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julius doesn't like trouble, and these two bring it everywhere they go
#if you look closer there are some refrences to other old toons#mickey mouse comic#old mickey mouse#mickey mouse#oswald and mickey#oswald rabbit#julius the cat#rubber hose#old toons#web comic#comic practice#the fugitive brothers#plus their cousin#idk what to call them as a trio though#Oswald charm#Michael charm#Julius charm
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#i think how badly edited it is adds to the charm#ides of march#julius ceaser#ceaser#march 2024#march 15#march 15th#march
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His name is Julius Cassidy, but his friends call him Orange
#wrestling#olde wrestling#Julius Cassidy#orange cassidy#he is incredibly charming here#he’s never had a drink in his life
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“Do you think we’re brothers in every universe?”
“I don’t see why not”
#my art#art#mickey mouse#jai art#oswald the lucky rabbit#disney#julius the cat#Willy Rodent#Ollie the charming hare#idk I don’t have a name for Steamboat crew Julius yet#will mouse#Millie Mouse#Ossia the lucky rabbit#Julia the cat#pen sketch#Monster Toons AU#drawing#sketch book#okay that enough tags#back to crying#down by the docks#Steamboat Crew
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trying to draw chibis again
#there's no doubt in my mind that i'm turning him into a charm but also my goal next year is to get accepted to table at any con--#--and so i wanna draw a lot of stuff over the next like 7 months and THEN worry abt printing all of it fjdshffhdskjh so i need to wait#i also wanna make one with elle and ludger also in parkas.....#tales of xillia 2#tales#tales of#julius will kresnik#rollo#the void given form
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The Berlin Cleopatra, a Roman sculpture of Cleopatra wearing a royal diadem, mid-1st century BC, now in the Altes Museum, Germany
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The Enigma of Cleopatra: Modern Reconstructions and the Quest for Her True Appearance
If one thing is clear from various accounts and reconstructions of Cleopatra, it's that her allure went far beyond her physical appearance.
Cleopatra VII (70/69 BC – 10 August 30 BC), the last queen of Egypt, has been a character of fascination and intrigue for centuries.
Known for her intelligence, charm and political acumen, she was a woman who made a significant mark in a world dominated by men.
She was fluent in multiple languages, well-versed in politics, and an astute diplomat — traits that made her a formidable leader.
However, the question of her physical appearance, specifically her beauty, has always been a topic of debate.
Her true power lay in her intellect, her charm, and her political acumen.
Cleopatra’s ability to captivate and influence others was central to her rule.
She managed to form alliances with two of the most powerful Romans of the time — Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, which were crucial for the maintenance of her power in Egypt.
These alliances and the relationships she forged speak volumes about her charisma and ability to persuade.
One of most enduring portrayals of Cleopatra is that of a woman of unparalleled beauty.
This is a narrative that has been perpetuated by countless plays, movies and novels, most notably William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
However, the historical texts present a somewhat different picture.
Plutarch (c. AD 46 – after AD 119), a Greek biographer and essayist, made the earliest surviving description of Cleopatra in his work "Parallel Lives."
Interestingly, he doesn't dwell on her physical appearance but emphasizes her charismatic persona and intellectual prowess.
He notes that "her actual beauty, it is said, was not in itself so remarkable, but the attraction of her person and the character that attended all she said or did were something bewitching."
Cassius Dio (c. 165 – c. 23), another Roman historian, also focused more on Cleopatra's persuasive abilities and personal charm than her physical attractiveness.
These descriptions suggest that Cleopatra’s allure was not based solely, or even primarily, on her looks.
In contrast to the romanticized portrayals of Cleopatra, the extant artistic depictions and coinage of her profile provide a more realistic, albeit stylized, representation of her appearance.
Coins minted during Cleopatra's reign depict her with a prominent nose, a strong chin, and deep-set eyes.
Some historians believe that these coins were a deliberate political statement, indicating Cleopatra's desire to be seen as equal to her male counterparts.
Similarly, the few surviving statues and carvings of Cleopatra from the ancient world do not present an image of classical beauty.
The Berlin Cleopatra, a painted limestone statue from 1st century BC, shows her with a hooked nose and a stern expression.
© The Archaeologist
#Cleopatra#Berlin Cleopatra#Cleopatra VII#egyptian queen#ancient egypt#classical beauty#intelligence#charm#political acumen#Julius Caesar#Mark Antony#ancient rome#roman empire#egypt#Antony and Cleopatra#William Shakespeare#Plutarch#Cassius Dio#coins#Altes Museum#Germany
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New little guy alert this is not a drill we have two new little guys and, as a juli-verse first, they have limbs!!!
Heath (any pronouns) is named and based off of when I was younger and grew intensely obsessed with drawing a little face I saw in the smoke detector which, you guessed it, I named Heath. Lorna (she/her) looks like a Taco Bell sauce packet but is actually based on a fire alarm.
Are they lore important? Of course they are
Bonus, for scale:
#the year of julius#heath d. tector#lorna a. wales#justus k. kortizone#justus wasn't a random pull. they're the exit guard assigned to lorna and heath#I'm so charmed by these little guys I can't wait to draw them more
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After copious periods of staring at reference art, I had another Trevor Moment and realized Julius’ neckerchief got too far towards the middle. So that visible peek of his chest was not my personal doing-- it’s necessary.
(This comic is unrelated to the point of these sketches)
#I think a part of what I gotta remember is that you cannot really see julius' physique with that coat on#so I don't have to be too specific of anything else save for the overall shape of his shoulders#but y'know I get that issue with richter's little neckerchief thing too so I'll get better over time#I'm not just drawing this guy on repeat because of boo-boo-ha-ha reasons :V#(though I will repeat again everyone in this family is very charming)#. . . oh yeah so the comic#I just found that line to be more funny than it should be#you should know me by now making stupid comics out of tiny observations (see: that freaking doll) :)#doodle-daas#comics#castlevania#julius belmont#soma cruz#genya arikado#anti netflixvania
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Joshua: You cannot eat crayons.
Subaru: Bet you I can!!
Julius: *sips his tea, makes sure his metia is on him, and goes back to reading his book*
#Julius is nostalgic because subaru reminds him of joshua#and stressed. extremely stressed.#Subaru is the dumber uglier version of Joshua to him and this is canon#hahaha#it's okay subaru has his charms#rezero#re zero#re:zero#incorrect quotes#julius juukulius#natsuki subaru#joshua juukulius
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i have a concept for regurein reverse au where regulus is a royal knight (thriving; the type of knight from whom julius neded to protect subaru by beating shit out of him; (rightly) considered a class traitor by felt and humiliated by her mercilessly daily) and reinhard is a witch cultist (utterly miserable; ran away from his home and responsibility and family and mixed up with a wrong crowd; mostly just stands there menacingly; lye correctly identifies him as a boiling pan with a lid welded to it and wants to see what happens). it would be really funny To Me and also would involve 1) julius and felix coping and seething 2) reinhard exuding absolutely rancid toxic positivity vibes completely by accident (he is sirius favourite because of it) and 3) heartbreaking: the worst knight of lugunica is simping for the most dangerous man in the witch cult
#re zero#important to note that reinhard is still The hottest man in the entire world. everybody thinks he has an Authority of Diabolical Seducer.#and everybody thinks he has a harem full of the most beautiful men and women trapped under his spell. he is not even aware of that.#julius gripping his sword hilt so hard it almost cracks:#subaru. you mustn't fall under his charm. he is.... a very magnetic young man. you'll pay a horrible price if you don't learn this lesson#narrator voice: they did not in fact learned that lesson#meanwhile regulus in the background is like#well obviously I'M built different. how dare you to imply otherwise (nobody wasn't talking to him at all) (he is in fact not)#in the backgrounder background felix tries to explode all of them with his mind
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I don’t even like yandere characters why am I so charmed by Ludger being one in the Bad Ending...
#is it because it freaks julius out and makes him worry about where he fucked up#or am i just charmed by ludger being deredere and comforting after all that murder#v#x2#bad end best end
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THE CHAINED CIRCUS POST!
(If youve been ever intrested in my blog please read this it would mean alot to me!)
I've realized i've been talking about my comic the chained circus for quite some time but barely explained whats it about what characters are in it and overall how it'll look so heres a post explaining what The chained circus or TCC comic is!
Since last year i've been meaning to make a comic using rubberhose public domain characters, before steamboat willie came into the public domain i planned to make a very diffrent plot based comic that was suppoust to be a "fan" work and looking back would probably end up too big for me, but with steamboat willie free now i've decided i'll try to not break any trademarks or copyrights and make an plot-gag oryginal comic
the characters are based on their already known counterparts and there is inspiration taken from comics and shorts that still belong to the walt disney company and dreamworks inc. however the characters arent the same, there are many things changed about them role wise, design wise and characterization wise, at first I aimed to have them be as close to their most popular characterizations but then i realized that I had perspective on some of these characters others do not have and after few nights spent looking at the wall intensly and thinking I decided to do what I find the most fun and intresting despite it posibly not being a take everyone might enjoy or find "accurate" it is a take I put lots of love and hope into
indie works have been a big intrest of mine for years and public domain made me see some real gorgeous stories with lots of work put into them from other other small artist, what I admired the most about them is how the characters often got re-written in ways that would not even be looked at in corporate workspaces, and after slowing things down I looked at my own work from an outsiders perspective and asked myself "why shoudnt I write them diffrently to how they were written before?" and the only answears that I could think of made me feel more like a executive breathing down an artists neck rathen than the artist
while I understand my takes on characters in the story might not be everyones cup of tea I like them and genuinely have fun with them and must ask everyone reading this who do enjoy already existing takes on all of these characters to at least give my works a chance and look at them for a moment even from the corner of your eye
Whats the comic about?
Its about toons that at their lowest [or stupidest] decided to sign a contract with a shady ringmaster simply referred to as "MR" the toons are now stuck working for him as entertainers at his circus...a very porly managed circus, MR is not the brightest and while not truly evil he is quite stupid, that mixed with his greed leads to circus endlessly having to deal with something, be it undoing a badly struck deal, having to preform in shady places, sudden changes in their work schedules none are happy with or the accual devil who knows!
what type of a comic is this?
The chained circus is a gag comic! mostly lighthearted many chapters/stories wont be very plot driven but despite that there still will be ongoing plot in it you might wanna follow!
unlike a typical gag comic things will change overtime, one story wont be forgotten to make another one work and suddently characters wont forget their lessons or morals from before [unless theres an accual reason for it in the story]
And while the comic is mostly a comedy there will be serious moments in it there and there but do not worry! anything that will require a content warning or a trigger warning will be marked at the start of the chapter/in title card [ I write more about that below ]
overall id say that there will be more gag and comedy focused chapters but the lore/story driven chapters will leave a stronger mark after themselfs
The artstyle?
The comic will be in black and white with the only color visible being yellow, i plan on making the artstyle slightly messy i want you to feel like youre looking at something indie, not put through corporstions eye, i plan on the lineart being a bit rought and the texture of both characters fur and clothes will have noise to it, I dont plan on making it visualy busy or overwhelming but you'll mostlikely wont see much still color (or well brightness)
while not ideal and more of concept art here are some examples
Who will be the main characters?
The main characters are
Michael charm (mickey mouse) as the clown
Oswald charm (oswald the lucky rabbit) as the arial dancer
Julius. (Julius the cat) he does all the paperwork
Minerva mice (minnie mouse) as the magician
Francine fanny cottontail (sometimes reffered to as "bunny lou") as the Contortionist
Peg leg pete (accual name "peter fluffpaw") as the strong man
While the recurring Side characters are
MR. - The circuses ringmaster, but definitley not head, the man that menaged to lock others in with a bunch of contracts but cant multiply by 2 (oryginal character)
Alice comedy - julius' right hand woman and best friend! She helps with the paperwork and despite not spending much time with the toons because of their...strong reaction to her, she tries to be kind and helpful to them, what a sweet kid! (alice comedies)
Age rating? content warnings?
The chained circus is very much not made with children in mind but also not adults, id say its rated T (teen, aka 13+) While i don't plan on making every character swear every chapter 40+ times an ocassional cuss word there and there might be dropped, some humor can be based around more adult themes, none of it would be too serious, it is a gag comic afterall but I do plan on putting warnings at the start of the chapter at the title card since i belive all triggers are valid, there will be 3 levels of warnings,
Blue for jokes or brief mentions
Purple for slightly serious implements/showcases
Red for explicit serious showcases
do keep in mind that red rating will be barely used and most likely will be for things like characters being in distress, scary imaginary, heavier arguments and such, things I belive could be heavy or upseting for some but not dreadfull, like I said more plot driven chapters will happen but it is suppoust to be a comedy comic at the end of the day
when and where can I read it?
I plan on writing out a whole chapter then uploading it over the course of 2 weeks publishing few pages at the time [as you decided on a poll i made] the comic will be avaiable here, comic fury and on my neocities website! I'll link all of them here when the first pages of the pilot will be out
as of relase date I hope to start publishing first pages this month but cant yet tell if early on or later on I'll update this post and make other seperate posts about it when I figure it out
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS POST! LIKE I SAID IT MEANS ALOT TO ME AND WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW MUCH ANY SUPPORT OF YOURS MEANS TO ME! <3<3<3<3<3
Feel free to tag me, ask me anything in my askbox or reblog or comment whatever id love to answear your questions or hear your thoughts ^ ^!
#mickey mouse#oswald the lucky rabbit#oswald and mickey#public domain#fanny cottontail#oswald rabbit#webcomic#julius the cat#peg leg pete#minnie mouse#public domain use#rubberverse#long post#web comic#announcement#important#please consider reading#michael charm#oswald charm
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Celebrations bear the risk of inviting ill omens, according to her grandfather. Those of the Loptr Church do not pay tribute to honor the anniversary of one’s birth. Each day is a victory pried from the remorseless hands of those who wish to extinguish their existence. The very act of living is the start of a revolution.
But exceptions to rules could be made especially when they were set in place by the Archbishop.
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Prince Julius is one of them. Sara has been told he is special. Being special though has never won her any friends and she hopes this time will be different. It has to be because Grandfather has never gone to such lengths to introduce her to anyone before.
Hands tightly wound around a gift for a boy she has never met, she stands at the edge of the Belhalla’s gardens. Gradually, she acquaints herself with the scenery and voices. Flowers blossom in colors that Sara didn’t even know they could, lining every walkway as far as her eyes could see. It makes her skin crawl in excitement.
The adults leave their children unsupervised for the most part, busying themselves with food and conversation. None of the children her age have much interesting to say. With the exception of one or two, they are unlearned in magic while those who have begun their studies have little to show for it aside from a few sparks.
However, it does surprise Sara to discover that Grandfather had not mentioned Princess Julia with silvery hair so similar to her own. One by one gifts are offered up to the royal children and she realizes that she was not given a second present for some reason.
Only when the boy with cherry red hair is finally alone does she approach him. Earlier, it had been difficult to get a proper look at him due to the crowd of small bodies surrounding the two twins.
A silence overcomes her, confusion writ across her face as if she cannot identify something.
"You're so ordinary," Sara voices in disbelief as soon as the thought occurs. "You're Prince Julius?"
Ordinary.
It sounded coarse and ugly, like a shattered window and the whistle of the invading wind. Julius had been called many things in his few years - special, beautiful, talented, a scion from birth, a long-awaited messiah - but never ordinary. He stares with the faintest wrinkle in the otherwise smooth skin between his eyebrows as if he’s never even heard the word before. The one who had uttered it looks like his sister, so he can’t call her ugly too, but he doesn’t recall having seen her face around the castle before, and for a fleeting moment they each try to figure the other out.
“You must not understand what that word means,” he settles on a reasonable explanation, and he smiles radiantly, eager to help, eager to show off. He is, as his tutors have told him time and again, quite bright. A reader by the age of five.
“Ordinary is the opposite of what I am,” he says with the guileless arrogance of children, the kind yet to grow thorns. “The whole country wouldn’t bring me gifts on my birthday if I was ordinary. Didn’t you bring me something, too?”
He reaches out his hand, still smiling, his eyes sparkling. "Usually they're left in the parlor, but if you wanted to give this one to me in private, then I won't tell. Then I'll send you along to my sister."
Most who found him were looking for her. She could be so terribly elusive.
#shadoll#// when I saw the setting you picked for this ask this morning I was so excited to reply#// if you want to do a few more back and forths for this exchange I don't mind#// I haven't had much reason to think of what julius was like pre possession#// but I think he was definitely less insufferable and mean#// charming in the right light#// though also subconsciously feeling like he was put in a box away from everyone else
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I don’t think Rainbow Friends is the most insidious of the mascot “horror” games made for kids atm. hell I’d say it’s got the best excuse as it’s on Roblox, which doesn’t always allow the most in terms of horror and it’s probably an actual honest attempt at something horror adjacent for kids rather than… whatever’s going on with Poppy Playtime and GOB. It also seems kinda hard to make a game on with such limited resources .
However it’s also very very reflective of the issues in this niche… gameplay that’s lacking, kinda cookie-cutter plotlines, and just not being very scary. That and attracting kids that are just too young- but I don’t know if the creators are getting much money or selling official merch so… uhm??
I do get that part of the mascot bit is making the characters seem believably appealing to children and there needs to be a balance of that initial cutesy ness and the eventual subversion which is hard but I feel like there’s not much of an attempt in the slightest. It feels more like using a low grade horror edge to actually sell a character brand.
I feel like the least the devs could’ve done is push the scariness a little. Doors and even Piggy (to an extent) don’t let the whole Roblox thing stop them from making something that at least attempts to be scary. At least make the characters look a little roughed up. Dull some colors, add a lil too much detail to the eyes, something. If the kids are getting horror, then it should be horror. It really could’ve had a more Goosebumps or even Vampire Weenies like edge, still zany and relatively child friendly at least on the surface, but still bringing good horror to the table.
Like I said, not the worst offender and my opinion of it is higher than the likes of other games it’s lumped in with but I just wish that… like, everything in this niche and relating to it was a little better. People shouldn’t be draping kids franchise concepts with a guise of horror to make a quick buck, and in the cases of people actually making genuine horror for younger or just more general audiences then they should make sure they don’t fall into those traps of marketability and make sure their games have a good scare factor to em
#yeah my scary novel of choice was the weenies franchise#and scary stories to tell in the dark#I’ve read a lil bit of goosebumps tho#slappy scared me shitless#didn’t even finish the book#rainbow friends#.txt#mascot horror#roblox#it’s honestly a little charming of a game#but it’d be nice if they upped the horror#so that it’s not just. mascots with a side of horror#I wonder if these sorts of games would find the same success if they actually just made toy lines#or used these sorta characters as just. brand mascots#you could just make pop culture art mascots#like Julius the monkey!!
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The Imperfect Couple - 5
Character: politician!Bucky x ex-wife!reader
Summary: A separated couple must pretend to be happily married while the husband runs for Vice President, dealing with old issues and political pressures during his election campaign.
Warning: The couple's arguments could be triggering.
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You were deep in conversation with Greg, discussing the next move, when suddenly, you were called to Steve’s office. As you entered, you noticed Steve and Bucky sitting with serious expressions.
“What?” you asked, feeling a twinge of anxiety as both men locked eyes on you the moment you walked in.
Steve exchanged a glance with Bucky before he spoke up. "We found a comment that mentioned our divorce," Bucky said, his voice low.
“Oh,” you replied, crossing your arms defensively. “Does it also mention how you kidnapped me?”
Bucky chuckled, a small smile playing on his lips. “The things I’d do to bring you home.”
You rolled your eyes, refusing to be swayed by his charm.
“When we separated, did you ever tell anyone about our divorce?” Bucky’s tone grew more serious as he leaned forward, searching your eyes for the truth.
“Me?” You raised an eyebrow, the memory of Caroline’s threat flashing in your mind. “Did you forget that your mother threatened me not to tell anyone?”
The tension in the room thickened as you spoke. Caroline had made it clear she didn’t want the divorce to be public knowledge. She wanted you as far away from Bucky as possible, and she had the power to make it happen.
You’d learned quickly that fighting her was futile. Every news station and newspaper in the country had mysteriously closed their doors to you after the separation, leaving you with no choice but to pursue a career as an independent international journalist.
“That woman is ambitious as hell,” you muttered under your breath. Caroline’s wealth and connections were unmatched, and she wasn’t afraid to use them. She had even used Julius’s money to secure people who would do her bidding. Once you left the country, it seemed she lost interest in you, allowing you to continue your work in relative peace.
Working alone as a journalist in foreign countries had its challenges, but it also opened your eyes to the world. You found purpose in being a voice for the unfortunate, using your platform to shed light on the truth. Along the way, you met new friends, formed new connections, but you never let slip the truth about your marriage or divorce. The scars left on your heart were too deep, and the thought of trusting another man terrified you.
'What’s the point of having a husband if he can’t protect and defend me? you thought bitterly, the pain still fresh.
But perhaps, in a moment of vulnerability, you’d let a clue slip. You couldn’t lie to fellow journalists; they had a way of sensing the truth.
“What about your family?” you shot back, narrowing your eyes at Bucky. “Don’t just point fingers at me.”
For Bucky, the divorce was never acknowledged. He even burned the documents in the fireplace, a secret known only to him and God.
His parents, especially Caroline, were too embarrassed to admit their golden child had been divorced, while Julius, who never agreed with the divorce in the first place, remained silent.
Shawn, his oldest brother, was too high to care, and Hazel never bothered with such matters.
“It wasn’t my side either,” Bucky said, his voice steady as he locked eyes with you.
“Suit yourself,” you replied, your tone laced with a mixture of defiance and resignation.
“Sooner or later, the person who wrote it will show up,” Bucky added, his voice calm but carrying a cold edge.
“How can you be so sure?” you asked, a flicker of unease crossing your face.
Bucky merely shrugged, a dangerous glint in his eyes. “If they take too long, I’ll use my way to find them.”
A chill ran down your spine at his words, the threat lingering in the air. You knew what he was capable of, and the thought of him resorting to his methods sent a shiver of fear through you.
Steve, sensing the tension, stepped in, patting Bucky’s shoulder in a calming gesture. “Let the cyber team do their job. We don’t need you taking any extreme measures, especially with the convention so close.”
Steve understood Bucky better than most. While Bucky might present a soft, composed exterior, inside he was a beast—a man unafraid to take risks, to do whatever it took, especially when it came to you. The lengths he would go to protect what was his were both terrifying and awe-inspiring.
But Steve also knew the stakes. If the truth got out—that the future Vice President’s family, particularly Bucky's mother, had abused his wife to the point of divorce, and that the wife, thought to be widowed, had been kidnapped before the election—it would destroy the perfect image the Barnes family had worked so hard to maintain.
And it wouldn’t just affect Bucky; it would drag you down with him.
It would be the scandal of the century.
That’s why, before it could escalate, they had to find the source.
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The Barnes family gathered in the opulent conference room, tension crackling in the air like a live wire. Everyone was present, except for Shawn, who, as usual, was nowhere to be found.
Greg stood at the head of the table, flipping through his notes. “Well, after the Rogers family makes their appearance, it’s time for the Barnes to take the stage.”
“Of course,” Caroline chimed in, her voice sharp with authority. “All of us need to be up there.”
“Me too?” you asked, directing your question to Greg.
“Yes,” Bucky interjected before Greg could respond. “We’ve prepared the ramp for Tim’s wheelchair.”
Before you could even register the thoughtfulness behind Bucky’s statement, Caroline’s voice sliced through the room, dripping with venom. “No. It will ruin the balance. Everyone else can stand on their feet. While…”
“You know what? I hope you die and rot in hell!” you snapped, your voice ringing with years of pent-up anger.
The room froze, every head snapping in your direction. Caroline’s eyes widened in disbelief, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. “Did… Did you hear that? She cursed me!”
You didn’t back down, the rage pouring out of you like a dam breaking. “So you’d rather parade your cocaine-addicted son who crashed his car and killed someone than show my brother who, despite losing a leg, works tirelessly from nine to five?”
Caroline was too stunned to reply, her face draining of color. Bucky, though usually stoic, couldn’t keep the anger from his voice. “You’re out of line, Mom. Tim is her only family left.”
Hazel, normally indifferent, nodded in agreement. “This time, I’m with them.”
Caroline, her voice trembling with indignation, shot back, “Is this how you treat your own mother?”
“No, Carol,” Julius said, his voice cold and cutting, “this is what we call karma.”
Bucky’s jaw tightened as he fought to control the emotions boiling beneath the surface. “She’s been in the same position as you,” he said, a lump forming in his throat as memories of his mother’s cruelty resurfaced. “You only felt that sting for three minutes, but my wife endured it for years.”
Caroline’s eyes narrowed, her fury now directed squarely at you. Her face flushed with rage, and you could almost see the steam rising from her ears. “So what? You want me to apologize?”
You met her gaze without flinching, your voice icy. “No. I don’t need your apology. It wouldn’t be enough to cover the pain I’ve suffered because of you. And honestly? I’d feel relieved if you died. If someone could confirm you’re burning in hell, it’d be the best news I’ve heard in years.”
Caroline, still believing she was the true victim, stormed out of the room, her heels clicking angrily on the marble floor. Julius and Hazel exchanged a glance before following her, leaving a tense silence in their wake.
Bucky watched them go, his fists clenched at his sides. He turned to you, his eyes searching yours for any sign of what you were feeling. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice softening for the first time that day.
You shook your head, the adrenaline still pumping through your veins. “I don’t know. It felt good to finally say what I’ve been holding in, but it doesn’t erase everything she’s done.”
Bucky nodded, stepping closer to you. “You shouldn’t have had to go through that alone. I should’ve stood up for you sooner.”
You looked up at him, the tension between you both palpable. “It’s too late for regrets, Bucky. We’ve both been through hell. The only thing that matters now is what we do next.”
He reached out, taking your hand in his. “Then let’s make sure this doesn’t break us.”
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Before the convention starts, the air buzzes with the anticipation of the event. As you stand in the corner of the vast convention hall, adjusting your outfit, a familiar voice calls out your name. You turn and see Ian, the British journalist you’ve met a few times before. His tousled hair and easy smile make him stand out in the crowd.
“Ian!” you greet him, a genuine smile spreading across your face. “What are you doing here?”
Ian chuckles, clearly pleased to see you. “I’m here to cover the election, of course. But, honestly, I jumped at the chance to come because I knew you’d be here.”
You laugh softly, shaking your head. “So, you flew all the way out here just for me?”
He grins, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “My boss didn’t believe me when I said I knew you. I had to show him a picture of us together just to convince him.”
You laugh again, feeling the warmth of his presence. “Well, I’m glad you made it. It’s been a while.”
As you and Ian catch up, the conversation flows easily, your shared ideas and interests making the time fly by. He tells you about his latest assignments, and you share some of your recent experiences. The banter between you is light and effortless, the kind that comes naturally with someone you’re comfortable with.
But then, you sense a shift in the air, and before you can react, Bucky appears at your side. He’s polite, as always, his smile perfectly in place, but you can sense the underlying tension in his posture. His eyes dart between you and Ian, and although he doesn’t say it, you know he’s not thrilled about the easy rapport between you and the British journalist.
“Hi,” Bucky says, his voice calm but laced with something you can’t quite place. “I didn’t mean to interrupt. Just thought I’d come by and check in.”
Ian extends his hand to Bucky with a friendly smile. “Ian, nice to meet you.”
Bucky shakes his hand, his grip a bit firmer than necessary. “Likewise. I’ve heard a bit about you.”
There’s a brief, almost imperceptible moment of silence, where you can feel Bucky’s eyes on you. His polite smile doesn’t quite reach his eyes, and you can tell he’s itching to separate you from Ian.
“Well,” Ian says, oblivious to the tension, “I should get going. Need to find my spot before the chaos begins.” He turns to you, his smile warm and genuine. “Let’s catch up properly after this?”
You nod, still smiling. “Definitely. See you around, Ian.”
As Ian walks away, Bucky’s gaze follows him, his jaw tightening slightly. Once Ian is out of sight, Bucky’s shoulders relax, but only a fraction. He turns to you, his expression unreadable.
“You two seem close,” Bucky says, his voice carefully neutral, but you don’t miss the hint of something more beneath the surface.
“We’ve met a few times,” you reply casually, though you can sense Bucky’s unease.
He nods, but his eyes narrow slightly, as if something about Ian doesn’t sit right with him. Deep down, Bucky’s instincts are on high alert. There’s something about Ian—something he can’t quite put his finger on—that doesn’t add up. And as much as he tries to push it aside, the feeling gnaws at him, making him wonder if Ian’s presence here is as innocent as it seems.
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julius then proceeded to beat him with rainbows and the story meant nothing at all by this
this line is so fucking funny to me because it implies ried could hear julius and subaru’s conversation on the stairway and was listening in like the homophobic star wars slug
#re:zero#old post but reid being homophobic to julius and subaru is still really funny to me#he also tells julius to shut up about being charmed by that 'seemingly blazing young man that day' etc etc lol#abt rein tho#it's also really funny contrasted with how sirius was homophobic but only for 2 seconds before talking herself out of it and deciding that#actually gay love is better if you really think about it. ally
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