#'he didn't try to impress me'

[e-i-l-f]

there's so much dating advice content on the internet, and you shouldn't follow any of it, no matter who you are

[cake-chad]

I'm trying to remember what episodes it was now, and it might have only been one, maybe two episodes? But it was somewhere in the 40's of OUAW where Derek wasn't there for a bit and instead of making an excuse for Frost to not be present, Nikkie was just like "Frost is here, he's just being very introspective and quiet"

This is how I pictured him for that episode, with Gricko carrying him around since Mikey kept interjecting with an impression of Frost:

[canisalbus]

Imagine if Machete was Muslim instead of Catholic. His name would be something like Saif سيف, and Vasco would probably be something like Dhahabi ذَهَبِيّ

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[sysig]

Growing closer than expected (Patreon)

[i-made-a-bg3-blog]

I was having trouble romancing Wyll in my Astarion playthrough for roleplay reasons right up until he was like, "oh by the way, you're the world's most obvious vampire, and if you hurt any innocents, I will wreck your shit. Cool? (Also, I find you very charming.)" Then, I was ready to marry him on the spot.

[bumblingbabooshka]

Tuvok & Janeway both strike me as people who insist they aren't rich* but then they bring up a summer house or something in casual conversation *note: I'm aware that Star Trek humans live in a post-scarcity world with no money but still. I can't help but see the truth and the truth is that Janeway's fridge had an ice dispenser.

[stromer]

" ehhhhhhh … hahah :) "

[meownotgood]

ok I'm awake and a little more sentient. there is a whole lot of stuff I really really like about the episodes but I think my main disappointment right now is just that. viktor became the machine herald because of his own conviction. he forced himself to become stronger, specifically attempted to remove his own emotions because he felt they made him weak. but now this viktor just gets thrust into this situation, like the hexcore is just manipulating him to do whatever the fuck, he didn't even get to choose what he wanted because jayce chose it for him

[madsway]

now that i've taken in the entire show and am about to rewatch simply because i can............... i'm so pissed that dave erickson got fired because damn........

[witchzvamp]

the trainee reminds me of a boss and a babe and yes it's because every ep has me thinking where the fuck is the hr department in this fucking company?

[magentagalaxies]

vent incoming:

got my grades back for my courses last semester and most of it was to be expected, mostly A's, maybe an A-, etc. but i honestly can't get over the fact that my independent study (the buddy cole documentary) was for some reason given a B. like sure getting a B isn't bad per se, I usually get at least one B every semester and i honestly don't really care about what my exact gpa is as long as i can graduate, but come on. this school put me through months of psychological torment over this project and didn't even have the nerve to give me a B+??? i'm still coping with the self-doubt they forced on me and this bullshit is not helping!!

[sandboxscenes]

You've been challenged! (Pokemon AU)

A/N: This is an experimental piece that I wanted to try out because I was inspired by this Pokemon Battle featuring Delphox. This is a different take on a Genshin Impact Pokemon AU. This was done in conjunction with @xianyoon for their Extreme Bias Game. Special thanks to @floraldresvi for assisting me with the ideas for Thoma's section.

Characters: Lyney, Thoma

Genre: Mostly fluff, with hints of angst

Summary:

Pokemon and Genshin collide in this Pokemon style AU that answers the question: What would happen if the characters you encountered in Genshin Impact challenged you?

If you were challenged by them, what would be their in-game tagline when they challenged you to a battle? What would their title be on the game screen? And most importantly, what would be their character summaries?

In short, it positions the different Genshin Impact characters as in-game coded sprites.

Word Count: Lyney (277 words), Thoma (328 words)

You have been challenged by the House of Hearth's Second in Command, Lyney!

Tagline: "Let's give them a show to remember!"

Brief Summary:

Tricks, Illusions, and Magic galore! Whenever anyone takes a seat at Lyney's shows in the Court of Fontaine, they will be in for a magical time. Charming, charismatic, and talented are all words that describe the renowned magician. Lyney and his aforementioned magic shows are famous across the Fontanian landscape. But few know the man behind the spectacle.

Growing up, Lyney owes much of his present success to his upbringing in orphanage known as: The House of Hearth. His sister, Lynette, and his (adopted) brother, Freminet, also grew up there as well. While not much is known about The House of Hearth, it is full of unexpected surprises.

To Lyney, family means to the world to him. He will do anything to protect it. Second only to the "Father" of the House of Hearth, he is the one that will eventually be "Father's successor." Despite his young appearance, there is a reason that he is the second in command. Anyone who ends up underestimating him, regrets it.

For the Magician Lyney, he always wants to keep people on their toes. His Pokemon are the same way. Some of Lyney's trusted Pokemon partners include the show stopping, Delphox and Meowscarada. They also have some tricks up their sleeves as well.

Special Notes:

Lyney's interest in magic has spread to his Pokemon too. His Delphox is a bit of a magician as well - blink and things will disappear. On the other hand, his Meowscarada is ready for anything. It's able to adapt on the fly, like any good magician does.

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You have been challenged by the mysterious foreign fixer, Thoma!

Tagline: "Let me protect you. It's what I want to do."

Basic Summary:

Inazuma is a land of tradition.

However, Thoma himself has a very non-traditional skill set.

As someone with skills in cooking and cleaning, he enjoys using his skills to assist people whenever he can. His earnest kindness, his willingness to help, and loyalty have made him well liked among the Inazuman Citizens, despite their wariness towards foreigners.

As a foreigner, Thoma cares deeply about others. He knows what it's like to have people be wary of you due to things out of his control. As someone with a deep sense of duty and loyalty, he is not someone who forgets his debts or reneges on them.

Thoma's actions have earned him the nickname of fixer, as he is well-versed in the art of fixing problems. For someone like Thoma, resolving things peacefully is always preferable. Whether it's a small fight between children over toys to a fight between foreign and local merchants, Thoma would prefer if both sides could compromise.

But if things things escalate, don't be fooled.

When push comes to shove, Thoma's willing to do what it takes to protect himself and his family from harm. Once you have wormed your way into the heart of the foreign fixer, he will protect you until his dying breath.

For the mysterious Fixer, he is well-informed of any happenings going on in Inazuma. He has to be, due to the nature of his job.

With such a dangerous job, he needs partners he can rely on.

One of his trusted Pokemon partners is Talonflame. Talonflame soars above the skies of Inazuma, its keen eyes alerting Thoma to any potential issues that may arise within Inazuma. And for those conflicts that can't be fixed peacefully and require a 'forceful' touch, Thoma's other partner Blaziken, is there to help - both its master, its family, and the people of Inazuma.

[moonchild-in-blue]

Oh mother, tell your children Not to do what I have done Spend your lives in sin and misery In the house of The Rising Sun

[sysig]

One better (Patreon)

[slusheeduck]

Fictober 2023 Day 22 - Prompt: "No, you'll never understand, ever." Fandom: Baldur's Gate 3

The huffs and sounds of despair were just loud enough to draw attention as Falerin passed Astarion’s tent, and he paused to poke his head inside. There wasn’t much in there—full elves, he knew, didn’t sleep, and he was almost always next to the fire with him since their initial tryst. But there were a few odds and ends, including a table with a few bottles and combs and a chair currently harboring a thoroughly despondent-looking vampire, face in his hands.

“Astarion?” Falerin got a low groan in reply. He stepped fully inside, careful not to disturb anything, and went over to lightly touch Astarion’s shoulder. “Is…everything all right?”

“It’s that damn forge,” he muttered. “Why did we even go to the forge? For weapons? At what cost?” He lifted his head to look up at Falerin accusingly as he gestured to his hair. “And now I have to deal with this?”

The normally well-styled curls were unflatteringly askew, frizzing from the heat of the forge. Falerin’s mouth twitched.

“I mean…you can’t see it.”

“Yes, but I’m not stupid, Falerin. I know what a wreck they are, and even worse, I can feel it.” His head fell back into his hands. “I’d cut it all off if it wouldn’t just be back at sunset.”

Falerin gave an awkward rub to Astarion’s back, though he stopped as the vampire bristled. “I…well, look, I understand…”

“No, you won’t understand, ever,” Astarion interrupted peevishly. “You and your godsdamned stick-straight hair.”

Falerin rolled his eyes, and he looked over the table. “Well, maybe I can help. I can see what I’m doing, at least, you just need to walk me through it.”

Astarion peeked back at him, then sighed as he finally lifted his head, slouching in his seat. “Fine. You can’t make it any worse.” He picked up a couple bottles, setting them against the edge of the table, along with a wide-toothed wooden comb. “Purple bottle, comb, blue bottle. Just…tame it. It’s bad enough to look like a wreck, but when my hair gets like this, I just…it feels terrible around my neck.”

“Purple, comb, blue,” Falerin repeated, then took the purple bottle and opened it. Rosemary-scented oil greeted him, and he poured it into his palm, letting it warm a bit before he started to smooth it through Astarion’s hair. He’d never really gotten the chance to play with Astarion’s hair—for all the show he made of their relationship, he wasn’t much for a cuddle…or a hug…or…really, anything besides sex. So it felt strangely intimate as the curls wrapped around his fingers, slowly being tamed with each pass through.

Astarion stayed quiet, head tilted back. His face had shut off: eyes shut, mouth in a straight line. He wasn’t bristling like he did with so many of Falerin’s casual touches, but whether he was enjoying this or suffering through it was impossible to say.

The warlock pulled his hands back, rubbing the excess oil into his hands before he reached for the comb. Carefully, he pulled it through his hair, evenly dispensing the oil and doing his best not to tug too hard.

“Which way do you part it?” he asked quietly.

“Left.”

Falerin nodded, trying to imitate the seemingly-effortless toss of curls with careful comb-strokes. “It’s…not going to be perfect.”

Astarion let out a humorless little puff of a laugh. “Well, you’re the one who’ll have to suffer through seeing it.”

Falerin smiled. “Seeing you is never suffering for me. The opposite, actually. I’d still be just as glad to see you if you were bald.” His smile widened mischievously. “In fact, you did say you’d cut it all off if you could. I could get a knife and…”

“Don’t you fucking dare.”

Falerin laughed as he reached for the blue bottle. “I won’t, I won’t.” He poured a little of its contents into his hands, then once again smoothed it through Astarion’s hair. He lingered a bit this time, fingers combing through the curls and chancing some gentle scratches to the vampire’s scalp—this time, Astarion relaxed as he did. His eyes fluttered open, looking up at Falerin curiously.

“You really mean that, though?” he asked softly. “Being glad to just…see me?”

Falerin gave him a soft smile, and he leaned down to kiss Astarion’s forehead. “Of course. You’re more than just your looks you know.”

“Well, obviously. I’m a great lay, too.”

Falerin rolled his eyes with a smile. “You know what I mean.”

“Actually, I…” Astarion cut himself off, and he pulled his head away from Falerin’s hands, giving his hair a little shake before pushing his curls back into place. He turned around in his seat. “Well, it feels better. How does it look? Be honest, unless it looks terrible—in that case, lie profusely.”

Falerin laughed. “You look wonderful, like you always do.”

Astarion’s gaze flicked over him for a moment. His mouth quirked up. “You know, from you, I believe that.” His gaze lingered on Falerin’s face for just a moment, then he got up to his feet. “Well, now that all’s right with my hair—and, by extension, the world—I suppose we ought to rejoin society. Well, in as much as our camp counts as society. Come along, darling.”

Fictober 2023 Drabble Master Post

[septembermonologues]

my brain has been split 50/50 between iwtv and everything else for over a year now in general but since season two aired i just keep coming back to how earlier on louis sent claudia off on her own because he thought he would just slow her down and then later in europe she tells him he's doing exactly what he warned her he would do. and i'm just so stuck on that because goddamn if that doesn't hit you in the chest like a ton of bricks. to be stuck in a depressive rut and feeling like absolute dead weight and not able to even imagine getting out and then get proven right? by someone you love and who fights as hard for you as claudia did for him? you will never convince me that he didn't actually love claudia because there's no way i would have been able to keep pushing myself forward after that. and i don't even blame her for being frustrated or anything like that but also at every bad turn people hit louis with things that could easily be the straw that breaks the passively suicidal camel's back you know