#I do also have moments where I’m like ‘they can’t allll be dating that’s just unrealistic’

[jusst-you-race]

first of I really appreciate that you were transparent in the tags of condominium about how some ships may not appear a lot and you chose to not tag them because of it!!! a lot of smaller ship tags tend to get overrun with fics that barely feature them which is very frustrating for those looking for fics featuring them 🫶

anyway, I was wondering, there are a handful of ships I would say that are kinda semi set up for more as it stands (specifically thinking of zhottas, pierresteban, haasbands)? 👀do you have any plans for any of them? no pressure if not and also understand if you don't want to spoil anything or just not give anything away!! but if you do have thoughts on them you want to share I would love to hear them!!!!! everyone is here to see the main ships obviously so dont feel pressured about adding you dont want either :))

(and also dont feel like you have to answer the ask at all if you just dont care about the side ships or something or feel uncomfortable and have nothing planned for them. just if you want I'd love to hear it!! okay thats all before I ramble too close to the sun haha)

wowowow thank you! I’m also going to ramble a bit on this one honestly because it is something that I have thought about a lot and gone back and forth on a little bit!!! this got really long so under the cut it goes

firstly, as someone that will ship anyone and anything, I would hate to clog up a relationship tag for a rarer pairing when they only feature in a couple of offhand sentences or something. I was going crazy trying to find haasband fics where they weren’t the most minor side pairing and it was driving me insane! so I’m trying to avoid that! I hadn’t originally tagged strollonso for this reason, but I love them too much to not keep including them and I feel like they’re featured enough (and will be featured enough in the future) to justify tagging them.

in terms of other pairings, I might slap a yukierre heads up in just the general tags, as they are currently happily dating but won’t feature too much just because I don’t feel like I can do their dynamic justice as much… pierresteban will stay as neighbours with unnecessary beef because I just think that’s funny (as much as I do love pierresteban as a pairing)

I have also thought about other ships, but either these are not super set in stone, or I have plans but I don’t want to reveal them just yet (there is Something going on with haasbands… but I won’t say exactly what that is yet!). Zhottas is one that sort of exists as a nebulous possibility that I’m kind of just seeing where it goes. (but also I think it could be fun if they’re just unconventional besties… they go shopping together and get high tea after type of thing… Valtteri has one of those cat back packs that he takes Sweet Corn on adventures in… etc etc)

i am very much writing this as I go because this genuinely started as just a silly little thing to write for fun and I still can’t really believe how many people are on board with it… eternally grateful <3 I have been sticking to the drivers and dynamics that I’m the most familiar with, and as much as I would love to give absolutely everyone their own unique in depth plot line, I do think that would get slightly overwhelming to read! gotta have some more background characters just to balance it out

thank you for the ask!!! I hope this was somewhat useful information lmao <3

[cassiefromhell]

Inside Voices

request: "It might be a touchy subject, but I was hoping for a comfort fic with Gojo, Nanami, or Higuruma (JJK) where reader is triggered by shouting and loud noises due to a past relationship."

Nanami Kento x f!Reader

wc: 1.1k

tw: hurt/comfort, trauma, flashbacks to abuse, abuse scars, yelling, light injury, blood mention, allll that jazz

a/n: y/n can be gn! but they wear stockings and heels. also. did tumblr actually take away my damn yellow font? smh

“Quit it, Kento,” you mumble, climbing out of the car and nearly slamming the door behind you. Your heels click as you cross the garage, stopping to put in the door code.

“I just don’t think you understand,” Kento sighs, gently closing the car door behind him. “It’s my duty to take extra missions. For the kids, for you, for the damn country.”

“They’re using you,” you swing the door open, tossing your coat onto the rack. It toppled over with a crash, causing you to flinch, but you keep storming down the hall. “They’re squeezing you dry of everything. Your energy. Your time. Your happiness. Never in my years of being with you have I seen you so— so depressed. It’s so upsetting, knowing you’re doing that to yourself. That you’re letting the Sorcerer Unit run your life.”

“It’s my responsibility,” he growls, voice growing a little louder. “Curses are at a record high. I am doing my best work, picking up the slack other sorcerers are leaving. I still give you time. I took you on a date tonight and you were fine, and now you’re—”

“Yes, I was fine. Until you told me you’d be gone for nearly a week in a different city!” You whirl, nails digging into your palm. “You can’t drop bombs and expect them not to explode!”

“I am trying to catch up—”

“Catch this!”

You throw one of your heels at him, and he catches it, but not before another is soaring towards his face.

Frustratingly, he catches that one, too.

“Stop it!” He yells, tossing the heels to the side.

One collides with a small vase, causing it to tip over and shatter across the tile, shards of ceramic sliding to your feet.

Your heart begins to beat faster. 

“You’re not seeing the bigger picture,” he continues, throwing his arms in the air. “This is important!”

Kento has never lost his temper with you. Never even raised his voice. And now, all you hear is his shouting, all you see is his capable fists, all you feel is your heart pounding so fast it hurts and the pieces of vase poking your toes through your stockings.

But suddenly he’s stopped; his yelling silenced, frozen. His gaze is locked on your fingers, where they rest on the knot in your collarbone, over the spot it was once broken by hands that suddenly seem not so unlike his.

His eyes shutter, and he takes a shaky breath. “I’m sorry, I—”

But you’re already gone. 

In your bare feet, you cross over the shards, hardly registering the sharp pain in your soles. You sprint the rest of the way down the hall, into your shared bedroom, slamming that door, and then you lock yourself in your bathroom. 

You try to take deep breaths, but it’s hard, harder still when you hear heavy footsteps behind you. Tears threaten to escape your eyes as you scratch at your skin, trying to claw your way out of your body, attempting to hide from the old memories flooding your every thought, but it’s so overwhelming because it feels like it’s happening now. 

The pain in your ribs, the heavy pressure on your chest, the sweat coating your skin—

“Love,” Kento’s voice breaks into your frenzy. “You’re having a panic attack. Breathe for me.”

You try, you really do. You try to open your aching, lead lungs to allow air in. You are desperate for oxygen but it eludes you. You are hungry for air, pleading with your body to make the dizziness go away, for the hyperventilation to stop, stop, please stop—

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” he breathes, suddenly at your side. His hands find your shoulders, his calloused touch impossibly gentle. He grounds you in this moment, reminds you that you are here, in your shared home, with the love of your life. “I shouldn’t have yelled. You’re safe.”

Your gasps begin to break down into sobs, the deep panic making way for an overwhelming wave of sadness. Regret. But still, security. The change is not instant, and you are still catching your breath to the tune of his string of apologies, but slowly, you regain your breath.

When he sees you take a long, deep breath, his own whooshes out of him. His arm slips around your waist, and he presses his face against your hair. You notice that his nose, brushing your ear, is slightly wet. His voice is sounds thick when he speaks, as if it were difficult to keep his words steady.

“I would never hurt you, my love. Never. I won’t yell again. I won’t scare you like that.”

“I threw a shoe at you.” Your voice cracks.

“I was being an ass.”

Neither of you speak for a moment, then his face moves back, his own reddish eyes meeting yours. 

“You were,” you whisper. “I shouldn’t have thrown the shoe.”

“Honey,” he strokes your cheek with the back of his hand. “You could throw the whole closet at me, and I wouldn’t bat an eye. Throw a knife at me and I will still come crawling back to you.”

You bite your lip. “Then please don’t go. Stay here with me. I need you here.”

“I’ll call Gojo,” his reply comes without hesitation. “He owes me. I’ll skip the next mission.”

You glance down at your stockings, now bloodied, little grains of sharp ceramic embedded in your heels. The pain hasn’t quite hit your head yet. You see the red, but the sensation doesn’t quite register. 

He follows your gaze, eyebrows drawing together. Then he looks back to you.

“Therapy?” His voice comes in a rasp.

“First aid kit,” you murmur back. 

“First aid, then we get a therapist.”

“That’s probably the right thing to do.”

“Probably.”

Another beat of silence passes over you.

“I broke your mother’s vase.” He sighs, fingertips tracing your stockings along the edge of the blood stain. 

“I didn’t like that vase.” You shake your head. “I never did. We can pretend we lost it.”

“It was the shoe’s fault.”

A smile creeps along the edges of your lips. “The shoe?”

He returns your gentle smile, pulling your feet into his lap and pecking your cheek.

“We can blame it all on the shoes.”

[kkusuka]

HQ poly Headcannons  pt. 2

Poly Headcannons <3  part 1 

pairs: Oikawa & Ushijima, Hanamaki & Matsukawa, Suna & Osamu, Kita & Aran, iwaizumi & Kyotani, and Oikawa & Kageyama

nsfw and sfw

Oikawa Tooru & Ushijima Wakatoshi

Sfw

This was an interesting match up

Considering the fact that Tooru can barely stand sharing you sometimes, they seem to make it work!

You were most likely Ushiwaka’s girlfriend, and Tooru just couldn't stand for that

Well at first he didn't really know that fact

He met you in the stans after an Alders game that he 100% wasn't there to spy on Toshi or to see how much better he got, no way

But luckily, you the beautiful angel of light, sat next to him to cheer for Waka’s team!

So after the game when Tooru was flirting with you and you completely ignored him to go to your boyfriend, Oikawa was more than let down

And you ignored him for the brick wall???? He just didn't understand.

Now he wanted you more than he did when he saw you, even more so that you belonged to the bastard Ushiwaka.

After almost 8 months of befriending you, he finally weaseled into your relationship! And Ushiwaka was so whipped for you he let it happen!

But at that point, he was so whipped for you that he didn't even care that they shared you!

Your guy’s dynamic is a bit twisted and hard to get a good understanding of.

Where Tooru makes it painfully aware to everyone that the two of you are dating, Wakatoshi is like a silent predator

He’s silent but deadly, and you’ve known him for far longer. That means he knows what you really like.

It's simple, he let’s tooru take you on extravagant dates and all that meaningless stuff.

But Ushiwaka is always there waiting at home to cuddle and watch a ton of movies with, he even lets you climb on him and cuddle him like a big teddy bear

Nsfw

This is one of the pairs that I think you're fucked in

It’s a silent competition of who can wreck you worse

Unlike some other Oikawa pairs, I truly believe that Oikawa would top

But Wakatoshi is also a top, a big man who has big needs

This ends up with you most likely with a two cocks one hole situation

If not that, it's the classic split roasts or Eiffel tower!

Oh to have Ushiwaka reaming you with Tooru in your mouth, yeah it's not as peaceful and soft as it sounds

But it’s still worth it

It starts softly! Then they go harder to try and beat the other! Then they really just treat you like a fleshlight.

Thankfully Tooru knows good aftercare techniques

But you still can’t walk for a while

“You can cum for me, show Toshi why you like better, go ahead”  

“You stretch so good for me, even after Tooru’s turn, you're always so tight”

“Look at her little clit, did Ushiwaka not pay enough attention to it? That’s ok! Tooru’s gonna make it all better for you!”

Hanamaki Takahiro & Matsukawa Issei

sfw 

Let's be real here, you met them at a spencers or a sex shop in a mall.

But it was a cute meetup!

After that, you guys just seemed to keep bumping into each other and became close friends

The initial relationship was started by Makki, he was the more open of the two so it made sense

And it’s been smooth sailing from then on

The amount of inside jokes you guys have is almost ridiculous, everywhere you go in the city you have a joke

You guys spend almost every waking moment with one another

One of their favorite things is to take you shopping, so you can do a little fashion show for them with anything you want to try on!

As in them make you try on revealing outfits for them

Dates normally would include random dinners at restaurants them a movie night/ sleepover

Like you guys would just stay up an fool around for hours on hours

They literally have no problems sharing and are always making sure you're perfectly ok with everything they do.

Nsfw

As expected you guys are very adventurous

Daddy Matsun got you and Makki covered

Well that's when Makki isn't trying to ream you into the couch

They both like toys, like a lot, a lot

Punishment is where the toys really shine, but you can't really call the toy punishment, punishment because you feel really good during it.

And it the most repeated thing you guys do

Mattsun’s the punishment dealer, so he’ll give you the biggest dildo that you guys have, no lube, he’ll tie your arms up and make you try to get down on it

BUT if he’s feeling a bit more punishing, he’ll set up a vibrator and set it to your little clit and turn it ALLLL the way up

But if that isn't enough, he will either let Makki in your ass, or the fuck machine will come out

They really love watching you try to get off, it does two things

1-  it gives them new ideas

2- it shows how much you need them, and their cocks in your little aching holes

This lead to them having you wear plugs in public, which moved to wearing a vibrator

Sometimes, they make you wear a mask, but under the mask

(come here)

(closer)

(closer)

They make you wear a ball gag under your mask

Good babies do what their daddies tell them too <3

“Look ‘Kawa, her hole is so tight she can barely fit both of us, just relax baby. They’ll get in, we’ll make sure of it”

“Makki, spread her legs wider, don't let her his from this”

“Don't make me gag you brat, you’re lucky Makki is in good mood, huh?”

Suna Rintaro & Osamu Miya

The way you got together was like love at first sight  

For both of them too

You met Osamu first, you were seated next to him at an Italian cooking class

You guys had joked around and he was so impressed by your cooking that he got your number!

(he won't tell you but he had already sent pictures of you to Suna, and he was doing it allllllllll night)

He immediately invited you to Onigiri Miya, where you met Mr. Rintarou

Who was already practically in-love with you just from pictures.

You were clearly drawn to them, they were so cool!

They made a big scene of asking you out too

They both took you to one of the best restaurants in the city and had a private balcony dinner

After dessert they took both of your hands and asked you, in sync nonetheless, you do wonder how long it took for them to figure out how to do that

Clearly, you said yes, and that was the first of the many great memories you have with the two!

Since they both have pretty busy schedules they can't always come to you, so you go to them!

Even if they assured you that you didn't have to work, that never stops you from taking up shifts and Onigiri Miya on Monday and Fridays, (sometimes on Wednesdays if Osmau relents)

Even when you do work, you make time to make and bring Suna lunch every time he has all day practice

(you make them both lunch every day, but they can get it themselves, they are grown men, and you serve no one)

Traditional dates are less common, you guys mostly just like to hang out with each other

Like 3 am cooking challenges and asking to get ice cream from the shop down the road

You guys also, when you can, just spend hours cuddling in your bed or on the couch just in each other's arms

(can you tell i’m uwu-ing)

Nsfw

For having a busy schedule you guys sure do have time to fuck

A common theme is having Samu fuck you when Suna watches

God, watching you fall apart around his best friends dick will never get old, so so pretty when you're all fucked out and begging for him too

Sometimes hell have you suck him off, but he isn't unstable he can wait his turn~

Osamu works just as hard as he does, he has to let oust some stress and, you're just so good at making them feel better

Remember the cuddling?

Yes, that's a guise to cockwarm you, let them relax you always feel so good and today was s stressful

I can tell you saw this coming but, Suna likes to put whipped cream all over you, it gives him an excuse to eat you out for hours and Osamu and excuse to have you naked and able to eat as much whipped cream as he wants

Do they like double penn.?

Yes, very much so ma’am.

Just know that you are stuffed at any available moment they can manage

*cough*  whipped  *cough*

“look she’s grinding into like a circus whore huh ‘Samu? go harder” 

“look into the camera baby, tell them all the things you’d love for them to do to you” 

Iwaizumi & Kyoutani

This was an interesting one for sure

A senpais pretty girlfriend thing too

Iwaizumi knew Mad Dog had a crush on you before he did, and he did everything in his power to deny the accusation

The entire team could see how the second year was calm and behaved when you were around, so taking the high road

Iwaizumi came a with a plan: bring you and Kyotani as close as possible

All with consent firm you and knowing he was ok with anything that would happen

Suddenly inviting him to hang out with the two of you

Then it was letting him have you in his lap while you watch movies

And that progressed into letting him cuddle you after bad days, never  without Iwa of course

Everyone on the team could tell the effects that it was having on him, he was calmer and easier to get along with.

He even started listening to Oikawa when he spoke, it was like a miracle.

And k\Kyotani finally got enough courage to tell you!

(you had pretty much known, but wanted him to say it himself)

Thus began what I would call that “Kyotani learns how to love” saga

Dates were first, they both took you to a small field of flowers to have a picnic and when it got dark out you guys set up a sheet and watched a movie!

For the both of them being temperamental, they got along really well

(mostly because Kyotani hangs off nay words you or Iwaizumi say)

You also make the both of them lunch and some afternoon snacks for practice!

(and if anyone who sees you guys, they’ll never mention how odd the two angry boys look next to their sweet little princess)

Nsfw

Sir Iwaizumi holds the torch

He’s the main dominant force, though Kyotani tries oh he does

Yeah, hate to say it but you bottom for them, every time.

A big thing is when he lets Kyo get you alone (while he watches)

Yeah maybe he lets kyo take over every once in a while, he’ll let him have you

Iwaizumi love having you under him, putting you in the mating press while Kyo watches from a chair a vibrator tied to him, just watching until Iwa finishes and leys Kyo try and breed you

You guys have also dedicated hours to getting you stretch enough to take both of them in one hole, but if not that then one hole for each of them will do

As you could imagine, they both love marking you up

You always come out of sex looking beat up

Most of the bruises are on your neck and inner thighs, but the bites on your nipples and the curve of your ass beg to differ

Now the real question is when Kyo is being bad!

Feathery kisses all over him, that's not where he wants your mouth, lower go lower

Don’t leave him!

He always learns his lessons after hours of waiting Iwa breed you

You being bad?

No cumming for a week, they can play with you but unless you want the time to get longer you don’t even think about orgasming.

“Calm down Kentaro, it’s too early to break her, we just got started.”

“Yeah i let Hajime have you but you still belong to me too, don’t forget that”

Kita Shinsuke  & Aran Ojiro

This was the perfect girl next door story!

Middle school aran was so thankful to have you calm him down after yet another Miya twins episode

So as the two of you grew up it was natural that you became friends with his friends!

Namely his bestfriends- Kita!

Who was practically at your feet the second you met

From first to third year, they both grew to REALLY like you

They were both ready to spend the rest of their lives with you and were prepared to share if you wanted that.

The day you guys all got together was when they lost to Karasuno at nationals

You guys went back you the hotel room and just sat, cooing how well they did and how great they were no matter the outcome

It wasn't out of the normal for them to be all over you, both of them got a hand, but Aran was nestled into your lap and Kita was snuggled into your chest

Nothing was planned either, at that moment they knew that it was their chance!

The look on their faces when you said that you felt the same!

From then on you were treated even more like a queen

Every Monday before school one of them gets you a bouquet of flowers for the week and the other comes up with a date idea!

You're involved in the dates cycle and that now have a pile of stuffed animals that you got them from things like festivals or the mall

Since your relationship started with a cuddle, it's a favorite between you guys

A movie and some take out. Making fun of the Miya twins, and when Kita won’t admit it, you guys watch a rom-com, where you and Aran laugh at Kita's confused face when he doesn't understand the joke

Even with all of that, the real favorite between you guys is staying after practice and just having fun while cleaning up.

They just wuvvv uuuuuuuuu <3

Nsfw

Even if Kita is the commanding voice, Aran id the driving force

Kita likes when you two put on a show for him

Not that it's hard, even if Aran wasn't half as good as he was, your faces could satisfy him until his dying days.

Speaking of shows, Kita is a dictator, which means punishments

One of his favorites is having you finger fuck yourself in front of him and Aran until you can't move

Another is tying you up at having you watch the both of them jerk off to seeing you try and get off by grinding on the sheets (which does not work)

Aran, whether he admits it or not, he took a page out of Suna’s book

His entire hidden photo album is of you either being fucked by him or sucking Kita off

He also has an entire recorded version do you guys fucking that he and Kita watch when you aren't home

When Kita does have you to himself he takes on the Dom/Sub kinda thing

Aka borderline pet play

You sit and listen to him and what he says like a good pet, and you get a reward!

He dresses you up in little white dresses and he has you kneel in front of him and cockwarm him while he works

When Aran has you alone he takes the chance toooooo

….

…

…

..

Breed you!

Like a good little girl!

You take his cum so so well, don't you!

Yes yes, you do!

“Don’t let her walk all over you Aran, breed her like a good cow” (i had to, I really did)

“You look so pretty stretched around my cock, you're a good breeding whore, right? Yes, you are!” 

Oikawa Tooru & Tobio Kageyama

This was a classic “in love with my senpais pretty girlfriend” kinda thing

Kags didn't mean to

He had known you from middle school and had a huge crush on you, but he knew that was as far as it would go

But when you came up to him after the game with seijoh and told him that he would have better luck next time

It was the hug that got him and in true Kageyama fashion he just couldn't help the words that fell from his mouth

“Thank you, you're still really pretty, and I've always loved you!”

Silence………………………………….

He couldn't even apologize because Oikawa was already on you yelling at him about never letting you near Kageyama again.

Yeah you had calmed both of them down, telling Tooru that he was overreacting and Kageyama was harmless to your relationship

After a few days of silence, you had invited Kageyama to have a “talk” with you and Oikawa

It was really just talking about feelings and ultimately Oikawa admitting that he was willing to give it a try, but you were his first and foremost and that won’t change

But you were quick to realize that they were actually really good together

The rivalry between the two always kept you on your toes and fueled both of their superiority complexes

Dates were always happening all the time, anther constant competition for you to like one of them better than the other

It's mostly movies and take out but its a date nonetheless

One thing they love to do is try to teach you how to play, all the time they try to get you to hit their sets

Even if you're awful at it, they appreciate you trying to learn more about their greatest passion.

You also try to go to as many of their practices as you can manage, they really love having you there to cheer them on!

Nsfw

Ok so at first Kageyama had absolutely no idea what to do, so some exploring was mandatory

Finding out he was a switch was a happy surprise!

That leads to things going two ways!

You could have Tooru taking his throne in the bedroom and he commands his two peasants to do exactly what he wants them too

This can include just regular soft sex with your little tobio gazing and longing for him, while tooru watches

Or

Tooru will have the two of you grinding, Tobio with a cock ring and you a strict order to no cum until told.

Or maybe he’ll have the two of you ride dildos, tied up and making a pretty show for him

Or you could have Tobio dictating both of you

This is mostly having you ride him while Toru watches, but he can't touch

It also might be Tooru eating you out and kags in your mouth, fucking your face. <3

Whenever either of the boys wins something you take all the time in the world and worship him as he deserves!

“Aw! Tobio I know you can go faster than that! Oh ho ho, ~ y/n I know you aren't about to cum! I didn't give you the go-ahead! Hold on, baby!”

“Tooru you look so weak. You haven't even touched her and you're ready to cum.”

“You look so pretty under me, Tobio~ let me and Tooru take care of you!”  

[randomidiocyncrazies]

i know you like them both so yunichika and oda/aoki for the ship ask

thank you for giving me a chance to gush about these kids!!! they’re precious.... this got pretty long so imma put it under a cut

YuniChika, the main boys of 2.43:

• when or if I started shipping it:

tbh i didn’t really ship them when i read the first book... they’re the kind of pairing that i can see people shipping and i think it’s cute, but i’m not super invested in them as a romantic pairing. I think i was more sold about them as a ship in the second book, but i can’t quite remember if there was a specific moment that made me change my mind, or if it was a gradual process

• my thoughts:

i think the anime definitely played up the tension between them (allll the blushes lol), but i’m glad people are enjoying the YuniChika content XD they’re pretty cute!

also, i think they balance each other well and spur each other to become better—Yuni and Chika are both self-centered(?) in very different ways: Yuni lacks drive because he mostly wanted to please people so they’ll like him, while Chika has the opposite problem in that he acts like he doesn’t care what people think of him. 

but now Yuni is able to take a stand for his interest in volleyball and for Chika, and while Chika doesn’t really soften and still has a problem with not realizing how harsh he could be, he’s more willing to communicate his thoughts.

• what makes me happy about them:

boys reuniting! relearning how to have a relationship with one another! learning from past mistakes and trying to be better people together! HELL YEAH

• what makes me sad about them:

boys, please use your words to communicate with each other...

also, from Yuni’s perspective, it’s kinda sad when someone you used to know really well comes back into your life, but they’ve changed so much that they are essentially a different person... but of course they have a new opportunity to become closer now 😉 so i’m not that sad about it

• things done in art/fic that annoys me:

... there are fanworks for them????????? 

(on a more serious note, erasing their flaws to make them more likable... please don’t make Chika ‘secretly nice’ or whatever, the kid is blunt as hell, and not realizing how his words affect others is his biggest flaw. on the other hand, Yuni can still be a little spineless at times, and sometimes his priorities are. questionable.)

• things I look for in art/fic:

hm, i’d like a future fic about them as professional players! i think their inclination is to stick together (they’re a package deal!) but it’d be super interesting to read something where they’re on rival teams years down the line

EDIT: haha Chika actually transferred to Keisei High School after their first Spring Tournament, so he and Yuni have faced each other as rivals since then (2.43 next 4years). they’re go to the same university and are on the same team now though!

• who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:

uh i don’t really have specific people for this, but Chika would probably have to be with someone who understands his love of volleyball (like Oda, but if Oda wasn’t their team captain and thus too much of a dad friend to qualify as a romantic interest), and someone who can inspire Yuni would be good for him

also, i know who i’d NOT be comfy about: the first book (and anime i guess) had this weird tension between Itoko and Yuni, COUSINS who BASICALLY GREW UP TOGETHER. i think(?) their weird whatever was mostly dropped in the 2nd book and wasn’t really made explicit, but like. what the hell. (i have no idea what happens beyond the 2nd book.)

• my happily ever after for them:

the YuniChika in college arc is being serialized rn, so in a way that’s already fulfilled? (i have NO idea what’s going on tho) 

in general i just hope they can play volleyball together until one or both decide not to, for whatever reason, and that they stay in each other’s lives and support each other even after they’ve retired from competitive volleyball. i think with Yuni’s personality he could be a good coach after getting more experience, and Chika... he’s really valuable as a strategist, but I think he’d always be a little brusque, so he’s respected but hard to bond with if he does take on coaching?

• what is their favorite non-sexual activity?

bold of you to assume Chika even cares about sex

anyway, they don’t go to movies for a romantic date night, they go watch volleyball matches. sometimes this backfires when Chika gets too frustrated at bad plays tho

and of course i will never pass up an opportunity to talk about Oda/Aoki, the main guys of my heart (my OTP for this series tbh):

• when or if I started shipping it:

they pinged on my radar when they were bickering in Ibara’s chapter, but i wasn’t super duper invested... and then I got to The Dog’s Perspective and the Giraffe’s Perspective (specifically The Kick™) and oh god i’ve never fallen so fast

• my thoughts: 

GOD WOW Aoki really loves Oda... even though objectively Oda’s height prevents him from being a super ace, he is the coolest, strongest super ace to Aoki. i think it’s beautiful that someone can see you as your best self even when you’re feeling shitty about yourself. Aoki knows that objectively Oda faces a lot of obstacles, and wants to support him as best as he can—not out of pity (pity would’ve burned out long ago), but because he really respects Oda’s passion and drive.

also, these two have unaddressed issues that they should talk about! Oda, i know you feel inferior but you are so much better than you think you are. please accept that Aoki really does respect you, and that you are worthy of it (or like, you don’t have to be ‘’’worthy’’’’ or ‘’’’’’deserving’’’’’’’’’’ of it, because it is Aoki’s choice to support you and play volleyball with you!!! it’s not something you gotta earn, it’s something freely and happily given to you)

(ahhhhhh i die when i think of them)

• what makes me happy about them: 

gosh i love their dynamic SO MUCH! Oda is exactly my type of character (passionate, determined, knowing that he can never be the best at what he’s passionate about due to factors he cannot control, trying to be kind and gracious but struggling with feelings of inferiority and jealousy, thinks of himself as a selfish person, a supporting character...) and Aoki’s devotion is really touching. 

again: even when you feel like crap about yourself, there’s someone out there who thinks you’re the best thing that happened to them.

there’s also the fact that Oda thinks the world of Aoki as well (to the point of feeling inferior, which is like... c’mon Oda :/ you are better than you think you are!) he trusts Aoki a lot, despite knowing his willingness to engage in, uh, underhanded methods

• what makes me sad about them: 

it’s their last year together, and they’d be approaching a new phase of their lives in different places... although Aoki offered to lower his rankings so they’d go to the same university, realistically they’ll go to different colleges, and most likely end up in different prefectures. (like, not only do i think it’s a Terrible Idea to give up your dream school so that you could stay with someone else, there is no way Oda would accept the offer without being crushed by guilt. something like that would actually ruin their relationship, which i think Aoki knows as well.)

there’s also a lot left unsaid between them at this point and i just want them to lay everything out between them and move forward together

• things done in art/fic that annoys me: 

the fact that there’s NONE >:[ what does a gal have to do to get some content for them???????

• things I look for in art/fic: 

at this point anything is fine.... it’s a desert out there and i’m dying

more specifically i’m Extremely Down for a get together fic; i personally only see them getting together after high school, at least several months (or even longer) studying in different prefectures and no longer able to see each other every day. (i mean... absence makes the heart grow fonder right?)

i’d also love to see Oda using Aoki’s first name, considering Aoki calls him “Shin” and all. Oda managing to surprise/fluster Aoki would be nice too.

EDIT: they’re both in the Kansai region (2.43 next 4years prologue). Oda’s revealed to be studying in Osaka, and assuming Aoki got into KyoDai, they should be around 2 hours away from each other by train? so visiting each other over short breaks would be cute! also, apparently Oda took a gap year before going to Osaka (2.43 next 4years Ch 1.2), so something set during that time would also be awesome :V

• who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: 

hm... if i had to imagine people well-suited to them, i’d say Aoki’s type is people who are straightforwardly passionate about their interests (Oda hooked him with his unbridled love of volleyball way back in their first year of high school after all), and I think Oda probably needs someone who is willing to indulge him a little (like Chika he can be pretty dang determined about what he wants, though without the single-minded intensity at the expense of everything else)

... this is just a roundabout way of saying i think they’re ideal for each other, especially if they resolve the problem of hiding things from the other

• my happily ever after for them: 

they get careers/hobbies they enjoy, and get a place together as boyfriends/husbands. no i will not hear any criticism of this idea

i can see Aoki working in the private sector (this guy is fine with ‘joking’ about blackmail after all!) after getting his law degree. this is super self-indulgent, but given his penchant of rooting for passionate but objectively disadvantaged entities, i think it’d be pretty awesome if he works for a smaller company that truly believes in their work, instead of working at a big firm pulling in big bucks.

while I’m not sure what Oda is canonically studying, I can see him going into sports education or sports therapy—i think he’d be really good at nurturing the talents of other athletes, and he’s good at rallying the team (Aoki pretty much says he’s the heart of the team in the epilogue of the first book, though Aoki’s kiiinda biased lol). i think it’d be really cute if Oda coaches a grade school team!

neither plays volleyball competitively after high school, but sometimes they watch matches for fun (esp if their ex-teammates are playing). Oda also makes Aoki come to his students’ matches if he doesn’t have work

EDIT: apparently Oda continues competing as a wing spiker in college, playing in Kaisai’s 2nd Collegiate Division (2.43 next 4years Ch 1.2)—Aoki probably watches his matches, even when he’s busy (and Oda probably chides him for neglecting his work, but they both know Aoki can manage his workload).

• what is their favorite non-sexual activity?

hm... idk, i think they’re the kind of couple who are cool with just chilling with each other doing their own work. like, Oda planning strategies for the kids he’s coaching while Aoki reads next to him, occasionally glancing over to make comments, stuff like that

also since Oda says they mostly talked about volleyball during high school, I can kinda see them finding something new they both enjoy after they get together? Maybe shounen manga, for something fun

[why-not-a-tickle-blog]

Roman’s Idea is Best

By @barelyticklishlee and @why-not-a-tickle-blog

Virgil was outside sitting in a tree with a notepad. Thomas had a date tonight and he had to list all of the things that could and would go wrong. 

Roman, of course was ecstatic, and Virgil was trying to avoid that at all costs.

Roman was walking in the Imagination. He spotted Virgil, and immediately walked towards him, continuing the argument from where it had left off. 

“Tall, dark, and Emo, hear me out before you run away! I know you don’t like them all that much but just— flowers. What if I compromised, and we did just one? Just one wouldn’t be too much!”

“Flowers? Really? That is THE MOST CLICHE thing to bring to a date. He’ll get slapped. Or pre-dumped.”

Roman pouted. “Cliche? It’s like you’re criticizing my very being! I wasn’t talking about any old flower, we’d only get the most perfect, unique flower. I’d go with Logan through the memory, and be sure to pick one with a real meaning to it!”

“Booooorrringggg.” Virgil scribbled something on his list and dangled from the tree.

Roman frowned, throwing himself on the ground and looking up at Virgil. “Well, I don’t suppose YOU had a better idea,” he pouted.

“... Pay for the meal with the money we would’ve spent on the flower and actually treat him right instead of using cliches to win him over. Just a thought, though, right? I don’t have any better ideas than the PRINCE.”

“Well, of COURSE we’re paying for the meal! I didn’t even know that was a point in contention. I’m arguing for meal AND a flower! We’ll treat him right AND romance him! And I do like your ideas... sometimes.”

“I’m touched.” Virgil said sarcastically. “Also, it’s going to be hard romancing him when we could-“ He looked at his list. “Order the wrong thing and not have the guts to tell the waiter to change it because we don’t want to bother them.”

“Ugh! See this, this is when I do Not like your ideas. Even if it gets to that, we can handle one poor meal in the pursuit of love—- OR! Or I can make a joke about it! Between me and Patton we’ll make a joke that will blow his socks off!”

“Don’t blow his socks off. It’s the first date. Consent and all that.” Virgil smirked. It seemed like he was almost TRYING to annoy Roman.

Roman suddenly had an idea. He stood up. “Oh, come on, you know my idea’s a good one.” He reached out, his hands held like claws, just over Virgil’s ribs. “Admit it. You like my idea.” Roman smirked right back at Virgil.

Virgil’s eyes widened and he shot himself back up on the branch. “Dohon’t.” He pulled his legs up, too.

“Nope!” Roman said, rocking his weight from his heels to his toes excitedly. “I’m waiting right here until you admit my idea is the best. And I can wait allll day~”

“How do we even know this dude likes flowers??”

“Who DOESN’T like flowers???”

“Some people!” Virgil shifted on the creaking branch.

“Oh, really? Who?” Roman shifted, with the creaking on the branch, he needed to be in position to catch Virgil in case it fell.

“Me.” Virgil scooted away from him. “They’re stupid. If you’re getting your SO something, get it from the heart. Don’t get them plants that will wilt in a few days time.”

“Flowers ARE from the heart! Each one has a special meaning, a special message, and putting them together artfully shows your care, and if you’ve spent money on them then it shows that you’re willing to spend money for the one you love. And they do wilt after a few days, but that just gives you more chances to show your love!”

“That’s dumb. I want food.” Virgil gave up and jumped from the tree.

Roman was in almost the perfect position, he only had to move a bit to catch Virgil. “Well, I’m not denying the appeal of an edible present, but you’ve still got to admit that my idea is the best.” 

He shifted Virgil in his grip so that his hands had access to his sides, fully intent on tickling the admission out of him if he wouldn’t comply.

“Roman! Lehet go!” 

Virgil groaned inwardly. He was already giggling? This was going to suck. 

“Ooooh, no, Stormcloud. I’m not letting go until you say that my idea is the best.” Roman wiggled and scratched his fingers at Virgil’s sides.

Virgil squeaked and pushed Roman’s hands off of him. “Nonono- Rohoman! Roman, I’ll hurt you, seriously.” His tone seemed concerned, rather than threatening.

Roman set Virgil down on the ground, sitting on his thighs and trapping his hands underneath his knees. “Can’t do anything like this~!” Roman smirked. “And now I can get you as much as I want!” Roman tickled 

up his sides and over his ribs.

Virgil fell into hysterical giggles, bucking and squirming to try and throw Roman off.

But Roman was stronger than Virgil, and knew how to use it. All Virgil’s squirming did was edge his shirt up and turn his hair into a massive flyaway mess. 

“Come on, Virge~ all you’ve got to do is admit my idea’s the best~” Roman gave a positively evil smirk. Virgil never, not once let his stomach show, and Roman had a sneaking suspicion he knew why. “Or else I guess I’ll have to push this button here.”

Virgil’s face went a light crimson as he shook his head frantically. “It doesn’t do anything! No use! Don’t push it. It wastes your time.” He tried to object.

“Methinks the Virgil doth protest too much,” Roman teased, giving the bellybutton a poke.

Virgil tried to pull his legs up and spewed out a little burst of laughter.

Roman’s grin got even wider. “Aw, does this tickle? This little button I’ve found?” Roman gave a series of pokes in a circle all around Virgil’s bellybutton, finishing by dipping his pinky finger inside and swirling it around.

“SohoMEOnE’S gohoNNA see!!” Virgil pulled at his wrists. His face went a deep red.

“Oh, little Tickle-me-Emo is embarrassed. You know how to make it stop.” Roman grinned down at Virgil’s bright red face. Since he had full control in the imagination, he grew vines up and around them, twining into a closed bubble that couldn’t be seen through. “Unless you don’t want it to stop~”

Virgil, now being closed off from society, fell completely limp in a little pile of bubbly laughter. 

Virgil was stubborn, and that was just a fact. He wouldn’t say Roman’s idea was better even if he had to sit like this for the rest of time. But, that didn’t sound too bad.

Virgil went limp, and Roman was almost worried for a minute, but he was still happy and bubbly and giggling. Roman grinned, and shifted to a more comfortable position. Virgil could get out of it easier, but he was all puddly at the moment, and he couldn’t get through the vines without Roman anyway. 

Roman traced little curlicues on Virgil’s stomach, his fingers dancing close, but not quite into, his bellybutton.

Virgil seemed genuinely happy, which was rare. Being the embodiment of anxiety, he usually wasn’t anything other than worried.

Roman felt very pleased with himself. It was decidedly not how he had anticipated the interaction going, but that didn’t make it any less pleasant. He kept tracing for several minutes, moving up over the ribs sometimes, or down over the sides,

Virgil’s giggles were sounding more loopy every second. He was still thoroughly enjoying it, but he also looked close to going to sleep because of the gentle tickles.

Virgil falling asleep? Now that was just not allowed. Roman used one hand to hold his bellybutton stretched out and open, and conjured a feather, swirling and fluttering it mercilessly.

Virgil shrieked and sat up quickly, trying to stop the feather.

“Uh uh, no, you aren’t getting out that easily!” Roman said, growing two of the vines up out of the ground on either side of Virgil’s chest, to twine together and hold him down to the ground. “You’re in my world, now, Virgil.” 

Roman started dragging the feather in a long, slow spiral, starting from the outside edge of Virgil’s stomach and heading inward.

Virgil’s laughter, as the feather drew inward, got higher and higher pitched.

Roman was laughing himself now, getting closer and closer. But just before he reached it, he snapped, swapping the feather for a softer, more tickly one. He rubbed the end between two fingers, spinning the feather directly inside Virgil’s bellybutton.

All Virgil could do, at this point, was dissolve into hysterics as he was driven closer and closer to insanity.

Roman swirled the feather for only a few more seconds. He didn’t want this game to be over quite yet. He went back to the light tracing, giving Virgil a bit of a break.

Virgil pulled one of his hands out of Roman’s hold and rubbed his bellybutton.

“Are you too ticklish for that spot~?” Roman teased, letting Virgil rub away the tickles. He’d get back to that spot soon enough. “I wonder where else you’re ticklish?” He squeezed and dug his fingers in around Virgil’s hips.

Roman discovered that, while it didn’t make Virgil laugh as much, hips were a key melt spot.

Virgil was melting into a little puddle again. “Who would’ve guessed our resident Emo could be so adorable~?” Roman cooed.

“Ihihi- mm-“ Virgil lost the ability to form coherent words.

“You’re what?” Roman asked, teasingly wiggling his finger just over Virgil’s bellybutton.

“Hmhmhm- Y-" Virgil pulled his other hand out and covered his face.

“What~? I’m afraid I just can’t understand you~” Roman said, dropping his finger down to trace a small circle around the bellybutton and then back to wiggle teasingly. “What did you say?”

Virgil whined and pulled down his shirt, holding it there for as long as he could.

“Now, no one said that was allowed,” Roman said, grabbing both Virgil’s hands. He was able to hold them with only one hand since Virgil had been so thoroughly melted by all the tickling. He sloooowly rolled Virgil’s shirt back up, letting out a low chuckle at the little squirms. He traced feather-light circles around and around the bellybutton. “Now, what were you saying?”

“Youhour ihidea...” Virgil was cut off by a river of giggles.

Roman laughed at the stream of giggles, but it just wasn’t enough laughter. He twisted his finger down into Virgil’s bellybutton, wiggling and twisting and tickling as best he knew how.

“AH- YOUR IDEA IS B-!!” Virgil jerked at his arms and shut his eyes tightly, letting all of his laughter flow out.

Roman kept tickling for a minute, but finally relented. He removed his hands and just smiled, taking in all of Virgil’s laughter. Laughter that he had caused.

Virgil’s arms fell to his sides. But, Roman realized, he wasn’t rubbing away the tingles.

Roman’s smile got bigger. He positioned his hands again, but doubted he’d need them. “I’m afraid I didn’t quite hear you a minute ago. It seemed you were going to say something about my idea?”

“Youhour idea... is mildly better thahan mine.” Virgil crossed his arms.

“Oh?” Roman smirked. He leaned back slightly. “I’m pretty sure that means I get to keep going.” He reached his hands back and tickled Virgil’s knees.

“Ihi said it!!” Virgil kicked at him.

“Oh, no you didn’t!” Roman said triumphantly, moving to get better access and where Virgil couldn’t kick at him. “You have to say that my idea is best.”

“Roman, you a*s!!” Virgil pushed at his back.

Roman gasped. “Virgil! What would Patton say? I simply cannot allow this.” Roman started squeezing up and down Virgil’s thighs and calves, paying special long attention to tickling behind his knees every time he passed them.

Virgil seemed out of it, now. He laid back, not doing anything to stop Roman. He was tired. Really tired.

Roman stopped. Virgil looked exhausted. He moved to lay down next to him. “You about done, Stormcloud?”

“Mhm...”

“Well, I don’t want to tickle you completely to pieces, but I will keep my word. I must insist that you admit to my idea being the best.” Roman leaned over and blew a tickly stream of air at Virgil’s ear.

Virgil hummed. “Whatever... I’ll think about it when I wake up.”

“I bet you’ll wake up pretty quick if I go after your tummy again,” Roman said, setting a finger just over Virgil’s bellybutton, only very slightly touching. “Come on, say it and I’ll let you go.”

“Maybe I don’t wanna say it.” Virgil looked very smug.

“Maybe I don’t want to let you go,” Roman retorted, returning the smug look exactly as he skimmed his finger veeery lightly over the giggle button.

Virgil smiled and scooted back. “Fine, then. Just let me sleep first. Hey, could you summon an air mattress?”

Roman grinned. “Nope. I certainly don’t mind keeping you, and I’ll get you the most comfortable bed in my kingdom to sleep on if that’s what you want, but you aren’t going to sleep until you’ve admitted to my idea being the best.” Roman flicked his wrist and a large feather fell into his hand. “Don’t think I’m above pinning you down and using the feather again.”

Virgil squeaked and stood up, backing into the vines. He turned and pulled at them.

Roman jumped up too, giving a playful growl as he picked up Virgil and wrestled him to the ground again. “Clearly you aren’t too tired for more tickles, since you had so much energy to try and run away.” 

Roman pinned Virgil’s hands and pulled up his shirt again, skimming his fingers across his belly with more purpose. Finally, he readied the feather, spinning it with his fingers just over Virgil’s bellybutton. 

“Last chance, Stormcloud.”

Virgil bit his lip and covered his face. “Mfmf mfmf mf mfm mfmf.” He mumbled, squirming in place.

“I’ll be honest, I have no idea what you just said,” Roman said flatly. He fluttered the feather. “Guess that means more tickles!” 

He cupped one hand around the bellybutton, to hold it still and taut, and spun the feather around with the other, dipping it in and out, over and over, spinning the whole time.

“YOUHOUR IDEA IS BEST.” Virgil burst out through laughter. He grabbed at the vines with one hand to brace himself.

Roman snapped the feather away. “Ah, it’s music to my ears.” He clapped once, and they were immediately transported to the most comfortable bed in his kingdom, which happened to be his own. He flopped on his back onto the bed next to Virgil. 

“Ah, that was more fun than I’ve had in a long while!”

Virgil fell onto the bed in a little heap of giggles. “... Ihi didn’t mean it.” He said, still stubborn as ever. Roman just said he had to say it. Not that he had to mean it.

Roman laughed. “I figured.” He closed his eyes, enjoying the giggles, and looking forward to a short nap before they had to get ready for the date. “I suppose we’ll have to do this again some other time, then.”

“Not if you can’t catch me.” Virgil closed his eyes, slowly drifting into sleep.

Roman smirked. Oh, he’d find a way. Maybe if Virgil was naive enough to wander into the imagination again. Trees could be made to catch and capture, after all. But for now, he’d take a nap, his mind replaying all the giggles and squeaks and laughs. 

Postscript: With Virgil all tickled out and well rested, Thomas had a surprisingly small amount of anxiety about the date, and his creativity just kept coming up with more and new ideas the whole time, making the date go very smoothly.

[veroticker]

One moment please - Amy Daws

You can buy the book on Amazon.

Summary (from Amy Daws’s website)

That awkward moment when an ER doctor has to inform you that you’re pregnant…with his baby.

Three things Lynsey Jones knows about the hot doctor: he’s grouchy, an arrogant jerk, and strangely obsessed with pie.

Three things Dr. Dick knows: he doesn’t talk about his past, he doesn’t do relationships, and the crazy girl in the hospital cafeteria who ate a fistful of French silk pie…is annoyingly irresistible.

After a chance meetup at a bar and a heated cab ride together, things come to a head and now instead of hating each other, they’re horizontal in a bed.

Three months later, the weird cafeteria stalker who crept out of Dr. Dick’s house like a thief in the night, winds up as his patient in the ER after her Tinder date from hell.

Dr. Dick is prepared to keep it cool and professional. That is until her bloodwork reveals that she’s pregnant.

What really throws him for a loop…is the surprise baby…is his.

Blurb

““Holy dip on a carrot, I did it!” I squeal softly to myself as I finish the edits on the last line of my thesis and click save nineteen times. After nearly three months of killing myself and creeping into this hospital cafeteria to work because I couldn’t seem to write this godforsaken paper anywhere else, I have finally completed my master’s thesis.

Dip on allll the carrots!

Intense, sweet relief shoots through my veins. I could stand on my chair and blast light from my fingertips. Instead, like the mature graduate I’m on my way to becoming, I sit back and bask in my achievement while observing my fellow cafeteria diners. These people have unknowingly kept me company as I’ve suffered through this paper. And I never would have had the guts to come here to work if it weren’t for Kate.

With a grin, I pull my phone out of my laptop bag and type out a quick text.

Me: I did it. I finished.

Kate: Aww, see? I told you if you used the bigger attachment on your vibrator, you’d climax quicker.

Me: I’m not talking about masturbation, you perv.

Kate: Perv? You say that like it’s a bad thing! Don’t you realize that being called a perv is basically a compliment to an erotic romance novelist? Actually, you’ve just inspired me to get it embossed on my business cards.

Me: I’m talking about my thesis. I finally finished!

Kate: Holy shitballs…congratulations! That’s better than an orgasm!

Me: I know, right?

Kate: And let me guess, you’re at the hospital cafeteria again?

Me: I’m embarrassed to admit it, but yes.

Kate: I told you not to feel bad about writing where the words flow. My smutty words flow at a tire shop waiting room, and yours flow at a hospital cafeteria. We’re productive millennials, Lyns! Which is more than I can say for the rest of our generation. You totally owe me a fruity beverage, by the way.

Me: That’s exactly what I was thinking! Hang at my tiki bar tonight?

Kate: Can’t tonight. Miles put a roast in the crockpot, and he’s embarrassingly proud of himself about it.

Me: That sounds so domestic and boring. How is cohabitating with your lover going, by the way? It’s only been a week since you moved out & I already miss my best friend. My tiki bar is sad too!

Kate: I miss you too! But I’m getting sex on the reg now, so I have to admit, I don’t miss you that much.

Me: You’re disgusting. I hate your happiness.

Kate: That’s because you need sex! Call Dean and make him be your wingman tonight. Get out of your house and away from the tiki bar to celebrate this achievement. It’s about time you were wooed by something other than a fruity beverage and the Womanizer Pro40.

Me: You’re the worst.

Kate: Later, whore

Me: Later, perv”

(review under the cut)

Review

(audiobook) How do you deal with a painful past? Either you build on it, you build yourself a future, a career; or you let it consume you, break you. Being optimistic--some may even say naive--Lynsey chose the first path. And she’s going to work hard to save Josh from his .

After that kind of summary, you must imagine that One moment please is angsty. It isn’t. Sure, there are some sad elements--there’s no romance without a bit of drama. But this book is mostly funny, and sexy, and full of love. It’s a romcom!

I found the characters interesting, the woman in her late twenties always finding hope where there was none, and the man who keeps to himself and whom love changes. The talented narrators gave them life in the audiobook, and it was brilliant.

It was my first book by Amy Daws, and it won’t be my last. With or without audio.

Quickie

Series: Wait with me #3 (but can be read as a standalone)

Hashtags: #doctor romance #romcom #surprise pregnancy

Triggers: lots of talk about sick children

Main couple: Lynsey Jones & Josh Richardson

Hotness: 5/5

Romance: 5/5

+ Lynsey never gives up--anything nor anyone

- it ends...

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Yugioh S3 Ep 36-37: Local Mom-Friend’s Weird Trick, Doctors Hate Him

Hey y’all it’s a surprise midweek post because I’m in Canada this weekend woo. Surprised I even got this post done, TBH, I finally get some time where I’m not commuting around to and from San Francisco or corralling small children and I can just sit at my computer and focus and have some peace and quiet and I got--a mysterious sickness from all those kids! *yay* So, since I can’t really focus on anything, I’ll type in here and see if any of my words make any sense at all and hopefully I won’t go on some weird ass tangent like I tend to do like every other post.

So Yugi is still dueling Kaiba, much like he has for the past like...it feels like 4 years. I know I’ve only seen 3 seasons but this is...this is a really long duel. Maybe because there was a month-long break for me in the middle, (during which I watched the entirety of Evangelion, 2 Seasons of Gotham, Stranger Things S3, and the disappointing season of One Punch Man so like...I’ve had some time away from Yugioh) or maybe...maybe it’s because they’re actually playing card mechanics that go more in depth...

But yeah, despite everything, they’re still dueling.

And honestly, I’m looking at that episode number above me and it’s like...so there’s this Kaiba and Yugi Duel and then...only one more duel, right? Is it going to be a ten episode duel? Like unless Rebecca comes back for a weird cameo like...how...?

Whatever, we’ll get there when we get there.

Anyways, everyone who’s been avoiding this duel like the plague is down with the plague victims in the hospital. That’s where Tristan gets a bright idea and it’s one of his dumber ones, believe it or not.

Man, I forgot that comatose Joey Wheeler is still wearing that duel disk Pharaoh slapped on him during all this too, haha.

Also, why does he have to have all these pectoral suction cups while they just kinda...gave up on Mai? I mean I know they can’t show boobies on a Y7 show but like...it really feels like the doctor just kinda shrugged at Mai and was like “I only have one set of boob suction cups, I really didn’t think I’d need more than that, if at all.”

(read more under the cut)

And so Tristan decides that if Joey is at the window which is like...600 ft below Yugi Muto’s duel, a duel you can’t...really see from the ground...then Joey Wheeler will arise.

I mean, it’s gonna work, it’s just also kind of laughable that Joey wasn’t able to hear any of this nonsense from the bed that is two feet away from the window.

But wtv, it’s very dramatic and Tristan gets to cry some more and feel useful I guess.

The haunted underwear mannequin plot-thread was dumped between that episode and this one, and I’m kinda bummed out that more things haven’t turned into haunted underwear mannequins.

Instead of horrific underwear mannequins, Joey’s dream has gone back to the standard fare of Joey picking on middle schoolers and wearing a much better outfit than he has for most of this show.

I will super miss Joey in a fitted suit. Like, soak it allll in horny preteens, because pretty soon, Joey Wheeler will be back in that scruffy oversized T-shirt just like...well, just like how a teenager would be. I mean there’s some REASONS Mai can’t date Joey, but the fact he has a fitted suit he refuses to ever wear is one of the top reasons right under, youknow, the fact he’d need a fake ID to ever go out with her.

It’s kind of amazing actually, how my whole life I kinda just figured this was a show of insane character designs, only to find out when I actually watch the show that there is like a ... REALLY horny line just going all the way through it.

Honestly, me trying to figure out how and when this kid’s show got so damn horny has been a very big mystery I’ve been trying to solve in the background this entire time. Like, I was told “yeah the Yugioh boys get very attractive.” and I was like “ehhhhhhhh I don’t even know what you’re talking about” but, little by little over the past 3 seasons, these animators are starting to draw these boys just waaaaaaay older than these kids actually are. I’m starting to see what people are saying. It’s still not my thing, personally, but uh yeah I can see how this spawned all that fanart now.

Anyways, speaking of, the other day a friend of mine’s sister was talking about how she, as a millennial, has been wired to love very tall skinny boys in skinny pants and very long coats with popped collars and I immediately was like “Lol are you admitting to Seto Kaiba?”

And she meant Cumberbatch Sherlock, LOLOLOLOL.

And so, back on the duel field we got Seto Kaiba, who’s a lot like Sherlock except a Sherlock who is suffering from both short term and long term memory loss. And, who does cards instead of heroin.

They probably both play violin.

Kaiba, despite having arc after arc where his little brother is his main motivation, has decided to just ditch Mokuba and it’s like...either he’s psyching Yugi out or Seto Kaiba forgot he had a brother for a little bit. He might...he might have forgotten. Mokuba is standing behind him, after all.

And so, because Joey is facing Yugi at just the right moment and at just the right time, somehow he can do his little force ability again and just do this:

Thanks, hallucination!Joey.

And out he goes, drawn like a romance anime character lol.

Anyways, he’s back to being a slob so...welcome back, wrinkle shirt, it’s been a while.

And then Joey looks around and actually said this:

“Did someone get hurt?” He asks, after being burned, electrocuted AND drowned just yesterday.

I was kinda very much hoping Tristan would deck him out.

Glad that, as predicted, the moment Mai doesn’t need to be Joey’s main motivation anymore, the moment he puts the cards away, she may as well not even exist. This show and the way they write straight romances.

Please admire the matching lace up boots on the Kaiba Corp’s Emergency Squad. This would be the most obscure Cosplay on earth but maybe the most wearable Yugioh cosplay outside of Bandit Keith because you wouldn’t need a 400 dollar wig.

And then for some reason Tea just loses her mind and has a complete breakdown. She’s been kind of a mess since Yugi walked out like 2 episodes ago, which seems kind of...I dunno, both out of character but very much in character at the same time. I mean we’re assuming they “have” a relationship it’s just never actually say that they do, so her acting like her man is dead is kinda like...it still feels like it comes out of freakin nowhere.

Anyways, Tea who is strong enough to lift this entire plane and who is, in fact, possessed by at least 2 powerful ghosts (remember Shadi did spends some time there and he did NOT like it), is now a seeping crying mess that refuses to lose any more of her hospital-prone boys.

I mean they were going to go anyway, but they let Tea pretend she had any control over that and kind of glazed over this.

Back in this game that no one else is really watching anymore, Seto Kaiba is still monologuing about his entire life story that he’s never gotten any therapy for, except for that time his evil step brother accidentally gave him therapy.

Quite upset we never see the color of Mokuba’s little tuxedo.

Course...didn’t...Noah wear a little tuxedo in that same exact shape? I mean it’s a silly headcanon but youknow...it could be a yellow tuxedo they just happened to find in the back of the closet.

And it’s at this point that Mokuba just lost his lid. I’m so used to Mokuba unconditionally supporting his crazy brother that this would have been the biggest anime betrayal of the whole series, if Mokuba had said any of this outloud (which he wisely did not).

It was like...damn Mokuba. He actually said something along the lines of “I liked you better when you were poor” and it was like. Holy cow, Mokuba. Damn.

Anyway, a bunch of card stuff happens, and Pharaoh has decided that Seto has too much anger in his heart, and that’s why he will lose. Then, Pharaoh played the card proof for how angry Seto is, and if I actually payed any attention to cards, it would have been very meaningful.

But anyways, kudos to Pharaoh on not mind-wiping Seto Kaiba this time or launching him directly off this very tall tower like he attempted to do last time. They actually played a game start to finish with eachother and nothing exploded except for every television in Domino. Progress.

and then Mokuba started crying and initially I thought...wouldn’t he have WANTED his brother to lose but then I kind of remembered oh yeah now Mokuba has to deal with this oncoming aftermath.

RIP Mokuba, I guess.

Anyway, I’m out of town for the rest of the weekend, escaping to the far North to get away from the weather. I should be back next weekend, but if I’m not, I was probably eaten by a bear. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Anyway, if you just got here, this is a link to my Yugioh recaps in Chrono order from the beginning.

[canadiankazz]

So... rather a lot happened in L.A. by Night, Season 3 Episode 2

Do you want to read my real reactions to the stuff with Jasper in the second half of the episode? Then read on...

I was messaging @cravatfiend​ while I was watching. She had seen the episode before me.

canadiankazz

OK I'M BACK LET'S GO PART 2

I’m so scared

I’m sorry I ship them too

I feel so guilty about it

He’s afraid to touch her!!!!

Omg are they going inside his sanctum??

Aaaaaaaahhhh

cravatfiend

I was FREAKING OUT at this

canadiankazz

Everyone gonna party at Jasper’s place

Aaaaah!!!!

WHERE WAS THIS DESCRIPTION WHEN I WAS WRITING?!?!

ARGH

cravatfiend

RIGHT?

canadiankazz

Fuck

At least everyone knows I wrote that before I saw this

He is awkward and adorable

Fuck

More knowledge dump

I love it but I wish I hadn’t written so much!!!

cravatfiend

I told you they're FUCKING WITH THE FANDOM TODAY

canadiankazz

I’m mad and in love at the same time

cravatfiend

Awww

canadiankazz

Because like... I couldn’t know but I wish I did

cravatfiend

Fair

canadiankazz

lol he explains all that about the cells to Eva then turns to Jason and says “the body is removed “

HE IS AN AWKWARD BOY AND I LOVE HIM

cravatfiend

Haha I loved that too

Also confirmed cellS

canadiankazz

Yup

He’s all fidgety!!

The ring came from her aww

cravatfiend

He's so adorably awkward with her rn

canadiankazz

Russian omg

I am screaming

I can’t!!!

Help

I had to pause it omg

cravatfiend

THIS IS WHY I SCREAMED INTO CHAT AND TIPPED YOU BOTH OFF

canadiankazz

Omg

He’s adorable

Pretty girl likes him and he’s all flustered

Bless him

Yeah fuck it, I ship them too

I feel bad but I can’t help it!!

cravatfiend

You can ship whoever you like! Shipping is not in anyway mutually exclusive.

canadiankazz

I know... just been first mate of the S.S. Jaspabelle for so long

I feel like I’m cheating

cravatfiend

Like I have little headcanons shipping a bunch of people as monogamous couples, and also as various poly combinations, and also as like hate sex and EVERYTHING

You still are matey!

canadiankazz

Omg he is making all kinds of noises right now and I can’t even

cravatfiend

So much GROWLING

canadiankazz

And stuttering

cravfiend

Yesssss

canadiankazz

Fucking trap door???

Argh

I’m so angry I didn’t know these things before!!

Maybe... there’s more than one door

cravatfiend

Could well be. But yeah that one made me punch the couch

canadiankazz

Like the metal one and the trap door

Sigh

Awww Abrams looking after Nelli!!!

Cute

cravatfiend

Yeah :3

canadiankazz

Awww they go dancing that’s cute

Omg back to it

I need to up my labyrinth description

cravatfiend

They did good with that in this ep

canadiankazz

Omg it’s like when you take a date through a haunted house

He is smitten

That mirror is so eerie

cravatfiend

To be fair if you are trying to impress Eva specifically 'Look at my big house and large number of occult books and special spooky magic maze' is an A+ way to do it!

canadiankazz

At least I have that part of his backstory right in my newer fic

cravatfiend

Which part?

canadiankazz

The vampire in torpor

cravatfiend

Yus

canadiankazz

Yeees thank you for this description Jason!!

And it has come before I wrote the chapter of what Jasper did to him

cravatfiend

He's on the ball this ep

canadiankazz

Thank god

cravatfiend

Woo!

canadiankazzT

Ooooh that thing about the lay lines is interesting

Jasper please

With the growling

He doesn’t like purple lol

He went to comfort her and pulled back awwww!!!

Aww he did it anyways!

cravfiend

:3

canadiankazz

They all know he does foolish things

Uh oh

His grunt of surprise at being lifted omg

I’m dead again

cravatfiend

The subtitlers will have a field day with this one

canadiankazz

lol yup

This mental image of them flying is too much

AWW

Come back whenever she wants omg

cravatfiend

Eeeee

canadiankazz

Aah kissyface!!!!

AHHHHH!!!!

Holy shit

cravatfiend

!!!!!

canadiankazz

Grrrrrrr

cravfiend

This is the bit where I screamed stuff and you read it!

canadiankazz

Yup

cravfiend

THEY WENT THERE

canadiankazz

There is more than one route thank god

They so went there!

Do not pass go, do not collect $200

"It's been a long time"

YUP

I SAID THAT

BUT

SMOOCHY

cravfiend

Smooooch

canadiankazz

DOES SHE SPEND THE NIGHT?

OH FUCK

YES

cravfiend

....

canadiankazz

BUT THERE'S ONE BED!

LOL OMG

well fuck me sideways

cravfiend

Well they've slow burned for so long ;)

canadiankazz

OMG THE BOOK OF NOD?

THIS IS A THING

RIGHT? THAT'S A THING

THAT'S A... ugh i can't remember it

but it's a thing

Daffodil in trouble lol

Chloe in trouble lol

cravfiend

Allll the trouble

canadiankazz

I screamed into the pillow so hard my throat hurts lol

I mean...still gonna ship the Jaspabelle ship but

Jasper and Eva are sweet and...sigh

it's the moment of happiness I wanted for him

and Annabelle too is so happy with Mark!

I just want them all to be happy

with... whoever

[sn0wblinded]

questions 1-98 ( go big or go home ;) )

ya killin me hollis );

1. Unfortunately, I am 5′1, pros to anybody who wants a nugget for a gf or friend

2.  Body type? uh I suppose slim and slender with an hourglass shape

3. Favorite part of my body would have to be...erh...uh...my eyes? I love the shape of them just wish I had blue or green eyes :(

4. HAH my hair color now is NOT my natural hair color loll I have naturally crazy dark brown hair where it’s almost black but I love blonde in the summer so catch me in the fall for my dark roots ;D

5. Um I’d say it depends where I am and who I’m with as to whether I’ll be shy or outgoing, typically I’m shy until I feel comfortable enough to be myself, or unless someone gets enough drinks in me hahah

6. Uh I’d say I’m probs more on the femme side, like I luvvv getting dressed up and looking super pretty if I’m not sitting on my ass being lazy af. 

7. Super duper smol bean

8. Hands down I’d be a wine mom

9. Hmmph weird habit? Uh I’ll mouth whatever someone is saying as they are talking, even sometimes before they say the next word and I don’t even know I’m doing it. I catch myself doing this watching shows or movies and I hateeee it. “How do you know what I’m saying??” is the usual response *rolls eyes* 

10. OOOHHH my fav meme would have to be the one with the baby orangutang and her crazy hair bc she’s a hot mess and I’m a hot mess ._.

11. who doesn’t sing in the shower???? the acoustics man, i’ll give my SO a full-blown concert w/ an encore. will it sound good tho?? who knows

12. um I’d love to go full Merida and learn how to use a bow and arrow tbh

13. I was never a theatre kid :( I wanted to be in HS 

14. I’ve never seen a broadway musical but def something on my bucketlist

15. Musicals are kinda cheesy but that’s what I love about them

16. I’ve never been a part of a protest or march, but will def be in the future when given the chance

17. My fav Cards Against Humanity Card would probs be “What is Batman’s guilty pleasure?” love having a good giggle at the responses

18. The last movie I watched...that I can think of was Final Destination 2 and was reminded why I can be paranoid af about some stuff LOL

19. Uhh preferably not behind or infront of the camera, not photogenic and my hands aren’t steady enough to take decent photos BUT I’d love to do photography if I had any skill in it

20. If you know me, like come on, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. 

21. just listen to Snowblinded by Kill Hannah nuff said

22. Uhh I joined tumblr back in 2011 my freshman year of HS bc I wanted to release my teenage angst, and then I left after a few years and came back this year:) Luckily my OG url was still available

23. Um you know 

24. Most people love chocolate and I hate it loll Fight me pls ;P

25. Narcotics? Nope sowwe

26. HAH expose me much?? hahah Def not a virgin lemme say that ^-^

27. Um my neighbors little brother caught her and I kissing underneath her sheets when I was a super duper smol bean, technically wasn’t bad but we couldn’t do it anymore:/

28. Oof idk what the funniest lie is that I told... omg 

29. Hmm... expression through words...take a guess what that passion is 

30. My best friend is one the most supportive and loving people I’ve ever met and I love her to death

31. Um lemme keep my secrets ;)

32. I’m super tired but also feeling really motivated so it’s kinda conflicting but oh well das my life

33. My biggest fear is probably ending up alone (amongst a few others)

34. I Like Me Better by Lauv

35. The best decision I’ve made in life thus far was deciding that I’m going to start love being myself regardless of societal expectations and internalizing everything because of the fear of others judgements etc. This is my life and I plan on living it up the best way possible.

36. Um who hasn’t? Failure always leads you one step closer to success

37. I fantasize about finding someone whose soul fits perfectly w/ mine

38. I cried the other night but happy tears bc I no longer have to hide who I am

39. A meme I was sent in a group chat

40. Mm...maybe..my lips are sealed 

41. A few of my closest friends

42. Uh every single day at the end of my last relationship

43. I’ve started to realize who my true friends are, and people’s true intentions

44. Submissive AF, but a lil control here and there isn’t bad

45. I’ll only date you if you’re okay w/ eating lots of pasta and long jam sesh’s

46. Preferably someone my age or a little bit older, but if I click with someone a year or two younger than me then whatevs :)

47. um I’d describe my crush but it’d be a dead giveaway LOL

48. any kinks? oh sweetie.. I’m not as innocent as this halo may make me appear ;P

49. First thing I notice in someone, physically would be their eyes, personality-wise would be their sense of humor.

50. Best way to win my heart is to bond over music

51. Uhh wow like allll the time LOL

52. Once again, like alllll the fucking time *rolls eyes*

53. Oh I plead the fifth on this one 

54. Trust is a big thing for me, but I usually know right off the bat now if I can trust somebody or not

55. Um no bc anybody I like lives miles and miles away >_>

56. Confidence is hot, not cute, hot. Make me swoon. 

57. My heart would probs ache 

58. If you can’t make me laugh we won’t even be close to dating loll

59. Uh no and I’m sure they will never have a clue bc I’m shy af about my feelings 

60. ...too many storytimes there

61. Hopefully one day I marry the love of my life

62. Pleading the fifth bc I’m stuck between a couple 

63. Turn ons: Whisper in my ear, light touches, and cute messages (keeping things on the cleaner side (; )

64. Hate is a strong word, so Trump 

65. Babygirl melts my heart but so does sweetheart and princess

66. Charlies Angels hands down...

67. Oof... intimidating in a sexy and intriguing way? Hell yes, but I love a kind soul

68. Somebody who truly loves me for me and is always up for adventure, and has an impeccable taste in music.

69. I tend to like whoever I like :P

70. HAH good one

71. The first person I came out to was my sister, a few years ago, and it went alright I guess until we had a heated argument and yeah...but I came out to her again recently and it’s helped us grow closer together.

72. I have a quite a few friend who are and luvvv them all

73. um....ya

74. Oof...I honestly can’t remember

75. Maybe later, this is already wayyyy too long.

76. I used to but I’d say it takes a lot more for me to fall IN love

77. Yeah so let’s not talk about it :3

78. Good at hiding my feelings? Uhhhhhh

79. Forgiving? I’ll forgive but I never forget who has hurt me.

80. Uh...I have quite a few, want the whole list? LOL

81. Whichever one would comfort both of us in the moment

82. I like a girl that’s taller, even if it’s just by a little bit. Honestly it doesn’t take much with how smol I am :[

83. Um can I have both? Hugs and kisses pls k thx

84. Be twirled :3

85. Um both mmmff

86. I love forehead kisses, but if you wanna make me melt into a puddle neck kisses are the way to go.

87. I’d do either or, kinda hard for me to choose which one more.

88. Depends on my mood, love me some soft kisses but bet your ass I’m always down to makeout

89. If I’m feeling the need to be cute hug around the neck, if I’m being a lil more touchy then hugs around the waist

90. I used to contemplate my sexuality constantly because of growing up in a religious family and internalizing everything, but without a doubt I’m 100% confident in my sexuality. This is me, take it or leave it baby ;)

91. Uh I blush and get a massive load of butterflies, feeling like I’m on cloud nine etc. I’ve liked people and just felt comfortable and never had butterflies and such but FUCK do I love feeling giddy and happy all over from just the mere thought of them. 

92. Yes, typically that’s how it starts out with me and it ends in either of two ways, mutual or I embarass tf outta myself 

93. I had my first kiss with a girl when I was 7, and man did I never want to stop. But, I knew for certain that I really liked girls when I was in sixth grade and wanted to watch any and everything that contained wlw content, hoping and wishing to have that one day.

94. Be myself? LOL

95. Ohmygosh... favorite lesbian ship... Laura/Carmilla, Alice/Robin (OUAT), Yorkie/Kelly (San Junipero)...these are only a few of a long list

96. The most aggravating thing that’s personally been said to me about my sexuality would be between being told this is all temptation and comparing it to acts of disgusting scum of human beings(pedos and adulterers), and also being told it’s only a phase... I can’t roll my eyes hard enough

97. Um like probably a few minutes ago :3

98. Love is being completely comfortable in being who you are around someone, and loving the good and bad parts of each other. 

If anyone actually reads up until this point I just gotta say...I’m sorry LOL 

and you’re a trooper

[streamofconsciousnesshorror-blog]

Bird Box - Steam of Consciousness

Bird Box

I am about to sit and watch this movie. I’ve heard a lot about it and it seems to be the thing to see at the moment. Not sure what I’m going to make of it…

THERE WILL BE SPOILERS (obv)

Oh, Sandra Bullock

She seems nice… not!

“Boy and Girl”??

Aww, they’re cuties.

Oh no, not birds! I don’t want to see animals getting hurt.

So, what if they peek underneath the blindfold? That’s not taking them off…

They can see through them slightly it appears.

Have those kids really got all their belongings in those teeny tiny backpacks?

Oh, where do I know her from? The woman who just came in…

An “Arabian Stud”???

Okay, so Sandra’s character has… issues!

Getting over a break up?

And she’s preggers?

Oh I see, very preggers. lol

Sandra’s had work done, botox!

Euw, see that’s why I never wanted pregnancy — the throwing up!!

OMG, is she doing that to protest the orange velour tracksuit??

Okay, they’re all committing suicide. Here we go.

Damn, Sandra’s face is messed up!! She can’t move it anymore! She’s got no facial expressions!

DAMN, I doubt the unborn baby will survive that crash!

WOAH — actually saw her body getting splattered on that lorry!

This is disturbing.

They see loved ones before they kill themselves it seems.

Impressed so far, it’s really well done. I’m totally using my touch typing skills here, so I don’t have to look away!

You’ve got every stereotype here; murderous, gumpy old man, meathead white dude, hippy white chick, rich old white woman, token black guy, token hispanic looking girl, token Asian guy, got it all covered!

Oh there’s two black guys. lol

Supermarket Charlie. lol

Sandra not looking too good with that pregnancy.

Wondering where these two little kids come into it…

Ffs angry old man, it wasn’t her fault someone went out to try and help her.

Sandra in bed with full make-up on! As you do.

Oh great, is this one of those jumping backwards and forwards in time movies? Hate that.

Okay, her hair’s WAY longer here.

Oh those sweet little birds. Please don’t let them die!!

Oh of course, BIRD BOX!! Duh. I’m slow.

Okay I recognise the angry old man. I just can’t place him. IMDB time!

Nope, I know the name John Malcovic, but I can’t work out what I’ve seen him in.

Oh. Is this one pregnant or just fat?

Oh, pregnant. A friend for Sandra.

She was starving? Really?? K.

Why don’t I know anyone’s names yet?

What the hell are they doing now? Their plan went way over my head. lol

Asian guy is smiley, huh?

What’s Sandra got on her feet??

Just busting some stretches with my ass in the air, seems as good a time as any.

I thought pregnancy made your hair shiny and healthy! Not in this woman’s case.

Oh SHIT, it can be transmitted through a SCREEN!!

Oh dear, Asian guy’s a gonna!

But he didn’t see a relative beforehand, he just saw a black shadow.

“Thought it might be good for us to be close”… no luv, bugger off! lol

Shut UP! This big woman doesn’t stop talking.

WOW, that is some kitchen! #kitchenenvy

Ooookay then! Sex! lol

Sandra and this black guy are hitting it off!

I’m only calling him “black guy” because I literally don’t know any of their names!! Not sure if we’re supposed to or not, but…

Oh, back to the future again.

The length of her hair is making it look like this is YEARS in the future!

Who’s this tubby ginger git!?

Get him girl!!!

What was that about then? He wasn’t trying to kill himself, he was trying to get her blindfold off.

Back to the past — where are these two kids??

“why don’t i go on the first run, and you go on the second run”, she really doesn’t want that chatty pregnant woman around her. lol

Okay, but driving with blacked out windows just using a GPS is committing suicide anyway… may as well just walk out there as you are!

GPS picks up dead bodies apparently! lol

“Its just a speed bump”. Nah, it’s not mate!

All it needs is that thing to smash their windows!

GPS also picks up supernatural beings. Where did they get it from?

THEY ARE NOT SPEED BUMPS!

Okay, they’re there. So now what?

They DO look funny, gotta be honest!

“Jack-fucking-pot” lol

I would grab ALLLL the chocolate!

Hot black dude wants to bang Sandra.

Sandra is trying to smile at you, my dude, she just can’t move her botoxed face very much! Just FYI.

Aww, the birdies.

So get them some damn food and water then. Ugh!

Angry old man is gonna croak it first.

Someone’s knocking — is this the kids? But going by Sandra’s hair they can’t even have been born yet! Or barely.

Nope, it’s some guy.

He’s coming in no matter what.

Oh no, Supermarket Charlie just sacrificed himself!

Well they got back relatively easily.

Sandra’s REALLY got daddy issues!

“The hair is different… he had some” Ooh savage!

Okay, what are the two hippies doing? Ah we have names, Lucy and Felix. Shame they’re just about to die!

Oops, back to the future!

Here are these two cute kids who came from nowhere. They don’t look like twins, so they can’t be both hers or both the big woman’s!

Oh, one of the teeny tiny backpacks is gone!

Just keep worrying about the birds.

Oh it’s windchimes, I thought… never mind.

Did she REALLY think that string would last forever?

Oh shit, kids, get back down!!!

PUT THE BLINDFOLD BACK ON, WOMAN!!!!

So this thing will try to get to them, even if they’re blindfolded.

Nooo, little girl. You’re too adorable to get killed.

Blimey, she’s really rough with those kids. She’s like a drill sergeant!

“Its the end of the world”, may as well stop all the small talk and get on each other then!

Just sayin…

Erm, does he want to feel your baby bump luv? I think he’s more interested in just above or evenjust below that.

Back to the future!

Sandra with the Long Hair.

And back to short hair Sandra again.

Why are they so scared of a new guy coming in, this thing makes people commit suicide, not attack others?

This guy’s British! He must be protected.

British accent with an American twang. lol

Oh okay, so there’s another stage to it, where they’re happy and want everyone to see.

Angry old man has lost it!

OMG, THE OLD WOMAN HAD HER MOMENT!!! lmao

This big woman is SO fucking annoying

Her parents and her husband bought her all the FOOD.

“If something happens to me, I want you to take care of my baby”… perhaps one of the two kids is hers then. Must be both their kids.

Oh, the girl is hers then. The boy is Sandra’s I guess. But why call them Girl and Boy at the beginning?

She’s not very maternal is she? She talks to these kids like they’re annoying adults. lol

Hmm, so who looks? Your kid, or her kid?

What is this shite music?

Big Woman’s about to drop!

Sandra won’t be far behind by the looks of it.

Why does the British guy keep eyeing those sweet birds?

Yep, her waters have broken.

May have to look away if we’re seeing a birth.

WTF? Two screaming women giving birth at the same time?

Yeah, drown them out with music! lol

This British guy is fucking weird. And he can leave those birds alone.

Nice drawings… yeah he’s fucking crazy.

Boy is now born.

WHAT IS BRITISH GUY DOING WITH THOSE BIRDS??

NO, FUCK YOU! PUT THOSE BIRDS DOWN!!!!

OMG!!! He’s pulling the papers off the windows. He’s put the birds in the freezer.

GET THEM TF OUT!

Aww, well done black dude! Sorry he knocked you out.

OH SHIT — HE WANTS THEM ALL TO SEE!

Girl is now born.

Don’t let him near the baby!

“Can I see?” No, fuck off.

Oh no, Big Woman looked. Ugh.

You BASTARD, you made the old lady look!

Well this is a lovely start to life for those newborns. Welcome to the world, little ones.

Angry old man is going to save the day. Come on man, he’s getting closer, shoot him!!!

“Oi!” lol

There ya go, Angry Old Man is dead.

So the “infected” do kill others. At first all they did was commit suicide.

Who just shot who??

Oh phew! British guy is dead.

And now I know where the two kids come from…

Back to the future. And we now know it’s five years ahead.

So both these kids are the same age, but the girl looks younger.

Sandra looks better with long hair.

Oh, did she get it on with the black guy? Why don’t I know his name yet?

More sex! Bet the kids wake up.

Oh no… but we didn’t see anything. Damnit. lol

Damn that guy has an impressive upper body!

So wait, she’s going on the river on the word of some random man on a walkie talkie who said he has a “community”??

And why isn’t he with her? Does he die?

That little girl is sooo sweet. And I don’t even like kids usually.

I still don’t get why Sandra calls these kids “boy” and “girl”! 

Oh chill out Sandra - allow your man to let the kids dream.

EXACTLY, give the poor kids NAMES!!

I don’t like Sandra.

Sandra looks blotchy. 

I might start calling her “Woman”!

Yeah, Boy, Girl and Woman.

Wait are we back in the future again? So they did all go together?

Mmmm, Pop Tarts.

UNCOOKED Pop Tarts??

Oh shit, someone’s turned up.

Ah okay, they split up. I think the black guy’s about to get killed.

SHIT, this guy is a good aim with a blindfold on!

Ah no... he took it off. That’s it.

Aww, the sacrificed himself. 

That’s it for him then... 

WTF, HE SHOT HIMSELF!!!! NOOOOO.

Boy, Girl and Woman are really alone now.

Nice over-acting there Woman.

Very well done considering you can’t move your face.

She’s really shitty to those kids. I don’t like kids and I’d be nicer than that to them, besides they’re cute af.

Right we’re all up to date now with them on the river.

Boy, Girl and the birds to survive. Don’t care about Woman.

That’s a nice fashion statement - cut a hole in your cuff and stick your thumb through it. 

Bitch should be the one to take her blindfold off - THEY ARE LITTLE CHILDREN!!

And they’re out of the boat...

“GIRL, GIRL, GIRL” Ffs, names for them! It’s not that hard.

Aww, just want to take that little dumpling home with me - Girl that is.

Ooh, the entity is trying to get her to take the blindfold off.

Natalie... Emily... Madeline? Still can’t get her name.

Valerie?

Oh well, she’s still Woman to me.

NO, don’t do it Boy!

NO GIRL!!!

“My children”?? Is Sandra having a change of heart?

Girl is scared of Sandra - I don’t blame you sweet thing.

Awww, there she is. I may be tearing up a little...

Someone’s cutting onions in here, that’s all.

Why the hell can’t I make out Woman’s name.

Okay, it’s definitely Valerie.

So what they see is probably dead loved ones, like that woman at the beginning saw her late mother.

You’d think a powerful entity would’ve worked out how to remove blindfolds off potential victims, wouldn’t you.

For God’s sake, stop tripping up, Valerie.

“Just take the children”... follows them straight in!

Why the weird shots, why aren’t we seeing Rick?

Is it Rick Grimes? That’d be weird, huh? lol

OH, THEY’RE BLIND!!!

They’d be the only ones left I guess. And those who didn’t remove their blindfolds.

They’re letting the birds free. Bless.

They survived!!!

Someone’s cutting those onions again...

Boy has the most gorgeous eyes!

Oh bless, Olivia and Tom. 

This is all bit too perfect - when does it go wrong?

No horror movie can end like this...

Tell me there’s more after the credits!!!

Oh my God, what an anticlimax. That was the shittiest ending ever!

Overall I’d give this movie a 6/10. I wasn’t bored stiff, but I was waiting for more to happen and it never did. The end was ridiculously stupid and I now know what people meant when they complained about it. What do you think. Please weigh in with your comments.

[365daysofus]

Feb 6-7

Last days in Toronto. It was fun to just be at home, and take some chill time. I like being home like that. Just no plans, and just be with the fam for a week. Began planning for my 8 day retreat, and also trying to complete some of my Woman School content.

Feb 8-11

Novena for Lola Floria continued. Back! Surprise Vday gift massage for Jeffrey! <3 Trying to be romantic aha! Costco with Jeffrey. Bought so much food I feel for just the week. Bought myself a whole tuxedo cake oh yaaa!

Feb 12-13

8 Day ignatian begins! Miss Jeffrey every night for sure. First few nights I was legit like okay I can see myself living alone. AHA! Decided I won't be taking pictures and just be totally off screen for this trip. First day was to do a "Creation Walk". Realized there's a lot of "shoulds" in my internal voice as soon as things weren't going as expected. Wow I have expectations for myself.. surprising.

Feb 14

Todays theme was on Sin. Seeing that actually our root desires are GOOD, it's just finding it in the wrong place. So actually knowing what the good desires are will lead us to find things and not shame ourselves. Inviting Jesus into the hidden closets of my hearts. Relieved I can invite Him. See me Jesus!

Vday surprise by Jeffrey. Swoony. Gosh I love him so much! Flowers and chocolate! Woow!

Feb 15

"What is conversion if there's not healing?" Wow this line struck me. Found a new creative way to reconcile past hurt memories. Woah cool practical stuff. Essentially reimagine the memory and invite Jesus in, change the colours of at the atmosphere, and see bubbles. It's cute.

Feb 16

Discipleship. Okay I was totally comparing myself to the Saints now. At the heart I want to live a great, impactful life. What will be my legacy, what will be my spirituality in this life? I have shall embrace the uniqueness where God is calling me.

Feb 17

Nativity and Jesus childhood. Seeing the simpleness of Mary, Joseph, Jesus. I want that simpleness and in my nothingness I can receive Jesus more. I was reminded of Jeffrey at this point. Lent begins! Bread and water fast begins. In this Lent I am committing to slowness, and compassion for myself. Baths & dinners are my commitment aha!

Feb 18

I learned to exercises with no music or youtube. Wow found a new routine that I liked actually. Jesus and His adult ministry. I learned to accept who I am. Give compassion. To not be afraid of myself. I am not "holier" if all the sins are gone in my life.

Feb 19

Passion. There was more "distractions" here. I was thinking about the future. Went on hikes and walks on different days. It was so nice!

Feb 20

Resurrection. Giving myself graces in all the moments.

Feb 21

Celebrated! Made a fort! So fun! Saw Jeffrey. He brought my breakfast food. So nice!

Feb 22

Picked up my new pot allll the way from Burnaby :( dang amazon cmon. But made the day better by going to Jeffreys <3

Feb 23

Prepared talk with Melissa. Excited that I have a new project I am able to implement on the campus. I am fired up about this! 

Feb 24

Cool I’m coaching Discovery leaders at St. Matthews. Getting to work with Amber will be cool! Looking forward to it. Also got to meet the other coaches!

Feb 25

IA session training went well! Yes! Wow I’m pumped what this will do for our leaders!

Feb 26

Got to work on my testimony today! Ahaha funny to look back. Got to share it with Andrew Nobouer. Cool guy. Got good feedback. Would love to get to share it publicly again. 

Camping with Jeffrey <3 such a fun sweet date! Watched 2 of the all the boys I’ve loved before. So cute

Feb 27

Watched the 3rd To all the boys with Megan, Rachel, MK, Rysa. So fun! Such a good movie actually. Feels! Also the music though! Getting to catch up with the gals :) 

HBD Nathan! It’s nice to be with the Gache gang, especially the sibling dynamic is fun to see. I can’t wait to have my own 4 children :P Getting to see such different personalities is fascinating! 

Feb 28

Got a bunch of amazon purchases! Memory foam for my bed. Aha finally investing in nice house stuff for myself. Caught up with Kim & Nicole! Watched the office with Jeffrey

Mar 1

Caught up with Sarah! Wow so much good news! Jesus yaass!!!

[arya3610]

Was tagged by @jay--may

Rules: Answer these statements and tag 20 people (i... don't have 20 friends I'm a loser)

I tag @hereforhistory, @space-juice-smoothie, @jeonghandled, @queenofminininjas and uuuhhh anyone else who sees this and wants to do it go for it, I’d love to see what you say

also if i tagged you and you dont want to, you can ignore me, its cool lol

ALSO JUST BEE TEE DUBS THIS IS A LOT LONGER THAN I THOUGHT LOL SO IF U DONT HAVE THE TIME DONT WORRY ABOUT IT

THE LAST:

1. Drink: Tap water lol

2. Phone call: I missed a call from my mom like two hours ago

3. Text message: my mom telling me to do my laundry

4. Song you listened to: probably Nightmares by All Time Low. It’s good, I’m a fan.

5. Time you cried: ah jeez, idk like... junior year? so 2-3 years ago. Everyone in the drama club went out for an after-party thing except me bc everyone forgot to invite me lol. found out about it later and cried pretty hard. still makes me sad tbh. 

HAVE YOU:

6. Dated someone twice: id have to date someone Once for that ahahah. No.

7. Kissed someone and regretted it: No

8. Been cheated on: Nope.. Again, requires a relationship to begin with

9. Lost someone special: family members, yes, but in a romantic sense, no

10. Been depressed: um I've been sad plenty of times but idk about like “depression”? Maybe?

11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: no lol I'm under the legal drinking age and also not into breaking laws

LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS:

12. purple

13. blue

14. that kind of iridescent black where you can see rainbows in it

IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU:

15. Made new friends: Yeah! :D

16. Fallen out of love: No lol haven't been in it to fall out

17. Laughed until you cried: like once. it was this video

18. Found out someone was talking about you: um no? hopefully not

19. Met someone who changed you: I don't think so?

20. Found out who your friends are: wow this is worded aggressively lol. My friends are all great <3 

21. Kissed someone on your FB list: Nope, no kisses from me 

GENERAL:

22. How many Facebook friends do you know in real life: all of them lol Facebook is used for family (i don't get on it a lot, my family is awful)

23. Do you have any pets: I have a long haired German Shepherd named Micah! She is adorable

24. Do you want to change your name: Not really. I used to as a kid bc its super common, but I'm used to it at this point lol

25. What did you do for your last birthday: had cake lol ACTUALLY MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY (7/28) SO IM EXCITED FOR THAT

26. What time did you wake up: like 8:25. and then I cursed my sister for waking me up so early lol

27. What were you doing at midnight last night: watching Ray Narvarez Jr. (Brownman) play Dream Daddy lol

28. Name something you can’t wait for: my books to ship in! I ordered a bunch of novels from Amazon :D

29. When was the last time you saw your Mom: last night :)

30. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: maybe my family? I just wish they were more accepting and less super Christian republicans 

31. What are you listening to right now: my brother watching Youtube videos in the other room. idk what he's watching but it sounds like a lot of yelling

32. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: yeah, Tommy and I were co-valedicorians of our high school :D He’s  super chill guy

33. Something that is getting on your nerves: My mom telling me i can't dye my hair again for a while lol

34. Most visited website: probably Youtube or tumblr

35. Mole/s: ALLLL OVER I am a very mole covered person lol      freckles too, but not on my face which is weird

36. Mark/s: birthmark on the back of my right hip lol

37. Childhood dream: I wanted to be an Author bc I loved to read so much like all the time

38. Hair color: It’s a darker blonde with purple streaks and bits all over. the purple is fading out though. :(

39. Long or short hair: oh my goodness, my hair is long. It hits a few inches below my bra strap

40. Do you have a crush on someone?: nope, not really my thing lol

41. What do you like about yourself: I like my hair lol. No matter what else happens in my life, I can always say my hair is soft af

42. Piercings: lobe piercings and one up on the shell (thinking of adding another set of lobes and another shell one, but... in time, in time...)

43. Blood type: I don't know??? is this a thing Im supposed to know??

44: Nicknames: not really

45. Relationship status: Single and not really looking to change that for the moment

46. Zodiac: Leooooo

47. Pronouns: she/her

48. Favorite TV shows: SPN, Broadchurch, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine lol

49. Tattoos: NOT YET but I will... one day

50. Right or left hand: Right hand

51. Surgery: nope, I am a healthy child

52. Hair dyed a different color: Purple! love it, would do it again and again

53. Sports: Noooope

54. Vacation: went to Florida earlier this month lol

55. Shoes: what is this even asking lol like “shoes” how many, what kind? idk Im just going to skip it

56. Eating: nothing currently

57. Drinking: uh water? Stay hydrated kids

58. I’m about to: play Stardew Valley :D

59. Waiting for: uh. My motivation to finish my 20 AUs?

60. Want: a cookie rn like dang that sounds good

61. Get married: Maybe one day, but they’d have to be pretty great

62. Career: I am a college student, currently

WHICH IS BETTER:

63. Hugs or kisses: Hugs!! Warm hugs!!

64. Lips or eyes: Uh idc? I don't really pay attention to either I guess. Eyes?

65. Shorter or taller: This seems kind of shallow lol idk Taller?

66. Older or younger: as long as they’re nice, idc 

67. Nice arms or nice stomach: um okay but how about nice sense of humor? :D

68. Sensitive or loud: my dog is loud, thank you for asking

69. Hook up or relationship: relationship I guess

70. Troublemaker or hesitant: these are weiiiirrrd queessstiiooonnsss

HAVE YOU EVER:

71. Kissed a stranger: Nah

72. Drank hard liquor: nope

73. Lost glasses/contact lenses: Nope! I’m very careful with my contacts and glasses

74. Turned someone down: Yes but it was for a good reason lol

75. Sex on first date: Aahahahahahaa Im Ace yo

76. Broken someone’s heart: Nope, no one really feels that way about me

77. Had your heart broken: nope, I’ve never fell in love with anyone

78. Been arrested: no, I was valedictorian lol I am the most boring child

79. Cried when someone died: no, but no one super close to me has died

80. Fallen for a friend: No, but my friends are great <3 <3

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

81. Yourself: I believe in a thing called love... just listen to the rhythm of my heart lol

82. Miracles: idk?

83. Love at first sight: i believe in infatuation at first sight that can develop into love. I also believe in an aesthetic/sexual attraction that can develop into love. idk about love at first sight

84. Santa Claus: He’s a good dude. You do you, Santa

85. Kiss on the first date: if ur feeling it man go for it. I’ve never been on a date so idk XD 

OTHER:

86. Current best friend: idk I have a lot of important friends 

87. Eye color: Brooown

88. Favorite movie: uh... I like Hercules a lot?

[floofsta-x]

70q tag

I had a little bit of this done the other night but I inexplicably lost it? I thought I saved it to drafts but...I don’t know, maybe I closed the tab without realizing it?

Anyways, hi! I know I have a bunch of tags backed up that I need to do eventually but I thought I’d do a few of my most recent first because they’re hot off the press and a bit more fresh in my memory?

Thanks to @leeminpuppy for this tag! There’s a lot of questions here lmao! ily Joann ❤︎

I tag: @hyungwnie, @wonhosflower, @reila-ravkong, @prettyprettykino, @hongbombs, and @17kihyun !! I know this is a lot, you don’t have to do it if you simply don’t want to or have the time ! ❤︎

► 1. Do you have a good relationship with your parents?

    Yes! My mom’s so sweet and kind, and my dad is the coolest person I know :) They’re totally the reason why I am who I am today.

► 2. Who did you last say “i love you” to?

    Probably my mom, dad, or little sisters. I don’t have a boyfriend and I’m not close enough to anyone here at college to be able to say that ahah

► 3. Do you regret anything?

    A ton of things, really, I mean I could write a mile-long list. Even the thought of the word ‘regret’ brings up a little bit of a sad funk. I try not to be too reflective, very often anyway.

► 4. Are you insecure?

    Ohhhh yeah. I don’t know very many people who can say no to this question lmao

► 5. What’s your relationship status?

    Single. I’ve been so for about three and a half years.

►  6. How do you want to die?

    Of old age, naturally and peacefully and knowing I’ve lived a long life.

► 7. What did you last eat?

    The last thing I had to eat was a wrap on a wheat tortilla with crispy (popcorn) chicken, provolone cheese, honey mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and black olives. I also had some cool ranch Doritos and Sierra Mist with it. (or whatever they call it now. lmao)

► 8. Played any sports?

    In gym class, but I always kinda sucked at it...I’m not in good shape at all. In middle school I went to a meeting to go out for the track team but I chickened out in joining lmao.

►  9. Do you bite your nails?

    No, but I do pick at them. When they get long enough I tend to tear the white crescent-moon growth off.

► 10. When was your last physical fight?

    I don’t think I’ve ever been in a real fight tbh. I often have to forcibly restrain my little sister from tickling me though.

► 11. Do you like someone?

    How could I not have such a huge crush on this floofy little 🍯🐝 ?? ❤︎

    Haha, for real though I don’t anymore--the guy that I did like got a girlfriend. Which is perfectly ok with me, as long as he’s happy, I’m happy. I probably wouldn’t have dated him even if he was interested, though. We aren’t cut from the same cloth y’know?

► 12. Have you ever stayed up 48 hours?

    Yes, and I’m never doing it again on purpose. I was dead by the time it was all over.

► 13. Do you hate anyone at the moment?

    No, I’m not a very spiteful person. Except when it comes to myself. I hate myself sometimes.

► 14. Do you miss someone?

    My family, first of all. I’m looking forward to moving home over the summer and seeing them. And then, there’s also my friends who have finished school and moved on with their lives. It always happens to me, I make friends with older students and then they graduate....

► 15. Have any pets?

    No, I live in a dorm right now and we’re not allowed any. Also my parents have never been that big of a fan of animals. I grew up without pets. I want a cat or dog in the future though.

► 16. How exactly are you feeling at the moment?

    A little bit stressed. I’m trying to think about a lot of things at once and I’m failing at it. Also tired, I had a gig (performance) last night and I used all my energy there.

    I want to relax but I really can’t at the moment tbh.

► 17. Ever made out in the bathroom?

    No ahah

► 18. Are you scared of spiders?

    Nope! My bedroom at home is in the basement and has been for a good chunk of my life, so I’m used to seeing them hanging around.

► 19. Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?

    Honestly, no. Though I have a ton of regrets, I think going back would put a bad taste in my mouth. I’d much rather look to the future.

► 20. Where was the last place you snogged someone?

    (Snogged lmao) Are you ready? ...I think that the correct answer might be in my bedroom at home or the hallway leading to it, but the last clear memory I have of a tongue-in-mouth kiss is in the DVD aisle at Wal-Mart.

► 21. What are your plans for this weekend?


    I have class today, a paper to write, juries to practice for, and on top of that I have a concert with a community band. Tomorrow, in the evening, there’s a retirement party for a beloved professor that I’m planning on attending. Sunday is my day of rest, except for a rehearsal with a friend, thank goodness.

► 22. Do you want to have kids? how many?

    Eventually, yes. Um I’d be fine with 2-5.

► 23. Do you have piercings? how many?

    No I don’t, actually, I’ve always been a little afraid of pain, and also I think that if I did pierce my ears, it’d get gross pretty fast. :/

► 24. What is/are/were your best subject(s)?

    Music, obviously, ahah. But in core academics, I’ve always really enjoyed and was good at Reading and Language Arts, and later English and Literature.

► 25. Do you miss anyone from your past?

    As I mentioned before, older friends who have gone out into the world and moved away from me. Also, I have a few friends at home that I miss on occasion too.

► 26. What are you craving right now?

    I really want a warm, snuggly body and the feeling of someone’s hand in my hair. Damn, I sound so sappy.

► 27. Have you ever broken someone’s heart?

    Yes, unfortunately. Um, we were seniors in high school and he told me he liked me, but I just couldn’t say the same about him. I went to prom with him and it was really...awkward.

    I also cheated on my first boyfriend, so there’s that.

► 28. Have you ever been cheated on?

    No, at least I don’t think so...

► 29. Have you made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?

    Yes. I’m not particularly desperate to repeat that mistake. 

► 30. What’s irritating you right now?

    Nothing really. I guess, that I had to rewrite all the answers to these questions. 

► 31. Does somebody love you?

    I hope my family does! Also my close friends, I hope that their want to spend time with me is a sign of some sort of love. Other than that, though, I really don’t think so. I could be wrong however. 

► 32. What is your favourite color?

    Dark green, or dark blue-green.

► 33. Do you have trust issues?

    No, actually I tend to be a little bit too trusting. My mom and I have often had conversations regarding being walked all over.

► 34. Who/what was your last dream about?

    I think I had a small dream this morning about the test in Music Theory that I finished today. (It went better in the dream than in real life actually). So that would involve the professor.

► 35. Who was the last person you cried in front of?

    I have this friend who I met through Wind Symphony that I occasionally hang out with, and she sat next to me at lunch a couple of days ago. I had been having a bad day, thinking about my grandma and uncle (two relatives that have died in the last year) and just in general feeling hopeless. She got me talking, I took a chance and was honest about my feelings. I don’t know how, we got into plans for the future, and worst-case scenario ya know. I was talking about mine, which is drop out of school, move back home, get a long-term, menial job, and find a husband and have a family. For some reason when I mentioned settling down, the floodgates just opened and I started bawling. I think it’s because that’s always been a deep desire of mine and it looks very hopeless to me right now. I’ve also always had this really intense craving for physical intimacy, perpetuated now even more by the fact that I’m away from home and I have no one to love.

    She was very comforting, thank goodness. 

► 36. Do you give out second chances too easily?

    Maybe, but if I do I certainly don’t regret it.

► 37. Is it easier to forgive or forget?

    Forgive. I have enough regrets in my life as it is lmao

► 38. Is this year the best year of your life?

    No....it’s actually probably the worst

► 39. How old were you when you had your first kiss?

   My first clear kiss memory was when I was sixteen. (Ugh, the guy was younger than me, I regret that so much.) But I might have had another before that...it wasn’t voluntary, I just remember I was like nine or ten and this kid who was like 15-16 pulled me into a dark room and we made out for a while. Yep it’s just as wrong as it sounds...it might have been a dream though.

► 40. Have you ever walked outside completely naked?

    WHAT, NO, what kind of a question is this!? That’s just plain crazy

OK SERIOUSLY THOUGH WHAT ARE 41-50??????? I EVEN SEARCHED IT UP AND THEY’RE ALLLL MISSING 41-50 TT

► 51. Favourite food?

    Ohhh good question! It has to either be lasagna or shrimp!

► 52. Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

    Yes. We might not see it at the time, but it’s all part of God’s plan.

► 53. What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?

    Um well I was writing these questions, I put my computer away, set the alarm on my phone and took my glasses off.

► 54. Is cheating ever okay?

    Please take it from me, it’s never something you want to put anyone else or yourself through! I’m not just talking about relationship cheating, but also like...cheating on a test, cheating in a game of cards, or something. It’s not very fun, anyway.

► 55. Are you mean?

    I really hope not. I try not to be, anyway.

► 56. How many people have you fist fought?

   Exactly 0.

► 57. Do you believe in true love?

    Yes, but not like in fairytales. True love is built up over a period of many years and is undying and faithful. My parents are a true love story. :)

► 58. Favourite weather?

    Warm and rainy. Or just like, right after the rain.

► 59. Do you like the snow?

    It really depends. I like mountain snow. But not like, plains snow when there’s more than eight inches.

► 60. Do you wanna get married?

    Yes, one day, I hope. 

► 61. Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby?

    Considering that I’m not dating right now--no. Because that would be super awkward. But between a boyfriend and a girlfriend I think it’s adorable. My mom and dad call each other baby.

► 62. What makes you happy?

    Being able to make music, writing, coding, hanging out and talking with friends, my bands and their music (Monsta X, VIXX, and Pentagon in particular), exploring new EDM releases

► 63. Would you change your name? 

    No, I love my name. Also I think it would be a tad disrespectful to my parents?

► 64. Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed?

    Yes, I don’t love him like that anymore. I don’t even know where he is. Even though my last boyfriend was odd and like,,, voodoo child I wonder how he’s doing sometimes.

► 65. Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do?

    This depends on a lot of factors. 

    If: they’re just liking me from afar, and are too shy to admit it and show no outward sign, I’ll keep going with our friendship until either I like them back in the same way and am comfortable with saying so myself. Or, until they are comfortable enough to admit it to me. 

    If: they’re liking me from afar and are all giddy around me and obviously lovestruck, I’ll confront them about it of course and if this makes the truth come out, I’ll proceed as below.

    If: they like me and tell me, I’ll evaluate my own feelings. If I don’t like them in the same way, I’ll tell them that I don’t, but tell them that I really want to keep going with our friendship and give my own feelings some time. If I do like them in the same way, of course I’ll tell them. 

    If: they like me and tell me and want to go on a date, it’s the same as above except no matter what I’ll go out on a date or two, and I’ll allow my feelings to develop then. They’re already my best friend, I definitely know and respect them, so of course I’ll give them a chance.

► 66. Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can act your complete self around?

    Yes, I have quite a few of these actually. I find it’s sometimes easier to talk to men than women. I can’t pin down an exact reason right now, but I have a sneaking suspicion that they’re just so much more straightforward.

► 67. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?

    Last night I saw a few of my friends who have been gone from school for a while, and one of them is this guitar player who I absolutely adore (as a friend of course). I was telling him and his girlfriend about how I’ve been feeling so antisocial this whole semester.

► 68. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?

    I just got back from an emergency counseling session (over something pessimistic I wrote on a desk the other day and forgot to erase oops), and I really love my counselor, she is just always willing to listen. Lately, I’ve become more open to being very deeply personal with her.

► 69. Do you believe in soulmates?

    I’m not quite sure if I believe in the traditional concept of ‘soulmate’, but I do believe in ‘the right person at the right time’.

► 70. is there anyone you would die for?

    Really, I’d be willing to die for anyone. I’m not scared of death; this is only a temporary existence anyway.

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As much as I would like to ask you all the questions I made a *short* list 1, 27,28,31,33,34,36,40,41,47,49,52,53,54,59. Thanks thank thanks!

1. Selfie. (I will post this separately.)

27. Things I hate. Boys who can’t handle giving and taking compliments, cat-haters, math, rap and country music, being treated like a child (like I’m incompetent and immature), being lied to for “the sake of my feelings”, fake flowery scents, people yelling at me, crying in public, being hungry, losing friends, having chapped lips, honey mustard, headaches, brussels sprouts, and many other things.

28. I’ll love you if… You treat me with kindness, understanding, support, and patience (and if you shower me in hugs and kisses, which you do, so no need to worry hun 💖)

31. 3 random facts. I sleep with my bedroom door open so I can hear the noise from upstairs, because silence and dark closed rooms increase my ever-present paranoia. I wish I had green eyes, but blue eyes are my favorite to see on others. When I’m nervous, I rub my hands together.

33. Something you want to learn. I’d love to learn how to read, write, and speak in German.

34. Most embarrassing moment. (Lauryn, you know ALLLL about my most embarrassing moments. Once again, you’re a sadistic monster.) I’ve had quite a few - but I’d say the time I flipped a desk, which I was sitting in, end over end while trying to pick up my pencil off the floor in the middle of a test, causing the most UNNECESSARY and LOUD AS FUCK noise in the world probably takes the cake. And by the way, the desk landed on top of me. Just thought I’d throw that in too.

36. 3 dreams you want to fulfill? I assume this means my really out-there aspirations, so that’s how I’m gonna answer. First off, I’d love to front a punk rock band while cross-dressing and using another name. I also want to climb the Great Pyramid of Giza. Lastly, I want to someday take part in animating a Pixar movie.

40. Favorite memory. My first kiss.

41. Relationship status. Happily dating the best person ever for nearly 6 months.

47. Turn ons. Personality wise: a nice laugh, good sense of humor, but is also able to be serious at the appropriate times, wittiness, being the one to start things (kiss first, plan dates, etc.), politeness, not being afraid to challenge me on things, and artistic and musical talent.

Physically: dark brown or golden blond hair, blue eyes, freckles, good teeth and personal hygiene, veins that pop up in hands and arms, nice collar bones, between 5’2” and 5’6”, well dressed, not very build (not heavily muscular; abs aren’t my thing either), soft (looking) lips, nice hipbones, button noses, and chubby cheeks.

(Don’t read this part if you’re gonna get weirded out by my most mild sexual interests) Sexually: (keep in mind that I’m polysexual and the only exclusion I have as far as sexual, physical, and romantic attraction is concerned is transgender women. I’m not being discriminatory, I’m just not at all attracted to them.) I love being bitten, scratched (ya know, the kind of scratches that break the skin and result in a little blood), completely and utterly dominated, *lightly* choked, and some other things I’m not gonna mention. But yeah, my mild turn ons are rather typical. I’m pretty easy to,,, “bother”.

49. Where I want to be right now. With my love, in a nice warm bed in a cozy cabin out in a coniferous forest.

52. Something I’m talented at. I’m actually not complete shit at drawing. So I guess I have that going for me.

53. 5 things that make me happy. Cats, affection, the arts, food, and Lauryn.

54. Something that worries me at the moment. I’m worried that the one I love will soon become too busy to have time for us. I love them more than anything and I don’t want us to be torn apart by the ugliness and hardships of life.

59. Why I joined Tumblr. I joined mainly because I needed a creative outlet that didn’t necessarily require me to socialize or actually, like,, do anything.

Thank you for the questions, sweet pea! Everyone please follow Lauryn’s blog!! ❤️

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Rugrats Episode 3 - Waiter, There’s a Baby in My Soup!

Yooooooo!! The holidays are over! It’s time to get back to your real lives, you slackers! 

So how was everyone’s holiday? Mine was good, I went to see Chicago on Broadway with my grandma. It was kind of funny because she was like “WHY IS IT SO CROWDED HERE I DON’T UNDERSTAND” and I was like “Grandma it’s the theater district on Christmas, of course it’s going to be crowded.” She always forgets NYC is going to be crowded. 

I found a place to watch Rocket Power finally and I have been obsessively watching that. I thought I was the only person who actually liked Rocket Power but then I found out a friend at work liked it too so I feel vindicated. Perhaps someday I will recap that too, along with Hey Arnold. I just feel like I’m doing a lot of Nickelodeon shows lately. I mean Nickelodeon is freakin’ awesome, but you know, variety and all that. 

That being said -- Rugrats! 

Whenever I tell people I watched this episode they look really confused and say they don’t remember it. That’s because it sucks. No, really. I know I’m usually fairly lenient on these cartoon episodes, but no. I hate this episode. I hate it SO MUCH. You shall see why. 

Stu is looking for his “favorite” tie (AKA the tie he wears every single day - why does he wear a tie every single day? He works from home....) but Tommy is dipping it into the toilet. This should be foreshadowing for how much this episode sucks.

Stu wants to look his best because he’s having an important dinner meeting with someone named Mr. Mucklehoney who might invest in Pickles Toys. Interesting, so up until this point was Stu some kind of freelancer toy inventor? Do those exist? 

Some broad named Tiffany calls and says she can’t babysit Tommy because her other goldfish died. Apparently she has used this excuse before. Why the Pickles continue to hire her, I don’t know. Considering how Tiffany is never heard from again, maybe Didi went out and murdered her in a frustrated rage after the events of this episode. 

Lou conveniently has a date at the bowling alley, so he can’t babysit. With a resigned sigh, Didi says they’ll just have to take Tommy with them. 

WHAT?! 

And this is where I started disliking this episode. First of all, literally TWO SECONDS earlier, Didi said she had Drew’s number as an emergency number, which would assume he was probably going to be home. Can Tommy not stay with Drew and Charlotte for like two hours? They certainly dump Angelica off often enough! Failing that, isn’t there AN ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD that regularly uses the Pickles’ as a free babysitting service?

And even if they were ALLLL busy, Stu is not a wacky single dad trying to get his inventing company off the ground while raising an infant (although I’d watch the hell out of that) - he is married. Why the fuck does Didi have to go? Stu is the one making the deal, not her. Why doesn’t she just stay home with Tommy and have Stu make the meeting? It’s not like she’d be home all night with the baby (not that she watches him anyway - in the first scene he is about to drown himself in the toilet) - it would only be a few hours. What about Boris and Minka?

But nooooo, they have to engineer this to bring Tommy to the restaurant so wacky shenanigans can ensue. 

If they wanted wacky shenanigans in a restaurant setting, why didn’t they just throw in a line like “everyone else is at that 90′s parenting conference and Didi is out of town for the week” or something. IT’S THAT EASY. Or, they could have easily made a quick comedic moment by having them do the rundown of who is not available and why. 

“Drew and Charlotte?”  “In Santa Cruz.”  “What about Chaz or Betty?”  “They went to that scrapbooking convention, remember?”  “Boris and Minka?”  “Three week tour of the old country.”  “Well, I guess we’ll have to bring Tommy with us.”  BOOM. There. See? Hire me Nickelodeon. 

Nobody pitched those lines in the writing room though, because the Pickles plus Tommy arrive at the restaurant, which is called Chez Ennui. Okay, that made me laugh a little bit. I used to wonder why everyone in shows always wanted to go to French restaurants but then I went to France and I get it, French food is amazing.

Childless adults look on in horror as a baby has the audacity to cross their precious dining area.

They meet Mr. Mucklehoney who is an asshole charming scamp who like to play “pranks” on people and then call them suckers for it. He tried to play a prank on a one year old with a rubber lollipop. As if Tommy would understand what was happening. Lou calls and says he needs to be picked up from the bowling alley because he got in a fight with the person who was his ride or something. Didi leaps at the chance to get away from the scary asshole her husband is doing business with, and wants to take Tommy with her (AHA! see? They didn’t need to go to the dinner at all!) But Mucklehoney says he likes kids and they can watch him so Tommy can stay. Didi abandons Tommy with Stu and Mucklehoney.

Um... Didi? Who is the parent here? You or Mr. Mucklehoney? Even if the guy was like “Let him stay, we’ll watch him!” You could actually say no, or if you didn’t want to be rude about it, say something like “Oh, Tommy’s just really tired, it’s probably best if I bring him with me, okay bye.” But no, Didi is cool with letting strangers tell her what to do. 

Stu starts to show Mucklehoney his prototypes but he’s not very interested because his company has a lot of similar toys. Tommy immediately gets bored and when the appetizer cart comes around he goes for a little ride (after tying Stu’s and Mucklehoney’s shoes together). You would think, even though Stu is a little distracted pitching his ideas to Mucklehoney, he would notice that Tommy had disappeared, but this IS Rugrats we’re talking about.

Tommy ends up in the kitchen and does all sorts of unsanitary things like shoving his gross dirty baby fingers into people’s food and sliding around in bowls and getting stuck in mixers. I have seen enough Masterchef and Food Network to tell you that professional chefs have all that shit on lock and would definitely notice if a random baby starting shoving its gross baby butt into their precious food.

Also in this kitchen there is a chef literally just filling pie crusts with whipped cream. What kind of pie is that? I want that pie! 

Tommy dumps a whole shit ton of hot sauce into the soup that is then served to Mr. Mucklehoney before falling into a pot of spaghetti and is horribly burned beyond recognition wheeled out to the table. 

Since the soup is too spicy, Mr. Mucklehoney starts choking on it. I love how Stu doesn’t do anything except sit there when Mr. Mucklehoney is on the floor gasping for air, and THEN notices Tommy is missing. Come on Stu, give Mr. Mucklehoney the heimlich or something. Stu notices Tommy in the spaghetti and tries to stand up to get him but his shoes were tied together by Tommy earlier, so he causes the entire table to fall on Mr. Mucklehoney, killing him for good. 

Just kidding, no, he doesn’t die, although I wish he would after having to sit through him for an episode. In fact, the thinks Stu somehow engineered this all as some giant prank and loves it. 

Sure. I love it when people accidentally try to kill me and then sit there and do nothing too. Also if it HAD turned out to be a prank that someone pulled on me, I would be SUPER pissed and absolutely REFUSE to do business with Stu. 

However, Mr. Mucklehoney is an idiot so he is impressed with Stu’s “twisted mind” and says they need it at Mucklehoney industries, and wants Stu to come there the next day and start brainstorming ideas. 

Considering how much Mucklehoney likes “pranks” and considering how he and his company are never heard from again, how much do you want to bet when Stu shows up the next day Mucklehoney is like, “GOTCHA! HAHA YOU’LL BELIEVE ANYTHING.”  

Tommy pulls spaghetti out of his diaper and gives it to the valet as a tip, which is the perfect way to end this shitty ass episode.

THOUGHTS: I HATE THIS EPISODE. HATE IT HATE IT HATE IT. It just feels lazy. Even the ones like “The Barbecue” that are just simple have some kind of logic and charm to them. This one doesn’t. Plus I really hate the over-used cartoon trope where things go horribly wrong to the point of possibly harming someone and then they end up liking it because it was “funny.” It didn’t really have any jokes except the restaurant name, and the ones they tried didn’t land. Ugh. I hate all of this. 

Extreme Close-Up Opening: Inside the toilet

Tommy’s Near Death Encounters: Could have drowned in the completely open and unlocked toilet, could have been mangled in the mixer, could have been burned/steamed to death in the spaghetti pot 

(Bad) Parents of the Year: Three strikes: Stu and Didi not figuring out one of them could stay home with the baby, Stu and Didi not noticing Tommy is tipping over the garbage until garbage is spread all over the floor, and Stu completely not noticing Tommy had disappeared until he had been gone for at least 10 minutes. 

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Yugioh S3 Ep 12: Seto Discovers Hostile Takeover Tactics

For April Fools, I’m actually going to update this blog. I know, right? It’s been a little while.

I’ll have you know that, if I had more time, you were *this close* to getting a recap of this hot mess movie.

Buuuut it turns out that movie is a lot longer than I thought. Soooo many bad wigs. Maybe another April Fools.

Anyway, back to Yugioh, are you ready for MORE BUSINESS?

Cuz if you wanted to watch a kid’s show with stocks in it well, I had no idea it would be the one about the playing cards. Really didn’t see that one coming. Stocks are going to be traded in a little bit, but currently, all we have to worry about is that Tristan is a monkey and Kaiba’s about to die.

He seems cool with it, both with being “dead” (still unsure if Tristan can be human ever again) and watching Kaiba become dead.

This is some high level freaky sci fi thing just stuffed into a side plot? Like...what purpose is the weird monkey robot?

(read more under the cut)

Joey has completely run out of his thimble full of patience, and he’s taken over the part of Den Mother in lieu of Tristan being too horny/monkey to manage it himself. Watching Joey slowly become more and more too frustrated to Even Deal With This Right Now has been his character growth this entire arc.

And the team’s somewhat amusement and concern that one of their best friends--who they saw...pretty much die--and is now a very horny monkey is like how you would notice that your engine light is on. Like they just have so many other problems right now. They’ve decided they will get around to deciding what to do about this...later.

They’re definitely going to deal with the monkey later. Eventually. So they just tied him to the truck and continue driving.

Like that’s what they actually did, they actually just tied him to the truck and kept driving.

Eventually, they do make it to the scene of the Kaiba card crime in their 3 wheel pickup truck, but unfortunately, so does the weird satellite laser, so once again our team does not make it in time to really make any difference. The Yugi team is consistently like...3 minutes too late. Should be their team motto.

So Noah’s big plan is to make Mokuba watch Leichter--the hard to spell Big 5 with the very Dixie accent--explain in great detail all the ways Seto screwed Mokuba. And it was...something that I don’t think most kids would get. Last week it was a .com analogy, this week we’re straight up jumping into hostile takeovers. Seto decided to use the Big 5 to buy up a majority of the stock and fire his Father, but realized that Gozaburo would absolutely not let that happen.

So, Seto set up a whole plan to make it appear like he was losing the stock race, by leaking the whole plan that they were secretly buying allll the stock straight to Gozaburo but while pretending to be Mokuba (I assume by pinching his nose while shouting through a telephone) and then driving Mokuba to Gozaburo by attacking him point blank.

Did any children watching this show understand this? Did any of you?

Anyway, for some reason Mokuba is shocked that this happened.

And then we get a flashback to remind us that yes, Mokuba was here when this happened. Maybe didn’t understand it at the time, but overall, should know by now that like...this happened. Noah revealing this to him really shouldn’t have been such a shocker, right?

Mokuba describes it as “the worst day in his life” which is kind of a lot since two seasons ago Mokuba was chained in a castle cell for several days (possibly weeks), turned into a playing card while his body was a zombie that did dishes for Pegasus, died in a VR game because his brother couldn’t play nice, then last season, got abducted and then was suspended from the bottom of a flying helicopter by one single rope tied around his waist, was imprisoned in a box warehouse where he barely escaped, found out one of his good friends is pretty sure he’s an Egyptian Pharaoh dont-think-about-it, only to find all of his other friends were now attached to torture devices and about to be drowned in the bottom of the sea or squashed by a couple tons of cargo container. And then the next day, 3 people got sent to the hospital during the tourney he’s the manager of and only one of those people isn’t still in a coma, and now there’s at least one serial murderer on board his blimp and there’s nothing he can do about it.

But sure Moki, this is your worst day.

Convinced that Gozaburo (I will never spell his name right, PS, my apologies) thinks Moki is on his side, Kaiba decides to do the deed. In his school clothes. Not entirely positive that baby Kaiba has any other outfit than his school clothes and that purple coat.

Like did Seto get off school early to go and do this, or did he honestly clock in at 8 AM, harass Joey and Yugi for a bit, maybe take a test, turn in his diorama of mitochondria that he made out of twizzlers or whatever, eat lunch while making fun of the skater kids who botch it on the stairs, scribble some art in art class until 3 PM, and then take the bus back home to do THIS?

And so although the Big 5 were still majority shareholders, they couldn’t really control Seto Kaiba--which leads me to think that at some point he managed to get their stocks away from them...somehlow...probably more insider trading, he seems really into that.

Anyways, long story short the Big 5 really screwed it on this one. I mean the company has to be run by a Kaiba per the Kaiba rule that we learned in S1 (kind of a weird rule this family enforces, when all of the Kaibas are SO BAD at romantic relationships that they can only date trading cards, or can’t stop getting abducted long enough to even go on a date with a real human ((Reminder that Mokuba and Serenity are the same age, but he’s 1/millionth as horny as any of these High School Juniors that are into Serenity)))

Leichter (who is the light purple font here, I uh...forgot to cap Leichter’s face so it’s somewhat confusing) decided to just continue explaining, mostly for Mokuba, I assume, because...everyone here already knows what’s happening.

And at this point he reveals that he does have a Blue Eyes.

Again, very surprised Noah gave him that card but youknow...the power of...whatever the hell is going on there between Kaiba and that paper card.

Anyways, the Blue Eyes gives him a win, so I guess he’s figured out somewhat how to use this card? Like it’s significantly less bad than it was in the previous seasons. Maybe that separation between him and the paper card in S2 was good for him. Got his relationship back on track.

So like, something that is kind of vogue right now in more adult TV is this tendency to try and make all your characters relatable by making them realize and obsess over how they messed up to the point that they can no longer make any moral choices.

And that was the thing I was worried about in this arc, I was worried that the one guy on the writing staff who SUPER stans Seto Kaiba would make Seto into some sort of Bojack Horseman, who becomes so obsessed with his guilt that he kind of becomes a victim of what society did to him rather than a guy who ever made a choice. And Bojack’s not a bad show or anything, I did watch all of it, and it’s supposed to be more about society than the characters. But, as his problems from his youth compounded, he loses all of his agency as a character. If you are forced to be an ass then...well you can’t be one, by nature of what it means to be an ass.

Does that make sense? I see that more and more in shows these days, just a constantly apology fest whenever writers do a villain background episode.

But yes, Seto was trained to be a shark, but he was already a shark from day 1. He was always like this from the moment he was put in that orphanage. No apologies on behalf of the writing staff are needed and I’m glad they didn’t make any. It was somewhat refreshing that Seto never once apologized during this entire episode. He is awful, and he is completely fine with that.

And like, Bro hates it when you do this type of parallel comparisons between characters, but I freakin love it because he might be an English major but he majored in technical writing, and I was minoring in film for a hot minute so I love analyzing stuff and he can just deal. So lets dive in. We just came off of a whole arc talking about Marik’s tragic backstory and it’s really interesting that Seto’s tragic backstory mirrors Marik’s a great deal (especially since Kaiba was the one who was supposed to inherit the magic rod) but the two of them have a very different response to it.

Marik’s background gave him absolutely no agency. Even when he did lash out against his father--that was the rod rather than Marik himself. He lost his nut because he got tortured by his Father and lived a very shelted life underground, there was no choice there. He even has a brother that he threw into the coals (well, stroke of lightning) for his own ambitions.

Seto, on the other hand, was also tortured by his Father, but lived a shelted life so far above everyone else, that he never really left that lifestyle. But, unlike Marik, when he got the chance to make a choice, instead of getting out of the Kaiba house to save his Brother, he decided to freakin destroy it, even if it involved torturing Mokuba (momentarily) in the process.

Both are destroying their Father’s legacy while also trying to rule the world at the same time, two different villains, two different ways, one isn’t necessarily better written than the other, but it does feel like Seto has a lot more control of his own life than Marik, who is currently bumming around in Tea’s brain.

But I dunno, maybe Seto will have a big moment where he will feel an ounce of guilt and we’ll find out that everything he did was secretly a good thing or The Only Way something. I might eat my words later and be somewhat disappointed. We’ll see.

If you just got here, this is a link to read these recaps from S1 Ep1, in case you felt like reading a novel’s worth of Yugioh, since we are on S3.