#I'm pretty sure you can guess which one is my favourite goddess here

[magnificentposting-fabrizioart]

Randomly thinking of Paris's Judgement and how the goddesses basically HAD to bribe him-

Sorry, I've a hard time believing that the literal goddess of being hot and attractive could NOT be the obvious answer to the question at hand.

The problem was not picking Aphrodites, it was saying out loud whe was obviously the most beautiful in front of the other two.

The point of the gifts, imho, was not that he actually ever had any doubt, but that picking THAT way allowed everyone to make the question about someone else and pretend the obvious answer wasn't obvious ("no, he couldn't pick any of us, he picked the -worst- gift instead").

Also now the story has a moral, and thousands can die later from the fallout instead of one shepherd in Anatolia immediately dying for stating the obvious.

Fun for everyone!!

Merry Christmas, btw!!

[snufflepup]

Hm, they sound interesting. I've never heard of them before lol, like when you talked about tablet ice-cream. That of which I actually haven't tried yet cause my mom won't take me to the store :P. Oof, maybe if I can ever come to the UK and we can meet up, then that could be a thing we can do together^^. I enjoyed it a good bit for something live action, and I remember finding a good couple of the guys hot lol. What's your favorite studio ghibli movie? Mines always been spirited away and totoro. Though I liked ponyo a lot too. I've only seen the more popular movies from them, but I wanna watch the other movies too really badly. That actually makes sense lol, I've never heard it said like that, but I understand how the whole power of friendship thing is actually practical in the anime now. Lol thats cute. Who was your favorite character when you watched it? I allways liked bakugou and toga. I love yanderes in different media, and shes just so cute!^^ i used to have space buns like her in 6th grade before i realized they didnt make my roundish face look good. Then i cut my hair pretty short, so i cant do it now lol. Now i go for more of the denki kinda haircut but a little wavy cause thats my hair type. Yeah! Aqua is a water goddess that he uses his last dying wish to bring down to the new magical world with him out of spite lol. Then he meets darkness (masochist yellow girl) and some magical little girl I forgot the name of but her main color is red. I like how his group is basically primary colors and he's green lol. Im actually not that into issekai anime, more so psychological or mystery ones such as tomodachi game and bungou stray dogs. Im embarrased now- im sorry i misunderstood. My little lesbian friend doesnt cuss so i just assumed you were like that too cause i mean idk if ive seen you cuss lol. m glad your day has been alright, apart from that I mean. I understand lol. I get had hearing days a lot cause of how often I have in earbuds and just get hearing fatigue. I swear a ton too lol, though guess that's mostly due to my smoldering southern charm (ゝω・) /j. But my probably most used cuss word is fuck. Or bitch, though I use that more as a word of endearment, like you're my bitch. Though you'd be a guy puppy so I can't really say that :P. Is there a name for guy puppies like there is for girls? Idk any lol. Glad you're excited about more ft content^^ what is it? More chapters to the Manga or a new season to the anime or something? I hate when my asks don't send >:(. How's your day been? I got a school band performance to get ready for tonight. (Maybe the third times a charm)

-Ike<3

Yes !! that sounds good ! (　＾▽＾) I haven't watched any of them in a while, so I'm not sure what mine would be !! I think probably Ponyo, I rewatched it so much when I was younger ! I'd like to watch all of them again really ! It can understand why people still wouldn't like it now, despite that, but nobody ever used to mention it so it used to make me feel a little . insane . I found it hard to decide on a set favourite, but, I think they were deku and uraraka !! I also really liked denki and todoroki a lot too !! aaaa the more I think about the less certain I am of who my favourites are . I love love love toga and bakugo too !!!! I don't actually think I've ever had my hair in space buns, now that I'm thinking of it. . . but I bet little you probably looked super cute ! Your current hair style sounds really nice, too ! I play as the my hero characters a lot when I play fortnite though ! I think it's a little funny to see them do all the dances and stuff fjdhkdkf ooo ! That sounds really cool ! I see I see ! Those ones are pretty cool too, I just whatever ones catch my attention to be honest !!! Don't apologise !! I understand ! I didn't mean it in bad way ^–^ That's fair ! I don't really do it all the time on here because I just . haven't but I've been told by people that they associate swearing with me lol ( and spelling things really badly . ) I'm not really sure why I get it, my guess is that it's probably the same as you, then because I wore earphones like all the time until receently. . . but now I just wear over the head-headphones ! A lot of people where I am swear a lot too, I feel like it is pretty rare to find someone that doesn't swear all the time ! I used to know people that did the same !! I don't really mind it, to be honest, so you could if you wanted ! ^–^ and not really, I think ! Maybe mutt ? It can be used for both, but a lot of people use it on boy ones so ? but it's not really used in the same way bitch is used ! Yes !!! So, currently, whats being worked on is Fairy Tail 100 year quest but he said once that's done he's going to continue Fairy Tail so I'm really really excited !!! I need to catch up with the 100 year quest anime as well, though ! Sorry this took so long . I . don't really have the words to explain but ! Have you been well ? Did your performance go alright ?

[cherrycheridarling]

tic-tac-toe | mcu

marvel cast x actress!reader

warnings: one swear, fluff, no plot

summary: you play aphrodite in the MCU and it's time for the press conference for infinity war. based off of this press conference

wc: 2.7k

"Tom Hiddleston!" Jeff Goldblum introduced the man who was sitting on your right.

Everyone applauded before Jeff moved onto you, "Y/N Y/L/N!" more applause rang through the room.

"Sebastian Stan!" you looked to your left where Sebastian waved to the crowd as you clapped with everyone else.

"Anthony Mackie!"

After Jeff finished with the introductions, he explained how the panel would work. He would pull a ping pong ball out of a container and it would either have a name or category. The audience would be able to ask a question to that person or a person in that category after Jeff called on them.

As he pulled RDJ's name out of the container, Tom leaned over towards you.

"Does your water taste funny, too?" he whispered making you stifle a laugh.

You nodded, "Kind of like lemon, right?"

He shook his head, "Mine tastes like mint. Can I taste yours?" he held his hand out as you passed him your water bottle. He took a sip and spent a moment analyzing the taste, "Yours does taste like lemon! Why does mine taste different? Here." he passed you his water.

You took a sip and were hit with a strong mint flavour, "Woah. I think they're trying to drug you." you joked making him laugh.

"As I am answering this question, Tom Hiddleston and Y/N Y/L/N are discussing the flavours of the water behind me." Robert exposed you and Tom to the audience making the room burst out into laughter.

"They have fancy water. Mint and lemon." Tom spoke into a mic drawing more laughs. "Sorry. Carry on!"

As Jeff pulled the next name, you adjusted your dress. A white, long sleeve, blazer dress with gold buttons down the middle, the dress ended mid-thigh. The v-neck cut showcased your subtle gold necklace. Black stiletto heels covered your feet.

You unconsciously began bouncing your leg up and down in a fast motion. Sebastian placed a hand on your thigh, stopping your movements, "You're gonna drill a hole through the floor, Y/L/N." he chuckled.

"Sorry." you laughed quietly.

Sebastian pulled out a notepad and pen, "You need a distraction. Tic-tac-toe?" he offered.

You smiled with a nod before making your move.

"You absolutely suck at this." you chuckled as you won the third game in a row.

Sebastian scoffed, "You can't suck at tic-tac-toe."

"And yet, you do." you smirked.

He rolled his eyes playfully before you continued playing.

After two more rounds, your attention was back on Jeff as he pulled a new ping pong ball. "Ooh! You can ask a God or Goddess." Jeff announced, "So, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth or Y/N Y/L/N." he reminded the crowd, "Okay, yes, you!" he picked a woman in the front row.

"Hi, I'm Alexis with Forbes. My question is for Y/N." the room applauded as Jeff tossed the ping pong ball at you and you caught it with one hand.

"See, Robert! It's not that hard!" Jeff exclaimed making everyone laugh.

"Screw off, Goldblum! You chucked that shit at my head." Robert joked back. "Sorry, Alexis, go ahead."

"Um, I wanted to ask about Aphrodite's powers. We all know that she is the Goddess of Love and can seduce anyone with her beauty. We see in the trailer a small clip of her seducing men. How many people did you seduce in the film and were there any funny moments filming those scenes that you can share?"

Her question drew a mix of reactions from the cast. Some laughed, some furrowed their eyebrows and others were just confused. You took in the question before opening your mouth to reply, until you remembered that you weren't wearing a body mic. The cast laughed again before Sebastian passed you a mic.

"Sorry. Um, how many people did I seduce in the film? None." you stated drawing more laughs, "How many people did Aphrodite seduce? All of them." you chuckled, "I'm kidding. Although, I'm not sure what I can share because I don't know what's in the trailer." you confessed, "Kevin, Joe, Anthony, what's in the trailer?" you asked them making everyone laugh again.

Kevin picked up a mic, "I believe it's you seducing Spider-Man, Starlord, Drax and Iron Man."

You nodded, "I do have a funny moment that I'm sure Mister Holland will kill me for sharing, but it's too good to not tell." you smiled thinking of the memory.

Tom immediately grabbed a mic, "You wouldn't!" he exclaimed making the audience and cast laugh.

"I would," you retorted, "We were shooting that scene and, as you know, they have to act like they are falling in love with me. Like I'm putting them in a trance. Well, Tom took that a bit too seriously." you paused at the laughter that your sentence caused, "They're all on their knees in front of me, looking at me as if I'm their queen, because I am." you joked, "And then Anthony calls 'cut' and Dave, Chris and RDJ all get up and start chatting, but as I'm turning away, Tom doesn't move. Still on his knees, looking at me as if I hold the world in my hands." the room filled with amused laughs and chuckles as Tom covered his face with his hands.

"No, it was so bad because I just looked like a creep that couldn't stop staring at her!" Tom laughed at himself.

Robert grabbed a mic, "Very true. I was watching and it honestly had me convinced that Y/N had real powers."

"I have to say, I understand the kid's reaction. Y/N's costume for Aphrodite and the way they transform her only enhances how gorgeous she already is." Anthony Mackie spoke up causing the crowd to gush and clap, "I'm pretty sure we all had the same reaction when we first saw her while filming Civil War." he looked around as the cast nodded.

Scarlett picked up a mic, "Yeah. I remember her walking on set in this stunning white dress which made me extremely jealous," she confessed, "Because, one, it's so gorgeous and she looks absolutely amazing in it," the crowd and cast applauded again, "And two, it's made of the softest silk while my suit is leather and spandex!" everyone laughed at her comment.

Benedict picked up his mic, "Although, it wasn't Tom's first time seeing Y/N as Aphrodite. He was in Civil War and still could not contain himself." he teased making the audience and cast laugh again.

Robert spoke again, "Yeah, he did that during the filming of Civil War, too." the room hollered with laughs.

Tom's face was bright red, "I'm just a very committed actor. I really give all of myself to my work." his comment drew more laughs.

"That's why Sebastian despises Tom. It all started when Tom couldn't take his eyes off of Y/N." Chris Hemsworth added making everyone double over in laughter.

"I feel so loved," you held a hand to your heart as the room chuckled, "These are genuinely the best people in the world and I guess you could say I seduced one person during filming." you joked as the crowd continued to laugh, "Sorry, Tom. I'll buy you some juice, don't be mad." Anthony and Benedict laughed loudly. "Thank you for your question!" you thanked the lady as the cast clapped before Jeff picked out the next ping pong ball.

Next was Scarlett. You sat back and silently judged the man who asked about fashion. Scoffing with Sebastian at his question and laughing at Scarlett's sarcastic and witty responses.

Sebastian leaned over again, "I have to piss."

You stifled a laugh at his abrupt confession, "Go to the washroom, then." you nodded your head towards the exit.

"We're not allowed to leave." he frowned.

You chuckled and reached over, patting his thigh with your hand, "Don't piss yourself."

He rolled his eyes playfully before Jeff called out the next name.

"Anthony Mackie!"

"Hi, I'm Tiffany with Times Magazine. With such a star studded cast, do you find it difficult or any obstacles in developing your character with all theses amazing stories being told and struggling for screen time? Like, are there any obstacles or special difficulties or is it all just amazing?"

Before Anthony could answer, Joe Russo picked up his mic, "Are you asking Anthony Mackie if he has a hard time getting attention?" his comment caused the whole room to erupt in laughs.

Anthony nodded slowly as the laughter died down, "Touché, touché. Uh, well, Tiffany, a wise man once said that some men need an hour to make their presence felt and some need thirty seconds." there was an uproar of laughter and hollering at his comment as he dramatically dropped the mic on the table.

"Who are we asking next?" Jeff squinted at the ping pong ball, "Ooh! Back to the Goddess of Love herself, Y/N Y/L/N!" the room applauded for you as Jeff threw the ball to you.

Sebastian intercepted the toss and caught the ball himself with a smug smirk. You rolled your eyes, but smiled as Jeff picked a lady out of the dozens who had raised their hand.

"Hi, I'm Amy with Esquire and I wanted to ask about the relationship between Bucky and Aphrodite. We see in the previous films their awkward tension from their past history. They have a very special romance and their love story is a fan favourite in the Marvel fandom. What was it like building that bond and relationship on screen? And what do you think of the choice to match the two characters together, how did you react when you found out? Did the pairing of the two help build your bond off screen?"

Jeff spoke again, "I said 'one question', that was at least twenty." he teased the lady drawing laughs from the room.

You chuckled and nodded slowly as the laughter died down, "Excellent questions. Umm, I honestly really like the pairing of the two. I think it gives a great dynamic to both characters and reveals sides of them that we never would've seen without their relationship. It's a very 'good girl falling for the bad guy' trope. And if I'm being honest, I've always wanted that." you confessed causing the room to chuckle, "Their relationship is, without a doubt, one of the most complicated ones in the MCU, but I think that's what makes it so loved by the fans since there's not a dull moment between the two. It's nice to see Bucky have a sentimental side, in his own awkward way of course. And you get to see Aphrodite fall for someone who's not a God or a Titan." you turned to Sebastian, "What do you think?"

You offered him the mic, but he didn't take it, letting you hold it up for him, "Yeah, I agree. I never thought Bucky would have a love interest, if I'm being honest. But I'm glad he does because Aphrodite brings out the soft side in him and he brings out the fighter in her. They really balance each other out and Y/N portrays the character in such a unique way, it really brings a whole new fresh persona to Aphrodite and it's amazing having her as a partner on screen." the audience applauded at his words, "When I first found out about Bucky having her as his love interest—"

"—He called me screaming about how hyped he was." Anthony Mackie cut him off making the room laugh. "Anthony! Anthony! Bucky is gonna be with Aphrodite! That's gonna be sick!" Anthony mocked his voice as you were hunched over with laughter.

Sebastian nodded with a smile, "I did. Won't lie, I did. It's a really refreshing relationship and I'm glad that the fans love it as much as I love playing it. Back to you, you haven't talked about the development and our bond." he gave you a lopsided grin.

You chuckled, "I feel like I'm rambling, but yeah. Their development is definitely," you paused, trying to find the right words, "A development?" you settled on drawing more laughter. "Well, as I said, it's very complicated, but awkwardly adorable at times. Since Seb complimented me, I feel obligated to say something nice about him," you joked making them laugh again, "Kidding. He really does play Bucky with such passion and commitment, it's truly inspiring. And working with someone who loves what they do as much as Seb, it definitely motivates you tremendously and yeah. Um, I won't lie, I honestly was dreading working with Seb," you confessed drawing laughs and a gasp from Sebastian.

"Why?!" he exclaimed making you laugh.

You sighed, "Not because I think you're a bad person or anything, but you come off as very intimidating to people who don't know you very well. And I knew nothing about you before filming other than the films you'd already done, so you scared me." your confession caused everyone to laugh loudly.

Sebastian smirked jokingly, "I am extremely frightening. I understand." he shrugged.

You scoffed with a laugh, "I caught you sleeping with a stuffed turtle and whale noises playing." the room roared with laughter again, "That's when I knew you were a big softy."

Sebastian rolled his eyes playfully, "She's joking. I am the toughest man alive." he deepened his voice.

You shook your head with a chuckle, "Sure. Thank you for your questions." the room clapped for you as you set the mic down and relaxed back into your seat.

"Nailed it." Sebastian held a hand out for a high five and you chuckled before hitting your hand against his.

For the rest of the press conference, you sat back and listened to your friends answer questions. Laughed at jokes made and clapped when appropriate. Small tic-tac-toe games went on between you and Sebastian. Your attention was fully on your nails when Tom Hiddleston got called on.

"Hi, I'm Samantha with Daily Mail and I was wondering, since Loki is a very closed off and mysterious character, we never explore the aspect of him having a love interest. So, if you could choose anyone from the MCU for Loki to end up with, who would it be and why?"

You turned to look at Tom as he pondered on the question, crossing his arms and rubbing his chin, "Very good question. Umm, who would I choose for Loki? Let's see," he paused again and looked around the room until his eyes landed on you, "Ah, I'd steal Aphrodite from Bucky." he answered making the room laugh and Sebastian chuckled with a nod.

"Why Aphrodite?" Jeff asked.

Tom chuckled again, "Well, it's Aphrodite." he simply answered drawing more laughs, "They are so different yet similar in so many ways. Loki is never fully evil nor fully good, but I think Aphrodite has the best chance of turning him good. And who wouldn't want to end up with the Goddess of Love?"

The cast nodded understandingly before Chris Pratt grabbed a mic, "If you were to ask any person on this stage that same question, I guarantee the answer would be Aphrodite." the whole cast nodded.

"They're all trying to steal Sebastian's woman." Jeff teased.

Sebastian scoffed jokingly, "They're all jealous." he wrapped an arm around your shoulder.

You chuckled with a shake of your head before Robert spoke up, "Adding onto the conversation. Miss Y/L/N, who would you want Aphrodite to end up with?" his question drew excited reactions from the crowd.

You let out a bark of laughter before looking from Tom to Sebastian, "Hmm, excellent question, Mister Downey." you rubbed your chin, "Stop doing that, Holland." you chuckled as you saw Tom point at himself in the corner of your eye.

He raised his hands in surrender before Anthony Mackie spoke up, "Spidey is five years old, kid." everyone laughed at that.

"I'd have to stick with Bucky. He is her true love." you shrugged as the crowd cheered.

Sebastian smirked from beside you as the men of the cast faked disappointment.

As the panel came to a close, you looked around at the family you were surrounded by. Friends you love more than anything. Hundreds of memories with the most amazing people you'd ever met. Your home.

[lady-of-the-spirit]

I still love LO (I have a soft spot for most things Hades x Persephone related 😅), but I really wish Hades' obvious special treatment of Persephone was actually treated as such. Not even neccesarily by Hades and Persephone, but just make it clear that Hades is in the wrong here. You know what would be funny? If or when Persephone is put to work again, she actually proves to be so bad at it that Hades finally sees what everyone else has been telling him this entire time.

Also, the age difference. Sure, they're gods. But given how shocked Hades was that Persephone was only sixteen and not sixteen hundred, they clearly have established age limits. I think I saw this in another Hades and Persephone comic too. Point is, why not just go the Rapunzel route and just make Persephone into a very sheltered adult? Or just not bring up the age thing at all.

And Persephone looking like Rhea... Oedipus complex much? Unless it's just a visual thing, which doesn't really help, either.

Honestly, out of all the things in this series I'm most annoyed with, it's actually a pretty minor one and that would be with how Hestia has been portrayed so far. Everyone else more or less has something in common with their original counterpart in one way or another, but Hestia is just made out to be hypocritical and borderline condescending. Even as someone who tends to separate myth from adaptation, it doesn't make it any less annoying. Hestia is an incredibly minor character in general and I'm not even a devotee, so it shouldn't bother me this much, but it does, and I! Don't! Know! Why!

One thing this did make me realize though is that I don't mind Athena being in a relationship since I literally thought nothing of it when her being with Hestia was confirmed (or maybe I'm just desensitized to it at this point), it's her having children is what I have a problem with (looking at you, CHB!). Although, you would think that if any of the virgin goddesses were to be in a relationship, it'd be Artemis and now I kinda want an AU where her and Athena are either pining after each other from afar or are secretly dating and Hestia is just completely oblivious to it either way.

Sorry for the rant, btw! I just have a lot of feelings right now!

Always feel free to rant in my inbox anon! I welcome it.

ESPECIALLY BECAUSE YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING.

(my own rants below the cut)

Persephone was hired without a proper interview and without knowing how to use a computer or the software her job required. That just SCREAMS special treatment. I've said before, while Persephone may have won the job "fairly" through the chess game, I HIGHLY doubt that Hades would have given anyone other than Persephone the chance to play him.

Really, the fault of Persephone being underqualified for the job lies with Hera, Hecate, and Hades - Hera for forcing Persephone to go to the job, Hecate for not making sure Persephone knew what she was doing, and Hades for letting everything she does slide. Her lack of qualifications mostly had to do with her not knowing how to work the software. She did get Minthe to show her how to use it, but I don't think we got the chance to see if she became better at her job afterwards. so it's anyone's guess if she can actually do her job now.

I would not have a problem with the special treatment Hades gives her if the narrative didn't go out of its way to show that it wasn't special treatment. Persephone is a paid intern and Hades says himself he does not pay the other interns. This is BLATANT favouritism but it's never brought up. Instead we get Hades being all "this isn't special treatment I'm just doing this with her bc blah blah blah" and it's BULLSHIT.

I'VE BROUGHT UP THE AGE THING BEFORE AND I SAID THIS EXACT SAME THING. The age thing didn't need to be a factor at all! Like, they're immortal gods, we don't need to know their physical ages. Why should we care? They're immortal and they're GODS. Persephone could have passed for a very small woman.

The Rhea thing bothers me SO MUCH. She and Persephone could pass as mother and daughter more than Persephone and Demeter. Add that to the way that Hades is called "a spitting image of Cronus" (and the parallel between Hermes saying his mom deserves nice things and Hades saying Persephone deserves nice things) sets off some warning bells. Also? Rhea should have been green and purple instead of Demeter. Hades takes Cronus's colouring, Zeus and Poseidon get Rhea's colouring. Automatically makes way more sense and gets rid of the weirdness of Persephone looking exactly like Hades' mom.

Anon I agree SO HARD with you on Hestia. I'm also not a devotee or worshiper or anything, but I always liked Hestia most out of the pantheon ever since I was little, and her portrayal in LO offended me almost on a personal level. Like, she's a goddess who just wants everyone to be kind and avoid family drama!! She doesn't even get any big myths!!! why'd LO do her so dirty?!

also I want that pining au now. someone get on that. someone give Artemis some nice things, she really needs them.

Yeah, overall I still enjoy Lore Olympus enough to not cut myself off from it entirely, and I want to see how things work out, and I’m not immune to cute HxP moments, but jeez does this series have a lot of problems. I don’t think I was this vocal about this series until after I became more critical of it lmao

[soryualeksi]

Continuation of the Rays stuff I translated Part 1 of the other day. This time, we have the TOS protags (or most of them, I think Regal wasn't playable back then??) and some Zelos&Colette wholesomeness. Which makes me happy because it's one of my favourite dynamics. :3 (No, seriously, it warms my black little heart sooo much... ;_;)

Chapter 7 - Wandering Spirit of the Great Tree 8: A Sense of Unease (PART 2)

Sheena: Martel dropped her ring!?

Genis: That's happened before, right...? Yuan lost his or something...

Presea: Martel... is clumsy...

Colette: Let's find it for her! The ring is really important to Martel, isn't it?

Raine: Well, I think we can certainly keep an eye out for it while we go on patrol. I'm sure we'll be able to find it, but don't let it distract you from noticing if the Imperial Guard approaches, alright?

Zelos: Hah~~ You're all such good-natured people~~ Well then, let's try to find it.

Lloyd: Then Genis will team up with Presea, Sheena with the Professor and Zelos with Colette.

Colette: Huh? And you, Lloyd?

Lloyd: I'm getting to that... There's something that's been bothering me about Ratatosk, so I'll stay here and keep in touch with you guys while I investigate.

Raine: ... you're right. See, it's important to use your head once in a while!

Lloyd: It's not just once in a while! I have a lot of stuff on my mind, too, you know!

Raine: Hihi... You're right. I'm sorry. Well then, all of you contact Lloyd every twenty minutes. That's a good idea.

Colette: Martel's ring probably has the same design as the one Yuan picked up earlier, right?

Zelos: ... yeah. I guess it does. Say, Colette. Is it alright with you to go with me?

Colette: What?

Zelos: No... I just thought you might feel more comfortable with Lloyd.

Colette: I feel safe with you, Zelos. I mean, we're both Chosens, after all.

Zelos: ... even if I* was trying to hurt you in our original world?

Colette: Huh?

Zelos: ... sorry. It's nothing.

Colette: Zelos, you wouldn't do that, right?

Zelos: ...

Colette: Could it be... because I'm a nuisance?

Zelos: ... Hah?

Colette: Because I can think of so many things... Like when I asked you to do the shopping and messed it up, or when you had to save me from bumping into someone...

Zelos: Haha... That's not you being a nuisance!

Colette: But if you really wanted to hurt me, you must have had a reason, right?

Colette: Because you're not someone who would do cruel things for no reason--

Zelos: Ah... Forgive me. It was just a manner of speaking. Forget about it.

Colette: ... that's a lie.

Zelos: ... huh?

Colette: You didn't say "ore-sama" earlier, Zelos. Something to do with me is bothering you, isn't it?

Colette: Tell me. I can help you. And if I can't help you, I'm sure Lloyd and the Professor can!

Zelos: Ah... You're for real, huh...

Colette: Zelos?

Zelos: I... Man, I had great timing with getting exoflected when I did... I can't even imagine what will happen next...

Colette: Hm? What do you mean?

Zelos: Colette, can I ask you a favour?

Colette: Y-Yeah.

Zelos: I would like you to help me, please.

Zelos: If you share your courage with me, I can tell you and everyone what I've been hiding from you.

Colette: Of course. Zelos, give me your hands.

Zelos: Like this?

Colette: Alright, sooo... O Goddess Martel. Please bestow your divine protection upon Zelos.

Colette: And may he share in the courage of Lloyd and me and Sheena and Professor Raine and Genis and Presea and Regal and Kratos.

Colette: ... and done! Do you feel a little braver?

Zelos: ... yeah. Thank you, Colette.

---

* That's where he says 俺 "ore" instead of his usual 俺さま "ore-sama". So normally, Zelos talks of himself as "the magnificent me", pretty much, so when he didn't and was like "naaah I'm just bullshitting, Colette" she was like "no you weren't, you talked like an actual person for once".

And now my heart is warmed. Because they're too wholesome. ;_;

[tokyo-daaaamn-ji-gang]

First off your name (s) are so pretty, they sound so magical, and Artemisia? THAT'S SO BADASS WTF. Like the Greek goddess Artemis, so cool. (I kind of did know your first name because I just guessed that one). My name is Haleema (it's pronounced exactly the way it's spelt. Ha-lee-ma, but Hal is just easier for everyone ig?) But thank you!

You should definitely show me pictures of your plants and flowers, I have a few growing in my garden, mostly daisies which are my favourite, these little purple guys just grow wherever. They're very pretty, kinda remind me of the Haitani's colour scheme.

And these are my figures! I call them My council and we have regular meetings it's all very serious. I got the chifuyu on my birthday and the baji I bought to complete the duo! I really hope they release Haitani figs soon, I just know Rindou would look pretty on my shelf 😭

You should also definitely read bird box, the way it does the horror is so... Like it's so effective because it deprives you of so much, you're in the dark as much as the characters are. It's fast paced, the characters are complex and it's scary, moreso because it leaves so much to your imagination.

I also have a copy of battle Royale! I haven't read it though, I didn't know there was a book series to final destination though¿? (You are more than welcome to talk books w me btw, I am English student, I'd love that!)

That is a really pretty pin! Pretty like you! (I'm sorry the compliments and praise never stops when it comes to me)

But I am so sorry I haven't seen st trinians, I have failed you! 😓I'll still do the heist though. Maybe I'll split the winnings with you?

Yeah I think it means gift of Artemis though don't quote me on that.

Ah so that's it! I was thinking two Ms but it was actually two Es! Oh good I've been pronouncing it the right way this whole time. I've actually never heard that name before which is why I was curious.

Ok here are my plants (had to get some different shots to capture them all)

Here's my little strawberry too

They are very pretty! Daisies are super cute too!

Ahh they all look so cool! I'm sure you have very important meetings together, probably votes too. Who's the loudest in your meetings?

I will read it I've nearly finished my current book so I'll read it next. How can I not after a review like that.

Yeah there is! There's two separate series, there's one which follows the first 3 movies but adds some extra details in to each of the characters and one which follows original final destination storyline with 6 books in total. They're all pretty rare though, I've only got the 3rd movie book and the first 5 of the og series.

You give compliments so effortlessly though, I always find myself wanting to give compliments but getting too nervous to actually do so.

YOU SERIOUSLY HAVEN'T SEEN ST TRINIANS!? THAT'S LIKE UK TEENAGE GIRL 101, PLS TELL ME YOU'VE AT LEAST SEEN ANGUS THONGS AND PERFECT SNOGGING!?

You also missed out on this banger of a song which I still find myself humming to this day

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Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Series: Chronicles of Nick, #4 Read time: 1 Day Rating: 4/5

The quote: every heart holds two wolves. One is the white wolf, who is made up of love, kindness, respect, decency, compassion, and all the things that are good in life. The black wolf is born of jealousy, hatred, pettiness, prejudice, vindictiveness, and all the poisons of the human personality. The two constantly war with each other for dominance. And one day, one wolf will overtake and devour the other. — Acheron Parthenopaeus

And now we are up to the up to the CoN book I haven't read. I read half of Inferno but never finished it I know bits and pieces from here out but not the details. Inferno picks up where Infamous ended. Just after Death delivers his warning about Kody to Nick. The prologue is a tad distressing, it's Ambrose again. But gives a lot of information in a way, though it does require you to know some of the players from the DH universe. Inferno is a book that changes so much for the series, events, characters and powers. Some of the backstories that are revealed, the snip-its we get are unexpected and well done. This is the first appearance of the stunning Lilliana, Caleb's long-dead wife. Nick is well aware that Caleb is a demigod that taps his father powers to be above his mid-level. The Grimoire has a name? Yeah, I did not know that, and I searched the other books (bless kindle) we've never been given it before. It's name is Nashira. It's weird to have a name randomly starting to be used with little context.

Somehow it feels like Inferno has less of a defined plot. There is a bad of the week but it isn't resolved fully. It is more a way to drive the character development forward. We meet some different players that feel like they aren't done yet. Including Hel and a couple of other Norse gods. I still question if we are done with a couple of previous characters too. What we are getting is at least some of the prophecy that guides Kody to believe that Nick can be saved. This does have is a lot of good lines about moving forward and some great analogies. It feels like a different type of story but it is none the less effective as this is halfway through the story I can feel it building. As it should be. I'm enjoying this much more this time around alternating between CoN and something else it prevents burn out but is not something I have tried before.

Have a random dump of interesting things from the book.

One of my favourite moments in this whole book is extremely long and will not be added here. But I will add I link to it. Years ago I posted it on tumblr .

"In his head, he heard her favorite saying about Bubba and her hair, which she currently had put up in a sophisticated bun—God gave me black, then Michael turned it gray, and L’Oreal made me a redhead." — Bobbi Jean is like her son, the slight comic relief of these books.

“I do love you, murahn.” — I think we get more demon language then we have in all the other books (possibly combined). I really need a translation for murahn. This is said to Cay by his father. His father apparently loves him despite Caleb's clear animosity towards him this is all the worse when you know who it is.

"I forget that teenagers are like puppies. High-strung and nervous for no apparent reason. I guess we’re all lucky you didn’t soil the carpet, huh?” — Ash for the win.

“I’m not as vacuous as you think I am.” “I never said you were vacuous.” “Your looks have.” — Casey is a great character in a way. She is smart enough to act dumb. I have to admit I always thought she was stupid but I'm pretty sure she's not.

Simi's cameo as always way was a joy, but perhaps a danger.

Adrian you total ass (like we didn't know that already). Bonding Cay's life force to your powers? Dick move. That was bound to backfire on you.

Why hide the Voodoo shop? and Who? Tiyana feels like an easy out.

Bubba is adorable. I really want Cherise to be happy. And I think Bubba with his fierce loyalty, strong morals and ability to defend her from the crazy may do it.

Caleb is a pretty good speechmaker. Nick may not appreciate his motivational endeavours but I do. I guess it makes sense given his former position as a general.

Building on my current Jared/Jaden obsession. Jared is a demi-god, not only the last of the Sephiroth but the first and the father of the Malachai line he was saved by the goddess he fathered the children of. If I interpreted the bit we got properly. While he was born from a mother who wielded dark powers, his father was born of light." This is about the first Malachai. I'm wondering if the mother was Braith, the goddess who made her choices. But I can't tell where Jaden fits given he is held captive by Azura and Noir.

My Goodreads review has two things a spoiler rundown of the ending (which I wrote mostly for myself) and a