#((as well as an official film and a fan film are both missing; and since i've gotten into the series))

[thehauntedetheral]

HELLO!! I really love your stories and i wanna request something, like a yandere gamer bf or husband that streams for a living, and whenever he is off camera he always wants your attention and love even though he gets attention from the streams he makes.

And when he gets invited to an event, he will be sad since you are not yet known to the internet world, he keeps you a secret since he only deserves you, but when he was streaming, you accidentally And almost let yourself know but a fan noticed it and asked about it

And that's it! Just a quick question, do you take any anons? And i really love your works and i was hoping for a part 2 for the dom Kidnapper yandere, but keep your time! Once again i really, reallyyyy love your works! Bye bye!

Thank you so much for your love. And yes I take anons. I hope you enjoy this fic.

YAN GAMER BOYFRIEND

Requests are open !

• Yan is a gamer famous for his skills and techniques.

• His streams have millions of view. Other gamers admire him for his skills. He is always bathed in attention and praises from his followers which are a lot that when you saw the number your mouth just fell open.

• This man has the attention of more than million people on his streaming but he wants your attention on him. His so precious y/n.

• As soon as the camera gets off he is a cuddling mess in your arms looking at you with heart eyes.

• He is invited to numerous gaming tournament but whenever he is there he misses you so dearly, wishing you were here. But you can't.

• Because you are his secret. No one knows about you. No one even knows that yan is in relationship.

• When asked by his followers that if he has someone in his life he would say "I am fully focused on my gaming career right now"

• He doesn't tell about you to others because he thinks you are too precious to get to know by anyone but him.

• Is a lot possesive about you.

• No one but he deserves you. You are too good for others to even look at you.

• He is just very much in love with you.

• He wants you all to himself. Just thinking about you with some else makes his blood boil.

• He thinks you are his lucky charm. Hence always carrying something of yours to his every tournament.

• You are everything. His lucky charm, his gf/bf, his future spouse, just everything.

• You are a gamer too but you are just a beginner recently started and still exploring everything.

• Yan would teach you so many skills, techniques, ideas about the game.

• When he is not streaming he would have you lying on his chest while playing and giving you little pecks of kisses in between.

• Plus he looks so fucking hot with his glasses, headset on, agressively punching the buttons by his fingers and intently focused on screen.

• One day accidentally you came in the camera filming region while he was streaming online making everyone question "Who you they?"

"Is it your gf/bf?"

"They are good looking"

• Well that's it as soon as yan saw some people saying you are good looking he has to claim you to make this people shut up. (This man is just too jealous)

" Yes that good looking person is my gf/bf and soon to be my wife/husband. So stop looking at them".

• Hearing yan say your going to get married soon made you gasp and blush both.

• Well this accidental reveal sure was good and beneficial you thought.

• After few days he officially proposed you with beautiful decorations.

• The best thing is that you are officially his now and yan don't have to miss you in his tournaments now as you would be there supporting him with a ring telling everybody that you are already taken.

REQUESTS ARE OPEN !

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[misstycloud]

Yandere actor x actor reader in an interview?

“So, as you know the movie has now become a major success in the movie industry,”

You and the man beside you both nod in unision at the hostess statement, confirming her remark with a certain pride one receives after all the hard work finally pays off.

“-what would you say was your favourite part to film?” The woman asked, intrigued. She turns her curious gaze towards you first, so you go ahead and answer.

“Well I would say it was the resturant scene, since we actually got to eat real food. And if the shot wasn’t good enough they’d have to bring out a new full plate to reshoot it.” You professionally replied with a laugh.

The woman and rest of the audience chuckled along at your confession. She even made a joke of accusing you of messing up on purpose so you’d be able to taste the dish over and over again.

The question was then directed at the other guest. He crossed his legs while straightening the tie on his very expensive suit, giving him a cold and rigid appearance.

“I personally favoured doing the wedding.” Was all he said. Nothing more nothing less.

The show host laughed in an awkward manner at the short and uninterested reply. You wanted to sink into the cushioned chair and pinch your brow. Could he stop doing that, you begged mentally.

Although it’s basically what he’s been doing all through his career and people should’ve really seen it coming by now, you still wished to save the embarrassment.

Deciding to do something, you nudged his arm with your elbow and whispered, “What else? What about it made you like it?”

Ace’s face lit up in realisation and ‘ah’ed. “The Production Designers made a great job in creating the venue. They made it feel like a real ceremony. Everything was done in near perfection, the decorations were good suiting my tastes and all.”

“Oh, is that so, and what was the best part of ‘your wedding’?” The hostess leaned in closer, anticipating his answer.

A small hint of a smile grew on the caramel-haired man’s face, so small in fact that it would be hard for anyone but you and the other woman to catch it. “The best part you ask? It is without a doubt that I got to see (Y/n) looking so beautiful- not to say she isn’t always- but I am sure you understand what I mean.”

She burst out in giggles at his confession and so did the audience, loving the prospect of a real life romance that might be happening behind the camera. You and Ace seemed like the ideal couple after all. Both being highly attractive, talented and having some unexplainable connection.

The perfect pair.

“Wow, I don’t think I’ve had any guest be so honest with their feelings toward their co-star!Say, Mr. Lee, you’re not one known to form a close bond to your fellow actors but there’s an obvious exception here.” She pried, all giddy. If she managed to get a juicy reply, her show would definitely make the top from there. “Does this mean miss (Y/n) is someone very special?”

News on your relationship would spread and be the topic of magazines and conversations. Everyone were invested in it, even though it wasn’t officially confirmed that you and Ace were a thing.

Your body tensed at the question. You didn’t want people to think you were dating for real, as if it were confirmed. That would cause a bunch of trouble you had no interest in handling. All those people were fooled.

Tough you didn’t wish to call your fans and the general public idiots, it’s exactly what they were when it came to him. They had no idea of what he was really like. Sure they knew he could be taken as a bit of an oddball, not the person to gladly socialise like other celebrities.

But only those who had worked closely with him knew the extent of his troubling personality. Picky, selfish, entitled and rude towards everyone; those were the prominent qualities. You couldn’t count on the times you’d been forced to save some poor employee from his clutches.

Only after noticing your presence did he switch up his act and turn into a completely different person. Front of you he’d act sweetly, if you hadn’t caught him being horrible to others you wouldn’t have believed he was capable of such things.

In all honesty, it was somewhat disturbing how he was able to turn the switch so quickly. That’s the prodigy actors, you supposed.

You sent Ace a firm look, warning him not to do something he’ll regret. AKA, lying and saying you were together. And what does he do? He had the audacity to freaking smirk. You nearly scream in your seat. What an ass!

“Yes, she is indeed very special to me.” Ace said as he sent you a meaningful gaze.

By now you were ready to slap him. It had been hard enough to keep more rumours about the two at bay than the already existing ones, there was no need for this shit. Angrily, you kicked his leg. Which no one saw because the angle worked in your favour. Ace hissed in response.

And instead of getting mad like the normal human being, he said with a sly grin, “Actually, do you want to know another favourite scene of mine?”

The hostess perked up at this, “Yes, certainly!”

“The one where I get the privilege of proposing to (Y/n). It was wonderful, just wishing she’d accept my real one.”

Silence. Then an uproar.

“Does this imply the rumours are true? And have you gone so far you’re thinking of marriage?”

“No, no!” You instantly deny, “He’s not serious, he loves to joke around sometimes, haha. Isn’t that right?” You regard Ace who sits calmly in his position, not caring to say a word.

‘He’s getting off from this, isn’t he!’

“Oh don’t be shy miss (Y/n)! It’s been obvious since a long time ago. You’re made for each other!”

“No. We’re not! We’re really not. There’s nothing more between us than friendship. ”

———-

‘Ugh. Why did he have to do that?’ You complained to yourself after the show was over.

As you stumbled around in the corridors, the person who caused your irritated state popped up.

“Just the person I wanted to see.” You spat at him.

“It’s good to see you too, love. Since the wrap-up of the movie I haven’t had the chance to see you for so long. It’s been very lonely.” Ace approached you and tried to caress your cheek, you stepped away.

“What the hell did you do that for? Don’t go around spouting shit that isn’t true.”

“I can assure you, my love for you is very true. There isn’t anything more genuine than that.” He pleaded.

“Just stop!” You pushed him away, “I don’t want you anywhere near me. I’m done with you! No more movies together. We’ll never see each other again, okay!”

The moment you started leaving, a voice sounded behind you. In a confident tone your now nemesis asserted, “We’ll see about that, dear.”

—————————

[discopaddock]

MATHS - GEORGE RUSSELL

PAIRING: george russell x non-british!fem!reader

GENRE: fluff

WORD COUNT: 549

WARNINGS: none, george is once upset

George Russell always could find something interesting in people. Even if they were random people on the street in King’s Lynn. He was curious about everyone and everything.

That’s why he found himself after his own lessons in school to help younger students in maths. It was truly easy for him, he ate at mathematics.

“So, George, let me introduce Y/N to you” was said by Miss Anderson, the maths teacher. The boy smiled a little, watching a blonde girl with a book in her hands.

“Hi, I’m George, it’s nice to meet you” he spoke, extending his hand towards her. The girl shook his hand while calling her name. He thought she was cute, maybe adorable. And maybe pretty.

“So now I’m gonna leave you two, so you can study in silence. Good luck” the woman smiled, stroking Y/N’s arm. When she left, they both sat on a bench opposite each other.

“I’m terrible at maths. I'm warning you right now” she said, making George laugh.

“It cannot be that bad,” Russell said and looked into her coursebook. “Ok, so firstly you have to…” and that's how their friendship started.

George was there when she filmed her first YouTube video and Y/N was there when he became a GP3 Series champion.

“hi champ, hope youre doing well. im in [home country] with mum finally. well see each other after holidays. happy christmas champ, love you, your Y/N xx”

He really adored her. Especially her texts and voice. He sometimes caught himself that he was even watching her YouTube videos, which were filmed in [your native language], just to hear her voice but he never had told her about it.

“Hey Y/N, I'm happy to hear that your flight was safe. Merry Christmas to you too, lots of love your G💟”

Then he was promoted to Formula 1, which made both of them endlessly happy. L/N couldn't be happier than when she was with him at the GPs.

“Hey, big G, don't be so critical of yourself” she told him with a bright smile on her face. “I'll be always proud of you, no matter what'll happen, remember that” the girl added and then lended a small kiss on his cheek.

“Thanks dollface, it's just, ugh, I don't even know! I feel powerless about all of these” he announced, taking a seat in his driver's room. The girl sat beside him and put her head on his back (she didn't care that he was all sweaty, she just wanted him to know that she was there for him). “Thanks for being with me here, dollface. You have no idea how much it means to me”

“You're welcome every time, G. Don't ever forget it”

People after seeing them both in Formula 1: Drive To Survive, started to ship them. Pics of them were like on every platform: Tiktok, Instagram, or Telegram. It wasn't something that they were expecting. Y/N and George were just friends, right? For five years of knowing each other, just friends. Nothing more or less.

Well… it was an official version, which their fans knew.

They were a couple. Since George won a championship.

The truth of their relationship was a secret, because neither of them wanted any hate that their partner could receive.

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[piracytheorist]

I've recently migrated to Tumblr from the blue bird hellsite and I'm really enjoying it, a big part of it is due to all the extra fandom content and that includes your blog, so thank you!

You've probably answered this somewhere (apologies if so) but how come you don't read the manga? I really enjoy the anime and the second season and movie can't come quick enough!

Hi and welcome, hope you have fun in this silly little hellsite XD I'm glad I'm one of the people that make your stay enjoyable <3

I did mention in a post some time ago about why I don't read the sxf manga but I think you're the first one to ask me about it so don't worry ;) my quick answer is that reading manga from the small screen of my laptop ruins my immersion (especially in comparison to reading in printed form), and that in general I don't like spoilers and I prefer experiencing a story without knowing anything about it.

While watching the anime I feel fully immersed and I can properly enjoy it because anime is meant to be watched from a screen. I love the story, but as I said I prefer going in on a story almost completely blind, I like not knowing what's going to happen, and I have actually tried reading a few manga chapters before they were animated, and while it was a fun experience, it ended up lessening my enjoyment of the episodes slightly. I was comparing stuff a lot. It's like reading a book and then watching a film that was based on it, you usually spot what is missing and make way too many comparisons. On the other hand, I did not make such comparisons when I read the manga after watching the anime, I could instead enjoy it just as much. That was like reading the book after watching the film, in which case, for me, the film isn't ruined and the book provides cool little details that the film omitted.

So, after I compared my experiences and saw what was more enjoyable to me, I decided to not read further into the manga and only read the chapters after I watch their respective anime episodes. I have full respect for Endo's work and the effort and dedication he's put into it, I've been slowly buying the manga volumes and will continue to do so unless a scandal arises or the story goes full downhill both of which I hope never happen and I neither suggest everyone should do it my way nor do I take pride in it. It makes being in the fandom very hard (since I cannot engage in pretty much any discussion nor interact with most other fans) but I really really really love this story and its characters, and I want to give myself the chance to enjoy it in the way I know will be most enjoyable to me.

I am so jealous of people who like or don't mind spoilers, or who can get fully immersed by the manga alone. I know there's so much of the story and development I'm missing and since my main reason for being on tumblr is a) meta analysis and b) talking about it with other fans, being anime-only is almost contradictory to that. But it's a story promising enough to make me believe the wait will be worth it :)

I've already put a countdown widget on my phone for the movie, and I can't wait for the season 2 premiere date to be officially announced so I can add a countdown for that too! I'm so excited to get more of the story, as well as new stuff with the film! From some spoilers I've gotten for the following chapters, it seems to be an arc with great story and development so I can't wait to experience it for myself :D

[justforbooks]

Juror #2: the curious case of the missing Clint Eastwood film

The 40th film directed by the 94-year-old is only being shown in 50 cinemas in the US. Why is Warners burying a movie by one of its most decorated stars?

There is a mystery at the heart of Juror #2, the 40th film directed by Clint Eastwood and – given that he is now 94 – quite possibly the final one.

The riddle lies not in the plot, a courtroom thriller which sees family man Nicholas Hoult serving on the jury for a hit-and-run case in which he is uniquely placed to acquit the defendant, because, as the trailer indicates, he actually did it.

Rather, it is the fate of the film itself. Eastwood fans in the UK will have no problem seeing Juror#2, where it’s enjoying a wide release in more than 300 cinemas nationwide. Across the whole of the US, however, it’s screening in fewer than 50 cinemas.

Starting small then rolling out nationwide is a common strategy for movies being positioned as awards contenders. Yet this is not the case for Juror#2, which will not expand its screen number – and does not even feature on Warner Bros’s For Your Consideration website, its portal for Oscar hopefuls.

Stranger still, Warners has said it will not report box office takings for the film – an almost unprecedented move for a theatrical release – and that the film is likely to move to streaming before the month is out.

At the film’s premiere at the AFI festival last week, Eastwood was nowhere to be seen, leaving it to Hoult and co-star Toni Collette to trot up the red carpet and spearhead an audience shout-out to the director: “We love you, Clint!”

His absence led many to the conclusion the nonagenarian was ailing, his health worsened by the sudden death in July of his partner, 61-year-old Christina Sandera, and the arrest in October of his daughter, Francesca, on a domestic assault charge.

Yet a post on his official X account from 15 October shows the film-maker grinning in a leather jacket and, according to the caption, “returning to work, reviewing scripts in his Malpaso [o]ffices”.

As well as being consistently prolific, Eastwood’s career has, by-and-large, been profitable both commercially and critically for Warner Bros, with whom he’s worked for six decades. Less than 20 years ago, Million Dollar Baby won best picture, director, actress and supporting actor at the Oscars, as well as taking $216m worldwide.

In 2014, Warners released Eastwood’s highest-grossing film to date: American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper, which made $547m from its $59m budget, and scored six Oscar nominations.

His films since have performed more modestly, but some have been genuine hits – air crash drama Sully made $240m – and none were catastrophic flops. Insiders including film writer Sarah Marrs and Variety’s J Kim Murphy suggest that incoming Warners CEO David Zaslav was dismayed by tepid numbers of Cry Macho, Eastwood’s 2021 neo-western, which made back just half of its $33m budget.

Yet the film was released at a time when many cinemas in the US remained closed and audiences – especially among an older demographic – were hesitant about venturing out to them. A simultaneous streaming release on HBO Max made the decision for wavering punters yet easier.

A Wall Street Journal interview with Zaslav published the following spring, a month into his tenure, reports that the CEO was scathing to Warners executives over their rationale for greenlighting Cry Macho: they felt “indebted” to Eastwood because of his long relationship with the studio.

Zaslav allegedly responded by saying they didn’t “owe anyone favours” before quoting Jerry Maguire: “It’s not show friends, it’s show business.”

Certainly the circumstances of the release of Juror #2 indicate a frostiness between Warners’ head and one of their prize ponies, who may be being put out to pasture prematurely.

Zaslav is also under pressure from the unexpected flop last month of Joker: Folie á Deux, which cost $200m (plus substantial marketing spend), opened splashily at the Venice film festival, but failed to connect with either critics or audiences – unlike its multi-Oscar-winning billion-dollar predecessor.

The contrasting success of Oppenheimer will also still be stinging: Christopher Nolan called time on his long relationship with the studio in 2021 over their new day-in-date simultaneous streaming strategy, meaning his new film was released instead by Universal Pictures – for whom it made $975m.

Meanwhile, Eastwood is back at work considering his next project as director while also working as producer on a new version of his 1977 film The Gauntlet, starring Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson.

The 94-year-old has been denied the opportunity for further Oscars glory with Juror #2. Yet few would bet against him one day making a return to the podium.

Daily inspiration. Discover more photos at Just for Books…?

[blowflyfag]

WRESTLING’S MAIN EVENT: March 1990

WRESTLER OF THE MONTH 

BY JOEL EISENBERG PHOTOS BY JOE ZANOLLE

WELCOME BACK HOT ROD! – “ROWDY RODDY PIPER” DECLARES WAR ON THE HEENAN FAMILY

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper is back in the WWF and up to his usual mischief, with the solid backing of the fans. He has declared war on “Ravishing” Rick Rude and the rest of the Bobby Heenan Family. Heenan has a few tricks up his sleeve as well and has promised a big surprise for Piper. What is it? Can Piper handle the challenge Heenan will confront him with??

He came. He saw. He conquered. Twice. It certainly took him long enough, but Roddy Piper - ‘Rowdy Roddy’, ‘Hot Rod’ or ‘Prime Time’ to you and me – has finally returned to his roots in the wrestling ring and his timing, as usual, couldn’t be better. It’s ‘Weasel Hunting’ season.

While Rowdy Roddy may have had one of the most fabled careers in sports before his initial full-time World Wrestling Federation tenure over six years ago, Vince’s league just cemented the impending legend. Here, he’s credited with the birth of “Wrestlemania” – stemming from an incident where rock superstar, Cyndi Lauper, appeared on his controversial ‘Piper’s Pit’, thus indirectly initiating an all-time classic feud with perennial champ Hulk Hogan. Piper, the most despised individual to ever step foot in a ring in those days, bitterly warred also, and most notably, with ‘Coconut’ Jimmy Snuka, a current partner of his at the 1989 'Survivor Series’ as a team member of ‘Roddy’s Rowdies’ (!). Hot Rod disappeared for a few months to film the forgettable “Body Slam” With Captain Lou Albano – remember him? – then returned to find his cherished ‘Pit’ replaced with the late, and missed, Adrian Adonis’ ‘Flower Shop’. Another feud developed, Piper won handily, and he’s since become one of the most popular grapplers in history. Talk about your turnarounds!

[Rick Rude is first to fell Piper’s wrath against the Bobby Heenan Family]

Roddy Piper officially retired during the record-breaking “Wrestlemania 3” extravaganza, defeating Adonis at the Pontiac Silverdome. A few more films (John Carpenter’s “They Live” was the number one box-office attraction in the country for two consecutive weeks) and some years later, he returns to the WWF in an integral, special appearance for “Wrestlemania 5”, humiliating both Brother Love and Morton Downey, Jr. in what can best be described as a bizarre series of events. A co-hosting spot on cable’s weekly ‘Prime Time Wrestling’ followed, replacing the ousted Bobby “The Weasel” Heenan, whose proceeding ill fated “The Bobby Heenan Show” ultimately lasted less than one month. Mr. Gorilla Monsoon, always mindful of maintaining order on his set. Reluctantly allowed Mr. Heenan a commentator’s post in the isolated Studio B, as Piper remained with Gorilla in Studio A. You got this so far?Tensions arose as Bobby, seeking company, brought on “Ravishing’ Rick Rude as his guest. Together they taunted the proud Piper, not a smart move, who left his post to infiltrate Studio B. However, Heenan was there but Rude had gone to Studio A, insisting he was looking for Hot Rod. ‘Prime Time’ Piper did all but get on his knees imploring Rude to stay where he was. Piper arrived back in Studio A as Rude argued with Monsoon and hit Rick with his kilt belt from behind. Both men were physically restrained but the “Ravishing One” did manage to throw water in Piper’s face. Aaah yes, but another day in the life…

[Piper can handle all of Rude’s tricks.

All the rules are being ignored.]

“Summer Slam 1989”. Meadowlands Arena, New Jersey, Inter-Continental Champ “Ravishing” rick Rude has the advantage over former titleholder, The Ultimate Warrior, as the enthralled crow rises to its feet. The arena explodes as an unannounced Hot Rod walks methodically to ringside to approach Rude, who returns the less-than-welcome favor with his patented swivel hips routine. Piper proceeds to turn his back to the champ and flips up his kilt for a rather premature “full moon”. Thus with Rude distracted, Roddy leaves, Warrior revies and defeats the champ, and poor Rude and manager Heenan blame it all on the innocent one who wears hardly anything under his kilt. 

[Piper posts Rude right where it will hurt him the most.]

Roddy makes his first appearance on “The Blubber Love Show’ since ‘Wrestlemania 5”, teaching the self-absorbed preacher a much needed lesson in ‘hygiene’, in yet another classic scenario. He washes his hair, he brushes his teeth – through it all Love manages to keep hold of the microphone – until Prime Time himself is assaulted by vengeful Rick Rude, who blinds the Scotsman with a bottle of mouthwash for his eyes, followed by a ‘Rude Awakening’.

Through it all, “Prime Time Wrestling” undergoes a format change. Heenan returns to Studio A with Monsoon, Piper is comfortably nestled in Studio B. Words fly back and forth weekly and Roddy promises to destroy The Heenan Family one at a time. So far, he appears to be winning the mental war with Rude, anyway. When Rick recently, in a nationally televised event, less than impressed a less than turned on female recipient of his ‘Rude Awakening’, Roddy got her to join him in the ring minutes layer following his own match. He grabbed the house microphone and asked what the problem was. “Bad breath” was the humiliating reply. Piper retorted, “Honey, you’ve felt the Rude Awakening. Now it’s time for the ‘Rod Awakening’.” He kissed her. He got on top of her on the mat, still going at it. He stopped, smiled and stood up. She had momentarily passed out. In a few moments she stands, somewhat disoriented, and exited the ring arm in arm with her new hero. 

It’s somewhat obvious that “Rowdy” Roddy Piper is back in a big way in the WWF. He has always been the man that makes things happen, the straw that stirs the drink, if you will. He has cleanly pinned, since his return, the likes of Randy Savage and Heenan’s charge, Haku. Rude is getting his now. That leaves Andre and…does Weasel have any surprises up his sleeve? Personally, I’m nagged by a persistent suspicion that perhaps a certain ‘Superfly’, after all he’s getting increasingly vicious in that ring as of late, and Piper was never really paid back for that coconut incident… A wait and see attitude is the best for this one…

[alexiusgoesrogue]

Status Update: Melbourne, Delays, and Wellington

The longest ride is done. It felt horribly long, yet I was surprised how quickly it was over. Probably because of the naps I took. If I remember correctly, we were served three meals during the whole 12h flight, as well as the occasional drink offer of course. But I was too tired to write anything down about them, nor did I take pictures. So no food review for this flight.

In itself, the flight was fine. But the hefty delay under which it started had stressed me. My ticket to Wellington stated the gate opens at 7:15am, leaving 45 minute to board, and another run through TSA, because of course. By the time of landing, I was losing all calm I had. I was close to crying because the disembarking took forever and I was becoming more overstimulated. But as it later turned out, the plane was waiting for us. I rushed through TSA (minus the confusion of the staff when I asked to hand search my Polaroid film), and nice employees directed us to the gate at every corner.

We waited for all passengers, and again, I had an empty seat next to me, aisle this time. But I didn’t find it necessary to switch over to that seat. And due to technical difficulties, we ended up with a total delay of roughly 40 minutes until takeoff.

As of the time I was writing this, I was watching the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie with shitty (but somehow better) headphones, and eating a Werther’s Original thanks to the lovely old man I sat next to.

The flight was nice and short (compared to the two previous ones), and surprisingly, we were served breakfast. I had the choice between omelette, baked beans and sausage, or a fruit platter. And although I’m not a big omelette fan, I chose that because I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect on the fruit platter.

Food Ranking:

Omelette: 5/5, absolutely tasty on its own already, I think it contained a bit of cheese. But sprinkling a tiny bit of salt on top made it taste even better

Potatoes: 3/5, a bit weird to handle (they were a bit firm, but brittle), and the taste was just fine

Baked Beans: 5/5, never had baked beans before, and these just killed it. Great flavour, no weird texture, and the sauce was great as well

Bacon: 4/5, decent bacon, meaning fine flavour and not completely burned or soggy with oil, it just had lost some of its original feel due to the reheat I think

Muffin: 3/5, fine dessert, not really sweet, but I was just too stuffed to really enjoy it, and the flavour was fine, but just not good enough to stuff myself full with

***

The plane landed a bit chaotically on the runway right by the beach, but all went fine. We [the passengers] disembarked and headed for the luggage carousel to pick up our suitcases. Except mine didn’t show up, as well as several others. The first thing I got to do in New Zealand wasn’t going through border control, it was filing a missing luggage form along with about ten other people.

With that out of the way, the border control went by super fast. I handed them the form and keys to my luggage, and since my declaration file was made online as well as my NZeTA, the woman only needed my passport to check. I was actually a bit disappointed that she didn’t ask for my return ticket as proof, since I had made sure to print it out. After that, I was told to follow the line past the biosecurity checkpoint and a small beagle dog who was working there.

I was now officially in Wellington.

Bee was already waiting for me, and after a quick hello, we headed into town with the bus, ticket sponsored by him. We found our hostel and checked in. Unfortunately, not the same room, or the same floor. But we manage.

We did some shopping for foods I should try, took another break in the common room, and then got small bit of dinner at the McDonald’s next door because we were both too exhausted to bother cooking.

[joylinda-hawks]

Sometimes it seems to me that some people cannot understand simple relationships. And therefore they draw wrong conclusions even when the thesis is fundamentally correct. I did not write here about the emerging news or photos because they all present one unchanging model. The more photos are shared on IG, the more I am convinced that the person/people presented there are not ZZH. When you compare photos shared until July 2021 and those that appeared after that date, you can notice a lack of consistency in their selection and method of presentation. The "new" photos are an unsuccessful attempt to copy photos that appeared on IG before July 2021. The aesthetics of the photos and the way the text is conveyed indicate that the profile is not run by the same person, or the same person does not have any influence on it. In addition to the photos from IG, I will mention two important issues here that some people miss, or that people carefully avoid this topic because they don't really know how to approach it. Foreign trips that took place after July 2021. As we know, such trips require a passport and, in many cases, a visa. What we know about the Chinese passport is that CN citizens need a visa to travel to many countries (including Hong Kong). To obtain it, they must submit an application and probably indicate why they need a visa. And also pay a "deposit", something like security. (this is my general knowledge, if something is wrong, please correct me.) The decision to grant or not to grant a visa may be a subjective decision of the officer issuing the visa. Let's think about how such an official would perceive a person who in his home country is called a tra1tor. A person who, instead of fighting to restore his good name, goes abroad every now and then to relax. In my opinion, such behavior does not look good, especially in a country that wants to have some control over its citizens. Would ZZH decide to travel so frequently when the proceedings in his case are pending and would he publicly boast about these trips? Additionally, he would have to pay this "deposit" each time he left. I don't expect an answer here, everyone should answer this question for themselves. The second thing is concerts. There are some elements here that are also important. The first is the visa I wrote about earlier - every CN artist going to concerts abroad should have an employee visa (I think) and the consent of the relevant state and industry organization for such work. It seems to me that without the consent of the state and industry organization, the artist would not be able to obtain a visa and organize a concert. In my opinion, this control is related to ensuring that the artist does not avoid paying taxes. That's why I assume that it exists, even though it is not officially mentioned. I don't have to write here which industry organization can issue such consents. We all know her very well since August 2021. Let's consider whether the organization that imposed a ban on ZZH would suddenly allow his concerts abroad and in CN without any objections. If it allowed concerts, why didn't it lift the ban? Lack of logic in the procedure? And he doesn't expect an answer here either. Finally, one more thing. The term "international star" and how this concept is understood. It's hard to be an international star if you're banned in your home country. No serious clothing, cosmetic or other brand will be interested in someone who is banned in their own country. No one will invite such a person to an important event in the world of fashion or the world of film. And such things prove that someone aspires to be an international star. Creating an alternative reality about an international star does not lead to anything, in the end both this person and his fans look pathetic and can be the object of ridicule. A little logic in thinking would be enough.

[kiss-my-freckle]

Recently (the 19th) was the 12th anniversary of the Delena motel kiss and I'm feeling super nostalgic. I remember 2 days before there were Canadian fans who claimed to have seen a clip "Why don't you let people see the good in you?" scene and within 24 hours later there was a Canadian promo that spoiled the Delena kiss and Julie tweeted "Dear Canadian promo people, what the fuck?" There was a weeks long break before 3x19 and the promo for it right after 3x18 while not spoilery was exciting and it was promoted as a Delena episode. The promo had the soundtrack "Turn it Back" which doesn't make sense for Delena since it has the lyrics "Turn it back to the days when you were mine." There were Stelena fans threatening to boycott after the kiss leaked lol. Because of the motel scenes in the promo I couldn't hold my excitement and would constantly lurk on Julie and Nancy (TVD editor for 3x19)'s Twitter for potential spoilers for weeks. The producer's promo for 3x19 before the kiss leak had Julie start smiling when she said the episode would be about Elena exploring her feelings and that it's just awesome. There was a spoiler that a Florence and the Machine song was featured but most fans speculated it was "No Light No Light." I miss the Delena fandom back then, but I was more of a passive bystander before I stopped watching for years, but wish I was active back then because the fandom now drains the enjoyment of being in it. There were people speculating Delena would have sex in 3x22 since there was a spoiler hinting at either them or Caskett but it ended up being Caskett. The Damon met Elena first spoiler was leaked a day before the finale but most fans thought it was a fake spoiler. I heard some fans on the now nonexistent official TVD forum (which I unfortunately never saw) convinced people who worked on the show to leak scripts to them so they could read it before episodes came out. I do remember during season 4 someone said someone they knew told them a Delena sex scene was being filmed and that person thought it would be 4x4 but it ended up being 4x7.

I honestly wish I watched the show as it aired because that was the moment I knew she was Damon's girl. I would've been posting on Twitter all week long in my support of their inevitable Delena ship. Damon's response to Elena's question is insane because he's straight-up telling Elena he doesn't wanna disappoint her, and he's saying this while laying next to her in bed with his shirt completely unbuttoned. Damon is leaving the disappointment to Stefan, put it that way lol. Stelena fans should be more pissed at the scene as the full episode airs than when the kiss is leaked because it's not just a kiss, it's a surrender. Stefan's girlfriend is gone. imo, she's been gone as I consider 3x5 her un-fall, consider both Stefan and Elena ghosts in Ghost World. The repeat is necessary.

"But it's not real. She's dead. Gone. Everything that you're holding on to is in the past, Jer."

"A Japanese lantern is the symbol of letting go of the past. Well, here's a news flash: we're not Japanese!"

Interesting how fans considered No Light, No Light by Florence + the Machine as it speaks to the end of a relationship and more from Stefan's pov. When the Light Dies Out by Christel Alsos is perfect for Delena's car ride home. Their track for Stelena's 20s dance is from Stefan's pov. I would've laughed my ass off seeing that promo with the "Turn it Back" soundtrack. Had I watched the show as it aired and saw the leak, I would've guessed the right soundtrack for Delena's kiss based on 3x10 and 3x11. I expected Elena to be fully transitioned in 3x22. While I could see her sleeping with Damon at the motel, you can't rush perfection. I wouldn't have considered the flashback of Delena in 3x22 as a fake spoiler for the same reason Stefan met her before he met her. They didn't just know of her existence. They both met her at some point based on their pilot comments. They had to show Damon's pilot comment, and they did. Stefan first meeting her needed to be as it was because they already spoke of how he saved her from drowning. It's through Stefan's own comments that fans had to know Damon met her before their car went off the bridge. Had Damon met her after their drowning, Stefan would've known he was home and likely stayed out of Elena's life for the sake of keeping Damon out of her life. They can't have Stefan stalking her, yet have him know nothing about her meeting Damon. OMG, I'm so glad they didn't do Delena's sex in 4x4 because I really love their college party dance scene. It's great to see Elena have fun with him before she has sex with him.

[blindtaleteller]

That and other non-dialogue scenes like it are more telling of his character internals than most current content manages today: which ..is pretty amazing for those previous creators, and kinda sad with some if not all of what we've had since.

Scenes like this one frustrate me in some terms too, for as happy as they make me: because the capability (budget, and otherwise; prior to the series anyway) was there to do as well in continuing both brothers stories.. or at least tell their continuing separate stories just as well. And they've failed at that since hiring and keeping on Taika Waititi after he bragged about making Gagnarok with every intent to destroy everything beloved enough about those characters TO land him the job, and then continued to brag about succeeding at doing exactly that during 'promos' for L&T: only to have Waldron, Herron and the series crew continue on in that mentality cranked up to 17 of 10 in Loki's own title in between.

And who among us actually liked the Thor title and where it was going and intended to gothen, as a continuous universe apart from the comics: can honestly say that isn't a reason to be frustrated, as we look back at especially moments like this that are eleven years old now, including the filming time alone for just this second Thor title? And still...

Gorgeous, well written and directed scenes in character display: with barely a word was said.

Meanwhile, ten years later.. all the exposition in the world and see-sawing excuses off screen, still haven't managed to make sense of the character whose name is the title as they've tried and failed to remake him; or the shoddy Sylvie Lushton ripoff they slapped that name onto to pass her under said title.

So I love these scenes still.

But it also makes me sigh and drop my head: because I miss the story we never got, or any mention of the 5 years he was the King separating the Stones and ruling Asgard --with Odin's face so he didn't get any credit either as a 'narcissist' (pardon me while I roll my eyes to the moon again)-- nor that time they skipped of the year he spent in Thanos' hands that every creator involved equated to the Seventh Circle of Hell in the hands of a "horrifying terrorist" for not one film but for three years straight in official and unofficial interviews both: only to be baited into thinking they fixed that on screen in the series through Con interviews and ad campaigns to... whatever that dumpster fire of an opposite series using the name it was.

They had time travel and multiple universes to use as tools and premise. And Discount Larry aka Bob: the Account was what lazy we got, under the Loki title. Just ...ugh. The rehash and multiplication of Taika's mess ups and ignorant ego we didn't ask for, or need: especially not being done in a Loki title.

Anyway imma stop there, in part because I totally didn't intend that to become even a near-rant (especially of that length) but if you see this and do read and are either a newer fan not getting it, or an older fan who might have missed these things: yes those posts and more have this shite eternally chronicled between the films themselves, official interviews and more.

[mahar123]

Borderlands’ movie adaptation stars Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis in sci-fi journey

Borderlands, the video game franchise that defined the looter-shooter genre, is poised to get its own cinematic universe — and it’s about time. All six base games in the series are well-loved by fans for their fantastical lore and quirky characters, who you better believe will be making their on-screen debut with director Eli Roth’s upcoming film adaptation of the franchise.

There’s still a way to go before the film hits theaters this summer. In the meantime, IGN sat down with Roth and Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment and an executive producer on the movie, to talk all things Borderlands ahead of tomorrow’s first official trailer release.

And if that weren’t enough, IGN can also exclusively reveal the new poster for the Borderlands movie, as shown below.

From the way Pitchford and Roth interact, even on a video call, you’d think they were brothers. They both exude the same fun-loving goofiness that makes Borderlands, well, Borderlands. To me, this was best exemplified by the way the two creative continued to interrupt one another with comedic anecdotes about their time on set.

But jokes aside, the two mesh well on a professional level which bodes well for this video game adaptation. Roth was given extensive creative liberty on the project while Pitchford was on stand-by as a resource to provide deeper insight on the original series.

Obviously, it’s Randy’s baby, it’s his brainchild, and it’s everybody’s brainchild,” Roth said. “You’re stepping into a world that is so beloved and the fans are so hardcore that you think, ‘Okay, well, I really don’t want to screw this up.’”

Thankfully, Pitchford was open to pretty much everything. Roth recalled how Pitchford was even receptive to the idea of keeping Claptrap alive and entertained the Cabin Fever director’s various suggestions for how the robot might be able to expel bullets: “Is it like a tail goes up and… are they little rabbit pellets?”

In truth, it’s a blessing this adaptation was made, and it speaks highly to Pitchford’s faith in Roth as a director. Since the start of his career in the games industry, Pitchford said he’d been turning down requests to adapt his studio’s work into film. Ari Arad, who is now the producer of the upcoming Borderlands movie, came to Pitchford with several iterations of the script before the deal was sealed.

“Finally, we were playing League of Legends together one day, Ari and I. He was the support and I was the ADC,” Pitchford explained. “We were talking on chat, like on Discord, about the possibility of a movie while we were playing.”

(In an ironic twist, the Gearbox Entertainment founder clarified that he was playing as Caitlyn, who he says “was completely ripped off from Mad Maxi from Borderlands, by full comfortable admission of the Riot team.”)

From there, the two began to play video games together frequently, which gave Pitchford the confidence to finally sign off on developing a film adaptation of the Borderlands series. (So I guess business deals don’t happen on the golf course anymore.

As in the game, the upcoming film will take place on the fictional planet of Pandora for an action-packed adventure featuring some of the franchise’s most beloved characters. In this all-new interpretation of the video game series, viewers will see the red-headed outlaw Lilith unite with a team of unlikely heroes to locate a missing girl who could change the fate of the universe.

“At a certain point you just have to pick, these are our characters, this is the story we’re going with, and let’s just make the best one possible,” Roth told me, reflecting on the decision-making process of what characters would appear in the upcoming film.

Because the movie is not canon to the video game series, the creative team behind the Borderlands movie had free reign to select from the unique cast of characters across the franchise — some of whom don’t appear until later games in the original storyline.

The film features a star-studded line-up of performers led by Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett as Lilith alongside Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Jack Black as the voice of Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, Kevin Hart as Roland, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, and Gina Gershon as Moxxi.

Other additions to the full cast list include Edgar Ramírez, Bobby Lee, Janina Gavankar, Olivier Richters, Cheyenne Jackson, Benjamin Byron Davis, Charles Babalola, Steven Boyer, Ryann Redmond, Paula Andrea Placido, and more.

“I was like, ‘Find me the weirdest, gnarliest people. We’ll put them in the movie.’ And everybody, they loved it,” Roth said.

Roth and Pitchford shed light on what it was like convincing some of these actors to say “yes.” We obviously had to find out what made someone like Blanchett pull the trigger on a project like this, and the answer is, honestly, heartwarming.

In our conversation, Roth likened the Tár actor to one of the three greatest female performers in history. Their working relationship dates back to the director’s 2018 fantasy film, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, in which Blanchett starred alongside Black. So, when it came time to figure out who would be a fitting lead for the Borderlands cast, there was no doubt in Roth’s mind that the Oscar winner was the best pick.

“I think with me, she has permission to go a little bit weird and a little bit insane because it’s like, ‘Well, it’s Eli,’” Roth said. “It’s just like, ‘Let’s go have fun.’ But she’s obviously very serious about her character.”

For Curtis, the decision to join the cast was largely spurred by her gamer daughter, who is a fan of the Borderlands franchise, saying “‘Mom, you have to do this movie,’” as Pitchford recalled.

In Black’s case, the roots run even deeper. Back in 2012, he brought his son to E3 when Borderlands 2 was first being teased. Black asked Pitchford for a demo of the game, and the Gearbox founder told him that he would have to play Claptrap if a film adaptation of the franchise were ever to be made. The Nacho Libre star, of course, readily agreed.

“Whether you’ve played a Borderlands game or not, it’s a fun movie. It’s a really, really fun movie,” Pitchford said.

Borderlands will be released in U.S. theaters by Lionsgate on Aug. 9, 2024.

[wildwildwestcon]

Happy Friday friends and colleagues!

It's time for another illustrious guest announcement! Please welcome back friend of the con, John Strangeway!

John F. Strangeway is a cosplayer, chainmail artist, and convention personality who hails from the Atlanta, Georgia area. Perhaps most well known as the Steampunk Boba Fett, Strangeway has a historied background in cosplay culture, beginning with his humble New Jersey origin story.

Going as far back as ten years old painting his older brother's Warhammer Blood Angels squad while listening to Rush, Strangeway can't remember a time when he wasn't interested in sci-fi and fantasy. From his wide range of fandoms came a Star Wars and Steampunk crossover that would inspire music, fan films, and eventually even get his image officially licensed by Star Wars, thanks to artist Brian Kesinger. Since its 2009 debut at Dragon Con, the Steampunk Boba Fett has redefined both fandoms and gone down in infamy as one of the most widely recognized Steampunk cosplay images.

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Grab your passes here ASAP! You won't want to miss this lineup and we're not even done announcing them yet! https://www.wildwestcon.com/convention-passes-wwwc12/

As always, make sure to keep it locked in here for news, announcements, and updates as they become available for #WWWC12Heroes vs #WWWC12Villains!

[imaginecolby]

parenthood || c.b.

summary: you and colby put together a montage of you telling your friends you're expecting.

requested by anonymous.

"well hon, i've officially hit twelve weeks!" you said as you put your phone down after checking the date.

"can we start telling people?" colby asked excitedly. you nodded and smiled.

"i think we should before my belly does it for us." you laughed.

you and colby started trying for a baby about a year ago, and you were so happy to finally have a little one coming soon. the day you found out you were pregnant, you and colby both sobbed in each other's arms on the bathroom floor after you the tests you took showed positives. after trying for so long with no luck, you were so close to giving up. but you were both over the moon that you were going to be parents.

"baby, do you think we could film a video to share with everyone else as well? you know, my viewers, my fans. they're so close to me and mean so much to me. i wanna share this news with them too." colby asked.

"of course! i think that would be so sweet. and i'd love to have a memento of all our friends reactions. we could have it as a keepsake for the baby when they're born." you said with a smile.

the next day, you sat down in front of the camera with colby and began filming your announcment video.

"what's up guys, it's colby."

"and (y/n)." you added with a smile.

"it's been a long time since i've see you all on this channel, but this is something super special for me and (y/n) and we can't wait to share this news with you."

"you've all been part of this journey with us, from us getting together, engaged, and married. so we felt it was appropriate to share this with you as well." you said. you looked over at colby and raised an eyebrow. "you wanna tell them?" he smiled and nodded.

"(y/n)'s pregnant! we're gonna have a baby!" he cheered, and you both had wide smiles on your faces.

"this has been such a long journey, but we feel so lucky that we've been given the opportunity to have a baby and be parents. we've been talking about kids for a long time, and we are so excited to start on this next chapter of our lives together."

"yes, we absolutely cannot wait. now, while we're here, come along with us as we tell our family and friends that we're gonna have a baby!" colby said.

your announcements started with facetimes calls to both your parents. your parents were so excited, knowing how much you wanted to be a mom. they both started crying as you told them they were going to be grandparents, and were so loving towards both you and colby. colby's parents were the same, telling you how much they loved you both together, how well you fit together, and it was about time that you were going to bring a baby into this world, since you'd been talking about it for so long.

next, came your friends. of course you started with colby's best friend and partner in crime. you drove over to sam and katrina's place after calling them and telling them you wanted to see them. luckily they were home and wanted to see you as well.

once you got there, sam and katrina were happy to see you.

"you vlogging again, brother?" sam asked colby when he noticed the camera.

"yeah. i missed it a lot recently and wanted to do a little something." colby lied, not wanting to tell him the real reason he was filming. you went in to the living room and set the camera in perfect view of sam and katrina.

"so, we actually had a reason we wanted to come see you two." you began.

"uh oh."

"no, it's good news. i promise." you laughed.

"(y/n) is pregnant!" colby cheered again. it made you so happy to see how excited he got every time he said that.

"no way! are you really???" katrina shot out of her seat and ran over to you.

"i am!" you smiled. katrina pulled you up and  hugged you tight and you heard her sniffle. you pulled away and noticed she was crying. "awe, why are you crying?"

"i'm just so happy for you. all those times you called me crying after all those negative tests. i know how much this means to you. to the both of you." she said.

"i love you." you said, hugging her tight. "i cant wait for the baby to meet you. you're gonna be the best aunt to them."

"oh you know i'm gonna spoil them." she laughed. you looked over at sam and colby who were having their own moment. you know how much getting to share this news with his best friend, his brother, meant to him. sam turned to you and smiled, pulling you in for a hug.

"i'm so happy for you two." he said softly. "you've become one of my best friends over the years, and i cannot thank you enough for how happy you've made colby. seeing him happy is all that i've ever wanted out of life, and ive never seen him as happy as he's been with you. i told you that when you got married, and that's still so true. you mean the world to him."

"he means the world to me." you said trough tears. sam always knew how to tug at your heartstrings.

"so, are you gonna name the baby after me?" he joked.

"uh, no! they're gonna name the baby after me!" katrina called, overhearing sam.

"we'll let you two figure that one out." colby laughed.

you and colby spent the rest of the day telling all your friends that you were expecting. a facetime call with nate, and some philosophical words from him, he wished you nothing but the best. you met up with kevin at his house and he was ecstatic, running up and down his street cheering for you and colby. you then went to jake's house to tell him and tara. tara was excited that you were going to be a mom, her also offering support as you'd gone through the downs of this journey. jake offered his congratulations, and joked that tara and the baby would be able to share clothes.

once you made it through your list of friends you wanted to share the news with, you finally made your way home. you sat back down on the couch and filmed a final clip for the video.

"well, there you have it. it makes us so happy that our friends and family are as excited about this as we are." you said.

"and we hope you all are excited as well. you've all been such a big part of my life for such a long time, and i wouldn't be where i am without you guys. you all mean the world to both of us, and we are, and have been, so grateful for your support over these years. thank you for everything." colby finished and got up to turn the camera off.

"i love that everyone is so excited about the baby." you said, placing your hand on your baby.

"are you excited?" colby asked as he sat back down next you.

"of course i'm excited. i'm a little nervous, but still excited. i've wanted to be a mom for so long, and knowing that i get to do parenthood with you? that's the dream." you said with a smile.

"yeah, i'm nervous too. but we got this. we're in this together, and we'll learn together. i know that our baby is going to be loved unconditionally by both of us, and we're gonna be a great team."

"for sure." you said with a smile, kissing him softly.

"so, how are we gonna choose which of our friends we're gonna name the baby after?"

[ptergwen]

no sleep

pairing: singer!reader x tom holland || w/c: 1.6k

warnings: swearing and many many many suggestive jokes

summary: you’re on jimmy kimmel to talk about your music, but he has other plans

a/n: y’all i’ve literally always wanted to write singer!reader and this idea just came to me and i had to get it out because it’s so cute :,) i really hope ya like it

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jimmy kimmel invited you onto his show to promote a single from your upcoming album. you stepped out of the spotlight for a while, so this is your first official appearance of the year.

“my first guest tonight...” there’s a cheer from the audience. you grin to yourself, waiting for jimmy to finish announcing you.

“you wanna say it for me?” he chuckles and stands your picture up on his desk. “my first guest tonight surprised fans this morning with her new single ‘no sleep.’ it’s currently number one in over seventy countries.” jimmy holds for applause, which you get a ton of. you cover your hot face with your hands.

“she’s here to talk to us about the song and her short hiatus. please welcome y/n y/l/n!”

the music plays while you walk onstage, followed by more cheers and clapping. you’re beaming as you wave to everyone. you give jimmy a quick hug and exchange hello’s over the noise.

you’ve been in the industry for a few years, but you’ll never get used to responses like this. all the love really warms your heart.

“thank you!” you giggle out, taking your seat on the couch. the audience yells some more when the music dies out. “thank you so much! oh my god,” you make a face at jimmy, who laughs and gestures to everyone. “they clearly hated the song,” he jokes to you. “i was gonna say,” you agree, smoothing your dress down.

you look out at the crowd with a pout. “no, seriously. you guys are so cute.” jimmy copies your pout, earning a playful eye roll from you.

you’ve been on the show a couple of times before, so you two are friendly. tom has also brought you to chill backstage with him when he was a guest. you would’ve brought him this time if he wasn’t away for filming.

“so, you took most of the year off from making music,” jimmy starts the actual conversation. “mhm, i did,” you hum and cross one of your legs over the other. “how was that? was it weird not being in the studio?” you scrunch your face up, then he adds another question. “what did you actually do with yourself?”

“i mean, music is obviously a big part of who i am. making it, loving it, all that stuff.” a small smile crosses your face. “so, yeah. it sort of felt like something was missing at first.” jimmy nods along, you shrugging one of your shoulders.

“at the same time, i really needed to take a minute and just breathe. come back with my shit more together. i think i have,” you let out a reflective sigh. “it didn’t have anything to do with your boyfriend? a mr. tom holland?” jimmy teases, you waving a hand at him. “no, don’t give him all the credit.”

your break genuinely was for yourself. no one needs to know that tom was also off, or that he spent all his free time with you. that was just a plus.

“are you sure? because, it seemed like you two were getting really cozy.” a picture from your instagram pops up on the screen. it’s of tom under a blanket. he’s reaching out for you with a lazy smile. you lean over on the couch so you’re off camera, another giggle escaping you.

jimmy flips to another picture. “that was exhibit A. here’s exhibit B.” the whole audience coos, jimmy raising his eyebrows at you. this one is a mirror selfie from tom’s instagram. your arms are slung around his neck from behind, and half your face is hidden. tom is doing his signature eye crinkling smile into the camera.

“aren’t they just adorable?” jimmy asks the audience, making them erupt in more cheers. you sit up again and clear your throat. seeing those is bittersweet for you. “he’s very cuddly. anyway, back to the music!” you do a small clap. little do you know, there’s much more to come.

“yes, yes. back to the music. talk to me about ‘no sleep.’” the song is one hundred percent about tom. you’re not sure you should say that, considering the... explicit content in it. you and tom did get very cozy over your break, as jimmy would say. it was the only time you weren’t relaxing.

“well,” you plaster on an overly happy smile. that earns more laughter from jimmy. “it’s about what you do in bed when you’re, um, not sleeping,” you explain. “and who do you do those things in bed with?” jimmy glances up at the screen again. “you’re choosing violence today, jimmy,” you say under your breath.

there’s a chuckle from backstage that sounds eerily similar to tom’s. it must have been a PA. all this talk about him is seriously fucking with your head.

“well, everyone in my life inspires my work in some way. they’re such angels,” you dodge the question, thinking you’re clever about it. jimmy won’t let you get off that easy. “friends? family?” he asks you. “yeah, everyone,” you exhale in relief. jimmy widens his eyes at you. “so, that means ‘no sleep’ is about your mom?”

your mouth falls open. he’s really going to make you spill the details of your sex life.

“what the fuck, no!” you squeal, looking out into the audience for help. they join in your laughter. “it’s about tom,” you finally confirm so jimmy doesn’t suggest anything else. “it’s about tom, my god. next topic.” you’re smiling despite yourself.

“why? don’t you wanna tell us more about your lover?” jimmy glances off to the side. what is going on back there? you sit up straighter in your spot. “no, this is my interview!” you’re half joking, half serious.

although you and tom aren’t private at all, you’ve never talked about him this much. it’s overwhelming. besides that, this is making you miss him a lot.

“that’s too bad. we thought... we thought you might like to share it,” jimmy is already grinning about whatever he has planned. this isn’t supposed to be part of your segment. “huh? i’m literally so lost.” you furrow your eyebrows at him, lowering your voice. “we didn’t talk about this.”

he pats the arm of your couch. “they say there’s no time like the present. ladies and gentlemen, tom holland!”

on cue, tom runs out from backstage. the audience practically roars with how loud they are. people even jump out of their seats. you clasp a hand over your mouth in pure shock. this feels like a prank, like jimmy is about to say sike. then, tom comes up to the couch. you almost fall over, jimmy proudly watching on.

tom grins so wide it takes up his whole face. “happy release day,” he murmurs as you get to your feet. you’re not able to speak just yet, only staring up at him with glossy eyes. he brings you into a tight hug. his hands rub up and down your back, your arms snaking around his middle.

“tommy,” you try to whisper the nickname. you forgot your microphone is on. everyone “aw’s” at you both, including jimmy. “my love,” tom’s lips brush your cheek briefly. “hi, baby,” he speaks into your ear. you hide your face in his button up while he rocks you side to side.

he’s been away for a couple of months working on the third spider-man. this is the first time you’ve seen him since he left.

“shouldn’t you be in atlanta?” you ask louder this time for the audience to hear. you’re still doing an interview. “today’s a big day. i had to see you,” tom gives you one last squeeze. “in person,” he adds, before you can say you already facetimed.

the fact that him and jimmy put this whole thing together is making you emotional. you’d be fully crying if you two were alone right now.

“she doesn’t want you here, though. remember?” jimmy chimes in, tom breathing out a laugh. he sadly lets go of you. you flop back onto the couch, tom pointing behind him with his thumb. “i’ll just be on my way. five hour flight, no big deal.” “no, no, no, no. stay,” you whine and make grabby hands at him.

that’s all it takes for tom to slip into the spot next to you. he bites back a smile, putting an arm around you and the couch. you don’t want to annoy everyone with too much pda, so you subtly curl into his side. the people actually love you and tom together. jimmy claps his hands.

“we’ll be right back with y/n y/l/n and tom holland!” he says into the camera, the band playing more filler music. he steps out from behind the desk to greet tom. tom stands up, the two of them giving each other pats on the back. the camera stops rolling.

“hey, man. thanks for doing this,” tom puts a hand on jimmy’s arm. “anything for the happy couple. i’m gonna get some water, see you in five.” jimmy shoots you another smile on his way to his dressing room. you return it. that leaves you and tom to yourselves.

“baby,” you say in a sing song voice, dropping your head onto tom’s shoulder. “i’m so happy you’re here. i real life almost peed when you came out.” tom snakes his arm around your waist. “that would be upsetting,” he mumbles, his index finger drawing circles on you. “it would’ve ruined your very pretty dress.”

“you like it?” you knowingly tug at the form fitting material. tom shifts in his spot. “i’ll tell you what,” he leans in closer to you with a smirk, his breath tickling your ear. “we’re getting no sleep tonight,” he sings from the chorus of your song. you burst into a giggle and squeeze your eyes shut.

he ends up being right.

[whysojiminimnida]

Your Yoongi is SO cute! OMG. Anyway, wanted to ask you about the photoshopping away of the tattoos. I have seen that sometimes it's done in Japan and Singapore,or is it the Philippines? Is that new photo from Samsung? I have also seen when JK wears a flesh colored or sometimes black half glove or patches to hide them during live performances. Seems weird to this western woman.

Hi anon!

JeiKei's tats are fun partly because they're soooo ... bad boy in Korea. Literally. Like, it's still not legal to tattoo there unless you're a doctor.

Brad Pitt's Seoul-based artist, Doy, has been hit with fines for tattooing illegally, even though he is widely considered to be one of the best artists in the world. For hundreds of years, the Korean government used tattoos to mark criminals - and slaves - and it's only been recently (since about 2015, so not that long) that tattoos have been worn in public at all.

In fact, until late 2020/early 2021, people with multiple tattoos or tattoos in places like the hands/knuckles? Were deemed UNFIT FOR ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE. They put you in the kitchen or a back office somewhere with the fat kids, too-skinny, sickly or mentally not well kids.

Both Samsung and FILA are Korean companies, despite the fact that FILA was originally founded in Italy. It is now a Korean-owned brand. And both of those companies are BTS sponsors. And both those companies photoshop JeiKei's tattoos into oblivion, sometimes to the detriment of his poor hand in pictures. But even BigHit itself has 'shopped out Koo's tats, as recently as the Bon Voyage 4 promos in November of 2019 - right after his hand tattoos showed up.

(top: Jungkook at the airport on the way to film BV4, November 2019. bottom: Koo on the plane in BTS Official content, the same day. Something appears missing.) So we can't throw the blame or credit for removing JeiKei's tats onto other countries - this is a Korean man working and living in Korea, where the tattoo is still very much taboo. Jimin's NEVERMIND tattoo caused enough furor that most people thought it was fake for YEARS.

And interestingly, Jimin was the first BTS member to have tattoos - not Jungkook. And he has, by some counts, seven or eight of them. I've only ever seen four. AND ETA disclaimer: this falls under the "I heard" is not a valid source rule so I ain't got a valid source. Your guess is as good as mine okay but if he has extras we have not seen please jesus let one be on his ass

And THIS DAMN KOREABOO ARTICLE IS THE BASIS FOR FLOATING THAT ENTIRE TATTOO LIE, BTW:

September 16, 2019, and some TAEHYUNG STAN TAEKOOKER called @ taecypher_ on stan twt made up and/or posted an "ANALYSIS" of Koo's hand tats. With zero sources to back it up. And KOREABOO FUCKING PUBLISHED IT. And that, children, is how bullshit becomes canon. No proof, no receipts, no interview questions, just "this is what some doorknob thinks because she's a TKK stan" and "sounds great let's float that bitch". SO I GUESS I'M OUT HERE WRITING DISSERTATIONS ON TATTOO CULTURE IN KOREA NOW I really need to get a handle on this adult onset ADHD I have going on. Anyway, hope that helps, anon!

[n1k1tty]

keep it on the down low - nishimura riki

╰─ ever since you were selected as riki’s next partner for his upcoming dance collab, you may or may not have developed feelings for each other. but despite their companies not really supporting dating in their idol's careers, both riki and y/n tried to keep it on the down low. key word: tried

pairings: idol! riki x idol! reader

genre: fluff

It was around 2 am in the morning when you and Riki decided to stay for a little bit more to finish up the first part of the song.

"1 2 3 4, 5 6 7 8" Riki counts as you both move in sync, he smiles at your worn out figure laying down on the ground "tired? we can wrap this up if you want to"

He sits down next to you, handing you his cup of cold water. Your mind secretly going on frantic over his little gesture "Let's just finish this last part and i'm heading home- unless you're tired too-" you sip the water, sitting up.

"-Nah, nah i'm not tired yet" He shakes his head. crap, did that sound too desperate? Riki asks himself, trying his best to not make it seem like he was avoiding your gaze

"Alright then, 2:30 we'll leave" You say, walking towards the table as you place the cup. Riki seriously didn't know how calm and collected you were especially with just the two of you alone, together. No managers, no members, nada.

You start playing the music, feeling yourself getting more exhausted each minute that passed by. Sloppily moving your body with the rhythm. Of course that didn't go unnoticed by Riki.

As the song ended, you both face each other. It was a part of the dance, but your face being barely an inch from Riki's wasn't. You both froze, not knowing what to do. Well, facing a different way was another solution, but neither of you wanted to do that, let's be honest.

At this moment, Riki didn't give a shit.

He grabbed you by the waist, faces inching closer by the second. But before your lips could touch—

“This one is for the boys with the boomin syst— Riki? Y/n?” Heeseung takes a second to blink, eyes refusing to see what he was seeing “I uh, I gotta go. My manager is asking if i’m at home. See you Riki, Bye Heeseung” You hurriedly pack your things, face red from embarrassment and the thought of you and Riki almost kissing.

“Hyung— I can explain—“ Riki walks towards him, trying to grab his hand “—Riki calm down, I wont tell” Heeseung chuckles, patting Riki’s bag “If you don’t know where my airpods are, then go walk her home. She’s not supposed to be out at this hour alone. I’ll take your stuff back to the dorm aight?”

“Oh gosh” you groaned, dragging your feet as you rethink what had happened “What should I do?” You pull your hair.

Just as you were about to turn to the corner you hear him call your name ‘No Riki! This is not the time!’ you panicked, but just before you could act as if you didn’t hear him, he taps you by the shoulder “Riki, just what the hell are you thinking chasing me right at this hour!?” You whisper-yell at him “I was just worried about you walking home at 3 am. Your company sucks for not getting you a driver”

“No I told them I could walk home” You chuckle, in Riki’s eyes you seemed so bothered. Noticing the way you dragged your feet and messy hair “Everything okay?” He asked, facing you

“Riki we’re doomed! Heeseung knows, and maybe dispatch is somewhere out there already taking pictures of us at this mome—”

He giggles “So what?” You gasp, mouth open. You seriously couldn’t believe this kid.

“So what?! Ugh, why do I even put up with you” facepalming as you groan

“Heeseung hyung said he wouldn’t tell, and I don’t care about dispatch, engenes know how close we are and does your fans. They’ll think this is a friendly gesture” Riki reassures you as he looked at the stars, finding peace within your presence.

“So don’t worry okay? Everything will be alright. And if they ever suspect anything, I’ll try to find a way to get us out of it” He stops by your doorstep “Well, this is your dorm, good night y/n—”

Without a thought running through your mind, you pecked Riki Nishimura. Immediately trying to unlock the door “Good night Riki” You smile, squealing once you closed it “I saw that” Ningning smirks. There goes your money.

—

It was the following week after your collaboration with Riki was released and so far everything was going great. Both your fans really liked the content you both made, appreciating your talents and especially loved your ‘friendship’

Riki was right, everything was going to be alright. No dispatch and no suspicions from the fans and both companies.

And ever since that night, you and Riki had decided to make it official. Both agreeing to keep it a secret for now until you were both ready.

Thankfully the fans recognized the playful personalities and cherished your friendship, making videos like “Y/n and Riki being chaotic in their (collab) behind” and “Riki and Y/n being the best friends everyone would want” Of course, your companies noticed the sudden increase of popularity for both groups and proposed an idea of having each other in shows, and other things that could possibly make you interact more. Almost immediately, you both were very supportive of the idea and agreed to do more shows.

—

You guys had an episode to go to the beach with the other Enhypen members. As you were filming the things that you were packing, Riki knocks on your door “Oh? Riki came~” you cooed, smiling at the sight of his head peaking through the door “Y/n! You’re packing more than necessary” He laughs, looking at the big pile of folded clothes.

After a few minutes, you decided to stop filming. Immediately throwing yourself into Riki’s arms “Are you excited?” you asked, rubbing circles on his back “not really— I mean yeah i kinda am but what if the other members—”

He pouts at the sound of you laughing “No ones gonna steal me Nishimura Riki. If that’s what you’re worried about” you squished his cheeks

“Now help me pick which swim suit I should wear”

“Okay :D” He gladly says, sitting patiently as you start gathering the options.

So far, filming with enhypen was fun, you got to play games in the pool, grill meat, answering mini interviews the other members held, you enjoyed it all.

Of course the trip wouldn’t be complete without you and Riki flirting with each other once in a while. Which caught both your fans attention, posting overly suspicious interactions between you and Riki. Leaving comments like “act surprised when they reveal that they’re dating” and “OKAY CAN WE TALK ABOUT: Y/n casually wrapping her arms around Riki’s neck while just staring at each other in today’s behind” all around twitter.

Jungwon being active on all social media platforms didn’t help either, resulting to him realizing that you and Riki were more than just friends. Soon enough the other members figure it out as well, silently sitting back and enjoying you both so oblivious towards the fact that everyone knew.

Meanwhile, you and Riki thought you were doing an excellent job at keeping it a secret. While resting on the same bed watching a movie, your manager barges in, shoving the phone into both your faces “Nishimura Riki, care to explain?”

A screenshot of Dispatch tweeting about your guy’s relationship is trending on twitter, following a few screenshots of fans posting about your relationship.

Your heart drops

His manager chuckled, “I already knew. Just came to tell you CEO Bang supports it and would like to have a meeting about confirming it”

Long story short, you both did agree to publicize your relationship and was extremely happy to hear that the fans supported you both

yall, i dont rlly like how i wrote this :( but i rlly missed posting so…. I SWEAR ILL MAKE BETTER ONES. i just need to find my motivation to do so :)