#I saw someone on twitter suggest the crossover

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Labyrinth (j.b)

Summary: the six most prominent moments in Joe’s relationship with Y/N Y/L/N

AN: a little combo of regular fic and an SMAU fic!! My first Joe Burrow fic too so there’s a lot of firsts going on lol

She’s a long one!!! And I hate the ending but oh well

One.

It was a sunny Tuesday afternoon at the Bengals’ practice facility, and Joe Burrow was seated next to the host of a Barstool podcast.

He didn’t do these interviews often but with the pre-season in full swing, he had a couple on his schedule. After answering a slew of football-related questions, the session took a lighter turn when the host decided to inject some fun into the conversation.

“Alright, Joe,” the host said, his voice playful. “We’ve been talking about your game on the field, but what about your game off it? Who would you say is your celebrity crush?”

Joe leaned back in his chair, scratching his neck thoughtfully. For a moment, he seemed like he was genuinely debating his answer. Then, a small, almost shy smile spread across his face.

“Celebrity crush?” he repeated. “I guess... Y/N Y/L/N from Outer Banks. She’s got this whole vibe—talented, gorgeous, and just really cool. Yeah, definitely her.”

The room erupted in laughter and teasing comments. The host muttered, “Good taste,” while the other joked, “Sliding into her DMs soon, Joe?”

Joe chuckled, shaking his head as if to brush off the attention, but the damage was done. Within hours, the clip of his admission was circulating on social media. Sports accounts, entertainment outlets, and fan pages had all picked it up. Memes popped up with captions like:

When your MVP is also a hopeless romantic, and Quarterback Joe Burrow shoots his shot.

Across the country, Y/N was sitting in her trailer on the set of Outer Banks, scrolling through her phone between takes. She hadn’t even made it halfway through her notifications before Madelyn Cline burst into the room, phone in hand.

“Did you see this?” She asked, her tone giddy.

“See what?” Y/N asked, setting her script aside.

“Joe Burrow—like, the Joe Burrow—just said you’re his celebrity crush during a press conference.”

Her brows shot up in surprise. “Wait, seriously?”

Madelyn thrust the phone toward her, showing her the clip. Y/N hit play, watching as Joe, clad in his Bengals gear, casually named her as his celebrity crush. At first, she laughed—a light, disbelieving sound—but as the video looped, she couldn’t help but notice the genuine look on his face. It wasn’t cocky or rehearsed. It was… sweet.

“Well,” Madelyn said, smirking, “looks like someone’s got a fan.”

“Yeah, a fan who’s, like, an NFL star,” Y/N quipped, trying to brush it off, though her cheeks had turned a noticeable shade of pink. “He probably says stuff like that all the time.”

“Oh, no way. That guy does not look like he just ‘says stuff.’ You should DM him. Or better yet, I’ll DM him for you!”

“Absolutely not,” Y/N said, laughing as she snatched the phone back. But later, when she was alone, she replayed the clip a few more times, unable to shake the warm, fluttery feeling in her chest.

Across social media, fans were having a field day. Football fans and Outer Banks fans joined forces, shipping Joe and Y/N like they were characters in their own romantic drama. Someone tweeted:

Joe Burrow x Y/N? A crossover episode I didn’t know I needed.

Even Y/N’s manager brought it up during a call the next day. “The press is eating this up. We could lean into it if you’re comfortable.”

Y/N sighed. “He seems nice, but… let’s not make a big deal out of it.”

“Noted,” her manager said, though the tone suggested they were already envisioning the headlines.

Still, the attention lingered. For Joe, it became an inside joke with his teammates.

“You think she’s seen it yet?” one of them teased during practice.

“She probably has,” Joe said, trying to sound casual, but the truth was, he kind of hoped she had.

And for Y/N, every time she opened Instagram or Twitter and saw a fan edit pairing her with Joe, she couldn’t help but smile. Little did either of them know, this was only the beginning.

@y//nofficial: my babes (also being the celebrity crush of a nfl player is my finest achievement in life 😉)

Two.

Months had passed since Joe casually admitted to the world that Y/N was his celebrity crush, and while the media had gradually moved on to other stories, the moment had left a lasting impression on both of them.

For Joe, it had been nothing more than a lighthearted, honest answer in the moment. But as he followed Y/N’s career—watching interviews, catching glimpses of her on magazine covers, and finally binge-watching Outer Banks during the offseason—he couldn’t deny that his admiration for her had only grown.

For Y/N, Joe’s comment was a flattering blip in her increasingly busy schedule. Between shooting a new season of Outer Banks and fielding scripts for movie roles, she hadn’t thought much about it—at least, not until their paths crossed in the most unexpected way.

It was the night of the ESPY Awards, a glittering evening celebrating the best in sports. Joe had been invited after leading the Bengals to a playoff run that cemented his reputation as one of the league’s brightest stars. Y/N, on the other hand, was there as a presenter.

The after-party buzzed with energy. Athletes, actors, and industry power players mingled in the event space. Joe wasn’t one for crowded events—he preferred the quiet camaraderie of a locker room—but tonight, he was making an exception.

As he sipped a drink and scanned the room, his eyes landed on her. Y/N was standing near the bar, wearing a sleek, gold dress that caught the light every time she moved. She was laughing at something one of her co-stars had said, her smile lighting up the space around her. Joe’s heart skipped in a way he hadn’t felt before.

“Dude, you okay?” one of his teammates asked, noticing the quarterback’s sudden silence.

“Yeah,” Joe said, setting his glass down. “Be right back.”

Joe didn’t overthink as he crossed the room, his long strides purposeful yet casual. For someone who thrived under pressure, he was oddly nervous. As he got closer, Y/N glanced up, her gaze locking with his. Recognition flickered in her eyes, followed by a warm smile.

“Hi,” Joe said, extending a hand. “I’m Joe.”

“I know,” Y/N said with a teasing glint. She took his hand, her touch firm yet delicate. “I’m Y/N.”

“I know,” he shot back, his grin widening. The exchange was simple, but it broke the ice between them.

For the next few minutes—or maybe it was hours; neither of them kept track—they talked like old friends. Joe told her about his first football game as a kid, the way his dad had coached him to stay grounded, and the chaos of his rookie year in the NFL. Y/N shared stories about her early auditions, the nerves of landing her breakout role, and the unexpected challenge of filming on a boat in stormy weather.

“So,” she said at one point, her tone light but playful, “am I really your celebrity crush, or was that just something you said for the podcast?”

Joe laughed, a deep, genuine sound that made her smile. “It wasn’t just for the podcast. You’re… incredible. I meant it.”

Y/N’s cheeks warmed, but she didn’t shy away from his gaze. “Well, thank you. That’s sweet of you.”

The night wore on, and the party began to thin out, but Joe and Y/N stayed rooted in their little corner of the room, oblivious to the time or the world around them. By the end of the evening, Joe had her number saved in his phone under her name, followed by a football emoji she insisted he add.

As they said their goodbyes, Y/N looked at him and said, “It was nice meeting you, Joe. Maybe I’ll see you around.”

“Definitely,” he replied, his smile tinged with quiet determination.

The next day, during an interview recapping the night, Y/N was asked if she had fun at the ESPYs. She smiled knowingly. “I did. I met someone who made the night memorable.”

Joe, back at the practice facility, saw the clip during a break and couldn’t help but grin. “Made her night memorable, huh?” his teammate teased.

Joe didn’t answer, but the glint in his eyes said it all. It was the beginning of something new, though neither of them fully realized it yet.

@y//nofficial: I had no business being at the ESPYs but I’m SO HAPPY I was! It was a very memorable evening! 😏

Three.

The photo that broke the internet wasn’t planned. Joe and Y/N had been dating quietly for a couple of months, their blossoming relationship tucked away from the public eye. They liked it that way.

Joe could focus on football without fielding endless questions about his personal life, and Y/N could work on her projects without worrying about being cast as “so-and-so’s girlfriend.”

That morning, they had decided to grab coffee at a small café in Cincinnati. It wasn’t one of those flashy celebrity spots—just a cozy, tucked-away place where they could sit and talk without interruption.

Y/N was in between filming seasons of the show and had some time off, so she spent it in the Midwest.

She wore an oversized hoodie and leggings, her hair pulled into a messy bun. Joe had on a Bengals cap and a casual sweatshirt. To anyone passing by, they looked like any other young couple enjoying a quiet moment together.

But someone did notice.

A fan walking out of the café spotted them holding hands as they strolled back to Joe’s car. The fan discreetly snapped a photo—not to be invasive, but because Joe Burrow and Y/N together?! It was too good to keep to themselves.

By the afternoon, the photo was everywhere.

@fanaccountt: Joe Burrow spotted with Outer Banks actress Y/N Y/L/N all coupled up! Is this the beginning of a new power couple?

Joe was in the middle of reviewing game tape when his phone buzzed incessantly. He ignored it at first, but when his teammate Ja’Marr walked in grinning, he knew something was up.

“You’re trending,” Ja’Marr said, tossing his phone onto the desk.

Joe picked it up and immediately saw the photo. There he was, arms wrapped around Y/N, the internet going wild over their apparent relationship.

“Crap,” he muttered, running a hand through his hair.

“What, you mad about it?” Ja’Marr teased. “Dude, people are shipping you two like crazy. You’re a power couple now.”

Joe sighed. “It’s not about being mad. I just… I wanted to keep it private for a little longer.”

“Well,” Ja’Marr said with a laugh, “welcome to dating a superstar.”

Y/N wasn’t faring much better. Her phone had been blowing up all day, her group chats full of messages from co-stars and friends.

“Why didn’t you tell me you’re dating Joe freaking Burrow?!”

“Is this why you’ve been smiling so much lately???”

Her manager even called. “So… about that photo…”

Y/N groaned, rubbing her temples. “I didn’t think anyone would notice us! We weren’t even in L.A.!”

“Well, they noticed. So now the question is, do we address it, or let it fizzle out?”

Y/N bit her lip. She and Joe had talked about how they’d handle going public, but they hadn’t expected it to happen like this. After a quick call to Joe, they decided to keep it simple—acknowledge it without making a spectacle.

A few days later, Joe had a press conference. The media had been chomping at the bit to ask him about the photo, and as soon as the football questions wrapped up, one brave reporter dove in.

“Joe, there’s been a lot of buzz about your personal life lately. Care to comment on the photo of you and Y/N that’s been circulating?”

Joe’s lips twitched into a small smile. “Yeah, I’ve seen the photo,” he said, his tone light but measured. “Look, I get it—it’s part of the job. But, yeah, Y/N and I are dating. She’s incredible. I’m lucky to have her in my corner.”

The room buzzed with excitement, but Joe didn’t elaborate. He kept it short and sweet, knowing anything more would only add fuel to the fire.

Meanwhile, Y/N was promoting the upcoming season of Outer Banks on a popular morning talk show. Inevitably, the host brought up the photo.

“So, Y/N, the internet is losing it over this photo of you and Joe Burrow. Can you confirm—are you guys officially a thing?”

Y/N laughed, her cheeks flushing slightly. “I guess the photo kind of confirmed it for us, didn’t it?” she said, her voice warm and genuine. “Joe’s great. He’s funny, grounded, and so supportive. I’m really lucky.”

Fans swooned. The internet exploded again, dubbing them the It Couple of the year.

That night, Joe and Y/N sat on the couch in his living room, scrolling through the headlines together.

“‘NFL’s Golden Boy and Hollywood’s Sweetheart,’” Joe read aloud, smirking. “That’s a bit much, don’t you think?”

Y/N leaned her head on his shoulder, laughing. “Get used to it, superstar. This is our life now.”

He wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close. “As long as I’ve got you, I think I can handle it.”

@y//nofficial: well…I guess it’s out there now 🧡 @joeyb_9

Four.

It was a moment that underscored just how much Joe and Y/N had come to mean to each other—not just as a couple but as a team. Their worlds were so different, but they��d found ways to support each other, even when the demands of their careers kept them apart.

The moment happened on one of the NFL’s biggest stages: the AFC Championship Game. Joe had led the Bengals to the brink of a Super Bowl appearance, and the eyes of the world were on him.

It was a freezing January evening, the kind where the air burned your lungs and every hit on the field felt twice as hard. But Joe didn’t seem fazed; he thrived in the cold.

Y/N had cleared her schedule weeks ago to make sure she could be there. She was bundled up in a Bengals hoodie and beanie, sitting in a private box with Joe’s family, but she might as well have been on the field with him.

Every play made her heart race, and she cheered as loudly as anyone when Joe threw a perfect touchdown pass or scrambled for a first down.

When the Bengals sealed the victory in the final minutes, the stadium erupted. Y/N stood and clapped, her face lighting up with pride. Cameras panned across the crowd, catching her celebration, and the broadcasters couldn’t resist a mention.

“And there’s Joe Burrow’s girlfriend, Y/N,” one of them said. “She’s been a fixture at games this season, always showing her support.”

Joe’s post-game press conference was filled with the usual football questions, but one reporter couldn’t resist asking about the glimpse of Y/N on the broadcast.

“You’ve talked a lot about your teammates being in your corner,” the reporter began, “but it seems like you’ve got a pretty special fan in your corner too. How important has Y/N’s support been during this season?”

Joe’s face softened, a rare moment of vulnerability on full display. “She’s been incredible,” he said. “We both have demanding schedules, but she always finds a way to be there when it matters. Having her support—it means everything.”

@y//nofficial: in my WAG era @joeyb_9

Later in the week, Y/N was gearing up for the premiere of her latest film, a romantic drama that was already generating Oscar buzz.

The red carpet was a dazzling frenzy of flashing cameras and shouting photographers, but Y/N glided through it with ease. Dressed in a custom gown that seemed to shimmer under the lights, she was the picture of Hollywood elegance.

When asked about her role and the film, she was all business, talking passionately about the story and her character. But, inevitably, a question about Joe came up.

“Your boyfriend, Joe Burrow, just led his team to another Super Bowl appearance,” the interviewer said. “How does it feel to be dating someone who’s at the top of his game, just like you?”

Y/N smiled, her eyes twinkling. “Joe works harder than anyone I’ve ever met. He’s so focused and driven, but he’s also incredibly humble about everything he’s accomplished. Watching him do what he loves at such a high level—it’s inspiring. I couldn’t be prouder of him.”

The clip of her response went viral almost immediately, fans swooning over her heartfelt words.

Joe couldn’t attend the film premiere because he was deep in Super Bowl preparations, but that didn’t stop him from supporting her in his own way.

On the day of the premiere, Y/N woke up to a surprise delivery at her hotel: a massive bouquet of her favorite flowers with a handwritten note.

“To my superstar,

Wish I could be there to cheer you on tonight. You’re going to be amazing—just like always.

Love, Joe.”

Y/N smiled as she read it, her heart swelling. Later that night, after walking the red carpet and enduring endless interviews, she called Joe.

“You didn’t have to do that,” she said, her voice warm with affection.

“Of course I did,” he replied. “I hate that I couldn’t be there, but I wanted you to know I’m thinking about you.”

“Well,” she said, “you’re officially the sweetest boyfriend ever.”

Their mutual support didn’t go unnoticed by fans or the media. People loved how they celebrated each other’s successes, even from a distance. Someone tweeted:

Joe Burrow sending flowers to Y/N before her premiere? That’s the kind of MVP energy we all need.

Another wrote: Y/N calling Joe’s season ‘inspiring’ is proof they’re the real deal. Power couple status confirmed.

@y//nofficial: 🤍❤️

Five.

By the time the Super Bowl rolled around, Joe and Y/N’s relationship had become a fixture in both sports and entertainment media.

They were admired not just for their individual accomplishments but for the way they seemed to amplify each other’s strengths. Fans loved their humility, their chemistry, and the quiet way they handled their fame.

But this was Joe’s moment—a chance to bring a Lombardi Trophy home to Cincinnati, something that had eluded the franchise for decades.

As game day approached, the buzz was electric. The pressure was immense, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.

Y/N had spent the week leading up to the game in New York, doing press for the new season of Outer Banks. She wanted to fly to LA early to be with Joe, but he insisted she focus on her commitments.

“I know how much this season means to you,” he told her over the phone. “I’ll be fine. Just promise me you’ll be there on Sunday.”

“Wouldn’t miss it for the world,” she said.

On the morning of the game, Y/N arrived in LA, joining Joe’s family in their private suite at the stadium. Dressed in a Bengals jersey with “Burrow” embroidered on the back, she was a bundle of nerves. Watching Joe on the field was always intense, but this was different. This was the Super Bowl.

The game was a nail-biter. Joe played brilliantly, showcasing his trademark composure under pressure. Every throw, every scramble, every audible sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Y/N found herself clapping, cheering, and even pacing the suite at times, her heart pounding with every play.

The Super Bowl had been everything Joe and the Bengals dreamed of—except for the ending. They fought hard, battled down to the wire, but ultimately, they fell short.

The scoreboard didn’t reflect the effort, the heart, or the grit Joe and his team had shown on the field.

As the confetti fell in the Ram’s colors, Joe stood on the field, his helmet dangling from his hand. He was stoic, as always, but those closest to him could see the weight of the moment settling on his shoulders.

In the stands, Y/N felt a pang of sadness for Joe. She had been there for his triumphs and his setbacks, but she knew how much this one hurt.

As the Ram’s celebrated, Y/N stayed rooted in her seat, watching Joe as he lingered on the field, congratulating the victors with quiet grace.

When he finally made his way toward the tunnel, she slipped past security and met him in the hallway.

Joe looked up and saw her standing there, wearing his jersey with a pair of leather pants, her eyes filled with nothing but love.

“Hey,” he said, his voice hoarse.

“Hey,” she replied softly.

Without another word, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him. He let out a deep sigh as he held her, his chin resting on her shoulder.

“I’m so proud of you,” she whispered.

Joe pulled back slightly to look at her. “For losing?” he asked, a hint of self-deprecation in his tone.

“For leading,” she corrected. “For playing your heart out. For being the guy everyone looks up to—on and off the field.”

Her words seemed to ease some of the tension in his jaw, and he managed a small smile. “Thanks for being here,” he said.

“Always,” she promised.

Joe faced the press soon after, answering questions with his usual composure. When asked about the loss, he acknowledged the disappointment but praised his teammates for their effort and determination. Then, one reporter asked a more personal question.

“Joe, we saw Y/N in the tunnel with you after the game. How much does her support mean to you on a night like this?”

Joe’s expression softened, and for a moment, he seemed to forget the cameras and the crowd.

“It means everything,” he said simply. “Win or lose, she’s always there for me. Having someone like that in your corner—it’s more than I could ever ask for.”

Days later, Y/N was asked about the game during a podcast appearance.

“Your boyfriend played an incredible game, even though the team didn’t get the win. What did you say to him after?” the host asked.

Y/N smiled. “I told him I was proud of him. Because I was. He gave it everything he had, and that’s all anyone can ask for. Joe doesn’t measure his worth by wins and losses, and neither do I.”

Her response resonated with fans, many of whom took to social media to praise her unwavering support.

For Joe and Y/N, the Super Bowl wasn’t the ending they had hoped for, but it became a defining moment in their relationship. It reminded them that true partnership wasn’t about sharing only the victories—it was about standing together through the defeats, too.

As Joe said to Y/N that night, as they sat side by side on the couch in their hotel room, “I might not have won the trophy, but I’ve already won the most important thing in my life.”

Y/N looked at him with a soft smile. “And what’s that?”

“You,” he said, pulling her close.

And in that moment, the loss didn’t seem so heavy anymore.

@y//nofficial: so unbelievably proud of @joeyb_9 you played your heart out and left it all on the field. You never cease to amaze me. I love you always and forever 🧡🖤

Six.

The offseason after the Super Bowl had been a whirlwind for both Joe and Y/N. Between his post-season press appearances and her press tours for Outer Banks and her latest film, finding time for each other wasn’t easy. But they made it work, prioritizing quiet moments away from the spotlight.

It was during one of those moments—a secluded weekend at a lake house in Ohio—that Joe decided it was time.

Y/N had always loved the simplicity of the lake house. It was peaceful, tucked away from the chaos of their public lives.

On their second evening there, Joe suggested a sunset boat ride, something they’d done countless times before.

Y/N didn’t think anything of it, even as Joe packed a small picnic basket with her favorite snacks and a bottle of wine.

As they floated on the calm waters, the sky painted in shades of orange and pink, Joe grew quieter than usual.

“You okay?” Y/N asked, tilting her head to study him.

He smiled, but there was a hint of nervousness in his expression. “Yeah,” he said. “Just thinking about how lucky I am.”

“Lucky?” she teased. “You’re Joe Burrow. I’d say you’ve got some skill in there too.”

Joe chuckled, shaking his head. “I mean lucky to have you.”

Before Y/N could respond, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.

Her breath caught as he opened it, revealing a stunning, timeless diamond ring.

“Y/N,” Joe said, his voice steady but full of emotion, “you’ve been my partner through everything—the highs, the lows, the crazy schedules. I can’t imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?”

Tears filled her eyes as she nodded, a bright smile spreading across her face. “Yes, of course I will,” she said, throwing her arms around him.

The ring sparkled in the fading sunlight as he slid it onto her finger.

They decided to wait a few weeks before announcing the engagement, savoring the joy privately with close family and friends. But the news broke one sunny Monday morning when Y/N posted a picture on Instagram.

@y//nofficial: Forever ❤️💍 @joeyb_9

Within minutes, the post exploded with likes, comments, and reposts.

Joe shared his own announcement on Instagram.

@joeyb_9: She said yes and now she’s stuck with me. @y/noffical

Fans were ecstatic. Social media buzzed with excitement, and hashtags like #JoeAndYNGoals and #PowerCouple flooded timelines.

One fan tweeted: “Our QB1 is officially off the market, and honestly, we love to see it. Congrats, Joe and Y/N!”

Another wrote: “Joe Burrow just won the Super Bowl of life. Y/N, you’ve got the real MVP!”

During a press conference later that week, Joe was inevitably asked about the engagement.

“Joe, congratulations on your engagement,” a reporter said. “Can you share how you proposed?”

Joe smiled, his signature calm demeanor softening. “Thank you, I appreciate it,” He started. “But I don’t think I’m going to talk about that just yet. Let’s just stick to football.” He finished, a smirk on his face.

He wanted to keep some part of their engagement special. Keep the details and the moment just between them, something that the prying eyes can’t touch.

Y/N, appearing on a late-night talk show around the same time, was asked the same question.

“It was so Joe,” she said with a laugh. “Thoughtful, intimate, and a little bit unexpected. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better moment. That’s about all the details I’m going to give!”

As the engagement news continued to dominate headlines, one thing became clear: Joe and Y/N weren’t just admired for their individual accomplishments—they were celebrated for the love and respect they showed each other.

For their fans, the proposal announcement was a fairytale come to life. But for Joe and Y/N, it was just the beginning of a lifetime of chapters yet to be written—together.

[fyrapartnersearch]

Persona 5 Search! (Canon. 3rd Person)

Heya!  Of late, I’ve been craving something relating to the Game and the world within, Persona 5. I am more than ready, for the Western Release of: Persona 5: Royal, and eventually, Persona 5: Scramble. (Any reason to use my Switch more, than I do now.) I have no looked at anything of the new content in P5R, so please if you are aware of anything, do keep it to yourself. Thank you! 

Quick, a small overview of myself:  I am 21+, in age. Not over 25, though. I live in the East Coast, so my timezone is EST. Reply Length/Script: I ask that my partner and I, before write in 3rd person, past tense. As length? I go for a paragraph or a few, if a set length is not discussed. Something to keep things moving, yeah? Ways to contact me? Discord, or email. Either works.  Oh, I do also fancy Canon characters used; but OC’s can be used as new villains, or confidants. I am not a fan, however of OCxCanon ships/pairings. Nothing against your OC, I just like my canon with who I think would make a cute couple. Anything else, feel free to question me! I love OOCC. 

Contact Methods:  Email: Onesplendidbubble@gmail.com Discord: TheOneWhoSits#3363

Now, onto Thoughts/Concepts, for possible ways to go about a roleplay with Persona 5. These, are rough ideas, and not fully thought out. All open to be scrapped or, work-shopped. If you have any thoughts, or cravings, due feel more than free to share them! I love building up an idea, together, rather than one person controlling every aspect. 

Time Loop! : Joker/Akira/Ren/Akiren? Stuck, in some sort of loop, GroundHog’s Day style. Perhaps, Akechi, as well, due to their nature of being Wild-Cards. Maybe the Pair need to come together, to find a way to break it. 

Different Transfer Student AU: Saw this concept, on Twitter. Someone’s fan art, if another of the main characters, was the transfer student. The work, suggested Makoto. (Besides, I do love Makoto) But could be anyone. 

Crossover with different Fandoms!  Could have The Thieves adapted into the Pokemon World, and on some journey. Joker, partying up with Sora, Donald and Goofy in a new world the Trio find. My Hero? Dragon Ball (this one might be hard to work)

Point of View, of Akechi. Or Redemption Arc:  Playing with Akechi, perhaps from the start of the game. His parallel, of being alone and exploring the meta-verse. Or, developing a way, that the Detective does not meet a fatal end at the hands of his own Father’s interpretation of him. 

Slice of Life AU:  As simple as it sounds. Could scrap the meta-verse stuff and just have them as a high school kids. 

Mementos Mission Inspired! Like the Manga, dive into side adventures of the Thieves. New targets in the meta-verse. Some slice of life stuff, and so on. 

Ships! Playing anything really, but adding some romance that we agree on! My favorite ship is: MakotoXAnn. I just adore the idea, of the semi-tomboy Makoto, with the rather girly Ann. Though, Makoto with Haru can also be very cute. Or, even Joker.  Joker, with Akechi could be cute too. 

All Female Phantom Thieves? Someone had suggested this to me once, not too sure how to build something around it, but thought I’d throw it on the list. But, gender swapping the males also into girls. Kinda  a magical girl squad, that are also Thieves. 

Anything you might have!

Well, that’s it for now. Thanks for reading!  Again, Contact stuff: Discord: TheOneWhoSits#3363 Email: Onesplendidbubble@gmail.com

[davidmann95]

I haven't been able to tolerate a comics news site since ComicsAlliance shut down so what news out of SDCC is actually worth knowing about?

I’ve gotten so many questions regarding SDCC-related news that I figured I’d just do one big post, and this seems as opportune an ask to build that off of as any. To kick off, in terms of news that’s not for me but is a big deal, there’s a trailer for the next season of Doctor Who, and Star Wars: Clone Wars is shockingly coming back for a final reduced season years after the fact. Congrats to the fans of both franchises! Plus yesterday we got the announcement of Orlando and Foreman’s Electric Warriors for DC (as well as Orlando’s Dead Kings with Matt Smith at Aftershock Comics) and the Wonder Woman/Justice League Dark October crossover.

So first and foremost in terms of the reaction it picked up, OH MY GOD:

It’s like the Bat In The Sun team handed over their production to their shitty kids but made them work off a third of the budget. I kept seeing the jokes about it on Twitter, and I kept thinking they were surely hilarious exaggerations, AND NOT A ONE OF THEM EVEN SLIGHTLY WAS. At least it now makes sense why Hawk and Dove is here, given the Liefeld connection: this is 90s as helllllllllllllllllllllll, and while a part of me hopes it swerves unexpectedly in a couple seasons into Fun 90s DC with Starman and Wally West and an Electric Blue Superboy and Titans One Million, I can’t pretend I wouldn’t gleefully hatewatch this if it wasn’t behind a paywall. What it really comes down to is that, as I saw someone mention, the over-the-top content warning at the beginning isn’t actually by any means to get rid of anyone under 18, but specifically to appeal to them over anyone over it: there is nothing about this show not precision-crafted to appeal to teenagers watching something they technically aren’t supposed to, since anyone older than that will just laugh until the stars grow cold. And while it’s one line in particular that’s rightfully drawn all the attention, to me the clear defining moment is Beast Boy taking his big goofy dramatic leap, and you expect him to transform, but that ain’t happening (I fully expect he’ll just have claws and growl and do assorted Wolverine shit instead), because that kind of thing is for STUPID KIDS, whereas this is RAD. 

RAD, dare I say…to the EXTREME.

Also, the pilot Robin’s scene was presumably drawn from was written by Akiva Goldsman, Greg Berlanti, and Geoff Johns. So was it the guy behind Batman & Robin, the guy behind the CWverse, or the recent President of DC Comics who ushered FUCK BATMAN into the world? Because all three of those possibilities are equally hilarious. In any case, the rubicon has been crossed: easily one of the top ten, probably one of the five or so most iconic superheroes of all time said fuck in a piece of mass media. Where we go from here, nobody knows. But at the very least I’ll take the L for my original certainty that this would take place in the CW DCverse, because that clearly isn’t going to be the case. Though boy, imagine if it was. Personally I like to imagine this is a totally normal DCU, and suddenly going full 90s and murdering a bunch of people is their universe’s version of normal teen rebellion.

Additionally, it’s now seemingly set in stone that the fourth DC Universe live-action show alongside Titans, Doom Patrol, and Swamp Thing will be a Stargirl show where Courtney Whitmore learns about her legacy and tries to track down the Justice Society, described as in the flavor of Superman ‘78 and Wonder Woman. Again, if it wasn’t behind a paywall I’d check it out.

And before turning to comics proper, we learned from WB itself that there are no plans to idiotically pour millions into making a functional Justice League Snyder cut a thing, unsurprisingly making some of the worst people on the internet be just the absolute worst (I’m interested myself in it artistically even if I don’t think it would be very good, but at this point it would feel like a validation of some really rotten people’s behavior if this happened). Meanwhile the first trailer for the Dragon Ball Super movie dropped, and yeah, I’m still happy to see Broly. This looks big in a way Dragon Ball for all its action rarely gets, and seeing Paragus suggests Toriyama understood what worked about the original flick, which is a very good sign. Did they swap out Vic Mignogna as Broly though? Wouldn’t blame him, I know he’s said he hates the part, but surprising nonetheless. And the Spider-Man game dropped another trailer, along with a ‘Velocity’ bonus suit designed by Adi Granov.

The big comics news of the day was of course the long-awaited confirmation that Green Lantern is being relaunched - apparently as The Green Lantern - in November by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp. What’s surprising is that Morrison’s currently insisting that since the last decade or so of the franchise has dealt with constant upheaval and cosmic apocalypse, his run is going to scale back down to a character-focused study of Hal (“He’s a loner and a drifter and he’s an unreconstructed man. It was nice to do that and to go a little bit old-fashioned with it. He doesn’t belong here at all, you know? He’s longing for the heavens, and to be back up as a Green Lantern. We’re doing Hal Jordan where, you know he’s a good cop, but is he really a good guy? And we’re looking into his relationships and how he deals with people. And also the fact that, if you’ve got a job as a space cop, it’s hard to be stuck on the planet Earth. He has other lives on other planets.”) amidst him going about his duties and dealing with weird alien crimes and space threats, such as stopping aliens from ‘parking’ a planet-sized artificial megastructure near a sun and causing damage to nearby worlds, and solving the murder of a gaseous lifeform.

I doubt it’ll necessarily stay there forever - his Batman and Action Comics runs, after all, were both initially marketed as staying on the smaller side by his standards, and the one idea we know of Morrison having once had for the Green Lanterns back in the day was making them a multiversal force. But it’s remarkable how, well, normal this sounds coming from Morrison. Clearly this must be a passion project if he’s doing a monthly again for the first time in 5 years, especially since DiDio mentioned he had to be persuaded (ultimately persuading himself as his attempts to brush off the proposition led to him thinking about the possibilities and rapidly talking himself into it) to make time for this amidst an incredibly busy schedule of surely more profitable and creatively unshackled projects, but on the surface level? This sounds like the closest Morrison has come since his JLA days to writing a regular superhero comic. At this point in his career, I’m very, very curious what that’s going to look like. Just hoping he read the King/Shaner oneshot on whatever reread he surely went through to catch up on current continuity. And also hoping this guy was right that it’ll turn out “the REAL construct that was limited by our willpower and imagination all along was…REALITY.”

On smaller notes:

* Kelly Sue DeConnick and Robson Rocha are taking over Aquaman, with an opening arc that shows him washing up amnesiac on an isle of forgotten sea gods. DeConnick seems to be like the Jeffs Lemire and Parker where my appreciation of their work is limited to very, very specific slivers: none of her Marvel superhero stuff I’ve read did anything for me even if I could see the talent behind it, but her Lois story in the last issue of The Adventures of Superman was pitch-perfect (and also had a great Aquaman bit!). This gets at least an issue from me.

* DC announced new titles for DC Ink and DC Zoom, including Cassandra Cain, Oracle, Dick Grayson, Creeper, and Wonder Woman books, while also announcing some artists for the existing titles.

* Geoff Johns is doing (ugh) Shazam with Dave Eaglesham, who showed off a really great, fun cover suggesting the possibility of a tonal shift away from Johns writing the absolute worst version of that character imaginable. On the likelihood of said possibility though, I think @intergalactic-zoo put it best. I might just check it out in trade if word of mouth is overwhelmingly positive, but then, lots of otherwise rational people liked or at least saw merit in his original crack at it with Gary Frank, and you were all deliriously, impossibly wrong back then, too.

* And finally, speaking of Johns, he’s doing Batman: Three Jokers as a 3-issue mini with Jason Fabok, a smart move given that is precisely as much as I’m willing to invest in this out of morbid curiosity. What’s really baffling though is that it’s being released under Black Label. It would seem to destroy the stated purpose of the line by immediately releasing Very Important Continuity Comics under it, but maybe this means Batman’s gonna follow in his protege’s footsteps and say a fuck. Anyway, I’m mostly just hoping it isn’t revealed Fun Golden Age Joker is actually not the original in order to rub out the prospect that he was ever truly anything but a terrifying sidekick-butchering murder machine at the center of very serious stories, because that feels to be like a real possibility. And absolute no question one of the three is gonna turn out to be the lost child of Marionette and Mime in Doomsday Clock.

[justasmplefangirl]

5 Reasons Why WestAllen Is Endgame/Why Barry/Caitlin Will Never Happen

Here are 5 Reasons why WestAllen will be endgame on the show

1. Their bond is unbreakable

The writers have taken taken their time to show Barry & Iris's bond is unbreakable and unbeatable. We have seen Barry & Iris be drawn to another on multiple Earths and in multiple timelines. We've seen Barry w amnesia still drawn to Iris like a moth a flame. We saw Iris absolutely smitten with a memory free Barry. On E2, Barry & Iris are married to one another. FlashPoint Iris was attracted to Barry right off the bat. Prime Barry/Iris have been best friends their entire lives. After Barry confessed his love for Iris, it was clear she was seeing him in a new light. While she did choose Eddie in an attempt to defy destiny, Eddie himself acknowledged he knew didnt have her whole heart. Currently Barry & Iris are one of the most healthy relationships in TV. They work together as a unit. They view each other as equals. They acknowledge each other as being home. Barry is Iris's rock and she's his light in the dark.

I dont see the same bond with Barry/Caitlin. They're friends. Barry cares about her. Of the star labs trio (Barry/Cisco/Caitlin), Barry/Caitlin has always been the weakest relationship. Outside of karaoke in S1, it's never been indicated Barry/Caitlin hang out with each other. We know they do when Cisco or the rest of the team is involved but one on one? Nothing. We dont see them connected across timelines and Earths. E2 Barry had no relationship with E2 Caitlin/Frost. E1 Barry has no relationship with E1 Frost. He tolerates her her as a member of the team but nothing beyond that. There was no evidence of any kind to suggest a romantic relationship with Savitar/Frost. Savitar was quick to shut Frost down the one time she attempted to flirt with him. In fact it was shown he was jealous of Barry getting the happily ever after with Iris. Caitlin was little more than an afterthought to Barry while he pursued his happily ever after in FlashPoint. Only remembering her when he needed a scientist. It's been shown numerous times Barry's ideal ending for Caitlin is happily married to Ronnie. Amnesia Barry showed no attraction to Frost, instead was fascinated at her being a villain. I think a strong argument can be made Barry views Caitlin as more of a sister.

2. Because the producers can't lie anymore where PR is concerned.

Despite statements to the contrary, WestAllen sells. If WestAllen was a such a failure, they wouldn't have marketed the crossover around their wedding. Total bait and switch because O/F were more prominent. It also says a lot that the most talked about subjects this season were the crossover, Run Iris Run ( an episode centered on Iris), and the mystery surrounding Nora Allen (WA's daughter). Flash rarely trends now and the only time it made Neilsen's Social Media Top 5 was Run Iris Run, Enter Flashtime, and eps where Nora appeared (4x11, 4x20, 4x15).

Original Team Flash is not the draw some claim it to be. Their poster failed to generate as many likes as the Run Iris Run poster on the Flash Instagram or Grant's Instagram. It also failed to beat out a fanmade Barry/Iris poster on Grant's Instagram. The episode itself saw a 200k increase but ultimately failed to bring in the same audience as Run Iris Run, an ep SBs considered a failure. It also failed to trend on Twitter. Not good since CW is all about social media buzz

3. CP no longer has any power over the show runners.

Can someone name a show where a black female had more pull than the white male lead? Anyone at all? This is confusing because I thought Candice had been fired? 🤔

4. Iris is finally getting the stories she deserves.

S4 wasnt perfect for Iris. It wasnt perfect for any character. One thing I loved about S4 is the agency Iris got. She showed she was more than Barry's wife and capable of a lot more than people ever gave her credit for. Considering Iris is the Flash Family matriarch, It's important to establish Iris can be more than just Barry's wife. She demonstrated the ability to lead and to hold people together. Important because next season will probably explore the fallout from Barry's disappearance, where Iris will once again have to step up.

I'm looking forward to more exploration of Iris's journalism which has been neglected since S2. Hopefully we see her build the Central City Citizen from the ground up.

What I'm most excited for is Nora Allen and the WestAllen family dynamic. I cant wait to see Iris build a relationship with her daughter. Barry/Iris were kinda like the Mom & Dad of the team so it will be interesting to see them be parents to Nora.

5. SBs have gotten worse

Some SBs have been vile for quite some time but recently they have kicked it up a notch. They harass the writers complaining about Candice and demanding she'd be fired. They have multiple petitions around demanding Iris be written off. Even their attempts to advocate for Caitlin come with bashing Iris. It's quite sad to see some of them throwing a tantrum over a ship that was never in the cards to begin with.

[chibisquirt]

Darcy Lewis quickwrite - a/b/o, alpha!Darcy, soulmarks, crossover with a mystery fandom, incomplete part 1/?

The rainbow bridge was broken, and it hurt to breathe.  And... 

Nope; no and, there.  Those were the only two things Darcy knew.

“Fuck,” she whispered, “Fuck, fuck, fuck!”  

The rainbow bridge was broken.  She had been there, she had seen it break.  She had heard Jane cry out as that giant wolf-thing--Fenrir?  Mythology suggested wolf-thing might have been Fenrir--snapped the bridge in half.  Lady Sif, who had thrown her clear of the wolf-thing’s snapping jaws and onto the bridge, had been beside her for a moment, the two of them crouching together, tangled in a swirl of colors before the wolf-thing’s teeth had closed and the snap and whiplash of the breaking gate had sent them whirling together into the void.

And now Sif was gone, and Darcy was well and truly lost.

She hugged her aching chest--she was pretty sure the difficult breathing came from her trying to breathe in a vacuum, and that was just ten billion kinds of awful that she was not thinking about right now--and tried to get to her feet.  After a couple of false starts, she even managed it.

She stood on a gently-sloped hill, surrounded by what she would have thought were Stonehenge if it weren’t for the fact that she had been to Stonehenge, and this was not it.  Around her, the grass spread out on an endless see of identical rolling hills--beautiful, waving, with patches tinting gently towards blue, like Kentucky, or purple, like Scotland.  

And... that was it.  No forests, no structures, no-- 

Wait.  

Okay, so off... that-a-way, whichever direction that-a-way was... there were some mountains.  Very, very far away mountains.  With suspiciously white tops.

Darcy spun in a circle, studying the horizon more closely, and discovered a hazy patch of darkness on the edge of of the sea of grass, opposite the mountains, which she thought might be a forest.  She made a face to herself, holding up her hands in front of her as she weighed the difference, and then started walking.

Possible-forest it was.

***

Okay, terminology point:  possible-forest was now neither relegated to potential, nor a forest.  Instead, it was actual--Darcy stared up at the giant trunks which toward over her with more than a little trepidation--and it wasn’t exactly a forest.

She would call it more of a jungle, really.

She hesitated there on the edge of the forest for a good long while.  It wasn’t like she had any particular calling to enter the forest, after all.  She didn’t even particularly want to.  It was just that she didn’t have any other indication of direction, either; this place was...  well, it wasn’t completely barren, but it was barren enough.

Maybe I don’t really have to go in.  

But she did, and she knew it.  Her legs were aching, and her back was sore; she was sweaty all over, but particularly along her face and neck, and her hair was clinging to her skin something awful.  Her legs had been protected during her long walk towards the forest jungle by the loose jeans she was wearing, but nothing, it turned out, was protecting her legs from the jeans, and the chafing was becoming problematic.  The sun was hot, and while Darcy always slathered SPF-5,000,000 on her face in the morning--thank you, New Mexico, for that particular lesson--that morning had been, by a rough estimate, over fifteen hours ago, between the various world-jumps, and judging by the light it was still early afternoon.

Basically, Darcy needed shade, and water, and not to be wearing pants, and she was way more likely to get all three of those in the jungle than out here on the plains.  

Even if, up close, the jungle did look awfully forbidding.

There were probably snakes.

Darcy shuddered, and then clenched her jaw.  No one else was there to do it for her, after all; she would just have to do it herself.  

Maybe I could just stick to the edges of the jungle...

***

To her surprise, she actually could.  

She entered the jungle in the first opening she saw, and then cautiously picked her way through the unknown flora, stepping over vines and ferns, and keeping an eye out for creepy-crawlies.  She kept the sunlit sea of grass on her left, and just tried to keep within about twenty yards of it.  To her surprise, this worked on a couple of levels:  not only did she have a (very rudimentary) navigational tool, but there was more a path near the edge of the jungle than she had been expecting.  

Her stomach rumbled, and Darcy dithered.  

The problem was, although there were obvious, brightly colored fruits hanging from the trees overhead, she didn’t dare to eat them--not yet.  She had no way of knowing if they were poisonous or not, but if toxic plants and animals were, as she had always been told, more brightly colored, things weren’t looking good.  After several hours in the hot sun, she needed water--and the humidity which made the air thick and heavy wasn’t helping that--but still, she didn’t dare try the fruit, and her stomach rumbled and turned unhappily.

The smell wasn’t helping, either.  It had actually been pleasant when she first entered the jungle, the heavy, passion-fruity scent of the flowers mixing with the sort of bright green smell of the ferns.  But as she had continued on, the green, fern-like smell had grown stronger and stronger, until it almost seemed like it curled around her, as if every third step brought a new wave of it.  Her head pounded, pounded under the onslaught of it.

Overhead, birds twittered, called, shouted, whistled... The noise was astonishing.  She kept her eyes peeled, and spotted a pair of what looked like monkeys swinging overhead, only for them to stop, mid-swing, and exchange a tender hug before going about their--pardon the phrase--monkey-business.  She had to smile at the sight, exhausted and frustrated as she was; there was just something so charming about the two animals pausing in their day to love each other...  

Darcy rubbed at her ribs, along the left side where her soulmark rested.  A sight like that one, it was just fundamentally uplifting, that was all.  It gave a girl hope that there were good things after all in the world...  or at least, in this world.

 And with that thought lightening her steps, Darcy continued to make her way in the direction she was arbitrarily calling south, the alternative--the endless sea of grass--always stretching away on her left.

***

She found a cave about two-thirds of the way through what was--she was mostly guessing, here--this world’s afternoon.  The ground had been sloping gently upward for about half an hour when she came upon it, a tumble of boulders seemingly dumped on the ground out of nowhere, right before an enormous precipice.  It looked...  Darcy turned towards the grass sea, imagining it, but it really did look almost exactly as if someone had set up an enormous pile of bowling pins, and then forgotten to roll the ball until a forest grew up around the pins, anchoring them into place.  

An exhausted smile lit her face at the mental image, and, pulling down and re-fastening her hair into a more stable arrangement which would maybe lessen the pounding in her skull, she picked her way towards the cliff face to see if there were any way down.  

There was one, too:  a small, fragile path, but manageable.  At least on foot--if she had been riding anything, though, from motorcycle to horse to mountain goat, she would have been screwed.  

About fifty feet straight down from the Bowling Pins, she found two surprises, both of which made her heart pound in her chest:  the cave... and signs of a camp.

The cave was a godsend.  Sheltered, secure as anything was out here, and, miracle of miracles, a tiny waterfall trickled through the back of it, obviously making its way down to the river at the bottom of the gorge Darcy was descending.  

Darcy splashed water on her face, and then, after a moment of thought, stripped of her shirt, unhooked her bra, and washed her pits, too.  She didn’t put the clothes back on; instead, she rinsed them in the stream as best she could and draped them over some nearby rocks to dry.  This cave was the best place to rest she had seen all day, hell if she was leaving it any time soon; she might as well go full wild-woman and leave the girls out.  Besides, like any Alpha, she gave off a lot of scent; no point in letting it build up more than it had to.

The cave wasn’t chilly--in the humidity, it was the opposite of that--but she wasn’t sure how long the heat would last once the sun went down.  And she wanted a weapon.  It would have been nice to have had a fire... 

There were marks on the walls, she realized suddenly.  She had been staring at them for five minutes not realizing what they were, but as soon as she thought of fire, it clicked.  Those shadows, the ones that got darker towards the roof of the cave...  They were soot marks!  Her heart leaped into her throat, and she jumped to her feet again.  

Before everything with Thor and Jane and Asgard and Sif that morning--now most of a day ago--she had been wearing a sweater to ward off the chill in the lab; in the grass, she had tied it around her waist to avoid losing it, and since it was fairly clean, she had left it unwashed.  She donned it now: the last thing she needed was some asshole coming on her sitting with her tits out.

That done, she approached the wall, peering more closely at the soot marks.  Apart from coming off on her fingers, making an awful mess and confirming via scent that, yes, they were the signs of a fire, they gave forth no clearer answers.  She had no idea how long ago they had been left, how many people had sheltered here--the cave was large, and would have fit nearly twenty--or what... what...

She paused, sniffing.

...what that incredibly good smell was...!

It had infiltrated the cave slowly, quietly undermining, and then toppling, the awful, intrusive, sickly-green fern-and-fruit scent which was making Darcy’s head pound so.  Except it wasn’t pounding anymore, Darcy realized, because the new scent was all around her, instead.  

It was something subtle, not like the ferny scent at all.  Something soft, like the crinkle at the corner of a man’s eye.  Something clean, rich but also refreshing, and only mildly sweet.  It smelled almost exactly like a hot, fresh cup of coffee, except that it actually smelled absolutely nothing like coffee.  

Darcy growled under her breath and tossed her hair before pulling the tangled mess, once again, into a messy bun on the top of her head.  She didn’t really wonder what the scent was, although that had been her first reaction.  It was the first time she had ever smelled this scent, but she still knew exactly what it was.  Knew it in her bones.

This was the smell of an Omega.

Specifically, an Omega in Heat.

[irissubjectnull]

Part 1:

6. "If you could change one thing about the canon, what would you change and why? Do you think it would make the show better?"

This one is a hard one to answer, mainly because I don't have a frame of reference like having read the book or heard the radio adaptation. But for me personally, it seemed Newt and Anathema's relationship was a little bit forced in the show, there weren't enough scenes of them interacting and being charmed by each other to make them having apocolypse sex seem plausable. Like, yeah, Agnes Nutter predicted it, but there's still gotta be some actual attraction for it to be enjoyable. It almost seems a little...... Mmmm......not okay in this way? Like, reluctance is there and it maybe shouldn't have happened.... But I think that it's supposed to be interpreted as nervousness on Newts part. But still.

7. "What are some of your favorite Good Omens things to draw?"

A lot of movie crossovers. I'm working on a GOmeline fic right now (it's gonna be a long bugger) and have the designs hashed out as well. I've done Rapunzel (more of a script rewrite than a fic) and plan on more in the future. I'm also trying to figure out wings because I love the idea of Gabriel and Aziraphale battling in flight.

8. "Do you disagree or dislike any popular headcannons people have? If so, why?"

I haven't seen any that I just outright go "ew, I hate that" and I usually think they're creative. The one I see get bashed a lot is Crowley being Raphael, and I guess I can see how that could change the dynamic of everything, but I personally don't mind it. It can exist and I'll be fine.

9. "Name one thing that made you join the fandom. Do you enjoy being in it?"

I joined it by accident, but it was definitely because of the ineffable husbands. It mirrored my life a lot, surprisingly and I felt a kinship with the two mains.

I love being in the fandom. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming! The headcannons, art, and Fanfics are the most adorable, heart wretching, smuttiest, fluffiest things I've ever read. And the people behind them are real sweethearts and someone sends!

10. "How did you hear about Good Omens? What made you decide to watch it?"

I first heard of it when I saw an Amazon Prime ad for it maybe once or twice on YouTube. I thought "huh, that's interesting. Too bad I don't have prime" and then proceeded to forget about it. A while later, a rp buddy of mine mentioned it again to me and said it was a lot like our rps (we did a lot of demons and fallen angel things). So I got the free month trial of prime and marathoned it that night (which was a huge mistake, let me tell you) and from that point on I was hooked.

I decided to watch it partially because of my rp buddy suggesting it and partially because of the fanart surrounding it. I found a lot of new artists on Twitter with GOmens and I wanted to see the whole show. I bought the book first, because I thought I wasn't going to be able to see the show, got about halfway through then realized I could get a prime video trial for free. So I watched it and here I am now.

Good Omens related Ask topics/questions

1) Who's your favorite character in Good Omens other than Crowley and Aziraphale?

2) What are some of your favorite Headcanons?

3) Who do you relate to more, Aziraphale or Crowley? What personality traits/behaviors make you relate to one more than the other?

4) If you were the antichrist what are some little things you would change after the non apocalypse? (ex: Adam added books, made things reappear/disappear)

5) What things would add if there was a second season of Good Omens?

6) If you could change one thing about the canon what would you change and why? Do you think it would make the show better?

7) If your an artist: What are some of your favorite Good Omens related things to draw?

8) Do you disagree or dislike any popular Headcanons people have? If so why?

9) Name one thing that made you join the fandom? Do you enjoy being in it?

10) How did you hear about Good Omens? What made you decide to watch it?

11) If you could cosplay one character who would it be?

12) If you could meet Neil and could ask him any question what would you ask? Why that question?

13) Name your favorite song from Good Omens?

14) What's your favorite scene out of the entire show?

15) If you could play any character made up or just take an actor's place who would you choose to be? Why?

16) Do you ship anyone other than Aziraphale and Crowley in the show? If so which ship is your favorite?

17) Is there any particular version/au of Crowley and Aziraphale you like best (the way a certain artist draws them, wild west/cowboy, reverse au, etc.) ?

18) Do you prefer Book, Radio, or Show version? Why do you like that one better?

19) What impact has Good Omens made on your life? Has it made much of an impact at all?

20) Do you have friends like The Them? Are you their leader?

Due to personal reasons (school) I'm braindead so sorry for the lack or original stuff.. No one will probably ask me any of these but I'd love it if you do! Reblog and add any questions if you want

[thephillyphiles-blog]

who is she?

A Little Bit About Me

As I wrote toward the end of my last post, I want to share with you a little bit about myself so you can get an idea of why I’m doing this, other than the obvious insanity.  I was born in Philadelphia and grew up a few blocks from Chestnut Hill (okay, yes, technically in the suburbs).  I’ve been living in downtown Philly for most of my twenties and continue to be infatuated with what is perhaps the country’s most underrated city.  I love the distinct neighborhoods, the lack of pretentiousness, the thick accent that baffles outsiders, and most of all, I love how alive the city always seems to be.  From free yoga classes to political protests to day drinks, one could hardly claim there’s nothing to do.

Between the endless activities, finishing grad school, and scraping together enough money to pay my rent, the concept of dating remained abstract and altogether unimportant to me.  Sure, I lamented singlehood with friends like Cara, I occasionally groaned at the thought of going stag to a party made up exclusively of couples, I even got my feelings hurt when a friend organized a weekend trip away and didn’t invite me because it was “couples only” (can’t you tell I’m over it?).  But I was largely content to spend my time however I saw fit, free to pick up and fly across the country for a week whenever it suited me or to spend an entire Saturday facedown on the couch, occasionally coming up for air and to tell Netflix that yes, I am still watching.  I relished my independence and my ability to keep myself entertained; I left more than a few parties feeling proud that I could go a whole night without clinging to someone else.  I wanted for nothing I couldn’t provide for myself.

So what happened to me?  A picture of modern womanhood, of self-sufficiency, someone who lived for the autonomy that accompanies being single?  The truth is, I’m not really sure.  I turned 27 this summer, an age often regarded as the crossover into adulthood, and a few weeks prior, my best friend got engaged to the love of her life.  Perhaps this combination triggered my biological clock, which I have mostly learned to tune out, but every so often is impossible to ignore.  But come on, am I really that simple?  Can primal instincts controlled by outdated timing actually change a fundamental aspect of my identity?  I would have liked to think I’m a bit more sophisticated than that, but I am also the girl who would spend an entire Saturday face down on the couch watching Netflix, so I may not be an authority on sophistication.

Anyway, I took this startling development straight to my therapist, sheepishly admitting to her that I...might want a relationship.  I couldn’t make eye contact.  She seemed pleased, as if she had been anticipating this development.  We talked about it for a while and she finally asked why I wanted a relationship.  I thought for a while, wondering why anyone wants a relationship, then began to explain as best I could.  Over the last decade, I’ve done a lot of work on myself, getting to know who I am and what I want out of life.  I’ve experienced high highs and low lows and, in the last year or so, I think I have gained an understanding of myself.  And while I will always continue to self-discover, I think the next step in “knowing myself” is to know myself with someone else.

Intimacy, I continued, not just sex but like real intimacy, where you go out on a limb and share the truest version of yourself with someone, is something I suddenly need.  I crave vulnerability like a drug--that rush that comes with confiding your most private thoughts and experiences in someone and hoping they’ll handle your feelings with care is truly intoxicating.  If you haven’t read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, I highly recommend it (or just watch one of her TedTalks).  She talks about the power of vulnerability and how it leads to truthfulness and depth in ourselves and between each other.  And I guess it somehow occurred to me that I can find the intimacy and vulnerability I’m looking for in a relationship.

Okay, to be honest, I also want someone to laugh when I make a million obscure references to The Office and to take my side when I disagree with my mom.  When I travel, I want someone to see what I’m seeing and share the experience of witnessing overwhelming beauty, because pictures rarely do it justice.  I want someone who I can talk to for hours or just be silent with, to try new restaurants and breweries, or play tennis with after work.  K, all this sappy honesty is giving me a migraine and I’m afraid I sound like the climax of a romantic comedy, but I think you get the point.

So...why?

The why of it all continues to be a bit of a mystery.  I suppose that conversation with Cara in my parents backyard really sparked something.  I mean, the number of friends I have turning over every rock trying to find a normal, nice guy is baffling.  Should it really be this hard?  Or are we just missing something?  I need to know.  And I have a lot of time on my hands.

As always, feel free to contact me with your feedback/thoughts/ideas.  I’ll be getting back on Hinge and Bumble this weekend and will share my experience, but if you’d like me to try another (free) app, let me know!  Cara and I will also be discussing a list of bars to try, so if you have suggestions send them my way.  And if you have any experiences you want to share, DM them to me and I’ll make sure to preserve anonymity.  Contact me at:

Twitter: @thephillyphiles

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Mail: thephillyphiles@gmail.com

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I really dislike the idea of WestAllen having their wedding during the crossover next season ☹ I know it isn't for certain but maybe we could do a preemptive strike to try and change their minds if they're considering it. What do you suggest we do? Writing campaign? boycott? spamming their twitter mentions?

I have to preface this by saying I’m not against a crossover wedding, and in fact think it’s a pretty decent idea. It guarantees that Iris gets spotlight in a crossover and allows her to potentially even forge relationships with other show’s characters, which she has yet to get to do outside of Felicity - and EBR forgot it ever happened, so obviously it wasn’t enough. Unlike those who are against it, I believe it would be another musical situation in which we were so certain Iris would be cast aside and instead other characters were bending to her story.

That being said, if you want to stop a crossover wedding, a boycott won’t help. The crossover will be the highest rated episode of the season, and in fact of all CW. So the best preemptive strike would be to write out why you don’t want it and tweet that, then find the fanmail address for the producers and send it in letter form. If you want someone to organize that, though, it would need to be someone who is also against it.

First off, I LOVE Naveen Andrews, so I’m totally down for that. Second, on the acting hours subject: I’ve been an extra in movies and shows before and even that took 14 hour days sometimes, and that’s without having to memorize any script. There’s A LOT of time spent waiting and prepping (the actual filming of a scene isn’t even very long).

High five! And that’s awesome about being an extra. Thanks for the extra (lol) info!

While I do hope WA win, it doesn’t really matter at the end of the day. The writers write what they want to write and that is WA. They’ve been doing so since the beginning and are going to keep doing it.

They better, haha. But yes, essentially I agree with you. Winning is a point of pride, not an indication of the show’s direction.

Something I realized upon rewatching 3x22 that I didn’t notice before: Savitar’s Flash suit appears to have some burn marks on it (namely around the lightning bolt). I wish they’d explained how he/his face got so damaged.

Hmm… My headcanon remains that his face was burned in his battle against Savitar. As in, he burned his own face, lol. Why are you hitting yourself, Savitar?! But yes, I wish they had explained. They really needed to reveal his identity earlier to make a more cohesive season.

Nah it’s pretty much bitter shippers. WA remained one of the most popular aspects of season 3 judging by Twitter. Also from what I saw most critics agreed WA were some of the brighter spots of season 3. There will always be bitter nay sayers that we gotta tune out.

True! I just hope the writers get their act together for the rest of it, because I don’t want Flash following in its big brother’s footsteps.

@dowhatyoulike said:

Dude do you hear about how Clive in iZombie proclaimed his love with The Flash?! I happy gasped haha when loves collidez

I heard about it but haven’t had a chance to watch the episode yet. Can’t wait!

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Chaka Khan: Why she gets annoyed by her tuneful greeting

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Image caption Khan has won 10 grammys over her career

Chaka Khan is officially back.

Mind you, she’s one of those artists who has never really gone away – such is the breadth of her back catalogue.

Along with her big hits, there are the songs you didn’t realise were even sung by her; the covers by newer artists in ode to her; and the samples used on tracks by the likes of Kanye, Eminem, Bryson Tiller and Stardust.

But despite having recorded, by some estimates, over 2,000 songs – I Feel For You remains her only UK number one.

The 1984 track is the one starting “Ch-Ch-Chaka Khan” – which is the first thing anyone could say to me when I told them I was interviewing the star.

I ask the 65-year-old Queen of Funk whether it annoys her when people say it directly to her (as if they dare).

“Yes. Yes it does,” she says unequivocally.

You must have had it for over 30 years now, I tentatively suggest. “Yes – and I’ll have it for the next 50 as well… sure,” comes the response, before conceding: “It was a great track. It’s a mixed blessing – like many of my songs are.”

I Feel For You was itself a cover of a 1979 electro/synth album track by Prince, before being turned into a beat-laden R&B/hip-hop crossover anthem.

Khan – real name Yvette Marie Stevens – later went on to work with Prince when he produced her ninth studio album Come 2 My House in 1998.

“He was a genius,” she says of the late musician. “It was amazing and I’m so thankful that I got to work with somebody who was so like-minded, musically.

“It took us two weeks to do that whole CD – which is an indicator of how brilliant he is.”

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Image caption Khan performs I Feel For You with Prince and Stevie Wonder in 2006

Khan reflects on her relationship with the Purple Rain singer: “He was a good person. We were like brother and sister and loved each other very much. You miss people like that always.

“I thought that about Aretha [Franklin] too. That if Aretha ever left, the world wouldn’t be the same, and it isn’t. It feels very different without her on the planet.”

In fact, the last time we saw Khan, she was singing a powerful nine-minute rendition of gospel song Going Up Yonder at Franklin’s funeral.

Many media outlets reported on the fact Khan had the words of the song on the back of a fan she was holding.

“That was not supposed to be the focus,” she says forcefully. “The focus was that I was there to pay my respects to my sister, before she went off – not that I had to put my words on the fan.

“It’s so trite,” she adds. “How sad this business is that we’re in when people force themselves to ponder and to focus on something like that at such a momentous time.”

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Image caption Khan says it’s “sad” that people focused on the words on her fan at Aretha Franklin’s funeral

She explains the aide-memoire had nothing to do with nerves or the fact the song was unfamiliar: “I’ve been singing this song a hundred years, but I just never learned all the words because I don’t sing at funerals often.”

Khan says she was close to Franklin but appears philosophical about her death: “We were friends. We loved each other,” she says.

“It’s always sad to lose someone – or to know you’re not going to see them any more in your life… on this earth.

“But actually death is a part of life. She fought and fought her sickness for many years and it’s time to just give it up and relax – just go home.

“I was just focused on giving her a good send-off,” she adds.

Listening to her performance at Frankin’s funeral, it’s clear Khan is one of those rare singers whose voice sounds just as amazing now as it did 40 years ago.

“I don’t have any magic potions,” she promises. The I’m Every Woman singer puts her amazing talent down to “a lot of rest and the grace of God”.

Over her extensive career, Khan has covered almost every genre and is now releasing her first album since 2007, in collaboration with DJ Switch.

The former member of Major Lazer has produced tracks for Beyonce, M.I.A. and Santigold and has now added Khan to this illustrious list, after producing her new album Hello Happiness.

Last summer the lead single from the album – the up-tempo, modern-day disco track Like Sugar – was released and quickly became a tastemaker favourite, with the likes of DJs Pete Tong, Annie Mac and The Black Madonna all featuring it in their setlists.

The rest of the album possesses Khan’s hallmark funk sound – but with an updated almost Ronson-esque twist – especially on track Like A Lady.

“We just met in the studio, it was very simple,” she says on how the collaboration came about. “We happened to bump into [Switch], working in the studio where I was rehearsing some tracks.

“[I] liked what I heard, and thought ‘Ooh let’s put something down together… let’s see what happens’ and we did and I guess we were lucky…”

Khan was indeed lucky, as prior to working with him she’d never heard of the British producer behind hits including Beyonce’s Run The World, and Alex Clare’s Lateness of the Hour.

“I don’t listen to music at all,” she admits. “Because that’s my job. Do you go home and do interviews with your cat? The last thing I do is music when I’m home.”

Instead, she says her favourite thing to do in her spare time is to curl up in bed and watch classic horrors on Netflix.

So will Chaka’s 12th solo studio album be the one to finally see her inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? She’s been passed over five times altogether now – having received three nominations with the band Rufus (including this year) and two as a solo singer.

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Image caption Chaka Khan performed on The Graham Norton Show last month

“I don’t really care about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” declares Khan. “Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn,” she says, referring to the famous line in Gone With The Wind.

But in the next breath, it does seem to bother her: “It’d be nice for it to come to an end, y’know. It’s a little like dragging the dolly in the dirt, right now. It’s a bit much. Over and over this recurring nightmare…”

Perhaps more as an affirmation to herself, she adds: “I don’t do this for awards. I don’t do this to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I don’t do it for those reasons, so that’s why they don’t mean a lot to me.

“I focus on the task at hand and try to stay in the present time.”

Surely, it’s nice to have 10 Grammys under her belt though..?

“I wouldn’t know if I had one or 10,” she retorts. “What difference does it make in the scheme of things? Realistically?

“I’m not trying to be mean about it. If every time I won a Grammy, my ticket price went up a million dollars, then, yeh, it would have great meaning to me. Or more meaning to me, shall we say,” she adds, laughing.

So, given the huge, wallet-busting record sales I Feel For You achieved in the 80s – it was certified gold both in the US and the UK – perhaps people quoting Chaka’s name at her isn’t quite so annoying after all…

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§ Nice Art: Francesco Francavilla gave us the Thing vs Thing team-up we’ve all dreamed of on Twitter.

§ Nice art supplemental! Takashi Miike has made a movie based on the manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and it looks insane!

This is the guy who was somehow able to make us laugh at a scene depicting a hitman slicing off his own tongue in Ichi the Killer, after all. The JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga by Hirohiko Araki debuted in 1987 and chronicles the adventures of the Joestar family across several generations as they use their unusual powers to tackle a variety of supernatural threats. With around 100 million copies in print, it’s the bestelling horror manga of all time and also one of the bestselling manga series overall. Judging from the trailer, Miike’s adaptation will feature highly stylized visuals and colors, so we should be in for an incredible cinematic experience when Toho and Warner Bros. co-distribute the film in Japan on 4 August 2017. It stars Jun Kunimura, Nana Komatsu, Mackenyu, and Takayuki Yamada.

Bestselling horror manga? Whoa. Here’s the teaser trailer:

And the character posters! So manga!

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  § Alison Bechdel has drawn a few new Dykes to Watch Out For comic strips, and it might be about a certain orange toned president.

§ Tom Spurgeon interviewed Ron Wimberly about Prince of Cats and the rest:

It’s such a shit show, the human brain. We think the way we remember things, that’s how it truly happened. Photoshop has been great because we’re now even more aware how fake everything is. [laughter] It’s just perception. Now that it doesn’t require someone that’s great at gouging, or working on something with a knife, now that a teenager can put Hillary Clinton’s face on Snoop Dogg’s body, we know everything’s fake. Karen Green asked me something. She had read the book. When I’m thinking of names, I always give myself a game or a problem to solve to come up with answers. So the tape at the beginning, at first they were listening to the Stooges or something. Then I was like, “No that contextually doesn’t make any sense.” What would they be listening to? How is this tape a microcosm of the entire world? What if Milton, a contemporary of Shakespeare: he had written this poem about Shakespeare when he died. So Rammellzee and Milton, I mashed them together, and that’s what in the tape in the tape deck. But I totally forget about that! I had come up with a name pulled from one of the prior authors of a Romeo & Juliet. Karen, being the genius she is, is like, “Oh, that’s such a great thing you put in there. I can’t believe you did that.” And I was like, “Oh, yeah. Thanks.” [laughter] I totally forgot I had done that!

§ Someone PLEASE MUZZLE FINN JONES. The Iron Fist star just keeps digging a deeper and deeper grave with every interview where he attempts to explain why Iron Fist reviews are so awful and people don’t like the whitewashing. First it was “it’s for the fans” then he blamed Trump. Here’s his take in Vulture below. A couple of things: Jones is British and they have a slightly different approach to racial issues than we do in the US. No excuse, but probably why he keeps blabbing. Second, he’s an actor. A young actor. And not everyone can be Cole Sprouse. So please, someone…teach him how to listen and acknowledge. It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

There’s so much outrage in the internet these days, right? Why don’t people just — look, the issue is that people are judging before they’ve even seen the show. And that’s problematic. C’mon. Don’t get angry and start a mob when you don’t even — you haven’t even seen the show! You don’t even know what we’re doing with it. It’s unjust. It’s unfair. Whatever issues they have may be true of the comic books; it was written in the ’70s. It was a very different time to where we’re at now. Very, very different. I get it. There needs to be more diversity in film and television, in all fucking aspects of life. There needs to be more diversity, period. Unfortunately, this show was picked, for whatever reason. I don’t fully understand, really, but what I say is, Watch the show. Watch the show, then make your opinions.

  § Paste magazine has the picks for comics on sale tomorrow and it’s a good week!

§ Vanity Fair chatted with 96-year-old Al Jaffee who is still cartooning and still amazing.

§ Image is holding a Homecoming Dance at Rose City Comic Con again. Details below:

Back by popular demand, Image Comics is pleased to host a very special formal Fall Homecoming dance for the comics community during the Rose City Comic Con festivities. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at The Evergreen. This event will be 21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door.

Tickets to the Image Comics Fall Homecoming Dance are on sale now.

Image Comics’ Fall Homecoming will be in the style and spirit of a traditional high school dance and all comics fans and industry members are encouraged to come mix, mingle, and dance the night away.

Image Comics Fall Homecoming ticket tiers: $20: Entry ticket $45: Add-on pack, including an Image t-shirt, variant cover comic, commemorative pint glass, and enamel pin $79: VIP pack—ticket to the party, add-on pack items, and access to special VIP area at the venue (limited quantity, only 100 VIP tickets available)

§ Britt Hayes reviewed Atomic Blonde, the new comic book movie and liked it:

In one of the most striking cinematic introductions in recent memory, we meet Theron’s Lorraine Broughton, covered in bruises and soaking in an ice bath. She sits on the edge of the tub and plunks ice cubes from her bath into a glass, filling it with Stoli and gulping it down without the slightest wince. If you’ve been waiting for a female 007, she’s here — and she might be even cooler than Bond with all his ridiculous gadgets.

§ But Valerie Complex of Nerd of Color saw a preview for Ghost in the Shell and it was Worse Than We Thought:

On February 28, I saw a 15-minute sneak peek of the Hollywood adaptation of Ghost in the Shell. From the announcement of the project, this has always been a bad idea. But the announcement of the cast and story has made things much worse. Most noticeably, Hollywood adaptations of Japanese anime have yet to be successful. Either their stories veer too far from the source material, the director isn’t a good fit or the casting makes no sense. You would think Hollywood would learn, yet here we are, on the precipice of another anime-adapted flop.

§ Good news for Valiant! The Russo Brothers (Civil War) have signed on to make a Quantum and Woody TV show .

The team behind “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War” will develop “Quantum and Woody,” about the world’s worst super-duo, with Valiant Entertainment. Anthony and Joe Russo will be executive producers alongside Mike Larocca and Valiant’s Dinesh Shamdasani.

§ Another graphic novel is coming to the screen! Days of the Bagnold Summer was a hilarious and sad graphic novel about a 15 year old heavy metal music fan forced to spend the summer with him mum. Created by Joff Winterhart, it was shortlisted for the prestigious COsta Award in the UK, and now it’s going to be a movie, directed by Simon Bird, a well known Brit comic known for The Inbetweeners. Some good comic fodder there.

§ Vox runs down why people are so upset about Marvel, Magneto, and Nazis, explained:

For people who aren’t comic book readers or casual fans, the vocal fight over the origins of fictional characters can seem confusing, or even trivial, considering real life white supremacists have become fixtures in the current national political conversation, and bad fiction happens all the time. But the fight goes beyond the comic book history of Captain America and Magneto and deeper into the significance of art’s connection to morality. It’s an embodiment of how powerful fandom can be, and the ever-challenging question of who owns art: the artists creating it or the fans purchasing it.

I know Marvel got locked into this storyline long ago, thinking that the old good guy turns bad switcheroo was a comics book staple, but those days are over now.

§ Also over maybe, line wide events? This article at CBR suggests so.

We’ve come to expect that every year the seeds for an event will be planted to culminate in a crossover that summer. Now, it seems like the only thing that makes these stories different from one another are the principle cast members. It doesn’t help that Marvel touts each crossover as a universe-altering incident that will have repercussions for years to come. How can this be true if the following year’s incident will change the status quo that had been established just a year prior?

§ Finally, this photo from the set of Logan got punked on the internet and now Snopes had to explain that, no it isn’t a photo of a man who got mugged on his way to buy comics for his daughter. Fake news. It’s everywhere.

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/15/17: Please muzzle Finn Jones § Nice Art: Francesco Francavilla gave us the Thing vs Thing team-up we've all dreamed of…

[fyrapartnersearch]

Phantom Thieves! Persona 5 Craving!

Heya!  Of late, I've been craving something relating to the Game and the world within, Persona 5. I am more than ready, for the Western Release of: Persona 5: Royal, and eventually, Persona 5: Scramble. (Any reason to use my Switch more, than I do now.) I have no looked at anything of the new content in P5R, so please if you are aware of anything, do keep it to yourself. Thank you! 

Quick, a small overview of myself:  I am 21+, in age. Not over 25, though. I live in the East Coast, so my timezone is EST. Reply Length/Script: I ask that my partner and I, before write in 3rd person, past tense. As length? I go for a paragraph or a few, if a set length is not discussed. Something to keep things moving, yeah? Ways to contact me? Discord, or email. Either works.  Oh, I do also fancy Canon characters used; but OC's can be used as new villains, or confidants. I am not a fan, however of OCxCanon ships/pairings. Nothing against your OC, I just like my canon with who I think would make a cute couple. Anything else, feel free to question me! I love OOCC. 

Contact Methods:  Email: Onesplendidbubble@gmail.com Discord: TheOneWhoSits#3363

Now, onto Thoughts/Concepts, for possible ways to go about a roleplay with Persona 5. These, are rough ideas, and not fully thought out. All open to be scrapped or, work-shopped. If you have any thoughts, or cravings, due feel more than free to share them! I love building up an idea, together, rather than one person controlling every aspect. 

Time Loop! : Joker/Akira/Ren/Akiren? Stuck, in some sort of loop, GroundHog's Day style. Perhaps, Akechi, as well, due to their nature of being Wild-Cards. Maybe the Pair need to come together, to find a way to break it. 

Different Transfer Student AU: Saw this concept, on Twitter. Someone's fan art, if another of the main characters, was the transfer student. The work, suggested Makoto. (Besides, I do love Makoto) But could be anyone. 

Crossover with different Fandoms!  Could have The Thieves adapted into the Pokemon World, and on some journey. Joker, partying up with Sora, Donald and Goofy in a new world the Trio find. My Hero? Dragon Ball (this one might be hard to work)

Point of View, of Akechi. Or Redemption Arc:  Playing with Akechi, perhaps from the start of the game. His parallel, of being alone and exploring the meta-verse. Or, developing a way, that the Detective does not meet a fatal end at the hands of his own Father's interpretation of him. 

Slice of Life AU:  As simple as it sounds. Could scrap the meta-verse stuff and just have them as a high school kids. 

Mementos Mission Inspired! Like the Manga, dive into side adventures of the Thieves. New targets in the meta-verse. Some slice of life stuff, and so on. 

Ships! Playing anything really, but adding some romance that we agree on! My favorite ship is: MakotoXAnn. I just adore the idea, of the semi-tomboy Makoto, with the rather girly Ann. Though, Makoto with Haru can also be very cute. Or, even Joker.  Joker, with Akechi could be cute too. 

All Female Phantom Thieves? Someone had suggested this to me once, not too sure how to build something around it, but thought I'd throw it on the list. But, gender swapping the males also into girls. Kinda  a magical girl squad, that are also Thieves. 

Anything you might have!

Well, that's it for now. Thanks for reading!  Again, Contact stuff: Discord: TheOneWhoSits#3363 Email: Onesplendidbubble@gmail.com

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Spider-Man PS4 release date, news and features

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Spider-Man PS4 release date, news and features

Games based on superheros have a pretty patchy history. Before Rocksteady blew us all away with the Batman Arkham games, superhero titles usually felt like cheap experiences rushed out to cash in on fan excitement surrounding an accompanying movie.

The exception was Spider-Man 2, a Treyarch-developed tie in to the movie of the same name, which, for the first time, put us into the shoes of the legendary web-slinger in a fully open-world New York. 

With such an amazing legacy to live up to, who could blame us for being excited when at E3 2016 Sony announced a new Spider-Man game was in development from Insomniac Games, the development studio behind the Ratchet and Clank, Resistance, Sunset Overdrive and Spyro the Dragon games? 

[Update: E3 2018 and the PlayStation Showcase brought us some brand new Spider-Man footage just a few months ahead of the game’s release. The footage is a who’s who of villains, with Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, Vulture, and Mr Negative all making appearances to really punish Spider-Man. Not only does the footage give us a good look at combat, it really showcases the traversal mechanics. Spidey moves fluidly both on foot and through the air. It’s clear that the game is very cinematic, moving fluidly between gameplay and cutscenes. Watch it for yourself below:]

Cut to the chase

What is it? A new Spiderman game from the studio behind Ratchet and Clank and Spyro the Dragon series

When’s it out? September 7 2018

What can I play it on? PS4

Spider-Man PS4 Trailers

The most recent trailer came with the announcement of Spider-Man’s release date. You can watch for yourself below:

Paris Games Week in 2017 saw another trailer and it gave us a much better look at the game’s story than we’ve ever seen before. Giving us our first look at Peter Parker without the Spider-Man costume and showing well-known characters like Mary Jane, King Pin and even Miles Morales it’s well worth a watch. You can see it for yourself below:

At E3 2017 Sony showed off a second trailer for the game, which gives us a more in-depth look at the game’s combat and story. 

At the previous year’s E3 Sony announced the game with an impressive reveal trailer. Features shown off in this first trailer include a city with internal, as well as external, areas to explore, vehicle-based missions (for Spidey’s enemies, not the man himself, thank god), and a whole load of web-based fighting. 

Spider-Man release date

Sony has now confirmed that Spider-Man for PS4 will be released on September 7 2018. 

Spider-Man PS4 Features

Read on for the few details that have been released so far. 

Development is coming on well

Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games has posted an update on the current state of the game to Twitter to bring in 2018. It’s a small update, but a sweet one, as it tells excited players that the game is now far enough into development that it’s being tested by the whole studio. This is pretty promising given the only release date we have for the game so far is 2018. 

Day 2 of a studio-wide #SpiderManPS4 playtest is underway. Yes, this is our official job! #gamedev pic.twitter.com/gVBpQtHtoVJanuary 5, 2018

Ratchet and Clank Engine 

Just after E3 2016 Insomniac confirmed that the game would be running on the same engine as the recently-released Ratchet and Clank remake for the PS4. 

The news was confirmed by the official Insomniac Games twitter account, although it also stated that the development team has been iterating on the engine since. 

The PS4 version of Ratchet and Clank is one of the console’s best looking titles, so we think its engine being used to power the new Spider-Man game is no bad thing. 

Heh, Rachel. We always iterate our engine between games. We don’t have more than one though.June 27, 2016

Not based on Spider-Man: Homecoming

Although the game being released this year coincides nicely with the return of Spidey to the big screen with Spider-Man: Homecoming, the game’s creative director, Bryan Intihar, has confirmed that the game will not be tied into the movie. 

The news was confirmed in a post on the official US PlayStation blog which said that, “Nope, this isn’t the same Spider-Man you’ve met before, nor is our game based on the upcoming movie.”

While it’s a shame that we won’t be web-slinging through the streets of NYC as Tom Holland, we can’t help but think this has the potential to be a good thing for the game, as its developers will be free to forge their own path without having to stick to the plot, characters, and themes of the movie. 

In a recent behind-the-scenes look at the game shown at D23, Insomniac said that the game will actually be more inspired by the Ultimate Spider-Man comics, featuring an older, 23 year old hero.

A more seasoned Peter Parker 

In the same blog post, Intihar said that the game will feature “a more seasoned Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City.” 

At this year’s D23 it was revealed that in this game Peter would be 23 years old and more experienced as Spider-Man.

Rather than sitting through yet another Spidey origins story, we’re going to jump right into the fun gameplay stuff. According to Insomniac, the game will more fully explore how Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s worlds collide in an attempt to tell a human story as well as a superhero story. 

While it’s always satisfying to see the downtrodden nerd get blessed with super-powers, this isn’t necessarily fun from a gameplay perspective. 

Hopefully this direction will allow players to jump right in with a fully powered-up superhero, and get to the good stuff right away. 

So what is the story?

In the trailer shown at Paris Games Week 2017 we got our best look at the game’s story yet. Though the game is separate from the movie universe, the Peter Parker in the trailer does look remarkably like Tom Holland. It seems that William Fisk (or Kingpin as he’s more well-known as) is locked up, resulting in less crime and a Peter more at ease with his life. 

Suddenly, a new villainous faction run by Mr Negative appears to cause problems while Norman Osborn makes a play for the Mayor’s office. The trailer also gives us a glimpse of Aunt May and a redhead who we assume must be Mary Jane. 

Miles mystery

Interestingly, Miles Morales appears to play a much larger role than we initially thought given that Peter introduces him to Aunt May and tells her he’ll be helping out. Miles Morales is also someone who takes up the role of Spider-Man in the comics universe so it’ll be interesting to see what kind of help he offers Peter. Certainly his appearance suggests that this Spider-Man game will be breaking some new story ground. 

An open world

We know this game is going to feature an open world and we really can’t wait to swing around it. One of the most satisfying things about previous open world Spider-Man games was being able to see New York from the web slinger’s point of view and we’re looking forward to seeing what the latest gaming engines can do here. 

According to Insomniac this is the biggest game map they’ve created and will be even bigger than their Xbox exclusive Sunset Overdrive map, Sunset City. 

Quick-time events

From the trailer shown at E3 2017 it looks as though the game will make use of quick-time events for its more action-packed moments. We’re not fans of how these can take away control from the player, but we won’t know the effect for sure until we try out the game for ourselves. 

What we want to see

With so little solid information released about the game, we can’t help but speculate as to what direction Spider-Man’s first PS4 outing might take. None of this is in any way confirmed, but we’d love to see these features make their way into the new game. 

A friendly Spider-Man 

Spider-Man has always been one of Marvel’s lighter-hearted heroes. He’s a quippy, funny, teenager who’s almost, almost, more concerned about his grades than the fate of the world. 

While past games and movies have included gun-toting villains, we hope the new game doesn’t stray too close to the real world. We want colourful bad-guys with bombastic plans, not the gritty realism of the Nolan Batman films. 

This isn’t an excuse to shy away from having an impactful story, but if it could stop short of a Logan-esque bleak-fest then we’d be very grateful. 

A neighbourhood Spider-Man 

Related to the previous point is that we’d like to see Spider-Man stay true to his roots as a neighborhood superhero, rather than the more globe-trotting heroes seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

As far as we’re concerned, the Spider-Man 2 game was at its best when Parker was doing something as simple as retrieving a child’s balloon. He’s a character that’s motivated by trying to clean up the city he loves, rather than grander ambitions like trying to save the world. 

We’re reassured that the game won’t be related to the Homecoming film which seems to tie Spidey more into the wider Marvel Universe, and hopefully this will mean that Insomniac are free to focus on the New York setting rather than worrying about the rest of the Avengers. 

A wide cast of supporting characters

Not being related to the movie should also allow Insomniac to explore Spider-Man’s ecclectic cast of villains, which range from the Sinister Six, to Venom, Doctor Octopus and Kingpin. 

However, with Disney owning the rights to most of the Marvel Universe and Sony owning the rights to Spider-Man’s corner of it, it’s difficult to know exactly how much of the Marvel IP Insomiac has access to. 

There has been a lot of crossover between Spider-Man and Daredevil in the comics, with Peter Parker even donning Daredevil’s suit to act as a decoy on one occasion, but with the Daredevil license currently being used by Netflix for an original series it’s not clear whether the character is up for grabs in the game. 

There are lots of unknowns at this point, but it’s definitely a case of ‘the more the merrier’ when it comes to Spider-Man’s supporting cast. 

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