#BOTH I GUESS

[chilpilled]

umm inside a dungeon its very important to conserve body heat or something like that

[cinnamontoastcrunch-15]

Today's @wolfstarmicrofic prompt is angel!

(282 words.)

Sirius tries to suppress the shiver. He'd insisted over and over that he would be fine, it's only October, he doesn't need a coat. Remus has been holding his for twenty minutes, for fuck sake!

He can definitely feel the cold, though. It pierces his jacket with a scary amount of ease, sending a chill down his spine that he can't quite hide. He feels Remus' gaze land on him and he stiffens slightly.

Shit.

Instead of any kind of pity, Remus just takes the coat he's been holding onto and drapes it over Sirius' shoulders. His arm follows the coat, pulling him closer and keeping walking without a word. A few more moments pass before Sirius can't help but verbalise his thoughts.

"You brought the coat for me, didn't you?" It's hardly a question, more a statement, but Remus answers anyway.

"Yeah, I did."

He doesn't need to say why. Sirius knows why.

The bloody cruciatus curse.

People didn't really know that extended exposure to the cruciatus curse, that strange place between a short burst and insanity-inducing, could cause the side effects it has. Sirius only knows because of himself. It's a fucking learning curve, and he hates it. The scars are enough. He doesn't want to freeze the moment the temperature drops a little, or burn up the moment they raise.

It clearly doesn't matter what he wants, though. He can't exactly pretend it hasn't broken him when he can't go on a walk without shivering, and he feels dizzy every time he stands up.

He's so fucking lucky that he has Remus. He's an absolute angel. Somehow, Remus can offset all of the bad with something as simple as picking up a coat.

[ghost-bxrd]

For "your court of owls batfam" au , how would Bruce react if Cobb ever got seriously hurt to the point of maybe having to be replaced? Also how do Dick and Jason feel about Cobb? Do they get along or is it strictly professional?

MWAHAHA I GOT ONE PERSON INTERESTED IN THIS AU ALREADY! *cheers*

Okay so Talon lore is that very little can keep a Talon down permanently. They can even regrow limbs if given enough time! So that’s neat. But basically replacing Talons isn’t a practice often exercised.

I know the Court canonically tried getting rid of Cobb in the Court of Owls saga because he got defeated by Batman and they didn’t think he’d “recover from the shame of being so thoroughly deafeated”.

It therefore stands to reason that he’s aware that he’s easily replaceable (there is always more than one Talon at any given time, although stored away in cryo usually) if he doesn’t perform to the Court’s expectations. Cobb is the best, been the best, Talon for over a century (?) now, but that means nothing if he fails to fulfill his missions.

So let’s say Cobb gets heavily injured by something that shouldn’t have been much of a challenge for a Talon. Let’s say his inattention/hubris/whatever nearly gets Bruce killed—-

That would be scandalous.

For one, his injuries will take several weeks to heal. Weeks in which the Voice will be virtually defenseless without their Talon. This is unacceptable.

And Two, some regular two bit criminals should have never been able to best a Talon in such a way. It’s a disgrace to the Court.

No, no, a new Talon must take Cobb’s place now. He has become obsolete. His services have been appreciated, but, “oh, you understand dear Talon, don’t you? The weak must be culled from the flock”.

And Cobb understands. He does. He’d thought- he thought he’d have more time, though. Time to convince Bruce to let him train the boy after all, to make sure his Voice is protected even after Cobb is gone. That the Court’s machinations will not see Bruce dead before the year is done because the new Talon will not know that Bruce is the best thing to have happened to the Court in a century. They will end up killing Bruce, killing Dick— (he shouldn’t care- he doesn’t care. He doesn’t. He doesn’t. He doesn’t-)

But then Bruce storms into the labs like the onset of a hurricane, all righteous fury and indignation, Dick hot on his heels (wide eyed and still too little with not enough training to hold out against the new Talon long enough to at least escape) demanding what the fuck is going on and why his Talon isn’t back by his side yet.

And he doesn’t accept the scientists’ reasonings that Cobb has done his duty; has become “outdated”. Doesn’t accept the reassurances of the “new one” being just as good— no, better, than the previous one. Doesn’t accept that a new Talon is supposed to protect him now. (“Him or none,” Bruce says, tone colder than the permafrost of the arctic, and at his side Dick’s eyes flash with unvoiced threat. “Now get out of my way.”)

As to the relationship between Cobb and the kids, well. His and Dick’s relationship is tense at first. Cobb has no interest being anything of a family to him despite their blood relations. He only sees Dick as a potential new (and perfect) Talon that could keep Bruce safe if he himself is deemed “outdated”. He’s not happy about all the potential “going to waste” by Dick being made Bruce’s ward, being allowed to live a sort of normal life. But once Dick approaches him for some training in physical combat… well. Sorry, Cobb tried. He really did. But Dick Grayson invented charisma, and even Cobb isn’t immune. He grudgingly starts liking the kid but will deny that until he’s blue in the face. Dick ends up being the Gray Son of Gotham, the highest ranking court member after Bruce with the training of a Talon.

With Jason it’s more straight forward. At first Cobb is pissed at Bruce for taking in a “street rat” and intending to adopt him, but… well, Jason grows on him “like fungus” (a direct quote). At first Cobb doesn’t really know what to make of Jason. The kid is loud and aggressive, but shrinks away like a wilting flower at the first signs of someone raising their voice. (He’s soft, Cobb thinks. The Court will eat him alive.)

But Jason’s also got a spine of steel as he clearly demonstrates when he jumps Cobb with a knife after an unfortunate misunderstanding where he assumed Bruce was in danger of him, and that kind of loyalty at least he can work with. (The kid’s still soft inside as all get out, but he’s excellent at covering it up with violence and bravado, and his charm is that he’s honest in a way so utterly foreign to the Court that it endears him to all the trustworthy members within a few months).

Jason becomes The Heart of the Court, the morality that Bruce was starting to have trouble clinging to; keeping them all on the right path towards a better future. A better Gotham.

(Cobb absolutely loves the children as much as Bruce does. It just takes him a bit longer to get there. And Jason is his favorite sorry I don’t make the rules. COUGH.)

[lunaprincipessa]

ENTRY 372

Too much of a breadwinner for tradition, but too traditional to be considered a true breadwinner.

What exactly is my place in this world? A question we start asking ourselves in our teenage years but usually people have an answer by now. And still, I have no clue.

I know I feel comfort in the more traditional role. I really enjoy cooking and cleaning and doing all things domestic for my son and for my man when I have one in my life.

However, I also enjoy being able to earn and contribute to society, to be a part of a community. There are things I'm passionate about, things I want to do.

What is my place? Aside from the home of course. Hoping to get it figured out at some point. More thoughts later.

[tinylongwing]

he's just out here setting a bad example for literally everyone

[chipthekeeper]

Do i want to go to the movie theater because i want to see a movie or because i want popcorn….?

[tryhardgwen]

posting a fic set during 2am at 2am call me a method writer

or method publisher... i guess?

im sleepy so this is again a rapid fire summary. i need you to fill the void; viper/meiko/jackeylove; multi ot3, established relationship, 2.1k word count, set during worlds 2024 quarters, just fluff and cuddles

i dont go here, i only kinda know these proplayers but! they're super cute and i promised my friend i would write this a couple weeks ago :] yay! read if u wanna, and enjoy!

ps: fic title from void by the neighbourhood. in general such a... them song tbh (my friend said so!) i also debated titling after their song paradise, but it was a bit too angsty LOL.

[kurgy]

anyway, for several reasons, im prob gonna start posting chapters of Nowhere City and other New Harbor stories here on this blog (maybe a secondary?) and on patreon. Patreon first in tier 1 (1$), then later here. on tumblr the layout would be chapter cover art, a snippet of the chapter underneath, and the rest under a read more and tagged for length as not to cringe bomb my mutuals dashboards.

it would be appropriately tagged, and literally just me sharing some creative works with yall beyond individual art pieces because i want to.

New Harbor is a queer mlm horror romance anthology all set in the same large fictional very unnatural city of New Harbor, Maine. stories ill likely start with are

Nowhere City

Oh Marcello

CottonCandy

Black Eyes

Founding 1890 (maybe)

[la-la-lavandee]

glowopedia

[sonic-adventure-3]

not gonna get over the guess “shadow who needs a shower?” kill him

[housewifebuck]

Who is Molly

Is this a wife/gf or imaginary friend?

Are those the only two options

[aaronburrdaily]

May 24, 1809

Couche at 12. Rose at 6. The supper at Dr. G.’s disagreed with me. Not well sleep. Breakfast at 8. At 9 sor. to Hedboom's. Left him with 10 guineas to be changed into Swedish paper. Pours’i un U. ba. eng. 9 c. soi.¹ Chez moi at 10. Gahn came in and staid an hour. Went with him to Heuland's to introduce him, they being both mineralogists. Found Heuland y² and left them together. Sortant³ met M’lle Posse belle souer⁴ de Hedboom. Entered and talked a few moments by signs. Qu’ell. es jo.⁵ Chez moi at 12. At 1 barouche fiakre⁶ to take us to Haga. Mr. Potter noir de Boston m’d ici un blanche d’un famille.⁷ Very civil and useful. To Vieux⁸ Haga. Y: The Baron, ux. et niece; le General Baron C. de Morner, ch. d’un reg. de Hussards.⁹ Dined in the room in which the revolution of 1772 was projected and matured by Gustavus III. The pavilion; three cabinets and six stoves; six canop.¹⁰ de crimson velvet. Le General si bieu bu. qu’il se couche ivr. sur can. en bot.¹¹ At dinner Gamp gave “Les Prisoniers Royaux”¹² which was received by Baron Munck with inexpressible sensibility, tears, &c. Apres din. un promenade.¹³ Called back to meet the Countess of ——— and ———, the former being her we saw at Desbero’s; belle femme; all speak French fluently. The Prince and his elder sister walk with the two ladies of the Queen's suite to New Haga. Beautiful promenade along the lake. The temple; the pavilion; echo. Went through the lower story of the Palace. Four beautiful rooms. Picture of Gustavus III. To the new Palace. Magnificent plan. The model. The place for the guard. Singular effect produced by copper pavilions and tents painted a la Chinois¹⁴ Back to Old Haga at 9. Supper. The Baron walks with us to town. Y arr.¹⁵ at 1/2 p. 10; very light; daylight. Locked out and great plague; a la fin,¹⁶ got in but spoiled lock. Paid for hack 2 1/2 rix dollars, the distance being about two and a half English miles. The Hermaph. stat.¹⁷ at Baron Munck’s. Professor Arnt restoit a Vieux Haga.¹⁸ Tro. bu et tro. mang. Fum. till 1.¹⁹ Mem.: On returning home found Baron Armfelt's card. The Prince is a fine boy of 9; eyes and forehead very good; the lower part not corresponding. The Princess, 7, not handsome. Neither of them looking very healthy. They were in a little barouche, drawn by four little horses. Near the Palace saw the youngest Princess, about 1 year old; pretty. The second daughter, about 5, is a cripple.

1  This is a fair sample of the sort of riddles frequently introduced by Burr in the Journal. They are generally in French, in part, at least, and consist largely of abbreviations. This probably stands for Poursuivis une jungfru (or fille) badine (or banale). Engagement pour 9ce soir. Pursued a sportive (or common-place) lass. Made an engagement with her for 9 o’clock to-night. Ba. may stand for basse, inferior, vile. 2  There. 3  For en sortant. On going forth. 4  For belle-soeur. Sister-in-law. 5  For Qu’elle est jolie! How pretty she is! 6  Note the spelling and also the queer tautology! One might as well say in English, coach-coupe! 7  Mr. Potter, a negro from Boston, married here a well-to-do white woman. (Une blanche de famille.) 8  Old. He speaks of both a New Haga and a Vieux Haga. 9  General Baron C. de Morner, chief of a regiment of Hussars. (Chef.) 10  For canapés. Couches. 11  For le General est si bien buveur qù’il se couche ivre sur le canapé en bottes. The General so much of a drinker that he goes to bed drunk on the sofa with his boots on. 12  “The Royal Prisoners.” This probably referred to Ferdinand VII., Baron Munck’s father, then recently detained by Napoleon in France. 13  A promenade after dinner. 14  For à la chinoise. After the Chinese fashion. 15  For y arrivons. We arrive there. 16  Finally. 17  The statue of Hermaproditus, the fabled son of Hermes and Aphrodite, combining both sexes in one body, and regarded as the emblem of indissoluble marriage. There are numerous statues of this mythological personage, e.g. in Florence, Rome, Naples, and Paris. 18  Professor Arnt remained at Old Haga. 19  For [J'avais] trop bu et trop mangé. Fumai till 1. I had eaten and drunk too much. Smoked till 1.

[javertisgay]

“another tick on the chart”… is greg gay or just insanely misogynistic? either way he needs to be put down

[thetangibleghost]

I need him bouncing and moaning on it :/

[fujomiku]

TFA sentinel: SQUEEEE OMG IM FINALLY A PRIME and I hate that stupid scrapheap Optimus

TFONE sentinel: okay airachnid now hit the second tower

[vivitalks]

best types of brennan NPC

autism haver

stoner

frat bro who has unlearned hypermasculinity so hard that he's gone 100% the opposite direction about it

anticapitalist proletarian

the most insane person you've ever met