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gladioluslemon · 8 months ago
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108garys · 1 year ago
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Rivalry
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My first hidden agenda thing✨, tbh it's been in the back of my mind since I watched a playthrough but now that I've actually played the game I've decided to just go for it 😁
Is this not how every interaction with Becky and Jack went?
I've decided to try linking a clip of the vines I'm using, should I keep doing this?
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@kassiekolchek22 @delurkr @tatjana-fantasy @lazylesbianbear @blubary @qusok @kindheartedgummybears @seraphjewel (I'm still a little unsure on who would appreciate HA stuff so I'm winging it a little in the tagging department)
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unhingedlesbear · 1 year ago
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More Hidden Agenda furry redraws because this game was actually way better than I expected going in. Becky and Felicity are everything I love lesbians.
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Anyway yeah Finn is a wolf, Calvary is a striped hyena and Adam is a husky, you already know the rest.
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justinspoliticalcorner · 6 months ago
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Eric Hananoki at MMFA:
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) has spent years cultivating support from far-right extremist and pastor Jack Hibbs, who has repeatedly told followers to vote for her and hosted Kim at his California church to call for “her sweet and glorious victory.” Those interactions also include Kim telling him that he’s done an “awesome job shepherding, guiding our congregation” and praising Hibbs on the day he delivered a sermon attacking LGBTQ pride.  Hibbs is a Christian nationalist pastor, podcaster, and commentator who has appeared on right-wing outlets like Newsmax, Fox News, and Charlie Kirk’s program. He also has a lengthy record of toxic commentary, which became a source of controversy earlier this year when House Speaker Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) invited him to serve as the House of Representatives’ guest chaplain. Hibbs has criticized in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a process where people “throw away 500 children” to get one child. He said that Jewish people need to abandon their religion. He’s told his congregation that “violent” LGBTQ people will go door-to-door and threaten “to sodomize people who disagree with them.” And he’s advised his followers that their Muslim neighbors are going to turn on them “very soon” and side with terrorists.
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Kim, a former member of California’s State Assembly who currently represents the state's 40th Congressional District, has spent years relying on the support of Hibbs. 
On February 23, 2020, she appeared with Hibbs at his church, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, during her second campaign for California’s 39th Congressional District. A broadcast posted to the church’s Facebook page identified Kim as a “congressional candidate” (Hibbs is currently under criticism for using his church for electioneering). 
Hibbs began: “On the local ballot for us here, we're going to bring out three candidates who we support, we pray for, and we want to honor for their commitment. The first is no stranger to us. She's not only been here before, but she'll attend service from time to time. She's running for the 39th District, which we need her to win this time. I think she won last time, personally. That was up against Gil Cisneros. I'm talking about Young Kim.”  While on stage, Kim thanked Hibbs for talking about the election, stating: “Pastor Jack, you're doing an awesome job shepherding, guiding our congregation to really understand why it is so important to find out who the candidates are with biblical values so we don't have the legislation, the sex education that is passing while we were sleeping.”  She then told the congregation that “we need to elect elected leaders who share our Christian biblical values.” 
After Kim spoke, Hibbs said: “We love her. We thank you for her, and God, we pray that come election night that there would be no angel or demon able to tamper with the results. That Lord, you would bring her sweet and glorious victory.”  Kim has repeatedly praised Hibbs online. After that February 2020 endorsement, she shared photos of her appearance with Hibbs and wrote: “Had a blessed Sunday visiting Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and Agape Church OC in Yorba Linda. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to share my testimony. I am so grateful and encouraged by your prayers!”  She also wrote in August 2018: “Great to meet with Pastor Jack Hibbs … Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement, and all you do for our community!”  And on June 5, 2022, she praised Hibbs for delivering a sermon, stating: “Great to hear Pastor Jack’s sermon and see friends this morning at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. Thanks for the warm reception!” 
California Congresswoman Young Kim (R) has spent years cultivating support from far-right Christian nationalist pastor Jack Hibbs to launch her political career. Hibbs has launched bigoted and extremist attacks against Muslims, the LGBTQ+ community, and abortion access.
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shintaru · 5 months ago
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characters I’ll write for + tags ~ prompt list
Who wants to be tagged for which characters when I post the finished project?
Fic REQUESTS CLOSED
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Windbreaker:
Juwan Jang 🦈 TJ
Yumi
Kazuma Takeda
Sung kwon Monster @jesusownsme @cozyunderworld
Mahon Jo
Humming bird
Jo Jay @ankita607 @czyinlive
Junsu Lee / June Lee
Minu yoon
Shelly Scott Dom kang @cozyunderworld @samuelseowife
Sabbath
Hyuk Kwon @inosukehana Wooin yoo @cozyunderworld Vinny hong @ankita607Joker (Hajun) @cozyunderworld @inosukehana
Light Calvary
Owen knight @catsrkool @rossesnd Camilla Nelson
Harry shepherd
Chris D’ Char ~ @rossesnd @cozyunderworld @inosukehana
Noah Austin
League of street
Sangho Choi @cozyunderworld @koiiiiijiii Hwangyeon Choi @koiiiiijiii
Juwon ryu
Kazuma
Kenji ikusaba
Kaneshiro Takeda Ryohei Hachijō Hyōma Nagase
Lookism:
Daniel Park @koiiiiijiii Vasco @koiiiiijiii Jay Hong @koiiiiijiii Zack Lee @koiiiiijiii Jace Park @koiiiiijiii Jiho Park @koiiiiijiii Mary Kim Vin Jin @koiiiiijiii Jaegyeon Na @koiiiiijiii Samuel Seo @vynnyll @samuelseowife @koiiiiijiii @dessmq Eli Jang @koiiiiijiii Johan Seong Jong Gun @vynnyll @koiiiiijiii Joon Goo @koiiiiijiii Jake Kim @vynnyll @koiiiiijiii DG @eugueen @koiiiiijiii Eugene @koiiiiijiii Ryūhei/Nōmen @koiiiiijiii Magami kenta @koiiiiijiii Seonji Yukcho @koiiiiijiii Cho Yisu @koiiiiijiii Cheon taejin @koiiiiijiii gongseob ji @koiiiiijiii gapryong Kim @koiiiiijiii jinyeong park @koiiiiijiii
Jinx:
Jaekyung Kim dan Heesung Yoon gu Baek Junmin
Kuroko’s basketball:
Tetsuya Kuroko Taiga Kagami @cozyunderworld Junpei Hyūga Teppei Kiyoshi Ryōta Kise Yukio Kasamatsu Shintarō Midorima Kazunari Takao Daiki Aomine @cozyunderworld Shōichi Imayoshi Atsushi Murasakibara @cozyunderworld Tatsuya Himuro Seijūrō Akashi @wsknbfanaccnt Reo Mibuchi Makoto Hanamiya Kotarō Hayama Katsunori Harasawa  Chihiro Mayuzumj  momoi satsuki Alex Garcia 
Naruto:
Gaara @aishabbbb kankuro Sasuke @aishabbbb itachi @aishabbbb Kakashi hatake jiraiya Sai Pain sasori orachimaru
blue lock:
Michael Kaiser  shidou Ryusei Meguru Bachira  Rensuke Kunigami Yoichi Isagi  Ryosuke Kira Zantetsu Tsurugi  Reo Mikage  Seishiro Nagi Rin itoshi Sae itoshi Jinpachi Ego pablo cavazos ikki Niko Akira Endoji Jin Kiyora Jingo Raichi Oliver Aiku
one piece:
Luffy @ydkm00 Sanji @hi3431 Zoro Law @nah-idwin Eustass Kid Boa Hancock  Nami  Nico Robin Shanks  Portgas D’Ace  Vivi Nefertari  Crocodile  Smoker Donquixote Doflamingo  Paulie Dracule Mihawk Koby  Pell Hina  Sabo  Katekuri Koala Perona corazon
Bsd:
Osamu Dazai Chuya Nakahara Saigiku Jouno Atsushi Nakajima Doppo Kunikida Ranpo Edogawa Poe Bram Stoker Ryuunosuke Akutagawa
Hell’s paradise:
Gabimaru Aza chobe Aza Toma Yamada Asaemon Shugen Yamada Asaemon Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, Tenza Yamada Asaemon, Shion Yuzuriha
Haikyuu:
Miya atsumu @cozyunderworld Miya osamu Aran ojiro Semi Eita Suna Ushijima wakatoshi Tendou Oikawa toru Tanaka Mad dog kyotani Kentarou Kunimi Akira Bokuto Koutarou Akaashi Keiji daishou suguru Nishinoya Kuroo tetsuro Kenma Kageyama tobio Hinata shoyo Tsukkishima kei Terushima yuji Kita Hoshiumi Yamakoto Lev haiba Haiba Hiroo
jjk:
Gojo Choso Toji Yuta Sukuna Naoya that one hot guy with the mask Nanami
Hsr:
Boothill
Genshin:
Aether Childe ZHONGLI @wsknbfanaccnt scaramouche Kaveh alhaithum
Windbreaker anime:
Burning kabaddi:
@duaajpeg Tatsuya Yoigoshi Kei lura Masato ojo Shinji date Ren takaya Manabu Sakura Yu eikura Yuuki hitomi
Bleach:
Grimmjow Ichigo Renji
Black clover:
Langris vaude Leopald Julius Vangeance Yuno Nozel Asta Luck Magna Klaus Jack Zora
Outer banks:
Rafe JJ Pope
Batman:
Bruce Wayne (bale) Dr. crane (cillian)
Harry Potter:
Draco Voldemort Fred George Harry
Suicide Squad:
Joker (Leto) Harley (Margot)
Jojo’s bizarre adventure:
Dio
Narancia
Anasui
Giorinni
Josuke
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beautiful-basque-country · 2 months ago
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The cave-houses of Lodosa
In Lodosa (Nafarroa) from the beginning of the 19th century to the 60s of the last century, there were more than two hundred cave-houses, and the dozens of villagers that lived in them were the poorest of the poor. In many villages of the region it was common to live in caves dug in the sandstone.
"We had candles and chandeliers. The mattress was made of corn leaves. Those were other times. We used to go to the Ebro to look for water, and then to the spring, one clay jar on the head and the other on the lap." Mari Carmen Molinet Martinez (Lodosa, Nafarroa, 1943) lived in a cave until the age of 8. "There are six of us, and the three oldest were born in the cave. I am the oldest. I've known two caves; the first had a cold room. The second one was on the way to Calvary, it was more humble. I think we went there because the rent was cheaper. Those were tough times. My friends were poor, but we were poorer; I never had a doll that was mine. We used to play jacks and hopscotch."
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War made everything even more cruel. After Iruña, ​​Lodosa was the town in Nafarroa that suffered the most deaths after the military coup of 1936. Florencio Duque Campo (Lodosa, 1937) was in his mother's womb when his father was shot. "My mother didn't even know she was pregnant. Father was taken one night, to Zaragoza. It was October, and I was born in May. They threw him in a mass grave. They brought 37 boxes to the town, but we don't know if dad's bones are in any."
The cave where Duque used to live is one of the 4 or 5 that have been restored. He agrees with melancholy that the years he lived there, even if cruel, were also happy, because childhood always finds a place for joy: at night, millions of stars appeared - "not one more could fit" - but it was still compatible with hunger. "We had nothing, not even a crumb of bread. We ate grass, like sheep. Mallow, corn, carrots… If we saw an apple on the ground, all the children would run to get it…».
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Duque's cave was bought by his parents, when they got married in 1928, and his father gradually expanded it. As soon as children were born, they dug the bedrooms needed. They all had the same structure, simple and humble. The cold room is a unique characteristic of the Lodosa caves. The sky can be seen through the hole made above the ground. In Duque's words, when walking through the field, all the children knew where the cooler was for each cave: "No one fell into the hole. We were always running."
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In 1961, the city council issued a decree warning of the dangers of living in caves. About eighty people lived in them at the time. The municipality built cheap houses for them, and over the years many caves collapsed, or were closed. Historian Kristina Pozo has been doing guided tours and says with a smile that even if the lifestyle was difficult, those who lived in the caves remember those times with tenderness. "When they moved to the town center, many, many people went to see the cave every day, they loved their cave that much."
On Saturday [Sept 28 2024] the people of Lodosa will remember this lifestyle, as they have organized conferences to discover the heritage of the caves: the cave-houses will be open and the citizens will sit on reed chairs, in the doorways, and remember crafts, songs and games just like in the past.
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toulousewayne · 1 year ago
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Batfamily Halloween Special🎃
Bruce was throwing his annual Halloween Costume Party, and let every year all the kids always dress up. Most of kids weren’t in the Manor as they would arrive later to join in the spooky festivities.
Alfred was overseeing the staff with last minute decorations. Fake blood, cobwebs, fake skulls, fog machine. Anything you could find at your local Spirt Halloween Alfred had gotten to first. The DJ was finishing his last few technical checks and the catering company was always done with the last few creative dishes.
Meanwhile, upstairs Damian was fidgeting in his sit,”Are we almost Sister?”
“Hold still or you makeup will get messed up.” Y/n was the only person home that could help Damian finish with his costume. After a few moments she pulled back and smiled,”All done.”
Damian flung out of his seat and into his sister’s bathroom to look at his makeup.
“Wow, you managed to make me look the skeleton from that film Grayson made me watch.”
“Jack, you look like Jack Dames.” She took a comb and finished smoothing out his hair. “What’s your costume?” He inquired taking the combing to fix his own hair.
She went into her closet and came out dressed as cowgirl Barbie from the movie with hat and boots.
“Now go put on your costume Dames Dick said he’s five minutes away with the girls.” She fixed her wig and adjusted her scarf. Damian walked to his room around the corner and changed into the costume his brother had gotten for him a few days ago.
When he emerged from his room, Dick and Y/n were laughing at a his phone and noticed Damian.
“Aww Little D, you look so frightening.”
“Tt. And what are you supposed to be Grayson.”
“Aladdin,Kori’s running late but she’s going to be Jasmine.” The three went downstairs which was now in full effect and Alfred greeted the siblings dressed as Count Dracula.
“Nice fang Alife.” Alfred smiled at the three and offered them red punch in black and purple plastic cups. “Why Thank you Master Richard, I must stay though they do take a lot to get used to.”
Barbara arrived with Cassandra, Stephanie and Duke all dressed for the party.
“Aww Dami you look so adorable.” Steph fussed taking pictures of the youngest. He huffed and walked away into the main ballroom where the music was blasting but only a few people from Wayne Enterprise and Queen Construction had arrived.
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Y/n snapped a few pictures with Duke and Barbara aka Spider-man and Kim Possible.
Jason arrived with Tim and Bernard not far behind him. “May wanna close that vest up Dickhead your getting cold.” He teased Dick who rolled his eyes.
“IT’s October Jason.”
“My nipples aren’t sharing at everyone entering the house.”
“Jason knock it off.” Y/n huffed, Dick self consciously pulled his vested.
The group had moved to the ballroom mintues ago and more people from Wayne Enterprises and some League members had arrived. Jason stretched standing from the table,” Okay this Skywalker needs food.”
Stephanie and Cass followed dress as the Pink and Yellow Power Rangers.
Selina entered the room dressed as Marylin Monroe and waved,”Why do glum kittens,your parents go trick or treat without you?”
Fred or Tim shook his head,” They’re not here yet, it’s just boring right now.”
Bernard played with the green scarf on his Daphne shirt.
She sighed and saw a several costumed adults and looked back the way she came. “Well looks like the Calvary just arrived. Have fun.” She slipped away into the now bigger crowd.
Members or Young Justice, Titans and Birds of Prey arrived in costumes and soon the kids mingled with their friends and went away from the table only living Y/n and Damian.
“You should ask Uncle Clark why he didn’t come.” She spoke up over the Monster Mash song.
“Tt, if he cared he would have came sister.” He spat.
She stood up from the table and turned to him, “He’s your best friend and he’s been through a lot. Maybe Halloween is just a lot for him, if you tell him how much it would mean to you to show up I’m sure he’d fly here in a heartbeat.”
Damian didn’t answer his sister but did glance across the room to Clark and Lois dressed as Frankinstein and the Bride who chatted with Diana,John and Wally dressed as a Fairy, Boxer and a Race Car Driver.
Damian grab his cup and pondered as he made his way to the refreshment table. He grabbed a few pieces of cheese and felt like his wished the night was over.
The music stopped as DJ announced the arrival of the hosts Bruce and Batmom entered the room dressed as Gomez and Mortica Adams. Once they thanked everyone for coming the party once again went into full swing and Damian slipped away into the gardens.
“Damian?” A voice called to him after what felt like a short while. Bruce sat next to him.
“Are you not having fun?”
He sighed,”Yes father the party is very good.”
Bruce was silent for a few moments and then let out his own deep sigh.”Your sister told me you miss Jon. You should call him, Clark told me the only reason he didn’t come was because he figured you wouldn’t want to participate.”
Damian turned to his father,”Really?”
Bruce smiled at his son and gave his shoulder a squeeze. “He’s your best friend, just call him.” After that Bruce returned inside and Damian remained seated.
He signed before looking at the ground.”Kent,I know listening…I think—I want you come to the party. It’s rather…dull.” He spoke barley in a whisper.
For a while it was just the distance sounds of Gotham noises and the booming sounds from the music inside and then a sudden gust of wind blew a few strands of hair.
“Hi Damian.” Damian’s gaze fell ontop the floating teen before him in full costume.
A grin painted his figured,”And what are you supposed to be Kent?”
“Uh Duh, I’m Danny Phantom.”
Damian laughed and Jon rolled his eyes.
“Come on I’m starving I heard Alfred has jalapeño poppers.” Damian joined Jon as they headed inside.
Y/n elbowed her brother and Jason spilled his punched on himself. He followed his sister’s gaze and they watch from a far.
Dick beamed as he got closer to them,”Aww Little D’s not lonely anymore.”
Jason rolled his eyes. “I don’t know how he can be, you Mother Hen him to death every two seconds.”
Dick shoved Jason and the rushed of his punched spilled on his costume. Dick nervously sprinted away with Jason bolting after him.
“Imbeciles.” Y/n sighed eating a eyeball cheese.
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quillquiver · 2 years ago
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Man I can’t stop thinking about that scene in the bus depot:
Bobby: You keep an eye on things here, I’m going to get the damn calvary Dean: How you gonna do that? Bobby: I got no freaking idea
And then they share a look. And maybe this is just me being optimistic, but I really can’t help but think that Bobby’s I got no damn idea has little to do with actually bringing dead spn hunters into The Winchesters’ universe - after all, he and Dean managed to get to the place just fine after Dean, presumably, found the AU on his own. Instead, I really feel like the convo above is more anxiety about how the hell they’re gonna break out the cavalry (Mary, Charlie, Ash, Jo, Ellen, etc.) under the watchful eye of heaven’s current leadership. Like, if Jack wanted to get rid of the akrida he could, and if Jack was actually the cavalry, getting his attention to fix the problem would’ve been really easy - it definitely doesn’t seem like it would have taken an entire season. 
Which makes me think that there’s something seriously hinky going on.
Because, if we’re going off of 15x20 canon, Jack said hands off... but the akrida are a vestige of Chuck’s reign. If he truly wanted to be a hands off god, getting rid of the world-eating creatures of his predecessor is the only way to actually guarantee free will. We know Jack isn’t cruel, and only wanted the best for the world and all the people in it. He’s a Winchester! But Jack didn’t get rid of the akrida, and based on Bobby and Dean’s convo, he’s been keeping an eye on everyone. Then, at the end of the ep, there is no cavalry: instead, Jack shows up with Bobby in tow and scolds him and Dean like misbehaving children. Not to mention the weird way he’s dressed and the odd way he speaks, which other folks have commented on at length. It kind of feels like Dean knows/has an inkling that something is off, given how adamant he was about being kicked out of heaven as punishment for his actions. To me, that kind of felt like he was challenging or testing Jack. 
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verdemoun · 4 months ago
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How does the gang in timewarp au handle hearing about all the wars that happened since they died and also how would they react to smoking weed which Sean MacGuire would definitely bring in one day.
Bill is the single biggest war nerd, like boomer dad levels of obsessed. It is a matter of personal offense that the calvary shifted from horses to cars following world war 1. He will also shout at the TV while watching documentaries like 'no you can't land on normandy it's sheer cliff!' 'what the fuck Schwieger that was a civillian ship'.
Micah is a close second just because he likes watching those weapons of mass destruction and chemical warfare videos on the youtube.
Most of the gang are strangely apathetic because a) there were plenty of wars going on in canon era or having recently ended like bumping into civil war/indian war/phillipine-american/mexican revolution veterans was just part of life and they're just the 19th century wars i know about because of the game but also b) Saint Denis was the biggest city Arthur had ever robbed in. Most likely the biggest population he had ever seen: that a lot of the 1899 gang had ever seen. Considering how hard it is for someone in the 21st century to comprehend, they cannot wrap their minds around 60 million deaths in a single conflict.
Bill definitely pesters Jack for info on what it was like living in 1914 ww1 America and Jack does not give a single fuck he had more important stuff going on.
For weed funnies see here but Sean's weed habit is definitely one of the reasons why he loves work so much. They know he smokes weed, they assumed it even before Sean actually started smoking that zaza. He is known to stumble into work high on his days off because he just genuinely loves his job and the owners, speak very bad and bizarre ital-elic at them and they will let him into the back room and give him a pizza on the house.
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toxicanonymity · 5 months ago
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It's been a second since I said hello in your inbox but l was doing a bunch of these guess the show/movie/video game theme song games on YouTube with my partner and it was super fun! He knew all of the video game themes and I knew all of the TV shows
But there was a horror movie one and it made me think of you and got me wondering what your favorite horror movie theme/score/soundtrack is? Are there any that you dislike? I love the conjuring movies but I think that theme sucks bc it’s too sappy lol
I can't decide which is my favorite. Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween, or Silent Hill. Jaws too, if that counts 🦈
Bug, my friend!!! I am so happy to hear from you. Great question, and I like your answers (jaws counts). I have a few soundtrack moments that come to mind. . .
in The Night House: Calvary Cross by Richard and Linda Thompson - most impactful horror soundtrack moment I recall for me.
in Halloween Ends: Midnight Monsters Hop by Jack & Jim - perfect festive bop; Come 2 me by Johnny Goth - super sexy. I love the original Halloween score and the updated main theme.
Apparently I liked the score in Hansel & Gretel (2020) enough to mention it in a micro review.
Biggest disappointment - In the Happy Death Day trailer, every time the phone went off it was 50 Cent's In da Club, one of God's most perfect songs. But in the movie, it was nowhere to be heard 💔. Good movie though.
Dishonorable mention - A Quiet Place. If your schtick is going to be dead silence, go big or go home. Don't ruin it with a melodramatic score. (edit: my qualms against krasinski)
I'll think on soundtracks/scores as a whole. I got letterboxd recently (user latoxica). Also, that tag game was going around of songs you'd put in a horror movie, and I have not forgotten, those who tagged me.
Thank you for asking! And stop by anytime. I don't even worry about spamming my answers anymore lol.
Love you 🖤
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grand-theft-carbohydrates · 8 months ago
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so i’ve been working on a short piece retelling a more historically accurate version of the battle of changban, told from kongming's POV. zhuge liang is the NEET-cum-civil advisor who knows jack about military matters and is slightly regretting his career trajectory,  zhang fei and guan yu are regular (albeit kickass) generals, zhao yun stays the same since he's a badass irl, and liu bei is a conman with a heart of gold who gets dragged kicking and screaming through a hero arc. (good news, my liege! the people love you and dong wu wants an alliance! the bad news is you gotta fight cao cao. again.) 
i had this on the backburner for months bc zhuge liang's characterisation was coming out kinda meh, but i’ve finally hit a breakthrough! the best way to write kongming is to make him one part shen yuan (of scum villain fame) and two parts huang mi (of first day as a second century warlord fame). his mental state can be either summarised as "watch me destroy this pleb with facts and logic" or "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
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Oh, great. The Imperial Protector’s squatter cousin is here to see me. A Northerner who goes by Liu Xuande. One of those one-horse warlords with a conveniently unverifiable royal bloodline, a lot of public goodwill and a string of almost-victories under his belt. The best thing Liu Sandal-weaver has going for him is that the Prime Minister wants him dead, and in my opinion, anyone who can survive a pissed-off Cao Mengde is worth the time of day.
Here's my brilliant strategy; don't be in the way of Cao Cao's elite calvary when Cao Cao's elite calvary arrives. 
What a way to start a career. The twenty-seven-year-old recluse with his sandal-weaver liege, running for their lives. Everyone on the administration was saddle-sore, sleep deprived and absolutely caked with dust. I was horribly, horribly constipated from the rough food and overwhelming stress--but I bet my last copper that's never going to make it into the history books, either. 
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skylarmoon71 · 3 months ago
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Winchester - (Supernatural / Smallville Crossover AU) - Chapter 15
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Micheal just watches you. 
He wishes he could get rid of the distance, but he understands. 
You’re uneasy, he can’t blame you. 
He knows you haven’t forgotten. Standing there, he’s been going through all of it, the same way you have. He remembers each painful detail. 
He takes one step and you clench your jaw, fists balled. 
“Don’t.” 
You warn. 
The light has once again returned in your irises. He lifts his hand in a surrender and it dissipates, but you don’t stand down. 
“I am not going to-” 
His words are interrupted by the familiar flapping of wings. You're a bit stunned. You would have expected Gabriel, even Castiel, but they aren’t alone. Sam, Dean, Jack and Clark..
They’re all here. 
They move to your side immediately. 
“Thought I told you to stay out of trouble kiddo.” Gabriel smirks and you laugh. 
“Guess I couldn’t help myself.” 
Dean gives you a look over, searching for injury. 
“Are you okay, he didn’t do anything right?” 
“I’m fine Dean, perfectly fine.” You assure.
They all seem to relax at that. 
Clark moves over to you and you smile. You have no doubt that he summoned the calvary. 
“You really have a hero complex.” You tease. 
He nods. 
“I think I can live with that.” 
He hugs you and Michael's jaw is clenched. 
“You’re quite the nuisance kryptonian.” 
You pull back. 
“Well at least he’s not running around kidnapping people.” 
He just frowns. 
“How did you find us?” Michael questions. 
“Wasn’t hard to track down your dick energy.” Dean hisses. 
“Actually it was quite difficult to pinpoint your grace.” Castiel informs. 
“Not helping Cas!” 
You can’t help but smile. 
Clark takes your hand. When you look on, you can’t help but appreciate this. They all dropped everything to come find you, protect you. Dean and Sam and both holding an angel blade, Castiel and Gabriel are in a similar state of defense. Jack’s eyes are glowing. 
There’s no way he can win this fight.
Micheal must realize that. 
“Wanna explain why you’re after our sister, maybe if you tell us your side I won’t make your death as painful.” Dean threatens. 
You know he’s never forgiven him, not that you blame him. Trying to body snatch Dean was one thing, but when you told them everything, you knew Dean saw how heartbroken you were. How much it hurt. 
Now he’s back and you know Dean is worried you’re going to fall in that hole again. That place where you’d just shut down. He’d sooner die than let that happen. 
“I’m not here to fight, I came to apologize.” 
“A few years too late don’t you think?” Dean snaps. 
Michael’s eyes hold nothing but guilt now and maybe even self loathing. You wouldn’t have believed it if you hadn’t seen it for yourself. He’s looking at you, only you. It’s clear that he’s done a lot of thinking. 
Taking a chance of facing you, he must have known your brothers would rush to your aid. That he could be in danger, but he still came, just for an apology. 
“I am sorry.” 
You sigh, because the sincerity in his eyes is hard to fake, even for him.  
“I know Michael.” 
It’s the first thing you’ve said to him that isn’t laced with spite. 
Truth is when you learned the whole story, the war, apocalypse, well you were pissed, but in some weird way you understood. He had to fight his own brother which ultimately would save the world. 
Manipulating you the way he did was cruel, but right now, you can see it. He’s not wearing that false look of confidence. He came all the way here looking for you just to apologize. To make amends. He might be a dick, but at least he has a heart. 
Even at that time, he tried to pretend that it didn’t hurt, but you saw it, the pain he tried to hide when you realized he’d betrayed you. Used you. He was just as broken as you. He just didn’t want to admit it. 
You’re sure he realizes that there is no future for the both of you. Even if you hadn’t met Clark, you can’t ever go back to the way things were. 
You’ve already moved on. 
“I’m not sure if I can forgive what you did to me Michael.” 
He expects nothing less, you can tell by the way his face shows understanding. 
“It..it doesn’t mean that someday I won’t.” 
He doesn’t expect that. 
“I haven’t thought about this for a while, and back then, it almost broke me. But now..now everything is different, I’m different. Back then I was angry at everyone and everything, I was running away from so much, in a crazy way if I didn’t meet you I probably would have died before I mended things with my brothers.” 
You can see the unease that statement brings to everyone in the room. 
“Because of you, I had that chance and for that I’m grateful. That’s why maybe one day I’ll..I’ll be able to look at you and say those words. The ones you need to hear to forgive yourself.” 
There’s pain in his eyes, the type that you expect. This time, you’re the one who approaches, everyone is tense, but you send them a smile of reassurance as you move closer to Michael. You stop when you’re a few feet away. 
“So, thank you I guess.” 
You finally give him a smile, and a tear actually falls from his eyes. His hand reaches out and his palm lays gently on your cheek. 
“You were the first being that made me truly understand just how important humanity is. I am in your debt.” 
With that, he takes a step back, and in a blink he’s gone. 
For a moment, no one says a thing. 
“Really, that’s it? No showdown?” Dean asks. 
You turn back to him with a laugh. 
“Why do you sound disappointed?”
“I-I’m not!” 
He definitely is. 
Now that the danger is gone, everyone looks more relaxed. 
“Can’t believe I had to deal with that mess.” You mutter. 
“You’re the one who banged an angel.” Dean’s comment makes your face turn blank. You shouldn’t even be surprised at this point.
“Really Dean, really?” 
“What, you did!” 
“Guess it must be hereditary then.” You counter. 
The look you send Dean makes Sam grin.
“My situation was completely different.” Dean defends. 
“Sure it was, at least I didn’t make some lame excuse like ‘It’s our last night on earth. “ You imitate his voice and Sam starts laughing. 
“Shut up Sammy!!” 
All in all, things seem to have worked out.
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unhingedlesbear · 1 year ago
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I was about to say something abt Jack Calvary deserving death and then I remembered
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theabdlstruggle · 9 days ago
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Daily References…
Here are some daily Christian references I use for those who are interested. I like to listen to certain pastors preach on the radio; I like to listen to Christian music (on my radio dial: mainstream and worship) and my favorite is Christian Hard Rock music; I like to listen to the Bible (easier for me to spend time in it when I don’t have time to read, busy life little time���); I like to listen to books (mostly Christian books which apply to daily living, but again, busy life…); and my favorite is listening to Billy Graham! I don’t think there is a man alive today who can rival the conviction the late great Billy Graham brought to the table, just by talking about the Bible. I would say a close second would be the late Dr. J Vernon McGee. Now he could grab your attention with that southern draw he had and teach the Bible like no other I have heard (my opinion of course). I don’t use ALL of them EVERY DAY, but I do use ALL of these randomly on any given day. I will list some examples of each down below.
PASTORS/EVANGELISTS
Billy Graham - You Tube and some serious XM radios (ch. 460)
Dr. J Vernon McGee- Through the Bible (ttb.org), various radio stations (a quick search will give you multiple places to listen).
Greg Laurie - You Tube and Harvest Church (Harvest.org)
Jack Hibbs - You Tube (Real Life with Jack Hibbs) and Calvary Chapel Chino Hills (Calvarycch.org)
RADIO STATIONs
stations - There are multiple on most FM Radio dials
CHRISTIAN HARD ROCK BANDS - all of the following can be found on YouTube with a quick search for Christian Hard Rock Music.
Skillet
Thousand Foot Krutch
Project 86
Spoken
Disciple
Demon Hunter
The Letter Black
Fireflight
Fly Leaf
Lacey Strum
Red
We As Human
Pillar
Seventh Day Slumber
Decyfer Down
BIBLE APP
I use the Bible App called “Holy Bible”. The app has multiple versions (King James, NIV, New Living Translation, etc…) and it is a simple cartoon looking picture of a Bible and says “holy Bible“ on the face of the app.
BOOKS - books I have read/listened to. Some a long time ago, others more recently.
The 5 Love languages - by Gary Chapman
The Pursuit of Holiness - by Jerry Bridges
My Utmost for His Highest - by Oswald Chambers
Revelation - A Book of promises - by Greg Laurie
The Screwtape Letters - by C.S. Lewis (I recently listen to this book on YouTube with John Cleese as the narrator it was pretty good). There are many more from these authors. All worth reading/listening to.
One more I forgot to mention:
Focus on the Family - this is a podcast/radio cast available on many different apps, YouTube, and their website. As the name implies, they mostly focus on family issues however, if you want to see/hear REAL PEOPLE with REAL STRUGGLES, then I highly recommend you check them out.
I thought this might help for those of you who are interested. So, with that…
May the Lord God be with you and give you strength.
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WHO WAS BOBBY CALVARY like was it just Jack??? wouldn't it make more sense for Dean and Bobby to be like 'let's do this without Jack noticing since he wants everything hands off'??😭😭
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cannibalcoyote · 2 years ago
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Johnny Depp: Bodyguard Bestfriend
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Imagine being a long time bodyguard for the Depp family, and having to be a witness during the trial:
*Includes blood, violence and domestic violence, based off of real events but not completely accurate*
Well, this is not where I expected to be. The year is 2022, and I'm currently sitting in court, waiting to be called to the stand.
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I can still remember the day I got fresh out of the army, I had a music major under my belt as well as 5 years active duty as a Calvary Scout.
I was so lost, I had no idea what I was doing, so I just started applying for security jobs - figuring my military time would come in handy, it did.
I got hired by a company that ran a security-for-hire gig, renting us out to anyone that needed us. I got a lot of shit at first due to my height, being only 5'6 isn't exactly scary, not to mention that women also aren't very intimidating usually. I did prove my worth in the end, I had a lot of training when it came to hand-to-hand combat, and I was also very adept at creating plans and schedules.
That's actually how I met Mr.Depp, or Johnny as he prefers... He had hired us for a gig out in LA; he had his family with him at one of the red carpet events, and wanted complete security for his wife and children. We hadn't talked at all, I was the head of my crew, making sure everyone was in position and ready in case some fan - or fanatic as I prefer - came jumping at them.
There were two people that had me on edge though, Johnny has two young children, and children tend to be unpredictable. This only became apparent after the night had already begun, Jack stayed close to his parents, but Lily seemed intrigued by me. Maybe it was because I was the only female security guard there, I really don't know.
It wasn't really annoying or anything, all that happened was she walked with me, wanting to hold my hand as we walked past the screaming fans. She got kind of scared of them, clinging onto my hand and sleeve, I knelt down and offered her my sunglasses, which she skeptically put on.
"Now those flashes won't hurt your eyes." I state with a smile that she immediately returns, flinging her arms around me in a hug. The screaming increases in intensity at this, making her friendly hug turn into a slightly scared embrace. I sigh quietly as I look to see the family quite a ways away, 'no way she'll do that alone' I think to myself.
I release another exasperated sigh before wrapping my arms around her delicately, picking her up.
"Don't drop my glasses kid." I say sarcastically, hearing her lightly giggle as I start walking back to Mr.Depp and his family.
Entering the awards was a breeze, there were fences, security guards were everywhere, everyone stuck together; it's the leaving that causes issues. Mr.Depp has a habit of wanting to leave early, meaning that it's just us against an ocean of people.
I already assumed he would want to leave early, so I had my crew create a tunnel through the crowd for the family that led them straight to the car. Everything had gone just as planned, although one issue did arise, Lily-Rose had disappeared. They were in the limo and Johnny was thunderous, exclaiming that they couldn't find Lily as he hurriedly attempted to exit the car.
My men looked to me, I took over, ordering some to stay with the car and for the rest to get searching. I looked over at Mr.Depp, who had one foot out of the car, with a sigh I walked over and gently shoved him back inside the car. He was obviously unhappy, even more so since I stopped him from exiting the vehicle.
"What are you doing! I have to find my daughter!" He yelled as he tried again, but I blocked his attempt.
"Mr.Depp, I have my men out looking for her, we won't leave without her." I reply calmly.
"That's not good enough!" He huffed angrily, glaring at me.
I was getting nowhere with him being polite, time to switch tactics.
"Take a look around sir! If you get out now, not only will your daughter be missing, but you will be too!" I exclaimed, glaring back at him as I waved my hand towards the frenzied crowd. He took a few seconds just looking around, I noticed his anger slowly slip off of his face, instead replaced by worry and fear.
"Sir please, if I know you'll stay in the car with your family, I can send more people to search for her." I explain, resting a reassuring hand on his stiff shoulder. He looks down to me, his face holding a calmer tone as he nods in understanding, sitting back in the car with a defeated sigh.
"Just find my daughter please." I nod my head, stationing 4 men on the car before sending the rest to search for Lily. I start searching as well, although I walk along the outskirts of the crowd to observe them.
The place is full of hustle and bustle, some of the fans seem to be looking for her as well, my crew are sweating bullets in fear of the repercussions for losing one of their clients. I simply shake my head, now is not the time to think of the repercussions, I need to keep my head in the game.
Turning around to glance back at the car, I notice something in the distance and take off running, two large figures are dragging away what looks to be a resistant juvenile. I call over my shoulder for some help, continuing my sprint when I hear some of my guys following me. When we get closer we can hear muffled cries and screams, it triggers an aggressiveness in myself that I'm surprised by.
We tackle the guys, quickly subduing them. I hand mine off to the other guy, worried I might do something rash. I quickly pull Lily away, not wanting her anywhere near those guys.
"Lily, what happened?" Her voice is uneven as she stutters out an answer. Explaining how she went looking for me before she was grabbed by them. I have to hold in my tears, she was looking for me? This is my fault, I should've kept a closer eye on her, especially after what happened earlier today!
I hug her tightly, making sure that knows she is safe now, that her daddy and mommy are waiting in the car. I kiss the top of her head, feeling her curl up against me in a comforting embrace. I heave a sigh before calling over two other guards, asking them to escort Lily back to the car.
She is reluctant, refusing to let go of me at first, but I made a promise to check in with her when I reach their hotel. That did the trick because she slowly released her hold.
I sternly instruct the guards to keep a firm hold of both her hands as they walk her to the car, not wanting her to slip away to look for me again.
I tiredly turn around to the two men on the ground, rolling my eyes as I call the police to have them taken in. This was an attempted kidnapping after all, can't let them roam the streets.
The cops arrive a few minutes after the limos leave, the situation takes about an hour overall, meaning the time is now around 11pm. I send the two remaining guards home before I begin driving over to the hotel. My stomach feels sick, I'm unsure of what will happen when I arrive.
Walking into the lobby, I'm immediately met by some of my men. They explain that Mr.Depp has demanded to see me as soon as I arrived, now I feel sick as a dog. The elevator ride was eerie, I've never felt so nervous, but then again, my client's daughter has never been kidnapped before either.
I still try to hurry, not allowing my worry to slow my actions. Although, my timid knocks may have given away your uneasiness.
A few seconds pass as the door unlocks and swings open, being met with the neutral look of Mr.Depp
"Mr. Depp I—" I got interrupted by a light tackle to your legs. Looking down, I notice it's Lily latched onto me, a contagious smile spreading across my face. My nervousness completely disappears as I kneel down to her level
"Shouldn't you be asleep right now?" I ask lightly as she pulls back from the hug. As she's about to respond, Johnny interrupts, saying it's past her bedtime, and that he had some business to discuss.
He had the whole penthouse floor to himself, so he simply walked to the outside patio on the opposite side for us to talk. I started getting nervous, he probably brought me over here so his family won't hear him yelling at me. He takes a breath, and I brace myself
"Thank you... for today." His voice is quiet but firm as he speaks.
To say I'm shocked is an understatement, his daughter nearly gets kidnapped, and he's thanking me? He turns around, being met with my astonished expression
"But sir, your daughter was kidnapped because I-" I attempt to say, but he halts my sentence.
"STOP... Stop it, I know you're blaming yourself." His tone is stern, almost fatherly, he is old enough to be my father.
"But sir, it was my negligence that led to thi-" I attempted to continue, but was cut off once again as he grabbed both my shoulders, forcing me to face him. His face is calm and serious as he speaks to me.
"No, no it wasn't, Lily told me what happened." He explained.
I stayed silent, wondering what she said, we looked at each other for a few solemn seconds before he let out a silent huff. His hand slips from my shoulders as he turns around and rests them on the railing, gazing at the city lights.
"She told me how she purposely went off looking for you even though she knew she wasn't allowed to do that." He continued.
"I'm also sorry... about yelling at you earlier, I was scared for my daughter, but that's not an excuse for my actions." He apologized, shoulders slumping as he spoke.
"It's alright-" I try to reply, I'm starting to understand where Lily gets her interrupting habit from.
"No it's not, stop trying to let me off the hook just like that, let me finish my piece." He stated in that stern fatherly tone again as he turned to face me. I sheepishly avoid eye contact, nodding my head for him to continue. A few seconds pass before he speaks again.
"Come to breakfast with my family tomorrow, we all would like to thank you, not to mention, I may have some business to discuss with you." With that he turns and walks off, leaving me standing there dumbfounded.
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The next day we had a friendly breakfast, it made me think of when I was still close with my family.
Lily clung to my side the whole time, asking about my job, if it was fun, what I used to do, where I'm from. So many questions were asked within the span of 1 hour. Johnny had me stay behind, walking us over to a nearby cafe to discuss "business," whatever that means
"I want to hire you." He abruptly stated, stopping me from sipping my drink.
"You already hired me?" I reply with a confused tone, scrunching my eyebrows slightly.
"No, I mean, I want you to be part of the permanent security team. That means you'll travel with me and will always be near." It took me a few moments to realize the sincerity in his tone, he was being serious. He wanted to hire me after what happened yesterday?!
"What? why?" I exclaimed in confusion and shock, stuttering when I realized how rude that must've sounded.
My stuttering is cut off by his laughter, obviously finding my reaction amusing. He calms down quickly, but an endearing smile remains on his face
"I like you, you're surprisingly easy to talk to even though you are so quiet. My family seems to enjoy your company even though we've only known you for a day, my daughter has also taken to you surprisingly well."
"Okay, but don't you want my CV and everything?" I respond, still a little confused. He rubs the back of his neck, his grin turning into a sheepish smile
"I may have called your boss last night and requested your folder..." he trails off, looking at his drink.
"What... Are they even allowed to give you that?" I responded.
"Sorry about that, and no, I don't think they were allowed to do that." He replies, glancing back at me. I'm still shocked, my mouth hanging open slightly
"I know that's a bit intruding and inappropriate of me, but we're leaving soon and I-" He rambles, but now it's my turn to interrupt him.
"I accept." He's about to continue his explanation before an astonished look washed over him
"You do?" He asks, tone showing how surprised he is, perhaps he thought I would turn his offer down.
"Yes, now if you don't mind, I'd like to drink my coffee now."
For the rest of the day he had a big as smile on his face, which only grew as he told his family the news.
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From that day on, I lived and traveled with them, scheduling the details and shifts, making sure everything was ready for his arrival, I even sometimes functioned as a tutor.
At first he had me as just a guard for the entire family, but as the kids got older he assigned me specifically as Lily's bodyguard. I didn't mind this, it just meant that we could go out shopping together more often. As she grew, we developed a very close bond. When she was younger she acted like I was a second mother, but when she became a teen I became her big sister.
Over the years, Mr. Depp became Johnny whenever it was just us or the family. He always scolded me for calling him Mr.Depp, saying it made him sound old. He really became a father figure for me, especially after he finally learned why I never mention or talk to my family. Mrs.Paradis, or Vanessa as she preferred, became friends with me, though we weren't as close as Lily and I. Jack also became closer with me, though I could tell he felt a little awkward around me, I think he has a slight crush, though I can't be certain.
They became my family, I loved them so much, I hoped it would never end. Of course, all good things eventually die.
I was on set with Johnny for the Rum Diaries, it wasn't unusual for him to bring me along, it felt more like bringing his daughter with him instead of a bodyguard.
It was all fun, the movie was going great, he seemed to be having fun. But something was different after he returned home, he seemed off, like something was eating away at him. I tried getting him to talk, he just brushed it off, saying it was nothing; but I could tell by his smile that he was trying to reassure himself as well.
That was the beginning of the end for my happy family, the separation was not something anyone was happy about. I knew it stung when Vanessa learned how much younger Amber Heard was, she confided in me that this was something she always feared deep down. His kids were okay, they weren't ecstatic, but they weren't angry either; I could tell they just wanted their father to be happy.
Amber was... something else. Johnny seemed happy, it was like a year long honeymoon phase, although she wasn't exactly the nicest person if you ask me. Jack and Lily quickly began to dislike her, as did I, we would actively avoid her at all costs.
I especially tried to avoid her, she would always glare at me if I was anywhere near Johnny, demanding that I call him Mr.Depp even when we were just at home. She set me on edge, and the wedding only made it worse.
Lily was vehemently against attending the wedding, meaning I wouldn't be going either since she wanted to go out instead. I pulled Johnny aside and explained the situation. He was unhappy, but accepted his daughter's decision.
Before we left for our trip I pulled Johnny aside, taking both his hands warmly in mine as I said my congratulations and wished him well.
I spot Amber in the distance, beginning to walk towards us, so I hurry myself. I un-clip the chain around my neck, taking Johnny's hand, allowing it to coil in his palm before closing it. I look at him, smiling at the shock on his face, clearly surprised by my actions.
"B-but, that's your fathers ring!" He stutters, conflicted by what I've done.
"And now it's yours." I reply
"Y/N, I can't take this!" He exclaims, trying to give it back, but I shove his hand into his chest.
"Johnny, you've been more of a father than he ever was... I want you to have it." I responded quietly, feeling embarrassed by what I said.
He smiles as he pulls me in for a warm hug, immediately making me feel at ease. As we part, he kisses my check gently before separating completely. He removes the ring from the necklace, sliding it onto his middle finger before re-clipping the chain around my neck.
I thank him, and he's about to speak when Amber steps into our conversation. I can tell by the hostile glare in her eyes that she isn't very happy with me, but Johnny doesn't seem to notice. She drags him away before he could speak, but I simply smile and wave as he sheepishly does the same.
I pivot on my heel and head off to find Lily.
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If I thought she was bad before the wedding, I had no idea what was coming after the honeymoon.
Something was off with Johnny, he was a lot quieter, and that's saying something since he is already a reserved person. They also seemed to argue, I already knew about their arguments from before, but now they seemed to be happening in the open a lot more. Lily hated Amber, refusing to interact with her, always dragging me away to her room whenever Amber was near.
I don't object, Amber had taken to yelling at me too, so I enjoyed the moments Lily and I would scramble away and avoid talking to her. We survived like that for a few weeks, but then Johnny called us into the living room. Lily and I glanced at each other in confusion, wondering if either of us did something wrong.
"Y/N, Lily, I've called you here because there is going to be a slight change in Y/N's job." Lily and I both relaxed, assuming that it was going to be small and insignificant.
"From now on Y/N, you will be Amber's personal bodyguard." My eyes widened, I glanced over at Lily to see what I'm sure is the same reaction as me. Lily opens her mouth to argue, but Johnny holds up his hand to silence her.
"My decision is final." I looked away from Johnny to see Lily's eyes watering subtly. She looked between them both before running off back to her room; I went to run after her, but a firm grasp yanked me back.
Looking back to them, I noticed it was Amber who had pulled me back, a stern scowl on her face.
"Where do you think you're going?" She asks, her voice is definitely going to get on my nerves.
"To talk to Lily?" I state in confusion, wondering why she stopped me.
"She'll be fine, but I need you, I'm heading out with my sister to go shopping. Be ready in 10." She left no room for me to talk, simply turning and walking off. To say I was stunned is an understatement, so much is happening, it's hard to wrap my head around it.
I must've looked as lost as I felt because Johnny reached over and placed his hand delicately on my shoulder. I nervously look at him, being brought back to Earth by the warm, gentle look in his eyes.
"Are you alright, doll?" I smile slightly at the pet name, he's been calling me that since about a year after hiring me(I told him about how the guys in my unit jokingly called me"Doll").
"Yah, I'm just... Shocked. It never ran through my head that you might assign me to someone else, I guess it was unexpected for Lily too." I reply, looking down in thought.
"I never did plan on assigning you to someone else." Johnny stated, his voice holding a hint of annoyance, but it was well hidden.
"What do you mean?" I asked, now completely confused.
"Humph, I didn't want to reassign you, but Amber practically demanded that you be assigned as her personal bodyguard." He responds, looking away as he explains, it sounds like he wants to complain, but he is holding back.
I open my mouth to respond, but my voice is taken away as I gasp in surprise. Johnny looks at me, startled by my unexpected reaction. Now that he's looking at me, my eyes widen in worry.
"What? What is it?" He asks quickly, wanting to know what's made me like this.
I slowly reach my hand out towards his face, he lets me, it's not uncommon for me to poke him or fix his hair, but this is different. My hand gently caresses the skin under his left eye, how did I not notice the swelling?
When he realizes what I'm doing, he almost reels back within the blink of an eye, turning around so I'm facing his back.
"Johnny. What's going on?" It was meant to be a question, but it came out as a demand. His body deflates slightly, realizing I'm not letting him off the hook. He turns to speak, but is interrupted by Amber bustling down the stairs, speaking loudly on the phone.
"Y/N, hurry up and pull the car around already, we have to pick up my sister and you're making us late." Amber states in a grating tone.
"Alright alright, but give me a second, wanna take a selfie with Johnn-err Mr.Depp." I state, quickly correcting myself after noticing the look in Amber's eyes.
"Why do you want a picture with him, you see him everyday." She stated flatly.
"My family demands proof that I work for him." I reply effortlessly, she luckily has no idea that my family and I have had no communication for over 10 years. Johnny, however, immediately noticed my lie, thankfully only side-eying me.
I take out my phone, standing next to him, taking a few, telling Johnny to angle his head more to the right in a few. I smile after our 10 second photo-shoot, hugging him quickly before speed-walking out the door to grab the car.
He's probably flabbergasted right now, wondering why I lied about my family, and why I wanted to take some pictures with him. To be honest, I don't think that swelling got there due to something innocent, so I took a shit ton of pictures with him so that I can look at them.
I drive the car around to the front and wait for Amber. In my spare time, I open my phone and look at some of the photos. Not gonna lie, he's always prepared for a picture, even when he's caught completely off guard.
Analyzing the pictures, I note the swelling under his eye, as well as his cheek and a little bit on his nose. It's subtle, I'm surprised I caught it. He's also got a very light bruise that looks like it's in the last stage of healing. I go to look closer, but quickly shut my phone off as Amber enters the back of the car.
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That wasn't the only time I had an impromptu photo-shoot with Johnny, there were quite a few to come, all of them capturing worse injuries than before. Halfway into their marriage I knew for sure what was happening, before that I had only heard the fights and been left to assume, but getting caught in their fight was wild.
Amber had been up in his face, pushing him, saying vulgar and cruel things as he tried to leave. The other security were looking at me, wondering what they should do. This wasn't the first time we removed Johnny for his safety, so I quickly sent a text for someone to pack him a bag, motioning one of the guards to grab the car and bring it around.
I was Amber's guard, I'm supposed to protect her, but I know deep down that my default is to always protect my true family, and that certainly isn't her. So when I walk over and see her pull her arm back to slap him, I don't hesitate to stop her.
I grab her arm, shoving her back so that I'm between them. I don't want to fight her, that would definitely get me fired, the only thing I can do right now is protect Johnny, and possibly myself. The anger in her expression magnifies as she looks back to me, Walking up and getting in my space, clearly wanting a reaction. I stand firm, not allowing her to get to Johnny, but not wanting to hurt her either.
"Get out of here Johnny." I say, not removing my eyes from the threat.
"And leave you here? No way." He states firmly.
"I'll be fine alright, I'll catch up with you okay? G/N(guards name)! Take Mr. Depp to the car and get him out of here!" I shout to the guard across the room. I can see him coming closer in my peripheral, leading Johnny away, though I can tell Johnny felt extremely conflicted.
All the while, I'm blocking Amber as they escape, not letting my guard down until I hear the elevators beep from down the hall. When she realizes they are gone, it's like she somehow got even angrier. She looks down the hallways, then fixes her glare on me. Before I have time to react, I find myself across the floor, my mind dazed, a stinging on the left side of my face.
I shake myself as I stand, taking a few seconds to realize I just got punched in the face. I touched my lip, it got caught on my tooth and is bleeding something terrible. I wiped the blood off with my sleeve, but know it's useless right now.
"Oh, don't tell me you've never bled before? What with your military time?" Her voice is so patronizing as she leers, she taunts me anytime she can and it's reaching a boiling point.
"ENOUGH!" I yell, but she simply smirks, enjoying my reaction.
"Too scared to fight me? Afraid you'll lose?" She continues her taunting, looking down at me with her annoying height.
"More like I'm afraid I'll kill you." I state grimly, my instincts telling me she's going to strike out and that I should attack her first, but I know if I hurt her, it'll get turned on me. I wait a second, taking in a deep breath before shaking my head and turning around.
"Stop running! You people can't keep RUNNING!" She screams as she shoves me back around, screaming in my face.
"You make us run! You're so fucking awful that the only thing we can do is leave!" I shout back, shoving her off of me.
"If you walk out that door, consider yourself fired." She states arrogantly as I walk to the front door. My hand hovers for a second as I think everything over.
"I consider that a blessing, but you're not my boss." I growl before turning the handle and walking down the hall, taking the stairs instead of the elevator. I call G/N, asking them to send me the address as I start up my car.
Johnny was not happy when I got there, in fact, he looked ready to tear into me, but immediately stopped when he saw my face. About halfway through the drive I started crying, wondering how long she's been hurting him, how long she's been treating him like shit. He only takes a second to study me before rushing forward, pulling me into a comforting embrace as I cried into his shoulder
It's kind of funny looking back now, he was so focused on comforting me even though he was the one experiencing that mistreatment for years. He was always a gentle and caring man, but that moment made me realize just how selfless he is.
From that moment on, he allowed me to photograph his injuries without making me act as if I simply wanted selfies with him. He only agreed to it as long as I wouldn't let myself get hit for him, he hated seeing me get injured, and he didn't want his spouse to be the cause of it. I was scared when I agreed, scared that I could do nothing, but I quickly realized that getting him out of there would keep us both safe.
I kept all the photos on my computer, making sure to have duplicates, as well as keeping a hidden copy of prints. Johnny would also send me photos from when I got hurt, he wanted me to save them as well. She's only hurt me a few times, mainly when I try to get between her and Johnny, I usually would've broken her arm already, but I could never do anything to hurt Johnny.
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I was brought forward as one of Johnny's witnesses, I didn't want to go up there, to explain what I had to witness and allowed to happen. I felt disgusted with myself that I let Johnny get treated that way for so long, but I know that he had to leave her by his own decision.
In all the recordings brought forward, I was usually in them, you could hear me in the background, or I might've been right in the middle of it. I knew that the defense was going to lay into me, try and tear me a new one, but I hope that I can take the publicity and stress of it all.
I somehow managed to stay basically anonymous throughout all my years of watching over the Depp's, only pictures and videos of my covered face being seen, but now I'd be in front of the world. My name out in the open, my face on every news channel, my family will know where I am - that's possibly the scariest thing about this.
I've been holding my breath during every video, every picture, and every statement. It's always hard when I hear something that includes me, I always feel like I was an enabler in his abuse because I didn't do more; but I know Johnny would get angry with himself if I told him. When he explains moments in a recording where I got between them, or where I would force him to leave, I always found myself tearing up.
I hear my name being called, I look around, seeing the nod of encouragement from his legal team. They've been so supportive and careful with me, they know about my military time yet still treat me like a delicate flower, it's nice. They've become friends to Johnny and me, I'm glad he found them.
I smile back as I step forward, feeling Johnny gently drape his hand against my arm as I walk by, a soft reassurance that he's there with me.
I swear in, keeping my voice steady as I look at the judge, allowing my eyes to glance around the room for a quick read, avoiding looking in Miss Heard's direction. Johnny and I promised that we wouldn't allow her even a second of our attention, we wouldn't look at her, we wouldn't talk to her, and outside this courtroom we wouldn't speak of her.
I seat myself carefully, eyeing the screen in front of me, glancing to the jury, Johnny's attorney, then finally landing on Johnny. I told him all of my worries, he knew of my fear of the limelight, as well as my worry that my family will recognize me and try to contact me.
Throughout all of this, he's somehow stayed strong, even though he suffered far more than I, he refused to let me feel alone, so I refuse to not play my part in this case; if anyone deserves something good in their life, it's Johnny Depp.
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