#117 testament

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Maybe he wasn't. But-

maybe

Jon

was.

[neo--queen--serenity]

It’s heartbreaking how many times in season 3 Jon casually mentions how he is looking for ways to prove that Gerard Keay faked his death in 2014. It’s so clear that he’s become attached to this chaotic good hot goth vigilante who burns Leitners and helps people touched by the Fears because it’s the right thing to do.

It almost looks like Jon addresses the reality of Gerry’s death less and less (not quite denial, but close) the more he learns about Gerard, and all the good he’s done. It hurts him to face the fact that this ally is gone forever. And when he finally meets him via the Catalogue of the Trapped Dead, he agrees to burn Gerry’s page, despite it being the one, real loophole to Keay’s death that he’s been looking for all along. He’s finally found proof that Gerry’s death wasn’t permanent, but because he chooses to do right by him, he respects Gerry’s decision to finalize his passing.

[scattered-dreamers]

OH!!

Mag 117 - Testament

Listening to all their statements is like music to my ears. I can’t tell you why except it’s more insight into them, into their characters.

Melanie became infected by the Slaughter when the bullet hit her. Hospital couldn’t find a bullet, but that’s because it wasn’t physical, right? So now she’s infected by a ghost bullet.

Martin… Oh I dearly want to write him as a Web avatar in my fic. Just the way he talks about his fear and his frustration and then “It felt good, weaving my own little web.” And then his little defense about spiders directly afterwards. :)

I love him so much and he deserves the world. They all do. But Martin and Tim and Sasha—I need them to be safe. I long for it, honestly. Lol

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Round Two Part Six - Match 44

The calm before the storm... Or, at least, the traumadump before the death. Today Testament is against Trail Rations, which had a close win of 128 votes!

MAG 117 - Testament | Spotify - Acast - YT | Wiki | Transcript

Various Statements regarding the eve of departure for Great Yarmouth.

MAG 058 - Trail Rations | Spotify - Acast - YT | Wiki | Transcript

Unsigned statement regarding potential cannibalism while attempting to travel the Oregon Trail.

[theamatuer]

“When did I lose the parts of me that weren’t just anger?”

— Melanie King, The Magnus Archives: Episode 117 - Testament

[fractal-voidling]

MAG117 - #0170208-A to F │ Testament

feeling lonely, Jonathan...? 👀

of course it's Jurgen Leitner, fxck

Melanie dropped the clapper habit, lol

also she's a ticking time bomb, godsdamn

it is fascinating, sorry to say

I'm also just afraid for Melanie

and Martin

I have a bad feeling, something's gonna go wrong

Martin 🥺

Daisy is straight to the point, lol

Tim, I'd much rather you come back from this

I'm confused, why is Jonathan in pain?

[nilesdaughter]

I'm feeling Emotions™️ with this one.

[lurkingindoorways]

Tim, tma ep 117: Testament, in regards to Robert Smirke

Y’ALL THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROTOCOL AND THEIR OBSESSION WITH “BALANCE”

[foxdrawdoodles]

MAG 117 - Testament

Some close ups of them without the lighting <3

[a-mag-meme-a-day]

MAG 117 - Testament

sometimes you've just gotta do some light grave robbing And remember! my askbox is open for any and all meme submissions/suggestions!

[dailymagpod]

The top 4 will progress to the next round.

[scarystickers]

THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES IMPRESSIONS: EP 115 - 120

EP 115: Taking Stock

SALESA?? Omg Salesa backstory? I feel like I've heard about the meat grinder in a previous story, no? Noooo Helen. Like I get why Jon was a jerk but like idk me personally I'd listen. It's better to have a weird ally than a weird enemy.

EP 116: The Show Must Go On

This episode was sooooo well written. HELP JON IMMEDIATELY SAYING MARTIN CAN'T GO??? Omg the gang is back together and scheming I'm so happy. "If you die I'm afraid you won't be able to claim your expenses." Tim is in desperate need of therapy it's not even funny, like someone has got to book him an appointment.

EP 117: Testament

I love these little bits where we get to see the characters thought process. JON BRINGING UP THE OFFICE GOSSIP IS CRAZY???? HES STUTTERING??? BRO YOU'RE ABOUT TO DIE YOU CANNOT BE STUTTERING OVER THIS LMAOOO. Awww Basira and Daisy are actually so cute, I love their friendship so much omg. Melanie's voice actor is so talented omg this is so well acted. I feel so bad for Melanie :( MELANIE'S TRIP???? :( Man I love Melanie. "I need him to be okay. sorry." WHAT DOES THAT MEAN MARTIN??? DID HE JUST TELL JON TO CHILL OUT LMAO? Oh my god Martin has a legitimate crush stop I love him. World could possibly end and he's here yapping about his crush. Daisy is so real for just turning on the recorder and only breathing and saying okay. Noooooo Tim :(

Current predictions: Tim dies, Someone is irreversibly injured, Basira dies? They succeed but not properly so there's extreme damages to our world and reality

EP 118: The Masquerade

Jon was really okay with Martin burning cases?? Losing that knowledge??? Tim I love you for making bad jokes. Oh?? Weird Tape appearing out of nowhere?? ELIAS CLOCKED MARTIN'S FEELINGS SO FAST LMAOOO This is horrifying then. HE ADMITTED THE FEELINGS???????? YALLLLLL. Elias really said "your mom" and then went on to attack Martin's mommy issues. GUYS IM ACTUALLY THE NUMBER ONE ELIAS HATER. THEY BETTER SUCCEED AND KILL HIM I NEED HIM GONE AFTER WHAT HE DID TO MELANIE AND MARTIN. DID DAISY JUST SHOOT JON???????

EP 119: Stranger And Stranger

The music goes so hard for this intro omg. THIS EPISODE IS SO COOL??? Tim saw Jon and then went to kill him, didn't even need an illusion goddamn. The Watcher??? Rip to Tim since he's pressing the detonator. After reading the description I missed Daisy dying and Basira leaving because I got confused :')

EP 120: Eye Contact

Elias you cannot be making a statement about a guys dreams that's just not right. So Jon is in the hospital?? Y'all this was a very cool statement but confused me so bad. WAIT SO DAISY DIED??? Elias is under arrest?? So there is that weird Lukas guy. OH new guy in charge then.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

This finale was so weird on so many levels. So much not processed??? Like we haven't see the aftermath of it all which is a bit weird. Man I wish I was apart of the fandom at the time so I could see people dissect this and explain bits I missed and make silly theories.

[itzsana-kiddingmenow]

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The cozy living room was filled with warm sunlight filtering through the curtains, casting a gentle glow across the couch where Changbin lay sprawled out, utterly relaxed yet buzzing with nervous energy. 

He was stretched comfortably, but the way he fidgeted in his seat, his feet resting in Chan’s lap, suggested a mix of contentment and anxiety. 

Chan, always the gentle caretaker, was giving Changbin a soothing foot massage, his fingers skillfully working into the arches and heels, bringing a blissful warmth to Binnie’s body.

Jisung sat comfortably under Changbin’s knees, propped up against the couch, his attention divided between scrolling through his phone and sneaking glances at two others.

“Do you like that…?�� Chan asked, pressing harder into his feet, smiling as Changbin sighed. “It’s…nice—yeah, I like it.” He stammered, feeling his face grow warmer at the attention. 

Despite the pleasantness of the foot rub, Binnie’s mind couldn’t help but wander to the delightful chaos that could ensue if his hyung decided to turn this moment into something…playful. 

The thought of Chan's fingers dancing on his feet, Jisung letting go of his goddamn phone for one second to move to his sides, sent a wave of shyness crashing over him, and he bit his lip, wishing he could voice his desire.

As he lay stretched across the couch, the soft fabric enveloping him, he could feel the warmth radiating from Channie's hands as they gently massaged his feet. Every press of Chan's fingers sent delightful shivers up his spine, but it was the thought of what could come next that really made his heart race.

The mere idea of being tickled mercilessly had him squirming in his seat, a soft flush creeping across his cheeks. He wanted to laugh, to surrender to the sensations, yet the very thought made him feel vulnerable.

Changbin was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, longing for the freedom to embrace his silliness while desperately wishing for the reassurance of his friends. 

The thought of being tickled made him feel giddy and shy, yet every giggle that would escaped his lips was a testament to how much he secretly craved the experience, leaving him in a state of blissful desperation.

He squirmed in his place, staring pleadingly at Jisung, who had glanced up and was now grinning at him. Sungie knows. Sungie would understand. 

Jisung smirked. “Something wrong, hyung?”

Fuck. 

Changbin let out a barely audible whine, his legs trembling in their laps. It wasn’t a want anymore, it was a need. 

“Sungie…please…” He pleaded silently, giving Jisung the biggest puppy eyes he could. It worked on Felix every time, so maybe they would crack too? 

Sung sighed. “Channie hyung?” 

Chan smiled. He had clearly been waiting for this and was now prepared to totally wreck Changbin to absolute bits. “Keep your arms away, okay, Binnie?” 

“Okay…” Changbin felt like his face was on fire, he didn’t think he’d ever felt this shy before. And it clearly wasn’t helping. 

Fingers began to skitter up and down his feet, and he burst into cackles, straining to keep his arms folded on his shoulders as he squealed adorably, another pair of hands joining in at his belly, slipping under his shirt. 

“AHAHA—Chahahahannie hyuhuhuhung!!” Changbin almost arched his back off of their laps, his body desperately trying to squirm away. A few taps on his hips from Jisung was enough to make him slump right back down. 

“SUHUHUHUNGIE!!” Changbin shrieked as Jisung’s fingers went to squish at the pudge of his tummy, playing with the sliver of skin and smiling down at the sweet boy. 

Changbin’s nose scrunched involuntarily and he was left a giggling, squealing mess in their laps as their fingers wandered, the two lers’ giddy smiles only serving to make him more shy. 

“Aish…you’re so cute, bunny~” Chan cooed, a wide smile creeping up as he moved to the inside of his feet and watching Changbin lose it, cackling and twisting as he desperately fought to keep his arms from disturbing them. 

He was giddy, a happiness that would only last for the duration of the tickling, and he was ready to offer himself up for their waiting, wiggling fingers until he was satisfied. 

Changbin felt his mind melt, his eyes pooling with tears as he slipped to the edge of his mind, his inner child glowing at the childish sensation, the want, the need for him to be treated like he was younger, to be treated like there was no responsibilities rather than laughing himself silly. 

Soon enough, Chan and Jisung, concerned with the lack of coherent words other than the childish, adorable giggles they hold true and dear, slowed down, fingers still gently trailing as Changbin, hair disheveled, eyes adorably shining with tears of joy, cheeks flushed and wet, panted for air. 

“Hyung?” Jisung called, but there’s no response. 

“Oh, Binnie~” Chan sighed, his hand gently back to massaging as the two lers waited for their Changbin to return to them.

[moorishflower]

a little death, or something like it (Jon/Gerry, The Magnus Archives, Explicit)

a little death, or something like it || Jon/Gerry || Explicit || 6k

Canon-Typical The Beholding Content (The Magnus Archives), Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Talking To Dead People, Masturbation, Voyeurism, Not Technically Necrophilia, MAG 117: Testament, Ghost Sex, Not technically a ghost either, Mildly Dubious Consent, Dirty Talk, Demisexual Character, Canon-Typical Musings on Death, Come Shot, Canonical Character Death

It would be nice, he thinks, for a friendly face to see him off. One last conversation that isn't haunted by worms and tunnels and doors and death. Or, at least, no deaths that are immediate. The evening before the Unknowing, after everyone has given their testament, Jon summons Gerry for one last hurrah.

Read it on AO3 here!

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Redemption Round 3 - Match 22

Testament earned 86 Redemption votes last round! Can it stand up to Lost in the Crowd and its 142 Redemption votes?

MAG 117 - Testament | Spotify - Acast - YT | Wiki | Transcript

Various Statements regarding the eve of departure for Great Yarmouth.

MAG 048 - Lost in the Crowd | Spotify - Acast - YT | Wiki | Transcript

Statement of Andrea Nunis, regarding a series of encounters in the streets of Genoa, Italy.

[satanicchristiancult]

I come here to interrupt my regular banter, replacing it with my current The Magnus Archives brainrot.

HOLY SHIT MARTIN AND JON ARE SO GAY. OH MY GOD-

I can’t view their relationship only as “oh yeah, they’re cool work colleagues who have a good relationship with each other”.

No! Specially not after episode 117: Testament at the minute 17:41:

AND I QUOTE!!!

I need them to be safe, I need him to be okay.

Or 19:08 from the same episode

Just… just don’t die, John. Or, or Tim, Basira, or… Daisy, I guess? Just… everyone please make it back home?

WHAT WAS THAT SILENCE BETWEEN THE FIRST SENTENCE AND THE SECOND ONE?! HM? SIR?? MISTER MARTIN BLACKWOOD?!?

JUST- ughhh!

This is what happens when I read the wiki and find out one of my ships is canon. Now I need this one to be too.

-Mori

(Check the tags. I had a realization)