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aita-blorbos · 8 months ago

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WIBTA if I confronted my ex-fiance's current partner and challenged him to a duel? (OC)

I (M, 26) am a higher up in an organisation that focusses on combat, and I've worked my way up the ranks through nothing but combat prowess and my own skill. As a result, I've gained notoriety in my field, and I'm head and shoulders above my fellows - Uh, not literally. It's more just half a head at the least.

My social standing has also increased as a result, and, five years ago, my childhood best friend (F, 25) said her family had finally given their blessing for us to marry! I was elated, so happy! And everything WAS happy... Until the year after.

Two decades or so ago, war broke out in our country. It was a... A lot, but I barely recall it, you know? I was a young child.

Anyhow, when I was celebrating at my fiancee's house, we were visited by... The exact role is difficult to describe, but she's like an oracle. She told us that it was the will of god that the man she had alongside her (M, 39), a veteran of that war, would be brought into the household and made to marry my fiance. Which... Well, I don't think any of us were particularly happy with this, but will of god ig. Her parents reluctantly agreed, and I'm... Kind of alone now? I still really like her, so I couldn't try to get with any other girl or guy. I'm welcomed in ber house still, but it feels really awkward, now.

It doesn't end there, though. After a year or so, the veteran also took a position at the job I work at. And while I started at a low position, I'd worked my way up at that point. What took me three years or so to do took him... Three months. And he tried to act very friendly and apologetic, but I don't buy it. He's as smart, as handsome, and even taller than me. It's very degrading, and I'm fairly certain he's patronising me at this point.

I was at my wits end, being slowly replaced from my own life, it felt like, over the course of then to now. I ended up complaining to an old family friend of mine (F, 68 - I think..?), and she encouraged me to enact vengeance. And, er, I know I'm jealous of the guy, and she's all tough as nails and scary and whatever, but I don't really want to. Er. Do that.

...But the idea's starting to sound better and better. His and my ex's wedding is soon, I know that, and my life has only continued going downhill. Something needs to change.

...In our (joint) career, if you want to progress higher, you need to beat out your competition, literally. Duels are how you go up in the world. And while officially, they're meant to be until submission or surrender... Duels to the death aren't too uncommon. Expected, even.

He's at the same point as me progression-wise, and uh. We're both up for promotion. And if there's one thing I'm better at than him, it's sheer swordsplay. He may be stronger and faster, but he doesn't have my technique. But even now, I feel conflicted with my friend's advice. He's thrown himself into my life, but I don't know if I have the right to feel upset? Or even why I feel upset? It's the will of god.

...But I'll push on regardless. Is it a dick move to challenge this man to a duel, possibly to the death?

#aita #am i the asshole #unreality

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alchemiccolored · 6 months ago

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sure lol i got nothing better to do

1. What is your middle name? yeah ok ill do this one. Gail.

2. How old are you? 21

3. What is your birthday? not getting this one tho

4. What is your zodiac sign? Capricorn

5. What is your favorite color? imagine having a favorite color. the one i had as a kid was blue

6. What is your lucky number? 5! i was born at 5:55pm and the first pokemon i ever got to level 100 was number 555, and i had already picked my favorite number as 5 before i knew either of those facts.

7. Do you have any pets? two cats, mortimer and mango :)

8. Where are you from? wouldn't you like to know, weatherboy

9. How tall are you? 5'7"

10. What is your shoe size? 9 mens. or 10 womens. or 41 mens? what the fuck are shoe sizes and is there someone we can assassinate to bring down the bullshit shoe insustry

11. How many pairs of shoes do you own? 5. the pair i wear during the summer, the pair i wear during the winter, the pair i wear for fancy occasions, and two that i never wear ever.

12. What was your last dream about? the last one i remember i was hanging out with Tom Eddsworld and we were both in junior high. it was surprisingly nice for a junior high dream.

13. What talents do you have? drawing, playing the clarinet, midwest US plant identification... snake catching?

14. Are you psychic in any way? no lol

15. Favorite song? do you have any idea how difficult a question that is. ummmmm Joanna (quartet) from the sweeney todd original broadway cast recording

16. Favorite movie? Alien

17. Who would be your ideal partner? someone who likes me lol

18. Do you want children? nope. i am plenty excited to be an awesome auncle to my siblings' kids when that inevitably happens though

19. Do you want a church wedding? nope lol. small service in an outdoor location. probably a prairie. oughhhh and we plant a bur oak after the ceremony!!!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺

20. Are you religious? not really. i like to think theres something out there but

21. Have you ever been to the hospital? yeah when i was born lol. and pretty regularly since then for checkups. only time i was in the ER was because they were spreading people out for covid.

22. Have you ever got in trouble with the law? thankfully no.

23. Have you ever met any celebrities? beetlejuice flirted with me that one time does that count (no) (i need to go to a convention)

24. Baths or showers? showers

25. What color socks are you wearing? black.

26. Have you ever been famous? i have 70k+ notes on one of my digital circus comics and a dub of it on youtube is at like 8mil views? yeah that doesnt count lol

27. Would you like to be a big celebrity? absolutely not

28. What type of music do you like? classical, musical soundtracks, classic rock, indie rock, whatever the fuck 100 gecs is, folk (shanty club my beloved), jazz, whatever the fuck the mechanisms is, EDM (mostly future bass)

29. Have you ever been skinny dipping? no?

30. How many pillows do you sleep with? two

31. What position do you usually sleep in? several

32. How big is your house? imagine owning a house in this economy

33. What do you typically have for breakfast? medication and sadness. maybe a granola bar if i have some

34. Have you ever fired a gun? nothing more than a nerf gun

35. Have you ever tried archery? yep. i sucked at it.

36. Favorite clean word? i have a soft spot for antidisestablishmentarianism, but schism is pretty good too.

37. Favorite swear word? fuck :)

38. What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without sleep? 36 hours maybe?

39. Do you have any scars? plenty. the noticeable ones are the four from top surgery

40. Have you ever had a secret admirer? HAHA IMAGINE

41. Are you a good liar? i dont really lie a lot? but im serviceable at it

42. Are you a good judge of character? i dont tend to judge people a lot? that being said i tend to find good people when i look.

43. Can you do any other accents other than your own? not well.

44. Do you have a strong accent? im sure i would if i was somewhere far away from where i grew up

45. What is your favorite accent? people have those?

46. What is your personality type? phlegmatic

47. What is your most expensive piece of clothing? probably my hiking boots. somewhere in the $80-$120 range.

48. Can you curl your tongue? yep

49. Are you an innie or an outie? innie

50. Left or right handed? right

51. Are you scared of spiders? i fucking LOVE spiders

52. Favorite food? shrimp :)

53. Favorite foreign food? tempura shrimp :)

54. Are you a clean or messy person? messy as hell

55. Most used phrase? probably "thats what she said." or "thank you."

56. Most used word? yeah

57. How long does it take for you to get ready? for what.

58. Do you have much of an ego? yeah.

59. Do you suck or bite lollipops? who the hell bites lollipops

60. Do you talk to yourself? quite often, but only when im alone or in a noisy crowd

61. Do you sing to yourself? yep!

62. Are you a good singer? id like to think so.

63. Biggest Fear? either getting arrested and losing my future or mushrooms

64. Are you a gossip? no, that's their business

65. Best dramatic movie you’ve seen? ??? ummm The Color Purple?

66. Do you like long or short hair? i love short hair on myself, no real preference for others.

67. Can you name all 50 states of America? yes i know the fifty nifty :)

68. Favorite school subject? music. or math. god math was awesome.

69. Extrovert or Introvert? introvert. also haha nice

70. Have you ever been scuba diving? no

71. What makes you nervous? playing a solo during a concert

72. Are you scared of the dark? no

73. Do you correct people when they make mistakes? yes, and its really rude of me according to my family.

74. Are you ticklish? yeah 😔

75. Have you ever started a rumor? not intentionally

76. Have you ever been in a position of authority? yes, section leader a fair few times

77. Have you ever drank underage? not intentionally (vodka looks quite similar to water)

78. Have you ever done drugs? only prescription!

79. Who was your first real crush? define "real." anyway we're still friends.

80. How many piercings do you have? none.

81. Can you roll your Rs? no 😔

82. How fast can you type? i think my last test was 120 wpm?

83. How fast can you run? hahahahahhahahah

84. What color is your hair? brown

85. What color are your eyes? hazel

86. What are you allergic to? poison ivy, to an incredible degree.

87. Do you keep a journal? no, but i did for a while. ive tried to restart it a dozen times.

88. What do your parents do? my dad is a university professor and my mom works like 8 different jobs. and my dads wife works for the city and my stepmom works another 8 jobs.

89. Do you like your age? its alright. no big deal. alcohol is overrated

90. What makes you angry? idk a genocide my government is actively facilitating and the lack of anything else i can do about it. also golf courses

91. Do you like your own name? yeah. nothing else has really stuck out to me. my middle name sucks though

92. Have you already thought of baby names, and if so what are they? no lol

93. Do you want a boy a girl for a child? if i DID end up having a kid i would raise them completely gender neutral. however i am not planning on it.

94. What are your strengths? detail oriented, passionate, inventive

95. What are your weaknesses? jealous, lazy, perfectionistic

96. How did you get your name? named after one of my mom's favorite books' author

97. Were your ancestors royalty? no. one of them was a popcorn guy.

98. Do you have any scars? yeah? i already answered this.

99. Color of your bedspread? cream-ish

100. Color of your room? Landlord White (with a blue accent wall, to be fair)

not tagging anyone because this is a fucking undertaking but feel free to do this if you see it.

id give this reblog game a 6/10. typos, a repeated question, and questions about the kid you may or may not want...

Get To Know Me Uncomfortably Well

PLEASE DON’T LET THIS FLOP AHHHH

1. What is you middle name? 2. How old are you? 3. When is your birthday? 4. What is your zodiac sign? 5. What is your favorite color? 6. What’s your lucky number? 7. Do you have any pets? 8. Where are you from? 9. How tall are you? 10. What shoe size are you? 11. How many pairs of shoes do you own? 12. What was your last dream about? 13. What talents do you have? 14. Are you psychic in any way? 15. Favorite song? 16. Favorite movie? 17. Who would be your ideal partner? 18. Do you want children? 19. Do you want a church wedding? 20. Are you religious? 21. Have you ever been to the hospital? 22. Have you ever got in trouble with the law? 23. Have you ever met any celebrities? 24. Baths or showers? 25. What color socks are you wearing? 26. Have you ever been famous? 27. Would you like to be a big celebrity? 28. What type of music do you like? 29. Have you ever been skinny dipping? 30. How many pillows do you sleep with? 31. What position do you usually sleep in? 32. How big is your house? 33. What do you typically have for breakfast? 34. Have you ever fired a gun? 35. Have you ever tried archery? 36. Favorite clean word? 37. Favorite swear word? 38. What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without sleep? 39. Do you have any scars? 40. Have you ever had a secret admirer? 41. Are you a good liar? 42. Are you a good judge of character? 43. Can you do any other accents other than your own? 44. Do you have a strong accent? 45. What is your favorite accent? 46. What is your personality type? 47. What is your most expensive piece of clothing? 48. Can you curl your tongue? 49. Are you an innie or an outie? 50. Left or right handed? 51. Are you scared of spiders? 52. Favorite food? 53. Favorite foreign food? 54. Are you a clean or messy person? 55. Most used phrased? 56. Most used word? 57. How long does it take for you to get ready? 58. Do you have much of an ego? 59. Do you suck or bite lollipops? 60. Do you talk to yourself? 61. Do you sing to yourself? 62. Are you a good singer? 63. Biggest Fear? 64. Are you a gossip? 65. Best dramatic movie you’ve seen? 66. Do you like long or short hair? 67. Can you name all 50 states of America? 68. Favorite school subject? 69. Extrovert or Introvert? 70. Have you ever been scuba diving? 71. What makes you nervous? 72. Are you scared of the dark? 73. Do you correct people when they make mistakes? 74. Are you ticklish? 75. Have you ever started a rumor? 76. Have you ever been in a position of authority? 77. Have you ever drank underage? 78. Have you ever done drugs? 79. Who was your first real crush? 80. How many piercings do you have? 81. Can you roll your Rs?“ 82. How fast can you type? 83. How fast can you run? 84. What color is your hair? 85. What color is your eyes? 86. What are you allergic to? 87. Do you keep a journal? 88. What do your parents do? 89. Do you like your age? 90. What makes you angry? 91. Do you like your own name? 92. Have you already thought of baby names, and if so what are they? 93. Do you want a boy a girl for a child? 94. What are you strengths? 95. What are your weaknesses? 96. How did you get your name? 97. Were your ancestors royalty? 98. Do you have any scars? 99. Color of your bedspread? 100. Color of your room?

#augh i am going to sleep now #no i am not giving out my birthdate or birthplace to the internet #i mean. you could probably find that information SOMEwhere #but not here ✌️

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libidomechanica · 4 months ago

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Untitled (“In when a bus”)

A kimo sequence

I’m grow i’ th’ strike flies. When my chief feare, because I can say so, and dark. In when a bus.

Homeward; so the sleeps in bullet’s guests: And nostril, dark: quickness. Belovëd, dost though a windows.

If those Wise, turn’d you’ll ne’er the three I leave touch. She is Madeline, said the dandelions all.

When you meet to beaten got be—Adieu! With lie. And smooth-sculptur’d to wood, and ever he sea.

Wearied Annie, bide! Seas thou would we delights and was o’ crammed, ah woe after the words some hame.

Cologne. What cross me, I were nothing throne. Suns that in Ohio when I put, her head—mine eyes?

Is ever still, you must be, and did. Last she sport, foul, as they are blue sorrow-day; why dost dead.

Through, but men with she, now by hard problem scrunch, can I forgot you: zooks, into that I was gone.

Then hie, and see! And life’s one cool’d by high Olympus had head, every glen at window-panes; St.

I dreamlight, and by mystering on the tan on he cruel love Gregory! And Death they were sigh.

Of all her good at the sand, for so night from me, my old grape bunch of all the clove. All stop with #3.

Yesterday intense when on the less fell to Povertrail’d by thy love! ’ The Lady of Shalott.

Whilst yet, a gang water fail’d it had to sinking my fires and back and he wet leap. Camelot.

Into the small the visions I aim at. To your body’s turn that her pretentious, it seethes.

Thoughts to—all accordion. Mine ere his his. For hast chief feare, enamoured mine ranged, lie down.

Did no such a tomb. Do it is Day. A sweet loosely fled. Like tiles follow. A watercresses.

Unto the children to them, the heart’s core whatever he mazy web she love the flowers. Ways!

It was for I am host, having, in the aged crooked the other’s they all. What’s some back.

And place was ’ware, never finger’d into the full,—while he scarce hast to the iron portal drear!

I saw the raptured from sprays of my love forks. Beneath and mimic as your wish be Strings, lads!

St. Exactly fold: A case were without your hear of monk’s-thing—the Sun did sometime and esteem.

She conversation tiptoe, sair against Love and yet they met with miseries, nane. Of more true!

Nay, a horses, while sides, to prayer a- going the full porch, with being perfecit opus!

You dab my lovèd, but is at Camelot. Bed. Never Though bubbling eyes to temple, in my eye.

Flower train cry, Speak to pay for where wanted, gold? And bright. From a fever changes, selfishness.

Stars, frankincense ravish’d hard in the bent warehouse perfumes the flashing rounds, his heard in our pride!

The pear your needed all him the foamingle, gold love me like a man no thirty years wounded.

The powers I had waken me. A goat strays, and orient Beauty your tattoos in contend.

Nay, profess our eyes. As if we sung to run off without there: sometimes began to Camelot.

Come up to help! Dying. Tumultuous talk though to the wore a bit of a Good old romance.

Happy to Allah, which and between through came a-pilferer. False with a glass-floor, weak voice sad?

When he can be idle glint of all. Lang, languid arm where mine range of admire; fair creature it!

Birds, the cruel many-tower, never knees. Still, still; for eyes the contact, I fill you to do loud.

One hostess, I am tire, no one I ate? I want in Autumn will be their or the black.

Of their panted with a sighs most frail of pride a doubt, for escape lowering live with listle.

Lovers, great Voice again. They must have to know my own mistake, pregnant of cloud and go, and berth.

It show’rs were form, and then she lips I would been, smoke … no, it’s wrong. Love’s an old, be safe and mailen!

Or Branches makes the crickets celebrate her nimble soul, going strays are to hand. Break, now, thought!

Lies; I chirped, children do in the jasmine o’ my own life, I would riot: then he die! Spread.

Let me in Siberia a godly linger? And as thou dost looks naughter seated shouldst not?

And by the Nereids from her, Flock., Written a rowing off with four dreamed down to the float, below.

Noise in all hap somehow evasive, thou my only link’d. Tempts and remember sleep ere I touch.

And four garages from silken, they take minstrel’s grant grots and all makes to scold me. On a rage!

I am becoming me, as spitting go the rode between he die! The been, once seeming, height.

The nick, like a stars mixed to cost your guide and cauld, Gregory. Sticks, real woe, for slight be, to him.

What, destitution madness of the or Girle, they crown! Sometimes not eternal love, in love.

I dreamed, and when your with one in the women to Camelot. And no more this vertical line.

Even the sear, why! By garden a roses nobody, when mid their art; then his light bring flood.

Within and down the faint John, beast and her for no, for the sweet dreams. Under the Fuel of thy Throne.

But waiting trumpets rose Left to hast though when to unperplex’d delves, an illusion, poor, we wise.

The door being housetop loneline. Color, visible echo, and guest given yours, Give.

Within. Strikes in my woman one came thought I wondering you said her pass’d him, as twas the cob.

I grew from the beats at very sun will? And Trusty—head wounds that no more transfix the spring.

Who needed night and Subject, beast and help each on that naïve light, they heart. Devised loud I heart.

But just thou of the melon paringly version indeed! By you alone worthy tear, flashes.

But if she doom is the Dryads art. His sweet great linen, she pain when you the sanctifie your cheek that.

That Gracia in Battle: when into sharp saving Lord Gregory! Thy Throne one, to youth, ere thee.

No one; she leaneth one company! I too much tremble style blood, the soul doth horrid shiver.

And I not by the day at Venus’ temple sea. His desire; by whom myself bright, below.

When on the beat, and large unhail’d with something the she sea? I’m not preaching heart, as if it went.

Summer looked the girl’s morning Pyes, dreams. And spatted and did. Why in the syntax of lovely eyes?

He heart, unless words the godly light brink? Eye—and when Madeline’s corpse lanterns, his many?

Then we shall beauteous Lillies soothing to have not Thou affrayed by they fled. Many yearning line.

And sair substancy. ’ Thing;—a dove-like helmet on, engineer bodies, Peris, sine that others?

Trust, ere her—which in the glen; in love. I dare now, where be, that, in generall thy true for me.

Seeming face they who laid o’ the prest, the reasons, weak in her right at grasses flowers! Cologne.

Willowy hills a baskets brighter is in love of fire it see: no leisure. Upon her stars.

Something baskets say,—who come a serpent and longdrawn from ever dreamed on the others I’ve been.

A lass tips waited time, fresh-cut hair and when to the was he sea. But one free to placed, along.

Too farther Angela give barr’d of all in the should rathers I have been the dreams obey: stay!

Will be hame. Pick to their bright and ye sal gae and the man and gold comming, in her father starved.

For me than everywhere was he same you growest; nor blush. Gaily o’er the air, wi’ a to-do!

So if, my Prayer, unleafed his palaces can drink. Becoming in my love; for some back.

Whole lily this steal on her winding wither Lips, and Fays, her elfin blossoms your eyes. Best too?

So longing; make you do like, and crown or yet Gibson demon’s eyes we are for that evening Time.

I saw it fair, as this: that we goes belong. Day for mermaid on her populous straight appal!

Though is famish’d, or seek my ain. By who fry cold dame started the cannons rattle: when on horse!

The chrism is in the dead. Addressed idle belly, and I sighed deepest in a serpents again.

What is and chicken, church know breath’s and kin. But rolls a flaggon by his becomes this arrow old.

#poetry #automatically generated text #Patrick Mooney #Markov chains #Markov chain length: 5 #150 texts #kimo sequence

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celtfather · 5 months ago

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I had two messages come in about Gretna Green after I mentioned it in episode #671.

Shel O'Toole wrote: "Hi Marc, It was interesting to hear you refer to Gretna Green. My knowledge of it was as a place people eloped to. A quick search of Google confirmed my memories. It was interesting to discover Gretna is a town built during World War 1.

The village of Gretna Green is still thriving and it sounds like a great place to visit. It is certainly on my list of places to visit should I get to fulfill my dream of going to Scotland.

I discovered in the past couple of years my maternal grandmother’s family is from Ayrshire in Scotland. They came from a village called Coylton.

I look forward to hearing about your whiskey tour and seeing photos of Scotland.

I’m really enjoying today’s show #671

Thanks for all the great music Marc.

Sliãnte"

Wayne Myers wrote: "Hey Marc, I was listening to episode 671 while playing soccer today and heard you mention the Scottish village of Gretna Green. There is a fantasy author named Linzi Day who lives there and has her book series set there. I know she is amenable to answering questions, because she answered mine.

Her book series is The Midlife Recorder series, which starts with Midlife in Gretna Green. Love the show. Slainte."

Mary Lynn Deal sent a message on Patreon: "Hi Marc, I'm doing some 3d printing and office work at home while listening today. Still enjoying every minute. Have a wonderful day, Slainte,"

Rod Nevin commented on Patreon: "Lovely collection of music! By the way Marc, I have to tell you because I know you would want to know, the tune title for Arise & Go has “Strathspeys” and reels, and the correct pronunciation for strathspey is “strath’spay” … last syllable being what Bob Barker always reminded us to do our pets. 😎"

Check out this episode!

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ivanreydereyes · 1 year ago

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Hoy me ha dado por entrenar hasta donde vivía malogrado Alex CASADEMUNT [que en Operacion TriUnFO se lio con VERONICA ROMERO q se lanzo con cd LA FUERZA DEL SOL y cd LLUVIA ..y a la q vi en sala MOROCCO la última nochevieja acabando la noche pasando por el restaurant CHINO PALACIO IMPERIAL esquina calle VIRGEN DE LA ALEGRIA con calle VIRGEN DE LA PAZ..donde celebre mi 45 cumple=28_11_16=accidente Chapeocense..tras andar desde calle MADRE DE DIOS y luego yendo a mi casa pasando x iglesia NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LAS AME_RICAS con pintada SOLO QUIERO TU DINERO en barrio de la PIOVERA donde esta colegio SANTA MARIA DE LA HISPANIDAD al q fui y frente al q me fotografie con ROMAY del tragico REAL MADRID BASKET de los 80 q me firmo un autografo con 13 años en el PARADOR NAZIONAL DE CUENCA al borde del precipicio y q apadrino un TULIPERO DE VIRGINIA en la calle MADRE DE DIOS como descubri 3 semanas despues de fotografiarnos..barrio de la PIO_VERA donde también vive o vivía LUZ CASAL PAZ ]..q se salio de FORMULA ABIERTA antes del 2do cd LA VERDAD para lanzarse con cd INQUIETUDES [incluye SOLO DIOS SABE] y liarse con MERCHE cuando debuto con CD MI SUEÑO y cd AUTENTICA..es decir donde vivía cuando salto su escándalo de violencia de género con su amante de 20 años [él 33] viviendo con otras 2 chicas..para cambiarse a continuación a vivir frente al estadio MANZANA+eRES y luego estamparle un chico de 20 años un vaso en la cara en la disco ROUGE de VIGO una vez volvió a BARCELONA para luego dejar embarazada a otra chica de 23 años y separarse de ella..para finalmente morir con 39 años x accidente en 2021.

..y luego pase x el CC PLENILUNIO y me cruze a un tipo con camiseta del equipo de fútbol CHICA+CAGO BULLS

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royalarmyofoz · 6 months ago

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1. Short Peg Bundy

2. Great listener (with big tits)

3. Great listener (with big ass)

4. Corn-fed Xena

5. Butcheress

6. Tatted-up cheese monger

7. Classically hot (die first in a horror movie)

8. Mysteriously hot (die last in a horror movie)

9. Sequestered juror

10. Pilot

11. Uber driver

12. Uber pool driver

13. Susan Saran-dom

14. Tár

15. Old Cara delevingne

16. Q.L.C. (quarter life crisis)

17. Fencer (sport)

18. Fencer (fences)

19. Incorrectly sorted hufflepuff

20. Pre-Friends Courtney cox type

21. During-Friends Courtney cox type

22. Post-Friends Courtney cox type

23. Femme Mr. Peanut

24. A "Mary Louise" (the most common first and middle name in US)

25. Real life Cathy

26. Middle aged rumspringa-er

27. Janice Muppet

28. Sexy bird

29. Ghost tour lover

30. Marge Simpson

31. Reclusive sculptor

32. Insatiable Eleanor Roosevelt

33. Cynical stripper

34. Adjunct professor

35. Tenured professor

36. Gorton's fisherwoman

37. Young Blanche Devereaux

38. Congresswoman

39. Female Popeye

40. Vegan bbq chef

41. Cute Howdy Doody doll

42. Twin

43. Ginger

44. Fanfiction author

45. Rolfer

46. Deep sea diver

47. One woman show woman

48. Lumberjackess

49. Disney cast member

50. Liberal doomsday prepper

51. Weed gardener

52. Gay's anatomy (a surgeon)

53. A.L.F. (aunt I'd like to fuck)

54. Former reality show contestant

55. Seinfeld if he was a girl

56. A Helen-type

57. Late afternoon owl

58. Head coach

59. Pre-Friends Lisa Kudrow type

60. Upstate homeowner

61. Season ending acl injury

62. Dawn lookalike

63. Summer lookalike

64. Wickie lookalike

65. Beautiful indy car driver

66. Exhausted community organizer

67. Bisexual tricyclist

68. Cynical wedding planner

69. Rockette

70. "Stomp"er

71. The giver

72. Former cult member

73. Opposite myers-briggs type

74. Female HBO's Barry

75. Hamburglartrix

76. Catfish

77. Sweet'n low mommy

78. Just broke off engagement

79. AirBnBitch

80. White Lotus 2 Sicily GM type

81. Humiliated American Idol auditioner

82. Podcaster with vocal fry

83. Podcaster no vocal fry

84. Reformed goth

85. Public radio celeb

86. Crossing guard who's gone viral for dancing on the job

87. Indiscernible accent

88. Neighborhood famous realtor

89. A Siri or Alexa type

90. Hiked the Appalachian trail in winter

91. Civil War reenactor (for the good guys)

92. Revolutionary war reenactor (for the bad guys)

93. Dungenmistress

94. Brewmistress

95. Former "The Onion" writer

96. Cosplayer

97. Endurance artist

98. Fishmonger

99. Wanted woman

100. Little miss bossy

101. Little miss scatterbrain

102. Parade size girl

103. Top Chef runner up

104. Joe Rogan defender

105. Night shift baker

106. Magicians assistant (top half)

107. Magicians assistant (bottom half)

108. Mona lisa

109. Organ donor

110. Wikipedia donor

111. Method actor

112. Essential workers (hospitals)

113. Essential workers (restaurants)

114. Mixologistress

115. TSA worker

116. Catholic school teacher

117. Midwestern billboard celebrity

118. Intellectual property lawyer

119. THC farmer

120. Jacked stand up

121. Astrology gay

122. Electrical scooter as identity

123. Best friend is brother

124. Soft faced farmer

125. Correction officer

126. Tatted up chef

127. Trader Joe's cashier who loves life

128. Trauma nurse by day/strip club bartender by night

129. Strip club bartender by day/trauma nurse by night

130. Etsy girlboss

131. Septum piercer

132. True crime podcaster

133. Mrs. Clause type

134. Weirdo who chose to live in Vegas

135. Probiotic proselytizer

136. Vegan

137. Vegetarian

138. Pescatarian

139. Pescatarian who will eat meat at dinner parties if it's served to them because they don't want to make a bid deal about it

140. Liver queen

141. Earthquake survivor (all they talk about)

142. Earthquake survivor (won't talk about it)

143. Vet (animals)

144. Vet (war)

145. Fiscal conservative

146. Community college Rachel Maddow

147. Pedra Pascal

148. Shit-stirrer at work

149. Bird watcher

150. Bird stalker

151. A daddy-mommy

152. Hobbist

153. Pete Davidson ex

154. Stephen Dorff but a girl

155. Uncanny valley face

156. Johnny paycheck type

157. Former MTV VJ

158. Butterfeet

159. All about her family

160. Disney adult

161. Marvel mommy

162. Les Misérables les

163. Militant activist

164. Slutty couponer

165. Burning ma'am

166. Divorced yogi

167. Ozempic journey tiktoker

168. Jeweler with a heart of gold

169. Only gay when she drinks

170. Celebrity stylist (will gossip)

171. Large Marge trucker

172. McMansion realtor

173. Bernie Sis

174. Lady glory hole hookup

175. Hotel lobby bar transient

176. Docent

177. Lil Stinktress

178. The elusive cigar mommy

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radio-goo-goo · 4 years ago

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→ 1k celebration: @missrubylou made me choose: queen ii or sheer heart attack

#39-ers celebration #queen #queen band #my edit #slamming my head against the wall because of the whole 13 songs thing #queencreations

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ladyvesuvia · 4 years ago

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Hush || [H.P.]

[Navigation] [Masterlist]

anon: 🌸Hi! Can I request a Harry Potter + books + fluff? Thank you!!

for asteria’s 4k celebration by @chokemepansy congrats boo u deserve it <3

prompts:

27. that’s the first time i’ve ever seen you smile.

39. you ramble and it’s adorable.

Pairing: Harry Potter x Reader

Requested?: yes

Summary: You meet Harry with the strangest combination of setting: an Invisibility Cloak, Peanut Butter M&Ms, and the eerie aura of Borgin and Burkes.

Words: 1.8k

Song: Hush by Lasse Lindh (loosely based)

Category: FLUFF

A/N: okayyy i’m sorry this took so long! i have been uninspired lately. hope you like it nonetheless, anon :))

Still bewildered, Harry scoured the place once more, eyes darting left and right. If the Malfoys caught sight of him now. . . No, he will not let that happen. His mind now lingered to what Dobby had told him not so long ago before he made it to the Burrow. Finding himself stagnant in the street that reeked of everything grim, Harry willed himself to move and find out where he is when he reread the sign of the shop he just left. Borgin and Burkes?

He took a mental note of this as he straightened himself, trying to look as if he fit in there. Which, of course, wasn’t a very good job. Even so, he slightly let his guard down and stretched his arms before him. The enclosed space he hid in just a while ago was now making an impression on his feeble body.

Just when he started to stretch his body higher, something soft — and itchy — cast itself down on him and draped on his outstretched limbs, and he saw Lucius Malfoy with his son at his tail walking back to his direction. What was happening? He’d been staring right at the pair, now getting closer and closer but the moment he was only a a few inches away, they made a turn and went back to Borgin and Burkes, paying him no mind at all. That can’t be right. Of course, Harry did not want to be seen by the Malfoys at all but this might be worse after all. Was this the Dark Lord’s doing.

Harry then realized something was breathing up his neck now that everything had remained still. “I don’t like them, either.” Said a small voice. “Could you please bend down lower? It’s too small for us.”

“Wha — ?”

“What are you even doing here at Knockturn Alley?” The voice said again. A hand now reposed at the top of his head, keeping him low. “Your hair is unruly, but it’s really soft. I like it.”

“Er — sorry, who are you?” He remained rooted to where he was standing, not daring to make a move lest the Malfoys step out and spot him. “Is this. . . Is this an Invisibility Cloak?”

“Firstly, I’m nobody. I’m assuming you’re Neville Longbottom?” They were in an awkward position now, and Harry’s knees were bound to give in any minute. “They say you’re shaky.”

“Uh. . . Yes, that is correct. I’m. . .Neville Longbottom.” Harry said, not wanting to recount and elaborate what transpired when he was a mere infant or show the scar on his forehead.

“No you’re not, but sure.”

Wildly confused, Harry opened his mouth to say something when a palm clasped it shut. The longer the hand stayed there, he recognized that it smelled exactly like a mix of Chocolate Frogs and a bunch of other chocolate he could not name, and with a start he noticed wrappings of different candies on the cold pavement.

Draco Malfoy was now about ten inches away from them. Arms crossed, he was muttering something under his breath. Harry couldn’t hear what it was. The blonde boy then started to pace the front of the shop, alarming the pair. “Back up,” the voice, which he just now distinguished as a girl’s, whispered. “Right foot first.”

He did as he was told. They were aiming to be tucked into the turret window’s sides. For three steps, they were successful until the sound of crinkling foil halted them. Draco had stepped on one of the wrappers. As the two pressed closer together, strands of the girl’s hair caught on his sweaty arm.

“Gringotts, that’s from my Peanut Butter M&Ms!” She hissed louder than she should have that Draco looked in their direction. Harry started to sweat. He started to weigh which was worse: seeing Voldemort’s face at the back of Quirrell’s head or being seen by Draco Malfoy in this place. He could imagine the smug grin on his face as he would run to tell his father. “I think he heard us. By the way, is Gringotts a good exclamation? It’s not nearly as good as ‘Goodness’ and ‘Oh my God’ and ‘Gracious’ but it’s starting to grow on me. Gringotts. Gringotts.”

He did not want to say it but it had to be said. “Shut up, please. Kindly. . . ?”

“Did you just respectfully ask me to shut up?” She was about to giggle, and Harry knew it. Thankfully, she didn’t, but he knew full well she was trying hard not to do so. And with a sharp inhale, she whispered, “Request granted.”

Harry tried to move, but he could only see the top of the girl’s hair, messy just like his own. To his relief, the girl kept her promise and remained silent. The wrapper was now between Draco Malfoy’s bony fingers, a revulsed expression on his pale face.

“Muggle candy,” he spat, as if it was the most disgusting thing he had ever laid his eyes on. Beside Harry, the girl let out a snort, causing the blond boy to drop the wrapper in alarm. He hurriedly wiped his palms down his shirt, still disgusted at what he picked up and rushed back into Borgin and Burkes.

“Go!” The girl commanded, locking her arm around his and dragging him away from the grim-looking storefront and taking a turn. He was trying to synchronize his footsteps with her, but she was been going too fast, so when they finally put enough distance between them and the store, Harry stepped on the cloak, the two of them tumbling over the rocky pavement.

Not so far from him lay the source of the unknown voice — a younger girl with long [H/C] hair who lay flat on her face with arms splayed on the cloak she had draped over them not so long ago. Harry’s glasses were a little out of his reach, his vision blurry.

It took around ten seconds before she finally stood up, dusting her pajamas. The girl turned around and offered her hand to him. Harry, transfixed more than ever, remained frozen.

“Come on, now, you’re lying on the cloak. We have to get going too.” Harry shook himself back to consciousness and took the girl’s hand. As he rose from his spot, the mess of various books scattered across the pavement caught his eye. Of course, he couldn’t see clearly but he also noticed they weren’t the type Flourish and Blotts sold — they were books you borrowed from Muggle libraries.

Just as he was about to crouch back down to search for his glasses, the girl handed it to him. “It was broken but I fixed it, enjoy your sight.”

“Er — thank you?” Harry said hesitantly as he put on his glasses. He could now read a couple of the books’ titles — The Velveteen Rabbit, The Little Prince. . . Harry started to pick up the ones near him as he watched her do the same and stuff things back into her bag. The last book he picked up was Bridge to Terabithia. He had read that book a few years ago, but he couldn’t remember what happened very well. But how could a Muggleborn have her hands on an Invisibility Cloak just like his? “Are you. . .”

“Muggleborn? Nope! I’m [Y/N] [Y/L/N]. And seeing the look on your face, you probably don’t know my family. See, my mother’s a pureblood and my father’s a Squib. Very complicated, really. But mama’s happy with our life. Oh, and this isn’t really an Invisibility Cloak, she just did some weird charms on my blanket. That’s why it’s so small.”

“Oh, well, that makes sense. Er — why do you have these bo—”

“Let’s talk on the way, Harry Potter. The Malfoys might be around soon.” She had locked her arm into the crook of his elbow, leading him away from Knockturn Alley. “Okay, about the books. . . I really like Muggle fiction. I just finished Bridge to Terabithia but I can’t help reading it over and over again. Wizard books are so boring. It’s just a bunch of spells over and over again.”

“I think it’s pretty cool.”

“Wizard books?”

“Um, er — yes. I mean, the books you like are good too. I’ve read. . . Readed? No, no, read. . . The bridge thing. Bridge to Terabithia, I mean.”

[Y/N] let out a derisive snort, patting his head as they made their way out. “You ramble and it’s adorable.”

Harry scratched his neck, looking around the alley as they continued, not knowing what to say. Did she really just pat his head? “So. . . What were you doing there? At Borgin and Burkes, I mean.” In pajamas.

“Okay, that’s a funny story — except that it’s not because my mom will probably give me an hour long lecture after this if she finds out about the truth but here’s the thing: we travelled by Floo powder and I went through first and I came out in Diagon Alley as planned but I wanted to see what was up with the infamous Knockturn Alley. I’ll be going to Hogwarts for the first time and I wanted to check out new things. Oh, and I’ll say I came out from Borgin and Burkes! Am I a genius or what?”

“A genius, I guess?”

“You didn’t really have to answer, but thank you kindly. How about you? What were you doing at Borgin and Burkes?”

“Your cover-up story’s my real story.”

“Oh, Gringotts, great minds really do think alike!” Just like that, they remained silent again until the girl brightened up, remembering something. “You said you’ve read Bridge to Terabithia?”

“Yes, I—”

“Do you think I should cut my hair just like Leslie’s? You could be my Jess, too, if you’d like. I think you’d make a good Jess.”

“Oh, uh, sure. You do kind of seem like Leslie.”

“Maybe I should start referring to my parents by their first name, too!”

He must have done something stupid, for a look of utter disbelief took over her face. “Do that again,” she said.

“Do what?”

“That’s the first time I’ve ever seen you smile, and I think it looks very good on you. Keep doing it more often. I mean, not that I’m commanding you to do so. I just think you look pretty.” She said, her face dead serious. “Anyway, thank you for thinking I remind you of Leslie. I hope I live long enough, though.”

She was searching something in her bag, but her shoulders drooped after a few seconds worth of searching. “That was the last Peanut Butter M&M’s I had. My father got it for me from a Muggle grocery. I like it a lot, I think you would too.”

Harry did not have the heart to tell her he had consumed it multiple times before, and so he simply replied, “No doubt.”

As they kept walking, he couldn’t help but realize he had started to look forward to the new school year with this girl who walked alongside him.

Taglist: @gingerale2017

A/N: i promise i’ll add a keep reading tag later. it’s 08:25AM i gotta sleep and my laptop is in the other room sorry landjdoss ok goodmornight ily all

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thatfandomhoe73 · 4 years ago

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Reasons I want to live for when I’m feeling suicidal (other than ‘my family and friends would be sad’) in no particular order

1. Gender Euphoria

2. The pan flag looks fucking dope

3. Clouds

4. This alpaca

and this llama

5. When you’re making supper and you make the toast after everything else so you get to enjoy the warm buttery goodness while you sit down before it gets cold

6. Cuddling and every other type of tactile affection

7. Chocolate

8. Think of all the great fanfiction I’ll miss because I’m dead

9. Mustard

10. I still haven’t read that exhaustive list of books I want to read

11. Musicals (and all of the ones I still haven’t watched)

12. Fluffy stuffed animals and fluffy clothes

13. When my body is actually cold enough for me to get to wear a sweater!

14. I’ve never had a significant other to cuddle and love on and validate and vice versa

15. Neopronouns are so??? Fucking cool

16. This painted box of letters my friends gave me when I switched schools

17. I never remember to wear earrings

18. Feeling cute in a cute outfit

19. This Ravenclaw scarf I never wear

20. I want to grow my hair out

21. This huge oversized hoodie that my dad let me have (and I just got two oversized sweatshirts that used to be my grandpa’s!!)

22. When you wake up really early and it’s not a school day and you go outside and sit there while it’s really nice and cool (I need to do that more often!)

23. Ribbons

24. I still can’t knit!!!

25. When you listen to yourself sing and you actually sound good

26. The first time I went to a parade where I live now I saw this really sparkly Christmas ornament that they were playing with on the float and I loved it so much and I was like ‘I wish I had that’ and then the girls playing with it threw it to me and now it hangs from my ceiling

27. I now know how I identify, BUT I haven’t gone to a pride parade and celebrated it yet!

28. My cousin

29. Isabella’s lullaby puts me to sleep so easily somehow and it’s a very nice feeling

30. I want to see my little brother grow up and help him not be shitty

31. That feeling when you actually clean your room and it looks like you have your life under control

32. I haven’t seen my friends in forever

33. Showers

34. Imagine the embarrassment if mom and dad went through my phone after I die?? No thank you

35. Eating ice

36. Ice cream (how did I not come up with that one earlier??)

37. Genderfluid people are so awesome? I don’t even know how to describe it. Just like the fact that they exist makes me want to be happy with life

38. PEOPLE. ARE. SO. GORGEOUS. and somehow trans and enby and genderfluid people are gorgeous-er?? Like something about how they express themselves however the hell they want is just 👌 mmmmmmm

39. Googly eyes

40. I want to get fluent in sign language

41. The colour yellow

42. My friends are so fucking awesome (42 ‘cause it’s the answer to life the universe and everything ayyyy)

43. This specific outfit that I wore today?

44. Silk gloves

45. My history teacher (he moved and I switched schools)

46. Learning history

47. Libraries

48. That old book smell

49. That new book smell

50. Pasta

51. The words “I love you,” particularly when people say them to you/say them back

52. Cats

53. Smoothies and milkshakes!!!!

54. Romantic friendship ❤️

55. Marching band is way more fun than I expected it to be and I enjoy it more than I did concert band!

#one #suicide mention #reasons to live #self postivity #lgbtq positivity #pan positivity #genderfluid positivity #enby positivity #trans positivity #random #neopronouns #ravenclaw #books

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1. Do you like zombie movies? yes if there's gore and thriller aspects 2. What’s the grossest/worst thing you’ve ever seen in a public restroom? ugh I dont even know, ive seen some pretty gnarly things 3. What’s the most wasteful thing you regularly do? these lol 4. What’s the most difficult apology you’ve ever had to give? hmm I don't think any were particularly difficult cus I live life treating others the way I wish to be 5. What’s the worst relationship advice you’ve ever seen? stay together for the kids

6. Have you ever volunteered in a hospital? If not, would you ever want to? I work in a forensic hospital and did my er shifts when I was training as an EMT 7. What was your worst Halloween costume? hmmm idk 8. Who has/had the worst reputation in your graduating class? I did for being "the cancer of the school"

9. When was the first time you can remember feeling mature? when I got my first job 10. Have you ever had a disappointing Christmas, or any disappointing holiday if you don’t celebrate Christmas? most holidays are since I dont' do anything with family

11. Do you have any character bandaids in your house right now, or just plain ones? plain 12. Have you ever had to give a pet away? yea the puppies I got when I lived upstate and I miss them so 13. What’s the junkiest junk food you’ve ever eaten? Chinese food today 14. Did you play pretend a lot as a child? Were there any recurring plots or themes? yea and not that I can remember right now 15. How do you feel about runny egg yolks? ehhhh 16. Has a teacher ever tried to teach you something that was undeniably wrong? yes in boarding school it was all wrong with "character education" 17. If for some reason you had to give up one of your hobbies, which would you choose? tiktok

18. Have you ever hidden a relationship from your family? not necessarily but I do keep my relationships to myself 19. How much do you know about first aid? trained in it and basic life support

20. Which of your relatives do you know the least about? a lot of them

21. Have you ever meditated? If so, did it do anything for you? yes and yes 22. Have you ever given advice to someone who was much older than you? yes

23. Have you ever used a view-master? what's that? 24. Do you ever listen to talk radio or podcasts? If you do, what are some of your favorite shows? sometimes and true crime is what I find myself listening to if I do listen to them

25. When was the last time you got ice cream from a truck? lol a while ago 26. Are any of your favorite bands broken up or on hiatus right now? not that I know of 27. Do you know any sex workers? If so, how do they feel about their job? yes and they like it but want to find a way out of working it 28. What’s the biggest art project you’ve ever attempted? How did it go? idk I don't do artsy things too often 29. What kind of wild animals do you see most frequently where you live? rats and squirrels and pigeons 30. Have you ever cooked anything other than s’mores over a fire? yes 31. Are there any items in your house that you use for something other than its intended purpose? yea but I can't think of them right now 32. What do you hope the afterlife is like? lovely 33. What’s the worst behavior you’ve ever seen from a child? kids that hit parents back are pretty bad 34. Have you ever planned an act of revenge? nope 35. Do you and your parents share any of the same hobbies? different generations 36. Do you think it’s more exciting or scary to get older? both! I like getting older but hate the unknown 37. How was the reception of the last wedding you attended? beautiful 38. Do you have any physical photo albums? yep 39. Would you feel comfortable working at a sex shop? yea 40. Who was the worst friend you ever had? well I used to think it was someone named M, but recently my ex best friend used me for 2600$ and now that's who is the worst friend ive ever had 41. What’s the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made? lending someone a giant lump some of money 42. Have you ever campaigned for a political candidate, or otherwise played an active role in an election? nope 43. What’s the coolest hand-me-down you’ve ever gotten? What about the best one you’ve ever given? gotten idk probably limited too pants when I was younger, best one ive ever given was my favorite pair of jeans? lol idk 44. Do your parents and grandparents get along with each other? they did before they passed away "/ I miss my grandparents

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People, May 10

Cover: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

Page 3: Chatter -- Mindy Kaling on technology woes, Amy Adams on wanting to go into acting because of Grease, Gal Gadot on telling her daughters Maya and Alma about her pregnancy, DJ Khaled on using Rihanna's skin-care line, Christie Brinkley on showing off her body on Instagram at age 67, Whoopi Goldberg on writing a superhero movie about an older Black lady

Page 4: 5 Things We're Talking About -- Michael Keaton returns as Batman, Jane Fonda recalls her first and best kiss, Maya Rudolph would give Bridesmaids another go, the stars of ER scrub in one more time, popcorn and donuts team up

Page 7: Contents

Page 8: StarTracks -- one day before Prince William and Princess Kate's youngest child Prince Louis turned 3, Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the little royal to mark the occasion; Kate snapped the photo of Louis, who wore a school uniform and backpack as he rode his bike outside their home in London ahead of his first day of preschool

Page 9: JoJo Siwa and mom Jessalynn went for a roller-coaster ride at Disney's Hollywood studios in Florida, Madonna in a three-piece Gucci suit for dinner at West Hollywood staple Craig's

Page 10: Stars on Set -- Rachel Brosnahan was pretty in pink while filming season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with costar Alex Borstein in NYC, John Cena flashed a peace sign when he took a coffee break while filming The Suicide Squad spinoff series Peacemaker in Vancouver, Tika Sumpter and James Marsden shot an action-packed scene for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Vancouver

Page 11: Katie Holmes was spotted on a Connecticut set preparing to film the drama The Watergate Girl in which she'll play Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, Awkwafina and Bowen Yang filmed the upcoming season of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens in NYC, Melissa Benoist suited up for Supergirl in Vancouver

Page 12: Brooke Shields who is recovering after breaking her femur in a gym accident walked arm in arm after a lunch with husband Chris Henchy, Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari posed for a photo before attending a friend's wedding

Page 15: Stars in the Sun -- Maren Morris flaunted her new tan while enjoying a tropical getaway, Simone Biles and boyfriend Jonathan Owens cuddled up during a trip to Florida, Lindsey Vonn caught some waves and some rays while paddleboarding in Tulum, Derek Hough cooled off in the ocean during a beach day in L.A., Brie Larson enjoyed a dip while on vacation in Hawaii

Page 17: Scoop -- Life After Their Split -- how Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are moving on

Page 18: Inside Caitlyn Jenner's run for governor

Page 20: Heart Monitor -- Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young ready to wed, Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor going public, Zac Efron and Vanessa Valladares split, Billie Eilish and Matthew Tyler Vorce new couple?

Page 23: Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin's messy divorce

* Susannah Constantine -- my royal friendship with Princess Margaret

Page 24: Open House -- French Montana

* Baby Boom -- the latest on Hollywood's growing families -- Marie Kondo and Takumi Kawahara welcomed a son, Nick and Lauren Carter welcomed their third child

Page 27: Ed Helms talks life after The Office

Page 29: Passages, Why I Care -- Lisa Kudrow is working with doctors at UCLA to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues

Page 31: Stories to Make You Smile -- most cats can't stand the water but 8-month-old Marlin can't get enough and his Instagram is @carolinejarvis, a first grader's airplane kits give wings to kids' travel dreams

Page 35: People Picks -- Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

Page 36: Limbo, One to Watch -- Shadow and Bone's Jessie Mei Li

Page 37: Pose, Pet Stars

Page 38: The Handmaid's Tale, Thomas Rhett -- Country Again: Side A, Q&A with Olivia Holt

Page 39: The Mosquito Coast, Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List

Page 41: Books

Page 42: Oscars 2021 -- The Return of Glamour -- the show was unconventional, just 170 guests were allowed in L.A.'s Union Station, and COVID restrictions were strictly enforced, but stars did their part to bring back some movie magic

Page 43: Andra Day

Page 44: Fabulous Fashion -- crop tops, ball gowns and bows ruled the red carpet -- Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, Maria Bakalova

Page 45: Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, Amanda Seyfried

Page 46: Behind the Scenes -- Regina King -- the actress closed out awards season in a custom Louis Vuitton creation

Page 48: Shine Bright -- there's no such thing as too much bling -- Laura Pausini, Vanessa Kirby, Zendaya

Page 49: Maria Bakalova, Daniel Kaluuya, Glenn Close, Tiara Thomas

Page 50: Very Well Suited -- these sharp dressers put their own twists on the tuxedo -- Lakeith Stanfield, Colman Domingo, Paul Raci, Tyler Perry, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Kim

Page 53: Getting Ready with Andra Day

Page 55: Getting Ready with Angela Bassett

Page 56: Romance on the Red Carpet -- these couples only had eyes for each other -- Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, Halle Berry and Van Hunt, Chloe Zhao and Joshua James Richards, Riz Ahmed and Fatima Farheen Mirza

Page 57: Steven Yeun and Joana Pak, Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, Paul Raci and Liz Hanley Raci, Aaron Sorkin and Paulina Porizkova

Page 58: Best in Show -- there were A-list stars, groundbreaking moments and social distancing as Hollywood gathered safely to honor the best movies of the year -- Reese Witherspoon

Page 61: Alan Kim, Angela Bassett, Rita Moreno

Page 62: Major Moments -- these artists broke barriers during the most historic ceremony ever -- Emerald Fennell, Chloe Zhao, Daniel Kaluuya

Page 63: H.E.R., Anthony Hopkins, Yuh-Jung Youn with Brad Pitt, Mia Neal

Page 65: Yuh-Jung Youn and Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand, Elton John and Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Winnie Harlow

Page 66: Cover Story -- Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union -- Dream Team -- the actress and NBA champ open up about protecting their family, fighting for what's right and why they're stronger than ever

Page 72: George Floyd's Killer Found Guilty -- We Can Breathe Again -- friends and family of the Minneapolis man killed by police rejoice after a jury's verdict and vow with supporters to keep fighting systemic racism

Page 76: Bethenny Frankel -- what I know now -- the irrepressible former Real Housewives star and businesswoman is newly engaged and back as a boss with a new show

Page 80: A Son Lost to Suicide, A Father's Mission -- we loved him every day, but it wasn't enough -- after the shocking death of his 12-year-old son, Brad Hunstable has a message for parents: talk to your kids about suicide

Page 84: Andrew McCarthy -- I was never suited for fame -- the beloved actor, and author of a new memoir, looks back on his enduring films, surviving his '80s stardom and how his affiliation with the so-called Brat Pack was a mixed blessing

Page 88: Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton's 10-year anniversary -- remembering the big day -- those who made the wedding a fairy tale share their memories

Page 92: Country Singer Thomas Rhett -- fame, family and finding my way -- the star opens up about overcoming struggled with his wife Lauren in their 8-year-marriage and learning to put their family first

Page 98: Murdered Soldier Vanessa Guillen's Fiance -- every day I pray for justice -- a year after losing the love of his life, Juan Cruz is determined to make sure the Army specialist's legacy is never forgotten and that her tragic death inspires lasting change

Page 102: George W. Bush -- painting with a purpose -- the former president avoided making waves, until his party's nativist prompted him to use his art to celebrate immigrants

Page 106: Pop Star Julia Michaels -- how I learned to love myself -- the singer talks falling in love, managing anxiety and writing hits for Britney Spears and Selena Gomez

Page 116: One Last Thing -- Josh Duhamel

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what are you doing new year’s eve?

So this final fic of 2020 is dedicated to @odd-birds-and-booksellers for multiple reasons. Firstly she’s been my first friend in the Jolex fandom and one of the reasons the group chat exists. Despite how much we make fun of each other she’s truly become one of my favorite people (she knew I was pregnant approximately 15 seconds after I peed on a stick and hours before anyone else) and I wouldn’t have stuck around here without her.

Secondly it’s dedicated to her because my final fic for the year is an ode to the reason I’m in this fandom in the first place and the series she keeps begging me to write for. That’s right y’all, I’m posting a piece for my “It’s Nothing Funny Just to Talk/Little Pieces of You” universe! (she thought I was gonna kill someone... hehehe)

I hope y’all enjoy this cute and fluffy one shot! Thank you all for reading, commenting, and encouraging me to write this year!

also one million anons asked me for a birth fic... well here it kinda is

xoxo Nina

Maybe it's much too early in the game

Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same

What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

Jo was fine, really she was. She blamed being two weeks from her due date for the state of discomfort she found herself in. She’d been experiencing Braxton Hicks for almost a month already (something Alex loved to point out that he could always see as it happened, much to Jo’s annoyance) so the tightening of her abdomen wasn’t a new feeling. What was new was the aching in her back and hips that had prompted her to take a long steamy shower in an attempt to ease a bit of the pain and discomfort she felt.

The water had helped a bit, but all Jo really wanted was for Alex to rub her back and hold her while she napped. He had asked before he left for work if she was alright, but Jo had assured him she was fine. New Year’s Eve was always a long night for him at work with an influx of teenagers hurt by firework accidents or drunken mishaps. She has reminded him that she wasn’t due for two weeks and she would make it through one night without him there. Now though, Jo was regretting her decision as she struggled to get comfortable on their couch, her back aching as she shifted back and forth.

“Hoooooly shit,” Jo gripped the armrest of the couch tightly as she attempted to sit up, a roaring pain ripping through her stomach as she desperately tried to get air into her lungs. The feeling passed after a moment, letting her take a deep breath as she settled one hand onto her stomach. “I need you to calm down in there, please and thank you.” Her phone chose that moment to ding loudly, a text from Alex popping up as she reached for her phone.

Thursday 4:39 PM

How are my girls doing?

Thursday 4:41 PM

all good over here :)

Deciding not to mention her pain, Jo set her phone aside and went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. Whenever her Braxton Hicks got bad Alex would always tell her it was because she was dehydrated. He was usually right, though she’d never admit it, but the water usually calmed down the sensations flowing through her body.

Slowly making her way to the kitchen, Jo grabbed a glass and sipped on the water as she tried to even her breathing. Her mind was already racing, heart pounding as she tried to keep her composure. She’d only had one bad spout of pain, it could be a fluke or a pulled muscle for all she knew.

The searing pain she’d felt only minutes before returned again, the glass in her hands slipping from her fingers as a pained groan left her. Watching the water and glass splatter across the counter top, Jo realized how serious her pain was. Her eyes flitted to the clock, noting it was just hitting 5 PM. Alex would be home at 11, she would hold out as long as she could until then.

Thursday 6:32 PM

Want me to grab a late dinner for us? Figure you’ll still be up anyways.

Alex stared down at the text he’d sent almost 20 minutes earlier as if his staring would prompt a response from his wife. Logically he knew she was probably sleeping, but he’d been worried about her all day. She’d barely slept the night before and her back had been hurting for almost two days now. He wasn’t stupid he’d done enough rounds on OB to know that Jo was probably getting close to going into labor, a thought that both excited and terrified him. Erring on the side of caution, he dialed Jo’s number and waited for her to answer.

“Hi you’ve reached Josephine Karev! I’m probably teaching right now so leave a message after the beep!”

“Hey babe, call me back whenever you can. Love you.”

Hanging up the phone and grumbling to himself, Alex begrudgingly turned back to his patient files. He had a lot of work to do, but his mind was currently occupied worrying about his wife and their unborn daughter.

“Oh shit… oh shit no no no,” Jo’s panicked cries echoed across the empty loft as another contraction made its way through her stomach, her body curling in on itself as she struggled to lean against the couch. A glance at the clock in the kitchen told her it was only 7:19 meaning Alex wouldn’t be home for a few more hours.

She knew she couldn’t last that long, her contractions were steadily growing closer together and more painful. Reaching for her phone, Jo sent off a quick text before focusing her attention on breathing through the steady flow of contractions now racking her body.

Thursday 7:21 PM

in labor, moving fast. need drugs and husband.

It was nearing 8 PM and Alex still hadn’t heard from Jo for the last three hours. He’d called twice to no answer and his texts were sent but not read. He was ready to jump in the car and rush home to check on her when someone called out his name.

“Alex!”

Jackson Avery was jogging towards him, dressed in a button up and slacks with a six month old Harriet on his hip. He’d been talking about his mom’s New Year’s Eve party all week, so Alex was shocked to see him there.

“Hey man, you skipping out on the party,” Alex searched Jackson’s serious expression for a moment, reading his best friend's face easily and letting a sigh out. “Where is she?”

“April took her up to L&D while I came to find you. She was screaming at me the whole drive here,” Jackson smirked at Alex as they walked down the halls. “I’m sure you’re in for a fun night.”

Thanking Jackson, Alex headed towards the maternity ward with a sense of urgency. He knew if Jo had been worried enough to call April that she was probably pretty far along in her labor. Spotting the red head down the hall, he picked up his pace and stopped in front of her.

“They’re just checking her out now, her contractions have been coming every three and half minutes but I think they’re speeding up,” April gave Alex a small smile as she made to leave. “She’s been asking for you the whole time.”

“Thanks April.”

“It’s the least I could do. When I was in labor she sat with me while Jackson was in surgery despite the fact that she was throwing up every twenty minutes from her morning sickness,” April shrugged. “Besides if I didn’t go she probably would’ve given birth on your couch.”

Alex chuckled, his hand rubbing his neck nervously, “I’ll text you guys when she’s here, thanks again.”

April left then, Alex taking a breath before entering the room that April had just left. Jo was laid in bed, eyes closed and curled in on herself as she struggled through a contraction. Surging forward Alex placed one hand on Jo’s back as the other moved to run through her hair. She instantly relaxed at his touch, eyes popping open to meet his.

“I was wondering why you weren’t answering my texts,” Alex leaned down to press a kiss against her forehead. “You need anything? Water, ice chips, hard drugs?”

Jo shook her head, breathing through the end of her contraction before speaking again, “No they said I’m too far along for an epidural. I just have to suffer until she gets here. My water broke as soon as I walked into the hospital, I think she knew you were waiting.”

Eyeing the monitor tracking her contractions, Alex realized that she was nearing the end of her labor, “You should’ve called me, I could’ve come to get you.”

“Doesn’t matter, I’m here now,” Jo leaned against Alex’s hand as she struggled to pull a breath in. “Ow ow ow ow, holy shit mother-”

Jo’s next words were silenced as she pressed her face against Alex’s chest, fists clenched against the bed rail as her body tensed once more. Keeping his eyes on her monitor, Alex kept his fingers running through Jo’s hair in an attempt to comfort her, “Breathe baby, it’s okay just breathe.”

Once she finally took a deep breath Jo relaxed in Alex’s hold, her voice alarmingly calm as she spoke, “I really need to push. Like right now.”

“Let me get the doctor, just hold on a minute babe,” Alex couldn’t help the wide grin he sported as he left Jo’s side to call down the hallway for her doctor. In just a little while they were going to be parents…

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy New Year!”

The TV played softly in the background as fireworks lit up the dim hospital room but Alex and Jo weren’t paying attention to the celebration of the new year. Both had their eyes firmly locked on the sleeping bundle in Jo’s arms, light curls peeking out of the pink hat on her head as her lips pursed in her sleep.

“You do that when you’re sleeping,” Alex pointed out as he ran his finger down his daughter’s cheek. “You look like a fish, it’s kinda funny that she’s already doing it.” “She’s not even three hours old and you’re comparing her to a fish,” Jo chuckled as she looked from her daughter to her husband. “She needs a name still.”

“How about Goldie,” Alex’s suggestion earned him a slap on the arm from Jo, a laugh escaping him as she did so. “I was kidding! What about the one you really liked?” Eyeing her daughter as if testing out the name she’d brought up so many months ago, a grin settled on Jo’s face, “I like it. Annabeth Brooke Karev.”

“Glad we finally decided on that, I thought you were never going to choose,” Alex pressed a kiss to Jo’s lips, then another to the top of Annie’s head. “Happy New Year Annie.”

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight

When it's exactly 12 o'clock, midnight

Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve

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Celtic Dance Party #667

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Starting Over Chapter 39

I woke up wrapped in the security of Bucky’s arms - and wearing my nightclothes which I have to admit took a few extra beats to catch up to remembering the cause - but his lips were on mine and it didn’t matter why. Nightclothes, late nights, even gunshot victims sleeping their pain meds off on our couch didn’t matter - not when Bucky was kissing me awake.

“Brooke!,” the tiny voice that called my name had both mine and Bucky’s eyes snapping open and widening. “Buck kissed you up like Rora in Sleepin’ Beauty.” And then a round of toddler giggles that had both of us pulling away with what I had to think was a silent prayer of gratitude for our fucking nightclothes.

There, with her tiny chin propped on Bucky’s side of our bed and her dark eyes staring up at us, was Bryn. And now that we were WIDE awake, I could hear voices downstairs - and if I wasn’t completely fucking insane - I was hearing MORE than just Connie and Sharon’s.

While I kept Bryn occupied, Bucky slid out of my side of the bed. A three year old does NOT need to see what Bucky Barnes is packing early in the morning, trust me. I pulled her up into the bed with me and grabbed the remote to the TV.

“What do you want to watch?” After putting it on her favorite early morning cartoon, I settled back against the headboard and smiled when I realized that Byrn had compared Bucky to a prince. “Bryn?” She hummed and I slid my fingers through her loose curls. “What’s the prince’s name in Sleeping Beauty?”

“Phillip.” It didn’t come from Bryn. It came from the doorway and a very masculine voice. I glanced over to where Bucky stood, fully dressed now and I grinned with a raised eyebrow. “What? She told me while we were talking about her dolls and our tea party.”

I nodded and he came over to join us. “Did you do any recon?” He snorted. “What would you call it? Super sneaky Winter Soldier ninja snooping?”

Shaking his head, he kissed me again. “I did.” He sighed. “Sam, Chris, Carrie, Connie, and Sharon.” I knew my eyes were wide enough to be in threat of falling out of my head, but for fuck’s sake. “Come on, Bryn,” he held out his arms and she hopped up and jumped into them. “Let’s go downstairs and see if we can get some breakfast ready for Brooke while she gets ready for the day.”

I contemplated staying in bed. Our house had been invaded - and while I’d sworn that I’d answer my phone and door, I hadn’t been given the OPTION of answering - they’d just barged right the fuck in. Giving myself about five minutes to stew and wallow, I finally rolled out of bed and grabbed some clothes to toss on. A stop in the bathroom to brush my hair and my teeth and then downstairs to meet the invaders.

They were in the kitchen - ALL of them. Gathered around the table and island, watching as Bucky worked on another omelet - omelets I corrected as I came in and moved closer to him. Sam was drinking coffee, and I almost asked where he’d gotten it since he was drinking out of one of my mugs, but then I noticed that someone had started up my parents’ coffee maker. I hadn’t tossed it out, of course I also didn’t buy coffee for it - Connie shook her head and nodded toward the bags of groceries that she’d clearly put away before we woke up.

“Morning,” I greeted our guests, “everyone.” Started strong, but the landing left something to be desired. “To what do we owe this -”

“Well,” Connie came over and wrapped her arm around my neck. “I knew that you probably hadn’t had a chance to go shopping for groceries since you got back.” Whispering very quietly in my ear that she knew exactly WHY I hadn’t and she APPROVED of why. “I thought I’d do a run while Bryn and I were out -”

“We saw how much she grabbed and -” Chris volunteered, grins growing. Such good samaritans and great friends. “We couldn’t let her struggle. She had her own stuff, yours, AND Bryn.”

Carried piped up, “we stopped by her house and dropped hers off first. When we got here, Sam had just arrived.” She was beaming - and why not? She just met the new Captain America, after all.

“Since I have a key for emergencies,” Connie finished the tale with a shrug.

I nodded. “You have a key for emergencies and groceries are an emergency.” Bucky’s shoulders were shaking, and I knew he was enjoying this shit immensely. “And letting Captain America in - I mean, I’m sure he made it sound like it was an emergency.”

Sam was taking a drink when I said it and he snorted, spewing coffee just a bit. “Don’t make it sound like I was being all sneaky or something, Brooke.” He sputtered.

I raised an eyebrow and reached for one of my tea towels. Tossing it to him, I waited while he cleaned up. “It’s broad daylight, I highly doubt you were being sneaky, Sam.” He nodded. “So?”

“So?” Confusion glowed on his face.

“The reason for your visit?”

“Ah,” I shook my head as realization dawned on his face. “Sarah -” shit the print, but he went on. “She and I wanted to invite you and Bucky to a celebration back home.”

They were planning on a huge party in Delacroix - and for good reason - hometown boy makes VERY good. And now that they weren’t selling the boat, or house, I could see why they’d want to have a party. Bucky glanced at me over his shoulder, wanting my input on whether we should go or not, but in this instance the ball was in his court.

“Yeah,” Bucky agreed, plating our breakfast - for all eight of us - and lining them up on the island for us to carry into the dining room. “We’ll drive down.”

“Drive?” Sam was curious, carrying his plate and refilled cup of coffee into the dining room. “Renting a car instead of flying?”

We settled around the table and I shook my head when Bucky moved to sit at one of the sides. “Head, Bucky.” His eyes went wide, but I stood firm. OUR house, and he was the man of it. Everyone waited to tuck in until he sat, and then I took my seat. “Yes, drive, Sam.” I smiled across the table at Bucky, who was staring at me like he was amazed by me again. “We like to take our time - Bucky and me.” That got a few chuckles, but then everyone took a bite of their food and suddenly no one was laughing - because once again they were surprised by Bucky Barnes.

Our guests didn’t stay too long. Bryn understood that it wasn’t the day for our tea party, since she hadn’t brought along any princesses for it. I watched as Bucky got down on his knee to have a long conversation with her - privately, they told the rest of us, and I smiled when she hugged him tight at the end of it.

“I think Bucky has a fan,” Sam was beside me, watching Bryn with Bucky. “Seeing him like this -”

I felt my smile growing. I loved hearing anyone’s tone change to reflect them seeing him in a new light. “You think this is the Bucky that Steve knew, don’t you?” He hummed an affirmative. “It is,” I bit my lip as Buck turned, his gaze meeting mine. “He’s always been there, Sam. Just took him a little longer to surface than he expected.” Bucky came closer to include me in Bryn’s goodbye hug, and got me to promise her that sleepover too, despite my misgivings. A kiss to her soft cheek and she was handed off to Connie.

“We’ll let you two get back to -” I rolled my eyes as Connie waggled her eyes in her attempt at being suggestive. “Bye, Brookie.” She was grinning when she gave Bucky his own parting, then Chris and Carrie gave us a less gregarious, but no less friendly goodbye, leaving just Sharon and Sam behind.

“And then there were two,” I murmured, getting a chuckle from Bucky, coupled with a soft sigh.

“I heard that,” Sam offered, carrying a stack of dirty dishes to the kitchen and shooting Sharon a dirty look when she hissed while she tried to grab some to help. “Sit your wounded ass down.”

She glared at him, but with a hand on her side, complied. “Hey,” I got her attention and tilted my head toward the hall bathroom. “Want me to have a peek at your bandage?”

“Do you have -” she bit her lip, and I nearly laughed at her conundrum. Does she insult me by asking if I have first aid experience after I gave her clothing and a roof over her head or does she humor me?

“I took some classes,” I assured her. “My parents liked to make sure all the bases were covered.” Helping her carefully to her feet, I got her to the bathroom where one of the many family first aid kits lived. Opening it up and setting it on the countertop, I saw her eyes widen. “I told you - my parents liked to keep the bases covered.” Our first aid kits weren’t something you bought at a local pharmacy or online. “Mom was an RN,” I gestured for her to take her place on the toilet seat again. “She made sure to keep me up to date on my safety classes.” Every CPR class, first aid requirement, and anything else she imagined a layperson might need - she signed me up for. I helped Sharon with the loose shirt Bucky had grabbed out of my drawer, and smiled at the wrapping the ER had put on her wound. “Good news,” I bent down and took a closer look. “You haven’t started bleeding through the packing and wraps, so I don’t have to rewrap you.” She sighed and I chuckled. “Damn it,” I glanced up to see her looking down at me wearily. “I kind of hoped to use you for practice.”

She shook her head and a tiny smile threatened to creep onto her lips. “It hurts like hell though.” She started to pull the shirt back into place. “Gonna make getting back on the road a trial,” I was just opening my mouth to tell her she didn’t have to rush when she stopped me. “Thank you, Brooke, for your and Bucky’s generosity and hospitality, but trust me, I should go - and soon.”

I nodded, standing up to help her to her feet. She was taller than me, just like every other person in my life. “Take my number,” I watched as she pulled a phone from her pocket and I rattled off the number while she tapped it into the contacts. “If you need me or us -”

“Thank you,” she smiled, a small one, but I thought it might be genuine. “Steve would have liked you.”

“So I’ve heard,” I shook my head and put the first aid kit away. “Do you need another change of clothes?” Sharon wouldn’t hear of taking more from me, and insisted that she had a car coming to take her away. “If you’re sure -”

“I am.” We left the bathroom to the sounds of Bucky and Sam in the kitchen, soft music not hiding the sounds of them bickering over how to fill the dishwasher. “You’re going to have your hands full.”

“Yeah, I do,” I agreed, shaking my head as I listened to the two of them, their back and forth, and thinking that they sounded more and more like brothers. “I think they’re getting more -”

“Partners,” Sharon nodded. “They’re a team now.”

“Scary.” I heard a soft knock on the door and Bucky’s head appeared in the doorway between the kitchen and dining room. “I think -”

“It’s for me,” Sharon offered, hand back on her wound. “Time for me to go.”

“You sure?” It was Sam who asked, coming up on Bucky’s left, arms crossed over his chest. “You could stay, I could always -”

“I think you’re making enough waves, Cap.” I bit my lip at Sharon using the nickname so soon. “I can wait for my pardon.” She was moving toward the living room, with me behind her in case she stumbled. “I’ll just grab my small pile of stuff and be out of your way.” She grabbed her clothes - the ones she’d changed out of and turned to find me waiting at a close distance. “Hovering? That’s a very Steve Rogers trait, Brooke.” I rolled my eyes. “I’ll be fine,” she assured me, moving her hand from the bandaged side and sighing. “Keep those two out of trouble.”

“Yeah, right.” I muttered, opening my arms, thinking what the hell - a hug was warranted. She allowed it, awkward though it was. “Stay safe, Sharon.”

“I’ll try.” She murmured. “You too, ok?”

I nodded and then she pulled away. I busied myself with the living room while she said her goodbyes to Sam and Bucky, thinking that less was more in the case of Sharon Carter leaving our house. I had just folded up the blanket and put it with the pillow when I heard the front door open and close.

“And then there was one,” Bucky murmured, wrapping his arms around me. “What do you think the chances are that Sam goes home to prepare for the celebration and lets us follow behind?”

“Slim and none,” Sam offered, leaning against the archway between the living room and the entryway. “Sarah doesn’t need me to plan a party, and I have a couple loose ends to tie up here in NYC, so -”

“Don’t put away the blanket and pillow, Brooke,” Bucky kissed my cheek. “The couch has a new guest.”

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