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lizzybeth1986 · 5 years ago

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I don't think you play TRR/TRH anymore but you should see what they did to Kiara in the newest chapter. It's so dumb and makes me so angry, especially considering the current climate of events. I've already seen people on Reddit be like "but we helped her overcome her trauma" (we didn't lol) and someone called her the c-word, very classy. Honestly PB's been low key racist in the past but all the stuff right now makes it high key...

(Apologies for the long post and not being able to place this under a cut)

I'm pretty glad I got these anons because truth be told I wasn't sure how many people - besides the few that I already knew were constantly speaking about Kiara's treatment in the books - would care enough to ask any questions about this. Most of the posts I saw expressed a disturbing eagerness to throw her under the bus, without exploring nuance or asking questions, and at this point I'm not very surprised.

I've always maintained that the treatment for Kiara is what happens when both the writers and the fandom are heartless, and these past few weeks have only been proof of that.

There are questions you could raise about this finale re: Kiara - questions almost no one seems to bother asking. I have three:

1. In this Coventus Nobilis...how is it that I see four Heads of House, and only one heir?

2. If Kiara - who is not head of house - is supposed to represent Castelserraillian instead of her father Hakim (who presides over that estate), why do I not see Madeleine? Why do I not see Penelope?

3. Why are we suddenly seeing Adeleide popping up out of practically nowhere to rep Krona/Fydelia, and Landon conveniently rep-ping Portavira?

Some of the answers to these questions lie in the questions themselves. Why else would Madeleine and Penelope not be present in this meeting - if it weren't to purposely distance them from this awful moment? After all, both of them have inbuilt subplots ready for the next book that would require interactions with the core group. How else do you think the writers could ensure we kept coddling them and pandering to them in Book 3, except by distancing them from this "betrayal"?

Why else would the narrative choose to pit Kiara - the lone woman of colour we'd been shitting on for most of this series - against Olivia - the white woman who has been given innumerable individual PoV scenes and her own mini-book (and whose reputation we had to help rebuild in said mini book whether we cared about her stupid duchy or not).

Why else would they force Kiara to alert us mere minutes before the meeting begin, if not to distract us with crumbs ("See? At least we wrote her as warning you. Of course we don't hate her!").

Why else would you have Olivia and Kiara pitted against each other like this - if not to show these two women side by side, on opposing ends - and compel us to believe that the white woman we spent 4.5 books propping up and pampering, is the most loyal one. When in fact we have done absolutely nothing to deserve any fucking loyalty from Kiara or her family to begin with! (Ezekiel and his white bride notwithstanding).

What we finally got as a result, was a narrative that (as @queen-of-effing-everything summed it up when I discussed this with her) in one full sweep "glorifies Olivia, shields Madeleine and Penelope and sets up Kiara". Very few of us even noticed. And even if we did notice, is there any guarantee that we would care??

Remember how I mentioned in my last ask that I wished we expanded the same energy that we did with Aurora, to speak up against the ill-treatment of other black characters? Kiara was undoubtedly one of those.

After this, we as a fandom will speak very easily now of her "betrayal". We will call her the b-word and the c-word. We will boast of how we will "take her down" along with Adeleide and Landon and Bartie Sr. We'll boast about how we "never liked her" to begin with, as if doing so required some...idk exemplary foresight. We will make memes about how Olivia was "the only bitch we ever respected". We will make huge, sweeping claims about how Kiara was our "friend" and how (as you've mentioned, anon) we "helped her overcome her trauma" (!!!!) and claim by that token that we were entitled to good treatment from her. I'm pretty sure when TRH3 finally comes out, her every word and action will be screenshot, put up on blogs, mocked and torn down just so we can write essays on how awful she is.

Yet I saw very little of this energy in Book 3, where the MC could first emotionally manipulate her into supporting the Unity Tour, and where we actively suspected her at a time when she was traumatized. At most there was some lukewarm acknowledgement of how she "deserves better", all while people still continued to write fanfic that positioned her as creepy and obsessed and villainous. Almost no one had a problem with Savannah not acknowledging Kiara's earlier support of her, and in fact I'd seen posts that clubbed her with the other ladies of the court who likely "treated Savannah badly". Her father Hakim was made to join the tour alongside her by default, without the expectations that Landon/Emmeline and Godfrey/Adeleide were allowed to have, and the fandom was mysteriously silent about Hakim being made to "bow to his knees" in a way the others did not have to. Very few people even bothered to notice or talk about how often Penelope was allowed to hold the MC's baby, or how Kiara was never really allowed to hold her even once. Which "friend" treats someone like this??

When I finally published this essay on the treatment meted out to Kiara especially in Book 3, what I got was a lot of neat, but ultimately hollow, little platitudes about how Kiara "deserved better" (How and in what way? Who knows, who cares). Out of those many many people who reblogged and responded, only a handful held the MC and Drake in particular (and Maxwell, who thought it appropriate to joke about "one suspect down") accountable for choosing to suspect and interrogate just her, and for showing ZERO remorse in forcing her to reopen those wounds. How is it that we can judge Kiara for this latest "betrayal", yet pretend that the MC and Drake had nothing to do with the pain THEY caused to her? How is it that this fandom was so fired up over her comments, yet would have such a weak, muted, carefully-generalized response to the screenshots where Drake was openly suspecting her and optionally minimizing her trauma?

Following that, why should we be entitled to good treatment from Kiara when we never really gave her even half as much?? Why is it so easy to divorce characters from their words and actions in Drake/MC/Maxwell's case, but so hard for a character like Kiara? (One may claim this is because Drake and Maxwell are potential co-protagonists, but the aforementioned essay already proves that you as a main character can get punished for not treating a mere side character with kindness).

Another thing that fascinates and repulses me even further is how the fandom has created myths around this one character, and how PB has constantly leaned into these "characteristics" even though the text itself tells an altogether different story:

1. Kiara is a snob. This is especially hilarious considering that she is established in Book 2 as being the only person who befriended Savannah before her departure and cared about what happened to her when she left. Never once in the books has she looked down on us for class-related issues, or outright mocked people for not knowing the languages she knew. In fact, she was the first person to acknowledge our skills if we showed any before Lythikos in Book 1. On the other hand, Penelope can be uppity and look down on us in Book 1 (there is even a dialogue option in Chapter 10 that leads to her calling us a "commoner wench") if we don't do well, and yet she's a cinnamon roll. Olivia can engage in snobbish , entitled behaviour without the fandom having a problem just because she's their favourite. Madeleine can look down on us and pretend for 3/4ths of the social season that we're not worth her time yet somehow Kiara is the snob. Okay. Okay. 😐

2. Kiara is "obsessed with" Drake and constantly comes on to him. This is said by the same group of people who saw Olivia fucking Nevrakis plant a WHOLE FUCKING SMACKER on Liam's mouth, and said..nothing. Kiara on the other hand, has admired Drake's abs once, mentioned she'd always liked Drake once, spoken normally to him about his sister once, flirted with him once (Paris tea party), and ordered a wine from him when he was bartending. In the next book she either looks at him wistfully or admires his suit. Yet somehow she's the creepy, annoying, stalkerish. Okay. Ooookay. 😑

(This one was particularly damaging, because post the TRR3 hiatus, all efforts from PB were focused on reversing Kiara's position as an alternative LI. This included "confirming" on livestream that her affections were one-sided, at a time when Olivia was finally allowed to have some romantic moments with a single Liam, pushing forward a buildup scene to Drake's eventual secret wedding that had him acting extremely rude and confrontational to Kiara mere minutes after suspecting her (while she was expressing joy at his upcoming wedding in his playthrough!!!), and involving a subplot where he openly and by default suspected her. Sure, he spends a minute to be nice to her and chat about trauma if the MC chooses. But that's like a drop of sewage water floating in an ocean of shit).

3. Kiara Pretended to Be Our Friend And Then Dropped Us: This is false. Kiara only ever promised to put in a good word for us to the rest of the court, no more, no less. And she fulfilled that promise. Otherwise she never pretended to be friends with us nor made friendly overtures either way. In fact if you're going to accuse anyone of duplicity, you have Penelope and Madeleine. Yet somehow Kiara is the dishonest one. Okay. Okay. 🙃

4. Kiara Was Insensitive To Penelope and Didn't Understand Her. I'm not sure how Kiara is supposed to magically understand something that her friend isn't telling her. Plus this argument deliberately leaves out the fact that she stood up for Penelope when people chose to be mean to her, and even explained to the MC that she employs "tough love" because she can't always be around to protect Penelope. It also leaves out how one-sided this friendship is and how Kiara is made to do most of the heavy work in this friendship. Meanwhile, at Kiara's most difficult time period, in Castelserraillian, Penelope says absolutely nothing as the MC forces Kiara to join the Unity Tour, while making bedroom eyes at Kiara's brother. In fact the only reason Kiara's brother even exists is to give Penelope a love interest. The Kiara-Penelope friendship practically revolves around Penelope. I have never really seen Penelope look out for Kiara or attempt to actually support her in any way, and Kiara was the one who got the knife wounds. Yet somehow I'm supposed to believe that Penelope's the better friend of the two. Suuuuure. 😡

And this steaming pile of crap doesn't just make its way into shitposts and short opinion posts. It creeps into fanfic and fandom opinions. It finds its way in the tags and in other social media. It eventually even finds its way into the books, even though nothing in the earlier narrative ever really supported these extremely stale takes.

Because PB didn't care for Kiara the way they cared for their white characters, they had no problem framing her narrative the way this fandom so desparately wanted it. Book 3 has the MC claim behind her back that Kiara is stuck-up and acts like knowing ten languages makes her better than everybody else, even though this is not backed up by the text, and in fact you will never see any acknowledgement of how Madeleine forced Kiara to make herself sound "exotic" in Book 2, or of how Madeleine and the MC (optionally) could downplay or question her skills unless they wanted to use her. Also, Penelope is never allowed to be talked about like that no matter what she's done. PB even had a scene (in the Hana playthrough) where they aggressively retconned the events of Madeleine's bachelorette party, where Kiara supposedly shouted at Penelope until the latter cried, and Madeleine was the one "having fun". Kiara was literally being thrown under the bus to make Madeleine look better. Madeleine. Imagine that. Madeleine.

Given how desparate the fandom was to nitpick and overdramatize everything Kiara said and did, is it any wonder that the team got away with the writing they gave her in Book 3? Considering that all the false arguments I stated above have made a resurgence in the past few weeks or days...is it any wonder that the only "support" this fandom is capable of re: Kiara, is lukewarm platitudes, cold takes and rank hypocrisy??

Yes, we can hold PB solely/largely accountable for the treatment meted out to Kiara now. They made these choices over and over, and continue to do so, while tossing us occasional crumbs of faux-sweet behaviour from the MC. And they did this in insidious ways, which were so hard to catch that even a Kiara stan like me had to observe multiple playthroughs just to unravel even half of what they'd done.

But let's not pretend a huge chunk of the fandom was just as responsible for this - with their unfounded opinions, their disgusting bias, their favouritism of white characters, their refusal to observe anything besides their favourites, and their godawful fanfiction where Kiara is a creep or evil or killing the virtuous main character. Out of the huge body of fanwork that I've seen for TRR that features Kiara - at least 90% of it features her stalking Drake, or harming the MC (particularly the Drake MC), or in cahoots with the villains, or generally being referred to as a creep (why Olivia, who kissed Liam without his consent in Book 1 and was entitled enough to be angry about him not returning her feelings in TRH1, never got this sort of writing - I fail to understand). There is a tremendous gap between the vitriol dumped on her when she does something the MC doesn't like, and the milquetoast response when harm is done to her. There have been times when I've had to comb through pages and pages of hate just to read even one positive post on Kiara in her own goddamn tag.

When the next book arrives, I know you folks will continue to gas up the white women in this book every chance you get, and mask your racist vitriol for characters like Kiara (and Hana, let's not forget the way y'all treat Hana) behind the same self-righteous judgements and the same tired, stale takes. I know that PB - despite what I will still believe is their hollow promises today - will write every single one of those stale takes into existence. All because it will be "justified", because Kiara is a "bad person" or "untrustworthy" or "fake". Whatever. Y'all can stick to Olivia The Black Hole and babysit Madeleine and Penelope, I guess. Kiara always deserved better than these writers and most of this fandom anyway.

#long post #kiara theron #the royal romance #the royal heir #trr kiara #lady kiara #i'm sorry kiki we didn't deserve you #i chose not to play trh2 and that's because this is EXACTLY what i felt would happen after they tossed us those crumbs in the book 1 finale

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what-is-your-plan-today · 5 years ago

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CSI: Rogers and Barnes- The Serious Cereal Serial Killer

Episode 5- Defrosting

Co written with @icanfeelastormbrewing

Episode Summary: So nothing like the possibly one time love of your life being hurt to make you realise that actually, you might just care a little bit… Episode Warnings: Bad Language words.

Episode Pairings: Steve Rogers x OFC Katie Stark (The Ice Queen is thawing…)

Song for Episode: For What It’s Worth by Liam Gallagher

A/N: This entire series contains dark humour (CSI + Brooklyn 99=CSI Steeb) Avengers and Stark Spangled Banner Easter Eggs and jokes. You don’t need to have read the SSB series to understand or enjoy this, but we’ve used the Universe to spin this off from so somethings might puzzle a few of you if you ain’t, but feel free to ask.

Also, our knowledge of American Policing and Brooklyn is limited, so bear with us if we slip up, but at the end of the day this is a fiction so we’ll claim any mistakes as creative license!!

As always we live for re-blogs and comments

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“I’m so sorry for your loss…” Bucky bowed his head as he stood next to Steve’s mom.

She dropped her eyes to the floor taking a deep breath.

“I’m alive, jerk.” Steve shot back from where he lay on the hospital bed.

“I was talking about the car, punk.” Bucky shrugged “Or the beard. Man you look like 12 years old without it.” “Not like I had a choice.” Steve grimaced pointing to the line of stitches in the corner of his mouth “And is my car really totalled?” Bucky grimaced and nodded “Fraid it looks that way.” “Shit.”

“Language.” Sarah looked at her son. “Steve, it’s just a heap of metal…”

“No, no bad move, he loved that metal.” Bucky shook his head.

“He should be grateful he is getting away wit cuts and bruising.” Sarah narrowed her eyes “Could have been a hell of a lot worse, he’s been in an out of consciousness for almost 5 hours! I mean what was that idiot doing running the light?”

“It happens Ma.” Steve said gently “He’ll get dealt with.” He rubbed his shoulder which felt a little stiff and then looked up as the Doctor that had been looking after him returned.

“Ok Mr Rogers…your recent scan results show there’s nothing going on with your brain…” Bucky sniggered and Sarah slapped him around the back of the head. “Owww.” he said, reaching up to rub at his hair.

“So if you have someone at home with you, I’m happy you can be discharged.”

“I’ll keep an eye on him for the rest of the evening” Bucky nodded. The Doctor smiled and set about sorting out the forms and in a little while they were making their way, albeit slowly, out of the hospital.

Steve was grateful to his ma and Bucky for getting him home. Once his mother had stopped fussing as much as she could do she finally left with the promise of returning in a few hours and Steve went straight to his bed after popping a few painkillers. He was lucky, it was bruising more than anything, and a few stitches to his face where the glass from the car windows had cut him but all in all nothing too drastic.

He couldn’t help but think back to the last time he’d been injured enough to land him in hospital. They’d been on a drugs bust down town and had gotten separated, and thanks to a catastrophic coms failure he had been ambushed by 6 of the gang at once. He’d managed to get the upper hand at one point until someone had crashed him straight round the back of the head with a piece of wood. Thankfully, it hadn’t been too serious and Katie, Natasha and Clint had stormed in a few seconds later and it was all locked down. Katie had been by his side in the hospital for hours until Peggy had turned up and dismissed her, rather curtly actually. Katie had bitten her tongue and simply left with no fuss, and he and Peggy had ended up having a huge argument.

“I’m your girlfriend, Steven, not her.” Peggy crossed her arms and glared at him as she sat in the chair. “It’s ridiculous how much she hangs around you.” “Peggy, for god’s sake.” he groaned “She came in the ambulance with me!”

“Why not Clint, or Natasha?”

“Oh, you know what, I don’t want to do this now. My head hurts and, well, frankly I’m sick of having the same discussion. She’s my best friend.” “She wants to be more than your friend Steve.” Peggy sighed “Ever since her and Ward split she’s been hanging around like a bad smell.” “She needs support.” Steve shook his head

“She has a brother and god knows how many friends.” Peggy shook her head “But you were the one she called to help her kick Grant out, you changed all her locks…”

“Peg, she’s hurting, and I’m not gonna turn my back on her. She wouldn’t do it to me.” “Bet she can’t wait to get me out of the way.” Peggy sniffed, pursing her lips. “Soon as I’m off to London you mark my words…” “Oh stop being ridiculous.” Steve closed his eyes “Katie wouldn’t do that. And I wouldn’t do it to you either, you know that.” Oh the irony. In the end it had been Peggy that had done it to him. She’d departed to London for the 6 month placement, and they’d both agreed to stay together, what was 6 months after all when you wanted to spend the rest of your life with someone and they wanted to spend the rest of theirs with you?

Or you thought they did. Less than a month later he had received the message, telling him that it wasn’t working, that she thought he was a burden and a tie to a life she wasn’t sure she wanted anymore. He’d tried calling, even debated getting a flight over to speak to her face to face but she’d point blank refused to even consider it, telling him if he turned up she wouldn’t see him.

So it had ended and he and Katie had navigated their heartbreak together. In bars, taking weekend trips upstate, hiking…anything that took their mind off things. And he dare say now, in hindsight, that it had brought them even closer. He understood now that he and Peggy were never going to make it. They were too different. Peggy was practical, realistic, stoic in every area of her life whereas Steve, whilst all those things when he needed to be, also had a softer side, showed his emotions, wore his heart on his sleeve.

Like Katie.

Breaking up with Peggy at the time had killed Steve, but now he realised that it was for the best. But he also knew that it had really tainted his views of relationships in general, even almost a year or so down the line. And the only person he had been close to since he had pushed away.

With a groan he lay back on his pillow and closed his eyes, thankfully the codeine did its job and he slipped into a dreamless, painless sleep.

****

“Guys…” Bucky said loudly over the chatter in the briefing room. Everyone turned their attention to the front and he noticed a few puzzled glances. It wasn’t unusual for a Sergeant to take the mid-morning briefing in any other Precinct, but it was unusual in the 101. Steve liked to see his troops in the morning, he felt it was only fair. “Captain Rogers won’t be in today, and probably not for a little while. He was involved in a car accident last night and…” “An accident?” Wanda spluttered out. “Is he ok?”

“He’s fine. The car that hit his wasn’t travelling that fast it just unfortunately hit the driver’s side. They checked him over at the hospital and decided he was good to go home late last night, or earlier this morning even. Few cuts and bruises, no doubt some injured pride and his car most certainly isn’t ok but…he’s good, just needs to rest.” He couldn’t help but glance at Katie who was looking down at the table as she bit at her thumbnail. Her brow was furrowed and he could see in her face she was concerned but trying not to show it. Bucky didn’t say anything, simply carved up the duties. Whilst the murder investigation was taking most of the resource, there were still the other crimes to cope with and as such he ended up sending Clintasha to go and speak to the victim of a mugging. But for him and Stark, the morning was slow, real slow. She had already called through to Peralta and arranged for them both to head over there the next morning once he had been able to pull the files from the archive but until they didn’t have much else to go on.

“I just hope looking at the old case throws something up.” Katie said, looking at him “Because if not, we’re dead in the water. No leads, nothing…”

“Let’s worry about that tomorrow.” Bucky said. “Look, why don’t you finish for the day? There’s really nothing we can do now.”

“I just got a few bits to tidy up and then I might do, thanks.” she looked back at her screen.

Bucky kept one eye on her as he continued clearing the admin from his inbox, and he could see that she was grappling with something.

“Have you errr…spoken to Captain Rogers?” she asked a few minutes later. Smiling to himself, Bucky looked up.

“Careful, Stark!” Bucky smiled “You almost sound like you care.”

She scowled, “I’m not a completely heartless bitch.”

“I never said you were…”

“Just because I hate him doesn’t mean I want him hurt…”

At that, Bucky almost fist pumped the air when he realised that actually this could work in Steve’s favour somewhat.

“You don’t hate him.” he said, matter of factly, looking at Katie. “You hate what he did, but you don’t hate him. And that’s what you find so hard to take about this entire situation.”

She paused, open mouthed for a moment, before she snapped her jaw shut and folded her arms, glaring at him. “What are you my therapist now?”

“No, just someone who the pair of you are starting to really piss off…” he sighed and ran a hand dramatically through his hair “Did you ever stop to consider exactly why Steve did what he did?” “Because he’s an ass hole.” Katie said, “He got what he wanted and then…”

“You and I both know that’s bullshit doll face.” Bucky said “He’s never been one for one night stands. Had a few at Uni but, well, frankly he always told me he hated it, but that’s not the point…the point is he cared about you…”

“Funny way of showing it…” “…and he did what he did because he thought, in his stupid pea brain, that it was for the best.” “The best?” Katie snorted “he thought bailing on me, and ghosting me was for the best?” “If you two had made a go of things, one of you would have had to move, and it would most likely have been you because Captain vacancies are harder to find…” “Yeah, I kinda figured that we’d have to do something about the chain of command, but, for fucks sake, I was contemplating going to DC…we could have sorted this, made it work!”

“I get it, I do…but this is Steve we’re talking about!” Bucky chuckled with affection, he was a dumbass but he was still his best friend. “The guy is an idiot when it comes to women and very rarely lets his heart rule his head…but with you he did. And that shows me just how much you mean to him.”

Katie looked down at her hands, her fingers were twisting around one another. After a little while she looked up and shook her head “That doesn’t make what he did ok.” “No, and I’m not trying to make excuses for him.” Bucky said gently “Just trying to give you the explanation you’re not allowing him to give to you himself.”

Katie turned away from him and wiped at her eyes. Bucky was tactful enough to look away whilst she composed herself.

“If you wanna go and check in on him I know he’d appreciate it.” he said, sowing the seeds of the idea in her mind. “Just think about it.”

She shrugged, but there was a definite softer expression on her face as she turned back to her computer.

About half an hour later Bucky came back from the bathroom to find her gone. Tacked to his monitor was a post-it note.

“Thought about it…thanks Buck.” “Don’t blow it Punk…” he mumbled to himself as he re-read the note before scrunching it up and throwing it in the bin, a huge smile playing on his face as he laced his fingers behind his head, swinging his feet up onto his desk.

“What you looking so smug about?” Natasha asked and he looked over to see he was being watched by her and Clint.

“Well…” he said, leaning back in his chair “Seems that the stupid Punk getting t-boned made Katie realise that she actually still cares about him. So Phase 1 of ‘Operation Cap’n Crunch and Special K” is officially underway. Time to prepare Phase 2 Romanoff.”

“Wait, Phase 1 was getting someone to T-bone him?” Natasha looked at Bucky, her mouth open.

“What?” Bucky frowned as Barton looked at him.

“That’s just sick man…” Clint pointed at him before he frowned and looked at Nat “hang on, what plan?” “Oh after I spoke to her yesterday, I talked to Serge and we decided that we’re fed up of the pair of them moping around and pretend hating each other, when they’re both blatantly still head over heels despite their protestations to the contrary.” Nat shrugged “So we came up with a 3 step plan, of which the first phase, I thought, was simply making them talk…”

“Yeah, and I was gonna lock them in a cupboard or his office until they agreed to do so but hey, I’m all for grabbing the moment, right? This worked a treat” Bucky said, grinning at them both.

“So what’s Phase 2?” Clint asked. Natasha arched an eyebrow and grinned at him.

“Wait and see Barton, wait and see.”

Clint blinked, looked at Natasha who now had a devilish grin spreading across her face an then back to Bucky who was smirking into his coffee cup.

“Man I love you guys!” Clint said with a small laugh as he leaned back in his chair.

***** “Ma for the last time stop fussing…” Steve looked at his mom as she set a mug of coffee down on the table in front of him.

“I’m your mother, Steven…” she looked at him. “It’s my job to fuss. Now, what do you fancy for dinner?” He was just about to tell her he was capable of dialling a pizza when he heard the key in the lock and glanced at his watch, frowning. It was early for Bucky to be home.

“Buck?” he questioned. But the reply wasn’t what he was expecting, or who he was expecting for that matter.

“No, it’s errr, me.”

Steve looked at his mother whose face had lit up at the sound of Katie’s voice and he pushed himself up of the sofa, hissing a the bite of pain in his side and turned to see her stepping nervously into the living room.

“How did…” he asked and she looked at him, sheepishly, holding up her keys.

“Never did give it you back.” she said softly. He watched as her eyes travelled over the bruising and cuts on his face and her brow furrowed somewhat as she swallowed thickly and continued “Thought you might have changed the locks, you know like you did for me when I threw Grant out.” “Not really the same thing.” he said with a soft smile. “But I’m surprised you kept it.” “It was on my keyring.” she said, shrugging “I kinda forgot about it, should have mailed it to you or something…” Steve could tell that wasn’t the truth. There’s no way she would have forgotten about it, but he didn’t pick her up on her white lie. The fact she had kept it made him slightly hopeful she wasn’t quite as ready to give up on him as she made out.

“Hi Sarah…” she said in a small voice, her gaze turning to his ma.

“Oh my little star…” Sarah hurried over to give her a warm hug before she held her at arms length “Let me look at you…I love the hair!” “It’s grown a little.” Katie smiled, running her hand through her hair, the longer side was now an inch or so below her chin.

“How have you been?” Sarah pressed.

“Oh, you know…” she shrugged “Ok.”

Sarah smiled at her and then over at Steve before she nodded. “Well I was just about to head out to the store to pick something up for tonight.” “Ma, I told you…” “And I told you to shut up.” She shot him a look “Does carbonara suit?”

Steve sighed “Yeah, that’s great…” “Ok, so, I’ll be back in a little while…” she said, rushing for her purse.

“Hang on I’ll get my wallet…” Steve made to move and she shook her head

“I don’t want or need your money.” she said sternly. Again he rolled his eyes and noticed a smile on Katie’s face.

His ma made to hug her again “If you’re not here when I get back, you best stop by some time…oh, did he give you your pie the other night?”

“He did and it was amazing as always!” Katie smiled, giving her another hug “And I will, I promise.” With that his mom left them alone, and once the door was shut Katie turned back to him and looked him up and down as she raised an eyebrow “You look like you got in a fight with a bus.” “Not quite, it was a chevvy Blazer.” he said, chuckling slightly at her joke.

“How are you feeling?” “I’m ok, just a bit sore. Be fine in a few days.” She nodded “Ok, well, that’s all I wanted to check…when Bucky said you’d been hurt I just…” she trailed off, taking a deep breath before she sighed, “God why is this so awkward?”

Steve gave her a soft smile “Because I fucked it up?” She gave a soft huff of a laugh.

“Do you want a drink?” he offered “Ma just made a fresh pot of coffee so…” “I err, I don’t…” she looked at her watch, biting her lip. Steve could tell she was searching for a reason to say no so he decided to put her out of her misery.

“It’s fine, honestly.” he said, “You don’t have to make excuses not to stay. I appreciate you popping in.” She licked her lips and looked at him, her green eyes searching his before she smiled softly “Coffee’s great, you stay where you are. I’ll get it.”

“Everything’s in the same place…” he said softly and she nodded. But she didn’t move straight away. Instead he noticed her eyes flickering to the space by the TV where the photo of the two of them used to be.

“It’s in the bedroom.” he said. She looked at him, blushing slightly that she’d been caught but didn’t try and deny what she’d been thinking.

“I’m not gonna lie, my copy is in a drawer.” she replied quietly “I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away but…” She swallowed and headed into the kitchen. He slowly sat back down and he heard her clinking about before she emerged with a mug. She placed it on the coffee table, removing her keys and phone from her pocket before she tossed those just to the left of her mug and took a seat on the sofa, picking up her drink and cradling it in both hands, the way she always did when she was seeking comfort.

“Has the station fallen to pieces yet?” Steve asked and she snorted.

“Not quite.” she smiled “To be honest it’s a bit slow. Oh, erm, I’m going to see Peralta tomorrow with Bucky, dig through the files on the old rape case. I know it’s just a hunch but something feels off.” “Well your instincts have never failed you before.” Steve smiled gently.

She smiled and shrugged “Who knows?” “Stop it.” Steve said.

“Stop what?” She frowned

“Doubting yourself.”

“I’m not.” “Yes you are I can tell. You always do it.” “No I don’t.” Steve chuckled and then winced at the pain in his side “Yes you do. And you’ve no reason to. You’re a damned good detective.”

She took a sip from her drink and looked down before she opened her mouth as if to say something but then closed it. She took a deep breath and swallowed, her eyes remaining on the floor.

“Use your words Doll.” he said, softly.

“I don’t want another argument.” she said quietly. “It doesn’t matter…” “Katie.” he urged, his voice almost stern.

“I just… “ she licked her lips “I was just thinking that, well, I can’t remember the last time we did this, you know, drank coffee in your lounge.” “I can tell you exactly when it was.” he said “It was the morning of the Christmas party. About 12 hours before I sent everything sideways.”

She looked at him, before she looked away and Steve felt a pang in his chest that was totally unrelated to his accident. He yearned for her, longed for the way things used to be before he’d fucked it all up.

“I never thought you would be the man that I cried myself to sleep over.” she said so quietly he almost missed it.

As she placed the mug back on the coffee table Steve took a shaky breath “It wasn’t easy for me either you know?” he looked at her, blinking back his own tears “I hurt too.” “Yes but you did it to yourself Steve!” she said, running her hands over her face

“You think I don’t know that?” he said, his voice a little louder “If I could change it, go back and do it differently I would but I can’t…”

“Bucky told me why you did it, that it was your stupid idea of being noble.” she cut him off, her voice soft as she shook her head “Frankly I’ve never heard anything as ridiculous in my life…all that stuff and panic about getting involved in someone in your chain of command…Steve, I had had feelings for you for a long time before that, do you think for one second that I never considered what it would mean? Fuck, I’d just told you I was considering the DC move, I’d have been well out of your chain then!”

“I should have talked to you, I get that…I do” he pressed “I was an idiot and I panicked and then I didn’t want anything to stop you moving or getting in your way and tying you back here..”

“You thought I’d do a Peggy?” she looked at him, frowning, as if she was understanding something for the first time, which in fairness she probably was. “That I’d move and things would end”

He didn’t reply, he knew that one look in his eyes would be enough to tell her. She always knew.

“Steve, what Peggy did was cruel. The way she left and then ended it, calling you a burden and a tie she didn’t need…I’d never have done that.”

“I know.” he said softly “I wasn’t thinking.”

“No, you weren’t.” She shook her head before she spoke again, her voice cracking slightly. “You know what the worst thing about all this is?”

One look at her was enough to tell him she was struggling to keep herself controlled, he could see from the way her chest was heaving and she was stuttering for words.

“I can’t hate you.” she shrugged “No matter how much I try, and believe me I tried, I just can’t. I wanted so hard not to care when Bucky told me you’d been hurt, but all I could think about was making sure you were ok.”

She stopped for a moment and took a deep breath as her tears began to fall. She looked up and he saw her before him, as utterly broken as he had ever seen her. Her face crumpled and she stuttered to him. “I miss you. I miss my best friend.” With that he felt a tear slide out of his own eye and he moved from his chair onto the sofa besides her, pulling her to him, ignoring the aches and pains in his battered body. She didn’t shy away, instead she pressed her face into his chest, her arms linking round his waist at the back as his hands gently slid up and down her back, soothing her as he had done so many times before.

“I’m sorry.” he managed to stutter “I really am…I never wanted to hurt you sweetheart, I swear…”

He pulled her tighter to him and then instantly winced as the pain in his ribs. She pulled back straight away and looked at him.

“Steve…”

He felt a little light headed then, and it must have shown as she frowned a little.

“Hey, you look really pale.” she said, concern etched across her pretty face “Don’t pass out on me…” “I’m fine, honestly…” he protested. “When was the last time you ate?”

“I errr…” he shrugged, scrunching his eyes shut. “Yesterday, some point. Mac and Cheese.” “You made Mac and Cheese?” she said as a twitch in the corner of her mouth grew into a small smile. “Sorta, well, opened the box…”

“Mac and cheese, from a box.” the smile went and she looked horrified “Steven that is disgusting. I showed you like a million times how to make it properly.” “Yeah well it never comes out as well as yours so…” he blinked again and took a deep breath. No, he definitely felt dizzy.

“You need to lie down.” she said, standing up.

“I’m fine…” he protested, but she wasn’t fooled. She never was fooled by his bullshit. “Stop being a stubborn asshole and do as you’re told.” she said sternly as she grabbed a throw cushion and positioned it against the arm of the sofa. “Go on.” she patted it gently and he slowly moved himself backwards, laying his head where she told him.

“Just need to close my eyes for a moment…” he muttered, and he did.

************

Steve blinked and stirred a bit. He was tired and his ribcage ached. He opened one of his eyes and saw Katie sitting on the armchair beside the couch, her shoes discarded and her legs tucked underneath her as she was reading something on her phone. A warm feeling filled his chest and he closed his eye and smiled at the thought that she was still there, looking after him, keeping him company even though he was sure she’d rather be anywhere else. She had said earlier she had missed him, she had missed her best friend. If only they could go back to the way they were. He was snapped from his thoughts by the sound of keys in the door before it opened, shut and his mother’s shoes tapped down the hallway.

“Shhhh” he heard and opened one eye again, ever so slightly, to see Katie moving her right index finger to her lips and pointing her head at him, where he lay on the couch holding onto a yellow cushion for dear life.

“Is he asleep?” Sarah asked in a hushed voice.

“Apparently” Katie answered, and he didn’t miss the fond look she shot his way. “He was feeling dizzy and I forced him to lie down and rest. I didn’t want to leave him alone so I thought I’d wait for you or Bucky to come back.” she added as if trying to excuse herself for being there.

“Good. Thanks for looking after him.” the old woman smiled at her fondly. And then Steve decided he should make them aware he was awake.

“I wasn’t dizzy.” Steve suddenly said with a hoarse voice. He rubbed his eyes and tried to sit up so fast all his body was in pain and he grimaced again.

“Steven!” Sarah scolded him. “Be careful, love. Have you taken your painkillers?”

“Yes ma.” he answered. “Took them before you left.”

She nodded and smiled at her son and then turned to Katie “And you, my dear, are having Carbonara with us this evening?”

"Sarah, I don’t want….” Katie started but Sarah cut her off.

“I wasn’t asking Star.” she said “It’s the least I can do after you looked after this mad driver I have for a son. Besides, you’re helping me fix it, we have a lot to catch up on.”

“Wait Ma! I’ll help you with those” Steve said as his mother turned to head for the kitchen, taking a shopping bag in each hand.

“No. Stay put. I’m perfectly able to do it myself, Stevie. You rest until dinner’s ready.” she refused her son’s offer.

Katie stood up and sighed. “I’ll better go help her.” she said before smiling at him and ruffling the hair on the top of his head softly, and God that was a balm to his soul. Such a familiar action she had done so many times before, but yet never had it felt so significant as it did then. The ghost of a grin threatened to spread on his face at her show of affection but it was quickly turned into a grimace as she tugged on the longer locks at the top of his head.

“Ouch!” he exclaimed and Katie, who was heading for the kitchen turned to look at him and grinned.

“Serves you well for letting them shave you.”

“I was kind of unconscious so I didn’t have much of a choice” he looked at her “And besides, they had to stitch my lip.” he shrugged innocently.

“Whatever.” she said over her shoulder walking towards the kitchen.

Steve leant against the back of the sofa, closed his eyes and let out a contented sigh. Was it him or was the ice queen beginning to thaw?

He must have dozed off again, but that stupid grin was clearly on his face as he was jerked back to the here and now by another voice about 15 minutes later.

“Are you high?” he heard Bucky ask him. Steve opened his eyes to see a smug smile on his friend’s face who was examining the packet of painkillers the doctors had prescribed him.

“Jerk.”

“I love you too, honey.” Bucky grinned at him and frowned when he heard the two female laughs coming from the kitchen.

“Is that…?” Bucky asked squinting his eyes at Steve and he nodded.

“She came by this afternoon. Ma invited her for dinner.” he said.

“Well, this is getting interesting.” Bucky smirked, tossing the packet of painkillers down onto the table “Very interesting indeed.”

Steve didn’t miss the cunning smile on his friend’s face as he turned and headed for the kitchen.

“Buck.” Steve warned him, but Bucky was already gone. He came back a few minutes later drinking a beer and sat sprawled on the armchair beside the couch and Steve cast a longing look at the bottle.

“Don’t even think of it.” he said mocking Steve’s captain voice “You’re not allowed to drink a single drop of alcohol on those things.”

Steve groaned took the TV remote and started channel-hopping until he found a film that caught his attention.

“Why does Superman wear a cape? I don’t get it. What’s with making superheroes look like idiots with those spangly tight outfits?” Bucky began to rant but Steve ignored him.

Bucky side eyed him for a moment, before he smirked to himself. “Sooo. I guess you and your girl are on better terms now, seeing as she still hasn’t torn your head off.”

“She’s not…”

“Your girl. Hmmm, yet you wanted to punch me in the face for buying her lunch.” Bucky finished for him. “You’re smiling, just saying pal.” he added pointing at him with his beer bottle before turning to the TV screen again. But as he gave Steve another side glance, he could see the blonde was smiling again.

Twenty minutes later Katie emerged from the kitchen cleaning her hands with a tea towel.

“Dinner will be ready in five, so move your asses and help me lay the table.” she said standing in front of the TV screen, hands on the buckle of her belt.

“Yes, Mrs. Captain.” Bucky sat up mocking a salute.

Kate shot him a glare and both turned to watch as Steve was struggling to stand up from the couch with a pained expression to no avail.

“Here, hold on to us.” Bucky offered reaching one of his arms out for Steve to hold at the same time Katie approached the coach and offered hers. But they couldn’t lift his weight.

“Come on, man. Are you on our team?” Bucky asked between gritted teeth.

“Just represent. Pull!” Steve bit back. And with that they were able to lift the Captain’s weight and haul him upright.

“Are you ok? Are you still dizzy?” Katie asked Steve while she rubbed his arm.

“I’m fine, doll. Thanks.”

Bucky flinched waiting for Katie’s outburst at the pet name, but when nothing came he just raised an eyebrow at the pair but they were too busy looking at one another to notice him. He just smiled, shaking his head. He had to remember to text Romanoff later.

“Ok, pal. Lean on me, I’ll walk you to the dining room.” Bucky said ducking under Steve’s armpit and putting his friend arm over his shoulder while holding his waist with his free hand. “We are your sidekicks after all.”

“Yeah, just like Mulder and Scully you two.” Steve scoffed.

“Thought it was Cagney and Lacey?” Katie, who was walking ahead of them, turned to quip.

Soon after the table was ready and Sarah had finished fixing a salad to go with the Carbonara. She passed the bowl to Katie who placed it at the centre of the table and all four sat to enjoy the food. But as Bucky was about to take a breadstick Sarah slapped his hand.

“What’s with people slapping my hands?” Bucky protested

“Have you washed your hands, young man?” Sarah asked. "God only knows where you’ve been and what you’ve been doing.”

“Or who.” Katie muttered under his breath and shared a smile with Steve who was sitting opposite her. He grinned back.

“Yes, I did ma'am.” Bucky answered, taking the breadstick from the bread basket and biting it unceremoniously.

“Are you going to tell us where you’ve been all day?” Steve asked looking at him while he helped himself to some salad.

“Playing Captain Dickhead.” he quipped.

Sarah, who had just stood up to go find a pitcher of water, smacked him on the back of his head.

“Language!” the old lady said and Katie couldn’t help but snigger.

“Ouch!” Bucky dropped the fork on the plate and rubbed the back of his head as he looked at Steve “Doing your job, buddy. Which I must say I did beautifully.” he added with a smug smile.

“Well, he didn’t burn the station down.” Katie shrugged.

“Chasing the bad guys. Looking after your herd.” Bucky continued.

“We’re not goats.” Katie scoffed.

“That is debatable, honey.” Bucky said pointing at her with his fork and Steve smiled at the bickering between the two. “And I met a friend later.” he added casually.

“Oh, anyone nice?” Sarah asked excitedly as she returned with the water.

“Don’t encourage him Ma.” Steve shook his head.

“You could say that.” he looked at Sarah smiling before adding “Name’s Sammy, we’re not a thing yet.”

Steve saw Katie stop eating and try to catch Bucky’s eye but he was avoiding her purposefully. After a second or two she gave in and stood up.

“I’ll fetch the Carbonara, pass me your plates.” she said holding out her hand at Bucky and looking at him intently. He shot her another passive look, but there was a faint tinge of red in his cheeks and as Steve watched Katie smirked, knowingly, before she collected the other plates.

“Thanks, sweetheart.” Sarah said to Katie as she headed to the kitchen. “And James, make sure you treat your dame right.” he said looking at him before raising an eyebrow at her son.

“Will do.” Bucky said looking at the woman at the same time he reached for his water glass.

“You’re not a thing? Yet?” Steve asked Bucky leaning an arm on the back of the chair to look at him directly.

“Nope.” he replied, not wanting to go into many details.

“But you could be?”

Bucky shrugged.

“What are you waiting for?” Katie asked placing a pasta plate in front of Sarah.

“Just leave him alone.” Sarah said patting Katie’s hand. Katie shrugged and dropped another plate in front of Bucky before returning for her and Steve’s.

“Thifif delishos” Bucky grunted with his mouth full of food.

“Thank you, I guess. Did you mean the food was delicious?” Sarah laughed and Bucky nodded.

“It is good, thanks.” Steve said, nodding appreciatively.

“It should be after feeding on mac and cheese from a box. Did you know that?” Katie asked Sarah, who nodded resigned and shook her head.

“What’s wrong with box mac and cheese?” Bucky looked up.

“What’s wrong with it? It’s disgusting!” Katie said, affronted.

“Katie cooks the best Mac and cheese you’d ever taste.” Steve told Bucky before he shot her a wink as he refilled her glass with water.

“Thanks, Stevie.” she smiled back softly.

Bucky couldn’t help but grin. “STEVIE?” he mouthed to Sarah who nodded at him, smiling knowingly.

For Steve it was like he had been taken back to before everything went wrong. Sitting with his Mom, Katie, eating dinner…with the addition of Bucky this time. It was nice. The 4 of them ate, chatting, there was no arguing, no frosty moments. Ok, it wasn’t as easy as it had been once upon a time but still, this was progress. And he wasn’t taking it for granted.

Eventually his mother announced it was late and that she should be going. Much to Steve’s disappointment, Katie checked her watch and nodded in agreement.

“I’ll walk down with you Sarah.” Katie said “Tony’s already bitching about me treating his place like a hotel. If I’m much later home he’ll probably threaten to Ground me or something…”

Bucky and Steve both sniggered as Sarah looked at Katie.

“If he’s annoying you that much you can always come stay with me love.” she said and Katie grinned.

“You’d feed me that much apple pie and banana bread I’d be the size of a house.” “Well you do look like you need feeding up….have you been eating properly in DC?” “Ma stop it.” Steve sighed as Katie laughed.

“I’m promise you I eat as much now as I always have.” she assured the woman as they both stood up. “As you’ve just seen. I look like I’m having a food baby.”

Bucky and Steve both rose along with them, Bucky hugging Katie whilst Steve gave his mom a squeeze.

“Don’t blow this…” she hissed into his ear.

“I’ll try not to.” he replied gently.

She stepped back and Steve turned to Katie. Bucky and Sarah were tactful enough to move away to the door, talking loudly to give them some space.

“Think the polar ice caps are melting…” Bucky mumbled to Sarah who smiled as she watched Katie slip her arms round Steve’s waist.

“None so blind as those who will not see.” Sarah mused back.

“Aint that the truth…” Bucky said.

As her arms connected at the base of his back, the familiar fit of her body against his made Steve close his eyes as he gently hugged her back, dropping an affectionate kiss to the crown of her head as he always had done.

“Thank you.” he said softly, “for coming round and…” “It’s ok.” she said, she stepped back and licked her lips and took a deep breath “Look, Steve, I can’t promise everything can go back to like it was before but…maybe we can move forward right?”

“Forward’s good for me doll.” he assured her.

She smiled and turned towards the door. “See you tomorrow Bucky.” “Yeah later Doll Face…” he said to her retreating back.

The two men watched as she paused momentarily, took a deep breath before she held up her right hand and flipped him off over her shoulder, without so much as a look back.

Bucky let out a bark of a laugh and Steve chuckled as the door shut.

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THE POSITIVE & NEGATIVE; Mun & Muse - Meme.

fill out & repost ♥ This meme definitely favors canons more, but I hope OC’s still can make it somehow work with their own lore, and lil’ fandom of friends & mutuals. Multi-Muses pick the muse you are the most invested in atm.

tagged by: stolen :) tagging: @scendant , @verumking , @sunszenith , @blackedsun , @saigeonmain , @quartlet , @shadowhelmed , @hotman , @devilglow , @drivenchaos , @re-no , @ladyfortunes , @cchilyoja , @quartlet , @deathboundinautumn , @ioniacriminal , anyone else who might like to do this :)

MY MUSE IS: canon / oc / au / slightly canon-divergent / fandomless / complicated.

IS YOUR CHARACTER POPULAR IN THE FANDOM? YES / NO. [ She is mayhap one of the most famous characters in the entire franchise as well as one of the oldest and who has suffered the most because of the fandom’s misconceptions. ]

IS YOUR CHARACTER CONSIDERED HOT™ IN THE FANDOM? YES / NO / IDK. [ Once more, yes, she’s definitely seen as one of the hottest characters in the game. I suppose that this has both good sides and bad sides? Especially when you encounter people who refuse to see past her physique. ]

IS YOUR CHARACTER CONSIDERED STRONG IN THE FANDOM? YES / NO / IDK. [ Ahri might not be the strongest character in the fandom but she’s certainly not weak either. What she cannot accomplish with mere physical strength alone, she can accomplish thanks to her charming abilities so she’s definitely a strong and dangerous opponent to face. ]

ARE THEY UNDERRATED? YES / NO / IDK. [ Yes and no at the same time? People love and hate her in equal measure but, after writing as her for so many years, I have also come to realize that few are the ones who actually pay attention to her lore and to her depth as a character. I’d say that her fame has made people blind towards who she really is and this is very sad. ]

WERE THEY RELEVANT FOR THE MAIN STORY? YES / NO, she’s more on the neutral side.

WERE THEY RELEVANT FOR THE MAIN CHARACTER? YES / NO / THEY’RE THE PROTAG. [ LOL doesn’t really have a main character or someone who’s inherently more important than others: everyone is the main character of their own specific story. This is why she is relevant to those who encounter her and those who have come to become part of her tale ; for the rest of the world, however, she’s nothing more than a vulpine vastaya with a pretty face. ]

ARE THEY WIDELY KNOWN IN THEIR WORLD? YES / NO. [ Ahri is well known in Ionia due to her past as a vicious man-eater. However, such tales and legends belong to ages long passed and no one would be capable of discerning her true identity by simply looking at her ; this is why even fellow vastayas and ionians are usually unaware of her relation to the beast that devoured entire villages. As far as the whole world is concerned, no, she’s definitely not known by the majority. ]

HOW’S THEIR REPUTATION? GOOD / BAD / NEUTRAL. [ I’d say that her reputation is definitely bad. As previously mentioned, she carved her name in the legends of Ionia with her undying hunger and through the unfair massacre of many innocent souls ; although such legends do not carry her name, you can still find visual depictions of the vixen who spread chaos and havoc through the holy lands. In the present days, she is still considered as someone who should not be trusted: rumors about what she is capable of have spread and only fools are willing to consciously approach someone who might easily dine on their souls and hearts. ]

HOW STRICTLY DO YOU FOLLOW CANON? — I began writing as Ahri many years ago, which means that her lore has been twisted and modified quite some times from the very beginning. Although I do follow her present canon and I do adore every little detail that has been shared in pursuance of giving her more depth, I cannot really leave behind everything that I have developed in the past years. An easy example is the fact that my Ahri is still loosely based on the Korean myth of the “Gumiho”, which is a detail that plays an extremely important part in my portrayal: Ahri is, in fact, more beast than woman, is someone whose morals will always linger in the darkest shades of gray, is someone who adores violence and who has yet to properly harbor any type of guilt for everything that she has done thus far ; another detail is the fact that she devours souls as much as she can indulge in the flavor of hearts and livers as well. So, I would say that my Ahri is canon but with her own little twists?

SELL YOUR MUSE! Aka try to list everything, which makes your muse interesting in your opinion to make them spicy for your mutuals. — Ahri is an incredibly complex creature, someone whose very existence is quite paradoxical for she represents both death and the maiden at the same exact time. She can be cruel and heartless as much as she can be gentle and dulcet, she is always greedy for knowledge and there is nothing that she adores as much as listening to someone’s stories or learning new facts about a world that is still oh so foreign to her. She’s beautiful, elegant, has the fluffiest tails you will ever see and she’s definitely the best cuddle buddy! Despite her murderous nature, there is something oddly soothing about her company that will naturally lure you closer.

Now the OPPOSITE, list everything why your muse could not be so interesting (even if you may not agree, what does the fandom perhaps think?). — Ahri is not a good person, not even a good animal. She’s incredibly instinctive and easily becomes victim to her own whims and desires and feelings: if she decides that she wants something, she will not stop in front of anything in pursuance of quenching her thirst. Because of this, she’s a huge liar, she’s manipulative and sly and dishonest, she knows the weaknesses of those around her and does not hesitate to exploit them in pursuance of elevating herself to a higher plane. She’s not easy to deal with because she will rarely say the truth and will rarely allow others to come close to her ; it doesn’t matter who the other person is, her first instinct will always be that of hunting them.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO RP YOUR MUSE? — I was asked to write as this muse many years ago by a friend of mine. I didn’t even like her at first... I thought that she was nothing more than some easy fanservice for the game but I am so glad that I changed my mind because she has ultimately become my favorite muse and someone I always come back to, no matter how many years have passed.

WHAT KEEPS YOUR INSPIRATION GOING? — Poetry is perhaps my strongest inspiration when it comes to Ahri! Poetry and visuals of idyllic landscapes, of flowers in bloom, of porcelain marred by blood. Music might sometimes help too (for example I do tend to listen to the OST of “Memoirs of a Geisha” whilst writing replies) but I’d say that poetry is indeed my strongest inspiration, it’s the one thing that makes me think of other aspects of her and that continues to fuel my motivation to be here.

Some more personal questions for the mun.

Give your mutuals some insight about the way you are in some matters, which could lead them to get more comfortable with you or perhaps not.

DO YOU THINK YOU GIVE YOUR CHARACTER JUSTICE? YES / NO / I SINCERELY HOPE I DO? [ I’m extremely hesitant and nervous about my portrayal, so... I do hope that the people I write with might eventually begin to enjoy my portrayal of Ahri. ]

DO YOU FREQUENTLY WRITE HEADCANONS? YES / NO / SORT OF? [ I think of headcanons very often but I must say that I haven’t posted too much on this blog lately. Some of them got stolen, others got ignored and... That lowkey killed my motivation to openly post the ideas I have about my muse. This is however something that I plan on changing soon! ]

DO YOU SOMETIMES WRITE DRABBLES? YES / NO [ It depends on my inspiration or on the prompt I am given. ]

DO YOU THINK A LOT ABOUT YOUR MUSE DURING THE DAY? YES / NO

ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR PORTRAYAL? YES / NO / SORT OF? [ Not really... I love my Ahri, I love the headcanons that I have developed for her and I adore the interactions that she has had during this time, but... I’m always scared of people’s bad judgement, of being seen as uninteresting or as not talented enough to portray such a complex character. ]

ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR WRITING? YES / NO / A LITTLE BIT. [ I believe that I can still improve, especially considering that my writing style is constantly changing. But I am not too sad about it! ]

ARE YOU A SENSITIVE PERSON? YES / NO. / SORTA.

DO YOU ACCEPT CRITICISM WELL ABOUT YOUR PORTRAYAL? — As long as the criticism comes with the intent of helping me to improve my portrayal, then yes, I do accept it well because it would allow me to look at things from a different point of view and thus help me to realize in which fields I am currently lacking. Due to the fact that the LOL characters can be quite ‘loose’ when it comes to their canons (especially in the case of those who weren’t given much material to work with in the first place), I do believe that everyone can take quite a large amount of creative freedom when portraying them ; however, I do realize that some of my headcanons might sound weird to someone else and I have absolutely nothing against explaining my side of things, the reasons that have motivated me to make Ahri behave in a certain way instead of another. Criticism is always good, as long as it’s not accompanied by free hatred.

DO YOU LIKE QUESTIONS, WHICH HELP YOU TO EXPLORE YOUR CHARACTER? — Absolutely yes! I love it when people come and ask for more information about Ahri or when I receive really curious anons about the most mundane aspects of her life.

IF SOMEONE DISAGREES TO A HEADCANON OF YOURS, DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? — Why not? I might not drop the headcanon since I’m still certain that I am the person who knows my muse the most but I’m not against discussing things with another person, especially if our points of view are really that different.

IF SOMEONE DISAGREES WITH YOUR PORTRAYAL, HOW WOULD YOU TAKE IT? — I admit that I’d be sad over it since I’m well aware of how much passion and effort I am constantly pouring in my portrayal. However, that wouldn’t be the end of the world! There are so many beautiful Ahris out there who have taken a different path from me and thus developed their muses in a different manner, so I’d just suggest to the person to try and interact with them instead.

IF SOMEONE REALLY HATES YOUR CHARACTER, HOW DO YOU TAKE IT? — Ah, you would be surprised to know how many people hate Ahri in the fandom! What saddens me is the fact that such hatred usually stems from really useless and dumb reasons, such as her being more famous than another champion or her receiving more skins than their fave... Even in the roleplay community, I sometimes encountered people who hated her simply because she was “too famous” and that really annoyed me because it’s groundless bashing with no roots to support it. However, I can understand why someone might dislike a character who’s so manipulative and dishonest! Obviously, I wish that people saw more than just this one side of her, but... We can’t have everything in life, sadly.

ARE YOU OKAY WITH PEOPLE POINTING OUT YOUR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS? — Of course, as long as the person is not rude about it! I am Italian so English is my second language and grammatical errors can and will indeed happen.

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE EASY GOING AS A MUN? — I think I am easy going although I am incredibly shy and this... This is a huge problem when it comes to interacting with others since it might take me a while to respond to messages and open up to someone else. This is a side of myself that I truly wish to change and I’m working really hard on abandoning my comfort zone, but... It takes time, a lot of time. However! Despite my shyness, I can assure you that I’m the softest person you will ever meet and that if you manage to make me feel comfy around you, I will not stop speaking about Ahri and about music and about videogames and anything else that we might have in common! Once I do grow close to someone, I love to talk and meme and share things and... I think I also become slightly clingy? But I always mean good, I swear... I’m just a shy bun who wants to have fun and love you :(

#.• ❤ ─ ▸ love CHANGING shape each day. ╱ ❪ ﹠ study 08 ─ hcs games ❫#:O #this was interesting to write

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nomimits7 · 6 years ago

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Mission Bangtan | 1

Title: MISSION BANGTAN pt1

Pairing: OT7 x Reader

Ratings: M {angst and fluff}

Warnings: Language. Future violence. Talk of abuse.

Summary: As a professional eliminator you are ordered to get rid of Bangtan. A group of trained fighters hiding behind the mask of BTS. Your mission is successful until you get to know them. Will Y/N be able to complete the mission, or will she end up protecting her target from the real danger.

Autor’s notes: This is my first attempt at a fanfic. I don’t know if there is going to be any smut involved. Feel free to send in suggestions. I’ll try and update as soon as possible, but I am a student and my time is limited. Enjoy.( Also this one is edited. thank you @feed-my-geek-soul I love you!. Also the header image will change as soon as I get a more... mission like one! Hope you enjoy)

Finally. Finally, you’ll get to prove that you indeed are the best. Finally, you can rid this world of evil. Finally, you’ll get to give this evil a name.

Since you were brought to this academy you where taught to hate ‘Them’, even though you never truly understood who ‘They’ really were. You didn’t really have solid reason to hate them, but you did. You were a trained professional. An eliminator at the top of your class. Best actress, best fighter, best killing instinct, best strategist and above all, best at controlling your emotions.

“Y/N!” Your commander called. “It’s time. Do NOT disappoint…”

“Yes sir” you responded

Your commander was a heartless bastard. He made sure you knew exactly how fortunate you are. Your parents were two of his targets. One mission that ended with two dead and one orphaned child. He made you into the perfect killing machine. You grew up believing he saved you.

But, you hated him. Not only had he taken away you parents, but your innocence as well. You where sixteen years old when he made you hate him, when he broke you… forever. He was the devil himself.

“Your mission. You will infiltrate Bangtan. Earn their trust, catch them off guard. You need to eliminate all seven of them. You will need to eliminate them in the most iconic way imaginable. You must make a spectacle of them, you will send a clear message. You will destroy everything they stand for”

Seven….

“Here are their files. It is not much but it is enough to get you acquainted with your targets. I want a full mission run-through in the morning”

“Yes sir” you said, keeping a straight face “Good, you are dismissed”

Seven…

Seven is a bit more than you bargained for… Their files aren’t really of help either. Your brain is tired of trying to make this plan perfect, fool-ptoof even. If you can execute this then he’ll be satisfied. Perhaps you’ll even get to take down eight men, instead of just the seven.

The sound of midnight arriving pulled you from your daydream. “Right, let’s look at these files again, maybe I missed something.” You groaned.

Kim Namjoon

Age: 24

Skills: Clumsiness but extremely clever. He specializes in Tactics and planning.

Kim Namjoon better know as RM or Joon is the leader of Bangtan. His very sharp and takes care of each member. He would do anything to protect his members. He loves nature and it was his idea that Bangtan hide behind the faces of BTS. He’s one of the rappers and takes pride in their followers.

Kim Seokjin

Age: 26

Skills: Dad Jokes. He’s a very good cook. He specializes in close combat and can be dangerous with knifes. He also has great knowledge of poisons.

Kim Seokjin better known as Jin is the oldest member of Bangtan. He’s an expert in the art of knives. He too would do anything to protect his members. His cooking skills comes in handy when he need to take out a target silently. He’s known as Mr Worldwide handsome and takes pride in his title. He takes special care of the Three Maknaes of the group. He’s one of the vocalists.

Jung Hoseok

Age: 24

Skills: Can make anybody smile. Extremely good at dancing. Specializes in Dance fighting. Known as the Shadow of the group. His personality is the best cover for his skills.

Jung Hoseok better known as Hobi is the sunshine of the group. He’s always smiling and trying to keep all the members spirits up. Its suspected that he might be the sun in the group. He’s loud and very passionate in his position as the main dancer and Rapper in the group. This makes him the perfect cover man.

Min Yoongi

Age: 25

Skills: Being still. He’s the opposite of Hobi. Specializes in the element of surprise. Not much is known of him.

Min Yoongi better Know as Yoongi or Suga is the quiet one of the group. He’s a rational thinker and can be dangerous. He’s extremely good at being unseen. He’s an observer. He hides behind a straight face, but isn’t that cold hearted. He’s also one of the Rappers in the group.

Kim Taehyung

Age: 23

Skills: Unpredictable and bizarre are second nature to him. He specializes in close combat and thinking outside of the box.

Kim Taehyung better Known as Tae or V is the unclassifiable one of the group. He forms part of the Maknae line. Even his members can’t predict his actions. He’s what you can call a switch of sorts. He can jump from personalities. Suspected that he’s an actor of sorts. He’s one of the Vocalists

Park Jimin

Age: 23

Skills: Soft and kind. He’s one of the most flexible. He specializes in close combat and squeezing into impossible places.

Park Jimin better known as Jimin is the wannabe Maknae of the group. He forms part of the Maknae line. He acts as if he is the youngest. He’s the closes to Yoongi and can be just as quiet. His softness is suspected to be a cover of some sorts. He occasionally erupts and can be scary. He’s one of the vocalists

Jeon Jungkook

Age: 21

Skills: Muscle mania. Inexperienced. His specialities are his strength and stamina, and his computer skills are top level.

Jeon Jungkook better known as Jungkook is the Maknae of the group. Even though he is the most inexperienced he is the strongest member and has the most control. He’s associated with a bunny. He looks innocent, but in reality is deadly. He loves a challenge and he rarely loses. He is the main Vocalist of the group.

After re-reading the file an additional four times you give up. How in the seven worlds are you supposed to infiltrate a group like this? Wait, why do you need to get rid of them? Nothing in their files explains the evilness they possess. Nobody can be that good at hiding evilness, your commander hasn’t even mastered that art yet. Or maybe that’s exactly what they want you to believe… you’ll have to get creative.

“So… you’re going to go to a fan sign, and become friends with them? How exactly are you going to eliminate them?” you commander asked clearly intrigued.

“Well… there wasn’t much to go on in their files. I’ll have to look for a weakness first before I can be clear on the exact execution of the mission. But… the calculated time for this mission is a bit… concerning sir.”

“Concerning?”

“Yes sir. This is going to take time. They won’t trust me from the start I’m first going have to win their trust. Considering everything the files show, my acting’s going have to be on point.”

“Fine, there’ll be no limit, but I expect progress.”

“Of course, sir”

You finally leave his office, heart racing you release a breath of relief.

“Right let’s begin shall we…”

The venue was filled to the brim. You knew they were well known but this is just ridiculous. Being raised in the academy you rarely ever heard of the outside world. Waiting in line with you newly bought album… the first item you have ever bought for yourself… you try to look for any signs of the seven targets. They haven’t arrived yet and you start to doubt that they ever will. One scream and the whole room erupts into cheers. You try to see them but there are to many people in front of you.

“Stupid. Should have arrived earlier.”

A good two hours later you finally get to see them… Your heart stops. There in front of you seven of the most portrait perfect humans are seated. There were no pictures in the files, so you don’t know who is who, but one thing you do know… This mission isn’t going to be easy…

Taking the first seat you knew you were doomed. The first member was beautiful. His skin was flawless. His brown hair fell over his dark dark dark eyes. His lips formed into a gummy smile as he looked at you. You didn’t know who he was or what to say. Shyly you pushed your Album forward without saying a single word. His curious eyes searched yours. It was at this point you realized your guard was down. Like a compressed spring they popped up. Your eyes became emotionless, it didn’t go unnoticed.

“Usually our fans are very happy to see us. You aren’t a fan are you?”

At this you looked up. His eyes were searching…

“Not really. This is all new to me.” It wasn’t a lie really. This was your first time experiencing this. Smiling he gave back your album and reached out for your hand, Taking it in his.

“I’m Suga, or Yoongi… welcome to Army”

Welcome? Did you just join a cult? You thanked him and moved on to your next target. This one was younger, you could tell by his soft smile. He almost looked angelic. Again, flawless skin, light brown hair painting his perfect features. Again, you said nothing as you pushed your album towards him. Smiling he gladly took it and signed it.

“So… You’re new? Welcome, I hope you find our music enjoyable.”

“thank you” you responded emotionless

“I’m Jimin. You are?” For what felt like years you decided to give them your real name. It’s not Like they’re going to be alive to do something about it.

“I’m Y/N.”

“Y/N, that’s a nice name” You thanked him and moved to the next member.

This guy was beyond handsome. His blond hair and dark eyes were a deadly combination. Taking your album, you couldn’t stop staring.

“Y/N…right? Hi I’m Jin.”

“Hi…Nice to meet you” This guy was a master in poisoning??? With each member you had met thus far you couldn’t connect their files with them. How could these boys be that dangerous or well trained? Thanking him you moved on to the next member. This member had the most beautiful dimples. His light brown hair made him look even more like a Greek god or something.

Now you knew you were screwed. No way in hell can you loose focus in this mission.

“Hello Y/N, I’m Namjoon. How do you find Bangtan so far?”

“You all seem really nice. I might like your music, but we’ll have to wait and see”

“You haven’t heard our music and you’re at a fan sign?”

“Yeah, it’s weird I know but that’s why I bought the album.”

You said goodbye and moved on to the next member. Namjoon grabbed your hand, snapping your head around you nearly went full commando but as you turned you saw tickets grasped loosely in his other hand.

“Come to our show. You might like it. You’re the first person I have ever came across that’s so… straight forward.”

Thanking him you moved on to the next member. By first glance you could tell he was energetic. His smiling face greeted you. You could tell he was the light of the group and you wondered which of the remaining three he was.

“Hi, could you sign this please?” Taking your album, he made quick work of signing it.

“Hello Y/N, I’m your Hope, J-Hope” You could see he was the sunshine personality one. But Dance Fighting? No, you couldn’t place that as his skill. Not that he didn’t have the body for it, but he was so… Shiny.

“Where do you come from?”

Fuck… You knew you’d have to make up a story but for some or other reason you weren’t expecting a question like that. Clearly pausing too long he decided to break the silence.

“It’s okay you don’t have to answer. I was just curious.”

Relief flushed over you as you got up to move on to the next member. This member was young. Almost too young. His baby face smiling up at you as you take your seat. Maybe this was…

“Hi I’m Jungkook. You must be Y/N. I can see you’re a new Army. Welcome”

Yup it was clear as day that he was the youngest. His bunny-like features made it impossible for you to see this strength or to picture him being the strongest of the group. Like how?

“Hi, Yes I’m relatively new to this.”

“Well welcome Y/N. Enjoy your stay with Bangtan!”

Looking up to the last member your heart stopped again. This man seemed dangerous. You don’t know why but his light hair and dark deep eyes made you uneasy. Every sense in you body was on even higher alert as you approached him. Although you felt intimidated you couldn’t help but look. He was beautiful. This must be Taehyung. The unpredictable one. His eyes locked with yours and you knew he was going to be one of many challenges. They all are going to make this extremely difficult. You’ve been cautious around the other without feeling as if you might fail, but he made you realize how dangerous this mission really is.

“You really are a rare sight to see. Coming to a fan sign of idols you haven’t even heard sing. I praise you for that. Hi I’m Tae, but call me V. I do hope we’ll be seeing you again.”

Wow, unpredictable is an understatement. This guy was straight forward with every word yet confident.

“Nice to meet you V. I’m Y/N.”

“Y/N… Even your name is unique. I like you already.”

Saying goodbye and leaving you couldn’t help but wonder what he meant. It was probably nothing, just your imagination playing games with you. One thing you were certain of, your plans had officially changed.

You’re going to a BTS concert and you have work to do.

Part 2

#mission bangtan #Part 1 #edited #bts #ot7 x reader

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zdbztumble · 6 years ago

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But What About Kairi, Or: Today’s KH Ramble, Part II (KH III Spoilers)

Meanwhile...

My play-through of KH III has taken me through the last of the Disney worlds, Big Hero 6. Besides reminding me of why I’m not the biggest fan of that movie, its day/night options make for a fun mechanic, and the layout of San Fransokyo is great. Baymax has some cute battle dialogue, and Donald’s reaction to “Keyblade Hero 3” was a good laugh. Of all the non-Pixar worlds, it’s also probably the best-integrated into the main plot. The reappearance of the Replica Riku, and the revelation of yet another plot, this time a burgeoning rebellion inside the real Organization XIII, nearly made my head explode, but on balance, it’s a solid level. The unorthodox beginning to the last Gummi zone was a pleasant surprise too, though I’d say that the Gummi ship sequences were at their best in KH II.

But then we come to the Badlands of the Keyblade Graveyard, and...ooh boy.

The battle that opens this level is fun, and a worthy successor to the battle with a thousand Heartless in KH II. I may have been a bit over-leveled for it, but it was still a good time. The cutscenes that followed, on the other hand, had me sputtering in disbelief. To begin with, the fact that all of that was a cutscene is baffling. All seven Keyblade Wielders facing down Terranort doesn’t sound like a good boss battle to anyone? Or hell, just Terra and Aqua? They’ve got the real stake in that fight. And Donald’s surprise spell, which I gather was a big Final Fantasy Easter egg, made for a cool moment that would have been much cooler as something that appeared in the course of battle. But that cutscene was also baffling on a story level. The Demon Tower becoming a Demon Tornado certainly made it bigger, but all the characters reacting to it with such despair was hard to follow when the distinction between the two isn’t all that great. Sora’s total collapse was especially out-of-character. The staging of this cutscene, it’s choice of camera angles, action, and pacing, all failed to sell the supposed magnitude of this threat. Coming off of a single battle, massive though it was, didn’t help.

And then...there’s Kairi.

I’m struggling to think of another series where a character supposedly of the main cast has been so consistently mishandled the way Kairi has since the end of KH II. The writing for her has been absolutely abysmal. And it’s in abysmal in a way that, rather than souring me on the character (which has happened in other series), I’m increasingly sympathetic towards her in a critical sense looking at Kingdom Hearts as a story.

That sympathy doesn’t come from Kairi being a favorite of mine. I don’t see how Kairi could be considered a favorite character, because I don’t consider her a complete character. The best way to describe Kairi IMO is as a potential character. She has tremendous potential to do great things in this series. Her wholesome, “girl next door” personality gives her a charming if rather conventional starting point, and the fact that she’s a freakin’ princess - one of the Princesses of Light, no less - who can’t recall her past offers a wonderful hook into stories. I said before that I’d revisit the idea of a KH prequel game, and IMO, the best choice for a prequel story is to explore Kairi’s past. Imagine that; a BbS, or equivalent game, that explored her life as a princess in Radiant Garden, how she came to lose her memories and end up on Destiny Islands, and why she could wield a Keyblade at the end of KH II. Was her personality still the same before she lost her memories? Could the confederation of Disney villains been aware of her and the other Princesses even then? If the prequel must expand on the Xehanort saga, then could Kairi have had anything to do with Ansem the Wise’s research, and could that explain her amnesia?

KH III has, so far, suggested that’s going to deal with at least some of this. Eventually. Maybe. If it gets around to it. But the point still stands that fleshing out one of the main characters of the series instead of inventing three new ones and pulling a third twist with the villain seems like the much more sound storytelling choice to me. A prequel game that focused on Kairi could also contain a hook that, combined with Maleficent’s unresolved fate at the end of KH II, would’ve provided a much more organic segue into a KH III story than pulling all sorts of stunts to re-open the Xehanort saga.

But that didn’t happen, and we’re left with the reality that Kairi’s backstory has barely been touched upon since the first game. Kairi herself is barely present for Coded, BbS, or DDD. In the latter case, that being a game primarily focused on the Destiny Islands gang sans Disney battle partners, Kairi’s absence seems a terrible wasted opportunity. That could be made up for if the revelation that she was training as a Keyblade Wielder had a payoff, but so far, KH III has yet to provide. She’s had two cutscenes with Axel, neither of which actually show any training, and then what little you see of her in the Badlands (more on that later.)

Once again, this feels a wasted opportunity, because this series has a precedent that would allow for Kairi to have more of a role early on in the game. Remember the Roxas segment at the beginning of KH II that served as an extended tutorial? Why not have Kairi’s training be the tutorial of KH III? It would make sense story-wise for her to be the player character as you learn or review basic controls, there would have been opportunities for cutscenes to flesh out her character (and Axel’s, much as I hate to admit it), and a clever bit of writing could’ve passed the torch on to Sora right on time for the story to begin in earnest. And why not turn the swarm of enemies battle that opens the Badlands into a multi-party affair? Start off playing as Sora with Donald and Goofy, switch after a certain stage to playing as Riku with Mickey, then to Ven with Aqua, and then to Kairi with Axel. You could go back to Sora for the finale, but this way, everyone gets included, and the character in most need of material gets to shine for a moment.

Instead, Kairi is probably the least-featured member of the party in all those cutscenes. In the moment when Aqua directs her, Mickey, and Goofy to get the wounded to safety, Kairi isn’t even in the shot. Pretty much the only time she’s in frame in that cutscene is when she’s either being saved or reaching out to Sora.

And here’s where we come to a tricky part of the issue, because I’ve seen some rather strange commentary on Sora and Kairi’s relationship. One school of thought seems to hold that Kairi becoming Sora’s love interest is what costs her any opportunity to stand as a character unto herself. I can’t follow this line of thought, for several reasons. The first being that Kairi can’t exactly “become” a love interest when it’s clear from the start of the first game that Sora has a thing for her. Being a love interest and a solid character in your own right aren’t mutually exclusive either. But I also don’t understand this argument because Sora and Kairi’s relationship has been neglected just as Kairi herself has, and that’s a real problem given its importance to the series.

In KH I, Kairi serves as the stakes and as the prime motive for both Sora and Riku. While she herself doesn’t have much to do, she is pivotal to the story, and her bond with Sora being so strong that her heart takes refuge in his, that she can restore him from a Heartless, and that they somehow find a way to promise to see each other again even as they’re separated in the finale, is the reason why. Kairi indirectly serves as the prime motive in CoM too, with Sora’s memories reworked to replace Kairi with Namine. And while she shares the role of motivation with Riku in KH II, Sora is still mindful of her throughout the game, even slipping into romantic thoughts at least twice.

Now, lest you think I have nothing but praise for the early games in the series: in those games as in the later ones, Kairi is still underdeveloped as a character. She is basically there as the love interest and little more. Being a lifelong huge sucker for first love/young love subplots in fiction, I’ve been taken by Sora and Kairi’s relationship since my first playthrough, but it works as well as it does almost entirely because of Sora. Sora is developed as a character throughout the games, as well as being the protagonist and the player character. Because he is such a charming and likable character, and because he cares so much about Kairi, that carries over to the audience, or at least this member of it. It would be a stronger relationship if Kairi were more developed as a character, which is all the more reason to do so.

But even if you accept their relationship remaining on the level of “hero and love interest,” there’s been a terrible case of neglect since KH II. It wouldn’t be a factor in BbS, naturally, but by leaving Kairi out of nearly all of Coded and DDD, the relationship drops out of the story. Cut to KH III, which does want to present that relationship as being as important as it’s ever been, and the long dry spell is felt. It doesn’t help that KH III is so densely packed with other material, much of it devoted to Organization XIII either taunting Sora or sniping at each other. Several of the Disney films selected offer parallels to Sora and Kairi’s relationship that aren’t noted, even as previous games did so and this one draws parallels in other relationships.

Which brings us back to the cutscene in the Badlands. Sora’s desperation to save Kairi is evident, and an earlier cutscene where they finally share paopu fruits was adorable, but neither has the same impact as they would have had if Kairi had remained prominent as a character, and if her relationship with Sora had remained relevant in previous games. It speaks to how well that relationship was presented in the first three games that it can still exert some sway over the heartstrings despite that, but there has been real damage done to one of the central bonds of the series by the neglect, and nowhere is that damage more apparent than when the story stresses Kairi more than anyone else when the Demon Tornado swallows up the party.

Now, I left off just as Sora emerged in Olympus after literally putting himself together, so perhaps some of this will be addressed by the end of the game. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. And in the meantime...that whole Final World sequence was trippy as all hell and those Soras damn hard to catch, but I loved it. Absolutely no idea what that cat thing is supposed to be though.

#critique #commentary #kingdom hearts #kairi #kingdom hearts 3 #disney #sokai #z's crits

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a-crack-in-the-universe · 6 years ago

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Endless Light

Weeks pass, and finally Aqua begins to settle into the Mysterious Tower. Although she still does not trust anyone there except Ventus, she has begun to relax and finally accept that she is in a safe place and that these people may not mean her and Ventus any harm. It helps that they are kind to her and Ventus and make it clear that they are not the same as Xehanort’s organization.

Riku and Kairi both offer to help her in their own way. Riku offers to teach her more about her darkness, and Kairi offers to use her light-based Princess of Heart powers to help heal her heart. Aqua listens to them warily, and curtly declines their offers of help. She does not trust them enough yet to know for sure if they will not just try and destroy her for being a being of darkness, and she is not willing to risk finding out. They are not disappointed about her rejection, though, and simply tell her that their offers will always stand.

Two weeks after her breakdown, however, she is finally convinced by Ventus to accept help from Kairi so that her heart can begin to recover from her long ordeal. It is difficult, of course, since she herself does not think that there is anything wrong with her and thus doesn’t see how it will help her, but soon she has to admit that Kairi’s light magic does soothe her frayed nerves and clears her mind and makes her feel lighter in general.

Not surprisingly, she is extremely wary when Sora and Riku start hanging out with Ventus casually as friends, snarling slightly whenever she sees them get close. It is not that she hates them personally anymore—not like she still detests Mickey and Yen Sid—but she is suspicious of anything that could be a threat to Ventus. It is only when Ventus assures her that he is not in danger with them and that he wants this that she finally backs down. But not before threatening to feed them to the Heartless if they ever put Ventus in unnecessary danger.

In the meantime, she and Ventus also become more re-acquainted with one another. It has been a long time, and they hardly recognize the people they used to be. She learns of what Ventus endured while being held captive by Xehanort, while she reluctantly tells him a tiny bit about what it was like in the Organization with Terra. It pains her, but she owes Ventus that much, after all that he has been through.

She would’ve avoided speaking of how she gave Ventus over to Master Xehanort—in fact she had hoped that they would not have to speak of it—if it weren’t for Ventus. He forces her to confront her guilt over that event, and assures her that he does not blame her for any of what he went through. She is sceptical about that, but he says firmly, ‘You weren’t in your right mind. I know that. We all do.’

She looks away from him, unable to face him. ‘That is not true,’ she says. ‘I… I did it of my own free will. When he ordered me to do it, I did not even hesitate, or think. I just did it without a second thought.’ It pains her inside to remember it, even now. She’d sworn to protect him, but instead she had betrayed him and handed him over to Xehanort.

‘No,’ he insisted. ‘He was controlling you. It wasn’t your fault. You have to believe that. And even if it was, I forgive you anyway. So, you don’t have to feel guilty about it anymore.’

It touches her that Ventus, who suffered because of what she did, is trying to reassure her and comfort her. Tears spring into her eyes at the thought of it.

‘Thank you, Ventus,’ she says. ‘You are a true friend.’

He grins a teary grin at her. ‘All I’ve wanted is to see you and Terra again,’ he tells her. ‘How could I ever be angry at either of you for anything that might’ve happened? You’re my best friends.’

To stop herself from crying again, she looks away and changes the conversation topic.

oOoOo

One day, Ventus suggests that they go on an outing to another world. She looks at him as if he is crazy, when he makes his proposition. He wants to take time off now, when Terra is still in danger? It is ridiculous. She would say so, but Ventus speaks first.

‘It’ll be good for us,’ he says. ‘We can’t help Terra if we’re not at our best.’

Grudgingly she agrees, and the two of them fly off to Neverland.

It is strange to be back there. The last time she was in Neverland, she led an ‘expatition’ with the Lost Boys and Peter Pan up through Rainbow Falls. She found Ventus’ wooden keyblade abandoned and fought Vanitas in the Indian Camp.

She looks around at the scenery, awe filling her heart. She has not seen such beauty in a very long time—not since she fell into the Realm of Darkness thirteen years ago. Too long a time, she thinks.

She sniffs, and feels a tear roll down her cheek. That is surprising—she had thought that she had run out of tears to cry. But these are tears of joy, not only grief. Ventus take her hand—not possessively or with intimacy, but in a clear show of support and friendship. She turns to see him grinning at her.

‘It’s nice, isn’t it?’ he says. ‘I had the same reaction when I saw it again for the first time.’

She nods, rendered speechless by everything she is seeing. Something baffles her, though. How can he be so nice to her when she has been so horrible to him? She supposes it shows how good he is compared to her. She can’t help it—guilt and remorse give her heart a twinge. She looks away from him, suddenly uncomfortable.

‘Ven, I’m sorry. I have not treated you well.’

Ventus looks away. ‘It’s okay. You’ve been through a lot.’

It touches her to see how selfless he is being—unlike her. She cannot remember a time now (after her corruption) when she had not thought of herself first. Now, for the first time, she considers him. He has been through as much as she has, she realises with a twinge of guilt. He has been held captive by Master Xehanort, has probably endured isolation, fear, worry and pain, and yet he thinks of her first instead of him. It opens her eyes to see it.

‘No,’ she says adamantly. ‘It is not. I haven’t been fair to you at all. I will make it up to you somehow. I promise.’

She does not know how yet, but she will think of something. She has too. She has been self-absorbed for far too long—it is time she focused on someone else for a change, and not just for her own self-interest.

Ventus sees the new light and conviction in her eyes and grins again. She can see his eyes brim with hope as he hugs her tightly. ‘I’ll hold you to that,’ he tells her. ‘Don’t worry.’

oOoOo

That night, she dreams of Terra for the first time in months. Not the brown-haired, blue-eyed man she’d visited before, but a cross between him and the silver-haired, gold-eyed man present in her memories of Xehanort’s Organization.

‘Terra?’

The name feels strange in her mouth. She reaches out a hand to him, but he just looks at her with those cruel gold eyes and turns away. She can almost sense what he is saying. Go away. I do not want you here. But she keeps reaching for him, calling out his name until her mind’s voice is hoarse with it. No matter how much he objects, she will always be there for him, no matter what.

She wakes up with a hammering heart and a sweaty forehead, and fear, protectiveness and rage in her heart. Unlike the previous dreams, she remembers this one clearly. She mulls over it in her mind. What is Xehanort doing to Terra? She dreads to think of it.

‘I dreamed of him too,’ Ventus admits over breakfast that morning, when she recounts her dream to him. ‘I was floating in darkness and I could sense him somewhere below me. I tried to reach him but I couldn’t.’

Though Aqua is reluctant, they decide to go to Yen Sid to ask for his advice on the matter. She supposes that since Terra’s life is at stake, they can take the risk just this once. Though, she vows that if the old master betrays them, she will take Ventus and run, no matter what the younger keyblade wielder thinks.

‘Hmm.’ The retired old master fixes them with an intense glare as they tell him about their dreams. ‘This is most interesting.’

‘What does it mean, Master?’ Ventus asks.

‘It means that there is still a chance for him,’ Yen Sid says. ‘I had thought that he would be too darkened by Master Xehanort to be recovered, but if either of you can reach him then perhaps it is not too late.’

Her heart leaps at his words. She bites on her lip to stop herself from gasping in hope.

‘That is all that I can tell you. The rest you must solve yourselves. Now go.’

‘Wait,’ she snaps as he turns away. ‘Why are you helping us?’

He eyes her grimly. ‘Because I care, Master Aqua. You, Ventus and Terra are like niece and nephews to me. Master Eraqus was also my old friend. I want nothing more than for you three to be happy and safe.’

‘So you say,’ she snaps, glaring daggers at him. Where was he when she and Ventus were in danger, then?

Before she can say anything more, Ventus elbows her and tells the retired master, ‘Thank you, Master Yen Sid. We’ll do as you say.’

As he says? Over her dead body. But Ventus drags them both out of the tower room before she can so much as open her mouth to speak again.

Although she still does not trust Yen Sid, his words have invigorated her, given her more hope than she ever dreamed of. If she becomes more skilled in controlling the darkness, and Ventus finishes his keyblade master training, then perhaps they will be ready to save Terra.

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My Opinions on the KH OCs

SORA: I adored Sora from KH through KH2. But then I became disillusioned with him because they kept making clones of him, pushed his positive Messianic qualities to the extreme, and then went too far the other way in 3D by making him into this over-the-top childish idiot who screwed everything up and was denied Keyblade Master status, all amidst proclamations that he was a "dull, ordinary boy" who "the Keyblade didn't choose" (which is an outright LIE.) For the most part, KH3 brought my old love for Sora back by usually characterizing him the same way KH2 did...and then it basically killed him off in the end, punishing him for doing good, all while Xehanort gets rewarded by being able to go to Heaven even after a lifetime of doing evil without a shred of remorse. What. The. FUCK? When Sora faded away at the last minute, so too did any remaining interest in this series.

KAIRI: Loved her in KH, she was so damn interesting and relatable, and her role in the story was a perfect twist on the classic Disney Princess role. Her role and characterization in KH2 weren’t as strong, but her new design, actions, connections with other characters and endgame development made up for it, as did the fact that she was still voiced by the lovely Hayden Panettiere. Add to this how strongly she factored into COM, and Kairi was clearly the original trilogy’s emotional heart. Then that heart got removed and never put back, as Kairi was excluded from the games to the highest degree possible, all leading up to a horrifying bait-and-switch in KH3 where she was finally returning to prominence and looked to become a stronger character than ever before, only for the exact opposite to happen, not at all helped by the voicework of Alyson Stoner. What Nomura’s done is a travesty. #KairiDeservedBetter.

RIKU: Loved him in KH, where he was like a Final Fantasy character turned Disney villain and he played that role incredibly well. I thought he was fumbled when he starred in his own story mode in COM, but I never really blamed him for that and more the writing around him that pushed him into an unnatural position that even he didn’t seem to want to be in. Despite not truly appearing as himself until the endgame of KH2 and having flatter characterization, Riku still redeemed himself excellently through being a party member helping against the final boss, along with a beautiful reconciliation with Sora. Like his other friends in the Destiny Trio, things went downhill afterwards. Riku became so overexposed, shoved down our throats, and positioned as the series Deuteragonist who phased Kairi out of existence while being given more badass feats than Sora, that I lost my liking for him entirely and consider him to be a blatant Mary Sue. This sadly didn’t change with KH3, and it only looks to be getting worse.

ROXAS: Despite falling way short of the hype, I enjoyed Roxas in KH2. He was likable and sympathetic, and he did a good job servicing one of the game’s deepest themes. But then, because he was (confusingly, IMHO) uber-popular, he got his own game featuring his time in the Organization, and he never left that bland portrayal behind, with every subsequent game he appears in having it be Days!Roxas instead of KH2!Roxas, to the point where KH2!Roxas was demeaningly retconned into having “ceased to exist” when he fully re-merged with Sora despite what was said and shown to the contrary in KH2, all for the sake of giving him a shamelessly fan-pandering perfect happy ending. Roxas thus became one of the characters whom I most associate with the downfall of the KH series, and thus one of my least favorites.

NAMINE: Namine was a character that I loved in COM and KH2, despite being pretty confusing even back then, since she had a real humanity behind her. I was very disappointed that afterwards, she became more and more of a convenient plot device and mouthpiece for Nomura’s convoluted lore rather than a legitimate character, with her characterization regressing to and being regurgitated from her debut appearance. The scale and scope of her powers got ridiculous, the retcon of Sora having promised to thank her when that was never the case is beyond stupid, and she fell prey to the same retcon Roxas did of “ceasing to exist” when she merged with Kairi and thus needing to be “saved” in order to cure her “hurt”. Naturally, she’s right up there with Kairi as one of the most frustratingly-handled characters.

XION: I was immediately turned off by this character due to how blatantly fanfic Mary Sue-esque she was, then warmed up to her considerably as I actually played the game and saw how she was utilized, only to be turned off of her again when Nomura completely went back on her firmly established tragic fate for the sake of a schmaltzy happy ending that neuters what was effective about the character, in essence turning her right back into just a fanfic Mary Sue. I don’t actually blame Xion for this, but she’s still my least favorite main KH girl.

VENTUS: Kind of the same deal as Xion - didn’t like him at first because he was a lazy retread of Roxas and whose connection to Sora cheapened things, warmed up to him after playing the game and seeing him in action (I especially love his voice by Jesse McCartney, which is very distinct from Roxas), only to go right back to not really liking him when we ended up never hearing the end of him and how he is the reason behind so many events and character motivations, especially once he was retconned into hailing from the X time period.

TERRA / LINGERING WILL: While I’m not too attached to him, I still low-key love this guy. Yes, he’s an idiot, but an understandable, well-meaning and likable one, who also has a very charismatic-looking design and is badass in combat. Everyone loves the Lingering Will, but I don’t think it would be as effective if it didn’t come from such a flawed screw-up like Terra. It’s uplifting that even if you do nothing but fail, your will to succeed can achieve some form of success in of itself. He may have got the shaft in KH3, but he made the most of what he had.

AQUA / ANTI-AQUA: In BBS, I felt Aqua was more enjoyable than Ven but not as much as Terra, making her a pretty fittingly balanced character in my view - I loved that she was the first fully playable female character in the series and did a lot of neat stuff in the story, but I hated how devoid of character development she was compared to her male friends and how her English voice actress constantly missed the mark in her delivery. In 0.2 BBS, she was put in a lousy story, but she became a much more interesting and developed character as a trade-off. Sadly, it all fell apart in KH3, where aside from her brief stint as the terrifying Anti-Aqua, Aqua became an incompetent joke of a “Keyblade Master”, jobbing in every major fight she had and jobbing badly, with that development from 0.2 BBS amounting to nothing. In the end, Aqua wound up right back where she began - between Terra and Ventus in my favor.

MASTER ERAQUS: Love his design, love his voice-acting, love his premise as a character - do NOT love him. In a story where all the heroes act like idiots, Eraqus takes the cake, and becomes outright unlikable when he attempts to murder Ven and Terra under very flimsy reasoning. And KH3 only makes him worse, with a severe disconnect existing between his younger self and his older self, and helping to contribute to the game’s bullshit ending.

DIZ / ANSEM THE WISE: I loved him as the tragic, Monte Cristo-esque figure as shown in COM, Days and KH2, especially when voiced by the incomparable Christopher Lee. He had the perfect send-off in KH2, which made it such a slap in the face when BBS’ secret ending retconned him into having surviving, only for him to do jack shit but be a plot device, and not a very good one at that. Bringing Ansem the Wise back was one of the series’ biggest sins, and stands as a textbook example of Nomura not knowing when to just let a character go.

HAYNER, PENCE & OLETTE: I like these kids, they’re a lot of fun in all their appearances.

MASTER XEHANORT: I really enjoyed Master Xehanort in BBS, when he was just a simple Darth Sidious expy voiced by the great Leonard Nimoy, a character whose chief purpose was backstory for the villain we already knew who went by the same name. But then Nomura decided that he was the main antagonist of the whole series and retconned that everything that ever happened was part of his convoluted master plan...a plan with very muddled objectives and motivations, not to mention contradictions at many turns. This turning of Xehanort into a Villain Sue had severe consequences in KH3, where not only was he weakly voiced by Rutger Hauer, but he was written terribly: only showing up at the end, fridging Kairi for no reason, being beaten in a surprisingly easy boss fight, having his entire motivation changed, and receiving one of the most audience-insulting endings that a villain could possibly receive, especially one as remorselessly evil as him. The final slap in the face was revealing that he was a pawn to someone else, derailing the entire point behind the stupid-ass “Xehanort Saga” decision! So in the end, Master Xehanort was pretty damn pointless.

TERRA-XEHANORT: The original Xehanort introduced in KH2. While his origin is something of a headache (he’s an amnesiac Master Xehanort possessing the body and heart of Terra), it still works, IMO, and creates a character who is much more interesting than either of the two characters it took to form him, despite (or perhaps because of) his relative lack of screentime.

ANSEM: Terra-Xehanort’s Heartless is both the original incarnation of Xehanort in the series and both me and Nomura’s personal favorite. Sadly, Nomura screwed him up when he brought him back for the “True Organization XIII”, first going too over-the-top evil when part of his appeal was that he genuinely (and pompously) believed that he was the one in the right, and then suddenly being far less evil than he should be considering that he’s a freaking Heartless! The Ansem that I adore will always be the one from the original KH and Riku’s mode in COM, the hammy philosopher who is totally drunk on darkness and is seeking it for his own sake, not for the sake of some absurdly convoluted grand plan of Master Xehanort’s.

XEMNAS: Terra-Xehanort’s Nobody is the best villain in the KH series and the most consistently good of the Xehanort incarnations. While certainly at his best as the Superior of Organization XIII in KH, COM, Days and KH2, he actually managed to still be a captivating presence as part of the “True Organization XIII” in 3D and KH3 even if his character lost a lot of its depth thanks to the bullshit retcon that he was following Master Xehanort’s grand plan all along. He’s terrifying, loathsome, humorous and pitiable all at once...he’s just fantastic!

XIGBAR / BRAIG / LUXU: Oh, what a roller coaster this guy has been - I didn’t particularly care for him as Xigbar at first in KH2, then grew to really like him thanks to extra exposure in KH2:FM and Days, then came to love him as Braig in BBS, then went right back to disliking him when he became Xigbar again in 3D, and now am hardly able to stand him in KH3 when it’s revealed that he’s Luxu. Like Namine, he’s become a total vehicle for Nomura’s bullshit.

XALDIN / DILAN: I love Xaldin. He’s badass, intimidating, and despicable, and he really stands out by being linked so heavily with the Beast’s Castle and the Beast himself. His boss fight on the castle bridge is the stuff of legends. Dilan is a bore, though, especially in KH3.

VEXEN / EVEN: Somehow, this is one of the few characters who manages to remain consistently entertaining and well-written in all his appearances, helped out a lot by Derek Stephen Prince’s performance. As both the mad scientist Vexen and the well-intentioned scientist Even, he’s someone I just can’t take my eyes off of whenever he’s on screen.

LEXAEUS / ELAEUS: Boring but admirably power as Lexaeus, with the potential to be more interesting thanks to his intellect and rapport with Zexion. Just plain boring as Eleaeus.

ZEXION / IENZO: Everything about Zexion had potential, but it just never came together properly and left him as an underwhelming villain. He has much more success as Ienzo, being very likable and interesting; honestly one of the best KH-original characters in KH3.

SAIX / ISA: This character is one of the more frustrating ones to me. I liked him just fine in KH2, but not as much as I would’ve liked to. I liked him more when he got more scenes in KH2:FM, and I straight-up loved him in Days for being such an effective Hate Sink as well as a really interesting and tragic character. But I did not care for his cameo appearances in BBS and 3D, even though he still carries some of what I enjoyed about him with him in KH3, he also receives new baggage that makes his character less appealing...namely, the fact that his motivation all along was based around some random girl we never heard of until now. Still, if there’s one thing that remains consistent, it is that Kirk Thornton does a phenomenal job in the role. I honestly think most of Saix’s effectiveness comes from that badass voice.

AXEL / LEA: Sigh...you oughta know this one by now. I love Axel the Nobody, I think he was one of the series’ finest villains, and think he had an effective character arc despite some bumps along the road. I can’t stand his human self, who is a watered-down, obnoxious, whitewashed Mary Sue version of his Nobody self who is only here for fanservice, only given a major heroic role and his own Keyblade because Axel was a favorite of both fans and the development team. He’s sadly one of those characters who becomes the victim of his own popularity, with what made him popular to begin with lost as a result of increased exposure.

DEMYX / ???: He’s funny, I like him. Don’t have any stronger feelings than that.

LUXORD / ???: With his slick design, gambling gimmick, classy gentleman demeanor, and English voice by Robin Atkin-Downes, I’ve always liked Luxord, but I don’t think he’s ever truly lived up to his full potential...until KH3, where he’s a standout in both the Caribbean and the Keyblade Graveyard. I especially love his respectable rival dynamic with Jack Sparrow.

MARLUXIA / LAURIAM: A lack of clear motivations aside, Marluxia is an excellent villain. I love how he’s got flower powers, a pink sycthe, pink hair and a pretty-boy face and yet has this very masculine and imposing demeanor, not to mention a diabolically clever and manipulative personality. His battles and battle themes are also always impressive in every game he appears in. And while I don’t care for him being a Keyblade wielder, I actually like him as Lauriam too. He’s surprisingly sympathetic and is a neat contrast to his Nobody.

LARXENE / ELRENA: I love Larxene, she makes being the only female member of the Organization count by being one of the most aggressive, despicable, frightening, humorous and oddly endearing members all at the same time, getting a tragic death scene in COM and some softer moments in Days and KH3 that add depth to her while never causing her to lose her edge. And like with Lauriam, I like Elrena despite not caring for the Keyblade angle.

VANITAS: Vanitas is awesome. He’s an evil version of Sora who does evil things because he enjoys being evil and has zero fucks to give about it. Haley Joel Osment really brings his gleeful brand of evil to life, making it always a pleasure to see Vanitas in both BBS and KH3. And thus I’m really glad he didn’t get redeemed in the end - pure villainy is his whole appeal!

RIKU REPLICA: Despite being an over-the-top retread of Riku’s role in KH for most of COM and having one boss battle too many, Riku Replica was still a good character and with one of the most tragic arcs in the series, which really made his death scene stand out. Of all the characters to ruin due to Nomura not letting go of them, I thought he was safe, but nope! He was pointlessly brought back in KH3, played a worse and more convoluted role, and had a much weaker “happier” send-off that clashed with how other aspects of the story were being treated and only reinforced Riku’s Special Snowflake status. Of course, even before that happened, the replica concept that he introduced to the series had spiraled into a much more needlessly confusing state, so I guess his legacy was doomed either way. Poor Repliku!

DARK RIKU: A confusing composite of all Riku’s alter-egos: Riku when he was possessed by Ansem, Riku Replica, and Data Riku, enlisted in “True Organization XIII”. I’m not sure what the point of this guy was. Or if he’s basically another version of Repliku, why not just make him the only Repliku in the story and spare us that convoluted nonsense with the other one?

YOUNG XEHANORT: Haaaaaaaaaate....haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate....

KAIRI’S GRANDMOTHER: In the first KH, but only a real character in BBS. But getting Kathryn Beaumont (original voice of Alice and Wendy Darling, and thus a Disney Legend) to voice her was absolutely brilliant and made her single scene stand out as the game’s best.

And that’s about it. The rest are all the datascape clones I don’t give a shit about (Data Sora, Data Riku, Data Roxas, Data Namine, and Data Sora’s Heartless) and the cast of X that I also don’t give a shit about (The Master of Masters, the Foretellers, Ephemer, Skuld, Brain...the only ones I like are Chirithy and Strelitzia, but only on the shallow basis that they’re cute.)

And I am NOT sticking around this series to properly meet Yozora...

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April 3: Evangelicals, Trump and Laura Ingraham

http://overviewnews.org/?p=27519 Evangelicals' Trump delusions Manhattan: “Why good Christians should disavow Trump” (Op-Ed, April 1) is beautiful. It completely articulates how any pondering particular person ought to consider Donald Trump. Essentially the most sensible half is the place Michael W. Austin says he would somewhat have an atheist for President who has compassion, advantage and morals. Isn’t that what evangelicals say everybody ought to have? Or are they “do as I say, not as I do” Christians? The chief of the free world ought to lead by instance. What sort of nation would this be if each particular person adopted Trump’s instance? If the President does it, it's subsequently OK? Have any of those so-called Christians ever in contrast or contrasted the actions of Trump to their model of the Bible’s teachings? This text ought to be dedicated to reminiscence of each so-called evangelical and reread earlier than Trump runs for reelection. Joie A. Anderson Armageddon's usher Melbourne, Australia: Simply who or what's a “good Christian”? Plainly Christians who outline themselves by what the Bible says can discover ample justification within the phrases therein to justify nearly any standpoint and any motion. Therefore the help for President Trump from a large variety of well-organized, well-endowed right-wing Christians who take into account themselves to carry the reality, supposedly backed by Jesus himself. They appear wed to Trump due to his success of prophecy in serving to set the stage for Armageddon and the last word return of Jesus Christ to Earth. Has anybody seen how intently the political actuality of this new world is mirroring that described by Hal Lindsey in “The Late Nice Planet Earth”? Stephen Fiyalko Rock on Levittown, L.I.: Thanks on your assessment of this glorious manufacturing (“ ‘Jesus Christ Celebrity’ comes again from the lifeless with John Legend, Sara Bareilles,” April 1). I've cherished all of the theater productions dropped at TV and hope for extra, now that Broadway has priced itself out of attain. “Celebrity” was an ideal providing for Easter Sunday and the forged was very good. That closing scene the place the set separated and have become a cross by the lighting was improbable. I might hope that in some way these feedback get to the producers. I additionally cherished the little backstage views whereas the commercials aired. Rosemary McNerney Standing o Houston: Re “Jesus Christ Celebrity Dwell!”: What a superb manufacturing! Everybody outdid themselves and John Legend was spectacular! Cheryl Duncan-Dudgeon Weak ‘Christ’ Manhattan: He’s an amazing singer, however John Legend isn't any actor. This present was nearly as unhealthy because the revival just a few years in the past. I recommend Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice dig a gap and conceal till individuals who noticed the unique Broadway present overlook this travesty. Frank Giffone Fare evasion Brooklyn: The brand new state price range offers short-term funding for the MTA by imposing surcharges on for-hire automobile providers working beneath 96th St., with the revenues flowing right into a “lock field” earmarked for the MTA. Lock bins have a nasty manner of dissolving into the overall fund for the state, spent on unrelated tasks. New York has been doing that for many years, with Gov. Cuomo and predecessors as ringleaders of that circus. The MTA is an unlimited, bottomless cash pit with an impossible-to-satisfy want for ever-increasing revenues. Add to this equation its historical past of profligate spending with lax oversight, and it turns into only a continuation of the continuing smoke-and-mirrors Ponzi scheme. And we haven’t but heard any noise popping out of Albany that appears like, “Since there's a new income stream feeding into the MTA, there received’t be any fare hikes anytime quickly.” New York State authorities is nothing greater than a prison enterprise. Stan Rosenson Hail and heartless Manhattan: The added payment on cabs is unfair throughout. Suppose you're a senior taking a cab in unhealthy climate to keep away from slippery sidewalks. Whether or not you hail it beneath 96th St. or above, there ought to be no further cost. It's the black-car corporations that ought to have charges; it's they, and never important taxis, which are clogging up streets. But it's the taxis that can lose extra prospects. Tippi Williams No toilet for the weary Staten Island: To the NYC Division of Transportation: Are you conscious that on a few Staten Island ferries, there aren't any working bathrooms? The ladies’s room was locked, so I used to be keen to make use of the boys’s room, however that was locked additionally. With all the cash that the town takes in and all of the fraud and the overpaid company heads, you don’t manage to pay for to repair just a few bathrooms? I suppose since you don’t experience the ferry (you most likely use a limo or a taxi), you don’t care. Dianne Denmark Assault on the messenger Cambria Heights: President Trump’s assaults on Amazon clarify that he's incensed in regards to the protection of his incompetence as it's revealed every day within the Washington Submit. Brick-and-mortar shops have suffered for a few years as Walmart expanded all through the nation, but The Donald has nothing to say about that. Calvin Hill Postal disservice South Ozone Park: To Voicer David Gonzalez: Plain and easy, the Postal Service loses cash with or with out Amazon, partly as a result of by legislation, it has to service the entire United States and partly as a result of, like with most authorities unions, there's completely no accountability. That plus not having to make a revenue isn't a viable marketing strategy. If its parcel service weren’t backed by first-class mail, a monopoly, its bundle supply wouldn't exist. Kenneth Kucinskas The best manner Monsey, N.Y.: Disgrace on the Every day Information. In “Donald lays egg” (April 2), The Information reviews: “The President refused to clarify his tweets to the press as he walked right into a Palm Seaside, Fla., church along with his Slovenian-born spouse, Melania. . .” It is a low-cost try by your paper to attain factors by referencing the First Girl’s nation of delivery whereas reporting on her husband’s immigration insurance policies. What you fail to report is that in contrast to the individuals the President needs to stop from coming into the county, Mrs. Trump entered america legally. Jonathan Gruenebaum Why we’re so imply Hoboken: Our nationwide discourse is meaner as a result of we've a bully within the Oval Workplace propped up by Fox anchors like Laura Ingraham, who mocks gun-survivor teenagers. And conservative commentators like Ann Coulter, who has venom working by her veins. She threatens Trump to construct that wall alongside the Mexican border — or else. How about we construct a wall round her and her ilk who spew hatred and poison our airwaves? You recognize what hell is? Listening to Coulter audiotapes 24/7. Rev. Alexander M. Santora Transfer on, David Fords, N.J.: To David Hogg: You have got an extended life to dwell, and thank God you survived the bloodbath at your college. Nonetheless, attacking Laura Ingraham about her tweet about your alleged whining over your not moving into one among your first two decisions of schools is only a battle of phrases. Please don’t make it into one thing extra by asking for her to be let go from her job. Ingraham is a most cancers survivor. She has kids to lift, and someday you'll too. Forgiveness doesn’t let the particular person go freed from their deed, however it's a liberating of 1’s soul to not grasp onto the anger relating to the deed. I’m constructive there's a college simply ready so that you can apply, and also you could be a credit score to that college as an alumnus. Diane Perez X stands for hate Manhattan: To Voicer Carmen H. Mason: If one is a supporter of the virulent anti-Semitic assaults by Malcolm X, then his teachings and his life are fashions to be pursued by his adherents. Actually, I, for one, can not empathize along with his hate-filled anti-Semitic messages. Sadly, lots of his teachings have contributed to intolerance and even violence. Nelson Marans Not missed Brooklyn: What a tragic time for the FDNY. Their funerals have been emotional and inspirational. It was actually acceptable that Mayor de Blasio didn't converse at Lt. Christopher Raguso’s service. Politicians who don't help you when you are alive shouldn't faux to take action whenever you’ve given your life for our nice nation. James Nash Paying respects Tarrytown, N.Y.: A particular heartfelt due to all of the NYPD members, particularly the members of the NYPD Freeway Patrol bike brigade, who accompanied the funeral of FDNY Lt. Michael Davidson on a really unhappy day for all New Yorkers. The respect proven by the members of each departments was significantly appreciated. Carol Culkin

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Mission Bangtan Pt 1

Title: MISSION BANGTAN pt1

Pairing: OT7 x Reader

Ratings: M {angst and fluff}

Warnings: Language. Future violence. Talk of abuse.

Part 2

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Finally. Finally, you’ll get to prove that you indeed are the best. Finally, you can rid this world of evil. Finally, you’ll get to give this evil a name.

Since you came to this academy you where taught to hate ‘Them’ even though you never knew who this ‘Them’ really was. You didn’t really have solid reason to hate them, but you did. You were a trained provisional. An eliminator at the top of your class. Best actress, best fighter, best killing instinct, best strategist and above all, best at controlling your emotions.

“Y/N!” Your commander called. “It’s time. Don’t disappoint…”

“Yes sir” you responded

Your commander was a heartless bastard. He made sure you knew exactly how fortunate you are. Your parents were one of his missions. One that ended with two dead and one orphaned child. He made you into the perfect killing machine. You grew up believing he saved you.

But, you hated him. Not only did he take away you parents, but your innocence as well. You where eleven years old when he made you hate him, when he broke you… forever. He was the devil himself.

“Your mission. You’ll infiltrate Bangtan. Get them on your side, catch them off guard. You need to eliminate all seven of them as iconic as you dare dream of”

Seven….

“Here’s their files. It’s not a lot but its enough to get to know you targets. I want a full mission run through in the morning”

“Yes sir” you said keeping a straight face “Good your dismissed”

Seven…

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Seven is a bit more than you bargained for… Their files aren’t really of help either. Your brain is tired of trying to make this plan perfect, error less even. If you can execute this then he’ll be satisfied. Maybe you’ll even get to take down eight men instead of just the seven.

The sound of midnight arriving pulled you from your daydream. “Right, let’s look at these files again, maybe I missed something.” You groaned.

Kim Namjoon

Age: 24

Skills: Clumsiness but extremely clever. He specializes in Tactics and planning.

Kim Seokjin

Age: 26

Skills: Dad Jokes. He’s a very good cook. He specializes in close combat and can be dangerous with knifes. He also has great knowledge of poisons.

Jung Hoseok

Age: 24

Skills: Can make anybody smile. Extremely good at dancing. Specializes in Dance fighting. Known as the Shadow of the group. His personality is the best cover for his skills.

Min Yoongi

Age: 25

Skills: Being still. He’s the opposite of Hobi. Specializes in the element of surprise. Not much is known of him.

Kim Taehyung

Age: 23

Skills: Unpredictable and weird is like his second nature. He specializes in close combat and thinking outside of the box.

Park Jimin

Age: 23

Skills: Soft and kindness. He’s one of the most flexible. He specializes in close combat and squeezing into impossible places.

Park Jimin better known as Jimin is the wannabe Maknae of the group. He forms part of the Maknae line. He acts as if he is the youngest. He’s the closes to Yoongi and can be just as quit. His softness is suspected to be a cover of some sorts. He occasionally erupts and can be scary. He’s one of the vocalists

Jeon Jungkook

Age: 21

Skills: Muscle mania. Inexperienced. He specializes in His strength and his computer skills are top level.

Jeon Jungkook better known as Jungkook is the Maknae of the group. Even though he is the most inexperienced he is the strongest member and has the most control. He’s associated with a bunny. He looks innocent. He loves a challenge and he rarely loses. He is the main Vocalist of the group.

After re-reading the file an additional four times you give up. How in the seven worlds are you supposed to infiltrate a group like this. Wait, why do you need to get rid of them? Nothing in their files explains the evilness they possess. Nobody can be that good at hiding evilness, your commander hasn’t even mastered that art yet. Or maybe that’s exactly what they want you to believe… you’ll have to get creative.

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“So… you’re going to go to a fan sign, and become friends with them? How exactly are you going to eliminate them?” you commander asked clearly intrigued.

“Well… there weren’t much to go on in their files. I’ll have to look for a weakness first before I can be clear on the exact execution of the mission. But… the calculated time for this mission is a bit… concerning sir.”

“Concerning?”

“Fine, there’ll be no limit, but I expect progress.”

“Of course, sir”

You finally left his office, heart racing you release a breath of relieve.

“Right let’s begin shall we…”

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The venue was filled to the brim. You knew they were well known but this is just ridiculous. Being in the academy you rarely ever heard of the outside world. Waiting in line with you newly bought album… Your first item you bought for yourself… you try to look for any signs of these seven targets. They haven’t arrived yet and you start to doubt that they ever will. One scream and the whole room erupts into cheers. You try to see them but there’s to many people in front of you.

“Stupid. Should have arrived earlier.”

Taking the first seat you knew you were screwed. The first member was beautiful. His skin was flawless. His brown hair fell over his dark dark dark eyes. His lips formed into a gummy smile as he looked at you. You didn’t know who he was or what to say. Shyly you pushed your Album forward without saying a single word. His curios eyes searched yours. It was at this point you realized your guard was down. Like a compressed spring they popped up. Your eyes became emotionless, it didn’t go unnoticed.

“Usually our fans are very happy to see us. You aren’t a fan are you?”

At this you looked up. His eyes were searching…

“Not really. This is all new to me.” It wasn’t a lie really. This was your first time experiencing this. Smiling he gave back your album and reached out for your hand, Taking it.

“I’m Suga, or Yoongi… welcome to Army”

“So… Your new? Welcome, I hope you find our music enjoyable.”

“thank you” you responded emotionless

“I’m Jimin. You are?” For what felt like years you decided to give them your real name. It’s not Like they’re going to be alive to do something about it.

“I’m Y/N.”

“Y/N, that’s a nice name” You thanked him and moved to the next member.

This guy was beyond handsome. His blond hair and dark eyes were a deadly combination. Taking your album, you couldn’t stop staring.

“Y/N…right? Hi I’m Jin.”

“Hi…Nice to meat you” This guy was a master in poisoning??? With each member you had met thus far you couldn’t connect their files with them. How could these boys be that dangerous or well trained? Thanking him you moved on to the next member. This member had the most beautiful dimples. His light brown hair made him look even more like a Greek god or something.

Now you knew you were screwed. No way in hell can you loose focus in this mission.

“Hello Y/N, I’m Namjoon. How do you find Bangtan so far?”

“You all seem really nice. I might like your music, but we’ll have to wait and see”

“You haven’t heard our music and you’re at a fan sign?”

“Yeah, it’s weird I know but that’s why I bought the album.”

You said goodbye and moved on to the next member. Namjoon grabbed your hand, snapping your head around you nearly went full commando but as you turned you saw tickets.

“Come to our show. You might like it. You’re the first person I ever came across that’s so… straight forward.”

Thanking him you moved on to the next member. By first glands you could tell he was energetic. His smiling face greeted you. You could tell he was the light of the group and you wondered which of the remaining three he is.

“Hi, could you sign this please?” Taking your album, he made quick work off signing it.

“Hello Y/N, I’m your Hope, J-Hope” You could see he was the sunshine personality one. But Dance Fighting you couldn’t place as his skill. Not that he didn’t have the body for it, but he was so… Shiny.

“Where do you come from?”

Fuck… You knew you’d have to make up a story but for some or other reason you weren’t expecting a question like that. Clearly pausing to long he decided to break the silence.

“It’s okay you don’t have to answer. I was just curious.”

Relieved flushed over you as you got up to move on to the next member. This member was young. Almost to young. His babyface smiling up at you as you take your seat. Maybe this was…

“Hi I’m Jungkook. You must be Y/N. I can see you’re a new Army. Welcome”

Yup it was clear as day that he was the youngest. His bunny like features made it impossible for you to see this strength or to picture him being the strongest of the group. Like how?

“Hi, Yes I’m relatively new to this.”

“Well welcome Y/N. Enjoy your stay with Bangtan!”

“You really are a rare sight to see. Coming to a fan sign off idols you haven’t even heard sing. I praise you for that. Hi I’m Tae, but call me V. I do hope we’ll be seeing you again.”

Wow, unpredictable is an understatement. This guy was straight forward with every word yet confident.

“Nice to meet you V. I’m Y/N.”

“Y/N… Even your name is unique. I like you already.”

Saying goodbye and leaving you can’t help but wonder what he meant. It was probably nothing, just your imagination playing games with you. One thing you were certain of, your plans had officially changed.

You’re going to a BTS concert and you have work to do.

#mission bangtan #bts x reader #Ot7 x reader #bts #first fic

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