#I'm in It

[erzfreu]

physical media enjoyers when they have to move

[killingbill]

wip alpha x omega (or most of what i have so far)

! first go through, so if it's choppy, i apologize. one shot, will eventually be nsfw, in alpha's pov.

Alpha is waiting, far more patiently than he’s known for. Not so volatile of a flame, and more of a reliable one. The moment of being mistaken by initial cool, before being scorched by a hot burner. Though it’s dangerous, nonetheless. Predictable, until it’s not anymore. He’s lying on his side, with his head propped up by his hand. Volcanic tail swaying in flowing loops, while he leafs through one of Omega’s old books. Loaned to him by Secondo, no doubt.. The two of them frequently discuss literature at length, like they’re the only two members in some lame ass book club.

Claw traces down the stacks of words, with an impatient stream of air battering against the chrome walls of his mask. He’s ready to turn the entire work into a flash in his palm... Papa takes up far too much of Omega’s time lately. Big, strong Omega. Alpha would be concerned by the way Papa speaks about his beloved, should he not have similar things to say about the guitarist. He rolls his eyes just thinking about it. He hates it, however he routinely lets it slide off. Like water off a duck’s back. Enough pisses Alpha off already, though some angrily ‘good natured’ ribbing regarding the situation, gave at least Omega the desired point. He knows Alpha’s tells, by now. Joking about something as a way to divert emotion, or to unleash his anger in a more controlled manner. He doesn’t like people seeing his flare up. Especially not Papa. Something that has the fire ghoul turning tail and storming off. Though when the ornate knob turns, and the latch clicks - Alpha perks. Pointed ears quirking from behind the mask, whilst a plume of smoke leaks through the cracks around the balaclava. Posture is erect, from his spot on his hip. Hand lowering from his head, and subsequently propping himself up with his forearm. 

Tail picks up speed in a happy wag, watching Omega come through the door. Yet, he catches himself and slows the movements. Limb stilling for just a moment, before continuing to slowly sway back and forth. “Well – there you are, il mio ghoul perfetto.” He literally purrs. Sound akin to a growling mountain lion, and broken only by breath and speech. “-- And here I thought you’d be jizzing all over Papa’s whoppers all evening.” 

[paintedcrows]

Did anyone tell Ford (bonus doodles: Family Movie Night, 70s Classics)

[leebrontide]

Ok so my kid had an ear infection, right? As kids often do.

The doctor scraped out a bit of earwax to have a better look inside.

I was sent a bill for $200 PER EAR for this 5 second procedure which I did not give permission for them to do.

That was key- they did not ASK me if they could do this "procedure". And, as I OWN a medical practice (it's me. The medical practice is me, sitting in my house on video calls) I knew to call them when this bill came in to be like "You did not obtain informed consent for this procedure, and it was not en emergency procedure. You had full ability to gain my consent and didn't. I'm not paying."

And the massive hospital who owned the bill said "yuh-huh you do have to pay."

And I said "I own a practice. I know these laws. I do not owe you money for this."

And they conducted an "internal review" and SURPRISE! Decided I totally owed them money and they had never done anything wrong ever.

And so I called my state's Attorney General office, and explained the situation because, as I mentioned, I know the law. The AG got in touch within a couple days to say they were taking the case and would send the massive hospital conglomerate a knock it off, guys letter.

Lo and Behold, today I have a letter where said hospital graciously has agreed to forfeit the payment.

"How not to get screwed over by companies" should be part of civics class.

Know your rights and know who to call when they're infringed on. This whole process cost me $0 and honestly less effort than I would have expected.

May this knowledge find its way to someone else who can use it.

[willowcrowned]

if you're feeling powerless right now—and god knows I am—here's a reminder you can donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds, the Trans Law Center, Gaza Soup Kitchen, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and hundreds of other charities that will work to mitigate the damage that has been and will continue to be inflicted

life continues. we still have the capacity to do good, important work. that matters

[westiec]

You've gotta love Jews more than you hate Nazis.

You've gotta love trans folks more than you hate TERFs.

You've gotta love your unhoused neighbors more than you hate the billionaires.

You've gotta love immigrants more than you hate ICE.

You've gotta love queer kids more than you hate christian fundamentalists.

You've gotta love fat people more than you hate the diet industry.

You've gotta love disabled people more than you hate the insurance companies.

You've gotta love your fellow humans more than you hate the worst that humanity has to offer. You don't have to like every person you're fighting for, and you sure as hell don't have to give up your righteous anger, but hate is ultimately corrosive.

You've gotta love.

[goldeaglefire1]

so the tiktok ban was literally just propaganda for the trump administration. like. we all agree with that right. this is just laughably transparent. the ban wasn't even 24 hours. not even a whole day. to quote my infinitely funnier mutual from Discord, "Misha Collins was bisexual longer than TikTok was banned"

[tvguts]

i think we've done a great job expanding the view of what a child's favorite animal can be. kids these days can say they love axolotls or pangolins or coelecanths and their decision is respected. maybe their parents can even find them a stuffed animal of it if they know where to look. and i think that's beautiful

[sarcoptid]

oh ya I downloaded xiaohongshu/rednote please enjoy some of the fresh chinese memes I've collected from our international sisters

[emilnikos]

love it when my friends say "you would do numbers on Tumblr" buddy I am on Tumblr. and the number is 3

[climbingthefloors]

obsessed with this baby hippo from thailand's khao khew zoo.. she has been so utterly betrayed by the world

[ao3commentoftheday]

memes are fun and relatable and all that, but don't let them discourage you. all of that stuff that doesn't make it into the final product is part of how the final product gets made

[gongyussy]

good thing from jp twitter this week is queen of old man yaoi michiru sonoo discovering the term old man yaoi

update: somehow it got impossibly more wholesome

quick translation: おかえり: welcome home あ 終わっ�� 終わった: ahhh, it's over! it's done! コーヒー? お茶?: coffee? tea? コ~ヒ~ ありがと: coffee, thank you~ ネクタイレア★★ ネクタイ取るレア★★★★: seeing him with a tie on, rarity level ★★, seeing him take a tie off, rarity level ★★★★ にあうな~: it suits him~

also please do follow: AraigumaSha: sensei's twitter account marureviere: maru, who does such valuable work highlighting bl manga for an international audience

[ladyshinga]

Doctors should snark at each other more, be a bit mean. Not for no reason, mind you. But if five doctors blow me off about symptoms and doctor number six FINALLY runs actual tests and gets a diagnosis, I think it should be Doctor Six's right to call up the other five and tell them they're lazy pieces of shit. That should be socially encouraged. Those first five doctors clearly can't listen to patients, but maybe another doctor might finally get to them.

[rioblitzle]

working retail