#"Better Just gets Still Better with jAy"!

[stormz369]

☕💖 Can I Get Your Number? ☕💖 Jason Todd Week Special! Day 4: Grave + Lifeline

A/N: this unofficial mini-chapter is part of the event being run by @jasontoddweek2025 and can be enjoyed without reading the rest of the story

Jason Todd x (f)Chubby!Reader

written with a female reader in mind, first person pov, no use of Y/N, let me know if I missed anything worth tagging!

warnings/labels: deals with character death, trauma, and healing

wc: 980

CIGYN? Chapter Selection

The rain stung against my cheeks as I trudged down the path. I pulled my cardigan tighter around myself, shivering in the cold. The first rays of morning were just starting to peek over the city in the distance, and a light fog filled the air. I could feel Wayne Manor looming behind me like a disapproving aunt as I slipped through the wrought iron gate of the Wayne family cemetery.

I could almost hear generations of Waynes demanding an explanation for my presence among them. This part of the grounds felt almost sacred, a place for the family, and only the family. And I was an outsider, intruding on their rest. But Jason was out there, alone in the cold and the wet, and something told me he shouldn't be allowed to stew in his thoughts for too long. With a murmured apology to the Wayne ancestors, I slowly made my way down the path toward Jason, who stood over a grave like some kind of gargoyle standing guard.

My feet padded softly in the puddles. I could have easily avoided them, but the sound would make sure Jay knew I was coming, and it was always best not to sneak up on him. I finally stood beside him, frowning softly; his expression was almost blank, a far away sort of look in his eyes. Never a good sign.

“... Jace?” my whispered voice cut through the stillness like a hot knife through butter. 

He blinked a bit, tilting his head toward me. “... Hey, mama.”

I gently rubbed his shoulder; “you're soaked to the bone… how long have you been out here?”

“... A while. … It's … the anniversary.”

I looked down at the grave, blinking repeatedly, as if it might change the words I was reading;

JASON PETER TODD

Sleep undisturbed within the peaceful shrine till angels wake thee with a note like thine.

“... I see ... Well … got to appreciate the irony I guess?”

He chuckled ruefully; “... For a while I suspected Bruce arranged it … he knew Ra's, he knew Talia … it seemed too far-fetched that they'd just … stolen me, without a word. And then I get back, and that's the epitaph they chose?”

I nodded. “But now?”

“It was just the paranoia talking. I know that …” he sighed softly, wrapping an arm around my waist. “Still feels weird sometimes though …”

“That's fair. It'd feel weird to anyone.” I held him closer. “... What did they even bury?”

“Ra’s gave Bruce some kind of … clone mannequin. ... Sometimes I dream that I'm down there … in a box. … I claw my way through the lid, through the dirt … it fills my mouth and I can't breathe … and when I finally get out there's a clone living my life. … It's perfect, and happy, and … everyone's better off with it. … They hate me for digging my way out.”

I cupped his cheek, gently pulling him down to kiss his temple. He stroked my hip, leaning against me more. “... What are you doing out here, baby girl? It's freezing…”

“I could say the same to you.”

He sighed softly; “... I just … sometimes I need to see it. … Reminds me I'm alive. … I'm up here, and that thing's down there. … It's not gonna steal my life from me.”

I nodded slowly, wrapping my arms around him. “I gotcha … it's staying down there, and you're staying up here with me.”

He stared down at the grave, stroking my back gently. Eventually he laughed softly; “... Of all the quotes …”

I chuckled; “well what would you have picked?”

“I dunno … not that. … Next one's gotta be better though. … Promise me?”

I nodded slowly. “Promise. ... ‘Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.’” 

He smiled softly; “... That's nice. Who said that?”

“Emily Dickinson.”

He nodded. “It’s perfect… It's a nice thought … love being a lifeline.”

I ran my fingers through his hair, smiling softly. Jay leaned down and kissed my shoulder. “... Ok, let's get inside, baby girl.”

I nodded, letting him lead the way back toward the house. Just crossing the gate I felt warmer, like the Wayne ancestors were silently ushering us back to the safe embrace of their living descendants. Alfred appeared as we crossed the threshold, a tray of hot chocolates in his hands. As we took a pair of mugs Bruce arrived, wrapping warm towels around our shoulders. Jason shifted, subtly leaning into his father's hands, and Damian took my hand, tugging me along to the family room where Duke was setting out handfuls of blankets. We all got comfortable on the couches, basking in the warm glow of the fireplace.

The rest of the family slowly joined us. Dick hovered over the back of the couch, hugging Jason tight for as long as he’d allow. Tim eventually stumbled through the door with a box of donuts. Cass’s hand ghosted over Jason’s shoulder as she passed him, taking a seat in silence. Steph sat next to me, offering us a small smile. No one spoke much for a long time, the weight of the day sitting heavy on everyone’s hearts. Eventually Babs joined us, rolling over to an open space between Jason and Dick.

Dick smiled softly. “... You know, if we’re going to mark an anniversary, shouldn’t it be a happier one?”

Tim snorted softly; “Ok, you wanna get together on the anniversary of the day he tried to kill me, or the day he killed all those dealers?”

“Or we could just … not?” Jason grimaced.

Bruce smiled gently. “If we’re marking a happy anniversary, it should be the first time he joined us for family dinner, after everything. … That was the day I got my son back.”

Jason blinked repeatedly, head ducking down against my shoulder. “... Whatever you want.”

Divider by: @saradika-graphics

Fanart in the header by: @crowkip

Jason Todd Week Taglist: @cottage-worm

[long-live-astronerd-ghost-king]

DPXDC prompt: Parents don’t approve of Dead on main

Fentons are geniuses but not multitaskers. They’re used to giving their all to the most important thing on the list, forgetting even food and sleep, and then going back to something else.

So when they find out that Danny is Phantom, they panic and can’t think of anything else. Well, until they see the Gotham News on TV. What does it matter if their boy’s ghost or not? He's in bad company now and dating a crime lord! That's a real problem. No time to whine about their research about the nature of ghosts. Their boy is in danger! Change of priorities, urgent change of priorities!

~~~~~

So, when Danny moves in with Jason because of identity reveal, Batman prepares for various outcomes. To the flow of GIWs in Gotham, to the parents of the boy who may continue to hunt him and even to the likelihood that Maddie and Jack will accept their child without any questions. Bruce is a genius, but he forgets to include one important variable in the equation, namely his son. Despite the anti-hero’s current status, Red Hood is still remembered by the general public for his bloody methods of controlling Crime Alley. Which could definitely bother..anyone, to be honest. And it's understandable that video of Red Hood and Phantom beating Black Mask up on news did not make a pleasant first impression.

However, Bruce himself know a completely different side of his son and therefore could not tolerate the completely unfounded accusations from Maddie. Batman: How dare you! My boy is an angel. Your son is incredibly lucky to have such a thoughtful and caring partner. Jack: Yeah? I don't think so. How do we know he’s not just going to use Danno powers in his criminal plans? Maddie: We’re taking our boy home and it’s out of the question. Batman: Yeah? And how do we know you’re not just taking him for your experiments? Danny *whispers*: Um, Jay, we should go away, if you remember. Red Hood *whispers*: Yeah, yeah, I know. But just listen to it. Usually we can not get a word out of him. A temporary cure for emotional constipation is a true miracle. May your parents stay longer if, you know, they will not try to shoot you or smth else?

~~~~~

Maddie at home*aggressively filing a petition against anti-ecto laws*: I don’t care if the parental rights aren’t over the ghosts. How dare a bloody furry tell me I have no official right to take my son home and shove my own quotes in my face calling him a thing?!

Vlad who has long wanted to get rid of GIW *enters the house*: Bonjour, need a helping hand? Jack and Maddie *exchange glances without knowing if Danny’s secret should be revealed to their friend*. Vlad: Oh, for Ancients’s sake. *Snaps his fingers and goes Plasmius* Vlad: I’m also a stakeholder in it, okay? ~~~after two hours of talking~~~ Jack: Wait, V-man, if you know about Danny being Phantom, you know about his boyfriend too? Vlad: Red Hood? How could I not. I often visit Gotham for business deals. This is a favorite topic of newspapers and gossip. I don’t know who he is without a mask but I must admit the guy has a good aim, a lot better than you, Jack. Maddie: *pulls out the Ghost Peeler*

[heqvenlymoons]

That One, I Want That One

Based on @fleursroses 's incorrect quote! <3

This is being posted as a oneshot on both my AO3 account and here on tumblr for now but I'm seriously considering turning it into a multi-chaptered fic because how well it was received. Someone said it had rom com potential and I can see it 😭

Daminette One Shot | Crack Fic | AO3

Damian tugged on the collar of his great dane, Titus, trying to get away from his imbecile brothers. 

It was a futile endeavour, as his brothers merely sped up their walking pace, talking over one another. 

“Come on, Dami! We just wanna know,” Richard— Grayson, because he was currently being a nuisance— whined. 

Todd scoffed, waving around the toy Nerf gun he insisted on bringing. “You know what? The brat’s probably better off without a wife, god forbid whoever gets stuck with him forever. I bet you, the little shit’s gonna be the one blackmailing someone into being his wife if he sees fit.” 

“Fuck you, Todd.” Damian’s fingers itched to grab his katana and slit it over his idiotic brother’s throat but at last, his father and pseudo grandfather figure, Alfred, had confiscated the knives he tried to sneak out on their business trip to Paris. 

Drake sipped on his coffee, his head bobbing up and down as he struggled to stay awake, even as he mumbled an incoherent, “You’re never going to get an answer if you aggravate him like that, Jay. Although I’d still like to know as well.” 

He hadn’t finished his sentence when he stumbled into a nearby pedestrian, almost kissing the ground had Todd not grabbed him by the collar at the last second.

During the mishap, the coffee cup Drake was holding spilled onto the floor, seeping into the ground as he stared at it with mournful eyes. “My coffee!” 

Todd rolled his eyes, letting go of the sleep-deprived Drake’s collar with an unsympathetic pat on the shoulder.

Damian’s lips curved up to a smirk. Perhaps that would keep Drake quiet for a few minutes as he mourned his spilled coffee. 

Unfortunately, that didn’t stop Grayson or Todd from their irritating line of questioning his so-called ‘love life’. 

Damian glared when Grayson pulled out the puppy doll eyes, accompanied by his repeated question, “Come on, please? Just answer the question— what’s your ideal type?” 

“Repeating the question with that pathetic expression of yours does not make me any more inclined to answer your question.” Damian spotted a bakery up ahead and approached it, ignoring Grayson’s pout. 

Perhaps his dingbat brothers would behave themselves in an embellishment full of people, although that would be wishful thinking on his part. 

His brothers, of course, followed him and continued to push their relentless questions onto him 

Todd grabbed his arm, stopping him, a glint of glee in his eyes, no doubt finding amusement in his current predicament. “You know, we’re not going to stop bothering you until you tell us.” 

Damian’s brows furrowed in annoyance, knowing full well from experience that his brothers would not stop poking and prodding until he did what they wanted. 

Right now, they wanted to know his ideal type, and they claimed his answer was to sedate their ever-growing ‘curiosity’ when he knew they wanted to utilize the information to set him up with someone. 

He scowled, making his decision. He would tell them only to make them stop badgering him about the inane question but that didn’t mean he was open to the idea of a relationship with someone they chose for him 

“Fine. My future partner must be brave, strong, intelligent, successful and organized. You imbeciles better not utilize this information to set me up with someone or I will stab you.” He hissed, sending them his most intimidating glare for good measure. 

Todd dared to smirk at him. “Not likely, Demon Spawn. And even if we did, you won’t stab us. You’re all bark and no bite.” 

In response, Damian kicked him in the knee, making the older double over with a grunt. 

Before he could continue his assault, Grayson dragged him away, Todd spitting curses from where he lay on the ground in a starfish position, the Nerf gun on the ground beside him. 

Grayson was already wearing the contemplative expression he had on whenever he was about to do something stupid. “Okay~ that’s enough, little D. Back to what we were discussing, your future girlfriend has to be brave, strong, and smart, you say?” 

Damian gritted his teeth. “You are paraphrasing at best but I assume you already got the general idea because I am not going to repeat myself for your benefit.” 

He turned and before he could turn the door handle of the bakery to continue his dramatic exit (or in this case, dramatic entry), the door flew open and it would’ve hit him in the face had it not been for his quick reflexes.

The scowl reappeared on his face and he turned back to reprimand the person who dared try to attack him with a door to see a girl about his age, shuffling past his bewildered brothers in a hurry. 

Damian blinked, watching as the girl with raven-haired pigtails promptly tripped over nothing, crashing into the pole, the box she was holding fell from her hands and macaroons came tumbling out. 

He watched with interest as the girl mumbled out apologies to the inanimate object, picking up the fallen macaroons from the ground while she did and putting them back in the box. 

Snapping out of his daze, he handed Titus’s leash to Grayson before moving to help the girl, grabbing the remains of the macaroons from the ground and placing them in a neat row in the box.

He held out a hand for the girl to take, which she accepted with a grateful look and he pulled her to her feet. 

Getting a good look at her face, he was filled with a fluttering sensation in his stomach and he ignored it, thinking he must be coming down with a stomach bug. “Are you alright? That was quite a fall.”

Her bluebell eyes were blown wide, staring into his green ones with surprise. She broke the stare first, shaking her head before responding, “I’m fine! Thank you for your help, I’m sorry you had to see that.”

Her phone dinged and she yelped. “I’m sorry but I’m already late, see you around, mysterious handsome but kind person!”  

He opened his mouth to respond but she had already sped away, only catching sight of her red face as she turned.

His face heated as his mind caught up with her words. The girl was definitely something… 

He felt an arm going around his shoulders and he didn’t react, still staring in the direction the girl took off. 

“So, didn’t know Demon Spawn had it in him to talk to a pretty girl without scowling,” Todd drawled, the beginning of a teasing expression appearing on his face when he noticed the dazed look his youngest brother was sporting. 

Damian shoved him away, looking distracted.

Drake shook his head, mumbling, “I must be hallucinating, Demon Spawn would never willingly talk to someone, much less a girl.” 

“That one. I want that one.” Damian declared, unknowingly sending his adopted brothers into cardiac arrest at the words that fell out of his mouth. 

Grayson looked torn between looking wary and gleeful. “Uh… what do you mean by ‘that one’, little D?” 

Damian didn’t look at him as he pointed in the direction the girl ran off. “Her.” 

Todd’s jaws gaped like a fish, for once, speechless. 

Drake in his sleep-deprived state can only dumbly respond, “That’s not how it works, Damian. You can’t just go around adopting people.”

Damian finally dragged his gaze away from the direction the girl had long run off in, glaring at his brothers with his cheeks blazing red. “Not adoption, you imbecile.”

Not giving them the time to respond, he continued, a look of stress crossing his expression before he willed it away. “You lot have to keep Father from adopting her, it would cause complications.”

Grayson hummed. “She does meet the criteria, black hair and blue eyes.”

Todd seemed to have unfrozen, shaking his head in denial. “Wait wait wait, just wait a second. You’re saying, she’s your ideal type? You literally met her 5 minutes ago! I thought you said your future partner must be and I quote ‘brave, strong, intelligent, successful and organized’?” 

He prattled on, not paying attention to how Titus had taken to getting slobber all over his shoes. “No offence to her but she tripped over air and crashed into the poll in front of her. The clumsy behaviour caught your eye of all things? Are you sure you haven’t been abducted by aliens?” 

Damian glared, the red not receding from his face. He rounded on Drake. “Do a full background check on her, it is necessary for me to know everything about her if she were to be my partner.”

He paused, scowling. “Actually, I better do this myself. I need to know everything about her, it is better if you imbeciles stay as far away from her as possible. She does not need you all to monopolize her time.” 

He grabbed Titus’s leash from Grayson and headed in the direction of Le Grand Paris to do just that, leaving behind his shell-shocked brothers. 

Jason turned to his brothers, looking amused now that he had gotten over his shock. “So, who’s gonna tell him that stalking is not the right way to woo a girl?” 

[allwaswell16]

[4 pics, 4 quotes, 4 iconic 1D fics]

Iconic fics by...

- sunsetmog -

[1]

"I know. You're a very spoiled kitten, aren't you?" There wasn't much that was kitten-like about Humph any more, but he'd always be Louis's baby. He refilled his water bowl first and then spooned out half of the tin into the bowl and put it down on the tray. "Dig in, kit."

"Louis. Are you really okay?"

Louis stood up, wiping his hands on his thighs. He went to rinse his hands under the tap. "Nothing's changed," he said. "I'm the same person I was an hour ago, or last week, or last year when you left me. I did it by myself then, and I can do it by myself now. I don't need someone to fix me. I never did."

"I know," Harry said. "It doesn't… it doesn't mean you have to be alone to do it."

Louis's shoulders slumped. "You're going to go. You're going to piss off back to your old life and I'm going to be here by myself, and nothing's going to have changed from last time."

"I'm going to go back. I have to go back at some point. I know that. I just don't want it to be like last time. I want to be better. I want to do better."

"You don’t need me for either of those things."

"Yeah," Harry said. "I do."

[2]

"Are you all right?"

"Why wouldn't I be just fine?" Louis dumped two mugs down on the counter, and flicked the switch on the kettle. "My ex-boyfriend—who I was completely in love with—kissed me last night, and some dickhead with a phone got a picture and now it's on the web, so everything's just bloody fantastic. Harry's crying on his mum, you can't see my face so nobody knows it's me, Dad wants me to see him, I think I still love Harry, and everything's fucking shit. And I hate apricot jam."

"There's raspberry in the bag by the door," Mum said. "Bought it yesterday." She sounded kind of dazed. Louis didn't blame her. His head felt like it was on inside out and back to front. The fact that he was on the front of some website—luckily with his face obscured, but still—felt kind of like it was by the by. "Have you spoken to Harry?"

"What about? We haven't got anything to say to each other." That was a lie. Louis had about nine million things he wanted to say to Harry, but they were all variants of what the fuck did I do to deserve the way you treated me, and why didn't you love me enough, so it would be a fairly pointless experience to actually say them out loud.

[3]

Nick leans in and presses his mouth to Louis's hot temple. He's only allowed a couple of minutes; Louis's abdominal injuries are so severe his condition is still extremely critical.

"I'm not going anywhere, duck. I'm going to be right here when you wake up, I swear. Just concentrate on getting better. We're all going to be right here."

He sits in the family room afterwards, the plastic apron discarded, a cup of tea from the little tea maker in the corner going cold in his hand. Jay sits next to him, silent in their vigil, the minutes stretching away from them like hours, and the hours never fucking passing. All day long they're joined by Louis's family, and his band, everyone coming and going, and none of it makes Louis wake up, or shifts him any further into the land of the living.

Louis's life is measured in the beeps of the equipment and the rhythmic huffs of the ventilator. His boy can't breathe by himself, and Nick has never, ever been so scared in his whole entire life.

[4]

"Right back then. When you were picking Harry to be your friend. Why didn't you pick me?"

Inexplicably, Nick wants to cry. He wants to reach out along the phone line and draw Louis into his side and fix all those little cracks and fissures that make him up, that make him this fucked up and this needy and this broken. "It was never like that," he says, which is sort of a rubbish answer, but it's the best he can come up with. Him and Harry had just—connected, and friendship had just sort of arrived, fully-formed, seconds after meeting each other. It had never meant that he wouldn't have wanted to be friends with Louis too.

"Was, though." Louis sounds sulky.

"You're such a fuck up," Nick says. "This isn't fair."

"You picked Harry."

"It wasn't like a competition where only one of you won, you idiot." The tight feeling across his chest gets even tighter. "I could have been friends with both of you."

"Don't like being second-best." Louis is petulant and drunk and half a world away, and Nick—again—is caught between wanting to throw things at him and wanting to draw him in and kiss him endlessly. Frustration coils in his belly, like a spring ready to explode. He pinches the bridge of his nose.

"You're not my second-best," Nick says, because Louis is too drunk to remember this conversation in the morning, or at least Nick hopes he is. "You're my number fucking one, okay, and I hate you for doing this to me, all right? I fucking hate this."

Answers below...

[1]

Emperor's New Clothes

The fact that Louis’s most precious belonging was a cat with a face like thunder and an uncanny ability to cover every single inch of Louis’s clothing with cat hair was something that Louis chose not to think about too much.

or: Harry’s a pop star and Louis isn’t, and there’s a non-disclosure agreement where there used to be a relationship.

[2]

Truly, Madly, Deeply (10 Things I Hate About You)

The first Louis had heard of Harry auditioning for X Factor was the night he'd turned up on Louis' doorstep the day before leaving for Boot Camp, with a DVD and an illicit bottle of vodka.

Thing was, Louis hated secrets, and he really hated being made a fool of, and he really, really hated Harry Styles.

or: the one in which they're all in sixth form together, and Harry auditions for X Factor without them.

[3]

We Used To Wait 

The BBC Breaking News Twitter just says, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson rushed to hospital after M25 car crash.

or: Louis has an accident, but nobody even knows he and Nick are going out.

[4]

I Had Rather Hear My Dog Bark At A Crow

The first time Louis Tomlinson kisses him, Nick is three sheets to the wind, wearing a pirate hat, and so fucking tired of Louis being a complete and utter knobhead that he's spent the last ten minutes snapping at him.

The kiss takes him rather by surprise, all things considered.

Or: Nick and Louis don't like each other, not even a little bit, not even at all.

@magicalrocketships

[npdzane]

Hiiiii, could you explain you npd Zane hc to me? As someone who lives with a narcissist, I’m very interested.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT!!!!!! FOR SO LONG!!!!!!

Tw I think bc ik i will be mentioning sh. But only for a sentence or two.

Mostly just "he's just like me fr". I get how it can sound confusing, especially as a lot of people tend to see Zane as the opposite of what a (stereotypical) narcissist would act like, so I'll try to explain in a way that makes sense.

I'm going to list off traits I see in him, and then what caused it and how it developed over time. Starting with the traits.

- Pixal is 100% his fp. I don't think there's anything to say about it that hasn't been said already. You don't just give a girl half your heart because you "like her a little" without having some issues.

- "Be envious of others/believe others are envious of them". He stated himself that he envied Kai. He also has moments where he does things that make him look better than others ("I personally find old video games to be unchallenging", something about his tone when he was saying "being a nindroid, I wont be able to be digested.", he also just does a lot of random flips and shit when its not needed?? That part may be a stretch though.).

- "Withdrawal from situations where they may fail." In Quest for the Lost Powers, he almost quits out of fear that he won't be able to face the Ice Emperor without breaking down. He also tends to tell someone they shouldn't do something because the chance of failing is too high.

- "Feeling depressed or moody over not reaching perfection/secretly feeling insecure, shameful, and humiliation and fearing being exposed as a failure" In s4, he panics over feeling like he'll always be just a replica of the original Zane. He's desperately begging Pixal to save him from said panic too (which fits into the last trait). He still has similar fears to this day, feeling like being seen as just a robot takes away from his original design. Meaning he failed at fitting in, which was always his goal.

- "Have trouble interacting with others and easily feel sighted" in the entirety of S1-3, he struggles HEAVILY to talk to the others. Granted this does get better throughout the series, but it's getting bad again it seems. He often goes on solo missions or stays in the monastery/Destiny's Bounty. I personally think it's because he feels the others don't see him as vital to the team as they should, or he believes he doesn't need help with anything from anyone (but Pixal). The point is there is some sense of "they don't appreciate me enough".

- "React with rage or contempt to try to belittle others to make them appear superior". Again, bringing back the "I find older video games to be non challenging" quote. As well as the fact that every time Pixal is obviously very annoyed by him, he ignores her and carries on with what he thinks is the right idea (Detective/Pirate Zane obviously was a bad idea, but noooo Zane can't be wrong ever). He doesn't react with rage as much (at least not openly), however he does ignore people when he's doubted.

Ok! That's not as much as I thought! A few other things I wanted to point out, although these are also headcanons:

- His self esteem is TERRIBLE.

- What he believes he doesn't make up for in battle, training, etc, he tries to make up for in smarts and hobbies to impress people.

- He bases his opinions on people based on assumptions. For example, he'll assume everything about a person's personality and hobbies (sometimes even their skill level at those hobbies) based on first impressions. So, say he meets someone like Jay who seems very excited about something he doesn't like, his first assumption will be "this person is most likely annoying and a waste of time because they're trying to be as good as me, that's not egotistical that's just an observation. Everyone complimenting them is simply lying to them.".

- He refuses to believe any of his flaws are his fault, sure he can say he has flaws but they're all someone else's fault. It's never just how he is, it's always because "someone caused me to act like this".

- He switches between "I'm literally amazing I'm so smart I'm funny I'm good at everything" to "Everyone hates me for no reason I dont deserve any of this they're all terrible awful people" and then again to "I'm not good enough yet I need to push myself more so they'll see I'm better than they think". All because of a small bit of criticism. He absolutely cannot handle criticism. ("Why are you doubting me!? I'm a nindroid!" <- when Kai tried helping him, "Not now Pixal!" <- when Pixal told him trying to out-smart Nadakhan was a bad idea)

- I think him and Pixal argue a LOT. It's why I don't openly ship pixane. I believe ever since he found out she was Samurai X his trust issues got way worse (While he is easily trusting, once he does trust someone it's hard to not break it). He constantly uses their "no more secrets" promise agaisnt her, and he thinks that no matter what she or anyone else tells him, the probability of her keeping something from him is high, and he has to stop it (even if it means being extra clingy, possessive, and controling). But the other ninja somehow haven't noticed this from them, they just believe it's normal couple banter.

Sorry, like I said, this headcanon is coming out of my ass. Now I can talk about what caused it.

I see Dr. Julien as a good father to Zane, just not the best one. Like he's at the lower end of average. Not abusive so to speak, just overly critical and slightly neglectful. Zane's a robot, so why can't he do the things Dr. Julien tells him to do well enough! Julien accidentally made him too similar to the (daughter..ftm moment.) son he wanted, so similar that it turns out Zane needed the same amount of attention and support an actual child would've needed, which Julien didn't account for. Zane was used to only receiving the bare minimum of those two by s1. Unfortunately the bare minimum is far from enough. Not to mention the isolation he had to live through living in Birchwood, far from the village.

I think what we see as OG Zane is basically his child/early teen stage. Anything past s4 is late teen/adult, which is when his symptoms started showing up more. The other ninja, especially Wu, noticed he was starting to cling to Pixal much more (especially since she was in his mind). He'd also start spending more time on hobbies and things to impress people. Thinking if they thought his new self was better than his old self, he wouldn't be seen as a failed replica of the original Zane. He thought he could hide the fact it was all just to look better than everyone else, but either Kai or Cole picked up on it (Kai because he acts similarly in that way, and Cole because he's usually the first to notice things wrong with Zane.). When they showed their concern, Zane only saw it as motivation to try harder and them trying to take Pixal from him.

After the Never Realm, his self esteem and worth went to absolute shit. Not only was he abused and manipulated, he was at fault for the deaths of thousands.

But worst of all, he let himself be abused. Or at least that's what he believes (the Quest for the Lost Powers also confirms this!). He blames himself massively. How could he let himself fall for that? Why didn't he fully cover up the cave to stop threats from coming in? Why didn't he kill Vex when he got his memories back? Why did he let Vex control him? Isn't he supposed to be perfect? How could someone who claims to be perfect let himself slip up like that?

He definitely started to push himself more after coming back. In training, in battle, with maintaining the monastery, with cooking for the others, hobbies, you get the point. He'd completely forgotten to be patient with himself while trying to gain control over his powers and his life again. Meaning the next time he tried to use them in training, they were out of control and he ended up failing and hurting himself. But how? How could he not be perfect if he was trying as hard as he could? If he was programmed to be the best, why isn't he?

Pixal was also starting to get annoyed with Zane, he was way too attached and she knew that. It made her fall out of love, if there was any in the first place. Zane refused to let her separate from him though, especially since there was still the idea that she was keeping things from him. He believed Pixal didn't think he was worth caring about, causing him to purposely make himself worse in hopes her pity will keep her with him. He'd already been struggling with self harm, but now it was as a punishment for failing as well as a way to get Pixal not to leave (See why I don't ship them now?). I would love to talk about how I think he s/h but it'd take another post.

Now that Pixal is gone, he's getting way worse mentally. Which is why he seems like he's not working as well as usual (in the tournament). It's not like he's not trying anymore, it's that he hasn't let himself rest enough for his efforts to work.

That was way less than i expected to say (⁠･⁠o⁠･⁠;⁠). Anyway! Yeah!!! It is just mainly headcanons, but if Zane were confirmed to have some kind of personality disorder in a different world where ninjago isn't for tiny kids I wouldn't be surprised!!!

TY TY TY TY FOR ASKING IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG TO YAP ABOUT THIS. 😭😭😭😭

[panthera-tigris-venenata]

The history of the colour turquise

Uma stands at the command bridge of her ship, idly playing with the charms on her teal jacket, and thinking about nothing, until her mind drifts away, to the day she had decided to step from her mother’s colours and claim her own.

It had been a long ago: Back when Uma still wore her mother’s colours, and her wild hair tucked under a bandana instead of a pirate hat. Back when they used to run with Mal and Jay, she and Harry.

They were thick as thieves, the four of them, always getting into some sort of trouble – that was the way of the Isle in general, but the Isle’s criminals didn’t take kindly to tiny Villain brats running under their feet. Which is, of course, exactly what they were doing.

Well, that, and pickpocketing.

Figures.

They were good at it, too, always managing to slip off into the Isle’s shadows and away until they could giggle over their treasures together.

(The Facilier shadow witches were barely old enough to toddle back then, she thinks.)

Of course, they would lose the things soon, distracted by something else, little as they were, or to their parents, which Uma still shudders about to this day. The Villains were a lot of things, but caring parents, they were not.

Occasionally, Harriet would join in for a while, to get out of the port like her and Harry, or to steal the trinkets from Harry – siblings love at its finest. They still do that, the Hook siblings, Uma knows, except now CJ is in the mix, which just makes things all the more interesting.

Uma would know: she had watched Harry retrieve a pair of her earrings that somehow found its way up to the belltower of Frollo’s church.

She is pretty sure Claudine was involved, one way or another.

But either way, back then, it was a day like any other, on the Isle: Dark and overcast, with the vague forecast of imminent death. Uma was wearing a black leather jacket, liberated from some poor soul or another that drowned in the port, and in turn, the jacket was drowning her. Not literally, of course, Uma could not drown, but still. The crudely drawn octopus which Mal sprayed on a few days back did barely anything to make the jacket feel hers; they were unwanted kids leading stolen lives, even back then.

Uma thinks they always knew it.

They were playing in the cemetery that day, but eventually had gotten bored of playing tag in between the graves, or hide-and-seek: They fit into the darkness like they were born into it, but they knew each other's tells too well.

Mal always tended to hide near the rose bushes, and Jay loved getting high up. And Harry, well, Harry rarely got out of her sight, really, even in those games. She almost smiles, remembering that.

But they’ve left the graveyard, for better or worse, it was far too close to the school anyway – It was before Dr Facilier snapped and forced Captain Hook to establish another school, if he wants his kids to have education: Exact words were „Nope. One of your kids is enough. I’m glad you appreciate education, but I’M NOT DEALING WITH THAT.“ End quote.

The Hook siblings always did have a way of getting into people’s heads.

So, to the marketplace it was: Harry and Jay raced ahead, while Uma and Mal went down through the Isle’s dark alleys, their black and purple blending in almost perfectly.

Uma is not really sure what went on that day: She thinks maybe Mal wanted to check on Maddy, or maybe she had wanted to walk by the Queen of Hearts’ vacant front of a salon – never used – to marvel at the fascinating remains of Wonderland.

But either way, they were headed to the market, just – a bit later, you know. Fashionably late.

Late enough that when they arrived, the marketplace was in chaos. Uma despised it, a chaos that she hadn’t caused, but maybe, she thought, Harry and Jay just didn’t wait for them and had some fun. That’d be acceptable.

Except, that was not what happened: Mal had scaled a stand selling scarves and whatanot, to the immense exasperation of the shopkeep that neither of the girls really cared about. Uma remembers snapping at the woman – all but throwing a tantrum, in retrospect – and trailing her hands around the bright fabricks as she waited for Mal to say if she had seen the boys.

She had not, in the end, and Uma had long since decided it was another thing she could hold against the fae. The few extra moments it’d take her to find Harry that day.

She had heard him before she had seen him, yelling her name. She saw him then, in the crowd, looking utterly frantic and lost: she yelled back at him, kept hoping he’s see her: He looked around, but his eyes: She had grown familiar with that look since.

He wasn’t seeing much in that moment.

But still, she had kept hoping, little as she were, that he’d notice her as she weaved through the crowd.

He didn’t, of course he didn‘t.

Finally, she got through to him, tapped his shoulder to startle him into noticing her.

„Uma–��

She didn’t have time to reply before he wrapped himself around her in a hug and held on for dear life. (She had few bruises from that day, but if they came from Harry, she never held it against him.)

„Let’s go out of here,“ she said and practically dragged him away, until they reached a semi-deserted alley. Still, she didn’t let go of his hand.

„Are you– Are you okay?“ she stuttered, knowing she shouldn’t ask that question, shouldn’t look like she cares.

Well, fuck that pretense.

He had tears in his eyes then, the irises wide in – terror? Panic? And Uma had tried to forget that expression few times.

She is not sure what he answered, after all the years, but she knows he had turned the question immediately back at her, and then: „I couldn’t see you there. I couldn‘t find you–“

„I was right there,“ she lied back then.

She was not, not for a while, and then, she was too late. He wouldn’t notice her, just another small body, another figure clad in black in a sea of them. Of course he couldn’t find her there.

„I’m right there,“ she repeated. She’d like to believe she had hugged him at this point, but, memory is a good liar.

They went back to the port without bothering to say bye to Mal and Jay that day, and quickly after, Uma disappeared into the centre proper again.

She had gone shopping: bright teal shawl and a jacket, that went against everything she was ever taught: Don’t be seen. Hide. Work from the shadows.

But – Harry would never not see her in the crowd again, and for Uma, that is what matters, even after all these years.

Not the ugly fight she had with Mal over it – they fight the way only unwanted daughters of Villains could, and both came out bloody – but this.

The way Harry says her name, the way he calls her his Captain.

She smiles at that.

„What’s so funny, my northern star?“ her first mate asks.

This.

This was worth throwing the security of her mother’s colours away.

His northern star – he had given her that nickname a while ago, claiming she always gave him direction, purpose: he had been terribly sappy that night. But Uma didn’t mind. She would gladly do that for him, had done since they were kids.

„Nothing,“ she says, still unable to stop smiling.

„If you say so–“ He doesn’t look like he believes her, and so, she draws him in for a kiss: Maybe to change his mind, maybe just because she can

[goose-duck]

🎉 Summer pool party 🎉

Lego Ninjago one shot type thing

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"No Sexy men at our summer pool party" Cole, Kai, Jay and Zane solemnly say in unison, earning strange looks from everyone that overheard.

Nya gives her brother an appalled look, "what? What the heck are you guys on about?"

The boys quickly repeat themselves with the same sad tone, "no sexy men at our summer pool party." They all look say and dejected.

They've now caught Lloyd's attention, Lloyd laughing and deciding to make a joke rather than trying to understand whatever he's overhearing, "aw...does that mean I'm not allowed to go?" He giggles to himself.

The four boys respond by now giving him an appalled look. Kai finally says something other than their quote about summer pool parties and sexy men, "Lloyd, you would be one of the few people allowed at the no sexy men summer pool party." Lloyd rolls his eyes in response, huffing and interjecting with, "well I think I'm sexy!" In a childish tone.

Everyone groans in response.

Nya then inquires, "so, who are the sexy men not allowed at the summer pool party?" She quickly follows up with, "it's certainly not any of you." Giggling under he breath after.

Kai gives her a glare, "it is us! We're the sexy men not allowed at the summer pool party!" Kai says in an aggregated manner.

Joining back in the conversation, having gotten over the earlier insult, Lloyd replies to Kai's comment, "why would you make a rule that uninvites yourself from your pool party?" Lloyd is now just judging the poor decision making skills evident in his friends.

Jay responds this time saying, "well, it's not our summer pool party! Skylar is planning it and that's one of her rules.."

Nya snickers at that, laughing as she speaks, "you guys think you're the sexy men that aren't invited?" She continues to giggle.

Kai looks offended, loudly stating, "I am so a sexy man!"

Lloyd, who'd been holding back his laughter finally breaks, laughing loudly and falling to the ground. "Oh my god!! Oh my gooodness! Holy! Fuck! Hahahaha!" Lloyd laughs loudly, receiving a glare from Kai.

Jay then makes a cute face at Nya, "you think I'm one of the sexy men she was talking about, right?" He bats his eyelashes at her cutely. Nya laughs, "oh yeah, real sexy ahaha!" She continues to laugh, "I'm sure you guys are totally who she had in mind!" Tears now forming in her eyes from her stifled laughter.

Jay and Kai just look defeated now, bowing their heads and looking as if they were kicked puppies. Zane was already over it a little while ago, just smirking, finding the interaction he'd just watched amusing, giggling a little, planning to tell PIXEL as soon as he sees her.

Cole goes over to Kai patting him on the back, "if it makes you feel any better I still think you're sexy.." Kai turns his head, glaring at Cole. Cole smiles at him awkwardly before continuing to rub Kai's back gently, walking him away from Lloyd and Nya who were still laughing.

Nya's trying to comfort Jay and his bruised ego but she can't bring herself to stop laughing so she's rubbing his back and laughing, trying not to make eye contact with her sad lover. Jay just accepts the back rubs, still feeling a little dejected but he'll get over it.

Lloyd just continues to lay on the floor, laughing loudly, trying to form a half baked apology for anyone still listening to him, however failing miserably as his laughter drowns out his attempts at speaking. Zane gives Lloyd a gentle look, checking to make sure he's okay. Lloyd look at Zane, giving him a thumbs up and continuing to laugh. Zane shakes his head with a smirk, walking off to find PIXEL.

[lightwing-s]

Henlo! Can I ask for a Jason Todd x vigilante/villain!reader with “I failed to protect you..” quote

Thank u 🪻

a/n: i have to stop putting a limit on those this because i never follow it lol. hope i don't break your hearts with this, and if i did, i'm not sorry ♡

“I’m so sorry.” you cried out “I failed to protect you”

“Shhh” was all Jason managed to voice out, as he felt your heavy tears falling down on his face. “You did what you could”

You shook your head. No, I could’ve done better.

The wetness at your hand scared you shitless. He was losing too much blood. Your hands were painted in red, a huge circle stained his shirt and a pool was forming underneath him. You felt the warmth leave his body, and you felt it getting soft, his strength leaving his body.

“It was all my fault. I’m so sorry, Jay. I’m so sorry.” you sobbed against his hair, voice getting muffled and you kissed him desperately. “Please, hold on just a little. Please don’t leave me again.”

You didn’t hear a reply.

No, not again. Please god, no.

You felt your stomach drop, fear engulfing your entire being. You couldn’t lose him again. You couldn’t. You remembered how you felt the last time, like your heart was being ripped out of you. Like a giant rip formed into your chest, leaving only hollow behind.

You remembered the pain of trying to adjust to his absence, of not hearing his voice everyday. Of not feeling his kisses against your skin. You remembered how empty you felt, or how you started feeling nothing at all.

You couldn’t imagine a world without him anymore, you didn’t want to remember this time of your life. 

The pain in your chest was bigger than it had been before, striking you ten times harder. Watching his body grow weaker in your arms making it much more difficult.

The sound of a siren appeared in the distance, and you prayed he could wait just a bit longer.

“I’m still here” you felt his light touch on your arm and his low tone hit your ear. “You’re not getting rid of me this easily”

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send me a word or prompt and I'll write you a 200 words blurb x

[coffee-master]

What would Kai do in season 3 with the blackout and Nindroids ? I guess he would have a different story than Nya, who had a love triangle problem with Cole and Jay

Ok so first of all- OMG PEOPLE ARE ASKING ABOUT MY AU- THIS IS HAPPENING-!! I'm very excited!!!!

Now to the main point.

In the reboot season, everything would be a little diffrent. I mentioned some things about it on the post about the relationships Jaya & lavashipping in this au here:

But this is only lightly mentioned, so here's more:

In this au Kai would have similar role like canon Nya, but with some differences.

The season begins with the fact "the ninja era is over" and ninjas now are teachers for the kids. They are about to go on a school trip to Borg Industries with the children, but before that could happened, when Cole and Kai are coincidently alone in the classroom, Cole decided to take a shot and ask Kai on a date.

It'd be a little awkward, since Cole has never asked anyone on a date before or was interesed in romantic topic in general. Meanwhile Kai would be taken aback by his question, because he hadn't expeceted that comming. Kai didn't even think that Cole was interesed in him.

However, in the end Kai would agree with a smile, calming the earth ninja down.

Later in the Borg's Industrie as Pixal asked to go to the hundredth floor ninja, Kai at the last moment grabs his sister's hand and asks her to go with him because he wants to discuss something with her.

Even if Kai was good at hiding things and acting cool- He was a little nervous about this date and wated to ask his sister discretly for some advice.

Nya at first reluctantly agreed, but then noticed that something was going on and was curious.

So Sensei Wu, Kai & Nya go together for a tour around the factory. Nya is pretty much interested in the technology, while Kai is thinking how to approach the subject, without her sister finding out about this whole thing.

Eventually they come across this crush-seeking machine and the kids talk Nya into using it and when the result comes everyone is schocked, but Nya doesn't take the result too seriously.

Here her relationship in much better and based on common experiences and trust, and she has is no doubt about it.

The fire master actually takes this more like a joke.

Everyone: *looks shocked at the result*

Nya: Hah, clearly this mashine is broken.

Nya: Cole is only interested in cake.

Kai: ...well actually-

Nya: Hm?

Kai: He kinda asked me on a date today.

Nya: ...

Nya: He what?

After that they are attacked by the machines and ect. and later the whole team meets again. The boy give Nya her new costume and weapoon and later they go to the sensei Garmadon.

There's a lot of fighting, which is practically no different from canon.

Then later on the landfill while fixing Pixal, the result information from the matching-machine comes to light and everyone finds out about the result.

Jay is very concerned about this information, but he does not lash out in anger at Cole. He knows that Cole wouldn't do anything bad and even has crush on Nya's brother, but is still bothered by the result.

Like an inteligente mashine says there's better a match for your girlfriend than you.

That information is just really messing with Jay's head and giving him self-doubts. So during their mission Jay is nervous and wants to prove at all costs that he is better than Cole.

Nya almost immediately noticed that and is both worried and irritated by Jay's behaviour. So after having enough of this nonsense and finding a moment of peace she talks with him.

Nya tires to get this stupid thought out of his head and says that it was dumb of him to even think, that he's not enogh.

In the end everything comes back to normal and nothing too serious happened with their relationship.

Then next fights took place and Kai tries his best to help others, even if he is not very comfortable in the technological world.

Here Kai is also a Samurai X despite lack of engineering skills that Nya has, but but how it happened is another story-

There was not much time for Cole & Kai to interract and after Zane's sacrifice in the end never went on that date.

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That's pretty much season 3. I've gotten so many questions about this au lately, I'll try to answer them as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, I'm often busy and write slowly, but I'll do my best!

[Siblings elemental change AU]

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[freeworldallahmbaclass]

I got 2018 GQ Man of the year honors shared with me as Henry Goulding thank you to him for accepting that award for us m I've been getting man of the year since 2015 - 2020 then got 2021 , 2022 that one I got from Jail , Time magazine man of the year 2022 shared honors with New York Yankees player Aaron Judge and named the 16th captain of New York City in New york city history thanks to the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees 2022 all the while in prison I got those awards true story probably one of the first to get awards and bring the world toward me wherever I'm at and congratulations to my cannabis stores in New York City I sponsor them just pull up in your truck or Benz run in the store where Kay Jewelers was at Down Town Brooklyn New York and buy some weed run in the store get your sneakers from the Jordan store 🏬 then your clothes from Macy's and get you some good weed where the Kay Jewelers was at and do you brother enjoy yourself things are getting much better , anyway this is my schedule for 2024 and imagine a school that teaches these subjects from a black royal couple Jay Z and Beyonce the Carter family .

Roc Nation university

My 2024 daily schedule - Recording artist

school schedule on Roc Nation campus everywhere I go is there campus

My personal class schedule :

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Class upon class and so much subjects to learn this year balanced with staying fresh and getting athletic , just learning academics and athletics after physical fitness training then working and recording music . I'm moving on from this page now hopefully helps everywhere that needs it this is my last post on my social media page .

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My story

A beautiful woman got my heart a couple of beautiful women got my heart I think you know them they are famous girls famous women , wish me luck with a good life I'm looking toward my curse being broken so I could do what I love record music either way I am going to record and perform music like my second stage said I rather just do it without this curse on me this voodoo hex I want them off me so olI could live my life in peace but I'm going ahead with my projects later this year and compete that is the only revenge or vengefulness I would of felt but I'm focus and see only good things about me my perspective is fixed about everything about me I finally love me and it is all because of God my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that is major putting God first in my life now it make life all the more better for me now thank you for letting me share that with you goodbye 🫂 and take care of yourself 💖 .

[all4yoi]

Dear Jongseong,

pairing › jay x fem!reader

sypnosis › [name] has only ever known pain ever since her mother's passing.. but whenever she's about to lose herself, jay has always been there to her aid and remind her that life isn't simply about pain.

cw › 2.23k words - lowercase intended, fluff, angst, friends to ??, usage of substances, reader vomits, mentions of death, reader suffers from depression, su!cide attempt (overd0sing)

notes › it's okay not to feel okay, if you're going through something and you feel like ranting, my inbox is always open for you. i've just finished five survive by holly jackson recently so if you see any quotes of her here ikyk 🤞

"i don't want to, pa! just leave me alone!" you exclaimed as you threw the pill bottle infront of your father, messing up your hair as you breathed heavily.

the older man sighed, rubbing his tears away behind his eyeglasses before stepping forward. "you have to take your antidepressants [name]. it'll make you feel better." he calmly said, picking up the pill bottle you dropped infront of him.

"i promise."

"no, no, no." came your slurred response.

the elderly man let his tears escape silently as he saw his only daughter break apart in front of him, making no move to chase after you when you ran up to your room. he wondered what had gone wrong. instantly came to mind: indeed, his wife had passed away. three years have passed, and even though he was beginning to accept that his family would forever be incomplete, as he saw his daughter suffering from severe depression, he wished misun would enter through the front door, embrace him and [name], and reassure them that everything was just a nightmare and she's alive.

but a bad dream wouldn't last for 3 years would it? as much as he wanted his wife back, he desperately wanted his daughter back more.

So he dialed the only person that he was sure could calm [name] down.

"of course, i'm on my way." jay ended the call and instantly dropped the controller carelessly on his bed before getting his keys from his table and left his room.

"stop right there young man, where are you going?" his mother asked with a raised brow, putting the glass of water down on the counter and waited for her son's reply. his distressed face went unnoticed. "it's 11:30 in the evening." she added.

jay exhaled, opening his mouth but no words came out. he didn't know why he was so nervous.. was it because he got caught leaving the house so late, or was it because his head was full of you, you, you and only you?

"well? if there's no good reason.." the woman trailed off, extending her hand out, her palm facing the ceiling and gestured towards her son's car keys. this somehow made him talk.

"it's [name]! her father called and- ..a-and she's not feeling well.. fuck why am i stuttering?" he whispered a quick apology when he saw his mother furrow her brows with his foul language. "she just- i don't know mom! she just needs me okay? and the more i try to explain the more she's hurting alone!" he blurted out, brushing his hair back frustratedly.

his mother stood there startled, before nodding understandably. "okay, drive safe.. stay the night there if needed."

he nodded, hurriedly left the house and practically ran to his car and drove off.

jay held his tears back, his grip on the steering wheel tightening overtime that his knuckles were turning white. this had been a routine for 3 years straight. he'll either be in his room, out with his friends, stuck in a frat party before receiving a call from your father, and every single time.. he dropped everything and everyone who he was with to run to your aid.

he reminisced the past where everything was still all right. your mother and his sitting on a bench while the two of you pushed each other on the slide, or sneaking out and eating ice cream at a 24/7 convenience store. it hurt him that his best friend's whole word was taken away from her just like that, but he also didn't want to lose his own. he wouldn't forgive himself if something had happened to you. you were his job, his responsibility.

jay slammed the door of his car shut, running towards your house's front door and ringing the doorbell. instantly, your father opened the door, shooting jay a thankful smile. if jay had noticed the tear stains on the man's slightly wrinkled face, he didn't make it obvious.

"she's at her room, but she's locked it. it's been so quiet, and i'm so worried jongseong." with that, jay ran up the stairs and pressed his ear on your bedroom door once he has reached it.

and just like hajoon said, your father, it was quiet. too quiet for his liking.

"[name]?" knock knock. no answer

"it's seongie, can you let me in?" four knocks, still no answer. he was getting impatient.

jay didn't want to think the worse but he began pounding on your door, literally shouting your name again and again. his voice was cracking and sweat began forming on his forehead.

"call 911, please!" he shouted for your father who was already dialing the hotline. jay rubbed his face before breaking your doorknob.

once your door was open, jay's breath hitched at the sight of your body laying on the floor, unconscious. he had been too late. but he still ran to your side, pulling you up and tried shaking you awake.

it took him a moment to spot the pills on the floor beside where you were previously lying and shoved his index and middle finger in your mouth hastily, realization dawning him.

"i need you to throw up [name], come on, please." and once you've spilled your guts on your bedroom floor the paramedics has already arrived, the blue and red lights filling your room through the opened windows. jay choked back a sob, cradling your body. "you're okay, you will be."

he didn't know if he was reassuring you or himself.

"if i had just, chased after her." hajoon cried, his body shaking. jay's father pulled hajoon up, telling him that they should get some air together. hajoon complied and left the hospital with jay's father.

after the ambulance took you away, jay immediately informed his parents and they insisted they should be there for you and your father too.

"she'll be alright, jongseong." his mother rubbed his back. he didn't know why, but those three words angered him.

"she just overdosed herself with drugs and you're telling me she'll be alright?"

"well, i'm trying to be positive here!"

"well," he mocked, "it's not helping!"

jay has always been a mama's boy, so his sudden outburst shocked the both of them.

his mom exhaled and stood up with her purse, deciding to be the bigger person. "i'm going to get some food, call me if you need anything."

right when his mother left, a nurse approached him. jay instantly stood up, awaiting for the woman infront of him to start speaking.

"good evening, is any of miss [name]'s parents around?"

"nevermind that, is she okay? will she be okay?" the nurse blinked at him before nodding.

"yes, she will be. you were just right on time and it was a very smart move to make her vomit.. though we aren't sure when she'll wake up.. you can visit her right now if you'd like." jay felt like crying in relief, he thanked the nurse before entering the room you were admitted in.

he swallowed the lump in his throat and sat down on the chair beside your bed, the beeping of the machines were the only noise inside the room. jay didn't like seeing you like this, with all the wires hooked to you and your face scarcely displaying any color.. but at least you were at ease, finally, after three years, you were now experiencing tranquility rather than anguish.

"i'll wait for you.. but don't make me wait for too long, okay?"

it has been exactly 2 weeks since that night in the hospital. jay hadn't been himself ever since, he would space out during lectures, staying up all night hoping he'd get a call from the hospital or your dad.

jay was seated in the cafeteria with his friends when he received a call from your dad. he immediately excused himself, answering the phone as soon as he stood up.

"she's awake, jongseong."

that was all he had to hear before he was taking his backpack from the table, ignoring the questions from his friends.

sunghoon: dude if u were skipping u could've taken me w u :<<<

jay: shut up

jay: [name]'s awake

sunghoon: oh shit fr??

sunghoon: k dw we'll cover for ur ass

sunghoon: drive safe and send our regards to your gf ❤️❤️

jay entered the room silently and he had to hold back himself from tackling you in a hug and just cry on your shoulder, but he remembered this wasn't about him.

"hi." he whispered, sitting down on the same chair he last sat on and placed the food he ordered on the way on the table beside your bed.

your lack of response made him gulp. slowly, you looked at him, unshed tears resting on your tear ducts.

jay cooed, "oh, [name]," and got to his feet, embracing you. he stroked your hair while he resisted crying himself, and let you cry on his favorite shirt.

"please don't cry." he said in a whisper and pulled your head away gently, wiping your flowing tears with his thumbs.

"i-.. i'm sorry, jongseong." another sob from your throat escaped.

"you have nothing to apologize for."

"i almost left everyone.. left you."

he shook his head and gave you another hug, putting his lips on top of your hair as you whimpered inwardly, "but you didn't, and that's all what matters now."

"[name]?" you hummed in response, your breathing finally going back to normal. you did no movement to pull away from the embrace.

he pulled away, caressing your cheek, asking, "promise me you wouldn't do that again?" you simply nodded, and he smiled sweetly in your direction. he placed a chaste kiss on your forehead, "good."

jay stayed by your side the whole day, feeding you, entertaining you, showing you jungwon's his notes, and filling you in with everything you've missed for the past 2 weeks.

it was the first time jay had seen you smile so much after 3 years, and he felt content, knowing he was the one who was able to make you happy like this.

the both of you were happy, until it was time for him to go home.

with his hand playing with your fingers, he murmured in a lovely voice, "i'll come back tomorrow with the boys after school, i promise." once more, he gave you a tender kiss on the forehead before releasing you.

he was about to leave the room, but your voice stopped him.

"hey, jay?" he turned towards you with a questioning gaze. "the night that i.. i- uh, wrote something for you." you played with the folded paper, avoiding his gaze.

"i don't think i want to read that [name]." he said breathlessly, shaking his head.

"please, everything i've wanted to say to you is in here. please read it, if you don't.. well, i won't stop trying." you blinked at him, finally looking up at him. jay gulped, wetting his lips before accepting the paper.

"it's nothing bad, i promise." he nodded, squeezing your cheek before finally leaving the room with a wave.

when his mother asked, "how was she?" once he got home, he simply gave her a peck on the cheek and responded, "she's fine," before heading up to his room.

he practically threw his bag on the floor before sitting down on his bed, opening the folded paper with shaking hands.

dear jongseong,

i'm writing you a letter because i don't think i'll ever be able to tell you everything i want to say to you if i said this in person.. first of all, thank you, for absolutely everything. for being there in the wake and letting me cry on your shoulder, for tolerating me for 3 years.. i know at one point you were probably so tired of seeing me ruin my life. taking substances, skipping school, shutting you and my dad out.. i'm sorry, i was a fool of thinking i'd forget everything if i took those.. i thought i'd be okay on my own. so thank you, for always being there whenever my dad calls, i've heard every single thing you've said to me when you thought i was knocked out, and i love you too, seongie. but it's so scary, i'm so scared of love, i'm so scared of you being taken away from me, just like how mom was taken from me. jongseong, please never leave me, i don't know what i'd do without you, you and dad.. you're all i have left, please help me. please don't ever stop helping me until i get better, i appreciate you so much and i love you so much. i'm so thankful for you and at the same time i'm so fucking sorry. am i selfish for wanting an ending that's just you and me? i promise i'll be better, for you and for dad, and for me too. i don't know if i'm still here once you've read this, but if i am, please run back to me. please come back and never leave my side. i love you, jongseong, forever and always.

yours forever,

[name]

[spiritsglade]

An incomplete list of all the people that Jason Todd/Red Hood killed who (probably) didn't deserve it (in Under the Hood)

DISCLAIMER: I am a Jason Todd fan. I literally only got into Batman comics because of him. My presence in this fandom is entirely, 100%, entirely, conclusively his fault and he could kill 82 people in Blackgate by poisoning the mess and it wouldn't be enough to make me hate him.

There is not really a wider point I am trying to make here, though I have a lot of nebulous thoughts that I'll maybe turn into something coherent someday. I just noticed that Jason kills, like, a lot of people in Under the Hood! As in. So many on-panel and then Winick implies that he kills even more off-panel. So I made a list about it.

Whether someone "deserves" to die or not is really not something I feel like arguing, so just know that this is just me compiling a list of low level henchmen, drug dealers, drivers, etc. People who are not in Charge.

The List

(Issue #2) These guys were hired to move Black Mask's shipment. The shipment contained a wide variety things, including various rogue weapons, Amazo, and 100 pounds of kryptonite. All these guys were unconscious by Batman and Nightwing, and many were in the boat when Red Hood blew it up. Based on previous panels there should also be some knocked out on the dock, though they aren't visible in the second panel.

(Issue #4) Red Hood shoots the four guys who accompany Mr. Freeze with machine gun turrets disguised as nondescript warehouse crates, which is fun! I'm pretty sure he was also trying to kill Freeze here - stuck a little bomb on him - but Freeze's armor was ludicrously strong here.

It looks like he's shooting them with toothpicks but I'm like 90% sure this was meant to be lethal.

(Issue #5) These two delivery drivers. They also mention the other five deliveries "hit" which. Probably means they also got blown up to death.

"I'm telling you I sent two of your better men to take a simple look at a crime scene and now they're missing."

(Issue #5) Potential murder of Jacob and Ryan. Inconclusive.

(Issue #5) General discussion of the sheer unspecified number of people Jason's killing. The people decapitated here were "five runners who worked [...] over by the high school." Jason explains to Onyx that these runners were selling drugs to twelve-year-olds.

(Issue #6) This entire warehouse full of people. He does name three of the people in the room (Marlin Stone - runs "what's left of the east side traffic", Jay Karino - "street muscle" "soldier", Teddy Reese - "pimp", "kiddie porn ring", "narcotics") and calls them all "piece[s] of garbage" and "dirtbags."

Everyone else seems to have been the backup guarding the meet. He killed them all to prove a point to Onyx, at least in part.

"...now he seems to just be dispatching them."

"Oh, so now we've got another Batman? One who doesn't mind the blood?"

"No, sir. The Red Hood is still taking huge cuts from all avenues of business. Drugs, racketeering, prostitution… now…. it looks like he's eliminating the competition."

(Issue #9) Panels speak for themselves. We don't get a clear body count but it is high!

(Issue #9) The blast mentioned here is referencing the rocket launcher Red Hood sent into Black Mask's office window.

Misc other more arguably-deserving kills and tangential thoughts

The infamous duffel bag, containing the head of eight lieutenants.

Li, Black Mask's right hand man, thrown through the window of Black Mask's hideout with a cell phone stuffed in his mouth.

Captain Nazi. (good for him!)

Jason didn't directly kill these guys but he did convince Black Mask to kill all his "second in commands" and "'go to' guys" (6 people total) which was fun.

He blows a lot of things up. Could be a whole separate list.

What was the point of all this? He was doing a lot of killing. A truly astounding amount of killing. So many people died.

I'm tired and I don't trust myself to successfully make a coherent point, but here's a fun little quote that's been bouncing around in my head while I worked on this. In Issue #7, Jason tells Bruce that "Death will come to those who deserve death. And death may come to those who stand in my way of doing what's right."

[pupphe-additions]

✴Jamie’s Relationship With ENHYPEN✴

Jamie x Heeseung [JamSeung]

Quote: “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” Dynamic: BFF

Heeseung’s contact name in Jamie’s phone is “HeeBee”

Heeseung is the member that Jamie opened to first as they trained together with TXT before debuting with ENHYPEN together. 

Heeseung is the member that knows the most about Jamie and the one Jamie trusts the most.

When Jamie and Heeseung shared a room, Heeseung always spoiled Jamie’s pets.

Heeseung helps Jamie learn to play guitar.

Sometimes when Jamie is overwhelmed he will go to Heeseung and just sits with him as his company alone tends to calm Jamie.

They bring out each other’s inner crackhead energy.

When they shared a room Jamie would often sleep in Heeseung’s bed to help him sleep.

The loudest you’ll hear Jamie be is when he is with Heeseung.

The only member Jamie clings to or shows any sort of skinship with is Heeseung.

Jamie always enjoys the time he spends with Heeseung and will always make time out of his day to prioritize hanging out with Heeseung.

Constantly teasing one another and jokingly bickering.

Heeseung calls Jamie his “personal ray of sunshine during my cloudiest of days.”

This sparked a lot of ENGENES love for the twos friendship.

Jamie enjoys stealing clothes from Heeseung.

Heeseung is Jamie’s go to member to talk to about anything.

Heeseung and Jamie listen to music together a lot.

Iconic Moment: There is a video of Heeseung comforting Jamie through a panic attack. Jamie was really upset with himself for messing up the choreography that they were practicing and started to get into his own head a lot. Due to him overthinking it led to Jamie going into a full on panic attack. Heeseung was the first to notice and walked up to the younger boy. Heeseung could see that Jamie was starting to panic and he gently talked him through his panic attack and was there to sort of ground Jamie back into reality, a staple for the pair. Jamie, once calmed down, hugged Heeseung tightly and said “thank you for always taking such good care of me hyung, you mean a lot to me.” and due to the fact Jamie initiated any sort of physical contact and the gentle tone that Heeseung showed toward Jamie the moment went viral gathering millions of views. 

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Jay [JaJa]

Quote: "A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies." Dynamic: Sunshine Duo

Jay’s contact name in Jamie’s phone is “Sunshine”

Jay is known to cling to Jamie even if Jamie doesn’t seem to be into it.

Jamie secretly loves it and that’s why he doesn’t shove him off.

They speak in English with one another more than in Korean.

They watch anime together a lot and often bicker over which anime are better than others.

Jay doesn’t like to play games with Jamie because Jamie is too competitive, but when they do play on the extremely rare occasions Jamie usually walks on the enemies and Jay always hypes him up.

Jamie always gets fashion tips from Jay.

Jamie thinks he has a bad taste in fashion and that’s why he’s always asking Jay for tips.

Jay and Jamie are the mood makers of the group and feed off of each other's energies a lot.

Jamie is extremely protective of Jay.

Jamie always has a lint roller to make sure there is no cat fur on his clothes before going near Jay to avoid triggering an allergic reaction.

They will often have staring contests.

Jay is another member that Jamie enjoys stealing clothes from.

These two can be scary when angry, and when they fight everyone can tell.

Jay is the first or second member to notice if Jamie is feeling anxious and will help him through anything.

Jamie loves Jay a lot and will do anything to see him happy and succeed. 

Jamie and Jay give off chaotic vibes but are actually rather chill when together.

Iconic Moment: One of their most iconic moments is actually when they were on I-LAND. When they were tallying the votes and announcing who was debuting with the group Jamie was significantly happier when Jay’s name was called over his own. Jamie literally jumped up and down and stared at Jay with so much pride and love. When Jamie’s name was called he was happy but more happy to see Jay happy over anything else. Jamie immediately went up to Jay and gave him a hug and whispered to him “I told you we’d make it together.” with tears in his eyes and a large smile on his face when he was able to see him again. Jay squeezed him tightly and said “yeah man we made it.”

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Jake [JakIe]

Quote: To friendship every burden's light. Dynamic: Golden Retriever and Orange Cat Besties

Jake’s contact in Jamie’s phone is “Puppy Boy”

These two are both clumsy people.

Jake and Jamie work out a lot.

Jake is always loving Jamie's dog Snickers.

Jamie always calls Jake his second dog.

Jamie and Jake never really have serious moments, they are always laughing and joking around when together.

Jamie can always go to Jake when he needs a good laugh because the younger boy seems to do it so easily.

Jamie and Jake grew close a lot faster than Jamie thought they would mainly because of their love for dogs.

Jamie thinks Jake is extremely handsome.

Jamie and Jake really enjoy going shopping together.

Jake and Jamie, much like Jay and Jamie, speak in English often.

Head empty, only good vibes.

Always complimenting each other to the point they embarrass one another.

When Jamie hangs out with Jake he naturally gets an Australian accent and neither of them understand why.

Jamie has said that his memories with Jake will always be some of his favorites.

Iconic Moment: During a live Jake and Jamie were joking around and Jake barked like a dog so Jamie laughed and told him to sit down and Jake played along and sat like a dog. The two boys end up laughing uncontrollably and Jamie falls out of his seat, unable to take him seriously. They continue the bit for like five minutes with them just laughing at one another.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Sunghoon [SungMie]

Quote: “No friendship is an accident.” Dynamic: Awkward Friends

Sunghoon’s contact in Jamie’s phone is “BunHoon”

Jamie has said that he’d date Sunghoon if he was the opposite gender.

Jamie finds Sunghoon very attractive.

Jamie and Sunghoon are not that close as of 2023 and talk the least amongst the members.

Jamie and Sunghoon usually sit in silence when they are together.

They are comfortable doing their own things while in the same room as each other.

Jamie enjoys watching Sunghoon but he is scared that people may think he’s being weird so he tries not to admire him too closely.

Sunghoon and Jamie only hang out when Sunghoon wants to because Jamie is always too shy to ask first.

Jamie loses all the staring contests he has with Sunghoon because Jamie is intimidated by him.

Jamie has admitted to being flustered around Sunghoon and has said he doesn’t know how to act near him.

Jamie likes to call Sunghoon “bunny prince” because he thinks it’s a fitting and adorable nickname.

Iconic Moment: During a performance Jamie had slipped and Sunghoon had been the first to help the older boy to his feet. When he noticed that Jamie had actually hurt himself he forced Jamie off stage to avoid it getting worse. Sunghoon grabbed him by his arm and helped him off stage and told him to be more careful. It was that moment that made Jamie realize that Sunghoon actually cared about his well being and since then Jamie has tried to be closer friends with Sunghoon.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Sunoo [SunnIe]

Quote: "Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years." Dynamic: Movie Besties

Sunoo’s contact name in Jamie’s phone is “Aegyo Boy”

Jamie likes to tease Sunoo.

They enjoy watching Disney movies, and other movies, together.

Sunoo sometimes plays games with Jamie but it’s not too often as Jamie is way too competitive and takes everything too seriously.

Jamie teases Sunoo often because Jamie finds him very cute and he enjoys his interactions.

These two take far too many selfies together and both have folders on their phones of selfies they’ve taken together.

Jamie has named that folder “Sunnie” 

Jamie and Sunoo like to trade playlists and they won’t skip any of the songs as they like to experience each other’s different music styles.

Jamie always compliments Sunoo’s eye smile.

Sunoo really enjoys Jamie’s stage presence and his expressions when he performs. 

Sunoo and Jamie often eat mint chocolate chip ice cream when they watch movies.

Jamie likes to squish Sunoo’s face as he gives Jamie cuteness overload/aggression. 

Jamie enjoys cooking spicy food for Sunoo and himself.

Sunoo always praises Jamie’s cooking whenever he can.

Often when Sunoo and Jamie hang out Sunoo will fall asleep with his head on Jamie’s shoulder.

Jamie lowkey spoils Sunoo and gets him anything he wants if he can.

Iconic Moment: Jamie and Sunoo fell asleep backstage before a performance. Sunoo had fallen asleep with his head on Jamie and Jamie had an arm around Sunoo and leaning against him as well as he was also asleep. Jay walked up to them and gently woke them up, filming it as he did. When the two boys woke up Jamie put his hand over the camera and told Jay to buzz off causing Jay to chuckle. Sunoo stretched and pretended nothing happened and just started to quietly sing to himself. 

“You’re a brat.” Jamie said, shaking his head.

Jay just shrugged, “You should go to bed at a decent time.”

Sunoo piped in with a chuckle, “I mean you seem to nap well with me.”

Jamie just shakes his head and ignores them rolling his eyes at the same time mumbling “brats” to himself.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Jungwon [JungMie]

Quote: "There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family." Dynamic: Sun and Moon (no i will never get tired of this dynamic FIGHT ME)

Jungwon’s contact name in Jamie’s phone is “My Sun”

Jamie often says that Jungwon is the sun to his moon.

Jamie and Jungwon have movie nights every Saturday.

Jungwon has said before that Jamie is overly protective over him and that he likes that side of Jamie.

Jamie dotes on Jungwon often.

They compliment each other every time they hang out.

Jamie sees Jungwon as a best friend and little brother.

Jamie said he regrets how standoffish he was toward Jungwon and the other members because he thinks he ruined them being closer for longer because he was so in his head.

Jungwon easily motivates Jamie.

Jamie enjoys kissing Jungwon on the cheek.

Jamie likes to give Jungwon the kind of hug where his feet are no longer touching the ground.

When Jungwon and Jamie first met Jungwon was very intimidated by him and it remained that way until Jamie started to show ENHYPEN his true more gentle self.

Jungwon tends to follow Jamie around.

Jamie enjoys cooking for Jungwon because his reactions to the food he makes is always adorable.

Jungwon and Jamie have shared the same bed many times before.

Jamie won’t admit it but he sleeps better when sharing a bed with one of his members.

Jamie has a lot of fun teasing Jungwon.

Iconic Moment: During one of their movie nights Jamie had fallen asleep sitting up. Jungwon smiled softly at the older boy before he got a spare pillow and gently helped the exhausted Jamie to a lying position. He started to wake up slightly but quickly just got himself comfortable and fell back to sleep. Jungwon then grabbed his favorite blanket and covered up Jamie and hugged him gently and sat on the floor to finish watching the movie. Once the movie was over he grabbed his own pillow and blanket and slept on the floor near Jamie because he felt bad leaving him to sleep alone on the couch. "I love you Hyung." Jungwon whispered before he curled toward the couch a bit and fell asleep.

Shortly after Jungwon fell asleep Jamie woke up and saw that Jungwon was on the floor and so he moved himself next to the younger boy and cuddled into him which helped him to go back to sleep.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

Jamie x Ni-Ki [JaKi]

Quote: "Life is an ugly, awful place to not have a best friend." Dynamic: Dancing Duo

Niki’s contact name in Jamie’s phone is “Dancing King”

Jamie is always impressed by how well Niki can dance and he will compliment him on it constantly.

The two that pick up choreography the fastest in the group.

Jamie sees Niki as a little brother and is very attached to him.

If Jamie is to nap it’s usually with Niki.

Jamie and Niki do a lot of dance videos together.

Jamie’s favorite thing to do is to annoy Niki and vice versa.

Niki and Jamie are extremely close despite Jamie being one of the oldest members in the group.

Jamie is extremely protective of Niki.

Niki and Jamie also enjoy watching movies together if they have free time but usually they dance instead.

Niki enjoys bullying Jamie, with love of course.

They constantly tease each other and sometimes bicker.

The literal definition of sibling rivalry. They are constantly trying to one up one another.

Niki always tries to be perfect when performing because he likes it when Jamie sings him such high praise.

If Jamie makes a mistake in anything and Niki notices he turns and pretends he didn’t see anything because he knows how hard Jamie is on himself.

Iconic Moment: During a dance practice Jamie made a slight mistake and it caused him to trip and fall sideways. Niki quickly catches Jamie and asks him if he was okay. Jamie nodded and simply apologized for making the mistake and he felt extremely disappointed in himself.

“Hyung you did a good job, you’re just getting in your head again. We got this, just shake off your nerves I’ll be right here with you!” Niki beams with a reassuring smile.

“You're right, I’m sorry for making a mistake, this take will be better I promise, this is the one guys.” Jamie hums gently.

“Remember to take a deep breath before we start, you are tense.” Niki reminds before giving him a large hug and a pat on the back.

“FIGHTING!” ENHYPEN all shout before redoing the take, Jamie was right that one was perfect.

[burning-sol]

Currently circulating critical discussion of JRWI:

(all times are in AEDT) (i apologise in advance if there any errors in summation, quotation or image descriptions)

A FORMER POST THAT MAY BE RELEVANT ON POC IN RIPTIDE (JUNE 30TH 2022)

Captain Lizzie (Riptide)

@ / notferinweII on Twitter Feb 1st 8:07AM READ HERE

as a black lesbian this stinksss

“people will tell me, the creator of the character, that im wrong” the same guy who “never meant to imply Lizzie was POC” the same guy who compared her skin tone to kylie jenner AND rihanna (rihanna who is a black woman herself) , said she was a pale white pirate woman but also

has olive skin but also has tanned skin but also grew up pale blonde hair that darkened in the sun throughout her time on the black rose pirate ship . a very long and insightful thread about the lack of poc characters in jrwi was posted in JUNE with the singular black npc

being announced on november 13 2022 for episode EIGHTY SEVEN of riptide . on the same day , you wrote a post about wanting us the viewers feel comfortable , REPRESENTED , and respected . lizzie’s skin colour absolutely changes her character because she could be strong WOC rep .

now lesbian lizzie has been a very strong headcanon throughout the community for a very long time (i’m going to ignore pistolwhip’s influence for a second this is just about lizzie) due to the extreme lack of lesbian or even sapphic rep in jrwi as an entire podcast .

you yourself stated you want all to feel represented in your campaign . and yet whenever you’re asked about lizzie’s sexuality you brush it off and say “it doesn’t matter” maybe to You but it very much matters to lesbian jrwitwt who are often left grasping at crumbs and battling

intense lesbiphobia (not lesbophobia 😉🥂) from the community in general . a canonical lesbian would be big for lesbian fans !! we love and adore lizzie as a character and we would love to see really ANYTHING about her canonized but it’s always silence .

now back to pistolwhip . i can understand the resistance to making them canon as it could take away from the action of the story (im really trying to see the other side here i’m trying) however the way you constantly dismiss the ship

but still milking fans for fan service… what happened to "u guys dont want pistolwhip" when lizzie called jay sunshine. or when lizzie winked at jay and told her to "be safe"? the way you constantly insists that "you guys dont want this to happen" while simultaneously egging

fans on is tiring for all involved TLDR : canonize lizzie’s skin tone and stick to it . if she’s white , say it. the lack of canonization while being upset fans “take the character and say i’m wrong” is a weird thing to get angry about considering little about lizzie is canon

@willotstreet Feb 4th 3:57AM READ HERE

Quoted in full:

representation that is left up to interpretation is not representation. you are asking the viewer to imagine the representation is there, without actually committing to including it yourself. be better.

Disability

@jayferins Feb 4th 11:20AM READ HERE

An anon asks about what Grizzly had said about a disabled character in PD, also adding in their own notes about Drey's disability. To summise their notes: it's surprising Drey is the only disabled character in Riptide; his diability is primarily a punchline for jokes; Drey is treated as being unfit to fight due to his disability, which can easily be remedied in fantasy through use of mobility aids that can also be altered to make for cool magical weapons. I myself would like to note that Chip has a prosthetic finger, which makes this choice even more strange.

To summise the response: meeting a former villain who's now a wheelchair user, the characters ask what happened; Dakota (played by Grizzly) reacted extremely poorly and said to their face they, "deserved it," and that, "you had it coming, karmas a bitch," in reference to being disabled; being disabled is not a punishment or a sin, it's just something that occurs, and this mindset is a bad one to have; Grizzly defended the decision to play the character this way when he recieved criticism about it.

Neurodivergency

@jayferins Feb 4th 5:21AM READ HERE

An anon comments, to summise: the amount of jokes made about schizophrenia and the psychotic comments aren't it; the way they treated Vyncent's character with the Greats wasn't that great; the jokes are treated like nothing which is frustrating knowing the amount of harm perpetuated stigmas cause.

@colestyle Feb 4th 5:30AM READ HERE

To summise: there's good moments with the plurality in PD but others that aren't to point of op skipping them; Dakota (played by Grizzly) made jokes that were especially bad; despite the plot relevance it's still irking, and it's upsetting how it just goes away by the end of S1.

@herethereverywhere Feb 4th 5:52 AM READ HERE

To summise: op watched PD aware of Vyncent being plural and anticipating it, only to be upset by stereotypes of people with dissociative disorders being reinforced, and psychotic disorders being casually demonized; expectations weren't high but still not met; op reasonably states, "i cant say that i trust this show with these topics going forward unless the boys demonstrate an sensitivity that i have thus far not been privy to".

General Comments

@swordswaltz Feb 4th 2:28AM READ HERE

Insight that I feel should be quoted in full based on my own agreement and consensus amongst other users too:

i might have missed something but i'm just so unsurprised by jrwi's (mainly grizz's) lack of response to the lizzie thing. charlie and bizly have both made apologies for things that i think were considerate and they actually changed, but i feel like grizz and condi just kind of don't learn. grizzly's conveniently timed deleting of his questions page just adds to the feeling like, to him, it's not about actually growing and more about avoiding "being cancelled" i could be wrong (i hope i'm wrong) but past actions and words are usually indicative of future actions and words. i've had this small, growing frustration with jrwi the past maybe four months which sucks because i love this show. i do. i just want them to Improve. i feel like there's a lot of talk of improving and not a lot of progress.

I have already gotten worn out so sorry I haven't included more, but if you have any other comments or relevant posts feel free to add on.

[go-to-two]

I just don’t understand how this write out is happening. If she leaves Chicago and just has a clean start somewhere else it’s literally the same thing she’s been trying to do since last season just in a new city, running from her problems and emotions. It just doesn’t make sense to me that leaving Chicago will fix things but it’s obvious that’s the direction they are going. She’s leaving Chicago for a fresh start when she’s done that a few times now with taking off the ring, and the divorce. How is that good storytelling? How does that make sense?

I think it's pretty clear that's what we're heading towards, unfortunately. I keep meaning to look up the interview quote about Hailey getting to a better, healthier side of everything. Where??? Episode 12 and she's still running and working like crazy. It'll likely be exactly what you described. Hailey leaves somewhere (maybe Jay is involved, maybe not) and that's seen as her new fresh start without actually addressing her problems (because it all comes back to her dad..... right? Please.)

I'll probably do a small breakdown of all the Hailey episodes once the last episode airs just to look at everything they put her through for no reason. You know, just for fun.

Edit: all the Hailey episodes since Jay has left, not since her introduction. I'm of the belief that it has been known she is leaving for a while, and they had plenty of warning to work towards an exit, even last season.

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It's Between Us | Batfamily Quotes - 1

Dick, Jason, Tim, and Damian sitting and reading in the Library. Jason: -Who asked Damian to check out the instruments about an hour ago- Hey kid, you did what I said, right? Damian: Yes, I did, Todd. Jason: Ok, thanks, chum. Dick and Tim stared at them. Dick: -in his overprotective-big-bro mod- Alright... What's going on? Jason: -only to make him mad- None of your business, Grayson. Dick: If it's you two, yes, it's also my business. Damian: -also only to make him mad- No, it's none of your business. -pointing himself and Jason- It's between us. Jason: -with a smirk- Yep... -also pointing himself and Damian- It's between us. Bruce enters the room. Tim: -who still stares at them- Bruce your sons, Dami and Jay, are up to something! Don't say I didn't warn ya... Bruce: I heard it Timmy... Jason, and Damian, may I learn what's going on between you two? Jason: Ha ha, got no chance, old man. Damian: -silently- Obviously... Bruce: Jason Peter Todd... Damian Wayne Al-Ghul... Don't push your luck. Jason: Ohh, and what if I push? What are you gonna do, huh? Bruce: ... Bruce: You are grounded, Jason... For one week. Damian: BABA! He is literally 30! And I am 18! Bruce: And I couldn't care less! So better speak, NOW! Damian: GOSH! Jason: -after rubbing his face with his hands- Just another reason why I am living out of the Manor. And Dami... You better do the same. Get the hell out of this place. Damian: I am counting days, Todd... Bruce: Ohh, really young man? Whit which/whose money, may I ask? Damian: Yes, and with my OWN money. I am an Al-Ghul as you can remember, father. I don't need your money. Tim: Damn... He is sooooo done... Even Alfred can't save him. -makes the Sign of the Cross- Amen. Bruce: Fine then, I'm not gonna hold you. I mean just like you said, it's YOUR money, it's AL-GHULS money. Who I am to you, right? Damian: Father! Jason: And The Drama Queen award of this week goes to Bruce Wayne! Perfect!