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Total Drama Island Review, “Dodgebrawl”

Last time, on Total Drama Island! The team went head-to-head in The Awakeathon, a challenge to see who could stay up the longest! It was a rough battle, but the Screaming Gophers managed to pull above the rest by the skin of their teeth, leaving the Killer Bass to choose Eva as their disqualified teammate. Heather made an alliance with Beth and Lindsay while Trent and Gwen looked out at the stars.

Like last time, the poll actually went the same as the show! Marking Ezekial and Eva as off both in canon and in this silly little fanon we're making.

This week, we come to "Dodgebrawl!" An episode a lot of people tend to forget about. But not here! Get ready for a lot of dodgeballs and maybe a few sleepy Duncans as we progress through.

SYNOPSIS

(Chris) "Duncan! You look like death, dude."

We open on the mess hall. The Screaming Gophers are chipper and happy as they dine on their mushy breakfast- the Killer Bass, on the other hand, not-so-much. Chris comes over to check in and learns that Harold snored all that night, causing a rough bout of sleep across the board. He laughs at Duncan- currently going on four days of no sleep, for those not keeping track- only to back off when the boy threatens to get tried as an adult for murder.

Someone- probably Duncan- decides to get even, painting a marker mustache on Harold. The boy seems to like it, however. Mission failed we'll get 'em next time.

(Gwen) "I'm so tired... I can't even feel my face."

Chris announces Gwen's arrival. The Gophers cheer for their clearly bedraggled teammate, still high off their win from last week.

Courtney gets on the bathroom cam to complain about kicking Eva off- something she herself had been on board with at the time. I'm picturing Eva on Loser Island pointing at the screen and bellowing HYPOCRITE.

On a more serious note, Heather goes over the refined rules for the alliance. There's three in total. 1.) Heather is top dog, don't fuck with Heather. 2.) Fucking with Heather can get you kicked from the alliance. 3.) Heather has full access to Lindsay and Beth's items, but they cannot touch anything of hers. The girls are less than pleased with this, but arguing means losing a spot in the final three.

Heather goes on to taunt the Killer Bass, leading to a glob of Chef's Delight getting yeeted into Gwen's face via Courtney.

The teams are eventually herded into a mini-gymnasium they've set up on the sand. Duncan threatens to turn this show into a snuff film before knocking out for the day on the bleachers.

Chris announces the challenge for the week: dodgeball. He explains the rules just in case someone has never been in a public school gym class before- hit with a ball you're out, catch a ball the thrower is out and you can call someone in, you can deflect balls with other balls (but if it's knocked out of your hands, it counts as getting hit), you know the drill.

The Gophers have too many players, so two have to sit out every game. Gwen is obviously out due to lack of sleep. Noah gladly volunteers to sit out as well, being not exactly a brawny fella.

This leaves the teams as: DJ, Courtney, Katie, Tyler and Harold VS Heather, Lindsay, Owen, Leshawna and Cody.

The match starts off strong with Owen throwing Tyler into a wall with a dodgeball. Harold tries for some fancy shit and fails despite Leshawna giving him a free shot, getting out immediately. Katie manages to get a likely concussed Lindsay but she's just happy to flirt with Tyler.

Gwen almost gets out onto the field but gets clocked by DJ, who she thanks before wandering off. Cody pulls some ACTUAL fancy shit and the first game goes to the Gophers. 1 to 0.

Second round comes along and Noah refuses to be switched in. Honestly, though I see why this ends up getting him in hot water, I have absolutely no room to talk and would sit out during dodgeball. Such is the life of being a wimp.

Tyler decides he's somehow the most capable player and demands all the balls. He manages to hit Chef, the wall, and- on accident- Lindsay. One for three my man.

Tyler has a moment of heterosexual panic over clocking the girl he likes and helps her up. Then he's too into his feelsies not to notice Trent coming up and gently whacking him with the ball. No one was overly fond of this move.

Owen loses his cool and decides to casually knock out the rest of the Killer Bass in a thrilling display of stanning a bi king. 2 to 0.

(Duncan) "You better have a really good reason for sticking this up my nose."

Desperate to stop sucking, The Killer Bass made a group decision to wake up Duncan. But no one's really interested in being a victim on his rap sheet, so they grab a stick and poke him with it. It goes about as well as you'd expect.

Once debriefed and properly blackmailed, Duncan reluctantly agrees to join in on the game. He comes up with a strat from his first juvy visit- grabbing all the balls and yeeting them at one person in particular. It's vindictive, it's rude, it wins them this round. What I can only assume is copyright-free Ava Maria plays over the slaughter. 2 to 1.

Frustrated by their loss, Heather wanders off to find Lindsay, currently flirting with Tyler underneath the docks. Her lesbian rage ignited, she yeets a canoe at him and drags her back to the game. During her absence the Gophers have lost again. 2 to 2.

The final round goes on far longer than the ones before it. Constant switch-outs and saves are in play, making for a rotating roster of players on both sides. Noah tries to make a joke and gets hit for fun. Rip.

Eventually, we come down to Owen and Harold. The Gophers celebrate what they feel is an easy victory. But Harold is a slippery bitch, and soon proves to be impossible to tack down. He explains he did figure skating.

Harold takes a blow to the gut but comes out victorious. Congrats, Killer Bass! Your first win!

VICTORY: KILLER BASS

Campfire time! Chris reiterates the rules, a first-time event for the Gophers: everyone safe gets a marshmallow. The person who does not receive a marshmallow must walk the dock of shame, board the boat of losers, and leave. And they cannot come back. EVER.

We all know how this goes, folks. Noah is kicked off for his lack of teamwork and respect. Chris laments that, yeah, it wasn't the most outrageous campfire ever. But he still gets paid! Fade to black.

FINAL REVIEW

Ladies, gents, and those who snuck pas the guards. It's time to find out the truth. Did "Dodgebrawl" win a marshmallow and bean its opponents in the face? Or did it get a blow to the balls, get voted off, and be forced to walk the dock of shame to the boat of losers, never to return?

"Dodgebrawl" is. An enigma. It's not the worst episode, but it's not memorable either. I daresay it's in the middle. Even as a kid, I remember being pretty bored during this one- and I didn't really see the point of voting Noah off. He was an easy target, yeah, but it wasn't like having him fighting for victory today would've done anything. Boy was a stringbean. That said, I fully expect the poll to say the same as the show this time, simply because Noah DIDN'T participate.

Verdict: 6 out of 10 marshmallows. Got a dodgeball right to the chest.

Character Mistakes:

Gwen hardly participated at all

Heather spent most of her time yelling instead of throwing balls

Lindsay never got with the program

Noah refused to play

Trent, Cody, Beth, Izzy, Owen, Leshawna and Justin all appeared to do their best

Character Remaining:

Screaming Gophers: Gwen, Trent, Heather, Cody, Lindsay, Beth, Izzy, Owen, Leshawna, and Justin.

Killer Bass: Goeff, Bridgette, DJ, Tyler, Sadie, Katie, Courtney, Duncan, and Harold.

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In the vein of those Din and Luke meet on Tatooine before they live the Star Wars?

I propose that Din is the ~sweetheart from back home story Luke tells people if they ask about that kind of thing, you know?

Nineteen year-old Luke who gets tossed into the deep end whe he joins the Rebellion, right?

Farm boy from Tatooine in a starfighter squadron filled with people like Wedge and Janson.

And all the hurry up and wait that happens, and a card game that springs up between missions. Some late night somewhere - Hoth, maybe - and it was just a little too much to toss and turn all night in the bunks, maybe tale a stroll through base. Stop by the hangar because someone’s always there - weather lie this you can bet someone’s fixing something or adapting it to make it work in these conditons, and anyway, anyway.

Hell of a lot better than being stuck with your own thoughts you know backwards and front.

So anyway, one of those kind of card games, you know? The ones where people don’t ask why you look so damn tired or comment on how jumpy you are because they’ve all been there. (It’s a war, everyone loses sleep, everyone has nightmares. Everyone’s lost someone, or worry about losing someone and anyway. They get it.)

Janson’s just finished some story about a girl he knew from somewhere, before he joined the Rebellion and the trouble they both go up to and the fond memories he has due to all that.

Swings over to Wedge who sighs and gives Janson this look because he just won’t stop about it, and Luke only half hears the story because he catches a glimpse of Han stomping by, scowl on his face the way he gets sometimes.

(Another fight with Leia, probably, that Luke’s at that stage of things where the thought doesn’t sting so much anymore, thinks he actually likes this better anyway, because he’s seen the way Han looks at her and anyway.)

Luke goes over to where Han’s stomping around the Falcon, muttering and swearing and Chewie’s who knows where, maybe that still in one of the storage levels helping people who are totally not involved with it refine the end product or some such, Luke wouldn’t know.

Takes a while for Han to notice he’s there and when he does Luke almost rolls his eyes at the whole...Drama bit he does. Trying to get Luke on his side, paint himself as the innocent in the scenario - which, if he was? He wouldn’t be trying nearly this hard to convince Luke, so.

Luke lets him vent for a bit and when Han runs out of steam, starts to look a little lost like he has no idea how the hell whatever argument he and Leia had got so out of hand he stormed off the way he did -

“You up for a game of sabacc?”

Because Han tells anyone who’ll listen just how good at it he is, no one better for parsecs around, and anyway.

Better that that be left alone with his thoughts, right?

So Luke brings Han into the game, and Wedge and Janson give Luke this look because the whole Drama between him, Han, and Leia is the best entertainment they’ve had in a long, long time, and anyway.

“You got one?” Wedge asks, looking at Luke over his cards, like an absolute bastard, because of course that catches Han’s interest.

“Got what?”

Luke is like, oh, no, but Wedge is smirking at him and Janson’s no better and then there’s Han who is worse than all of them put together.

“Sweetheart from back home,” Wedge says,and he and Han share this look - it has to be a Corellian thing - and Luke.

“...I wouldn’t say he’s my sweetheart,” Luke says, and the way his face feels he has to be blushing. “But, uh. There was someone.”

And, okay.

He’s not so clueless  he doesn’t know the reputation Mandalorians have with most people, has heard Han talking about this one in particular that pops up in his life every so often.

Mostly though, it’s kind of.

He just doesn’t want other people having this piece of his life, you know? Things are weird enough after Yavin and the Death Star and the Rebellion and Luke’s role in all that and he didn’t ask for any of that, could do without it, but he’s just the guy they ask to smile and post of pictures and...yeah.

SO.

He tells them this story about that time he was in Mos Eisley, right? He had this part-time job working in a hangar for someone named Peli when the farm wasn’t doing well.

Han looks at Luke as he mentions that, this slow realization on his face because look, okay, look.

Han’s met some nice girls - and maybe boys, who knows - like that, ones he had a good time with before moving on and Luke is steadfastly not looking at anyone at the table. (Cargo crate with an old tarp thrown over it to make it just that much more classy and all.)

Focused real intent on his cards and Han is both impressed and a little horrified because one, he never would have expected something like that from Luke - look at the kid, for crying out loud! - and two? That’s Luke. Like a kid brother and Han knows the kind of guys (and girls) who meet sweet kids like him in places like that - look at Han!

Anyway, Han keeps his mouth shut and lets Luke tell his story. Glances at Wedge and the others who all look the same mix of impressed and horrified because Luke, and almost gives himself away by laughing because yeah, the dumb kid gets to people like that, doesn’t he.

Luke, though He knows his friends, looks up and give them looks. “It wasn’t like that,” he says, because most of the time it really wasn’t like that.

He met a lot of interesting people back then, that’s all.

So anyway, back to Luke’s story about this guy he met working for Peli.

Drifter, you know? Not the chatty sort, but not rude about it. Just. Not much to say to anyone, which was fine Luke made up for it himself just fine.

Anyway.

This guy comes in with his ship all chewed up - literally, Luke finds out later when he pries a tooth jammed into one of the landing struts when the guy mentioned it didn’t fully retract - and this tired sigh.

Peli set Luke on the guy’s ship, told him that since he didn’t want droids near the damn thing he’d trust her to know what her people could do and that Luke would be just fine fixing his ship, so, you know.

That was a thing to watch.

And then Luke gets to work, has to call home to let them know he won’t be back that night because he’s got a big job in the works and the guy needs it done ASAP and there’s a couch in Peli’s office she lets him sleep on when stuff like this happens.

He’s still working when the guy gets back from...doing whatever it is he was doing, Luke knows better to ask, and Luke is like.

He knows ships, you know? Knows machines, a hell of a lot better than people sometimes, and they don’t make fun of him, don’t stick him with dumb nicknames.

So he’s working on the guy’s ship, maybe talking to it to, fond little pats when he’s done with a repair or comes across some old repair job someone did that’s coming apart. And it’s not like anyone told him not to take care of that while he’s there and all, you know?

Peli said get his ship fixed, and maybe she meant the newer stuff, but Luke is there and it’ll just take a second and really, the ship’s old, been through a lot. Fixing this one little thing with all the rest won’t hurt anyone and it’ll keep her flying a little longer, and just. No harm to it.

And then the guy is just kind of there?

Watching Luke being a weird guy, talking to his ship like it’s a person, finding small things wrong with it that haven’t set up an alarm anywhere yet, but Luke just knows. Like a splinter under your skin you don’t realize is there just yet but something’s not right, that kind of deal.

Gives Luke this look, right, but Luke shrugs and spins some nonsense about older ships like his and these common issues they share as part of the manufacturing process and might as well take care of it now before it becomes a problem, right? No extra charge, something on the house since the repairs that were asked for are so extensive.

Anyway.

Luke ends up chattering a bit when he realizes the guy doesn’t mind? Doesn’t always answer Luke but he doesn’t tell him to shut up or pull a blaster to intimidate him the way some of them do, and anyway.

Luke finishes the repairs around dawn, dead on his feet and wishes him luck before he goes off to catch some sleep on Peli’s couch before he heads home to the farm.

Doesn’t think much about the whole thing, but then a few months later the same ship ends up in Peli’s hangar. In better shape this time, just needs a once-over, make sure everything’s running fine and fuel.

And the guy, okay.

Gives Luke this little nod on his way off to do whatever, doesn’t stop to ask Peli if she’s sure Luke’s good at his job, and he gets this. Nothing warm and squishy, he barely knows the guy, but it’s a pleased feeling knowing that at the very least he trusts Luke’s work.

Luke’s done by the time the guy gets back, but it’s one of those days where he’s not keen on getting back to the farm - Uncle Owen asked him to stay behind a year to help out, just a little longer and he’s.

Upset at being left behind by the others, by being stuck on Tatooine for another year. Needs time to cool down before he says something he knows he’ll regret, and Peli’s good enough not to pry.

They end up playing sabacc, Peli cackling as she cheats her way to victory - Luke pauses his story to give the others this 0:D smile when he tells them she’s the one who taught him how to cheat at sabacc and not get caught at it, but anyway, they want to hear the rest of his story, right?

Peli gets a call from a supplier, something about a parts dleivery being delayed - Imperial interference or some such - and she leaves to go take care of it, annoyed because she was about to clean Luke out and leave him destitute when it comes to nuts and bolts, and then it’s Luke and the guy.

Who’s giving him this look right - well, Luke assumes, because helmet but he’s not telling Han and the others that bit, and anyway.

It’s still kind of early as these things go and Luke’s feeling a little more reckless than usual, and invites the guy for a hand or two if he doesn’t have anything else to do.

He’s not really expecting the guy to say yes, but he does and it’s not so bad, really? Guy must be in a good mood because he answers more of Luke’s questions or offers tidbits about himself without being asked. Doesn’t even glare at the pit droids when they creep a little closer.

Little guys love Luke, you know, but this guy obviously doesn’t like droids so they usual stay clear, but this this time their curiosity gets the better of them.

So they play a couple of hands of sabacc,and the guy knows, okay, clearly, obviously knows Luke is cheating the whole time. Hell, Luke’s not even trying all that hard to hide it, but he doesn’t say anything about it.

Gives Luke a look a few times, but they keep playing and they each win a hand.

Luke’s in a better mood by the time they decide that’s enough for the day, offers to buy the guy dinner, even.

(But becuase Din, and helmet, that’s a little awkward, y’know?)

Gets a no, because the guy has rations or whatever in his ship and Luke figures hey, okay, no problem and figures he’s good to go home now. Apologize to Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru and such because he does get it, just.

Yeah.

He doesn’t see the guy around for a few more months, and when he does -

“You need to see a doctor.”

Because the blood. So much blood?

Also a vibroknife, and it’s just.

Messy.

But the guy is like no, no doctor and Luke is like you are going to die if you don’t see one but still the no doctor thing, and Luke drags him to this place he knows. Sketchy part of Mos Eisley - sketchy-er part-  and knocks on a door.

This lady he knows, used to be a doctor way before. Used to be with the Galactic Navy, served on a Venator-class star destroyer before things changed, she says.

Anyway, she has a soft spot for Luke after he helped haggle a shopkeeper down on some supplies she was trying to buy this one time.

(Patched him up once or twice too, accident at the hangar or taking the wrong shortcut, that kind of thing. Didn’t want to worry his family, and anyway, Mos Eisley, right? Things happen.)

She’s surprised to see him this late at night - or not, because, again, Mos Eisley - and freezes when she sees who he has with him.

It occurs to Luke, when he sees the look on her face that hey, maybe there’s a reason someone like her is living in a bad part of Mos Eisley, and maybe people like this guy who’s been bleeding on Luke for the last however long might be one of them, but.

She was a doctor and that meant somthing once upon a time, and also the look on Luke’s face, the way he swears nothing will happen to her even though they both kind of know there’s no way he could keep that promise if his...friend is determined, but anyway.

Doesn’t matter all that much since the guy passed out before Luke got to her place, and he stays under the whole time they’re working on him.

Luke helps her patch the guy up, another pair of steady hands and they manage to save his life, which is great!

Luke apologizes for not thinking when he went to her place, but the blood and worry and she was the only one he could think of, and anyway.

She tells him not to worry about it, someone would have found her sooner or later anyway, and hey, really, don’t worry about it.

Still, better safe than sorry and Luke gets the guy back to the hangar before he wakes up. Gets him into the bunk on his ship and then, because he’s covered in the guy’s blood and it’s late as hell, decides to call home to let them know he’s got another long night - last minute job that came in and he’ll be back to help with the farm in teh morning.

And then!

Peli’s out of town, off-planet, business or whatever, and Luke’s the only one at the hangar and wakes up to the guy standing over him.

No blaster in his hand but Luke gets the feeling he doesn’t need one, and anyway.

“I said no doctors.”

Which, okay.

Luke recognizes he’s in a dangerous situation, but also?

It’s early as hell, and he didn’t get a lot of sleep the night before what with saving the guy’s life and Luke’s pretty sure he didn’t get all of his blood out from under his nails.

“They’re not anymore,” he says, and puts his arm over his eyes to block out the light. Figures if the guy’s going not going to kill him for saving his life he might as well get more sleep.

He hear this little huff, annoyance? Something, but he’s tired and falls asleep before he can figure it out.

(And the part Luke doesn’t tell Han and the others who are all just. Staring at Luke because what the actual hell, Skywalker, they thought you were some dumb kid living on a moisture farm, not...whatever the hell this story is turning out to be, is that he tells the guy - they didn’t take his helmet off, that no one saw his face.)

Anyway, Luke doesn’t get murdered on Peli’s office couch, but he does get more sleep. When he wakes up the guy and his ship are gone, but one of the pit droids gives Luke a little stack of credits. Enough to cover the medical supplies Luke’s not-doctor friend used on him, and figures it’s as close to a thanks as he’s likely to get.

In present day hangar on Hoth everyone is still staring at Luke who is like what, none of you guys had experiences like that growing up where some guy bled all over you and then kind of threatened to kill you for helping him? Weird.

Han makes a mental note to have a talk with Leia - when she’s talking to Han again -  about their idiot friend who is either the luckiest bastard in the galaxy or...hell if Han knows, but someone needs to keep an eye on the kid, okay?

But back to pre-Star Wars Luke and his ~sweetheart story.

He doesn’t see the guy again for a while, but this time he does the guy comes over to where Luke’s working on his speeder at the back of Peli’s hangar. It’s been acting up and he has this deal with her where she lets him use the hangar tools and equipment if he pays for any supplies he uses in the process. 

Business has been slow, Imperial activity in the area for some reason and scaring their usual customers away for the time being, and anyway.

Nothing else to work on, so tinkering with the speeder when a shadow falls over him and he looks up to see the guy watching him.

Awkward about it too, and Luke watches him totally not fidgeting before he rolls his eyes and flaps a hand to the toolbox just out of reach.

“Hand me the hydrospanner, would you?”

He’s half expecting the guy to walk off in a huff, but is pleasantly surprised when he sets the hydrospanner in Luke’s waiting hand.

Luke thanks him and goes back to work, and realizes after a bit that the guy is still standing there??? Seems less awkard now, though, and Luke slides out from under the speeper - has it up on a lift or the whatnot - and looks at the guy.

Tells him it’s nice to see him, especially when he’s not bleeding - “Wait, you aren’t bleeding, right?” HArd to tell with the armor and such - which makes the guy sigh.

Luke grins, and the guy sits on one of the crates nearby as Luke goes back to fixing the speeder. Occasionally Luke will ask for a tool and the guy will hand it to him.

Luke chats with him while he’s working, gets some answers back and it’s just.

A nice time, you know?

And then when he’s done and the speeder is back up and running, well. Luke needs to take it for a test drive, little spin, and if the guy’s not doing anything it might be nice to have some company???

Wedge and the others are like OH? GOING FOR A DRIVE WITH YOUR SWEETHEART? TELL US MORE.

But, like. Nothing happens, okay? They go for that drive, Luke shows off a little because he was a dumb - dumber - kid back then and anyway, anyway.

It’s not until they’re back in Mos Eisley and Luke drops the guy off at his ship, parked in a hangar down the way, that anything happens, you know?

The suns are going down and it’s pretty out, hardly anyone on the street with them and, almost enough to make them forget about being in Mos Eisley.

Luke’s leaning against the speeder, right, and the guy’s watching Luke watch him, and he cocks his head a certain way and Luke follows him into the hangar and nothing happens, okay, really.

Just some talking, the guy getting ready to leave in the morning and some stuff he ordered got dropped off. Luke helps him load his ship, and when they’re done it’s starting to get dark out, and Luke really should head home -

But the guy stops him, and on his arm and some of that awkwardness is back, and Luke is just.

Doesn’t know what to expect, because usually this is where a kiss might happen, but - the armor the others don’t know about because shhhh, no talk of Mandalorians when Han’s around -

Luke is just standing there, not sure what to do, and then the guy leans down, presses his forehead against Luke’s and says, “Din,”

Luke is like !!! because this is clearly something important, something big, and he doesn’t want to ruin the moment, mess things up. Is about to ask, but the guy beats him to it.

“My name,” he says, like this is something he hasn’t told many people. “Din.”

No last name, but Luke figures even this much is a big, big deal, especially since they don’t even really know one another, and anyway, it doesn’t matter, so.

They stay like that a little longer - Luke doesn’t know what they’re doing, this thing with Din, but it’s nice and he likes it - and then one of the hangar mechanics comes stumbling in, drunk as hell and Luke and Din break apart, all awkward and flustered.

Luke says he has to get home, Din says he should get some sleep since he’s leaving early the next morning, and anyway, anyway, that’s Luke’s sweetheart from home story.

Because, you know, because.

Uncle Owen got a couple of droids the day after that and Luke’s life stopped being his for a long, long time.

Han and Wedge and the others look at Luke because what even was that story? Everyone else had the schoolyard crushes and the like. Luke gets the mysterious drifter who almost died, but then Luke saved him by taking him to a former doctor who was on the run and hiding out in Mos Eisley and almost got murderized for it -

“Guys, he wasn’t going to kill me,” Luke says, which while true is nowhere near the point, Skywalker, just shut up for a second, okay?

- and then he gets the scenic drive and romantic kiss goodbye to someone he never sees again???

(They all agree not to mention the part where Luke’s family was murdered and the whatnot because yikes, but still. What was that story?)

Luke is just, “Tatooine,” which is as good an explanation as anything else he could have given them really.

AND THEN.

Fast forward a few years to this distress call through the Force fro a tiny green gremlin kid that Luke answers.

Has to go through a platoon of Dark Troopers to do it, and when he does -

He doesn’t expect Din to remember him, not really, because what’s one dumb kid on some terrible desert planet to someone like him who probably stopped on a hundred other planets with other dumb kids like Luke around, so.

Still, knowing it’s Din and seeing what he’s willing to do for Grogu - what he has done, when Grogu shares his memories of his adventures with Din and what Din tells him himself - makes it easier to invite him to come with Luke and Grogu.

(Always the plan to do so because he doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes of the old Jedi order, but it being Din is so much better.)

Go back to Yavin or wherever he’s starting his school and Din is all awkward around Luke?

At first he thinks Din does remember him, and overall awkwardness of their past and present and anyway, he’s obviously not going to say anything and doesn’t want to? So just move on and such.

Only thing is, with Din living there with Luke and Grogu, Luke gets the chance to get to know him better? And Din is obiously trying, for Grogu’s sake, probably, Luke doesn’t know.

It’s still Din, though, awkward and a little stilted and just.

Adorable, really. Sweet about it.

Nothing really happens other than the awkwardness going away after a while, Din looking a little more comfortable around Luke and such.

And then the speeder they use to get to the small town a few miles away for food and supplies and the whatnot breaks down and Luke sets about fixing it, back of the little workshop area he as set up and it takes him a while to realize Din came out to see what he was doing, and then just never left?

Sitting there on some cargo crates, Grogu dozing in his arms because it’s early yet, but when Luke glances over at them Din shrugs, Smile in his voice as he tells Luke that Grogu woke up when Din was getting ready and refused to be left behind, and now here they are.

Luke snorts, and looks around for the hyrdospanner -

- and Din puts in his hand.

And where it should be a nice, normal little gesture, Din has to go and make it all meaningful, you know?

Hands Luke the hydrospanner, but their hands brush, touch lingering and Din is looking at him.

It’s been years, but Luke still remembers how to read Din’s body language, the tilt of his head, way he holds himself. Subtle things, an anyway.

Din watches Luke work, and Grogu wakes up somewhere in there taking over Din’s job of handing Luke tools and the whatnot, but that’s fine with Din because now he gets to watch the two of them, right?

Luke explaining what he’s doing, what’s wrong with the speeder and what he’s doing to fix it and such. Grogu follows maybe half of what he says, not all that interested, but he’s thrilled at the chance to help and that’s the important part.

And then when he’s done and the speeder is back up and running, well. Luke needs to take it for a test drive, little spin, and if Din’s not doing anything it might be nice to have some company???

(Not that Luke has called him by his name or anything since they met again on Gideon’s ship, didn’t think Din remembered him or that he was welcome to use it, and anyway, Yes)

There’s only the one sun this time, and it’s jungle rather than desert, but Luke still knows a nice little road they can take. Scenic, lovely, and Din gives him another one of those looks because he remembers this, okay.

Luke grins, because this is...it’s nice, really, and then Grogu pops up, super delighted because Luke is still kind of terrifying behind the wheel of a vehicle. Incredible driver/pilot and all? But still terrifying, because of those things.

They get back to the school, Luke pulling up in front of the school. Leans against the speeder watching Din and Grogu get out, Grogu thrilled out of his little mind because they went so fast and it was amazing and they watch as Grogu goes inside still chattering to himself becuase so cool.

Din looks at Luke, who’s still leaning against the speeder, soft little smile on his face because it’s been a good day.

And then Din cocks his head in a certain way and Luke follows him inside, because what else is he supposed to do?

They can hear Grogu somewhere in the little apartment Din shares with him, happy as anything and entertaining himself and anyway.

“Hey, hi,” Luke says, like an idiot, but that’s fine, it’s great.

Din’s kind of an idiot too, it works for them.

There’s some talking, and Grogu wanders in, clearly hungry and no choice but to make dinner and so on. Luke and Din moving around one another comfortably, don’t really think too much of it, and Grogu helps where he can, also snags little bits of food here and there and is all 0:D? when they shoot him looks, because clearly he’s done nothing wrong his whole life.

Grogu starts nodding off after dinner, and Luke cleans up while Din puts him to sleep, and then it’s finally Din’s turn to do the leaning.

Leans on the counter watching Luke who gives Din a look, like what are you doing, there are dishes to put away -

And then Din stops the whole leaning thing, at least for now, because he’s doing the thing where he presses his forehead against Luke’s, and it’s -

Luke knows what this is now, what it means to Mandalorians, to Din.

And if he still didn’t, there’s no misunderstanding the emotion in the way Din says Luke’s name, like hey, hello, and i’ve missed you so much, and there you are, i found you.

Which should be strange, right, because they barely even knew each other back then, but Luke says the same things to Din when he says his name, when Din hears Luke say his name for the first time, and anyway.

Luke’s not some dumb kid anymore (still dumb, according to Leia and Han and everyone else in Luke’s life, just not a kid), and Din’s not the same man he used to be.

And anyway, this is better isn’t it? All that time to find out who they were, live a lifetime of experiences with everything the galaxy threw at them only to meet once another again afterward? Learn who they’ve become since Tatooine, settled in their skins and anyway.

Not bad for a second date.

Han and Wedge absolutely lose their shit when they meet Din and realize why Luke’s story about his sweetheart from home was a little weird in places? Spots where Luke had to talk around the armor and fact Din’s Mandalorian and just.

Also the bit where Luke was all casual about the almost being murderized for saving Din’s life

“Guys, he wasn’t going to kill me, how many times do I have to tell you that?”

And Din is like. “...what? You thought I was going to kill you?”

“No!”

“Well we did!”

And anyway.

Yeah.

Leia, who has also heard Luke’s sweetheart from home story - it took them a long time to find Han after Cloud City, and there were nights where none of them could sleep and nightmares were plentiful and anyway, she’s heard the story - takes one look at Din and Luke and how happy her idiot of a brother is, and is just.

Finally, someone who makes her brother look like that.

(Happy. Din makes Luke happy.)

[obeiii-mee]

Hi I hope you're fine! Can you make the reaction of the brothers to a Mc who managed to overtake Salomon and made 100 pacts, the 100 th being ... Diavolo himself ?! (idk if it is really possible) Thank you love on you

I don’t really know if it’s possible either but I gave it a go anyway! I love this concept tho because MC, being the powerhouse they are, now has absolute control of 100 demons one which is actual prince of hell. Idk why I find that funny tbh.

I hope you’re well too and that you enjoy reading these HCs!

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The Brothers Reacting to MC who made 100 pacts:

Lucifer:

-*Surprised pikachu face*

-I’m sorry, w a t?

-Not only did an average human,with no magical capabilities whatsoever, beat a spectacular sorcerer in the span of just one year and managed to make 100 pacts before him

-But they also made a pact with Lord Diavolo as a grand finale??? (MC knows how to leave DevilDom with class holy shit)

-If you look closely enough, you can see Lucifer’s wheels spinning inside his head

-And here he thought you were going to get eaten in the first few days

-He needs to sit down for a few moments, his fucking logic has decided to take a walk

-He really went 0-0

-And on one hand, he’s totally impressed and actually very proud of their little exchange student

-But on the other hand, when tf did you have the time to make 100 pacts??

-You talked with at least 92 other demons and didn’t get murdered?

-Are all humans this hard to kill off or it just you?

-Taking aside his confusion and the way he worries like a middle aged parent, he’s actually pretty boastful about your situation

-Pride on another level, I’m telling you

- Pretty smug about it to Solomon too which is concerning because he isn’t really supposed to have favourites in the exchange program

-But he totally does

-“MC, you’re full of surprises aren’t you? You’re ability to adapt here is very impressive. Just don’t get too reckless, I don’t want you getting hurt.”

-Aw your tsundere and arrogant boyfriend actually really cares about your well being

Mammon:

-“But I’m still your first man, right?”

-Literally the first thing that leaves his mouth when he finds out

-Doesn’t matter how many pacts you make, he’s always going to insist he’s your first and therefore your best pact of them all

-He may freak out a bit at first because he doesn’t like the idea of you possibly chatting it up with other demons but he’s pretty chill

-Until you tell him about Lord Diavolo

-“Guess who just made a pact with Lord Diavolo!!”

-“Is it someone famous?”

-He’s a bit scared because the price you have to pay to be in a pact with Lord Diavolo is pretty damn high

-But if you keep insisting you will be fine, his worry will subside

-He’s a bit smug, like Lucifer, knowing you beat a powerful sorcerer in a non existent contest that he just made up in his mind

-Like “In your face Solomon, MY HUMAN got to make 100 pacts before you had the chance. Haha what a loser.”

-I feel like the brothers sometimes wish to just abandon Mammon somehowere so they don’t have to deal with this

-Dude doesn’t care how many pacts you have or with who as long as you remember ‘he was your first man.’

-Of course you of all people would be able to attain such a significant achievement

-You were his human after all

-No matter what you do, he will be even more smitten with you than before

Levi:

-“That’s cool. Will you pass me my headphones.”

-“....”

-“Wait....you did whAT?”

-You’re telling him that he barely has the courage to step outside the House of Lamentation but you can go right ahead and start making pacts with demons like it’s nothing???

-Did he just get beaten at life by a normie?? His normie even??

-He’s really panicking because the shit you’d have to deal with when making that kind of bond with Lord Diavolo is apparently very terrifying and he’s scared something bad will happen

-Pacts also mean markings on your body, so his whole jealousy thing kinda sparks here

-Because ‘it’s not fair you have all these people’s pact marks on you while mine is barely visible!”

-Even though his is like, really obvious too???

-Other than that, he just feels like you’re gaining EXP and getting stronger, like a video game character which is cool

-I want him to show up whenever MC gets in a new pact and just shout ‘Level Up!’ at the top of his lungs lmao

-He doesn’t have that much of an opinion on Solomon, besides his cooking, but he’s impressed and a bit scared that you can outdo a human like him in something as dangerous as this

-Lololololo, Solomon got wrecked by a human normie what a noob XD XD #badassnormie #solomoncanteven #gameoversorcerer

-The brothers seem pretty adamant at rubbing the salt into Solomon’s wounds, can we get an f in the chat for our white haired wizard boi

Satan:

-He knew that humans were capable of a lot of things but what the fuck?

-How is that even possible???? What is the likelyhood of a random human managing to make 100 pacts???

-He is probably the most unsettled because he relies on probability and logic to get him through his day to day life

-And that shit don’t make no fucking sense

-He’s not agitated, just very shocked

-And then he realises the potential threats you’ve been exposed to considering all the demons you’ve had a chat with

-So now he’s just thanking Lord Diavolo that you weren’t eaten alive by some lower level demon scum

-Don’t be surprised if he asks you how you went about when you started making pacts with demons

-You were always a bit of a special case and you certainly stood out from the very beginning but this was something completely different

-For a human like you, that is a very respected achievement you’ve unlocked

-Satan figures that since you made pacts with him and his brothers, you would try to do so with Lord Diavolo too

-But he actually accepted?? You just kinda gave up part of your soul to the demon prince and now you have full control over him???

-It’s amazing how easily you could make demons of all things to trust you

-He respects that and also appreciates your tactical approach to this as well

-It’d be pretty easy to summon a demon to get your ass out of danger if the need arises

-He has no idea what you do to him but it’s strange he would rather let you ramble on about the backstory of every pact you made in the past year than read his collection of books

-Wrath certainly isn’t the only thing in his heart right now

Asmo:

-#conflicted

-His partner beat his ex fuck-buddy at making a pact with Lord Diavolo

-Asmo knew you were special ever since that retreat at Lord Diavolo’s palace when you managed to summon him with such power

-But he definitely wouldn’t have guessed you would be capable of something like this

-Your bravery when it comes to this sort of thing endears him a lot

-He will probably want to see all of your pact marks now (haha you’re in danger)

-Unlike his brothers, he knew damn well why you had managed to make around 100 pacts in just one year

-Demons aren’t used to anything genuine or with good intent

-So, it makes sense they would be attracted like magnets to you and your approachable, kind nature

-After all, demons can’t deal with temptation very well

-Solomon is cunning and ominous, not that different from anyone else down there and it’s a fact the brothers don’t even trust him that much

-But Lord Diavolo?

-“MC honey you hit the jackpot! Tell me every little detail!! What happened? How did the topic of a pact come up?”

-He’s not worried about you overall

-Not because he doesn’t care but he believes that if you can survive for a year with the seven avatars of sin and also convince 93 other demons to make a pact with you, then you can handle whatever Lord Diavolo throws at you

-He probably buys a bunch of revealing clothing you can show off all of your marks because they look ‘fabulous’

-It’s the only think he’s gonna talk about for a while because how many other humans can say they have control of the prince of Hell???

-Asmo also acknowledges that Diavolo must have trusted you a lot for him to agree to this which he thinks is incredible

-He will definitely listen if you have any stories on the pacts you made because he finds them very thrilling and he loves the sound of your voice!!

-Again, he doesn’t need human souls, just a mirror, some skin products and drama to survive

-And you, if I had to guess

Beel:

-The calmest our of the seven about it

-You made a bunch of pacts? Cool, it just shows how strong and independent you are

-Which made him respect you even more to be honest

-He flinches a bit when you tell him about Lord Diavolo because he knows that the prince isn’t the type to agree to anything without being given something in return

-Even if he knows you can handle yourself, he will be right there beside you to help you out

-Also, uh, don’t tell Belphie about the pact thing Diavolo. He might blow a fuse

-You guys work out together sometimes and he is usually utterly mesmerised by all the pact marks you have on your body

-He kinda wishes you would have asked him or one of his brothers to come along with you when you made your pacts

-Just in case things went wrong

-He regrets a lot of things that had happened until now, but one thing he absolutely cherishes is the pact you made with him

-Beel is aware that his brothers think the same and if you think you can deal with the pressure of having some many demons under control, then he won’t nag you too much about being careful

-As for the Solomon thing, he doesn’t have much to say

-I mean, yeah, he is a sorcerer and you’re just a human but if you could make a pact with Lord Diavolo in such a small time frame before he even had the chance to?

-It means you’re just as special as he is

-And definitely a better cook

Belphie:

-ok maybe humans aren’t as stupid as he originally thought them to be

-Making pacts with so many demons is something that takes strength and intelligence, so props to you

-He would never admit it, but you being able to do all this shit without batting an eyelid is seriously restoring his love for humans and their culture

-might take a while tho

-He also wonders when you had the time to make so many bonds, considering he spends most of the day with you at RAD and at home

-Eh, he was probably asleep

-His view of you before the incident did a full 180 degrees

-This sort of thing in DevilDom is something worth praising, especially for an average human like you

-And ‘I guess you don’t look all that bad with so many pact marks on your body *angy boi blush* but I still like mine best!’

-It might be best not to mention the Lord Diavolo thing, otherwise his brain might snap in two

-But turns out, he seems pretty relaxed about it

-Too relaxed, I would say

-“Hey do you think you could use your pact with Lord Diavolo to do something that would tarnish his reputation and maybe embarrass Lucifer while you’re at it, idk.”

-Ah, so that’s what it was

-He’s such a mischievous, spoiled brat

-“No Belphie shush.”

-“I’m just saying-“

-Despite him hating humans way less nowadays, he still holds somewhat of a grudge against them

-Old habits die hard I suppose

-Especially for Solomon whom he never liked in the first place

-He finds it very amusing when he figures out you just beat Solomon at his life’s work in under a year

-He has a good chuckle about it but never actually brings it up in front of him

-Because he knows you’re gonna flick him over the ear for it

-Belphie is the youngest sibling and therefore the spoiled child, can’t change my mind

(Ok so poor Solomon, I kinda want to give him a hug now lol. Hope I didn’t make these too repetitive or short. Thank you for reading!)

Al~

[thethousandyearwitch]

The Show Must Go On! Chapter 4

- A Youtuber AU you didn’t want and didn’t need -

Hisoka Morrow, italian Makeup Youtuber, enjoys his life in the comfort and occasional drama of his profession. But nothing brings more drama into his life than the eldest son of the Zoldyck fashion magazine empire.

Meanwhile, aspiring australian Twitch Streamer Gon Freecs forms a special bond to a Speedrunner commonly going by "Kil".

Chapter 4 “Shifting Sand Land” out now!

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Illumi had always feared that one day he might inherit any of his mother's illnesses. It wasn't out of the question, and he considered himself lucky that no ailment had reared its head so far into his life.

"Do I look as good as how I feel, darling?"

Until now.

Suddenly it felt like years of sickness had caught up with him, spun his head around and made his stomach curl.

It was a coincidence that this sickness would appear the second he laid eyes on Hisoka, wearing the suit that was fitted just for him.

It was a coincidence that he looked like all those marble statues in museums, sculpted in the image of gods and lovers.

It was a coincidence that this sickness could be swallowed and repressed like any measly feeling he had ever encountered.

"I told you to wear a shirt, maggot."

And the symptoms disappeared.

But the disease didn't.

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Gon: Killua?

It had been quite a while since Killua had responded to any of Gons messages. Well, it had been about 2 hours. But compared to their normal pace of slinging messages at each other any passing minute, this felt like an eternity to the young boy.  He wondered if he had done anything to upset his friend, though their last conversation was just usual banter about breakfast, snacks, and the new battle pass.

He fidgeted in his seat a bit more, the classwork Aunt Mito had supplied him with almost entirely forgotten. The now broken routine made his bones itch, but the attempt of any distraction just made him fear he'd miss when Killua would finally come back.

So, he waited.

He even started half-heartedly filling out the math quiz that had been taunting him from the corner of the desk, though he always glanced back at the computer screen.

Question number 27: (X-3)²-25= 0

Ping

Gon wasn't sure what to do first; Be thankful that finally Killua replied or be thankful that he found an escape from this hell called math.

Kil: Yo.

GON: Hey!!! Are you okay? :O

Kil: Yeah, whats up?

He was obviously not okay. But Gon knew that pressing the issue wouldn’t make things better, though if he pretended like everything was alright would just be an issue bottled up.

GON: Do you wanna play some Fortnite Duos maybe? We can try grinding for the new tiger costume you like :D

Kil: cant

Kil: my mom took my fucking PC away in attempt to become mother of the year

GON: :( im sorry!! But im sure she’ll give it back soon, right?

Kil: fat chance, I probably have to wait till my brother comes back from his stupid trip

Gon tilted his head in thought. This has probably been the longest Killua had ever talked about his family with him. Up to this point it had only been passing remarks about siblings whose actions and personalities melted into each other due to lack of discernible unique traits, and that his family was rich.

GON: How long is that going to be?

GON: Maybe your mom will calm down and change her mind <:(

Kil: lmao, maybe if id actually study now shed be satisfied enough

Kil: but theres no way in hell im going to give her what she wants

Kil: ESPECIALLY NOW

GON: So whatre you going to do??

Kil: idk

Kil: talk to you and think about how to set fire to this place?

 The young boy smiled, though for some reason he could feel a knot tighten in his chest.

 GON: How about only talking to me for now?

 And they talked. For a couple of hours, they talked about Gons new streaming schedule, about how he wanted to have one dedicated day in the week solely for collaborations. They talked about a new exploit for Super Mario Sunshine that could potentially scrap 10 seconds off of the current World record if executed correctly. They talked about how Leorios medical-student VLOG channel had been trending again after he made a hypocritical video about the damages of energy drinks.

Kil: he could have at least cleaned the infamous pyramid out of frame…

GON: Haha he said that in hindsight too

GON: But I think it was his boyfriend who finally made him clean it up -v-“

Kil: must be nice to have someone living with you who gives a shit

Kil: I think at this point the housekeeper hasn’t even touched the minefield that’s my brothers room in months

GON: It can’t be that bad :”D

Kil: you bet?

Kil: what do you think, how much chip dust is needed for an anime figure to come to life?

The mental image of Killuas home slowly shifted in Gons mind again. A large mansion, bedrooms as big as some apartments, with individual housekeepers for everyone. And one room dedicated to imitating a postapocalyptic anime merch shop.

And somewhere in that large mansion, is a room probably equipped with a messy bed, a (now empty) desk and gaming chair, maybe some shelves with books and games. In the middle of it a slightly blurry figure, maybe a bit shorter than Gon, pale skin and messy hair and piercing bright eyes.

He had seen pictures of Killua, a handful of selfies taken at his desk, one picture his sister (who he’d mention the least from his mysterious family) had taken of him in front of a rose bush. And no matter how dimly lit the picture would be, or out of focus, or taken from a distance; His eyes were always the first thing Gon would focus on. At first, he was convinced that he was using a filter, there’s no way someone in real life would have eyes like that.

But Killua did. Killua hid electricity behind those eyes, dangerous and yet enticing, beaming with a life energy that can barely be contained. Gon had heard poems and songs about blue eyes, though none of them ever came close to describing eyes like these. Or the feeling Gon would get from looking at them, tingling in his fingertips, making him smile and giggle and stomp his feet. Kind of like getting a victory royale.

Gon has other friends besides Killua. But none ever made him feel the same way when they talked. He craved no one’s presence as much as he craved Killuas. And something inside him felt the constant urge to tell Killua that, to tell him how much he meant to him, what’s so amazing about him, how he didn’t want this friendship to end.

But that’s just not something friends would tell each other unprompted, and it’s not something that could easily told to Killua, who danced around the word “friends” as if it were a dangerous animal. So, he didn’t say anything.

 Kil: gon?

Kil: did you fall asleep?

GON: No haha, I was just thinking about how huge your house must be!!

Kil: yeah its huge and ugly, sometimes way too loud, sometimes really fucking quiet

Kil: im sure it must be nicer in your home

GON: I mean, it is pretty nice, but its also a little lonely I think

GON: All my friends live closer to the city, so usually no one is around to just come outside and hang out :^T

Kil: if I could id fly over right now and you could show me all the gross spiders that rule your continent with 8 iron fists

GON: They aren’t gross!! Spiders are really fun once you get to know them :^D

GON: And you know, you’d always be welcome here, Aunt Mito would be thrilled to meet you ^^

And Gon meant it. Though Killua never let too much slip of his family life and surroundings, Gon could tell it was trouble, and he deeply wished he could give Killua even just a one-day break from whatever went down in that mansion.

Kil: since we are both home schooled, we wouldnt even need to wait for summer break or anything

GON: Right :^D And its not like either of us are big on studying either ^^”

Gon glanced briefly at the disregarded Math work and shuddered.

Kil: you mean it, right?

Kil: if I were to text you some time that im at an airport and im coming over, you wouldnt let me be stranded somewhere on your prison continent, right?

GON: Of course not!!!

GON: … but I’d prefer it if you give a heads up so I can clean my room :^D

Kil: thanks gon, I appreciate it

Kil: i appreciate you

Gon felt his heartrate skyrocket. Of course he’d let Killua stay, even if he rang at his door without any prior notice. Because even if it goes unsaid, Killua was his friend. Maybe even his best friend. And he’d do anything to keep him safe, or to just give him one minute that he doesn’t have to think about his family. He wanted to see those blue eyes reflect the Australian sun, free of worry and tension.

GON: I appreciate you, too

[ziracona]

T-The gang playing Among Us? Oh!? That's chaos I'd love to know more of!

They had a lot of legendary matches, but the three best were with Dwight and Jake as imposters, Quentin and Jane as imposters, and Jake and David as imposters.

So, Quentin and Jane get imposter pretty early. Jane is competitive, and does a great job. Pulls off some legendary kills with lights off in the middle of a group. Quentin and she tag team well, and provide alibis a few times without being suspicious. Gets down to him and Jane still alive, four crewmembers left. Crewmembers have lost three and ejected one, and know they’re in deep. One more kill will probably lose them the game. Claudette, Nea, Adam, and Jeff are still up. Meg ejected, David, Susie, and Min killed. Claudette is off with Quentin for repairs. Jane kills Nea across the ship. Nobody has found the body/reported, but he knows that she went with Nea and wants to get one and have him kill another, and Jane works fast so he knows it’s probably already happened, and as soon as he kills her He kills it’s game. But when they’re pairing off in chat no one wants to go with Claudette bc she found two of the bodies and has been alone a lot, so he volunteered too be nice,’ but jokingly was like “You’re not gonna kill me though, right?” And she was like “No! Of course. I’m not an imposter, and even if I was, you offered to come with me even though it was risky so I wouldn’t be a sitting duck alone. I’d never kill you. : )” and the guilt is so real. She’s just happily bouncing alongside walking to a dark corner to repair a sabotage, totally security, total faith in him. Philip has been banned from Among Us because when they played Mafia he sold out his team because he didn’t want to kill Claudette and Quentin knows the stakes but he can’t take it. Is super ready and in position to off her, but. :’-] She’s so trusting. She was like “if one of the others pops up and comes at us, you run away and I’ll slow them down, so you have time to report and call in who it was and can save the others. You died last round and I didn’t so you should get to make it this time if one of us can’t!” And Jeff walked past a doorway while they were walking and she ran out in front of him just in case and he can’t do it. Gets her to come with him and runs off and bc she trusts him she follows. They book all the way to Nea’s body, which Quentin knew would be there, and Quentin reports, goes “I’m an imposter and Jane’s the other one I can’t do it just kill us” and throws the match. Jane is furious, then decides it’s actually hilarious and doesn’t mind. Quentin has to go sit the next six matches out in the shame corner with Philip, though, but Claudette is happy. Until she gets super tunneled for like six matches back to back.

Jake and David get imposter while Quentin is still in the banned corner. They have an agressive strategy that causes so much constant pandemonium it’s really hard to think. It’s going great—Susie, Nea, and Dwight dead. Forced all votes to a pass becuase no one knew shit, except one time, which bumped off an incredulous Adam. Kate, Laurie, Min, and Meg still up. They see Kate and Laurie off near each other, go to kill both. Laurie dies, and Kate sees Jake coming, connects two dots, and books. Runs for where Laurie was last. David is on cooldown and can’t touch her. Makes it to Laurie’s body right before Jake is in range, fkn by the skin of her teeth, reports body, screams to the chat it was David and Jake. David and Jake are like “she’s flipping out becuase we saw her kill Laurie” and Kate is like “Listen to me. We’re down to three. One more dies, it’s all over. If we vote off Jake, and one of us can hit the emergency meeting button right after, we win. We’re at the table, it hasn’t been used. If not we dont do this, and pass a vote, or vote the wrong person, or anything, we die. Min you know it’s not me. I don’t have an alibi but you were railing on me for being a predictable imposter when we were a team, becuase I killed the people who trusted me last. You know I’d never kill Laurie before Jake.” And Min’s like “Damn she makes a good point 🤔” & Meg is like “Mmm and if Jake and David were together when she made the call, then if Kate is an imposter, it can’t be either of them. Becuase they’d have just killed the other and won if it was Kate and one of them. So that would mean it’s me or Min and her, and it’s not me, and it’s not Min. Because Nea died right after Susie, and Min would have either killed Nea first or last for the drama and maybe not at all, and I am not killing my girl like that. So it’s not us. So it can’t be Kate. So it’s Jake and David.” And they vote off Jake and it’s a “who can slam a button first” contest the second the meeting ends, but Min gets lucky and is immediately able to call a meeting before David can even kill another and they get David too, and win.

The Dwight and Jake match was second to last one, and they’d both had failed turns as imposters before, and some quite frustrating, and during a snack break together were like “Ok if it’s ever us, here’s the plan.” Keep not getting picked together though. Claudette is frustrated to tears because after Quentin gave up for her, people keep killing her, and last match she got voted off when she knew who the killer was, and she is sad because no one listened /and/ they killed her. Gets imposter and tries really hard, but gets unlucky and kills like right when someone is checking cameras and it’s legit just bad luck, but gets teased and is not happy about it. Jake and Dwight are like, ‘Hey. So you’re annoyed too right? What do you say to being in on our plan. We could pull off the /ultimate/ scam. If we ever get picked.’ And she’s like “I don’t know I don’t want to play sneaky...” but then she gets killed first by Nea, again, like, 13 seconds in, and is like >:-[ “ok yes I want to scam.” So they hash out a plan. And then? Second to last round? They finally get imposter and the boys are like 😏.

So. Dwight and Jake do the totally normal seeming little pre-determined movement that is code to Claudette it’s them and it’s game time. Dwight and Claudette go to the same area, Dwight kills her, Jake sees him, immediately reports. Avenges Claudette and outs him, Dwight is ejected as imposter. Acts betrayed by Jake for not covering and Jake is like “I’m a boyfriend, but I draw the line at murder” and they hold character really wells Survivors feeling great. Round one seems to be a big win. It ain’t. It’s a trap. From here on, Dwight causes basically /all/ sabotages, step by step doing it where some teammate went solo as a ghost imposter, or near where Jake sneaks off to kill someone, but is careful to make sure he gets clear. They get doors shut, lights out, it’s executed to perfection. Whoever dies is usually a person who walked off with someone else, or Jake has an alibi, and he’s never near the issues. Always with someone except the very first time there’s a sabotage. Also, he’s out there doing Crewmate tasks, which have /always/ been done like he says, which he shouldn’t be able to do as an imposter, but people see him. So? And he kills Nea, Laurie finds and reports, Meg is voted off. One imposter left, five Crewmates: Laurie, Quentin (finally allowed back in), Jeff, Kate, and Min. Kate is killed, Quentin finds and reports. They pass on a vote becuase numbers are dwindling and they just don’t know, but Laurie hella suspects Jake. Says “I think you voted off Dwight to make yourself look innocent.” Jake is like “I swear to god, I can prove it. I have been doing my tasks—Jeff, you were with me! You saw!” And Jeff is like “I wasn’t paying a bunch of attention but I think he’s telling the truth. I’m pretty sure I saw him using the canons—like 90%.” So they pass on a vote. At Laurie’s insistence, though, they go in a group and Jake is like “watch. Could an imposter do /this/?” And does a Crewmate task. Bodyscans himself for all the world to see. Only, he doesn’t. Claudette’s ghost does, like she has been. But uh. Since none of them can /see/ it. 😏 And Laurie is like “Well shoot. I thought I was onto something.” Min finds that sus, and when Jeff turns up dead a little bit later, convinces the others to vote off Laurie. Leaving her, Quentin, and Jake. And Jake immediately kills her, leaving Quentin up per Claudette’s request, and snags a win that makes everyone lose their mind until it is explained how they did it. The trio could not be more smug. Claudette feels a little bad because they kiiinda cheated? Technically broke no rules, but, it was a dick move. But Min is like “Nah if I died first for six rounds in a row and then the one time I saw a murder my team voted me off, and proceeded to have the gall to ignore my good intel and lose, I too would have totally done that” and she feels better. Jake has 0 regrets and neither does Dwight period. Last round is just a normal chill one, and less memorable, but that second to last lives on in infamy. Also makes people super suspicious forever about what they can trust as proof of crewmate. Jake loves the legacy. 😏 Dream-team trio really did that.

[pixiegrl]

Coffee Shop Soundtrack

So! This is the second half of the Lashton prompt that @calumsclifford sent me! Maggie is wonderful and this was fun to write! Shout out to @pushkinalexander for reading this through for me i keep making her read 5sos rpf when she doesn’t know the band. 

This is also on ao3 (https://archiveofourown.org/works/25600999)

16: do you think the moon is jealous of how pretty you are

Luke groans when he walks into the local coffee shop. He and Calum go almost everyday on their way to uni, and they’ve gotten friendly with the staff during these caffeine-dependent times. It’s usually not a problem when the baristas are the two girls who give them free scones and tell bad jokes, who Cal and Luke are sure are dating. However, it’s another story when it’s the two guys working. The guy with dyed hair (light pink this week, blending nicely into blonde hair), Michael, is nice enough, even if everytime they come in Calum forgets how to order coffee and Michael blushes when he sees Calum.   

No, it’s that barista, Ashton, that Luke has a problem with. Ever since Ashton started about a month ago Luke hasn’t known peace. Ashton had taken one look at Luke and had apparently decided to make it his mission to drive Luke crazy. Ashton’s chosen method? Terrible pick up lines. The first few times it had happened Luke had been caught off guarded and flustered. After the initial surprise wore off he thought Ashton was mocking him. Now, Luke’s just tired and exasperated. He wishes Ashton would just make a move already before Luke loses his sanity from terrible pick up lines.

“You order today. I can’t do this,” Luke tells Calum as soon as he spots Ashton’s brown curls over the top of the espresso machine. Luke has a maths exam today and the last thing he needs is Ashton’s latest pick up line distracting him.

“What, did you suddenly forget how to function? Come on Luke, it’s one pick up line. They’re not even that bad. You’re just being a drama queen,” Calum points out as they near the counter, smirking.

“Says the man who forgot his name last week when Michael asked for it for the order,” Luke rolls his eyes. Not that Michael even needs it, considering he knows them both so well he’s already rung up their drinks before they’ve even ordered the usual.

“Hey, you promised you wouldn’t mention that! See if I help you now,” Calum says over his shoulder as the line inches up. Luke catches Michael perk up out of the corner of his eye when he catches sight of Calum, grinning and nudging Ashton. Ashton makes direct eye contact with Luke and grins wildly, grabbing a coffee cup and starting to scribble on it. Luke groans again.

“He saw me.”

“Well, it’s too late now, looks like you’re getting hit on either way. What was it last week?”

“He’s doing a shit job of it. Besides, I can’t tell if he’s being serious or just trying out his terrible lines to see if they work. And it was “did it hurt when you fell from heaven.” I mean, how bad is that, Calum. That’s gotta be the worst line ever written.”

“Why don’t you just ask him out and see? You might be pleasantly surprised,” Calum points out, reaching into his back pocket for his wallet. 

“Because it’s not polite to solicit the baristas with dates when you don’t know if they want to or not,” Luke retorts, rant cut off mid-sentence when Michael clears his throat.

“So, what can I get you guys? Your usual iced coffee with caramel, cold brew with vanilla and my number?” Michael asks, making direct eye contact with Calum. Luke’s eyes widen in surprise and Calum chokes on air, coughing and sputtering before he bolts away red faced. Michael looks devastated at the space that Calum’s abandoned. 

Luke pulls out his wallet, handing Michael some cash, “Yeah, the usual and I can give you his number if you have a pen. He’ll probably yell at me, but it’ll be worth it, I promise.”

Michael’s whole face lights up and he scrambles to get a pen and some paper for Luke. Luke smiles lightly, scribbling down Calum’s number on the paper and shoving his change into the tip jar before going to find Calum.

Calum is hiding at a table near the pick up counter, forehead pressed to the table as he coughs lightly. He glances up when he notices Luke before slamming his forehead back down on the table and groaning.

“He’s never going to go out with me now. He doesn’t even have my number.”

“You’re lucky you’re my best friend and I love you and even though you made a fool of yourself I still gave Michael your number.”

Calum lifts his head, looking at Luke. “You’re serious?”

Luke nods.

“I hate you, I can’t believe you did that after I made a fool of myself,” Calum whines, slamming his head back down on the table. 

Luke rolls his eyes, “And you called me a drama queen.” Calum flips him off.

“Order for the blonde angel trying to console his friend who should check his phone,” Ashton calls from the counter. Luke glares at him and Ashton smiles sweetly, hazel eyes lit up in joy. His curls are lightly tossed today and Luke would be an idiot if he didn’t acknowledge that Ashton looks handsome. Calum kicks Luke in shin under the table and Luke kicks him back, hard, before standing up to grab the cups.

Luke makes it all of two steps before he glances down at the coffee sleeve and reads the pick up line of the day. Do you think the moon is jealous of how pretty you are?

Luke takes a deep breath and tries to compose himself. He is not going to make a scene in the coffee shop before class. This cannot be the thing that breaks him. 

“What’s it say today?” Calum asks, making grabby hands for his cold brew. 

“Do you think the moon is jealous of how pretty you are. That doesn’t even make sense!” Luke hollers. He can see Michael snickers at the register and Ashton turns red from where he’s standing.

“Hey, it’s a good line!” Ashton yells back. 

Luke whips around, shocked. Ashton hasn’t acknowledged the pick up lines since he started using them. Luke thought he was gonna be the first person to snap during this game Ashton’s been playing, but it looks like Ashton’s gonna do it first.

“It doesn’t make sense!”

“Yes it does! People say all the time that the moon is pretty. It’s bright! It’s pretty! It glows!”

“No, people say the stars are beautiful. They say the sun is pretty. No one says the moon is pretty! And besides, last month you asked if it hurt when I fell from heaven and that’s the oldest and worst pick up line out there! At least if you’re gonna hit on me, be creative!”

Ashton sputters. Michael cackles. Luke doesn’t have to look at Calum to know he’s holding back laughter.

“Well, do you have a better one?” Ashton asks. Luke pauses. He’s not actually sure he does.

“What about a good old fashioned kiss?” Michael calls from the register. 

Luke opens his mouth to argue, but watches as Ashton rounds the counter. Luke doesn’t get a chance to ask him what he’s doing when Ashton grabs Luke’s face in both hands and kisses him. Luke barely gets a chance to enjoy how soft and warm Ashton’s lips are, how nice the kiss is when Ashton pulls back, red in the face. Luke’s too shocked to respond. He can hear Calum wolf whistle behind him.

Ashton turns on his heel and practically runs into the kitchen, the door swinging shut behind him. 

“Luke, come on, we have 15 minutes to get to class,” Calum says, tugging on Luke’s sleeve.

“But he just- Ashton just-” Luke stutters out, looking at Cal in desperation. 

“And you’re gonna fail that class if we don’t go now.”

Luke doesn’t know what to do. He can’t let Ashton think he doesn’t like him back, but he doubts Ashton’s coming out of that backroom anytime soon.

He grabs a napkin and rushes up to Michael. “Can I borrow a pen?” 

Michael hands it over dutifully and Luke scribbles his phone number onto the paper, pauses thinking, and then scribbles his own terrible pick up line under it. 

“Can you give him this? I really do like him, but I have class,” Luke pleads. Michael must sense the sincerity in Luke’s voice and eyes because he takes the napkin and nods. 

Calum tugs Luke out to go to class and Luke almost forgets about the exchange until he gets a text from Ashton late at night.

Unknown Number: You said my pick up lines were terrible but what’s this? “Are you from outer space? Because you’re out of this world?” I give it 0 out of 5 stars for creativity.

Luke grins widely at the message and saves Ashton’s number.

Me: At least mine makes sense. 

Ashton: But mine was more creative. I’m starting to regret my choice to waste my good lines on you.

Me: Hey! You said I was pretty. You never said I had to be creative too. 

Ashton: Well your lack of pizazz is concerning

Me: Let me make it up to you. How about a date?

Ashton doesn’t respond right away. Luke spends the next 30 minutes biting the skin around his thumb, texting Calum, asking if he’s messed up. Calum stops responding after the first 2 messages, but Luke thinks that might be because he’s too busy sucking face with Michael to care about his best friend. 

Luke’s just about decided that he’s going to have to find a new coffee shop when Ashton texts him back.

Ashton: Only if you let me give you a sappy nickname on this date.

Me: I guess I will allow it, but only if you let me pick the movie we can see.

Ashton: I don’t trust your taste but I’ll allow it

Luke grins widely and texts Calum in all caps about his date till he gets a text from Calum telling him to fuck off till after Michael’s finished sucking his dick. Luke would be offended if he wasn’t so thrilled about the status on his own date. Luke hates to admit it, but maybe the terrible pick up lines did work.

(When Luke meets Ashton on Friday for their date, Ashton calls him “honey bun.” Luke leaves him at the concession stand. 

“Oh, come on Sunshine, don’t be like that! Angel! Darling! Love of my life!” Ashton calls, running after Luke, laughing. Luke pretends to be upset, letting Ashton kiss him until Luke can’t hold back his grin. 

“So, my pick up lines worked?”

“Don’t push it...pumpkin.”

Ashton cackles, lacing his fingers through Luke’s and kissing him on the cheek. Luke will never admit it, but maybe the pick up lines did work.)

[jensvisualnoveladventures]

I really kind of suck at writing up my Choices book thoughts. Mostly because I don’t usually have tons (and also I doubt people care that much, but it feels like a waste to have this tumblr and not mention it). 

Baby Bump - At least it feels like the book isn’t acting like you’re planning to date Clint still? But it still makes it all the more awkward. Also, while I like the Mayor, I feel like they fell for the MC too fast? Clint I can see, the Mayor I’m just kind of :/ about in this regard.

I generally am trying to keep things platonic because neither super appeals to me (The Mayor appeals to me more, but that isn’t saying much-- for Clint, besides being the father of the baby, there is nothing else that draws me to him in the slightest romance-wise.

The story itself contradicts itself, I can’t really relate to the MC at all, and the whole thing just feels awkward.

I think the only things I really like right now is Boone and the cute basket gifts. Luisa and Elijah are also cute together and while I have nothing against Luisa (and heck, I don’t even mind Clint as a friend), I just can’t see the chemistry with this friend group.

I’m also kind of bummed we still have no premium hair or anything as it’s awkward having her look just like my Platinum MC. Also even though I know the face is reused for our sister, I think 3/4 of them all look prettier than MC. (Only one I don’t care for is the white skinned one and that’s because Kassidy did not leave a good impression in the slightest from The Junior so anytime I see her face reused, it actually unnerves me). 

Blades of Light & Shadow - I’ve mentioned previously this is the only book I’ve played currently updating where I looked forward to each new chapter (most others I just play to play and may enjoy or not, but aren’t necessarily hyped ooor I’m anxious a bit about due to drama). Literally my only complaint is still not being able to change my hair which I’m really hoping may be able to be done next chapter.

I also find myself regretting not choosing a bow to start as I’d have more experience and just hope I level up soon so I can pick the Bow and then brawling and then deception and then avoid seduction forever. 

Mal also continues to be my favorite love interest which should surprise no one.

High School Story: Class Act - I always love getting to hang out with the cast from the first trilogy. I don’t dislike MC’s friends from the newer one, but maybe it’s just because I’m not a theater or sports person that I just can’t relate to them as much.

It’s odd as I relate to the Class Act MC SO MUCH MORE, but just jived better with the friend group from the original better. 

I still really enjoy playing though. I think my only regret is having my MC date anyone, but I’m not sure if the game would’ve let me keep her single anyway. 

The Royal Heir, Book 2 - I think the hard part for me with this is Liam is absolutely not my type, but the story feels so awkward when married to anyone else. 

Regardless, I couldn’t find myself happy about capturing Godfrey in this chapter between us barely getting to talk to him and him staying with Auvernal or wherever. 

I feel like Liam’s reasonings, being the King, outweigh theirs and he should’ve gotten to talk to him first. I don’t think it’s necessarily too early as we still have to capture those he worked with/hear him out, but I also have a feeling Godfrey will die and thus we’ll be back at ground 0 and I just hate when things go that way. It makes everything else feel meaningless and it annoys me that we didn’t press more beyond the one statement we got from him.

Anyway, the next chapter of Bloodbound 3 and 1st chapter of Open Heart 2 will be out tomorrow and they tend to be pretty popular, but neither are particularly my thing. 

Bloodbound 3 I think can be interesting, but it goes too far for me in every single direction. I’m also really nervous about where it could go.

Open Heart 2 is hard for me as I WORK in the medical field and it brings up a lot of hard things I don’t really work well with. I played the first book in one go after the book ended which, obviously, won’t be possible with this one and I can’t decide if I should wait it out or not. 

[allbeendonebefore]

Ref: Calgary / Calvin McCall

Cal’s comprehensive and updated bio since I keep meaning to publish it somewhere. Feel free to ask questions if there is anything you are curious about or want an explanation for. 

[2015 Visual Ref Sheet Here]

Last Update: May 23, 2018.

QUICK STATS

Name: Calgary

Human Name: Calvin ‘Cal’ (Brisebois) McCall

Gender: Male

Age: 140s

Human Age: Early 20s

Birthday: November 7, 1874

Nationality: Canadian

Ethnicity: White (Scottish, English)

Language: English

Religion: N/A (Raised Methodist/Protestant)

Other: Biggest city in Alberta, 4th in Canada

PHYSICAL STUFF

Height: 6′0″ (182 cm)

Body Type: Kind of hourglassy but gangly and thin. Sharp al dente noodle limbs but soft thighs/shoulders. Strong legs from speed skating.

Hair: Blonde - more saturated/golden than dirty. More pronounced waves than Ed. Just above shoulder length, bangs just below the top of his ears. Center part. Piece of hair sticks up at the front of his bangs from the part.  

Eyes: Light brown.

Skin: Whitey McWhiterson, freckles. (Tans ok in summer or burns to a crisp. Primarily Scottish. Any Blackfoot etc heritage isn’t immediately obvious on sight)

Details: Ski-jump nose.

“Default” Outfit: Salmon-pink collared shirt, red tie, dark jeans, flame cowboy boots, white cowboy hat, custom up-to-date Flames jersey (McCall, 75) on game days (or Whenever because he’s That Extra).

Everyday Clothing Style: Wild West Executive: expensive, leather, fleece, occasionally over the top and involving Cs or flames motifs. Bolo ties, belt buckles, hats, warm colours, Too Much Red. Oscillates from professional suits to mountain flannel, sometimes combines aesthetics poorly during Stampede.  

Other Notes: I tend to think of him in s-curves or flame shapes- soft curve, sharp point. Pointy curved nose, pointy chin.

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- Grew up extremely quickly relative to his neighbours, Industrial revolution kid from the age of steam. Had two major growth spurts in the 1880s-90s, and the 1960s-70s. By the end of the 19th century, he was nearly as tall as Ed. The 70s involved puberty hitting him like a sledgehammer.

- Was a cute, well groomed and pudgy kid in his first decade. Extremely embarrassed of what a well-off childhood he had and likes to pretend he was a lot more wild west than he actually was. By the Depression, it was clear that he was going to be on the thinner side as he got older.

- His hair was short and usually styled carefully prior to the 70s. It was at its longest in the 90s. No idea if the sticky up hair actually represents anything- it was originally meant to be a nod to APH America, so maybe American Hill? Haha.

- Looks kind of dumb with a beard but goes through phases where he's determined to grow one.

- No known physical scars, tattoos, or piercings. Freckles on his face, shoulders, etc.

- In remarkable shape considering how much bad food he eats and how little he exercises and goes outside in his day to day life. Prefers the gym or weekend hiking/skiing in the mountains to literally any other form of physical activity aside from skating. If it's set up as a competition or an olympic event, however, he'll give it his all.

- Has flat feet, needs insoles in his shoes. Also has really smooth and powerful elbows.

PERSONALITY

- ESTJ "The Executive". Very good at organizing people and sticking to his guns, but can also be a bit too mathematical about things at times. Stickler for planning things out and following through. Really genuinely likes talking to other people and getting to know them, really giddy when he makes it into new social circles. Strong sense of justice and morality that he doesn't like to question.

- His mood literally changes with the weather. Generally he's a bit of a genki type and a go-getter, a people person, etc, but when the chinook wind comes in he does a 180 and becomes irritable and snappy. He also has a reputation for being one of the most stressed out cities in the country (which is why he only lets totally loose 10 days a year). However, he is calm and level headed in a crisis and very dependable.

- Tends to be really hot-headed, easily goaded, and a jealous type. A bit of a crybaby as well who needs extra reassurance, but always feels better afterwards. Also has TERRIBLE road rage.

- Basically thinks of himself as the main character in a national and at times even continental drama, pre-destined to be Amazing from birth. It's not exactly that he displays himself as egotistical, he just thinks he's worked really hard and deserves every good thing that comes his way. He just knew he was going to be a big city since he was a kid. Classic small town boy turned entitled white collar white boy who isn't exactly aware of how much has been handed to him, but doesn't mean harm by it.

- Has a carefully cultivated image and really concentrates on making good first impressions, but also is a very straightforward person. What you see is generally what you get with him, and he really wears his heart on his sleeve. Really doesn't appreciate people who are manipulative or don't say what they mean, but also the sort of person who doesn't want to show all his cards when he is making a bargain.

- Even though he was raised by penny-pinching Scotsmen and waxes poetic about fiscal conservatism, he's Extremely irresponsible with his money. You know how NHL players go grocery shopping on video for laughs because they have no idea how to budget or what to buy? He's like that. The sort of person who says "I spent THIS MUCH" where Ed is "I ONLY spent THIS MUCH!"

- Despite his image of being reckless and thoughtless, he puts a lot of work in when it matters and gets easily emotionally invested in projects and people. He's mostly reckless and thoughtless when it comes to himself, so while he looks quite established and firm he's still crumbling a bit on the inside from overwork and stress.

- Still does his best to project his relaxed and folksy small town side and knows that this makes people underestimate him to their disadvantage. Less embarrassed about his redneck character and more irritated that he's so easily brushed off by others because of his perceived social class.

- The heart of the tension between fiscal conservatism and social progressivism. Really traditional romantic white picket fence guy, but also someone who is really interested in change and new innovations.

- Has a lot of issues with his personal identity which he pretends is not based on tenuous stereotypes, constantly trying to figure out who he is and really plays up the cowboy identity to hide his lack of certainty and to have something constant to hold onto.

- Was the absolute Worst kid in school, really doesn't like doing what he is told and has no patience for academia. Math is the only discipline that makes sense to him (and even then he doesn't really think critically about math as a concept).

- Is extremely neat and organized. He doesn't mind getting dirty as long as he's squeaky clean immediately after.

RELATIONSHIPS

- His 'family' includes southern Alberta, that is, the former District of Alberta territory which more or less includes those on Treaty 7 territory (Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, etc). Also has a close relationship to those he shares a river with (Banff, Canmore, etc.) Lately however, the other municipalities have felt him growing distant and unfamiliar as he navigates not only being the biggest city in the province but one of the biggest cities nationally as well. Still largely the center of Albertan culture, tourism, and stereotypes in spite of this.

- Close to the municipalities who have since amalgamated, particularly Bowness [Caroline] who he visited frequently in his youth to ignore his problems and play with. They moved in together in the 60s. If he had a 2p, it would likely be Cochrane. Also close to Fort Macleod, who is like his older brother and fellow NWMP fort.

- Didn't really feel a strong kinship with the other western cities in his youth and still is on good and friendly terms if awkward around them. He and Regina would have shared NWMP history, and he tried to take the younger Saskatoon under his wing for all of two seconds before his apprentice surpassed him. Cal tends to have closer relationships with American cities (particularly in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona etc.) than he does with cities in the other prairie provinces.

- Set his sights on Chicago before Winnipeg, but still maintains an admiration of Toronto and Montreal from a young age despite their complicated relationship. He and Vancouver are relatively close in age and the coast remains Cal's favourite vacation spot. Cal tries to hide his jealousy by being a bit overly friendly with him, but figures it's something that the rather isolated Van Man appreciates. Overall, he is EXTREMELY desperate to make the Big Three into the Elite Four, but has difficulty reading the atmosphere when it comes to them because he's a bit blinded by his ambition to get closer than a simple orbit. On the other hand, he's also the guy with the Let Those Eastern Bastards Freeze in the Dark bumper sticker and the Big Shots can really get on his nerves.

- Ed remains Cal's worst enemy and also his most steadfast friend. Cal has known him his entire life and can't imagine how difficult it would be to define himself without him, and the two have been known to wreak havoc fighting each other and bring the house down when they are working together. Cal often pretends that such a backwater and isolated city isn't enough to catch his attention, but Ed is probably the first thing keeping Cal from looking more nationally and more internationally outwards as he is the easier to provoke of the two by a narrow margin. The obsession with the other is completely mutual and very little of it is genuine hatred despite Calvin's easily produced list of victories and Ed's lower self esteem and reputation.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

- Despite not exercising enough, he loves all winter sports and hockey and speed skating in particular. In his youth, he played polo and croquet often. Always looking for ways to make these games either more extreme and full of stupid stunts or more silly (like human curling). Other outdoor sports he enjoys are quadding and dirt biking. Do Not mention the 1988 Winter Olympics because he will Not stop talking about them.

- Also super fond of horseback riding. And horses in general. And images of horses. And sculptures of horses. And carousels. Is really gutted that he can't keep a horse or a cow at home, so he goes out to Caro's or Bert's ranch when he wants to spend quality time with the animals. Animals are a sure fire way of calming him down. On a related note, he knows how to ride both Western and English style.

- Really into arts and music in particular, but has no sense of social class or refined taste. Really leans into the 'fake it til you make it' philosophy but also brutally honest about things he finds overrated. Likes paintings of dramatic mountain ranges and wild horses the most and has been known to try his hand at it once in a while. Also can play guitar and probably every marching band instrument. Fear the day he picks up bagpiping.

- Loves travelling when he can, not just for business deals. Owns a vacation home in Phoenix, Arizona, (a sister city) probably; also frequents Vegas and Mexico. Banff is a weekly destination for him.

- Learned the art of BBQ from the Americans. He is the Token Grill Dad. Come to think of it, he also loves golf and probably wearing socks and sandals too. Will absolutely judge a restaurant by the quality of the steak (and the person taking him to said restaurant too). His other favourite foods are ginger beef and prairie oysters. Apart from that, his taste in food is like giving an 8 year old unlimited access to a kitchen - 'let's deep fry a cockroach and cover it in powdered sugar and chocolate syrup, that will be great!!' 'What if we put clamato juice and vodka together?!'.

- Like Ed, also really fond of planes, trains, and automobiles. Unlike Ed, he can't stand cyclists and will choose a truck over a bike any day of the week. The newer, shinier and more features, the better.

- Loves anything involving betting and gambling, particularly against Ed. Tries to disguise his love of gambling with fancy adult words like 'real estate' and 'stocks' or whatever. It's probably his oldest and worst addiction. Also loves fairgrounds and carnival games even though they're rigged.

- Drinks a lot. Buys a lot of expensive whiskey and keeps a liquor cabinet in his office. It's his only other major vice- he really can't stand smoking and will get annoyed at people who do it near him.

- His hockey passion is still very strong, but he finds it less exciting when there's not a good rivalry and still has less going for him than Ed historically. Also really jealous of Ed's big dumb new arena for some stupid reason. Also a big fan of football. Wears his Flames jersey and puts flames motifs on everything a little too much.

- Loves fire in general, whether on the grill, a campfire, a romantic fireplace, or a Sunday drive out to Turner Valley to watch gas get lit on fire. It's only a little worrisome. 

- Has a lot of hobbies to cope with stress. Knitting is one of them. Exercise is another, if less used. Also doodles cartoons on his notes during meetings.

HISTORICAL STUFF

- Was 'born' or 'found' on the south side of the Bow River, near the confluence of the Elbow.

- Founded deep in Blackfoot Territory as a North West Mounted Police fort to stop American whiskey runners. Had quite a spoiled and sheltered childhood. Most of the "Wild West" era was already over by the time he was growing up, and the buffalo were already driven to near extinction.

- He comes from a very WASPy background, maybe knew some Gaelic back in the day and definitely had a good deal of exposure to Spanish from a young age. His German and Scandinavian languages are rather good and he's progressing pretty well with Mandarin and so on. He particularly struggles with French and indigenous languages. Cannot learn languages well in classroom settings and especially not when they're mandatory, just has to go out and speak it or listen on the radio at the very least.

- Was raised Methodist/Protestant but is relatively secular lately. Even so, listening to Bible Bill on the radio was his favourite activity during the Depression and it's stuck with him quite strongly. Religion has simply been replaced with the economy.

- Relative to Ed he is a bit more distant from his First Nations roots, having lived through the enforcement of segregation and the development of the reserve system during his childhood, but despite his awkwardness he is working to finally begin his own path to Reconciliation.

- Has always been traditionally right-wing, but also complicit in the inventions of many radical parties including Social Credit and the CCF (now NDP). He has developed a bit of a liberal heart lately compared to some of his neighbours.

- The 1980s was his "traumatic" decade, but his solution to any traumatic decade is to throw huge parties and spend money he doesn't have to pretend like it wasn't happening. Lost a lot of his strength early in the decade and became extremely resentful of the federal government, a resentment that had been percolating since Confederation.

- Historical roles include: the first incorporated city in the NWT, a center of Treaty 7 territory and the district of Alberta, training ground for pilots during the World Wars, heart of ranch land, the O&G industry, and the home of many business headquarters.

POSSESSIONS ETC.

- Lived in a sandstone house in his youth, recently bought a luxury penthouse overlooking the Saddledome and the Calgary tower, a short walk from Olympic Plaza. All leather/cowprint/wood furniture, bronze western sculptures, giant paintings of rocky mountain sky. Spends way more money to look rustic than necessary.

- His truck is red (to make it go faster), needs a step to get into, has Flames decals and flags and junk, and gets a lot of use to prove that he actually needs it (he doesn't). God, so much Flames and Stamps stuff.

- Got a business degree when they were super easy to get because why not, now boasts a lot about how it's such a commodity and he's a risk taker and blah blah blah to justify being a monkey of average intelligence who wears a suit. He's That Guy™ in all your Econ classes.

- Probably has a model trainset somewhere that he never lets Ed touch (at least not without meeting very specific criteria).

- A lasso. No reason. Just in case, you know?

- Probably has a hunting rifle that he's fully licensed to use, he just hates using it and keeps it on a wall for decoration because thinking about using it for hunting makes him cry (the other munis make fun of him a lot). Will shoot at targets or bottles, anything but animals.

- Has a chestnut coloured horse named Nellie- she either lives with Caro or with Bert. Has had Several horses over his lifetime and probably thousands of cows.

- Has. So Many. Boots. And Belt Buckles. And All That. You have No Idea. He has a separate walk in closet specifically for Stampede, probably.

- A Calgary White Hat, obviously, just for being him.

- Has a picture of himself as a kid riding a mountain goat. In the museum. No one can know.

OTHER STUFF

- Like Ed, spends the majority of his time working for the city. He suffers a lot when trying to please all the billionaires who keep trying to influence him (Ed on the other hand only has like one).

- Has some experience in trades, probably, but his history is in law enforcement and crunching numbers, cozying up to investors, lots of wining and dining, that sort of thing. He is the sheriff of his boardroom. Loves making slideshows.

- His middle name is Brisebois and he shrieks if you bring that up. Mac calls him Brisy to tease him.

- Prior to working for the city, he "worked" at Cochrane ranch. By "worked" I mean he "supervised" Bert and the gang of Americans and company that showed up on his doorstep; by "supervised" I mean he nearly missed tea time because he was busy learning gross habits from cowboys and drinking coffee with them and getting himself in trouble.

- Bisexual/Biromantic, attracted to both men and women with a preference for women, but his preference doesn't dictate who gets the high beams of his intense love-rays.

- Does not smoke tobacco, but will chew it on occasion (but he hates what it does to his teeth and prefers drinking).

- Has a relatively flat Americanized accent, says "yahoo!" constantly, and when he's out with his buds he just speaks like the guys from On the Bench. Uses increasingly dated/silly western slang (Well if That don’t take the rag off the bush!) when he’s annoyed with people or wants to give them a friendly tease.

- Suffers from migraines that are definitely caused by weather most of the time. He's still trying to learn how to recognize the signs in advance, but often wakes up with them.

[that-black-parade]

V’s Route Walkthrough (Day 1)

[Prologue  |  Next Day]

00:00 - New Face   

Selection 1

Yoosung, right? Nice to meet you ^^ (Nothing)

Hi, blonde AI! How are you? (Nothing)

Nothing hehe. I meant that you’re cute! (Nothing)

I know that u are AI lolol (Nothing)

Selection 2

Yes (Nothing)

Nothing really - but it looked like he cares for me. (Nothing)

We talked about something fishy hehe (Nothing)

No (Nothing)

Selection 3

I also wanna have fun with you on this app ^ (Yoosung)

Why are you so nice to me? (Nothing)

Selection 4

She was beautiful, she was determined, she was so cool! (Nothing)

About 300 years. (Nothing)

For 205 days. (Nothing)

I haven’t met her yet (Nothing)

Because I was told to say that? (Nothing)

It’s a secret -(Nothing)

I don’t have to meet her to know her ^^ (Nothing)

I think you’d know her better that I do… (Nothing)

I know that she’s a good person. (Nothing)

She’s a bad person!

Selection 6

Let me skim through the game guidebook. (Nothing)

Oh, nothing.^^ (Nothing)

I’m afraid I can’t say. I didn’t see what it was like myself… (Nothing)

Selection 7

ls this a detective game? I thought it was romance. Guess I was tricked. (Nothing)

You must be frustrated, Yoosung… (Yoosung)

Selection 8

Pleased to meet you ^^ (Nothing)

Thank you, my the-most-handosem-in-the-world prince… (Zen)

Selection 9

So both of you trust me, right? This will be easy to raise love meters ^^ (Nothing)

Wow this game is really nifty lol (Nothing)

I am a multitasker. lol it`s my speciality, actually. (Nothing)

This messenger is the game lol (Nothing)

Tell me more about Rika and V - (Nothing)

Selection 10

Yes, please tell me more. (Nothing)

Can you just give me a summary? (Nothing)

Selection 11

Isn’t V the head of this association? So if he’s not active now, doesn’t that mean parties aren’t held a lot? (Yoosung)

Don’t you think V is trying to cope with his emotions where you can’t see him? (V)

So are you saying he faked her death? I think you’ve seen too many movies, Yoosung. Or dramas. (Nothing)

Selection 12

I wouldn't trust V. (Yoosung)

I would trust V. (V + Zen)

Selection 13

That’d be 5 million won per answer. (Nothing)

But it’s getting late. Why not take your time? (Nothing)

Sure, I’ll tell you everything ^^ (Nothing)

Selection 14

I`m sure there was something bad…that others weren’t aware of. (Nothing)

I’m not sure either (Nothing)

Selection 15

Yoosung, calm down and take a break - (Nothing)

I think the act of questioning isn’t to bad ^^ (Yoosung)

When do I gent into the romance part in this game? (Zen)

Selection 16

Yes agreed. Be an iceman! (Zen)

That doesn’t sound scientifically convincing. (Yoosung)

Selection 17

Come on, Im not a nuisance - (Yoosung)

He’s right. you should stop whining and go to bed. (Nothing)

Selection 18

You should hurry up to bed, Zen…Your skin will suffer. (Nothing)

Okay ^^ (Nothing)

02:12 — Jaehee’s Doubt

Selection 1

I’m usually up at early morning. (Nothing)

I couldn’t sleep! (Nothing)

Selection 2

So this character called Jaehee King is set to work until late…

You mean you work until this hour? (Nothing)

Selection 3

You can ask me. (Nothing)

I can see the polar star out the window! (Nothing)

I’m inside your heart!

You’re researching about me? I don’t like the sound of that… Can’t you just drop it?

I’m not sure where I am right now, either. (Nothing)

I can’t tell you. I promised I won’t tell. 

Selection 4

Someone installed it for me. Someone I know. (Nothing)

I got it from the store lol 

Selection 5

Somebody that created you? (Nothing)

That’s a secret. (Nothing)

Selection 6

I’ll report you if you check my background info!

Buddy - can you make me a card? (Nothing)

I know how desperate you are, but I don’t have much that I know. I don’t even have a card. (Jaehee)

Selection 7

I’ve met a guy of my type, but his name wasn’t Rika… So -. (Nothing)

I’ve never seen her. (Nothing)

Please don’t suspect me, and let’s just be friends. T-T You’re asking too much. 

Selection 8

The he could have called me lol. (Nothing)

What does he want to know about me? (Nothing)

Selection 9

I want to know more about the RFA. I hope you can teach me a lot. (Nothing)

Then I’ll analyze Mr.Han too! Lolol (Nothing)

Selection 10

Okay.

I’ll work hard too. So please don’t be so wary of me…! (Jaehee)

I knew it. This game is a treasure box of secrets.

Selection 11

I’m about to head to bed. Good night! (Nothing)

I’m going to stay up some more! (Nothing)

06:30 - The Open Sea Between 0 and 1 Selection 1

A sparrow!! Chirp. (Nothing)

Good morning! (Nothing)

Selection 2

I wanna get some sparrows. I wanna get u too. (Nothing)

Good morning ^^ (707)

Selection 3

Your characterization is funny lol

Did you work all night because I joined? (Nothing)

Selection 4

I wanna have some donuts. (Nothing)

It must be hard for you…and (Nothing)

Selection 5

I usually don’t have morning meals. (Nothing)

Not today… (Nothing)

Yes I did! (Nothing)

Selection 6

You’re going to search about me? How bold ^^ (Nothing)

I wish I could tell you where I am…if only I knew where I am… (Nothing)

Selection 7

Yes, maybe…? (Nothing)

I waled into this place on my own, so it’s not kidnapping. (Nothing)

Selection 8

Instead of glasses, what about VR headset…? (Nothing)

I wanna try on your glasses. (Nothing)

I should get yellow glasses and paint it with a pen. (Nothing)

Try me. (Nothing)

Selection 9

It’s a secret lol. (Nothing)

Did I get it from the store? Don’t remember. (Nothing)

Selection 10

It’s a secret! (Nothing)

I’d like to be a hacker and hack the love meter for all character to maximum level. (Nothing)

Selection 11

Introduction, please

Allow me to open a bag of chips for you. (Nothing)

Selection 12

Just a member! (Nothing)

A cute pretty magical boy!! (707)

Selection 13

I’m afraid there’s nothing I can give you… (Nothing)

I’m MC. I’m really enjoying this… That’s it I guess? (Nothing)

Selection 14

Why the polar bear? (Nothing)

Good job working hard. Good night ^^ (Nothing)

08:26 Cats and Dogs. Selection 1

Zen! Good morning. (Nothing)

OMG! My phone is emitting sunshine all of sudden!! (Zen)

Selection 2

Hey. (Nothing)

Welcome, Jumin! (Nothing)

Selection 3

You can leave, Zen. (Zen Break)

Both of you can leave, I wanna be alone… (Nothing)

You can leave, Jumin. (Jumin Break)

Selection 4

I’m in a princess room, and my bias installed this app for me ^^ (Nothing)

Sorry, I can’t tell you more…It’s a secret… (Nothing)

I wish I could tell you, but I can’t. It’s a rule… (Nothing)

Selection 5

I understand. But this is my first day, so can you be a bit gentle? Hehe (Jumin)

Please…interrogate me, Jumin.

Don’t be scared of me and love me! (Zen)

Selection 6

I’ll trust your instinct, Zen ^^ (Nothing)

Let me gather mi ki for some. Hiyaaa! (Nothing)

I don’t believe in instinct lol (Nothing)

Selection 7

I want to be friends with everyone… (Nothing)

It must be because of difference in your personalities. Let’s just put it that way - (Jumin)

Selection 8

Isn’t it illegal to check my background without my consent? (Nothing)

I wish to keep my secrets…Please understand. (Nothing)

Selection 9

I understand. Nobody would leave suspicion out in this situation. I’m also frustrated that I can’t tell you a lot. (Nothing)

I think you’ll be able tu trust me after some time…and once you trust me, you’ll start dating me! (Nothing)

Selection 10

Jumin, you rock! (Jumin)

Do you know the definition of the word modesty? (Nothing)

Selection 11

But you should think about the welfare of your co-worker. (Nothing)

That’s right. Jaehee’s free to work or not. (Nothing)

Selection 12

Good luck on your work, Mr. Han (Nothing)

See ya -(Nothing)

Selection 13

He seems weird lolol He’s funny. (Jumin)

With what kind of person do you go along well, Zen? (Nothing)

Selection 14

I think it’s time for you to win the Nobel Prize in Beauty. (Zen)

I’ll let you borrow my ice… (Nothing)

Selection 15

Let’s chat again, Zen. (Nothing)

Goodbye, my good looking statue. (Nothing)

11:49 Importance of Meals. Selection 1

I only eat twice per day.

Three regular meals each day! That’s my motto! (Nothing)

I don’t care how many times I eat. I’m the zealous believer in butter, chocolate, flour and soft drink. (Nothing)

I can eat up to 6 meals per day.

Selection 2

What…? Why would you eat a lunch box from the convenience store? T-T You should really eat better… (Nothing)

That’s one glamorous lunch box! (Nothing)

Selection 3

Welcome, Yoosung ^^ (Nothing)

She’s eating a lunch box from the convenience store T-T Waaah. (Nothing)

Selection 4

Is it because you’re frustrated when you think about V? (Yoosung)

Is it because I joined? (Nothing)

Selection 5

That sounds like a waste of your tuition. (Nothing)

You must be feeling really complicated. (Nothing)

Selection 6

Don’t you think he did love her? He’s continuing the charity association founded by his lover… (Nothing)

What about Rika? Do you think she truly loved V?

Their relationship is their issue. Don’t you think a third-party’s evaluation is really meaningless? (Jaehee)

Selection 7

V has also lost his precious lover. He’ll be going through a hard time as well. 

You shouldn’t be so harsh on him. (V)

Perhaps V and Rika weren’t that close. (Nothing)

Selection 8

What secrets? (Nothing)

Even if there really is a secret, he wouldn’t do anything that can harm the RFA, would he? (V + Jumin).

Selection 9

I don’t know about Rika and V’s relationship…but you should first calm down. (Nothing)

It feels unnatural that they didn’t share everything with each other. They’re lovers, you know? (Yoosung)

Selection 10

Want me to feed you myself? (Nothing)

I think you should first calm down. (Nothing)

Selection 11

That was the RFA chatroom, the den of flourish of suspicions and conspiracy! (Nothing)

Whatever it is you have to do, you should eat first - (Jaehee)

Selection 12

You should hurry up and eat, Jaehee! (Jaehee)

You should get something, Yoosung. How about a cup of tea? (Nothing)

Selection 13

Jaehee, you should hurry up and eat too! (Jaehee)

No.

Yes, I live alone. (Nothing)

I’m a bit worried about him - (Nothing)

Selection 14

Enjoy your lunch, Jaehee! (Nothing)

Good bye! (Nothing)

14:08 Zen’s Consideration  Selection 1

Hello - (Nothing)

It’s a pleasure to meet you. (Nothing)

Selection 2

Did you make any mistake during your audition? (Nothing)

Cheer up T-T (Nothing)

Selection 3

What is this musical about? (Nothing)

I’m sure a better role awaits you in the future! (Zen)

Just what kind of musical is it? (Nothing)

Selection 4

Sounds a bit cliche. (Nothing)

Whoa…interesting! (Nothing)

Selection 5

You’ll feel better if you upload your selfie! (Zen)

That’s really a shame… (Nothing)

Selection 6

How about playing a female role? (Nothing)

Are you ok with roles that require you go all nude? (Nothing)

How about playing for a cat role? (Zen Break)

Selection 7

I already know about you, Zen hehe (Nothing)

Jumin Kim. (Nothing)

It’s Hyun Ryu. (Zen)

Soonja Kim.

Elizabeth the 4th.

Could you introduce yourself? ^^ (Nothing)

Selection 8

Can I call you honey? (Nothing)

What’s V birth name? (Nothing)

I think it’s kind of embarrassing to call you Zen lol (Nothing)

Selection 9

…? (Nothing)

Selection 10

Are you running a quick maintenance? (Nothing)

Ray? (Nothing)

Selection 11

You scared me! (Nothing)

When are you going to drop by my room? (Nothing)

Selection 12

I think everyone wants to find out my relationship with this person called Rika. What should I do? (Nothing)

Yes, they seem to be suspicious of me a lot… But I think our relationship will improve soon! (Nothing)

Selection 13 

You, Ray ^^ (Ray)

No one in particular. (Nothing)

The one who suspects me. (Jumin + Jaehee)

The one who trust me. (Zen + Yoosung)

Selection 14

Anything, as long as it’s meat. (Nothing)

Medium, please —

Rare…

Well done! (Nothing)

Could you first tell me what you like? (Ray)

I’d like vegetables or something healthy. (Nothing)

Selection 15

See you son, Ray! (Nothing)

Bye! (Nothing)

Selection 16

Tell me about it. Is it some sort of bug? (Ray)

Perhaps the developer ran a quick server maintenance of something… (Nothing)

Selection 17

This is the arena of communication for all!

It’s an ocean of mysteries and conspiracy! (Nothing)

Your selfie storage! (Zen)

Selection 18

You’ll mark yourself in everyone’s lips in a mere day. (Nothing)

The most important cities of the entire world will be struck by a plague of zombies infected by your beauty… (Zen)

Selection 19

Hehehehehe. (Nothing)

Uh…ok…now I gotta go. (Nothing)

Don’t go, o lord of shameless beauty… (Zen)

16:33 Dear Party Co-ordinator.

Selection 1

Really? Right now I’m seeing a cloudy sky. (Nothing)

Are you pondering on the purpose of life or something? (Nothing)

The weather is so nice today. (Nothing)

Selection 2

Do your eyes really get better if you look up at the sky? (Nothing)

Aren’t you staring at you phone right now to chat? (Nothing)

Selection 3

Yes, please. I think that’d be a great help. (Yoosung)

I already heard enough. (Nothing)

Selection 4

Are V’s works famous? (V)

I’m interested in the networking part! (Nothing)

Selection 5

Is that part of my task to? (Nothing)

Where are those letters now? (Nothing)

Selection 6

Are you sure that was a good kind of charisma? (Nothing)

Will I do a good job for her role? (Nothing)

I’d love to meet her myself…I’s so sad that she’s no longer here. (Nothing)

Selection 7

Did your friend text you? (Nothing)

Are you mistaking me and chatting me for someone else? (Nothing)

Selection 8

I think I smell fried wings. (Nothing)

He has a school assignment to share? (Nothing)

Selection 9

See you, Yoosung! (Nothing)

Bye bye. (Nothing)

18:17 I Need Healing Time. Selection 1

You, 707. (Nothing)

Ex-boyfriend. (Nothing)

An ant…? (Nothing)

Selection 2

Ewwww!!! (Nothing)

Ugh I almost unfriend you. (Nothing)

I see. (Nothing)

Oh yummy. (Nothing)

Selection 3

Hackers. (Nothing)

Zombies. (Nothing)

My one and only love? (Nothing)

Selection 4

So can I start my reports with u? (Nothing)

Do I have to press all of those numbers? (Nothing)

It’s not 929764. (Nothing)

Selection 5

0.007. (Nothing)

Nope. None of my business. (Nothing)

Lucky 7%? (707)

You must have tons of work T-T (707)

Selection 6

… (Nothing)

Meow (707)

Hehe… (Nothing)

Selection 7

Pssssh… (sound effect). (707)

I’d love to see your cat! (Nothing)

Selection 8

Why not summon me instead of Elly? (707)

I think it wouldn’t be good to the cat if her environment changes. (Jumin)

Selection 9

That can’t be true! He’s so nice and persistent! (707)

You shouldn’t torment animals! (Nothing)

Selection 10

lololololol (Nothing)

No wonder the cat hated it so much - (Jumin)

I’ll be your laser beam playmate. (707)

Selection 11

What about Zen? (Nothing)

You’re gonna shut out own member…? That’s sad. (Nothing)

Selection 12

You’re really obsessive about Elizabeth the 3rd. (Nothing)

Sounds like a fair deal. (Nothing)

Selection 13

It’s an emoji that shows that your lips are zip locked. (Nothing)

That’s a bunny emoji. (Nothing)

I think he wants to play Yes or No. (Nothing)

Selection 14

Mmmppffff. (Nothing)

I don’t think he’s going to tell you. (Nothing)

Selection 15

If both of you trust V, you can just accept me for who I am, just like how V decide. (Nothing)

You seem to trust V a lot… (Jumin)

Selection 16

I’m not sure either why V accepted me so easily. (Nothing)

Can I unzip them? (707)

Selection 17

That’s a great idea! (Nothing)

Come on, there’s no way Jumin’s interested in cosplaying… (Nothing)

Selection 18

I’d love to see it lol. (Nothing)

But I think V would be embarrassed. (V)

Selection 19

You’re persistent… (Jumin)

You must really love cats! (707)

Selection 20

Good bye, Jumin! (Nothing)

Send my regards to Elizabeth the 3rd - (Nothing)

Selection 21

Look like Jumin doesn’t hate V very much. (Jumin)

It’d be a phenomenon if he really does! Don’t you agree? (Nothing)

But why would you have a mint-haired wig, Seven? (Nothing)

Selection 22

Make sure you give me a copy of the pic if you take one! (Nothing)

So shall we get on with it? Lol (707)

Selection 23

Good luck 707! The defender of peace! (707)

Yes, we’ll chat again, Seven. (Nothing)

20:02 Subjects of Interest. Selection 1

Seven. (707)

Jumin! (Jumin)

ZEN!! (Zen)

I’ll cosplay the members of the RFA. (Nothing)

Selection 2

Welcome Jaehee! (Nothing)

Zen is my bad too! I think I’ve found a buddy. (Jaehee)

Selection 3

Jaehee, are you in charge of the papers related to RFA as well? (Nothing)

Are you organizing what you found about me ever since I joined the RFA? (Nothing)

Selection 4

I’m sure there’s a reason to everything and everyone. It’s kind of tricky to perfectly tell apart different task and occupations, you know? (Nothing)

I believe such aspects should gradually improve… (Nothing)

Cruel is the reality…but if you do your best, I’m sure you’ll find happiness someday! (Jaehee)

Selection 5

So all I have to do is to invite as many people to the party and raise the scores for my meter, right? Lol (Nothing)

Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help! (Nothing)

Selection 6

But that’s the only thing I was told about too… I’m not sure what more I should tell you (Nothing)

I understand that you can’t trust me yet. Let’s be friends nice and slow ^^ (Jaehee)

You psychological settings are so complicated. Must’ve been shaped with extra great care. (Ray)

Selection 7

But why is this place off-limits to outsiders? Seems like an ordinary chat room to me lol (Nothing)

I understand you, Jaehee… (Jaehee)

Selection 8

I’m a bad person. (Nothing)

I’m not a bad person! It’s just that I have a whole lot to learn! (Nothing)

My game might be over if I tell you. It’s a secret!

I’m sorry. I have a good reason, but I can’t tell you what it is. (Nothing)

Selection 9

How come?

I’m being exploited…? (Nothing)

Selection 10

No one’s exploiting me. I’m just here to have fun with you all! (Nothing)

Oh, save me, My prince! I’ll be waiting! (Nothing)

Selection 11

This initial setting is a bit tricky. But that’ll make the progress of the relationship more rewarding…

I hope you’d start to trust me more! (Nothing)

Selection 12

Your looks are already more that enough help to the entire world. Lol (Zen)

Jaehee, I believe we’ll be able to trust each other soon. Good luck wrapping up your work! (Jaehee)

Selection 13

Time for your preening, Zen! You gotta make yourself an international treasure! (Zen)

… (Nothing)

Selection 14

You do make sure your facial pores are open before you move on the cleansing part, right? (Noting)

Why? (Nothing)

I use soaps… (Nothing)

Selection 15

Bye, sexy (Zen)

Byebye (Nothing)

21:34 Richness in Wine. Selection 1

Good night. The stars are beautiful. (Jumin)

Welcome, Jumin. (Nothing)

Good day? How come? (Nothing)

Selection 2

You do a lot of business!

You got your deal! Congrats! (Nothing)

Do you like wines? (Nothing)

Selection 3

Maybe they want to have you as their model. (Nothing)

It’s not a scandalous photo, is it? (Nothing)

Maybe it’s a paparazzi! You should call the police!

Selection 4

Jumin, you’ve already got talents! Now you’re telling me you’ve lots looks as well! T-T (Jumin)

I thought they would offer something like this to Zen -

Congrats! Are you going to say yes? (Nothing)

Selection 5

Tell me about it. Did you tell them where you live? (Nothing)

But aren’t you delighted? (Nothing)

Selection 6

I think the question is not whether you’d be a fine model, but what would be the efficiency in relation to the budget. (Jumin)

Yes, absolutely! You have this luxurious atmosphere. (Jumin)

Selection 7

I think the model doesn’t matter when it comes to the success of your company’s investment. I think the key is whether the wine itself tastes fine. (Nothing)

I’m curious, too. Could you let me know the results once they come out? (Nothing)

Looks vs business talent…? Whichever wins, I think it will return as a compliment for you. (Jumin)

Selection 8

I see that V likes wine too. (Nothing)

A gift isn’t bad, but I think what needs right now is a friend, not a wine. (V)

Selection 9

What if both of you model…?! (Nothing)

What were you two like in the past? (Nothing)

Selection 10

Did Rika also like wine? (Nothing)

I’m sure those days will come again. (Nothing)

Selection 11

Don’t worry. I’ll make sure to finish this as a happy ending. (Nothing)

Jumin… (Nothing)

Selection 12

I’ll help too. (Nothing)

You two are such a good friends! (Jumin)

Selection 13

Do you have an automatic timer installed in your head by any chance? (Nothing)

Maybe something’s happened to her! You should hurry up and go! (Nothing)

23:25 Intriguing Person. Selection 1

Wow! It’s V…! I’m so thrilled to see you! (V)

Oh here comes the final boss. (Ray)

Selection 2

You two make a lovely couple (Nothing)

Is that you and Rika…? (Nothing)

Selection 3

It’s all a secret. Shh! (Nothing)

I’m not sure, either. I was simply told to host parties. (Nothing)

Selection 4

I’m just an ordinary person. (Nothing)

You must be curious about my world. (V)

Selection 5

Can you see anything different through your finder? (V)

I’ll call the police if you violate my portrait rights. (Nothing)

Selection 6

They all looked so nice. (V)

They were so ware of me (Nothing)

Selection 7

Is Rika that someone for you, V? (V)

The purpose of my life…is my bias… (Nothing)

Selection 8

Are you warning me right now? (Nothing)

This advice sounds like the result of your own experience (Nothing)

Selection 9

V? (Nothing)

What? Is this a bug? (Nothing)

Selection 10

Let’s talk again, V (Nothing)

Goodbye (Nothing)

VNM - Selection 1

Come in. (Nothing)

Selection 2

I was playing the game (Nothing)

I’ve been waiting for you, Ray.

I was about to get to bed (Nothing)

Selection 3

The Ads kept suspecting me, so it wasn’t fun. (Nothing)

Don’t you have a cheat for this?

It was fun! It felt like talking to actual people instead of AIs. (Nothing)

Selection 4

The black-haired man in a suit with a temper.

I think the cute blonde boy is my type.

The white hair, red eyes…I think the musical actor is the best-looking. (Nothing)

My favorite is that meticulous-looking secretary with glasses

I like that red-haired guy with glasses. (Nothing)

Selection 5

Looks like you don’t like them, Ray, thought you made these Al characters. (Nothing)

Now that we talked about gamers, I want to talk about you, Ray. (Nothing)

[themjinterviews-blog]

43. ...'cause it was Bobbi with an 'i'...he isn't just one of the guys; in his pink party dress, you would never guess, he benches 335!

Have you ever wished you could start life over?: Because being an infant sounds like a jolly good time? No thanks.

…or at least go back in time?: Yeahhhh – about that…I’m not fucking with different timelines and all the intricate time-travel etiquette.

When did you last eat pizza?: Tonight actually.

Do you prefer to hear the painful truth or a beautiful lie?: Not sure it makes a difference. In the end, it only matters how I see or perceive it to be. No definite way to known for certain whether people are being honest or not. You either chose to believe they are, or not.

How many exes do you have?: “Official” exes? 4, I think?

Have you ever known a pathological or habitual liar?: Absolutely.

Do you enjoy writing?: Love it.

If so, do you prefer writing lyrics, poetry, stories or something else?: Essays, free verse poetry, quotes, quirky self-help journals, lists, song parodies, etc…

Are you angry right now?: Mildly irritated. I keep hitting typos and I am just angry to have to keep correcting stupid shit.

Have you ever punched a wall?: Don’t think so.

Have you ever lived in a motel/hotel?: Yeah for like half a year.

Do you think you would enjoy running your own business?: Hell fucking no. I have very poor follow through and virtually zero concept of or desire to properly manage finances.

What’s the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in your area?: I’m gonna guess like 650-800$

Do you think rentals are too expensive where you live?: We are renting from friends. Doesn’t count.

Have you ever changed a car’s alternator?: Absolutely no idea what the fuck an alternator is.

Do you have Netflix?: The couple we live with does, but personally, no I don’t.

What about Hulu Plus?: Brandon does.

Do you have an Xbox Live gold membership?: Used to.

Would you rather master Guitar Hero or a real guitar?: I don’t necessarily want to *master* either. Neither are really a skill I could myself pursuing to any proficient degree.

Have you ever used an electric drill?: Back when I helped with drama club sets in high school.

Do you know anyone who’s had brain surgery?: Not that I’m aware of.

Do you like playing FPS (First Person Shooter) video games?: I got somewhat into CoD BlackOps.

Have you ever heard of, the band, Porcupine Tree?: Errr, no.

Would you rather wear boots or sandals?: Boots!

Have you ever rescued a lost dog?: B. sorta found our dog now that way. He escaped a neighborhood yard at a friends place and the lady was trying to get rid of him because her son was throwing out some hard-core Of Mice and Men vibes.

Have you ever adopted a dog from a shelter?: Yeah – my Deandra. R.I.P.

Have you ever cleaned a cat litter box?: Yeah.

Have you ever used a machete?: I own one…never had an occasion in which I needed to use it though.

What’s the last gift you gave to someone?: A weird drink coozie thing.

What’s the last gift you received?: A gift card to Carrabba’s.

When was the last time you rode a bicycle?: Last summer when I lived at the motel I think?

Do 2 wrongs ever make a right?: Right and wrong are up for interpretation.

Are you a vengeful person at all?: No. Vengeance to me is going on with life unscathed by and unfixed upon the malicious actions of other people. Seeking vengeance literally just gives them the satisfaction of knowing they got under your skin. Which was btw, exactly what they were hoping to do.

Do you have a good memory or do you forget things often?: Hit or miss. Going to lean more towards forget things, though. I tend to live in my own little world and if I don’t use the information frequently, it quickly becomes irrelevant and eventually forgotten.

Do you know anyone who suffers from chronic fatigue?: Probably.

Have you ever felt like you “lost yourself”?: I think for the first 29-30 years of my life, I didn’t even have a self to lose.

Do you judge people based on their weight?: No, what would that accomplish?

Do you know anyone who’s hardworking but still struggles to make ends meet?: I feel like I qualify; I work my ass off but have 0 priorities or sense of financial self-discipline.

What do you think is more harmful? Cigarettes or Marijuana?: Ummm, cigarettes are widely-accepted and scientifically determined to be absolutely more harmful than weed. Regardless, I smoke both.

Is your air conditioner on?: Either that or the fan. Not sure what the friends who own the house have it set on.

Is your heater on?: The fucks wrong with you. It’s May in Southern Arizona.

Do you enjoy going on walks?: Explicitly the manageably short, non-strenuous variety.

Do you like having picnics?: They're okay. Eating inside is fine, too.

Have you ever had a panic/anxiety attack?: Yessum.

Have you ever dated a co-worker?: “Dated” isn’t exactly the word I’d go with. But I’ve done the work-mance scene. Almost always culminates to awkwardness.

Do you still buy CDs or do you just download music?:Still buy CDs. The car we just bought was old enough to still have a CD player in it.

Do you like iPod/song shuffle surveys?: Not really.

Do you suffer from social anxiety?: Not really anymore. I mean, once I realized it was all in my head, it sort of depleted the level of social anxiety noticeably.

Are you more introverted or extroverted : Introverted. But I know how to appear extroverted in situations like talking to my tables at work.

Do you enjoy organizing things?: There is no consistency when it comes to what kinda shit I like to organize, nor how frequently I do it.

Have you ever watched “Mystery Science Theater 3000”?: I have not

Do you know anyone who plays Tuba?: Random. Nope.

If you had to get a tattoo of someone’s name, who’s name would you choose?: Like maybe a pet or a family member. Or my own name.

Have you ever been to Catalina Island?: No idea where that even is.

Would you rather swim with dolphins or sharks?: Yo, what sick fucker voluntarily chooses the sharks? Is that even a serious inquiry?

Do you know how to change a vacuum belt?: You buy a new vacuum or you simply never vacuum again.

Have you ever given a business a bad online review?: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.”

Do you know anyone who used to be a stripper (that you know of)?: Yeah, one of the bartenders I knew from the dive bar.

Do you know anyone who’s a hoarder?: I know people with tendencies, but not full-blown hoarder-ness.

Do you know who Maynard James Keenan is?: Ummmm, no…sorry.

Do you take responsibility for your actions or tend to make excuses?: I’ve gotten better at understanding what taking responsibility for myself actually means.

Have you ever used the shower at a gym?: . Yeah.

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship: Trapped is an understatement.

Do you believe that “love is blind”?: I believe love is almost always something else in disguise…and that it all generally relates back to the image we want to create and embody. I swear I’m not being cynical, I'm just saying “Love” will always be too subjective and misinterpreted to come to any finite opinion about it.

What’s the furthest distance you’ve ridden a bicycle?. Like 7 miles? Could be more or less. I’m a terrible judge of time and distance.

Do you rate every survey you fill out, here on bzoink?: Don’t know what Bzoink is.

Do you know anyone who gets way too angry when playing video games?: Not currently.

Do YOU get too angry when playing video games?: It’s been awhile, but I usually don’t get raging mad – I was likely never expecting to do all that well in the first place.

Do you like to sing karaoke?: I’d rather sing along to the radio/iTunes. I need to hear the artist singing in order to match pitch and sound half decent.

Do you know what micro-expressions are?:. Not remotely.

If so, do you have a talent for seeing/reading them?: Assumingly not.

Have you ever had insomnia?: Medically, no. I don’t think it counts if you just do a lot of uppers and electively decide not to sleep.

What’s the longest amount of time you’ve been awake?: Like, 6 days. It gets trippy. I am in no way suggesting anyone try it.

Have you ever been in denial?: Lol it’d be obvious denial to deny being in denial.

Have you ever been in The Nile?: Sure. King Tut and I go Lazy-River-Drunk-Tubing together.

Have you recently used a nail file?: I honestly don’t think I’ve ever used one.

Do you know anyone named Kyle?: Yeah. This kid I went to HS with. We talked for a bit like a year ago and got Margaritas once.

Is it annoying that I started rhyming my questions?: Nope. You do you, bro!

[dramallamadingdang]

The “Thank God They’re Not Toddlers Anymore!” Post

All nine of the “Legion of Doom” alien kids, as children, in birth order, along with what I’ve learned about them, if anything, to date. They free-will 100% of the time, unless I get a pop-up about them starving, at which point I nudge them to eat a piece of fruit. I find that you find out about these characters best when you keep your hands off of them. So:

Son of Ben Long, obviously. I’m happy to report that he has The Nose(TM). Other than that, he’s pretty quiet and unassuming, probably because he’s super-shy but super-nice. And also super-active. Mostly he can be found in the company of his age-mate and best bud, Eli Centowski. (They were born a couple of hours apart; the next 5 of the batch were all born the next day, and the last two were born the day after that). Those two seem to especially enjoy telling secrets and giggling like hyenas.

He looks exactly like his mom, Orlando Centowski, only with black hair and (literally) white skin. He even has Orlando’s eyes rather than alien ones. It’s kind of scary, really. He’s like a photo-negative mini-me of Orlando. That’s pretty much where the similarity ends, though. Thankfully. Like his best bud Bradley, he’s super nice, and they’re pretty much joined at the hip. He’s a lot neater than uber-slob Bradley, but they’re running around so much that I’ve never seen him clean up any mess. :)

Brandi’s first-born. He’s a shy one, too, but unlike Bradley Long, he keeps to himself, did so even when he was a toddler in that he was content to play with toys and not interact with anyone. The other kids seem to have at least one other kid that they tend to pair off with to play, but Rafael’s literally the odd kid out. I kind of feel sorry for him. :( He doesn’t even eat right. I constantly get the “skin and bones” warning about him, so I pretty much always have to poke him to eat something, while the other kids seem to feed themselves adequately enough.

Andrea Hogan’s kid. She’s the resident ray of sunshine and she has adorable ears. She has 10 nice points and literally always has a smile on her face. Even though she has 0 outgoing points, she seems to have gone out of her way to befriend or at least socialize with all the other kids...except Rafael, but given that he kind of hides.... Well, what can you do? Her very best buddy, though, is Nora GilsCarbo. (And it’s a good thing she has those ears because otherwise those two are hard to tell apart and they’re always together. :) ) Speaking of Nora...

Goopy’s daughter! :) Don’t let the rather serene look on her face fool you. She, like her mom, is a party on legs. She and Eli are the most playful individuals on the island, with 10 playful points each, but unlike Eli, Nora’s also very outgoing, very nice, and very active so she’s only still and not interacting with someone when she’s passed out. It is very fun watching her and Elizabeth’s antics. Nora’s my favorite of the pack, so far.

Sandy Bruty’s twins, these two stick together like...well, twins. Which is kind of surprising, actually, because they’re opposites in some key ways. Anna has 10 nice points; Amelia only has one. Amelia has 9 playful points; Anna only has 4. Still, they find things to do together -- mostly cops and robbers, which seems to be the most popular game on the island :) -- and enjoy each other’s company while not really interacting with anyone else much. Maybe it’s because they’re both rather lazy, I dunno...

Lydia Tellerman, Komei’s daughter. She was a bit overheated when she aged up. :) Like her mom, she’s mean, mean, mean. Zero nice points. She’s the meanest person on the island, in fact, because even Komei and Marisa, the meanest adults, have 3 nice points each. But Lydia mostly keeps to herself because she’s also dead serious with zero playful points. I have a feeling the noogies and arguing will fly fast and furious from her when she turns teen, though. Even now, she does seem to enjoy squabbling with her drama-queen. attention-whore age-mate Gabriella...

Oh, there she is. (With bonus Andrea passed out behind her. :) ) As a toddler, Gabriella was an attention whore and a drama queen, constantly following around and demanding attention from the adults. She’s still that way and, since she only has 3 nice points like her mom, she’ll use negative methods to get attention if she has to. If someone who is not a baby or toddler is screaming on the island, it’s invariably her. Often, it’s Lydia making her scream. Gabriella’s only saving grace is that she also has the adorable ears that her half-sister Elizabeth has. (The Bruty twins are also half-sisters and may have those ears, too. Can’t tell with the hair they have, though.)

[claudecat17]

Orioles Game Two: Bundy Dominates, Drummers Drum

This was quite a game, huh? The purely baseball part was about as good as it gets from an O's starting pitching perspective. Dylan Bundy was simply magnificent, getting ahead of everyone, rarely going deep into counts, and slider-ing the dangerous Jays into embarrassed submission. Brad Brach and Zach Britton offered up some drama towards the end, but ultimately locked things down. That pitching, a couple o' taters, and the home fans (not as many as I'd hoped, but I'll refrain from ranting about that for now) went home happy!

What I liked about this one, almost as much as the outcome, was the fact that it was sorta the calm after the storm that was Opening Day. A nice, easy game for us up yonder, with few fans to get in the way of watching the action. On nights like this it's always nice to be able to move folks down to lower seats within their section. Maybe rewarding fans like this will keep 'em coming back. That's the hope anyway...

Also nice, as always, was chatting with Randy (Quizicat) for a while pre-game. This guy's the perfect visitor: always shows up early, helping me get through the boring hour and a half between gates opening and people actually venturing to their seats. He looked great in his game-worn Wayne Kirby spring jersey too! Sadly, I learned from another visitor, a guy I used to work with, that a mutual friend had passed early last season, a day after I'd last seen him. At least his last O's memory was of an April win. RIP Paul Ray! Huge lifelong O's fan, and turned me on to some great music too (Katzenjammer, the Ditty Bops).

One thing that seems to happen with some regularity is that as soon as I head out of the bowl to eat, the O's start scoring. And sure enough, just as I'm strolling out to get in a post-meal smoke, Adam Jones lashed that homer down the left field line. I was able to experience it via Gary's call from a distant TV (and the siren of course, though both were nearly inaudible due to something I’ll get to), but it would have been nice to actually see it. I was back in time for Chris Davis to hit his no-doubter to center though. I'll assume that was Darren O'Day that caught it? Couldn't tell for sure...

As for the eats, well... My game plan for this season is to partake less of the greasy kid stuff, more of the "healthy" crap I bring from home. But as I'm sitting there laying waste to my turkey on rye and small zip-loc of BBQ Fritos, my colleague arrives with a platter of the new sauced chicken tenders and some fries. It would have been rude not to accept, and the person behind this niceness was awaiting my review anyway. So I crushed the tenders and most of the fries (and my sammich), saving some of the Fritos for later.

The verdict? Meh... the Buffalo sauce was so-so, nowhere near pleasantly hot, plus it made the tenders a little soggy. You'd be far better off getting 'em without sauce and then pumping out some of the legitimately hot sauce they have at the fully stocked condiments stations. Later on, as I relayed my review (emphasizing the positive and presenting a general aura of thankfulness), I was given a sample of the garlic fries, which were another disappointment: just regular fries with a few squirts of a sog-making and rather messy sauce. Don't bother unless you really like greasy garlic sauce...

But maybe the most memorable thing about this whole night was the fact that, from around the second inning on, well into maybe the sixth or seventh, there was this super-loud drum-line thing going on behind the third base side of the yard, not far from Pickle's. Sounded like a full college compliment of organized skin-beaters, but it turned out to be a motley array of four or five non-uniformed fellas with random equipment. They were talented, but after the first five minutes or so I was ready for it to end, please. It was loud!!! Hoping this doesn't become a regular thing...

Overall a fabulous night. Great game result, great fan and friend and colleague interaction, and I was able to sample a few food items. What's not to love about that? My only complaint would be that it got a little chilly towards the end, mainly due to the wind. That and the drums. Oh yeah, and there were too few fans, but whatever. I'm sure I'll work up a good lather over that as the season progresses. For now? 2-0!!! Go O's!!!

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[surveyjunkie]

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Do you sit on the couch or the floor?  The couch...

How many different colleges have you gone to? Just one

How much stress can you handle? An embarrassingly low amount. 

What is something you have to do before you go to sleep every night? Nothing. A lot of times I just pass out because I’m so mentally exhausted from work and chores I have to do when I get home, not to mention some of the shit I put up with from my stepdad. On days I can’t fall asleep, I watch Netflix or play video games. 

How confident are you in achieving your dreams? Maybe like 10%? I know for a fact at this point I’ll never be an accomplished doctor like I dreamed of. My ADD is absolutely out of control and my self-confidence is too low to ever put myself out there like that, not to mention that my motivation to even APPLY for doctoral school is too low for me to even think that I would get through it in the first place. I’ve learned from working in this position and who I choose to associate myself with in life that I do not have what it takes to succeed in this field. I’m NOT a Type A, and I value my personal life and relationships wayyy more than becoming a slave to school or work. It’s just not for everybody, and I guess I need to stop fooling myself into thinking that I’m this smart, ambitious person when I’d honestly rather be doing nothing. 

Do you ever get tired of all the army stuff you see all over the place? I don’t see it all over the place, but no I wouldn’t get tired of it. I have the utmost respect for our troops. << Absolutely. What a disrespectful question. Those people put their lives on the line for us so the least we can do is acknowledge their existence. 

What is one thing you thought you’d never do but have done or are doing? I didn’t think I’d get this far, honestly. And the thing is, I know I don’t belong here. I’m really happy that I was able to graduate with my bachelor’s degree and just get it over with, but I sure as hell don’t deserve to be working at a job like this. 

Have you ever disowned a friend or family member for their beliefs? No. I have trump supporters in my family and as much as I disagree with their political views I don’t let it get to me because it has nothing to do with our relationship. 

At what point in your life do you think you will be truly happy? Who konws

Do you ever make pictures or shapes out of the markings in the ceilings? Maybe in my mind

Do you ever feel like your life is too boring or predictable? My life is definitely not predictable. Sometimes I feel like it could be more exciting and glamorous, but when you live with bipolar disorder like I do, it’s definitely not predictable. 

Would you rather things be predictable or unpredictable? I like having some routine, but at the same time it would be nice to switch it up now and then. In a good way, that is. I don’t need any more of life’s curve balls. << Pretty much this. 

Do you really think money will buy your, or anyone else’s, happiness? Honestly, yes. I’ve been a lot happier recently because of the money I’ve been making from this job. I don’t have to worry about making my bills on time, and I’m able to buy and do things that make me happy. If I didn’t have money, I’d be pretty miserable, and if I had more, I’d be even happier. 

Do you think you will die happy? Maybe. 

Is shopping a form of therapy for you? Yeah, in a way. Especially if it’s stuff like candles or decor that will make my surroundings nicer. Or stuff for my dog haha. 

Do you have to take medication for any mental illness? I take Prozac for my anxiety and depression symptoms, but I probably need more than just that. 

Do you believe it is possible for someone to change? Well, yes of course. If they want to change that is. It has to be for them. Even then they likely will stumble and relapse, but that doesn’t mean they can never change. It’s a work in progress. A daily thing. <<

What is your favorite food to snack on when watching t.v.? Pizza counts as a snack, right?

Do you like looking at pictures? I like through old photos. Like from when I was younger. << Same, I like to reminisce about the simpler times in my life. 

Have you ever set 2 people up and it actually worked out? Lol, indirectly I guess. I won’t get into that though. 

Are you good at persuading? Lol sometimes. A lot of times I just bribe people with food or something. 

Are you a submissive person? Kind of. I’m trying to get better at though. 

Do you think the professional personality tests are bogus? They’re not “bogus”, but I do agree that they can be inaccurate because it’s hard to put a personality into one neat little box. You can define certain aspects of it, but it’s ever-changing and often times requires more analysis than just self-report. Sorry, the psych major in me just came out.  

Do you believe everyone should learn another language while still a child? I do, actually, but not only because it’s much easier to learn a language while you’re still a child, but because I think it’s important for the population in general to become bilingual in order to reduce racial/cultural prejudices and things like that. 

How do you feel about tattoos and piercings? I think they’re beautiful if they’re done right. I’m all about self-expression. 

Do you care what people think? Way too much. 

How many dirty looks have you received today? Who knows, I’ve been around a lot of different people today so maybe one person did. I didn’t do anything to deserve one though. 

If a loved one who’d died showed up at your door, what would you do? I’d probably faint, honestly. That would be some next-level shit. 

Do you believe the dead can have connections with the living? I do. There’s a lot we don’t know about this universe yet, it’s possible. 

How many times have you looked at a picture and wished you were there? I can’t put a number on it, but it happens sometimes.

What is the most consecutive miles you have ran? 3.5

Are there any words you absolutely hate? I mean, sure. I can’t think of any at the moment though. 

How many picture messages have you received? Ever? I have absolutely no idea.

Sent? Again, I have no idea. That is over a span of years of being able to send and receive picture messages.

Did you like kissing the last person you kissed or the one before that more? The last person.

What is your favorite pair of shoes that you own? My wine-colored vans. I haven’t even taken them out of the box yet because it’s been too cold to wear them, but once spring comes you can bet I’m wearing them almost every day. 

One person people think you look similar to? My mom.

Who is the most recent addition to your contacts? Who knows

Are tongue piercings slutty? No

What is the worst physical pain you have ever felt? Not sure. 

What is the fourth picture on your phone? It’s a picture of Josh and I on New Years. It’s actually one my favorites. 

What is the worst thing about winter? The chapped lips, dry skin and frizzy hair. That’s three things I suppose but whatever. 

Where do you order your pizza? Marco’s or Pizza Hut. Sometimes I’ll pick some up from Little Caesar’s. 

Do you think you would lose some friends if you gained 100 pounds? My friends aren’t my friends because of what I weigh or how I look. That would be really, really shitty. << Lol, yep

Last cuss word you said? I think an F-bomb.

Do you usually say too much or too little? Too much. Always too much. 

Lyrics to the song you are listening to: I’m not listening to a song.

Two things you are tired of: This job. 

What tv show do you wish your life was most like? Friends. 

What person of the opposite sex makes you laugh most? My boyfriend. 

Best purchase you ever made? It’s between my laptop and my TV

Do you have pictures up in your room? Yeah, I have a photo of Jo and I on our senior spring break trip up on my desk, and a picture of my mom and I when I was four or five. 

Is there anybody you think is hot over the age of 40? Sure

Have you ever been caught sneaking out? No 

Does your school have any rivals? I’m no longer in school.

Which one of your friends causes the most drama? None.

How many Facebooks have you had? Just the one I have.

Who is the most inappropriate old person you know? My fucking stepdad. He’s not really “old” though, but yeah. 

Have you ever been punched in the face? By my little brother back when we were kids, yeah. 

When was the last time you talked to the first person you kissed? An hour or two ago. 

What is the latest you have ever slept in? Until almost 3.

Do you know what your name would have been if you were the opposite sex? I’m guessing my brother’s name, Daniel. 

Are you embarrassed to buy condoms? Kind of, but I don’t ever buy them sooooo. 

Do you have to watch yourself in the mirror while you brush your teeth? Yes.

What year in your life do you think you were the least attractive? LOL 7th grade. I had the choppiest Great Clips haircut, bushy eyebrows, crooked teeth, and wirey glasses. And I thought it was cool to put giant bows in my hair. I was a hot mess. 

Do you have any nicknames? Tash, Basha, Tashie, Tosh.0, Tersha, Tayesha, yeah it goes on and on

How often do you wear necklaces? I wear chokers every now and then. 

Did anything bad happen to you in August? No

Do you have a morning routine? Wake up, pee, brush my teeth, take the dog out, change, brush my hair, feed the dog, leave

Is the first text in your inbox saved? My phone keeps all my texts already. I don’t go through and delete any.

Was the last time you logged into your email? I’m logged in right now

If you are getting up early on a saturday it’s most likely…because I drank too much the night before, or because I have a doctor’s appointment. 

What are the first 3 channels you check when you first turn on the tv? We don’t get any cable

What was your last halloween costume? Louise from Bob’s Burgers

Have you discovered your passion? I like to write, and act. 

Do you get tan in the summer? I get black.