#I will miss my western yeehaw show

[laf-outloud]

@kat.mcnamara Well folks, #WalkerIndependence may have bit the dust but the #WalkerLegacy lives on in the story we told, the memories we created, and the town we built. Thank you Abby Walker for walking in the tall grass so future Walkers can run. Your strength, tenacity, and refusal to fit the mold serve as an inspiration moving forward. Above all, thank you for reminding me that no matter how many times you get shot off the wagon and it goes up in flames, you can always rise from the ashes and begin again. Thank you for joining us on the trail out west and making a home as we did in our little town of Independence. Most of all, thank you to the #WIndyfam - our fearless cast and crew who braved wind, hail, mosquitoes, heat, lighting, and so much dust to tell this story with heart, passion, and unparalleled artistry. We made a western - but above all, we made a family. I left my heart in Independence- and with every one of you beautiful people. All my love always - Mary Abigail “Djon-deh-zee” Mackenzie Collins Walker. ❦𖣔

[purgetrooperfox]

blog guide + masterlist

divorcing star wars is an ongoing process

afflicted with gamer disease (cyberpunk, elden ring, fighting games, rdr, CoD, disco elysium, etc etc)

with comorbid podcast disease (malevolent, tma, wolf 359)

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fox

roach

private eyes coming soon

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fics and WIPs under the cut. content warnings are tagged on AO3, be mindful of them

(updated 06/13/2024)

* marks unfinished fics

Star Wars

one-shots:

it is the exact opposite of alone (tumblr link) — [G] Bastra and the ghost that haunts him.

life would be easier if I was easier (tumblr link) — [G] Fox at his limit, Quinlan making it worse and better.

I miss doing nothing with you (tumblr link) — [G] Western AU; reunion for Saleese and Nocte

* inevitability (tumblr link) — [T] On choosing something fleeting because it's worth it, even if the end is inevitable.

fare thee well, my honey (tumblr link) — [T] A breaking point for Kit and Nocte.

growing pains (tumblr link) — [T] Physical therapy frays Echo’s nerves and tests Nocte's patience, but mutual understanding is key.

in amber (tumblr link) — [T] Fox hits the streets by himself. Thorn goes down after him.

oceans, then and now (tumblr link) — [T] It's a rare occurrence for Nocte to get sent off of Coruscant, especially as the lone trooper assigned to escort a Jedi to the Outer Rim. But then, Dara has a way of defying norms and expectations rather spectacularly.

on the importance of context — [T] "I think we should talk", and other alarming phrases.

down and disarmed — [T] Waking up on the floor of a jail cell is not, in fact, Uj's preferred way to start a day.

pillow talk — [M] For all that fucking the bratty attitude out of Quinlan is a great way to blow off steam, and a cathartic one at that, it occurs to Uj that it’s probably not the best idea.

ins and outs of recall — [T] The backlash of Nocte's research on the Guard's neurological troubles.

while the currents rage below — [M] After an explosive fight and harsh words that can't be taken back, Fox and Kyr are left in different kinds of shambles. Nocte tries to pick up the pieces.

extensive and astute observation — [T] Saleese jabs a sharp elbow into Nocte's side, right where plastoid would usually make her immediately regret it. Dress greys provide no such protection. But tonight, not even bruised ribs can kill his mood. Tonight, he has a shot at identifying her mystery Jedi.

leave the heels on — [E] After a drag show, Lane keeps Uj company in his dressing room.

with and without — [T] Another farse of a vote, and the repercussions for those affected. (Nocte has a dissociative episode, Saleese tries to help him out of it.) + a lovely podfic by @/godoflaundrybaskets

nightmares — [T] Sleep brings the promise of reliving the worst moments of Nocte's life, like his own personal trauma reel. Maybe it's better to stay awake.

blank — [T] All anyone knows is that the Chancellor claims that Fox made an attempt on his life. Now Fox is en route to Kamino.

peace — [G] Months after Order 66, Rex gets a visit.

h(a)unted — [T] Echo wrestles with trauma and memories of captivity in the wake of realizing why the Kaminoans are sending hunters after Omega.

Wandering — [T] After Order 66, after the crash of the Tribunal, after his Commander– after Ahsoka told him it would be best to part ways, Rex wandered. He wandered because he couldn’t stay still. If he was still, if he stopped for longer than it took to eat and sleep, then he would think.

guess it just wants to die — [T] CC-1010 lays down. Fox wakes up.

Little Orphan Ani — [T] Anakin's men were wrong. Cody and Obi-Wan weren't father figures to him. So what if Cody's disappointment felt like a physical weight on his shoulders and he spent undue time and energy trying to make Obi-Wan proud? They weren't his parents. Not that they would be bad dads. To someone else. Not him, because he didn't see them that way, but someone else who needed unconditional support and care. (in which Cody and Obi-Wan dad at Anakin and Anakin is oblivious, right up until he isn't)

Truly, Deeply — [T] Of course Obi-Wan was not blind to the emotional, hormonal storm around his Padawan. One would have to be blind to both the Force and the physical world to miss it. And really, Anakin must have forgotten that his Master was not only Force-sensitive, but also connected to his mind through their training bond. (in which Obi-Wan is painfully aware of Anakin's feelings for Padmé and also forever wondering where he went wrong in trying to teach his Padawan subtlety)

Commander Fox Week 2021:

exhaustion (tumblr link) — [T] Fox has been running on fumes for days, counting down the time until he can drop onto the nearest surface and finally sleep.

hope — [T] Enough is enough. The Republic was doomed to fail, that much is clear. The Empire may have been inevitable as well. All Fox knows is that he’s finished, he can’t pretend anymore. He can’t fall in line like his mind has been wiped blank. So he decides to do something drastic.

family — [T] The fear-mongering rumors on Kamino about Fox being some kind of abusive, tyrannical prick have reached a point where they can’t go unaddressed. His shinies are clearly afraid and miserable with their assignment to the Guard, which Fox understands, but he can try to help them feel more at home. He can dispel some of the rumors.

laughter — [G] Existential debate rages in Fox’s office.

vode an — [M] Order 66 wiped away the clones’ autonomy, but mindless drones don’t have the wherewithal to feel guilt for their actions. The Rebellion is trying to get clones out of the purge trooper program, but freedom comes at a cost.

brothers — [T] Senator Amidala returns from Scipio with the 501st. This is the aftermath.

multi-chapter:

five times Nocte took care of the Corries, and one time they returned the favor (under construction) — [M] what it says on the tin

* red hands and black deeds — [M] Fox gets assigned to the Coruscant Guard after his bravery and sacrifices for the Republic during the First Battle of Geonosis. This job is a long shot from the one he spent his entire life preparing for; it's a war on a different front and it's on him to get his men out alive. Whether he'll get himself out with his sanity intact is up for debate.

* talk is overrated, let's just fight — [E] The Guard didn't have a designated Jedi, but they had the absolute nuisance that was Quinlan Vos. He was already more than Fox could handle. The man was at least halfway banthashit insane and seemed to derive some sadistic pleasure from derailing Fox's entire day. For all that Rex and Cody complained about their admittedly crazy Generals, Fox struggled to believe that they could possibly be worse than Vos.

* a cry at the final breath — [M] CC-2224 was a good soldier, had been decanted, raised, and trained to be a good solider. Good soldiers follow orders, so that's what he did. At times, in the deep recesses of in mind, he might questions his orders, but he always followed them. Cody has to re-learn how to do more than follow orders, to live and fight of his own accord. He's been a soldier all his life, fighting in wars that aren't his. What is freedom to a man who has only ever known captivity?

unposted WIPs I'll gladly yammer about:

currents — [M] instead of joining TBB, Echo requests a transfer to the Guard, hoping to find answers about Fives' death on Coruscant

the holding of hands, the breaking of glass — [M] follows Nocte's journey through part of the war, semi-centered around his situationship with Kit Fisto

after dark — [T/M] an AU where Quinlan Vos leaves the Jedi Order and winds up with a sect of Mandalorians; after the war, Fox is sent to Mandalore with a squad to "negotiate" (read: jumpstart an Imperial occupation) and their paths cross again

head forward // heart back — [M] follows Uj from the beginning of the war, through his assignment to the Shadows and (maybe) into his reassignment to the Guard. largely focused on his evolving relationship with Quinlan Vos

remember to breathe — [T/M] filling in the gap between Cmdr Maze and Arligan Zey's flight from Coruscant and their arrival on Mandalore. the one where I'll try to carry a whole ship on my poor aching back

The Great SWxMK Crossover Episode — in which @/kiwikipedia and I grab MK characters by the scruff and dump them into the GFFA, and vice versa

Call of Duty

unposted WIPs, in progress

burn and rage (at close of day) — [M] ghostroach timeloop set during mw2 (2009), from Roach's perspective

under the gun — [T/E] AU where Roach survives mw2 (2009) and ends up in the reboot universe, with a debt to the Shadows and a grudge against the 141

Mortal Kombat

SubScorp Week 2022 (WIP, off schedule)

impossible — [T] Years ago, Kuai Liang watched Hanzo Hasashi die. Grief is a complicated thing, but seeing the man he loved up and walking again seems a step beyond its traditional stages.

* a cautionary tale re: betting against Johnny Cage — [M] clothes swap, upcoming

* frigid — [T] childhood, upcoming

* a mirror, inverted — [T/M] trapped, upcoming

* in winter's embrace — [T/M] touch-starved, upcoming

* unspoken (yet heard) — [T] secret, upcoming

* cozy koozie — [T] crochet, upcoming

one-shots:

death-adjacent (under construction) — [M] Kuai knew, when a phantom from the past appeared in the Fire Gardens. He knew before Scorpion – not yet Grandmaster Hasashi, not yet Hanzo – spoke a single word.

[shuadotcom]

Fall for You | MYG & JJK

▸ Summary: Fall was always your favorite time of year and now you get to add two additional things you love to the list of reasons why: Yoongi and Jungkook. ▸ Pairing: Yoongi x Female!Reader x Jungkook ▸ Genre: Farm AU, fluff ▸ Word Count: 1.8k ▸ Rating: G ▸ Warnings: None ▸ A/N: Written for Bangtan HQ’s Bangtan Rodeo. Thank you to the anon that requested the prompts: “yoonkook/reader + barn + dialogue 9″!

It was your favorite time of year again. The leaves on the farm were changing into beautiful oranges and yellows. The apples in the orchard were finally plump and ripe and ready to be picked. The air was getting colder, which meant long-sleeved shirts and jeans instead of shorts and tank tops. Your mother was running around like a madwoman trying to get ready for her annual fall party.

Every year since you were ten, your mother would invite all of your neighbors within a twenty-mile radius over on the first night of fall in celebration of the season. She’d clear the animals out of the barn and clean it up to make space for everyone. As you grew, you went from helping her wrangle the horses up to decorating when you were tall enough, then to baking the pies and preparing the snacks alongside her.

All your friends and their parents showed up, and even if your mother spent weeks beforehand stressing over it, and by extension making you stress, it always turned out to be a fun night for everyone. Last year you had even managed to get two boyfriends out of it, so you weren’t complaining that much.

“Well if it ain’t my favorite girl,” you heard his deep voice before you saw him, his thin arms wrapping around your waist and squeezing.

“Mornin’ Yoongi.” You turned your head to give him a quick kiss before redirecting your attention back to the fairy lights in your hand. You were doing your damndest to untangle them, but they were like Christmas lights.

“Need some help?” He offered, picking up the other end of the lights at your feet.

“Please. Mama just had to rush into town for more cake frosting. We have four cakes in the oven right now and only two jars.”

“She does know that the party is tomorrow night right? She still has plenty of time.”

You shushed him as if horses and goats didn’t only surround you. “Don’t say that so loud! She’ll sense that you’re not taking this seriously and make you work all night! Probably stick you in a tuxedo and make you serve cider, just to show you what’s what.”

Yoongi let out a laugh. “Your mama wouldn’t do that. She loves me, remember? I’m her favorite one of your boyfriends.” He wasn’t wrong. Your mother was surprisingly supportive of you dating two men, but Yoongi was the one you had grown up with so she favored him whether she wanted to admit it or not. She loved Jungkook as well, but as he had moved from the city only three years ago, at times he still wasn’t used to the country life, and you all could tell.

“Speaking of boyfriends, where is my other wonderful beau?”

“You called, little lady?” Both you and Yoongi turned at the sound Jungkook’s voice. You expected to see him bounding into the barn with his usual bright, bunny-toothed grin. Instead, Jungkook was seated atop his horse with a solemn expression. He wasn’t wearing his usual dark jeans and baggy t-shirt either. From head to toe, Jungkook looked like an old western cowboy, down to the chaps and spurs on his cowboy boots.

“Jungkook?” Yoongi asked first. You were still surprised to see your boyfriend decked out in the cliche’ attire.

“Well, howdy there, Yoongi. Y/n.” Jungkook stopped his horse just in front of you and jumped down. You noticed the bouquet of daisies in his hand. He picked one and presented it with a flourish to Yoongi, who accepted it with a broad smile and a bow. Jungkook turned to you next and got down on one knee, holding the rest of the bouquet out to you.

“Jungkook, what on Earth are you doing?” You giggled and took the flowers from him.

“Well, as you know, tomorrow is a special night on this here farm. I’d be mighty honored to escort ya to the hoedown, miss.” He held a straight face as he spoke with the old-timey Southern accent, which you couldn’t deny was incredibly cute.

“Koo, why are you talking like that? Besides, you do realize I’m going to the party with you and Yoongi anyway, right? Seeing how we’re dating and all. ”

He let out a frustrated sigh. “Come on, Y/n, don’t ruin the moment! I just wanted to court you,” he whined, a dramatic pout forming on his lips. You leaned down and kissed him until he was smiling.

“I’d be mighty pleased to accompany you to the hoedown tomorrow night, partner.” Jungkook let out an enthusiastic yeehaw in reply.

“You know, Koo, every day, I swear you do something that proves more and more that you’re from the city.” Yoongi laughed, tucking the daisy behind his ear.

“Yeah, but you still think I’m cute,” Jungkook said matter-of-factly. Before Yoongi could hit him with another snarky remark, Jungkook grabbed the front of his t-shirt and brought their lips together in a messy kiss. You saw Yoongi frown into the kiss, but you didn’t miss the way his hands latched onto Jungkook’s hips. You let them have their moment for a while longer before swatting at the two of them.

“Alright, that’s enough you lovebirds. Mama will be back soon, and I need y’all to work on these lights so I can go check on the cakes.” They separated with a final peck and Jungkook’s face lit up at the mention of cakes. “Cakes for tomorrow.” His pout was back, but you rolled your eyes at him this time, handing him the string of lights you had been working on.

You blew them both a kiss as you headed out of the barn, giving Jungkook’s horse a pat on the head on your way.

The next night, you couldn’t help but stand and admire you and your mother’s hard work. The red barn next to your house was full of your neighbors conversing and enjoying the food the two of you had prepared. The bright glowing of the fairy lights your boyfriends had strung up could surely be seen acres away. Music filled the air from the powerful sound system inside that you prided yourself on setting up on your own, even if Yoongi had insisted that he had needed to help you.

Jungkook and Yoongi were standing on either side of you, outfitted in their best party attire, which for Yoongi meant a pair of fitted jeans that didn’t have dirt smudges on them and a brand new flannel. Jungkook on the other hand, still a city boy at heart, opted for dark, ripped jeans and a black, long-sleeved shirt. You were thankful that both of them were casual men. They never made you feel pressured to make yourself look any particular way for them. Your outfit was a simple, knee-length white sundress and your favorite cowboy boots.

“So, are we just going to stand out here and gape at the barn, or are we going to enjoy the party?” Jungkook spoke up first, clearly itching to go inside. You let him take your hand while Yoongi took the other as he practically dragged you both towards the crowd of neighbors.

You gave your obligatory greetings to everyone, each person giving you various compliments on the decorations or the food. After getting roped into about four different conversations, eventually, Jungkook had managed to get the three of you to a less crowded corner of the barn. He was looking around nervously as if checking to see who was watching you.

“Koo, what’s wrong? You seem worried,” Yoongi asked, placing a hand over Jungkook’s that was gripping the end of his t-shirt restlessly.

“I...I just wanted all three of us to be together right now.” You saw his eyes dart over to the sound system, and you listened as the current song ended. The last note of the song tapered off, and almost immediately, the beginning tones of the next song rolled in. You immediately noticed how familiar it sounded. It was a slow, romantic ballad.

Jungkook’s gaze bounced between you and Yoongi as a gentle smile spread across his face. “Don’t you recognize it? It’s the song that played this time last year when I told you both that I liked you. It’s our first anniversary…” he trailed off as his shyness got the best of him, and his cheeks turned a light pink color. 

In all honesty, you had gotten so absorbed in working to make sure tonight was perfect for the guests that it had slipped your mind that this was technically your one year anniversary with your boyfriends.

“Oh Jungkook,” you cooed, reaching out to him to sweep him into a hug. He practically melted as Yoongi hugged him from behind, effectively sandwiching him between you both. “I’m sorry, Koo. I was working so hard that it slipped my mind.”

“Yeah, and you know my memory is just plain terrible,” Yoongi admitted, earning a laugh from both you and Jungkook.

“Is that why you asked us to go with you tonight the way you did yesterday?”

Jungkook buried his face deeper into your neck. “Yes. I just wanted to do something funny and cute.” You and Yoongi both embraced him tighter, beginning to pepper his neck and the top of his head with kisses making the younger boy giggle.

You pulled back then and held your hand out to Jungkook. “I’d be mighty honored if you’d grant me the honor of dancing with you tonight, good sir.” Jungkook played along, bowing to you and delicately placing his hand in yours. Yoongi bowed to him as well and grasped Jungkook’s other hand.

The three of you went towards the middle of the barn where other couples held each other, swaying to the music. You and Yoongi surrounded Jungkook once again, both sets of arms holding him by the waist as his arms were draped around your neck. You all moved fluidly together to the slow beat of the song, enjoying being here with one another.

“Y/n, Yoongi,” Jungkook whispered, loud enough for you both to hear, but quiet enough that no one around you could. “I love you both. A lot.”

This was the first time any of you had said the ‘L-word.’ Your heartbeat sped up, and you could feel yourself grinning like an idiot. “I love you both too.”

“And I obviously love both you saps,” Yoongi said in a joking tone, but you could tell from the look on his face that he meant it. Jungkook pulled you in one at a time to place a kiss on both your lips before he turned in your hold so his arms were around Yoongi’s neck now.

You and Yoongi leaned over his head to share a kiss, lingering a little longer. “I love you. So much,” he murmured, barely pulling away.

“And I love you,” you hummed, eyes closing in bliss. You didn’t know how you had been so lucky to gain the love of two amazing men, but you were so thankful. Starting a new chapter of your life with them was another thing you could add to your list of favorite fall things; this taking the number one spot.

[p-artsypants]

Much Obliged

Inspired by @bugaboo-n-bananoir‘s amazing Cowboy!Adrien and Witch!Marinette Au. 

I’m probably going to write more to this later. It’s just too funny.

Ao3

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Everyone deals with grief differently. Some take to drinking, others devote themselves to charity.

Adrien Agreste? Well, he became a cowboy.

It wasn’t a spur of the moment decision either. He had always been obsessed with American Westerns. Especially John Wayne. He practically worshipped the man.

He had a collection of hats, boots, spurs, and chaps. He had his favorite bolo tie, and every summer for two weeks, he helped out at his uncle’s ranch in the countryside, where he learned a thing or two about riding horses, lassoing, and other things his father would probably have heart attack over if he knew.

Yes, Adrien was obsessed with Cowboys and the Cowboy lifestyle.

So much so, that when he lost this mother, and subsequently emotionally lost his father, his closeted obsession became very public.

A 14 year old boy walking around with cowboy boots, hat, spurs and occasional chaps wouldn’t have been as jarring if they were in Texas. But given they were in the middle of Paris, France...he pretty much stuck out as a sore thumb. Even more so in the circles his father was included in. Sprinkling in a few ‘yeehaw’s, ‘howdy’s, and ‘pardner’s into his French was also pretty jarring.

And a complete embarrassment to his father, Gabriel Agreste, fashion icon.

“Adrien, I insist you stop this foolishness!” Gabriel said one day, after Adrien had turned up to a photo shoot in full gear.

“I cain’t pa!” Adrien yelled back. “It’s in my blood!”

“Stop talking like that! You don’t have a Texan accent!”

“I reckon I do!”

For a year, the arguments would continue, getting louder and louder until Adrien would plug his ears and start yodeling to drown his father out.

Eventually, they came to an agreement. Adrien would pretend to be like every normal Parisian at photo shoots, fashion shows, and big events. But he could continue to be a Cowboy at home without being reprimanded.

It worked for a while, really in Gabriel’s favor. The brief appearances of Cowboy Adrien in the past were written off as a phase.

But then Adrien demanded to go to school.

“I’m tired of bein’ cooped up here like a chicken! I want to go out and meet other folks!”

“You’re not like other folks! Er—other people!” Gabriel argues back. “You’re...special.”

“Sir, if I may?” Nathalie, Gabriel’s Stoic secretary spoke up. “Perhaps Adrien attending public school would be a good thing. It might encourage him to…drop some habits.”

Begrudgingly, Gabriel agreed, and Adrien was off to school.

Being homeschooled most of his life, Adrien didn’t have many friends. But he did have Chloe, who tolerated his Cowboy-ness with some degree of skepticism. She was never vocal about it, but she did secretly judge him, worry for his sanity. It was her school, her class, that he was transferring into today.

She waited for him at the front door, frowning slightly when she saw him exit the sedan with a white hat, flannel shirt, jeans, boots, and a wide belt buckle with a bronco on it.

But she smiled once he made eye-contact with her. After all, he was still very famous, and very handsome. “Howdy Chloe.”

“Oh yee-haw Adrikins!” She sang, clinging to his arm. “I’m so glad your father let you finally come to school!”

“Me too! But I reckon he just got annoyed with me practicing my rope tricks in the foyer all the time. The other day I lassoed a vase and smashed it. Not too happy ‘bout that, he was.”

“Oh, like he couldn’t buy a hundred more,” she waved her hand. “Come with me! I’ll show you to your seat!”

Upon entering the school, Adrien was suddenly bombarded with fans asking for autographs. It seemed everyone was just taking his attire for an interesting choice of fashion. That was what Chloe was hoping for.

But as soon as he started tipping his hat as a reply to ‘thank you’s, she started to see the eyebrows rising. People were suspicious. Maybe they’d just think it was part of the look. Yeah…maybe…

—

Marinette was not having a great day. Not a bad day though! Just not great. For one thing, she heard that Chloe Bourgeois was going to be in her class again this year. Again. Seriously, did Chloe ask to put in the same class on purpose? It was totally unfair!

But she was wearing her favorite black dress today, one that was enchanted to have a galaxy glittering on it, and if you looked closely, you could see it moving. It made her feel powerful, and not at all like the half-washed witch that she was. Sure she knew a few spells, but nothing very powerful, or life changing.

And certainly no curses, like Chloe told everyone she did. Hexes, yes, but not curses. Curses were powerful and crippling and permanent, even down bloodlines. Hexes would pass over time, like a bad pimple or excessive farting. Not really something she could claim as her work.

So that in laid the problem. A girl that calls herself a witch, but doesn’t really have the power to show it? Might as well paint a giant target on the forehead with a sign that said, “I’m delusional, please laugh at me!”

But things were going to be different this year! She was going to stand up for herself and she was going to prove she could do magic!

“Are you ready for school, Marinette?” A sweet voice, her familiar Tikki, asked.

“As ready as I’ll ever be. Let’s go!” She beckoned the ladybug-like fairy into her purse.

But immediately after leaving her parents bakery with a box of macrons to share, she was knocked off balance by a cyclist and dropped the box. Thirteen smashed macrons on the ground.

“This is an ill omen.” She stated gravely.

“Yes, but you still have seven good ones left in the box!” Tikki reassured.

Marinette smirked. “Then lets get to school before I spill them all!”

Only a minute later did she crash again, this time only breaking one cookie. The person she ran into was another girl, a student like her.

“I’m so sorry!” Marinette stated, helping the girl to her feet. “I’m so clumsy!”

“That’s alright clumsy girl.” Said the newbie. “I’m Alya.”

“I’m Marinette! You must be new here, right?”

“Yep! I’m starting in Miss Bustier’s class. How about you?”

“I’m in her class too!”

“Oh lucky break! I’m horrible with talking to new people on my own. Thanks for the ice breaker!” She laughed.

Marinette gave her a flat look. “Well, see if I ever purposely run into you again.”

Alya just laughed more. “You’re funny! Let’s sit together, and then you can give me the low down on the hierarchy of the class.”

“Hierarchy?”

“Yeah, like who’s popular, who’s at the bottom of the totem pole.”

“Oh that’s easy. I’m at the bottom!”

“No way! How? You’re so nice!”

“Well…” might as well bite the bullet. If she could tell the new kid first before someone else did, maybe she’d have a chance. “I’m sort of…a witch.”

“A witch?”

“Yeah…like…” She snapped her fingers and a small flame ignited on her thumb.

“Wow! That’s so cool! Can you teach me!?”

“Well…I’m not very good. I’m still learning.”

“Aren’t we all? I’m training to be a journalist, but I know I’m not good enough to work for any papers, except maybe the school paper. But I can teach you about inverted pyramids!”

“Sounds like a plan!” Marinette laughed. “But let’s get to class before we’re late on the first day!”

“Awesome! Day one and I already have a new best friend!”

—

Once they reached the classroom, Chloe let out a sigh of relief. She was queen here, and no one would say a thing to Adrien as long as she was around.

“This is your seat, Adrikins!” She gestured to the place right in the front row. “And I sit right behind you, so you can talk to me whenever you need to!”

“Much obliged, Chloe.”

“Oh! You want to see something hilarious?”

“You know I’m always up for a rip roaring good time!”

“Then watch!” She spat out her gum, and then held the wad out to Sabrina, who then placed the gum on the bench adjacent to Adrien. They they both started giggling.

“Why Chloe!” Adrien frowned at his longtime friend. “That’s low down, and dishonest. Why’d you do a thing like that?”

“It had to be done, Adrien. The girl who sits here is a practicing witch. We had to keep her in her place, or she’ll get too cocky and curse us all!”

“One of them spell casters?”

“Yep! A ‘bonafide witch’!” She put it in quotation marks.

“Well, I’ll be.” He knelt, and started to pick at the gum. “I’d think if you’d have a witch in your midst, you’d want to keep her happy, or else she’d hex you in revenge!”

“It was a joke Adrien! She doesn’t know any magic! She just thinks she does!”

“Ahem!” A small voice cleared her throat from behind him.

Adrien turned around to face a girl who was small in frame. She was adorable, with her black hair in pigtails, and a black dress full of a moving galaxy of stars. But her bluebell eyes shined with anger.

Adrien stood and raised the brim of his hat to her. “Begging your pardon, ma’am, but this isn’t what it looks like!”

“Yeah right, Clint Eastwood. Dealing with Chloe was hard enough, now I gotta deal with two of you!?”

“It really wasn’t—“

“First you steal my usual seat, and now you had to go and ruin my new one!”

“Please listen…”

“Forget it! Just—sit your chap-less ass over there and leave me alone!”

Adrien did as he was told, sliding into the bench next to another boy. Adrien sighed, resting his head on his hand.

“Tough break,” said the other boy. “What’s with the…get up?”

Adrien flicked his eyes over to his bench mate, a kid with glasses, headphones, and a red cap on. He didn’t have the gumption to reply with his usual vigor. “I’m a cowboy.”

“Oh.” Said the boy. “All the time?”

“Yep.”

“Oh…cool.”

Soon enough, the teacher arrived and called roll. Unfortunately, Adrien was too caught up in his gloom to realize what was happening, and his neighbor had to nudge him when his name was called.

“Pre-sent!” Adrien stood, raising his hand in the air.

The class laughed behind him.

Adrien sat back down, pulling his hat down to hide his face.

“Eager, are we?” Asked the other kid.

“Er, a wee, I reckon. Never been to school before. Never had any friends ‘cept Chloe.”

“Dude, that’s rough. Sounds like you need to make new friends! I’m Nino. Nice to meet you!”

“Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Niño.”

“It’s Nino.”

“That’s what I said.”

Nino quirked his lip. “Dude, if you want to get in good with everyone, I’d make up with Marinette.”

“Who?”

Nino pointed at the girl across the aisle from him.

“The witch?”

“Aw, did Chloe call her that?”

“I mean, isn’t she one? She looks all magical like.”

“I mean…she’s got some slight of hand stuff, and she’s got some pretty good hunches, but I wouldn’t call her a witch.”

Adrien flicked the brim of his hat. “Well, I’ll be.”

“Seriously dude, you always talk like that?”

“Sure! Why wouldn’t I?”

“Are you like, from Texas?”

“No sir, native Parisan, born and raised!”

Nino squinted at him. “Then why…?”

“Just a pure bred Cowboy, don’t matter where you come from. It’s what’s in your heart.”

“Oh, he’s corny too.”

—

After school, Marinette stood at the steps of the school, the rain pattering against the sidewalk in a downpour. True, her house was just around the corner, but it was coming down pretty hard.

“If only I knew weather changing spells.” She lamented.

“You do! You can make it rain!” Said Tikki from her purse.

“Yeah, over someone’s head! But I don’t think that’s going to do us any good here.”

“Don’t look like it’ll let up soon, I s’pose.” Said a man’s voice from behind her.

Marinette hunched her shoulders and turned away from him.

“Aw shucks, I was lookin’ to patch things up, considering I didn’t make a mash with you back there.”

“If you’re here to tease me again, then you can right on your merry way.”

“I’m not here to give you a hard time, Little Lady. I promise, I was trying to take the gum off, not put it on. Chloe was the one responsible for that. I didn’t want to get on your bad side.”

“Why? Because I’m a witch?” She bit.

“Well you are, ain’tcha?”

She turned to face him, her lips thin. “I’m as much of a witch as you are a cowboy.”

He nodded, “That’s what I thought, darlin’. And I only meant I wanted to catch your good side, only on account I got not many friends. Chloe, and now Niño—“

“Nino.”

“That’s what I said.”

She smiled.

“And I don’t like to make enemies. Let’s start again, ah? I’m Adrien, Adrien Agreste.”

“Son of Gabriel Agreste.” She added.

“Ah, so you heard of me? Famously or infamously?”

“Alya mentioned it, actually. I’m a fan of your father’s work, as a designer. I didn’t recognize you from the ads.”

“Reckon you wouldn’t. My old man doesn’t let me wear comfortable clothes on set.” He smirked, “But your name, My Lady?”

“I’m Marinette.”

“Marinette. I like it. Like a doll.”

Now that the miscommunication was over, Marinette started to feel her chest warm at his presence. His manner of speaking made her felt safe. And he sure was cute!

“You know, I was wonderin’. If you’re a witch, why don’tcha got a big ole’ hat?”

“Oh,” she grew slightly solemn. “I did have one. But I lost it last time I went flying.” Then she winced, realizing he might not believe her.

“Flying? Like on a broomstick and everythin’?”

“Yes.”

“Well, that sounds mighty nice. Real nice. I wish I could ride a broomstick. I barely get to ride a horse! No where to hitch em in Paris! But a broom, why, you could just stand it up in a corner when you’re done!”

He wasn’t laughing at her. In fact, he looked genuinely interested. “I could take you sometime, out for a flight?”

“Would you? That’d be swell!” He beamed at her, setting her heart fluttering. “Here, since your hat is missing.” He took off his hat and placed it on her head, ever so carefully. “Can’t let you melt in the rain, Miss Witch.”

“Melt? Like the Wicked Witch of the West? Are you calling me wicked?”

“Never dream of it, My Lady! I told you I didn’t want to cross you. I don’t need no hexes. I left all my hexes in Texas.”

The look she gave him at that comment had him bowled over in laughter.

She couldn’t help but join him.

By time they collected themselves, a silver sedan pulled up to the curb. “Well, looks like my hoss is here. Keep the hat, Marinette. I looks mighty nice on you.”

“T-Thanks!” She stuttered.

“See you tomorrow, My Lady!” He called as he ran into the rain.

“T-tomorrow! Yes! I—wow, why am I stuttering?”

“I think I reckon!” Tikki chirped, from her bag.  

“Oh shush!”

[champagnesuperhoeva]

All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun...And Hyperanalyze Red Dead Redemption 2

pull on your boots and load up your saddles, it’s time for another round of

Analyze That Scene!

I love these characters. I love how they come to life in every single scene, no matter what they’re doing. There could be an entire spin-off series called ‘The Van Der Linde Gang Fucks Around On A Sunday Doing Fuck All’ and I’d never miss a single episode. Go ahead. Steal my idea and pitch it as a Netflix Original. I wanna watch it!!!!!

We here at ACA, or Appreciating Cowboys Anonymous not to be confused with the loftier fantasy of the Affordable Care Act love the drama. We love the thrills, we love the humor, but as with any good course we need a solid appetizer. We build up to one of the game’s iconic, exciting train robberies with some good, old-fashioned character development. 

The scene we’re about to nitpick starts off with Sean doing what Sean does best:

being bad at things

Arthur walks up asking what in the ring dang do he’s doing when there’s rich folk to traumatize and horses to ride. While grabbing his belt, of course, because he has to. It’s cowboy code!

Beneath the playful jibes and posturing there’s a wonderful camaraderie between them. Even Arthur growling at Sean to back down and stop being a little shit never comes off as truly angry, grouchy and tired at best. Sean’s poking and prodding, too, smacks more of a student desperate for the final exam than a shitty punk with no sense. It’s a bit of a task pushing past Mr. Morgan’s barriers, but there’s usually a few points in trying.

he tries to get arthur to rise to the bait and fails, tries to get arthur to confess to being an englishman and fails, but he does succeed in being shown up

well the fuck done

John immediately throwing his weight around as Sir Not As High Up As Arthur Or Dutch On The Social Pyramid But Sure As Fuck Not As Low As You is already an interesting display of gang dynamics, but Sean’s split-second reaction is heartbreaking.

Look at this poor fucker. He’s crushed. This guy wants to please so badly his otherwise foolproof arrogant facade cracks like an egg. Damn if that isn’t some subtle acting. If I could snort a line of microemotions off my kitchen counter I’d be a certified addict 

john’s sour little glance to arthur -- and arthur not telling him off like he usually does, just mildly shrugging -- is a rare display of compromise between the two

meanwhile charles stands and quietly waits for the van der linde shenanigans to wrap up

Can I really write a dissertation on The Boys™ mucking their way down a muddy trail? You bet your tanned ass I can!!! Red Dead Redemption 2 is such a blast partially because, somehow, they make this massive, sprawling, actual sandbox of a game entertaining at every corner. It was present in the first game, this...intense devotion to making the journey just as interesting as the destination. Honestly, some of my favorite bits in both games were just listening to two or three characters chatter while on the open road.

Even when you fuck up a dialogue string? The physics engine is so damn good you can’t help but love it anyway.

case in point

I love the cheeky little detail about John’s pride over his scars. It’s not the first time this is brought up, either: Arthur can tease him about it during an antagonize option and Bill gives him a little shit about it over the fire. 

"one more word and I’m nosediving off this wagon”

then another running gag about sean holding people hostage with stories about his da; john and charles’ reaction should be sent to Funniest Western Videos 

also it’s pretty sad how the only way sean can keep his father alive is through little tales and he's shot down at nearly every turn FeelsBadMan MikeHogu

This game’s direction makes me horny. 

Not a single shot out of place. A slow-yet-sour violin timed to perfection. If we’re ever lucky enough to get a (good) Red Dead Redemption film or series, I hope to goodness they get some of the same people working on it. Even the way the camera pans over The Boys™ as they square up to go metaphorically devour the rich whole is fucking awesome:

we got sean here looking badass framed between shrubbery and backlight

john’s confident little affirmation to arthur and reaffirming for me why I've loved this man since 2010

and charles remembering at the last second to reload  

All while Arthur faces down a moving train on top of a near literal bomb, reminding those of us in the back why his middle name is Hugeus Testiculus 

we can see a little of Dutch’s influence in John here

how do you do ladies and gentlefolk, I Am Here To Mug You

Going from a quiet, ominous stroll through the train cars to a tense shoot-out, this mission is the very definition of a full-course meal. As the action plays out the player is given equal parts powerful agency and snippets of real, nail-biting danger. The highlight is when Sean gets caught off guard by one of the workers, not just dealing with a near-death experience, but the mortifying knowledge that he just became a liability to the very people he’s trying to prove himself to. 

Come on. We’ve all been in at least one situation where death felt preferable to embarrassment. 

And herein lies one of Sean’s most likeable traits: his sincerity. 

This guy honestly feels terrible about being rescued and it hits the player, all over again, just how out of his league he is. This guy’s a right skilled stick-up man, sure, and he’s seen his fair share of shit...but he’s still the proverbial Squirtle to Arthur, Charles and John’s Charizard

did that metaphor even work

quip quip quip yeehaw guards show up, arthur steps up to the plate to gather everyone together and get them out alive gosh I can’t wait to marry this husband of a man, showing sean in real time how a real outlaw gets shit done

and then he blows it 

It’s the little things.

it’s been one week since you looked at me, cocked your head to the side and said I’m angry, five days since you laughed at me, said ‘get back together, come back and see me’, three days since the living room, I realized it’s all my fault but couldn’t tell you

[lizzybeth1986]

Quick Thoughts on TRH Book 1 Chapter 6

• It's YEEHAW time everyone!

• And also raise a middle finger to logic as we see the MC wear something that she should have probably lent to the Platinum MC for a country performance, rather than for farm work.

• There's also the bit where she randomly takes a pregnancy test coz she feels nauseous (yes I know. It's plot related and is probably done to show a false negative. But you need to time these things, MC! The best time to look for a double line is closer to the time you're supposed to be having your period, if your period is regular).

• Screenshot Credits:

Hana: @pixieferry

Drake: @thefirstcourtesan

Maxwell: The Abhirio YouTube channel.

• These are the tags you can block if you don't want to see these posts: #long post, #trh quick thoughts, #trh qts, #trh qt reblogs.

• Drake has an AUNT? Please don't give me any more family members, I'm done dealing with the ones he already has.

• I'm wondering if Leona exists so that PB can do some serious retconning on Bianca's behalf. After all, when she appeared in the Drake playthroughs of Book 3, there wasn't much of a positive reception for her - with some players even saying that the MC should have a few choice words to say to her - and for good reason.

• Title: Home, Home on the Range

So whatever little knowledge I do have about a place like Texas is from films and pop culture, so this might not be new information to you but it is to me! 😁 So I'm probably going to be a gazillion times more excited about sharing it than you guys might be to read it! Bear with me for a sec.

From what I'm reading, "Home, Home on the Range" seems to a western folk song that's so popular it's considered an unofficial anthem in that region. Its origin was from a poem called "My Western Home" from a Kansas native called Dr Brewster M Highly, in 1872 (it was even made Kansas' state song in 1945?). The lyrics are very...Drake:

Where the air is so pure, and the zephyrs so free,

The breezes so balmy and light,

That I would not exchange my home on the range,

For all of the cities so bright.

Mostly a very idyllic, glorified portrait of country life. You find similar sentiments in Drake's diamond scene this chapter.

• Alternative Title: We Just Needed An Excuse to Use the BSC Soundtrack Twice.

• So we meet Bianca, Drake's mother, this chapter. If you married him this is the second time you're seeing her, and if you married anyone else this is the first time and you have no clue who she is until Drake introduces her to you. She also mentions in the Drake playthrough that this is not the kind of welcome she was hoping to give her son and daughter-in-law.

• We also meet Leona, Bianca's older sister and Drake's aunt. She's extremely unimpressed with this group of nobles and largely seems to blame the nobility in general for whisking away her younger sister, leaving her alone to manage the ranch?

• She pretends not to listen much to Cordonian news while talking to Liam, but seems to have the time to keep up with Cordonian gossip while talking to us - and luckily you can call her out on it too.

• She seems the type that likes a rebellious Duchess/Queen, going by her responses to the more sarcastic options from the MC.

Hmm. This scene does two things: one, it establishes that the ranch is facing financial problems, in terms of money and staffing, and two, it possibly may build up to why Bianca had to return to the States. Both I think might become important points in the coming chapters.

• Bianca seems intent on not letting her children know anything about the fraught situation at her ranch, but Leona is having none of it. You either do your work and do it well, or she will put you through your paces. Which is exactly what is happening with Bertrand now.

• The whole theme of "we need to get pregnant, and fast" returns with the presence of Savannah, who greets us with a very excited, sociable Bartie in tow. You can choose to either pick him up and pay attention to him, ask Savannah to figure out what he wants, or ignore him completely. Whatever you choose, the topic of you becoming a mother will come up (either she comments on how you're a natural, or she will tell you that you'll eventually be able to read your own baby's signals). Savannah now joins a long, long line of people who will talk to us as if we're already pregnant (her fiancé will join this list in a couple minutes too, don't worry).

• Speaking of parents, the sole dad of the (extended) group - Bertrand - is nowhere to be found. Bianca is all praise, Leona is Unimpressed™, and Maxwell is shocked that the guy who swore never to touch fowl again after witnessing a flooded peacock enclosure is now chasing chickens. The group overall can't believe it.

• Bertrand is, in fact, chasing chickens.

• So here's the other issue that will come up. Having eventually convinced Savannah that he is serious about her and Bartie, he now wants to win the approval of the family. Bianca is more than ready to accept him, Leona is...Unimpressed™.

• This sets stage for Problem 3 of the Goings On at The Walker Ranch: Bertrand is desperate for approval and Leona seems pretty set on not giving him that. So I'm pretty sure getting her to realize that Savannah's fiancé means business and there is actually something for her to respect about him - if not love - is pretty much one of the loose ends we will have to tie up in the course of the Texas chapters.

• Savannah's laid out some clothes for everyone, so everyone gets a 'country' look and a cowboy hat.

• Like always, the outfit options come with different reactions based on the LI you're romancing:

Liam's looks nice I think, Hana is pretty (I haven't the foggiest idea of what would on a ranch so I wouldn't know how feasible - or not - these two outfits would be), Maxwell looks like he's dressed for the ranch AND for winter and Drake looks okay (like...there's a theme or something with his outfits, like he needs to have a LOT of a particular colour. Denim on denim, brown shirt brown hat).

• While Liam and Esther collectively swoon over each other, Savannah is all shocked and like "you both know we're still here, right?". Uh huh, you had no problem fangirling over Bertrand's "stern but sexy eyebrows" in public but suddenly me flirting a little with my husband is too much for you 😑

A little too much??? Listen, Esther has worn a hat that looked like it swallowed a hundred smaller hats on the way and cried in JOY at the sight. She has COMFORTED a widowed grieving Queen Mother and STARED DOWN Hana's awful parents, all with that honking big hat obscuring her face. How does a tiny puny cowboy hat with a bracelet thingy around it even compare??

• In the kitchen, Bertrand continues his woeful attempts to make conversation with Leona by revealing just how little he knows about running a ranch. Leona is Unimpressed™ (Betrand: How are the crops? Leona: We have cattle 😑. Bertrand: Who...ate the crops? Leona: 😑😑😑)

• Leona's like the adult version of the Unimpressed Sikh Child in Bollywood Hogwarts:

• We get darkly roasted coffee to help us gear up for the day's work at the ranch, and it's quite...the mouthfull. If you succeed in drinking it, you get high on coffee, and if you react to the strong taste, Leona makes a smart-alec comment about how "her highness must have wanted a chilled latte" (I forget which drink she mentioned but something similar) or something. Wish there was an option to tell her "Bertrand didn't tell me about the stick up your ass" (callback! From which book? Guess!)

• You feel slightly nauseous on the way, which is a bit of a set up to the end of the chapter.

• We split up into teams. Liam and Maxwell help with getting the hay for the horses, Hana and Drake help with sorting the tack.

Liam is a quick learner (and learns stuff just by observing), Maxwell is confused between the interests of horses and dogs, Drake is even more confused at Hana's speed, and PB has forgotten that Hana has actually ridden actual horses and would actually have at least a working idea of what actual tack with an actual horse would look like. Sure she may not have MADE tack for those horses, but you can miss me with that "imaginary horse friends" bullshit.

• See Team TRR, this is what happens when you focus on nothing else but Hana's skills. Even you fail to keep track.

• We feed the chickens (and I can see what I think are shades of Hana's upbringing in the way she says "wait your turn! one at a time!"...with chickens).

• ...there was a "no royal pets" policy in the palace that Liam waived?? No wonder we could get a corgi and Penelope could bring her poodles to court as soon as Liam became King!

• Re: Liam talking about having stuffed animals rather than pets and stating that he and Hana were on the same boat. Et tu, Liam? HOW MANY TIMES DOES HANA HAVE TO TELL YOU GUYS SHE NEVER HAD TOYS.

• I'm imagining poor young Maxwell realizing that peacocks don't like hugs and now I'm sad ☹️

• So the set up to the group scene is that none of these characters have truly experienced the joy of cuddling cute pets. It's not much even by way of a group scene, just a cute scene where the MC can direct Tiny the little calf to cuddle all these sad sad people (pushed into embroidery lessons and diplomacy sessions as children!) and cure Bertrand of his cow-suspicion (cowspicion?). The more pets you have with you the cuter it is, coz the two corgis go about acquainting themselves with everyone - the cat, the cows, everybody.

• ROE REFERENCE! We see Jess and Blake spearheading a successful business as caterers and wedding planners (did Jess take coaching from Chaz's sister-in-law Carmen? 😁) and they leave it vague (as expected, since Jess' romantic relationship with Blake is determinant - as is the possibility that Liam and Jess could be related by marriage if the RoE MC chose Leo lol) whether they're romantically involved or not, but at least this way I know they're happy with their jobs!

• Apparently they'd catered at enough disaster weddings that they decided they could do a better job

• I have two questions:

1. Did Leo ever recommend Carmen? I'm guessing not since based on whether the RoE MC married him or not, he'd probably feel more comfortable recommending family/friends than someone who - in a different playthrough - probably never really met him.

2. Why is Liam helping Bertrand and Savannah with contacts for their wedding when we ended up doing most of the searching and finding ourselves?? 🧐

• BertVannah seem to want a mix of local and Cordonian traditions: Savannah wants to recapture her parents' wedding by riding a horse down the aisle, and Bertrand asks Liam to officiate, as a royal. Maxwell and Hana will be in charge of entertainment and decorations...and the MC should not move a muscle because Bertrand has already decreed us pregnant.

• Savannah's ex Chuck is a buff ginger, and an already insecure Bertrand is made even more insecure at the sight of him. Another on the list of things PB expects us to fix in the Walker Ranch. Drake owes me both in cash, fancy hats and a lifetime supply of free smoked BBQ ribs after all this. The kind of shit a pregnant royal is expected to do...

• Time for Drake diamond scene - which is a mostly fluffy scene that takes place close to a river nearby which has a great view of the sunrise and sunset, and a ride atop a kayak.

• Here's the important stuff you can get from this scene:

- Drake knows how to build stuff (we knew this already, but here Drake talks specifically about how he and Savannah would build rafts)

- Drake sucks at taking compliments, but Drake stans who saw their MC's intro to TRH already knew that 🤭

- You get to flex your paddling muscles. Drake is...Impressed™

- Lovely sunshine

- A cute story about how Drake and Savannah had a canonball contest at this river, and happy memories of his Dad being just their dad for once, not dad + King Guard

- Drake gets to talk about the mark his father left on him, and how carefree he used to be before Jackson's death

- You can revive the cannonball contest with Drake before you head back to the estate, and if you're married you share a passionate kiss. The writers went to great lengths to describe how passionate the kiss wasqqq

If you're married to Drake, this spot is described as 'romantic' and 'private', the MC makes a joke about being the "First Mate" of Drake's heart, the usual variations. Drake also mentions that he hopes to emulate his father's way of parenting once he himself becomes a father. I'm also guessing the story of how his father and mother used to visit this lake before they had children would have an implied added importance to a married Drake trying for a child.

Funny how the assassination attempt on Liam always ends up revolving more around what it did to Drake than what it did to Liam. Both in the original Book 2 Italian Restaurant Scene where it was first referenced, and here (Drake's restaurant scene is also the only scene that highlights how that particular attack affected Liam - if you don't buy this scene, the attacks are mentioned in a more offhand way by Constantine when we confront him, and Liam still doesn't have a word to say). Stop. What happened to Liam happened to him. Stop making it all about Drake.

• Also why does Drake keep insisting the MC helped him find Savannah? She didn't. He spotted the envelope. He saw the address. He deduced where in Paris it was and tried to check it out. The only help we could provide was convincing him to stay and listen to her, and even that was optional.

• The MC wakes up wondering if she's going to feel nauseous, which then leads to the realization that it could be morning sickness. That's the most random race to use a pregnancy test I've seen.

• The result is negative, and the LI wakes up to the MC telling them about the result of the pregnancy test. The reactions to the news are identical. They follow roughly this template:

I can headcanon that Hana is actually feeling and understanding the MC's pain when she says "that's not silly at all", but I won't. I refuse to do the heavy work for the writers.

• In any case, there are some guests, and only Hana seems to know who they are.

• My face as it goes from seeing Kiara, Olivia, Penelope and Madeleine (yes, in that order):

• Sooo it looks like this week we're going to have a clash of the country and the courtly. Uh oh. I don't see this ending very well...unless there's a deus ex machina coming our way.

• General Thoughts:

- This chapter is filler, as expected, but it's the kind of filler meant to set up the major problems in that place. And there's plenty hinted at in this chapter alone: solving the financial troubles of the ranch, the clash of cultures that will come with the court ladies being guests, winning over Leona, learning about Drake's and also Bianca's past, Bertrand's insecurities. It's going to take a couple chapters to untangle all that!

- My guess is that the MC is possibly pregnant, but got a false negative (esp if she's nowhere near her expected time for her period), and will probably find out during Bertrand and Savannah's wedding? IDK. Most people I know will wait to see if they get their periods first (I did that too, waited a couple days after the expected day just to be sure), because that's when your hCG levels are high enough to show in your urine sample. That was a waste of a perfectly good pregnancy test, MC!

- The variations are very few, besides the scene where they all get new outfits and references to the MC and her spouse by different people including Blake and Jess. Perhaps there may be an LI scene coming soon.

- I mentioned earlier that Leona may be there as a way for the writing team to retcon Bianca's departure, since in the original series all we are told us was that she "was...struggling" after Jackson's death and left for the States at some point, leaving her children behind. Not a lot of people were very happy about this and though she was portrayed as a positive character in Book 3 (Drake's playthrough), it wasn't convincing enough. Leona is possibly there as a way to soften the audience to Bianca, and perhaps to get us a plausible reason for her leaving without her children. I'm not sure what could justify not taking them along, but okay.

- So Drake in his scene tells us that they came to the ranch as kids, but there is that matter of Savannah having been there long enough at some point to have had a boyfriend. I'm wondering if she spent some time on the ranch while Drake had gone to college.

- Also...if that's what happened, why was France even an option for her to bring up Bartie if she'd been in touch with her mother. Why did France, a place where she had very few contacts or living experience, win out over a place she was familiar with and where she had family?

- Leona's very Drake-like...but with an actual job that she's probably good at.

- Leona's also going to be Unimpressed™ for the most of her time in this book, with her probably becoming a little more impressed towards the end. Told you she'd be The Unimpressed Sikh Child (if you still have trouble with this meme, it's a character from a Bollywood film about a magical school called Aabra Ka Dabra. Here's some additional context from desi comedians and former Pretentious Movie Reviewers Kanan Gill and Biswa Kalyan Rath to illustrate why Unimpressed Sikh Child is so awesome:)

"Stop trying to impress people. Impress people with how unimpressed you are." If that isn't what Leona is doing. One wry expression and that's all it takes for all of Cordonia's royalty and nobility to fall over each other to prove themselves to her.

- Leona is an ass but you've got to respect the way she plays that game.

- I hope the writers don't forget that Kiara and Savannah were...yknow...good friends. Given how badly she was treated in Book 3 (and the narrative treated her really, really badly. Like I'm pretty sure some of you might have no idea just how badly she's been treated), I have serious doubts.

- Will we get a Hana or Maxwell diamond scene next? A good one or mostly just fluff? Let's see.

- Will we get another flashback scene? Maybe. It's possible. Bianca would remember something.

- One thing I do know for sure is that there is going to be more of Perfect Angel Savannah and Bumbling Bertrand. I'm not looking forward to it.

• Next: I'll be doing TRR Book 1's QT for Chapter 6 as well! Hopefully it will be ready by Friday. As for this series...until next week, folks!

[yourheroserene]

Polyship Hanayama/Baki/Kozue for number 7?

7. What do they get up to on a night out?

Because Kaoru has the hookup, he’s gonna be the one handling the car for the evening. So when it’s time to meet up, Kaoru rolls up at Baki/Kozue’s place in a nice car with a driver. But even before then, Baki and Kozue spend the early evening getting ready. Baki and Kozue shower together, something they like to do for times when they go out together. Kozue takes double time, cause she’s gotta do both her and Baki’s hair. Baki and Kozue will go out of their way to wear at least one nice thing that Kaoru has bought them. For Baki, it’s some silk socks, and for Kozue it’s her gold hair clip that rests on top of her ponytail, with a flower made of rhinestones standing up on top. You know, 90s bedazzle.

Kaoru knocks on the door and is let in by Mrs. Matsumoto, who lets him know the others are still getting ready, just as Baki and Kozue yell it across the house too. They’re both excited. Baki is ready first, since Kozue also does makeup, and doesn’t want the boys to see until the look is finished. Baki comes out to greet Kaoru, jumping on him, and grabbing his neck from behind in a youthful hug. Kaoru barely shifts, the pillar he is, but a small smile comes over his face as he looks back to greet Baki. Baki jokes around and chats up Kaoru for a little while, as Kozue finishes and comes out to join them.

She asks them what they think, and at first they both can’t see, since Baki jokingly took Kaoru’s glasses and put them on, rendering both his and Kaoru’s sight useless. Taking his glasses back, Kaoru sits at attention, giver her an up-and-down once over, sternly asking what she thinks of herself. Kozue blushes, as Baki is beside himself with admiration for her beauty.

Kozue, looking down shyly, says “Well, I think everything come together nicely. I’m really happy about the new skirt.”

“Then imagine that happiness tenfold, and that’s how I feel about your look tonight,” Kaoru smoothly responds. Kozue’s face lights up as she cups it with her hands, expecting that Kaoru always says something so over the top. She loves when it comes from his stoic demeanor.

“You’re the prettiest girl in the WORLD Kozue!!!” Baki interjects. He can’t hold it in, and he waited his turn! “Your hair and your skin and your makeup, all perfect! and I knew that shirt would go with the new skirt!” He’s nearly vibrating with his affection, and both he and Kozue mutually skip to each other, clasp hands and dip in to touch noses. Very cheesy romance stuff, and it’s touching.

Kaoru says it’s time to go, and they all head out to the car. Tonight is Dinner and movie, Baki’s turn for suggesting. Though Kozue limited the choice at one dinner, lol. Kaoru said he’s surprise them for the restaurant, and boy, was he right. Coming to a stop, Baki and Kozue get out first to see the place Kaoru picked, a fine French restaurant, boasting a gold-gilded 5-star sign above the name. Warm ambient light emanating from within, Baki and Kozue just look on in anticipating amazement. Kaoru, the mountain he is, gets out after to walk them in, recounting how his family ‘does business’ with the owner.

At the table, Baki is the first to have an issue, trying his hardest to make sense of the french dishes and ingredients, all written in the Latin alphabet. Squinting and grimacing for a while, all to the bemusement of Kaoru and Kozue, Baki finally throws his head back, leans back on is seat and exhales sharply that he can’t read the menu. With a chuckle, Kozue also admits though she knows some of the words, she’d rather Kaoru order for her so she knows it’ll be good. Baki then lunges forward into the menu once more, thinking he’ll somehow get it now, and strains to say every sound out.

“I visualized that I went to a bunch of French classes, took the tests, and got a license for French! I don’t get why it failed!” Baki sighed, defeated.

“You don’t get a license for French, idiot. But I’d have one if they made them,” said Kaoru.

Baki sticks out his tongue and sneers. “Well order for me then, Francois.”

After dinner, they decide to leave the car and walk the few blocks to the movie theater. Baki exaggeratedly kicks out his legs in a waddle, to show how full he is. Kaoru knows just how much can fill Baki up for a nice meal. Kozue muses with hands clasped to the side of her face, just how rich the lobster was, and how smoothly the sauce balanced savory and sweet flavors. She nearly drools, regardless of having just eaten, craving that 5-star dinner. Kaoru is proud of himself, and tries not to show it, but Baki and Kozue see the smug smirk and tip-toe up to him, each giving him a kiss on the cheek in appreciation.

They arrive at the theater, and go in circles about what genre of movie to see, Kozue eventually being voted out by Baki and Kaoru. They were going to see a Western. Yeehaw.

“But I thought you’s WANNA see the one about the mafia fighting the cops, Hanayama!” Kozue groans, slouching over where she stood. “bleeeeeeh”

“It’s not the same!” Kaoru sticks his pointer finger up. “The COPS are the heroes in that one. one of my subordinates saw it and warned me. I’m not about to watch some cop-loving snoozefest.”

“I’ve been really into dehydration training, so I’m trying to study up some pointer from cowboys. You KNOW they only drank like, once a week right?” Baki exclaims, settling the discussion on this entirely new brand of stupid.

“Why are you like this, Baki?” Kozue and Kaoru both think in a psychic meld. Both of them lay a hand on each of Baki’s shoulders. In another psychic, morosexual moment, they think “God, I love him” as Baki blinks passively.

Inside the theater, and at their isle, they go through their ritual of rock paper scissors to decide who sits in the middle. Baki with his demonic luck as won 5 times in a row. Make that 6. They go to take their seats, squeezing in close, and not just because Kaoru is a big guy. The film flies by, interwoven by whisper-giggles, held hands, and popcorn-passing.

As they leave the theater, the car comes back around to pick them up. On the ride home, Baki asks Kozue if she’ll be alright if he stays with Kaoru tonight.

“I’m a big girl, Baki. You literally live with me, so one night to myself is a great time to get ahead on my studies!” she winks. A dew gathers at Baki’s eyes, him feigning a puppy dog look at her.

“You mean you won’t miss me??”

“Nope. Not one bit.”

“hnnnn??” Baki gets up close to Kozue’s face. He puckers his lips together like a fish and cries, “But I’ll miss youuuu-” Kozue meets him with her lips, stunning Baki with their softness.

“Don’t be a dummy, babe,” Kozue meets his eyes, stroking his hair down and tucks some behind his ear. Baki sighs with blissful satisfaction and closes his eyes, looking like a cat in a ray of sun. The car has already stopped at the Matsumoto household, and as Kozue gets out, Kaoru grabs her hand, managing a kiss of his own on the back of it. Taking the opportunity of a seated Kaoru showing the top of his head, Kozue also strokes his hair, then down to his cheek, causing Kaoru to just slightly flush, hiding his gaze behind the reflection of his glasses.

“Goodnight, boys.”

“Same” says Kaoru.

“See you tomorrow!” yells Baki. Kozue heads inside, as Baki and Kaoru drive away, Baki yawning and laying his head on Kaoru’s lap for the ride back to his place.

[colorisbyshe]

okay since i cleaned up my blogs a lil bit ITS TIME FOR SELF PROMO

followers are fAKE and all that but also who cares go follow my other blogs

--karolinamean--main blog--it’s fandom shit! mcu garbage (black panther/captain america/captain marvel/spiderman/spiderverse/thor and also anti tony! yeehaw), star wars, random netflix shows, and much more.

lots of me crying about tessa thompson and brie larson topping me, bitching about hte mcu while admitting i got my endgame ticket the second preorders started, and then just... fandom grumbling

--finitefantasy--anime + video game blog--mostly dragon age, naruto, overwatch, and then random shit sprinkled in like fruits basket, kingdom hearts, hunter x hunter, and sooo much more.

if you thought you’ve seen me upset about sasuke on this blog, oh just you fucking wait! also lots of fenris.

--riskyaim--kpop blog--ppl got mad at me posting kpop on my music blog so! this happened. mostly girl groups like red velvet, exid, f(x), wonder girls, loona, blackpink, but yoongi (and company) and all of shinee make a lot random appearances. here’s a comprehensive list for y’all

my ~ults are seulgi, yoongi, hani, sunmi, key, and amber if that gives you better perspective

--solourries--western music blog--gonna be frank it’s a one direction blog that ran out of steam when they ‘went on hiatus’ (broke up) but now it features lovely ladies like lizzo, janelle monae, hayley williams, and mORE!

lots of louis tomlinson because i would die for him but if you liked my music posts on this blog, maybe also check out my music tag on that blog

beyond that idk

follow me on twitter at @ dilfsasuke

also if you see any fandom shit on other blogs, feel free to bring them up randomly on this blog. like y’all know i woudl love to talk about sasuke more but also any of my other fandom bullshit. wanna see me cry over fenris? bucky barnes? a random play i misse don overwatch? i can and will do that

[melvinz]

BIG SLOPPY AU LIST

i wanted to get these out in the open cuz i’m passionate about them and there’s some i don’t talk abt much so HERE GOES

JOB AU

monsters and humans live side by side but there’s a LOAD for everyone to get used to. frequently ignored rumors of an oncoming apocalypse are much truer than most believe. finnigan ford, a rising politician, is not what he seems. in fact, he is the horseman Famine, plotting to cannibalize his way to the presidency so that he can use nuclear weaponry to wipe out all life on earth. he has one weakness though. humanity. when he meets a nice journalist named wemberly, who shows him kindness even as he’s about to eat her, he has a change of heart. eventually, he fights God (who sent him on the quest in the first place) and everything gets much better.

WESTERN AU

my western au is titled Endless Frontier and it takes inspiration from both greek mythology and north american folklore Yeehaw... the four horsemen are Wrecking the four landmasses in their own special ways. colombiana is in a severe famine (due to famine), jeffersota is plagued by illness (due to pestilence), wassissipi is ridden with crime and bandits (due to war) and hamiltucky has a habit of making people go missing permanently (due to death). the way to fix all this is to find each horseman and teach them humanity so that their spirits may rest. buut good luck with that lol

PIRATE AU

the human races (vikings, inlanders, and tropicans) lived peacefully until a huge whirlpool at the center of the sea began slowly sucking in all the land masses. because of this, everyone is forced to expand outwards. the demand for resources, land, and currency becomes sky high, which causes piracy to climb as well. as the humans expand though, they find that a lot of the far out islands and seas are already populated by monsters, and so rises the conflict. supposedly if you find the Heart Of Gold and the Silver Tongue, and then cast these items into the whirlpool, the islands will return and all will be normal again.

CORPORATE AU

ALPHA INC. is the future, or at least that’s what the billboards and commercials say. this au is basically a HUGE office au with a modern dystopia twist. if you don’t work in an office, you work in a factory, and if you don’t work in either of those then chances are you don’t have a house. it’s really not all bad, though. everyone is all taken care of. C.E.O. makes sure everyone has the necessary supplies to continue living and breathing. just work your designated hours, respect the curfew, and sleep in your 129th floor apartment with a view of the building next to you.

FANTASY AU

it may have taken 4000 years, but the seven races of Aphoriel are united. but what about the jobs the wars produced? not to worry! now we have the HERO and VILLAIN leagues. fancy robbing a merchant? well, so long as you have a proper contract, rob away! care to slay a dragon? go ahead, so long as you’re a hero and the dragon is villain aligned, you’re free to go! the founders thought this would be the wisest way to have controlled feuds amongst good and evil, without the danger to civilians that comes with war. be you gnome, human, elf, orc, goblin, ogre, or dwarf, there’s surely a position for you somewhere!!

PREHISTORIC AU

think early flinstones with a little more historical accuracy! it’s mostly just for me to have fun with dinosaurs and stone age technologies.... everyone looks a little more .. primitive.... with those sloped foreheads and slouched gait, but overall it’s pretty superficial. everyone has modern human intelligence and speech patterns. i just love prehistory ok!!!!!

[sirgoodmovie-blog]

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: Be the Cowboy

The Coen brothers' weird little collection of western shorts make for a solid Netflix original.

Aside from To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Netflix's original films have had a spotty track record recently. The Cloverfield Paradox was a brilliant marketing stunt but a dud of a film. Bright was a neat idea on the surface but it was tanked by bad writing and a poorly considered race allegory. Death Note? Hahahahaha.

So they brought in the Coen brothers to help them course-correct with The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, a collection of six quirky old west vignettes. Written and directed by the brothers, the shorts are mostly unrelated to each other and vary wildly in tone, but they do share some common themes. Sort of. It's also funny that the first standout Netflix film in quite a while essentially watches like a Showtime miniseries. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that your mileage may vary on which shorts work for you and which ones don't.

An aside before I start talking about the movie in earnest: westerns are inherently problematic. It's pretty common knowledge at this point, but it's still worth mentioning. Even for the stories that aren't overtly about The Glory of Colonialism™, it's still an omnipresent undertone in the genre. Modern westerns have tried to sidestep this by doing away with old tropes and depicting life in the old west more realistically. The Coens already did this with True Grit, more or less.

Unfortunately, Buster Scruggs is uninterested in that modern style of western and leans fully into those old genre tropes. This mostly works in the film's favor, but it also means that Native folks in the film are nothing more than "bad guys" - just monsters to be feared. Obviously, that sucks! I still think the movie is worth watching, but if that turns you off I completely get it.

But okay, let's get into it. The first vignette is the eponymous Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Tim Blake Nelson plays Buster, the friendliest outlaw you're ever likely to meet. He talks directly to the camera, sings old country tunes, and kills people without a second thought.

He's rootin', he's tootin', and by God he's shootin'! Yeehaw!

The Ballad short is absurd and charming in that very specific Coen brothers way, and it does a great job of getting you into the film. It might be a bit too strong of a start though. None of the other shorts hit Ballad's manic energy. They're good, but they're definitely never this wacky again.

In Near Algodones, James Franco plays a highwayman with tremendously, monumentally terrible luck. It's darkly comedic and witty without overstaying its welcome, and it gradually brings down the energy so we can get to the truly tragic stuff. I really liked this one. Plus! The makeup team got James Franco real dirty. So that's cool.

Meal Ticket features Liam Neeson and Harry Melling (who played Dudley in the Harry Potter films) as the two purveyors of a traveling show. Harry plays an armless and legless actor, giving nightly dramatic readings in shanty towns, and Liam plays his impresario/caretaker. There's a lot to like in this one! The relationship between the two leads is communicated to the audience almost exclusively in body language and non-verbal cues. Most of the actual dialogue is in Harry's nightly performances. It's also nice to see Liam Neeson playing someone who isn't a grizzled tough guy assassin (for once). But despite all the good acting happening here, I'll admit I got a bit bored. If Meal Ticket was any longer than it is, it would be plodding. But thankfully it ends at a pretty good spot.

Next up is All Gold Canyon. Tom Waits plays an old prospector panning for gold in a verdant river valley. He believes he's on the trail of a big vein, but of course, things don't quite go according to plan. Tom Waits pretty much carries this entire vignette by himself, and he knocks it right out of the park. No surprises there! Alongside his performance are some of the most beautiful vistas the brothers have ever put to film. They were clearly enamored with the scenery, and the valley itself almost has as much character as the prospector. This short is definitely one of the strongest in the bunch.

And here's the weakest! In The Gal Who Got Rattled, Zoe Kazan plays Alice Longabaugh, a young woman traveling on a wagon train to Oregon with her brother. This is the longest vignette by far, and not enough really happens to justify that length. The Gal is going for a more grounded and realistic approach, and I get that! I understand that the Coens are going for a John Ford thing! But this short is too far removed from the rest of the film, tone-wise. It meanders for most of the runtime, and when things finally start to pick up, it turns out to be the longest sequence of "evil natives" nonsense in the whole movie. You can skip this one and not miss much, to be honest.

We do end on a good note though! The final vignette, The Mortal Remains, takes place almost entirely in a cramped stagecoach headed to Fort Morgan. A group of five people (including characters played by Brendan Gleeson and Chelcie Ross), all from different walks of life and all uncomfortably close to one another, talk amongst themselves and antagonize each other as the sun sets in the background. Not only is it a fun way to end the experience, but The Mortal Remains also calls direct attention to the main theme connecting all these unrelated stories:

Death, and how random and unfair it can be. Death permeates every short, and when people die in Buster Scruggs it's almost always tragic, or cruel, or ironic, or easily avoided. This definitely isn't new territory for westerns. But it's still interesting to see how the Coen's weave that theme through six different narratives. There's also a Frenchman in almost every short. So uh. There's that too.

Anyway! Netflix did alright with this one! The Ballad of Buster Scruggs definitely isn't perfect, but it's far better than most of their recent big-ticket offerings. If you're a fan of westerns or the Coens this is absolutely worth checking out. If not, just dip your toes in and see how you like it. The good thing about this movie is that you don't have to commit to a whole film or a whole TV show to enjoy it. At the risk of sounding cliche, there's probably something for everyone in there.

"I HAVEN'T SEEN THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES YET BUT I HEAR IT'S ALSO PRETTY GOOD! MY DECEMBER IS STACKED THOUGH, SO NO REVIEW." - Sir Goodmovie

[westgameguide-blog]

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[ashley-incharge]

Prom Discussion | The Ashleys

The Ashleys rage about the prom court

@ashleigh-inyourdreams @ashlee-inperfection @ashle-intheknow

Ashleigh Q: ummmm girls? have you seen the STATE of the prom king court? can i just say GROSS Ashleigh Q: who am i supposed to vote for??? Ashley A: it's sooo gross Ashlee T: We can make a statement and not vote but someone will be elected i'm sure or write in a candidate Ashleigh Q.: like how did robinson not get elected wtf Ashley A: RIGHT? Ashley A: unbelievable! Ashley A: i can't believe the vampire trash is on there. Ashley A: on both

Ashleigh Q.: I kNOW Ashleigh Q: Honestly maybe we can talk about having them removed Ashleigh Q: Who can I go to about that do you think Ashleigh Q: Because it's not like they're actually teenagers Ashley A: Mr. Bonfamille-Lyons maybe? Ashleigh Q.: It’s just literally so unfair Ashley A.: he seems a little wary thank god Ashley A: someone should Ashleigh Q.: Hmm true, maybe if I get together, like, a petition with signatures on it Ashleigh Q: so its not just us Ashlee T.: Its the wrong message the school is sending if they are on the ballot

Ashley A.: that's a good idea Ash Ashley A: i can't believe prom king is so pathetic. you know who i'd pitch? Ashley A: barrel so when he wins he'd be so dazed and confused we could just snatch the crown for the right man Ashley A: boy Ashley A: whatever Ashleigh Q.: lolllllllllll Ashleigh Q: i honestly didnt even know who that was? Ashleigh Q: I still dont lol is he at least cute? Ashley A.: he's average. but considering our other choices Ashley A: phineas is dead by the way Ashleigh Q.: Dead?

Ashley A.: i want to destroy him Ashleigh Q.: omg what Ashleigh Q: updates!! Ashley A.: do you know he DARED to suggest that romeo and i are together? Ashleigh Q.: tea time miss ashley a :wink: Ashley A.: that new kid! Ashleigh Q.: OMG Ashleigh Q: OMG Ashley A.: i want to BARF Ashleigh Q.: wow so he's clueless and annoying lol Ashley A.: yeah! not to mention he just asked me to dance with nooooo respect for hierarchy. Ashley A: i want him to suffer a bit. can't believe he's on this list too Ashleigh Q.: ugh Ashleigh Q: thank god we are getting out of this hell hole lol Ashleigh Q: what a sinking ship Ashley A.: seriously Ashley A: and don't even get me started on the stupid prom theme ideas? Ashley A: memes. are we heathens? Ashleigh Q.: but hey he's on the play with me. Maybe i can figure out a way to shave his head or something lmfaooo Ashleigh Q: ugh Ashleigh Q: If that wins I swear lets just host an ashley prom

Ashley A.: you know that's how it would be Ashley A: i'd make our own prom if it were that one or western Ashley A: i don't want to see anyone yeehawing and wearing cowboy boots to PROM Ashleigh Q.: im SHRIEKING lmfao Ashley A.: seriously though! Ashleigh Q.: cowboy boots???? didnt those die with miley cyrus's career Ashley A.: you wish they did Ashleigh Q.: did u already vote then ? Ashleigh Q: i havent bc im gagging over prom king i still have no idea how im supposed to vote morally lmao Ashley A.: i told you Ashley A: vote for barrel Ashley A: and then we take the crown from his dimwitted head Ashley A: everyone else is unacceptable to me Ashley A: i mean nemo? seriously? talk about a joke Ashleigh Q.: no offense ashlee Ashley A.: full offense Ashley A: he's terrible

Ashleigh Q.: i mean he is her dance partner lol she does have to associate with him Ashleigh Q: thats probably the only reason tbh Ashleigh Q: leeching off t's cool points Ashley A.: ugh Ashley A: you're probably right Ashley A: and then that triplet? i mean Ashley A: can you say freak show?

Ashleigh Q.: yeah who did that??? Ashleigh Q: is it mark lee's fault Ashleigh Q: god what an idiot Ashleigh Q: so cute and so dumb Ashley A.: omg i can't believe that guy is dating a mallard Ashleigh Q.: i mean he is a /flutist/ lmfao Ashleigh Q: and also from canada Ashley A: what's your point? Ashleigh Q.: um, canada Ashleigh Q: thats the point lol Ashley A.: okay ash Ashley A: didn't know we were anti canada but i don't care lol Ashleigh Q.: i mean im not anti canada i literally dont care about canada bc its so irelevant Ashley A.: hahaha Ashleigh Q.: anyway yeah he's the bottom of the barrel Ashleigh Q: and barrel is literally named barrel Ashley A.: lol Ashley A: also Ashley A: if mei or vee win prom queen Ashley A: i swear i'm going to Ashley A: rip all their hair out Ashleigh Q.: i KNOW Ashleigh Q: hopefully vee will be disqualified bc BIG ICK Ashley A.: she SHOULD BE DISQUALIFIED Ashley A: just like the princess bitch should've been disqualified last year. i mean seriously Ashley A: she was already royalty Ashley A: that was just suuuch bullshit

Ashleigh Q.: mei should be disqualified based on her dorky pigtails alone but whatever this school is mental Ashley A.: you're so right Ashleigh Q.: i mean mei didnt even GO here two years ago Ashley A.: the other mei is Ashley A: NEW TOO Ashley A: what the hell? Ashleigh Q.: right that should totally be a rule Ashleigh Q: like um if u didnt come in as a frosh, step off Ashley A.: i feel like we're being cheated! Ashleigh Q.: we've dedicated four years of our lives to this school Ashleigh Q: i did not plan four homecomings and countless fundraisers to have Ashleigh Q: an ASHLEY not scoop a crown Ashley A.: right? Ashley A: it's so unacceptable Ashley A: let's write a petition Ashley A: i think we're soooo valid about the vampires. but also about Ashley A: how unfair it is to those who've lived here as long as we have

Ashleigh Q.: yeah like uh hello my daddy literally bought you new desks this here how about some THANKS Ashley A.: RIGHT? ughhh Ashley A: i'm writing something up right now i'm furious Ashleigh Q.: I'll take care of the vamps you do that Ashley A.:  amazing babe :heart:

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Stranger’s Wrath HD Review —

January 23, 2020 3:01 AM EST

More like Oddworld: Yeehaw’s Wrath.

“I need this…to survive.” These are the words that capture Stranger’s timidity that is masked by his menacing complexion and gruff sounding, exhausted voice. Words that show a sense of desperation hungering deep within the protagonist of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD. For me, I’ve been reunited with Stranger after nearly 15 years since it originally launched on the Xbox.

Seeing Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath released in 2020 after having owned the 2005 Xbox exclusive is a strange reality. Stranger as a character had left a memorable impression on me in my younger years as he has the makings of an antagonist. But he’s just struggling, trying to earn Moolah to pay for a mysterious operation. To do that, the bounty hunter does what he does best, hunting bounties.

The game takes you through three towns of an alien world set to the theme of a western. The towns are inhabited by turkey-chicken beings that you can slap about and steal their Moolah if you feel nasty. Outside of these towns are the outlaws that Stranger can capture, either dead or alive. Capturing them alive with your weird sucky device will grant you more Moolah than if you capture them dead. The art of capturing the outlaws is a simple button hold, but it does leave you open to attacks.

Enemies consist of numerous gangs around the world. Each gang has various types of henchmen that can either be left to decay or bagged up quickly for extra cash when the main bounty has been captured. The main bounties are bosses, of whom can also be captured dead or alive. Each one is unique with their own ways of being taken down, providing you have the right type of ammo and can knock their stamina down low enough.

This is why stealth in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD is favored over action; it’s just a shame the stealth mechanics are incredibly problematic. The only stealth mechanic is the ability to hide within some tall grass, which can allow you to lure enemies with live ammo — which I’ll get into in a moment. But the act of being stealthy becomes a pointless exercise as the game progresses and the tall grass starts to become more sparse, and instead more puzzle-like elements become a stronger focus.

Stranger is capable of two melee attacks, a spinning attack and a headbutt attack. However, he also has the crossbow, the key and standout weapon throughout Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD. For the crossbow, Stranger can equip numerous “live ammunition” in the form of critters that can be either purchased from the general goods store or hunted around the world. Each critter serves different purposes: some distract enemies, some trap enemies, others explode, some provide electricity to overcome obstacles.

“Stealth in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD is favored over action; it’s just a shame the stealth mechanics are incredibly problematic.”

The crossbow has two slots, allowing you to easily double up on critters, such as having a Zappfly to shock the enemy and then tie them up with a Bolamite. Time pauses when you’re flicking through your critters, which gives you the time to go through how many critters you have left, and how best to utilize them.

Equipping the crossbow does change the perspective, meaning you’ll be going from a third-person platformer to a first-person shooter at your command. I felt the feature worked wonderfully, but there’s still that irritation that you can’t have it set specifically for first-person or third-person, especially if you’re not a fan of a specific perspective. Additionally, trying to flick between third-person melee combat and ranged combat can be incredibly fiddly during intense combat.

There are also issues with the camera rotation and aiming options. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD allows the player to use the right thumbstick or the gyroscope in the Joy-Con to aim or control the camera. Both of them are awful when in docked mode. The thumbstick aiming, no matter with what sensitivity, feels too sticky. As for gyroscope aiming, when docked, you can rotate the right Joy-Con to control the camera, but it becomes a shivering and sensitive mess, or low-sensitivity wrist-twisting pain. The only way the gyroscope aiming works is when in handheld mode. The aiming in this mode feels just right and makes for a better experience.

While the third-person platforming experience feels fluid with lots of grunting and jumping and locating moolah, there are some performance issues. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD is slated to run at 60fps in 720p HD. However, when confined to smaller areas in the world, the game runs great. In the larger areas and outside of towns, the frame rate drops depending on your anti-aliasing setting.

With anti-aliasing turned off, the game runs smoothly. Switch it to MSAA and you start to see movement becoming jerky and wriggling with a noticeable drop in FPS. Ramp it up to FXAA and the FPS drops even more, with a more noticeable wobbly screen. On the plus side, the loading screens are almost non-existent and are incredibly fast, at least when respawning.

Dropped frames during travelling can be somewhat distracting, but the game runs well and doesn’t cause significant battery drain. I was able to play for about three hours and the battery went from 100% to 57% in that time. And while textures might look better than the 2005 version, when up close they can look rough, but at least the sky looks beautiful.

“The performances in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD are all memorable with humorous quips that will stay with you.”

The entire game’s interface has been revamped since the 2010 HD remaster to suit the modern screen, so it does look a lot nicer. The problem is, navigating the new store layout is now complicated, and informative text feels far too small to read when in handheld mode. The minimap will only appear if enemies are nearby, and navigating the rest of the world is reliant on finding physical signs and speaking to the chicken people.

I felt there could have been more to indicate low-health situations. While you get directional indicators to show you where the damage is coming from in the world, there’s nothing to indicate if you’re low on health. Sure, you’ve got the health bar in the top right, but you’d be surprised at how often it gets overlooked. Having some animation on the bar to make it stand out, or even an onscreen effect such as a vignette would remind you to heal up.

By the way, healing up can be done by simply thumping your chest like a monkey, compensating stamina for health. You can purchase health and stamina consumables, but even on normal difficulty, I’ve made it through the game without using a single consumable.

The subtitle situation is a complicated matter in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD. In 2005, the game had no subtitles whatsoever. In 2011, the PS3 version had subtitles present throughout the entire game, including in-game cutscenes, cinematics, and during gameplay. In the 2020 Nintendo Switch version, subtitles seem to be a mess.

Some subtitles seem to be missing as the game progresses and gameplay subtitles don’t seem to exist…except for one chicken guy. Just him; no one else in the entire game has gameplay subtitles. The issue here is that gameplay dialogue can be essential to learning of locations or intel. There’s even a button to make Stranger address the player personally about what the next objective is.

After speaking to a representative about these missing subtitles, it was confirmed that a free DLC is heading to the game shortly after launch. The DLC will introduce full subtitles for all forms of dialogue in numerous languages. It’s a shame that it’s not available at launch, but it’s still great to see numerous languages being supported in full.

“Despite being a game that’s now 15 years old, [Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD] has been adapted to the Switch fantastically.”

The performances in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD are all memorable with humorous quips that will stay with you and comedic situations that keep the game entertaining throughout its dark story. While there’s not much to do outside of the linear progression and main story, the number of bounties available keep the game lengthy. The scale of the world is impressive as well, considering that the game comes in at roughly 962 MB.

Overall, Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD feels incredibly enjoyable to play and despite being a game that’s now 15 years old, it has been adapted to the Switch fantastically. The port certainly keeps the magic of the classic alive with the overhauled interface and impressive loading times. It’s certainly an enjoyable single-player experience especially for fans of platforming adventures.

January 23, 2020 3:01 AM EST

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