#“what about sassy park ranger?!

[talesfrommedinastation]

Honestly, the show deviated for me from ‘Pabu’ on forward because of this.

Everyone else struggling and fighting except for the ‘special’ clones?

Yeah, no. Not cool.

(CF99 went to Station 47 instead of Pabu in my head, and that’s where things got fun.)

[talesfrommedinastation]

My redneck neighbor Doug watches 'The Bad Batch': The Outpost

As per many people's requests, I've collected a series of texts and Facebook messages from Doug when he watched certain episodes of everyone's favorite Copy Paste Boi show.

Some he was quite pithy on ('Ryan-from-Accounting goes fast but not fast enough to get away from the Bitch Wife Laura'), and others...well, he got excitable, to put it mildly.

Here's one of the more deranged ones, Season 2, Episode 12, 'The Outpost'. Or as Doug calls it: "The Daddy Warcrimes Christmas Special."

CW for Language like you wouldn't believe. Doug says "you'll need a permission slip from your momma to read this, I guess."

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Daddy Warcrimes is waiting by the Empire's equivalent of a windowless van, because comfort is just not his thing and he really wants the experience of smuggling cocaine across the border one of these days.

Some bitch who looks like she works at a bank is telling these clones that their extended warranty is up. I wanna bring her a bag of pennies and make her count it before I deposit it because I'm sick like that.

So here comes in SOME BLOND JACKASS. Mother of Hell do I hate this guy. Can I just tell you how much I hate him? I hate him like I hate the Crimson Tide, like I hate February, like I hate my mother-in-law. Hate hate hate. 

So Daddy Warcrimes, SOME BLOND JACKASS, and some homies get into Floating Probable Cause to lay waste to an unsuspecting Third World country or whatever.

Well, I was wrong! Looks like Elsa and her frozen fingers took over this dump. Disney owns both, so why not. The cold never bothered them anyway. Nope, they’re at somebody’s nasty old storage shed. Why does this remind me of visiting my sister in Wyoming?

Oh, who is this no-frills, salt-of-the-earth, son-of-a-bitch? Is that tanned Kurt Russell? No? It’s Sassy Park Ranger! I like him already. If he was my boss I’d actually show up to work on time and sober, or late and hung over, either way, it’d be a good time with the man. He just seems cool and chill and a nice dude. I bet he’s got homemade beef jerky in his locker and his beard always smells like cigar smoke. 

OH SHUT UP STUPID BLOND JACKASS, Jesus Christ I’ve never wanted to hit someone with a folding chair so hard in my life. CALL HIM COMMANDER.

Aw, Sassy Park Ranger’s being nice to Daddy Warcrimes, maybe Daddy Warcrimes will share the Columbian nose candy in the back of the van with Sassy Park Ranger, and Sassy Park Ranger won’t ask about the sobbing family Daddy Warcrimes is probably holding for ransom in the back. It’s all about understanding each other. 

This is truly the Daddy Warcrimes Christmas special, snow and friendship and stuff. I hope this doesn’t end up with Daddy Warcrimes 86’ing Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer from the sky, that would traumatize the children. But this is the same studio that produced Bambi so who knows. Didn't he try killing a kid the first episode?

Oh man, Sassy Park Ranger’s lost a lot of his men, that’s real sad. Only two left, Jesus. SHUT UP BLOND JACKASS SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP.

(I won’t repeat it, but the amount of times that SHUT UP was texted was….something else- Dr. MM)

Sassy Park Ranger’s taking Daddy Warcrimes on a hike around the place in the middle of a blizzard, probably going to say hi to the yeti hooker they all frequent and show him how to write his name in the snow with pee. He’s such a good guy. If they go sledding I’d be so happy.

Oh, shit! Daddy Warcrimes remembers that he has a job and proceeds to cop some poor bastard in the leg so he can follow the trail of blood in the snow. What in the Fargo am I watching here, does Steve Buschemi show up at one point now. No sledding in this one, I guess.

Well there goes Sassy Park Ranger and Daddy Warcrimes on a heartwarming romp following a crippled burglar in the snow as he bleeds to death. Kevin McCallister would be so proud. Well, now, they found a dead body already. You know, at this point, if Daddy Warcrimes capped Santa in the head this show wouldn’t be less wholesome. 

Aw shit Daddy Warcrimes stepped on a landmine, but Sassy Park Ranger watched his training videos that HR made them sit through and disarms it. They’re having a nice convo, I really, really like Sassy Park Ranger. If he dies I’ll be so freaking mad. 

(I said nothing, FYI - Dr. MM)

Aw shit, they found the bunker of crazy white people with guns in the snow. It’s confirmed: the Daddy Warcrimes Christmas Special takes place in Wyoming. Are Daddy Warcrimes and Sassy Park Ranger facing off my brother-in-law and his branch of the VFW near Laramie? Those guys need hobbies besides doomsday prepping and getting drunk in the snow. It ain’t right. 

“After all we sacrificed”…man. I feel right here. Is this the child friendly version of Enemy at the Gate? Shit. Please these two bastards need to survive. I need a beer and I wanna hug my wife.  

Dr. Meat Muffin, please don't tell me you're letting your babies watch this show. They need that dog from Australia who has fun with her daddy, not this.

Oh shit, avalanche! 

Oh no, Sassy Park Ranger. Oh no, oh no. Oh, Daddy Warcrimes.

Thank Christ they made it! They’re gonna save him! They’re gonna save him.

Wait. What. 

WHAT THE FUCK, BLOND ASSHOLE. 

I HATE THIS JACKASS SO GODDAMNED MUCH, SOLDIER OF THE EMPIRE, I WANNER SHOVE MY SOLDIER UP YOUR EMPIRE YOU STUPID DICK. 

FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU

Yay! Daddy Warcrimes finally took out his gun and 86’d that FUCK. CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY!! YAAAAAAY!!!!!

Man...I hope this ends okay for Daddy Warcrimes. I hope his brothers aren't just dicking around somewhere warm while he and the other bros are out dying.

Guess that'll be next episode?"

....Doug snapped SO HARD watching 'Pabu'. Brace yourselves.

[flickeringflame216]

15 questions 15 mutuals! I was tagged by @o-lei-o-lai-o-lord, @lightthewaybackhome, and @zelzahdarkcloak. Thanks friends!

Rules: answer the questions and tag fifteen mutuals

1. Are you named after anyone?

Nope. I mean, there's a Bible gal with my name.

2. When was the last time you cried?

Last night? This morning? Idk man I cry all the time.

3. Do you have kids?

Nope!

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Define a lot.

5. What’s the first thing you notice about people?

I don't think I consciously notice things about people when I'm introduced. The social things are taking up all my brain power. The many things I note about people are subconscious and and get filed into a "general vibes of this person" folder. Sometimes I sort through it later, sometimes not.

6. What’s your eye colour?

Murky pond water (they're brown but backlit with green, which you can only see in bright sunlight *goes into science spiel about why this happens*)

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings. I do like bittersweet endings too, or even sad ones. But scary movies aren't my jam in general.

8. Any special talents?

I'm good at looking like I know how to operate things (power tools, computers, etc.) but really I just push buttons until something happens.

9. Where were you born?

Hospital.

10. What are your hobbies?

Too numerous to mention. But I enjoy singing and crocheting and biking and roller skating. Random science experiments are also fun.

11. Have you any pets?

Blossom is my tiny sassy rabbit.

12. What sports do you play/have played?

None. I'm not much of a team sports person so I prefer things like hiking and biking and swimming and skating where there are no projectiles being launched at me/that I have to launch.

13. How tall are you?

About 5'6", or 168 cm.

14. Favorite subject in school?

I really liked English all through middle school, but liking science took me by surprise freshman year when I fell in love with Bio.

15. Dream job?

There are too many options. Something where I can use my brain and help people and am not sitting in a chair before a computer all day. I've considered (in no particular order) physical therapy, occupational therapy, a number of other medicine-related careers, marine biology, park ranger, vague "astronomy" career path (but I haven't researched that one)...yeah.

I've seen lots of people get tagged but I haven't been keeping track, so if you're getting tagged again...the world will definitely explode. No-pressure tags @accidental-spice @and-learn-to-let-go @audreythevaliant @bookdragon1811 @clawedandcute @dangerously-human @dearlittlefandom-stalker @derangedmarmot @dimsilver @fairytale-lights @hollers-and-holmes @heckin-music-dork @mrgartist17 @tzarina-alexandra @whilewewereyetsinners and anyone else who wants to!

[daddycest-hub]

Do you think...

You could Write...

A Dirty Delight...

With this:

Is Cordell Walker:

Whip-Smart and Intelligent with a knack for humor...

Sassy, Witty, and a strong sense of Duty...

Dedicated to his work...

A Loving and Loyal Husband and Family Man...

Secretly...

A Sexist Pig of Man...

Not a Hater OR Look Downer on of Women, in Fact he Loves them...

He just views them with LOTS of Sexual Objectification...

A Man who Enjoys sitting in his Ranger Car OR on a Bench in the Park and Lecherously Leering at and making Sleazy Sexual Comments about Women who Walk by...

Palming his Bulge Shamelessly as he takes a Swig from his Beer Bottle...

His Comments...

"Boy, I'd like to take a Swig out of your Jugs."

and...

"Fuck, you've got some Fat Sweater Meat, don't ya Honey?"

and...

"Wouldn't mind Burying my Face in your Fuck Pillow Melons every Night... Bet my Dick would Feel right at Home between em as well!"

...

What do you think? ;3

Hmmmmmm, maybe......

Do any of the women return his Enthusiasm? ;)

[supernovadragoncat]

SDC's Tales from the SanSan Crypt

Looking for some spooky SanSan reads this Halloween?

Below are some selections from my crypt of SanSan delights sure to get your blood pumping and send those goosebumps prickling across your skin.

Happy Halloween! 🖤

Badlands Howl (Complete)

On a gray Halloween day, Sansa travels alone across South Dakota and finds herself inexplicably drawn to the Badlands for what was supposed to be a brief stop. A park ranger tells her a tale befitting All Hallows’ Eve about the Badlands rider—a restless spirit who haunts the land astride his black horse, his face half-burned from hellfire and his unearthly howl famed for the misfortune it brings.

Despite the frightening tale, Sansa finds herself enchanted and, amongst the Badlands’s haunting austerity and bewitching wonder, she encounters the Badlands rider and far more than she ever could have bargained for.

Spooky, sexy, sad, sweet, and spiritual. 

Ride (Complete)

Sansa and Sandor each have their reason for buying a one-way ticket out of town. As an early autumn storm brews, they find themselves alone together on an abandoned train platform with more in common than one might think.

But there's something strange about the train that rolls into the station and their journey comes with a dire warning--if they get on the train, they won't be getting off, at least not in this life. Then again, sometimes you have to get on to get off...

Midnight (Complete)

Into every generation a slayer is born, a chosen one.

That’s what the legend said. Sansa had heard it all before. What did the legend say about watchers then? Not much because it didn’t have to be spoken. Everyone just knew.

A slayer should never get involved with her watcher and certainly never fall for him.

A SanSan/Buffy The Vampire Slayer AU.

Origins (Complete)

No one asks to be chosen. No one seeks it out.

Home from war, Sandor Clegane wants nothing to do with the horrors he faced, least of all the black-eyed monsters that nearly took his life. He calls them demons. Others call them vampires. It doesn’t matter because he’s haunted by dreams he just can’t shake. In them, a red-haired girl fights the fiends alone.

Now letters are showing up at his door from a mysterious entity called the Watchers Council. They have a message for him—he has a calling and so does the girl in his dreams. Neither knows it, but they’ll soon find out…

…the origins of a slayer and her watcher.

A continuation of Slay—a Buffy the Vampire Slayer AU SanSan series.

Spellbound (Ongoing)

Brooklyn born and bred, NYPD homicide detective Sandor Clegane often joked that the only way he’d ever leave New York was in a body bag. His chief calls his bluff and details Sandor to some no-name town in Vermont. They need his no-bullshit approach to detective work. The real reason? He’s burnt-out, jaded, and surly.

His chief said the change of pace would do him good, but forgot to mention this sleepy town has a strange vibe. It also has Sansa Stark—hometown sweetheart and psychic who owns the metaphysical shop. Sandor doesn’t believe in that shit. What he does believe in—she has legs for days and an ass to match.

Only problem? She’s enlisted to help on a cold case. His cold case. Sandor doesn’t work well with others, least of all psychics and certainly not the most gorgeous girl in town who surely bewitched him because why else is it suddenly so hard to focus?

Opposites attract with a heavy dose of sexual tension, small town shenanigans, dirty-talking Sandor, witchy woman Sansa, sassy but well-meaning Arya, and mystical matriarch Catelyn who really thinks Sansa should go easy on the new guy in town.

Sexy. Funny. Sweet. Smutty. Hot-and-bothered SanSan pine away.

Devil Inside (Ongoing)

Orphaned at a young age, Sansa has lived a quiet life as the High Priestess in her northern village, but peace is shattered when legions of marauders led by warlord Sandor Clegane raid her village. Sandor’s brutal reputation precedes him—a warrior who some say is the devil himself—but Sansa is known to him too. Lore has spread through the Seven Kingdoms about the beautiful High Priestess of the North, a maiden ripe for the taking. Sandor’s plan is simple—kidnap Sansa and offer her to the highest bidder—but he didn’t account for how wickedly he wants her for himself. While the best laid plans of men often go awry, Sandor is no ordinary man. He may not even be mortal at all and Sansa is about to learn the cost of making a deal with the devil isn’t just her soul but her heart too. A dark Faustian romance.

[skyler10fic]

that's why i love fall

By Skyler10

Summary: Carol is a park ranger in a growing mountain town. Daisy is a cybersecurity city girl in town for a job interview at the town’s biotech lab. Under the autumn leaves, fate brings them together (aided by Daisy’s parents, Phil and Melinda). As sweet as a PSL and with as much plot as apple pie.

Notes: This one is pretty canon-free. Basically original fic but with the personalities, names, and faces of my ships.

Read on Ao3

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Carol drove fast, maybe a little too fast, around the curve through the forest back home to Mountain Skye Village. She loved the thrill it brought: the freedom, the magic in the air this time of year, the swirl of the changing leaves around her car, the passages between the rock walls and mist between the trees… 

She snapped back into reality as a figure and car on the side of the road came into focus. The person was waving as frantically as the blinking of their car’s tail lights. Carol’s tires screeched as she braked on the slick road and pulled off into a shallow bed of leaves on the shoulder. The young woman relaxed in relief against her trunk as Carol approached. 

“Hey! Are you okay?” Carol called. As she got closer, her heart lept to her throat. This damsel in distress was exactly her type. Dark sparkling eyes, a quirk of a smile, a little red lipstick to match her beanie and puffer vest. Figure-hugging jeans and practical but stylish boots… 

“We’re a match,” the woman remarked with a slight laugh to her voice. 

“Sorry, what?” Carol wondered if this was a forest fey reading her thoughts. 

The woman pointed to Carol’s flannel shirt, in autumn colors, and her own under the puffer vest. 

“Oh!” Carol realized what she meant.

“Sorry,” the woman rushed out. “It’s just I saw a car coming and was terrified what would happen if I flagged down a creeper or weirdo or something. I could be even worse off than lost in a forest with a broken bridge! But it’s you.”

“Carol.” Carol stuck out her hand. 

“Daisy,” the young woman replied and shook Carol’s hand with a curious smile. “Actually, this sounds so stalkerish, but I think you’re the guide who led my parents' hike last week? They told me all about you and sent me the picture they took with you to prove to me there were cool young people in this town.” 

Carol laughed. “Phil and Melinda, right?” 

Daisy closed her eyes, pressed her lips together, and nodded. “Yep, always subtle, those two.” 

“Well, it’s good to meet you, Daisy.” Carol noted the Boston Pride Parade sticker on the back of Daisy’s car right next to the MIT alumni one. When Daisy’s parents had seen Carol’s rainbow pin on her guide gear, they had mentioned Daisy volunteered her computer skills for the Pride festival. Not subtle at all, that Johnson couple. “I heard a lot about you as well.” 

“I’m sure you did.” Daisy laughed and blushed. 

“So what brings you all the way out here?” 

Daisy sighed. “My parents think they have found the perfect job for me. There’s a biotech lab in the town with a cybersecurity role they heard about.”

Carol shook her head in amusement and pointed to the trees and their roadside setting. “I meant here on the side of the road, specifically. You never really answered my question. Are you okay?” 

“I am now.” Daisy considered Carol for a moment with a charisma that drew Carol in. Daisy broke her own spell and clarified. “I mean, that is, if you can figure out another way back to town. That bridge is washed out and my cell service is zero out here. I’m not even entirely sure where we are. All these trees look the same to me.”

“Yeah.” Carol settled her hands in her pockets. “I can help with that, but I have a favor to ask in return.” 

Daisy cocked an eyebrow. “Me waving at you to stop so you didn’t wreck your sports car off a bridge doesn’t count as a favor?” 

Carol let her eyes linger down Daisy’s form. God, she was hot when she was sassy. “Oh, so it was really me you were saving here, not the other way around?” 

Daisy leaned back on her car again. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m willing to hear what you had in mind.” 

A leaf fell in Daisy’s hair and instinctively, Carol moved forward to pluck it out. Daisy didn’t flinch at the gesture, nor did she toss the yellow and orange leaf away when Carol handed it to her. To the contrary, she met Carol’s eyes and thanked her as if it were a gift.

“Follow my car back to town and I’ll take you to the best pie in town?” Carol offered with a shrug of nonchalance. “My treat.” 

“Still sounds like you’d be doing me the favor in that case.” 

Carol shook her head. “Pleasure’s all mine. You did save my ‘sports car,’ after all. And Betty’s Diner is the first thing you need to know about Mountain Skye.”

“Deal.” Daisy stuck out her hand and they shook again, the touch lingering a longer this time before falling away. Daisy tucked a fallen strand of hair behind her ear as an excuse to look down and back up again, long lashes slowly dipping and rising.  

Carol’s head spun at how Daisy captivated her so effortlessly. Carol inhaled the cool mountain autumn air to ground herself and backed away. “Gonna get chilly out here soon. We’d better head back. I know these roads blind but best not to get caught in the dark with wildlife.” She nodded to the woods next to the road. 

Daisy shot a nervous glance to the woods and moved to the driver’s side of her car. “I’ll pull around the other shoulder and wait to follow you.”  

Carol headed back to her own car. She turned around and Daisy followed. This time, Carol watched her speed and kept checking her rearview mirror to make sure Daisy was right behind her. Even though she was the one leading, an irrational fear rose up in her that this enchanting woman would vanish at the edge of the forest and leave her wanting. 

But Daisy was real and pulled into the diner parking lot next to Carol when they reached the town square in the historic district. The town had grown a lot since it was just a village below the mountain, even expanding so large it had the prestigious lab that attracted MIT-level talent like Daisy. It still felt magical too, though, so it wasn’t hard for an overactive imagination to be wary of things or people who seemed too good to be true. Carol couldn’t help her smile of relief when they were face to face again. 

Inside, they found a booth next to the window with a picturesque view and slid in. By the time the waitress came with an irresistible offer of seasonal soups and chili, the sun had set behind the tree line. Conversation flowed easily, and the soup warmed them from the inside out as the air outside the window grew brisk with the dark. 

“This place really is beautiful,” Daisy remarked as if conceding a point. 

“You should see it in winter.” Carol pointed up with her spoon to the alpine peaks. “Skiers mostly stay up there at the resort but a few come down for the antiques.” 

An older woman stopped by the table and finished Carol’s sentence for her. “And for my pie.” 

Carol laughed. “Daisy, this is Betty, the owner. And she’s right.” 

“Ahh, good to meet you, Betty!” Daisy held up a menu with Betty’s name on the logo. “I hear you’re famous around here.” 

“And don’t you forget it.” Betty winked, but then grew serious. “We take care of each other here. Carol’s been one of our own since she was little. I trust you’ll treat her right.” The last part sounded vaguely like a veiled threat, especially with Betty’s stern motherly appearance.  

“Betty!” Carol blushed and thwapped the owner with a menu. 

“Yes, ma’am,” Daisy answered somberly and then winked at Carol. “I have nothing but good intentions with this one.” 

Carol’s heart raced. Daisy was the new one in town, now getting a quick briefing from Betty on the major downtown historic sites, but somehow Carol was the one feeling helplessly unmoored. Perhaps she’d been spending too much time with the retired couples and lab nerds and family vacationers living in this town, but Daisy’s glimmering city confidence both inspired her and swept her off her feet.  

“Carol!” Betty tapped Carol on the shoulder with her pen. “Pie?” 

“Oh!” Carol came back to earth from her thoughts. “The pumpkin is an obvious choice, but the apple cinnamon is to die for.”

Daisy giggled. “I already ordered a slice of apple, a la mode at Betty’s insistence.” 

“Good girl.” Betty nodded and gave a thumbs up. Carol realized she’d missed an alliance forming and chuckled. 

“Then I’ll have the same.” 

Betty shook her head. “You have to get different kinds and share. You know the rules.” 

Daisy laughed. “I already love this place.” 

“Pumpkin?” Carol asked both to Daisy and Betty. 

Betty wrote down the order and added, “Pumpkin pie and decaf. Anything for you to drink, honey?” 

Daisy added a tea to her order and thanked Betty, who sent Carol a look that said she approved of Carol’s guest before returning to the kitchen.

Daisy looked out the window at the navy twilight fading to black starry night. “It’s funny. I came out here to see my parents and interview at the lab because they wanted me to.” She turned back to Carol. “I knew they would never let it go until I did. But I never expected to want it.” 

Carol’s breath caught. “And now you do?” 

Daisy settled back into the booth seat. “I might. I haven’t seen enough of it yet. It certainly seems charming. Like a TV show.”    

Carol followed her glance at the diner around them: kids with their parents, teens laughing over dumb jokes in the big corner booth, old men playing their weekly card games, the leading ladies of the town planning a fundraiser, lab scientists grabbing a bite between shifts. 

“Yeah. It kinda does now. I left when I was 15 to live with my aunt in D.C.,” Carol confessed. “I was so ready to get out. And I needed a change, new people, a new start.” She could read that Daisy knew what she meant. 

Daisy leaned in. “But you came back.” 

Carol’s lips turned up with a sad smile. “Almost two years ago now. After I got my degree and wildlife certifications, I got hired by the parks service. This was one of the jobs open and I knew. I just knew it was time. My parents moved away to be with my grandpa, but the people of Mountain Skye welcomed me back with open arms.” 

Betty arrived back as if on cue and laid down the pie plates and mugs. “Like I said, you’re part of our family. And if anyone has a problem with that, including your father, they can take it to hell.”

“Dad, on the other hand, is not missed by anyone here,” Carol explained. “And he was not thrilled about me coming back either. Among other things about my life.” 

Betty patted her on the shoulder. “My Rita and I went through the same thing in the ’60s. Some things never change.” A crash sounded and she turned. “Oh speak of… CLIVE! I told you not to bus your own table! For the last time! Can’t leave them alone…” 

Betty bustled away, but Carol finished the sentiment. “This town was a safe haven for gay skiers for a long time. They could come and stay here instead of the resorts on the mountain, and they could live together and run their businesses in peace. Sort of a safety in numbers thing. My dad never really had a problem with it, at least not that he talked about, until…well.” Carol shrugged and gestured up and down at herself.   

“Ohh,” Daisy sighed in empathy and wrapped her hands around her mug. “Yeah. That’s rough.”

They ate their pie slices in silence for a bit before Daisy spoke again.

“I had sort of the opposite situation. My parents were so cool with it, but high school… I graduated and never looked back, you know? The more time goes on, the more it hits how messed up it was, people I thought of as friends.” She shook her head at the tarnished memory and stabbed at an apple piece. 

“Sometimes you don’t realize until you get out just how much the people you love are also your bullies?” Carol guessed. 

Daisy met her curious gaze and nodded slightly. Then she brightened as she remembered. “Hey, aren’t we supposed to be sharing these? House rules or something?” 

Carol brightened too and cut off a significant piece of pumpkin pie. “Here.” Daisy reciprocated and they scooted their plates closer for the exchange. 

“I hope you like it,” Carol said. She meant it on the surface about the pie, of course, but her eyes darted to the window where the town square outside was lit up and people rushed by as if blown like leaves on the biting autumn breeze. 

“It’s just as wonderful as advertised.” Daisy followed Carol’s attention to the window where two old men held hands as they crossed the parking lot and one helped the other into the car. Staff at a bookstore with a handmade paper rainbow in the window locked up for the night, and a group of gender-nonconforming teens took selfies under the lights in the town square.

“We can be ourselves here.” Carol took a final sip of her coffee. “It’s not perfect, but it’s home.” 

Daisy’s phone rang. “Sorry, it’s my parents. I didn’t realize how late it was!”

“It’s okay,” Carol assured. Daisy got up from the booth and went outside to take the call. 

Betty came back to collect their plates and deliver the check herself, a sure sign that she had something to say. 

“She’s the Johnson kid, right?” 

“Yeah. How did you know?” 

“News travels fast in a diner, sweetheart,” Betty reminded her. “Besides, the college hiring a new president and that old hanger getting a fresh coat of paint? It was all the old vets talked about for weeks. I heard the stories about the glory days.” She jerked her thumb to a table of retired pilots. 

The rusting hanger and torn-up runway the retirees had trained on were briefly resurrected when Carol was a teen, but she left before the airport was open for her to train and get a pilot’s license. It was still a dream of hers. It had sat empty since then, however, until it was purchased by the local community college and vocational school to train pilots, mostly for careers with the resort communities’ private planes, regional rescue services, and agriculture. When they found out their new president’s wife was a flight instructor, a new training program was officially launched.

Betty offered a coffee refill, which Carol declined. 

“You know,” Betty added, “you wanna be careful with a girl like that.” She used the coffeepot to gesture to Daisy, who was on the phone in view of the window.

“Because her parents are important?” Carol guessed. She handed Betty cash for the check and plenty for the tip.

“No, because she’s the type of wildfire that burns hard and fast, but you can’t keep her anywhere she doesn’t want to be.” Betty said it so plainly that Carol could only assume she was speaking from experience. 

“How can you tell?”

Betty just raised a knowing eyebrow and returned to the diner counter.

Daisy reentered the diner. “Sorry that took so long. My dad had his first round of midterm meetings… I don’t know why I’m telling you this. Anyway, I better head out. But, ah, they were thrilled we met and wanted to hear all about it, so I told them I’d be home soon.” She rolled her eyes affectionately. 

“No problem,” Carol said with a laugh of understanding and got up from the table. She searched for an excuse to ask Daisy for her number. Daisy reached for something in her bag and Carol grew hopeful they were on the same page, but she pulled out her wallet, not a pen. 

Carol quickly assured her, “I already paid, so no worries there.” 

“Oh! You didn’t have to do that.”

“I wanted to.” Carol gestured to the door and they walked out but hesitated at their cars. “Your parents said they are on Aspen Ave., right? I’m going right by that neighborhood on my way home.”

“If you want,” Daisy finished, “you could follow me and make sure I don’t get lost on the way.” 

“Yeah, exactly!” Carol knew they were just delaying the inevitable parting. “Just in case.” 

“Okay, um, see you there!” Daisy got in her car and pulled out of the parking lot, and this time, Carol followed. 

Carol pulled in behind her in the Johnsons’ gravel driveway, which was lined with tall pines. The porchlight and a light inside the wood-cabin-style house were on, but there was no other sign of Daisy’s parents. Carol and Daisy both got out and stood awkwardly under the stars, not knowing what to say next to move forward but not wanting to say goodnight just yet. 

“Thank you for dinner and pie and everything tonight,” Daisy said, moving in closer than strangers but not as close as Carol’s desire wanted. 

“I mean you did keep me from wrecking my car. I never would have seen that bridge in time,” Carol admitted. 

“And you rescued me from being lost in the woods,” Daisy countered. “If it weren’t for you, I’d probably still be driving around in circles out there, having to forge for berries or something.” 

Carol grinned. There was her opening. “Well, I wouldn’t want you to get lost around town either. I can give you the official tour this weekend, if you’re still going to be around.”

“I have heard you give great tours,” Daisy teased, referring to her parents’ strong hints.

“And if you like my tour of the town, perhaps a hike on Sunday? I’m leading a group from the lab, so you could meet your future coworkers.” 

A chilly breeze whipped around them, and they moved closer instinctively. Carol resisted the urge to draw her in closer.

“I don’t have the job just yet,” Daisy cautioned, “but that sounds great. I’m here until Monday.”

“And what then?” 

“Then I go back to my apartment in Boston, wait around for a while, and hopefully, give my notice at my current gig. Then, if all goes to plan, move out here. Not with my parents though! I’m… we’re close, but… Not that someone living with their parents is bad or anything! But … space is good.”

“I get it,” Carol assured. Daisy calmed a bit from her verbal fumbling. Trusting her gut about this new crush, Carol went out on a metaphorical limb, “My housemate, Jemma, is moving in with her boyfriend soon and they are looking for a new place, so 1., I have a spot open and 2. if you’re not into the whole housemates thing, she would know all the places to look.” 

Daisy blinked in awe. “That’s perfect. Are you like a miracle or an angel or something?” 

Carol laughed and barely restrained herself from saying, I was thinking the same thing about you. Instead, she shrugged and offered, “I can give you my number and you can text me when you’re done with the interview and ready for the town tour. And I can let you know the details about the hike. And if everything works out, let me know and we can talk about the house situation.” 

Carol pulled her phone out of her pocket and unlocked it, then opened a new contact and handed the phone to Daisy.

Daisy shook her head in disbelief as she added her information and got out her own phone. “You are. You’re a total miracle. I could seriously kiss you right now. I was so stressed and now…”

She trailed off and froze with her hand holding her unlocked phone as she realized what she said. Carol took the phone and kept her eyes focused on adding her information in return, trying to come off calmer than she felt. “If you want to, you can. Just so you know.”

“That’s good,” Daisy whispered as she leaned in. “Maybe I will.” 

They jumped apart and squinted as a flashlight shined from the front door. “It’s just Daisy and a friend,” a man called to someone else in the house. 

Daisy groaned. “That’s my dad. And this is not how I pictured this night ending so I’m just going to say goodnight.” 

“See you soon,” Carol promised. 

“See you soon,” Daisy repeated back to her and ran to the front door, but Carol knew Daisy’s attention was now on scolding her dad for his bad timing. Carol returned to her car and drove home with her windows down, blasting a girl in red playlist, warm with hope despite the night air.

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Notes: The other chapters are pretty short so they will be coming soon. This chapter is almost half the total fic, tbh.

[woppy-my-beloved]

Some of my favourite roles of Tanya Allen

1. Amy Barrett - The Outer Limits 

EP - Patient Zero

This is an episode where in 44 minutes they make you feel like you have known the character Amy for a lifeitme. It’s an episode where you can feel sympathy for both characters. The conflict in the episode is a hard/personal once, especially since both Tanya Allen and Michael Rooker play their parts in this episode amazing! The camera angles and music is also very good, there are moments where you are sitting on the edge of your seat hoping what is going to happen next.

2. Percy Montana - Starhunter/Starhunter 2300 & Starhunter Redux

One of my rolemodels since I was a little girl, and one of the most badass women in Sci-Fi history. Percy is the 18 year old niece of bounty hunter Danté Montana, since their home planet was taken over and people were murderd by the raiders. Danté took 8 year old Percy under his wing and raised her as his own. She is the mechanic of the tulip and without her the tulip and it’s crew would be lost. Percy is a sassy but badass 18 year old who is a perfect mix of serious and loveable and funny.

3. Anna - Silent Hill

This is a character which we only see 10 minutes into the movie, who then dies in a gruesome way. Anna is one of the Victims of Alessa her curse. She is a young woman who seems to have the mind of a child, who has to survive in the darkness of SIlent Hill. Tanya plays this character so lovely and you feel actually bad for her since she is one of the only victims of Alessa who had nothing to do with her.

4. Lisa - The Outer Limits

Ep Fear Itself

Before Tanya went on an played Amy Barrett she played the young and ambtious Lisa in an earlier episode of the Outer Limits. Her character Lisa is a lovely young woman who faced struggles with depression and anxiety. Lisa tries to see the good in people and she has a compsionate heart to those who she cares about. 

Her role in the episode is minimal but it’s also very sweet and simple. 

5. Audrey - The Newsroom (1996/1997 Season 1) 

Audrey the Intern, this is the role that gave Tanya a Gemini award. She played the sassy and sweet intern Audrey alongside Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, Karen Himes.

6. Annie Calgrove - Firestorm last stand at Yellowstone

A small made for tv/dvd movie from 2009. Tanya plays Yellowstone park ranger Annie Calgrove, who is willing to give up her life for the park and it’s people. She has her heart on the right place and is not afraid to let people know that they are talking bullshit.  During the firestorm that almost burn downs the park, Annie stays behind to make sure the firefighters make it out alive, even if she dies in the process.

7 Tanya - Wish You Were Dead

A small role in a dark humor film. She plays the daughter of a scammer, however she participates in the scams as well. It’s a small and funny movie. She follows her mother blindly and they both try to take out a insurance agents for this life insurance.

8. Sharon - Lone Hero

The girlfriend of the main Hero played by Sean Patrick Flannery, she works at a Wild West Village and wants to be an aspiring actress. At one point Sharon gets taken by a biker gang, however she is no damsel in distress and takes out some action.

[daretosnoop]

Lessons I learned from the Games

Most of this is just silly, some are actual lessons.

SCK/SCK2:

If you’re going to get murdered, get revenge by leaving clues to the blackmail you have on potential suspects and hope to god someone figures it out

If you’re investigating a crime, being a random transfer student at the end of the year is probably not the way to go, but no one cares because they’re too busy with college applications.

If your niece is coming to your place to investigate a murder and you’re not there, the least you can do is set up a cage to trap any possible break-ins.

Nothing beats being able to hold a gun to the murderer #whySCKremastered???

Teens dealing with pressures to meet college and parental demands

Teens resorting to drugs

Teens dealing with sexism that’s found in abundance in college and work environments

Teachers not giving a shit about what students are going through.

STFD:

If you’re getting death threats, play it cool. Keeps the perps unhinged

Toxicity of fan culture

Throw all CEOs into the closet

Nothing beats Jazz

If you’re going to commit crime in an actor’s community, you must do it with flare

MHM:

If you’re going to buy a Victorian mansion, the least you can do is check for ghosts. And also hire a carpenter beforehand

Never invest your life’s savings into anything

Treat those who help you with basic decency (my god Rose!)

If you’re snooping on someone, don’t give them any indication that you’re onto them

If someone slips a threatening message under your door, open the door.

Victorian houses have all sorts of booby traps, FIND THEM.

TRT:

Don’t trust anyone who’s eager to be your friend

Trust the weirdos and grumpy people

Learn French

Don’t leave incriminating evidence that reveals your lies

There is no such thing as too much food

Women in history have been badly treated by (male) historians.

It’s called the past for a reason

Turn a bad situation into an opportunity to learn

If you’re going to do crime, at least ensure you have an escape route that’s not blocked by the snow

Don’t date people who pressure you to marry them/ask you to prove your love for them

 FIN:

As a woman, if you want anyone to take you seriously and help, you have to be adamant, sassy, and everything men don’t like to see in women.

If you’re a POC, the chances of the police helping you decreases

Capitalism sucks

Police suck

Misogyny in capitalism

Old theaters are amazing

Don’t trust the person who’s trying to be your friend!!!!!!

Don’t talk to suspects about your case

Have confidence in yourself

 SSH:

Colonialism still exists in the form of capitalism

The art industry is completely profit driven

Mexico and America tensions

The Mayans

They never talked about what happened to the Mayans…..

Don’t deal with shady salesmen

Sometimes saving money contributes to a bad system

If you accepted a position, take your work seriously

Don’t trust the guy trying to be your friend!!!!

Master the art of amnesia should you ever need to use it

Even if you disband a group of art thieves, it’s best to be humble

No one in life is going to help you, even if you get pushed into a monolith

 DOG:

This game is why it’s important to put your dog(s) on a leash! (insert that dog vine: “it don’t bite. Yes it do!”)

If we didn’t have uptight rangers, the parks would be burnt to smithereens

Misogyny exists in the woods

People who are just trying to do their job always get a bad rap even though it’s because of them the park still exists!

Gangsters are bad, but also low-key cool

Get back at your enemies by making a fake grave of them

Old people have interesting stories

Gold can release arsenic into water

Always check well water before using

Wood mice are bad for health

If you’re going to get tied up and tossed into your tool shed, keep a scythe on hand

Go birdwatching at night

Torque is a fancy word for screw driver

If you’re a POC, people are most likely to suspect you.

CAR:

There is no job security if you end up in hospital

Sometimes you really need a 2000 calorie sundae

If you went to jail, people are most likely to suspect you first

Don’t spy on your co-workers

Don’t trust the person who’s trying to be your friend!

Don’t procrastinate on a job

If you’re miserable in life, maybe it’s time to sign up for some therapy

If you have a sad backstory, you’re automatically entitled to everyone’s sad backstory

Mental illness: depression

Health awareness: niacin, don’t eat junk food like a 2000 calorie sundae

Don’t dump someone just because they’re not able to give you a lavish lifestyle

DDI:

If you’re going to trash someone’s boat, don’t leave your business card behind

If you’re tired of small mindedness, it’s best to just leave

It’s always handy in life to know boating skills

If you’re trying to report suspicious activity, communicating by bottles is not the way to go

Don’t feed wild animals!

Capitalism sucks

Look carefully at your environment, you never know what clues are left behind

Always make a plan B in case plan A doesn’t work

Don’t be afraid to explore

SHA:

Never trust the guy who’s trying to be your friend!!!

Always trust the grumpy guy

Horses die easily

There is no such thing as over ripe vegetables

Sunflowers should be planted near gardens so that bees come

Respect chickens

Falling in love with a criminal is difficult when your dad’s a cop

It’s handy to know how to ride a horse

Ghost towns are terrifying

Farmers work hard and should be respected

CUR:

Don’t trust the person who’s trying to be your friend!!!!!!!!!!

Don’t be a negligent parent

Before getting married, make sure your partner has a good relationship with your child

Don’t trust creepy people

America and British will always oppose each other

Talking parrots are always handy

British aristocracy was supported through colonialism #got Loulou on his Travels, uh huh

If you’re a spinster, you’re going to be the mom of something

If you’re afraid of becoming a monster, best be dramatic about it

It’s really important to have good communication between partners

Don’t stick your new wife in a room that still has pictures of your old wife and where all the furniture has covers on them

If you have a manor, you better explore it before some 12-year-old gets hurt exploring it

don’t go to great lengths to protect a rock

calling something that skips every generation a “family tradition” is just rude and exclusive

don’t leave your child alone for so long. Don’t keep them away from people their age

don’t write memories, no one wants to hear your life story

CLK:

if you’re going to presume someone’s identity, you better nail the part down hard

don’t blow up the kitchen when there’s only three people in the house and you were the closest and last one in the kitchen

emotional manipulation

gas lighting

if someone mentions stolen jewellery, putting back what you stole just incriminates you

even if you have psychic abilities, don’t be an ass bout it

no one ever tips because no one like the system. Pay your employees what they deserve!

Even though the depression’s going on, people are still dumping money in psychic lessons and dress making

No one ever gives anything away for free

Even if you’re promised money, don’t put too much trust in the promises of others

Don’t be rude to the person who’s trying to help you

If your partner is demanding to be spoiled during an economic depression, find a better partner

People aren’t as smart as you, tell them straight where you left your will.

 TRN:

The dumb blonde joke is not funny

Cops are useless and unhelpful

People are more willing to listen to adults then teens/young adults

Celebrities are much different in real life then in their celebrity world.

Don’t steal someone else’s ideaà artist theft

Old trains are super cool

People aren’t as smart as you, tell them straight where you hid your treasure

Don’t dump someone just because people think they’re dumb

 DAN:

Capitalism sucks

The fashion industry is brutal

normal size representation

Boss’s can be crappy people

Don’t blackmail people

If you promised to do work, you better dedicate yourself to it

Having a healthy fear of giving away personal information is not a bad thing

Don’t aid stalkers

Covid-precaution: cover face with mask. Act erratic to keep people away from you

Concept of older men dating younger women is actually frowned upon

Love is mysterious

Flashlight on the many women who helped decode during WW2 but largely remain unrecognized by countries today

Forgery is okay sometimes

 CRE:

Indigenous cultures continue to be badly and negatively portrayed in media

Capitalism sucks

Environmentalism

Academia is not as research oriented as one wishes it was

Daddy-issues

Native Hawaiians forced to “work with” big corps in order to survive.

Tourism industry and its affects on the environment and native population

Sometimes an upgrade is not a good thing

ICE:

Animal conservatism

Capitalism sucks

International competitions suck

Running away from humans to hide in a cabin and bonding with a wolf is not a bad thing

Never enter a sauna alone

It’s bad business to kick customers out

If your customers are falling asleep everyday in a common room, it’s probably not a good sign of booming business

Don’t be chill over bombs exploding near your hotel

Always handy to know how to drive a snow mobile

Don’t volunteer to be a maid, ever

Cops are useless

CRY:

Don’t dump your job on your girlfriend

There’s nothing wrong with being emo

Men being emotional and desiring love and affection

Men being abused in relationships

Even if your relative leaves you a ton of money, it’s no excuse for not being a good guardian/parent

Don’t trust strangers. Don’t eat food from random people

Customer service is awful. Even when the customer is trying to instigate a horrible reaction in you, you got to put on a smile

Always trust the eccentric lady

Nancy’s sad backstory allows her to hear everyone else’s sad backstory, unless you’re a guy, I guess.

A date in the cemetery is not a bad idea

If your partner demands you to spoil them, get a new partner

People aren’t as smart as you, tell them where you hid your treasure

VEN:

Anyone can help out on an international mafia case

The mafia is very creative and artistic

Capitalism sucks

Assert your independence as a young woman by dancing in a cat suit on stage? I guess?

Money can be found anywhere

Eat the rich

Don’t trust the person trying to be friends with you

Possessive relationships are red flags

Don’t steal a cheap neckless if you’re a notorious thief

Cops kind of useful for once.

HAU

Don’t pull a prank on your partner before your wedding

Don’t invite someone who used to date your partner and still has feelings for them

If your partner is missing, actually look for them instead of sitting around

Crows are amazing

Fiona might have lost her parents at a young age and her life as a hermit definitely had its side affects, but she also saved herself from the misogyny women endured

RAN:

If your friend gets kidnapped, please, at least fake some concern

Don’t waste time with monkeys

The only other person on the island is probably the culprit

WAV:

Girl bullying can be worse than boy bullying

Don’t trust the person who’s trying to be your friend!!!!!!

  TOT:

Nancy’s sad backstory allows her to hear everyone else’s sad backstory, unless you’re a guy, I guess.

Academic institutions are struggling to fund research

Capitalism sucks

Even if you hate your lead, don’t sabotage the team

Communication is important

Even if you hate your job, don’t sabotage your team

 SAW:

People who resist to change just become boulders in the way of progress

Boomer mentality is soul destroying

Emotional manipulation

Gas lighting

Depression

Sometimes you have to cut away from those you love in order to maintain your sanity

Nancy’s sad backstory allows her to hear everyone else’s sad backstory.

If you have to give your partner a gift every time you fight, you might have relationship problems

Don’t be in a relationship just because you’re used to it

Don’t force someone to adhere to your expectations in life

If you’re unable to talk to your partner and so resort to haunting her inn, you probably have relationship issues

[haylanmakesstuff]

Smokey Bear and the Charcoal Forest

I made this account to share the crafts, costumes, and other things I make, but sometimes the things I make are in a different direction. Usually I’m a seasonal Interpretive Park Ranger, so creating and making are parts of my job in non-traditional ways. I love to get paid, but volunteer a lot too - sometimes getting paid isn’t the most important thing if you love what you do and can swing it (note I physically grimaced when I wrote that seeing that I couldn’t get a job this year because of the pandemic! wah wahh)

Lately I’ve been making digital programming for the parks I volunteer for; I write, film, edit, do everything all by myself for these. The first one is Smokey Bear and the Charcoal Forest, below, where you can learn about how Smokey was a very real bear, his story, and what he represents. It also delves into fire ecology and how natural fire isn’t an enemy, but rather something humans have abused through historical negligence and climate change. 

If my more personal and outdoorsy account is something you’d like to follow, you can find me on Instagram @itshaylanoutside . You’ll also see pictures and video of my very beautiful and sassy cat, Nova.  Next time, I'm going to be more careful about what thumbnail to choose, because boy howdy, this one is a clear winner.

Enjoy! -Haylan

[some-lists]

Ranking all the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers

Go Go Power Rangers! I felt it was time for another 90’s throwback. Today I’m ranking all the Power Rangers from Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Just about every 90’s kid was obsessed with this show. It was a phenomenon. It started out with the original five in its first season. As the show went on, we saw a number of replacements added to the cast.

As a child, I had my definite favorites based on my childhood memories. I later rewatched the series as an adult and my perspective on the characters really changed. This is my ranking based on what I observed as an adult looking back.

10. Kat Hillard (Pink Ranger)

Kat had the unfortunate task of filling Kimberly’s shoes as the new Pink Ranger. She was doomed from the start. The writers introduced the character as a villain -- a fellow student under an evil spell to undo the Pink Ranger. It made us not like her from the very beginning. Kat eventually grew into her role, especially in the following seasons of Zeo and Turbo. But initially, she felt like an imposter who literally did not fit the suit.

9. Aisha Campbell (Yellow Ranger)

I liked Aisha as a kid. I liked her sassy attitude and that she was girly and short. After watching the show again as an adult, I realized how completely useless she was as a ranger. She had no fighting ability whatsoever, couldn’t do any flips, and didn’t offer any brain power either. I actually felt embarrassed watching her fight scenes.

8. Rocky DeSantos (Red Ranger)

I think Rocky got a raw deal as the new Red Ranger. Many viewers were used to seeing the Red Ranger as a leader. However, when Rocky was introduced, he was just another ranger on the side. I don’t think this was his fault as Jason had already been demoted as leader after Tommy became the White Ranger. As a kid, I liked Rocky. I didn’t mind him as an adult either. His taekwondo skills were actually better than Jason’s. He was faster, more agile, could kick higher, and do more flips. Unfortunately, as one of the replacement rangers, he was always in the background.

7. Jason Lee Scott (Red Ranger)

Ranking Jason this low is gonna shock some die hard fans. As a kid, I absolutely loved Jason. He was one of my favorite rangers. I thought he was a great leader and strong fighter. He was the glue who got his team to work together. I especially preferred him as a leader over Tommy. But when I rewatched the show as an adult, I realized he really didn’t do anything! He had maybe two episodes about him. One was about him bench pressing a world record where he lifted weights the entire episode. That’s pretty much all he ever did. He lifted weights, punched bags, and occasionally taught a karate class or two. Essentially, he was there to flex his muscles and not much else. Even his sword, which I remembered being so cool, was pretty much useless. That was a big eye opener for me. I was also disappointed to see that his taekwondo skills weren’t as great as I remembered them. He was really slow, kinda clunky. Overall, Jason deserved better than what we was given.

6. Billy Cranston (Blue Ranger)

As the resident brain, Billy managed to invent the team’s communicators, which were also teleportation devices, and a flying car. He often operated the computers at the Command Center along with Alpha-5. It’s fair to say he contributed significantly to the team. He was a weak fighter in the beginning, but somehow became a super ripped expert gymnast by the end of his run. The show never explained that, but it was never a realistic show anyway.

5. Adam Park (Black Ranger)

I remember not liking Adam very much as a child. He was so quiet, shy, and often in the back as one of the replacement rangers. In my child mind that meant he was boring. However, as an adult, I realized how awesome he really was. First of all, he was way cute and I didn’t even see it before. He was smart and often operated the Command Center along with Billy (good ole Asian stereotyping). But mostly, he was an incredible fighter. His Shaolin kung fu style was a beauty to behold. His kicks, spins, and flips were so quick, effortless, and graceful. He had the best line in the movie: “I’m a frog,” which turned out to be the best zord as well. As the seasons went on (especially into Zeo and Turbo), he became much stronger, more confident, and a lot funnier too.

4. Zack Taylor (Black Ranger)

Zack is seriously underrated. He had a great personality. He was the life of the party, a great dancer, and funny. He even created his own martial arts style called Hip Hop Kido. He especially shined in the second season as he incorporated his karate with dance moves and incredible acrobatics. In my opinion, he was a way better fighter than Jason. If he had been given the proper treatment, Zack would’ve been on the same level as Tommy. After Zack left the show, the cast wasn’t nearly as fun.

3. Trini Kwan (Yellow Ranger)

Original Yellow Ranger Trini was the best. She was strong, brave, and intelligent. She had a spiritual side to her that was cool, calm, mature, and classy. She had natural leadership skills that were completely overlooked. I’d even say that when unmorphed, she was the true leader. She often stepped up and encouraged the other members no matter what situation they were in. She could understand Billy’s nerd talk and translated for the team. She also kicked serious butt. She became a big role model for many Asian American girls, as she was one of the first Asian American actresses with a visible role on television.

2. Tommy Oliver (Green & White Ranger)

I loved Tommy as the Green Ranger. His karate took the show to the next level. He was super bad ass and totally convincing as a villain. That evil laugh was perfect. Even after becoming good, the writers found a way to keep him around. His weakening powers and ultimately losing his powers gave him a tragic appeal. His relationship with Kimberly was also super cute. He was an exciting fighter and a compelling character. But, I didn’t really like him as the White Ranger. Once he became the White Ranger and the new team leader, he became a lot less interesting. He no longer had a real story. His martial arts was always top notch, but compared to the Green Ranger, White Ranger Tommy was too perfect and a lot more boring. Separately, I would’ve ranked White Ranger Tommy after Adam, but Green Ranger Tommy was awesome. Like I said, he elevated the show.

1. Kimberly Hart (Pink Ranger)

Kimberly was such a popular character. She was loved by girls who wanted to be like her, and by boys who had a crush on her. As an adult, I could easily see why and I was actually really surprised. She was hands down the star of the show. She had the most episodes dedicated to her out of all the rangers. Even when the episode wasn’t about her, she often saved the day with her bow and arrow. Seriously. She saves the team in almost every episode. Even though she wasn’t the strongest fighter unmorphed, her gymnastics skills were crazy impressive. Overall, she was the most valuable and consistent ranger on the team. Without her, they would’ve been toast.

Overall Thoughts

First of all, I couldn’t believe how poor quality the show was. They obviously reused the same footage over and over again. Even more unbelievable is how we all believed it as kids! But that cheesiness is now one of the best aspects of the show.

I was also surprised by how much the show favored certain characters over others. Kimberly had the most spotlight, followed by Billy. When Tommy showed up, it became all about him. Zack and Trini were tied for second to last place for air time. Jason was dead last. He was barely even in the show. It’s no wonder the three were unhappy and left the show when they did.

Rewatching the series also made me realize how much the movies glorified Tommy at the expense of the Pink Ranger. In the first film that meant Kimberly, who I mentioned in this list was an incredibly strong character. In the Turbo movie, they weakened Kat for Tommy to rescue her as well. That’s super disappointing as the show offered some really cool role models for young girls.

One thing I appreciated about the female rangers was how feminine they were. Kimberly was a fashion crazy mall rat, but she was never diminished for it. It just happened to be her personality. It was never a weakness. None of the girls were expected to act like boys in order to be strong. Later in Zeo and Turbo, Tanya was more tomboyish. She naturally excelled at sports and that was really cool too.

Overall, I was impressed by how much stunts these young actors did. The putty scenes were my favorite. We got to see the real actors (not costumed stunt doubles) do all their own stunts. They were all talented martial artists of various styles and masterful gymnasts. As the show progressed, so did the choreography. I can understand why the actors complained about not being paid enough.

Today, most of the newer Power Rangers shows don’t do their own stunts like the originals did. They’re a lot more flashier as well with explosions going off in every episode. Even though the budget is higher and the actors have more rights now, it doesn’t beat the nit and grit or the talent of the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.

[wackygoofball]

Gwenspiration: The Wacky Version Vol. 3 - The Moodboards

So, here I go again parading myself and tooting like there is no tomorrow.

As people still brave enough to follow me on Tumblr will know, I do a lot of moodboards, or at least I call them such. Others call them collages or storyboards or pictures with random text. Either way, for me, moodboards became a neat tool to somehow capture story ideas not yet anywhere near a level that I could write fic about them - or serve as inspirations for fics I am actually writing.

And it gives me opportunity to hoard unhealthy amounts of Gwen and Nik pics, in the name of moodboards. And science. And stuff. Whoozah!

So yeah, in this post, I want to share some of my personal favorites. A lot of them actually, because I can’t decide, really.

I will start off with a group of moodboards which took inspiration from the Marvel universe, since the Marvel universe was my gateway into the more active parts of fandom.

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An all-time fave is the Iron Man AU... I mean, what not to love about a JB AU with Jaime as sassy Tony Stark and Brienne as the not-taking any shit from you army doctor, am I right? But yeah, seriously, Jaime *is* the Tony Stark of the GOT universe, and I can’t be convinced otherwise. And neither should be you.

Also, the Iron Man suits just totally fit the color scheme for both, which made creating the moodboards all the better for me. Jaime and Brienne were made for armor, now in medieval or modern times, let’s not kid ourselves.

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Another Marvel fave has got to be Captain Westeros. Because if there is a female GOT Version of Steve Rogers, it’s gotta be Brienne of fuckin’ Tarth. This one is really close to my heart because it gave me a lot of feels coming up with plot bunnies for it, and the tragedy of those two people missing each other in time over and over again, always trying to protect one another, only to end up on opposite sides because of the machinations of others... *sigh*

And I mean, one guy loses an arm. The other is blond and strong... I don’t make the rules but this delivers me enough material to re-imagine this as a JB AU... so yeah, I do kinda make the rules after all. Anyway.

Since I realized that this post’s gonna get even looooonger, I decided to make a cut here and put the rest below, so not to have you scrolling for five hours.

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Although it’s not the most popular moodboard amongst my followers (you brave people, I can’t parade you enough for staying through the madness lol), I really, really love that Fantastic Four moodboard and the concept behind it. And I just know a lot of effort went into making Valyrian Steel Brienne, which took all of my three computer editing skillz brain cells. But yeah, here again, I liked to play with the idea of them not admitting to their love until shit hits the fan and then they hide behind that because... drama, angst, feels, pining, yadda.

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And we go from Marvel to DC little quick. Because Brienne is, most certainly, a Wonder Woman. Nuf said.

Now, let’s move on to other big movie franchises that give me all the JB feels:

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Jurassic Park (aka Valyrian Park) evidently holds a special place in my heart because JB fighting dinosaur-dragon hybrids and kicking ass while being disbelieving about what was bred out in Valyria thanks to some certain someones to rescue Brienne’s adoptive daughter Arya is just... a thing? For me anyway.

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More down memory lane, I don’t know how often I watched the LOTR movies, suffice to say it was a lot a lot. We had the extended versions DVDs of the first two and basically it was the one thing to watch when nothing was on (which was the case a lot). Either way. JB in MIddle Earth long after the days of Frodo et al. - why? Because I just loved the idea (and aesthetic) of Jaime as a ranger and Brienne as a knight of Gondor working in disguise. And Hobbipod. I mean, Pod as a Hobbit. Come the fuck on. And Tyrion as an asshole wizard. What could possibly go wrong? This moodboard was very time-consuming as I had to do a lot of edits (pointy ears, tiny up people, smudge Brienne’s face on a lot of Boromir and Faramir images, smudge Jaime’s face on a lot of Aragorn images, you name it). So yeah. No matter its popularity... I dig it. Despite not having read the books yet (I know, shocking), I continue to ogle at the idea and go like: Must. Write. But. Must. Resist. Either way. Mood.

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So yeah, I grew up watching these movies a lot, too (I grew up watching a lot of TV, period). And when Gwen was cast as Captain Phasma, I got a lot of JB juices flowing as a result. Mehe. I found it was a fun idea to play with, to basically *kill* Phasma so *Brienne* can come into play and assume her identity. And a rundown Jedi!Jaime who’s lost faith in himself and everything else safe for his partner in crime/resistance is just... I needz. So you gotta cope with it. I still adore this concept a lot even if others may not. :)

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This one’s just... gah. Feels. And I really liked the color scheme lol. And I watched Horse Whisperer A LOT. Because of feels. And horses. And Honor is a horse and he deserved better than be barbecued at Highgarden, dammit.

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The No Reservations AU definitely has to be in this post because I live for this dynamic. Brienne taking care of the girls, not knowing how, though, constantly doubting herself while always trying to be perfect and composed, not just in life but on the job as well. And Jaime being the laid-back guy who’s just a darn good chef but may carry his own baggage of problems that keep him from his happy ending story is just... mah jam.

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This one was a lot of fun to do because you don’t really think about Erin Brockovich when you say Brienne of Tarth in terms of character. But when you scratch away the boob jokes and the differences in where they come from, what you find are two hard-working women who fight for justice, so I found that close enough. And it was excuse enough for me to go down the lane of biker!Jaime because... dayum.

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Music and Lyrics is an all-time guilty pleasure romcom of mine. It’s so light and easy and I kind of love how everyone is basically a bunch of awkward losers. All the more perfect for Jaime as a singer (we need that in our lives after the infamous video Nik was in to sing to us about global warming...) and Brienne as the unexpectedly gifted songwriter. What I like about the moodboard per se is how the color scheme turned out because it’s all warm and bright and... makes me happy.

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Very much in contrast to the former stands this one. I still love the overall mood of it and I dig the story idea because I dug both The Prestige and The Illustionist because they presented something dark yet very different, which made it all the more appealing to put into a moodboard for me. While not the most well-known moodboard of mine, I keep going back to it time and time again to basically lust at all the illusions and magic and drama. And blue butterflies.

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What is there not to love about a Pacific Rim AU for JB, am I right? Right?! JB ain’t just compatible when it comes to the Drift, yo, that’s all I’m gonna say. Reasons why I like the moodboard a lot is that it’s very different, flashy colors, gigantic robots, and I was mostly alright with how the edits turned out. It is tough to get images that fit the angles, yo.

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Jumping back in time once more, I really adore this one even though it’s not one of my popular moodboards. I dug the fusion of elements from Cinderella Man while granting Brienne as the female lead more space to develop as a character and make her a badass sniper nurse who is about to get her doctor’s degree. And Jaime doing anything to make it work because he owes her a debt (and his love) by boxing his way to their shared life is just... nice.

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Another supposedly lesser known moodboard is this one, though I really adore it for its premise and the amount of work I put into it (all the giffing and moodboarding). I also found use for that image of Gwen with what looks like the veil of a nun, which was probably what had me inspired in the first place lol. The plot bunnies revolve less around Se7en and more the novel El ùltimo Catón (2001) because it has a nun solving a mystery revolving around Dante’s works. But Se7en gives us the Seven, which is a delicious parallel too hard to ignore. For me at least. If only I knew how to write crime, dammit.

Now, to  move more into the serial (smooth transition from serial killer to serial TV shows, I know, I know) way of life, here is some moodboards inspired by TV shows (although some have since gotten movies which I also took inspiration from... yadda):

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Childhood memory galore. I spent many weekends watching The A-Team with the whole family. When the movie came out, I was happy about the feels it gave me (and the “you spin my head right round” scene still cracks me up more often than it should). Either way. I found it absolutely necessary for Jaime to be Face, for Tyrion to be Hannibal, for Bronn to be B.A. and cuss at everyone and everything and Brienne giving us the strangest genderbend of a Howling Mad Murdock. It added some angst, which I always need because I am a thirsty hoe for it. In case no one noticed yet. Ha.

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This one is very remotely inspired by The Bletchley Circle and the Imitation Game (because both feature encryption and one features Charles Dance already, yo.) I just really dug the idea of Brienne being so good at this because she is such a straight thinker but being underestimated because “she a woman.” And of course her not being done just encoding messages but getting into action, very much to the dismay of the stupid soldier wanting to defend the bae from harm. What could possibly go wrong? Right. A lot.

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Then. Elementary. Let me count the ways in which I love that show... ALL THE WAYS. And I really dig it as a JB AU. I have so many thoughts and feelings, I can’t even begin to tell you. I especially had my fun basically making Jaime Sherlock without making him really Sherlock because that guy was the one who taught him how to be an investigator before disappearing and fucking up his life for bad. And Brienne as the army doctor turned sober companion turned private investigator turned love interest is just too delicious to ignore.

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Pants down I mean hands down, this may be the actual favorite (currently) amongst them all for the plain reason that I also grew up watching that series and still watch it and keep obsessing about it. Ever since Discovery launched and has since given me both joy and grief, I found myself intrigued by the premise of a JB Star Trek AU where Brienne would be standing *with* the Klingons during the war around the time Discovery takes place, and Captain Jaime Lannister having lost far too much to this war already to truly trust anyone, even less so a woman who ran to the Klingons, for what it seems.

You would not believe how many ideas I have for a fic based on it. You wouldn’t believe that I basically have a sequel to that fic already in mind. And you would definitely believe, knowing me, that I am nowhere near writing that fic. But a fangirl can dream and moodboard, right? The moodboard was such a fun way of going about it, not only for the edits but because I could sneak some secret Klingon messages in there. :)

Now, on to the last part, which are the moodboards not inspired by movies or TV shows primarily but really just spewed out of my wacky, wacky brain:

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This has a special place in my heart because it combines military and the traumas it comes with for JB and.... the aesthetic of farming. And both finding a kind of peace they didn’t know they were looking for as they struggle to adjust and find their way back “to normal” after the horrors they have both seen in war. And did I mention the aesthetic? And Jaime in plaid? All dirty and sweaty? Do I have to say more?

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Why this one? Because it combines angst and romance and falling in love twice because DESTINY. And paintings. I love me my artist AUs. So that was my go at it, combining it with the “mystery” to be uncovered about what history Jaime and Brienne actually share as he tries to put his memories back together.  Also. This moodboard gave me opportunity to try out new filters and create JB paintings. :)

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This one’s gotta be on the list since I also added the Horse Whisperer. Now it’s Dog Whisperer Jaime and Brienne who won’t give up on her dog who’s seen some shit in the warzone (as did she, but Brienne will put it all aside for her doggish best buddy, of course). While it’s not a very popular moodboard of mine, I really enjoy the premise of it and how the dynamics can so easily change between the two of them if you see it in comparison to the Horse Whisperer AU. Also. I just really think Jaime is a total pet person.

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Another lesser known moodboard, I’d assume, but I really dug the premise of it (still do), and it was intriguing to do some edits to make Jaime’s hand *truly* golden lol. With people having developed strange mutations which aren’t nearly as much fun as they are in Fantastic Four AUs. What I liked about it was the idea that Brienne would have a kind of mutation/ability that links to the mind, since she is such a physically strong fighter that she may rather rely on that than on her own mind, fearing that she cannot control that with discipline the same way she can train her body with it. What unites the two is their strong wish to protect the people in their care, in a world on the verge of collapse forcing two unexpected allies together (okay, I totally expected it, but they didn’t). Either way. Much love for this one. :)

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Aaaand the last one (not of all the ones I made but the ones I picked for Gwenspiration). I really, really, really adore this one because I was so happy with how the aesthetic turned out and how the colors all match. And I dig the premise. Like holy moly do I dig it deep. Jaime and Brienne both serving in military, but on different fronts, and almost accidentally ending up writing each other letters? I mean... the PINING. And Brienne having to decipher Jaime’s chickenscratch. Yeah no, but for real. I just love the idea so much. That they are both committed to the cause while also yearning for a home, for peaceful times, for sweet, sweet love. And them meeting up and acting like stupid teenagers, only for drama to keep hitting because. It’s eh me angsty Wacky.

Either way. I dig the premises of a lot of my moodboards (in fact... basically all of them or else I wouldn’t be making them, I guess). I spared you listing all of them, though I listed a whole damn lot already. Moodboards are an awesome means for me personally to visualize and (re-)imagine. And since quite a few people seem to continue to be onboard with them, I am all the happier to keep making them.

That’s all for today.

Much love! ♥♥♥

*flies away*

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I was tagged with questions!!

Nickname: bunnies, sweet, or mama

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Zodiac: Taurus/boar

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Height: 5’ 3”

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Time: 9:28 am

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Favorite band/artist: Marina and the Diamonds, JT Machina, Skillet, Demi Lavato, and more... I listen to way too much to have a fave

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Last movie I saw: bedtime stories

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Last thing I googled: ice cream birthday cakes

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Other blogs: @a-million-sassy-bunnies, @a-million-horny-bunnies (18+)

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Why did I choose this username: gotta keep with the theme! I also have like a million ocs lol

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Following: dude no. I’m following way too many to list out! I love them though!

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Average amount of sleep: 4-5 hours of sleep typically.

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What I’m wearing: I’m boring so jeans and a plain T-shirt.

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Dream job: if it would actually pay then I’d love to be a nature park ranger

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Dream trip: somewhere quiet with mixed alcohol. Preferably deep in the woods.

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Favorite food: subway honestly. If I’m making it at home then salad!

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Play any instruments: the piano actually

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Eye color: hazel

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Hair color: dark brown atm. Thinking about going purple again.

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Languages you speak: English and some German (working on making it conversational.)

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Most iconic song: bubblegum bitch by Marina and the Diamonds

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Random Fact: im very easy to get hyped up about anything.

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Describe yourself as aesthetic things: campfire smoke and moss covered forests

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Tagged by: @forsaken--lullaby

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Tagging: I don’t talk to 20 people so ??? However if you wanna do it please do!!

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My redneck neighbor Doug's interpretations on various 'Bad Batch' characters: Side Character Edition!

I'm chuffed that everyone thinks my neighbor Doug is funny: he really is a gem. I had no idea we'd bond over Star Wars and crappy weather, but here we are.

Naturally, I had to bother him about other characters that showed up on The Bad Batch, so, here we go!

Phee Genoa: Ah-ha, that there’s Church Lady. You know her, she’s got a big square in her pocketbook and you don’t know if it’s pound cake or a brick, because the Lord saves but He can’t help you in the alley when you’re in Treme and the streetlights just turned on. She has two ex-husbands who are both preachers and they turned to Jesus because they are so scared of Church Lady in court. 

(So I guess he’s saying Phee has raw WHO DAT energy, for my Saints fans out there)

Cid: Looking at this fat lizard bitch makes me hungry. I call that one Houma-BBQ because I’m guessing we could feed a whole parish fire station based on the size of her tail. I wish she’d shut up, she reminds me of my mother-in-law. 

Cad Bane: Homeboy looks like a Sesame Street character who teaches Big Bird about concealed carry laws. I call him Gun Safety Muppet. I don’t like him because he shot my Wife and I’s Boyfriend on the other show and his robot needs to be tossed into a wood chipper. 

(“I’m not gay, but Jenny and I…well, we would make an exception to that man. You ever see ‘Deadwood’? Man is fine. I’m not GAY.”)

Fennec Shand: That’s The Chick that’s in Everything. She was on ER and Boba Fett and I think a Marvel show too? I like her. Hope she kills Gun Safety Muppet and hurls his blue ass into a dumpster. 

Howzer: That’s my niece’s boyfriend, Jorge. We all love Jorge, nice guy, owns an auto repair shop and always remembers plates and napkins for the cookouts after church.

Gregor: Jorge’s cousin, Manny. Met him once at Christmas in Miami, nice guy, only drinks brown liquor and insists everyone arm wrestle him. But he’s got a good job as a PE teacher, we respect education, come on now. 

The Martez Sisters: Aw, man, it’s Jorge’s Unemployed Sisters. I hate it when they show up for Christmas and get into fights with my momma. 

(“Doug, you know they’re not related to the clones at all, right?” “Says who?” “The PLOT?” “Eh, they’ll change it, just watch.”)

Mayday: Aw, I liked this guy so much! That’s Sassy Park Ranger, he’s the type that gives you your camping permits, warns you about the bears, and then is all disappointed when you don’t properly stow your food and the bears destroy the campsite. I need to go back to Little River Canyon, that place was pretty. 

Lt. Nolan: THAT STUPID BLOND JACKASS. (Doug was so enraged by the guy he had nothing else to add. Damn.)

Senator Chuchi: Why does this lady make me want a blue slushie? I’ll call her the Sonic Special. They need more Sonics here in the north, they really do. 

Cody: That’s Obi-Wan’s Boyfriend, he’s sad all the time. We know why. (Confirmed that Doug is a Codywan shipper and I don’t know what to do about that)

Royce Hemlock: Is that Jimmy Neutron after he grew up and became one of those guys that’s on the internet all the time writing creepy things? It’s Jimmy-the-Scientist. He looks like the type of person dogs get weird around.

Rex: That's Rex. He's a king. Respect him.

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Questions Tag

I was tagged by @whatswiththe-mustache​ (Which is kind of super cool and made me happy, thanks for tagging me!)

Rules: answer the questions and tag 10 people (I totally consider the 10 optional)

How tall are you?

I’m 5′4″ and super salty about it. Fun fact, for about 2 years it was 5′3 3/4″, because every quarter counts when you’re short.

What colour and style is your hair?

I have dark drown hair that likes to go between reddish brown and black depending on lighting, it’s a dramatic a-line that goes to my shoulders in what my friend calls the bi haircut, which is how she guessed the label first. I am aware that sounded like a fanfic oc intro, I am my own original character, so fight me.

What colour are your eyes?

Brown, soulless dark brown or friendly warm brown depending on mood.

Do you wear glasses?

Nope, I’m one of those horrible people with good enough vision not to need them.

Do you have braces?

Nope, though I did have a retainer for a while.

What’s your fashion sense?

I have no idea, it kind of runs its own gambit, so I kind of let it do its thing. The subcategories are: Disaster bi (Jean jackets, plaid, etc), business casual (Debator here for your job who has been trained in tricking people via aesthetic), fangirl, all kind of tied together by pastel punk?

Full name?

Shawnee Rose Redacted. Again, it sounds like an OC name, so who knows? I just know I was almost Mckayla and that would have been worse.

When were you born?

May 21, everyone thinks that I’m either underage or 26.

Where are you from and where do you live?

Utah

What school(s) do you go to?

Snow College and then was tossed into the workforce.

What kind of student are you?

I’m that student that bugs hard workers because I’m good at school with minimal effort and I’m my own worst roadblock. I am also the student that is either being challenged and thriving or not being challenged and failing.

Do you like school?

I really do, for the most part. I think it’s just the learning things that I wouldn’t typically seek out, the community, and the challenge aspect of things.

Fav subject?

Communications, Debate, or English, probably. The human element is where I tend to thrive and math does not completely like me.

Fav TV shows?

Young Justice, Teen Titans (not the reboot), Game of Thrones, Umbrella Academy, and Teen Wolf. Also on the list, but kind of not on the list due to complex feelings is The Magicians.

Fav books?

Harry Potter, Dark is Rising Sequence (Susan Cooper, needs so much more love), Percy Jackson, Chronicles of Narnia, The Gatekeepers (Anthony Horowitz, you’re gonna suffer, but you’re gonna be happy about it), The Blue Sword (Robin McKinley, beautiful), The Thief Lord, Ranger’s Apprentice, Avalon: Web of Magic, Maximum Ride (First three books only, I’m not proud), Ender’s Game/Shadow, the Heir Series (Cinda Williams Chima, a delight), Rowan of Rin, Deltora Quest, Julius Caesar, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Fav Pastimes?

So, I basically live on AO3, honestly. Tumblr comes somewhere after that. I don’t watch a ton of stuff, though I can keep on top of most of it. Alternatively, I do a lot of side projects.

Do you have any regrets?

Yeah, I regret playing the violin instead of the cello, I regret a friendship that I lost, and I regret not joining dance when I was younger.

Dream job?

I’m pretty happy where I am (I work with Pinterest), but I’d love to do any of the following: Travel planner (I stress plan to relax), designer, marketing, or one of my side projects. For example, I’m working on a project to centralize actual validated resources for mental illness. Essentially, instead of having to go to 7 different websites to find out what X is and then more websites to find out what you can do when dealing with it and then more to find out where to get help, it would be in one place, as well as tips to help others that are going through it.

Would you ever like to be married?

Dunno, I’m not really for or against, though I do want a dedicated snuggle buddy.

Would you like to have children?

I want to either foster or adopt.

If so, how many?

Three at max, no less than two (Says the lonely only child)

Do you like shopping?

Kind of, though only in the last few years. There is a direct correlation between the amount of control I have and how much I enjoy it.

What countries have you visited?

US and Canada, though I’ll be visiting a few countries in Europe in a few weeks!

Scariest nightmare you’ve ever had?

So, there’s two. One is existential, the other is supernatural, it’s appropriate. Supernatural was a house on fire, I heard a baby inside and broke a window to get to the basement to get it out, then it was a demon baby. The other I was with my dad in a parking lot, got distracted, he kept walking and drove off and I couldn’t move or make a sound, just watched as he left. I was five for both of them, not a fan.

Any enemies?

There’s always these questions, do people tend to have archenemies? I always wonder. I guess the closest would be either this horrible person I knew, but I’ve moved on and he just stalks my LinkedIn from time to time or this group of girls I called the Ashley’s (Guess why. Also, why is no one named Ashley that goes by Ashley a decent person? I know there has to be some, but I haven’t met any), they bullied a friend of mine and I always got in the way because, um, no, not a thing. I was literally told that I was alright when not in school and I was just like, “There is a reason for that. Consider what you’re not doing when I see you outside of school?”

Do you have a significant other?

Nope, closest I’ve been is playing a maybe/maybe not game with someone for a year or so.

Do you get along with your family?

Not with my dad, yes with my mum, but only due to a careful compromise on certain topics that has taken a lot of work to achieve.

Do you believe in miracles?

Not sure, actually. I kind of fall that I believe in something, but I’m not sure which and either way, I think they’re pretty uninvolved, so a lot of it falls to us regardless.

How are you?

It’s been a weird week. Some good things, some bad things, some ambivalent things. I’m okay overall, slightly salty about some things, but I’ve accomplished quite a bit and I’m happy with it.

XxX

Questions are fun! I’m going to tag some people I’ve interacted with, some people I haven’t, participate if you want to and have a lovely day regardless!

Tagging: @sassy-in-glasses, @dalek-in-heels, @captainkatieb, @mountains-boy, @arielseviltwinsister, @awesome-al97, @thisissirius, @bisexualtwilight

…..and @anyone and everyone who wants to be tagged! <3

[weekendwarriorblog]

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND November 22, 2019  - A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, 21 BRIDGES, AGNES BY VARD and more

While things have gotten busier in my everyday life, things are somewhat slowing down in terms of movies as we get through Thanksgiving, and then things will pick up again in December as every studio tries to get their awards movies into theaters.

The big movie of the weekend is Disney’s FROZEN 2, which I really don’t have much to say about. I haven’t seen it. I don’t plan to see it. NEXT! (I did write quite about about it over at The Beat.)

I have seen the other two wide releases of the weekend and the better of the two is Marielle Heller’s A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Sony/Tristar Pictures). I’m not going to write a full or mini review, but you may already know that this is the movie in which Tom Hanks plays Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, but what you might not realize is that this is not a biopic. Instead, this is a story based around a 1998 meeting between Rogers and and a cynical Esquire writer (played by Matthew Rhys) sent to profile him. What happens instead is that the writer ends up becoming friends with Rogers, who helps him deal with domestic issues, particularly with his father (played by Chris Cooper). It’s quite a wonderful film that really wins you over as it goes along, and though it’s not Mr. Rogers’ story, it is Hanks’ movie, very similar to Disney’s Saving Private Ryan a few years back.

I really wanted to like Brian Kirk’s 21 BRIDGES (STXfilms), starring Chadwick Boseman, J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Stephan James, cause I really like a good New York-based police thriller… but this isn’t one. Yeah, I’m not sure what happened but a lot of it has to do with Kirk having a better cast than a script, and there being a lot of really obvious and questionable plot devices that are easy to figure out almost from the beginning. I also was annoyed that it immediately set up Boseman’s police detective as a cop not afraid to use his gun but twice he has Stephan James’ character at gun point, once while he is holding his partner (Miller) hostage, the other in a face-off on a train, and he doesn’t shoot.  It’s just a very disjointed film that could and should have been a lot better.

LIMITED RELEASES

Before we get to the regularly-scheduled releases, I want to mention the latest concert film release by Trafalgar Releasing, Depeche Mode: Spirits in the Forest, which is where you’ll be able to find me on Thursday night. I was pretty bummed to miss the group’s last tour, I think because I was in Toronto for my last TIFF, but going by Trafalgar’s other releases, this should be another great concert film.

The bigger release of the weekend is Todd Haynes’ DARK WATERS (Focus Features), starring Mark Ruffalo as environmental defense lawyer Rob Pilott, who was called upon by a farmer (Bill Camp) from the area of West Virginia where he grew up about the hundreds of cows who were dying from mutations which could be blamed on the nearby Dupont plant. As Pilott investigates, he learns that the materials being used to create the company’s innovative “teflon” has elements that are dangerous to living things, as he spends decades trying to get them to take responsibility.  I usually like this type of movie, as evidenced by last week’s The Report, and of course, I’ve been a long-time Haynes fan, but this movie was a real slog, especially when compared to The Report  or the earlier environmental message movie from Focus Features, Promised Land, which Gus Van Sant directed. Haynes had a decent cast but the story is told at such a snail’s pace that I found myself mostly bored and even dozing at times. Anne Hathaway is particularly wasted as Pilott’s wife, because she really doesn’t get to show off her usual dramatic flair. I did like most of the cast otherwise, but I just can’t in good conscience recommend this movie.   (Regardless, I should have some interviews over at ComingSoon.net sometime soon.)

On the other hand, I loved Agnès Varda’s final film VARDA BY AGNÈS (Janus Films), a documentary that covers her entire film career and acts as a mini-filmmaking lesson as much as it’s a portrait of her life. I’ll freely admit that I’m not too familiar with Varda’s work beyond the movie Faces Places, which she made with photographer J.R. a few years back. This movie covers their collaborating but also so much more, and if you want a great autobiographical view of the filmmaker and visual artist, this is a great introduction, especially with her entire filmography being shown at Lincoln Center in a complete retrospective next month. I just loved this movie, and it made me want to see more of Varda’s work, as she has had such an amazing and rich career as a filmmaker, especially in recent years as she got more into creating film-based installations. This opens at the Film Forum and at Lincoln Center in New York, and I expect somewhere in L.A. as well but hopefully it will get out to more cities.

Opening at the Quadin New York as well as the Laemmle Royal in L.A. is Kim Loginotto’s doc Shooting the Mafia  (Cohen Media Group)  about Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia who spent her life battling the Mafia by filming their crimes as a photojournalist. 

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney also has a new doc out this week called CITIZEN K, also opening at the Laemmle Royal, but can also be seen at the Kent Theater if you don’t mind treking out to Coney Island. It’s a look at post-Soviet Russia through political dissident Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was able to get rich living in exile in London after being deposed as an oligarch.

Apple TV+’s Sundance pick-up HALA (Greenwich Entertainment) will get a theatrical release before debuting on the channel. Written by Minhal Baig, it follows a 17-year-old Pakistani-American teenager (played by Geraldine Viswanathan) who is try to balance her different lives.

Also out this week is the action flick The Courier (Lionsgate), starring Olga Kurylenko as a motorcycle courier who has to fight a sadistic crime boss’ henchmen to protect the witness that can incriminate him. It also stars Gary Oldman and Dermot Mulroney. I’ll let you figure out which actor plays which role.

Lastly, there’s Jon Kasbe’s doc When Lambs Become Lions (Oscilloscope Laboratories), winner of the editing award at Tribeca, as it follows a small-time ivory dealer who is trying to protect his trade with the help of a conflicted wildlife ranger.  It opens at the  Laemmle Monica Film Center in L.A. on Friday and then the Village East in New York on December 6.

STREAMING AND CABLE

This week’s streaming premiere is the fantasy rom-com The Knight Before Christmas, starring Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Whitehouse.

REPERTORY

FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER (NYC):

I’m going against the norm this week by starting off with FilmLinc, and there’s a good reason for that, and it’s called, “Relentless Invention: New Korean Cinema, 1996-2003,” which as it explains quite readily is an amazing series of some of the best Korean films from those years leading up to Park Chan-wook’s Old Boy, which was quite a turning point for the country’s cinema. The series includes two of Bong Joon-ho’s films, 2003’s Memories of Murder (in a new 4K restoration) and Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), as well as Director Park’s earlier films Joint Security Area (2000) and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, both which are excellent. Others include Kwak Jae-wong’s rom-com My Sassy Girl from 2001, which was a pretty big Asian box office sensation. Genre films are well-represented with Kim Jee-won’s 1998 film The Quiet Family, Park Jong-won’s Rainbow Trout (which I highly recommend since it has similar class contrasts as Director Bong’s Parasite), as well as Nowhere to Hide. The series will run through December 4, two whole weeks, and if there’s a good excuse to get up to the Upper West Side, then THIS IS IT!!

METROGRAPH (NYC):

Things are still going well down in my own neighborhood on the Lower East Side, as Metrograph Pictures will be releasing a new restoration of Susan Sontag’s 1969 debut feature Duet for Cannibals (Metrograph Pictures), a quirky movie she made in Stockholm centers around the love quadrangle between a German exile, his wife and his Swedish secretary and soon-to-be wife. Noah Baumbach’s residency continues with screenings of 2010′s  Greenberg and 2014′s While We’re Young, paired with hand-selected companion films, Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye (1973) with the former and Mike Nichols’ Working Girl (1988) on Sunday. Also, Lulu Wang’s The Farewell, currently my favorite movie of 2019, will screen at the Metrograph on Sunday as part of its allegiance with the New York Film Critics Circle.

The Metrograph is doing Daniel Schmidt’s “Dream Double Feature” a little differently… by showing them on two different nights with Joseph Mankiewicz’s 1947 film The Ghost and Mrs. Muir��on Friday and Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s 2015 Cemetary of Splendor with Rachel Rose’s 2016 short Everything and More on Saturday. I don’t really know as much about the films being shown as part of Moustapha Alassane: Three Programs of the Nigerien Master, but each program is made up of a series of shorts that are running Saturday and Sunday. This week’s Late Nites at Metrograph is the anthology film Tokyo!, featuring short works from Bong Joon-ho, Michelle Gondry and Leos Carax. It will screen Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights while this weekend’s Playtime: Family Matineesis George Cukor’s 1933 adaptation of Little Women. 

THE NEW BEVERLY (L.A.):

The lateness of my column means I keep missing the Weds matinee and I apologize for that. Also tonight and Thursday is a double feature of Vigilante, The Delta Force and Avalanche. Friday’s Cronenberg matinee is 1996’s Crash, while the Friday midnight movie is Pulp Fiction and then Saturday’s midnight is Demolition University (1997) with director Kevin Tenney in person. This weekend’s Kiddee Matinee is the 1961 adventure Mysterious Island. Monday’s matinee is The Limey, and Monday night is a “Robert Forster Secret Surprise Night” in tribute to the late star of Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. Tuesday’s double feature is David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive with the 1998 remake of Psycho, and just in case I’m late on next week’s column, the Weds. matinee is Samuel Fuller’s 1959 The Crimson Kimono.

IFC CENTER (NYC)

This weekend’s Weekend Classics: May All Your Christmases be Noiris Allen Baron’s 1961 film Blast of Silence(on Friday and Saturday only), this week’s  Waverly Midnights: Spy Games is 1990’s The Hunt for Red October and The Manchurian Candidate.  Late Night Favorites: Autumn 2019is once again Argento’s Suspiriaand Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange– both great movies, but enough already! At least on Monday, you’ll have a chance to see Todd Haynes’ awesome 1998 film Velvet Goldmine, presented as part of the Queer|Art|Film series.

MOMA  (NYC):

Vision Statement: Early Directorial Works will screen Cristian Mungiu’s acclaimed 2007 film 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Dayson Thursday (also playing at Film Forum this weekend), John Cassevetes’ 1959 film Shadowsand Kleber Filho’s Neighboring Sounds on Saturday. Modern Matinees: Iris Barry’s History of Filmcontinues with more films from 1927 and 1928.  Otherwise, MOMA is concentrating on its annual “Contenders 2019” series.

FILM FORUM (NYC):

“The Romanians: 30 Years of Cinema Revolution” continues through next Thursday with lots of interesting choices and Yasujior Ozu’s Tokyo Twilight continues through November 28. This weekend’s Film Forum Jr. is Miracle on 34th Street.

EGYPTIAN THEATRE (LA):

Friday is a special cast and crew reunion screening of Flight of the Navigator, while Joe Dante’s 16mm Spotlight on Sunday will show Ladybug Ladybug (1963). The theater is mostly focused on “Argentina: New Cinema 2019,” while the AEROis mostly focused on “Cinema Italian Style 2019.”

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE BROOKLYN(NYC)

Next Monday’s “Out of Tune”  is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (which is already sold out), Tuesday’s “Terror Tuesday” is 1987’s Stagefright and the “Weird Wednesday” is 1994’s Tammy and the T-Rex.

BAM CINEMATEK (NYC):

On Sunday, Jane Campion’s In the Cut (2003) and Alan Pakula’s Klute (1971) will be shown as a double feature as part of “Beyond the Canon.”

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (NYC):

MOMI’s “Moments of Grace: The Collected Terrence Malick” continues this weekend with screenings of The Thin Red Line(with critic Matt Zoller Seitz introducing the Friday night screening) and Days of Heaven.

ROXY CINEMA (NYC)

1987’s Oscar-winning performance by Cher in Moonstruck opposite Nicolas Cage screens on Thursday and Friday. Guillermo del Tor’s Pan’s Labyrinth also screens Friday night while the Coens’ Raising Arizona (1987) will screen Saturday as will a special Kevin Corrigan-hosted screening of 1997’s Bandwagon in 35mm. Sunday is a special 35mm screening of Sofia Coppola’s 2006 movie Marie Antoinette.

LANDMARK THEATRES NUART  (LA):

The Friday midnight offering is Kiefer Sutherland and Reese Witherspoon in 1997’s Freeway.

Next week, it’s Thanksgiving and Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, which also has advance screenings this Friday and Saturday nights, as well as the crime-drama Queen and Slim.

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Hey would you mind doing a extra fluffy gladio x reader or either some ignis x reader~~~ if u do thank you so much. Iggy and gladio are best chocobros~~

Iggy and Gladio are two of my favorite Chocobros (my other two favorites are Noctis and Prompto)  ﾟ･✿ヾ╲(｡◕‿◕｡)╱✿･ﾟ

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Day 0

You grunted, standing on the tips of your babydoll shoes, trying your hardest to get the red spine book. Your pastel pink finger nails barely getting the item, only to gasp, as a large tan hand suddenly reached out plucking the book off for you. Turning as you had to step back to look at the giant man beside you, your book currently in his hand.

“This the one you’re after?”

He was so tall, easily dwarfing you, you hardly came to his shoulder, your small hand reaching to grab the book, as you noticed the large fingers took over much of the book.  “Thank you.”

A huge smile played over his face, “So what is that?”

Your eyes lit up, as you beamed, explaining the book excitedly without trying to give away the plot, the tall man following after you as you went to the counter to pay conversating. His arms full of books himself, the two of you paying, still in conversation about your favorite books.

“Too bad that’s the last copy, it sounds interesting.” He chuckled, holding the door open for you, as you exited the bookshop.

You turned to the large man, your eyes fluttering as you reached into your reusable shopping basket, pulling out the red book. “Please barrow it, I’ve read it hundreds of times.”

“Are you sure?”

“Mmhm, just so long as you tell me your name.” You giggled, tucking your hair behind your ear.

“Gladiolus, and you?”

You smiled giving your name, a name like Gladiolus seemed to fit him perfectly,

Day 7

Gladiolus groaned, as he ran through the streets of Insomnia, his phone clinched tightly in his hand, he was only 15 minutes late, maybe you were still there! As he skipped through the park, avoiding couples, and vaulting children, he saw you there, sitting on the park bench, a lilac sundress to your knees, a pair of flats on your feet, a large sunhat on your head.

“Y/N, sorry I’m late!” He called, he was running late due to an issue at the Castle with a visiting Princess that just couldn’t seem to understand that Prince Noctis was off the market now.

He watched you stand from the bench, dusting out your dress, before turning to him with a large smile outlined in pink, “You’re fine! Perfectly on time, I was worried I’d be too early.”

Gladiolus beamed, as he motioned toward the walkway, you had both opted for a walk in the park for your first date. The man had actually gotten the nerve to ask you, when he returned the book, having slipped is number between the pages. The man almost suffered a heart attack, when you texted him late that night.

As the two of you moved through the park, Gladiolus looked down to you, you looked so cute, and so small, where you smaller that Iris? His large hand reached out to your small one hanging by your side,  his pointer finger reaching out to your pinky, as he wrapped it around your small finger.

His heart seemed to skip a beat as you turned to him with large eyes, before wrapping your small hand within his own, watching as it engulfed the small manicured hand.

Day 39

You panted heavily, following after the man, you had traded your normal cute fluffy dresses for what you hoped was an adorable one piece knock off park ranger attire, leggings and calf high army boots. Trying to go with the flow of what your boyfriend had picked as your grand date for the evening, since he had the weekend off.

You promised him that you were fine with whatever, but maybe you should have mentioned that hiking up a mountain the size of the castle was a little out of your range. The most exercise you got was from rearranging your mountain of stuff animals at home on your bed.

“You okay?” Gladiolus chuckled, reaching a hand out, as you nodded. “Hurry, I don’t want you to miss the best part.”

You nodded, again, taking his hand, as he begun to pace up the mountain, one of his single strides matched 4 of your own, you both must have looked a sight, going up the mountain side. This tall hunk of a man, being chased after his small fluffy girlfriend.

As you reached the cliff he was leading you both toward, a large boulder overlooking the forest as to which you had currently hiked through. It looked like a landscape painting, yet hundreds of times more beautiful, the colors playing against each other.

“Gladiolus this is beautiful!” You beamed, as he led you over to a large boulder. You watched as he jumped up first, crossing his legs before leaning over, pulling you up before depositing you in his lap.

“I think so too, but it’s perfection with you.” He smiled, wrapping his arms around your waist, resting his chin between your pigtails.

The two of you sat like that until the sunset, and the stars begun to play in the sky.

Day 93

“I mean who else could put up with this guy?” Prompto chuckled playfully to Gladiolus.

Ignis adjusted his dress shirt, as he sat at the restaurant’s table, “She must be quite the excitement if she’s caught your eye so well.”

“Or she’s completely insane.” Noctis cracked, fidgeting with his collar of his dress shirt, sitting beside Prompto.

Gladiolus chuckled, nothing his friends could say would ruin this, he was going to introduce you to his them, no other girl got this honor. So the fact that he sat up this meet and greet at the one of the nicest restaurants in the city, and talked so highly of you, made the others wonder just what kind of woman the big guy fell for.

“She’s gotta be strong and super sassy to deal with you.” Prompto stated, “Or like some kind of model.”

Gladiolus chuckled, as he looked to the private room door, where his group was currently held up, only to smile as the maitre d entered the room, leading you in. You looked so cute, in your navy blue cocktail dress, cute little pearls around your neck, red lipstick on your lips, as you smiled sweetly toward the table, hands clenching at your small clutch.

“Y/n!” Gladiolus called, as he moved over to you, clearing the room quickly, as he leaned down placing a kiss to your cheek taking your clutch. “Nervous?”

You wrapped your arm around the man’s strong arm, that he offered, “A little, what if they don’t like me?”

“I don’t care, I like you.”

You smiled, as the big guy led you over to the table, where everyone was already staring at you as you both drew closer all 3 of them  moved to their feet. You quickly recognized the darker hair man, as the Prince stopping before the table, as you removed one hand from Gladiolus’ bicep, which you currently had a death grip on. Holding out the hem of your skirt and petticoat underneath.

Nodding your head, as bowed, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Prince Noctis.” You called in your soft sweet voice, so at odds with your boyfriend, watching those blue eyes studying you, before a small smile.

“You too.”

A smile on your face, Gladiolus was right, Noctis was actually just any other guy, but with a title. Your eyes turned to the spectacle man, who was almost as tall as your Gladiolus, as he held out his hand.

“Ignis Scientia.” He introduced himself, as he placed a kiss to the back of your hand as you introduce yourself. “We’ve heard quite a bit about you.”

You giggled softly, “I hope it was all pleasant.”  

Gladiolus chuckled as he patted your hand still holding onto his bicep, “That runt over there is Prompto.”

You held out your small manicured hand to the blonde who was staring at you, almost as if you were a Chocobo. “It’s nice to meet you Prompto.” You smile, as he almost on autopilot reached out taking your small hand.

“Nice to meet you too.”

“Here, babe.” Gladiolus called, leading you over to the two empty seats between Ignis and Prompto. The man holding out your chair, as you sat down beside Prompto, almost immediately a menu being placed in your hands by the waiter.

Gladiolus chuckled, as he sat between you and Ignis, the others seemed to really take a shine to you, as your soft voice entered into the conversation. Entertaining Prompto with a giggle every so often, a smile to Ignis as you answered his questions. While Noctis seemed rather happy you treated him like anyone else, and dropped the honors after that one permission.

“It’s just amazing that, the big guy would get someone as awesome as you.” Prompto laughed, seeing the large guy hold your small pink cardigan as you all departed for the evening.

Gladiolus watched as you placed a hand to your red lips giggling softly, “I’m the lucky one.”  

Day 308

“Thank you so much for worrying Ignis.” You smiled, sitting in the man’s office, as he placed a cup of tea before you.

“It’s the least I can do after you came all this way to pick him up.” Ignis smiled.

“It’s like the first time that Iris came.” Noctis stated, laid on the couch opposite of you, supposedly hiding from some event.

“Oh, Gladiolus told me about that, it was so sweet of you to look after her Noctis.”  You giggled before taking a drink of your tea. Ignis was amazing, he always made such amazing food.,

Everyone in the room turning as Gladiolus entered the room, staring in confusion at his girlfriend on the couch conversing with his friends, as if it were some tea party.  “Y/N are you okay?”

You blinked those large eyes, as you approached the man, “I’m sorry, it just started to rain and I knew you left your umbrella at home, so I came to walk you home.”

Gladiolus turned to the others in the room, knowing it was just like the two of them to let you in, and not have you wait outside in the rain. “I’ll be a little longer.”

“Don’t worry about it, Specs and I can keep her entertained.” Noctis stated, as he sat up.

“That is so long as Y/n does not mind.”  Ignis replied.

You gasped, “ I don’t want to impose, I really only came to drop off your umbrella.”

“It would be no trouble at all.” Ignis smiled softly.

Day 401

Gladiolus groaned as he sat on the large ottoman in the center  of the dressing room of the store you and Iris had dragged him in.

“Iris, come out.” You cooed, to the younger sibling.

“Are you sure that this looks good on me?” Iris asked, as she exited the dressing room.

“You look adorable, isn’t that right Gladdy?” You gasped hands clasped to your chest.

Gladiolus gave a thumbs up, since introducing you to his family all those months ago, the young Amicita took a huge shine to you. He was extremely worried that at the dinner table Iris would be upset at having her older brother stolen from her, yet instead found that she adored your fashion style, and the two of you had scheduled an outing for the next day.

Yet Gladiolus just couldn’t seem to understand why you two always seemed to drag him out on your Girl’s Day.

Day 544

“Babe, I said I’m sorry.” Gladiolus tried again, trying to stop his laugh, you looked so cute when you were grumpy.

“You don’t even know why you’re sorry.” You stated, pouting on the further end of the couch, your arms crossed, sinking into the man’s large tank top shirt. It honestly was a knee length gown on you, and hung low..

“I really don’t.” Gladiolus admitted, causing you to pout even further on your side of the couch.

“Change it!”

“Babe,”

“Change it now, Gladdy!”

Gladiolus chuckled, when you got feisty, your voice actually seemed to raise in octaves, making your already sweet voice, only more adorable. Biting his lip to stifle his laughter as you sent a frustrated glare at the man.

“Babe come on.”

You pouted further into your corner, before an idea sparked to mind, as you whimpered softly, “Gladdy, please.”  You whispered, drawing your knees to your chest as you turned large tear filled eyes to the man.

Gladiolus quickly bounced from the couch, as he ran over to his phone, changing the horrid screen saver of you slurping down ramen noodles and winning the large stuff moogle pair for you and Iris, back to the actual cute picture you all took after you didn’t look a mess.

“Better?”

“Much!” You perked up immediately, holding out your arms, allowing the man beyond the cuddle embargo you had put up when you realized the horrid picture he had as his screensaver twenty minutes ago. You couldn’t intimidate like Gladiolus, but you had your ways to get the big guy to do what you wanted.

Day 675

“Carry me.” Gladiolus whined playfully, as he watched you moved back down to the trail to the campsite. He left it all up to you, when you stated that you wanted to lead the way, yet he didn’t complain as he knew where you were, but you unfortunately were lost.

“Gladiolus, I can’t carry you.” You called over your shoulder, you got this, than Gladdy couldn’t say you were just some city girl. You’d prove your handsome boyfriend, even if you died trying!  And at this time it was more than likely going to happen.

“But my feet hurt.” Gladiolus replied.

“Are you imitating me?”

“Maybe…”

“When have I ever said my feet hurt?” You asked, checking the large boulder, did you pass that before?

“I just assume they always do, since all you wear are your heels.”

“I’m wearing boots!” You gasped offend, “We can’t all live off of 5 pairs of shoes Gladdy!”

“And I don’t understand how someone can have over 50 and still buy more.” He chuckled back, this was a conversation you both had frequently.

“I need them! You expect me to wear peep toe booties, with a cocktail navy dress?”

“I didn’t understand any of those words.”

You gave a playful frustrated groan, before looking over your shoulder sticking your tounge out to the man.

“Better put that away before I find some place to put it.” He smirked, as you gasped in mock horror.

“I am a lady, you ruffian! How dare you speak to me in such a tone! I shall give you such a lashing.”

Gladiolus chuckled as he walked over scooping you up over his shoulder, “I can think of something that needs lashings.”

“Gladdy!” You gasp, as a large hand swats your butt before he turned in the opposite direction. “Wait! You let me lead us in the wrong direction on purpose!”

Day 906

“You’re kidding me,”

“I promise I’m not.” You stated, holding the long bow, “My mother made me take lessons for years, I’m a pretty good shot.”

“I believe her!” Prompto cheered, as you called out a thanks to the blonde, it still threw you off that you were older than him and Ignis.

“Shall that bow prove fine for you, Y/N?” Ignis called.

“Yes, thank you.”

“All right, if you hit a bullseye, I’ll go shoe shopping with you, and I’ll take you to that cafe you’ve been dying to go to.” Gladiolus chuckled.

“Fine and if I can’t I won’t complain about your ramen addiction for a month, and will stop buying that lemon scent air fresher.”

“How about you stop buying that lemon scented air freshener because it stinks?”

“It smells like lemon cookies!” You protested, refusing to admit it smelled like household cleaner.

Placing the quiver on your back, you turned to the side, lining up your first shot, a perfect bullseyes, yet you really wanted to impress Gladiolus and show off for him and maybe a little to him. Keeping your arm up and body straight, you begun walking, hearing your platforms against the training room floor, as you shot another target, bullseye, than another, and another. Moving back to your first target, as you pulled your final arrow. Releasing it with a hard ‘thwack’ as it launched across the room, sticking to the end of the previous arrow.

“Oh boo!” You pouted, stomping a foot, “That should have went through.”

“That was incredible!” Prompto yelled in disbelief, causing you to jump, clinching the long bow to your chest, eyes widen like a scared deer.

“Remarkable, y/n.” Ignis called, applauding you, as your frighten deer sense disappeared.

“She might be a better shot than you, Prompt.” Noctis chuckled.

You blushed at the praise, maybe sneaking off with Iris to train every so often was paying off. Turning those large eyes to Gladiolus, you hardly got his name out before the man leaned forward cupping your face before pulling you into a kiss.

Day 1131

Gladiolus had been acting strange, and not his normal Gladiolus strange, the big guy had been fidgety and often left the house earlier, and arrived well after you went to bed. It felt as if you hadn’t seen the man in about 4 weeks. Than all of the sudden, he demands you drop all plans for this weekend and meet him at the park.

So here you sat by the large fountain, swinging your legs underneath your almost floor length tea dress meets ballgown,  as you looked around for the large guy, he told you to dress nice, maybe you overdid it?  Only to turn as you heard him calling you from the other side of the park, wearing the jacket you bought him, but it was so hot out.

“Gladdy.” You cheered, as he stood before you, “You look hot.”

Gladiolus chuckled, as he smoothed back his mohawk, “Only for you babe.”

You wanted to pout, but it only became a giggle, than a gasp as he knelt before you, “Gladiolus?”

“What, my shoes untied.” He stated tying his dress shoes.

This time you gave a playful pout, puffing up your cheeks, as you begun playfully swatting at his shoulders, even kneeling he came up to your shoulders. “You jerk!”

Gladiolus caught your playful attack, as he pulled you close, placing a kiss against your puffy cheek, “Have I ever told you that you’re super cute when you’re pouty?”

You stuck your tongue out to the man, as he stood, your arm immediately going into his, as you rested your head against his bicep, “So where are we going?”

“You’ll see.” Gladiolus replied, happy that you followed his instructions to put on your fancy clothes, because at this moment he was dying in all the layers he was wearing.

You had to admit, your Gladdy went all out to apologize for his absence in the last few weeks.

And outdoor restaurant, you table sat in the middle of a gazebo in the center of a lake. It was a combination of you and the big guy, romance and atmosphere for you, wild nature for him.  You had all the time to gaze over the area where you just had a full course meal, before your large hunk of a boyfriend excused himself away to the bathroom. Wondering what was taking him so long.

“I hope he didn’t get sick.” You muttered, gasping as you turned hearing someone call your name,seeing a waitress. “Yes?”

“Please follow me, Mr. Amicitia requested your presence.”

You panicked, maybe he was sick, the guy lived off of ramen noodles, no matter how hard you tried to hide them. Following the waitress, across the boardwalk, as she seemed to be leading you further from the restaurant and further down the lake to a large gazebo, covered in white curtains.

“Mr. Amicitia is waiting for you.” The waitress called, as she parted the curtain only enough to allow you in.

As your eyes adjusted to the dim lantern lighting, you almost stumbled over your dress as you noticed Gladiolus center stage, kneeling in a white tuxedo, his hair smooth back from his face, holding a ring box.

“Gladdy,” You cried, stepping forward, hands to your mouth, as you tried stopping the tears, only to feel a few slip as he took your hand in one of his own.

“You are the first and last thing on my mind, everyday.” Gladiolus replied, that boyish smirk on his face that you fell in love with.“Will you marry me?”

“Yes!” Tears began to fall, your hands shaking as he slipped the small ring on your finger, admiring the band and  gem in the center, that held a small stem of gladiolus. “Gladiolus.”

Gladiolus chuckled, as he scooped you up, placing a kiss to your lips, only to laugh as you flinched in his arms, at the loud popping noises. Your large eyes widen in shock, as everyone came from their hiding places applauding your new union.

“Smile!” Prompto called, as he lifted his trusty camera snapping a picture of the newly engaged couple.

Day 1251

“…Husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride.”

You didn’t even have time to squeak, as you felt Gladiolus dip you rather low, pressing his first kiss to his wife’s lips. Large eyes, and a blushing bride stood before all your family and friends, as you gasped feeling Gladiolus scoop you up in his arms, before quickly sprinting down the alley to your awaiting limo.

“I could have walked, Mr. Amicitia.”

“Yeah, but I wanted to have a little pre-honeymoon fun, Mrs. Amicitia.” Gladiolus chuckled, ducking into the car. “You always look so beautiful, but now.”

“Gladdy,” You cooed, as you cupped his face, “I only dress fancy for you.”

Gladiolus chuckled, as he pulled his small wife into his lap, pressing his lips to your own, pulling back as he whispered against your lips, “This is one of the best days of my life.”

You tilted your head, “One of the best?”

Gladiolus chuckled as he pulled you closer, “Yes, and I would like to make more.”