spouse is powerless to do anything. And we have seen him GEINENLY try to change, realizing just how distant he’s grown from his kids last time we saw him , so it doesn't try and paper away his past mistakes, but simply give us the karen shaped reason why. He wants to be better and wants to spend time with his kids father all this is over.  My heart breaks for the guy, being abused by this monster, unable to actually parent his kids.. and then he finds out what the day of unity is from king. 

So he gets a badass moment confronting her and after about a minute of trying to avoid him.. the shoe drops and we get to what i’ve been talking about.. Odalia.. KNOWS about the genocide

Yeah. She THINKS her family will be spared and she’ll live like a queen after. Not getting that NONE of them want this.. or really not caring. To her their just possessions who do what she tells them. 

Turns out though pissing off your husband who also buit your minons is a bad idea and he destroys most around and we get a badass as hell fight. Which is standard for the show at this point but we both see how alador fights, using steampunk abomination tentacles and going GLOWY EYES, but how Odalia fights, using summoned ghosts and the souls of a thousand orphans.. okay they don’t say the last part but it’s implied by her everything. She somehow sunk lower from “Escaping Explusion” and that had her try to murder her daughter’s future girlfriend over a petty grievance. I’m still in shock “Genocide profiteer” is not only a thing but a level you can sink to. 

So a big ass fight insues.. not helped by kiki who Odalia gave a super fighting robot since she got demoted to deliveries. Wethere Odalia is simply going after a vulnerable target to manipulate into doing her  bidding this is how she flirts with people....

And yes despite all these setbacks and the humiliating demotion she’s STILL going after hunter to impress belos

My god Kiki get a hobby... or date a recent divorce whose as garbage as you. I don’t care which. Just stop stalking our boy. 

She actually wins for once... allegedlys.... and grabs him.. and then finds out she pressed the “you kidnapped my boyfriend” button for willow

And thus nearly tears all her organs out and makes her into a puppet. I told you we only got a huntlow thing or two this ep but them fuckers meaty. And as for Lumity.. well we got a fucking feast. It was a good day is what i’ms aying. 

Sadly before Willow can tear off kiki’s head thingy and nail it ot her door like one of those fancy lion door knockers rich folks got she pulls a human shield and gets away. We then get Alador quitting the company and Odalia going off to find someone as batshit as her, sadly not ONCE getting punched in the face. ONCE. It’s all I ask. She deserves it so much! Sure her big plan got unreavled and she’ll probably be brought up for war crimes but still. The divorce isn’t phasing her. I don’t know what will. Possibly a racoon being put on her head. LET ME HAVE SOMETHING. 

Willow naturally seeing her boyfriend kidnapped by someone whose tried to multiple time murder him on a GOOD day and who hasn’t even gotten the news of how bad things REALLY are in this case, is desperatley trying ot make the plane go. Thankfulyl Alador’s gone from overworked regretful dad to the cool dad so he joins the party and gladly welcomes his future daughter and law into the family.. only to find out it’s hunter

Yeah turns out Luz pulled a switch and thanks to the power of all of us being obsessive dorks who poor through every frame for foreshadowing after something like this and i love all of you for it, turns out there was tons from luz whispering to gus to both not talking (Which is weird for them) to both acting more like themselves: luz gives kiki the raspberry which seems like a hunter move but isn’t really in the context, and hunter prepares to throw hands instead of you know.. using a glyph. It also means there’s even more huntlow. Hunter also had no idea she was planning this... but given Kiki being kiki let slip the emperoro KNOWS about the rebellion she’s now their only hope as they prepare for the plan unaware there’s a million targets on their backs. So now Luz stands on the bow of a ship prepared to give kiki the ass kicking willow could not as the day of unity is about to begin, the rest of our heroes are likely hauling ass to help, and all the while the collector wonders if belos is relally their friend, possibly readying for their OWN counter strategy if he inevitably dosen’t do his side of the deal...

As you can tell this episode was another home run as the series prepares for it’s season finale.. and the beginning of the end. Tons of great character stuff, action and basically the same great shit as usual plus one of the biggest and most impactful gay kisses in animation history. So in otherwords it was a helluva day. See you next week for the finale! Or if you’d like you can stick around the rest of the week as I FINALLY return to my venture bros retrospective, and endulge in some civil war laser tag. Also if you want to help keep this blog going zip on over tomy patreon, link below. Thanks for reading. 

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Liebe ⟡ Beginning of a Bond (05)

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“Apology Trap”

A few days after their competition—

As I finish writing a report to send to the Association, I look up and glance around the empty room.

Emma: (I haven’t really seen Liebe around since the other day. He usually spends a lot of time around me.)

Ymir: What? You’re glaring into me like you’ve got something to say. That mad about tying?

Liebe: No... Ymir, could I talk to you for a second?

Ymir: Hm~? I don’t mind.

Emma: (Oh right, what did he and Ymir talk about after that...?)

As if on cue, Liebe and Ymir enter the room just as that thought crosses my mind.

Liebe: So this is where you’ve been, little kitty.

Emma: Liebe, Ymir. It’s rare to see you two together. What happened?

Liebe & Ymir: ......

Ymir: Well, the two of us were thinking about something. Weren’t we?

Liebe: Yes. We reflected on many things.

Emma: Reflected?

Ymir: Yeah. Emma, sorry about dragging you into our fight the other day.

Liebe: We want to apologize for it, so could you come with us for a little bit?

Emma: (I see... That’s what they meant by “reflecting”.)

Emma: You don’t have to apologize. I was a little surprised, but I didn’t mind!

Ymir: But then we’ll still have lingering guilt.

Liebe: It’s still a fact that we caused trouble for you. We want to do something.

Emma: Hmm...

Emma: (Well, that report I did marked the end of my work for today...)

Emma: ...Okay. If it means that much to you, I’ll go along with it.

Ymir: Perfect. Okay, then come with us.

They lead me to one of the most luxurious rooms that Primus Club has to offer.

This place is used for entertaining VIPs and very special guests.

Emma: You couldn’t mean this room for your apology... right?

Liebe: Of course we do. If we had to choose a perfect room for you, it could be nowhere else.

Emma: (Our other rooms are still pretty fancy, but one look at the furniture in here tells you the quality is on a completely different level...!)

This is so unexpected that I lose my words.

Ymir: Don’t stress about it, just relax. There’s no one here but us.

Liebe: Come, Emma. Sit here.

Emma: A-Alright.

After I nervously take a seat on the smooth sofa, Liebe and Ymir close in on either side of me.

Ymir: Let’s kick things off with a welcome drink.

Liebe: Watch closely, Emma.

Emma: ?

A materialized Liebe drops ice into a glass on the table, then sprinkles pieces of fruit over it.

From my other side, Ymir skillfully works a shaker.

With all this happening around me, it almost feels like they’re entertaining me with a show.

Ymir: For you... Enjoy.

Emma: Wow, what a beautiful cocktail...!

Liebe: Hehe, of course it’s beautiful. We themed it after you.

Emma: ! After me...?

Ymir: Victor helped us come up with the recipe. There’s no denying it will taste exceptional.

Their smiles encourage me to take a gentle sip.

Complemented by a mild aroma, the sweetness of bursting fruits floods my mouth.

Emma: This tastes amazing...! And it’s so easy on the tongue.

Liebe: ...Hehe. It was worth it to see that smile.

Flavorful alcohol, fun conversation.

Soon I forget any nervousness I had because of this fancy room, and I enjoy their hospitality.

Ymir: Oh, your glass is empty. Emma, want another?

Emma: Thank you. Could I please?

After taking a new glass from him, I realize Liebe has fixed his gaze on me.

Emma: Are you okay, Liebe?

Liebe: Hm? I was just thinking about how much you seem like you’re enjoying that drink.

Liebe: ...I’d love to try some.

Emma: Huh?

Out of nowhere, he brings his face close to mine.

My body immediately heats up, and my heart starts racing.

Emma: (Don't tell me this feeling is his—)

Ymir: Hehe, me too. I got to taste test it a few times, but the way you drink it makes it look so much more delicious.

Emma: .....!

Feeling Ymir’s sweet whisper against the shell of my ear, my shoulders unconsciously tense up.

Emma: (Yeah, this is weird.)

Emma: (Maybe Liebe used his powers? But why now?)

Liebe: Is something wrong, Emma?

Ymir: Your face is flushed. Maybe we gave you too much to drink.

Emma: .....!

Both of them frown in concern, and start further closing the distance between us.

But with panic and confusion overtaking me, I frantically search for an escape route.

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[smol-grey-tea]

Back on my Nameless bullshit cuz I'm hyperfixating on it again and just today finished replaying Lance's route

Wanted to take this post to infodump about the character designs. Yes we all know the outfits are really strange and aren't co-ordinated at all, especially Red's, but I think at the end of the day, the outfits are the doll's default clothing and since they're just dolls the outfits prioritise design over practicality so it kinda makes sense that a doll's clothes wouldn't translate well into a human body

But I didn't wanna talk about their default outfits, I wanted to talk about their school uniform. They all (excluding Yuri) wear the exact same uniform. Yet they all manage to wear it in a way that highlights their own personality thru it.

Starting with Lance, he wears his blazer buttoned up with a plain and formal tie, showing how plain and straight forward his personality is.

Yeonho wears a bow but it's slightly lopsided, showing he's a bit fancier than Lance's tie, but he's inexperienced and younger than the others so he a lil confused but he got the spirit.

Tei wears a bow, like Yeonho, but it's straighter and more professional, so he's definitely fancier but knows what he's doing.

Yuri's suit is more professional too, as he's a teacher in the school, but he also regularly wears a pair of sunglasses to show how he is the only one of the boys to really care about his appearance as to change it so much, and especially with the choice of sunglasses showing status and how he views himself as cool

Finally, Red doesn't button up his blazer, nor does he button up the top button of his shirt, and he doesn't even wear any tie at all. This shows just how different he is to everyone else and also that he's more of a free spirit who doesn't particularly conform to the majority. Also, not buttoning up blazers/coats and top buttons is an autistic mood, on top of having difficulty with tying bows and ties. I personally headcanon he just straight up doesn't know how to tie knots like that at all and needs Tei to tie his shoelaces for him, but he eventually gets fed up with relying on Tei and just buys velcro instead

I'm not done yet tho cuz now I'm gonna talk about the girls too:

First of all, Soi's uniform is, again, the same as the other girls, but the way she wears it really emphasises her larger than life personality. She wears a ribbon in her hair as well as a bow tie but also with an um,, open,, chest? She definitely cares about her appearance and expresses herself in a very feminine way with her posture as well. Did you know Soi only has 1 sprite? Somebody else who uploaded the character sprites talked about this, but it's very easy not to notice her lack of sprites because of just how expressive her 1 sprite is on its own. It's just so expressive she doesn't need any more than 1 and you don't even notice it!

Shinbi on the other hand, has a formal tie, showing she's more reserved than Soi, but she's regularly seen either with her hands in her pockets or holding a strawberry milk carton, showing that she has quite a laid back attitude, compared to Soi's energy

Eri, I think, is the only character to have 3 different outfit sprites, which is 1 of the few things I would change about the game - I think if the main characters are dolls shouldn't they dress up a bit more? I don't even think Red has a justice warrior sprite, altho that's probably thrown out in favour of the play cg in his route. Eri's uniform is plain but still a bit messy - she has a bow tie but it's lopsided and she doesn't button up her blazer, which shows that she knows her own style and hobbies but isn't too organised or professional about anything herself

I don't rly know what else to add and it's kind of late. Maybe someone else has made a similar post, maybe that person was me, but this is what I made and now I'm posting it so everyone else can see it too :)

#my post #cheritz #nameless the one thing you must recall #swearing cw #also the last thing I said about Red. is from personal experience. i hate doing laces. #and even tho it is getting colder these days i still hate hate hATE zipping up my coat when I go out. #and I never ever eVER used to button up my top shirt button when I was in school. #EVER!!!! >:((( hate it. #analysis #cheritz analysis #nameless analysis #nameless the one thing you must recall analysis #meta #cheritz meta #nameless #nameless meta #nameless the one thing you must recall meta

[infintyonhigh]

I am and will continue to be your resident Gaylor follower, popping up at an album release, hi!👋🏻 Here with a scroll as they did in ye olden days lmao

Yeah tons of people are upset at the album prologue, many of them have received hate and threats online, getting doxxed and outed on top of that. Funnily enough they receive those threats from people that only want to see Taylor married off with kids and the whole picket fence spiel. Which is kinda funny. In an ironic way.

Anyway, I just wanted to say, there are shitty fans on both the Swiftie and the Gaylor side. You have one side trying to figure out when she lost her virginity and to whom, and another trying to figure out if one of the dance moves she does on stage is her subconsciously moving her hand in the same way you'd finger someone. So it's obvious that theorizing like that would make her uncomfortable. And those are just surface level, I'm not even gonna try going deeper and explaining every mental gymnastics moves each group makes to come to those conclusions.

You also have infighting inside each of those groups, which is just like, ridiculous? It feels just like the L and G attacking the B in LGBTQ+, like, c'mon?

My point being, this is just a regular release cycle ever since Taylor decided to become the sheriff of Pride Trailer Town back in 2019, with bi flag colored hair and all (it's called You Need to Calm Down lmao), after she liked a +18 wlw gif on this very platform, talked about "dating him or dating her" in an interview, saying "Gay pride makes me, me" and talking about decorating her girlfriend's apartment because she was too busy to do so herself. Just a small collection off the top of my head that's kinda difficult to misinterpret, and there is tons more, without ever going into lyric analysis and the sheer amount of queer flagging, but I digress.

The goal of this long-ass ask isn't really to defend, because I've seen first hand how many shitty people are there on each side. I know it's really fun to make fun of them, I've done it myself, even though I consider myself to be a part of this group of people. I straight up made crack pairings and figured out ways to connect lyrics to those pairings to show how silly some theories sound. But I'll reiterate, only one group has seen its members doxxed and outed which put these kids (yes many of them are kids) in very dangerous situations as it wasn't safe for them to be out. And that's something I'll always hold over the head of regular Swifties, because it's a life threatening act that members of the group have done. Meanwhile their strongest "ammo" is secret Kaylor baby (I strongly don't recommend THAT rabbit hole) which has very socially negative ideas interwoven in the theory, depending on who's your source of info, but has never physically put anyone in harms way.

Sorry for putting this block of text in your ask, it's been a long release day and while it's super easy for me because I'm in a way, a closeted Gaylor and remain anonymous online, some of my friends that received threats and insults today don't have my privilege. Lastly, whoever reads this, please do not fall down the rabbit hole of the monetized Gaylor theories if you ever do decide to look into it. They pretty much take old (and some new) theories people spent time putting together (because it's a really fun time) and put those behind a paywall. Also they don't have "sources", just give it a minute and think, who would provide information to a literal random fan? On tumblr of all places?

Ty for coming to my ted talk, it's now for me to get some shut eye! <3

Einstein was wrong, rpf isnt fine

#sorry my guy im not reading all that #im sorry ppl are getting harassed thats obvi wrong #this level of speculation is still insane #answered #anonymous #long post

[princess-of-the-corner]

Okay so,in the Avatar!Ty Lee AU, does Zuko's crew also defect?

Because I just realized what a political nightmare scenario it would be for Ozai if it got out that BOTH of his kids (and thus, both potential heirs) have defected.

Okay so yes but not quite in the way you think!

So like. 

When Zuko is banished, no one really knows anything other than what the Fire Lord decided to tell people. Just that Zuko ‘dishonored the Fire Nation’ and ‘needs to take a journey to learn to respect them’. And maybe there’s kind of a side-eye where people go ‘he’s thirteen what did he do that was so bad?’. But like. Banishment with a chance for redemption sounds very much like ‘you did something fucked up but since you’re the Prince we’re going easy on you’. 

So both in Canon and in this AU, at first, no one knows what happened there. Even Azula only knows what she saw at the Agni Kai, not what led up to it in the War Room(though she knows her family’s dynamics enough to think that Zuko couldn’t have done something awful, their father is just ‘overreacting’). 

When Zuko is first leaving on his quest to find the Avatar, Azula tells Mai and Ty Lee about it. And Ty Lee, well. She cares about Zuko. He’s a friend. So while she wanted to hide the whole thing about her being the Avatar, turning herself in would help him. 

So she sneaks on the ship and Azula and Mai follow. 

And like. The three of them, Zuko and Iroh are trying to have a private conversation, but ofc most of the crew on the ship eavesdrops. 

When Ty Lee explains the Avatar thing and that she’s turning herself in for him, both Zuko and Azula are immeditely like ‘no, no absolutely not he’ll fucking kill you!’. Because yeah Ty Lee figured that the worst that would happen to her would be that she’s used as a weapon in the war, but Ozai would not risk the Avatar fucking shit up this close to the Comet so just kill her. 

And the crew eavesdropping are a little.... freaked out by this. By how scared both siblings sound for their friend. Because remember, Zuko is thirteen, but Azula, Mai and Ty Lee are all 11 at this point. Surely, surely, they’re just overreacting, right? 

Then the whole Agni Kai thing gets brought up in the conversation. How Ozai was perfectly fine burning and banishing his 13 year old son. Do you really think he’d show mercy to a random 11 year old who even /might/ be a threat? 

And as the conversation turns to the Agni Kai, they hear more of the story from Zuko. About how all he had done was ‘speaking out of turn’. And they’re fuckin horrified at that and no longer wondering if the Fire Lord would kill a child. 

At this point, the crew is no longer loyal to the Fire Lord. They may still have loyalties to the Fire Nation as a whole, but not to Ozai himself. They are going to pretend they didn’t hear a thing about the Avatar. Pretend they don’t see Ty Lee bending more than one Element. Pretend that the kids traveling are still on that ‘quest to find the Avatar’ instead of trying to find any remnants of Airbenders to teach Ty Lee that Element. 

And. Ya know. These kids need some good parental figures in their lives. Let’s give them that for a while. 

Now! Over the next couple years, since the kids are doing more quiet research than ‘storm in demanding answers’ as they travel, they see a lot of things. The kids definitely get treated kinder than the soldiers do in town. And sometimes the crew will accompany the kids in more civilian clothes and, well. Again get treated kinder because people don’t clock them as Fire Nation Military. 

Which... leads to everyone beginning to realize a lot of the propaganda. Both the kids and the grown ass adults who have now traveled and seen more of the world and what their own country is doing to it. 

This really comes to a head when we get to where Canon starts. When they find Aang and Katara and Sokka and like. How Aang is too trusting because he’s from /before the war/ and is still kind of in denial about the War happening and is just talking on about how things used to be with the various people being in relative harmony so that he had friends all over. Meanwhile Katara and Sokka are only here because they want to protect Aang because they’re sure the Fire Nation will kill him and this is a trap so they’re sticking by him to get him out when shit goes sideways(and ship’s crew thinks back to how they know that yes, the Fire Lord would kill a child if they were a threat. And how maybe things are more fucked. Maybe these kids are right to be distrustful of them.)

The final blow comes at the Southern Air Temple. Very solid, horrific proof of everything the War represents. Of everything the Fire Nation has done. Everything it is trying to do. 

The Ship’s crew has officially switched sides. 

Now. At first they are 100% ready to ferry around the group as they travel the world to finish this war. They’re down to defect entirely. 

This is where Zuko steps up into a leader role and tells them to protect themselves. And even if they are willing to put their lives on the line, protect their families back home first. The Fire Nation has their records, knows who exactly is defecting from the military and going on the run. And how to hurt them for doing so. 

Now. The crew agrees with this. But also, they’re not going down without a fight. 

So they do go back. When Zuko’s group are making chaos, the crew says ‘they left us so we came back’. 

And then, they spend the rest of their time on sabotage and spying. Making sure their families are safe, but slowing down the Fire Nations progress. Some of them get reassigned to places the Gaang are running around and do the ‘what I’m not here at all I didn’t see shit!’ thing. 

They also low-key recruit others to be on board. Tell people what they saw really happening out there. Spread the reason why Zuko got banished and why Azula disappeared with him. Tell them that the Avatar isn’t some terrifying Godlike being, but a child. Two children actually but whatever. It’s risky, but a lot of it works. Because the common soldiers are just. Regular ass people who thought they were doing the right thing, and are horrified to learn otherwise. 

It’s probably around the Day of the Black Sun where the crew and everyone else they brought over openly switch sides. Some get caught, some get killed, most escape when everything goes bad. But they’re allies to the rest of the world now and can help plan more attacks because they know the weakpoints and the places they sabotaged. 

#avatar!ty lee au

[tarlos-spain]

You smell like love

@tarlosweeklyprompts you are giving me so much inspiration for this story. Did I tell you this omegaverse wouldn't exist without you?

Well here it is the next chapter, related to the prompt: (TK Whump) Dialogue Prompt: "I swear if you die on me tonight, I'll find a way to bring you back and kill you again for breaking my heart."

It also goes with a square of my July Break Bingo: Shoved from a moving vehicle/Pushed Down a flight of stairs/Falling

Title: You smell like love

Pairing: Carlos Reyes/TK Strand

Chapter 04

TK woke up with a smile as he noticed Carlos' hand, wrapped around him and caressing his belly, he turned around and realized that Carlos was fully awake and looking at him. He kissed his shoulder and rested his whole hand on his belly, widening the smile already on his lips.

"I think it’ll still be a couple of months before the baby makes its presence felt."

"I know, I know, but I like to imagine I can feel it already. What do you think it will be, a boy or a girl?"

TK curled his naked body against Carlos'. "I don't know, I've always imagined one more little Strand in the family, a boy, I know it would make my father very happy. But I've heard your mother talk, she'd be thrilled with a girl."

"Yes, Andrea Reyes is tired of boys. My sisters have already given her three grandsons. She can't wait to have a girl to play with, to buy her every dress imaginable."

Carlos kissed TK on the forehead and stroked his back, hearing him sigh. "When do you think it will be time to tell everyone the good news?" TK tensed a little. "Tiger, my love, what's wrong? Is everything okay?"

"Yes, everything’s fine, it's just... I'd rather wait until the baby is well formed and out of danger. You know what the doctor said yesterday, with my heart situation and... Well, you know, anything can happen until the fourth month. I'd rather wait, but if you want us to tell them sooner..."

"No, no, Ty, don't worry. We'll tell them you're ready but we’d better do it before your belly shows or our parents will kill us for hiding something like that."

TK smiled and lay there for a moment. Since he had woken up as an omega, the smell of Carlos he felt had changed, it was more intense, more appealing, it relaxed and calmed him and, somehow, though the baby was still nothing more than a tiny fetus inside him, he also felt that it calmed down.

"For now, I have to get ready to go to work," TK said, sitting up, but he couldn't go anywhere because Carlos knelt on the bed and wrapped both arms around his body.

"Haven't you thought about taking a day off after getting so much news yesterday? Now that you're getting used to being an omega, maybe you should take a couple of days to take it easy."

"I'm fine, really. I don't feel much different than I did yesterday, unless we take into account that every second I'm around I'd lay on top of you to kiss you and beg you to fuck me all day."

"That I can do, you just have to ask."

Carlos spread his hands over TK's body, trying to touch every part of his anatomy and, as was already becoming a little habit between them, he bit his shoulder with a little more force, as if he had to mark him every day so that every alpha who was near TK would know he was his.

TK moaned and shuddered. "Carlos, babe. I have to get ready for work."

"I know, but it's early. Plus, remember what the doctor said, you have to eat right, and no skipping any meals during the day. So we have about fifteen more minutes in bed, then I'll fix you a nice breakfast. Tea or coffee? Have you started to feel any nausea or cravings? Anything weird?"

TK rolled over and kissed him. "Have I told you yet how much I love you? You're going to be an amazing father, but let's hold off until we feel the first kicks. But I have to change your plans; after what we did tonight, I have to take a shower to get clean...you know what I mean. I don't want to attract the attention of too many alphas, let alone Judd or my own father."

"OK, you take a shower but then you’ll eat whatever I fix you."

"OK, after all you are my alpha and I am your omega, right? You take care of me."

"Exactly, I take care of you."

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[stevethehairington]

Many for you 🎁 🏷 🌻 🎬 🤖 🎨

ahh triciaaa, ty for sending these in!! so many!! i love it!! ty!

🎁 Have a piece of a WIP you want to share?

ooh yes!! this is from the latest wip i've started!! if anyone (minus the people that already Know) can guess what this is inspired by i will give you a gold star lol

Steve rolls his eyes and shakes his head, smile still tugging at his lips. He rolls his shoulders back and casts a glance around the room. “Anyone else?” He asks. “Is that it? No one else wants to try to steal my crown?” “I’ll take a whack at it.” The group parts, and there stands Eddie Munson, in his leather jacket and obnoxious sunglasses. That bandana of his that’s always trailing out of his back pocket is tied around his head, pulling back some of his hair. Steve can see the sharp line of his jaw now, the full of his cheeks. He looks pretty. He looks good. “Munson,” Steve greets, as Eddie saunters over to the table, swinging a sock full of change. The coins clink noisily against each other.

🏷 Is there a tag you like to search for when looking for fanfics to read?

hm, not really? like, i do pretty much all of my reading on ao3 (with the exception, of course, of the ficlets and such i see on here from people i follow!) and when i'm first starting out in a new fandom/pairing tag then i tend to keep things pretty broad upon my first browse through. especially if there's not a lot of fics written yet bc being picky/specific yields less results. if the fandom is big and there's a wide selection to browse from then yeah i can be a little more selective which is great!!

but basically, i kind of just search for fics depending on the mood i'm in. so i'll adjust my parameters to fit that. so if i'm looking for a specific trope or dynamic i'll add those tags and search there. but if i'm not then i'll keep it pretty broad.

i do always filter for complete though. i am not a wip reader and there are only a veeeerrrry select few exceptions to that rule i make.

(occasionally when i'm really bored i'll go through the steddie tag on here and check out some of the ficlets there that i don't see on my dash already, but that's not as often)

🌻 How often do you read your own fics?

not like suuuuper often or anything but like it does happen often. and like, i know some people get weird about reading their own works, but nah, not me lol. i'm not embarrassed by that. i'm my own biggest fan and i'll fully embrace that lmaoo. in the case of most of my fics, i wrote them for me first and foremost, like they're concepts and situations and scenarios that i wanted to see done, they're things that i like to read about, and yeah, i think i did a pretty good job bringing those concepts and situations and scenarios to life, so yeah, of course i'm going to read them lol.

🎬 If a movie or show were based on your fic, which fic would you choose and who would you fancast?

omg that is SUCH a hard question dskjfs i could answer with so many of my fics lmaoo.

is it cheating if i give two answers? sdkfjsld. bc i really can't chose and i've already narrowed it down from more than two 😂 yeah, i'm giving two answers:

i would say either i want to hold you hand or if you have a minute. i feel like both of those would translate very well to the big screen lol.

i want to hold your hand because i think the story for that one is very like cinematic? in the sense that there are so many scenes in it and they flow from one to the next in a way that would be easy to recreate on film, and also like i can just picture certain scenes (the hand holding scenes specifically!) and the music that would help build the tension of them and the lighting (the glow of the movie screen illuminating them, in the dark but still lit up) and just yeahhhh. that one would be lovely to see as a movie.

and then if you have a minute because oh mannn i had THEE most vivid image of that one in my head while writing it, and like the same kind of deal - i think it would be sooo cool to see the music included (the trailer would ABSOLUTELY have somewhere only we know playing over it) and the cinematography of it all, like just picture all the forest shots and the RAIN and that cute lil diner on the side of the road, oh god it would be sooo good to see on film.

i feel like the fancast part of this question is a little silly because in an ideal world it would literally be the same actors and actresses that play these characters in the og source material lmao, so joe and joe where y'all at i've got your next movie deal!!

🤖 Are non-fandom friends aware that you write fanfic?

i've only told one like non-fandom friend that i write fic - my best friend back in high school.

but, my sister also does know that i write (she does too lol) and i know she's read some of my stuff and we've shared ideas with one another before too so yeah.

i'm pretttttty sure my parents probably know too? but like. it's one of those don't ask don't tell kind of things lmfaooo. like, when i was waaaay younger they caught me writing fic in the middle of the night when i should have been asleep and, well, let's just say that was a VERY awkward conversation the next day. so like, they know that i write gay fanfiction bc of that lmfao, but they don't really bring it up and neither do i. that being said, even if they know i write it they don't know what fandom/pairings i'm writing for lmao so that's a plus i suppose.

🎨 If someone were to make fanart of your work, what fic or scene would you hope to see?

omg honestly literally ANYTHING. like, i will be forever grateful and indebted to and in love with ANYONE who is inspired enough by my writing to want to create art for it. like that's just INCREDIBLE and AMAZING to me and anyone who does that will automatically earn my undying love and support (assuming they did not already have it before lmao).

buuuuut if i had to pick specifics ooooh, man i think any scene from my fic under my umbrella would be fantastic, it's one of my favorite fics i've written and i just love the vibes of that fic and rain my beloved and i will never say no to seeing sopping wet drowned cat eddie munson immortalized in art lmaoo.

or also the screaming rock scene/steve and eddie holding hands running through the forest when it starts to pour or the diner pancakes scene from if you have a minute would be incredible too.

or or or - sdlfdsk lmao i could list off so many scenes i would love to see art of i'm not going to lie. but yeah for real, literally seeing any of them drawn out would just be so mind blowing and so incredible so yeah i'm not picky 😂

fanfic writer ask game

#asks #2btheanswertothequestion #fanfic writer ask game