#BENJY: 001

[ziggykyeons]

ziggy 📲 benji.

Ziggy: You're STILL here???😭 @benj-hyun

[despaiiring]

closed starter for benji hyun / @benj-hyun

"We're doin' pretty damn well this season. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm proud to be a Gutter Slut."

[ozymandics]

CLOSED STARTER • ari & benji ( @newycrks )

THE THING THEY DON'T TELL YOU about replacing your cravings with exercise is just how damn hard it is to actually exercise. ari puffed and panted as she slowed down from another burst of speed, and made a stop to try and recover her breath. some part of her was actually starting to feel this was a bad idea, as her unconditioned body seem to want alcohol even more now that it was wasting energy. hands on her knees, ari closed her eyes tightly and took a deep breath. no. no. not this time. as her breathing slowed, she took the opportunity to have a look around the park, and that was when her eyes landed on a familiar face. ari hesitated; she hadn't actually properly spoken to benji ever since she left rehab, only then learning about his falling out with chrissy. feeling conflict brew inside of her, ari made the choice to cut it out before it got worse, and decided she might as well wing it. "hey, benj." she tried, approaching him cautiously. "long time no see."

[acevedohadid]

closed starter for @benjicho

location: homestead bounty

Why are berries? The greatest of god's creation? I mean, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries? Those are huge strawberries over there too. Aren't they just great? By the way, how do you feel about grapes?

[tibogden]

Tiberius loved his work, but some days he wondered if they were purposely longer than others. The Ministry had been working hard to keep order in the society they were living in, and even if the wizard believed that there were better way to do it, he had to admit that they were trying.

Today had been a particular taxing day, he had a bunch of older clients that were really sweet but rather ignorant of certain aspect of the law, so what would have taken him a few minutes with any other clients, it meant that he had to spend hours with these.

However, he was happy that now he had a proper lunch break with one of his favorite people in the world. "So what would it be, Benjy boy a double for your troubles?" he teased, knowing that it would probably be strong coffee.

@benjyxfenwick

[rviner]

@ofwrxth benji x elliot - outside town hall

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"I think just you and Isla should go on this one." Benji says through a brittle bite of granola bar. It's obvious he's been giving it some thought even though he mentions it casually as he chews on literal stabby oats. He guesses there's so much his dad and Isla need to talk about, so many things to try and find their footing on again. "I know I was a bit of a dick about going on more with you but I think it should just be you." he shrugs, a there I said it motion. While he and Elliot never locked horns in an almighty battle, there were some stuffy atmospheres over the previous three years. Benji desperate to be hands on and be there for his dad, and also do right by the woman who treated him as her own. He then sits beside Elliot while they take a small break from loading up the supplies. "I kinda...fucked around with the mileage." he says in a hushed tone, not looking at him. "So if you were gonna go further for longer- It...no one will be able to tell."

[waywordhearts]

— characters: seda & benji — setting: after check-in at the motel — partner: @fearhidden​

Of course the only hotel they’d seen for miles had actually been a motel and only had one room left. They’d been driving all day and after the fiasco at the airport Seda and Benji were too exhausted to continue on without some proper sleep. So, despite the bits of conversation they’d mustered in the sedan they’d managed to procure, the pair didn’t really know each other well.

One room with one queen sized bed in it.

All the way from the trunk of the car to the door and just beyond the threshold they’d argued who would take the bed, to which it seemed they’d both end up on the floor. So the discussion then went to splitting the bed and who got which side. Seda was half tempted to build a little barrier down the middle but they couldn’t spare any pillows.

With a little rumble in her stomach the brunette remembered that she had eaten anything since those snacks she’d picked up at the gas station hours ago. It was her excuse to bolt up from the bed they were both comfortably sitting on, one that felt too inviting to curl up into, and grab for something to put over her when she’d step outside the room. 

Unbeknownst to her it wasn’t her jacket. “I’m going to grab something to eat. I think I saw some vending machines.” Pale blue eyes settled on the man’s arms for a moment before darting away. Seda still wasn’t sure what to make of all this and how she’d ended up in a motel with a strange man.

A man that she shouldn’t find attractive nor want to get to know better.

It was her nerves being so close to him on the bed that had her skittish in finding the comfort of sleep under those covers. The motel was a little sketch and something about Benji’s hands led her to believe that she just might wake up in them. Out of all the chaos they looked safe, he looked safe— no, he was her best bet at the moment and relying on that meant she couldn’t trust herself.

“Did you, umm, want anything?”

[sleeaze]

closed starter for benji hyun / @benj-hyun

" Are you fucking my mom? It's okay, you can be honest with me. If you are fucking her, though, do not tell Santi. " Goobie's face remains carefully straight as she accosts this poor man. " Ever. "

[atlasxthorne]

Atlas connected with that need for answers - it was written all over Benji's face. The same drive that kept him working late into the night, the same urgency that made every detail matter. This wasn't about closing a file and moving on. This was about helping someone sleep better at night, about making things right. "Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from," he said. "That's exactly why the lot of us took on this case … to make sure nobody else goes through what you did. And between us? I'm not stopping until we figure this whole thing out. You have my word."

benji didn't mean to make others feel as though he were some kind of pest but he wanted answers. he and kimberly deserved answers after everything they'd been through and he assumed that the man in front of him understood that was why he was here. "i hope so. i just don't want what happened to us to happen to anyone else." he confessed and let out a sigh. "you get it, right?"

[polo-drone-070]

The Bonds We Build

The year’s end was drawing near, and Maximus found himself in his room, preparing greeting cards.

It had been three months since he joined Gold, but it already felt like a fundamental part of his life. So many good memories, so many connections forged. Each moment with his team had shaped him, deepened his sense of purpose and belonging.

He sat at his desk, carefully arranging the cards. Each one carried a personal touch, a memory shared with a brother.

Maximus glanced at the roster, his gaze lingering on the first line: 001, Percival/Ezan (@polo-drone-001), his master and so much more. For him, Maximus included a photo of himself serving coffee, a subtle nod to their bond. With some bros, there were so many moments shared he had to just evoke one memory…like with Herc (@goldenherc9), for whom he recalled Stigandr demonstrating his twin berserk spirit Bödvar the power of discipline.

For Ares (@goldengod-ares10), his thoughts turned to a rough session with Neil, arousal peaking. A late-night discussion right after becoming 070 stood out for Brody (@brodygold).

He kept working down the list, each name evoking vivid memories. For Daniel(@danielgold-16) a simple note evoking a missing hand. Exchanging hypno file tips with Mark (@markgold-18). And for Hades (@hades-gold19), the warm memory of him being the first to welcome him to the Team when he was still Henry.

Further down, Max (@little-pup-max) reminded him of a needed video tutorial, while Leon’s (@leon-gold) hot pic brought a brief but undeniable blush to his face. He noted a discussion about AI with Elliot (@polo-drone-038), the motivational energy from Xavier’s (@polo-drone-039) playlists, and an invitation from Loki (@jordan-gold-40) that left a lasting impression.

Grant’s (@grant-gold43) military buzzcut reminded him of planned RP with him, while for 108 (@heavyrubberboy97), a rubber picture seemed the perfect tribute. A joint programming session for 149 (@polo-drone-149) came to mind, followed by the thrill of  049 (@polo-drone-049) bringing a recruit, and the memory of converting 050 (@polo-drone-050) on Discord.

Chill moments in vocal chats with Trevor (@polo-drone-125) surfaced, along with a pang of regret for not making more of Ganymede’s (@michaelgold53) perfect physique. For Trey (@hero21us), he mentioned the Gold influence, while a cheerleader costume tryout stood out for Riley (@rileygold60), and the installation of a hypnotic trigger for his mentee Duncan (@polo-drone-061) brought a small, satisfied smile.

To Chevy (@chevy-gold), he offered gratitude for helping him through a restless night. A transformation by Cratos for Hunter (@polo-rone-066). Brief but heartfelt words followed for others: “drone rabbit hole” for Hans (@hansgold-69), “gold soak” for Phoenix (@polo-drone-071), and “drone pride” for 073 (@polo-drone-073), who had been such a willing guinea pig.

He fondly remember a perfectly timed pho with Camden (076) (@polo-drone-076), as well as some drunken messages. A personalised spiral memory for Benji (@edmundgold78), a meta-reflection on the Hive with 110 (@polo-drone-110), and a golden bed picture for Grayden (@polo-drone-084). A wrestling match with Leander (@leander-gold-88) a photo of 070 as a drone pup for 098 (@polo-drone-098), a forest encounter with Coach (@thecorruptisland), and a Paris meeting with 103 (@polo-drone-103) all found their way into his recollections.

For 105 (@polo-drone-105), smoky domination seemed fitting, while 151 (@polo-drone-151) brought memories of steady, reliable drone activity.

At last, he indulged in cravings for hot golden collars from Cletus (@cletusgold), deep massages from Denchik (@mrdenchik), and, finally, the evocation of straining in a cage for waterboy Laurent (@laurentgold06).

The cards were ready. Minor gifts, just simple tokens of appreciation, but they carried the essence of Maximus’ gratitude. Through these memories, he realized what he was truly giving to the team: his unwavering devotion. And in return, he was receiving something far greater—pleasure, belonging, and a place in something far bigger than himself. Luvin you all, bruhz ! Gold is da best.

[againaweasel]

001 wolfbucks

Omg thank you for the ask!

when I started shipping it if I did:  I don’t know when I started shipping them, it must have been at least a decade by now. They come and go.

my thoughts:  I love them I love them. Although I prefer it in an AU if it’s reciprocated. 

I said this on Tiktok a while ago, but to me Wolfbucks/Moonchaser are what a lot of people want Wolfstar to be. It has a similar dynamic to the fanon wolfstar - popular, intelligent, good-looking James who doesn’t care about Remus’ lycanthropy and desperately wants to help and is overall rather lovely to smart, funny Remus. Except wolfbucks is like that right out of the gate, whereas with Wolfstar it takes ignoring their existing dynamic to get to that point. James and Remus are Anderperry (Dead Poets Society) to a fucking T.  

What makes me happy about them:  James often goes out of his way to step in to protect Remus. when Sirius betrays him, it’s James who stops it ruining Remus’ entire life, when Sirius believes Remus is a Death Eater it’s James who doesn’t.  And James is canonically Remus’ sugar daddy. 

These aren’t “poor little Remus can’t protect himself” moments but James seeing something he could do and doing it, whilst battling against a world that’s undeniably cruel to Remus.  In my mind, Remus deserves a soft place to land in his relationships. The world is toxic enough to him already, give him snippets of peace. Even if it’s messy or far from perfect like wolfbucks is. 

What makes me sad about them: In canon, I think it’s unreciprocated on Remus’ end. Remus is in love with James, and James is just like that with everyone. He doesn’t even notice and Remus doesn’t tell him. He tries to be happy for James and Lily, but he doesn’t talk about Lily much after their deaths because the feelings are too complicated and so, whilst Sirius will bring up Lily, Remus can’t. 

And I think James would pick Sirius in canon if he had the chance to pick [Sirius would pick James even without the choice].

things done in fanfic that annoys me: There are so few wolfbuck’s fanfics that I can’t pick something for this, I will take anything even it annoys me. 

things I look for in fanfic: Aus Aus Aus. 

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:  For James it’s Prongsfoot or Jily.  For Remus, it’s always Tonks. Although he had a fling with Benjy Fenwick. 

My happily ever after for them:  Living? James has to be the one to figure out that Remus likes him, I think he’s secure enough to do that, and Remus becomes a quidditch journalist so he can go to James’ matches (who is obviously a quidditch player) 

who is the big spoon/little spoon: James is the little spoon most of the time, he demands it. But Remus is the little spoon around the full moon. 

what is their favorite non-sexual activity Chess. James has a brilliant tactical mind and Remus likes to marvel at it. 

[isolatednights]

the consequence of their evening flashes through his mind, and the man can't help but shudder at the thought. the following hours are still a bit of a blur, but that feeling of sickness would linger in his memory forever. since that time, benji had been very careful when it came to drinking. "nothing is silly about that." most of his fondest memories involved the woman at his side ⸺ and many of them he thought others would consider insignificant, even if he cherished them. "i will strive to make more such memories with you ⸺ though hopefully they will not require so much alcohol," he quips, flashing her a grin. "all i've ever wanted was for you to be happy. that's the only motive i have when it comes to you," it's a quiet admission, but the truth nonetheless. "so... anything else i ought to know before i convince your parents to break your betrothal in favor of my asking for your hand?"

her laugh is soft, almost hopeful, as she tilts her head, watching the way his steely eyes light up with the memory. " i think you ended up worse than i did that night," she teases, the warmth of nostalgia lacing her words. " you were so determined to prove your theory and i just kept laughing at how ridiculous we must've looked." the corners of her petals tug into a smile, a playful sparkle dancing in her eyes as she leans ever so slightly closer. " it's probably silly, but it's one of my favorite memories of us. just a reminder of safe and normal i always felt around you. you really never had ulterior motives with me. " cheeks flush faintly at the admission, and she quickly shakes her head with a light laugh. " you're right, i think we've earned the right to be a little more careful with our wine this time."

[endingsfated]

𝐓𝐀𝐆 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏 ( 001 )!

appearance — aiyla ersoy

development — aiyla ersoy

interactions — aiyla ersoy

musings — aiyla ersoy

appearance — benji rhodes

development — benji rhodes

interactions — benji rhodes

musings — benji rhodes

aiyla & shane — 'i didn't know you needed me.' her voice shook - 'i always needed you'

benji & kisa — i hope that if alternate universes exist it's still you and me in the end

the group — if there is a life after this one ; let me meet you in it

[kudosmyhero]

The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 3) #12: Anywhere but Here

Read Date: June 14, 2023 Cover Date: March 2015 ● Writer: Dan Slott ● Penciler: Giuseppe Camuncoli ● Inker: Cam Smith ● Colorist: Justin Ponsor ● Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos ● Editor: Nick Lowe ◦ Devin Lewis ◦ Ellie Pyle ●

**HERE BE SPOILERS: Skip ahead to the fan art/podcast to avoid spoilers

Reactions As I Read: ● even though we only got Spider-Monkey's death in silhouette, it's still horrific! ugh. I'm … past ready for this arc to end. it's starting to feel like an excuse for Spidey snuff at this point. ● heh, Silk webbing herself up in a hazmat suit

● Jurassic Park Avenue. heh. good one, Spider-Gwen! ● I've suspected for a while that the Master Weaver will turn out to be another Spider-Man ● at least it feels like we got a decent chunk of forward momentum ● 👏👏👏

Synopsis: On Earth-13, Solus and Morlun have reclaimed the Scion, Benjy Parker. The Spider-Totems surround both Inheritors and Spider-Punk says they are screwed. Otto shuts him up and tells him that killing Captain Universe might have weakened him and it might be their only chance to attack their leader. May protests since Morlun has her brother but the Spider-Totems charge at Solus, who mocks them for thinking him weakened while he had consumed the greatest life force of that dimension and never felt more alive, killing the Prince of Arachne and Arachnosaurus easily as Morlun tells the Master Weaver to spin him a way home. May tries to stop him but Morlun punches her away and goes through the portal with the crying Benjy, much to May's horror. Spider-UK calls Spidey and tells him that they lost the Safe Zone. He tells him that they are coming but had to do some stops and Uk asks him where he has been. Then Peter, Gwen, Anya, Mangaverse Spider-Man and Spider-Man J arrive, and Anya and Gwen tell him that they were in three different Japans. UK asks why and Peter tells him they got a strong reading on a totem and then opens a portal to Takuya Yamashiro, the Spider-Man of Earth-51778… who happens to have a giant robot: Leopardon, which Takuya charges against Solus.

The Inheritor is unimpressed and with the Enigma Force he absorbed overpowers Leopardon. He rips its arm off before it can counter attack while UK tells them that they have to pull back. May tells him that they have to stop Solus, who knows where her brother is. They open the portal and Otto congratulates Peter for making a choice like leaving a man behind for the rest. Peter tells him that he has a plan and swears to May that they will find Benjy but that it's not safe there anymore. As they leave, Solus tells him that it's not safe anywhere.

Meanwhile, Silk has arrived to Earth-3145 on her run from Brix and Bora. The radioactive air starts to affect her and the Inheritor twins arrive. When Brix steps out of the portal, he screams in pain as radiation is lethal to his kind and Bora gets him out. Realizing that the irradiated world hurts them more than her, Silk decides to take it. She covers herself in webbing and realizes she knows where to go.

The Spider-Army arrives on Earth-8847, which is full of prehistoric animals. Spider-Man says he transported them randomly since the Inheritors won't know where they are if they don't know themselves, until they find a new safe zone. Otto tells him that he has cost them his base, their refuge and both Leopardon and Supaidāman. The latter, however, appears from a portal and tells them that he escaped at the cost of Leopardon. Mangaverse Spider-Man and Spider-Man J console him in Japanese and tell him that he is not alone. Spidey tries to talk to May but she tells him that she is done listening to them and that there's only one real Spider-Man, her dad, and he is dead. Peter then gets a call from Spider-Woman, who has infiltrated the Inheritors' house by impersonating her Earth-001 counterpart. She tells him that she had to change devices with Silk after she damaged hers and doesn't have enough charge to talk for long or to make a portal big enough for her. Spider-Man asks her if she needs one of them to come for her but she tells him that she is good and that her Earth-001 counterpart is part of the Inheritors' help. Peter comments that it is very convenient and the Master Weaver comments that it's almost like if it were planned as part a grand design. Peter loses her signal and contacts Miles and asks him how the recruitment is going. He responds that he has no words as he, 67's Spider-Man and Earth-12041's Peter were joined by a cowboy Spider-Man, Mini Marvel's Spider-man, an unknown Spider-Man and a sentient Spider-Mobile. The Spider-Mobile tells him to open the portal as Earth-12041's Peter calls them the Web Warriors, much to Miles' annoyance.

Peter calls Miguel and Lady Spider at Earth-928 as they dissect Daemos' corpse while he is trapped by Alchemax. Miguel tells him that if the Inheritors have a weakness, they will find it and that they have discovered more of their cloning process. Before he can tell him more, Jennix cuts the transmission from Earth-802 and tells Peter that he can hear everything that they have been saying. Jennix explains that they have been moving and speaking across the dimensional threads of the Great Web and his family mastered this centuries ago. Peter asks him why would he show his hand and Jennix tells him that watching them has been amusing but he can't have them share tactical info. He sends Verna their coordinates and she arrives with her Hounds Rhino, Ox and Hammerhead. The Spiders battle the Hounds as Verna wounds Spider-Girl (Betty Brant), to Sp//dr's horror.

In Loomworld, Earth-001, the Master Weaver tells Jessica that Solus has forced him to reveal skeins that are yet to come, knowledge that has helped them gain dominion of reality, but small acts of rebellion, seemingly insignificant threads he altered when no one was looking, can change the design, like that very moment and Spider-Woman's counterpart, all made so that he can give her a set of prophecies. These contain all they need to know of the Other, the Bride and the Scion and something else. The Master Weaver tells her that his master's plan is to do more than kill all the Spiders and to hurry as they approach. Morlun gives Benjy to Brix and Bora, causing the latter to protest. Morlun mocks their failure to catch the Bride and tells them to hold the Scion. He salutes Jessica, who transported away the scrolls the Weaver gave her.

At Earth-8847, Peter receives the scrolls during the fight attached to Spider-Woman's teleporter. Otto and Anya ask him what's their next move and Silk calls him. She tells him to get to Earth-3145 before Jennix blocks her. Peter opens the portal and they follow when they notice that Verna won't get near it. In Earth-3145, Otto tells Anna to give him an atmosphere reading and she tells him that the radiation is extremely toxic. Otto screams at Peter for bringing them there but Spider-Man India notices webbed arrows left by Cindy. They follow the trail to Earth-3145's Sims Tower. They go to the bunker of the tower and Peter tells them that it's designed to hide them form the Inheritors. Inside they found Silk, who tells them the Earth-3145's spider-totem was already in there when she got there. The totem is then revealed to be Uncle Ben.

(https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_3_12)

Fan Art: Spider-Gwen by SanyLebedev

Accompanying Podcast: ● Amazing Spider-Talk - episode 12

[narilily]

"They are a bit Halloween-ish," she agreed with a soft laugh, "I guess maybe if we ever do another art-based gala in town, you can hope that it has a spookier theme, maybe that would be right up your alley." She supposed that there were still people out there that wouldn't mind a painting of a snow-covered raven, though. "Do you paint often?" Nari turned towards Benji again, "birds, or otherwise?"

"I might," Nari said with a smile, looking in that direction again, "Most of the decor in my house is very floral based, I'll admit, but it never hurts to shake it up a little bit, have something different. I've always had a soft spot for cardinals. Both for their symbolic meaning and also just the fact that they're pretty in the winter time."

"Oh yeah, that one's really pretty," Benji nodded. "I thought about putting birds in mine but I only ever seem to gravitate toward the corvids when it comes to birds, you know?" She...didn't know, of course. Ah well. "Anyway. People see crows and ravens and such and think Halloween, not Winter so...what can you do, right?" A shrug.

"I haven't decided on a favorite yet either. I've mostly just been standing here." His brow furrowed. "You should get that painting, cardinals symbolize hope," he intoned solemnly. "And everyone can use more of that."

[cquity]

benji & simon

benji had been work all morning, he could feel the bags under his eyes heavily weighing him down though he didn’t mind. in a short period of time he’d be on his lunch break for the day and he’d be able to catch up on the sleep he’d missed. glancing up from the take away coffee cup he smiled brightly at the other. “how’s it going today?” he paused for a moment before continuing. “what can i get you today?” 

@hiddenpxpercuts​