#*shows up 4+ years late* this game SLAPS

[smallshrubs]

I enjoy the surreal game with the funky moonman

[7s3ven]

NOBODY’S SON, NOBODY’S DAUGHTER. luke (pjo) pt 1

PART 1 > PART 2 > PART 3 > PART 4 (last pt)

( master list )

IN WHICH… Y/N L/N, after spending a decade at Camp Half-Blood, still remains unclaimed. Luckily, Luke is there to keep her company as her good friend. And to, perhaps, provide a bit more.

“I’m in the wind, you’re in the water. Nobody’s son, nobody’s daughter.”

( follows the show - kind of just a oneshot bc i’m bored )

Warnings : fighting, violence, a little too much of a description about injuries

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Nobody had been this excited about a new kid since three years ago, when a H/C-haired girl showed up holding a Harpy’s head. The new arrival had slain a Minotaur, which Clarisse wasn’t too happy about. She was convinced he was a liar.

Y/N sat in the Hermes cabin, closely inspecting her empty juice box. She had waken up an hour ago yet her good friend, Luke, still woke up earlier. She always wondered where he went in the early morning. Perhaps to get some sword training in before the day started. He was, after all, the best swordsman in camp.

The rays of sun poured through the window, bathing the wooden floor in light. A few of the Hermes kids groaned, knowing Luke would burst through the doors any second and force them to get up. He always did when the sun rose.

As expected, Luke kicked the door open. “Good morning!” He exclaimed, as energetic as ever. “The new kid’s coming today so get up and start cleaning! I’m mainly talking to you guys.” Luke sent the group in the corner a stern look and added, “Y/N, you’re fine.” He pointed at her with his usual boyish grin.

Lately, Y/N had been sleeping in Luke’s bed while he slept on the floor. They took turns switching. Lying on the ground for more than a decade now wasn’t good for the back.

After all this time, Y/N was still unclaimed. It usually took a week or less. Y/N was a prime example of the Gods above ignoring their children.

“He’s the one who killed the Minotaur, right?” Y/N questioned as Luke collapsed onto his mattress, partly to annoy Y/N who was sitting on it. The H/C-haired girl scoffed and playfully rolled her eyes, yet she couldn’t contain the amused smile on her face.

“Yeah. He can join your little monster slaying group. Let’s hope he gets claimed because I can’t deal with a boy version of you.” Luke teasingly grinned while Y/N scoffed and slapped his shoulder.

“You love my company.” She uttered, rolling her eyes.

Luke’s friends snickered to themselves. “More like he loves you.” One whispered to another.

“What’s his name again?” Y/N asked, tilting her head to the side. “Was it… Tom?” Luke stared at her in disbelief before lightly snorting.

“You’re way off, Y/N. Stop thinking, you’ll hurt that tiny brain of your’s. Just do what you do best; sit still and look cute.” Luke ruffled her tidy hair, turning it into a bird’s nest again.

Y/N flung a pillow at him, and glowered at the Hermes boy. “I’m going to kick your ass in capture the flag.” She threatened, poking his shoulder. Clarisse, out of all people, was her best friend. So naturally, she teamed up with her.

“I wouldn’t be so sure, princess.” Luke lightly shoved her which caused Y/N to gasp in disbelief.

“Don’t push a lady, Luke!”

The other campers, already used to their antics, just chuckled. “Hey, love birds!” One of the unclaimed kids exclaimed. “Get a room!” With her smart she was, Y/N assumed she was Athena’s child.

Y/N and Luke liked to play a silly game where they guessed which camper belonged to which godly parent. It was fun. Luke was never wrong until the day he tried to guess Y/N’s.

A year ago, he guessed Aphrodite. His explanation? Because she was charming and she had a certain aura that followed her. And because she was pretty. That was the only time he was wrong because Y/N never ended up in a cabin.

“So, what do you think of the new kid? Which cabin?” Y/N asked as she and Luke walked outside. He shoved his hands into his pockets, laughing.

“Tough call. I haven’t even met him yet. Apollo, maybe?” Luke shrugged and frowned. “I’ll tell ya my guess when I see him.”

“I’m guessing… Poseidon.” Y/N uttered, earning a light snort from Luke.

“No way. Is that your confirmed guess? Being a child of Poseidon would mean being a forbidden child.”

The game had a few rules.

One. You can only take a single guess and once you confirm it, you can’t change it.

Two. You can’t ask the kid you’re talking about. Luke considers that cheating. You can only observe them.

Three. No asking Annabeth because she’s always right.

“I guess. It’s not like I ever win, right?” Y/N laughed, grinning at Luke. He stared at her for a moment before returning her bright smile.

“I know we don’t usually make bets, but if your guess turns out right, I’ll willingly give up in the next capture the flag game after he’s claimed.” Luke puffed out his chest, certain Y/N wouldn’t win.

“And if you win?” She asked, arching an eyebrow.

“You give me your strawberries.” Luke had an obsession with strawberries that everybody, even the gods above, knew about.

“You’re on, Luke.” Y/N held out her hand with her lips curved up into a teasing smirk.

“Good luck, princess. Looks like I’ll be taking all your strawberries.” Luke ran his tongue over his teeth, already being able to taste the sweet, red fruit in his mouth.

He walked off, playfully winking at Y/N. Clarisse, who saw the whole conversation go down, hurried over to Y/N. “Looks like you and lover boy have a bet going in.” She smirked, raising both her eyebrows. “You two are cute together.”

“Don’t mess with me, Clari. We’re just friends.” Y/N rolled her eyes at what her friend was suggesting. She had been friends with Luke for three years now and she had known him for even longer.

“Are you just friends… or you want to be more?” Clarisse leaned forward with that taunting glint in her beautiful eyes. Y/N groaned, shoving her away. Clarisse simply laughed. “Come on, princess.” She mocked.

“Oh, come on, Risse.” That was a horrid nickname given to Clarisse by an Apollo boy who seemed to be obsessed with her.

“Shut up!” Clarisse exclaimed, eyeing Y/N up and down in disgust as if she was the Apollo boy. “You know how I feel about him!”

“And you know how I feel about Luke.”

“Yeah… but do you?” Clarisse tilted her head to the side before her gaze flickered to something, or rather someone, behind Y/N. “The Minotaur kid is out.” She grumbled and sharply clicked her tongue.

“Great. I can see if my stupid guess was correct.” Y/N glanced over her shoulder, watching the boy walk beside Chiron. His hair was curled, much like Luke’s, and blond. Clarisse had wandered off in the midst of Y/N’s staring, but she didn’t mind.

Suddenly, the boy lifted his head. His eyes clashed with Y/N’s, and he almost jumped at how intensely she was staring at him. Y/N merely smiled before turning away.

“So, what do you think?” She asked Luke as they walked towards the Hermes cabin side by side, their shoulders brushing against each other.

“Hard to say for now.” Luke replied. Y/N looked at him and he stared back before the pair burst into quiet laughter. Just locking eyes could make two friends find anything hilarious.

“I assume you’ll take him under your wing? Good luck.” Y/N nudged him with her elbow, which seemed to be a normal gesture between them.

“Thanks, princess. See ya.”

Y/N turned around, almost crashing into a disoriented Percy Jackson. He seemed jumpy and panicked. Of course, how couldn’t he be? He had just unknowingly killed a monster and his mother had been taken.

“Hi. The first day is always rough. Don’t beat yourself up about it.” Y/N muttered to him before she passed by.

She didn’t stick around to hear Chiron announce him. She sighed, wandering aimlessly around the camp. She saw Clarisse talking to her siblings. Y/N had always wondered what it was like to have siblings you could relate to. What did it feel like to understand each other? To go through the same difficulties?

The Hermes cabin was comfortable and friendly enough but it wasn’t the same. She wanted to feel what a true family felt like, or at least was supposed to.

As Y/N had expected, Luke was the first to talk to Percy.

“I’m Luke.” He introduced himself to the boy after the rocky start to their conversation.

“Percy. Hey, uh, who was that girl before? The H/C-haired one?” He questioned, clearing his throat.

“Y/N. She’s nice most of the time the time but a pain in the ass during capture the flag.” Luke chuckled, shaking his head. “Nah. I’m just kidding. Don’t tell her I said that, though.”

“You guys seem close.” Percy uttered, remembering the way Luke looked at Y/N when they talked.

“Yeah. She’s my best friend. Unfortunately for me, her best friend is an aggressive Ares kid.” He grinned, fiddling with the hem of his shirt. “Feel free to lie down anywhere. Just don’t get too close to Y/N. If she’s having a monster dream, she kicks in her sleep.”

One of the campers across the cabin groaned. “I know how that feels. The bruise lasted for weeks!” The others burst into laughter while Percy hurriedly made a mental note.

Avoid the pretty girl when she sleeps.

Percy was lucky that Y/N, who lay on the floor a few feet away from him, wasn’t having one of her infamous nightmares. He couldn’t say the same for himself, though.

Percy sat up, panting and sweating. He looked around, realising where he was. Birds chirped in the distant and he could hear the faint sound of chatter through the wooden walls.

“You okay?” Luke asked.

“Super.” Percy sarcastically responded.

“We all have them here, you know.” Luke clicked his tongue and sighed. “Intense, reoccurring nightmares. That’s normal here. Take Y/N for example. When she first came here, no one wanted to get near her while she slept. Girl’s a bloody good kicker.”

Percy lightly chuckled while Luke smiled. “The daydreams and ADHA and dyslexia are normal too. Demigods just process reality differently than humans do. For the first time in your life, you’re just like everyone else.”

“So, are you also…” Percy trailed off, not wanting to sound rude to his first friend at camp.

Luke found his hesitation amusing. “Am I unclaimed? No. Hermes is my father.”

“And Y/N? Is her father also Hermes?”

Luke scrunched up his face like he had just eaten a sour lemon. “Oh, no. Heck no. Y/N’s unclaimed… still. She has been for a while.” The brunette pressed his lips into a thin line as he gazed at Y/N, who was laughing with Clarisse.

“Why hasn’t Aphrodite claimed her? I mean, she looks the part.”

“That’s what we’re all asking ourselves. We all thought she’d be Aphrodite’s kid.”

Boys and girls flocked towards Y/N like she was a muse. It was no secret that out of all the campers, Y/N stood out the most. There was something unique about her, how she always hung around the aggressive Ares kids like she wanted to be one of them.

She was a tough opponent but a little too soft for Ares’ liking.

Too gentle for Ares but too angry for Aphrodite. She was constantly stuck in the middle. It almost seemed like no god or goddess wanted her in their cabin because she had proved herself over and over again.

“How long has she been unclaimed?” Percy inquired. Kids before him had asked that very same question and every time, they were never ready for the answer.

“A decade.” Luke replied, “She’s been here for a decade. Last year, there was a stupid rumour going around that she was fully mortal but that doesn’t make sense. If she was, she wouldn’t be here in the first place.”

“Why so long?”

“Nobody knows.” Luke shrugged. He had wondered that too. And he could see how it was weighing down on Y/N. The unclaimed kid was what campers referred to her as. They used her as an example of what not to do.

“Will she ever get claimed?”

Luke hoped she would. For her sake. He knew how she felt about not having a related family of her own. For now, she was satisfied laughing over silly tales with the Hermes kids.

“So, where does she go during the day? She disappeared yesterday and today.” Percy tilted his head to the side, not being able to spot Y/N anymore. Luke paused. It was uncommon for him to not have an answer to everything.

“I… don’t know. I assume Clarisse and her go somewhere.”

“Probably swimming in the lake.” Grover said, overhearing the two’s conversation.

It was scorching during Summer at Camp Half-Blood. Most stayed in the shade while an occasional kid or two tended to the plants. So it would make sense that Y/N would go to a lake to cool off.

Luke left Percy in the company of Grover and made his way towards the Lake in the middle of the forest. As Grover guessed, he found Y/N and Clarisse and a few other Ares kids swimming in the water or sitting on the nearby rocks.

“Hey, Y/N, your lover boy is here!” One of them exclaimed. Y/N, from her spot in the middle of the lake, glared at him. She huffed before swimming over to Luke, easily heaving herself onto shore.

“Hey, Luke, ready to make your guess yet?” She asked, grinning up at him. “Or do you wanna swim?”

“My guess is definitely not Hephaestus.” Luke said as he sat down in front of Y/N. His gaze flickered to her new swimsuit. “New bathing suit?”

“Yeah. Miya got it for me.” Miya was a child of Aphrodite and favored Y/N quite a lot.

“Ah. No wonder it’s so…” Luke hesitated, “Revealing.” He tried to act like a gentleman but his cheeks flushed every time he even looked at Y/N.

“One more day until I kick your ass.” Y/N laughed as she sank back into the water, returning a moment later with her hair dripping wet and her face shining in the sunlight. She looked effortlessly angelic.

“Are you sure you’re ready to handle Y/N again, Luke? She almost beat you last time.” Clarisse snickered as she floated on her back.

Luke scoffed. “Keyword. Almost.” It was true that Y/N had almost beaten him in his own game of sword fighting but that was because she was becoming increasingly more distracting.

Gone was the shy and quiet kid who always trailed behind Clarisse. With every passing year, Y/N became more headstrong and, well, beautiful. That’s why it was so hard for Luke to keep his feelings to himself now. Even Clarisse could see through his facade.

“I’m ready to make my guess.” Luke finally announced, catching Y/N’s wavering attention. She arched an eyebrow, intrigued. “My guess… is Demeter. I met the kid and he seems gentle. A soft and kind soul.”

“Nice. I guess we’ll find out soon.” Y/N’s guess was nothing but a joke and she’d end up laughing if she was actually correct.

“Join me for a little swim?” Y/N asked, reaching out to tug on Luke’s shirt. He sighed while Y/N merely smiled. A moment later, he gave in. Luke lifted his shirt over his head while Y/N stared at him a little too shamelessly for her liking. Some of the Ares boys teasingly wolf-whistled which made Luke chuckle.

He jumped into the lake, practically tackling Y/N and taking her under with him. “Luke!” She yelled, hitting his shoulder when they resurfaced.

“Oh no. The married couple is fighting again.” Zyra, Clarisse’s half-sister, said. She and Clarisse shared a knowing grin.

“They’re so whipped.” Clarisse whispered, subtly swimming away to give the two more space.

It was the day Y/N had eagerly been waiting for. Perhaps her favourite day at Camp. Capture the flag day.

Clarisse handed Y/N a spear. “I got it fixed for you.” The brunette said. During the last game, Y/N’s spear had broken. She was forced to fight with half of it after that.

Y/N adjusted Clarisse’s armour, ensuring that it was tight enough before putting on her own helmet.

“You’re gonna love this.” She overhead Luke say to Percy as they passed by. “Camp-wide mock warfare. All glory to the victors. Annabeth’s the head counsellor. She’s led our team to three straight wins.”

Y/N looked away, giving Luke the perfect chance to gaze over at her. “Y/N and Clarisse lead the other team. Clarisse is rather… impulsive, though. Y/N’s come up with some good plans but Ares kids always go off the rails.”

“What’s the deal with you and Y/N anyway?” Percy suddenly switched the topic, much to Luke’s surprise. “I mean, you guys say you’re just friends but you’re always looking at each other. And talking. And you stare at her like she’s your world. Sometimes I wish I could look at someone like that.” Percy sighed while Luke was left speechless.

Luke cleared his throat and shook his head. “Let’s just… focus on the game.”

The conch shell blew. Y/N stood side Clarisse, twirling a strand of hair around her finger. “Heroes, it’s time.” Chiron announced. “The game begins. The first team to retrieve the opposing flag and return it across the river shall be the victor. As always, there will be no maiming and no killing. I trust these rules will be respected.”

He subtly glanced over at Clarisse and her cabin.

“Let the games begin.”

There was twenty minutes until the next conch shell, which meant game-on. Normally, Clarisse and Y/N would pair up and hunt through the woods for the first few hours. But Clarisse had a different idea this time.

“Good luck.” Y/N said to her friend, slinging her spear over her shoulder. Y/N split up with the rest of her team, taking with her small portion of campers.

“We follow Clarisse’s plan this time. We’re the last defense meaning that if the blue team manages to get through, we fight like our lives depend on it.” Y/N said as she gripped her spear tightly.

“What are going to do?” Someone else asked.

“I’m going to…. look around.”

Luke grunted as a sword piercing his upper arm. He easily disarmed his opponent and kicked them to the ground.

“We give up.” The red leader grumbled, wincing as their brushed their fingers over his cuts.

“I wanna move quick. Straight through the woods for their flag.” Luke uttered.

“Y/N and Clarisse hunt in those woods for the first few hours, you know that. They’ll cut us down.”

Luke grinned, shaking his head. “Annabeth has a plan for Clarisse. And Y/N, as always, is mine. Don’t worry about her.”

“Last time I didn’t worry about her, she almost chopped my head off. By accident!” Chris loudly exclaimed, shoving Luke. Unbeknownst to the pair, Y/N was watching from above in the trees, hidden by the thick leaves.

She skilfully hopped from branch to branch, sliding down in front of her teammates. “The blue team is coming. They got past the other defences. Get in position.” Y/N hid behind a thick tree branch, panting and listening carefully for the sound of Luke’s voice.

She heard a twig snap and peeked her head out slightly to see Luke, Chris, and the rest of their small team. Y/N looked up, signalling to her friends above that it was almost time.

The moment Luke, who was leading the pack, stepped right where Y/N wanted him, she revealed herself. “Now!” She shouted, raising her spear and striking Luke. He easily blocked her attack.

“Thought you could ambush us, princess? Nice try.” Luke chuckled, pushing Y/N back.

“I’d say that it worked just fine.” Y/N retorted, lunging at Luke again. She pinned him to a nearby tree, holding the blade of her spear to his throat.

Chris grabbed Y/N by her shirt, pulling her back. Luke swung his sword at her but Y/N simply ducked to avoid the blow.

She tried to run off to help her teammates but Luke blocked her path. “Where do you think you’re going?” He uttered, playfully furrowing his eyebrows.

Y/N scoffed, kicking his ankles. She pointed at spear at his chest, poking it ever so slightly. “Ready to give up, Luke?”

“In your dreams.” He rolled over, latching onto Y/N’s arm and pulling her down with him. Y/N yelped, quickly scrambling up before he could grab her again.

She looked around at her surroundings, finally understanding what Luke’s plan was. It was to keep Y/N away from her team so that Luke’s could take them down. That left Y/N solely alone, standing between the flag and the blue team.

She panted, glaring at Luke. “Bring it on, Luke.” She muttered, holding up her spear. Luke was the first to make a move. He jumped at her, swinging his blade. Y/N dodged it and blocked another attack from Chris.

She quickly lowered her head, tackling another Hermes kid. Y/N rolled across the floor, swiftly standing up. “You won’t be getting near that flag on my watch.” She kicked Luke and whacked Chris. One of the Athena girls launched herself at Y/N, gripping onto her leg.

Y/N shook her off but the girl’s weight caused her to topple over. The bits of debris grazed at her skin. Chris swung his sword, slashing at Y/N. The blade cut her lower arm and blood welled up from the slit.

Quietly groaning, Y/N heaved herself up. She lightly swayed, unbalanced and a little weak. “Like I said,” She murmured, “You aren’t getting that flag.”

Y/N blocked every attack and blow aimed her way but she was getting slow. She could barely lift her weapon fast enough to stop Luke from successfully landing a hit.

Everything was becoming too overwhelming as she struggled to keep up. It was all a fast blur filled with weapons violently clashing against each other and shouting.

Up above, thunder crashed and lightning flickered through the darkening sky. Rain poured down, drenching the campers.

The thunder got louder and the lightning brighter as the seconds passed until nobody could ignore it. A harsh flash of lightning hit a tree nearby, setting it alight.

“Y/N, watch out!” Luke shouted, reaching out. Strings of electricity rippled around Y/N as a burning tree branch fell towards her. Luke sprinted towards her, dropping his sword in the process. He tackled Y/N, shielding her from harm’s way.

She groaned as she hit her head, black dots swirling around in her vision. She felt numb and her head lolled to the side as she heard shouts of victory followed by gasps of surprise.

“Y/N L/N has been claimed by Zeus, the king of Gods and the God of thunder and ruler of the sky.”

[wings-of-ink]

First Devlog?

Hello everyone...boy, there are a lot of you already, still trying to digest that...

So, I gather that I should do these logs on occasion. I do not know how often, perhaps just when I have a few things to say. I will try not to ramble too much, but my fingies like to talk.

Anyway, I am working on chapter 3 right now. There’s some fun moments so far in it that I hope you’ll like, and we’ll get to meet Zahn, Duri'naan, and then Rundis. I’m trying not to rush because there are some exciting scenes that I’m eager to get to. I’ve outlined them to tide myself over until I get that far. There’s some quiet moments you’ll get to have as well, and right now I feel like that’s what I’m struggling with. Those areas of my story are like bridges to the next, more exciting, parts and sometimes I feel like they fall a little flat. But, I’m trying to keep in mind this is my first draft. I’ll go through it another time or two to perk things up. Those moments are still important for letting the MC get to know each RO.

My mind has been in a million directions lately too, and I’ve had a lot of ‘duh’ moments. I’ve done so much world building since I started this last year (around August/September I think), that I have pockets of important details that I kinda just forgot! So, I plan to re-read all the notes I’ve made and try to also put them into one place. I have some in my phone, in a notebook, and in no less than three folders on my laptop. It’s a wonder I have survived this many years…

What you can expect for coming updates…

-A couple fixes, of course – thank you to those who found some of those pesky buggy bois for me.

-A nicer front page, instead of being slapped with my ramblings, I’d like to actually have a nice start page. I’ll figure it out eventually, lol.

-I’ll be adding a name bank to the MC’s Nameday scene that will also show you what each name means, so if that is important to you, it’ll save you the internet search. If it tickles your fancy, the name selection will correspond in some way to the marks (names meaning "night" or "storm," etc.) so you can theme your MC a bit.

-Extra coding in case you decide to shorten MC’s given name to just “Ravi.” I did not once consider that anyone would do this, and my first play-tester – my own spouse – did….He told me about it since it made some dialog with Oswin make zero sense, and then I published the story without fixing it because I completely forgot about it.

-Different contrast color for dark mode links. I feel like I have drastically improved this with a new gold color. In retrospect, I don’t know why I didn’t use the gold before. I love it as an accent, I use it all over! The blue never felt 100% right, but my brain shut down after thinking about it too long. Here’s a sample and a (M) Zahn tease:

When can you expect an update?

I’d like to make my next update during the Amare Games Festival, ideally containing both chapters 3 and 4 since they go pretty tightly together. This will also insure that you meet the rest of the posse. It’s a tall order for both chapters to be submitted on time, and I don’t want to rush them either, but I’m going to try really really hard, lol. I will focus first on polishing chapter 3, so that no matter what, I can at least get it out in time.

Here’s a link to the post about it:

And this is the submission time frame: open from March 31st 2024 at 11:00 PM to May 1st 2024 at 12:00 AM

As a side message, should you want to read on…

I also wanted to give you all a big, like really big, heartfelt thank you. I have received so many kind messages and comments that I just can’t believe it. I am so happy (and honestly, genuinely shocked) that you’re enjoying my IF, and I’m motivated to work hard so you also enjoy each new chapter of your journey. There’s so many secrets I want to share with you about the world, and I am struggling to be patient myself, lol.

I am not usually a very open or social person, and I was scared for a long time to share anything I wrote. I reached a point in my personal life in the last few years where I just needed to embrace what I loved to do and share it with a community that shares in that love. I encourage you to do the same whether there is a story in your heart, music on your lips, or a paintbrush in your hands. Life is NOT about your 8-5. We may not be able to survive without it, but whatever moment you can, do what you actually love. Put away the those things that don’t matter, the things that stress you - including people, and make time for who you are.

Thank you all and take care!

~Lunan

[thelittlestladylikesthis]

The Pink Rose, part 4

Part Four- July 5th, 74 ADD

Pairing: Haymitch Abernathy x reader (vaguely, part 4 is mostly filler- sorry)

Word count: 1,444

Warnings: Brief violence, weapons, and reference to death

[Y/n] had slept too late, she knew Effie was going to be upset with her. She quickly readied herself to make a Capitol appearance when they arrived. Making her way to the dining car, she prepared herself to get some snide remark about punctuality from Effie. As soon as the car door opened, [Y/n] saw Peeta slap the glass of wine from Haymitch’s hand as Peeta said, “Only not to us!”

A half second later, Haymitch punched Peeta’s jaw, knocking him to the ground before reaching for the liquor cart. Without missing a beat, [Y/n] and Katniss each grabbed a knife from the nearest place setting. Katniss drove her knife into the table between Haymitch’s hand and the bottle, barely missing his fingers. In the same second, [Y/n] expertly threw a knife and sent it directly through the space between Haymitch and Katniss causing them to lean apart from each other.

Haymitch sat back in his chair, first raising an eyebrow at [Y/n], then looking at their tributes, “Well, what’s this?” he said, “Did we actually get a pair of fighters this year?”

Peeta rose to his feet and reached for the ice for his jaw, but Haymitch stopped him.

“No,” Haymitch smirked, “Let the bruise show. The audience will think you’ve mixed it up with another tribute before you’ve even made it to the arena.”

“That’s against the rules,” Peeta shot back.

“Only if they catch you. That bruise will say you fought but you weren’t caught, even better,” 

[Y/n] opened her mouth to protest but Haymitch held up a finger and turned to Katniss. “Can you hit anything with that knife besides a table?”

With an eerily blank expression on her face, Katniss removed the knife from the table and flicked it away, lodging it directly between two of the decorative wall panels. [Y/n] and Haymitch exchanged impressed looks.

“Both of you come stand over here,” [Y/n] said seriously, nodding to the middle of the room. Not being Haymitch, the tributes obeyed. [Y/n] and Haymitch examined Katniss and Peeta. They weren’t completely malnourished and seemed strong enough.

“Well, you’re not entirely hopeless. Seem fit,” Haymitch said.

[Y/n] added, “And once the stylists get hold of you, you’ll be attractive enough for the sponsors… I would know,” 

Peeta and Katniss didn’t question this, the Hunger Games weren’t a beauty contest, but the best-looking tributes always seemed to pull more sponsors.

“All right, I’ll make a deal with you two, actually, all of you,” He looked directly at Effie that time, “You don’t interfere with my drinking, and I’ll stay sober enough to help [Y/n] help you. But you have to do exactly what I say.”

“Fine,” says Peeta.

“So help us,” Katniss interjected, “When we get to the arena, what’s the best strategy at the Cornucopia for someone—”

“One thing at a time. In a few minutes, we’ll be pulling into the station. You’ll be put in the hands of your stylists. You’re not going to like what they do to you. But no matter what it is, don’t resist,” says Haymitch.

“But —” Katniss began.

Haymitch opened his mouth and [Y/n] held up her hand that time, “No buts- just let them do their job,” she nodded at both tributes, “But if they make you too uncomfortable, you tell me and I’ll handle it,”

Haymitch left the car and the train entered the last tunnel before the Capitol. As soon as the train left the tunnel, the Capitol came into view. Peeta and Katniss ran to the window to see the ruling city of Panem. As they pulled into the station, the people begin to point at Katniss and Peeta eagerly as they recognized a tribute train rolling into the city. Katniss stepped away from the window, but Peeta stayed, waving and smiling at the crowd. He stopped once out of view.

He turned to Katniss and said “Who knows? One of them may be rich.”

[Y/n] chuckled at how fast Peeta was learning and he seemed to be ready to fight in every way. Haymitch definitely misjudged him. But [Y/n] still worried about Katniss. That girl must have a hard time trusting anyone.

*     *     *

Katniss and Peeta had an interesting introduction to the Capitol- one [Y/n] still cringed at the thought of. [Y/n] at least had an idea of what Katniss would experience- exfoliated, waxed, tweezed, and practically hosed down. Then they would take her barely covered body to go meet a stranger who would decide what she wears in front of Panem. Unlike other years, [Y/n] liked the District 12 Stylist, Cinna. Even Haymitch didn’t seem to mind him. They hoped this up-and-coming stylist would make their tributes something worthwhile.

Haymitch joined [Y/n] and Effie outside the building where the chariots were kept, but he didn’t enter with them. Finally, Effie and [Y/n] saw Cinna leading Katniss and Peeta towards the chariot. Cinna’s assistant, Portia, followed behind, fussing over every strand in Katniss’ hair. The two tributes were dressed in a simple, conservative black unitard with an uncommonly high neckline. [Y/n] remembered that she had mentioned to Cinna that for her own ceremony, she’d hated how much cleavage they made her show. The unitard was accompanied by a pair of shiny leather boots laced up to their knees. [Y/n] was most surprised to see the long billowing capes and matching headpieces. The red, orange, and yellow were an impressive contrast to the black. [Y/n] heard Cinna telling them about a synthetic fire for the costume. Of course- they weren’t coal miners this year, they were the coal!

As Katniss and Peeta’s chariot took off, [Y/n] could see them whispering to each other. She couldn’t help but hope that they would do great things. As the opening music played, [Y/n] wished Haymitch would participate more. He did say he would help- but maybe he didn’t mean public appearances. [Y/n] knew she was forcibly comfortable in the public eye, but Haymitch was not quite the flavor the public eye favored. His consistent public drunkenness was not something District 12, much less the rest of Panem was happy to accept. 

Effie, Portia, and [Y/n] watched the ceremony on their own screen where they would wait to collect their tributes. Each district’s chariot crossed the screen as they listened to the commentators give their opinions on the designs. District 1: luxury items- wore fashionable, jeweled tunics and had their skin spray painted silver. A hard act to follow for the attention of the capitol- hopefully Cinna had something extraordinary up his sleeve. [Y/n] looked around wondering if she’d get a glimpse of Haymitch when suddenly she heard the gasps and cheers for District 12! Effie and Portia were beaming as [Y/n] whipped her head around and saw her tributes on fire! Cinna and Portia’s synthetic fire was just the combination of danger, beauty, and excitement that reeled in the sponsors. The ceremony music could barely be heard behind the overwhelming cheers of Katniss and Peeta’s names, the screams of appreciation, and clapping of thousands of hands.

[Y/n] jumped as a hand rested on her shoulder and the owner said, “I didn’t know she could smile,”

Haymitch could always be counted on for a sarcastic comment. Although, it was good to see Katniss helping herself and Peeta by playing to the crowd: catching a rose, blowing kisses, and proudly holding hands- Katniss was coming out of her shell. She was going to fight. 

After the ceremony, the tributes chariots were brought inside. Effie and [Y/n] rushed to meet Katniss and Peeta with the intention of beating everyone who would want to meet them. It didn’t take long for Katniss to point out that she had made several enemies already. She’d stolen sponsors from Districts 1, 2, and 3. 

Cinna and Portia helped put out the flames. Tributes weren’t usually worried about relationships, especially because there was only one winner. But [Y/n] felt like there was something between Katniss and Peeta and wondered if she should shut that down before they literally have to try killing each other. To solidify her wondering, Peeta said something that made Katniss smile and reach up to kiss his cheek. Oh no, [Y/n] couldn’t allow that- or could she? Should she let them die happy? Or risk one of them losing the other? She figured they were 16 and it wouldn’t lead to anything anyway- at least one of them would die feeling like they’d felt something for the other. 

Masterlist

[delilahcalicocat]

♤{Never Leave Again..}♤

{Rating: "it's so Fluffy I'm gonna die!"}

【Warnings: Swearing, Mentions of Abandonment, Crying, short reunion of couple, Wrestling match injury, Blood, Kissing, Little smidge of smut before it stops.】

🚾: Around 1k

〔Pairing: Adam Cole & Rachelle White〕

《Summary: Adam Cole comes back after World's End to surprise his Girlfriend of 3 years, since he's been on the road for 4 months (I'm working on one of these with Will Ospreay) But she breaks down instead not expecting him to return until late March》

[Rachelle's POV:]

I was watching AEW replays on my TV, my apartment was a mess. I'd been hit with alot of sadness this week, I was missing my boyfriend Adam.. Roderick had come to pick him up from my apartment 4 months ago, and i had felt abandoned.. I was lying on my couch while the TV played the AEW sound, I almost fell asleep until I heard a knock at my door. I had quickly opened it to See Adam, my Boyfriend! He'd come back, without his friends too.

I hugged him and began to cry.. I couldn't control myself

"Dove... Calm down" He said

"I'm sorry, I've just been going through alot.." I sighed

"It's fine, I'll call Taven and Bennett, you go shower and I'll fix this place up." He said

"Ok." I hummed

I began to start the shower and began to shower, I had felt so much better than before.

MEANWHILE:

『Matt Taven's POV:』

Me and Mike were called over to Rachelle's Place by Adam, we've been there a couple times. But not really in a weird way, most of the time Adam just wanted to stream games with us.

But Adam needed our help this time, He got a bad injury 3 months ago and broke his Ankle, so it's still healing up. I had no problem with helping Adam, but Mike clearly did. He complained the entire drive there until Roderick Slapped his face.

We arrived at The house and walked inside, We had to Help Adam with a couple random dishes that were everywhere, I was lucky I had brought Adam that Blanket He'd gotten specifically for Rachelle, So I while I was busy with the dishes, Mike was Vacuuming the floor, and Roddy was busy scrubbing and deep cleaning the table.

<After Rachelle Gets out of the shower>

[Rachelle's POV:]

I got out of the Shower and went to my room, I grabbed one of Adam's old Tees and threw it on with a pair of shorts.

I went into the living and was shocked at what Adam accomplished with the boys, I felt so bad for Mike and Matt though, since they got cut a couple times and were now bleeding a smidge.

I sat down on the couch and Adam put on some random show, he then decided to jokingly grab my ass while everyone was looking.

"Adam!" I slapped his hand playfully

"What? They've heard us before." He smirked

"Why!" I blushed heavily "How could you?"

"What. Sometimes my match doesn't drain my adrenaline. You help." He chuckled

"They probably wish they could have you like me Dove~" Adam Whispered against my neck

I shivered in instinct.

"You two should kiss!" Mike joked

Adam Captured my lips and trapped me in a heated kiss

"Got anything to say boys?" Adam Joked

"Can We never leave again?" Roddy Joked

"I mean if it's Ok with my Rae-Rae." Adam Said

I nodded yes as I was still blushing from the kiss mere seconds ago

"Well, I guess welcome home guys" Adam joked again

They've been with us for awhile and are fine with the occasional no night of sleep or locker room being locked after a match. Heh.

Guess they are best friends after all..

「The End」

[crush3dmary]

20 questions writer meme

I stole this. Feel free to steal it too if you want.

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

37

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

364,141

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Yugioh DM and Tales of! Mostly Symphonia and formerly Crestoria (rip).

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Darling Lagomorph (crestoria) at 155 Weltschmerz (symphonia) at 133 Philosophy of a Knife (ygodm) at 94 Fear's Ascent (crestoria) at 83 Have You Seen Me? (crestoria) at 78

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

I really struggle with this to be honest, if I get a really long comment or someone saying the fic was really impactful I try to respond but honestly I usually just leave it and reply elsewhere if I know the author unless someone is actually asking something/wants more info about something. This is basically just because I'm busy but also in part due to my old dA fame (bleh) getting me in the bad habit of never replying to anything.

6. What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Probably In the arms of the heretic (ygodm) that fic really means a lot to me though and I think because of the premise it worked.

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I'd have to say Absurdities and Echoes (symphonia) poor Zelos deserves it after everything else I put him through in that series. Sorry about your ring finger.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I've gotten a couple rude comments but it's basically been curbed ever since I turned off guest comments on my works. You can say it with accountability or not at all. Most recently I got a moralizing comment from someone about Ryou being 16 in Philosophy because of the smut that kind of had implications I didn't like but that's about it.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

I used to write a lot of crestoria smut on my alt account (IYKYK) but I will sometimes include it as a framing device to develop character relationships. There's quite a bit of smut in Philosophy for example because loneliness and isolation are such big themes for Ryou and Bakura, but generally if I post something with smut to my main account it's because it's relevant to the story or develops the character relationships.

10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

I have a proper Symphonia/Crestoria crossover in the works that's a continuation of TOC game canon, but I've been at a standstill with my Tales works lately so it's pretty far off from being posted unfortunately. But I hope you guys give a chance once it's up, because the lore is SUPER cool.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

A certain someone who knows who they are has either plagiarized or bastardized lines from some of my popular crestoria works but other than that no.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Not yet but it would be cool!

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yes! Charles and I did a collab PITY // PIETY earlier this year and it absolutely slaps! Luisa and I are also working on an art/fic collab right now that I hoe to have posted by the end of the year but we'll see... sometimes life has other plans.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

Zelloyd's gotta take the cake for this one sorry fam. When it's been your otp for 15 years nothing can ever top it. But for yugioh it's a tie between thief/tender/angst I like any combo of those three.

15. What's a wip you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

I try to finish everything I start, but I've got a couple Tales WIPs that I'm having trouble finding the spark for. It's not that I don't think they'll ever be finished, but it might be a while until they see the light of day.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I think I really succeed when it comes to imagery and descriptive prose, plus getting inside characters' heads. I want to make people feel things with my work. I think the reason Philosophy and Darling Lagomorph are some of my best and most popular is because they're an opportunity for me to show off those strengths where I excel most.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

World building. I hate doing infodumps but I really struggle to include lore in ways that don't come off that way. This is a big reason I've never made the dive into original fiction (for now, I'm in the planning stages for my first novel. Stay tuned.)

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

The only time I've ever done it is when writing Yuna from Crestoria because she includes random french in canon too. I also did a french title for the latest chapter of Philosophy which was kind of fun. I think it's something you can swing if you're prepared to do your research but if not, avoid avoid avoid.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Tales of Symphonia. The things I put Zelos through, man. If you think I'm bad now you should have seen me at 14.

20. Favorite fic you've written?

If I had to choose just one probably Philosophy of a Knife, because like I said earlier, I get to combine all of my strengths into something I feel really proud of. I think I picked the perfect time in my "writing career", so to speak, to work on it because I feel like the writing style is very cohesive and it seems to have resonated with a lot of people so far, which makes me very happy. I hope you guys continue to enjoy my work going forward!

[queen--kenobi]

AITA for reminding my future wife (18F) that I love her?

Throwaway account because I don't trust her stalker not to find this and use it as proof I'm a bad person 🙄

I (19M) have been in love with this girl, E, since we were young. I even told one of my older brothers, we'll call him Tyw, I was gonna marry her and that E and I were destined to be like him and his late wife were. She knows this. We talked about our wedding when we were 14 and 15.

When she turned 16, she started acting real cold around me, and I don't understand what I did. It doesn't matter because I'm going to marry her, but it bothered me a little. I just chalked it up to her getting really early wedding jitters. I decided to go ahead and plan our wedding so she wouldn't have to worry about a thing.

When she turned 17 she started talking to one of our mutual friends, D (19M). We're a close-knit community so everyone knows everyone. I thought it was just her trying to make me jealous so I just stopped talking to her for several months. I don't play petty games. Anyway, I couldn't take not talking to her so when Tyw went to go check on her family and their business (they work for us), I tagged along. I talked to her, and I told her as soon as she turned 18 she'd officially be mine. It shouldn't have been a surprise; we'd been talking about it for going on 4 years now. She acted like I'd slapped her. I also told her dad I was gonna propose, and he got super mad at me. E has always been a Daddy's girl so maybe that's why she got weird on me? I don't know why her dad doesn't like me, it's not like I did anything to him. I may have taken teasing his youngest, and E's younger brother R(14M) too hard, but that's it! I don't know what her dad's problem is.

Anyway, about 3 months before E turned 18 she ran away from home with D. At first I thought D kidnapped her! Naturally me and my brothers picked D up and questioned him. We did rough him up a bit, but like. I thought he kidnapped my future wife, I was totally justified! Tyw found a train ticket D left, and it was to the biggest city in our state. The only reason I didn't go right away was because another one of my brothers, Tyl, lives in that ciry. He could protect her if needed.

We roughed D up a bit more, and I guess we killed him at some point? I mean he deserved it because he forced my wife to leave me so idc.

I will say I might have taken it too far when I flayed him before we dropped him off at home. In my defense we brand all the guys who work for us. It's a cultural thing so you can't get mad at me it's totally normal here. Besides they know what they're in for we've been doing this forever. Plus, it's an honor to get it. I didn't flay him entirely, I just removed his brand because he didn't deserve it anymore, on account of him being a traitor.

R, her younger brother, turned 14 that week. He's a hard worker and his family has always listened to mine, so my brothers and I decided to give him the brand early. He was the youngest to get it.

I wrote E letters telling her all of this. My brother Tyl delivered them, although he refused to tell me where she lives. Sometimes I think he has a thing for her? Not the point. It does bother me, though. E never responded to any of my letters. Tyl eventually told me she probably didn't want to hear from me because I killed D. If I could explain myself in person, I knew she'd forgive me!

The day before her birthday I had Tyl make arrangements for me, her, and him to go to lunch. I wanted to surprise her and show her that I was serious about marrying her and making it work. I took a train to her city. I eventually found out where she worked. It was weird, two rando brothers (Ae and Aem) were hanging off her arm! I really didn't loke the way Aem was looking at her. I'm pretty sure he was stalking her because he was following her everywhere. I also heard he'd announced she was under his protection? I admit that pissed me off because that's my job as her future husband.

I waited until she closed to talk to her. This guy came up to her and started harassing her? He threatened to kill her. I couldn't sit back and watch, so I killed him. E seemed totally surprised to see me, which was nice. I had hoped to surprise her. She took me back to her house and let me stay on her couch as a thank you. I woke up before her so I fixed some stuff around her place.

She woke up, and Tyl came by so we all went to lunch. Tyl didn't get reservations where I wanted, which pissed me off a little. When we went to lunch, I gave E a hair comb made of gold with pearls in it. It was a huge deal because it's a way to announce an engagement. She didn't open it and kept trying to give it back, which pissed me off because it was expensive! Tyl even tried to get me to take it back. And then Aem came in and asked E to a birthday dinner at his family home and gave her a gift? She accepted it too, probably just to be nice. I snuck my gift into her handbag because I was tired of arguing with her.

After we took E home, Tyl got really mad at me. He doesn't get mad often so this really threw me off. He was saying I embarrassed him and her by trying to do a public proposal. He said that I was coming off too strong and that I should give her some time? I absolutely think he just wants her, but still. It bothered me. I just wanted E to know I love her and think about her! When I went home, I talked to Tyw. He said when I bring her back I should remind her of her place. I'm thinking if branding her before our wedding? I'd normally wait until after, but Tyw does have a point.

TL;DR: My future wife ran away, so I wrote her letters to remind her I loved her and even tried to surprise on her birthday. I even killed 2 men for her. She and one of my brothers think I took it too far, but another one of my brothers said I need to remind her of her place. I just did this all because I need her to know I love her. AITA?

[demadogs]

Hey! Can you rec your favourite snowbaz fics? I keep seeing some posts in between that mention them and i am curious of the names. (Also I know a lot of people in fandom who refused to read the other two books but pls give them a shot. Awtwb is my fav, even more than CO!!)

PS. Shoutout to you and @kidovna for being the only active snowbaz and byler fans i know of! I feel represented!

HELL YEAH I CAN!!!!!!! ive had people ask me for byler fic recs and i couldnt even give them an answer bc literally the only fanfiction i ever read is snowbaz. ive read maybe 4 byler fics total but i read snowbaz fics multiple times a week which is honestly crazy considering i first read the book like 7 years ago and im still wanting more content every day.

most of these arent that long bc i personally like to read something i can read in one sitting or at most 2-3 days. but if you do want a wholeass novel boy do i have an author for you (philaetos).

the wheel by sleepdeprivedphilosopher

this is one of my favorite fics ever and its also by one of my favorite authors. its an au but theres still magic. simon and baz are in this never ending cycle of constantly being reincarnated in a new life together. theyre always rivals and simon always ends up killing baz but every life the situation for why theyre rivals is different. (this isnt a spoiler you find out pretty soon) the reason for this is that the first time simon killed baz he begged fate, who is like an actual personified thing you can talk to, to give him another chance so she “spun the wheel” and allowed him to be able to have another chance every time he messes up and kills him. so theyve been reincarnated for like centuries. its so good that i wish it was a whole book with completely new characters. i hope this author some day actually write a novel like this i love the plot so fucking much. it kinda reminds me of the show dark which is my favorite show of all time.

do as your told by IL46

also one of my favorite authors. they havent posted that much but everything they have i LOVE!!!!!!!! this one is my favorite tho. simon accidentally curses baz with a compulsion spell that forces him to do whatever anyone tells him to do and they work together with penny to try and create a counter spell for this ancient illegal spell that has no current counter. bazs life is pretty much ruined and hes really going through it but simon helps him. lots of hurt/comfort. i really loved this one.

love alarm by nevergonnacallmedarling

my favorite kinds of snowbaz fics are ones with a spell gone wrong and this is one of those. someone casts a spell that makes everyone whos within ten feet of someone theyre in love with have an alarm go off in their heart announcing their love. so baz is fucked and hes avoiding simon at all costs its really fun (not for him).

kiss it better by krisrix

this one SLAPS simon gets slashed by a goblin in the leg and the only way baz could help is with the kiss it better spell but hes so scared to do it bc he has to kiss the wound and ya know vampire and all that. i love this one.

a room just for two by krisrix

another banger by this author. its just late night conversations between the two of them and they slowly become more and more friendly and open up to each other more and more.

dream with eyes open by krisrix

i love this author ok. this ones about simon invading baz’s dreams over the summer break with “psychological warfare”.

sweet dreams by annabellelux

simon has nightmares so baz casts sweet dreams on him every night but that just leads to simon having romantic dreams about baz.

dont hate the player hate the game by annabellelux

i fucking love truth or dare fics

and these are some much longer ones if thats more what youre looking for. i actually am all here for the slowburn and thats it so ngl to you i ditched both of philaetos’ fics after they kissed even tho theres was so much left but i still recommend it because the slow burn slaps.

wondrous and mystical by philaetos

i fucking LOVE philaetos theyre fantastic. this one takes place right after baz gets back from being kidnapped and it really explores his trauma bc the book really brushed over the fact that he was literally locked in a coffin for over a month. so this is simon and baz slowly becoming friends and simon noticing that somethings definitely wrong with baz. i also like fics where simon finds out baz is gay well before they get together and that happens in this one.

ours by phileatos

this one everythings the same but baz has extremely bad internalized homophobia. i havent seen any other fics that arent aus explore this concept and i wish more people wrote it its an interesting take. baz honestly reminds me of mike in this fic.

the truth will set you free by sorbriqette

another classic fucked up spell trope. baz is spelled to tell the truth if hes hiding something he wants to tell someone so naturally he avoids everyone at all costs for weeks

i could recommend so much more honestly there are so many talented writers in this fandom. about the second and third books, im glad you loved them but i honestly will probably never read them for the same reason as me not finishing philaetos’ fics. im here for the slow burn i really dont care about established relationship that much when it comes to enemies to lovers (friends to lovers i eat it up but enemies i just love the angst). and i know they break up in the second book and i just KNOW id put the book down the second they do and never pick it up again even tho i know they get back together eventually. i just think carry on was perfect and i dont want anything to risk ruining it.

[retribution-if]

Hey L👋 I'm here to pester you on this blog as well😀

I guess I'm late to the party, but better late then never they say😅. So this is what those teasers in cheers to the elites were all about.

The first thing I'm gonna say for the game is that I'm of the same mindset as the "MC is cute" anon. I mean, the story is supposed to have a heavy and serious tone, but the way MC acts just makes me laugh😂. No wonder Malkiel was amused when MC greet them. Even when they presented themselves, they were trying to act like a grown up only to fail miserably.

of my Mama and Papa, Gaia and Horatio,” you say with a clarity you didn’t know you had, trying to emulate the authoritative voice of your parents and grandparents,

😂😂😂

On a more serious note, Abel chasing after MC and Despoina (thanks to you I'll have nightmares tonight😢) and Emmera (sounds like the female name version of Emery) doing what she did to Despoina, were the most important moments in the story for me. While I can understand Abel's reasoning behind his actions, for the life of me,I can't understand the rationale behind her decision neither the justification. Wouldn't a powerful goddess like Despoina be needed if Abel decides to come after the rest of them (though they might have been considered weaklings by him and that's why they were left alive)? Why not Abel but Despoina?

About the naming, I thought about a better name then Cain: Adam. Adam slapping Abel (to death) like Will Smith did in the Oscars with Chris Rock

And I have a bug to report with the pronoun not showing

Lmao I was waiting for you 😂😂

And yeah, I can see why you have the "cute MC" mindset. They're 4 years old in the trailer, so you can expect 4 year old things to happen. Plus, MC's 4 year old-ness also serves as a breather between the intense scenes of Abel's and Emmera's.

And for your questions, well, if only you knew what Abel is really capable of, then… h m m.

Despoina didn't appear in Zion almost near collapsing because of nothing.

Thank you for reporting the bug though. Can't believe I overlooked that. 💀💀

And I'm glad you enjoyed the trailer! Also please don't slap Abel. It might make things worse 😭😭

[naniskys]

Music Tags 🎵

Thanks for the tag @catbiodolor and @cornflowershade !! <33

I actually did this a couple days ago, then accidentally deleted everything, so here's round 2 ahjskdjhf

Game #1:

🎶Rules: You can usually tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to. Put your playlist on shuffle and list the first ten songs, and then tag ten people. No skipping!

Songs will be from this playlist of around ~130 songs that's pretty much all i've been listening to for the past year or so. It's also majority thai osts so let's see how this goesss

演員 - Joker Xue

I have a friend who really likes this artist, so she got me into some of his music. This song is so good!!

2. เพราะเธอแหละ (MY CALENDULA) - Jackie and Porsche (from Trinity)

This song's so catchy, i've been listening to it a lot in the morning while getting ready

3. อยากร้องดังดัง - Fourth, Ford

First ost !! i'm glad it's this song, because my first exposure to msp was a clip of this scene, which made actually start the show

4. Teenage Cliché - Loving Caliber

This was in the background of a scene in never let me go, and i had to go search it up as soon as i heard it. It's exactly the type of music i used to listen to like 5 years ago, so it feels very nostalgic for me.

5. Tu/You - Armaan Malik

Armaan Malik's a great singer in general, i think i heard this song for the first time tho in a heartliming edit? i'm not entirely sure, but it's so good

6. เป็นเธอใช่ไหม(Have I Found) - Sea Tawinan

One of my fav osts ever. It's so calming and i also listened to it a lot around the start of the year when i was on a beach holiday, so it just reminds of waves and sunsets and rain :)

7. คิด(แต่ไม่)ถึง (Same Page?) - Tilly Birds

Can't listen to this without thinking of bad buddy (which i'm not complaining about), but this also makes me feel so nostalgic :((

8. ยอมแพ้ (Your Smile) - Boun Noppanut

i CAN'T stress enough how much i LOVE this song and boun's voice. This song just makes me so happy <3

9. Euphoria - BTS

the vibes of this song are immaculate

10. ท้องฟ้ากับแสงดาวและสองเรา (No More Empty Nights) - Joong, Dunk

I never actually watched the simm our skyy 2 but this song slaps, probably one of the best os2 osts for me. the chorus !!! is so good ahh

Surprising variety in that list lol

Game #2:

🎶Rules: When you get this, list 5 songs you’ve been listening to & tag people.

I'm just gonna give the top 5 in my spotify on repeat because i think it's pretty accurate :)

แค่เพื่อนมั้ง (Just Friend?) - Nanon Korapat

เพลงที่เพิ่งเขียนจบ (OUR SONG) - Nanon Korapat I've been reading a lot of bad buddy fic lately, so i've got a playlist with just these 2 songs on it that i listen to on repeat while reading. Nanon was my top artist on spotify last year and I'm pretty sure it's gonna be the same this year lol

ผู้โชคดี (The Lucky One) - 9x9 From the Great Men Academy ost !!! literally such a banger, i've been listening to it for at least an hour or two everyday for the last 2 weeks (not even exaggerating) This should be number 1 but i usually listen to it on my phone, not using spotify

Hidden Track - Trinity Ahh another banger !! only listened to it for the first time a couple days ago but has been on repeat since. I actually prefer listening to this one live version on youtube, so technically this should also be higher lol

เพราะเธอแหละ (MY CALENDULA) - Jackie and Porsche (from Trinity) I watched Great Men Academy, then In Family We Trust, and now i'm kinda obsessed with trinity's music (+ 9x9's but they're not a thing anymore ahskdjfh)

This was so much fun!! Tagging @hellswolfie @user-soundwin @thattiredthot @dumb-bitch-brain @plaidcladjuno and anyone else who wants to do it :)

(i've been tagging people a lot in tag games lately, so no pressure !!)

[jonesy-and-max]

part 5: Work II

The bell above the door jing-a-linged as Officer Mooney left the store, excited about his rental and all the possibilities that Free Willy 2 could have in store for him. Jonesy gave him a professional, polite wave good-bye and buried her face in her arms on the counter. Max was already in the aisles, headed to the horror section to find himself a copy of the much maligned Chain-Slaughter 4: Last Rites.

The fourth installment of the franchise was released seven years ago, in October of 1989. It had been only a year ago, at that point, that Max had first laid eyes on the original Chain-Slaughter. The summer of 1988 was a formative time in his life, his Uncle Lucky had become his official legal guardian, he had his first kiss, and he was introduced to horror movies. He and Jonesy would watch whatever they could get their hands on. They stayed up late to watch Joe Bob's Drive-in Theater, scoured garage sales for tapes, snuck into midnight showings at the theater, and at the end of it all, Max’s Uncle Lucky gifted him the original Chain-Slaughter trilogy on vhs. It wasn’t his birthday, it wasn’t a holiday, Lucky had simply heard him talking about how he was obsessed with seeing them and just wanted to make him happy. Up until that point, that type of kindness from an adult had, honestly, been nonexistent from Max’s life. So, it was no surprise that when Chain-Slaughter 4 was on its way to theaters, Jonesy and Max were losing their minds in anticipation. It was even less of a surprise that the worst installment of the franchise held such a special place in Max’s heart. It was the first Chain-Slaughter, and the first horror movie he'd ever seen on the big screen. And while the movie going ritual was always something Max treasured, sometimes his best memories would be in the line waiting to get tickets. Killing time with his Uncle and Jonesy, playing the hand slap game, laughing at dumb jokes, all the small interactions they’d have with their fellow line-waiters; he appreciated the journey as much as the destination.

Jonesy had hated the movie, but that never mattered. The movie was terrible, but it could’ve been the best thing she’d ever seen and it still would have been one of the best moments of her young life. Up until that point she had never been to the theater. Her parents didn’t like movies, and her older brother was more into sports, so if he didn’t care, they certainly didn’t care. It was that night she first felt what it was like to belong somewhere. When she got older she realized what she was experiencing that night was an epiphany, that maybe I’ve never been weird, maybe I just hadn’t found my people. That night she slept over Max’s, watching the original Chain-Slaughters, eating pizza, and talking until three in the morning. It had been a perfect opening day.

Last Rites would end up being a confused mess of ideas. A slasher flick with a misguided science fiction bent, a blending of two genres that often taste great together, but in this case, ended up with a stew of curdled milk. Production problems, studio interference, at least five complete rewrites to the script, and even a director change mid-production led to one of the most baffling entries into the slash genre. The collective Chain-Slaughter fandom would refuse to acknowledge its existence only a few weeks later. It would take a couple more decades until Last Rites achieved even the most generous of cult classic statuses.

Max pushed the tape into the VCR next to the register, this one connected to the three TVs over the popcorn maker and the one that sat on their far right, directly on the counter pointed towards them. He rolled the duck tape bandaged desk chair over and made himself comfortable, putting his feet up next to the TV. Jonesy stood behind him, leaning on the counter and eating a handful of popcorn. She snickered at the opening shot of an asteroid crashing to earth.

“Shh!”

“This movie is so ridiculous,” Jonesy ignored him, “I actually, honestly, love the alien bounty hunters. They’re my favorite.”

“I love the one that’s like, are they in love with Edgar Salt? Like, I’ve always got such horny vibes from that one with the exceptionally large belt buckle.”

“At what point is a belt buckle so big it becomes a codpiece?” She chuckled.

“I think about 20 minutes into this movie.”

Jonesy shook her head and dusted off her hands of popcorn salt. “This movie’s so bad I gotta take a shit. I’ll be back.”

“Just so you know it’s considered ‘chronic’ if it interrupts your daily life.” Max said with a sly smile, never taking his eyes off the movie.

“That’s good to know, fuck you very much,” Jonesy flipped him off, “You know Grasso’s always fucks up my stomach!”

“Then stop eating it!”

“I do what I want!” Jonesy disappeared into the customer, single occupancy bathroom, locking the door.

Max grinned to himself and turned up the volume a notch on the TV. 

Jonesy locked the door behind her, put down the seat on the toilet and sat down. She reached under her hat and pulled out three short, fat, blunts wrapped in plastic wrap. A wide, greedy smile spread across her face as she slowly passed them under her nose. Jonesy rolled her eyes in bliss; they smelled amazing. On the plastic she had written “DESSERT” in big block letters. She had scored these particular beauties from Kenny, local dealer and aspiring botanist. Max was a casual fan of a good high, but Kenny could see that Jonesy was a burgeoning enthusiast. He had invited her over to his place so he could show her what he was working on. They smoked and chatted, Kenny was a generally affable guy, he was basically a big teddy bear. Before she left he had given her three baby blunts of his newest strain, he wanted her to test it out and let him know what she thought. This gave Jonesy a kind of weird sense of pride. So far she had been very good at only a few things in her life: movie trivia, that riff from “Touch Me, I’m Sick,” and jerking off. Now she could add bud connoisseur to the list. Maybe she did have a future after all. 

She lit it up and indulged long and deeply, “Ho-ly shit, dude.” In her ears her voice was like a river of molasses. “Kenny, Kenny, Kenny. Are you flirting with me?” She snorted at her own joke and took another hefty hit. The bathroom began to fill with thick plumes of sweet, fragrant smoke as Jonesy enjoyed her dessert. As the warm rush of dopamine enveloped her body, Jonesy’s eyes wandered down between her legs, she held the blunt between her lips, twiddled her fingers in the air and headed south “Don’t mind if I do…”

“We must extract his memories!” The alien bounty hunter jammed a rod-shaped device into the human’s skull. His eyes pulsated different colors as they ballooned and exploded, the now animatronic head screaming and bursting into flames. “Hm. Perhaps a lower level next time, Fleeg?”

“Bwahaha! Krem, you goof!” Max applauded, “Come on, how do people hate this movie??” 

Scitter.

Max caught something moving out of the corner of his eye. He turned to look, but it was gone. He furrowed his brow and got himself comfortable again in his seat.

Scitter.

“Ok, what the fuck.” He looked around, but couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary, but he could hear something. Movement. The sound of sharp little nails moving on carpet and some kind of plastic, maybe. Slowly, Max reached down under the counter, finding the “security” baseball bat. “Hey… Jonesy?”

Scitter, scitter!

He saw it this time, a dusty black ball of fur, a flash of a small black orb. It headed towards the back room, and he could have sworn it was dragging something along with it.

“Not on my watch!” Max hopped the counter and gave chase, baseball bat in hand.

He burst into the backroom just in time to see the tip of a wormy tail slip out of sight, through the hole in the door to the basement. Cautiously, he stepped forward, purposeful with each step until he reached the door. It creaked like so many spooky basement doors before it. The scitter-scitter on the cement floors below echoed from somewhere in the darkness, then a subtle metallic scraping noise. The staircase objected to Max’s approach, letting out soft croaks and groans with each step down. He finally reached the lightswitch at the bottom of the staircase, the fluorescent lights flickered to life with a tink tink, hrmmm. The basement of Popcorn Video was full of boxes and assorted junk. Old displays, yellowing posters, endless stacks of vhs. A rolling coat rack with extra uniforms, out of date uniforms, and random, tacky, promotional t-shirts. Two large, industrial looking shelves held even more vhs tapes, tools, lightbulbs, and other miscellaneous detritus. Sitting on one of those shelves were a few flashlights. Max picked one up and turned it on. It flickered and went out, but after a couple of solid smacks, the beam held. The bat had become a bit unwieldy, he put it aside and scanned the room for a new weapon. Max exclaimed in triumph as he discovered a claw hammer sitting in one of the abandoned tool boxes. He gave it a few test swings and, satisfied with its potential, added it to his inventory. He searched the basement with the flashlight, looking for any kind of hint as to where the creature may have gone, he remembered the metal scraping, but couldn’t quite put his finger on what could have made that sound. The spotlight focused on boxes, on shelves, dusty, broken shelving, until it stopped. It had passed over something a little too quickly. Max brought the light back to a large metal grate in the wall behind a stack of boxes. The bottom left of the grate was cracked and bent outward. He pushed the boxes out of the way, crouched down and aimed the beam of the flashlight into the vent. A pair of ghostly, disembodied eyes flashed back in the darkness. It seems he was being watched. The vent was large, about up to his knee and slightly wider than his shoulder. Crawling around in grungy tunnels filled with vermin wasn’t exactly a new experience for Max, more like a beloved, nostalgic, pastime. He pried open the grate, swapped the flashlight and the hammer into opposite hands, and began his entrance into the ominous shaft. Crawling in a few feet, he pointed the spotlight where he had seen the eyes and, sure enough, the creature hadn’t moved an inch. Sitting at the far end of the vent was a rat, a rat the size of a large cat, filthy, with oily fur and wet, red eyes, but none of these things disturbed Max more than what this monster of a rodent was holding. In its leathery little claws it held a Popcorn Video rental, the words, large and bold on the front, revealed its contents: “SEE YOU SOON (1966).” The rat gnawed on the corner of the box.

“Motherfucker!” Max bellowed in disbelief and excitement, “That’s mine!”

Startled, the beast darted down the rest of the vent, took a sharp left around a corner, and disappeared. Max gave chase, crawling after it, deeper and deeper into the vent, turning left and after a few more feet, coming to a steep drop. The ventilation shaft turned into a slide, it actually reminded Max of “the Great Fall,” a waterslide he had always been too afraid to go down as a kid at Neptune’s Kingdom Water Park. Fortunately, Max was pretty good at overcoming his fears. He beared down, gritted his teeth and took the plunge, just like he did in the summer of ‘89. 

“Get fucked, Neptune!” The war cry echoed in the vents that same way it had in the waterslide tube seven years ago.

[awlwren]

AO3 First Lines Tag Game

Tagged by @garbria and @caparrucia! <3 Thank you so much! *blushes*

Rules: Share the first lines of ten of your most recent fanfics and tag ten people. If you have written fewer than ten, don’t be shy and share anyway.

Late to the game, as usual. For multichapter/collections works, I'll just post the start of the most recent chapter. These are all FFXV.

I Have Loved the Stars Too Fondly - Chapter 18

Nyx loved his Uncle Clarus and his Aunt Daphne. He loved when they came to visit, and he got to show them all the rare things he’d gathered from the jungle and the places he’d found and secrets he’d learned. They were so much more fun to explore with than the rest of the family, because they were strong enough to risk the more dangerous places and they were always impressed with even the regular places because they hadn’t seen them a dozen times over the past year. And his little cousin Gladio was getting to be big enough he was actually interesting.

2. These Small Hours - for @meissashush's birthday

Cor kept his hand hovering over the pocket where he kept his phone as he stalked down the corridors of the Citadel. He would never be so unprofessional as to have it out when he was in public, much less when he was walking, but he still wanted to keep a hold on it, like it was his weapon in his current struggle.

3. Talk it Out - Chapter 4 - for Kingsglaive: Lore

Amani was irritated, to say the least. This was supposed to be her free day, which meant she could get as far from the Citadel’s endless halls as possible. She had had plans, by the tide’s return! But when King and Country called… At least she was almost done. She just had to sign out and she could get back to— O Lady, give her patience. “What are you two doing wandering around like this?” she asked, trying to keep her voice calm and controlled.

4. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - a remix for the New Year

Nyx staggered through the doorway, letting in a gust of cold air before he slapped the door closed, collapsing against it. Crowe scowled up at him from where she was working on the floor of her and Lib’s shitty apartment, throwing her arms across the papers spread around her in a somewhat belated attempt to keep them from blowing around. She saved them from flying across the room, but her order was all disrupted. “What are you doing here?” she demanded. “You have your own apartment. Go there unless you want to help pay our heating bill.” Nyx had chosen not to live with them, he could act like it.

5. Lean on Me - a remix for the FFXV Remix 2022 event

Gladio tucked away his book as he stopped reading. Prompto had drifted off to sleep, his breath still whistling in and out through his congested lungs, and Gladio didn’t want to wake him. Besides, Prompto was much more interesting than a book he’d read at least twice already.

6. Down to Business - part of @whumpwriterforlife and my ongoing series Smoke and Mirrors

Regis was ready to make heads roll.

7. We'll Be Alright - a remix for @garbria

Cor adored Nyx. He did. Nyx was so brave, on and off the battlefield, willing to take the calculated risks for what he valued most, and willing to throw himself into the weeds again and again, whether that was running through the literal hostile vegetation across the breadth of Lucis or just the brambles of the remains of Cor’s dead social life. He had an almost uncanny ability to know when to press and when to just sit in silence, and an almost never-ending well of patience when it came to waiting out Cor’s moments of discomfort or exhaustion or just idiocy. He laughed at Cor’s snark, listened to his thoughts, and shared his own generously.

8. Hands and Faces - chapter 7

Nyx dared a quick glance at his watch. The corridor he was speed walking through right now was relatively deserted, so the move was probably safe. If Cor was exactly where he should be, Nyx just might have enough time to catch him before he had to head back for the final briefing before the Glaive shipped out. If he hadn’t decided to take lunch with the King or step in to watch the new recruits or any of the myriad things he liked to do to keep his restlessness assuaged when he’d been trapped in the Citadel too long. Nyx hadn’t thought he’d have enough time to swing by and had told Cor not to expect him for lunch last night, so Cor would have no reason to stay in his office today, and though Nyx had tried to text him that he’d managed to wiggle some time free, his texts hadn’t gotten any replies just yet.

9. Burn Out Bright - more Smoke and Mirrors

Gasson’s assistants had snuck into the lab in the early morning, going about their work quietly, keeping the lights dim. Flaed had snuck over and laid some sort of bread in the shadow of the first aid kit, and someone else he didn’t recognize had surreptitiously replaced their water bottles with full ones. Titus wasn’t sure if it they were guilt offerings or ones sanctioned by Gasson and the assistants were just trying to avoid reminded each other that their subjects were human. Or avoiding waking Titus and Nyx so that they didn’t have to be reminded of that themselves.

10. Those Who Wander in Darkness - Chapter 3

The table they were led to was down two hallways and half a flight of stairs, which gave Nyx plenty of time to compose himself. He kept expecting Cor to put him down, especially when they got to the stairs, but Cor had glided down them with his usual grace. It had been an odd feeling, not bad but slightly disorienting. Disorienting was a feeling he was having to get used to, especially after everything that had happened in the courtyard. After everything that had happened since they arrived in the past, really.

I totally did not edit any of those for typos I noticed while doing this, or to make sentences less confusing. If I had, well, that would prove the exercise was worth it, right?

Thanks so much! That was a lot of fun.

No pressure tags for... @noirbriar, @maychorian, @philomytha, @sanzochan, @exlibrisfangirl, and anyone else who would like to try!

[emilyrox]

Youtube Music also has a recap I am SO READY to expose myself 😎

This equals 954 hours and 47 minutes.

That equals roughly 39 days of just music. 39 days we'll spent.

I got into The Weeknd earlier this year, a couple months after "Dawn FM" came out. So like, April or May. Both Dawn FM and After Hours own my heart and I've come up with a whole ass story line for them.

All of these artists I've had specific phases for ar some point this year.

The Weeknd: summer + late October

Evanescence: honestly idk if this phase ever truly ends

Ariana Grande: early in the year. But comes back.

Flyleaf: September - now

Set It Off: March - May

This song is why I don't think the Evanescence phase truly ended. This has become one of my favorite Evanescence songs. The vocals and instrumentation kick ass, it's fast and very stimulating in a good way, and it just hits different, ya know?

I also associate this song with Regina from Once Upon A Time. The lyrics remind me a lot of her internal struggle with dealing with the bad things she's done and wanting to disassociate herself from them (see the season 5 finale) but knowing she can't really do that, and having to accept that (see all of season 6).

Both this remix and the original go hard and are S-tier.

1. Already explained.

2. This song also goes hard and hits different. I know the real context of it is that it's about Jesus (Christian rock band), but I reinterpreted it as being about Emma Swan from Once Upon A Time. The first two verses and choruses can be seen as about her building up her walls due to all her trauma and people that have severely hurt her (Neal Cassidy, for instance), but the bridge and third chorus show her in a better place in her life, now surrounded by people that love her and make her feel safe enough to start breaking those walls (Killian, for instance).

3. I have a specific plot line made for this song but it's too long to put here.

4. Got into this song around the same time ISWM came out so I associate the two together now.

5. First off I had no idea that & Juliet existed until I heard this cover and I want to explore it more. Secondly I didn't think I'd ever hear Britney Spear's "Baby One More Time" as a tragic ballad but here we are. It's awesome and I want Anna's voice.

I don't actually have a favorite genre but this tracks.

Made this playlist because "Monster by KIRA slaps." I'm glad people enjoy it! Although there are definetely more covers to add to this by now. I made this in high school. I'm a sophomore in college now. It needs an update.

YouTube Music was trying to say “Oh you set the trend of people listening to Kim Petras :D” which I honestly doubt, but it honestly gives me “I listened to Kim Petras BEFORE it was cool” vibes

I guess this is true? I don’t think “Erase This” by Evanescence was her most popular song from the album “Evanescence” for example.

Y U P

My top 5 songs you saw earlier I put on loop for days at a time. I am not ashamed.

Gotta have a sick beat for the climax of the fake scenarios in my head.

I’ve been psychoanalyzed by YouTube music y’all. And it fits.

Like I said earlier, I don’t have a favorite genre of music. One day I’m vibing to rock, the next pop, the next Vocaloid, the next a song about a video game I’ve never played but it absolutely slaps.

And this has been my YouTube Music 2022 Recap. Thank you for indulging me to do this.

[tandjallinremodelling234]

5 Reasons to Invest in Professional Kitchen Remodelling Services Brookfield

The kitchen is the heart of your home—it’s where family dinners, coffee chats, and late-night snacking happen. But when your kitchen starts showing its age, it might be time for an upgrade. Here’s the thing: remodelling your kitchen isn’t just about slapping a fresh coat of paint on the walls. It’s about creating a functional, stylish, and inviting space. And while DIY projects might be tempting, there’s a strong case for calling in the pros. Let’s dive into five solid reasons why investing in professional kitchen remodelling services is worth every penny.

Reason 1: Expertise and Experience—Why Skills Matter Let’s face it: the kitchen is one of the most complex spaces in your home to remodel. You’re not just dealing with cabinets and countertops—you’ve got plumbing, electrical wiring, appliances, and lighting to consider. Professional remodels' bring years of experience and specialized knowledge to the table.

Think of it like this: would you trust yourself to perform surgery after watching a YouTube tutorial? Probably not. The same goes for your kitchen. Experts know the best materials, layouts, and techniques to create a space that’s both functional and beautiful. They understand how to maximize storage, improve workflow, and ensure everything meets safety standards.

And here’s the kicker: professionals stay updated on the latest trends and innovations. Whether it’s sleek smart appliances or a timeless farmhouse sink, they’ll help you achieve a kitchen that’s both modern and personalized.

Reason 2: Time-Saving Efficiency Have you ever started a small home project, thinking it would take a weekend, only to find yourself knee-deep in tools and frustration weeks later? Remodelling your kitchen can be a massive time sink—unless you have a team of experts on your side.

Professional remodels have a game plan. They’ve done this a hundred times before, so they know how to keep things moving smoothly. From securing permits to scheduling contractors, they handle the nitty-gritty details that would otherwise keep you up at night.

Plus, they work fast without compromising on quality. Instead of juggling remodelling tasks alongside your day job, you can sit back and relax, knowing your project is in capable hands. Time is money, and hiring a pro is like buying yourself weeks of stress-free living.

Reason 3: Cost-Effective Solutions Wait, aren’t professional services expensive? Sure, they’re an upfront investment, but here’s the secret: they save you money in the long run. How? By helping you avoid costly mistakes and offering budget-friendly solutions.

Picture this: you try to install your own backsplash, but the tiles end up crooked. Now you’ve wasted time, materials, and energy—plus, you still have to call a pro to fix it. Ouch. Professionals eliminate these headaches by getting it right the first time.

They also have access to wholesale prices on materials and established relationships with suppliers. That means you get top-quality products without breaking the bank. And if something unexpected pops up—like discovering a hidden plumbing issue—they know how to handle it without derailing the entire project.

Reason 4: Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal Let’s be real: a kitchen remodel isn’t just about functionality—it’s also about turning heads. Professional remodels' have an eye for design. They know how to mix colours, textures, and finishes to create a space that’s Instagram-worthy.

Do you want a cosy rustic vibe or a sleek modern look? Maybe a mix of both? Professionals can bring your vision to life, incorporating elements you might not have thought of, like under-cabinet lighting or a statement island.

And they don’t just follow trends—they set them. By combining their design expertise with your personal style, they’ll create a kitchen that’s timeless, not trendy. After all, you want a space that still looks fabulous 10 years from now, right?

Reason 5: Increased Home Value Here’s the cherry on top: a professionally remodelled kitchen doesn’t just make your home more enjoyable—it also boosts its resale value. According to real estate experts, kitchen upgrades are one of the best ways to attract buyers and increase your asking price.

Think about it: a potential buyer walks into your home and sees a stunning, updated kitchen. That’s an instant “wow” factor. In fact, most buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home with a modern, functional kitchen.

And it’s not just about aesthetics. A professionally Kitchen remodelling in Brookfield often includes energy-efficient appliances, better insulation, and improved lighting—all of which appeal to eco-conscious buyers. So, whether you’re planning to sell in five years or 15, your investment will pay off big time.

Conclusion Investing in professional kitchen remodelling services is like giving your home the ultimate glow-up. From their expertise and efficiency to cost savings and increased home value, the benefits are undeniable. Sure, it’s an investment—but it’s one that pays off in spades, both financially and emotionally.

So, if your kitchen is overdue for a makeover, why not call in the pros? You’ll get a space that’s not only functional but also a joy to cook, eat, and entertain in. Because at the end of the day, you deserve a kitchen that feels like home.

t and j all in remodelling

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[semi-imaginary-place]

pokemon scarlet

uncanny textures and jank. Principal dude just pops into existence. This game is so janky but i want my crystal pokemon. The collision detection sucks too i cant talk to quaxly. They slapped a bad feather texture onto poor koraidon. The clipping underground is consistent like 70% of battles enough that i thought it was water or something before i realized fuecoco was standing on the sky. All the shadows flicker on and off constantly.

As someone who likes octopath traveler and wandering around this is great. Cant enter buildings but the ships actually sell stuff. That was one disappointment in swsh was there were so many shops you couldn't buy hinge at.

Wow it's actually lagging. I clipped through a door. The textured and lighting on everything suck!

I get what they were doing introducing the legendaries early but that means cyclizar is super underutilized. Like imagine if we got a cyclizar like everyone else and only in late game was it transformed or we got the legendary. Also wow they city's just going to let us ride around in the city. Also it's so funny that this is some motorcycle lizard but the "wheels" are just for show and it runs around on all 4 legs.

Pawmi my beloved...

The olive town gym leader doesn't have an smolive. Missed opportunity. Also she's a baker but doesn't have any of the baked pokemon like fidough is right there, alcremie slurpuff.

Ah damn it I didn't realize i'd be stuck with the uniform. Bought scarlet because it was on sale if i'd known I'd be stuck in orange I would have bought violet.

Who built the water city in the desert this is like swimming pools in la levels of wtf. Cosafurra or whatever surprised there isnt that seafood restaurant given the branding matches this town. There's a constant sandstorm no way all that water does turn to mud. Bro keeps talking about the sea we aint no where near the ocean

I will day i like the characters so far. I wanna cheer nemona on she just loves pokemon battles. Arven cooks he crafts trinkets what doesn't he do.

Sure the textures suck and this game feels like an alpha concept make up but the unplayable part is that it sets off my motion sickness something about the camera movement.

The duality of sv: on one hand the best human designs in the franchise like hello geeta?? Rika?? Jaqc! Mela!! Brassius. I could chew on these designs like candy. On the other hand in game 3d models, textures, lighting that look like ass (they massacred jacq) the graphics in this game are so bad.

It's a shame the stands and restaurants were given more thought like kofu's restaurant could have tied to that blue banner sushi place since it matches his apon and the flagship is in one city and the chains in others. Or the aesthetics and architecture cascarafa with the white walls and light colors matched that one restaurant but i couldn't find one in the city. just like a little more environmental story telling could have been done.

Pawmot was a mistake the line should have stayed a 2 evo chain. All 3 are just modifications of pawmi's design (which is peak) but pawmot just looks like a knockoff pawmo. The extra fluff detracts from the sleek roundness of the design. Also the model is jank.

I can't change out of the uniform?? NOOOOOOO i didnt know and chose scarlet and now I'm stuck in orange. I dont like orange. This was my mistake.

Gyms should have been level synced that power scaling otherwise is so janky. I did katy, kofu, larry. Kofu wiped me 4 times. Then brassius iono when i realized their levels and slept through the fights.

I was vaguely confused about tera types for a while because the game doesnt explain very well that it replaces the defensive typing but combined with the offensive typing. Ah well thats what the internet is for. Fans have been talking for years about 3 type pokemon and i feel like so far it's been a series of lost opportunities. Like lectric mismagius? Really should have been psychic mismagius at least. Or what about bug flygon and drapion. Water dragalge. Dragon gyarados or charizard. Like gyrados really would have fit kofu (or maybe blastoise or wiscash) and instead of always being able to predict the tera type this would have made things more interesting. Fighting inciniroar. Poison shiontic. Grass florges. Also looking at the gym leaders what an absolute missed opportunity for larry's gym and elite 4 teams to be exactly the same it would have been so funny.

[donttalkaboutmemes]

Mulan (1998) Sentence Meme

Under the cut you will find 150+ sentences from the 1998 version of Mulan to use for your enjoyment!    

1.      “Now all of China knows you’re here.”

2.      “We’ll set up defenses around the palace immediately.”

3.      “Send your troops to protect my people.”

4.      “I believe my troops can stop him.”

5.      “A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat.”

6.      “Whose the smartest doggy in the world?”

7.      “Remember, the doctor said three cups of tea in the morning and three at night.”

8.      “You should already be in town. We are counting on you to uphold the family honor.”

9.      “I’m going to pray some more.”

10.   “The matchmaker is not a patient woman.”

11.   “I should have prayed to the ancestors for luck.”

12.   “How lucky can they be? They’re dead.”

13.   “This is your chance to prove yourself.”

14.   “Who spit in her bean curd?”

15.   “Recite the final admonition.”

16.   “Fulfill our duties calmly and respectfully.”

17.   “This shall bring you honor and glory.”

18.   “Now, pour the tea.”

19.   “To please your future in-laws, you must demonstrate a sense of dignity and refinement.”

20.   “You may look like a bride, but you will never bring your family honor!”

21.   “My, my. What beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one’s late. I’ll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.”

22.   “By order of the Emperor, one man from every family must serve in the imperial army.”

23.   “I will serve the Emperor in my father’s place.”

24.   “I am ready to serve the emperor.”

25.   “You would do well to teach your daughter to hold her tongue in a man’s presence.”

26.   “You dishonor me.”

27.   “You shouldn’t have to go! There are plenty of young men to fight!”

28.   “It is an honor to protect my country and my family.”

29.   “So you’ll die for honor?”

30.   “I will die doing what’s right.”

31.   “I know my place! It is time you learned yours!”

32.   “You must go after her. She could be killed.”

33.   “So tell me what mortal needs my protection, great ancestor! You just say the word and I’m there!”

34.   “These are the family guardians.”

35.   “And you, O demoted one?”

36.   “One family reunion comin’ right up.”

37.   “Rise and shine. Ya’ll way past the beauty sleep thing, trust me.”

38.   “Don’t look at me. She gets it from your side of the family.”

39.   “She’s just trying to help her father.”

40.   “Dishonor will come to the family. Traditional values will disintegrate.”

41.   “Your great-granddaughter had to be a cross-dresser!”

42.   “Let a guardian bring her back.”

43.   “We must send the most powerful of all.”

44.   “You are not worthy of this spot.”

45.   “Just one chance, is that too much to ask?”

46.   “I’m doomed and all cause Miss Man decides to take her little drag show on the road.”

47.   “Go get her? What’s the matter with you?”

48.   “The emperor will stop you.”

49.   “By building this wall, he challenged my strength. Well, I’m here to play his game.”

50.   “Tell your emperor to send his strongest armies.”

51.   “How many men does it take to deliver a message?”

52.   “I see you have a sword. I have one, too. They’re very manly and tough.”

53.   “Who am I fooling? It’s going to take a miracle to get me into the army.”

54.   “Did I hear someone ask for a miracle?”

55.   “Your serpentine salvation is at hand, for I have been sent by your ancestors to guide you through your masquerade!”

56.   “If the army finds out you’re a girl, the penalty is death!”

57.   “Who am I? Who am I? I am the guardian of lost souls! I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible.”

58.   “My ancestors sent a little lizard to help me?”

59.   “Dragon. Dra-gon. Not lizard. I don’t do that tongue thing.”

60.   “I’m travel size for your convenience!”

61.   “My powers are beyond your mortal imagination.”

62.   “All right, that’s it! Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Make a note of this. Dishonor on you, dishonor on your cow!”

63.   “I’m just nervous. I’ve never done this before.”

64.   “You’re gonna have to trust me. And don’t you slap me no more.”

65.   “This is it. Time to show ‘em your man walk. Shoulders back, chest high, feet apart, head up, and strut.”

66.   “It’s all attitude. Be tough, like this guy here.”

67.   “Punch him. It’s how men say hello.”

68.   “I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’ll make your ancestors dizzy.”

69.   “Relax and chant with me.”

70.   “Chicken boy? Say that to my face, ya limp noodle!”

71.   “Excellent strategy, sir. I do love surprises.”

72.   “You will stay and train the new recruits.”

73.   “This is an enormous responsibility. Perhaps a soldier with more experience…”

74.   “I don’t need anyone causing trouble in my camp.”

75.   “Sorry you had to see that, but you know how it is when you get those manly urges and you just gotta kill something. Fix things. Cook outdoors.”

76.   “Your commanding officer just asked you a question.”

77.   “I’ve got a name. And it’s a boy’s name, too.”

78.   “I didn’t ask for his name. I asked for yours!”

79.   “Tomorrow the real work begins.”

80.   “You know, we have to work on your people skills.”

81.   “Remember, it’s your first day of training, so listen to your teacher and no fighting. Play nice with the other kids, unless one of the other kids wanna fight, then you have to kick the other kids butt.”

82.   “But I don’t wanna kick the other kid’s butt.”

83.   “Lets see your war face!”

84.   “I think my bunny slippers just ran for cover.”

85.   “That’s my tough looking warrior. That’s what I’m talking about. Now get out there and make me proud.”

86.   “Wait! You forgot your sword!”

87.   “My little baby, off to destroy people.”

88.   “Looks like our new friend slept in this morning.”

89.   “Are ya hungry? Cause I owe you a knuckle sandwich.”

90.   “You will assemble swiftly and silently every morning. Anyone who acts otherwise will answer to me.”

91.   “The quickest way to the emperor is through that pass.”

92.   “This is not a good idea. What if somebody sees you?”

93.   “Just because I look like a man doesn’t mean I have to smell like one.”

94.   “We’re doomed! There are a couple of things I know they’re bound to notice!”

95.   “Come back here. I know we were jerks to you before, so let’s start over.”

96.   “I never want to see a naked man again.”

97.   “Hey, don’t look at me. I ain’t bitin’ no more butts.”

98.   “You think your troops are ready to fight? They would not last a minute against the Huns!”

99.   “Those boys are no more fit to be soldiers than you are to be captain.”

100. “The general may be your father, but I am the emperor’s counsel. And by the way, I got that job on my own.”

101.  “I’ll hold him and you punch.”

102.  “For what it’s worth, I think you’re a great captain.”

103.  “I saw that. You like him, don’t you?”

104.  “I think it’s time we took this war into our own hands.”

105.  “You men owe me a new pair of slippers.”

106.  “We’re in a war, man! There’s no time for stupid questions!”

107.   “Search for survivors.”

108.   “I don’t understand. My father should’ve been here.”

109.   “We’re the only hope for the emperor now.”

110.   “Prepare to fight. If we die, we die with honor.”

111.   “You missed! How could you miss? It was three feet in front of you!”

112.   “Man, you are one lucky bug.”

113.   “We’re gonna die! We are definitely gonna die! No way we survive this! Death is coming!”

114.   “I knew we could do it! You the man! Well…sort of.”

115.   “You are the craziest man I’ve ever met. And for that, I owe you my life. From now on, you have my trust.”

116.  “I knew there was something wrong with you.”

117.  “I did it to save my father.”

118. “I didn’t mean for it to go this far. It was the only way. Please, believe me.”

119. “A life for a life. My debt is repaid.”

120. “I was this close. This close to impressing the ancestors, getting the top shelf, an entourage. Man. All my fine work.”

121. “I should have never left home.”

122. “You went to save your father’s life. Who knew you’d end up shaming him and disgracing your ancestors and losing all your friends?”

123.  “Maybe what I really wanted was to prove I could do things right, so when I looked in the mirror I’d see someone worthwhile. But I was wrong. I see nothing.”

124. “Your ancestors never sent me. They don’t even like me.”

125. “You risked your life to help people you love. I risked your life to help myself. At least you had good intentions.”

126.  “I’ll have to face my father sooner or later.”

127.  “We started this thing together, and that’s how we’ll finish it.”

128.   “Are we in this together or not?”

129.   “Well, let’s go kick some hunny buns!”

130.   “You don’t belong here. Go home.”

131.    “Keep your eyes open. I know they’re here.”

132.   “I know what this means to you. Your father would have been very proud.”

133.   “Your walls and armies have fallen, and now it’s your turn. Bow to me.”

134.   “I tire of your arrogance, old man. Bow to me!”

135.   “No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.”

136.   “You took away my victory.”

137.   “So what’s the plan? You don’t have a plan?”

138.    “It looks like you’re out of ideas.”

139.   “That creature’s not worth protecting.”

140.   “She’s a woman. She’ll never be worth anything.”

141.   “I’ve heard a great deal about you. You stole your father’s armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the army, destroyed my palace. And you have saved us all.”

142.   “See to it that this woman is a member of my council.”

143.   “There are no council positions open, your majesty.”

144.   “With all due respect, your excellency, I think I’ve been away from home long enough.”

145.  “Take this so your family will know what you have done for me, and this, so the world will know what you have done.”

146.   “Is she allowed to do that?”

147.   “Um…you…you fight good.”

148.  “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”

149.  “You don’t meet a girl like that every dynasty.”

150.  “The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter.”

151.  “She brings home a sword. If you ask me, she should’ve brought home a man.”

152.   “Sign me up for the next war!”

153.   “Would you like to stay forever?”

154.   “Come on. Tell me. Who did a good job?”

155.   “You can be a guardian again.”

156.   “You know, she gets it from my side of the family.”