#Guy Backstage

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tee hee (*´∇｀*)✿

[theoppositeofprofound]

I saw a poll the other day that made me think about Finrod, because people were (correctly) criticizing the instinct to reduce him down to a pretty, shiny, no-thoughts, certified kissboy. Which he isn’t—but it’s also become a stereotype because it’s a flattening of a much more nuanced representation of Beleriand era Finrod as someone for whom the plumage is a tool and a threat display, who intensely overinvests himself in the people around him because somewhere in the back of his mind is the knowledge that everyone here is doomed (him especially). I think the exuberance and easy attachment and delight in what is beautiful now can be in character when it’s underpinned with wisdom so sharp he keeps cutting himself on it. There are some distinct depressed philosophy student vibes to the Nargothrond period and if there’s one thing a philosopher can do it’s tactical psyche-preserving hedonism.

[zyphnn]

@codywanweek day 3: dancer/musician/theatre AU

can someone PLEASE tell the stage manager to stop making out with the lead actor on the prop table

[genshinresource]

Genshin Impact Lyney & the Grin-Malkin Cat From "Backstage Encounter" Web Event

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have to be so honest with myself that i cant stop thinking about the duck team polycule

[samijey]

jey repeatedly saying he wants to work with sami again ("do everything with him" - actual quote) at a time when wwe is not letting them interact on screen was for gay rights

[nothinghappned]

saw a post about the nordic party, and may I offer some gifs of kris dancing his heart out to cha cha cha

[warning for flashing gifs/images!]

also

and also, if you watch the video (x) it's hilarious how the moment käärijä walks on stage you can see bojan's head at the bottom left side popping in frame as he and kris makes their way closer to the stage. they were summoned.

there's a skip in the video i linked, but apparently käärijä did other song(s) too, and since the jo boys arrived at the beginning and was still there at the very end of the set, it's safe to say they saw at least välikuolema live too

[starryeyed-seer]

At last!

[denim-bias]

[hejira33312]

[zu-is-here]

chat he did it

Found the music XD

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[jujumin-translates]

Sakuya Sakuma | [SSR] Petals and a Letter | BE.MINE ver. SAKUYA - Part 2

*Door opens*

Citron: I have brought them, Sakuya! Helpers from Summer Troupe are the perfect ones for this!

Kazunari: RonRon told us all about your lil’ problem!

Misumi: So we’re gonna help you, Sakuya~!

Sakuya: Misumi-san, Kazunari-san! Thank you so much!

Tsuzuru: So you know about the details of the situation for the photoshoot?

Kazunari: ‘Course we do! A sleeping SakuSaku’s gotta be woken up by a girlfriend, right?

Sakuya: Yeah! So any kinda advice on how to wake up would be great…!

Kazunari: ‘Kay, ‘kay! Well then, just try to act like you’re sleeping.

Sakuya: G-Got it.

Misumi: “Hey, what are we gonna do~? Wanna wake him up first, Kazuko~?”

Kazunari: “Hmm, I dunno~. Hey, which one of us do you want to wake you up, Sakuya-kun~?”

Sakuya: H-Huh? It doesn’t matter, um…!

Tsuzuru: Hold on, you two switched on him way too suddenly. Tone it down, you’re supposed to help Sakuya, not confuse him.

Citron: Sakuya’s Onii-chan is angry! You two better make up your minds fast!

Kazunari: “M’kay, I’ll wake him up first then ☆”

Kazunari: “Time to get up, Sa-ku-ya-ku~n.”

Sakuya: Y-Yeah, I’m up…!

Citron: You do not have to be so nervous, Sakuya~.

Misumi: Just wake up like you usually do and you’ll be all okay!

Sakuya: Sorry… the more I think about trying to do it naturally, the more restless I get…

Kazunari: Maybe it’s ‘cause you’re too conscious of the “boyfriend” part of it?

Tsuzuru: That’s true… a situation where a girlfriend wakes you up out of nowhere sets the bar pretty high.

Kazunari: Ah, well then… why don’t you just focus on the “waking up” part of it first?

Sakuya: Just the waking up part…?

Kazunari: Yeah, yeah! Just pretend like we’re waking you up normally at first!

Sakuya: I get it! That way I’ll be able to wake up without being so nervous.

Misumi: ‘Kay, I’ll try to wake you up then~!

Sakuya: Yeah, go ahead!

Misumi: Sakuya~, the triangle onigiri is ready, so it’s time to get up~.

Sakuya: Mnh… good morning, Misumi-san… Thanks for waking me up.

Misumi: Yeah, you’re welcome!

Kazunari: That was good! SakuSaku woke up supes naturally!

Citron: It was very Sakuya-ish!

Tsuzuru: I think they’ll be able to get a better, more natural shot if you don’t think about the word “girlfriend” too hard, Sakuya.

Sakuya: Yeah. Thank you so much, guys…!

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Kid: Bye, Sakuya-sensei!

Sakuya: Bye, see you tomorrow!

Teacher: Good work, Sakuya-kun. Was that the last kid just now?

Sakuya: Yes. Good work to you too!

Teacher: By the way… you’ve been becoming more and more dependable lately, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: Huh, really?

Teacher: Yeah. In the beginning, it was more like you were just trying with everything you had…

Teacher: But now you’ve changed a bit, and I can tell by all the things you do that you’re really thinking about the kids.

Sakuya: Is that so… It makes me really happy to hear that from you!

Teacher: Like today, the kids were really happy with the origami crafts you made for them, Sakuya-kun.

Sakuya: Thank you so much…!

Sakuya: It’s thanks to all of the other teachers and kids that I was able to grow enough so you can say that.

Teacher: Fufu. It’s amazing how you’re still so modest about it too.

*Phone rings*

Teacher: Ah, my husband is picking me up near here today. I need to be getting ready to leave.

Sakuya: Okay, good work again tod--.

Sakuya: Wait, husband!?

Teacher: Y-Yeah. Something wrong?

Sakuya: U-Um! Actually, I have a question I’d like to ask you…!

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[oplishin]

"it's about redemption."

[probablyaseamonster]

IDEA

The Herons should all learn to play instruments and write music. Then they organize a performance. This all leads to a parody of Hermitgang except it's Herongang where they slander everyone who's not a Heron.

[carnivalcarriondiscarded]

HIIII!!!!!!!!

I LOVE your human au and would be delighted If you could expound on Wally's relationship with the cast and how he views/ is viewed by others <3

I hope you have a good day/ night whenever you are and I wish your pillow always be cold 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

ofc! i've been thinking about it a lot!

i would like to begin by saying that, as with canon, everyone likes Wally. as they should! i think that's an Important tidbit that should always carry across, at least in some way

Wally is... i think it's also important that he's a kind person. he loves deeply, is very forgiving and accepting, and he's just. he's a bizarre little man, and he's wonderful! there is not a malicious bone in his body! he finds delight & beauty in everything he can. he looks at his friends and is filled with deep contentment and joy and love. he's not blind to their flaws (and certainly not his own), but he never minds. those flaws are part of his friends, and he loves every bit of them!

and ok. Wally is not nearly as naive in this au as he is in canon. bc he's had a different life! he's had a rough go of it! unfortunately there's next to no way for normal people to grow up completely innocent & naive & pure, yk? life is harsh. Wally is not spared. he's incredibly kind despite it all. he's still in love with life and humanity. he smiles at strangers in the street & stops to watch bees pollinate flowers & sees parts of his friends in everything. he has many intense feelings even if he doesn't really show it or know how to convey them! he believes in the inherent goodness of people & beauty of being human!

there is a... very wide range of how people (outside of the Neighbors) view Wally. a lot of people find him slightly unsettling and really fucking weird, and well. he is! he's strange, and it's a wonderful part of him! but many don't see it that way. so he was ostracized by his peers in school (all the way through college), his coworkers (the few times he held a job before becoming a full-time artist), and most people in his local community. they just don't get him. they don't See him. Wally doesn't mind all that much! all of the important people in his life accept and love him for who he is, and he wouldn't even think of changing to fit the mold others want to shove him into.

then of course there are the people who treat him like a child, bc ableism is a thing and Wally's very noticeably autistic (even if people only notice subconsciously). this i think would be one of the very few things that outright annoys Wally, even if he doesn't really show it. but then there's the people who, while they might not get him (especially not to the extent his friends do), they accept him. like much of the art community he's involved in - even if a lot of them completely misinterpret his personality / mannerisms. they're all like "ohhhh he's so mysterious and ruminant" that's the 'tism, babes

BUT! YOU ASKED ABOUT SPECIFICALLY HIM AND THE NEIGHBORS! we'll save Barnaby for last since that's. uh. i have a lot to say about it. it's Very Complex in my mind

collectively, all of them love Wally a lot. which i've said! We Know! they also (mostly subconsciously) look for his approval - he's got a certain level of charisma that makes them all want him to like them. which, he does. obviously. unconditionally. and they're all protective of him & very patient with him. i think that's both a result of his natural rizz, how kind & patient he is with them, how well they understand him, and how he's a pacifist. he's their guy and woe befall anyone who dares cross him. (essentially, all of them collectively: the only constant is suffering - omg Wally!!! 💖💖💖)

we'll start with Frank! before he got to know Wally, he thought that Wally was an aloof asshole who thought he was better than everyone. then they started to directly interact and Frank realized "oh you're literally the nicest person i've ever met & also surprisingly relatable. you're just like me fr'. did he have a lil crush on Wally? yes. im saying it now literally everyone in the friend group (except local lesbians poppy & sally) has had at least a teensy crush on Wally at some point. but Frank deeply appreciates Wally's company & his complete lack of judgement. and how he gladly will let Frank talk for hours on end, chiming in with questions to prompt him to talk more! he also appreciates Wally's calm demeanor and vibes. he's one of those people that even when overwhelmed, Frank can handle having Wally around. he's like a human capybara! if Frank needs/wants a buddy with him for Situations, his go-to (after Julie ofc, though depending on the situation he'd pick Wally first) is Wally, since Wally Gets It. also Wally is unafraid to be like "wow, this kinda sucks! we're leaving", thus giving Frank an easy out. they just get along very well! ofc Frank can get frustrated with Wally, but then again he gets frustrated w/ everyone. but since Wally is patient with him, Frank tries to return the favor. also he's gotten into several fistfights over Wally's honor

Julie! she loves Wally so fucking much! he's her lil guy! even if he's kinda boring in a way! he's not very good at games or sports & would rather go on a relaxing walk than play Just Dance, but hey! he always makes Attempts, and she appreciates that! when they were younger and Julie & Sally & Poppy had girls nights (they continue to have girls' nights but everyone is involved. they still call it that tho), they'd often include Wally bc, yk! he's chill like that! Julie also massively respects his ability to say "no thank you" to anything without compromise. if he ever says it to her, she knows that he doesn't mean Any ill will by it! there's a sort of comfort in that! she knows she can be herself around him! also he's just... very good company. he's a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold, a willing victim & confidante for elaborate schemes! he visits her at work Purely because he knows it delights her to see a friendly face in the middle of a grueling shift! he's always been a bit of a lighthouse to her!

and while Sally can be a little exasperated with how literal Wally is, she finds no small amount of solidarity with him As A Fellow Artist. when they first became friends, they caught on like a house on fire! she mentioned the artistic side of theater, and Wally was immediately on board. then and going forward Wally is always willing and more than happy to assist with painting sets, art advertisements for her performances, etc! they have little brainstorming sessions where she rambles about what she wants sets / costumes to look like, and Wally sketches them out! since Sally was a theater kid and goes on to work in that department (locally, usually), Wally often gets first read of her scripts. Sally highly values Wally's opinion and input. if he's free, sometimes he helps teach the actors' the show choreography. Sally runs through it with him, Wally soaks up the moves like a sponge & memorizes them, and hey! he loves to teach! Sally just. she loves him a lot. they're both artists of a sophisticated nature <3

Howdy thinks Wally is real neat! Wally is good company and is (often unintentionally) hilarious! he's also like... the one person Howdy refuses to scam in any way shape or form. tricking grandmas into buying more than they need? no sweat. tricking Wally into spending slightly more money than intended? Howdy feels like a fucking monster. but yeah, Howdy's just always delighted to see Wally! he likes Wally's unique view of the world and often takes it into consideration when making decisions. when he's stuck on something, he thinks WWWD (what would Wally do!). Howdy also is the one who most often accompanies Wally to his art shows & the like, bc he knows that Wally will accept the first price offer he hears - and Howdy is determined that his incredible works of art are paid for their worth! nobody is gotta cheat his pal outta a single cent! he just likes having Wally around, you know?

Wally & Poppy have an interesting relationship, i think! he tells the cashier "she asked for no pickles" for her! she makes sure he always has a soft place to land! he kinda confuses her, but she finds it endearing in a way? he displays a personality/behavioral quirk and she's like "oh. well alright!" and rolls with it very gracefully. they appreciate each other's mellow demeanor and proclivity for peace. Poppy knows she can always have a nice, quiet conversation with him over tea (even if he doesn't drink it!). and he's always willing to help with anything and everything she needs, no question. i think i've made this joke on this blog before but! in way! he's her emotional support animal lmao. a hand to squeeze to death on an airplane! also it's funny for me to picture a 6'8 woman hunched behind this 5'2 shrimp of a man as if he can hide her

it takes a little bit for Eddie to adjust to Wally's bizarre nature! like i've said, Eddie connects with the group when they're all in their late 20s. he hasn't had over a decade of being friends with Wally like the rest of them. he likes Wally plenty! definitely grows to love him! but it's an adjustment. Wally consistently startles him very easily (Wally is naturally quiet and has a habit of appearing out of nowhere), and Eddie has a hard time getting a read on him. most people do! and also Wally is very handsome/pretty, and that throws Eddie off a bit (it's hard to think when someone so attractive is staring directly into your eyes without blinking) but once he gets somewhat used to Wally & understands as much as he can, he very much appreciates Wally's company & friendship! they find (somewhat subconscious) solidarity in being the kindest and most helpful people in the clique! and Wally is a wonderful island of peace in a turbulent world. Eddie never minds sitting with him for a cup of coffee in the early morning during his route, even if it means his workday ends a few minutes later than usual.

other supporting cast like Wally as well. Ms. Beagle kinda views him as a second son! the Joyful siblings will always find him a little weird and unsettling, but they're nice enough to him. Howdy's family thinks he's neat. etc! but lets talk about Barnaby!

Wally is literally everything to Barnaby. that's his person. there is literally no one that comes before Wally in his eyes and heart. their relationship is and always has been very nontraditional To Me (in this au and somewhat how i view them overall! its complicated!). Wally never subscribed to or understood societal norms, and as a result, Barnaby wound up pretty much shunning them as well when it comes to his lil buddy. their relationship isn't romantic - Wally is very aro and Barnaby just does not feel that way about him, not really. but at the same time it's certainly not entirely platonic!

neither of them can imagine being separated. they met in 7th grade and have been glued together ever since. they've been through some tough shit together! they know each other better than anyone! you cannot have one without the other! they're more than a package deal - they're Inseparable! Barnaby has had many a nightmare of Wally leaving in one way or another, and it scares him more than anything. to him, he can weather any storm as long as Wally is by his side. they obviously don't spend every moment together, but at the end of the day they always come home to each other.

Barnaby just... he loves and respects and values Wally so much. he wants his approval, his attention, his company. sometimes he scares himself by considering the lengths he'd go to for Wally. there is no one he's more comfortable with or feels he understands / is understood by. if somebody has a problem with Wally, they have a problem with Barnaby. if Wally jumped off a cliff, Barnaby would not hesitate to leap after him! Wally says jump, Barnaby asks how high! he's not a violent person at all, but teen Barnaby once broke a bully's jaw for goin' a little too far w/ Wally

is their relationship a smidge unhealthy? a lil codependent? yes <3 yes it is <3 but we all know that Wally would never use this against Barnaby. on his side of the coin, Barnaby is his person as well! Wally has never imagined his life without Barnaby because it just does not occur to him that that's a possibility. there are many things that only Barnaby knows about Wally, sides only he's seen. there's complete & unconditional trust/love between them. they hotbox Home together <3