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How To Finally Shift If Youâve Been Trying For 2+ Years
â ď¸ Little warning before we begin: donât get scared off! I might sound a little negative at first, but thatâs not the point of this post. My goal is for you to reach the end of this and think âOh, Iâm definitely going to shift to my DR now!â
Having said that:
If youâve been on your shifting journey for two or more years, doing methods, reprogramming your mind, consuming advice, maintaining a mental diet, manifesting, forcing assumptions, trying to create assumptions, etc, etcâ¤and you still havenât shifted your awareness to your DR, maybe itâs time to stop trying to make yourself shift.
Stop trying to shift.
Stop trying to trigger a shift.
Maybe the thing you need at this point in your journey is to stop trying to make yourself shift.
And Iâll explain why by asking you a question:
In these two, three, four, however many years of effort, donât you think you would have shifted by now?
Think about it. Youâve oversaturated your mind with the intention to shift. You do all your methods correctly. You try to convince yourself that you're already in your DR. You feel symptoms. Sometimes you even "mini shift." And yet⌠you're still here. Doing the same things. Searching for advice that leads you right back to doing the same thing:
Trying to shift. Trying to trigger a shift. Trying to shift your awareness.
Trying.
Trying confidently.
Trying hopelessly.
Trying angrily.
âŚTrying.
If you were going to shift by inducing a shift, triggering a shift, or successfully shifting with a method, it would have happened by now.
âBut Clover, I still have a lot of soul-searching and work to do! I just need to put in more effort!â
Awesome! Then click away, because this advice isnât for you. Iâm not talking to you.
Iâm talking to the person who is tired. Who is drained. Who, despite applying all the sage advice on the internet, is just burnt out from the process of shifting.
And if that sounds like you, let me repeat: Maybe you need to stop actively trying to shift.
Your work is done. And thatâs a good thing.
Youâve spent years ingraining the idea of shifting into your subconscious. Youâve impressed the intention to shift so deeply that itâs already there. Congratulations! You did all the mental work. Itâs done.
Your DR is already yours. You already have the ability to shift.
So stop trying to trigger it. Stop trying to make yourself shift.
Let go of the âmaking yourself shiftâ process.
âOh my god, sheâs going to tell me to take a break.â
LMAO you thought.
Yes, breaks are excellent. They help reset and recharge your mindset. I always encourage taking breaks if you need them. But letâs be honest. Sometimes, even the thought of taking a break feels just as mentally exhausting as staying on your shifting journey.
âOh no, sheâs going to tell me to do nothing at all.â
Once again, you thought.
Instead, youâre going to capitalize on the fact that youâve already done all this work. The intention to shift is always, always, always in your mind. Your subconscious knows you want to shift. Just like it knows how to shift your awareness.
So, the next time you lay down to do your shifting process...
Instead of trying to shiftâŚ
Instead of trying to induce a shift, induce the void, or force an outcomeâŚ
Give yourself exactly what you want.
Give yourself the feeling of being in your DR.
Drop the conscious, active intention to shift because your subconscious already has it covered. You donât need to keep hammering it in. Instead, focus on inducing the emotions you would feel if you were in your DR.
Imagine waking up in your DR. Imagine being there. Imagine spending time with your DR friends, your S/O, whatever makes you happiest. Personally, I lean toward wake-up scenarios. You can listen to music, meditate, visualize, even do a shifting method if you enjoy itâbut instead of doing it with the intention to shift, youâre doing it just to give your body and mind the feeling of being there. The happiness, the calm, the excitement, whatever it is for you.
This does not mean youâre lying there thinking, âOkay, this is going to make me shift.â
No. No, no, no, no, no.
Drop the idea of shifting entirely. That process is done.
And Iâll say it one more time:
If you were going to shift by inducing a shift, making yourself shift, or triggering a shift, it would have happened already.
So let it go. Drop it.
Induce the emotions of being in your DR, and then let go. Once you do that, go to sleep. Or go about your day. Thatâs it.
So why does this actually make you shift?
Because feeling is the language of the subconscious.
Think about it: The moments in your life that shaped you the most werenât just things you thought. They were things you felt deeply. Joy, fear, excitement, grief. Emotions imprint on the subconscious. Thatâs why certain smells, songs, or places instantly bring back vivid memories. Because your subconscious records experiences based on emotions, not logic.
So when you stop trying to shift and instead just focus on feeling like youâre in your DR, your subconscious responds by aligning your awareness to match that emotional state.
Because to the subconscious, thereâs no difference between imagination and reality. When you visualize something vividly enough, your brain fires the same neurons as if you were actually experiencing it. Athletes use this trick to enhance performance. Musicians use it to refine their skills. And guess what? It works for shifting too.
When you let go of the effort and just immerse yourself in the emotions of already being there, you bypass the resistance that trying creates.
And thatâs when the shift happens.
It happens because you stopped forcing it.
It happens because your subconscious already knows how to shift, you just needed to get out of its way.
So, again, drop the struggle. Drop the effort. Stop trying to shift.
The more precise or perfect you want the shift to be, the more pressure you put on yourself. Your brain rebels against that because rigid control drains energy.
Remember this:
High Emotion + Low Attachment = Flow.
When you feel something strongly but arenât clinging to the result, your subconscious has room to act. This is why sometimes, when you care less or focus on something in a passing, emotional way, it manifests easily.
This is why people can give up on shifting entirely and shift. This is why people let go of the need to shift and shift. This is why you shift without meaning to.
You: ���No, I canât do this! I need to keep trying to shift or else my subconscious will think I donât want to shift anymore!â
Me:
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OOOOO I like this one :DDD
Imma go with this oneđ (His name is Quill btw)
1. Chris McLain (or howver tf you spell it) from Total Drama the original series :3
2. Canonically, heâs best friends with an alien cat named Spine who is a fire dancer! Working out the kinks on how they met sođđ
3. Ermmmmmm⌠Immortals by Fall Out Boy
4. He does not have a love interest, heâs too swag for that
5. See above
6. He is a gunsmith canonically so prolly thatđ
7. If he was in a fantasy setting, heâd be some guy who is WAAYY too confident in the world full of giants and dwarves n shit
8. His main hobbies - besides making guns cuz itâs his job - would be dress making, actually :3 Heâs very into cross dressing and likes tailoring his own stuff, along with doing traditional at for the funsies and going scrapping (looking for scraps in the junk yard)
9. He takes very good care of himself as he wants to look pretty 24/7 and succeeds better than most people
10. Heâs very very bad at it :) Just pretends everythingâs fine and covers it all with humour because he has issues
11. He was originally a side character in a Mandelorian ripoff story I made when I was 14 but he overshadowed the mc of that story cuz heâs just like that lmao (Idk what directly inspired him tho)
12. Yesh, I have done sum roleplays with a friend! Their OC is named Junko and they get along well cuz theyâre so similar
13. To be determined
14. See above (there are so few characters in this story cuz Quill is my world and my soul)
15. Heâll die before he ever retires (he refuses)
16. He was created in a test tube so that may be a little complicated :)
17. He would not have children as he ainât that kinda guy but I imagine he would be the fun but kinda forgetful parents who lets their children wield guns (oneâs average american, basically)
18. He goes by he/him :3
19. He is aro/ace! His main love language is physical touch (friendly hugs n kisses for the homies)
20. GUNS GUNS GUNS
21. To be determined (it might be Anything You Can Do with basically anyone tho)
22. In rough situations, FIGHT. Lover or a fighter? Imma go with âitâs conplicatedâ
23. Abso-fuckin-lutely! Feeling sad? This man will be there in under five minutes with snacks and a nice warm blankey for you in case youâre sad, as well as all the necessary tools to fix your tire!
24. He isnât a musical guy
25. Yes absolutely he does it most of the timeđ Walkin down the street, running sum errands, in the middle of a battle, whatever, itâs singin time
26. Errmmmm⌠I have no idea, what do you think?
27. In spirit, a fox. In appearance, ehhh-
28. Oh my god I need to ask you if I should tag you in this cuz this is such a good idea (high school clique? Heâd be the guy whose strangely popular with everyone despite hanging with the weird kids)
29. GUG, see question above !!
30. Quill is very glad that someone wants to be his friend :3 Most people do not
Anyways, ty forthis, it was fun <3 Now yâall have sum lore⨠Have fun~
Fuck it, OC brain rot won. Get ready for the Secret Ask List
1) Does your OC have a voice claim, if so who?
2) Who's your OCs best friend? How did they become best friends?
3) What song describes your OC?
4) What song describes your OC and their partner/love interest?
5) Do you ship your OC with a Canon character? If so who?
6) If your OC is in a fantasy setting, what profession would they be in the modern day?
7) Vice-Versa! If your OC is in the modern day, what fantasy class would they be? Would they be a different race?
8) What hobbies does your OC have? What do they do to unwind?
9) How does your OC handle their physical health? Do they take care of themselves?
10) How does your OC handle their mental health? Do they take care of themselves?
11) What was your inspiration for your OC?
12) Does your OC interact with other people's OC? If so, who's their best OC friend?
13) Does your OC have a rival? How did it start?
14) Who's a character your OC cannot stand! It's on sight when they see them!
15) Will your OC ever retire? Do you see them making it?
16) How's their relationship with their parents? Are they alive?
17) If your OC has kids, are they a good parent? Do they ever feel guilty if they have to leave them?
18) What are their pronouns? What would they like to be called?
19) What's their sexuality? What's their love language both giving and receiving?
20) If they fight, what's their weapon of choice?
21) What song best describes their relationship with their enemy?
22) Fight or Flight? Are they a lover or a fighter?
23) Is your OC reliable? Can I call them up at two in the morning if I have a flat tire?
24) Can they play any instruments? If so, what do they play?
25) Are they the kind of person who can't resist a good song? Can I catch your OC singing to themselves while they do the dishes?
26) What flower do you associate your OC with?
27) What's their spirit tamagotchi? Or an animal you associate them with?
28) What clique would they be in? (Draw them in the clothes of said group!)
29) Imagine a mood board for your OC! What's on it? (Make it if you want!)
30) My OC and your OC are friends. This isn't a question. I'm not asking. (How do they respond?)
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This question asked by a mileven to finn wolfhard might've been one of the best proofs bylers got today lmao.
There is so much to unpack here.
"What makes miIeven so strong?" â Finn didn't address this at all. Is their "love" really so strong if he can't easily speak on it? lol. Caleb was going on about how unconditional and forever lumax's love was today. Those were the words he used. And Noah went on and on about byler's bond at his last panel in 2024.
Instead of answering how their love is so strong, Finn starts talking about how romance was the last thing on Mike's mind when he met El. This easily kills the 'love at first sight' from the monologue, which is hilarious because the questioner is asking "how does Mike's monologue impact them after season 4". So not only did he ignore the question, but he also contradicts the monologue that the questioner wants to hear more about, not once, but THREE TIMES đđđ
"I dont think romance was on his mind even when he initially found eleven" "didn't perceive himself to be in any romantic relationship" "that wasn't even on his mind"
Next he's comparing el to ET: the least romantic dynamic ever. ET is an alien that a boy named elliot takes care of. So apparently that's how Mike initially saw Elâ like a pet he had to take care of. (This is not news and has been said multiple times by the duffers and finn by the way). Oh and ET says goodbye and leaves at the end of the movie.
"relationship with a lot of people", "feelings towards someone" â Keeping it gender neutral I see :))
"first love", "that relationship is his first romantic feelings for someone" â Usually people signify the relationship being a first because it's not the LAST either *chuckles*. Interesting how finn doesn't say anything like "that relationship is his ONLY romantic feelings towards someone" if he wanted to emphasize how deeply in love they are like how the questioner so clearly wanted him to lol
"going into season 5", "still a couple going into it" â So he said not once but twice "going into..." He seems to want to make it really clear he's ONLY referring to the beginning of the season and nothing else, because it's literal common sense. mike and el ended off season 4 together, so yeah no fucking duh they're starting off season 5 together?? Like what lol.
"that's all I can say about 5" â So zero indication that Mileven are still together in the middle, or the end, or anywhere beyond the start of season 5.
Now what would be a better more pro-mileven response to this question? Probably something like this (I'm essentially taking stuff Noah and Caleb have said about byler and lumax and mashing them together):
The romantic relationship between Mike and El is a foundational element of stranger things. What makes them so strong and how does Mikeâs confession impact them after season 4?
I think what makes Mike and El so strong is their unconditional love and connection with each other, just as what Mike's confession showed. I can't give spoilers about season 5, but I'm just excited for you guys to see it. Like I think all throughout the seasons, I have have so many great scenes with millie. I can't spoil anything but Mike and El's relationship has been so important all throughout, and you'll see what they will face in season 5.
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[tfp] obsessed!megatron x human!reader suggestive valveplug content, mdi!
based on this ask about humans producing pheromones during ovulation
cw: mentions of kidnapping (but reader is chill about it lmao), obsessive thoughts, one-sided sexual tension, slut-route reader, beginning of valveplug but it cuts off before explicit interfacing, implied subish!megatron and dom!reader
word count: 1700
Once again, you find yourself aboard the Decepticon warship. The Vehicons had taken you straight from your home, seizing the opportunity while the Autobots were too preoccupied with the battle over an energon mine to notice. They delivered you directly into Megatronâs own hands, just as they had done countless times before. But by now, the fear of being captured and spending time in Megatronâs presence has long since dulled, replaced instead by an almost saintly patience for the Lordâs whims â most of which seem to revolve around you.
You no longer feel tense around him. Not anymore. That much allows you to lower your guard, to abandon vigilance, and to lay back on his thigh with your hands behind your head and one leg dangling over the edge. Relaxed, knowing that you are in no danger, at least, ironically, not from Megatron himself. He allows you to be disrespectful if it means you stay close to him, indulges you, spoiling with privileges no Decepticon would ever dare dream of. It would be a shame not to take advantage of that and behave like a person rather than a frightened rabbit.
But you must admit, he seems different today. Even more focused on you than usual, sitting on his throne like an unmoving mountain, as though he is tense himself no matter how grotesque that sounds. Has been like this ever since you landed in his servo. But now that he has set you down freely on his thigh, he seems more mysterious, more silent. This strange shift in his demeanor stirs your human curiosity â what thoughts could possibly be circling in Megatronâs processor?
Even with your eyes closed, you feel his piercing gaze on you. It does not allow you to fully relax, to enjoy the privilege of being special, of being important. It builds pressure, and eventually, you give in, cracking one eye open.
Your suspicions prove true when you meet a pair of crimson optics locked onto you. Analyzing. Searching. Though you are not sure for what.
Unable to endure it any longer, you give in to the expectations pressing down on you.
âIs there something I can do for you, Lord Megatron?â
âAre you doing this on purpose?â he replies with a question of his own.
âI donât understand.â You sit up. âIâm not doing anything.â
âYou tempt. You provoke.â He growls. âThat scent you are emitting. Stop it. Immediately.â
You stare at him, dumbfounded, completely unaware of what he means. But the furrow of his optical ridges and the slight baring of his dentas make it clear â he genuinely expects action, not contemplation.
âHow exactly am I supposed to stop emitting a scent? I canât control that.â
âTruly? Because if this is some human tactic of collaboration to ensure a quicker return home, then I regret to inform you that no force will take you from my servos. You will remain here, where you rightfully belong.â
âWhy would I deliberately provoke the most powerful Decepticon to my own disadvantage?â you point out.
He shifts restlessly, then clenches his servo into a fist. You are irritating him. Whatever he is detecting in your scent must be unbearably difficult to tolerate, let alone suppress. But there is physically nothing you can do to meet the demand placed upon you.
âI lack the patience for fruitless attempts at flattery today, [Name].â
Not when his spike is pressing uncomfortably against the walls of it's cage, pleading for release, for the chance to bury itself in your sweet, human valve.
You watch him for a moment, your sharp little optics trying to decipher his processor. But he does not want you to, does not want you to realize the havoc you have unknowingly wreaked upon him, especially not the mystery of that scent. Sweet yet suffocating, it floods his processor, seeping into every crevice, infecting with desire, overwhelming with the need to breed. To claim. To take. To create an offspring. To lock you away from everyone, ensuring you depend only on him.
Would you completely despise him if he allowed himself to touch you? Would you sever the twisted bond you have woven together?
He is mad enough to take the risk. Even if the price is your hatred.
You have control over him, and the fact that you do so unknowingly only fuels the fire of his frustration.
âI expect you to take my words to your equivalent of a spark and act accordingly.â Before he completely loses himself to this cursed, infuriating spike.
Today, you are impossible to ignore. Impossible to look away from. Impossible to focus on anything other than your body sprawled so shamelessly and unapologetically across his thigh, so close to his interface panel. Tempting him. Teasing. Whether intentionally or not, it makes no difference. It is maddening, because he is incapable of purging the fantasy of tearing your clothes to shreds and claiming you with an animalistic frenzy. He no longer cares whether it happens here or in his habsuite, mind entirely consumed by the need.
âAre you saying that I⌠Iâm releasing pheromones? And you can sense them?â
Are you playing ignorant, or are you truly that oblivious?
âOf course. And I expect you to cease it at once, while your delightful naivety still amuses me.â
Your eyes widen. Megatron raises an optical ridge.
âYou were not aware?â
âNo? Humans donât have a strong enough sense of smell toâoh, shit.â You cut yourself off, glancing around the bridge.
Every mech in the room is staring at you like a starving beast. Ravenous. Desperate.
Even Soundwave has stopped working, his helm tilted in your direction.
Even proud, human-hating Starscream is watching you with his intake slightly parted, his thoughts swirling around the same relentless need.
Instinctively, you shift closer to Megatronâs abdomen, seeking protection from the hungry stares of his subordinates. That tiny movement is enough to snap the Decepticon leader out of his trance of battling his own desire. For the first time since making physical contact with you, he tears his gaze away, only to direct his fury outward.
âDid I order you to stop working?!â he thunders.
That alone is enough to send the bots scrambling back to their tasks. But it is not enough for Megatron. He has reached his limit, can no longer keep you in the presence of others. Only the last shreds of his self-control prevent him from slaughtering everyone who dared look at you.
âEnough of this,â he growls.
He offers you his servo, and you climb into it without hesitation, showing your gratitude by stroking his thumb. Even that innocent, minuscule gesture stokes the fire. Teases the need.
He pulls you close to his chassis, the motion wafting even more of that cloying scent toward him. He clenches his free servo into a fist to hold himself back; thoughts have already melted into simple, instinctive urges. Claim. Take. Drown in you. That is what he excels at. What he does best.
You must save him. Put an end to this madness of desire. Free him from the suffocating scent consuming his processor. Return him to rational thought. Sever the chain that has wound so tightly around his neck.
âWhere are you taking me?â you ask, and the vibrations of your voice ripple through him, teasing his neglected spike.
âSomewhere where you will be mine alone,â he answers. One claw drags over your back with a shocking contrast of gentleness. âIf this was your plan from the very beginning, then congratulations, you have driven me mad. I expect you to take responsibility for your actions.â
âOh, so thatâs the provocation you meant.â
He opens the door to his private habsuite and immediately shuts it behind him, unable to pretend any longer that mere innocent touches are able to satisfy him.
He places you on the berth, allowing himself the freedom to mass shift â still enormous, still an immovable mountain, still radiating power that presses your back into the berth, caging you in with his servos, shutting out the world.
âYou have been tempting me with your scent since the moment I first detected it. Shamelessly luring me, silently begging for interfacing, and yet you have the audacity to feign innocence? Do you not feel it?â he asks, his voice low, testing your reaction. âThe overpowering appetite for physicality? The need to satisfy it at any cost?â
"Of course, I feel it, I've been struggling with this for a few days, but I didnât expect thatâ" Your explanation is cut off by the faint sound of an interface panel sliding open, instantly capturing your attention. You swallow hard, biting down gently on your lower lip as your focus lands on the massive, swollen spike, from whose tip droplets of pink transfluid slowly drip, right between your legs.
"OhâŚ"
Megatronâs servo reaches for your pants, ready to tear down the barriers keeping him from your sweet, tight valve, but you beat him to it, springing to your feet and wrapping your hand around the heated, sensitive spike. He stares at you with reproach but doesnât have time to twist it into anger before your hand starts moving along the length of his spike, coaxing a low moan from his intake and forcing him to straighten, giving you better access to stroke up and down. He tries to be furious about the loss of control, about allowing himself even a moment of distraction but physically, he canât move. Heâs completely frozen, shackled by your incredible skill in milking his spike.
Heâs been waiting for stimulation for so long â thereâs no way heâs going to deny himself now, especially when itâs coming from you.
"Well then, I take full responsibility for my actions," you say nonchalantly, drawing out fury if the look on Megatronâs face is anything to go by. But you manage to stifle his anger with a tighter squeeze around the base of his spike, forcing a restrained grimace of pleasure.
Letâs see if you can last longer than Optimus, you think, feeling his rough, greedy servo pressing firmly against your chest.
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Sypnosis [When you found yourself settling down in the confines of the supposed Safe Haven, your worry coursed over to the thought of Kissy Missy. Then, the pain became clearly evident after that small conversation.]
Characters [Kissy Missy, Doey The Doughman.]
Note || some little bits of reconciliation and actually getting some time to take care of yourself. Lmao, lettuce make-up with our allies mob games. Damn.
The air in the Safe Haven was thick with tension, but it was the kind of tension that felt oddly⌠comfortable. Here, in the safety of this last sanctuary, the chaos of the factoryâs horrors seemed miles away. Yet, you couldnât escape the constant burn of exhaustion that clung to you, an aching reminder of the days that had stretched into weeks, the endless running, the ever-present sense of danger.
You winced as you sank into a worn chair, feeling the sharp pain in your handsâthe reminder of the struggle, of how the factory had tried to break you down. The stabbing sensation still lingered, especially in your hands, where the cuts and bruises from your last fight had yet to fully heal. It wasnât just the physical wounds that hurt; it was the mental ones too, the nightmares that had been following you since the factoryâs horrors first caught up with you. But there was no time to restâno time to truly healâbecause there was still so much you hadnât understood.
And thatâs why, despite the physical toll, you found yourself making your way toward Kissy Missy.
She had been one of the many strange figures youâd encountered in the factory, her appearance eerily similar to Huggy Wuggy but⌠different. More fragile, perhaps. But you knew there was something deeper about her, something buried beneath that pink exterior, something that reminded you of the other experimentsâeach one with their own strange, tortured past.
You paused for a moment, standing at the entrance to the small corner of the Safe Haven where Kissy Missy resided. Despite the pain, despite the urge to just collapse and let sleep take you, you pushed forward. Youâd never let yourself be the one to turn away from someone in need, and Kissy Missy had been in need ever since you met her. Sure, she had been a little⌠off after the massacre, but you knew what it was like to live in this place, to feel like a broken part of a machine you couldnât escape.
When you finally saw her, she was sitting near the far wall, her left arm hanging loosely in a makeshift sling, the remnants of her earlier battle with the mystery attacker still visible in the gaping burns and slashes that marred the right side of her face and body. The pink fur that usually looked so vibrant was now matted and stained with dried blood, and her eyesâthose long, heavy lashes framing her round, almost innocent eyesâwere hollow with something⌠sadness. She didnât look at you at first, too absorbed in whatever thoughts were racing through her head.
âKissy?â you said softly, unsure of how to approach her.
Her head turned slowly, her gaze meeting yours for a fleeting moment before flicking downward, avoiding eye contact.
You gave a slight wince as you took a step closer. âI, uh⌠I wanted to check on you.â
The silence between you two stretched, heavy and uncomfortable. It had been like this ever since the factory turned into a playground of madness, with no answers to any of the questions that haunted both of you. Despite her usual silence, despite the distance she often kept, you knew she appreciated your presence. She always had.
You let out a breath and moved to sit down across from her, trying not to jolt in pain as you lowered yourself into the chair. âYouâve been through a lot. I get it. We all have.â
Kissy Missy didnât respond. Her lips barely twitched, but you could tell she was listening. Maybe she was too tired to speak, or maybe she was too worried about the Prototype's plans to say anything at all. But you didnât mind the silence. Sometimes it was easier to exist with someone who understood the weight of it all, the weight that words couldnât even begin to explain.
"I don't know if this helps," you continued quietly, "but I want you to know that you're not alone here. Weâre in this together. Whatever happens next."
Her eyes flicked up to meet yours then, but only for a moment. It was like she was trying to read you, trying to understand what you meant. Slowly, she nodded, almost imperceptibly.
And that was enough. For now, it was enough. You didnât need her to talk, to give you answers. What you neededâwhat you both neededâwas to share this space, this fragile moment of peace, where there were no tasks, no monsters, no running for your life. Just a quiet connection between two lost souls in the middle of a nightmare.
Despite everything, you couldnât help but feel a tiny flicker of hope.
Maybe, just maybe, the Safe Haven could give you both a chance to heal.
It wasnât much. But it was something.
As you sat there, you allowed yourself to close your eyes for a brief moment, just long enough to let the exhaustion settle in. You'll face whatever comes next. But for now, in this small, quiet space, you allowed yourself to rest. Kissy Missy, for once, didnât seem so far away.
Though, after that small but hopeful interaction. An hour and half later, interception crossed your mind.
A brilliant cross by the sign of the infirmary, maybe not, with the way youâve been seeing things. Between reality and illusion, youâve tried not to think about that part too much.
The dim, flickering light of the Safe Haven's small infirmary provided little comfort, though it was still far better than the oppressive, clanging noises and hazardous atmosphere of the factory that lingered in the air. The exhaustion had settled into your bones, an aching weariness that seemed to make every muscle protest with the smallest movement. After hours of tense, grueling hours spent navigating through the factory, and the constant threat of being torn apart by both monsters and the harsh environment, you found yourself collapsing in the hallway of the Safe Haven, feeling the weight of your past decisions crash over you.
However you were glad you managed to talk to Kissy before your bodyâmoreover youâwent almost numb.
You winced, looking down at your hands. They were raw, battered, and covered in bruises from the constant handling of machinery, gripping metal bars, and escaping the clutches of various monsters. You tried to brush it off, but now, in the quiet confines of safety, the pain and damage were hard to ignore. The skin on your knuckles was torn, deep red streaks of blood seeping through the open wounds as the exertion of constant pressure finally caught up with you.
Doey, always perceptive despite his playful demeanor, had noticed the way you were favoring your hands and the way you winced as you flexed your fingers. He hopped over to your side, his multi-colored doughy body shifting with each movement, his orange arm extending to gently tap your wrist in concern.
"Hey, hey," he said, his voice a soft mix of concern and curiosity. "What happened to your hands? They look pretty bruised and, uh, kinda gnarly."
You hesitated, the words catching in your throat. It wasnât the kind of thing you liked to talk about. Not to someone like Doey, who was always so carefree, so light-hearted, always ready with a smile and a joke. The last thing you wanted was to burden him with the dark memories that haunted your hands.
"I... itâs nothing. Just the usual," you muttered, trying to hide the shame beneath a gruff voice, even as the truth flickered beneath it.
Doey raised an eyebrow, his blue face tilting slightly as if reading your tone, and then, with a playful tilt of his head, he leaned in closer. "Uh-uh. I donât think 'nothing's gonna cut it this time. Youâve been through a lot, havenât you?"
You sighed, rubbing a hand across your face, fingers brushing against the rough skin of your knuckles. "Yeah," you admitted, your voice quieter now, barely above a whisper. "Itâs⌠itâs from working in the factory. A lot of heavy lifting, tight spaces, and, well... things went wrong. Lots of things went wrong."
Doey's eyes softened with understanding, but there was no pity in themâonly concern. His orange arm gently rested on your shoulder, giving it a comforting squeeze. "Sounds like youâve been pushing yourself harder than you should have. Youâre safe here, yâknow? You donât have to keep that stuff to yourself."
You let out a breath you didnât know you were holding. Safe Haven. It was a phrase youâd come to rely on, even if the dark memories of the factory still lingered like shadows at the edge of your mind. You looked over at Doey, forcing a small smile. "I guess I just⌠I just want to patch these up. Don't want to end up infecting them or something worse."
Doey thought for a moment, his expression furrowing slightly as if he was deep in thought. Then, in a sudden burst of energy, his orange and yellow arms shot out, his long limbs stretching and twisting as he moved around, digging through the nearby crates.
"Thread, yarn, string, fabric⌠Aha! Got it!" he exclaimed, pulling out a coil of old, faded string from a box in the corner. His hands moved with surprising speed as he held it up in front of you, a proud look on his face. "This should work, right? Iâm not exactly a surgeon, but I can at least try to help with this!"
Your mind caught onto the first bit. Thread? It isnât ideal but thatâll work too.
You couldnât help but let out a small laugh, despite the situation. "Youâre a lifesaver, Doey."
He grinned wide, that playful energy never faltering. "Hey, itâs what I do bestâsaving lives, keeping things light, and making sure nobody's left behind, yeah?" His face shifted for just a moment, a flicker of something deeper passing through his eyes, but just as quickly as it appeared, the mask of his usual cheer returned.
Taking the string carefully from his hands, you positioned your hands before him. "Alright, letâs see what youâve got," you said, trying to keep the moment light-hearted, but the weight of the past few hours hung heavily in the air.
Doeyâs fingers worked with surprising delicacy, his doughy hands moving deftly as he wrapped the string around your injured knuckles, tying the wounds up as best as he could. His movements were slow, thoughtful, and you could tell he was taking extra care. There was a soft hum to his actions, a peaceful rhythm that somehow matched the calmness of the Safe Haven around you.
"Hang in there," Doey said, his voice steady, despite the playful nature of his words. "Youâve been through a lot, but youâre not alone here. Not anymore. Weâll get you patched up. Youâve got a place with us. Always."
For a moment, all the tension in your body seemed to ease, as if the weight of the world was momentarily lifted. It wasnât muchâjust a bit of string and a comforting presenceâbut in that moment, it was enough. You didnât have to carry everything alone. Not anymore.
As Doey finished tying the last knot, he stepped back and gave a satisfied nod. "There. Good as new! Well, maybe not new, but you get the idea."
You flexed your hands carefully, the makeshift bandages holding tight. It wasnât perfect, but it would do for now. The pain was still there, but it felt like a distant thing, something that could be ignored for the moment.
"Thanks, Doey," you rasped, your voice quieter, but filled with gratitude.
Doey beamed, his face glowing with pride. "Anytime, buddy. Anytime. Now, letâs get some rest, yeah? weâve got more adventures to go on."
And as you leaned back against the wall, the weight of all the hours that passed finally slipping from your shoulders, you allowed yourself another rare moment of peace. It wasnât much, but it was enough to hold onto. Safe Haven. You could stay here for a while, maybe even find a sense of home.
And for the first time in what felt like forever, you allowed yourself to believe it.
#poppy playtime#poppy playtime x reader#poppy playtime kissy missy#poppy playtime 4#poppy playtime chapter 4#kissy missy#kissy missy poppy playtime#ppt 4#doey the doughman#poppy playtime doey
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Superstars || Pro Wrestler!Logan x Pro Wrestler!reader
Summary: It's your first day on XMN television since being called up to Evolution. With new friends and possible new rivals your career is filled with the unknown. Especially when it seems like one of the veteran superstars has his eyes on you.
Warnings: some description of wrestling violence.
a/n: OKAY SO. I decided to treat this universe as like sort of series? But it's not like a cohesive story just a lot of short stories in the same universe that can be read separately kind of. This is like the introduction thing though so I will be following up but it can still be read solo. ALSO, I'm gonna add some like wrestling terminology at the end of the fic in case you aren't familiar with certain slang but if that's annoying plz let me know. plz feel free to ask me any clarifying questions too! This is just me combining my two interests lmao.
This was it. Your debut on Evolution since being moved from Origins. You paced back and forth backstage as you rehearsed your lines over and over again. You were supposed to go and interrupt the current Woman's champion Storm. She's the babyface of the Woman's division and you're the egotistical heel.
She has been undefeated for a year now and you were her next challenger. You feel someone tap your shoulder and you turn to see Storm and Rogue.
"You ready?" Storm asks, the belt resting on her shoulder.
"I guess," You were already dressed up with hair and makeup but it didn't feel real yet. Evolution was XMN's main show. That's where the superstars were, the ones they saw as true star power.
"You're going to do great, promise I'll go easy on you." Storm teases. Despite her goddess character, she's nothing but sweet and down to earth.
"First promo on a new show, don't forget your lines sugar." Rogue jokes.
"I'll try." You say nervously. She notices the deep anxiety written all over your face and gently places her arms on your shoulders.
"You got this, take a deep breath and when you get out there take it all in because you're never going to forget it." Rogue says warmly.
The two of them are called by a production manager leaving you alone once again. The clock was ticking ever closer to your call time. As you head closer to where you need to be you're stopped once again but this time by two men you've never met but heard a lot about.
The Wolverine and Deadpool were XMN's top tag team. Somehow the two of them work. Logan or Wolverine was always going to be a star.
Founded on the indie circuit going by just Logan at the time he was big, brooding, and strong. But his mic work was lacking as he wasn't a big talker. Still his raw talent and clear wrestler figure made it a no brainer to sign the man. That's where he met Wade Wilson. Or Deadpool.
He was a comedy character with a big mouth and the ability to get the crowd wrapped around his finger. He was vulgar and unserious as hell but people loved him. So imagine the shock when the two of them became a tag team. It was strange at first, I mean the two were nothing alike but for some reason the fans gravitated to them. The buddy cop duo charmed their way into viewers hearts.
It made sense, Wade was funny but he never quite reached the status to win any gold. Logan had the chance to win gold but fans hadn't really seemed to connect with him as a possible champion. Put them together and you had an odd couple tag team that people just wanted to root for. Wade did the talking while Logan was the muscle. But the banter the two of them electric.
Not to mention the chemistry in their wrestling, pulling off tag team moves flawlessly. Now they're the world tag team champions. And they're standing right in front of you. You were a massive fan of them and had been before you even joined XMN.
"Logan look! A new ducky has joined the pond." Wade pulled you into a hug immediately.
"Oh, uh hi!" You say as you hug him back.
"Get off her idiot." Logan says with a roll of his eyes.
Man Logan was even hotter in person. They had a match tonight and you just thank whoever decided he should wear those low rise trunks. Everything is on display for sure.
"Hi, I'm a huge fan of both of you." You say excitedly.
"Of course you are, who isn't a fan of us." Wade says jokingly.
"Shut up." Logan says before turning to you.
"Thanks sweetheart. Glad to see you here." You notice his eyes scanning you up and down and you silently thank yourself for wearing your good shorts.
"I've seen you on Origins, you're amazing!" Wade compliments and you thank him.
"You really think so? I'm really nervous about tonight." You say shyly. You've done this before but for some reason tonight just felt different.
"Look, you've got no reason to be nervous sweetheart. You got the look, the talent, the athleticism. Everything. Plus a pretty face never hurts." Logan says with a smirk.
You feel your stomach erupt with butterflies at his compliment. Logan isn't the guy to say something he doesn't mean. In fact it's a shock he's even talking to you. You were warned before about how little he talks and to not take it personally. But here he is smiling and giving you advice.
"Thank you, it means a lot coming from you." You say with a smile.
"Good luck tonight by the way, I'm kind of surprised you aren't main eventing. I mean everyone loves you guys." Logan just shrugs and throws the belt over his shoulder.
"I don't mind too much, we'll get the crowd going for you." He says with a wink. Wade eyes the two of you suspiciously, head turning back and forth.
"Oh my god you are so-" Logan slaps his hand over Wade's mouth before he can say anything else.
"We have to go, see you around real soon sweetheart." Logan drags Wade away towards the main stage.
"So rude!" Wade huffs as he shoves Logan's hand off his mouth. Your eyes drift down as they walk away, shamelessly watching Logan's ass.
Despite only talking to him for a couple minutes he's managed to calm all your nerves.
You watch Logan and Wade's match from gorilla. You can't tear your eyes from the screen as Logan clotheslines . He lets out a roar and the crowd cheers. The intensity in his eyes send shivers down your spine. But fuck does he look good.
His massive arms are on full display as he lifts Beast over his head and slams him onto his knee. He turns his back to the camera and you get to see those muscles in all their fucking glory.
"Careful, you might catch flies." You turn to see Jean standing next to you. She's smiling but it doesn't reach her eyes.
"Oh I wasn't...I was just watching-"
"It's okay, he's a handsome man. Trust me I know." She hums.
You laugh nervously but there's a strange air between the two of you. Jean was the top star. She may not hold a belt but she was a massive draw and everyone knew it.
"If I can offer you a word of advice, I'd stay away from him if I were you. A lot of history there." She flashes a smile and leaves.
You start to fiddle with your sleeve as you let Jeans words sink in. Looking at Logan doesn't mean anything. He's handsome anyone could see that. That's all it is. You don't think about him that way, at least you don't think you do. You barely know the guy. Storm notices your mini spiral and comes over to snap you out of it.
"Don't let her get to you," Storm says.
"Whatever she said, just block it out." You nod and try and push that away. This is your moment and you got this. This is no different than being on Origins. You know how to do this, you're good at this. The bell rings and Logan and Wade stand victorious.
As they walk back into gorilla you clap along with everyone else. Logan runs his fingers through his hair, his once perfectly styled tuffs are now flattened from sweat. His whole body is sweaty and fuck is it hot.
"Nice match Logan," Storm hums.
"Thanks 'Ro. By the way, be nice tonight alright, It's her first day." He says gesturing towards you. Storm raises an eyebrow at his request.
"She's not brand new Logan, just new to this show."
"I know. Just saying she might be nervous is all." Storm smirks. Logan has never cared this much about a new superstar before.
Interesting.
"Logan! That match was amazing." You praise. You move to hug him but stop yourself. Feeling a pair of eyes drilling themselves in the back of your head.
"Thanks sweetheart, I had hoped you were watching." Storms music hits and you watch her walk out to the crowd. The nerves coming back in full force as you realize it was almost time to go out there.
"Hey, stop that." Logan nudges your shoulder and you sigh.
"I don't know why I'm so nervous. I've been doing this for years but this just feels so much bigger." You say.
"Look Chuck wouldn't have brought you here if he didn't think you were ready. I've followed your career since you joined this place. Like I said earlier you have everything it takes. So don't let some nerves get in your way got it?" Your eyes widen at his words.
He's really watched you all this time? Logan is a star and you've just got called up from developmental. It's like a surge of confidence. He's right. You can do this.
"Thank you Logan." You take a few deep breaths and wait by the curtain. In and out.
You focus on what you have to say and wait. A calmness washes over your mind and body as your music hits. Like a switch is flipped inside of you. You grab the mic and walk out that curtain, ready to show the world what you had.
The whole segment went flawlessly. You interrupt Storm, pushing yourself as the soon to be new woman's champion. You feel right at home as exchanged a war of words with her. Everything ending in a brawl that leaves Storm on the mat with you standing above her. Holding the belt and pointing right at the camera.
The fans fell right into your hand. Booing your shameless attack on their champ. You try and hide your smile as you walk out. The fans love you, they want this match and you couldn't be happier. The moment you step back through the curtain you let yourself breathe. Jumping in happiness.
"You did great sugar! It was electrifyin'" Rogue says while pulling you into a hug.
A few other people congratulate and welcome you to the show. After a small debrief about next week you're free to go. Walking through the halls of the arena you can barely contain your excitement for next week. As you change back into normal clothes you find a familiar face waiting outside of the locker room.
"Logan, I thought you would have gone back to the hotel by now." You say, slightly shocked he's still her. He's leaning against the wall with his backpack. Dressed in a very cozy looking gray sweater.
"Decided to stick around to watch. I told you you'd kill it." He joins you as you walk to the exit.
"Well I had to make sure we were worth following your match." You tease. The conversation flows easy as he walks you to the car waiting to take you both back. Luckily the lobby is practically empty by the time you're dropped off with no one joining you in the elevator.
"Hey, I'm going to train tomorrow if you want to join me. I could show you a few things. See what you've got too." Logan offers.
"Yes!" You blurt out. The chance to train with Logan, you'd be a fool to pass that up.
"I mean, yes that would be great." You try and cover any embarrassment by staring at the ground, wishing it would swallow you up. Logan chuckles leans against his hotel door.
"Okay, it's a date then. See you tomorrow sweetheart." He scans his keycard and goes into his room, leaving you standing there in shock.
A warm fuzzy feeling growing in your stomach as you repeat his words in your head. Date. You hear someone clear their throat and you turn to see Jean watching with an unimpressed look on her face.
You duck your head and hurry to your room. Getting in as fast as you can. You throw your bag on the table and fall onto the hotel bed. Today was not like anything you were expecting. Debuting on a new show, meeting Logan, Jean, setting up a championship feud. It's a lot in one day but you couldn't be happier. This was everything you had dreamed of since you decided to become a wrestler and now it was coming true.
Who knows what's going to happen next.
Gorilla - backstage area where the show is run and the area right before the entrance curtain
Promo -  promotional interview, a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline.
Babyface/Face - The "Good guy", "Hero" character. Wants to be cheered by fans
Heel - "The bad guy" or "Villian" that is meant to be boo'd by fans
#logan howlett#logan howlett x reader#wolverine x reader#wrestler!logan howlett#wrestler!logan howlett x reader
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Oh my god, sorry Iâm late was so cute??????
How about a Drabble to go with that from the proposal? Theyâre chasing a storm and everything is like always. And theyâre just standing watching the storm in the distance, the wind whipping around them and he looks at her and just knows he wants to marry her so he goes just down on one knee and asks her. (It also makes an epic video for the channel and gets millions of views lmao)
âThe Fans Are Going To Love This!â
Twisters Masterlist (this piece can be read as a prequel to âSorry, Iâm Late,â but it doesnât have to be)
Pairing: Tyler Owens x Fem!Reader
Summary: Watching a distant storm together, Tyler decides heâs done waiting to ask a very important question.
Authorâs Note: I just realised this now makes two Twisters fics Iâve written involving a proposal. Oops! Oh well. đ This is (so far) my last fluffy request before delving into some angst. But I absolutely LOVED this idea! The picture came so clearly to me, I just had to give it life. (Yes, it was heavily inspired by Tyler watching Kate in that absolute beauty of a scene⌠shhhh. đ¤Ť)
Warnings: Fluff (like usual lately, lol). Reader is described as having hair long enough to blow in the wind. I think thatâs it!
Word Count: 738 (send help, it was supposed to be a drabble. đ)
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Swirling grey storm clouds accumulate in the distance, thunder rumbling through the earth. Sweeping winds blow your hair wildly about your face, and Tyler is captivated.
No surprise, really. Heâs been captivated by you since the first time he saw you, striding up to the team in the middle of a crowded parking lot, thermos and backpack in hand, asking to join them on a chase.
The exhilaration radiating from you at the end of that day was intoxicating, warmed further by the beers everyone had thrown back in a seedy bar a mile from the motel.
Walking you to your room, Tyler debated whether or not to say somethingâanythingâabout you joining the team more indefinitely.
He was just about to speak when your lips crashed onto his.
And the rest, they say, is history.
Your gasp drags him away from his musings. âItâs beautiful,â you murmur, camera up to your eyes, finger clicking rapidly.
Tyler smiles, taking in the sight of you before him.
He couldnât agree more.
Sunlight frames your body like a halo, the angel come down to earth heâd always wanted, but never felt he deserved.
Affection warms his heart at the thought. Nowâs the time.
âTyler!â You cry, shouting over your shoulder, camera still pressed to your face. âTyler, do you seeââ But your voice dies on the wind the second you turn around.
Thereâs a rustle from the RV behind him. Then, a gasped âOh my God!â
Knee digging into the gravel, tiny black box cradled in his hands, Tyler watches as the shock on your face slowly drains away to disbelief.
âNo⌠Tyler, you can��tâI donâtââ
Tears form a defense in your eyes, and you blink, battling them away.
Your name drifts off his lips, vulnerable like a prayer, his heart shaking like a leaf within his chest. Blown by the very winds around them.
He should list your strengths, your attributes, every miniscule detail he adores about you. Hell, at the very least he should use your full name. But instead, the only words to leave his lips are a desperate, âI love you. Baby, Iâve loved you since the first time I laid eyes on you. I knew then, and I know now⌠youâre the storm I want to chase for the rest of my life.â He fumbles with the box, revealing the small, elegant diamond Boone and Dexter had helped him pick out months ago. âWillââ his throat tightens, anxiety pounding in his blood. âSweetheart, will you marry me?â
Your tears breach the barrier, cresting and rolling in fat droplets down your cheeks. Tyler watches as your lips tremble, mouth attempting to form words without a sound. Finally, the word heâs been holding his breath for since that first night in a seedy, run-down bar, drinks flowing and tongues wagging. The word heâs on one knee for now, praying will leave your mouth.
âYes.â
Itâs so quiet, barely audible over the ever-increasing winds. But the look on your face tells Tyler everything he needs to know.
Sweet ecstasy of relief floods his entire body.
âYeah?â he questions, just to be sure.
A wide grin splits across your face, and you step closer, arms snaking around his shoulders.
âTyler Owens,â you lean in close, lips inches away from his own, until heâs breathing your breath. âIf youâre the last storm I chase for the rest of my life, Iâll die the happiest woman in the world.â
He pulls you into a kiss, your lips soft and supple beneath his. Your fingers tangle in the ends of his hair.
Whooping and hollering startles you both out of the kiss, the rest of the Wranglers descending like vultures. They talk over themselves, tripping over their tongues.
âItâs about time, T! What took you so long?â Dani.
âCongratulations! I dibs maid of honour!â Lily.
âThe fans are going to love this!â Boone, stepping closer to the two of you, camera in hand.
Tyler turns to him, the lens now pointed directly in his face. You shift in his arms, waving shyly to the fans. A blush the colour of a dying sunset rises starkly on your cheeks.
âYou think so, Boone?â Tyler grins, cheekily. Then, without thinking, heâs grabbing your chin, slowly descending into a long, deep kiss, pulling the ring out of the box and slipping it on your finger to the whoops and cheers of the rest of the gang.
#glen powell#tyler owens x reader#twisters x reader#twisters fanfiction#tyler owens fanfic#tyler owens fluff#twisters fluff#tyler owens fanfiction#twisters fanfic#twisters#tyler owens#fanfiction requests#drabble requests#requests#request#requests open#please ignore my absolute disaster of a tagging system
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STEPHANIE
Gojo is your physics tutor and youâre sort of in love with him
Textfic, fluff, Highschool!au
(art Creds to @/eldritcheaven on twitter!)
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September 16th
5:38 pm
You: hiyaaa :D
You: is this Gojos number? Shoko says u can tutor me đ
Gojo: whats the tutoring for
You: uh school?
Gojo: I mean what subject..?
You: OH LMAO
You: physics :((
Gojo: okay
Gojo: who r u again
You: Y/N
Gojo: okay meet me at the library Thursday after school
You: okayyy see u there đ
September 18th
6:40 pm
You: gojo how am I gonna finish all this work BY MONDAY
Gojo: thatâs three days
Gojo: this is easy stuff
You: FOR YOU
You: I have cheerleading until seven tomorrow night and Saturday
Gojo: okay..
Gojo: thatâs my problem how?
You: okay just say u hate me
Gojo: I hate you
You: whatever
September 21st
1:06 am
You: IM DONE!
You: r u impressed
Gojo: no
You: wtf
Gojo: bring it to me at lunch so I can grade it
You: okayyyy
You: goodnight đŠˇ
Seen
September 21st
1:40 pm
You: GOJO WHERE R U
Gojo: in the library
You: why arenât u in the cafeteria
Gojo: because itâs too noisy
Gojo: I canât read in there
You: ha ha nerddd
Gojo: shut up and hurry up.
You: Okayyyy okay
You: Can u see me đ¤
Gojo: no the bright orange cheerleading costume is really hard to miss
You: đ
You: So is the bone white hair and glasses
Gojo: hurry up
September 21st
8:12 pm
Gojo: ur so shit at physics
You: Uhm okay
You: thanks? đ
Gojo: im sorry that was rude
Gojo: fear not thatâs why Iâm here
You: okay
Gojo: donât worry itâs nothing my genius canât fix
You: try not brag challenge fail
Gojo: you free tomorrow?
You: I should be yeah
Gojo: okay come to the library after school
You: canât wait⌠đ
September 22nd
4:06pm
You: Gojo
You: GOJO
Gojo: you are literally in front of me speak
You: nk the librarian is looking at me đ
Gojo: okay so what
You: donât look so annoyed at me
Gojo: im not annoyed at u
You: okay fine
You: do u have a highlighter
Gojo: âŚ
You: DONT ROLL UR EYES AT ME
Gojo: there is LITERALLY ONE RIGHT IN FRONT OF U
You: omg ur first caps lock đ𩷠Iâm so proud
Gojo: stop laughing
You: Iâm sorry u look so angry over a highlighter..
You: and I can see you smiling too đ
Gojo: shut up.
September 23rd
7:06 pm
You: Nerdjo I have a question
Gojo: never call me that
You: đđokay.. can I ask u a question now
Gojo: if itâs about the work I gave u just wait until Friday
You: UTS NOT
Gojo: oh
Gojo: okay what
You: would you rather only drink water for the rest of ur life or be allowed to drink anything you like but it always has to have a drop of pee in it
Gojo: where is the pee coming from
You: You donât know..
Gojo: is it healthy pee
Gojo: because if not then idk whatâs in it and I could contract a disease like typhoid or smth
Gojo: and also utis and thatâs painful enough as is without me drinking to catch it
Gojo: also how much is a drop
Gojo: is it a ratio thing? So every 1% of any drink I drink is pee or is it always a drop
Gojo: because in that case I can just drink a lot of smth and the pee will cancelled out
You: wtf
Gojo: sorry Iâm rambling
You: No.. donât apologise.. U have opened my eyes
You: I never thought of it like that
You: Also do u think it would like make my drink yellow..
You: Cause thatâs GEROOSS
You: voice note elapsed: 00:40
Gojo: voice note elapsed 1:02
September 24th
2:06 pm
You: IM SO EMBARASSED
You: Walk of shame to my seat in my cheerleading outfit god TAKE ME
Gojo: ha ha ha
Gojo: donât be late next time
You: Shut up
You: I hate Yaga and he hates me
Gojo: he loves me
You: yeah cause ur good at physics and Iâm poo at it
Gojo: better focus then
You: okay
September 24th
2:20pm
You: Gojo
You: Gojo
You: NERDJO!!
Gojo: stop texting me
You: move u bag from the chair next to u
Gojo: what???
You: MOVE IT
You: Iâm coming to sit next to you
Gojo: tf why
You: the guy next to me wonât shut up
You: and I need ur nerd aura to make me smarter
Gojo: ur so stupid
Gojo: hurry up then
You: WOPPEE OMW
September 25th
1:06 am
You: Gojo r u awake
Gojo: we have school tmrw go to sleep
You: U R đ
Gojo: freak
Gojo: what do u want
You: Iâm bored
You: And Iâm confused on question three on the history hw đ
Gojo: okay..
Gojo: ask me tomorrow
You: Or I can call u rn an u can help me..?
Gojo: .
You: PLEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASE đ
Gojo: you have ten minutes
You: YAY
Gojo and Y/N
25/9/2024 Time elapsed: 30:07
September 25th
11:05 am
You: GOJOOOO
You: Can I sit with u in econ today đ
Gojo: what do u need help with now
You: Uhmmm I donât need help
You: I just wanna sit with u..
Gojo: oh
Gojo: okay
You: YIPPEEEE
September 26th
12:21 pm
Gojo: YOU WATCH ANIME??????
You: WHY R U YELLING đđ
You: Yes⌠itâs my deep dark secret donât tell anyone đ
Gojo: okay with the sasuke keyring on ur bagâŚ
You: LOL
You: how did you even see it where r u..
Gojo: stalking you in the corridors watch out
You: Okay Joe from you
Gojo: ur living ur own Netflix series rn đŠˇ
You: EMOJIS???
You: Who r u and whereâs Gojo gone??!?ÂŁÂŁ?
You: Whats ur favourite anime
Gojo: voice note elapsed: 1:34
September 28th
2:06 am
Gojo: do u think time travel is real
Gojo: or like will be real in the future
Gojo: I feel it could be because like we just advance in technology more and more as time goes by
Gojo: like if u said FaceTime would be a think in 1920 theyâd probably hang u
Gojo: there was that Stephen hawking thing he did with like the party invite but
Gojo: if I was from the future I wouldnât time travel just to prove him right like u just have an ego now
Gojo: food for thought đŠˇ
September 28th
7:21 am
You: SORRY I WAS AT PRAVTISE and U messaged me at like one am?)
You: But I thinking about you the whole time
Gojo: awwwww youre making me blush
You: SHURRUP
You: i was thinking about ur question not u
Gojo: same thing kinda
You: enough
You: voice note elapsed: 00:54
Gojo: girl u r not Snow White dinosaurs will eat u
You: We will find out when I time travel to the Jurassic era and kiss one
September 29th
3:37 PM
Gojo: why do u keep staring at me do ur work
You: Cause i have a question for u but im shy..đĽşđĽş
Gojo: EW cringe
Gojo: just ask me
You: You keep looking at me with those bombastic blue eyes im nervous
Gojo: ur so dramatic
You: DONT LAUGH AT ME
Gojo: so text me then
You: okayâŚ.
You: We have a pep rally soon can u come
Gojo: was that it..
You: YES
Gojo: girl im coming anyway geto is playing
You: UR FRIENDS WITH GETO???
Gojo: hes my best friend
You: Wait thats true ur always together
You: You know allll the girls on my team have a phat crush on himđ¤§
Gojo: mhm
Gojo: and are you one of those girls?
You: Nah hes not my type
Gojo: and what is ur type
You: Boys with bombastic blue eyesđ
You: R U BLUSHINGGGG
Gojo: shut up and do ur work
September 30th
9:45 pm
Gojo: ar eu home
You: Yeah why..
Gojo: play roblox with me
You: LOL
You: Howâd u know im a gaymer..
Gojo: hoe u is not a gaymer
You: HEY
You: ill have u know im plat on overwatch..?
Gojo: wait actually
You: Actually
Gojo: âŚ.
Gojo: HOP ON OW
You: Uhm sorry i cant im doing the hw my annoying tutor sent me
Gojo: im sure ur sexy smoking hot tutor will let u off this time
You: YAY
Gojo and Y/N
30/9/2024 Time elapsed: 3:46:07
October 1st
12:34 pm
Gojo: pep rally in five days
Gojo: r u nervous
You: Gojo texting me in school..?
Gojo: dont change the subject sweetheart
You: POO
You: Im scared yeah
You: I always am before a game tho
You: Like what if my shirt slips when Iâm flipping and i flash my bra
Gojo: the game will get ten times better?
You: HEY
Gojo: JOKUNG IM JOKING
You: As an apology take me out for lunch today đ
Gojo: ugh fine
You: XD
October 2nd:
2:07 pm
You: WHERE R U
You: GOJO
Gojo: me and geto went out for lunch
You: COME BACK NOW
Gojo: are you okay????
You: YES I WANNA GIVE U A HUG AND A KISS
Gojo: are you having a stroke??
You: SHOKO GAVE ME THE KEYRING
You: A LITTLE NARUTO TO MATCH MY SASUKEEE
You: THANK U SM
Gojo: ur welcome
You: đđđ
You: Bring me back a coke
Gojo: ugh fine
Gojo: do i still get that hug and kiss
You: hmmm Iâll see
October 3rd:
10:21 am
You: image attachment
You: LOOK LOOK LOOK
Gojo: WELL DONE
You: A BBBBBB
You: IN PHYSICSS WHO AM I
Gojo: WELL DONE
You: Thanks for the tutoringđ¤¤
Gojo: wait im the goat
You: hoe EYE am the goat..?
Gojo: i guess it was a team effort
You: Yeah duh
Gojo: good job sweetheart
You: đđđđ
October 3rd:
9:06 pm
You: ik we had plans but let me come home then we can play
You: Practise ran so late sorry pookie
Gojo: wait ur at school rn??
You: YesâŚ.. kms shortlyđ
Gojo: how r u getting home?
You: Walking
Gojo: girl..?
You: My parents r working and i cant drive leave me ALONE
Gojo: wait im coming to get u
You: You dont need to do that gojo
Gojo: i do im omw
You: OKay
You: Btw i like ur new glasses
Gojo: u noticed?
Gojo: stop staring at me all the time omg..
You: I cant help it
You: i love u and all four of ur bombastic blue eys
Gojo: not picking u up anymore
You: IM SORRRYđđđđ
You: PLZ COME MY KNIGHT IN SHINING GLASSES
You: PLEASEEEE
Gojo: ughhh fineee
Gojo: just because u begged so nicely
You: ahahahah SHUT UP
October 3rd
10:15 pm
Gojo: r u home
You: u literally just watched me walk through my door
Gojo: so..
Gojo: what if someone took u from inside
You: Ur right hoeâŚ
Gojo: im always right
You: Yeah yeah freaking nerd
Gojo: dont hate me cause u aint me
Gojo: ima graduate cum laude in the future
You: Why u talkign about cum u freak
Gojo: shut up
You: cum laude more like cum load đ¤Łđ¤Ł
Gojo: i hate u
You: LMAOOO
You: Ik ur laughng rn
You: Call me
Gojo: say please
You: Please call me four eyesđ¤
Gojo and Y/N
03/10/2024 Time elapsed: 4:20:07
October 4th
3:47 am
Gojo: omg did I tell you
Gojo: I was reading this essay on behavioural psychology and it was talking about how like the concept of territoriality in humans itâs so interesting
Gojo: itâs related to how primates make their space
Gojo: not like actually of course nobody is peeing anywhere
Gojo: itâs also related to quantum physics in an weird way
Gojo: voice note elapsed: 2:12
October 4th
7:54 am
You: Whatever you say gorgeous đđđ
You: THATS COOL THO A
You: I got like a quarter of what u said but icloveee psychology
You: I wanna study it at university
You: my fav part is attachment and like child development and stuff
You: so ur next rant topic is going to be about that thanks đŠˇ
Gojo: did u actually listen to all that
Gojo: sorry I get carried away
You: Duh I listened and donât apologise or ill shoot u
Gojo: thanks đŠˇ
Gojo: i bought u a coffee
You: YAYY
You: Iâll meet u at the entrance
October 5th
1:07 am
Gojo and Y/N
05/10/2024 Time elapsed: 2:39:07
Gojo: good luck for tomorrow
You: Thank u đ
You: Iâm gonna need itâŚ
Gojo: shut up ur gonna do fine
Gojo: Iâll cheer u on from the stands
You: YAY
October 6th
3:54 pm
Gojo: get off ur phone and lock in
You: I CANT FIND U
Gojo: Iâm like the third row from the bottom
Gojo: next to Shoko
You: I SEE U
You: I recognise those bombastic blue eyes anywheređŠˇđŠˇđŠˇđŠˇ
Gojo: awww is that big smile all for me
You: Shut it
You: Are those big flowers all for me??? đ
Gojo: no theyâre for the huzz
You: What if I kill you?
Gojo: plz donât
Gojo: they are for u
You: Ur such a nerd
You: Thank u đ
You: Ur coming to getos after right??
Gojo: yes
You: Good
Gojo: but
You: Butbwhat
Gojo: we could hang out instead
Gojo: just me and you
You: Are u asking me out on a date gojo????
Gojo: yeah kinda
You: I can see u blushing from over here
You: DONT TURN AROUJD
You: Ofc Iâd rather hang out with u
You: See u after the rallyđđđđ
Gojo: good luck
Gojo: u look pretty in ur uniform
You: Thwnk u đđđ
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Ahh many thoughts
You surreptitiously suck in a breath and school your face to remain completely and utterly professional. But your chest bursts into a triumphant fire at the judgeâs verdict.
I could not hold it in like that lmao
Sarah gives you a nod, and then sheâs approached by the brother of your client - whose been trying to hold back his clear crush on your paralegal until the case was over, and youâre happy to see him shoot his shot. Heâs a sweet kid, just about her age, and sheâs had terrible luck in the romance department. This could be a path out of the woods for her of those post-grad men who still desperately tried to cling to their frat boy glory.
Good Luck Sarah đ¤đťđ¤đťđ¤đť
You chuckle, shaking your head. "Now, now. We're professionals here. We don't gloat." "Speak for yourself," Sarah quips, earning a round of laughter from the table.
Valid đ¤ˇđťââď¸
The victory feels sweeter shared with these people who helped you prepare for the case and who understand the long hours and emotional toll of the job.
Oh I 100% agree!
Your eyebrows shoot up. "The Donovan case? Andy, that's not even your case. It's being handled by the DA's office." He nods, pacing the room. "I know, I know. But I've been looking into it, and something's not right. The evidence doesn't add up."
Uhhđ
âSomeone with too much money, too much power, and too much influence is somehow pulling strings to pin this the way they want. You can help me identify the right players. But, whatâs more, you have the necessary clout and influence in this town to go to the DA and be taken seriously, and I donât have that yet.â âItâs eating you up to admit that, isnât it?â you finally say. He puts his hands on his hips and lets out a deep sigh. âYeah, it does. Satisfied?â
Yes absolutely and it feels food to hear it đ
A muscle in his jaw ticks. He licks his lips. âDo you think itâs possible that the cases Iâm losing now are for the defendants that should be put behind bars, the ones I have no guilt taking money from, and that Iâm just that good that they never question that Iâm making sure they get what they deserve?â
I can respect that
"Okay," you say slowly, "I'll listen. But I need to know everything. No holding back, no surprises later. If we're going to do this, we do it right." Relief washes over Andy's face. He nods vigorously. "Of course. Everything I have, it's all yours."
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Andy appears at your side, and you turn slightly to look at him. âWhy are we in a hotel room discussing this? Secrecy? If youâre that worried, it wonât be hard to track you here.â âIâŚâ he laughs. âNo, actually. Itâs worse than that.â âOh, Andy,â your voice is wary, âdonât tell me you live here.â
At least it's a nice hotel, could be worse đ¤ˇđťââď¸
âI didnât know this was where you landed,â he says, âbut when I got here and heard you were one of the top lawyers in this town, I felt a mix of curiosity and pride and... something else." His voice drops lower, a hint of vulnerability creeping in. "I thought about reaching out, but..." You turn to face him fully, your breath catching slightly at his proximity. "But what?"Andy's eyes search yours, a storm of emotions swirling in their depths. "But I was ashamed. Of how things ended between us in law school. Of how my life had fallen apart. I didn't want you to see me like that, but I didnât want to run away and start my new chapter making a cowardly choice by picking some place else."
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"I know this isnât the right time," Andy starts, his voice low and husky, "but I can't ignore this anymore." Before you can respond, he closes the distance between you, his lips meeting yours in a searing kiss. For a moment, you're too stunned to react. But then, as if a dam has broken, you're kissing him back with equal fervor, years of unresolved tension pouring out.
"We were too busy hating each other back at law school, but I've thought about this for years," he murmurs. "About you." âYou hated me?â you ask. âNo,â he admits. âMe either,â you say truthfully.
Well glad that that finally got resolved đ
Gently, he turns you back to face him, and then in one fluid motion, Andy lifts you up, your legs instinctively wrapping around his waist. He carries you to the bed, laying you down gently on the soft mattress. Andy kneels above you for a moment, pausing, his eyes roaming your body with undisguised desire. Heâs already taken you once, so itâs no surprise, but his gaze is overwhelmingly intense, almost reverent, as if he's committing every curve and freckle to memory. "You're beautiful," he murmurs, leaning down to capture your lips in a tender kiss.
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You run your fingers through his hair, down his back, feeling the play of muscles under his skin. There's an intimacy to this moment that surprises you - it's not just about physical pleasure, but a connection that feels deeper, more meaningful. Unexplored potential from years before spilling into reality now.
It waited all these years together be explored
Andy's hands knead the muscles of your shoulders, working out knots you didn't even realize were there. His touch is firm but gentle, alternating between deep pressure and feather-light caresses. You feel yourself melting into the mattress, tension draining from your body.
I need a massage like that toođđťââď¸
You nod, acutely aware of the warmth of his body pressed against yours. "The case..." "Is still our priority," Andy finishes for you. "We can't let this distract us from what's at stake."
Let's keep our heads in the game
You sit up slowly, the sheet pooling around your waist. Andy's eyes roam your body appreciatively before meeting your gaze again. "But I don't regret it," he says firmly. "Do you?" You consider for a moment, then shake your head. "No, I don't. But we need to be careful." You nod, leaning into his touch. "And when we're not working?" A slow smile spreads across Andy's face. "When we're not working, we can explore... this." He gestures between you two.
I can work with that đ
You hesitate, knowing you should probably leave, maintain some distance. But the thought of curling up in Andy's arms is too appealing when heâs so willing.
No way I would say no to a cuddle invitation like that
Happy Friday, Aspen!
Legal Temptations
Characters/Pairings: Andy Barber x curvy Millennial female!Reader Word Count: 6.4k Summary: After battling with Andy Barber in the courtroom, your relationship takes a turn when you receive an unexpected message from your rival requesting a secretive meeting to discuss a high-profile murder case. Intrigued but cautious, you can't turn down the invitation from Newton's former Assistant District Attorney and your former law school rival.
Content/Warnings: explicit smut: vaginal fingering, vaginal intercourse, unprotected sex, oral (female receiving), ; mild exhibitionism (sex in front of a window), first time anal play/rimming; dirty talk; a lot of plot BEFORE we get to the smut
Notes: Sorry it's not Friday, Jen, and sorry this has also sat in my inbox for months! I kept on wanting to do something new with Andy and wanting to post it on a Friday, but things kept on getting away from me. Now I'm just posting and to hell with previous intentions, hahaha. But kicking off my series of Valentine Storygrams seemed like a good time to trot him out!
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âI find the defendant guilty as charged.â
You surreptitiously suck in a breath and school your face to remain completely and utterly professional.
But your chest bursts into a triumphant fire at the judgeâs verdict.
Youâve won, yet again, against Andy Barber. And rightly so. Your client was the victim, plain and simple. But itâs the third time in three months.
And it feels damn good to know you did.
As the courtroom erupts into a flurry of murmurs and movement, you gather your papers with practiced efficiency, sliding them into your briefcase. You avoid looking at the defense table.
The judge's gavel cracks through the air. "Court is adjourned."
You rise, buttoning your blazer with one smooth motion. Only then do you allow yourself a brief glance at your opponent. Andy's jaw is clenched, his shoulders tense as he leans in to whisper something to his client. A twinge of sympathy flickers through you - you know all too well the sting of defeat. But you still can't help savoring this moment, this victory. It's not just about winning â it's about justice served, about protecting the innocent and punishing the guilty.
As you stride towards the exit, your heels clicking authoritatively on the polished floor, a hand catches your elbow. You turn to find Sarah, your paralegal, grinning widely.
"Drinks to celebrate?" she asks, her eyes sparkling with shared victory.
You nod, allowing a small smile to curve your lips. "Absolutely. The usual place in an hour?"
Sarah gives you a nod, and then sheâs approached by the brother of your client - whose been trying to hold back his clear crush on your paralegal until the case was over, and youâre happy to see him shoot his shot. Heâs a sweet kid, just about her age, and sheâs had terrible luck in the romance department. This could be a path out of the woods for her of those post-grad men who still desperately tried to cling to their frat boy glory.
You make your way out of the courtroom, nodding politely to colleagues and spectators. In the hallway, a reporter approaches, microphone extended.
"Counselor, another impressive win. Any comments on the verdict?"
You pause, choosing your words carefully. "Weâre obviously pleased with the verdict. That's all I'll say for now. Any further comments will come through official channels." You offer a polite but firm smile, sidestepping the reporter with practiced ease.
As youâre about to get into your car, you look back at the courthouse and spot Andy Barber exiting the building, his face masking frustration and defeat. For a moment, your eyes lock. There's a flash of somethingârespect, perhaps, or resignationâbefore he turns away, striding purposefully towards the parking lot.
You shake off the encounter and settle into your car. Between the drive home to change into something more casual and then the drive to your usual celebratory spot, youâre able to decompress, shed the courtroom persona, and remember who you are outside of the high-stakes world of criminal law.
By the time you push open the door of O'Malley's, your favorite low-key bar, you're feeling more like yourself. Sarah is already there. Sheâs landed you a good corner booth, and two of the other paralegals from your office and your assistant are there, too.
As you slide into the booth, Sarah pushes a glass of your favorite scotch towards you. "To justice," she says, raising her own glass in a toast.
"To justice," you echo, clinking glasses with the group. The warm burn of the liquor is a welcome sensation after the tension of the day in court.
Your assistant, Mark, leans in eagerly. "So, boss, give us the details. How did Barber's face look when the verdict came down?"
You chuckle, shaking your head. "Now, now. We're professionals here. We don't gloat."
"Speak for yourself," Sarah quips, earning a round of laughter from the table.
As the conversation flows, the weight of the case finally lifting from your shoulders. Sarahâs receiving and responding to a few texts, apparently having agreed to give her number to the clientâs brother. The victory feels sweeter shared with these people who helped you prepare for the case and who understand the long hours and emotional toll of the job.
Sarah leans in, her voice lowered conspiratorially. "So, what's next? Rumor has it the DA's office is eyeing you for a big case."
You take a sip of your drink, considering. "Nothing's confirmed yet, but there have been some interesting conversations. We'll see."
Just then, itâs your phone that buzzes. Glancing down, you see a text from an unknown number:
Congratulations on the win. We need to talk. Meet me at hotel bar at Clarkâs, 10 PM tonight. Come alone. -AB
Your brow furrows. AB. Andy Barber. What could he possibly want? And why the secrecy?
You donât respond right away. Itâs only just past eight. You have time to consider the situation.
But ultimately, your curiosity wins out, and around nine, you make your excuses and leave your staff at OâMalleyâs.
On your way to Clarkâs, your wheels turn over the enigma that is Andy Barber.
He showed up in town almost six months ago, relocated from Massachusetts where heâd been the assistant district attorney before his son had been accused of murder. You had followed the tragic unfolding of events - the family ostracized from their community, brief reprieve when Jacob had been cleared, and then the tragic accident where his son and his wife ended up in critical condition. Jacob passed away, never coming out of his coma, and though Laurie recovered, a year later, their marriage never did, and they divorced in a fairly civil proceeding.
You had really felt for him initially.
But once you started coming up against him in the court room, you were reminded why you had hated him all through law school. He was always good at what he did, and he was smug about it. The two of you had competed for everything. Top spot of each class, the most competitive internships, nearly coming out even, but he edged you out for valedictorian of your graduating class, leaving you as salutatorian.
Heâd gone public defender, and youâd moved back to your home state and gone into private practice, and you really hadnât thought of him again until he made the news - because the son of an ADA being hit with murder charges made the national news circuit.
But back at law school, heâd gotten under your skin, and as much as you tried to ignore it now, he was doing it again.
You arrive at Clark's Hotel ten minutes before the agreed time, your mind still churning with questions. The hotel bar is dimly lit, all dark wood and leather, exuding an air of discreet luxury. You scan the room, but there's no sign of Andy yet.
Settling at the bar, you order a club soda. You need to keep your wits about you for whatever this meeting might bring. The bartender slides your drink across the polished surface just as you feel a presence at your elbow.
"Thanks for coming," Andy greets you in a low voice.
You turn to face him, taking in his appearance. He looks tired, the lines around his eyes deeper than you remember from the courtroom. His suit is slightly rumpled, as if he's been wearing it all day.
"What's this about, Andy?" you ask, cutting straight to the chase.
He glances around the bar, then back to you. "Not here. I've got a room upstairs. We can talk there."
Your instincts flare with caution, but curiosity wins out. You nod, following him to the elevator.
The ride up is silent, tension thick in the air. As the elevator doors slide open, you follow Andy down the plush carpeted hallway. He stops at room 712, swiping the keycard and holding the door open for you.
You hesitate for a moment before stepping inside. The room is spacious but dimly lit, with a view of the city skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Andy moves to the mini bar, pouring himself a generous measure of whiskey. He offers you one, but you decline with a shake of your head.
"Alright, we're here. What's going on?" you ask, your patience wearing thin.
He takes a long sip of his drink before turning to face you, his expression grave. "I need your help," he says, his voice barely above a whisper.
You raise an eyebrow, skepticism clear in your voice. "My help? With what?"
Andy runs a hand through his hair, a gesture of frustration you remember from your law school days. "It's about the Donovan case."
Your mind races. Robert Donovan, a prominent businessman, found brutally murdered in his penthouse apartment. The Donovan case is the high-profile murder trial of the year - possibly of the decade - and set to begin in a few weeks.
Your eyebrows shoot up. "The Donovan case? Andy, that's not even your case. It's being handled by the DA's office."
He nods, pacing the room. "I know, I know. But I've been looking into it, and something's not right. The evidence doesn't add up."
You cross your arms, leaning against the wall. "What do you mean?"
Andy takes a deep breath, then launches into a detailed explanation. He talks about inconsistencies in witness statements, forensic evidence that doesn't quite fit the prosecution's timeline, and a potential alibi for the defendant that wasn't fully investigated. As he speaks, you find yourself drawn in, your legal mind picking apart the details.
"The blood spatter analysis," he says, pulling out a file from his briefcase, "it doesn't match the prosecution's theory of how the murder happened. And look at this," he points to a photo, "the angle of the wound suggests the attacker was left-handed, but Donovan is right-handed."
You lean in, examining the evidence. It's compelling. "Andy, this is... fascinating. But why are you showing me this? Why not take it to the DA? Or the press?â
âSomeone with too much money, too much power, and too much influence is somehow pulling strings to pin this the way they want. You can help me identify the right players. But, whatâs more, you have the necessary clout and influence in this town to go to the DA and be taken seriously, and I donât have that yet.â
You take in a deep breath and study his face.
Impatient, he implores you by name - first name, not last name like he always did in law school and like he had these past months.
âItâs eating you up to admit that, isnât it?â you finally say.
He puts his hands on his hips and lets out a deep sigh. âYeah, it does. Satisfied?â
âMildly,â you admit, a hint of a smirk on your face. âBut Andy, why should I trust you? Word around town is youâre hit or miss on your cases, and Iâve just beat you on all three when weâve come toe to toe.â
He arches a brow. âYou think Iâve lost my edge?â
âYou were brilliant Newton - on track to be the DA, you won everything.â
A muscle in his jaw ticks. He licks his lips. âDo you think itâs possible that the cases Iâm losing now are for the defendants that should be put behind bars, the ones I have no guilt taking money from, and that Iâm just that good that they never question that Iâm making sure they get what they deserve?â
You arch an eyebrow. He doesnât lose everything, and he certainly didnât make any rookie mistakes on the cases he is losing.
âIâm willing to entertain that premise.â
âAlright, thatâs all I need. Now what about Donovan?â
You mull over everything heâs shared so far. Your gut says heâs not wrong.
He says your name again, prompting you back into the moment.
You lock eyes with Andy, searching for any hint of deception. But all you see is earnestness and a hint of desperation.
"Okay," you say slowly, "I'll listen. But I need to know everything. No holding back, no surprises later. If we're going to do this, we do it right."
Relief washes over Andy's face. He nods vigorously. "Of course. Everything I have, it's all yours."
You move to the small desk in the corner of the room, pulling out a chair. "Alright then, let's get to work. Start from the beginning."
For the next few hours, you and Andy pour over the evidence, dissecting every detail of the Donovan case. As the night wears on, your skepticism fades, replaced by a growing certainty that something is indeed very wrong with this case.
Around two am, you lean back in your chair, rubbing your eyes. "This is big, Andy. Really big. If what we suspect is true, it could implicate some very powerful people."
Andy nods grimly. "I know. That's why I needed your help. I wonât be able to do this alone."
You sigh and press your fingers to your temples, massaging away what stress you can, though it seems futile. âThis has to stay between us for now. If there's even a whisper of this getting out before we're ready..."
"I know," he interrupts. "Believe me, I understand the stakes."
As he gathers the files, you move to the window, gazing out at the city below. The lights twinkle like stars, hiding the secrets and machinations of the powerful. You can't help but wonder what you're getting yourself into.
Andy appears at your side, and you turn slightly to look at him. âWhy are we in a hotel room discussing this? Secrecy? If youâre that worried, it wonât be hard to track you here.â
âIâŚâ he laughs. âNo, actually. Itâs worse than that.â
âOh, Andy,â your voice is wary, âdonât tell me you live here.â
âI havenât gotten around to finding a place.â
âSix months, Andy!â
He smirks and cocks his head. âYouâve been keeping track of how long Iâve been in town?â
You look away, feeling your cheeks flood with heat.
He takes a step closer, not touching, but near enough that you can feel the warmth of his body.
âI didnât know this was where you landed,â he says, âbut when I got here and heard you were one of the top lawyers in this town, I felt a mix of curiosity and pride and... something else." His voice drops lower, a hint of vulnerability creeping in. "I thought about reaching out, but..."
You turn to face him fully, your breath catching slightly at his proximity. "But what?"
Andy's eyes search yours, a storm of emotions swirling in their depths. "But I was ashamed. Of how things ended between us in law school. Of how my life had fallen apart. I didn't want you to see me like that, but I didnât want to run away and start my new chapter making a cowardly choice by picking some place else."
The admission hangs in the air between you, heavy with unspoken history. You remember the fierce competition, the heated debates, the undercurrent of tension that had always existed between you two. And now, years later, here you are, standing toe to toe once again.
"Andy," you start, unsure of what to say. But before you can continue, he takes a step back, running a hand through his hair.
"I'm sorry," he says quickly. "That's not why I asked you here. We should focus on the case."
You nod, trying to ignore the sudden pang of disappointment. "Right, the case. We need a plan."
As Andy moves back to the desk, you can't help but feel a mix of emotions - frustration at his deflection, curiosity about what might have been, and an overwhelming sense that you're on the precipice of something monumental with this case.
Leaving the window, you join him at the desk. "We need to be methodical about this. We can't afford to make any mistakes."
Andy nods, his professional demeanor firmly back in place. "Agreed. I think our first step should be to re-interview some of the key witnesses. There are inconsistencies in their statements that we need to explore further."
You tap your finger on the desk, thinking. "That's risky. If word gets back to whoever's pulling the strings, they might move to cover their tracks."
"True," Andy concedes. "But if we're careful, we might be able to gather crucial information without raising suspicions."
You consider this for a moment. "Alright, but we do it discreetly. No official channels. We'll need to come up with a cover story for why we're asking questions."
As you and Andy begin to outline your strategy, you can't help but feel a thrill of excitement. You feel it in every meaty case, that feeling never going away though youâve been practicing for years.
"We obviously need to be careful about who we to to with this information," Andy says.
"I have a few trusted contacts in the police department who might be able to help us discreetly.â
âIâve already established a few contacts on the street. And what about your paralegal, Sarah? Could she be brought in on this?"
You consider for a moment. "Sarah's reliable, and she has a knack for research. She could be invaluable. But let's wait before bringing anyone else in. For now, it's just us."
"Just us," Andy echoes, his eyes meeting yours. There's a beat of silence, heavy with unspoken words.
You clear your throat.
"Right," you say, breaking the tension. "Let's focus on our next steps. We need to start gathering concrete evidence to support our theory."
Andy nods, visibly refocusing. "I've been thinking about that. There's a security guard at Donovan's building who was working the night of the murder. His statement seemed off. Like he was holding something back."
"Good catch," you reply, impressed despite yourself. "We should try to talk to him first. Maybe we can convince him to come clean."
"Agreed. I'll set up a meeting, make it look casual. We don't want to spook him."
As you continue planning, the sky outside begins to lighten. You glance at your watch, surprised to find it's nearly five am.
"We should probably call it a night," you say, stifling a yawn. "Or morning, I guess."
Andy looks up from the notes he's been scribbling, seeming equally surprised by the time. "You're right. We've made good progress, and weâll need to be sharp for this."
You start gathering your things, your mind already racing with the day ahead. As you reach for your coat, Andy's hand brushes against yours. The touch sends an electric current through your body, and you freeze, suddenly hyper-aware of his proximity. You turn to face him, and the intensity in his eyes takes your breath away.
"I know this isnât the right time," Andy starts, his voice low and husky, "but I can't ignore this anymore."
Before you can respond, he closes the distance between you, his lips meeting yours in a searing kiss. For a moment, you're too stunned to react. But then, as if a dam has broken, you're kissing him back with equal fervor, years of unresolved tension pouring out.
Your hands find their way into his hair as he cups your face in his hands. The kiss deepens, becoming more urgent, more desperate.
Andy breaks the kiss, his forehead resting against yours as you both catch your breath. "We shouldn't," he whispers, but his actions betray his words as his hands roam your body.
"No, we shouldn't," you agree, even as you start unbutton his white shirt. You know you should leave, should maintain professional boundaries. But the pull is magnetic, undeniable.
His hands reach for your hips but slide up your waist, fingers slipping beneath your sweater, and your feel your skin light up at every point of contact.
"We were too busy hating each other back at law school, but I've thought about this for years," he murmurs. "About you."
âYou hated me?â you ask.
âNo,â he admits.
âMe either,â you say truthfully.
Before you can say anything more, his lips are on yours. This second kiss is tentative at first, a question. But when you respond, wrapping your arms around his neck, it quickly becomes heated, desperate. Years of competition, of unspoken attraction, of what-ifs, all pour into this moment.
Your back hits the cool glass of the window, and you gasp at the contrast with Andy's warm body pressing against you. His hands are everywhere, pushing your sweater up and off your shoulders, reaching for the button of your jeans.
Your fingers fumble with more of the buttons of Andy's shirt as he trails hot kisses down your neck. The cool glass against your back contrasts sharply with the heat of his body pressed against yours. Your head spins, overwhelmed by sensation and the surreal nature of the moment.
"Wait," you gasp, placing a hand on his chest. Andy freezes immediately, concern flashing in his eyes. "Are you sure about this?" you ask, searching his face. "There's no going back."
Andy cups your face in his hands, his gaze intense. "I'm sure," he says, his voice low and gravelly. "But Iâll stop if you want to me to stopâ"
You silence him with a kiss, pouring all your pent-up desire into it. That's all the confirmation Andy needs.
Clothes are shed hastily, hands roaming newly exposed skin.
Andy spins you around, your bare skin pressing against the cool glass of the floor-to-ceiling window. The city sprawls out before you, bathed in the soft light of dawn. The sky is a canvas of pastel pinks and oranges, the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon.
His warm body molds against your back as his lips find the sensitive spot where your neck meets your shoulder. You shiver, partly from the chill of the glass, partly from the heat of his touch. Your breath fogs the window as Andy's hands roam your body, leaving trails of fire in their wake.
The city below is beginning to stir, early risers starting their day, unaware of the passionate scene unfolding high above them. There's a thrill in being so exposed, yet so hidden.
Andy's fingers thread through yours, pressing your palm against the glass, his other hand guiding the head of his thick cock to your entrance as he enters you slowly. You gasp at the sensation, your eyes fluttering closed. Heâs big, so big.
Andy's hand grips your hip, holding you steady as he starts to move. The slow, steady rhythm is almost agonizing, but you can feel every inch of him stretching and filling you. You moan, your head falling back against his shoulder as the pleasure builds.
His pace picks up gradually as he leans down to kiss your neck again, his teeth grazing over your skin. Your fingers curl against the glass, your body moving in sync with his.
It's like a symphony of sensations â the warmth of Andy's body against yours, the coolness of the glass on your skin, the sounds of pleasure mingled with the noises from outside. Itâs been years since you were intimate with anyone, and you have forgotten how good it feels to have a man inside you instead of a toy.
You lose yourself in it all, chasing after that elusive release that seems just out of reach. But then Andy's hand slides between your body and the glass, his fingers finding their way to your sensitive bundle of nerves. He presses down just right and everything around you fades away as you come undone in his arms.
Andy follows soon after with a low groan, pulling out just before he spills his seed over your lower back and ass, his body shuddering against yours with pleasure. You collapse against the glass, and he presses against you, both breathing heavily and trying to catch your breaths.
As reality starts to creep back in, you realize how exposed you are â a naked couple pressed against a floor-to-ceiling window for anyone below to see. Panic sets in for a brief moment before being chased away by a warm contentment at being wrapped up in Andy's embrace.
"Good thing weâre seven floors up," he whispers into your ear, seeming to read your mind. He presses a kiss to your shoulder before pulling back slightly and reaching for tissues from a nearby table to clean his spend from your back.
You laugh softly as you start to look around for your clothes. "Definitely not something I ever thought I'd do. And never thought it would be with you."
"I'm glad we did though," Andy says with a smile that you feel against your neck as he presses in behind you, not letting you move away just yet.
The rising sun paints your bodies in a golden glow, highlighting the sheen of sweat on your skin. Andy's free hand traces the curve of your breast, and you sigh happily.
Gently, he turns you back to face him, and then in one fluid motion, Andy lifts you up, your legs instinctively wrapping around his waist. He carries you to the bed, laying you down gently on the soft mattress.
Andy kneels above you for a moment, pausing, his eyes roaming your body with undisguised desire. Heâs already taken you once, so itâs no surprise, but his gaze is overwhelmingly intense, almost reverent, as if he's committing every curve and freckle to memory.
"You're beautiful," he murmurs, leaning down to capture your lips in a tender kiss.
There's no rush, no desperate urgency. Andy takes his time, exploring your body with gentle hands and soft lips. He traces the curve of your neck, the swell of your breasts, the dip of your waist. Each touch sends shivers through you, generating a slow, simmering heat.
You run your fingers through his hair, down his back, feeling the play of muscles under his skin. There's an intimacy to this moment that surprises you - it's not just about physical pleasure, but a connection that feels deeper, more meaningful. Unexplored potential from years before spilling into reality now.
Andy's lips trail lower, across your stomach, down to the inside of your thighs. Your breath hitches as he settles between your legs, his intent clear. The first swipe of his tongue has you arching off the bed, a gasp escaping your lips.
As Andyâs tongue expertly circles your sensitive clit, you canât help but lose yourself in the sensation. His skillful fingers tease and caress your folds, sending waves of pleasure through your body.
Your moans grow louder as he delves deeper, his lips and tongue working in perfect harmony to drive you wild. You lose all sense of time, only focused on the overwhelming pleasure coursing through you.
With each flick of his tongue, you feel yourself getting closer and closer to the edge. Your body tenses as you reach your peak, crying out in ecstasy as a powerful orgasm rocks through you.
Andy continues to pleasure you until your body finally relaxes, then he crawls back up to kiss you deeply, letting you taste yourself on his lips.
"Wow," is all you can manage to say, still catching your breath.
"Mmm," Andy hums against your lips. "You taste amazing."
His tongue dances with yours, exploring every corner of your mouth. The intensity builds as he presses his body against yours, one hand tangling in your hair while the other caresses your side.
The kiss seems to go on forever, stealing your breath away. Just when you think you might need to come up for air, Andy breaks away, only to trail kisses along your jaw and down your neck. His lips find that sensitive spot behind your ear, and you shiver with pleasure.
"Turn over," he murmurs, his voice low and husky.
You comply, rolling onto your stomach. Andy's weight shifts on the bed as he positions himself over you. His lips return to your skin, starting at the nape of your neck. He places soft, feather-light kisses down your spine, taking his time to savor every inch.
His hands glide along your sides as he moves lower, kneading the muscles of your back. You feel the tension melting away under his touch. Andy's lips follow the curve of your spine, his stubble lightly scratching your skin and sending tingles through your body.
As he reaches the small of your back, he pauses. You feel his breath, warm and heavy, against your skin. Then his tongue darts out, tracing a sensual line back up your spine. You arch into the touch, a soft moan escaping your lips.
Andy's hands knead the muscles of your shoulders, working out knots you didn't even realize were there. His touch is firm but gentle, alternating between deep pressure and feather-light caresses. You feel yourself melting into the mattress, tension draining from your body.
As his hands work their magic, Andy's lips continue their exploration. He places open-mouthed kisses along your shoulder blades, occasionally nipping at the sensitive skin. Each touch sends sparks of pleasure coursing through you.
His hands are firm yet gentle, eliciting soft sighs of pleasure from you. As they move lower, massaging down your back, you feel yourself melting into the mattress.
His lips follow the path of his hands, peppering kisses across your shoulder blades and down your spine. The combination of his strong hands and soft lips has you practically purring with contentment.
Andy doesnât pause when reaches the curve of your lower back this time. His hands grip your hips, lifting them slightly. You understand his intent and rise up onto your knees, keeping your chest pressed to the bed.
Andy's hands caress your ass, kneading the flesh appreciatively. You feel exposed in this position, but the reverence in his touch chases away any self-consciousness. His thumb traces your folds, finding you still slick with arousal.
"God, youâre already so wet," he murmurs, his voice thick with desire. âGetting wetter and wetter for me.â
Andy's hands caress your thighs as he positions himself behind you. "I want to taste you again," he says, his voice low and husky. "You think you can take more?"
You nod eagerly, anticipation building as you feel his warm breath on your sensitive flesh.
"I dreamt of having you like this in the library our last semester," he confesses and you groan. "Spread your legs a little wider for me."
You comply eagerly, shifting your knees further apart on the soft sheets. Andy's thumbs gently part your folds, exposing your most intimate areas to his hungry gaze.
âSuch a pretty pussy,â he coos, leaning in so you can feel his hot breath on your sex for a moment, and you fist the sheets.
Andy starts with gentle kisses along your inner thighs, working his way higher. When his tongue makes contact with your core, you gasp at the sensation.
"You taste so good," Andy murmurs against you. "I could do this for hours."
His tongue explores every fold and crevice, alternating between broad strokes and focused attention on your most sensitive spots. You moan as he circles your clit, pleasure building with each pass.
"That's it, let me hear you," Andy encourages. "I love the sounds you make."
He slips a finger inside you, curling it to hit just the right spot as his tongue continues its ministrations. The dual stimulation has you writhing, pushing back against his face.
"So responsive," Andy says appreciatively. "So wet and ready for me. You're close, aren't you?"
You can only whimper in response as he increases the pressure. Andy's skilled tongue works over your sensitive flesh, alternating between broad strokes and focused attention on your clit. His hands grip your hips firmly, holding you in place as you writhe with pleasure.
"More," you gasp, fisting the sheets. "Please, Andy, don't stop."
He obliges, redoubling his efforts. His tongue delves deeper, exploring every fold and crevice of your sex. You feel the familiar tension building, a tingling heat spreading through your core.
"That's it," Andy encourages, briefly pausing his ministrations. "I can feel you getting close. Your pussy's clenching, begging for release."
He slides a second finger inside you, curling them both to hit that perfect spot. Combined with the relentless attention of his tongue on your clit, you reach for the peak of a third release, but then he slows.
You whine and shift against him. He chuckles. âOh, I want to torture you more while I enjoy your eager body.â
âAndy!â
âYou love it,â he says, âand I have a feeling you can take so much more.â
Andy's hands caress your thighs as he shifts his position slightly. "I want to explore every inch of you," he murmurs, his breath warm against your sensitive skin.
Andy's hands gently part your cheeks, exposing you fully. You feel a moment of vulnerability, but it quickly gives way to arousal as his tongue traces a path higher. When it reaches your puckered entrance, you gasp at the new sensation.
"Is this okay?" Andy murmurs against your sensitive skin.
You nod, words failing you as he begins to explore this uncharted territory. His tongue circles your opening, alternating between broad strokes and focused attention. The feeling is unlike anything you've experienced before - strange at first, but quickly becoming intensely pleasurable.
Andy takes his time, his movements slow and deliberate. His hands knead your ass cheeks as his tongue works its magic, occasionally dipping lower to tease your dripping core before returning to its primary focus.
As you relax into the sensation, Andy becomes bolder. The tip of his tongue presses against your tight ring of muscle, not quite entering but applying delicious pressure. You moan, pushing back against him, silently begging for more.
"You like that, don't you?" Andy says, his voice husky with desire. "Your body's so responsive, so eager for my touch."
He resumes his ministrations.
"Relax," Andy soothes, his hands massaging your lower back. "Just feel."
His tongue circles your entrance, tracing lazy patterns that send tingles of pleasure through your body as he continues.
He alternates between broad strokes and more focused attention, occasionally dipping his tongue inside. The sensation is intense, making you moan and push back against his face.
"That's it," Andy encourages. "You're doing so well. Does it feel good?"
âYes,â you whimper as he increases the pressure.
Your body trembles with pleasure as Andy continues his intimate exploration. His skilled tongue works you into a frenzy, alternating between your sensitive openings. Just when you think you can't take anymore, he slides two fingers into your dripping core while his tongue focuses on your puckered entrance.
The dual stimulation is overwhelming. You cry out, fisting the sheets as waves of pleasure crash over you. Andy doesn't let up, working you through your orgasm and beyond it.
When the aftershocks finally subside, Andy places a gentle kiss on your lower back before moving up to lie beside you. He gathers you into his arms, stroking your hair as you catch your breath.
"You're incredible," he murmurs, pressing a kiss to your forehead.
You snuggle closer, basking in the afterglow. For a moment, you forget about the case, about the complications. You're just two people, connected in the most intimate way.
But reality starts to creep back in as your breathing returns to normal. You lift your head to look at Andy, finding his eyes already on you.
"We should talk about this," you say softly.
"Us? Two lawyers? Talk about something?â
You laugh softly at Andy's quip, but the seriousness in his eyes belies his light tone. He presses a kiss to your forehead, and brushes his thumb over your cheek.
"I know," he says, his voice low. "This complicates things."
You nod, acutely aware of the warmth of his body pressed against yours. "The case..."
"Is still our priority," Andy finishes for you. "We can't let this distract us from what's at stake."
You sit up slowly, the sheet pooling around your waist. Andy's eyes roam your body appreciatively before meeting your gaze again.
"But I don't regret it," he says firmly. "Do you?"
You consider for a moment, then shake your head. "No, I don't. But we need to be careful."
"Yes," Andy agrees. He sits up too, running a hand through his tousled hair. He looks at you another moment, and then his hand cups your cheek, his thumb brushing your lower lip. "I think we need to keep this separate from our work on the case. When we're working, we're colleagues. Nothing more."
You nod, leaning into his touch. "And when we're not working?"
A slow smile spreads across Andy's face. "When we're not working, we can explore... this." He gestures between you two.
A smile tugs at your lips. "I like the sound of that."
Andy leans in, his lips brushing yours in a gentle kiss. Itâs slow, and thereâs a sweetness in the depth of it that scares you a little, not expecting that.
But you kiss him back, savoring the moment before reluctantly pulling away. "We should probably get some sleep," you say, glancing at the clock. "It's almost 7 AM."
Andy nods, but his hand trails down your arm, leaving goosebumps in its wake. "Stay," he says, his voice low and husky. "We can grab a few hours of sleep here, then get started on the case."
You hesitate, knowing you should probably leave, maintain some distance. But the thought of curling up in Andy's arms is too appealing when heâs so willing.
Andy's warm body envelops you as he pulls you down to lie beside him. His arm securely wraps around your waist, offering comfort and warmth. You nestle closer, finding solace in the rise and fall of his chest beneath your head. The rhythmic beat of his heart lulls you into a peaceful state in the early morning hours, your eyelids finally surrendering to the heaviness of sleep. As the world fades away, you know whatâs coming next will be one of the most difficult challenges of your life professionally and personally, but at least in this moment you will take solace in the tenuous safety of this connection.
I started this story months ago, was pretty disenchanted with at the time (thanks @biteofcherry for talking me through that), but now that it's had time to age, I went back in, did some rewriting, and I'm happy with where it has finally landed.
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Ahhhhh your theory about how Vein died is sooooooooooo fucking real. Like I've seen people talk about how Lu Guang might have a secret power? But I feel like that's not the case cuz then we might have seen it play out in S1 and S2. Lg would surely would have used it in the fight with Qian Jin.
for context, anon is talking about this post where I theorize how vein "died." I go into it in more detail there, but the tl;dr version of it is: no lu guang did not kill him vein directly. he just delayed vein from entering the clinic early, thus creating a butterfly effect (hence his whole speech about it) that led to wang qing being awake when vein tries to leave with the notebook, thus creating an opportunity for her to "kill" vein which she wouldn't have had originally. but liu xiao interrupted this chain of events and that's why vein is alive using the faking death ability.
I am linking the reblog version here because other people have added their own thoughts since the creation of the post. I'm not sure if anon has seen it or just the original post, because in my original post I posit that liu xiao has the faking death ability. but after seeing other people's thoughts, I am now more leaning to the idea that wang qing has the faking death ability or perhaps, that a combination of wang qing and liu xiao is what made the "heart attack but fake death" happen. perhaps (unintentionally) they created a power combo-ing effect similar to how lu guang and cheng xiaoshi can create a mind link across time when combining their powers, or how li tianchen can possess people across space by proxy of li tianxi.
a power combo that works across "death" would be interesting, though this is merely speculative at this point. it would certainly provide another perspective to why they're paired up in the ed.
to now address anon: yeah, exactly. even if the addition of non-photo based powers is a recent change in writing direction (that they may not have had foresight on during the writing of previous seasons), it still would be too much of a drastic change for lu guang to be hiding another ability.
as I said in the post, it is unfortunate that we have to rely on information outside of the show to make sense of it, but yingdu really does make more sense when you've seen the recent interview with director li. in particular, it is heavily implied that liu xiao has more than one ability, and the process of gaining an ability (aside from inheritance from parents) is through death or stealing it from others.
while I am a believer in the idea that lu guang is willing to do morally questionable things for cheng xiaoshi, I don't think he would've had an opportunity to just get a new ability so soon after he just got the diving ability from cheng xiaoshi. on the flip side, if he always had multiple abilities since he was a kid, it would be bad writing lmao because then why has he never used it until now? especially when he's been timelooping for who knows how long to avoid a death node. I know link click is possibly retconning some details (2018 is now 2019, they changed the plans for red eyes, etc etc) but I don't think this would be a retcon they'd do because it would change too much of lu guang's character.
I am going to use this ask as a jumping off point to talk about yingdu's storytelling style, and how we should take this into account when analyzing this season. putting this under the cut now since this gets long and is kinda just a tangent now to the ask itself, though it does circle back to lu guang's role in vein's "death" in the end.
part of the reason vein's death is confusing is definitely because of the animation of lu guang puppeteering wang qing. I can totally see how people would come to the conclusion that lu guang was controlling her somehow. but we have to remember that yingdu is not like S1 and S2, for multiple reasons. one, it's a shorter season meant to introduce plot hooks, not plot; it's a setup for S3. two, it's a change in perspective from cheng xiaoshi's more grounded reality to lu guang who has been timelooping for forever. three, it was animated by a different studio than studio lan. fourth, it aims to provide a different story, and the storytelling style reflects that.
whereas S1 and S2 has a storytelling style that focused more on plot details and building up tension; yingdu focused more on relationships and emotions. it heavily uses visual metaphors in its storytelling compared to previous seasons.
in a way, although I have qualms about yingdu's writing, I do think visual metaphors is a valid solution to the problem of, "we only have six episodes to establish new plots and characters and motivations. how do we convey information efficiently in that amount of time without compromising artistry?"
I will mention one metaphor in detail that will be relevant for the lu guang discussion later. one example is glasses as a perception metaphor. this meta was written in YE5, and YE6 continues the metaphor as well because we see lu guang wear clear glasses for the first time, symbolizing that he is no longer stuck in his rose-tinted glasses era of looking into the past, and has decided to look into the future, solidified by his decision to remove vein from the situation and also because he reveals later that this is the last time he can loop.
there are, of course, more examples. idk if I have links for existing meta on this, but we have hands as a metaphor for relationships (hand holding, handshakes, fist bumps, etc) and the power balance of each relationship (with regards to secrets, deals, etc). we have various color theories floating around. we have theater/cinema and chess as metaphors for everyone's narrative roles. lu guang's imaginary clock as a metaphor for how he thinks the timeline should go, and how it's prevented from running by red strings forming the word BRIDON. we even see the clock fall apart in one of the later episodes (I forget which one atm). hell I could write a whole meta on liu xiao's tetris game as a metaphor for how he sees the "game" he's playing and the role xia fei plays into all of it.
side note: I think it's incredibly valid for people to feel that yingdu did not have enough space to properly establish characters, and I feel the same way too. but at the same time, I think a lot of characterization also gets missed in yingdu because it's a season that loves its metaphors and encodes character motivations through it instead of just showing it to us. I have conflicting feelings about this, but ultimately, they only had 6 episodes to tell a story, and I think that's something we should always keep in mind when managing expectations.
circling back to vein's "death" and lu guang's role in it... visual metaphors are gonna be confusing if people don't know this is what yingdu's storyelling heavily uses. I don't think we should be reading yingdu the same way we did S1/S2.
someone could watch lu guang puppetering wang qing and think, "oh he's using her to kill vein directly" but if we stick to yingdu's storytelling style, it is more likely a metaphor for him learning to manipulate the butterfly effect for his purposes (again also symbolized by the glasses metaphor, since he wears clear glasses in the same episode)
scenes should also not be taken out of context. there is a reason he made a whole speech about the butterfly effect first. a small change (delaying vein) results in a big change (killing vein). if lu guang was controlling wang qing or whatever, that is not a small change. that is not a butterfly effect. we literally had a butterfly land on lu guang's shoulder after he made this speech to vein. the point was to create a butterfly effect that would lead to a situation where vein dies.
and for my final tangent: this sets us up perfectly for S3 because I believe lu guang and liu xiao are supposed to be narrative foils.
they both have expressed wanting control over the timelines. liu xiao wants "to make uncertainties into certainties" (whatever this means) and lu guang wants "to make certainties (cheng xiaoshi's death node) uncertain." but as of S1 and S2, lu guang was not yet in a position to properly rival liu xiao over this theming, because we know he's been timelooping and failing over and over to save cheng xiaoshi, while liu xiao has been successfully manipulating people into doing things for him (getting li tianchen to retrieve liu min's phone for him; baiting cheng xiaoshi to go to bridon so he can use him to bait wang qing to revealing where she hid the location of cheng weimin's notebook so vein can steal it).
now, lu guang has shown some semblance of control. and we have seen the effects of it. cheng xiaoshi is still alive and well in a post-S2 post-yingdu timeline.
I mentioned this way back in YE2, but there's also a distinct change in the way we're moving from "closed loops" to "butterfly effects" as a theme in yingdu. yingdu has many objectives it wanted to do as a season, but the main one was lu guang learning to manipulate the timelines through creating a butterfly effect. in keeping with this theme and objective, it just does not make sense for him to kill vein by somehow directly controlling wang qing.
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Gods so I love this ship so much I love these goobers
Red/Fell belongs to Fella/Vic
Blue/Swap belongs to Popcornpr1nce/The UTMV Fandom
Headcanons and my interpretation of CherryBerry below
CW some questions can be ready as semi suggestive or just are straight up suggestive
(asks about my interpretation of CherryBerry are also open)
Also yes I did skip some and add other questions based on my own comfortably<3
Love languages to give?
Fell- Quality time
Swap- Acts of Service
Love languages to receive?
Fell- Physical affction
Swap- Words of affirmation
Who is the most affectionate?
In public? Swap
In private? They're both pretty affectionate
Most common argument?
Cleaning for sure keeping their shared space tidy. They have different definitions of what 'clean' means. (Different standards for clean)
Who apologizes first?
Fell
Favorite (non-sexual) activity to do together?
Probably play some silly video games (putting the mine craft beds together) or they like watching bad movies.
Who drives and who rides shotgun?
Swap drives, Fell isn't allowed to drive often anymore
Who is most likely to carry the other?
Swap actually carries Fell a decent amount with him being a "lazy bones"
Though Fell can carry his own weight (and Swap's) when shit hits the fan (though he does have less stamina overall)
Nicknames?
For Fell: Red, Cherry, Goldie, Spike, Rose bush
For Swap: Blue, Blueberry, Berry, Toots, Muffin
Who proposes?
Swap
Who sings along with the radio?
If they're driving Fell will because Swap is too focused on the road
If they are in public Swap will
If they are alone it depends.
Swap will when cleaning, doing the dishes, or working.
Fell will to tease, when cooking/baking, or when reading he'll hum.
Who worries most?
Fell
Who always wants to take selfies with the other?
Swap, he loves to keep pictures for memories sake as well as probably has a picture book.
Who likes to playfully tease the other?
Fell
Who has the weirdest taste in their music?
Fell. I think he'll listen to any and everything
Who remembers what the other one always orders at a restaurant?
Swap
Favorite date place?
The movies or a planetarium
Who is embarrassed to take their clothes off in front of the other?
Fell probably, something something scars
Who tops?
Gay, but depends :)
Who initiates kisses?
Swap
Who reaches for the other's hand first?
Fell; it's the comfort of knowing someone is right there in your corner that's in reach feels nice to him.
Who is most ticklish?
Honestly I think it goes either way?
Who has the best 'puppy eyes'?
Swap
Who brings an animal they found home?
Swap, lord help Fell
Who holds the umbrella for the other when it's raining?
Fell, Swap enjoys the rain and would run out in it
Who tries to playfully embarrass the other in public?
Fell attempts to Swap is actually successful in it.
Who kills the scary bugs?
Swap
Who asks the weird questions at random in the middle of the night?
Fell
Who hogs the blankets?
Fell, I think he's a freeze baby
Who wakes up first?
Swap, something something routine
Who wants to stay in bed just a bit longer?
Fell
Who always makes coffee for the other each morning?
Fell, Swap doesn't drink coffee in the morning, not anymore
Who cries during certain films or when reading sad books?
Swap
Who gets scared during horror films?
Neither really, Fell is more likely to jump during a jump scare/fakeout though, just being the more jumpy and on edge of the two
Who cuts the other's hair?
They're skeletons đŠť. Lmao but if they where humans I think Fell would cut Swap's hair.
Who says "I love you" first?
Hmmmmmm Fell
Who tells their friends/family about the relationship first?
Fell definitely gloats about how he bagged a hottie
What do their friends/family think of the relationship?
Fell Paps(Edge)- He is just released someone else can help watch after his brother. As well as it's someone as strong and capable as Swap (Who he has personally tested)
Swap Paps (Stretch)- Was a bit on edge at first. He trusts his brother as an adult to make his own choices but something nagged in the back of his head knowing the rumors about Fell verse's. So he kept an eye out. Now he's calmed down a bit though he isn't fully comfortable buddy buddy with Fell the two are civil and polite. Though they do throw jabs at eachother when Swap isn't around. Baby steps.
(No I don't subscribe to the Stretch is an over protective brother who must protect his baby Bro thing from especially early utmv fandom.)
Who is more likely to ask the other to dance with them?
Swap, Fell would claim to have 2 left feet
Who cooks best?
Swap
Who wears the other's jacket?
I think it's mutual theft of equal opportunity but Swap definitely does it more
Who uses cheesy pickup lines?
Fell
Who whispers inappropriate things in the other's ear?
Fell
Who makes the other laugh most?
I think Fell makes Swap laugh the most
Who needs more reassurance?
Both they both have issues :')
Who would have to bail the other out of jail?
Swap is bailing out Fell
What would be their theme song?
Who would sing their child back to sleep?
Fell, I think he has the smoother singing voice
What do they do when they're away from each other?
Fell probably goes about his day, he'll send memes and regular texts like 'remember to eat' 'miss you' and little things like that. Sometimes he makes snacks for Swap and drops it off.
Swap looks at pictures of them or when he's out and sees something will buy Fell treats, small things, or the occasional clothing item when he sees Fell has worn one out.
A headcanon about them that stabs your feels?
How long they probably spend apart. With Swap being apart of the stars, whatever job or side hustle Fell has at the time (struggling to keep a stable one). They don't get too much private just hang out and be time.
The amount of times they've probably seen the other injured too late to actually help besides mend and be near the other just to need to leave before being assured the other is fully healed probably gets to them at times.
A headcanon that mends the previous one?
The just sheer amount of love and cuddles when they are around eachother? Those two probably can't keep their hands far from each other (not in that way calm yourselves-). Hand holding, cuddles, hugs. They absolutely relish in each other's affection when able.
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"Such'a fuckin kluts.." Ýâ âš
Rating Katsuki Bakugo's stupid nicknames for me in my mha dr
Kluts - 9/10
â It sounds so cunty and its pretty catchy too đ
â He calls me this often because I fall over my own feet so easily "such'a fuckin' kluts. Can't even stand on your two feet without trippin like an idiot"
Brat - 8/10
â I know he doesn't mean it in a cunty way but that's the way I take it
Brit - đŹđ§/10
â He says it like a slur
Bug eyes - 5/10
â I get it because of my freakish looking goggles I wear with my hero costume
â It's observant but it's not all that creative because he already calls Mina and Iida nicknames based on their eyes too
Smartass - 5.7/10
â I hardly get questions wrong and mostly get straight As in tests
â It doesn't help that I am canonically a genius too and he likes to role his eyes whenever I win games against him saying shit like "I let you win" or "don't get too cocky smartass"
Antennas - 3/10
â This one's alr I guess...
â He gave this one to me when he noticed how the top two small chunks of my hair would raise and react to the environment around me and said I looked stupid
Twilight - 10/10
â A real fan favourite.
â It's probably the most creative nickname his given me so far. Most of my close friends call me Twilight more than my actual name now, and it's frequently used when making ship names.
â Almost became my hero name.
â A time when he used the name in a sentence. He was referring to me and Mina when he complained to someone, "... because Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie pie over here though it was a good idea to ditch the plan and freestyle it..."
Tech nerd - meh/10
â Basic.
â I'm sharing that infamous nickname with Deku now
â At least it shows he knows I'm good at what I do
Dimples - 8.8/10
â I love how he's so observant, "Dimples" is by far the cutest one he's given me next to Twilight.
â I find it kind of endearingg đĽšđđž
Loopsie - 4.7/10
â One of my drawbacks from using my magnet quirk too much, is that my weight almost completely drops. I go dizzy, get hiccups and build static shocks and I start to get a little floaty.
â It literally looks like if Uraraka used her zero gravity on me for a short while or if lightning is about to strike because my hair and the hair on the arms start to raise from the static.
â I can't even stand straight without wobbling, swaying side to side thus where "loopsie" comes from because it looks like there should be swirls in my eyes like a cartoon characterđđ
â I said it kinda sounds like a drug and he said that's the point cus I look like I'm on something or im drunk
Tenticle hair - 2/10
â Would've prefered "shitty hair" to that âšď¸âšď¸
â Aside from my hair colour being the reason he calls me Twilight, he really doesn't like the fact I can control my hair in anyway I want (hair awareness quirk)
â Hair awareness is my sibling quirk, and it freaks him out how I can manoeuvre around the place and pick things up with my hair lmao
â I told him I like to use my hair quirk as an extra pair of limbs, like an octopus' tentacles, and he said "he can tell" with the worlds most disgusted frown đ
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im a sollux kinnie and ur art is great. like a delicious meal. 1 million courses. my compliments to the chef.
AOGHHH TYSM I REALLY APPRECIATE IT
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Tokyo Debunker Stigmas, Artifacts, And Other Possibly Combat Relevant Information
Since we've met all of our current ghouls, I decided to share my non-comprehensive list of the stigmas and powers and weapons of the ghouls we've seen so far!! This isn't all of them because they haven't all been revealed or explained. But it should be everything we've seen so far! Let me know if/where I've missed things! I've also mentioned some other details for some of them, namely the less human ghouls.
Jin Kamurai
Stigma
Incantation - Bianerus
Effect - forces the target to obey his command.
Currently cannot be activated without the PC's enhancement. At present, only Tohma, the PC, and few if any others know this.
Incantation can be recited mentally
Continuous commands("kneel") only seem to last a few minutes at most
Artifact
Sword - teleportation
Can be used to cut a portal into the air for teleporting someone with him, but doesn't appear to need this for just teleporting Jin
Tohma Ishibashi
Stigma
Incantation - Argeas
Effect - "lets him send vibrations long distances"
Vibrations include the vibrations from his voice, allowing his voice to carry longer distances, making him heard further away
When enhanced he can break through anomalous soundproofing and better specify the direction his vibrations carry(as neither Kaito nor Luca heard his voice from outside the room)
Artifact
Halberd - ?
Other
Tohma naturally has "brute strength" which, combined with his stigma, allows him to essentially make earthquakes.
Tohma has the trust of Darkwick, allowing him to easily get access to powerful common artifacts such as the skeleton key
Lucas Errant
Stigma
Incantation - Iggnaim
Effect - creates a barrier.
When enhanced the barrier becomes visible. It's significantly larger and supported by a large anomaly that's invisible to everyone but the PC and perhaps Kaito, even unable to be seen on cameras or by Luca himself.
Artifact
Twin blades - ?
Appear identical aside from a difference in color.
Smashed through reenforced glass to choose him as their new master.
Apparently sound to Luca like a crying child. He believes the child must be begging for his help.
Other
Carries around a knife.
Kaito Fuji
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - "can see auras sometimes?"
So far hasn't been seen/used, and Hyde didn't sound certain about what it does.
Kaito has notably enhanced vision, able to see things that are further away and surprisingly skilled at reading lips.
Kaito screams when Luca's stigma is enhanced, looking straight up at the anomaly it spawned despite no one else but the PC appearing to see it. While it's possible he only saw its aura, it's likely he saw the anomaly itself.
Artifact
Rogue bow - ?
Produces magic arrows that veer nonsensically off path when shot, except, seemingly, if there's a malicious or threatening target(?) at which point it will veer to save an endangered target(such as the ghost boy being taken by the arms) and/or go directly for the source of a threat or malice(such as the faceless anomaly about to attack the PC and Riku or the glowing grave of Natalie Hunt.) When the magic arrow hit the glowing grave it "blew the whole thing apart."
Other
Pretty acrobatic despite not training, flipping and cartwheeling across the graveyard to dodge the ghostly arms trying to grab him.
Alan Mido (Alan Todoroki)
Stigma
Incantation - Yagsal Olbalsa
Effect - ? "Seems to be an extremely dangerous ability" -B's Log
Seems to enhance his strength, as he punched Takeru's tulpa in half
Seems to make him uncontrollably violent, seeking to kill his enemies(looking for Takeru's tulpa's head and crushing his throat) and possibly reduces his awareness of his surroundings(light removed from the eyes of his sprite and panel art, grabbing and pulling the PC without realizing he was hurting her, continually attacking Takeru despite being aware he couldn't take him out with punching, only regaining his senses when Sho grabbed and spoke to him)?
Artifact
Lead pipe - ?
Leo Kurosagi
Stigma
Incantation - Haxs
Effect - super hearing.
Increases distance and precision of his hearing. Does not allow him to hear through anomalous soundproofing.
When enhanced increases distance further and allows him to hear through anomalous soundproofing.
Had the PC enhance it in order to find the escaping possessed guard during the prison riot. Uncertain if this allows him to hear ghosts or if he simply needed the increased precision due to the surrounding noise.
Makes Leo sensitive to sounds and noise even when it isn't active, resulting in noticing noises other people can't hear and frequent complaints when in noisy environments or around loud or high-pitched people.
Artifact
Bubble gum - can be manipulated into any shape when blown.
The longer it's chewed, the longer he can manipulate it
"So if I chewed this one a bunch and stuck it over your nose and mouth...
"...you'd suffocate. Bye bye Honor Roll."
suggests that it can't be removed until the time he's manipulated it runs out?
Cannot capture incorporeal targets.
Shohei Haizono
Stigma
Incantation - Spurno
Effect - "just jams stuff"?????
Primarily seems to push things or result in change of direction, possibly able to cause sensory scrambling resulting in uncoordinated movement or temporary stunning(as with Takeru's tulpa?)
Leo says it can be used on incorporeal targets, but Sho says it can't take something down unless it's "super weak"
Used in Episode 2 to prevent Takeru's tulpa from walking straight
When enhanced in Episode 2, pushed Takeru's tulpa back with greater force, but didn't push him away, or cause him to release the PC(stunned him?)
Used in Episode 12 to remove the ghost of the prison guard possessing Alan and push the ghost into a cell to lock it there until it moved on
Artifact
Motorcycle - ?
Her name is Bonnie. She eats food placed in her fuel tank instead of gasoline, including chewing it and even burping. She's picky about what she eats. Her favorite food is barbecue sandwiches, but she also eats jerky.
If she isn't fed three times a day "she gets sulky and refuses to start." Her engine won't start at all if she's hungry.
She's described as a "large motorbike" by the PC's narration, and Subaru apologizes for the amount of space he's taking up on the wharf in Hotarubi to feed her, corroborating this.
She seems to have some control of her own movement as Sho rewards her for staying upright when stopped and made to buck by Luca's barrier.
Sho drives her just about everywhere and drives her around at Leo's request as well. She has a travel permit that needs to be shown when leaving and reentering campus, however she's able to break through the checkpoint with enough speed.
She's kept on her artifact chain when not ridden.
She's able to comfortably be ridden by two people but three is very tight.
Haru Sagara
Stigma
Incantation - Bahnti
Effect - reduces gravity's effects on his own body.
Reduced effect of gravity allows him to move extremely fast.
Makes his body much more fragile when used. Possibly includes weakening his immune system?
Artifact
Deck brush - ?
Towa Otonashi
He rides around on it while distracting Otohime, skidding across the floor on the brush until he tips over.
Other
Right arm has been replaced with a prosthetic after being broken by "Gen"(presumably Shion Genkai) which is currently damaged after he caught Ritsu's camera with it. Because of the current extent of the damage he was unable to perform labor tasks that require it.
Stigma
Incantation - ? (has an audio file, but the spelling hasn't been shown.)
Effect - Controls wind and weather(?)
Towa exhibits control over weather as his primary ability, and he confirms it's his stigma when the PC asks in Episode 12.
Others' understanding of Towa's stigma is only that he controls lightning and that other weather patterns are random, not in response to Towa's feelings.
The weather reacts to Towa's emotions, causing the sky to darken in preparation of rain, lightning, or snowstorms when he's angry.
Towa is also able to predict weather that he doesn't control.
Towa can create lightning(which he uses to electrocute enemies), rain, wind(used to create a pillar of water for the PC to land on when falling off the boat, a whirlwind for gathering ducks, and to direct the rain sideways to wash bubble soap off of Kaito), snow, and possibly earthquakes(the ground is noted to start shaking in response to his anger.)
Artifact
He 'rides the wind' in order to jump high as though flying
Bubble wand - blown bubbles cause explosions.
The explosions are powerful enough to destroy glass that withheld a full grown Kraken.
Towa warns not to touch the bubbles, as they will kill you.
Not all bubbles seem to cause explosions as he blows bubbles from atop the Capybus without there being any harm done.
Other
Towa's nature is implied to actually be quite malicious and uncaring, especially towards things that are weak and especially towards humans, however he claims he changed because of "love." Several home screen lines, his full awakening line, and his response to being touched by the turtle anomaly in the Dragon Palace support that he hasn't fully changed his mindset, only represses it.
Towa cannot speak during the daytime and is only able to talk when it's night. This includes being in Obscuary, where it's permanently night, however the cover of clouds doesn't allow him to speak during the day meaning it's not related specifically to the visibility of the sun. However this is drawn into question when the presence of the giant cat anomaly in Episode 12 casts a shadow over him, briefly allowing him to speak.
Can speak to and understand anomalies, even those that lack speech capabilities(such as the tree on the hill.) Haru is aware of this ability.
Able to see and hear ghosts(Zenji) and possibly other things that only people who are "special" can see(the tree on the hill, which even Ed cannot see.)
When Towa is away from Jabberwock for an extended period of time(in Episode 4 it happened after 24 hours) the nature conditions deteriorated significantly, with water drying up and the sky dark despite it being sunny the previous day and the anomalies beginning to behave violently. According to Ed, if Towa is away from Jabberwock for too long the anomalies within will begin to die. Ed suggests that Haru is unaware of this fact. In Episode 12, despite being away for 3 days, this doesn't appear to happen.
Anomalies fear him and obey him, particularly when he's angry, even to the point of kneeling out of fear when he's furious. Normal animals experience the same fear, freezing and behaving anxiously in his presence.
Says the PC smells nicer than before, perhaps able to smell their curse's advancement due to the flowers that would grow on her as a Kyklos.
Ren Shiranami
Stigma
Incantation - Raothtas
Effect - Cleans things?
B's Log: "According to him it seems to be a power with little use."
Has only been used to remove Calamari's ink from the floor when wiping it up failed.
Artifact
Swim ring - restrains target.
Cannot be removed by the wearer.
Taiga Hoshibami
Has a rope attached that allows the wearer to be reeled in.
Cannot restrain incorporeal targets.
Stigma
Incantation - Malab
Effect - ?
Artifact
Tommy gun - takes anything broken into small enough pieces and fired from it as ammo.
Damage type seems to vary based on what was placed into it. Shards of glass created a swirl of glass shards, whereas bronze from a statue shot heavier rounds.
Doesn't seem to require ammo to fire.
Doesn't seem to work on everything as Taiga says his bullets don't work on anything lately. Possibly limited to hostile entities? (He was able to shoot the Oblivion Dealer, but not able to shoot the Kyklos--which ran away--or the Barong--which was non-threatening.)
Other
Carries a knife and a pistol.
Eats anomalies, though not exclusively, and gets hungry whenever he goes on a mission. His hunger for them results in varied behavior from minor irritation to nearly losing control of himself to the hunger. He can eat any physical anomaly thus far, being shown or referenced to eat anomalous animals, plants, objects, and "enzymes", and he finds anomalous plants and enzymes converted into beverages suitable for human consumption to taste unpleasant. He eats normal food and drinks normal alcohol without a problem. It's difficult to tell how he feels about and after eating anomalies, as it varies, although he enthusiastically expresses his desire to eat the Kyklos. It's hard to tell how new this behavior is as Romeo seems disgusted but not surprised by it and Taiga attempts to warns Romeo when he wants to eat the Barong mask(not in speech bubbles but able to be discerned in his audio.)
Appears to occasionally be aware of things that he has no way of knowing about, sometimes even seeming to know the future. Haru asks hin when several characters are returning, which suggests Haru is aware of this and occasionally asks him to predict outcomes.
Taiga asks Haru for a coin, saying he'll allow Haru to choose his desired outcome based on heads or tails. However it's uncertain if this means he can actually alter outcomes himself. His losing dialogue suggests that he attempts to, but doesn't always succeed.
His hunger may be able to be triggered or increased by smelling or seeing anomalous blood(such as the PC's.)
His memory is very poor, although he can remember things and people with prompting.
Romeo Scorpus Lucci
Stigma
Incantation - Tiris
Effect - "turns things into bombs".
Able to turn anything into a bomb, including non-explosive objects. Seems to require that he throws them?
The size of the blast depends on how attached to the target object its owner is. If Romeo truly values something he's blowing up, the explosion is quite destructive.
Hyde has him testing various types of prototype anomalous explosive materials for Darkwick on missions.
"To me, these prototypes are a path to catching anomalies in one piece." which implies most of Hyde's prototypes cause non-lethal explosions. One of his home screen lines mentions, for example, a tear bomb.
Artifact
Sniper rifle - ?
Maintains his bullets himself.
Doesn't always carry the same types of rounds. For example, he only had smoke bombs in the prologue.
When used against the Arachne in Episode 9 it blasted a large hole into its head? However when he fired it to gain the attention of the audience and when he shot at the door in Episode 8 the impact didn't seem as great, suggesting the impact/size of his bullets varies as needed.
Other
Ritsu Shinjo
Has the trust of Darkwick(or at least has Hyde's favor?) allowing him to carry around common artifacts as though he owns them(hammerspace briefcase which he added a custom case for; fox robe)
Implied to be missing his right leg(likely having been replaced by a prosthetic.) Kaito mentions that Romeo cannot run fast. He also shows noticeable pain and discomfort after being run into by Kaito.
Stigma
Incantation - Acimo
Effect - hardens his body. Increases his weight.
Prevents damage from concussive attacks such as kicks and bullets. If you kick him while it's active it'll hurt.
Doesn't seem to experience pain in this state.
Can survive explosions and escape from collapsed buildings unharmed.
Artifact
Compendium of Laws - ?
Has the contents memorized?
Taiga taught him to use it as a blunt weapon, although he forgot he did this.
Appears to glow somewhat when held, although what this suggests is unknown.
Subaru Kagami
Stigma
Incantation - Talnandio
Effects - psychometry.
Experiences memory fragments through almost anything he touches.
Passive, activates on contact with people, animals, anomalies, and objects without incantation.
Using it exhausts him to the point of needing a significant amount of rest, possibly even passing out shortly after usage.
Wears gloves and avoids crowded places to try and avoid accidentally setting it off. Feels bad about being able to learn people's secrets.
Artifact
Parasol - ?
Sturdy enough to destroy a possessed doll.
Haku Kusanagi
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - ?
Implied he prefers not using it?
Artifact
Flute - ?
Used flute to remove himself and the PC from Kisaragi Station, knocking them out with some sort of ethereal water and causing them to wake up back on the empty train car.
Other
Able to see and communicate with spirits.
Able to perform various rituals such as laying spirits to rest and making talismans that allow people close to a spirit to see and hear them.
"Cordoned off the area" of the train and station the PC was on, which should have prevented interference from civilians. May be part of his Artifact or Stigma, or part of his capabilities as a Shinto priest.
Performs the stigma test for Darkwick.
According to Taiga he's able to remove curses if the anomaly that caused the curse is in front of him. It's uncertain if this is his stigma, part of his artifact, or another power.
Haku has the trust of Darkwick, allowing him to easily get access to powerful common artifacts such as the skeleton key
Zenji Kotodama (Taro Kirisaki)
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - ?
Artifact
Doll - ?
Heavily resembles his brother as a child, according to Zenji. When Zenji and the doll protected Jiro, Zenji said "You've always been there for him when he needed it most." suggesting that there may have been a third Kirisaki brother.
Won't let anyone but Zenji and Jiro touch it. Protects Zenji and Jiro.
Appearance slightly changes to that of an oni when angered.
Has a mind of its own, or is perhaps possessed. Wanders around campus without Zenji, much to his concern.
Able to damage and destroy ghosts?
Joined Zenji in protecting Jiro from being eaten by the Arachne and seemed to be fine after the Arachne was destroyed while it and Zenji were inside it. Attacked the Arachne from within (with Zenji?) to distract it with pain so Jiro could attack it.
Other
As a ghost, Zenji cannot be touched, meaning he can't be damaged or killed. However he covers his ears when Haku performs a ritual to lay spirits to rest and covers his face in Subaru's warding card with incense, suggesting that he would be laid to rest under the right circumstances.
Zenji is not bound to Darkwick despite being a ghost who died on campus, and can come and go as he pleases.
Darkwick is unaware Jiro is present as only Haku and Towa(and eventually Subaru and the PC) are aware Zenji's spirit lingers. If Darkwick were to become aware of Zenji's presence they would want him laid to rest.
Due to Obon, people in Japan are more sensitive to spirits and anomalies are more frequent, causing Zenji to sometimes be visible or audible during the summer.
Zenji brings his doll with him most everywhere, however people can only see the doll and not him. The same happens with his biwa. If he carries them, they appear to float.
Zenji can touch physical objects(his doll, his biwa, and his phone) and his footsteps are audible if he doesn't silence them. He can ride the Galaxy Express as well. Because one has to show their phone to the conductor cat to take the Galaxy Express, it's probable that the cats can see or hear him and simply don't report him.
Afraid of ghosts, possibly the dark, and maybe dead bodies.
Edward Hart
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - ?
Artifact
Cane - ?
Other
Edward is, or was historically, the world's strongest vampire, implying a great deal of hidden power. As he is 400+ years old, he knows a great deal about anomalies that Darkwick doesn't listen to for some reason. However being old has also made his body and mind much weaker. . .allegedly.
Ed has immense power, which we've only heard of him using on the singular mission he participated in. Using it he obliterated an anomaly and a building in such a way that Darkwick struggled to cover up(unlike Tohma's destruction which was able to be explained as poor maintenance and age) suggesting he more or less vaporized it. It's unknown if this is a vampire power or his stigma.
Ed is able to produce a purple mist that seems to be able to enthrall humans(as Rui and Lyca didn't need to hold their breaths when he used it.) The PC mentions feeling "good", comfort, and euphoria, her mind slowing down, light on her feet, and she began to think thoughts that aligned with what Ed wanted of her made and her body feel weaker. When she managed to fight against it and speak for herself Ed stopped producing the mist and she was able to recover quickly. When Ed used it on the humans in the mansion they experienced similar symptoms(feeling good and beginning to think they didn't need to call the police for help) but fell into sleep quickly unlike the PC. It is unclesr whether or not this is his stigma or simply a vampire power.
Ed mentions on the home screen that there's a miasma in the garden of Obscuary that humans are susceptible to. He also mentions a miasma in the breeze during summer. It's uncertain if he's referencing the mist he produces, although it's unlikely in the second case as he mentions no desire to go outside.
If Rui touches him, the touched part will break off(at which point it can be reattached simply by pushing it back into place,) ache intensely for a time, or he will die temporarily.
As a vampire, Ed is immune to curses and is immortal. He claims that sunlight will eventually reduce him to ash and in the pre-prologue before jumping off of the balcony he implies that whatever is waiting for him at the bottom will be the death of him as well. One can become a vampire by drinking the blood of a vampire, and this will overwrite curses such as the Kyklos' curse. It's uncertain if this would overwrite Rui's reaper curse.
As a vampire, Ed is rapidly exhausted by sunlight. Sunlight won't kill him instantly, but it will cause him to collapse. He claims sunlight will turn him to ash eventually, and he cannot be outside in the sun without a parasol. If it's cloudy enough or he's in enough shade, Ed is able to be outside during the day. He's usually tired during the daytime, but still seems to sleep during the night.
Ed is physically and mentally weaker during summer months, but stronger during autumn and winter.
Ed primarily drinks tears, although he mentions that he does drink blood in his character story and on the home screen. He finds that human food doesn't taste like much of anything.
Ed is able to transform into a bat and fly around in that form. He doesn't seem to be able to speak in this form, only screeching and squeaking. Based on the campus chibis he may have bats as 'familiars' too.
Ed mentions that Lyca's soul is misshapen, however it's unclear if he can actually see his soul or if he was merely teasing him.
Ed cannot see the tree on the hill that Towa speaks to, but seems to be aware that something is there.
Rui Mizuki
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - temporary relief of pain and discomfort
Incantation has only been said in his head.
It's unclear if blowing a kiss is required to activate it or if that's just for flair, but it did produce a gold smoke that applied to the hurt area.
Artifact
Scythe - allows Rui to conceal himself in darkness.
Rui admits to using his artifact to keep an eye on others on campus.
Other
Suffers from a 'Reaper Curse' which effectively makes him a reaper.
Cannot make skin contact with most living things without them instantly dying. This includes humans, animals, plants, and even mold! Sufficiently strong living things(such as Ed, a vampire) will not die instantly when touched, but most things are too weak to survive. On contact, the touched thing's life force is absorbed into Rui's body through his mouth as a sort of green smoke that emerges from them.
Absorbed life energy goes straight to his body, extending his life filling him with so much energy that it prevents him from sleeping. He keeps himself as busy as possible as a result of having so much energy to spare.
In the case of Ed the reaction we've seen in-game when he was touched was the touched limb popping off(resulting in a spray of blood.) On the home screen he mentions Ed simply dying temporarily on contact and Ed mentions places they accidentally touched aching nonstop. It's uncertain what other creatures are strong enough not to die right away and how they would be affected by contact.
Wears gloves, a turtleneck, and avoids crowded places to avoid committing manslaughter and killing anything he touches.
Lyca Colt
Stigma
Incantation - Ramsochisa
Effect - allows him to follow any scent he's smelled before.
Artifact
Claws - ?
Other
Half werewolf. Able to show or hide his wolf tail and ears at will, but they pop up when he's sufficiently aggravated.
Transforms with exposure to the full moon. "The speed of his transformation is affected by how much he's exposed to moonlight and his mental state." Sometimes feels his skin crawling when the full moon is near?
Covering his head when he's outside under the full moon prevents or regresses his transformation. Collapses after his transformation regresses from half wolf and doesn't transform while unconscious. Nothing happens to him if he's not exposed to the full moon on a full moon night. Obscuary is always a crescent moon, allowing him to be there safely during a full moon.
Werewolves have four stages: Human, partial wolf, half wolf, and full wolf. At 'half wolf' Lyca is an anthropomorphic wolf. However, he loses control of himself after he's been transformed for a while, and may attack indiscriminately.
He doesn't remember much when he transforms. He might remember less if he fully transforms?
Yuri Isami
Stigma
Incantation - Agnihaet
Effect - "hyperstimulates his braincells"
"allows him to logically process information and solve complex equations almost instantaneously."
when enhanced seemed to make the information processing instantaneous and extremely accurate?
Artifact
Syringe - Causes injuries received by the individual injected with its contents to damage the entity that inflicted them.
Jiro Kirisaki
Stigma
Incantation - ?
Effect - ?
Artifact
Chainsaw - ?
Blunt, making it a bad match for webs(which simply got stuck in it) and things that need sharpness for effective cutting, but able to 'cut' through more solid things that don't require sharpness or precision, presumably by just crushing them with the rapidly spinning dull blades.
Other
Jiro is noted to be especially strong.
Jiro was in a coma until an undisclosed time ago, when Yuri was able to awaken him from it. When he was comatose and for how long and why hasn't been relayed yet, however he was said to be particularly violent during The Clash, meaning he was likely awakened before or during it, or fell into a coma during/shortly after it.
As a side effect of his condition and mysterious illness, Jiro has a poor memory, immunodeficiency, and his wounds reopen very easily. He needs four treatments a day, and they take around an hour to complete. Yuri is the only one who can administer them, and Jiro isn't able to do so himself. Even with his treatments he's forgetful and prone to being sick and has a bit of a fragile constitution. Abrupt changes in temperature, for example, make him choke.
Jiro doesn't react much to his wounds and being in pain, but he will eventually collapse from overexertion or illness if he misses a treatment or has taken too much damage.
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