#I was drawing Vinnie in my fits and this happened!!!

[randomfandomss]

something something gender 🧐😳

Thank you @youshouldseemeinadeerstalker for the Vincent fit idea!

[ratgingi]

my poor ocs constantly bullied by my brain

[lpsluvblr]

Ok so I want to show some of my LPS LGBT hdcs of the main pets cuz yes-

Zoe: Bi and GreyAce

Pepper: Pan and DemiGirl

Vinnie: Gay and Transmale

Minka: Pan, Asexual and Transfemale

Sunil: Bi and GenderFluid

Russell: Pan, AroAce and DemiBoy

Penny Ling: Bi, Asexual and NonBinary

I wanted to know some of your opinions on them, sorry if this is random😅

Oh My GoD YES!! thank you! I love this so much don’t ever be sorry yes send me things!! I do have to be honest with you though I don’t know all the gender things. I’m still learning about them so bear with me on that thought. 🫶😅

Ok let’s start with Zoe the Queen! - I personally see her as bi myself because in the show, she does have her little crushes, but she’s so flirty with the girls it’s so cute! oh I see ok yeah that makes a lot of sense too anon I like that umbrella term for her that so good honestly YES to this!!

- oh hohoho YES she loves everyone! I personally have had penny Ling in this category because she already has that personality to me but I can’t totally see pepper just being happy and being so chill and open about her dating life like she just vibes with anyone so her dating pool is HUDGE that second one just makes me think of her and Zoe that makes me so happy you don’t even know they spend so much time together anyway she knows her so well but I have also started to see more of her and minka being something more? That for another time though 💕 perfect anon perfect!

- The man of the hour now we all know this man is not straight so that first one just hits just right right on the money!! I’ve been seeing more people, head canon or draw him as trans and I have been on board with it just because it makes so much sense and he would just look so good even as a woman and his friends would be so supportive, and that just makes me so happy to see they’d see it coming from a mile away. The interest in different fashions, the make up, the long hair i’d also like to think that if there was a name change, Vanessa would be it because it’s so close anyway. 😊 or to be punny vinessa hehe.

- again this fits her she just likes anyone but yes minka would rather just like you she doesn’t really need intimacy to express that just having a lot of friends is enough for her happiness! Trans minka! It makes sense just like vinnie’s does! Everyone would support her through everything especially her bestie penny! What you’ve said so far just makes so much sense and now I think I love trans minka and much as vinnie ♥️

- again I personally had canon him as bi or gay so to me this this makes me so happy! I had to look this up to make sure I remembered correctly what it stood for and I have to agree with you again, because in all honesty, Sunil is one of those characters that I could see who would change themselves up, just depending on how they feel and I love that because Sunil can definitely be anything and it makes me so happy. what influenced me the most on this is also seeing him drawn as a her and realizing that they both look spectacular and I can’t help but hope that it keeps happening. I’d also like to hope that it would be an amazing confidence booster!

-for Russell I could see pan he definitely would just be fine with anyone as long as they loved him this second one though! I love this because he’s so caring and loving and motherly in his own way. I’ve always felt he has such strong feelings for the people he cares about, but he doesn’t know how to express them very much. It’s not necessarily a romantic attraction. This canon makes me happy because it fits him so well, especially in the show and just his personality in general like AAAAjgitrkckgkrofjcgkgk (my happiness) once I read it the Demi boy term is also him no one can change my mind now it fits its perfect and makes me happy!!

- and last penny the sweetest thing! bi penny yes of corse she deserves this title honestly because she is so flirty and so sweet I couldn’t see her being able to pick feelings for one or the other anyway so she just has both 😅 YES just like Russell her love is endless and platonic she just LOVES and her friendships mean the world to her!! See this one I haven’t thought about either, but I can see her being that and being kind enough to explain it to complete strangers, who ask I just love this for them so much!!! You don’t even know!!

Thank you so much, and I really love seeing other peoples perspective on these characters in such a little fandom!!! It brings me so much happiness, and I also appreciate the learning opportunity but seeing the genders next to the perspective, characters makes so much sense to me and helps me also put a name to how I feel about them as well which you have helped me do.💕 feel free to send me any more things that you would like or to talk to me anytime I am so willing to talk about all the things related to this fandom!!!

Sidenote, I am sorry if at any point during my responses, I did miss gender or anything like that. I wasn’t sure how to go about it so hopefully my responses are ok for you!! 🙂 I do also apologize if I did get anything wrong when it came to some of the terms, I was looking them up as I went to try to understand better so I could answer them properly for you, but I honestly love everything you sent me and every single one makes complete sense so I agree with you 100% on that!!!



[vinbitism]

rubbing my hands together like a fly can u give fairmount headcanons for tha gang .....

I WILL TRY MY BEST I think I have some ideas of how they would probably behave. I have quite a few thoughts

Vinnie:

- kinda distant, like sometimes you're talking to him and it's like he's somewhere really far away

- random bursts of energy or emotions that make him freak out but then he'll be playing immediately after like nothing ever happened

- Obsessed with getting ice cream from the ice cream truck. Him and Evan race to see who can get there sooner

- Often drawing something, probably unsettling but he always swears it's supposed to be a happy drawing

- Sleepwalker and sleep talker, maryann has deff woken James up with tears in her eyes telling him that Vinnie has wandered off yet again, most of the times he's not worried. But there was probably a night where Vinnie wandered off far into the woods and they had to get everyone up with flashlights to find him, where he was probably asleep on the ground with his blanket or maybe playing with his ship

- when he is having an episode is spewing biblical stuff he probably has those "nose bleeds" or coughing fits where he spits out black sludge, they have taken him to doctors but no one can say anything about it and they've just tried to deal with it. Vinnies episodes probably make him rock back and forth and get emotional, he probably will even yell over the others when they all have their shared episodes, he probably tries to say it louder because maybe if he prays hard enough everything will stop

- reads the Bible for fun and Evan thinks it's so boring, and everyone else tells him to stop being so disrespectful (considering I believe James and Mary are also Catholic, and Evan definitely wasn't raised that way..He probably had a hippie mom idk, which I think is why he got adopted so easy, she probably couldn't afford much and thought he'd be better off with someone who "knew" how to deal with her son's troubles) but Vinnie tells him later that he thinks it's boring too, but it just makes him feel better after he reads it.

- almost never gets mad and when he does it's over something small and petty like not being the first one Maryann says goodnight to, or not being first to go down the slide. Whenever something serious happens he just does his best to ignore it

Evan:

- fussy kid, but also really happy most of the time. He's just really excited to talk to everyone and anyone but he gets so overwhelmed when he HAS to do something, he doesn't like being told to do something he will argue and throw a fit

- The type of kid to need a harness leash or something HELP MY BROTHER HAD ONE BC HE WOULD TRY TO WALK INTO THR ROAD

- Would hold his breath until he got exactly what he wanted. most of the time.. it's really easy to make him laugh and he'll just forget why he was even mad

- has hurt animals before but he always feels really bad after he does it and has probably brought some to Maryann asking her to help make it better

-he had a little camera so I think he was probably taking pictures of everyone and everything but the person he has the least pictures of is probably James, he has some but they're not the best

- He has gotten violent with the other kids but most of the time it ends quick, the person he gets the most aggressive with is James, he would scream in his face and bite him even when having one of his episodes and it's just because that James usually gets aggressive first and Evan gets set off easily (especially if the episode in question is just habit taking over)

- He misses his mom alot and he always asks when he'll see her again and if she's ever gonna come pick him up. after awhile he does realize she isn't coming to get him. Vinnie and Steph would probably wait with him sometimes, Jeff too but sometimes he would get tired of all the waiting, everyone knew she wouldn't come back but Vinnie and Steph didn't want him to be sad

Steph:

- James is a girl dad and you just KNOW she was the favorite, none of the kids minded tho bc Steph needs a lot of attention bc of how prone she is to self harm

- really sensitive kid, she doesn't talk much and she just wants to be left alone but the others cheer her up alot, Evan always does his best to encourage her, she hates it when habit is possessing him bc it's the only time Evan is ever mean to her

- She loves art so much she draws more than Vinnie and she's really good for her age too, she puts all her effort into it because it's how she communicates bc I think she's probably mute, atleast for the most part

- She really likes playing outside with the guys but sometimes she's just too tired and that's when James will find something for them both to do inside like maybe find a movie they can watch

-Shes a tomboy idk she's got that vibe

- They have a rule that no one is allowed to lock the doors to any rooms or let Steph into any room (alone) that has anything potentially dangerous but James and Maryann try to make it seem like it's something they've always done and didn't just start to do after her overdose

Jeff:

-Maryanns favorite. I just know she SPOILS this boy and says he's the most well behaved out of all the boys. Jeff adores her, he probably calls her mom, the other kids call her ma'am, (Steph calls her Mary but Mary assures her that she can call her mom if she really wants)

- Jeff looks up to James, he finds him to be really cool and he thinks that James is actually a secret agent or something and that's why he has to leave all the time. Evan and Vinnie told him that one time and he fully believed it

- I think he acts a lot like Alex, often believing that James and maryann are his actual parents and his own memories get harder for him because of it but James does his best to help him

- When he's having an episode, it's said that everything he says is incoherent, and this probably happens a lot even he's not having an episode, sometimes he tries to speak and his words get all scrambled in his head and he says something totally random

-he likes to write bc it's mimicking james and he tries really hard to have the best hand writing out of everyone

[takecareluv]

okay...so i have an idea for the photobooth piece...

imagine the reader and vinnie have been married for a long time - they have children and grandchildren, and are still in love with each other as if it is the first times they are dating.

one day, their grandchildren are having a sleepover at their house and the older grandchild finds these old family photo albums in a closet. inside the album are strips of the photos from the photobooth and the grandchildren are in awe of seeing their grandparents so young and beautiful/handsome and in love. they ask the reader and vinnie to tell the story of that day, which brings us to the past and we read about the day when vinnie and reader find the photobooth on the street and take photos in it.

since the photos are in that vintage, not-exactly-black but black & white colour, i thought it would be fitting to have a nostalgic and romantic feel to the piece as well <3

a.n. thank you, thank you, thank you livie for this incredible idea !!! that beautiful mind of yours is always cooking up the best ideas <3 i hope that i did this justice and you, along with everyone else reading, enjoy what i came up with. also everyone reading this, go give livie some love because she is amazing, and also just so happened to put out a new fic for the first time in a while and you all need to go read it immediately if you haven't already !!! it is one of the most beautiful things i have read and she deserves a lot of love on it so go give her some right now 😠 also credit to @beauperalta for the header image i used below !!!

a picture is worth a thousand words || v.h.

it had been many years since you were once that young and in love kid living in the city of angels, pursuing your dreams.

you and your husband of forty years were currently settled in a little cottage on the outskirts of seattle, washington. a home the perfect size for just the two of you, along with enough play space in the back for your adventurous grandchildren to run around in.

life was perfect. well, if there ever was such thing as perfect, this was as close to as you were getting.

you were just as in love with vinnie as the day you had met him all those years ago at the mere age of eighteen. and that love only expanded as he gave you your very own family, three lovely children, who weren’t quite children anymore. in fact they had a few of their own.

your once little family had grown larger than you ever expected, and with that, your heart as well.

it was the night of your grandparent and grandkids sleepover you held at the house at least once a month. you loved your family dearly and wanted to spend as much time with them as possible, giving your grandchildren the best childhood they could ask for, just as you did with their parents.

the kids would be arriving any minute, although knowing your daughter they would most likely be running late.

✧ ⋆ ࣪.* ࣪ ♡ ࣪.* ࣪ ⋆ ✧

you were setting out some extra blankets and pillows, having just finished renting the newest pixar movie you knew the kids had been aching to see, when the doorbell rang.

“they’re here!” you squealed, running over to the entry way to let them in, never once not as excited to see your babies like the day they were each born.

“careful, darling. don’t want to break a hip.” vinnie teased from where he was lounging on the lazyboy all morning.

“oh shut it. these hips work just as good as they used to and you for one should know that.” you cheekily smirked back at him before throwing the front door open with the biggest smile on your face. “hello, my loves. come in, come in!” you announced, giving each and every one of them a big squeeze as they walked through the doorway.

after everyone was settled in and the kids said their goodbyes, which was always a bit harder on the little one, you brought out some coloring pages so they could draw and “surprise mommy with beautiful pictures when she picks you up tomorrow”, which caused your youngest grandchild to perk right up.

while she was at the table, focusing all her attention on making a masterpiece for her mother, the rest of the kids were rummaging through the closet to pull out some games to play.

reaching for a game board tucked away on the top shelf, your grandson lost his balance, knocking over a box full of photo albums, hundreds of pictures spilling out as it hit the ground.

one photo in particular caught your granddaughter’s eye as she leaned over to pick it up. she had seen many photos of you from your younger years, but had never seen you look so happy as you did in these four little images.

she walked over to where you and vinnie were sat with her younger sister, wanting to ask the story behind her new favorite photo of you.

“whatcha got here?” you asked as you saw her approaching with something that definitely did not look anything like a board game in her hands.

“i found these old pictures of you guys in the closet,” she explained while handing it to you.

you smiled once you caught a glimpse at the photos she was talking about. you almost teared up at the sight, having not seen these photos in a long time. the fond memories of that night, and others like it, flooding your mind in an instant. those really were your happiest days.

when the youngest saw you all awing over something, she began to feel left out and quickly moved out of vinnie’s lap to see what all the fuss was about. “grandpa that you?” she asked, pointing to the much younger vinnie in the photo.

“yeah, bub, many years ago.”

“so pretty! you and grammy,” she giggled before crawling back into his lap and picking up her crayons to color again.

“she’s right. grandma, you were so beautiful.” your eldest granddaughter complimented, still staring at the photos in awe of your beauty, now knowing exactly where her mother got it from.

“wasn’t she? the most beautiful girl i’d ever seen, still is.” vinnie beamed, looking at you with the same amount of love in his eyes as the very day those photos were taken.

“how old were you?” your granddaughter questioned, pulling you out of a daydream, it was always so easy for you to get lost in vinnie’s eyes for a moment.

“we were both freshly twenty at the time…”

✧ ⋆ ࣪.* ࣪ ♡ ࣪.* ࣪ ⋆ ✧

it was hot august night, too hot in your opinion. you didn’t know how vinnie could bear wearing a leather jacket in this heat. although when you questioned him on it, he claimed “you just don’t understand fashion.” whatever that meant.

you had just left the birthday party of some tiktoker you didn’t even know the last name of but vinnie apparently had to make an appearance at.

after an hour of pushing through an endless amount of drunk, sweaty kids just to find a single familiar face, which was a failure by the way, you and vinnie decided to get out of there and have your own fun. which ultimately meant going to the rundown arcade around the block.

you spent the rest of the evening there competing against each other in ski ball, air hockey and every other game they had. not without taking a snack break to slurp down a cookies and crème milkshake along with the biggest basket of cheesy fries you’d ever seen, it was heavenly.

by the time you had made your way through almost every game there, to which vinnie cheated and won most, you were the only two left. you were having so much fun to even realize three hours had gone by and the only other person there was a worker begrudgingly sweeping the place up and yelling at you both to get out.

you quickly listened, grabbing ahold of vinnie’s hand and shuffling out of the arcade before you had to deal with the wrath of the old man and his broom. something you knew was probably best not to mess with.

on the walk back to vinnie’s car, you stumbled upon an old photo booth. you honestly weren’t too sure the thing would still work, but when vinnie entered a couple quarters, the machine began to light up, much to your surprise. vinnie promptly took your hand, pulling you inside the booth before sitting you on his lap.

you had thirty seconds before the first photo was taken and you were a giggling mess trying to come up with a pose. at the very last second, you placed your hand on vinnie’s cheek, quickly bringing him into a kiss until you heard the click of the camera.

you were too caught up in your own world after the kiss, you didn’t have time to pose, and the next picture captured you and vinnie basically staring into each other’s soul with so much adoration in your eyes, oblivious to everything going on around you.

you start giggling even more once you realized you missed the second photo and before you knew it, the third was being taken, showing you and vinnie with the biggest smiles on your face in a fit of laughter.

“okay, serious time.” you said to him, but mainly for yourself as you couldn’t stop the laugh that escaped you. “we gotta make the last one count.”

and with that, you wrapped both your arms around vinnie’s neck, pressing your cheek to his as you smiled at the camera. there was still time left so vinnie swiftly turned, giving your cheek a quick peck that the camera caught at the perfect moment.

once the last photo was snapped, you faced vinnie, your soft lips practically touching from how close you were. you leaned in, closing the small gap between you. vinnie deepened the kiss as you ran your fingers through his hair, playing with those curls you loved so much.

you moved in sync, as you always do, for a few minutes before pulling away to catch your breath. a smile spreading across your face as you did. “i love you,” you whispered in his ear.

“not as much as i love you,” he cooed back, placing one last kiss on your lips for good luck.

you snatched the copies of the pictures on the way out, handing one to vinnie which he immediately placed in his wallet for safe keeping.

you, however, held yours close until you made it home. running up the stairs and straight to the desk in the corner of your bedroom, you pulled out a sharpie, writing the date and a little message on the back before sticking it in a box of more photos and knickknacks from throughout your relationship that you only hoped to add on to.

✧ ⋆ ࣪.* ࣪ ♡ ࣪.* ࣪ ⋆ ✧

now here you were, all these years later, holding the very same photo in your hands. turning it over, you grinned at the words scribbled on the paper.

8/22/22

my love for you is forever, sweet vinnie <3

and that it always will be, you thought.

a.n. hey god. it’s me again. when is it my turn ??? 😭

[jimmymcgools]

sorry for asking the million dollar question but i want to know your take: was chuck right about jimmy, or is more complicated than that?

oh man, i'm always happy to talk about this! thanks for asking me! i think if it were as simple as chuck being right about jimmy, bcs would be a much worse show. 

i think chuck is absolutely correct about some parts of jimmy’s character. jimmy is drawn to shortcuts and to flash and style, and i even think jimmy does enjoy feeling more cunning than everyone around him. and i think that’s an immutable part of him -- people don’t change, you’re slippin’ jimmy. 

but i think chuck’s wrong about the conclusions he draws from that observation. i don’t think it’s some great fated thing that jimmy mcgill with a law degree is going to use that law degree to hurt people. 

i even think the show argues explicitly that this doesn’t need to happen -- that jimmy can use these slippin’ jimmy skills to help people. he can notice the signs of a scam where nobody else has (sandpiper) and he can approach the problem with vinny-gambini-style unconventionality (toilet paper demand letter) and maybe skirt black-and-white legality (dumpster diving). and all to help people. 

(and the fact that these sandpiper residents still haven’t seen a dime of settlement money is because of the slow-moving too-complex and arguably too-selfish beast of big law and the legal system and not because of jimmy)

anyway, imo that whole sandpiper origin in late s1 is showing us how jimmy’s slippin’ jimmy skillset isn’t inevitably destined for misuse. 

i love that we see him get a great job at a good firm and then discover that it doesn’t suit him. i personally think that he would’ve discovered something similar at HHM, too, if he had been hired there right away. 

but this doesn’t mean working in the law doesn’t suit him at all. i think the show goes out of its way to show us how much a small elder law practice does suit him. 

so i personally think chuck’s wrong about the chimp with a machine gun thing. 

but then there’s the “this is what you do, you hurt people”, if that’s more what you were asking about. even as a rampant jimmy mcgill apologist, i’m not gonna sit here and argue that jimmy doesn’t hurt people. 

i sure hope i don’t hurt the people in my life as much as jimmy does. jimmy also becomes increasingly willing to justify hurting someone if he thinks that it’s worth it, on a balance. whether it’s irene or chuck or the woman he loves. he goes into that wexler v. goodman meeting knowing he’s going to hurt kim a lot but believing that the big picture can justify it (and i think by this point he’s desperate to stick it to them, to all those fancy lawyers). 

and imo these justifications of his are flimsy and selfish. 

but i think it would be pretty reductive to say that jimmy mcgill is inevitably destined to hurt people and that he should just embrace it. 

chuck is so black and white -- he only sees the parts of jimmy that agree with his conclusions. what does he make of the parts that don’t? what does he make of the jimmy who brought him ice and groceries every morning for 18 months? chuck was there at 6am every day, too. 

it’s telling how little this seems to inform chuck’s impression of jimmy’s character. 

sometimes i think the audience is falling for chuck’s little façade, too. he wants people to think he sees the world from behind a judge’s bench, clear-eyed. but he’s just as tangled with messy emotions as anyone. he’s jealous. he’s entitled. he’s as unchangeable as he accuses jimmy of being -- he can’t fit the idea of jimmy becoming a lawyer into his established view, but instead of changing his view, he changes the “facts”. oh, jimmy just took a shortcut, then. he didn’t go to a real school, then. etc. etc.  

(for the record, i love this about chuck. i love that these characters are shitty in their own different ways. if they weren’t shitty people sometimes, i would be so much less compelled by them.)

but, to bring this back to answering the question, i think it would be a bit narratively disappointing for the show to totally agree with the conclusions of a man who doesn’t see the world in shades of grey.

[ask-guardian-gallade]

Blog News

So recently I’ve been going through some stress due to my job being such a nuisance and wanted to try something new. So I’m gonna make a new sketch/story like blog based on my gameplay in Miitopia. So if your interested about the new blog I’ll post it later but if you want info on who’s gonna be the main stars? click below.

Romeo “mine” (Warrior) I mean what do you expect to see on who’s gonna be the main protagonist?

Vinny “mine” (Cleric) I defiantly see Vinny playing as a support role and along with his energetic mood thought it would be fun. 

Louise ”Micheleandlissablog” (Mage) Besides Romeo, Vinny could use another buddy to tag along and thought Louise is a good idea also to make her a mage...Wanted to stay away from braixens because that idea was like...done to death

 TL “Tailsluigi” (Thief) To me it made sense making him a thief (not really sure if he is since he’s a pirate)

Soven “Divine--tragedy” (Pop-star) This was a tough pick for which job to have him as either as a imp or pop-star so I decided to choose the ladder. And I mean might as well since he’s a rapper.

Buffy “Mine” (Chef) Okay I’m gonna have to cheat on this one since I don’t know any Pokemon oc’s that are chefs and also an excuse to learn how to draw Cinderace.

E “our-twilight-tavern” (Scientist) Don’t know any other scientists other than Vivian or Damian so Decided to go with E since he’s more battle material.

Willow “ask-willowleafeon” (Flower) It was either her or some random Sunflora. And let’s face it. as soon as you come across the flower job you know the first thing that comes out of your mind would be a Sunflora as a character.

Grace “bubamon” (Princess) Don’t know any royalties other than Jolly so I thought maybe Grace would fit the bill even though she isn’t. I would put Jack in the game as the elf but I would have to beat the game first for it to happened.

Finley “askgalacticpals” (Tank) I thought it was good idea having a henchman like Pikachu driving a transformer’s like tank for armor. 

I also planned for having more people to be part as certain NPC’s but we’ll wait for now.

[mxliv-oftheendless]

The Shocking Case of O.J. Simpson (Part 2)

And we are back! So in Part 1 we looked at an overview of the case; here in Part 2 we’re gonna look at the suspects! I’m thinking this is how it’ll go for true crime episodes in the future. Speaking of which, if any of you guys have an idea of an episode for me to do next, whether it’s supernatural or true crime, feel free to suggest it! 

Now that we’re getting into suspects, I feel I should reiterate my warning from Part 1: we’re gonna get into some of the... heavier details in this part. If at any point you feel uncomfortable or distressed by what you read, you are totally free to stop reading. I personally had no problem with what is addressed, but I realize not everyone is me. Your feelings are valid, and you are not a lesser person for wanting to stop reading. 

And now, without further ado, enjoy!

Tag list: @cosmicrealmofkissteria​  @ashestoashesvvi​  @kategwidt​

VINNIE [voiceover]: Now that we’ve covered the timeline and important events in the case, let’s get into the suspects. Unlike our other cases, this case has one clear top suspect: O. J. Simpson. So we’re going to break this down into two sections; why O. J. is the killer, and why O. J. is NOT the killer. Let’s start with why he could have done it. First off, let’s start with a possible motive. O. J. and Nicole Simpson had been going through a break, and at the time of the murders were living in separate residences. Also at the time of the murders, Nicole and Ronald Goldman had grown increasingly close, leading some to speculate that they were perhaps more than friends. Though Goldman said this was not the case.

That is obviously a clear motive right there.

Yeah, obviously. Even if Goldman said it wasn’t the case…

O. J. could still think he’s lying and they’re getting romantically involved.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Now, let’s return to the timeline. If the murders did in fact occur around 10:15 PM, the time the dog barking began, that would give O. J. enough time to commit the murders, clean himself up, and be back at his house by 11 PM, in time to greet the limo driver.

[cut to the three driving in the car in Brentwood. It is now night]

VINNIE: Right now, we’re headed to O. J.’s Rockingham Estate, which, not-so-fun fact, was only six minutes away from Nicole’s townhouse.

PAUL: Oh man, really?

GENE: So it’s definitely feasible, especially if he was booking it.

[car stops, and they all look out the window]

PAUL: Is that it?

VINNIE: That is it. [camera pans over a gated entrance as Vinnie speaks] So this the former site of O. J.’s Rockingham Estate. It was demolished in 1998, but… probably very happy to leave.

[screen cuts back to the slideshow]

VINNIE [voiceover]: Going into DNA evidence, O. J.’s blood, as well as Nicole’s and Goldman’s, were found on the glove left at the scene of the crime. Further damning is the fact that this glove matched a glove found at O. J.’s estate behind the guest house, near the area where O. J.’s friend Kato heard loud thumps at 10:40 PM. Both gloves had blood on them that matched Nicole, Goldman, and O. J. O. J. also had a cut on his finger the day after the murders when the police interviewed him. The knitted hat contained hairs that were proven to be O. J.’s by the FBI hair and fiber laboratory. Also found at O. J.’s residence was Nicole’s blood on a sock, and blood was also found in his driveway. The bloody shoeprint found at the crime scene matched O. J.’s size, and the sole pattern matched another pair that O. J. owned at the time. O. J. had also purchased a knife matching the type the coroner predicted had been used. Though, the knife and the shoes were never found.

I’m sorry, how is this an unsolved case again? Because it seems pretty obvious to me that he did it.

Well… *sigh* I don’t know how to answer this question…

I’m pretty sure this is where most people draw the line and say, “Yep. He’s guilty.” I think this is where my grandfather was convinced anyway.

Wasn’t your grandfather kind of a dick, though?

Okay, regardless of whether or not Gene’s grandfather was a dick, I will say that yes, this is where many people draw the line.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Another key detail was the fact that O. J. had been a perpetrator of spousal abuse against Nicole Simpson in the past, reportedly resulting in nine police visits to the Simpson residence responding to domestic disturbance calls. In 1989, O. J. was found guilty for spousal abuse, and plead no contest to the charges. Bizarrely, in 2006, O. J. himself wrote and published a book called “If I Did It”; a hypothetical account of the murder. Though the book was first cancelled due to public outrage, it was still later published, with all profits going to the Goldman family.

Wait wait wait, hang on a sec.

Uh huh?

So O. J., the man everybody thinks did it…

Yes.

…after getting acquitted for these murders…

Yes.

…writes a goddamn book on what could have happened if he did it?

Yes.

…

*wheeze*

*laughter* What the fuck, man?

This guy’s got some balls on him, that’s all I’ll say.

VINNIE [voiceover]: For those that are new to this case, O. J. Simpson was found not guilty. Despite the DNA evidence found at the crime scene, the defense team called to the attention of the jury technical mistakes made by the forensic team, which created some doubt over the evidence. Evidence was not packaged correctly and even left in a van to overheat. This ultimately led them to suggest that the crime scene may have been contaminated.

So, do we have any commentary on this?

*sighs*

Nope.

I got nothin’.

Okay then.

VINNIE [voiceover]: During the trial, the defense team had O. J. try on the glove found at the crime scene, and it was too small, leading to the now famous line by his lawyer, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Though, it’s worth mentioning the prosecution team was against having O. J. try on the glove, because it had been frozen and unfrozen multiple times as a preservation method, and it also had been covered in blood.

Oh, THAT’S where that line comes from!

Yep, this is where it’s from.

I was wondering what line they were parodying on that one Rick and Morty episode.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Many also believe that race played a factor in O. J.’s acquittal, due to the events that surrounded the trial. In 1992, race riots occurred due to the LAPD’s senseless and horrific beating of a black man named Rodney King; a beating for which the assaulting officers were acquitted of all charges. The defense strategically used law enforcement racism as a reason for O. J.’s charges; they showed a video of Simpson handcuffed as soon as he returned from Chicago, demonstrating the rush in judgement by the police. Perhaps one of their biggest arguments was centered around Detective Mark Fuhrman. During the trial, the defense played for the jury a tape of audio in which Detective Fuhrman was recorded using racial slurs over FORTY times in one recorded sitting.

What the fuck?!

Jesus…

VINNIE [voiceover]: This is noteworthy, because Detective Fuhrman was also the first person to step inside O. J.’s Brentwood Rockingham Estate after the murders occurred, a feat he accomplished by jumping over the wall of the estate. This is a critical detail, because according to Fuhrman’s own testimony, it was during this time after he jumped the wall that he alone discovered the notorious, matching bloody glove behind O. J.’s guest house. With this information, the defense was able to suggest that Detective Fuhrman planted the glove and perhaps all other evidence found at O. J.’s estate, effectively tainting the evidence regardless of whether or not it was true. Christopher Darden, a deputy district attorney assigned to the O. J. case summarized it in this quote: “It will do one thing. It will upset the black jurors. It will say, whose side are you on, ‘the man’ or ‘the brothers’?” The jury was made up of eight black people, one Hispanic person, one white person, and two people of mixed race. All these things considered, the jury reached the verdict of not guilty, after only four hours of deliberation. However, it’s worth mentioning that O. J. lost the eventual civil case for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with the jury awarding their families $33.5 million in punitive damages.

[cuts back to the office]

PAUL: This episode is gettin’ me down, man.

VINNIE: Yeah, I— [starts laughing]

PAUL: This sucks.

GENE: I agree, this is the worst.

VINNIE: Yeah, it is not fun.

PAUL: Jesus, I’m getting JonBenet Ramsey flashbacks. This is the fucking worst.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Though, if O. J. Simpson didn’t kill his ex-wife and Ronald Goldman, then who did? Let’s get into some alternate suspects. The first suspect is convicted serial killer Glen Rogers. In an investigation discovery documentary, Clay Rogers, the brother of Glen Rogers, said that while on death row, his brother Glen confessed to murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Though, even if this theory is true, O. J. would still be guilty. Glen Rogers had reportedly been hired by O. J. to steal a pair of earrings from her condo, but was told to kill her if she got in the way. However, it’s possible that Rogers was serving a six week jail sentence at the time of the murders, and therefore lied about his involvement.

So O. J. hired a serial killer to steal a pair of earrings?

Yeah, that… that doesn’t make a lot of sense.

No, it really doesn’t.

Those must’ve been some pretty damn expensive earrings.

VINNIE [voiceover]: The last suspect is Jason Simpson, O. J.’s son, and is the sole theory of famed private investigator Bill Dear, one of the few private investigators to be inducted into the Police Hall of Fame. Though, it’s worth mentioning that people have discredited Dear’s case as entirely circumstantial.

I already am suspicious of this theory.

Oh, just wait.

Is it bad?

Well, I don’t know if I would call it “bad” per se, but it’s… it’s kind of fucked up.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Nonetheless, Dear presents his theory in a book, and the highlights are as follows: At the time of Nicole and Goldman’s murders, Jason was on probation after having attacked his former boss with a knife. According to Dear, Jason had also attacked a former girlfriend named Jennifer Green. Dear also spoke to another former girlfriend of Jason’s named Dee Dee, who claimed Jason almost broke her back after throwing her into a bathtub, and perhaps even more suspiciously, cut off her hair with a knife, giving Jason two reported assaults involving a knife. Dear also reportedly obtained medical records of Jason’s—illegally, some might add—by dressing up and impersonating a doctor at Cedar-Sinai Hospital, where Jason had been a patient, for two weeks.

Okay—wow.

He, *laughing* he impersonated a doctor for two weeks just to get this kid’s medical files?

*wheeze* It does sound ridiculous when you put it like that.

Why didn’t he just ask the hospital for the records?

Well, there were probably a ton of hoops he would’ve had to jump through if he did that. Like, I know there’s a law protecting doctor-patient confidentiality for one thing.

… Okay, that makes sense. But still�� weird.

Definitely weird. The Police Hall of Fame didn’t seem to think it was weird, though.

Is that really a thing?

Yes.

Okay... I dunno how to feel about that, but okay.

VINNIE [voiceover]: According to Dear, Jason had been diagnosed with Intermittent Rage Disorder, and around the time of the murders, Jason stopped taking the prescribed antipsychotic drugs. This was also during the time when Jason reportedly told doctors he was “going to rage.” Jason’s alibi was that he was working at a restaurant that night. Dear feels this is a flimsy alibi, due to the fact that his timecard is reportedly handwritten, which could suggest it was written after the murders. This reportedly handwritten timecard is even more suspicious when you consider the fact that the electronic time clock was fully functional that night. Dear also reportedly has pictures of Jason wearing a knitted hat that bears resemblance to the hat found at the scene of the crime, pictures taken before the murders and not after. To cap this off, Dear suggests that O. J. was only present at the scene of the crime to protect his son, and that this would explain his bizarre behavior such as the famous Bronco chase. But as mentioned before, many have discredited Dear’s case as almost entirely circumstantial.

I will say this: he does make a solid case.

Yeah, but… I dunno…

I hesitate to say this theory is good, because unlike with O. J., there’s no definite, hard evidence that he did it.

Yeah, there is that.

There’s no DNA evidence, his theory on the alibi is kinda shaky…

It’s almost as if he’s twisting around facts to support his theory…

It really does.

Which as we all know is intellectually dishonest.

Very intellectually dishonest.

VINNIE [voiceover]: Unrelated to this case, on September 16th, 2007, O. J. was connected to a robbery in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the 2008 trial that followed, O. J. was found guilty for twelve counts, including armed robbery and kidnapping, and was sentenced to 33 years in prison. According to a CNN survey, the overall percentage of Americans who believe O. J. did murder Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman has increased from 66% in 1994 to 83% in 2014. Perhaps one day we will have a definite answer to the question of who murdered Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman. But for now, the case officially remains… UNSOLVED.

[as the credits roll, we cut back to the office set. Paul, Gene, and Vinnie all look unsure of what to do next]

PAUL: Jeez… Well, thanks for this, Vinnie. This has been fun.

GENE: Yep. We got into some heavy shit this episode.

VINNIE: Well I’m sorry for heeding the request of the masses. [gestures to the camera] They’re the ones that kept suggesting this case.

PAUL: I will say, this did not bum me out as much as JonBenet Ramsey.

VINNIE: I mean, all of us were bummed out by the JonBenet Ramsey case.

GENE: You guys are givin’ me flashbacks.

[beat of silence]

VINNIE: [sighs] I need a drink. [stands up. Paul and Gene follow]

PAUL: I feel like I need a shower.

GENE: I’m gonna go watch some Looney Tunes. I need some humor after all this heaviness.

PAUL: Good idea. [looks and points at the camera] All you guys, go watch some Looney Tunes. Give yourself a laugh. Self-care is important.

BUZZFEED UNSOLVED TRUE CRIME

What unsolved mystery do you want to see next?

[cleighwrites]

Branching Out pt7

SPN Fanfic

Characters - Dean, Stacey and Vinny and Billy (OMCs) mentioned.

Summary - Dean leaves Stacey's and can't stop thinking about what he'd just done

Word Count - 1,725

A/N -  Since this is a prequel to my Wincest Big Bang there will be some wincestual feelings. Dean's working at a garage and Sam is in his junior year of high school. Beta/editing by @mrswhozeewhatsis and @deanwinchesterswitch

Warnings - SMUT, anal (first time: fingering and sex), self examination

Part 6 - Series Master List

Dean stared at his steering wheel for what seemed like hours when he got into his car. He held his hands up in front of his face and studied them. Remembering what it had felt like to wrap them around another man’s cock, how tight and hot it had felt being knuckles deep in his ass. More importantly, Dean remembered how none of it felt wrong or dirty; it felt different, but in a good way.

Dean turned the key and felt the familiar rumble of Baby’s engine turning over; at the same time, he felt his dick twitch at the memory of Stacey wrapped tight around him, how his muscles had gripped him even tighter when he came. It wasn’t the same as being with a woman, for obvious reasons, but it was similar enough that Dean had gained his confidence fairly quickly once things had picked up. 

The entire drive back through town, Dean couldn’t stop thinking about everything that had happened. He replayed it over and over again, trying to figure out how he really felt about it.

Stacey tugged on Dean’s bottom lip as he broke the kiss. He searched Dean’s face before sliding his fingers over the bulge growing behind the borrowed slacks. Dean groaned at the firm touch of the man’s long fingers and arched his back to get more friction. Stacey smirked at him, gave his cockhead a gentle squeeze, then backed away. 

A whine slipped from the back of Dean’s throat, but any further protest was quelled by Stacey’s outstretched hand. Dean let Stacey lead him out of the closet and back into his massive bedroom. They stopped at the foot of the bed where Stacey took his time undressing Dean. He paid special attention to Dean’s nipples and hip bones, Stacey seemed to also enjoy feeling up Dean’s ass. 

It wasn’t like Dean had never had his ass played with before, but there was something about the strength and size of Stacey’s hands that had Dean almost begging for more. More of what, Dean couldn’t really say; just more. Stacey gave Dean the choice, top or bottom; Dean still wasn’t sure exactly how things worked, but he knew he was good at fucking women, and how different could it really be to fuck a man? So, he chose top.

After removing his own clothes, Stacey sat on the corner of the bed and pulled Dean down beside him. They kissed again until Dean’s body relaxed, then they laid down, and Dean let his hands roam. Stacey was hard between them and Dean felt the wet tip brush against his fingers as he moved his hand to grab Stacey’s hip. Stacey hummed and bucked his hips, rubbing his length into Dean’s hand.

Dean only thought about what he should do for a split second before letting his instincts take over. He wrapped his fingers around the other man’s cock and began to stroke him. He alternated pressure and twisted his wrist until he found the exact way to stroke him that had him moaning and gasping. Stacey returned the favor, and Dean could swear that he had never been jerked off as good by anyone else before, not even himself. 

It wasn’t too much longer before Stacey lubed up three of Dean’s fingers and guided them to his ass. He was laying flat on his back and had his legs spread, knees tucked up toward his shoulders. Dean had never seen a man spread out for him like this. He could see everything. Stacey’s dick, heavy and leaking on his belly, his bare balls hanging down leading to his clean-shaven asshole. 

The pink, fleshy pucker was flexing, waiting for Dean’s touch. He knew the mechanics well enough, just like getting a girl ready for him, he’d have to work on the muscles, get them loose and pliant so Dean could get his cock in there. Of course, Dean also knew about a man’s prostate; not that he’d ever gone searching for one before, but he knew that would feel good for Stacey. 

“Just start with one finger,” Stacey instructed. “You’ll feel how tight it is, when I loosen up, add another, then scissor your fingers.” Stacey wiggled his fingers in demonstration. “Don’t worry about doing anything else.”

Dean licked his lips nervously as he looked away from Stacey’s face and back down to where his fingers were hovering over his entrance. Stacey hissed in a breath when Dean finally applied pressure to his hole, the tip of his middle finger barely pressing in. He found his rhythm quickly, and before too long was fucking him with three fingers down to the knuckle. 

One particular flick of his wrist and Dean felt a little bundle brush against one of his fingers, Stacey’s hips bucked and he moaned, fisting the sheets. Dean found the bundle again and rubbed against it deliberately, making Stacey arch off the bed and start to fuck himself on Dean’s hand. He couldn’t help the self-confident smirk that had spread across his face. 

“Mmm, Dean!” Stacey yelled. Dean worked his fingers harder. “Oh, god! Dean, fuck me!”

Dean’s dick twitched and Stacey threw a condom at him when he eased up his ministrations. Stacey stroked himself while Dean slid his condom on and lubed up his cock. He had a moment's hesitation when he lined himself up, he looked to Stacey, who smiled and nodded at him to continue. Dean pushed but was met with such resistance he was sure he hadn’t prepped him enough.

Stacey put his hand over Dean’s on his thigh and squeezed it. “It’s going to feel very tight at first. Keep going, once you get the head through, everything else will work out. It’ll fit, I promise.”

Dean had never had a pep talk during sex before, but it was kind of hot. It was almost painful on his tender head to shove against the tight ring of muscle so hard, but Stacey was right, once he got his head all the way in, and he felt that tight heat open up around him, it was like nothing he had ever felt before. He slid slowly all the way in, for the first time. Dean wasn’t one to brag, but he was rather large and no woman he had ever been with had been able to take all of him. 

Having those hot, tight muscles flutter around his entire length was almost enough to make Dean come right away. He held his breath and focused on his hands on Stacey’s legs. Once he was sure he could handle it, he pulled out a little, the stretch and pull of skin around him was mind-blowing. Dean settled for short thrusts until he couldn’t stand it anymore and began to fuck into Stacey like his very life depended on it. Long, hard, deep thrusts that had his balls slapping against Stacey’s ass.

Stacey was trying to meet Dean’s thrusts but gave up and just laid there while Dean fucked into him. Sometimes he would grab at Dean’s hands or his ass, sometimes his hands would run through and pull his own hair; Dean liked it best when his fists were white-knuckled into the comforter. His husky breaths and deep moans of pleasure drove Dean wild with want. 

Women didn’t sound like that when he fucked them; Dean wanted to hear this man come apart beneath him. He knew when he found Stacey’s prostate and made sure to thrust at that same angle as often as possible. When Stacey started to squeeze even tighter around him, Dean saw his balls drawing up, so he wrapped his hand around Stacey’s cock and held it tight. On a deep thrust, Dean jerked him once, flicking his wrist just under his head, and Stacey came with a strained grunt. 

The velvety constriction pulsing around him as Stacey came had Dean thrusting erratically until he finally shoved in deep and emptied his own release into the condom. Sweat was running down his face and his knees were shaking as he held the condom and pulled out. Stacey’s legs fell flat onto the mattress and his arms were covering his face. Stacey laughed.

Dean’s heart sank for a moment until Stacey moved his arms and looked him in the eye. “There’s no way… you’ve never… fucked before, Dean. No one’s… that good… their first time.” He was breathing heavily and laughed again when he finished talking.

“Well, I don’t know what to tell you.” Dean sat somewhat awkwardly on the end of the bed as he pulled the condom off. “Um, where-”

“There’s a trash can right here.” Stacey’s arm flung haphazardly toward the edge of the bed pointing vaguely beside the nightstand.

Dean got up, walked over, and threw the condom into the decorative metal bin. As he turned to face the bed, Stacey gripped his hip and pulled him down to lay beside him. Dean had only ever snuggled like this with Sam when they had shared a bed when they were younger, and on more than one occasion as they got older, when there was no heat in the house. But it hadn’t been like this. 

Dean had a fleeting thought about how nice it would have been if it had been. He shook the thought from his head and let Stacey burrow into his shoulder. Neither Lisa nor Anna had wanted anything to do with him after they had gotten off, so Dean wasn’t entirely sure what to do. He figured that Stacey was the one paying for it, so he’d let him drive. 

They laid there until their breathing was steady, and just as Dean’s arm was starting to go numb Stacey stirred and sat up.

Dean shook his head and realized that he was parked down the alleyway where he’d met Billy and Vinny earlier that night. He took the wad of cash that Stacey had slid in his back pocket as he kissed him goodbye and shoved it into the glove box. Dean had given him a look and Stacey had just winked and told Dean he’d earned it, then he handed him the envelope for Vinny. He grabbed the other two envelopes of cash, locked the doors, and knocked on the door where he had met Vinny previously that night.

Part 8

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Sixteen

   Alley almost felt back to normal when she finally entered the small kitchen, where Stoker was in the midst of preparing a meal. He glanced at her and smiled. "Good timing. Food's ready. How ya feelin', kid?"

   "Human," she replied.

   He grinned and nodded at the table. "Have a seat."

   "You know, I really wasn't kidding when I said I wasn't hungry." And she wasn't about to tempt fate and risk a repeat of the past two hours.

   He wordlessly picked up two plates piled with scrambled eggs, toast, sliced oranges, and set them on the table before seating himself. She squeaked in shock when she felt his cold tail against her back, propelling her to a second chair and forcing her into it. He pointed his fork at her plate. "Eat," he commanded sternly, the clear order of a high-ranking official used to being obeyed. She hesitated, wondering what he'd do if she just walked out. Decided he'd probably have no qualms about strapping her to the chair and force-feeding her. She huffed, picked up her fork, and he smiled. "Good girl."

   The food was surprisingly good. A little bland—he didn't bother much with spices or seasoning—but at least it wasn't burnt. Unlike the trio, he seemed to know his way around a kitchen well enough to whip up something edible. Alley managed to finish half the plate before setting down her fork. When he would have protested, she held up a hand. "I can't eat any more. I'm half the size of you. How much food do you expect me to fit in here?"

   He laughed. "No wonder you're so skinny. A little more meat on your bones would do you good. Keep you warm for winter," he teased, taking her plate to finish the remains for her.

   "What am I, a chipmunk?" She stood and moved to the sink, piling dishes and cookware into it and turning on the hot water. "Thanks for breakfast," she added, pouring soap into the water.

   "Anytime, honey." She jumped, looking over her shoulder to find him right behind her, picking up a dish towel. "You wash, I'll dry?" he offered.

   "You cooked. I can clean up. Besides, the whole place needs cleaned today, anyhow."

   "You sure you shouldn't take it easy for a while?"

   She smiled wryly. "Amazingly, your quack remedy seemed to do the trick. Now that all the ickiness and mind-numbing terror is over, I feel a lot better. I suppose I should thank you for coming all the way back here to drop it off. Not that it means I'll be trusting any 'medicine' you try to give me in the future, of course."

   "Of course." He grinned. "I thought you looked unusually frumpy today. Figured you just weren't up for dollin' yourself up like usual."

   She self-consciously glanced down at her ratty overalls with the legs cut off at the knee, worn over an equally ratty T-shirt. She'd pulled her hair back and covered it with a tie-dyed bandana. She hadn't even bothered with makeup. "No sense dressing up if I'm gonna be on my hands and knees scrubbing floors," she mumbled, focusing on scrubbing dried eggs off the skillet.

   "Don't worry, honey. You're a beauty no matter what you're wearin'. Or aren't wearin'."

   She could almost feel his smirk, and her face flamed. She sighed, shaking her head. "And it was going so well, too," she lamented to the brillo pad.

   Stoker blinked down at her. "What was?"

   "You. Me. Talking like … semi-normal people do. A whole ten minutes without a single innuendo. That's some kind of a record."

   "I've been remiss. I'll have to work on that." He winked, and she huffed.

   "It's all jokes with you," she complained. "How am I supposed to take anything you say seriously? Are you physically incapable of speaking to a woman without making some chauvinistic remark? It's not your most endearing quality, you know."

   "Hmmm." He slanted her a sideways glance, one corner of his mouth twitching up. "So, if I started gettin' serious, you wouldn't have a problem?" His tone was all innocence; the look in his eyes was anything but.

   She sputtered for a reply, found that—as usual—he'd managed to knock the wind clean out of her sails. She instead focused on scrubbing the skillet with renewed vigor.

   Stoker wisely backed off, plucking the squeaky-clean pan from her hands. He set it in the dish drainer, before pouring himself a cup of coffee from the new pot sitting on the brewer. He pulled a small pouch out of his pocket and tossed it onto the table. It landed with a heavy clink.

   "What's that?" Alley eyeballed it suspiciously. "Not more of your remedy, I hope."

   "Nope." He chuckled. "It's a gift. Throttle filled me in on what's goin' on around here."

   Alley's brow furrowed. "About … Charley and Vinnie?"

   His grin was slow and he chuckled softly. "Hmmm. Yeah, that, too. 'Bout damned time that punk made a move." He took another sip of coffee, considering. His grin widened. "Although, knowin' our Charley, she's probably the one who got fed up waitin' and made the first move on him."

   Alley shifted uncomfortably, making a show of folding the damp dish towel and draping it over the dish drainer in the sink. She really didn't want to bring up that particular subject again. It was pretty clear that she was the only one who seemed to have any problem with it, and the unease set her stomach to roiling, especially at the thought of Charley being the one to instigate … whatever it was between her and Vinnie. She could feel Stoker's shrewd gaze on her back, patiently waiting for her to speak, and pressed her lips together.

   Not that it'll fool him, she thought. Isn't that how the song goes? Silence speaks a thousand words? She turned slowly, leaning against the counter as she forced herself to meet his eyes. "I'm not … comfortable with the idea. Of them being … together," she hedged, voice laced with unease.

   He nodded at her to continue, expression blank.

   "It's not just because she's interested in a giant talking mouse. It's also because she's interested in a giant talking mouse who possesses the attention span of a doorknob."

   Stoker, in the midst of another swallow of coffee, choked as an unexpected laugh caught him by surprise. He coughed for a few moments to clear his throat, thumping his chest with a fist as he continued to chortle. "'S a good way to put it," he wheezed around his chuckles. "I outta at least try 'n defend the rookie, but I'd be lyin' if I said it wasn't true."

   His amusement was contagious and she found herself trying to suppress a grin. "See? Even you admit it," she huffed. "I don't think a guy as self-obsessed as him is good for anyone. If she had to fall for one of you, why couldn't it have been Throttle, or Modo? At the very least, they're a lot more dependable."

   "Hey, now. I notice you left my name outta there. You sayin' I'm not dependable?" he teased.

   "You yourself admitted you taught Vinnie 'everything he knows'. What do you think?" she deadpanned, earning another laugh. She sighed, amusement fading, and looked down at her hands, idly picking at the chipping polish on her thumb. "I just … don't want it to be like it was before, with Jack," she confessed. "I don't want Charley to end up hurt if something goes wrong. And there is so much that could go horribly wrong if she pursues this."

   She jumped when two big hands came to rest on her shoulders, cupping her neck. Startled, she looked up to meet Stoker's serious gaze, shivering as his thumbs lightly caressed her jawline. "I told you already, it's sweet of you to worry about your cousin, but ultimately useless," he said gently. "She's a grown woman with a good head on her shoulders, and what you need to do is start trustin' that she knows what she's doin'. It ain't like she's goin' into this whole thing blind and deaf. She's as aware of the risks as you are, an' the fact she's choosin' to get involved anyway says a whole lot about how serious she is."

   "Yeah, Throttle already gave me this lecture," she muttered, annoyed. "But that's the whole problem. Charley might be plenty serious, but what about him? He doesn't strike me as the commitment type. He seems a lot more like the love 'em and leave 'em type to me."

   "And maybe at some point he was. But if it makes you feel better, I'm thinkin' he's plenty serious about Charley-girl. She ain't the kind of gal a mouse just tosses aside when he's tired of her." His mouth twitched into a smile. "She can handle a bazooka with the best of 'em, for one thing. Vinnie'd be a fool to piss her off that badly."

   She huffed a short laugh, lips curling, and his expression softened. "There now. That's more like it." One hand slid up to cup her cheek, which warmed noticeably beneath his palm as she flushed, embarrassed by his entirely-too-close proximity. "Don't worry your pretty head about those two," he murmured. "They'll work out their own issues just fine."

   She shifted uncomfortably as he seemed to draw even closer, his head lowering slightly. She found herself caught in his deep gaze; dark, enigmatic eyes the color of cherry wood held hers as warm, coffee-scented breath ghosted across her lips. Her heart thudded loudly as the rich scent of hay and sunshine tickled her senses.

   And her hand curled into a tight fist as the faintest touch of soft fur brushed her mouth…

   Until the moment was shattered as effectively as a brick thrown through a window by the loud, obnoxious clearing of a throat behind them.

   Alley squealed in shock, instinctively shoving an equally-startled Stoker away from her as she tried to bolt in the other direction. Unfortunately, his tail—which had at some point wound itself tightly about her ankle—kept her from getting very far. She found herself sprawling on the hard floor with a pained oomph as what little air remained in her lungs left them in a rush. She lay there for a second, stunned, gasping, wondering what the hell had almost just happened. Then she flipped over to find Charley standing over her, arms crossed, eyebrow cocked, a grin twitching at her lips as her sharp gaze bounced back and forth between them. "Did I disrupt something?" she asked, all innocence.

   "Yep," Stoker snorted, while at the same time Alley yelped, "No!"

   The grin widened. "Well? Which is it?"

   Alley, still flushed, glanced at Stoker and quickly away again, staring instead at her knee, which had started to bleed from a thin slice across the skin. "Band-aid," she muttered, climbing to her feet and bolting for the safety of the bathroom.

   Charley watched her go, then turned back to Stoker and shook her head. "What are you doing to that poor girl?" she sighed, sounding more amused than exasperated.

   He shrugged. "Just tryin' to help out in my own way." He winked. "Showin' her the charms of bein' with a Martian mouse."

   "That's sweet, Stoke, but I don't think she's ready to accept your 'charms' just yet," she replied dryly.

   He shrugged, looking smug. "Seemed pretty receptive to me."

   "Uh-huh." She shot him a droll glance. "From my point of view, it looked more like she was receptively gearin' up to deliver a hard punch to your soft little nose. Good thing I was there to step in and save your ego for you."

   He snorted, clearly disbelieving. She laughed. "I'm tellin' you, don't underestimate her. She dislocated a guy's shoulder once, for gettin' too fresh when she wasn't interested. That takes a certain amount of strength, ya know." She picked up the half-empty mug, took a sip and grimaced, before dumping the cooled contents and pouring fresh coffee into it. "Come to think of it, that's why she got kicked out of the self-defense class she was takin'. Little perv was the star pupil and the teacher's son." She chuckled. "Her mom was horrified. Her dad couldn't have been prouder."

   Stoker raised both eyebrows, grinning. "Well, that just makes it all the more fun."

   "What? Gettin' your clock cleaned by a little girl?" she teased, nudging him in the side as she handed him the cup. She held onto it when he tried to take it, though, meeting his gaze. Her eyes were serious. "Honestly, Stoke. Don't play with her," she warned. "She isn't some bimbo off the streets, she's my cousin. And I don't wanna see her get hurt any more than she wants to see me get hurt. Got it?"

   He smiled, gently ruffling her hair. "Understood, Chief," he replied. "I promise not to go overboard."

   She waited for more, and when nothing else was forthcoming, huffed an exasperated sigh. "And that's all the promise I'm gettin' outta you, isn't it?"

   He chuckled. "What can I say? A mouse knows what he wants when he sees it, an' goes after it with everything he's got. Life's too short to waste holdin' back."

   She studied him. "You really serious about her?"

   He shrugged. "Who knows? But she's certainly got my attention."

   She smirked. "I gotta admit, in the years I've known you, I've never seen you go after a female with this much … enthusiasm before. I was startin' to think your womanizing reputation was a bit undeserved." She winked at him.

   "Oh, I've had my share of flings back in the day," he sniffed, crossing his arms. "One or two of 'em were even gettin' serious, b'fore I pulled the plug. My reputation is rightly earned, thanks very much."

   She rolled her eyes. "That ain't something to be proud of, you know. And it sure won't impress Alley."

   He sighed heavily, offering a helpless shrug. "What can ya do? A planetary war zone's hardly the right place t' settle down and raise a family. B'tween constant off-planet missions, leadin' the Freedom Fighters, knowin' there's someone waitin' for you to come home and wonderin' if this'll be your last mission…" He shrugged again. "Always just seemed more intelligent to cut and run. I never wanted to leave yet another widow behind. There're too many of 'em up there as it is." His eyes took on an unfocused, faraway look, recalling certain memories, and Charley's expression softened. She offered a sympathetic smile and a light caress over his cheek, trying to distract him from his sudden melancholy.

   It worked. He blinked, the sadness clearing from his expression as he straightened and offered a grin that seemed just a bit forced. "Anyway, there's a reason I came back," he told her. "Throttle radioed me and told me the good news 'bout you and Vinnie. I hear some congratulations are in order."

   She squirmed, embarrassed. "It's just … nothing really happened," she mumbled. "We both came to an understanding, is all."

   "Bah." He gave her ear a playful tweak. "You ain't foolin' no one. You're so happy you're about ready to start climbin' the walls."

   She pouted at him. "Stop probin' at me. It ain't polite."

   He chuckled. "I don't have to. Yer practically shoutin' it from the rooftops," he teased. "Anyhow, I come bearing gifts. Thought you could use 'em. And it's traditional to give gifts on such a glad occasion."

   "Really." She eyed him skeptically. "Just for a pair of friends becomin' a couple?"

   "Weeelll…" He waved his hand in a so-so gesture. "There's a bit more involved than that, but we'll just skip a few steps, right?" He nodded at the pouch sitting on the table. "Have a looksee an' tell me if you can use 'em."

   Well, now he had her curiosity piqued. Charley opened the pouch and peered inside, and her eyes went wide as her jaw dropped in astonishment. Stoker grinned at her expression.

   "So. Will they help you out?" he asked, sipping his coffee.

   "Wha—These are—" She pulled out a large gemstone and held it up to the light. It looked like a sapphire, flashing with dark fire. "Jiminy Christmas, is this thing real?"

   He chuckled. "Yep."

   She dug through the bag, eyes wide. "And all these others?"

   "Of course. I figure they're probably valuable. Most of 'em were set in jewelry, but I needed the metal for my … project. Not a lot of diamonds in there, either. I needed most of those, too. Sapphires and rubies, they don't focus energy as well as diamonds so they aren't any help to me."

   She frowned. "You building a super laser or something?"

   "Something like that." His eyes crinkled as he smiled at her. "You can probably sell 'em, right?"

   "Where did you get them?"

   "Found these and a big stash of money in a cave a few years back, when I was scoutin' around further west for new workspace. Think it must've been one of those old outlaw hideouts, like you see in the movies. There was all sorts of stuff in there; old guns, supplies, that sorta thing. Most've it was rotted out, but those jewels just needed a bit of cleanin' up, and they were good as new."

   "How is it nobody else ever stumbled into that cave in all these years?" Charley asked.

   "Cave-in," he grunted. "It was hidden pretty deep in the mountain, and the whole place was closed up. Figured by that point whoever'd left that stuff there wouldn't be needin' it anymore, so I helped myself. Didn't stay in the cave, though. Still too unstable to make a safe work environment."

   Charley sighed, dropping the gemstones back into the bag. "Stoke, this is incredibly generous of you, but there's no way I can accept this gift." She tried to hand the pouch to him, but he pushed it back into her hands.

   "Don't be stubborn," he scolded. "You need these more 'n I do. What am I gonna do with 'em? Not like I can walk into a store and sell 'em. But you can, and you can use that money to get your garage in order."

   Her mouth tightened into a thin line. "Alley been flappin' her gums again?"

   "Nope. Throttle," he replied easily.

   "I don't need charity," she snapped. "I spent ten years building this business. By myself. And I'll keep it goin' just like I always have. By myself. I know you mean well, but please just keep yourselves out of it." She slapped the pouch down on the table and turned to stalk out of the kitchen, heading back to the garage to reopen.

   Stoker sighed, running a hand over his face. "Well, that went about as well as I'd expected," he snorted to himself.

   "I could've told you she wouldn't take 'em."

   He looked up to find Alley peeking around the corner at him, her expression blank. "Don't suppose you could—"

   "Nope. I can't." She smiled a little, moving further around the corner. "She's made it pretty clear she's not interested in anything I have to say about the matter."

   "I don't think it's your opinions that pissed her off. I think it's the fact you voiced 'em in front of the guys. That lady's got far too much pride for her own good. And I guess we all kinda treat her like a delicate little flower sometimes, and that pisses her off, too, because we all know she's anything but."

   Alley hummed, stepping fully into the kitchen and picking up the pouch to riffle through it. She withdrew a pendant on a thick silver chain, set with a large sapphire and ringed in smaller diamonds. "Chris told me his step-mom has ties with the diamond exchange," she said thoughtfully, examining the stones. "She could probably get this stuff appraised. Maybe even find some buyers. The jewelry that's still intact is probably worth even more than the loose gems, just from age alone. Antiques are a big commodity among collectors."

   He shrugged. "Won't do much good if Charley won't accept 'em. Even if you went and sold 'em behind her back, she'd never take the money they bring in."

   "It is a conundrum."

   He raised an eyebrow. "You got any bright ideas?"

   She sighed, dropped the pendant into the pouch and leaned back against the table. "Not really, no. Nothing that wouldn't piss her off even more, anyway." She offered a shrug and the bag of jewels.

   He held out a hand to stop her. "Keep 'em," he told her. "I don't need 'em."

   She blinked, astonished. "What'll I do with them?"

   "Whatever you want. Sell 'em, wear 'em … they're yours now. Anyway, I'd like to stick around longer and talk, but I got some work that needs my attention, so I'll be goin' now."

   "What kind of work do you do down here?" she asked, suspicious. "You're always coming and going, and nobody ever knows where."

   He pressed a finger to his mouth with a wink. "That's a secret."

   "Of course it is." She rolled her eyes. "Well, have fun plotting world domination or whatever. I got plenty of work of my own to do, so … you can see yourself out, I'm sure." She ducked under his hand when he tried to pet her hair, sauntering from the kitchen without a backward glance. He shook his head with a whimsical smile as he watched her go. Two steps forward … and a massive shove back.

   Sometimes the game could be as exasperating as it was fun. But that just made winning it all the more worthwhile in the end.

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[fernikart57digitalmonsters]

Steven Universe - Digimon AU

OK. I had this idea for a whole year and I wish to tell you.

But at the end of my Steven Universe - Digimon combo. The last arc, will be a massive crossover between the 6 cartoons I’m doing for the Digimon AU. I mean: Steven Universe + Phineas And Ferb + Milo Murphy’s Law + Gravity Falls + Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil + Ducktales (2017).

These are only headcannons:

In the crossover. The characters that appear, along their digimon partners are:

Phineas And Ferb:

Phineas Flynn and P-mon (Perry)

Ferb Fletcher and Chamon (Steve)

Candace Flynn and Lopmon (Dennis)

Isabella García-Shappiro and Plotmon (Pinky)

Baljeet Tjinder and Ludomon

Buford Van Stomm and Seadramon

Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and BlackAgumon

Major Monogram and BlackGabumon

Vanessa Doofenshmirtz and BlackTailmon

Milo Murphy’s Law:

Milo Murphy and Jinxmon (Diogee)

Zack Underwood and Zubamon

Melissa Chase and Lalamon

Balthazar Cavendish and Wormmon

Vinnie Dakota and Agumon

Orton Mahlson and Gomamon

Gravity Falls:

Dipper Pines and Dracomon

Mabel Pines and Waddlemon (Waddles)

Stan Pines and DORUmon

Ford Pines and Ryudamon

Soos Ramirez and Ballistamon

Wendy Corduroy and Erismon

Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil:

Star Butterfly, Palmon and Tailmon

Marco and Jesmon

Tom and Impmon

Jackie and Palmon

Janna and BlackTailmon

Ducktales (2017)

Huey Duck and Guilmon

Dewey Duck and V-mon

Louie Duck and Terriermon

Webby Vanderquack and Lunamon

Scrooge McDuck and DORUmon

Launchpad McQuack and Sparrowmon

Donald Duck and Ganimon

Steven Universe:

Bassically every character, since the scenary takes place in Beach City.

I need to warn a thing. I can’t do this, unless I have finished all the other AU’s in the following order: Phineas And Ferb, Milo Murphy’s Law, Gravity Falls, Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil, Ducktales (2017) and Steven Universe. Also, remember, that I wish all characters bond between them, so, this could be quite long.

Things I see happening in this crossover:

Mabel and Milo being sweater buddies.

I don’t know why I keep imagining Zack and Star bonding a lot.

Obviously Mabel, Steven and Star bonding together can’t be missed.

I think it’s obvious that Dipper, Connie and Marco’s interactions can’t be missed too.

Mabel wanting to sing karaoke with Zack.

Mabel having a crush on Zack after discovering his past with the Lumberzacks.

Melissa and Jackie bonding a lot.

Melissa and Janna, because why not?

Why I have images of Webby and Melissa being best buddies?

Imagine Webby and Jackie together!

Phineas, Ferb and Peridot building things together!

Peridot angry at Milo for destroying her things.

It’s obvious that Ford and Peridot will bond.

Cavendish and Peridot bonding and being adorable.

Dakota and Lapis bonding.

It’s strange imaging Dakota and Cavendish becoming also in the “uncles” of Dipper and Mabel too?

What if Dakota and Cavendish also become into Soos’ “uncles” too?

At this rythm Dakota and Cavendish will become the uncles of everyone.

Orton also becomes the uncle of everyone.

Why I also imagine Zack and Lapis bonding?

How do you imagine a friendship between Melissa and Wendy?

Stan and Buford bonding. I wonder what could happen?

Baljeet and Ford bonding and Ford giving him some tips about stressing in school.

Do you see Baljeet and Marco bonding?

How do you imagine Star and Milo bonding?

Janna and Stan bonding.

It’s strange imagining Stan teaching Connie to fight.

Connie and Webby bonding.

Lapis and Stan bonding.

Wendy and Webby bonding can’t be missed.

Soos and Launchpad as buddies.

Ford and Huey bonding and being nerds.

Dipper and Dewey being buddies.

Stan and Louie, this can’t be missed.

Stan and Scrooge being rivals. This can’t be missed out.

Stan and Star bonding and also singing. Why I see this coming?

Stan and Dr. Doofenshmirtz discovering they’re kindred spirits and opening enough to talk each to each other and talking about how their respective dads disowned them, they feel the shadow of their respective brothers, Amethyst comes and also talks with them. Imagine Ford overhearing this and feeling bad for them.

Orton and Ford geeking out for weird things and also showing the drawings they made of everything it called the attention to them. Orton taking ideas for Dr. Zone Files.

Dakota and Stan bonding, they open enough to mention how they always do everything for Cavendish and Ford and at what leghts. Also, teaching each other boxing skills.

Cavendish and Ford bonding. They talk about how their partner and brother are in personallity and how they will do anything to prove they’re the best partners.

Milo adpoting Grunkle Stan and Grunkle Ford as his new uncles, they prefer being called “grunkles”.

Milo and Stan bonding a lot. Milo feeling confortable about Stan not critizing his Murphy’s Law. Stan giving support to Milo, like he did with Ford when they were kids. Also, I imagine them bonding with Dr. Zone and Ducktective. 

Milo and Ford bonding a lot. Ford also finds kindred spirits with him, because he also has a defect (six fingers) and supporting him.

Yeah, Stan and Ford become the “grunkle” of everybody here.

Donald and Stan sharing their pains of losing their respective twins.

How do you imagine Donald and Lapis bonding?

How do you imagine Connie and Webby bonding?

How do you imagine Marco and Stan bonding?

Why I can see Ford having a rivality with Dr. Doofenshmirtz? At the beginning they didn’t get along. I can see Ford not approving some of Doofenshmirtz shenanigans, but eventually their friendship evolves and Ford becomes supportive of Doofenshmitz, saying how he reminds his twin and he becomes a brotherly figure for him.

Doofenshmirtz and Peridot bonding, because why not?

How do you imagine Phineas and Ferb bonding with Bismuth?

These are some questions I have in mind.

Headcannons:

Aesthetic:

All characters keep their original cartoon style in this crossover.

The evolutions sequences are upgraded to fit Steven Universe’s Universe.

Continuity:

I haven’t started the AU of each one, because I’m still working in some aspects. But I swear I’ll start when I have uploaded most of the concepts.

Phineas And Ferb:

Doofenshmirtz turned good and still trying to be a good person.

Perry and Doofenshmirtz’s friendship.

Milo Murphy’s Law:

??? (The series haven’t ended, by the point I’m doing this, also I haven’t even started the AU, I just gave concepts.)

Gravity Falls:

Stan no longer runs the Mystery Shack, but Soos is his succesor.

Stan and Ford’s bond has been repaired and they worry for each other a lot and they now do everything together. I mean, they came back, but stronger as ever.

Stan and Ford being afraid of doing Alphamon: Ouryuken, since the last time. (Fight with Bill)

Dipper and Wendy switched hats.

Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil:

??? (The series haven’t ended, by the point I’m doing this, also I haven’t even started the AU, I just gave concepts.)

Ducktales (2017)

??? (The series haven’t ended, by the point I’m doing this, also I haven’t even started the AU, I just gave concepts.) 

Steven Universe:

??? (The series haven’t ended, by the point I’m doing this, also I haven’t even started the AU, I just gave concepts.) 

Story:

The first scene that happens is: Steven, Connie, Garnet and Amethyst are aided by Grunkle Stan, DORUmon, Dakota and RustTyranomon. Dakota’s RustTyranomon dissuades an attack. So, Stan decides to punch the monster’s face and he and DORUmon jump and do a Matrix Evolution to Alphamon, knocking the monster. Connie, Amethyst and Steven are impressed, Doofenshmirtz, Janna and Louie along BlackAgumon, BlackTailmon and Terriermon think that Stan did not a bad job, but they think they can do better, so they make their partners evolve into Lilthmon and SaintGalgomon betting they can beat Stan. Stan gives Steven, Amethyst, Connie and Garnet some tips. I want that in this part Steven’s Partner (who is the lion) receives a newfound power.

In another part Peridot, Pearl and Bismuth have troubles with some Digimons and Ford appears doing an epic appearance, like the ones he makes and ask Cavendish what does he thinks. Monogram is impressed, Cav’s Wormmon considers his entrance was somewhat reckless, Ryudamon says that’s what he’s always telling Ford, Jackie thinks Ford’s entrance was cool and Huey also thinks that and asks Guilmon, he thinks the same, when they aid Pearl, Peridot and Bismuth, they ask them, who are they and they show their Digivices. Ford due his experience in other universers warns that this could only be the beginning of something.

It’s some chapters later to Steven and Connie meet: Dipper, Mabel, Star, Marco, Milo, Huey, Dewey, Louie and Phineas and Ferb.

OK. these are all the ideas I have for the moment. I hope you like this.

[britesparc]

Weekend Top Ten #478

Top Ten 1990s Films I’ve Still Never Got Round to Watching

I came of age in the nineties. I was born in 1981, and by the time 1990 rolled round I was already eight years old; you consume a lot in those eight years, as my lifelong devotion to Transformers (which started in 1984, when I was all of two) will attest. But really it was the nineties that shaped me, I think, more than anything. There’s a weird kind of Ground Zero in 1993 which I feel defines so much about different aspects of my psyche, from The X-Files to Jurassic Park; I didn’t know it at the time, but that’s also when Batman was dealing with a broken back and Superman was dealing with being dead. If we stretch it a little either side of ‘93, you get Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, two hugely seminal films from a director whose rise kinda defined the decade in film. And 1993 is the year I started reading Empire magazine, a publication which really cultivated my love of film, turning it from being “I like watching movies” to being a true hobby, probably the biggest and most abiding one of my life. And it’s through the pages of Empire that I was introduced to dozens of films that piqued my interest in lots of ways; quirky American indies, prestige historical dramas, wacky-looking arthouse fair, and loads more besides. Truth be told, as a regular visitor to Ye Olde Video Shoppe, my head was often turned by the exotica on display. Sometimes it was the cover art, delightfully lurid in the eighties; sometimes it was the title; sometimes it was just me wondering what on Earth this film could be about.

So through scenic trips round the HMV video isle and flicking through Empire and listening to the sage wisdom of Sir Barry of Norman, I was exposed to loads of films that just looked interesting; films I wanted to see. Sometimes I was too young, of course, but these films – unseen – expanded my interest in the artform because I knew that they were there. I knew that I’d be able to see them eventually. I dreamed as a young teen of being older and independent, of taking myself to see earnest and adult films; the latest Tarantino or Scorsese, a Naked or a Wild at Heart. I wanted to be a smart-arse cinephile university student, probably with a goatee and a ponytail, the kind of character that I was too young to realise was already a comedy cliché by the mid-nineties.

I got older, and I saw a lot of movies, but I read about a lot more, and quite frankly even back then there just weren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week. I had friends, schoolwork, Red Alert, Red Dwarf, and loads of writing to do. And, even back then, I have to say I’d have chosen Judge Dredd over Before Sunrise, or Godzilla over Pi.

So these films go on your backburner. I read the articles in Empire, I watched the trailers (remember when Empire would stick a VHS full of movie trailers to the front cover? Good times), I scanned the posters in foyers, the boxes in Blockbuster, and the nascent and ever-growing racks of DVDs as the decade wound on. My time became scanter, the blockbusters bigger and more encompassing (Star Wars fever lasted at least three years), and still those quirky-looking indies, those intelligent-looking dramas, those intense-looking B-pictures all went unseen.

No worries; I’ll see them eventually.

And then a funny thing happens. You turn around and you realise that twenty-odd years have passed. That film starring young up-and-comer who was in Schindler’s List? The one with the unknown, good-looking actor who it turns out has a new paranormal sci-fi series starting on BBC2? That was a long time ago, entire series, entire movie franchises have come and gone. And I’ve still not seen these films.

So here we are then; a list of films I’ve not seen, but have wanted to, in some cases for nigh-on three decades. It sounds ridiculous when you say it like that, and it makes me wonder what recent films I’ll end up skipping on till I’m sixty or seventy. And, also, I’m going to take this list as a challenge; I’m going to try, within the next year, to watch all of these films.

Or at least I’ll try to do it before 2051.

There’s actually an added level of relevance this week. My Nanna turned 90 on Saturday. 90! So I was kinda primed to do something to do with the number 90, and as it happened this was a half-written list that I’d not got round to finishing yet. I was actually going to do a revisit of my 90th Top Ten, but as that was actually “Favourite Movies of the 1990s”, this feels like a fitting tribute, both to my grandmother (90!) and to my 90th list.

Oh, one last thing: this week I’ve just decided to do them in chronological order, rather than a “proper” ranking, because I couldn’t really decide which I wanted to see more. I’ve lived with these things for thirty years!

Malcom X (1992): there was no way I knew who Malcolm X was when this came out, but I remember seeing the posters and being curious. As I grew older, the stereotypical narrative of “militant Malcom versus peaceful Dr. King” emerged, and I was even more curious about this film. And then I began to see more films by Spike Lee, or starring Denzel Washington, and I realised just how huge a deal this must have been in the nineties. So here we are, 29 years later, and I still really want to see it.

My Cousin Vinny (1992): I knew Joe Pesci back in 1992 because of Home Alone, and also – if I’m honest – because of Goodfellas, which I’d have watched on video around the same time (shocking, I know). But all the same, I probably wasn’t that interested in a relatively-straight-looking courtroom drama starring the Karate Kid. However, I do remember people talking about it; I think my older cousins may even have rented it. And as I got a bit older, and wondered why people made jokes about Marisa Tomei winning an Oscar, I became really curious. So, by the time I was in my mid-teens, it became an early-90s film I really wanted to see. And I still haven’t. Ahem.

In the Line of Fire (1993): not everything here is going to be some earnest drama or forgotten indie movie; there’s a very good chance I would have seen Fire back in the day. I mean, my dad loves Eastwood, so it could have been something my parents rented. In ’93, I wouldn’t really have known about the political aspect of the film (I remember watching The Bodyguard and being really confused when one character talked about Reagan being shot, something I was utterly clueless about), but all the same, an Eastwood action-thriller is actually something I probably would have enjoyed. As time’s gone on, that feeling has increased.

Kalifornia (1993): weird to think that nowadays, the biggest draw for me with this film is seeing a pre-X-Files David Duchovny. Back then, I kinda had a thing for Juliette Lewis, and Brad Pitt was the epitome of cool. It probably hit me just as I was getting into Tarantino (not that I’d have seen any of his films in ’93 or ’94), and – in my head – it felt like one of those cool adult films that explored themes of violence in America. I’m not sure it reviewed all that well at the time, but all the same, I’ve always wanted to see it.

Quiz Show (1994): I think that, by 1994, I’d fixed Ralph Fiennes in my head as this young up-and-coming English actor who was going to conquer Hollywood. I’m sure by then I’d seen Schindler’s List; too young to go to the pictures, obviously, but it was an immediate rental. And ’94 was when I was really taking movies seriously for the first time; devouring Empire magazine, religiously tuning into The Film Programme. I’d probably never seen a Robert Redford film, but I knew who he was because he was so famous he permeated popular culture; so I knew it was a big deal whenever he directed. I knew nothing (still know hardly anything!) about the scandal the film depicts. But I was phenomenally intrigued. It’s on Disney+ now, I think. I’ve still not got round to it.

Reality Bites (1994): I don’t really know anything about this. It’s, like, Gen-X youngsters getting all angsty, right? And it’s Winona Ryder. If I “kinda” had a thing for Juliette Lewis, I definitely had a thing for Winona Ryder. But I remember seeing the poster in my local Video Emporium. And learning, years later, that it was an early (debut?) Ben Stiller film makes it all the more interesting. I think watching it now would be like opening a time capsule to the early nineties, and it’d be phenomenally interesting; but I know as the decade drew on, I felt this slight disconnect, like I should have watched these young-centric films that critics said “defined” the decade (see also Before Sunrise and Dazed and Confused). Still haven’t!

Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995): if I was just getting “into” Tarantino in ’93, by ’95 I was fully in the tank. And this is when the first wave of “inspired by Tarantino” films crested; see also the phenomenal (but, for me, phenomenally tainted) The Usual Suspects. Denver was one of the first ones I remember being talked about. Truth is, I don’t remember much about it; but it had one of those impossible-to-forget titles which, post-Reservoir Dogs, were very popular in nineties indie crime flicks (see also Killing Zoe, Albino Alligator, and Man Bites Dog). It had a very mid-nineties cast of interesting actors that I liked (Andy Garcia, Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd); I think this was the film where someone told me that a character is shot up the arsehole to slowly bleed to death. That was probably why I wanted to see it, but also the whole post-Pulp American indie vibe played a huge part; these sorts of films just seemed so cool to me.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995): mid-nineties I was very much into Patrick Swayze (Ghost! Point Break!) and Wesley Snipes (Demolition Man! Passenger 57!). Despite having seen Super Mario Bros, I’m afraid I did not at all recognise John Leguizamo, for which I can only apologise; by the time Spawn came round, he was a huge draw for me, if that helps (I imagine it don’t). anyway, I’ve gone off on a tangent. Seeing these three big macho dudes play drag queens was a big deal for me; even back then, I felt that it was good for them to do something that seemed progressive, or ran counter to outdated notions of masculinity. Was it really that progressive? I’m not sure; obviously I’ve not seen the film, but it seemed that way to me as a kid. It probably helped normalise the idea of non-heteronormative performance, in the same way The Birdcage or Philadelphia did. I’m not saying these are ideal interpretations of diverse sexuality, but when all you know is utter straightness, they were a window into a wider world. Also it’s got a hell of a title.

The People Versus Larry Flynt (1996): we’re now getting very deep into reading-Empire-religiously territory, and also David-is-old-enough-to-see-a-15 territory (the first 18 I saw was Face/Off the following year). We’re also – and I want to put this delicately – in an era where the discussion or depiction of pornography in a film was, shall we say, intriguing. Sue me; I was 14. The thought of taking a porn publisher and making him a good guy in a freedom of speech battle meant that, not only might it feature a bit of filth, but I could also root for him against the forces of censorship. I loved Woody Harrelson, too; and the insanely controversial (and banned!) poster is hilarious, if a bit much nowadays. Anyway, I wanted to see what I hoped was an intelligent and funny biopic that might also be a little bit rude; it made me feel grown-up and sophisticated. I wonder if I’d still feel the same if I watched in 2021.

Gods and Monsters (1999): jumping to the end of the decade and whilst I know full well why I’d be so excited to see Brendan Fraser in a more serious role, I’m not sure why I’d have know Ian McKellen; maybe The Keep? Or just reading about Richard III (I’d not seen it at that point)? Certainly I was very excited for his casting both in X-Men and Lord of the Rings, so I must have known who he was. Anyway, this film sounded great; a biopic of the director of Frankenstein, and also what appeared to be a rather tragic romance. I loved stories about old Hollywood, and – paging Wong Foo – stories about LGBTQ+ characters, even then. And I wanted to see what one of my favourite Hollywood action stars was up to, as well as support a British actor who I knew was in consideration for an Oscar. Knowing more about the situation, the movies, and the actors, I’d really love to see it now.

Well, there we are: ten films I can’t believe I’ve still not got round to seeing. I’m a bit rubbish, really. And these of course are just the tip of the iceberg (don’t worry, I did see Titanic). Throw a stick at an episode of The Film Programme in the nineties, and you’ll hit a film I was really interested in but still haven’t seen.

Mind you, I’m not dead yet. There’s still time… and I know Quiz Show is on Disney+…

[linrinkuarts]

What is this?

I’ve been interested in the character Vinny Vinesauce reintroduced in Miitopia at the end of the game, Vlinny the clone. I’ve been meaning to give my own twist to his look ever since. I messed around with it for a while and eventually came to the Vlin with the weird mouth design. Then I wanted to think of a story that’ll make him different from other Vlinnys, I guess? A not so original character???

So I’ll put down my ideas in this post, under the read more.

Miitopia => Tomodachi Life => Leaving Vineland Island No looping timelines for this Vlinny. :v

*Note that this’ll spoil the Miitopia game and Vinny’s Tomodachi Life series. **Note that I’m not very good at writing/explaining and my ideas may change.

TIMELINE

MIITOPIA

Vlinny is a clone created from a space lab executed by the Jahns. After being experimented on in the lab first, he was sent to the Miitopia to see how the clone would do. He did not know anyone and was brainwashed to forget all about being a clone.

He did not stand out. He stayed inside to read and learn about the unfamiliar place, though he longed for friendship. He was not sociable, but he tried to be positive, always smiling and helping others [while not understanding the concept of personal space]. This backfired and people thought him as creepy, steering away from him. Not understanding how strange his actions affected people, he becomes disheartened and overthinks. He decides that the way he looks is the problem, which comes to the point where he becomes the Dark Curse.

While he was the Dark Curse, he was not himself. He only thought he was “The Dark Curse,” no Vlin, just anger.

When released from the curse later, his body emerged altered: strange, somewhat monstrous mouth, pointed ears, and white patches of hair. This may be the outcome to being a clone/lab experiment, the Dark Curse still having influence, or both. At this moment, Vlin just realizes that he looks eerily similar to Vinny and Jesus explains him being a clone, though leaving out Jahn involvement as Vlin may attack Lumber Jahn.

He and Jesus stayed away from the residents to settle things in a “cold, secluded area.” After realizing his mistakes, he goes to Vineland to try and make up for what he did.

https://linrinkuarts.tumblr.com/post/185075212439/miitopia-vlin-finds-jesus

TOMODACHI LIFE

His hair is completely white by the time he came to Vineland. He is also more sociable, trying to make his “first” impressions likable. He did like Dheerse and was very disturbed after she was suddenly removed.

After Dheerse’ removal and other happenings in the series, Vlin eventually left the island to move on, using the pocket money Vinny gave him.

(I’ll clarify and add more here another time, but I can’t think of anything. Most of it went to the Jahn discussion below.)

https://linrinkuarts.tumblr.com/post/185063935239/its-just-the-second-episode-where-vlinnys-in

“NOW”

He still stays home a lot, but likes to drink tea and coffee more than ever. Coffee to socializing or staying awake, tea to calm down or help with headaches and insomnia. It’s not very healthy. He is more at peace with being alone.

Vlin does not smile as much as he used to, as he is more tired and does not interact with others like he did in Vineland. He covers most of his mouth with a mask around people he is not comfortable with/in public, wanting to avoid awkward situations. As a result, he has difficulty in socializing again, but he does not think too harshly of awkward encounters anymore.

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE JAHNS

Miitopia:

He does not remember the Jahns, so he is indifferent. He only knew of one, Lumber Jahn, and only thought of him as any futile enemy when being the Dark Curse overwhelmed him.

Vineland:

Vlin was interested in what they were up to at first, accepting their antics and keeping quiet of their intentions... At least, the intentions he thought were harmless. He found out of their plan was not soon enough, but was caught.

The Jahns easily knew that Vlin one of their experiments, observing him and eventually manipulating him once he knew their plan. They clasped on a device to his neck. It kept him from spreading their plan, could provoke or stop his true form to show, and reveal his location [like a GPS locator]. It can only be removed by Jahns who were extremely involved with the harm of the Jahnpocalypse. Vlin was miserable and paranoid over the device, that the Jahns doing something out of nowhere.

Once the Jahns revealed their true intentions, it just clicked. He remembered where he came from. Remembered that they are never to be trusted... Save for one.

Kinda.

Lumber Jahn.

He is a simple and much different Jahn who only wishes to help others. Not much is known on why he is unlike the rest. He was not disliked by other Jahns. He did not have much interest in experiments, but he did have interest in the lifestyles of other species. Wanted to participate in such lifestyles.

Lumber Jahn had suspicions on the Dark Curse with the little information he had from other Jahns he was once involved with. Once he knew of Vlins predicament, he wished to join the heroes in Miitopia.

After Miitopia and Jesus' time with Vlin, he heard Vlin was going to the island and followed after as soon as possible. Once reaching Vineland, he hid his identity from the other Jahns to try to avoid complications with them. When the Jahnpocalypse began, he had trouble keeping up with the reputation they held, but was successful. He helped Vlin as much as he could, sharing what he knew and in easing the pain they caused him. He is unable to remove the device from Vlins neck as he did not have access to the devices creation/blueprints, but he knew trying to remove it without such would only cause complications.

Vlin appreciates Lumber Jahn and what he has done to help, though still has slight suspicion either way. Lumber Jahn understands and respects that.

ETCETERA

He prefers Vlin over Vlinny. He knows he is a clone, but he likes to think he’s his own person. Removing the -ny is not much, but it means a lot to him.

Vlin likes the warmth, though this enables the revealing of his other form. The device on his neck prevents him from changing through shocks.

Because he does not enjoy being shocked or the thought of somehow turning into his other form, he stays in cooler areas. He has accustomed himself to at least air conditioned rooms than extreme colds as the years went by.

Being in the extreme cold reminds him of his time with Jesus and of Vineland. It may bring good memories, but it usually brings more bad.

Even if he’s supposed to stay cool, he likes wearing clothes that cover more of his skin.

He does not know how to react to some displays of affection like holding hands or hugs. Sometimes reacts with a "thank you" in surprise.

The color of his eyes may show intensity of emotion, brighter = more intense emotion.

He still misses Dheerse.

His ears can move slightly to his emotion.

The device on his neck seems as if it was a ring with no cut, like it was a rubber band that turned into a perfect fit. It has 2 small lights that only light up when it is in use. Red light as a warning [when Vlin is on the verge of extreme anger], white light when it is currently shocking him, blue light when he is being tracked.

https://linrinkuarts.tumblr.com/post/171823380589/can-you-tell-me-more-about-your-oc-vlinny-i-love

If he ever encounters other clones of himself, he will not react much [no “You’re Vlinny? But I’M Vlinny…?”]. He would like to know more about them, but would ask once they know each more since his experiences are not the best. He does worry when people see him and other clones in one area, though.

His blood is yellow green, so that makes his blushes yellow greenish too? Or a kind of brown/orange... Either way, it’s a bit stickier than human blood.

Eyes are red and green, a kind of heterochromia[?] on both eyes. Red on top and green below.

Freckles?? (I haven’t been drawing those on everything I’ve been doodling since I forget it, but I’m not sure if that’ll be a thing for him.)

He’s interested in architecture.

Other Form

Vlin has no recollection of turning into his other form at all, though this is a side effect. He has turned at least 5 times, in the lab he was made in and when held captive by the Jahns. He has not turned ever since he left.

It is said that his body does not change all that much in his other form [there are no extra limbs or orifices], mostly distortions or extensions of sorts. Something else is different about him, though...

All “officially” known about his other form is that his nails start to elongate and sharpen. His current mouth was originally part of his other form, but is permanently part of his normal form.

https://linrinkuarts.tumblr.com/post/185018337684/tried-to-redesign-his-other-form-which-still

[undyingsunshine]

Oh I adore these so much!!! 13 year old me would have 100% freaked out (/pos) knowing there were more contributions to this AU! I love your reinterpretations of the cast - Jeff as Leafeon is super awesome, especially in reference to House of Leaves! And Vinny as Espeon really does feel like a fitting twist considering what happens in canon!

I also love how you incorporated Alex's ushanka hat with Glaceon! A really excellent touch there, and the fact it makes the brothers more of a pair is really cool too. I think originally I pictured Steph as Glaceon because of the No Nonsense vibes it gives off (and at this point Sylveon was still very new, or might've not even existed yet, I have a hard time remembering) and Alex was assigned Eevee! But I really do love these versions - Steph as Sylveon is not what I expected but I think it fits!

And Corenthal as Eevee is SO interesting holy cow. You could almost see it as like. All these characters have been affected - changed and warped by the environment they've had to endure for so long. But Corenthal - as far as I know, he's relatively new to the game (correct me if I'm wrong, my EMH knowledge isn't 100% accurate) but also; he's very powerful. A man that forces his environment to change rather than letting it change him. He doesn't let the horrors distort who he is and in turn that makes Eevee such a fascinating choice for him. Known for being easily affected by their surroundings, but he remains as he is, as he always has been.

Absolutely wonderful takes! I was super exicted when I got this notif and it's really brightened my day to see your drawings! :D Feel free to run wild with the idea anytime, I think we could all use more splashes of EMH Pokemon shenanigans haha

Lads you will not believe it. My father gave me a folder today filled with lots of old drawings and GUESS WHAT.

SOME OF MY EEVEE-MANHYBRID DRAWINGS ARE IN HERE.

I thought these drawings were lost forever. I might post them but I'm not sure if I want to relive that just yet. Dear lord...

[thesunvanished]

fictional character thing - vinnie (or is it vinny? we may never know) from emh.

put a fictional character in my inbox and I'll answer these questions on them

1) fight them or fight for them? i have no reason to fight vinnie because honestly he is a pure soul who most likely wouldn’t attack anyone BUT at the same time fighting for him is kind of asking for death so i’d definitely go with fighting for him

2) on a scale of 1-10 how excited do I get when I see them? he’s a pretty chill person & honestly i just hold my breath whenever i see him because something terrible always seems to happen whenever he’s onscreen 

3) would i smooch? maybe idk

4) have I drawn/written about them/should i draw/write about them? i haven’t written him because i kind of find him to be the least relatable of the three & i have difficulty understanding his character i guess?? i love vin but i don’t think i could write him honestly

5) voice HC if they don’t have a voice already? i don’t really have a hc but have you noticed how he gets more & more quiet as the series goes on?? like he’s really enthusiastic in front of the camera & is the main speaker for the EMH fitness project, but you can tell how he starts feeling more & more powerless because he’s just not happy to be on camera anymore, idk how to explain it beyond that.

[celldeal57-blog]

The Linc - Vince Papale’s son will participate in the Eagles’ local pro day

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...

Vincent Papale Jr. will get his own tryout with the Eagles - PFT Vinny Papale played college football at Delaware, where he was a wide receiver like his dad and had a solid senior season last year. Today at Delaware’s Pro Day, Papale told Andrew DiCecco of The Eagles Wire that he’ll be participating in the Eagles’ local Pro Day on April 17.

The Eagles continue to foster a locker room culture that draws players to the team - BGN The Eagles have been putting in work lately to secure some of the team veterans — Jason Peters, Brandon Graham — and have even brought back a few familiar faces including DeSean Jackson and, most recently, Vinny Curry. More than the team wanting to lock in these guys is the fact that they all (except Jackson who was traded) chose to come back to the Philadelphia locker room. There’s been plenty of time since the locker room saga of the Chip Kelly era, and with a Super Bowl to claim since, it’s all way back in the rearview. But it’s easy to forget that the locker room culture at the time was considered toxic, and was much more difficult to get guys to want to stay, much less take lower deals than they would get elsewhere.

Taking Stock of Free Agency - BGN Radio John Stolnis and Brandon Lee Gowton discuss Vinny Curry returning home, the Andrew Sendejo signing, the need at running back, Carson Wentz’s outlook, a rule that favors the Cowboys, and betting offs for the 2019 NFL Season! Presented by SB Nation and Bleeding Green Nation.

A look back at 15 years ago, the day Veterans Stadium imploded - PhillyVoice It was surreal, 15 years ago today, watching a chunk of my childhood go up in an enormous dirt plume. Below is the story I wrote with some added changes about a sports venue no one really embraced as they have Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field. A large part of that reason was the inanimate, passionless way it stood, like the rest of the other cookie-cutter places to watch ballgames in the 1970s. It did house a resonating nightmare that occurred on a Friday afternoon, October 7, 1977, when the Phillies were down to their final strike from going up 2-1 in their best-of-five National League championship series to the Los Angeles Dodgers and blew it. It also was home to the first World Series in Phillies’ history and an NFC championship victory over the Dallas Cowboys that no Philadelphia sports fan will ever forget.

Just a Number? - Iggles Blitz If you do look long term, the Eagles do have a lot of players that are nearing age 30 and that is something to watch. The team has a lot of draft picks over the next two years and it is crucial that they draft well. They need young, cheap talent. One thing that makes me more comfortable with adding/keeping so many older players is that they aren’t getting huge money and they aren’t foundational players. As good as Jason Peters is, the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2017 with him as a spectator. DeSean Jackson is here to be a complementary player, not the lead receiver. The other X-factor in all of this is that numbers have changed. 30 is no longer 30. Players take incredible care of themselves. Teams do a much better job of taking care of players. We had never heard of Sports Science a decade ago. Now the Eagles study player movement/activity on a daily basis and know when to take it easy on their guys. Teams now focus on recovery when studying how to help players. This kind of proactive approach by teams and players has helped guys to play into their 30’s at a high level.

Chemistry, culture central themes in Eagles offseason - PE.com Andrew Sendejo could feel it when he walked through the hallways of the NovaCare Complex. Vinny Curry saw it the instant he walked through the doors and peeked in at the Lombardi Trophy in the lobby case. “There’s an energy here,” Sendejo said. “They’re winners. They know how to win. The way they pulled things together the last two seasons and turned it around and won, that’s what you want. That’s the culture here.” Said Curry, nearing bursting into tears: “Seeing that trophy, man, everything came back to me from winning the Super Bowl. It’s overwhelming. It’s just so great to be back here, to be back home.”

Eagles are getting older, and that’s a growing concern - NBCSP Who are their best players under 28? Carson Wentz is 26, Nelson Agholor is 25, their promising young defensive backs like Avonte Maddox, Rasul Douglas and Sidney Jones are all in their early 20s. Derek Barnett is only 22. But there are question marks about every one of them. This is why Roseman, Joe Douglas and Co. have to nail this draft and the next couple drafts. This is a roster that really needs an infusion of young talent. When this current group of veteran stars moves on, who takes over? Roseman has had only three drafts since being returned to power, and he’s taken only six guys in the first three rounds. Of that group, Wentz is a certified Pro Bowler and a star, although he still needs to show he can stay healthy.

Grading the Eagles’ offseason moves: Adding depth in Vinny Curry, Andrew Sendejo - The Athletic I understand the case for familiarity and there’s no doubt the Eagles need help with their pass-rush depth. One would think that Curry is coming back fully accepting that he’ll be a backup, but his one-time starter status might complicate that. The move feels a little fan-servicey. I also think Curry’s ability against the run is overstated a bit – he’s prone to losing the edge on misdirection plays. But for the price, I would be lying if I said I had a better suggestion. If the Eagles aren’t willing to pay a premium for Ziggy Ansah or Justin Houston, I’m not sure there is a better option on the market right now in terms of cost and fit assurance. Which is why I’m not sure the Eagles needed to make this move now rather than after the draft. And if he signed elsewhere, other players of his caliber would still be available. Grade: A sweater from your grandmother that’s one size too small because, to her, you suffer no effects of aging.

NFL Draft Notes: A QB Sleeper From Connecticut, Round 1 Buzz for Grier, Gruden Loves Lock? - MMQB FERGUSON HAS HIS DAY: According to Gil Brandt, defensive line coaches from the Eagles, Cowboys, Dolphins, Vikings and Lions attended Louisiana Tech’s pro day to evaluate edge rusher Jaylon Ferguson, who was uninvited to the combine after a background check revealed a simple battery conviction that happened during his freshman year at Tech.

Just How Close Are the Redskins From Being Contenders? - Hogs Haven Getting a franchise QB, some new wide receivers for him to throw to, and a tight end who can stretch the field, but also block, would be a good start for an anemic offense. On defense, we need players who can get after the passer from the edge, and another linebacker with sideline-to-sideline ability. Another impact player in the secondary wouldn’t hurt either. Certainly, all of these players can’t arrive in just one draft, so it’s going to take a while for the Redskins to acquire the necessary talent to compete at the highest level for a sustained amount of time. Hopefully the 2019 NFL Draft can be a place the Skins can start building the necessary playmaking talent to begin to take the next steps...but believe me, it’s not going to be a fast or easy process. Unlike what Bruce Allen may want fans to believe, we really aren’t that close.

Christian Wilkins is gonna bust his ass for whichever NFL team drafts him - SB Nation Christian Wilkins is a quality interior defensive line prospect. Clemson moved him around from a five-technique on the outside edge of the tackle on a couple of plays, to a 4i on the inside shade of the tackle, to a three-technique on the outside edge of the guard, to a 2i with an inside shade on a guard, to a one-technique on either edge of the center, to some zero nose. And he held up well in all of those alignments. That versatility is one of his strongest selling points, and Wilkins has already shown that he can play well in pretty much any defensive scheme. ”Sturdy” is the word that came to mind while watching Wilkins playing the run. Although he wasn’t the biggest defensive tackle you will ever see at 6’3 and 315 pounds, Wilkins showed some really good functional strength on film. The guy was hard to move once he anchored down.

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