#I don't wanna have to be happy for warner

[stokesy55]

It worries me GT aren't bidding for batters...

Because I know Warner is in this group

[puffyducks]

Puffy's Really Comprehensive and Cool Review of PK Out of the Shadows for the PS2 (not emulated guys I didn't emulate it I bought a really legal copy for my PlayStation 2 console that I own)

Ok guys I just did a really epic playthrough of the Paperinik video game (that was streamed on Discord thank you to everyone who watched me scream and struggle for like 6 hours) and I'm here to give a review for the other PK fans or perhaps even people who really like playing old niche PS2 games for some reason (get a better hobby)

First of all this game gets a 10/10 rating from me because this game has Paperinik in it and there are no other games with Paperinik in them.

Paperinik's English name is "the Duck Avenger" but I guess there was too much PK logo branding in this game for them to bother to change it so they kept his name as just PK and tried to explain it by saying it stood for "really cool duck" or something in Latin. Which I'm pretty sure was just a fucking lie.

I'm really happy that Uno was there, I love him and he's my best friend even tho he was FUCKING USELESS like this whole game. Sorry he just kinda grabs Donald, turns him into a superhero, then throws him into an Evronian base with 0 explanation and is like "go kill" and like who am I to say no to the giant floating orb?? Like he gave me a gun which is really nice but I'm out here getting fucking jumped by the Evronian empire and Uno isn't even there to cheer me on or NOTHING. He only occasionally shows up to explain when you get a weapon upgrade like FUCKING DO SOMETHING UNO THEY'RE BEATING MY ASSSSS

The little collectibles are just tiny floating Uno heads so that also gets a 10/10 from me I really enjoyed running around and collecting my army of Uno PNGs. The SECOND collectible however- Ok so there are like these scientists that are tied up by the Evronians and you're supposed to save them right? Well for whatever reason (they don't really explain why this is happening) every time you get close to a scientist it starts a big menacing countdown in the corner and you're supposed to save them before the timer goes down or else THEY JUST FUCKING DIE?? I THINK?? LIKE I SAID THEY DON'T EXPLAIN IT SO I CAN'T REALLY TELL WHAT'S HAPPENING, BUT IF THE TIMER GOES DOWN AND YOU REACH THEM TOO LATE THERE'S JUST LIKE A PILE LEFT BEHIND FROM WHERE THEY USED TO BE, I THINK THEY GET FUCKING VAPORIZED OR SOMETHING? AND LIKE I WAS REALLY BAD AT SAVING THEM BECAUSE I GET REALLY STRESSED WHEN THE TIMER STARTS. I HAVE SO MUCH BLOOD ON MY HANDS. anyways.

I like totally didn't get stuck on the same section for 10 minutes because I kept comedically sliding PK directly into a big pool of evil pink goo. Like evil Evron goo I guess, don't remember THAT from the comics. If you so much as touch it with your little pinkie toe he dies instantly, it's very troubling. Like I said um that didn't happen to me though because I'm really good at video games. Idk if you knew I'm level 102 on Wizard101 which is like pretty high. Like it's not max level I'm pretty sure max level is like 180 right now but it's still cool I'm still cool and also really good at video games.

Oh yeah also something that was really amusing to me is the way that PK is just fucking Stanced Up the entire game. Like he's always kinda menacingly crouching and shuffling around everywhere he goes like a little superhero cockroach. Love him.

Can't believe I haven't mentioned this sooner but for the English dub of this game (which is what I was using because I am, in fact, an English speaker) they made the huge brained decision to get Rob Paulsen to do Donald's "superhero" voice. Rob Paulsen of course from Yakko Warner fame... and Steelbeak 1991. Donald sounds goofy as shit the whole game it lowkey kills me. I guess they assumed people wouldn't wanna sit through his regular scratchy voice for however many hours of gameplay but trust me, I would WAY prefer regular Donald over the weird 90s protagonist Crash Bandicoot wannabe thing he has going on. Uno sounds great tho, zero complaints.

At one point PK walks out of the level and he's like "haha who knew this superhero stuff would be so easy!" and I took that as a deep and personal insult. That was not easy Donald I was fighting for my fucking life in there. You have like 13 bullet wounds and I dropped you into Evron goop like 6 different times. Stop making me look bad.

I got stuck standing around like a fucking idiot for 10 minutes because I got an upgrade for the X-transformer and Uno was like "you see that hole? Go over and press □ to send the X-transformer through it!" and I was like oh ok. Except there was no hole I couldn't find the hole. I was only able to progress past this part because I pulled up a youtube video of someone else playing the game, and the guy in the video ALSO proceeded to get stuck in the same spot before realizing you have to backtrack to find the hole like 15 feet away from where Uno gave you the instructions. I can't tell if it's bad game design or if I'm just stupid.

I'm ngl I got to the end and heard Zondag start talking and he lowkey sounds hot as fuck. I mean WOAH that's crazy who said that??? (he's also British for some reason)

Wrapping up my final thoughts with some simple questions:

Does this game have Paperinik in it?

Yes.

Is it a good game?

No.

What's the best part about the game?

Uno is in it.

What's the worst part about the game?

Everything else.

Would you have been able to beat this as a child?

Absolutely not.

Why did they think it would be a good idea to get Rob Paulsen to do the voice of PK for the majority of the game?

Hell if I know???

Would you recommend this game to other people?

Probably not.

It took me a total of 6-ish hours to beat the game (it can be beaten in like 2 hours I'm just slow) but in that amount of time you could read PKNA chapter #34 "Nothing Personal" like 6 times which I think would be a way better experience.

Anyways like I said 10/10, would maybe think about playing again. On like a really depressing rainy day where I have literally nothing else to do.

[ofmdrecaps]

07/18-19/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Rhys & Rosie; Samba Schutte; David Jenkins; Taika Waititi; #FirstMateFriday: Con O'Neill; Vico Ortiz; Linds Cantrell; Alex Sherman & Alyssa Lane; Kristian Nairn; Rachel House; Erroll Shand; Jes Tom; WBD Status; ; Fan Spotlight: Cast Cards; Stede & Ed; Our Flag Means Fanfiction; Love Notes ; Daily Darby / Today's Taika;

Hey crew, sorry for the delay. I was going to finish yesterday's recap this morning, and then my draft got nuked again due to my computer crashing, so yeah two day it is!

== Rhys & Rosie ==

Rhys and Rosie are out at the AllBlacks Rubgy game! They're super excited for AoNZ vs Fiji!

Source: Rhys & Rosie's Instagram Stories

== Samba Schutte ==

So some of the news that came out of Florida Supercon last weekend was Samba revealed in a panel that there was supposed to be an official OFMD Podcast and it was in the works until WBD said they "ran out of money". You can read the Full Article here

== David Jenkins ==

Chaos dad came out and had some commentary as well regarding it-- and Samba had more to add.

Source: David Jenkins' Twitter

== Taika Waititi ==

Taika out and about!

Source: Rosie Matheson's Instagram

Annnd Taika just being goofy!

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Source: i_licaoni's Instagram

The associated Press released another interview with Taika and Jemaine!

and yet ANOTHER interview with Taika and Jemaine, this time with Brad Gilmore!

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A post shared by Brad Gilmore (@bradgilmore)

Source: Brad Gilmore's Instagram

== First Mate Friday: Con O'Neill ==

There's a new trend this week! Folks on twitter have started up #FirstMateFriday in honor of Con O'Neill! There are so very many lovely tributes to him! I was only able to fit a few in, but they're all beautiful, and full of so much heartfelt love, and I'm sure he is out there basking in it all right now! Thank you to everyone who sent him some love today (and thank you to the lovely folks below for letting me share them!) Also, special thanks to RudestFish on twitter for coming up with this love fest for Con!

Source: RudestFish's Twitter

Source: lividturkeys Twitter

Source: wndrngnomad's Twitter

Source: 1chloreen1's Twitter

Source: Tayleafy's Twitter

== Alex Sherman and Alyssa Lane ==

Our beloved writers/co-producers Alex and Alyssa were out in Mexico City! So nice to see them out and having fun again!

Source: Alex Sherman's Instagram

Alex also popped in to appreciate our darling @fidisart on twitter!

Source: Fidisart's Twitter

== Long Post is Long, Lots under the Cut ==

== Vico Ortiz ==

Vico wants to wish everyone a Happy #NonMonogamyVisibility Week! They shared a lot about their history with polyamory and lots of Garlic Soup on their Instagram Stories as well!

Source: Vico's Instagram

== Linds Cantrell ==

Lindsey Cantrell is the biggest sweetheart by the way and she's been so happy to be interacting with everyone in the OFMD community-- it was just nice to see her feeling included and loved (she shared this on her IG Story). If you don't already follow her on IG, please do, she always has super cool stuff to share, even if it's not OFMD related. <3

Source: Linds Cantrell's Instagram

== Rachel House ==

Rachel was out seeing Bob Tidicue!

Source: Rachel House's Instagram Stories

== Erroll Shand ==

New Episode yesterday of The Twelve on Binge!

Source: Binge's Instagram

== Jes Tom ==

Jes was featured on the "GOOD BOYS" Podcast: Episode 2: Model Behavior! Wanna listen in? You can check out their linktree.

Source: For Them's Instagram

Some photos from Jes' recent comedy show with Tessa Skara: Corporate Pride.

Source: TessaFuckinSkara's Instagram

== Kristian Nairn ==

Kristian is the special guest at Van Love Fest in Elvington Airfield, York!

Source: Kristian Nairn's Instagram

== WBD News ==

So many of our crewmates on twitter have been highlighting some big news with WBD. It sounds like they may actually be doing a split in the upcoming future. Lot of articles below with more info.

Warner Bros Discovery drafts break-up plan

Warner Bros. Discovery might split itself into two pieces

Cord Cutting Today Warner Bros. Discovery Selling Max? Here is What We Know

Why Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Jumped 15% This Week

David Zaslav's Come To Jesus Moment

Sources: Meowzawowza, Never Left Podcast, Ashley (seven_sugars), MrButtons294 on Twitter

== Trends ==

Always nice to see!

Source: Never Left Podcast's Twitter

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Naureemum S. was another one of the stand-ins in OFMD according to https://ofmd-crew.com/ - Thank you to @melvisik for giving her a spotlight!

Source: @melvisik's Twitter

== Our Flag Means Fanfiction ==

Are you going to be at San Diego Comic Con on July 25-28? Well keep an eye out for these free bookmarks from Our Flag Means Fanfiction!

Source: Our Flag Means Fanfiction Instagram

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies! I hope the end to your week was good to you! A lots happened in the last 48 hrs, and I apologize I'm so late sharing some of it. Please let me know if I missed anything! I love how much people are really stepping up the love for cast members after all the Emmy stuff that went down. I see everyone just aggressively (I say affectionatly) loving so many of them and it's so heart-warming and uplifting. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, but your love and kindness is so incredibly impactful. You may never get to see the fruits of your love (although the cast and crew does tend to show us they hear us) but know that every little bit builds up. Maybe someone was having a bad day, and seeing how much we love them gave them that extra boost to get through it-- you never know! There is an old greek proverb: "A society grows great when [folks] plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."

That is really true about kindness and support and love too. You are sowing the seeds and roots of a better tomorrow, even if you yourself never get to see the branches and fruit that love produces.

Never let the harshness of the world dim your light lovelies. Your kindness and love moves mountains tiny bits at a time.

I hope you all have a wonderful, fairly uneventful weekend (unless you want it to be eventful!) and get some good rest <3

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

There is no theme tonight! Just Rhys being ridiculously hot, and Meow blessing us with this adorable Taika smile. Happy belated Meow Day! Rhys Gif by @ofmd-ann and Taika Gif by @blakbonnet!

[gentlebeardsbarngrill]

06/14/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Samba Schutte BTS; Vico Ortiz; Ruibo Qian; Flag Day/3yr Anniversary of OFMD Filming; AOC: Raffle Updates; Tell Tale TV Voting; WBD Stocks Status; Fan Spotlight: Cast Cards; OFMD Colouring Pages; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika;

Happy Friday all! I hope the weekend is long and restful for you.

== David Jenkins ==

Chaos Dad posted on Instagram today with the hashtag #RelaxMax #WhosAGoodBoy. Sure seems to be a hint in there somewhere, but what does it mean? Whatever it means, it's definitely directed at MAX.

Source: David Jenkins Instagram

== Rhys Darby ==

Rhys is out and about with his family!

Source: Rosie's Instagram

Source: Finn's Instagram

== Samba Schutte ==

Samba was kind enough to drop a LOT of BTS today, specifically to help folks who want to see more of Roach's outfits.

For all the images/videos you can visit:

Samba Schutte Roach S2 Reference Part 1

Samba Schutte Roach S2 Reference Part 2

== Vico Ortiz ==

"Some Sag Rising curly hair chaos ❤️‍🔥 Catch me…. If you can 😏 ✨LAX-NYC-SJU-PHX✨"

Source: Vico Ortiz' Instagram

== Ruibo Qian ==

No Idea the context on this one! But Ruibo is featured!

Source: KayBrooZayZay's Instagram Stories

== S1 Filming Anniversary / Flag Day ==

Today is Flag Day! @adoptourcrew reminded us that 3 years ago today, OFMD Started filming! They also asked folks to show off their flags! Feel free to hit them up on the various platforms!

Source: Adopt Our Crew's Tumblr

For those of you who are elders in the fandom, you'll probably recognise this from June 14, 2021

Source: David Jenkin's Twitter

== AOC: Raffle Update ==

Great job everyone! The Charity Raffle for #OurFlagMeansPride is doing fantastic! 67 charities and already $2,617 already raised!

Wanna enter the raffle? All you need to do is donate to an LGBTQ+ Charity to qualify and submit to them on their google form! Visit @adoptourcrew on Tumblr, Instagram, or Twitter for charity examples as well as how to sign up!

Source: Adopt Our Crew's Instagram

== Tell Tale TV Reminders ==

Are you tired of reminders yet? Well, there's only a couple more days -- and you can vote every day so please do! Remember, there's OurFlagMeansDeath, and Rhys and Ruibo up for award! Tell Tale TV Awards Voting

Source: Tell Tale TV Twitter

== WB Related Articles ==

Warner Bros stock analysis: WBD could tank to $5 soon

Source: Seven_Sugars Twitter

== WBD Stocks Status ==

Source: WBD NASDAQ

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Back tonight is more cast cards by our darling @melvisik! First up is John Mahone, one of our lovely writers! and next is Ma Christina C. one of our lovely members of the Red Flag Crew!

== OFMD Colouring Pages ==

More Colouring Pages --this time for Flag Day from our talented crewmate @patchworkpiratebear and presented by @adoptourcrew!

Source: AdoptOurCrew Twitter

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies. Happy start to the weekend! Work has been throwing me through a loop this week, and with my girl Zoey still sick I've been completely out of it, so I'm gonna try to go to bed early tonight if I can, so love notes will be short tonight. I know the past many months have been rough without our show. Since the cancellation we've had ebbs and flows, and sometimes it's hard to remember just how long it's been. (I literally caught myself saying, man this cancellation has been going on for a year!-- wow no, not that long but damn!) The good news is, so many of you have taken that grief and turned it into something beautiful. Whether that's friendships, or artwork, or fibre work, or writing, podcasts, podfics, songs, gifs or image edits-- or even just kind words you give to friends or strangers. You really are wonderful, lovelies, don't forget that. Remember that your kindness is a strength, and it makes all our lives better. Thank you for being kind to me, and all your fellow crew since the cancellation.

With WBD struggling a bit, and BINGE streaming OFMD S1 and S2, I'm really starting to feel hope again. I know everyone's weary of that kind of hope right now, so feel it when/if you can. But I feel like things are looking up <3 Rest well crew, see you tomorrow.

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

I don't know about yall, but tonight's theme reflects my need for a nap, anyone else?

Gifs courtesy of @ ofmd-ann and @ gattonswood

[thelov3lybookworm]

An Aaron Warner Fic!!!!! Plzzzzzzzzz

Dare

Summary: The one she loves only has eyes for someone her friend.

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A/n: You didnt think i would give up the opportunity to write some angst, did you?

a lil treat for you all, two fics in a day 😉

Also, veryyyy smalllll, but i guess its alright, right? 🥲

enjoy!

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Y/n smiled at something Kenji said, though she did not really listen or understand. She only realised it was a joke because Brendan and Winston laughed.

She tried to pay attention, she really did, but couldn't, not when all her attention was focused on the man on the other side of the room, sitting next to the woman who had the power to either save or doom all of the people gathered.

And he was smiling, in a way he never did for anyone but her.

It always stung Y/n how much he cared for her, but she could do nothing about it. And even if she could, she would not do anything, because Juliette was her friend, and Y/n would never take away her friend's happiness.

The two of them had not confirmed their relationship, but it was apparent that there was something between them.

Y/n sighed, turning back to the dinner she had in front of her, knowing she should eat rather than picking at it, but she simply couldn't bring herself to stomach anything these days.

Maybe it had something to do with her sleeping problems. Or maybe she simply disliked the food provided.

"Y/n?" Kenji called.

"Yes?" Had he been calling her?

"Do you wanna play a game?" Kenji gave her a knowing look, his eyes filled with sympathy.

"Sure. What are we playing?"

"Strip truth or dare." With a grin, Kenji began teaching everyone how to play this game, throwing out absurd rules, and everyone protested at how he simply made them up, and he pouted.

"I promise! It will be so much fun!"

Y/n laughed at his misery, agreeing to play. Once she had agreed, everyone decided to play.

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Y/n regretted her decision to play not two minutes later.

"Y/n! It's your turn!" Winston screeched, and Y/n dipped her head, blushing furiously.

She either had to choose between truth or dare, and if she failed to answer or do the dare, she would lose one article of clothing.

Currently, she was sitting in only her pants and undergarments. Kenji only had his pants and one sock on, Winston and Brendan having lost their shoes and one sock each, though they still had their shirts on.

Y/n envied them.

"What is going on here?"

Y/n sat up straighter, wishing to be anywhere but here.

"We are playing strip truth or dare." Winston replied, and Y/n turned to find a confused looking Aaron staring at the little group.

His eyebrows rose impossibly higher, and he glanced down at her. "I thought you were the smart one here."

She blinked, a blush staining her cheeks at his attention. "You can't say no when you know they will not leave you alone until you agree to whatever they want." She gestured vaguely with her hand, and Aaron. Actually. Grinned.

Y/n's lips parted, and she stared at him for a moment longer before she turned back towards the table.

"You should play too." Kenji sad just as Juliette came to stand next to Aaron.

After the rules had been explained as everyone scrambled to put their clothes back on, the game started again, now including Aaron and Juliette.

"So, let's start with Warner." Kenji wiggled his eyebrows, and Y/n knew that he only asked to get under Aaron's skin.

She smiled, shaking her head fondly.

Aaron glanced at Juliette before answering. "Dare."

"Awesome. Kiss the person you are attracted to or lose an article of clothing."

Aaron glared at the man across from him, and Y/n spoke up, hoping to get Aaron to not kill Kenji.

"You don't have to kiss anyone. Simply remove your shoe-"

Before the last word had even escaped her mouth, Aaron's lips were on hers.

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General taglist: @harrystylesfan2686 @cassie6392

[galactic-glamour-girl-posts]

I'm bored...I'm gonna analyse a GIF.

This year marks Ed, Edd n Eddy's 25th anniversary. I may not talk about it much on this blog, but it's one of my all time favourite cartoons. I'd watch it constantly during my childhood and to this day "Big Picture Show" is my favourite series finale. So, given how much I enjoy the show, I was happy to see more tweets about it than usual on my Twitter (yes I'm still calling it that) timeline because of the anniversary.

The influx of tweets (yes I'm still calling them that) about the show led me to this tweet. There's a very good analysis of the moment here on Tumblr, but here's a screenshot from a reply under the tweet of what the user said.

It made me think of other similar moments of character acting in animation, and of course I started thinking of examples from Animaniacs.

There's many to be found across the original show and the reboot, but one example I really like is this moment here:

For context, all three Warners are making similar jokes about the size of a hunter's feet.

It's not the dialogue I wanna talk about, this moment is brief and ultimately not that important, but I just love how the Warners are animated here. It tells you a lot about them based only on the character acting and body language:

Yakko

Yakko is the first to come onscreen to make a comment, indicating that he's the leader. He calmy walks into frame holding one hand out conversationally, before standing with both arms behind his back. Compared to the other two's stances, this makes him look more reserved and professional. This not only indicates that he's older, but also suggests he's cool-headed and not as reliant on physical action as his sibs, hence why his arms are behind his back; he only really needs his voice. He gives a smug grin, so even without hearing what he's saying you know he's being snarky right now, which contrasts with his body language, showing he's purposefully maintaining a deceptively non-aggressive demeanour and is likely a smart aleck in general.

Wakko

Wakko is the only one who doesn't come in from the side, instead he enters frame from below, indicating that he's the most unconventional of the three. He flails his arms around rather than keeping them in one place like Yakko, which not only suggests that he's more wild and energetic, but (as I said earlier) is more reliant on physical action than Yakko. Wakko does a sort of "don't worry about it" motion with his left arm with a simple smile on his face, a smile that lacks any smugness. This suggests that he's a little friendlier in comparison. He sticks out his tongue like a dog and eventually settles on T-rex arms, indicating that he's more animalistic than his sibs.

Dot

Dot quickly hops into frame from the side, almost like a pounce, with a determined and somewhat aggressive facial expression, showing energy and spunk. She punches the air, which only emphasizes her feistiness. Her movements suggest she's more prone to being outwardly aggressive than her brothers. Her expression softens to more of a cute smile, showing that she's not all aggression and is quite cute and jovial too. She settles with her hands on her hips, a typical pose used to show that a character is sassy and/or confident, hence indicating that Dot is too.

Basically I just think the way animation can be used to establish characters without us having to hear a word out of them is really cool.

[beanxiv]

beanxiv's 100 follower bash ! ✩࿐

hi guys 🫶 so first and foremost, i wanna say thank you all for 100 followers <33 i love you all and im super grateful to all of you ! second, i wanna say i'm sorry for taking so long to do this, i was trying to figure out what kind of event i would do 😭 i ended up picking just a prompt list that you can request from, (the simplest thing ever ik💔) but i hope u guys like it !!

REQUESTS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE NOW CLOSED!

EVENT RULES ✩࿐

you can find all my posts for this event under the tag #beanxiv's bash!

obviously, my normal request rules still apply. (you can find them here.) if your request goes against my rules, i won't accept it.

i prefer if you request off of anon, so that i can tag you - but if you're still on anon it's okay.

speaking of tagging— if you want to be tagged in my work fill out this form!

i'll only do one character per request if its a scenario, but i can do up to 3 if they're headcanons.

you can ask for up to 2 prompts in your request.

you can make as many requests as you want though! just do it in separate asks please

specify the details of your request! (reader preference, any details about the request, genre– like if you want angst or fluff, etc)

also specify who you want to say the line-- for example if the prompt is "you make me happy," specify if you want the reader or character to say the line.

CHARACTERS ✩࿐

these are the characters i'll accept requests for-- if you request for a character not listed here, i won't accept your request.

my hero academia: bakugou katsuki, izuku midoriya, shoto todoroki, denki kaminari, kirishima eijirou, sero hanta, iida tenya, tamaki amajiki, keigo takami (hawks), touya todoroki (dabi)

obey me: lucifer, mammon, leviathan, satan, asmodeus, beelzebub, belphegor, simeon, solomon, diavolo, barbatos

haikyuu: hinata shouyou, kageyama tobio, nishinoya yuu, sugawara koushi, kenma kozume, kuroo tetsurou, oikawa touro, iwaizumi hajime, bokuto kotaro, akaashi keiji, suna rintaro, atsumu miya, sakusa kiyoomi

blue lock: isagi yoichi, bachira meguru, kunigami rensuke, chigiri hyoma, itoshi rin, itoshi sae, shidou ryusei, reo mikage, nagi seishiro, otoya eita

jujutsu kaisen: gojo satoru, itadori yuuji, megumi fushiguro, inumaki toge

attack on titan: eren yeager, armin arlert, jean kirsten, connie springer, levi ackerman

heroes of olympus: percy jackson, leo valdez, will solace, connor stoll

shatter me: aaron warner, kenji kishimoto

demon slayer: tanjirou kamado, inosuke hashibara, zenitsu agatsuma, giyuu tomioka, obanai iguro, uzui tengen

twisted wonderland: riddle rosehearts, ace trapolla, deuce spade, cater diamond, leona kingscholar, ruggie bucchi, floyd leech, kalim al-assim, jamil viper, idia shroud, malleus draconia, silver

the spiderverse: miles morales, miguel o'hara, hobie brown

PROMPT LIST:

"i cant stop thinking about you... it's distracting.."

"are we really just friends?"

"sorry, you're just so cute when you're pissed."

"...i just realized how in love i am with you."

"i like listening to you talk."

"stay with me a little longer, please?"

"never say that about yourself when i know you deserve everything and more."

"you're so perfect."

"how could i ever say no to you when you look at me like that?"

"i made something for you."

"i miss you. so much."

"hey, why'd you stop? keep doing that, it feels good."

"don't leave me yet... please."

""is something burning??"

"i could die happy like this."

"i really want to kiss you right now."

"can't you see i'm trying?"

"i had a nightmare and i had to make sure you were still here."

"i'm yours. all yours."

"you drive me crazy."

"i'll kiss it better."

"let's spend forever together, okay?"

"you're taking up all of the blanket!"

"i'm scared, can you please hold my hand?"

"one more kiss, another, and another-- what? i can never get too many of your kisses."

"i'm going to marry you one day. i promise."

"you make me so happy."

"let's run away together."

"don't look at them, look at me."

"i'm a mess, but i'm your mess."

[princesssarisa]

Sleeping Beauty Spring: "The Sleeping Princess" (1939 Walter Lantz cartoon)

This 9-minute Technicolor "fractured fairy tale" was produced by Walter Lantz, the creator of Woody Woodpecker. It comes from a series titled Nertsery Rhymes ("nerts" being an old slang word for "crazy"), which seems to consist of just two cartoons, this one and a version of Jack and the Beanstalk. As Sleeping Beauty adaptations go, it's far from high art, but but it does have silly charm.

At the beginning, we meet four fairies who live together in the clouds above a rainbow: the Fairies of Wealth, Beauty, Wisdom, and Destiny. "They were all very beautiful... twenty years ago," says the narrator; now they're aging, rubber-limbed, bulbous-nosed goofballs. But they still share a happy life of music and dancing. That is, until the little princess is born in the kingdom below, and when the mailman delivers the fairies' invitations to the castle, Destiny's invitation accidentally slips under the rug by the door, without anyone noticing. Thinking she wasn't invited, Destiny is outraged. So after the other fairies give the Princess their gifts of wealth, beauty, and wisdom (instantly draping her cradle in silk and pearls, changing her from an ugly baby into a cute one, and making her able to talk at one day old), she curses the girl to prick her finger on her fifteenth birthday and fall asleep for a hundred years.

Fifteen years later, the big-eyed, noodle-limbed Princess finds Destiny disguised as an old woman with a spinning wheel. At first her response to the offer to try spinning is a flighty "I don't wanna." But when Destiny begs enough, and shows her the book of Sleeping Beauty that outlines what she has to do, she finally pricks her finger and plops onto a bed, telling the audience "Come back in a hundred years, folks, and see me wake up!"

One day, a hundred years later, the fairies finally discover Destiny's invitation under the rug. Destiny is more amused than remorseful for what she did, but she still resolves to set things right, and makes a magic wish to send the nearest prince to the castle to break the spell with a kiss. Unfortunately, the Prince (voiced by an uncredited Mel Blanc) is a scrawny, clumsy, giggling idiot who makes Disney's Goofy look dignified, and is overcome with shyness and hiccups when he arrives in the Princess's tower. But Destiny's magic transforms him into a "handsome" parody of a swashbuckling matinee idol, in the vein of Douglas Fairbanks or Errol Flynn. His kiss then wakes the Princess, who is thrilled by the sight of him and dips him onto his back for a wild make-out session. Destiny can't quite tell the audience that they lived "happily ever after," though, because she finds that she's caught the Prince's hiccups.

To say that this cartoon doesn't take itself seriously is the understatement of the year. It's a "fractured fairy tale" par excellence. But its goofiness is charming, and it includes plenty of clever, funny details throughout. One standout scene comes near the beginning, when the fairies slide down their rainbow, landing in a giant pot of gold, and then attend the celebration at the castle, which resembles a movie premiere with a marquis advertising the "First Showing of the New Princess." The colorful, rubbery animation isn't beautiful by any means, but it suits the silly tone, and the lively music by Frank Marsales (who also scored many early Warner Bros. cartoons, including the first Loony Tunes short, Sinkin' in the Bathtub) perfectly suits the visuals.

This cartoon is far from a definitive version of Sleeping Beauty, nor does it try to be one. But if you like the concept of a gleeful comedy version of the tale, in the unique madcap style of a 1930s cartoon short, then this is a must-see for you!

@ariel-seagull-wings, @faintingheroine, @thealmightyemprex, @thatscarletflycatcher, @paexgo-rosa, @reds-revenge, @the-blue-fairie, @comma-after-dearest, @autistic-prince-cinderella

[jennakittykats-blog]

Lyrics for, Creep By Radiohead

When you were here before Couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel Your skin makes me cry You float like a feather In a beautiful world I wish I was special You're so fuckin' special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here I don't care if it hurts I wanna have control I want a perfect body I want a perfect soul I want you to notice When I'm not around So fuckin' special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here She's running out the door (run) She's running out She run, run, run, run Run Whatever makes you happy Whatever you want You're so fuckin' special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here I don't belong here

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Mike Hazlewood / Albert Louis Hammond / Edward John O'brien / Thomas Edward Yorke / Philip Selway / Jonathan Greenwood / Colin Greenwood Creep lyrics © Emi April Music Inc., Imagem Songs Ltd., Imagem Songs Limited, Warner/chappell Music Ltd

[torra-and-the-toons]

Healing my inner child with Wakko Warner and picking up stuff I dropped as a kid because I was "getting too old" for them.

I am enjoying Animal Jam again, still playing Roblox despite it being a decade. So many of my special interests I just dropped because I didn't wanna be perceived as weird.

I am 20 now. WHO CARES WHAT OTHERS THINK! IMMA DO WHATEVER I WANT!

I am cringe but I am free!

YAS! I love this sm, you have no idea.

Honestly, the best advice you can give anyone is to not care what other people think of the things you like to do, the things that make you happy. Keep drawing silly cartoons! Keep playing silly games! If you keep doing what you love and don't ever give up, one day you could be the one making something for people to enjoy.

I, too, was like that growing up, but ever since I decided I didn't care about what others thought, my life got so much happier.

And you know what? Not as many people care as you might think. And the people who do care are not people you want to keep around as they are. I've shown my cartoon comics to my coworkers and friends and I get nothing but positivity in return. It's all about the people you chose to keep around.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." is the quote I live by, my mantra.

And also, if you might be feeling alone, just know that there are people out there who care, people who will love you no matter what for who you are and what you do.

Ahem, all that to say... I'm glad you're healing your inner child :)

[cf56]

Where do you buy physical copies? Also which version is getting taken off hulu, or both? I don't wanna lose it :(

I plan on buying The Complete Series off Amazon, which is $50. I’ve also seen Animaniacs DVDs at Walmart. Probably should have bought them then.

The original is getting taken off Hulu, along with Tiny Toons and other WB cartoons. The reboot will be staying up as they premiere season 3 in February, but how long it stays up after that is anyone’s guess. I’m not happy about it either :( Besides doing my analysis here, putting on some cute Warners segments is a great way to put a smile on my face. It will be weird not having the option to do that at any time. What bothers me even more is how there was never any official announcement or warning at all. It’s like no one, not Hulu or Warner Brothers, even cares to spare one second to think about Animaniacs or its fans anymore.

[listieshadows]

A couple of weeks ago at Walmart I bought this collection of seven Elvis movies that I'd seen a few nights earlier. It was one of those big collection Warner released for their 100th anniversary—so, yes, I physically own something with that laughably ironic "celebrate every story" tagline on it—and of all of the ones I'd seen get rotated out, I don't know why this one stood out to me enough to want to buy it? Maybe it's lingering affection I have for Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic that finally got me curious enough to check a few of Presley's flick out and see if they live up to the hype/anti-hype I'd heard about them.

So... I may as well take a hot second here to say a few words about the four narrative features that were in the collection (the other two were concert films and a documentary from, like, 1980). Get something else other than satisfying my curiosity out of these movies.

Jailhouse Rock

This was the only pre-army Elvis film in the set, and maybe it was the best one? Like, if you wanna pretend objectivity is a thing, then this was "objectively" the best one.

Honestly, though, I kinda spent the entire film stuck on the fact that Elvis's character ends up in jail because he beats a man to death with his bare fists. Like, what? What? In an Elvis movie? This is absolutely the kind of thing that the Colonel wouldn't've let fly in the post-G.I. Blues/Blue Hawaii world. And the fact that Elvis's character is kind of an ass up until the final scene, where after the mind kind of abruptly ends...! It was absolutely a running joke for me throughout the other three films I watched.

But, yeah, cool dance sequence. I kinda wish that "Rock! Rock!" chant was included in the song proper and wasn't exclusive to the film.

Viva Las Vegas

The only thoughts I have about this movie revolve around Ann-Margaret. She is, without a doubt, the star of this movie. I could barely keep my eyes off her every time she was on screen.

I read that the Colonel was worried about Ann overshadowing Elvis in the films, only one of three duets they recorded ended up on screen, and, gawd, he was right to worry, because even with just the one...!

And it's like, in the talent show scene, you're really gonna tell me that Ann's performance of "Appreciation", with the costume changes and her dancing and singing her ass off, would only tie with Elvis's one-take run-through of "Viva Las Vegas"? Even if that song is one of the best and most iconic of all his movie songs...!

But, yeah, all my babbling about this one woman aside, it's a fun lil' flick. It's not as good as Jailhouse Rock, really, but Viva Las Vegas is for sure the one I'd return to the most out of any of these.

Girl Happy

I'm sure if I were watching all of Elvis's movies, this one, his twenty-second I believe, would've been an absolute slog. Like, imagine—twenty-two movies in, and how many after Blue Hawaii where it's the same damn thing over and over and over again. I would've gone mad. But as only the third narrative film out of four in a seven flick box set, it's fine. Serviceable if you wanna see a generic Elvis flick, I guess.

I don't really have any deep thoughts about this, honestly, except that... I don't know. Seeing Elvis in drag is amusing? And this is the only movie I've ever seen to have a song about the Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce. I mean, Citizen Kane or The Shawshank Redemption don't have one of those.

Spinout

While I was watching the movie, I read a Letterboxd review where someone compared the female drummer in Elvis's band in this movie, Les, to Kim Pines from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and while I don't think the comparison is exactly 1:1, she was my favorite character in the film, so... I mean, it's a shame she marries a cop, but other than that...

I don't know. As with Girl Happy, I don't really have any big thoughts about this film. Like, when I was mentally dividing these movies up into categories, I slot this and Girl Happy as the two "generic later-period Elvis movies" after Jailhouse Rock and Viva Las Vegas stood in for the "good and iconic" films.

I guess I like this movie better than Girl Happy, 'cuz there was a silly energy to the movie that I liked, and it's interesting that Elvis's character remains single by the end, and, again, there is Les, but... I don't know. The soundtrack's got a cover of "Tomorrow Is A Long Time" as a bonus track and that's neat?

Also, this is the second movie where Elvis's character is a race car driver (after Viva Las Vegas, which I should've mentioned, but of course I was too busy talking about...), and I hear that's a common trend throughout this movies, and, gawd, every time, I could only think of Eddie Murphy's bit about Elvis movies: "We gotta win this race..."

[davidmariottecomics]

Copyrights and Wrongs, Part 3

Happy October and welcome to the spookiest month! 

This week, we're continuing the long talk about copyright! This week I wanted to talk particularly about fan works and their place in the copyright conversation, as well as a couple last sort of fundamental concepts that're probably helpful to have down. And, as unfortunately so often happens, I was given a real in for it! 

That Batman "Comic"  Not to dip too deep into next week's topic, but because it's timely, a tech bro shared the Batman "comic" he made with AI on Twitter. I'm not going to link to it. If you've managed to avoid it, it's better you don't see it! But let me tell ya, it's a piece of hot garbage. Bad from top to bottom. I'm not *exactly* sure who all it stole from, but it is CLEARLY stolen art. There's definitely Brian Bolland and Gary Frank in there, and I think either Mike Allred or Jonathan Case  Batman '66 art. I also wanna say Ty Templeton, or someone in the Batman animated vein. The lettering is god-awful (more on that in a minute). There's no intention behind the compositions, there's no storytelling, there's no thought to the gutters or the pacing or internal logic. But the tech bro who shared it sure seemed happy with himself. He sure seemed happy with the would-be scammers and anti-social losers who were hyping his stolen valor up. And I'm sure he'll be happy when his Twitter paycheck rolls in because he's verified and benefiting from the profit sharing of making something controversial. 

But here's where copyright gets a little weird. 

So, he can't copyright the comic he made. Under current regulations, materials made by AI are not recognized as original creations. And he *literally* didn't do anything. He just shoved a word salad of "prompts" into the generator and let it roll. Even the other really terrible AI comic from earlier this year had the text recognized as copyrightable because at least that jerk wrote it, even if the art was not (because, again, all stolen). But even if this douche had done anything to actually make this comic, he still wouldn't really have copyright. 

When is Copyright Applicable? I'm going to take a bigger step back for a second, just to get the last couple conceptual things down. 

When a work is "fixed", it falls under copyright in the U.S. If you draw a picture of a cool dog on a napkin, that's as protected by copyright as if you made a major motion picture or this very blog. Copyright only doesn't apply when a work isn't fixed--if you've got an amazing idea but don't have it down on paper (or computer or whatever way of getting it out of just your head), it doesn't count. It doesn't need to be published, necessarily, but you need to document that you've put the work into the world in some way. And when you've done that, you hold the copyright to what you've created. 

Now, there is an extra step in U.S. copyright law, which is registration. While you automatically receive a copyright for creating a work, protection is enforcable once a work has been registered with the U.S. copyright office. Basically, if the government and lawyers can look up and see that you have the copyright--that you took action to protect it--that makes it that much more powerful in legal proceedings. Because we're already talking about him, Batman is copyright of DC comics (and their parent company, Warner-Discovery or whatever they're called nowadays).  Batman's a registered copyright, so DC's got their paperwork in with the copyright office and if they want to enforce their copyright, they're going to have a lot of power to do so. We've already talked in the last couple of weeks about the ideas of fair use and work for hire and people being given permission to make new works under a copyright, so do keep that all in mind going forward. 

But something that's also important to mention here is that Batman is also trademarked! And the basic idea of trademark that is different from copyright is that trademark is about iconography and naming associated with official sources. And Batman's trademark is somewhat famous. Even though he often no longer wears it, if you think about Batman, there's a distinct chance that you picture a yellow oval around a bat. It's the Bat-Symbol (and the Bat-Signal). It is inherently indicative of Batman in a way that just a bat outline by itself isn't. And because of that, it's been trademarked (same as Superman's S-shield on his chest). It is a distinctive brand identifier that still gets used today. And the old story is that because DC was very concerned with the trademark, they asked Frank Miller to use the bat-oval in Dark Knight Returns and he compied enough when he had the oval part shot off and broken and then it was just a big bat for the rest of the run. The importance of trademark is it has different enforcement standards than copyright, and if it's registered, it's another hugely powerful tool in legal proceedings because it is about the relation of a brand to a company, rather than that of an author to a work. The yellow oval recognizes that Batman is a DC product and therefore carries DC's standards (and DC's logo is it's own way of identifying it as a company brand). Beyond that, if you look at a DC comic, chances are it'll say something like "All characters, the distinctive likenesses thereof, and all related elements are trademarks of DC." The iconography of costumes and standard visual depictions has entered the realm of trademark. 

Batman is not, however, patented. Patent is the other big form of intellectual property ownership and recognition in the U.S. I'm not going to talk about patent too much because it does tend to be the least applicable to comics, but the short version is it is used for inventions. Basically it says if you make a new type of salad spinner, and you publish and register the designs with the government in a way that could be replicable by someone who has the understanding of how to follow your instructions, you can maintain exclusivity for a time. Where you might see this in comics is if someone created a new printing process and their printer was the only one legally allowed to use this process for a time, or--weirdly and conversely--if someone made a machine that was like a big pen that produced physical reproductions of AI generated images, that machine could potentially be patented. 

Derivative Works, Transformative Works, and Fan Works

One of the major rights granted to a copyright holder is control over derivative works. As DC owns the copyright to Batman, they get to decide who makes all new Batman material--both new comics and who is granted licenses to make toys and shirts and umbrellas and whatever. They own every part of the comic--the script, the art, the lettering, the full execution including things that may've been cut--and they also have the right to change it however they want, from edits like fixing typos to using a story as the basis for a totally different work in a totally different medium, which is a transformative use of the work, another major right held by copyright. 

It's October and for Chris Samnee, that means it's Batober, where he draws a Batman (or Bat-Family member) a day. They look great. And, as we've clearly established, Batman is owned by DC. Because Samnee doesn't own the copyright, the existing claim on Batman would supersede his own on the original art. Now, at the moment, it may fall under fair use. The art itself is original and not a recreation or tweaking of existing copyrighted materials. It's being posted for free without a commercial component. And it isn't a danger to DC or Batman--either through competition of sales or through depicting the character in a way antithetical to the copyright holder. But if Samnee sold it--which I think he does sell all his drawings at the end of the month--maybe that changes things. 

Let's say you make a Batman fan comic. If it is, just for example, not authorized by DC (implicit in being a fan comic), attempting to be a serious take on Batman and the related characters rather than parody, done in the style(s) of existing Batman art, tracable to existing Batman assets, and being used for a proof of concept to promote a non-DC business, boy howdy, they would have the option to claim infringement. And if you sold that comic, they'd really have a strong standing. It is inherently an unlicensed derivative work and, particularly if you didn't actually put in any work to make it your own, you've got no claim on it being transformative. I usually don't side with major corporations--and obviously fear their interest in co-opting this technology for their own purposes (btw, shout-out to the WGA on getting some AI protections in the new contract and on generally holding out on their strike until they got a good deal! Here's hoping for good to come SAG's way, and the way of all striking workers, soon)--but if more corporations wanted to start filing infringement notices on the AI grifters who are stealing their stuff, I'd be in favor of that. 

But... the flip side is y'know, I do appreciate fan works (that are actually created by people)! I've mentioned before, I feel like a zillion times, that as an editor, I CANNOT AND WILL NOT read fan comics for things I work on, nor can I or will I read unsolicited pitches. And it is specifically because of everything we've been talking about. An unsolicited pitch is in-and-of-itself a fan creation until and unless a representative of the copyright holder solicits it.

Most fan works exist in a kind of gray area--legal by virtue of a blind eye and a disinterest on all ends for a protracted legal case. If you create something meant to be taken seriously (even if it's silly, if the intent is to show your skills and tell a story in some fashion that is not obvious parody) that is based on existing intellectual propery, and that has not been created under a work for hire contract, your rights may be superseded by existing copyright. However, there may be some elements that in some way might not be covered by that existing copyright, and the creation of new stories is (well... as long as someone is actually writing them) almost always going to be subject to the question of transformation of the work. What it comes down to is I don't want to stake a claim on your execution of your idea as even an incidental representative of a copyright holder and you don't want to potentially forfeit whatever rights you may have by virtue of having created a derivative work. (As a brief aside, permission does make a difference, but the limits and understandings are still really critical--you can tell me it's okay to read your pitch, but if I say I can't or would rather not, I can't. But if I solicit letters and art and cosplay for specific, credited use in the letters pages of a Sonic comic and I ask every submitter for their okay to print that material, that is understood to be reasonable use.) 

I obviously do see fan art and sometimes fan comics and whatever. It's part of existing in the communities on the internet and at shows and in the world. And it can be incredibly helpful to see fan art! I've found some amazing artists that way! On some level, that's a big part of why copyright isn't super strictly enforced in fan and creative spaces. Someone like Chris Samnee drawing a bunch of great looking Batmans for free might help boost public awareness of Batman and you don't wanna hit creators who you might want to work with on infringement (most of the time). You don't wanna pick battles with people working for you or who may work for you (and conversely, the people you're working for, at least most of the time). But as an editor, I need to be hyper aware of what I'm interacting with and how, and as a creator, you need to understand your own limitations too. 

This has been really long, so I'm just going to throw in a couple more bullet points on interesting things I wanted to talk about with this. 

More like Stinktober. I mentioned Batober earlier and one really interesting and relevant recent copyright case is in fact "Inktober". Inktober is a registered copyright, so the name and specific execution and prompts or whatever are covered as issued by the creator each year. So you can't just call your own practice of ink drawings following prompts every day in October "Inktober". But that courted a lot of controversy both in what infringement claims may be made against it and also in the creator having infringement claims brought against him. It was messy and you'll notice a lot of artists still don't use the "Inktober" naming or specific prompts. 

Antragsdelikt/Shinkokuzai and Doujin. This is Japanese copyright law, and not U.S. copyright law, but I think the system around doujin is really interesting. Doujin is broadly a term for self-published works in Japan (and doujinshi is the term for printed works in particular). It's a mix of original works, fan works, and even occasionally stuff that's kind of inbetween. The creator of Sweat and Soap, for example, released a NSFW one-shot of their own book as a doujinshi, so it's not through the publisher or "officially" part of the canon, but it's by the creator. Anyway, the reason I bring it up is a lot of these are fan works that fall under a doctorine called shinkokuzai or (in German, Antragsdelikt), which is the offense can't be prosecuted without a complaint from the victim. So, in Japan, if you wanna make a Chainsaw Man fan comic, unless Tatsuki Fujimoto chooses to send you a cease and desist and act on his copyright, you can't be prosecuted for creating and distributing a derivative work. There it's codified under the understanding that fan works can be really beneficial to an ecosystem of creative talent--both in developing future talent and creating works that are understood to not be competing with but complimentary to in some way the original works by the original creator. It's a flawed system--don't get me wrong, it definitely allows for some really heinous stuff to be created with other people's characters that might not get addressed because if the original creator doesn't know and file a complaint, nothing can be done--but it is an interesting study in how in some places, this stuff can be legally more protected. 

Selling at Cons vs. Websites and What Kind of Merch You Have. Ultimately, copyright's strength comes down to enforcement. It is a good thing that people are filing infringement claims and investigating the boundaries of fair use because it does further define and refine what you can do. We live in a very strange system. Like I said, most fan works are in a gray area (and, yes, most professionals also create fan works that they then sell). You can get in trouble for selling your art prints on Etsy or Ko-Fi or whatever because they use licensed characters without permission. And, yes, there are thieves on Etsy who do steal your original art and sell it on other stuff and somehow don't get hit with copyright infringement claims, either because you don't know how to file one or they're good at being fly-by-night or whatever else may occur. Sometimes conventions have people going around on behalf of companies and giving verbal or written cease-and-desists on fan art, though, again, it's pretty rare because most companies don't want to piss off their fans and potential creators, and most artists aren't operating at margins or with materials that are competitive to the originals. And, sometimes, you can be selling something where you would be legal sound because y'know it is understood to be parody or significantly transformative as to be fair use. Like, just try to be aware of what you're selling and where and who else is there and if they are particularly protective of their works. 

Okay, I think that's it for this time! Thanks for sticking with me through another really long one. Keep reading for some important stuff in the announcements. Next week, we'll finish talking copyright so you can get your comments submitted to the Copyright Office's A.I. study. Week after that will either be a quick Q&A to tackle any remaining copyright questions that may've occured or will be the other thing I've been working on.  See ya in a week! 

What I enjoyed this week: Blank Check (Podcast), Craig of the Creek (Cartoon), Honkai Star Rail (Video game), One Piece (Manga), Pokemon Violet (Video game), Chainsaw Man (Manga), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (Cartoon), Night of the Living Dead (Movie), The Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon (Book), Kaiju No. 8 (Manga), Witch Watch (Manga), Sex Education (TV show)

New Releases this week (9/27/2023): Brynmore #3 (Editor) Godzilla: The War for Humanity #2 (Editor) Sonic the Hedgehog: Amy's 30th Anniversary Special (Editor--happy birthday Amy and Metal Sonic)!

Final Order Cut-Off next week (10/2/2023): Godzilla Rivals: Round 2 TPB (Editor) Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles' Greatest Hits TPB (Editor)

New Releases next week (10/4/2023): No new books from me this week. 

Announcements: Here's the big thing: Starting today, I'm doing a member drive over on my Patreon! You can read about it in a public post there! If you join, renew, or updated to the Feature Fan ($10) tier or above, you're going to get a Mystery Comic Grab bag! And as a patron, you're going to have a bit more choice on what all it is! All the info is on there, so if you're curious, please do give it a look! And it'll be going through all October!

If the Patreon isn't your cup of tea at this time, or you wanna do more of a one-time donation, from Oct 3rd to the 18th, I'll have limited time 2-3 comic Mystery Bundles in my Ko-Fi store! Same premise as the Patreon--there'll be a bundle for grown ups and one for kids. They're pay what you want with a $15 minimum. If you send $25 or over, I'll ship you a trade paperback too! 

It will be US only on both the Patreon and Ko-Fi just because shipping internationally's very expensive right now. But, for international folks, I will put together a nice little digital goods bundle for ya!

Wanna support me otherwise? I'm on Ebay, there's my webstore, or you can support Becca through their channels! To be updated next week: Gotta see if my laptop has died died or not. Doing that like right after posting. But if I need a new computer, well, I'll be asking for lots of $$$. 

Pic of the Week: Do you think Minions nuggets are made with real Minion meat? 

[yuridotcom]

ok!! so, I kind of have 2 separate au's cuz I think that the musical and movie are different enough to warrant 2 different au's. anyways-

for the musical au, Nancy would take the role of Elle and Robin the role of Emmett. I know Nancy and Elle's personalities don't fully align but I will make it work anyway. I was thinking of making Steve take the role of Warner cuz that makes sense but then I had the silly idea of having Steve take the role of Brooke. Warner and Vivian would just be like original characters cuz I can't think of anybody else to take their place (I thought of Jonathan as Warner but it just wouldn't really work in my eyes.) Joyce would take the role of Paulette cuz idk it just makes sense to me and Tom Holloway (if you don't remember who he is, he was the boss at the Hawkin's Post) would take the role of Mr. Callahan. It would basically just follow the same plot as the musical.

Now for the movie au, Nancy would still be Elle but Robin would be Vivian instead of Emmett (cuz for the movie, I shipped Vivian and Elle way more than Emmett and Elle.) Steve would take the role of Warner and Joyce and Tom would take the same roles. Basically follows the same plot except at Harvard, Steve and Robin aren't actually dating, they're just fake dating (for a reason that I can't come up with right now but I just don't wanna make them actually date.) Robin would dislike Nancy at first because of what she's heard about her from Steve and because she thinks of her as priss. But she gets to know her better and they become friends (faster than Vivian and Elle actually do in the movie)

They study together and spend time together, and Nancy finds herself focusing less on getting back with Steve and more on Steve's 'girlfriend'. And when Nancy gets hit on by Tom and tries to leave, Robin is the one who begs and convinces her to stay. Then basically the same stuff that happens in the movie happens and Nancy and Robin end up together and they're happy and gay and in love blablabla, I haven't put that much thought into the movie au cuz I like the musical better tbh..

anyways yeah :D!!

I currently have stranger things, amphibia, legally blonde, and impractical jokers on the brain. could not have chosen four more different interests

[bitchylandtyphoon]

A little help

Gif does not belong to me!! Credit to marrissacooper Part 1? Word Count: 2484 Paring: Paxton-Hall Yoshida x Reader Warnings: Talks about g*ns, the words k*ill and p*rn, language, set in season 2 of Never Have I Ever so spoilers ahead! A/N: Hi hi! I hope you guys are having a nice day/night so far! I’ve been watching season 2 of Never Have I Ever and developed a crush on Paxton. I tried finding some fanfiction but found nothing :( Soooo I decided to make one just for him! Also the first part before the line break but after the long paragraph is a scene from the show itself so its not from me myself !! If you have any recommendations feel free to tell me! Any suggestion leave it in the suggestion drop box thingy! Sorry, I'm new to this whole Tumblr thing! Summary: Paxton needed to raise his grades and needs help from a certain someone. —————————————————❈———————————————— Everything was going downhill for Paxton. Even if he had chicks behind him every 10 seconds, he felt betrayed and alone. He got into a fight with his family, which made Rebecca disappointed, Devi played him and his friends were being assholes. Gosh, the list can go on and on. But the most annoying thing bothering him was his broken arm. After the accident at Devi’s “rager” party that landed him a broken arm, he couldn't swim. He was told he needed to raise his GPA to get into at least one college. “Ayyy, what are you doing home so early?” Trent asked “Oh, right. No swimming for you Nemo.” “Yeah, no swimming for me” Paxton closed the door behind him “Wait do you usually come to hang out at my house when I'm not home? Paxton asked with a confused expression. “Yep, find it's a peaceful place to sit with my thoughts” Trent responded, “or to watch porn.” “Didn't need to know that” Paxton sighed and sat down on the couch “What's wrong buddy? You seem down” Trent asked, seeing how down Paxton looked. “Ms. Warner said without swimming, college isn't looking so great for me” “Ehh, who needs college. After high school, I'm going straight to youtube. Get this. I'm gonna react to reaction videos” “Cool,” Paxton responded not finding it cool at all but still trying to be a supporting friend. “I know right” Paxton didn't know what to do. He thought everything was laid out perfectly. But of course, things went bad for him. He wished things would get better. “Paxton, you good?” “Yeah, yeah I'm great man. Just kinda don't know what I'm doing with myself” “Oh, I'm gonna tell you what to do. Now that you're free, we can party every day.” Trent reached behind his backpack to show some fireworks “You wanna blow some shit up?” Paxton sad face changing into a happy one “Oh shit” Even though the two were different. They still found a way to connect with one another. —————————————————❈———————————————— Since he came back from school he was a little hungry and wanted a snack. Heading to the kitchen, he chose an apple. Even if he wasn't swimming he should still stay in good shape. He sat down on a chair and started thinking about a plan to raise his grades. “Oh my gosh! That looks so good! How did you manage to do that, I could never.” A voice peaked Paxton’s interest. Who was at the house? Was it one of Rebecca’s friends? Out of curiosity he still went to check. “I don't know to be honest. I looked at the magazines you bought for me and got some ideas.” “You are so talented, where do you even get it from?” “I have no idea” knock knock knock “Come in! Paxton? What are you doing here?” Paxton saw as his sister and Y/N were in her room looking at some papers, that he assumed were Rebecca's designs. Y/n was one of Rebbecca’s good friends, he knew them from school too but never really talked to them. He didn’t mind Y/n they were nice and supportive to Rebecca. Y/n was 2 years younger than Rebecca but they were still good friends. He appreciated Y/n being there for his sister when he couldn’t be. “Can’t I check up on my sister?” He answered leaning against the door. “Yeah yeah, do you need anything? Y/n and I are gonna head

out. She’s been studying a lot so I wanted to drag her out of her house.” Rebecca said as she started cleaning the papers off her bed. Paxton watched as Y/n shyly smiled at him. Cute he thought. “Y/n, can you help me clean this up?” “Yeah sure,” Y/n scrambled to her knees, cleaning the papers off the floor. They were trying not to make a fool of themselves in front of the Paxton Yoshida. Y/n never found Paxton interesting. He was just another boy who was popular and “perfect” but what really captured their attention was Paxton’s side that was shown to Rebecca. At school, he was a rowdy, a player a jerk etc. But at home he was a different person, he was so kind and generous with his sister. After that Y/n fell for him real hard. Y/n didn't have any high hopes. Y/n knew they were in different parts of the world and didn't dwell over it. It is what it is. That doesn't mean they stopped liking him of course. They just put their feelings aside. “Okay well. You guys stay safe. I'm gonna be in the kitchen. Have fun” Paxton said as he walked away from the two closing the door behind him. Before you got to say “bye” he was gone. You sigh. *Smack* “Owww what was that for,” Y/n said as they rubbed their head “Why did you hit me I didn't do anything” “When are you gonna make a move on him? You’re gonna be lonely forever, you watch” Rebecca said with her arms crossed head shaking no. “Rebecca” you rolled your eyes “you know it's never gonna happen- wait how did you know I liked him. I don't like him. I just think he's cute-you know? Like a friend of course nothing else.” Y/n stammered. “God you are so obvious” Rebecca groaned as she pulled you from the ground onto your feet. “Come on we got so much to do” “Yeah yeah, I need to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back,” Y/n said as they patted down their clothes. “Ok, be quick though!!” “Got it, ma'am,” Y/n said walking into the bathroom. —————————————————❈———————————————— “Hey, Rebecca, what is Y/n studying for?” Paxton asked as he threw the finished apple in the garbage. “Why do you want to know?” Rebecca asked, squinting her eyes at him. “Tell me the truth Paxton” Paxton sighed “I need a tutor to help raise my GPA and I don’t know the first thing to do” This was a perfect situation. She was gonna play cupid and get these two together. Devi broke Paxton’s heart and Paxton needed someone to be there for him. They would make a nice couple and she knew it. “They’re studying for math, I don't know to be honest but they get really good grades. You should ask Y/N to tutor you. They are really smart.” Rebecca said. “What? No.” He scratched his head as he burst his answer. “Why not? You guys would click pretty fast” Rebecca said, bouncing her eyebrows up and down. “Rebecca, don't even. I'm done with relationships. I just got played by a nerd.” He started walking away but Rebecca pulled on his arm. “Okkk okkk sorry. Just ask them though. They can help you a lot and maybe you��ll get a nice friend for once” “Wait, what's wrong with my friends?” He asked with his eyebrows furrowed “Everything” Rebecca jokingly said as Paxton glared at her “Ok I'm back, sorry” You came in seeing the two jokes around. “OW,” he clutched his foot glaring at his sister. “Go on,” Rebecca whispered with an innocent smile. With a sigh, Paxton spoke “Can I talk to you after you guys come back? If it’s alright with you of course?” You were taken aback. Thee Paxton wanted to talk to you?? Sigh, it was probably a dare of some sort. You put a brave face on. “Yeah of course” You answered, smiling at him. “Perfect, I'll catch you later then,” Paxton said as the two walked out the door. Giving them a small bye he sighed. He hoped you would say yes. —————————————————❈———————————————— Who knew the day would be good. You were surprised at how fun it was though, you were so used to staying in the house studying that you forgot what the outside world was. Well, at least you got some good ass grades from your hard work. You guys were heading back to Rebecca’s house. It was getting late and you

needed to head home before your parents would kill you but you needed to get your stuff first. As Rebecca opened the door the thought of Paxton filled your head. Shit. you were fucked. What were you gonna say? Would it be bad? Oh gosh, you bet it was some prank. You hoped he forgot about it. You entered the house to see the lights off but the sound coming from Paxton’s hangout spot. As long as you two were quiet everything would be fine. “Hisss” You were blinded by the bright lights of the kitchen “Rebeccaaa” “Sorry sorry it was way too dark in here,” Rebecca said laughing You both walked to her room, well you ran. You were trying to avoid the planned meetup. You were glad the guys didn’t hear you two. After picking up some of your belongings in her room, you gave her a small wave and began to walk out of the house. “Gosh that was close” You were relieved, but still felt guilty. Paxton did seem desperate but you didn't wanna fall into a prank. “Oh fuck it” You turned around, you didn't know why but you just did. You walked towards their hangout spot and knocked on the door. “It’s open!” Hearing Paxton’s voice you opened the door to see him and Trent playing video games. You knew they would take a while, it looked like they just started a game. “Oh hey y/n, do you mind waiting a good 20 mins?” Paxton asked, eyes still on the tv. “Oh, yeah of course I'll just wait outside-” “Nahhh come and watch us we’re freaking good bro,” Trent said eating a slice of pizza “Are you sure? I don’t mind being outside.” You asked. You didn't mind it was pretty outside but it was chilly. “Just come on in we got food, drinks and guys, what's more to like,” Trent said with a suggestive smirk. You laughed and came in sitting down on a separate chair not wanting to get too close with the guys. You watched them play, finding it amusing. You played video games yourself. You weren't the best but you were pretty good. “If you're gonna be running and sniping you should try adding the stippled tape, it’ll help trust me,” You said pointing to the screen “Add the double-time too since the gun is heavy and will cause you to slow down.” You looked at the guys seeing their surprised faces. “Since when did you play video games, aren't you a nerd or something,” Trent asked, getting a glare from Paxton. “Aha well, when I have time I play. I'm not the best though I just know the basics.” You shrugged explaining yourself. It was true though. You did enjoy gaming, it was fun and something different. Paxton reached for the table and gave you an extra controller. “Here, play.” “Are you sure you guys seem like your having fun and I gotta go home soon,” “Just play one round and then I’ll walk you out.” Paxton budget. “Hm ok fine but don't blame me if we lose,” You said, grabbing the controller adoring how it was see-through “nice controller, by the way, it looks sick.” “Oh, thanks and don't worry. We suck ass anyway. What do you wanna play?” Paxton asked getting a playful punch from Trent. “I'm down with anything” You responded smiling. —————————————————❈———————————————— “15 kills??? How in the hell did you get so many kills?? Oh my godddd. You are sick bro. We got our first freaking place. Let's goo” Trent exclaimed as he was awed at how good you were. You gave a smile and laughed. “Ok you’re invited next time,” Paxton said, gawking at the screen. “Yeah right, as if Rebecca would allow that” You grabbed your bag and put the controller on the table signalling that it was your time to go. It was a long game and you were getting tired. You were 100% sure you’d get a nice yelling once you came home but an excuse would do the trick. “Anyways, I gotta go. Don't eat too much Pizza or you’ll puke Trent.” With a “yeah yeah mom” from Trent and bye from the two boys, you left the area and started walking home feeling like you forgot something. —————————————————❈———————————————— You came out of the shower, drying your hair with a towel. Sitting in front of your vanity you heard a buzz from your phone. “Unknown number? Who did I give my number

to?” view on phone ??: Hey Y/N: Hi? Do I know you? ??: Oh, it's me, Paxton in Y/n head “What??? How did he get my- OMG Rebeccaaa” You groaned internally, you were gonna kill her. You quickly changed the number to “Paxton”. view on phone Y/n: Let me guess, Rebecca gave you my number?😑 Paxton: Yep lol. Also, I forgot to talk to you earlier. in Y/n head Fuck, you forgot, again. Dumb y/n. Taking a breath, you mentally prepared yourself. view on phone Y/N: Oh yeahh, sorry about that. Do you want to talk about it now? Paxton: I was just wondering if you’d be down to tutor me? Rebecca always talks about how you get good grades and study a lot. And due to my broken arm, I have to raise my GPA to get into the college I want. Is it ok if you help me? in Y/n head Tutor Paxton. You stared blankly at the screen. That's what he wanted?? Well so much for panicking. Well, it wouldn't hurt. You knew it would be hard work but he needed help and you didn’t mind giving a hand. view on phone Y/n: Hm, well I'm ok with it as long as you prioritize the time we spend studying and committing to it ok? Paxton: Yep got it ma'am Y/n: So when are you free? Paxton: I'm free every day after school maybe after hanging out with the guys though. Y/n: Ok well I have after-school classes so I'm only free on certain days and certain hours. Sorry about that. But I can try to help you as much as I can. What subject do you need help with? Paxton: Ight it’s fine. And I'm having trouble with every subject. Y/n: Ok that’s fine😊. I'll send you my schedule later if that's alright. We’ll make a schedule for us after school tomorrow. Is it ok if I come by tomorrow? Paxton: Yeah. Y/n: Okk perfect, I'm heading to bed now so gn :) Paxton: Lol gn in Y/n head Oh. My. gosh. This day couldn't get any better for you. “Gosh, am I in a tv show like what???” You chuckled to yourself and closed your eyes. Oh, the things that were going to happen to you.

[differentkettleoffishalltogether]

A Lick of Paint

Summary: Spencer has no idea his best friend is harboring a secret talent

A/N: This was is one-shot request from a little while ago! I hope you guys enjoy it 

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Fem!Reader (Artist!Reader)

Category: Fluff & Smut

Warnings/Includes: smut, penetrative sex, unprotected sex, riding, paint is involved (but it doesn’t go anywhere it shouldn’t), please let me know if there’s anything I’ve missed!

Word count: 3.6k

Request: “Would u do one where it’s a fem!reader x spencer (smut or fluff what ever feels right) where they’re best friends and the reader is very private and one day spencer comes over to her apartment and sees that she’s a really talented painter/drawer/artist ? Thank u!!”

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He didn’t have a crush on her. No way. She was just his best friend, nothing more. Just his best friend who he thought about all the time, his best friend who he knew everything about, who he couldn't wait until tomorrow to see.

They got in from their latest case at half past midnight, he was a night owl, and he knew she was too, so why would she mind him showing up uninvited? He hadn’t seen her in 15 days and he probably could wait one more, but he really didn't want to.

Showing up at her door after 1am with a bottle of wine and some snacks he took a minute to run his fingers through his hair and straighten out his shirt before he knocked on the door. He could hear a rustling from the other side, and he could see the light shifting about beneath the door frame. So she was home, and she was awake, and he was trying to suppress his eager little smile.

“You can’t keep calling over this late Mrs. Warner! I don’t have any of your mail—Spencer!” she says it in a little yelp as she pulls the door completely open. And she's standing in front of him in nothing but an oversized button up shirt, her hair’s all messy around her head and there’s a little pencil tucked behind her ear.

He’s not really sure what’s going on but he’s sure that he likes it.

“Just me” he pulls his lips into a small smile and gives a tiny little wave with his free hand, shaking the bottle of wine in his other. “I hope I’m not intruding, we just got in earlier than I thought we would and I figured you’d still be up”

As he’s explaining she’s shutting the door slightly again, hiding her body behind it just a little. And even if he wasn’t a profiler he’d know she was uncomfortable, so he starts to shake his head.

“You know what, don’t worry about it! I can come back another time— or I can— I can give you some space if you need it? This was a stupid idea anyway, I should go— I’m gonna go!” he knows he sounds stupid, he’s a rambling mess but before he can properly retreat she’s swinging the door open fully again, reaching out for him and just grabbing him by the strap of his satchel.

“No Spencer wait! I’m happy to see you, I really am” she pulls him to the doorway, letting him step inside. “It’s just— messy? And you haven’t seen my apartment like this before” she’s rushing it out once he gets inside, placing her hands on his shoulders to try and spin him around before he can catch a glimpse of the state of her living room.

“Just gimme a second to tidy—”

“Do you— are you an artist?” he’s not even listening to her anymore, he’s completely fixed on the pages and sketchbooks all scattered around her living room. The sofa is pulled back to create space for the huge canvas that’s spread out all over the floor. Paints and brushes all lined up next to it.

“No!” she shakes her head, “Well not really, I just, I draw sometimes, and paint I guess? But it’s just for me” she’s still got her hands on his shoulders, trying to turn him around in spite of the fact that he’s already seen everything she was trying to hide. Or had managed to keep hidden until now.

“You never told me?” he just looks confused now more than anything, but his eyes are still blown wide as he starts to walk towards the area of the room covered in her materials.

“It’s really nothing Spencer, I didn’t want to tell you, because then you’d want to see, and then I wouldn’t want to show you, or I would show you, and then you’d hate it, and you’d just tell me you liked it to be nice, and I can tell when you’re lying Spencer, and I couldn’t handle that. So yeah, I didn’t tell you. But I haven't told anyone.” she’s not looking at him when she speaks anymore, her hands are just wrapped tight around her body protectively. This felt like she was so entirely exposed.

She had only kept two secrets from him all these years. Her art. And her unending infatuation for him. How could she not let him in when he showed up at her front door so excited, and looking so cute in his little sweater with his messy curls.

“Hey” he reaches out, placing a gentle hand on her forearm, coaxing her to unwrap them. So they fall to her sides and she feels even more exposed now. “If you want me to go, I’ll go. If you want me to stay, I’ll stay. If you want me to stand out in the hall while you hide all of this stuff, and then we pretend none of this happened, I’ll get comfy out there right now. But I just need you to know that I love you very much, and I’d support anything you ever choose to do. And I know what I want shouldn't factor in, but for what it’s worth, I would like to see some of your work— It doesn't have to be now! But just, if you ever wanted to show me anything, I’d love to see it.”

She can feel how earnest the words are, and she knew he loved her, but it was always so nice to hear it out loud, coming from those gorgeous pink lips. She wants to speak but the words feel like they’re almost caught in her throat when she looks up at him, she has to force them out.

“I’ll show you” she breathes, “I want to show you”

His eyebrows shoot up as she speaks, “I didn't mean— you don’t have to!” he rushes out as she goes to fetch one of her sketchbooks from the ground, handing it to him.

“I want to, honestly. If someones going to see this stuff, I want it to be you” once the sketchbook’s in his grip and out of her hands completely she walks away from him, going to sit on the ground next to the canvas. Right where she’d been sitting when he knocked on the door earlier.

Neither of them say a word while he goes through it page by page. It doesn't occur to her that she’s not sure which one she handed him until she can hear footsteps approaching her from behind.

When he sits down beside her he’s got the sketchbook open to a double spread and she recognizes it instantly.

“Are these drawings of me?” he asks, and it’s almost a whisper, like he doesn’t want to scare her. But she nods.

“Um, yeah. There’s actually a bunch of you in these sketchbooks. Your bone structure is just— I don't know— it’s nice to look at” his lips curve up in a small smile at that.

“You think I’m nice to look at?” he teases and she rolls her eyes,

“From an artistic perspective, you're interesting” she tries to walk it back.

“So now I’m just interesting?” he asks, a little smug now that he can tell she’s nervous.

“That’s not what I said!” he starts to chuckle then, closing the notebook and placing it down on the ground behind him.

“Relax, I’m messing with you, and for what it’s worth I think you’re nice to look at too. From any perspective” those few words make her forget where she is completely, they make her feel an entirely different kind of worry than the one she’d been experiencing earlier.

“And I love your work. You said you could tell when I was lying, am I lying?” he’s looking straight into her eyes as he speaks, and she can feel the way her heart is palpitating.

“No, you’re, uh, you're telling the truth” she shakes her head, but his eyes stay focused on her.

“What’s going on this canvas then?” he asks with a smile, and she breaks the eye contact so she can grab another one of her notebooks to show him some of the thumbnails she’d drawn for it.

“This is the idea, I think I need to practice it on something smaller though, just to get a feel for it” she explains as she points to the different shapes on the page, but then Spencer gets an idea.

“Use me” he says, and she just looks at him perplexed, “You said I was interesting, use me as your canvas?” he pulls off his cardigan as he speaks, rolling up his shirt sleeves to expose his bare arms.

“Spencer, I meant like, a smaller sheet or something, not your arm!” she’s laughing it off, mostly because being in close contact like that with him would probably break her.

“Well use my back then” he says it like it’s obvious, taking off his tie, then unbuttoning his shirt from the top, getting to the third button before she reaches out to stop him.

“You don’t have to do that” she says it with a laugh, like her heart’s not beating out of her chest from the little glimpse of bare skin she can see through the open part of his shirt.

He looks straight into her eyes as he speaks, “I want to.” the words settle in the air between them and they come to a silent agreement. Her hands falling from his so that he can undo the rest of his buttons, shrugging out of his shirt so that she can see his bare torso.

He sits like that for a second, awaiting instructions.

“Um, you should lie down on your front” she says, gesturing to the canvas laid out on the ground, “Wait!” she calls out as he moves to lie down, “You should probably take off your trousers? I don’t wanna get paint on them or anything”

It’s the truth really, but it still feels silly to say out loud. Luckily he just laughs a little and takes them off, but the little clinking sound his belt makes does something to her breathing.

By the time he’s laying face down on the canvas, his head resting on his folded arms, she’s got her materials all lined up next to her. She kneels down beside him, but as she's about to start it occurs to her that this is the complete wrong angle to start the piece. And she knows where she needs to sit, but she’s got no idea how to ask.

“Spencer— I can’t really— this angle is a bit, um…” she stutters

“Maybe you should sit on me?” he asks, uncharacteristically calm, maybe it was the way her voice kept going up an octave, or how fast her heart had been beating almost this entire time, but something made him realize that he wasn’t the nervous one here for maybe the first time since he’d known her.

“You would— You don't mind?” she asks before even moving, and he smiles to himself.

“How could I?”

With that she climbs in top of him, resting a leg either side of his hips. She’s painfully aware that the only thing separating them now is the thin layer of each of their underwear. But she pushes the thought aside as she gets to work.

Spencer’s quiet and well behaved for most of it, only remarking every now and again when the paint was cold against his skin, or when he had to move just a little. All in all she’s finished within an hour.

“Are you finished?” he asks, his eyes closed, relaxing beneath her as she worked. There was something almost therapeutic about the feeling of the brushstrokes against his skin. But he hadn’t felt one for 3 whole minutes now.

“Yeah, sorry, I was just admiring it” she says, “I’ll take a picture for you” she reaches for her phone, snapping a quick photo. Then she sits up off of him and he misses the weight of her on top of him instantly.

When he sits up she sits down opposite him, handing over the phone so that he can take a look at the painting that adorned his back. He almost couldn’t tear his eyes away from it. The delicate lines, the striking colors, the perfect hands that had painted it.

“This is— I don’t even have the words” he says it in a hushed whisper, “I love it so much” she knows he’s telling the truth again, his eyes don't even look up from the screen to see her reaction, they’re still completely transfixed on the photo. When he does look up he’s smiling.

“Am I telling the truth?” he asks and she nods, but something about her nervous little expression, coupled with her sky-rocketing heart rate gives him the confidence he’s needed for years.

“What if I told that I’ve liked you for a very long time? Would I be telling the truth about that?” his smile is gone, instead it’s replaced with half-lidded eyes and softly parted lips.

For a second she’s not even sure if this is really happening, her eyes trail along his bare torso, taking in the tiny bits of paint that made it down his sides. When her eyes come back up to look in his own, still trained on her she can’t even speak, instead she’s lunging at him, pulling him in by the back of the neck and crashing their lips together.

She parts hers after a moment, allowing Spencer to slip his tongue inside, tangling with her own as his hands fly out to grab her by the waist, pulling her into his lap. When they break apart their chests are heaving, breathing ragged, staring straight into each others eyes.

“I’ve wanted to do that for so long” he gasps before his lips are on hers again, hungry and eager.

Her hands start to roam all over his body, soothing over the planes of his skin, digging her fingernails in every now and again, forcing a little moan out of Spencer each time. When he finally grows too impatient his fingers start to work open the buttons on her oversized shirt.

After a minute he’s managed to get them all open and he can pull the shirt apart. As it slouches off of her shoulders he can see her underwear, it’s mismatched and there’s something endearing about it. The fact that neither of them anticipated this. But that was probably for the best, if he knew this is what he was going to do tonight his nerves would’ve gotten the better of him.

His hands are on her immediately, grabbing her breasts over the light cotton fabric, squeezing them gently as he presses his mouth against her neck, planting soft kisses all along it. She takes the time to shrug out of the shirt completely, and his hands snake behind her to unhook her bra and pull it off. Exposing her breasts completely for just a second before his mouth is on them. Cupping one in each hand and placing rough, sloppy kisses all over the soft skin as she moans above him.

“Spencer” she says it with a little gasp as his lips wrap around one of her nipples, just the sound of his name tumbling from her lips was enough to make him hard.

“I need you” she whimpers, and he's gone, bringing one of his hands down between her legs, ghosting over the crotch of her panties to feel the damp patch that had formed there.

“You’re so wet for me” he breathes against her ear, pushing one of his fingers harshly against the fabric, right against her clit, forcing another moan from deep in her chest.

“Fuck, I’ve been wet since I climbed on top of you” she moans, “I was worried you were gonna be able to feel it” she says with a breathy laugh.

“If I’d have been able to feel this,” he says, rubbing small circles over her panties, “then you wouldn’t have gotten to finish that painting”

Once he takes his fingers away she pushes him down by his shoulders, finally straddling the other side of his hips like she’d been thinking about doing for the past hour, or past several years. But he lets out a small yelp of protest.

“The painting!” he says as his back collides with the canvas but she chuckles.

“Fuck the painting” she leans in planting feverish kisses all along the expanse of his neck, sucking and biting in spots so that they’d hopefully leave little bruises later on.

From there they both give up on trying to preserve any of the art on Spencer’s back. Within a matter of minutes it was smeared all along the canvas beneath them. Along with some of the paint one, or both of them, had managed to knock over.

He’s not sure exactly how it happened but at one point he grips her waist and leaves a blue hand print along her skin from the paint he’d managed to put his palm in. When she catches sight of it she just lets out a small laugh.

“I don’t care” she says, when he’s looking up at her with just the smallest hint of worry, “As long as it doesn't get inside me we’re alright”

Before they get too messy she sits up off of him for a minute, taking off her panties and using them to wipe off the little bit of paint that had somehow ended up next to Spencer’s bottom lip. He lets out a small gasp as she traces the fabric along his skin and mutters a tiny, “Good as new” in her sultry sweet voice.

And then her lips are on his again as one of her hands snakes down in-between them to pull at the waistband of his boxers, she gets them down far enough to pull his cock out so that it was right in front of her. He was already achingly hard but something about the size of if in her nimble fingers made him twitch in her grip, leaking from the head with the anticipation.

“God, the things I want to do to you” she gasps as she pumps him up and down in long last strokes, squeezing every now and again as he squirmed underneath her, “But right now I need you inside me Spencer”

With that she rises up on her knees, hovering over him and lining his cock up right between her legs. She takes a second to tease him, running the head through her folds, so that he could feel and hear just how wet she was for him. Once he looks like he can’t take even one more second of the teasing she lowers her hips slowly, sinking down onto his length bit by bit. Right until her hips were flush with his own and he was buried completely inside of her.

They both had to take a minute to savor the feeling. The way she was so wet and warm around him, so tight that he could feel the way she clenched around him. 

The way he stretched her out so perfectly, filling her up in a way that made her think they might actually be made for each other.

And then she starts to move, pumping her hips up and down, leaning forward slightly so that she can rest her hands on his flushed chest for support. She starts off slow, almost at a teasing pace, taking him in as deep as she could each time.

“You feel even better than I imagined” he mutters, his hands coming up to grab her hips, leaving another set of handprints in their wake. “So perfect”

She leans down a little further so that she can place a small kiss on his lips.

“God, you do to! Didn’t know it could feel this good” she moans without really thinking about it, and then she realizes it’s the truth. Something about the anticipation made all of this feel so much better than it ever had with anyone else.

With his hands guiding her now, gripping her harshly, she starts to move faster. Working up and down with more force, both of them panting and moaning desperately as they grew closer and closer.

He’d dreamt about it, imagined it, thought about it, more times than he’d care to admit. But seeing her now, on top of him with her lips softly parted, little whines falling out of her as she hit her climax, he realized his mind could never do this justice.

“Fuck! Ah— Spencer, I’m gonna—” her hips slow to almost a stop, working up and down still but with staggered movements as she rides out her high. Thankfully Spencer’s only a second behind her and she can feel the way he's spilling inside of her, filling her up completely. Then she collapses flat onto his chest, both of them are covered in a sheen of sweat that almost makes their bare skin stick together.

“You’re covered in paint you know” is the first thing Spencer says, his fingers tracing along her back.

“You’re one to talk” she jokes, dragging her finger through the streak of red paint that had gotten on his neck somehow.

Then he finally turns his head, looking at the spilled and smeared paint that lay around them on the once bare canvas.

“I thought you needed this canvas for that painting?” he asks, but she just looks up at him with a smile.

“I think this turned out better”

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