#//ENOUGH of playing around the issue; ENOUGH of dancing around each other; when all they'd ever wanna do is hold the other close again

[dutybcrne]

Those relationships where the characters are amicable exes who broke it off bc one or both had their respective traumas/emotional burdens they didn't want the other to feel responsible for, so they ended up repressing it all to the point where the distance that began to grow between them as a result was too insurmountable that they decided it was best to end things so, in their minds, the other could be free to pursue happiness without being 'burdened' by them. But both are even now still so very much in love with each other or at the very least hold a tender fondness and particularly Special protectiveness for each other that everyone can clearly see, no matter how much the two deny or brush it off by saying it would have never worked out in the end ( oh, but it COULD, it WOULD have if only they'd decided to TALK to each other, to be VULNERABLE with each other instead of just calling it quits ), despite every What If and If Only that crosses their minds every time their eyes meet.

Every time they see their longing mirrored in the other's eyes.

[shadybiotics]

PT2 | MAUGA & VENTURE × READER headcanons

[ PT1 HERE ] writing some more for them cus i cant get enough of their dynamic

Mauga wouldnt mind sharing you, polyamory was nothing new to him and he knew better than anyone about the need of exploring ones options and the fun that can bring. Plus, whats better than one lover?

Venture on the other hand... was not so keen on the idea. Not at all actually. They werent so much the possessive type and felt quite secure about their relationship with you, but what really irked them was that it had to be him out of all people.

Not only was Mauga full of himself but he also had no respect or consideration for anything other than materialistic goods and shiny things, or at least thats how Sloane viewed him.

If you had some fun with Mauga, Venture would know. Not because you bragged about it but because the sneaky bastard would leave hickeys only others could notice. Some behind your ear or the back of your neck, something you could, and often did, very easily miss.

If him and Venture had yet another argument prior, he would no longer bother trying to hide his markings. Instead, he would make sure they were as dark and as many as possible and would then leave the problem of covering them to you. He knew that Sloane would know it was him and that only irritated the archeologist further.

Forget about Mauga, what irritated Venture the most was how he pulled these little stunts and played these games at your expense.

But Venture was no better. Venture tried being the bigger person but they just couldnt. They were both childish in that sense.

So Venture played along. And when you spent the night with them instead, they'd make sure to leave something for the eyes too. Something for theirs and Maugas eyes only. Little bruises and marks along your chest, ribs or thighs, something they knew only Mauga would have to see sooner or later. Venture would then coax you to mark them as well in easy to spot places; neck, jaw. Hoping for that to be a silent but strong enough 'fuck you' to Mauga. They would even strain their neck and keep their chin high to make sure he would notice.

Even tho they disliked eachother they knew how to act civil and put aside their bickering when they wanted to. Sometimes, all three of you needed a break, some time to relax, so you would go out to a bar. Sometimes it would be a club, depending on the mood.

Mauga would keep ordering you a round of shots or some fun sounding cocktails, or whatever you picked out when he offered to get you something. It was cute at first, issue was he didnt know when to stop. Or he didnt want to stop.

With one large arm around your shoulders, he would pass you drink after drink.

Whatever you picked he ordered for himself too. There being a very obvious difference in mass, he wouldnt feel a difference while you felt the alcohols effect very quickly. But Mauga didn't see a problem. You were all here to let loose, no?

Venture would juggle between nonalcoholic beverages and some light booze while they cautiously watched you drink, unsure of Maugas intentions. With each passing glass they saw you get more bubbly, more chatty and more touchy... with everyone.

For the sake of your own dignity, they told themself, Venture would keep you close to them so you wouldnt wander off getting touchy feely with some stranger, or even worse, Mauga.

They'd keep you close as they held you by your waist. At this point you were practically wasted, your eyes could barely stay open, so you were both sat. Venture was sure you wouldn't be able to stand if you tried to. Your hands still feeling grabby held tightly onto and squeezed their arm as you leaned heavily into their body.

Mauga, enjoying himself like nothing, would try and snatch you away for a dance, feeling only slightly tipsy now, but Venture would quickly swat his pesky hands away letting you rest unbothered some more.

[justafriendofxanders]

Been mulling over this, and I think I would have enjoyed watching the s5 Fred plotline swap Wes and Gunn's places. Like (and idk if this is controversial or not) but I actually found that Wesley's unrequited crush on Fred made him sympathetic and interesting, but only when those feelings were unrequited. Like it could be sweet, but you could also see that ways in which he could never really see her because of this crush. And that was interesting to me! That the more he loved her, the farther she got from him, and also that Wes seemed to have made peace with the fact that she'd never reciprocate romantic feelings for him. Y'know, your classic chaste knight trope.

If Fred HAD to die in s5 to make way for Illyria, I would have preferred the season being about Fred and Gunn dancing around starting a relationship again. It could explore how both of them have been dealing with their fallout since s4, which always had bigger issues for them to deal with than their relationship. Imagine if they were the will-they-won't-they of s5! If they were the drunk flirty couple in Life of the Party, and they made each laugh and fell back into a comfortable groove together until someone wondered aloud why they broke up in the first place, and then they remembered and everyone got awkward about it. Anyways, they'd eventually talk through their issues and be making tortured eyes at each other during meetings until Fred finally made a move on Gunn like she does with Wes, and they'd realize they loved each other just before Fred gets infected.

It would still have some of the same tragic themes of canon Fred/Wes (relationship that never got enough time), but it would give more resolution to the Fred/Gunn storyline we've been following. Also it would give Fred something more to... talk about? And reflect on? As she awaited her impending death? Like she doesn't spend enough time in a relationship with Wes to feel that loss the same way he does, but with Gunn, there's more that SHE can comment on wrt the loss of their relationship and the roles they played in each other's lives. Also if her parents have to come back later in the season ignorant of her death, maybe they're out of town and there's a part where she tries to write them a letter or something. Something that explores more of her feelings on the situation. Maybe it follows up on the avoidant feelings she feels in Fredless or the helplessness she feels in Supersymmetry. Pick your poison!

And! Instead of Fred's death being indirectly Gunn's fault, I think it'd be interesting if it was indirectly Wesley's -- like if Fred was doing something clearly dangerous and Wes tried to protest, and she'd pull the "Oh, but little ol' me? 🥺" act and Wes would fall for it hook, line, and sinker. So, like the Gunn situation, not really his FAULT but definitely something he could beat himself up over. To make it fit with the themes of s5 better, you'd probably flavor it "corruption by working under W&H" somehow. Like if, idk, part of Fred convincing Wes was both of them agreeing they needed to do questionable science things in order to do good.

Anyways, this also gives Gunn an excuse to go after Wesley in a reversal of canon. There's this comment by JAR on how Gunn holds himself to such a high standard and how he sees s5 Gunn as just being exhausted by trying so hard all the time, so he ends up taking shortcuts. I feel like having Fred's death be an emotional turning point could keep those same themes while reframing them. Like if Gunn spent the first half of the season desperately trying to hang onto the group's original values, even when it hindered them, and the frustration he'd feel at the perception that OTHER people's failures had cost Fred her life. Of course he'd get pissed! Going after Wes would be Gunn's moral "failure" in the season, the point where he abandons his values because he feels like all that hard work and self-restraint has been for nothing.

I feel like this has a better flow for Gunn and Wesley's character arcs in general and specifically while working for W&H -- W&H corrupts Wes by furthering his renegade, "If you try not to get anybody killed, you end up getting everybody killed" thing, while it exacerbates Gunn's need to be in control of a situation/himself, lest he lose another person he loves.

On the Fred front (again, working on the assumption that Fred must be Illyria'd in this season), I wish her death was partially because of actions SHE'D taken. Like if she'd gotten Gunn's arc, where she struggles to feel useful and becomes fearful of "losing" what she brings to the table, so she does something risky like trying to bring back Illyria to try and gain its knowledge. I feel like it could bring together themes of her episodes in s3 and 4 -- the struggle to feel like she belongs in Fredless, and the fight to reclaim agency/control in Supersymmetry.

Idk! I guess what I'm saying is that I would've liked seeing everyone be a slightly more active participant in their own tragedy. I think there's a way in which Fred herself becomes symbolic of AI's innocence in s5 (and her death the subsequent loss of it), rather than that "innocence" being something everyone's capable of losing or failing.

[evanbuckleykinnie]

Buck was fifteen when he first explored his attraction to men.

He had never really thought much about it, the idea of liking the same sex. He knew people's stances on it, knew that he had no issues with it, knew that seeing a poster of Harrison Ford as Han Solo had made him feel the exact same thing he'd felt looking at the poster of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphney did. But, really, it had never been something he had time to give attention to.

Not until his mother made some comment about a neighbour parading himself and his boyfriend around in broad daylight. Her tone had held just enough barely disguised disdain that Buck had latched onto it, intrigued and desperate to get her attention. He'd never needed good attention before and it had seemed like a viable way of getting something from the woman. Something other than blank looks and dismissive sentences created to cut him down or cut him right out of a conversation.

It didn't take long to find someone. At all. He'd half expected it would have. But one trip down to the arcade he'd seen open up, on a sunny Saturday afternoon, had placed him directly in the path of Luis. His age, tall, the prettiest brown eyes Buck had ever seen in his life, killer at almost every single game. The connection had been instant, shocking almost, like sparks and fireworks. No girl had ever made his heart flutter with a smile before, but Luis seemed to have his pulse racing in seconds.

It had been a carefully constructed dance, as careful as two teenagers could be while in the throes of puberty and arcade game fueled adrenaline. Bumping into each other, offering to trade money and tickets to get them both the prizes they wanted, tanned fingers brushing over bruised knuckles, brown meeting blue in fleeting glances. Buck had never really flirted before, never really knew how to, but Luis seemed to ooze a charm that made it all fall naturally. The laughter, the knocking elbows, the playful banter.

They'd played for hours, game after game, until they were carrying armfuls of tickets up to the counter and pointing to their desired prizes. Without missing a beat or letting the silence drag too long, Luis had asked if Buck had wanted to get something to eat as they both admired their winnings, and he'd agreed instantly. He had a pocket full of money still and a burning desire to continue whatever it was they had both stepped into.

Fries and milkshakes had blurred into walking back to Buck's home with their pinkies linked, hands swinging back and forth between them. Luis had reached out with his free hand as they'd gotten to the gate, fingertips gently brushing over the shell of his ear with some passing comment about how they'd been bright red since they'd first made eye contact over the air hockey machine. Buck hadn't swatted his hand away, simply leaning into the small touch with a smile he had been fairly certain hadn't left his face for almost as long as his ears had been red. The night around them had been quiet, dark, a cool breeze rustling nearby leaves. Nobody around, nothing illuminating them but the light from his parent's bedroom window.

Luis had leaned in just after that, their lips brushing without really pressing. Bashful, innocent, clumsy, warm. Buck had forgotten all about the plan to bring Luis inside and introduce him to his mother with their hands clasped together. He had forgotten about how it had all started out as a desperate bid for a reaction, an experiment. Everything had melted away around him and the only thing he'd cared about was leaning in to chase the taste of chocolate and the scent of some god-awful body spray Luis had doused himself in before going out.

As first kisses went, and he definitely considered it a first of sorts, it was good. It felt natural. Easy. Luis' hand had found the side of his face, thumb gentle over his brow, and it had taken Buck far too long to realise he'd placed his hand at the right angle to gently caress his birthmark. His own hands, scabbed and scarred, had fisted the fabric of Luis' black shirt, and he'd held on so tight Luis had pulled back to ask him if he was alright.

They'd parted ways a minute later, Buck mumbling something about having to go inside, avoiding eye contact as he'd forced his hands to unclench and fall to his sides. They never exchanged numbers. They never made plans to meet again. Evan had simply left him standing, only turning for a moment to wave before pushing his front door open and disappearing into the darkness of his home. He'd peeked through the window before he made his way up to his bedroom, and Luis had stood outside for almost two minutes before leaving.

He never told his mother. He didn't utter a word about Luis to anyone until he was much, much older.

Eddie frowned, amused, as he pulled a strange looking magnet out of one of Buck's many boxes. They'd finally committed to combining the Diaz and Buckley households after a few months of solid dating. Eddie had been pretty adamant almost two weeks in, since Buck was already a regular in his and Christopher's home, but Buck had wanted to wait. Just to make sure Eddie had been sure. Just to make sure it felt right.

"Hey, Buck?" He called, pausing Buck in his attempts to untangle two pairs of jeans he'd chucked into a box without thinking to fold them. "What's this?"

Buck squinted at the little square of metal and plastic Eddie was holding up, blinking in shock a few moments later. Blue eyes met brown and a very small smile spread across Buck's face.

"That..." He dropped the jeans back into their box, walking over to take the magnet, turning it over to brush his thumb over the cartoon image of a cat and dog chasing one another. "Is a very distant memory from an old friend."

Eddie quirked his eyebrow, peering down at the magnet and then up to the red of Buck's ears. He reached out on pure instinct, fingertips brushing over the shell of Buck's ear, feeling the warmth there with mild amusement. Buck didn't swat his hand away, leaning into the touch with a small chuckle.

"Well... Now you've gotta tell me the story." Eddie insisted, soft and quiet, watching as Buck nodded.

"I will."

[jinanreona]

@fireandfae sent:

Trades him murderous flowers for puppet strings and a dance~ ✨

"You." There's a mix of disdain and amusement in his tone the minute Malleus's scent greets him, the lion wondering why his luck kept getting him into these sort of situations. Not only had he gotten roped into playing babysitter for all these idiots. Now he had a certain dragon snooping around as well when he thought he'd found a spot to be alone and away from all the noise.

His gaze trails over the other's outfit, surprised that the ridiculous get-up didn't look half bad on the dragon. Not that he'd pay him such a compliment, Leona opting instead to rearrange his hat before fixing his coat sleeve. "Don't tell me yer already done lookin'. Shouldn't you be hangin' around with the bat?~"

Malleus's lips part to answer only for a flash of lights to snap their attention to a nearby stage. It seems a performance was starting, an array of instruments floating down onto the stage. A beat of silence passes as each one fell into position, seemingly moved by invisible performers. Music soon begins to fill the air, the haunting melody somehow befitting the low lights of the street lamps and drowning out the distant sound of the park rides. It's enough to cause him pause, his hand settling on his waist expectantly.

"...A performance," Malleus muses aloud, the two observing the instruments for a moment longer before a spotlight shines down on them abruptly. The music continues, the dark waltz seemingly beckoning them to move to the slow beat. So it seems they're also part of this show, no doubt a scheme by a certain fellow to get the two to participate in his little merry festivities.

Still, Leona couldn't find much reason to protest this one. It was a dance with Malleus; something they'd done before without issue. Vil and Trey seemed to be handling the underclassmen just fine without them two, so... why not indulge in just one dance?

Of course, it didn't mean he wouldn't mess with the other, even as he faces Malleus and holds out his hand in offer. "Fancy set up. Your idea? There's easier ways to ask for a dance~" His voice is taunting, yet his ears betray his words, attentive to the other as sharp eyes linger on the dragon with a subtle eagerness.

[maribyrne]

"i'll get right on that," mari agreed, playing out their little back and forth to its obvious end. maybe it was for the best that kai was being so passive aggressive, dancing around the issue without fully confronting it. sure, he might hate her forever, but after that night they wouldn't have to see each other again. they could go back to pretending their paths had never crossed, and she'd just live with the guilt of what she'd done for the rest of her life.

except he was pushing her, trying to get a rise out of her. to what end? she couldn't tell. but it felt like they were on some sort of collision course.

"i'm just surprised that you came back at all," she offered carefully. "that anyone would come back just for this."

the roll of his eyes and reference to dear old dad and mommy dearest had served as a further reminder of that night, the things he'd divulged once again as crystal clear to her as if they'd just been spoken. she knew about the complicated wilder family dynamics, about kai feeling second-best to chris. once upon a time she'd been granted a peek under kai's facade, but standing before him now, it was like the mask he'd so carefully crafted had never existed in the first place. he'd fooled her before, when they'd barely said two words to each other back in high school. she'd assumed that the person he presented himself as was the whole of his identity, that she'd observed enough to get it. and she'd run with that. but try as he might to disguise his feelings, she knew better now. he could be as facetious as he wanted, but he wasn't going to get her to break. no hint of what they'd told each other under the cover of darkness was about to be paraded about in the light.

it wasn't that she cared. she didn't. she barely knew kai wilder, but it was basic human decency.

right?

"why do you think i'm backing down?" she questioned. "what if your perception of me was off? alternatively, maybe i'm just boring now. maybe i'm skeptical of a career in extreme sports and i wanted you to know that." she was, but that clearly wasn't what was driving the diversion. "i'm so sorry that you're disappointed by my conversation skills. i'll try harder next time."

it was very unlikely they'd ever speak again.

            ❛      you  should  do  that  ,     ❜         kai  nodded  ,     ❛     just  send  it  to  our  favorite  spot  in  maine  and  i'll  be  sure  to  pick  it  up  while  i'm  out  there  ,  yeah  ?     ❜           he  smiled  ,  the  tension  clear  .  sure  ,  kai  didn't  want  𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆  to  do  with  that  night  .  now  ,  it  felt  a  lot  like  a  moment  of  weakness  to  the  male  rather  than  a  moment  to  pull  the  weight  he  held  on  his  shoulders  off  .  rather  than  seeing  it  as  something  that  maybe  ,  at  the  time  ,  he  needed  .  no  . . .  it  was  pathetic  ,  weak  . . .  and  it  could  𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑  happen  again  .  that  being  said  ,  just  because  it  was  something  he  didn't  want  to  deep  dive  into  too  much  .  that'd  never  stop  kai  from  making  small  jabs  about  it  .  or  acknowledging  that  he  didn't  forget  .  sometimes  you  had  to  feel  a  little  uncomfortable  to  get  your  point  across  ,  right  ?  what  was  that  point  ,  exactly  ?          (      bitterness  ,  pettiness  and  stubbornness  .     )

eyes  traveled  back  to  his  parents  before  they  rolled  .  something  he  didn't  even  realize  he  did  but  the  sight  of  them  was  enough  to  make  him  want  to  punch  a  hole  in  the  wall  .  the  action  was  shortly  followed  by  a  small  laugh  ,  almost  a  huff  that  fell  from  his  lips  as  he  looked  at  the  girl  .  and  then  ,  just  like  that  his  dramatics  were  put  back  on  .  that  same  fake  smile  placed  on  his  lips  as  his  hands  came  up  and  he  did  an  over - dramatic  shrug  .           ❛      what  can  i  say  ?  i  used  my  big  boy  legs  and  got  myself  here  all  by  myself  .  didn't  have  to  carpool  with  dear  ole  dad  and  mommy  dearest  .     ❜       

kai  can  sense  the  small  amount  she  seemed  to  hold  back  .  it  wasn't  much  and  it  wasn't  that  noticeable  .  but  he  could  tell  when  he  brought  up  chris  ,  even  though  he  didn't  say  his  name  . . .  it  wasn't  something  mari  wanted  to  put  on  the  table  to  jab  at  each  other  with  .           (       fair  ,     )         using  someone's  potentially  dead  brother  as  a  jabbing  tool  wasn't  the  most  𝐌����𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘  grounded  thing  in  the  world  .  even  if  said  very  much  alive  brother  was  being  a  jackass  .  but  ,  sadly  for  everyone  around  him  . . .  this  was  kai  and  he  didn't  let  anything  go  .  not  when  he  had  his  grip  so  tightly  around  it  .  hell  ,  she  could've  very  well  have  𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆  to  say  .  she  could've  not  been  holding  back  at  all  but  kai  got  it  in  his  head  that  she  did  have  more  to  say  .  that  she  did  have  judgements  when  it  came  to  him  and  that  she  did  see  him  as  nothing  but  the  lesser  of  his  brother  .  all  things  that  could've  very  well  of  been  all  kai  .  but  he  needed  somewhere  to  throw  it  and  mari  seemed  to  be  the  𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓  because  of  misunderstandings  of  a  single  night  .            ❛     oh  c'mon  ,  mari  . . .  i  didn't  take  you  as  someone  that'd  back  down  .  we're  trying  to  keep  things  interesting  .  it'd  be  a  shame  if  you  started  holding  back  'cause  you  don't  wanna  hurt  my  feelings  .     ❜         was  that  true  ?  kai  didn't  believe  it  .  he  didn't  feel  like  she  cared  but  he  was  just  trying  to  get  a  reaction  .  the  thing  is  ,  kai  at  one  point  probably  did  tell  himself  she  cared  after  they  spoke  .  but  he  shortly  came  to  the  opposite  conclusion  and  true  or  not  .  kai  was  again  ,  someone  that  once  he  believed  something  ,  that's  what  he  believed  and  it  took  moving  mountains  to  sway  him  from  that  .  especially  if  his  emotions  were  involved  because  it  wasn't  something  he  gave  many  people  even  a  glimpse  into  .  did  it  make  his  behavior  or  thought  process  right  or  okay  ?  not  at  all  but  kai  wasn't  known  for  a  good  reputation  or  caring  about  it  .

[still-a-morosexual-help]

Canon facts about (general) MC

*I update this each time we get new information, so your best bet to get the newest version is to go to the original post*

Based off what is said (and occasionally shown) in chats, events, Devilgrams and the Main Story

All these facts are ones that are said about MC or done by MC when there are no other options eg: there being no option but to blackmail/threaten Mammon into working with them in S1

• They're driven and determined

• They're kind

• They're curious and nosy

• They're blunt

• They're stubborn

• They have no self-preservation

• They're more reserved around people they don't know and become more open and snarky the closer they get

• Once comfortable they have a somewhat "fiery" personality with a cute side

• They have a tendency to space out and it makes them look airheaded

• They have small ears

• They lose weight during each stint in the human world

• They like going through fashion magazines even if they don't buy the items in them

• They can use a sword (probably well considering Lucifer taught them and he wouldn't accept anything less than perfect)

• They can use a bow and arrow

• They don't have a stable job in the human world

• They're above the legal drinking age (though this age can change depending on the country)

• They're hard working

• They study a lot but their grades aren't always high and seem to fluctuate a lot

• They can sing well. When singing duets with Levi their singing can reach the same perfect score as Asmo singing solo or the twins dueting

• They can cook well (both human and devildom food)

• They can draw

• They can dance

• Their "paws" animal is a sheep/ram

• They can use magic (types of magic they can use link)

• They're not the best at video games despite playing them a lot

• They can't lie well (but they create a spell that lets them do so)

• They're fairly optimistic

• They like to read

• They seem to be able to tear up on command

• They wear accessories - they constantly wear two rings in the main storyline and get/wear other rings, necklaces and an ear cuff in the Devilgrams

• They have an insignia on the back of their hand, consisting of 7 stars representing the virtues showing that they are a licensed sorcerer

• They have big eyes/can give really good puppy dog eyes

• They like tea

• They can eat Devildom & Celestial Realm food with no problem (despite them apparently being harmful/inedible to humans)

• They have a lot of stamina/energy

• Not good at stitching

• Good/lucky at gambling

• They have nice handwriting

• Asmo's Charm doesn't work on them

• Their soul is shiny (despite all the things they've done that aren't exactly "pure")

• In S1 Lucifer put a spell on the attic to stop humans from seeing its door (which was why he willingly let MC use the TSL album to distract him - hoping that they'd climb the stairs, see nothing up there and stop pressing the issue). Obviously it didn't work on MC***

• They played a part in encouraging the brothers towards their Sins when they were still angels

• They've been with the brothers long before any of them met because their life/soul Candle was always next to the brothers' Candles

• They're technically stronger than Death itself - Punishment for breaking The Reaper's rules was death. Even the brothers weren't supposed to be powerful enough to overturn those punishments. MC was able to unconsciously counter all of them and make them harmless transformation curses instead

• The LIs aren't the only ones romantically/sexually attracted to MC. A large number of other citizens in the Devildom also want to sleep with them (link to 5 instances)

• They modelled in a photoshoot with Mammon

• They occasionally wear suits

• They are not easily phased by things and tend to remain calm even in high stakes situations

• They are highly adaptable to new situations

• They don't lose their temper often but they have a pretty mean glare

• They can imitate Lucifer's voice when he's mad well enough to fool both Mammon & Beel

Edit:

• They also seem to really like pudding

• They're warm

• They're extremely good at card games

• They're bad at math

• They've got a talent at escape rooms so they're naturally good at problem solving

• They're a "big fan of chimera pork"

• They're brave

• They like caramel in their coffee

• Their neutral face/the way they look when they're thinking makes them look like nothing's going on upstairs

• Despite always helping everyone else they seem to keep their own problems to themself, either unconsciously or on purpose

• They have leadership/supervision skills

• Their ring finger is longer than their index finger

• They pick up new skills easily

• They pile up too much food on their plate, in one go, at buffets

• They're free spirited

• They seem to fluctuate between being oblivious about in your face things to sharp minded about more obscure things

• Despite seemingly always going along with Mammon's plans they argue with him a lot too

• They often have long pointless/meaningless conversations with Mammon

• They have good aim

• Good at quick draw shootouts/standoffs

• Good at horseback riding/racing

• On the rare occasion that they suspect the one they like romantically is interested in someone else they actually get quite jealous and possessive

• They're not scared of horror

• According to Beel, Levi & Belphie they favour Mammon and have a tendency to seek him out more, go whenever he calls & tell him everything. A couple memory devilgrams (the karaoke one where the most romantic options for Belphie & Solomon were how you could monetize their singing vs the most romantic option for Mammon was that you could fall in love with his singing) & events (the circus one where MC instantly remembers Mammon when they see him before he even says a word to them vs having to speak & interect with the others to remember them) also show this

• They go along with quite a lot of Mammon's schemes and he calls them his "partner in crime" and says "they're very close"

• S1 established that they frequently share their room with Mammon (to the point that he leaves things like his toothbrush, charger etc in their room) & in S4 Mammon confirms this is still an ongoing thing & it's now practically their shared room

• They like TSL and know some of the lines by heart

• Mammon's their tour guide/babysitter in almost very event AU that needs one

• They're protective of the brothers (even unconsciously so as seen in the Reaper lessons) willing to give up their life essence for them (with Beel in s2), willing to die for them (with Lucifer in s2), willing to hurt/possibly kill humans for them (with Belphie in s3)

• Gisella said you never forget the way you die/the pain of dying (?) just a few lessons before MC dies. It's never explicitly stated in canon but this heavily implies that MC still remembers (feels?) it all with clarity

• They sometimes make quick decisions without considering the consequences

• They're significantly taller than Luke (tall enough to be able to clean the top of the windows at RAD which Luke can't) but shorter/smaller than Beel (as Mammon who can't carry Beel is able to lift them off the floor and spin them)

• They've never been scared of Mammon even when he's given them reason to be (in s1 before they were friends and he talked about eating them, in the paws event when he got tiger instincts, in his vampire devilgram when he was actively trying not to drink their blood and they were encouraging him to do so despite his warnings that he may kill them)

• They're dependable

• They can be quiet/sneaky/stealthy enough to steal a key from a pirate's belt in one swipe while Beel causes a distraction

• They're good at pulling funny faces (vs Satan or Diavolo whose faces don't change at all when they try)

• Belphie says they're a positive person

• Satan says they have wit

• They had a page on Devilpedia which Diavolo took down to protect their privacy/in case more personal stuff got added later on despite it currently containing only the most basic of information

• They can bake

• They play Devil Crossing and either play Phantom Lyric or know about it

• They can apply/paint designs on (Asmo's) nails

• Good at the crane game in the arcade

• They have an impeccable taste in fashion

• They go get massages often enough with asmo that the two of them have a regular spot

• They enjoyed eating "headless dragon"

• Lucifer says they have bad reflexes but then again it's Lucifer saying it about dodging a magical attack by Satan & Belphie in their demon forms so I'm not sure whether you can trust that assessment

• Their acting feels natural

• They have "boundless confidence"

• Has both ears pierced

• Is bad at playing musical instruments - they can apparently play the saxophone really well😭

• 13 calls them a "die-hard try-hard"

• Can waltz - a new enough skill that Diavolo was able to recognise that they improved

• Good organisational skills

• They conduct themself with the ideal demeanor that fits the situation/a proper demeanor in formal situations

• Charming

• Athletic

• Dazzling smile

• "Adorable" according to Belphie

• Quick learner

• Good at hiking/mountain climbing

• Good at spotting/identifying rare species of plants out in the wild

• "Indomitable" according to Mammon

• Persuasive

• Knows exactly how to best annoy Lucifer

• "Pretty" according to Levi

• "Capable" according to Lucifer

• Looks so good dressed as a Dame that it renders both Mephisto & Raphael speechless despite neither of them necessarily liking MC (Mephisto doesn't even like them as a person yet)

• They like manga & anime. Their favourite manga is "Goodbye to Easy Life as the Reincarnated 3rd Prince and Hello to Throne"

• Cheery

• Outgoing

• Good at racing a water scooter

• They can come across as aloof sometimes

• High self esteem

• Hair is in great condition

• Knows how to play pool

• They like cats

• Looks on the positive side of things (to an extent)

• They know at least one ancient/dead human language

• They don't know any ancient/dead demon languages but the way it's said implies they know the current language used in the Devildom

• They're excellent at preparing tea

• Sometimes they get into the mood to read things (manga in this case) that makes them cry their eyes out

• I'm pretty sure their "sin" is gluttony (here's a compiled list) but either way they really like eating food

• They've been snorkeling, so they can swim well too

• They won the special prize in a street dance competition with Mammon, for being the most in sync team

• They have a good idea on what's going on in all the games and manga Levi follows

• Levi describes them as "someone who is always on the go"

• General MC's default choice is to pick the brothers/their family over all else, including humanity

• They play dirty in Devil Kart

• They're strong enough to kick down Levi's locked door, to carry Asmo and run, to hold on to Simeon and resist being pulled into a "blackhole" which already sucked up some of the brothers, to hold on to Barbatos and resist being pulled into an even stronger blackhole

• They're "stronger than they look" and are able to carry Lucifer on their shoulders

• Despite being a good actor they're a bad liar

• Asmo calls them a "wolf in sheep's clothing" implying they look non-threatening despite how dangerous they really are

• Simeon won them a pair of fluffy sheep slippers in a crane game

• According to Simeon they're a "fast decision maker"

• Lucifer says they have a "reckless streak"

• Extremely good at staying on the mechanical bull - won it with ease

• They're good at applying makeup

• When cooking food the way they season it is more similar to a human-world style than a devildom one

• They have a terrarium

• They are interested in limited time items

• After years of living in and out of the Devildom they have a "very broad range of knowledge" about the Devildom, are able to always make new observations when studying Devildom subjects and are able to explain things about the Devildom to others in a way that's easy to understand

• Mephisto says they always seem to be in a hurry

• Mephisto says they're a "master of surprising others"

• Thirteen says MC has always liked doing favours for others, and this is the reason she must keep an eye on them

• They can ice skate

• They are good at basketball

• When MC says that it's scary how good Lucifer is at everything Diavolo says that MC is "no less talented"

• Diavolo says MC has "good decision-making skills"

• Diavolo says MC always keeps a level head

• They're good at photography

• Thirteen says "they have good taste" (though she doesn't specify it, within the context she's talking about makeup)

• They at least sometimes/occassionally wear lipstick (because Thirteen buys them a special lipstick)

• Solomon says to use magic you need to have a good imagination

• Solomon says to use magic you should be able to draw straight lines (and perfect circles?) freehand

• Lucifer says they are decisive

• Mammon says "chunky, edgy" accessories will suit them - the way he says it implies that these are not something they've worn before/they usually wear

• They can make suprisingly realistic cat sounds

• They can conjure/create clothes with magic

*** I compiled screenshots of this part and other parts from all 4 seasons that heavily point towards MC not being human:

• They provide a sense of security for the others, specially when things are difficult

• Lucifer says they have a thrill-seeking personality

• Lucifer implies they frequently rough house with his younger brothers

• Lucifer implies that they spend enough time with Mammon taking part in his schemes that people chase after them too

MC Very Obviously Not Being Human

[shepherds-of-haven]

Sorry if you've answered something like this before, but how do the ROs + Halek + Caine act at a skating rink? How well would each of them be at roller skating or rollerblading?

Thanks for the fun question!

Blade: I highly doubt you could ever get Blade to rollerblade... putting wheels on his feet?? when he might need to kick people?? he's not an effective fighter on wheels 😫 but if this were an AU where that wasn't a concern, he'd probably reluctantly be coaxed into it and would be a very elegant and precise skater, able to pick it up effortlessly all while skating with a look of unimpressed exasperation on his face 😑😒 honestly he’d probably have his fill after like 20 minutes and go hide in the lobby because everything was too loud 

Trouble: he'd be an extremely enthusiastic but somewhat chaotic skater! I could totally see him growing up in an AU where he played like street hockey as a child so he'd be comfortable with like chasing people around the rink or trying to pick them up and lift them over his head, that kind of thing. He’s definitely going to try to coordinate some synchronized group dance routine to Eye of the Tiger or something. The rink would probably kick him out for posing a danger to others LOL

Tallys: she'd be a very lovely skater--I could totally see an AU where she was an incredible professional ice skater!!! 😱 That image just came to me, idk if that skill actually translates to rollerskating, but she'd be a sight to behold and quite captivating in her grace and elegance and fluidity! She'd probably want calmer music and would be slightly annoyed by all the little kids criss-crossing into her path everywhere... and by Trouble barreling through intermittently lmao... but overall she’d be quietly enjoying herself!

Shery: she'd totally use roller skates instead of rollerblades and would look all cute in her long skirt and her hair in a ponytail! She'd probably be a bit timid, but she'd manage well enough... she'd definitely cling to the edge of the rink, though, and would be a bit scared of going towards the center of the rink without a wall nearby to grab onto, and if someone encouraged her to skate with them, they'd definitely have to let her hold their arm!

Riel: rollerskate? and snap an ankle? no thank you. He will sit at a table in the food court area and work on his laptop. Or write down all of the liability/insurance issues he sees and contemplate on whether a skating rink would be a good way to launder money

Chase: pure chaos on wheels. He's technically an excellent skater and could be very agile and fluid, but put wheels on his feet and he only lives for Speed. Everyone around him is plunged into a world of Pure Stress. Can he attempt parkour while wearing skates? Can he slide in between someone’s legs on his knees? They're all about to find out. The rink is his captive audience. It's Chase's world now and you're just living in it.

Red: he'd be a decent skater, not like he's going to be winning any medals, but he can get to point A to point B confidently with no trouble! He prefers as little fanciness as possible and just knows how to go in a straight line at all times. But if he has a crush on you, he'll come up with some excuse to hold your hand and pull you along to the music! Around and around in endless circles... 

Ayla: SHE LIVES FOR THE SKATE. she'd probably be really into roller derby and would be a pretty aggressive skater, able to body-slam people or shove them aside with ease. She probably wouldn't do that at a casual roller skating rink full of kids, but she'd definitely be a big show-off, zooming around and making everybody eat her dust! She’d probably turn everything into a race or a trick contest!

Briony: she probably wouldn't be a very good skater... she'd actually probably be something of a menace. Just something about it wouldn’t click for her! She'd have trouble maintaining her balance and would flail and flap her arms hard enough to start levitating! She's better off waddling around the carpeted arcade area in her skates and playing arcade games and racking up prize points while everybody else has fun 😭 maybe Riel or Blade can help her lol, or she could happily eat snacks and junk food in the food court with Halek and Lavinet!

Lavinet: she'd probably use rollerskates instead of roller blades and would be quite good at it, but not very interested in skating overall! She’d likely lose interest after about half an hour (after she got her requisite pictures and/or video) and would probably spend the rest of the time accompanying Briony or posing in the photo booth. I could see her gossiping furiously at a table in the food court over popcorn and slushies!

Halek: he'd probably be as lazy of a skater as possible and would just coast in a straight line as much as possible, standing completely straight while other people pushed him around like a pinball, not actually exerting any force or momentum of his own. Kind of like a scarecrow or someone doing the T-pose and just whooshing by looking completely bored glfdgjdf he’d be most interested in dawdling around by the food area or taking a smoke break outside in the parking lot LMAO

Caine: he'd be a typical kid at a roller rink, excited and hyper and probably more confident than he has any right to be. He'd probably be quite good at skating, and maybe a little bit cocky about it, too, like trying to skate circles around more cautious skaters like Red or Shery!

Chandry: he probably owns the skate rink 🤡 Or at least mans the prize counter

[solarsavoy]

Sunday Ship, GakuRen

Requested by @bismuthwisdom.

I'm going to start by saying that I do not think this is a good relationship for Gakushuu to start with. On top of that, like with Maehara, Ren needs time to settle down. And then, unlike Maehara, I think Ren is mostly straight instead of bisexual and much more prone to open relationships.

As a sidenote, I wanted to explain "mostly straight" because I feel it tends to be more overlooked than bisexuality in ways. An issue most bisexuals face is the assumption that when they start exclusively dating someone, they become completely gay or completely heteronormative, when in reality, they're still bisexual. It doesn't change just because they settled with someone. Then being mostly straight means that in certain circumstances, the person may occasionally be with someone of the same sex, but then people say "you're just straight". 🙄 No, we're straight with one or two exceptions for various reasons. For reasons I won't disclose, I align myself as mostly straight. I wouldn't want to date a woman, but I can appreciate their beauty. And mostly straight is where I think Ren is.

Ren is the kind of person that actively seeks out the beauty in life. The elegant curves and emotional depth of a person. I think this draws him more towards women overall, but of course these aren't exclusively women's traits, which is where the mostly comes into play for him.

I suspect that one of the reasons Gakushuu respects Ren as a person is because what's difficult for Shuu comes easily to Ren. The humanities, art, poetry. This subject has eluded Shuu up to at least the end of middle school and that is basically everything that Ren is. So, if GakuRen were to happen, I actually think Shuu would be the first to fall in love.

I see him keeping a close eye on Ren and making sure he doesn't get himself into too much trouble and sort of taking him under his wing to protect him. However, Shuu would need to go through a lot of changes. Before he can stop and smell the roses, he needs to slow down his race for number one first.

Ren on the other hand is very whimsical. He goes with the flow, follows the beauty. He likes to get lost and forget where he is, wandering from dream to dream, which is how he constantly finds himself with a whole other person at any given time. And Shuu is just what he needs to wake up.

I think this ship would take a long time to sail properly because it requires that Shuu grow as a person and then for Ren to grow as a person and then Ren needs to be ready to settle down and they finally confess their feelings to each other. It's also tricky because I feel Shuu would be the first to catch feelings, but Ren would have to make the first move. Meaning Ren would have to find out about Shuu's feelings without Shuu ever confessing them.

Anyway, so they'd be much older, which is fine because they'd easily remain friends throughout their entire lives, and here's a story for how it might go.

After Ren straightens up his act, he slows down enough to stop dancing around from woman to woman and actually start taking relationships seriously. He often writes love letters and songs and runs them by Shuu who then judges them and interrogates Ren about the person in question. This is Ren's trick to slowing down. If Shuu doesn't approve, he waits. And Shuu is honest about it despite his feelings for Ren because we all know how he internalizes shit because Shuu. I don't think that'll ever change. 😅

After years of this, Ren gets the whimsical idea to try and win over Shuu. Maybe as a joke, maybe as a challenge, but the letters end up being for him. And Shuu judges them without knowing this. Turns out, it's more than just a challenge. 😏

But Ren persists. He probably knows Shuu is gay and he's determined to make him fall in love with him, and then one day he realizes it's because he loves him back.

I imagine he fusses with this for a while because Shuu isn't the epitome of beauty, but the example of strength and control. Shuu's the complete opposite of who he usually goes after. But, you know, one day… he just decides to go for it.

Shuu attempts to keep his composure but he never expected in a million years to have earned Ren's affections, so the second Ren asks him out, Shuu lays out all the rules.

No more women.

You will date only me.

You're mine now and I'm not letting you go.

Ever.

Perhaps it's more than Ren bargained for, but there's something alluring about the entire thing.

After all, there's nothing more beautiful than seeing a strong, immovable force going weak in the knees for love. 💙

And there you go! That's how I think it'd happen. I know it's a little different than how it's portrayed in other fics, but besides the fact that I only see Ren as mostly straight, I find it very difficult to see him actually wanting to settle down. He just strikes me as a wanderer. A gypsy. Sure, Shuu can inspire the best in him, but I honestly think Ren's best is a wandering spirit. Ren is forever chasing the beauty in life, hungry for more every second of every day. He's a free spirit.

I hope this interpretation is to your liking. Thank you for the ask!

[roanniee]

SO.

Let's try this again🤸🏻

Also Idil vibes strong on this one. I can't say Gil bc Gil calls Ate Sel smth specific like she does with me.

Ship the @mythos-blogs Crew

ps. here's the server <3

@admiringlove

Baby Sam is very hard working and focused on whatever she's doing that sometimes, she forgets to take care of herself. So, I see Sugawara Koushi with her perfectly, someone caring and understanding, but knows better than to let her overwork and tells her when enough is enough. The both of you do struggle with a few things, and when you fight or have insecure moments, you sit down to talk about it instead of shouting at each other. Overall, a really good match I say.

Baby Sam also kins Oikawa and I ship Oikawa hardcore with Suga LMAO

@ninjamomo

Me. That's my wife <333

Okay but for realsies. I ship Idil with Bokuto Koutarou. Bokuto and Idil would be just... soft love. I see dancing in the rain, bathtub relaxation hours together and cuddling in bed. Idil knows that Bokuto is a busy man, and Bokuto knows he is a busy man. But that doesn't mean that they were gonna let the relationship go. Oh no. Those two will hold on like a cat with his claws on the couch. A really really soft, supportive and strong love.

@tooru-luvs

I actually had a hard time with Ms. Zizi. See, I haven't interacted with her much. But, based on the interactions of hers that I see on my tl, I can see that she is very playful but also can be serious. Hence, why I say that she'd be amazing with Kuroo Tetsurou. Kuroo is playful and an overall gremlin, but he's very caring ang knows exactly when to be serious and how serious. He'll help her with anything he can help her with, but he also knows when no to because it's something Zizi needs to do for herself. Likewise, Zizi knows when to be cheery to make Kuroo smile, but also when to sit and talk to Kuroo about a delicate matter. They'd both ground each other, while matching the same playful energy.

@rokudaddie

HEY I CAN TAG HER NOW KSKSKS

ME ME ME ME ME

anyways hehe. Gly. Lovely, sweet, Gly. She's very caring, but my god does she also enjoy chaos. Hence, I'm putting her with Hoshiumi Korai. We all know Hoshiumi is a little gremlin with a heart of gold. The way these two are together would be immaculate. They're chaos together, but even with all the chaos, they have time to look at the other to make sure they're okay. PLUSSS! Hoshiumi will always unconsciously be touching Gly, just to make sure that she's there. Gly would unconsciously make sure that Hoshiumi is in her peripheral vision too.

@moonlit-island

Ooooh Raya! Raya is so damn sweet and caring and uplifting. I love her sm. Hehehe anyway I ship her with Tsukishima Kei. The Tarot cards said so, and so did the zodiac signs. SKSKS Anyway! Yes, a really good match. Raya's got a really good head on her shoulders, but I see her watching all the chaos from the sidelines, much like Tsukishima. When they're together, they'd start the chaos and then sit back and eat popcorn as they watch the world burn.

@laineeey00

Ate Laine? Some will definitely say Kita, because it's Ate Laine, but I say Hirugami Sachiro. Hirugami would be such a good man for Ate Laine. I imagine them sitting down in the living room, books spread out on the table. Just silence while studying, but every now and then, one of them would look up to look at the other, smile and then return back to what they were doing. Ate Laine makes sure that Hirugami takes breaks and Hirugami makes sure that Ate Laine isn't stressing so much. Just so cute honestly.

@betheydocrimewrites

Ah, Adult Sam. Hmmm. Adult Sam is a whirlwind of chaos and sweet, sweet angst. I definitely see them with darling Yamaguchi Tadashi. I see them in bed, Sam on his laptop, and him just hugging them tight when something they were writing was choking them up. But, Sam is just overall an amazing person that they deserve someone so sweet and caring like Yamaguchi. Obvi, it is reciprocated, and I see such a sweet love in the works.

@melsun

Oooh. Alice.

Melian and Matsukawa Issei would make a very interesting pairing. Both independent yet still co-dependent on each other. Melian knows how to calm Matsukawa after a tough day at work, and Matsukawa knows how to keep Melian from stressing. Matsukawa would also hype Melian up so much?? Like any outfit Melian wears, Matsukawa's right there telling them how good and amazing they look and how well they matched the outfit up. Honestly, just a very functional household and I love that.

@lovemeian

oh oof Lavi. I want to say Meian but for reasons I cannot disclose, I won't say that for now. I will say though, that she will be so good with Dabi. Lavi has a few things she needs to work on, and Dabi is always there for her. Actually lbr, they both have issues to work on, but I feel like together, they'd overcome that. I feel like they'd?? Actually be so understanding of each other that it shocks and confuses others bc?? hello it's Dabi?? but yes, a really good match.

@writewithmarites

Me <3

Severus Snape. Ate Tes is chaotic. I'm sorry but her default in the server is chaos, especially with the bot around HAHAHAHA but anyway! Severus would be so good to ground Ate Tes, keep her from getting a little too chaotic BUT ALSO, he can help her when she's not taking care of herself. She also helpes him with his potions, and it makes the job easier on him. But of course, Severus is a slytherin, and most of the time he'd be the one inciting the chaos and we just don't know it. Anyway, Ate Tes is honestly so wonderful and I love her sm and she deserves someone to tame like the serious, bratty, angsty Severus Snape. <333

@saudade-mayari

ME. AGAIN LMAO. <3

ANYWAY

Nozel Silva. Nozel and Ate Sel. Oh gosh what a thought. Nozel is....arrogant, prideful, and he sees himself as someone more important than others. But, the man does know respect and he does care for people, especially Ate Sel. I have no doubts that Ate Sel can make that man kneel and follow her wishes, but I also know that Ate Sel would not let this man get away with his arrogance and pride. Nozel cares for her a lot. She's his partner, the carrier of the future of House Silva, and the only one that has caught his attention. He loves her, and that man would drop nearly everything for her.

@risumu

Eris! Eribabe and Ojiro Aran. Idek why. But the vibes would be so immaculate. I see road trips and early morning dancing in the kitchen to an indie song one of them is hyperfixated on. I also see late night walks to the convenience store, holding hands and just silence? Basking in each other's prescence. Eris definitely steals Aran's sweaters to the point that Aran buys two of his sizes so he can interchange them. One to give to Eris when the one she took doesn't smell like him anymore. Love all over the place.

@sunarent

Mel. That's it.

Okay but also, I see Iwaizumi Hajime. I was thinking about Suna but the more I think back about the things I know about Ali and our interactions, I see Iwa. I feel like they'd understand each other so much. And the love isn't seen much, not because they don't love each other, but because it's something they need to say really. It's more shown in the touches and kisses and cuddling. They know that they love each each other, and that's enough for them.

@tetsvhoe

Honestly I want to say Kuroo but.

Kozume Kenma. Gwennie works so hard and stresses so much. Her sleeping sched is unavailable lmao. Kenma would be so good for her because he knows how it is, to be stressed and not have an actual sleeping sched. I feel like they'd be good together. In all honesty, they'd probably take care of each other more than they would themselves but no one is complaining really.

@slutbench

MY BABYYYY. MY DAUGHTER. I LOVE YOU SM AND I SWEAR I'M NOT MAD.

I ship you with...

Azumane Asahi. Why? Because you remind me of Noya sometimes. Very energetic, a little bit of low moments and just a ball of sunshine in general. Asahi is perfect for you, Mija. He'd be able to just connect with her in ways others just don't understand. People would say that Asahi is too...soft? They'd say someone like Daicho or maybe Bokuto would be better for you, Mija, but really, he's perfect. Asahi and Gil. He balances her out in so many ways, even if no one else can see it.

@ushisrever

NIA!

Ushijima Wakatoshi. Really, the two of them are perfect. Stoic, quiet, can be chaotic. Very protective, even if the two deny it. Nia, you and Ushi are like...pillars? Support? Quiet, unmovable, but still, everyone knows you're both there, and you don't really leave people's minds. I see the two feeding off of each other's energy, especially when it comes to protecting others that they care about. (Looking at you, Lavi) I see hours where it's just her watching him playing in the background and he just looks at her, smiles, and then goes back to playing. It's really cute.

@sumebreaks

MAIA! HI! We haven't interacted much, I'm so sorry for that sweets. bUT BUT BUT!!!!

You're so sweet and caring and loving??? I really see you with Miya Atsumu! I see Tsumu bugging you to take a break and give him attention. BUT! I also see you?? Bugging him, telling him to get off the court or he's sleeping on the couch HAHAHA I feel like you two really just? Connect. Both playful, both caring, both are busy with their own things so there's not too much expectations that cannot be met for now. Idk I really see a love that's always there, no matter how busy they get.

@vindictivtsumu

AAAAAH DEVON HUN!

I love Devon and their writing so much??? Omg. Yknow who would be amazing with them? Akaashi Keiji. Akaashi is very articulate and just overall book smart in my opinion, and I see that him and Devon would fit so well. He is Devon's personal beta reader HAHAHAH BUT!!!!! Devon also watches Akaashi edit and points out anything that he missed. I see days when they're just sitting there, talking softly to each other that the sound of typing was louder. But that's okay bc you both are content and happy and in love.

@ricflairdrip20

I just met you not even 24 hours ago hehehe HIIII

I will not lie.

I asked for help from Ate Sel HAHAHHAHA

But!!!! She says Ukai Keishin, and honestly I see it. The nsfw-rp channel is the reason why and I'm not saying more HAHAHAHA I see nights when it's Keishin and her just? Idk having fun and being kids bc lbr that man can be a kid sometimes. I also see them taking care of each other in unconventional ways, ways that would not be okay for others, but it's her love language with him. V v v domestic.

I HOPE Y'ALL MYTHOS CREW LIKED THAT MATCHING UP BYE

[nomsugayoongi]

Off My Face. Part 4!

Pairings: Jungkook X OC female (nameless)

Tags: Fluff. They get busted. Giggly!Joon. Flirty!Jk, SMUTTTTTT! Sweaty after practise Jk getting his fuck on in a bathroom. Not for littles.

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She was warm. She was comfortable. She was probably the most relaxed she'd ever felt, floating in dreams. Something subtle was pulling her out. Back towards consciousness. She groaned sleepily, a warm, soft lump at her side wriggled also. Awareness hadn't quite crept in yet. The lull of sleep drawing her away. But there was a noise. Something that didn't want her to stay here. Sound started to form. Like a tapping sound. Glass maybe. More wriggling at the side of her, weight across her stomach, something tickling her neck. She lifted a heavy hand to swat at it, only to connect with something solid. Her fingers wriggled. Something soft beneith them. Tapping. More awareness. Jungkook. First formed thought. Before any real comprehension kicked in, he did. She sighed. Sleepy smile. More tapping. "Jungkookie?" She knew that voice. Awareness crashed back into place followed by panic. "Shit" she hissed, eyes snapping open. Sunlight flooded the room, Jungkook still asleep next to her. She'd fallen asleep in his bed. "Jungkookie, I'm coming in!" Namjoon called through the door.

Her eyes scanned the room furiously. There wasn't enough time for her to go anywhere. Plus her underwear was on the bedroom floor. Naked from the waist down, she frantically pulled the covers over herself. The door handle creaked. She elbowed Jungkook and braced for impact. His eyes shot open and he groaned, cradling his ribs where her elbow connected. He didn't have time to ask her what the hell was going on. He was still squinting stupidly when the door swung open and Namjoon appeared. "JK, you need to get up. We have....WOAH!!" Namjoon's hands shot to his mouth, frozen in the doorway at the sight that greeted him. His eyes wide. "What the....?" He started. Jungkook was awake now, scrambling into a sitting position. "WHAT IS THIS?" Namjoon shrieked, his shock dissolving into giggles. "Shut the door" Jungkook hissed. Namjoon booted the door closed, not taking his eyes off the pair in the bed. "What happened?" He whispered, still chuckling childishly. "We fell asleep" she replied stupidly. Jungkook had jumped out of bed, opening the bedroom door he peered either way down the hallway. "Where is everyone?" He questioned. "Showering or having breakfast. We let you sleep as long as we could but we have practise in an hour. What is going on here?" He asked again. "Good, so nobody heard you freaking out then." Jungkook mused, ignoring Namjoon's question. He turned back towards his bed, running his fingers through his hair with a heavy sigh. He flopped onto the bed next to her, resting his head against her shoulder with a sleepy grumble. That was not how he wanted to wake up. She smiled, stroking his hair. "GUYS...are you serious? What the hell?" Namjoon questioned for the fifth time. "You said nothing was going on" he added, pointing an accusing finger at her. "It wasn't...then." she replied sheepishly. Namjoon sat on the edge of the bed. "Well...when?" He asked, still reeling. "Yesterday. After dinner." She said simply. Namjoon gawped at them. "So...what? Now you're like...bed buddies?" Jungkook chuckled, finally lifting his head. "I wouldn't say it like that. Look, we like each other. We wanna see where it could go but it's....new. We didn't want anyone to know until we'd had a chance to figure it out ourselves. So please don't say anything to the others. Hyung...please." he asked sincerely. Namjoon frowned, his expression immediately becoming that of supportive big brother. "Of course I won't. But guys....this is....insane. I mean...it's GREAT. But...WOAH!" He chuckled. She grinned, nuzzling into Jungkooks side. "I told you to tell him" Namjoon smiled. Jungkook frowned looking from her to Namjoon. "Huh? Told her to tell me...." He muttered. "How she felt about you." He responded. Jungkooks frown deepened. "Why? How long have you known?" He asked. Namjoon shrugged. "Ages. Since she got back from England." Jungkook pouted, picking up the pillow and bashing her with it playfully. "Told him months ago. Told me yesterday. That's some kind of backwards." He whined. "I couldn't tell you. It was too intense. I was all...spazzy" she replied, defensively. "Uh huh?" He hummed, leaning in to kiss her. "Uh huh!" She replied, catching his lips in a soft kiss. Namjoon cleared his throat loudly. "Still here guys. Plus, I don't wanna ruin your moment but you really do need to get up. 50 minutes till dance practise." He reminded. Jungkook groaned loudly, throwing his head back. "I'll be down in 5 minutes. Need to pee and brush my teeth" he grunted. Namjoon nodded, giving them one last huge smile before departing. Once Namjoon has left, Jungkook started trying to motivate himself, rifling through his wardrobe for something comfy to wear. He usually really enjoyed dance practise but that was when he hadn't stayed up most of the night before and didn't have a half naked, beautiful girl in his bed. "Jungkook, can you pass me my underwear please?" He turned, smiling at the blush flooding her cheeks as she sat in his bed, hugging her knees. "They're right there." He said, pointing to the spot on the floor where they'd landed. "Well...can you get

them for me?" She asked. "But they're closer to you than me. Why can't you get them?" He questioned, folding his arms with a smirk. Her face burned scarlet. "Cause...I'm naked under here. You'll see." She whispered. He walked over, picking them up and leaned onto the bed, kissing her before dropping them in her lap and turning back to his wardrobe. "I've already seen." He said in a sing song tone. "Jeon Jungkook" she hissed. "What? I have. I had my whole face right up in there. Too late to get shy about it now." He teased. She scrambled under the covers to pull on her underwear, blushing furiously. "Stop it, beast" she grunted. He turned back again with a grin, grabbing her hands and pulling her out of bed. He hooked a finger under her chin as she tried to avoid his gaze, forcing her to look at him. "Don't be shy. You don't need to be. You were so beautiful last night. Watching you come undone like that..." He paused and sighed, shaking his head. "...i'd be trying to make you look that way again right now if I didn't have practise. You don't have to hide from me. I like every inch of you. Very much." He caught her lips, his kiss sweet but just a touch of his hunger leaking through. His thumb trailed softly down her face. "JUNGKOOK" a collective scream bellowed from downstairs. He lept back from her reluctantly. "ALRIGHT" he hollered back. "To be continued." He muttered, apologetically, grabbing a handful of clothes and speeding off towards the bathroom. She took a quick shower and decided to get herself ready before heading downstairs. Hair washed, blow dried and straightened. Cute outfit. Minimal make up. She didn't want to look like she was trying to look good. But she still wanted to look good. That was an issue when the person you had just started dating could look good in a sack. She bounced downstairs about half an hour after Jungkook had left her. "Morning guys" she called. Namjoon was grinning at her stupidly which made her giggle. She ruffled his hair playfully as she walked past, causing a distressed grunt from him as he tried to fix it. She walked up to the table, throwing her arms around Suga's shoulders from behind as he sat eating his breakfast. "Oh...hello" he smiled, patting her hands. Jungkook was sat opposite looking sinfully good. Baggy black cargo pants, a black long sleeved shirt that absolutely swamped the frame underneath but still managed to look great on him. She guessed black sneakers too even though she couldn't see his feet. He was shovelling cereal into his mouth, his eyes flickering over her face in a way that made her feel naked. She let go of Suga, planting a peck on the top his head then made her way round the table, leaning over it unnecessarily to grab a piece of toast right in Jungkooks eye line. He swallowed a huge mouthful of cereal, fighting a smirk. "Hungry?" He asked. She hummed her affirmative as she chewed. "Starved" she replied. "You? Didn't you do enough eating yesterday?" She raised a cocky eyebrow then bit her lip to hold in a laugh as she heard Namjoon choke on his food behind her. Jungkooks face remained neutral but she saw his ears flush. He shrugged casually. "Nope. Still hungry" Jungkook replied. His eyes were burning into her. "You know he could eat for his country" Jin piped up. She let herself laugh at that and nodded, turning and heading away from the table. "That's very true" she replied quietly. ----------------------------------------------------------- She had just about finished cleaning the house when she heard the cars pull up outside and collective sounds of the guys. The front doors banged open and they filed in, talking and laughing amongst themselves. She grinned having already prepared cold drinks and snacks for them all. Jungkook was in the middle of the bunch, an arm slung around Jimin's shoulders. He gave her a huge smile, grabbing a bottle of water and stopping beside her. He pressed the bottle against his head, the cold condensation feeling nice against his warm skin before untwisting the cap and downing about three quarters of the bottle in

huge gulps. He looked gorgeous. His skin flushed and clammy, his hair now wavy and damp with sweat but he was still buzzing with energy. He always was after practise. His adrenaline kept him going much longer than the other guys. "How was practise?" She asked, sneakily resting a hand on his back, her fingers playing under his shirt, stroking over his sweaty skin. He smiled, draining the rest of his water before grabbing another. "It was good. A few hiccups but we're getting there. Some of the new choreos are pretty intense. Should be good in front of ARMY though." He replied. He leaned into her, smelling her hair quickly. "I need to shower." He said, scratching at his sweaty hair. He made his way towards the stairs, clattering Jin over the head with his empty water bottle and giggling mischeviously as a cushion was flung at him. He paused at the bottom of the stairs, beckoning her to follow before hopping up them 3 at a time like he hadn't just spent the last few hours dancing his ass off. She paused for a minute, wondering what excuse to use so she could disappear. Namjoon walked over with a smile. "Go. I got you covered." He whispered, grabbing a bottle of water and turning back to the group. She grinned happily, heading for the stairs. She could hear the water running in one of the bathrooms and wondered if he'd already jumped into the shower. She paused at the top of the steps, looking from the bedrooms to the bathroom door. "Psst" She swung round, Jungkook was stood in the doorway of his bedroom with a smirk. "Hey. I thought you were showering" she smiled. He pulled her into his bedroom, pinning her against the wall, his fingers lacing through hers. "I will be." His lips were on hers straight away, his body pressing her against the wall so hard it made her shoulders hurt. "I missed you" he mumbled between kisses. "Couldn't stop thinking about you at practise." His lips skimmed down, sucking and nipping at her neck. Her breath caught, she wrenched one hand out of his grip to tangle in his messy hair. His smell was intoxicating, a gentle mix of his usual scent and the warm, wet kind of smell of someone who'd been active recently. The kind of pre-sweat smell. Very masculine and playing absolute havok with her hormones. "Couldn't stop thinking about last night. You. The way you moan. How you taste. The look on your face." He grunted into her neck. She felt a sharp stab as he bit a little harder at the tender skin above her collarbone. Each word he whispered collecting at her core, provoking an instant ache. "Need more." He whispered. He lifted his lips from her neck, his eyes meeting hers. She almost moaned. He looked aggressively gorgeous, his eyes darker, burning into her, lips slightly swollen and parted, the tip of his tongue running slowly across his bottom lip. He took her hand, pulling her towards the bathroom. She almost had to run to keep up with him, taking long strides, yanking at her arm like he didn't have time to waste. Once in the bathroom, he kicked the door shut, pulling her in for another mind melting kiss. She was so busy trying to keep up with his insistent tongue that she didn't even notice him unbuttoning her jeans until he was hooking his fingers in and pushing them over her hips. She moaned against his mouth in anticipation. He broke the kiss, kneeling down to yank her jeans and panties off her feet then trailing kisses up her leg, stopping to sink his teeth into her thigh. She squeeked, watching a cheeky smile pull at his lips. He stood, lifting her easily and plonking her on the bathroom counter. She gasped, the cold marble surface agaisnt her bare skin making her squirm although she really didn't have long to think about it. He was already pulling her legs apart, sinking down as his eyes stayed fixed on her. She watched, his eyes never leaving her face as he delivered a long, slow lick to her slit. He groaned, sounding almost relieved as he repeated the action, tongue sliding through her folds, the instant jolt of pleasure as he passed over her clit. "Oh my god." She breathed. There was

something inherently more sexy about actually watching him do it. She felt like she should look away but his gaze wouldn't let her. His big brown doe eyes holding her innocently while the action with his tongue was anything but. After another long lick, he stopped at her clit, circling the bundle of nerve endings with the tip of his tongue, still watching her watch him, the corners of his open mouth curling in an almost sinister smile. "Do you have any idea how fucking good you taste?" He groaned. She opened her mouth to reply but no words came out, she was rapt, watching him flatten out his tongue and lick hard, his lips closing around her clit in a way not unsimilar to the way he kissed her face. He moved one hand from her thigh, sitting back on his heels, his attention temporarily turning from her face as he lazily dragged his fingers up and down her pussy. She could see her wetness coating his index and middle finger as he stood up, presenting them to her. "Open" he whispered. Unable to do anything else through the haze of lust currently engulfing her, she obediently opened her mouth, lips closing around his fingers, tongue snaking round them as she experienced the tangy, slightly sweet taste of the arousal he provoked in her. He moaned, watching her suck his fingers deep into her mouth, her tongue soft and warm sending jolts of desire to his already aching cock. "Damn. I want to fuck you so bad." He panted. "Wanna feel your soft, hot pussy around my cock. Wanna screw you till you can't speak. Want it so bad." His voice was husky, his head dropping onto her shoulder as he battled ferociously with his need. "Please do" she croaked, her mouth dry. He whined, a small part of him thinking their first time together shouldn't be a lust fueled quicky in a bathroom with all his brothers downstairs. The rest of him couldn't have cared less if they were sat on the counter next to her. He was too far gone to notice. His stomach churned, feeling uncomfortable under the weight of his lust. "I can wait." He offered, although it was taking more restraint than he thought he possessed. "I don't wanna wait." She breathed. "I want you inside me." With that, his resolve snapped, his fingers already deftly battling with the button on his cargo pants before his brain had registered her response. He didn't even bother to take them off, he couldn't wait that long. He just undid them, and pulled his swollen, achy cock out of his boxers, hissing at the contact from his own hand. "Fuck" she gulped. He realised that she'd never actually seen him before, pausing with his long fingers curled around his shaft, he smirked, squeezing slightly, gently stroking his cock, ignoring the tingle of pleasure to focus on her reaction. In typical Jungkook fashion, he was an overachiever. His cock decently above average size without being obscene, deliciously thick, smooth, perfectly straight. Even his dick was pretty. If it wasn't for her overwhelming need for him to stop fucking about and nail her with it, she'd have been annoyed that this gorgeous, cute, devilish, cheeky contradiction of a man had literally not a single physical flaw. He was sculpted, proportioned and presented so perfectly that it stole her breath and at any other time, would have made her heart contract painfully with overwhelming affection. But she wasn't thinking with her heart. She was too wrapped up in her pussy, leaking, feeling so empty she could hardly stand it. "Gonna stand there jerking off or are you going to fuck me?" She hissed, past the point of impatience. His smirk grew. "Feeling needy are we?" He teased. She pouted pitifully and nodded at him with wide eyes. "But how can I fuck you when you look so cute?" He cooed, rubbing the head of his dick against her clit. She shivered, her fingers clenching against the edge of the marble counter top. "It's simple. You just stop being a brat and stick it in me." She huffed. He laughed, raising an eyebrow. "Oh that's it? Just slide my thick, hard cock into your cute, tight, greedy little hole hmm? Just stretch your wet little pussy

out, fuck you till you can't see straight." He whispered. She moaned and whined at the same time. "Koo...please. I'm gonna die." She cried, wiggling uncomfortably. He chuckled, making a mental note to see how far he could actually push her in the future. He already knew he was going to have a lot of fun with her neediness. "Relax baby. I've got this." He lined up, rubbing the head of his cock against her hole a couple of times, biting his lip as he felt her entrance contract, trying to suck him in. He pushed slowly, feeling her stretch to accommodate him, then the slick, soft heat engulfing him inch by inch. He groaned heavily, eyes fixed on her impossibly tight hole swallowing his length greedily. "Holy shit." He panted, pleasure exploding through him. "Fuck you feel amazing. Fuck." He wanted to savour it. He felt her fingers clench, balling his sweaty shirt in her hands. "Oh god" she whined, wriggling deperately. The stationary pressure of his cock buried deep inside her was making her crazy. The slight burning stretch, the feeling of fullness. She needed him to move. Her hands gripped at his hips, pushing back. "Don't tease me" she panted. He leaned in, running his nose along her jaw, inhailing deeply, his lips finding her ear. "What do you need Jagi? Slow?" He withdrew painfully slowly, allowing her to feel every bit of him against her sensative walls. "Or hard?" He snapped his hips forward, driving into her mercilessly. She grunted, a stab of achy pain as he hit something deeper than she expected. "Hard." She hissed. He bit his lip, swallowing his own moan, pulling out of her. "Jump down" he instructed, taking her hand and helping her to slide off the marble counter. He kissed her softly before turning her round, pushing against her mid back until she bent over the counter. He groaned, eyes glued as she presented her ass to him. He bit his lip, running his hands over her soft, perfect skin before finding a home on her hips. He positioned himself, her hips giving him the leverage he needed to pull her back sharply as he thrust into her, his cock slamming roughly into her. He groaned, head falling back, a shock of delicious pleasure bursting through him. He fucked her like he was on a timer, relentlessly drilling his dick into her, the lewd slap of his thighs hitting her bare skin permiated the room, drowning out the sound of the still running shower. Her body banging agaisnt the counter top repeatedly as though he was trying to fuck her through the damn thing. He reached up, curling her hair around his hand and pulling her head back, looking at her in the mirror. Her cheeks flushed, mouth agape, brow furroughed, eyes heavy as she bounced around helplessly with every steady thrust. Her sweaty hands slid uselessly over the marble surface, finding no purchase. "You ok? " He grunted. She nodded rapidly. "Don't stop" she hissed. He pulled on her hair sharply, forcing her upright. "Kiss me" he panted. She turned her head, his lips hungrily attacking hers, moaning lustfully into her mouth as he ground his hips agaisnt her ass, his cock still buried to the hilt inside her. "Fuck. So good" he growled, one hand snaking round her waist to play with her clit. She yelped, pushing back, grinding desperately on his cock. He grit his teeth, his expression almost angry as he rapidly rubbed at her clit. His toes were curling inside his sneakers, his orgasm threateningly close. He needed her to cum. Quickly. "Fuck. Love this pussy. So good." He babbled, incoherently. She whined deperately, her head falling back against his shoulder as she sucked in a sharp breath. He felt her walls clench around his cock, felt her muscles tighten and almost sighed with relief, letting go of his restraint, the rapid pulsating of her pussy pushing him over the edge. He came hard, still pistoning his hips deliriously as he spilled what felt like everything he had inside her. He slowed his thrusting, the obscene squelching sound coming from her sloppy cunt only heightening his pleasure. "Fuck" he repeated, stilling his movement, clinging to her weakly.

She looked dazed. Her eyes not fully shut but clearly not actually looking at anything. She panted deperately, trying to regain some oxygen. He braced himself even though his legs felt like jelly, taking the majority of her weight. He nuzzled into her neck, carefully pulling himself out of her, shuddering at the friction against his overly sensative cock. "That was..." He sighed, not actually having a word. "Delicious." She hummed, a smile tugging at her lips. He chuckled and nodded. "Very very." He held her for a few minutes, feeling his heart rate calm and his breathing return to normal, enjoying the blissful afterglow, nuzzling and kissing her affectionately as the lust died down and was replaced with an overwhelming softness for her. She was completely still, breathing shallow and he actually wondered for a second if she'd fallen asleep. "Still with me?" He whispered. She smiled immediately. "Mmm hmm. Just...floating." she sighed. He grinned, knowing the feeling well. "I should shower. We'll be ordering food soon." He murmured, kissing her neck gently. She whined in protest but the sudden growling of her stomach told her he was right. "I know." She said sullenly, peeling herself out of his warm, cosy arms. "Gimme two minutes to clean up then I'll go so you can shower." She sighed, untangling her underwear from her jeans. She washed up quickly, checking her make up in the mirror and fixing the smudges before pulling her hair up. It was too mussed to leave it down now and she couldn't be bothered straightening it again. She made her way downstairs shortly after, leaving Jungkook in the shower although every step away from him felt painful and unnecessary. Some of the guys were still in their rooms, cleaning or getting changed. She headed into the kitchen, stealing a cold Sprite before collapsing on the sofa in the lounge. She sighed, wriggling her toes, the after affects of what had just happened still not fully gone. Her legs still felt shaky. She could feel a dull ache across her thighs where they'd smashed into the marble edge of the counter top repeatedly. She smiled. Yes it was slightly strange but she liked the thought of it bruising. A tangible reminder of what had happened. She bit her lip, feeling heat rise into her cheeks as she stared into space, deep in thought. She'd just had sex with Jungkook. Giggles swelled in her chest. It was so surreal. She didn't understand how she'd gone from pining for him to this. She suddenly missed him desperately even though she'd only been away from him for minutes.

[addictedtostorytelling]

Do you think Sara and Grissom have a song ? Probably not a first dance at the wedding song, but a song that for whatever reason is “their song” and is special to them. And if so what would it be ?

hi, anon!

i don't know that i have a good answer to this question, just because there's nothing really in canon to direct us, one way or the other.

while we know grissom does occasionally like to sing to sara (and that she finds him adorable when he does so), we've not really seen them interact with music enough together to have any idea what their relationship with it is like as a couple, much less what particular song, if any, they might claim as theirs.

particularly as they are a may-december couple, it's not like they really even share a common background of music, just in terms of what they would have grown up hearing, as grissom was a kid in the 50s and 60s and sara in the 70s and 80s.

we know that individually, grissom likes classical music and is familiar with some classic rock (or at least izzy delancy music, which in the csiverse qualifies as "classic rock"), and sara occasionally sings 80s songs to herself (which tracks with her having been a teenager/college student in that decade), but that's about all we can say with any certainty.

if we allow ourselves to wildly conjecture, we can maybe suppose that it's possible that their music tastes does somewhat overlap a bit with 60s and 70s pop music, as that's what grissom would have grown up with himself and what sara might have been exposed to by her parents (particularly if we go with her old cbs bios, which characterize them as ex-hippies).

perhaps that's where the joni mitchell comes in.

however, i think that's about as far as we can tread based on any kind of show-based evidence or even just educated guessing.

the issue of whether or not they're even the type of couple who would claim a song for themselves is one that i think would vary by the fic writer. ditto for the issue of what their song would be if they did have one.

in real life, the way couples pick songs for themselves is incredibly idiosyncratic.

some pick songs that have lyrics that they feel are relevant to them. others pick songs that were perhaps part of big moments in their relationship trajectory. others specifically sit down and go through songs together until they find one they can both agree upon to designate as "theirs." still others pick inside joke songs, like the obnoxious thing they sing to each other around the house when they're feeling silly.

enough of grissom and sara's canonical relationship is a mystery to us that it's really impossible to say if any particular song resonates with them.

without knowing more about their experiences together, we have no idea if maybe there were some track playing at the coffee shop where they went to talk after they first met at grissom's forensic academy conference lecture that's always stuck with them ever since or if perhaps after sara told grissom about her past during the events of episode 05x13 "nesting dolls" he sang something to her to calm her down until she fell asleep and now those lyrics are really special to them or if they were driving in the car one day and something came on the radio and sara offhandedly told grissom "this has always reminded me of us" and he instantly went out and downloaded it, etc., etc.

all of the above said, while there are tons of songs that remind me (personally) of grissom and sara—my current gsr playlist runs over four and a half hours long, start to finish—none of them are necessarily ones i think they'd choose to be their song for themselves, you know?

like.

they're songs that remind me of them, not songs that would remind them of them, probably.

and especially because some of them are very much the epitome of that text post that i can't be assed to find that's like "when you really ship something, all songs are otp songs, but some otp songs are only otp songs because of vibes or one single line, and some can only work for increasingly obscure aus."

that so, i don't think i can really say what "their song" is (if they even have one).

sorry i can't really even hazard a guess on this one!

i mean, i could, technically. but it'd be completely random and not hold any kind of water, really.

thanks for the question! please feel welcome to send another any time.

[deafchild2000]

Unpopular opinion: Lewis and the girls shouldn't had taken a lot of Louise and Max's advice to heart.

Keep in mind: The 50s mermaids starred in the FIFTIES! Unlike modern teens, this 50s group was, for starters (if you pinpoint the old mermaids starting their journey in 1955), presumably 15 years since the group was born (early 1940s) and 10 years since the World War 2 ended. Teenagers had it differently than those in the 2000s (namely in sexism, communism, racism and the uprising of rock and roll, jazz and swing dancing) and especially in the social norms deemed ordinary for teenagers at that time.

The 50s mermaids tried to make the most of their years as teens and supernaturals creatures, especially with Max's help. They went to dances, had dates, played board games and had fun.

But then things change. Like all teenagers, the bigger picture sets in sooner or later.

This applies to Gracie. Looking back at 2x19, her distance from her friends and Max felt...familiar. I'm not going to headcanon, but her life must have not been easy. She was happy that Max found out her secret yet when Max started to experiment on the moon pool, that's when she started drifting away. Max created the locket to keep the girls together, to remember they're special, and Gracie let it go. And there's must be more to the story. Just because the girls between eras mirrored each other (powers, necklaces, personality traits, or life-altering moments) doesn't guarantee that they shared the entirely same life experiences. Whatever could've cause Gracie to willingly give up her tail for a normal life, it must have been bigger than her just yearning for her old life back! (And even if it was, there's no reason to judge her for that! Especially considering she's the first apparent one in the group to moved on with her life.)

And that goes back to Louise and Max, particularly Louise. As enchanting as a "mysterious lady who lives on a boat and had a magical secret" sounds, I wish we knew why she had no family or next of kin [mentioned]. Considering everything she's said, we never know what became of her powers. But she got married and lived on The Lorelei until it sunk. Louise is technically the first one we know of who got married, so she at least had time to mature and see Gracie's side of things. Judging from her life, Louise's husband must've known her secret. And there's the fact they didn't have kids, either by choice or inability to do so. And this is Emma's counterpart, who just-so-happened to not be around when Emma needed advice about Ash and her secret.

I get it, when she told the girls to stick together [as three], it came off well-meaning at first, but it also caused problems. She'd been so removed from Julia and Gracie she hadn't known that either of them died, or at least Julia, as far as we go. And when she told the girls about how the lockets were meant to make them feel special, she didn't even consider the possibility that either of her friends had left legacies behind. So because of that, where was she when Charlotte and the issue regarding the ownership of Gracie's locket came to light?

To conclude: Louise used the girls to relive an old friendship, gave half-assed advice for their mermaid sides, and didn't really help the girls when personal matters came in.

And now, the biggest lovestruck fool of all, the Hermit who didn't move on: Max Hamilton!

Max Hamilton is supposedly Lewis's 50s counterpart. The scientist in love with a mermaid. He's Lewis, in the same predicament he's in about a certain water-manipulating mermaid.

First off, Max discovered the 50s mermaids' secret when he followed them to Mako, right to the moon pool. Then, he started to experiments on the moon pool to help the girls, for them to understanding their change, which was around the time Gracie grew tired of being a mermaid. Max created the lockets to remind the girls how special they are, and it worked for a while, but eventually Gracie had enough, throwing away her locket. She gave up her tail and broke up with Max.

Keep in mind: This guy got dumped by a mermaid who chose to live as a HUMAN! While I can understand one relationship being the most definitive one of someone's existence, Max didn't move on. He did his research, which got published and was enough to attract Lewis, and then....didn't do anything with his life. We don't hear of him moving on, getting married, or at least having a kid or grandkid. He's just alone in his little house on the beach. Oh, and while they know each other, we never get any hints that Louise and him still talk. In comparison, he actually makes Louise look better.

He only lent Lewis his research once he became aware there was a new generation of mermaids walking around and Lewis was exactly where he was 50 years ago. He tells Lewis to hold onto Cleo, like he failed to hold onto Gracie.

See, when Gracie started to distance herself from the group, Max created the lockets to help the girls remind themselves of how special they are. The sentiment was nice, but then, after watching both sets of mermaids, I've come to a conclusion:

The lockets were shackles, tethers at least.

I know there's such thing as free will and choice, but the next generation ended up becoming very brazen with using their powers, even abusing them, in public. Charlotte is labeled by most as the worst agitator, but what about Rikki? Emma? Or Cleo? All of them have used their powers to do shitty things! And then when the issue over Gracie's locket comes up, it's not even subtle just how much toxicity came about because of it.

And judging by the way Max talked about Gracie in 2x19, it's more than obvious he was obsessed with her, almost like a posession instead of a girl he onced loved. And if you view something as a posession, you wanna put a claim on it.

What if Gracie, who just could've just kept the locket, CHOSE to throw it out so it wouldn't be a tether? What if she realized what she was to Max and threw it out to ensure no one would feel that way again?

If so, should we have really had taken everything Max said for granted? Yes, he helped everyone's FAVORITE couple realize they still love each other, but he also was the one who was more than happy to confirm to Gracie's granddaughter - who had basically figured everything out on her own - about the moon pool and what is does. And then, how much did he know AFTER she changed? We don't see Lewis confronting Max about it or how "coincidentally" his advice about the 50 Year Full Moon came when Charlotte was "on the darker side" of things with the group.

I'm more than convinced Max knew exactly what he was doing and played the group to be just like, or perhaps even better version of, the 50s mermaids.

And what gave him the right to do that? Like Louise, Max had plenty of moments to step in, to take back what he said, or perhaps, not been involved in all. If Cleo and Lewis were meant to be together, they'd find their was back to each other. If Charlotte was meant to be a mermaid, she'd still would've ended up on that Mako Island. And if there were meant to be ONLY 3 mermaids, then there wouldn't have been any grandkids who were hinted towards the truth.

In fact, all together, the biggest point of being a newer generation, where world order is better, racism isn't as rampant & POC are accepted, and women can especially have more life choices.

Unlike the 50s mermaids, the girls can go wherever they want, love who they want and it's their own choice to live how they wanted. Just as Rikki eventually found that balance and became a renowned diver, the girls could have learned to be more accepting. Charlotte could have been welcomed, and instead of all that ugliness, could have been reliable.

The 2000s mermaids may mirror the 50s mermaids, but they are not like nor have to be like them.

And Louise and Max should've know better than to hinder them from that.

[aros001]

Going in blind: Watching season 1 for the first time. Random thoughts.

This show is kind of nice because I have no memories of the original She-Ra show, or even any of He-Man, honestly. I'm not sure if I ever watched the original, so I have no frame of reference for how the series is "supposed" to be. I can just take it and judge it as is.

Of the bat, all I know is that supposedly She-Ra and Catra get together as a romantic couple later, but I'm also a huge My Hero Academia fan and the fandom around me ships every character with every other character, so for all I know that might just be shipper wishful thinking I've been seeing and hearing. Given fandoms for Gravity Falls, Thor, and Supernatural ship even siblings together, I've learned not to trust anything except for what I see in the series for myself.

By the way, this isn't a review, just random thoughts and comments I'm having as I'm going through season 1 for the first time.

Episodes 1 and 2: Right off, I really like Catra's "No duh" response to Adora about the truth of the horde. She knows they've been lying to them and have been doing terrible things, she just doesn't care. If she and Adora play their cards right they could end up being the ones in charge and then they'd have all that power. Not necessarily to make things better but enough to where they could do whatever and live however they want. That's a good build for an antagonist. Not ignorant to the fact what they're doing is wrong, just simply so selfish that they don't care.

Episode 3: It really feels like there was no good reason why Glimmer didn't just outright introduce Adora to her mother and every reason she should have known it was a bad idea to try and hide her for a surprise. Being a former horde soldier she'd probably get treated with hostility if Glimmer brought her to the front gate but you'd almost guarantee Adora would get arrested or outright killed if she got caught while no one else knew she was there.

On the other side, we have Hordak being pretty intelligent in promoting Catra. He probably knows Shadow Weaver already doesn't like him, so it's not like he's losing anything making her upset with him, and it's clear she favors Adora way more than Catra, so that little bit of advancement towards Catra probably goes a long way in earning her loyalty to him and a person on the inside with Shadow Weaver.

Also, I'm not the only one who saw Madam Razz and immediately thought Adora had found her Yoda, right?

Episode 4: I don't know how it was in the original She-Ra and He-Man series but I kind of like She-Ra being this title from legend. Adora is not the first She-Ra, given what Razz was talking about with a Mara, so instead of being something new, impressing everyone with abilities they've never seen before, and creating the legend, Adora is placed in a position WAY over her head where she's having to live up to what came before her.

Episode 5: Calling it now, as long as her personality is genuine I think Scorpia is going to be one of my favorite characters in this show. She's...endearing, I think is the best word. She's like a mix of Kronk and a nicer Shego.

For a little bit I thought Mermista was voiced by the same actress who played Poison Ivy in the Harley Quinn animated series. She's not but they do have the same kind of Daria-ish inflections, thus by confusion. Given the prom episode, Sea Hawk feels kind of like her Kite Man.

Episode 6: Okay, now it's between Scorpia and Entrapta who are likely to be my favorites by the end of this. She's fun and quirky.

Episode 7: Quite the lore drop. Shadow Weaver was once a Mystacor sorceress known as Light Spinner. I like to imagine we'll get more on that later. Her haunting Adora reminded me of the Teen Titans' episode where Robin was similarly haunted by Slade. This didn't go as far as that but that's probably for the best, since TT had two and a half seasons to build that dynamic up with Robin and Slade while we're only now halfway through the first season.

Episode 8: Well dang. Again, I don't know for sure if Adora and Catra do end up together but boy do I buy why they're shipped together after that dance. Also, good on Bow for standing up for himself. It's clear that he'll always be Glimmer's friend and this won't change that but that doesn't mean he has to just accommodate her. I understand where her issues stem from but I am still glad he gave her a reality check. It helps him feel a little more like his own character.

Also, another nice little bit of lore and worldbuilding. Scorpia's a princess, the horde landed where her people lived, and they seemed to join them willingly.

Episode 9: Surprisingly don't have a lot to say about this other than I don't buy for a second that Entrapta is dead (EDIT: She's not). This was mostly action.

Episode 10: Not going to lie, this one kind of annoyed me a little, at least the first half. The conversation between Glimmer and her mother saved it a bit. It was a bit of a trifecta. You have the alliance breaking apart, saying that the loss of Entrapta only happened because they were all together...even though Entrapta only "died" because of her own machine obsession that caused her to deliberately walk back into the purging chamber. You have Entrapta who might be turning to the horde's side because she feels abandoned by the other princesses...even though they thought she was dead, and again it was her fault they got separated. And you have Glimmer refusing to tell her mother that Shadow Weaver's dark magic has caused her powers to go on the fritz and is causing her great pain. It just feels like none of this would be an issue if most of these people would stop being self-absorbed for three seconds and talk like any normal person would. It feels very CW drama, like something I'd see in a bad season of Arrow or The Flash. The only person whose issues I buy is Adora, who is basically a soldier who was never properly raised to deal with emotion or loss and is already struggling with the burden of being She-Ra, the legendary savior. I get why she's beating down on herself for not being able to do more even if nothing that happened was her fault.

Episode 11: JEEEEEEEEEZZZZ, that was such a good episode! Focused entirely on Adora and Catra and their past together. Like, just showing someone this episode alone could probably get them to want to watch the series. That was everything you needed to know about their dynamic and history together.

Also, that moment when Catra and her past self are looking at each other, while obviously Catra takes the opposite lesson, it reminded me of this fanart I'd once seen of Jason Todd, the Red Hood, looking at his past self as Robin. The past says to the future "You ruined everything". Catra could be happy but, ironically for someone who hates Shadow Weaver, she's probably going to be a lot like her, sacrificing everything for power and ambition.

Given the way she looked, I'm guessing Shadow Weaver is either addicted to the power of the Black Garnet or she suffered some kind of past injury and its power is the only thing keeping her going. Or both.

Episode 12: I'll be honest, Swiftwind being able to talk kind of gobsmacked and I needed a moment to recover. What a great voice they chose for that character.

So She-Ra is kind of like the legendary heroes from Rising of the Shield Hero, coming from a long line of people chosen to wield the sword. I tend to dislike chosen one types of stories because I think prophecy takes a lot of weight out of the character's actions, so this and Avatar are more what I like. The MC is special but not the only one who's ever been special and they can still easily fail. Their destiny was only to be able to use the weapon, not that they would succeed in any specific purpose.

And dang, Catra's turn against Shadow Weaver happened faster than I thought it would but I'm not complaining. That great "This is what you've really been preparing me for" speech and Hordak, again, being an intelligent villain. "Oh, this experiment could net me a MASSIVE gain and all it could potentially cost me is this rock I already gave away to someone who lately hasn't been producing any results and has been consistently disobeying me. Yeah, I'm going to let this play out."

Episode 13: That was kind of a brutal fight between Adora and Catra. Not the worst I've ever seen even in other shows for this age range (Samurai Jack, for example) but those punches are connecting and those claws are leaving marks.

Also, maybe I'm just misunderstanding the exact situation but shouldn't the good guys' side be called the Resistance instead of the Rebellion? Being a rebellion would imply they are rebelling against an established power or rule over them, but the actual conflict we are shown is the established power and rule that is the kingdoms of Eternia resisting an outside force that wishes to establish a new order over them.

Season 1 verdict: I'm into it. I'm definitely more invested in the villains' side of things but that's not a fault of the series, that stuff is just way more geared towards me than the current princess stuff. I actively am at attention whenever the horde main characters are on screen. For the good guys it's mostly Adora and the She-Ra stuff I'm invested it. That isn't to say I have any real dislikes for that side. Bow especially I'm liking much more than I thought I might. He has kind of this gravitational pull around him. You will be his friend regardless of how much you might want to resist. He's definitely the rock for everyone else to hold onto.

Minor side note, kind of like Korra in Legend of Korra, I love how even when her powers aren't active Adora is shown to still be pretty strong physically with how easily she was lifting people up at the prom.

And I was right, Scorpia is my favorite side character.

On to season 2!

Original Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/PrincessesOfPower/comments/nyll2e/going_in_blind_watching_season_1_for_the_first/

[iwillgetridofyourangerforyou]

Please elaborate your opinion more about Saitama/Genos and Garou/Metal Bat! ❤ Saigenos was my 1st ship in OPM, a bit iffy about age gap thing but I love their relationship either as platonic or romantic. So many memories about shipping them. Batarou is my current OTP, knew this ship existence from fandom influence. I think they'd have interesting potential relationship based on how they've interacted. Also, their fanarts are lovely! I've met many awesome people who are fellow Batarou shippers.

Oh no. How could you ask me to elaborate on BOTH Genosai and Batarou in one ask. Anon, that’s just cruel. lol

Garou/Metal Bat

There isn’t really very many braincells in this ship for me so my answer will be relatively disappointing. 

I’m glad you mentioned the Batarou shippers because they’re a big reason I even consider this ship at all. So many of the fans of this ship I’ve been watching across the fandom seem like genuinely cool people with some dope ideas about the story in general. I like how genuine and wholesome some of the Batarou content they make is and that’s really helped me to enjoy the ship in general. 

On the fluffier end of what I like about this ship, I think they could have really cool ‘dads’ energy in their relationship. They both have a soft spot for children and they’re very caring and supportive but the express it differently. I feel like they would be really powerful foster parents together helping troubled kids (like smol Garou) or strong-willed non-conforming kids (like smol Metal Bat) find their strength and their voice in society. 

On the more aesthetic end of this ship, they’re both very attractive men. I’ve already drooled over Garou out-loud on this blog before, but Metal Bat is also very attractive. Each of their aesthetics is different enough to be interesting and complementary together. Their fight was pretty cool and I’ve mentioned before in a previous post (https://iwillgetridofyourangerforyou.tumblr.com/post/624219627188338688/unpopular-opinion-batarou-shippers-are-the-ones) that fight scenes between characters can often have an unintended (or intended) eroticism to them. A fight can be a lot like a dance, which can be a lot like... well, you know. People tend to enjoy shipping people together who’ve had good fights together, especially when that fight ends on ambiguous terms. It’s so common in the rivals to lovers, or enemies to lovers tropes. 

At the end of the day I don’t really know how these two would be together or why, but hey, I’ve been enjoying watching this ship from a distance. 

Saitama/Genos

This is tacky, even cringe, but it is what it is. This couple, is the closest fictional couple I’ve ever found to the relationship I have with my Partner. It’s obviously not a perfect representation and I don’t want or expect it to be. I’m just aware that the similarities are the things that endear me to the ship so strongly. 

Where I am up-tight, driven, serious to a fault, an a bit... intense. My Partner is relaxed, he takes life as it comes, he doesn’t take things too seriously, and he’s really comfortable with who he is and where he’s at. 

When I met him I’d been in a manipulative relationship for a while, I had changed myself as much as I could to make my X happy but in the end it just left us both miserable. After I ended that relationship I knew if I wanted another relationship it would have to be with someone I could really be myself with. When I started dating my Partner I still tried to change myself to make him happy in a variety of ways but he was usually mostly oblivious to the changes I was making he was always happy with me regardless, however I was, and it’s one of the things I value the most about our relationship. 

My partner is so comfortable being himself. He has simple tastes. Enjoys life’s simple pleasures. One of the things I’ve never really understood is how much he likes to do ‘nothing’, literally Nothing. It’s actually a little unnerving. Like how can you just SIT there? You’re happy that way?? He likes playing video games with friends but his few friends are much better at video games than he is (but he can beat me any time I play). We watch a lot of tv and anime together and talk about them. 

He’s really perceptive of other people even though you’d never guess it. He’s also really good at whatever he sets his mind to (for example, he started a new job last year at entry level and moved up twice within the year to regional manager). 

One of the biggest struggles in our relationship has been that he was a bit oblivious to how much I craved feedback, attention, and validation from him. I used to do a lot of extra things around the house to make him happy to the point where he didn’t notice how much I’d been doing till after a period of time I got really depressed and basically didn’t help with anything. 

Together we’re really chill and domestic. We like buying cheap food, cooking our own meals, taking care of our pets, going for walks, etc. We few hobbies that we actually do together but we still spend a lot of time together when we're not working. We’re really un-dramatic and hardly ever fight. I’ve had to learn how to be more assertive about what I want at times. 

We’re not perfect, we still have a variety of insecurities and issues. Those are private. I am very grateful for my partner, I’m devoted to him and I really like things that remind me of our relationship. 

Saigenos isn’t a perfect representation of my partner and my relationship and sometimes the ship itself in the fandom kind of annoys me, but I still really like it. 

[popliar]

Ateez in Seoul, 8 and 9 February 2020

Olympic Hall at Olympic Park

No one will believe this but I actually had my holiday with @flywithturtles planned before I knew the dates coincided with Ateez's Seoul concert dates. But it's true! I have the WhatsApp conversations to prove it!! Anyway I secured the tickets and all was well.

This is the first concert I've been to where they were handing out masks, making sure everyone had hand sanitizer and checking temperatures as you entered. Haha. Well they also checked our temperature going into the Line Friends store that day so, that's corona virus life. I was actually really worried the concerts would be cancelled, given so many other events have been, so it was a relief that it went ahead.

Structurally this is the same as the show I saw in August last year, after Wave/Illusion: starting hard with pirates, a lighter middle section, and a mythology-heavy last third. And then the encore which went for ages.

What's great to see is that the gaps and pacing downsides of the previous year have been corrected and improved. The pacing has been tightened up, the banter and ments flow much more smoothly and the show just feels very professional and well run.

Here's my post about last year's show: https://popliar.tumblr.com/post/187095347758/ateez-in-sydney-11-aug-2019

It's a shock to realise they've only been around one year four months but they were able to fill out a full 2.5 hour set, every song solid. And KQ spent proper money on this, the production was good - it's not like LAVISH but there were good stages and fancy screens and new VCRs and plenty of back up dancers, and it all worked well. There were maybe too many fireworks on the first night (I hate it when it obstructs the choreo) but they'd adjusted well on the second night.

Surprising but welcome - they had English subs for some of the ments. I don't think they were "live" subs because sometimes they'd get ahead of what the members were saying. But it was helpful. Even without them, body language and tone says a lot. Though I'm regretful that I don't understand Seonghwa's acrostic poems or all of their stupid jokes lol.

The show is called Fellowship and they leaned into it hard, asking Atiny to be part of their shared journey and to stick with them forever. It's a familiar refrain from other shows, but each time I find it both surprising and effective - this very overt, explicitly stated entreaty to be a fan, to enter into this imagined relationship, the appeal to reciprocity. "We've made you happy, make us happy too, be with us and we'll be with you."

But you can know a thing and it can still be effective. I did love the shows. I want them to be happy too!

A list of observations and random things:

Spoilers follow, I'd put it behind a cut but I can't figure out how on mobile haha

OK REALLY SPOILERS NOW

-first VCR to open the show expanded on the Treasure theme.

-Desire opens with blindfold choreo. Was this a gift for me? THANK U.

-for Lights, they had cute moments where they held up little speech bubbles over each others heads. They paired up with Hongjoong and Mingi, San and Wooyoung, Seonghwa and Yunho, and Yeosang and Jongho. Both nights, Woosan held hands. On the second night Yunho held Seonghwa's hand and Seonghwa was like a shy maiden. Mingi and Hongjoong had very strong flirty energy. Yeosang and Jongho are cute.

-the VCR in between part 1 pirates and part 2 fun boys showed what felt like a series of different dimensions? An ocean, a mountain, fields of flowers, cosmic surrealism, etc. As though each of them was alone somewhere in time and space.

-During If without you, they threw out balls to the crowd as gifts (mini riots ensued). Mingi put the empty basket on his head both nights, what a beautiful fool.

-Night 1 was the first time with the light stick! Hongjoong announced its official name: Lightiny (light of destiny) but also Tinybong lololol. The light stick is super pretty. I was tempted but didn't have time the first night. The second night it was sold out when I arrived!!!

-The VCR in between parts 2 and 3 is the really intriguing one. It paired them up into the Lights pairs again. Yeosang and Jongho searched for each other in a hall of billowing drapes. Mingi and Hongjoong were rockstars (with great lipstick). San and Wooyoung were mirrorverse versions of each other. Yunho and Seonghwa put together the pieces of a puzzle in a set that reminded me of both Treasure and Wonderland.

-In the intro to Say My Name on the first night, Hongjoong went halfway down the stairs then turned around, went back and grabbed his mic, then went down again lol. The second night he very firmly took his mic before descending the stairs lol.

-The final VCR before the encore showed them uncovering items on pedestals as though in a museum: a camera, a gramophone, a painting, a book of poetry by Yeats... Then they all created a painting together. When viewed through a red screen (like the puzzles in their albums) the pattern revealed a compass. They then all showed their wrists to reveal each had a compass tattoo.... WHAT IS THIS OT8 SOULMARK FIC!!!!!

-They said they had planned for every audience member to have this compass stamp (the Fellowship again) but it was cancelled due to health concerns. But we could see it with our true eyes, right???? On the second night, the 99s swarmed Seonghwa at this point to try to look down his shirt. I see. I see. (Later on Hongjoong also tried to peek into Mingi's shirt also fine just fine.)

-Early in the show Hongjoong said there would be clues through the show about the next steps in their concept/narrative. The hourglass and compass were very recurrent but these are not new. Hmm. I wonder.

-In one ment on night 1, Jongho spoke to all his hyungs informally and it was HILARIOUS. He did something similar on the second night, patting Yunho on the head and pinching Wooyoung's chin etc.

-During Star 1117 on the first night, Hongjoong and San started crying. Then in the following ment, they and Yunho and Wooyoung were crying, and Seonghwa and Jongho were teary. Yunho cried so hard (missing his grandfather!) that during Hongjoong's ment, Mingi quietly went over and gave him a towel. There were like five members in between that he passed to give him the towel, it was so sweet I'll cry. Night 2 felt more joyful and upbeat.

-Some ppl really left way too early like before the encore. The encore is half an hour long omg! You missed out on so many songs!!!!!

-On night 1 between main set and encore the crowd didn't quite know what to do. Huge kudos to the fans who led some cheers otherwise it would have been so quiet. Second night was better and also they kept the light sticks on while we were waiting which added to the atmosphere.

-They didn't sell a couple of sections in the hall at all, they were curtained off. It's interesting to think BTS had their first Muster here at around the same point in their careers. Like BTS, Ateez too are more popular globally than at home. They were beaten quite handily in voting on music shows by SF9 this comeback, who are more popular at home than internationally.

-It is great being in a huge fandom like BTS but also you know this is actually a great time to stan a group like Ateez. They're big enough to be exciting and have good shows, they are interesting and still developing, they're still playing intimate venues... They're good!!!!!

-A few of them had fake neck tattoos. San helpfully labeled himself "San" on the second night lol.

-Hongjoong briefly went off stage during sunrise On night 2. Hopefully just a technical issue.

-Treasure and Precious choreo start and end in the same place, echoing their musical connection.

-They had different encore outfits for Answer each night, before changing into hoodies. On night 2, Yeosang saw some of the others had scarves/banners tucked into their back pockets and was like "where's mine????" Instead of a banner, Yunho had a baseball cap. Seonghwa took his off and Hongjoong tied it around Seonghwa's wrist.

-For Star 1117, everyone held up their mobile phone lights. On night 2, San repeated the request in English too. Very pretty to see all the lights.

-On second night, Seonghwa and San got their mics and necklace tangled up during a ment lol.

Setlist:

(Intro)

Win

Horizon

Pirate King

(Introduction ment)

Medley: Twilight, Stay, My Way

Light

Mist

Desire

(VCR)

Illusion

Crescent

Wave

Sunrise

(Ment, lightstick announcement)

If without you

Aurora

Utopia

(VCR)

Say My Name

Dazzling Light

Hala Hala

Treasure

Precious

Wonderland

--

Encore:

(VCR)

Answer

(Ment)

Thank u

Star 1117

(Ment)

Promise

Dancing like butterfly wings

Setlist from: https://twitter.com/updateez/status/1226112679728812032?s=19