#Kate is the best auntie

[strange-birb]

So I’ve been doing some anatomy and color/shading studies and I decided to use a bunch on her lol…. Anyway here is Kate her character design is what got me into comics idk something abt it was cool

[steveandnatlover76]

Kate: Wait, wait, wait… why are you getting ready to move in?! We need to wait for Clint and the others for backup or we‘ll be completely outnumbered!

Yelena: It‘s taking too long. Today it‘s Ilya‘s birthday. And I‘m not missing troublemaker’s first birthday party because of some stupid Hydra agents!

Kate: So, what‘s the big plan?

Yelena: I‘ll handle the first twenty Hydra agents, you‘ll handle the remaining five.

Kate: Gosh, you‘re such a ham!

Yelena: Deal with it, Kate Bishop.

[prickly-paprikash]

Kendrick Lamar. The first fucking Hip-Hop Pulitzer recipient. Classic literature, English Majors, Musicians, and Fans have been dissecting his albums, wordplay, entendres and meaning since Section.80. To Pimp a Butterfly has been repeatedly said by critics of all musical genres that it was the album of the 2010's. On a personal level, possibly the best rapper of this generation also openly spoke about his transphobia and how he outgrew it in Auntie Diaries. Kendrick Lamar is a man that is quite clearly obsessed with religion, and willingly puts that aside to show love for his trans uncle and cousin.

Was there any fucking question that Kendrick Lamar would have destroyed Drake? Not beat him in a rap beef—but break him down piece by piece.

This is ten years of resentment, disgust, frustration and hatred that finally has the chance to reveal itself.

The repercussions of this feud might not happen until years later, because if what Kendrick said is true (and given the fact that so many people have said it as well, I am inclined to believe in its viability), Drake might end up in prison. OvO might be torn down from its foundations.

And I want that. I hate Drake. I hate Drake's fans. They've always been sexist, homophobic, toxic pieces of shit who fully buy into the narrative that Drake spins about women. Materialistic beyond belief. And Drake's songs? Empty. Vapid.

I'm sorry, but I refuse to place Drake as a "Pop" Artist. Don't insult Beyoncé, Britney, Kate Bush, Lana, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, and so many more.

Look at Lil Nas X. He's a pop rap artist and he accepts it. He elevates it. Pop is a just as valid a genre as the rest, and Drake is undeserving of it because his "house" music puts people to sleep.

I hope Drake's son realizes how much of a scumbag he is. I hope Drake's supposed daughter frees herself of him. I hope Drake's memory and legacy is forgotten and invalidated.

Drake makes ass music. He's a shit person. Megan said it. Pusha T said it. So many people have said it. Kendrick's just the most venomous in the long line of Drake haters.

[andersonsgf]

Natasha Romanoff Masterlist

One Shots:

The Life You Deserve: When Natasha is selected to mentor you in the Red Room, she will do everything in her power to get you both out. (fluff, angst)

For the Coffee: Natasha doesn't feel like she's fitting into the new lifestyle she has acquired at SHIELD, but you show her that her way of living life is normal, and she wants to live it with you. (fluff)

Puppy Love: You and Natasha were the definition of 'opposites attract', sometimes she forgets that until you do something extra cute. (fluff)

Sure You Aren't: Fun at Auntie Lena's house :) (fluff)

Coded Disagreements: Both you and Natasha grew up in organisations that trained you to be assassins and you grew to be close, what is in store for your futures? (fluff, angst)

Spicy Paintball: Along with Kate Bishop, you use bribery against your girlfriend and her sister, though it doesn't end up going exactly to plan. (fluff)

You Are Mine: The aftermath of a jealousy explosion. (angst)

A Promise: When visiting a ghost of Natasha's past, she feels overwhelmed and you will be there to keep her afloat. (fluff, angst)

Silent Comforts: You'll be there for Natasha when she's struggling in silence. (fluff, angst)

Come Home: Your entire life is turned upside down when you discover a book of the supernatural, propelling you into days of horror just before Halloween. What or who is causing the curse? - Spooktober

Making Up: - Part 1.5: Even when your insecurities succeed in getting the better of you, Natasha is always there. (comfort)

5am: Sometimes, the only thing you need to help you sleep is her. (comfort)

I'm Tired: Your roommate is one annoying individual and you haven't managed to sleep in months. After reaching the end of your tether you have been reduced to taking the next resort, bunking with a stranger. College AU. (fluff)

Championships: Natasha is your biggest supporter (fluff)

Fluffy Pyjamas: Natasha has always been terrified of her past catching up with you, and it's scary when it can potentially become a reality. (fluff)

Sniffles and Sneezes: Sick fic (fluff)

Don't Get Angry: You and Natasha save each other, over and over. (angst)

Experience: Natasha isn't the best at trying to date people, the lack of practice can make her come across in a way she didn't mean to, and now she's gotta try and fix it on the spot. (fluff, angst)

Drabbles:

Actual Children: When Natasha introduced you to her sister she had no idea that you would be two peas in a pod. (fluff)

Captivating: When everyone else makes you feel invisible, Natasha always makes sure that you feel seen. (fluff)

A Handful of Fries: Eating can be a struggle, but Natasha is fighting for you. (comfort)

A Pool of Betrayal: Group pool day brings all sorts of shenanigans. (fluff)

Incorrect Quotes:

[caitified]

can you do bella fic based on the jersey retirement?

RETIREMENT

CAITLIN CLARK X READER

warnings:none!

you had never seen caitlin so locked in for something that wasn’t a game.

her jersey retirement ceremony had been planned for months, and while everyone—coaches, former teammates, even you—kept telling her she deserved it, that it was one of the biggest honors an athlete could receive, she had mostly just shrugged it off.

“it’s cool,” she had said a few days ago when you asked if she was feeling emotional about it.

and sure, that was technically true. it was cool. but this was more than that.

this was history. this was her legacy.

so you had expected at least a little emotion from her during the ceremony.

but of course, true to caitlin fashion, she took the whole thing in stride, standing at center court as they raised her jersey to the rafters, as carver-hawkeye erupted for her one more time, as her name was etched into iowa basketball history forever.

bella, on the other hand, had plenty of emotions.

“mommy, look!” she squealed, pointing up at the jersey. “it’s you!”

caitlin grinned down at her, lifting her up so she could get a better look. “sure is, b.”

bella gasped. “everyone’s looking at you today!”

you laughed, reaching out to smooth bella’s curls. “they’re celebrating mommy, baby.”

bella blinked, clearly confused. “for playing basketball?”

caitlin smirked. “for being the best at basketball.”

bella turned her head to you. “is mommy the best?”

you smiled. “the best there ever was.”

bella hummed, considering. “i think auntie kate’s good too.”

caitlin gasped dramatically. “bella, oh my god.”

you barely contained your laughter as bella grinned mischievously, clearly enjoying the reaction she got out of her mom.

but even as caitlin kept up the act—laughing, teasing, acting unbothered—you knew her too well. you saw the way her eyes lingered on her jersey, the way her fingers tightened slightly around bella’s waist, the way her jaw clenched just a little too hard every time the crowd chanted her name.

she wasn’t letting herself feel it. not really.

but you knew it would hit her later.

—

it was after the ceremony, when it was just the three of you in the car, that it finally started to settle in.

caitlin had been quiet the whole ride, one hand on the wheel, the other resting on your thigh. you didn’t say anything, just let her sit in it.

bella, on the other hand, had no such restraint.

“everyone was looking at you today, mommy!” she said again, kicking her feet in her car seat. “like, everyone!”

caitlin huffed out a laugh. “they sure were, b.”

bella giggled. “it was funny.”

you smiled. “why was it funny, baby?”

bella scrunched up her nose, thinking. “’cause everyone was cheering and looking at mommy and saying her name and i was like, ‘that’s my mommy!’”

caitlin glanced at you, a soft smile tugging at her lips.

you reached over, squeezing her hand. “that’s your biggest fan right there.”

caitlin exhaled, shaking her head slightly. “crazy.”

you studied her for a moment. “you okay?”

she nodded, but her grip on your hand tightened. “yeah. it just… it’s a lot.”

you squeezed back. “i know.”

she swallowed hard, staring at the road ahead. “it’s just… that place gave me everything, you know?” she said quietly. “basketball, the best years of my life, you—” she glanced at you, then back at the road, “—and now i’m here, driving home with my wife and my daughter, and it’s like… this is where it all led me.”

your chest tightened.

she wasn’t one to get sentimental, not like this. but you knew exactly what she meant.

basketball had been everything to her. it had shaped her, had made her into the person she was today. but what she had now—this—was what mattered most.

you lifted her hand to your lips, pressing a soft kiss to her knuckles. “i love you,” you murmured.

caitlin exhaled, like she had been holding it in all night. “love you too.”

bella, completely oblivious to the weight of the moment, clapped her hands. “i love you toooo!”

both you and caitlin laughed, the heaviness easing just a little.

caitlin glanced at bella in the rearview mirror, shaking her head fondly. “you’re crazy, kid.”

bella beamed. “just like you, mommy!”

and caitlin had to laugh, because really—how could she argue with that?

[naturesapphic]

can you write mama!Natasha with a teething baby that chews and bites everything please

Headcannon: Mama!Nat with a teething baby and that bites everything

Mama!nat x baby!fem!reader

Warnings: fluff, Kate and yelena being menaces to the team, mentions of breastfeeding

- you were around six months old and you started teething

- it broke her heart to see her baby in so much pain

- stole Tony’s black card so she could buy whatever toys and other essentials you need

- Tony wasn’t even mad because it hurt his heart (that he somewhat has-)

- Nat bought you all sorts of soothing toys and things for you to help with the pain

- the oral gel she got for you helps with the pain

- she’ll put some of the gel on the toys that you love to chew on and it seems to be the best way to help you

- since you are teething, you love to chew and bite on everything you see

- you are like a puppy that wants to get into everything which amuses everyone

- four sharp teeth starts to come out of your pink gums which shocks everyone on how fast they came and how sharp they are

- auntie yelena and Kate love to see what you can bite and what you can’t

- of course they will never give you something that will hurt you but they like to have a little fun with you

- if Natasha catches them, they will get a head smack and a nice talk on how to not to use her baby as an experiment

- yelena and Kate love handing you to the avengers and tell them to put their finger in your mouth (of course they wash their hands) and see what happens

- they will think you’ll nibble on it but they cry out in pain as you chomp onto their finger, making yelena and Kate laugh loudly

- Natasha loves to breastfeed you, it’s a beautiful bond between the mom and the baby but since you have four sharp teeth now, it’s been kinda difficult since you love to bite everything

- all in all, even though it was a painful experience for you and for your family, it was a beautiful cycle of life and everyone who cares about you got to see it in front of their eyes and to comfort you in anyway they can

A/n: thank you anon for this request! I hope this is what you wanted and I hope you enjoyed it. I hope everyone else did too! More requests to come :) remember to stay hydrated and to rest! Take care of yourselves. I love y’all! :)

[yelenasdiary]

PLEASE, I need anything with Yelena being the best auntie to Wandanat's kid 😭

Afternoon with Aunt Lele

Pairing: Yelena Belova x Niece! Reader

Summary: Aunty Yelena is asked to look after you for the afternoon. 

Tiny Angst, Comfort

Warnings: Mentions of schoolyard bullying (its light) | 1.8K

AC: Reader is 7 here, thank you for sending this! I hope you enjoy! x

A Widow’s Sunshine Masterlist

The bell rang loudly, another day of school was over! You and your friends rushed to grab your backpack, the hall crowded with children of all ages, all happy to be seeing their friends from over grades and making plans to go home together for a playdate or sleepover after all, it was Friday. You waited patiently for others to grab their belongings before you reached for your bag and carefully put some drawings you had finished in art class into your bag before swinging it over your shoulder. 

“Have a good weekend Y/n!” Your friend, America, smiled softly. 

“I will!” You replied watching her walk off with her other friends.

“Y/n!” You heard a familiar name call. You turned around and saw a young boy with big brown eyes smiling at you, “Nicholas, you have paint on your cheek!” You chuckled. “my friend was giving me a face paint” the boy replied. He was still classed as the new kid at school but that never bothered him, he made a few friends, you included and was always happy to see you. 

“Do you have plans for the weekend?” He asked as the two of you began to walk down the hall together. 

“I don’t think so, my mom’s might be working” you replied with a small hint of sadness.

“My mom said she’s taking me to a farmers market tomorrow” Nicholas said with excitement, “she said we can take Señor Scratchy with us on the car trip!” He added. 

“I wish I could take Liho with me on trips but she would run away” you said, shaking your head before the two of you stepped foot outside. Nicholas’s eyes quickly locked onto his mother, making his smile grow bigger. “There’s my mom! I’ll see you Monday!” He turned to you, giving you a friendly wave. “Bye Nicholas!” You smiled, waving back.

He ran towards the tall dark haired woman who would smile and wave to her whenever she saw you, you couldn’t remember her name, but you always waved back at her. 

As you continued to walk towards the school gates you couldn’t see any sight of your mom or Wanda which made you frown a little as you remembered the rules of not going pass the school gates unless you were with your mom or Wanda.

“Why the frown little widow?” You heard a familiar voice approach you. As you turned, your eyes grew wider with happiness as you laid eyes on your beloved aunty.

“Aunt Lele!!” You beamed, crashing into her with arms wide open. “Mom didn’t tell me you would pick me up” you added. Yelena smiled softly, hugging you back, “Last minute changes but it’s okay, right? Because we’re gonna have a fun afternoon” she explained as you pulled back to look her once more. 

“Did you bring Fanny with you?” You asked, soon forgetting the sadness of not seeing your mother after a long day. 

“She’s at home so why don’t we go and drop off your backpack, grab Fanny and go get some frozen yoghurt?” Your aunt suggested. You nodded quickly with excitement, naturally taking a hold of her hand before the two of you walked towards her blue pick-up truck. 

Once you arrived at your aunt’s small but cozy apartment, you didn’t waste any time throwing your backpack to the floor and greeting Fanny with a big hug. She licked your cheek making you giggle as you ruffled the fur of your aunts pet. Yelena couldn’t help but smile to herself at the sight in front of her. 

“She’s super fluffy!!” You smiled, brushing off some of her shredded fur from your school uniform. Yelena chuckled, “Kate gave her a wash yesterday, she also smells like strawberries” she said. 

“Can we take her to the park, aunt Lele, please?” You asked, bouncing on your toes. Yelena nodded, “sure, I’ll just go get her lead and collar” she smiled softly before walking into the spare room. 

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As you walked down the sidewalk, Fanny trotted happily beside you, her tail wagging while you held on tightly to her lead. Yelena walking on the other side of you, trusting that Fanny wouldn’t wander too far where she would be pulling you along.  You admired how fluffy she looked, the way her fur danced in the breeze almost made her look like a little cloud. 

“How was school?” Yelena asked as the tree of you crossed the street towards the park. Fanny was already sniffing at every blade of grass as the playground in the near distance grew bigger for her. 

“It was good, I had art class today and music class!” You boosted, pausing in your steps to allow Fanny a moment to fill her nose with all kinds of different smells. “Sounds like a fun day” your aunt replied, staying close to you. 

“I drew a new picture for mommy but next time, I am going to draw something for you!” You replied, giving her a wide smile before handing her Fanny’s lead, “can I go play on the playground aunt Lele? Please?” You asked. 

“Just make sure I can see you at all times, okay?” Your aunt replied, “I’ll be sitting on that bench over there” she added, pointing to the park bench that was just outside the fenced playground. 

“I promise aunt Lele!” You said before running off to the color playground. Other kids that you had never met before were playing together, even including you on their little game of chase. Yelena and Fanny sat and watched as you ran freely around the playground, laughing whenever you were tagged. 

After a while, one of the young girls brought out her pink and yellow frisbee and asked if you wanted to play with her and some others in the open field part of the park. You of course asked for permission first from your aunt who allowed you to go play with your new friends, Fanny tagging along who soon stole the show.

Fanny loved catching the frisbee that you and the kids threw for her, she made all the kids around her giggle with excitement, eventually she would wear herself out and that told Yelena it was time to say goodbye to the park. 

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“What flavour frozen yoghurt would you like little widow?” Your aunt asked, smiling down at you. 

“uhm” you paused in thought, looking at all the different flavors behind the glass display. “Mango please” you added, pointing to the soft yellow colored flavor. Yelena ordered two small frozen yoghurts then the two of you sat outside with Fanny to enjoy the frozen treat. 

While you were enjoying the sweetness of your mango treat, out of nowhere, you were reminded of the comments a girl in your class made about your artwork in class today. Yelena, seeing the light in your eyes start to fade felt her brows frown ever so slightly. 

“What’s up little widow, is your yoghurt not good?” She asked, catching your attention.

You shook your head, “it’s fine, it’s yummy” you replied before scooping another small mouthful. 

“Are you missing your mom?” She asked, but again, you shook your head. “Did something happen at school?” She questioned. You looked up at her, “There’s this girl in my class, and she keeps saying mean things about my drawings. Today she poured glitter all over my drawing I made for mom and now I am worried mom won’t like it as much” you opened up, your eyes dropping to the frozen treat in your hands. 

Yelena, concerned for your feelings, leans in a little, “you know what? Not everyone knows how to appreciate creativity. They might not see how special your drawings are. I know you mom loves them” she smiles softly. 

“I hope so because I work really, really hard on them!” You pouted, looking down at your frozen yoghurt.

“I know you do” Your aunt comforts you, “maybe you could teach me how to make some awesome paintings like yours!” She added. Instantly, your eyes lit up as you looked up at her once again, a big smile growing on your lips, “I can teach you aunt Lele!!” You beamed with excitement, “we can make a painting for Fanny too!” You added. 

Your excitement warmed your aunt’s heart with joy, “I have one request though” she said before taking a small mouthful of her frozen treat. You nodded, your mouth full of mango goodness as you kept your eyes on here. 

“I have this big empty space on the wall in my living room, do you think maybe you know a really cool artist that loves to use lots of colours and different shapes that could make a big painting for that space?” She asked. 

“Me! I can do it Aunt Lele!! Please pick me!!!!” You almost jumped out of your seat, making your aunty chuckle at your excitement. 

“Do you think you’re up for the job little widow?” Yelena asked with a playful grin on her lips. 

“I am the best person for the job!” You replied, forgetting about the horrible teasing comments you had gotten from the girl in your class. Yelena couldn’t help but smile as you rambled on about all the fun ideas that quickly filled your imaginative mind. She knew she would have to make a trip to the arts and crafts store for when you could visit her next. 

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Back at your aunt’s apartment, you were busy in the living room with Fanny lying beside you on the floor as you drew another wonderful and colorful picture for your mother, this one was about your afternoon with your aunt. You drew playing in the park with Fanny and getting frozen yogurt with your favorite aunty in the entire world. 

Yelena on the other hand was busy in the kitchen cooking up a big pot of macaroni and cheese for dinner, at your request. She would be sure to tell her sister that the pot of pasta was in fact your idea and not hers. 

“Aunt Lele?” You chirped, as a thought popped into your head.

“What’s up little widow?” Yelena asked, beginning to dish the macaroni and cheese into two bowls. 

“Can I come with you and Fanny next time you go on your big walks? Mommy said you like to take her to the forest” you asked, always wishing you’d be able to tag along one day. 

“Of course! We would love for you to come with us! I’m going to take her next weekend, so I’ll ask your mom later when she comes to pick you up” 

“Thank you, Aunt Lele!!!” You jumped with happiness.

“No worries little widow, now, dinner is ready so how about you go wash your hands?” She suggested with a soft smile. You didn’t waste any time before rushing off to the bathroom, eager to eat some of your aunt’s famous macaroni and cheese.

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[newtonsheffield]

I love that they still pay Sophie though even when she literally becomes the kids auntie. I know in big families someone's always around to watch somebody's kid but labor is labor, childcare is HARD, and just because you're family doesn't mean you don't deserve to be compensated! She's also just... objectively the best at it in the family I mean she has a degree.

im also still not over "my Soph", do the other kids start doing it too? Does Neddy reject sharing or does he not care? Does Sophie love reminding Neddy for the rest of his life how preciously possessive he was as a baby?

I don’t think it’d even be a question for Kate and Anthony. Before she married Ben that was her career. She’s got a degree. They’re damn lucky to have her slowly introducing the alphabet into Neddy’s routine alongside them and helping him do sensory play!

Neddy does love calling people his. Like all big siblings it takes him a second to adjust to the idea that he needs to share his things and his people with Miles when he comes along but he’s also pretty used to sharing with Greggy and Hy at that point. Greggy and Hy go out with him and his Daddy sometimes because Poppy Edmund’s not here anymore but they have an Anthony as well. With regards to HIS Soph, Benedict did not think his biggest problem would be Neddy. He expected it to be Anthony, bodily shielding Ben from Sophie so he didn’t make it awkward meaning Anthony would possibly have to find a new Nanny. But no. It’s Neddy. For the first time Benedict appreciates how similar Neddy is to Anthony when Neddy looks unimpressed at the flowers he’s picked out for Sophie.

“They’re not very big.”

Ben rolled his eyes, “These are like the biggest in this shop, Mate.”

“My Daddy gets bigger ones for Amma all the time. He says she deserves them because she’s pretty and she loves us.”

Ben sighed, “Well your Daddy’s obviously richer than uncle Benny.”

“You’re not being a good boy for my Soph. She might not want to be your friend anymore.”

Benedict sighed, dropping the bouquet back into the water and picking up a bigger one, “Happy, Neddy?”

“Happy!” He grinned, “Can I get Choccy milk?”

“Bloody Charlatan.” Ben muttered under his breath. “Obviously, mate. When have I ever been able to say no to you?”

Sophie obviously loves all of her nieces and Nephews but she has a real soft spot for Neddy, she can’t deny that. He was her first sweet little boy. And he still is, even at sixteen when she’s chaperoning a dance with Kate and he’s clearly flirting with a gaggle of girls in the corner.

“Remember when he was a tiny baby? And used to call me his Soph.” Sophie sighed to Kate who let out a sad noise of her own.

“He was my sweet little angel. Now he’s so much like Anthony.”

“Stop pretending that’s a bad thing.” Sophie chuckled.

“I’m not! I’m just saying: Anthony was a charmer and I should have known his son would be a menace!”

[katz-chow]

the 141 landed in the wyoming wilderness in a safehouse with the shell of a ranch. an old friend of kate’s. they expected a host, not knowing anything about her. only that he late mother was kate’s partner and best friend. so when aunty katie called in a favor to host some guys, it was no problem for reader.

it turned out to be the 141’s problem because during the night after a scrumptious meal, they heard a gunshot, rifle. their fears was that they were found in their own manhunt, reader being taken. they however didn’t find reader in the house. they found her alone in the woods, rifle set aside, knife in hand, and bloodied.

[miss-vanta-likes-to-write]

I am a slut for secret baby or secret wife tropes when it comes to any of these war criminals. Like just the idea that they know they've done awful things to the point where they need to hide their families?

Lol

I am also a slut for divine retribution because the idea of their wife being killed but their child(ren) surviving the attack. Like the best person to put through this would be Price or Kyle...but I'm a Kyle lover so like Price would be on the chopping block.

Just imagine, Price being stationed at some fuck off the map base. Kate calls him and tells him he needs to get home immediately. Tells his team that they need to go with Price for support, and she breaks the news that his wife is dead. Some terrible people came and pulled an eye for an eye on his wife. The kids barely made it out because they were put in the panic room just in time.

The police have custody of his kids, and his son and daughter are all he has left of his wife.

This is the one tragedy that makes him actually leave the service. He can't leave his babies alone like that. His daughter is too young at four to remember but his son is seven at the time. His son remembers being told to hide and not come out no matter what unless it's the police.

But like this story would indeed be told from the son's point of view starting from when him and sister is picked up by their Aunty who does what her sister wanted and she steps in to care for her sister’s very much broken family.

The idea has potential

[ofmdrecaps]

02/17-20/2025 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; David Jenkins: CW: Pet Death; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Vico Ortiz; Samba Schutte; Madeleine Sami; Anapela Polata'ivao; Guz Khan; Damien Gerard; Dominic Burgess; Fan Spotlight: Never Left Podcast; Owl Trousers Bayeux Tapestries; Love Notes;

Hey dearies, I'm catching up again, got a lot lined up today and I'll be pushing a lot of my backlog out throughout the day. Hope you all are hanging in there.

= David Jenkins =

Hey loves, it's been a couple weeks now, but our pirate dad David Jenkins lost a dear family member, their dog Sammy. If you haven't already, please send him some love.

Source: David's IG

= Rhys Darby =

Rhys was out in Austin Texas at Cap City Comedy on Feb 15th/16th!

Source: Rhys' IG Stories

And hey, is that Jared Padalecki and Charlie Capen (from Momentus) at the Austin Show?!

Source: CapCity Comedy Club IG

And Rhys was announced as Plato, in the new Movie, The Lost Tiger!

Just in case you needed some encouragement, our Dear Captain sent us a lovely message.

Source: Rhys' Bsky

He was also a guest on Inside of You Podcast! You can listen on your favorite podcast platform here!

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= Taika Waititi =

Just a bit of Taika out and about.

Source: PtChevalierFamily Destist IG

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Oh and did you know he directed the new Lays Matrix Commercial?

= Vico Ortiz =

Vico has been very active with the Today In Gay Podcast and their Patreon! They post encouraging photos and love notes every day on their Patreon! But also-- They've added more BTS!

BTS 1

BTS 2

Source: Vico's Paid Patreon

In other news, Vico will be at Yall Comedy Fest NYC on April 4th, 5 pm! Wanna check them out in person? Visit here! Thank you to @adoptourcrew for the info!

Source: Vico / Adopt Our Crew's Bsky

New episodes of Today In Gay!

Today In Gay - 02/17/2025

Today In Gay - 02/18/2025

Today In Gay - 02/19/2025

Today In Gay - 02/20/2025

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= Samba Schutte =

Just a quick shot of Samba at the beach!

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= Madeleine Sami =

Beautiful article about our dear Archie, reminding us that even the greats struggle with the same things we do.

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= Anapela Polata'ivao =

Auntie's new film, Tinā has been selected for the Māoriland Film Festival 2025 on March 29, 2025!

Source: Tina The Film IG = Guz Khan =

Guz is getting some stress out with the bag!

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== Love Notes ==

Hey lovelies. Been a while. I know it's been a lot these last few weeks. Lots been going on, both bad and good. I hope you're taking some time to rest. I'm doing some short love notes today since I'm gonna be pushing out quite a few of these recaps. Be safe and be kind out there luvs <3

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[corrodedcoffins-blog]

Series introduction

quinn hughes x royal!reader

warnings: mention of domestic abuse and sa (not happening to someone, im mentioning charities)

The timeline of this au is off slightly off, Charles and Diana got divorced in feb/march of 1997 and then Diana passed away a few months later (😭) in august 1997

Y/n was born in 1996

Y/n's full name is Diana Y/n Margaret Elizabeth (if one of those is actually your name just replace with Anne)

Her title is Her Royal Highness Princess of Cambridge

8th in line for the throne

She never got close to Diana, and she has a true hatred for paparazzi, seeing them as the cause of her mother's death

She's never been close to Charles either, Charles (like with Harry) had a resentment for Y/n, thinking she would be a reason for him to have to stay with Diana and/or she wasn't his

She is close to her brothers even if they were a lot older

She would always follow William and Kate around when they went out together, which William hated but Kate loved

Also! Her brothers call her 'Ana' short for 'Diana' and to this day they are the only ones she will let call her that.

And nobody is ever to call her Diana.

Other than them, she's the closest to her Auntie Anne, as well as her cousins Beatrice and Eugenie acting more as older sister's to her

Y/n has always loved Kate thinking she was the best girl for her brother, but when Harry met Meghan-

She had known Kate since she was 6, they were sisters. But her and Meghan were best friends.

She does a lot of charity work, mostly for people surviving domestic abuse and sa, and people recovering from addictions

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@inejghafawifesblog

[pbaz7]

was going through an insane crash out yesterday and the tenn game was just the cherry on top. really needing this rn lmao.

“Go back to sleep, pretty.”

tearing up alr

“You’re lucky you look like your mama, you know that?”

if their kid does end up looking like azzi that little girl is about to be spoiled beyond anyone's wildest dreams

“Yeah, yeah, I know. You’re more important,” she sighed, giving her tiny hand a gentle squeeze.

🥹

“She thinks I don’t know it, but she’s been running my life since I was fifteen.”

azzi had her on a leash for nearly a decade atp

“I swear, she could tell me to do anything, and I’d do it. No hesitation,” Paige admitted, a small smile tugging at her lips. “And now you? I just know you’re gonna be the same way. I’m gonna be in trouble with you two. Probably broke.”

at least she's aware!

“And you? You’re the best thing we ever did…”

ever better than getting that 2025 natty?! (let me stay delusional)

Azzi’s heart melted.

how could it not

Azzi watched in disbelief before shaking her head. “Oh, this is ridiculous. She’s already got a favorite.”

p tends to have that effect on people unfortunately (fortunately)

Aliana was sound asleep, bundled up in her little UConn onesie, oblivious to the fact that she was about to make her first official appearance in Gampel Pavilion.

uconn fan since BIRTH quite literally

Azzi sighed, shaking her head as a small smile pulled at her lips. “I still can’t believe we call him Grandpa now.”

oh em gee this is adorable. geno pls get ur act together and stop making game losing calls and maybe this can happen irl!

“Oh. My. God,” she gasped, eyes wide with shock and excitement.

still extra and dramatic all these years later

her fingers already moving to undo the straps.

can't even call you out for the double entendre bc this is genuinely so adorable

Ice shook her head, laughing. “Oh, you already on that parent logic, huh?”

girl math parent logic

just Paige and Azzi, tucked into each other like they were back in college, stealing moments in between practices.

just thinking about them being so cute and annoying during practice and lit tearing up. I can't have it be over guys😭

Paige tightened her hold, letting out a small hum of satisfaction. “I missed this,” she admitted. “Just… holding you.”

longing for simpler times right with p and az... oh how I miss Hopkins p

“You’re my wife. Meaning you’re irreplaceable, Bueckers.”

literally can't imagine either of them with anyone else

When they pulled away, she whispered, “God, you’re beautiful.”

azzi almost looks like ai she's so perfect. like sometimes I wonder if she's real

Paige smirked. “I do know. But please tell me more.”

she's just the same

“Yeah, but when she doesn’t want to sleep unless she’s on your chest?

this trait seems to be hereditary then...

Paige pulled out the tiny noise-canceling headphones and carefully adjusted them over Aliana’s little head.

just thinking of kate martin holding her nephew with those stupid little headphones over his head

The moment people noticed the baby in Paige’s arms, the volume somehow got even louder.

cuz they know that little girl bout to be playing for them in like 17 years

After a moment, Paige sighed and carefully, almost reluctantly, shifted Aliana into Azzi’s arms.

this is so dad watching the Super Bowl core

Paige smirked. “Guess she likes messing with you already. Knew she’d be just like me.”

azzi got TWO of these hoes to deal with. someone give her an award for patience

“I get it, baby. Auntie Nika is a lot sometimes.”

would NEVER in a million years trust nika with my kid... but love that for p and az!

but they’re practically vibrating waiting to meet you.”

me core I fear

“She was always putting me first. It didn’t matter how much pressure she was under, how exhausted she was from practice—she always made sure I felt loved.”

azzi stop talking before I start sobbing

You and me? We’re the luckiest girls in the world.”

and a tear rolled down my cheek🥹

Paige leans in and presses a quick but lingering kiss to her lips, not caring in the slightest about the people around them.

just one of these is all I want! it doesn't even have to be on the lips guys just a cute little kiss on the forehead at the draft or smth

“I mean, can you blame me? I bagged the most beautiful woman in the world and we have the cutest baby ever. I think I’ve earned the right to be a little cocky.”

I mean she does have a point...

Paige and Azzi both chuckle at the comment. Paige leans in slightly toward Azzi, murmuring, “They’re already trying to recruit her.”

knowing who her parents are you can't blame em

“Move over, CD. Let me see my granddaughter.”

gramps is so sassy lmao

a familiar but unexpected face appeared beside them.

wait im scared

“You and Azzi still going strong, huh?”

who is this ugly hoe..

As soon as the woman was out of earshot, Azzi turned to Paige. “I thought we were done with your groupies at this stage.”

nah that's just what comes with marrying Paige bueckers

Now, Azzi was straddling Paige’s lap, her arms draped lazily over Paige’s shoulders as they kissed.

OH?!

“Doesn’t change anything,” she said, her voice low but firm. “You know I can’t do it.”

yeah im on team Paige here I would efintley not have sex in front of my kid lmao... no matter how young they are

Azzi let out a laugh just before Paige kissed her again, pulling her under the warmth of the water, their laughter fading into something softer.

can't even be mad I was robbed cuz this is adorable

ugh I love pazzi as parents so much

truly still in shambles about yesterday

dare I say I knew we were gonna lose from before the game even started...

anyway author, as usual, I love you

-🍉

tearing up alr

everybody said this 😭

ever better than getting that 2025 natty?! (let me stay delusional)

exactly you see the vision..yup..yup

oh em gee this is adorable. geno pls get ur act together and stop making game losing calls and maybe this can happen irl!

please luigi i need you to get it together

azzi almost looks like ai she's so perfect. like sometimes I wonder if she's real

this is so real

would NEVER in a million years trust nika with my kid... but love that for p and az!

i wouldn’t trust any of them with a child

and a tear rolled down my cheek

sorry 😬

just one of these is all I want! it doesn't even have to be on the lips guys just a cute little kiss on the forehead at the draft or smth

man gimme something please

also i’m letting that game drift from my memory permanently ✨

[panther-os]

Full Name and Family Headcanons

For the extended 141 family plus the fruity bastard betrayer (derogatory (affectionate)), some more complete than others. If any of this is directly contradicted by canon, I don't care, that's why they're headcanons

Soap

John Steven Donald MacTavish

Two loving parents, the youngest with at least 3 older siblings, all sisters. Closely enough related to the Chief of the Name and Arms of MacTavish to a) be considered low upper class and b) know his exact place in the line of hereditary succession. Also the kilt he wears on special occasions is always the modern MacTavish tartan, do your research. Grew up in Bonnyrigg outside Edinburgh and is emotionally attached to Sir Salter Scott

Ghost

Simon Lorcán Riley

Same family and circumstances as '09 Ghost (extremely poor, abusive dad, oldest of two boys), but give him loving maternal grandparents and three cousins. He's Irish by ethnicity and heritage, which a few family members kept alive and passed down to him, but British by nationality. His great-great-(great-?)grandparents migrated to Manchester during the Great Hunger, but his aunt moved back to Ballylongford where some of the family originally lived. His cousins and maternal grandmother are all alive but think he's dead and he keeps it that way for their safety. His middle name is after his maternal grandfather who died when he was young and was given to him by his grandma. I do also hc he's trans and have a deadname headcanon for him but I don't share those. The specific neighborhood he grew up in inside Manchester was Beswick

Gaz

Kyle Adam Garrick

Grew up in Brixton in London, relatively poor with two loving but working parents, but also with an enormous tight-knit community and more neighborhood aunties and uncles and cousins than he knew what to do with. Has one baby sister but she's 20 years younger than him so she's a baby baby and he was already enlisted and moved out when she was born

Price

John Matthew Price

Grew up in Anfield in Liverpool, near the football stadium. Avid fan, ropes Ghost into Liverpool vs Man United debates every season. Ghost doesn't even like football. Middle class, working dad and stay at home mom, older sister, younger sister

Roach

Gary Parker Sanderson

Working poor, older sister, younger brother

Laswell

Katherine Emma Laswell

Middle class child of divorce, no step-siblings or step-parents, lesbian wine aunt who's basically Kate Kane (coincidentally Kate's favorite superhero)

Nikolai

Nikolai Antonovich Pokrovsky

Absent parents, one younger sister

Farah

Farah Leyla Karim

Canon family - two loving parents killed by AQ, one older brother. Her middle name is the Georgian spelling of the Arabic name Layla (see my post about Urzikstan and Abkhazia for why this spelling)

Alex

Alexander Jeremiah Keller

Two older sisters, two triplet sisters (one an hour older, one three hours younger), two younger sisters, single mom, also raised by aunt and grandmother

Alejandro

Alejandro Ernesto Vargas Leon

Grew up working poor, dad died when he was three, mom had to work, older brother 4ys older took jobs for the cartel starting at 12-ish to make ends meet and left Ale as the "man of the house" at 8. Also has one 4ys younger sister (same dad, mom was pregnant) and 12ys younger twin baby brothers (different dad who chose not to be in the picture, oopsie babies). He loves the twins but wants to hang them upside down by their shoelaces more often than not, his sister is just as mischievous but more mature and subtle about it which made her easier to raise

Rudy

Rodolfo Ildefonso Parra Rosales

Born into a poor family, cartel killed his parents when he was three, adopted by a single mom after that. His new family is unrelated to the Cartel but his bisabuela is just as feared and respected as El Sin Nombre and La Araña before her, if not more in some parts of the city. Learned his best chancla skills from her. Only child but grew up in a massive multigenerational multifamily home with at least 20 older cousins - was the baby until he was 7 and now he's the second youngest

Graves

Phillip Windsor Graves

Upper class, born to parents who had an heir to the company because it was expected of them but who didn't actually want or like kids. Essentially raised by a rotating cast of nannies

[princessdimondheart]

Sea of Cortéz | Price x Daughter! Reader | Ch.2

Pairing: Price + Daughter! Reader, Reader x OC, TF-141 x Platonic! Reader

Warnings: 🔪- blood mentions

Edited: No

A/N: The suspense. That’s all I’ll say. NCIS is mentioned here! Hopefully as the chapters progress the word count increases. It’s 5am and I haven’t slept :/

Masterlist 

Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 [Here] | Ch. 3

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2.

“… So, this Gunny is going to become a Medal of Honor recipient?” Price stood from the bench. 

Laswell nodded her head. “Yes… he will. It’s practically guaranteed that in a few weeks the proposal will be on the President’s desk and signed.” She sighed. “Let’s talk more in private.”

She led them to a small room that usually held debriefings but was now converted into a storage room. The projector and computer monitors were still up and covered in dust. 

“Tell us more about the Gunny, Laswell.” Gaz looked at her and then to his Captain in worry. They both sat in the old chairs, arms resting on the light gray table. 

Laswell sat across from them. “Well, he went through a lot in the last few years. Put his poor wife through lots of heartache with his recovery and all…”

“Wife?” Both Gaz and Price questioned. John shook his head. Was the Gunny cheating? 

“Yes? They’ve been married for several years now. I’ve collaborated on several occasions with her.” Kate leaned forward. “Is there something you’re not telling me?”

“Kate, this man knows my daughter.” John stuffed his hand into his pocket and pulled out the skimpy photo of his little girl, now grown woman. 

Laswell’s eyes widened, but then her expression changed to an awkward grin. “That’s his wife. Y/N Cortéz, that’s your daughter?”

“You know her by name? How do you know my daughter?” But instead of saying Price after her name, she said Cortéz. John was becoming more confused by the second. His knee was bouncing slightly and his hand was messing with his beard. It took him a moment to process all of her words. “Wait-, you said Cortéz? She… she’s never told me that she was seeing anyone let alone married to them. What the hell is going on here, Kate?”

“I-I don’t know what to say, John. She’s never mentioned her side of the family before. Just her in-laws and their kid.”

“Kid?” Price stood up, palms slamming on the table. “Do you mean to tell me that I have a grandchild out there?”

Kate put a hand to her mouth in shock. “My god… you didn’t know.” Her eyes wandered off to the wall, contemplating. “You don’t know what the life of your daughter has been for… years now?”

“No. Which makes no bloody sense since I talk to her every chance I get!” His voice rose in frustration. Kyle felt like he was in some poor written soap opera that his aunties would watch when he was younger and had stayed with them. On second thought, it was every time he saw them. 

“John, Y/N works with me in CIA. She’s a Special Agent in the counterterrorism division.” Price sat back down heavily. “Umm, I have resources in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that could lend a helping hand on this situation. I’ll give them a call, since the Gunny is a Marine and Y/N is a dependent so she falls under their jurisdiction.”

“Thank you, Kate.” John paused. “I hope they can set everything straight.”

With that Kate left the room. She couldn’t believe that the girl whose office was only a few doors down from hers was the daughter of her best task force Captain. Kate shook her head as theories ran through her mind. Pulling out her phone she dialed a number. She hoped that the late hour in Washington wouldn’t be a bother to the person on the other line. 

“Sorry it’s so late, Jethro.”

~~~~~

Price stayed where he was for a moment just staring off into space. Only startled by Kyle placing his hand on his shoulder. “Maybe we should head back to the med tent and see if there are any updates on the Gunny?”

Price looked at the younger man and then rose to his feet. “Yeah, there’s no use just sitting here.”

They soon found themselves in their previous position on that old bench. Waiting for any news. An hour passed by when a doctor, presumably the surgeon who operated on Cortéz, exited the OR and came up to them. 

“My guess is that you guys were the ones who found Gunny Cortéz?” She looked at them attentively. 

“Yes, we found ‘im.” Both John and Kyle stood up. John continued, “He’s still alive, right? No complications?”

“Yes, he’s been taken care of. Lots of bleeding so he needed a few blood transfusions. No head trauma, but he’ll be in and out of consciousness for a while. He might need another surgery if we find anymore bullet fragments.” She looked between the two of them. “He’ll be moved to a different room in just a few moments. Next of kin will be notified of his condition and efforts will be made to get him back to the states.”

Price thanked the doctor and shook her hand. He had a lot to think about and he was definitely going to send a rather strong message to his daughter about the situation. 

~~

Dad: I know about your husband. 

Seen

Dad: Hey, Y/N, I know you’ve seen this. Answer 

Seen

Dad: Hello? Y/N

Seen

Dad: Hey! What’s going on? Answer me Y/N!

Delivered 

Dad: Y/N? Are you okay? Please

Not Delivered 

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[alotofpockets]

Wedding memories | Yelena Belova

Pairing: Yelena Belova x Reader

Summary: Your kids want to know more about your wedding day. You spent the afternoon showing them your wedding album and telling them stories of your and Yelena's special day. [Full request]

Marvel masterlist | Words: 1K

You were sitting on the floor of your living room surrounded by your kids. Ollie and Flynn were sitting on the ground with you, playing trains, while Milo, your youngest, was sound asleep in your wife's arms. The boys had been wanting to play trains all day after seeing a real train on their way home from visiting their grandparents. You happily played along driving the train carts around or making the tracks shift, the boys were smiling from ear to ear, which in return made you very happy. 

Looking up at Yelena you smile. She gives you a warm smile back and you think of how proud you are of your little family together. They were everything you had dreamed of growing up. You know that Yelena didn’t always have the wish to have kids, but once they took down Dreykov and the whole red room program, she slowly started showing interest in wanting kids of her own. Now years later you were the proud parents of three perfect boys.

While you were looking at your wife, Flynn seemed to have lost complete interest in the trains, and was now looking at a picture on the mantel. He had recently become interested in wanting to know what everything was and meant, you loved seeing him explore and broaden his world. You were always happy to share your knowledge on any topic he had questions about, and when you didn’t know the answer, you would grab your phone or laptop and learn something new with him. “Mommy, why are you and Mama dressed so nice in this picture?” Flynn asked curiously.

“That picture was taken on a very special day, Mama and I got married that day. Do you remember what that means?” The boy enthusiastically nods his head, “That’s when two people that love each other celebrate loving each other forever.” You smile, “Yes, very good! We have a lot of other pictures from that day, would you like to see?” His eyes widened enthusiastically, he was so eager to know everything, it was adorable. You look over at Ollie and notice that he was more interested in the pictures than the trains, so you say, “Okay, Flynn and Ollie, if you go put your trains away, and then sit with Mama, I will be right back with the pictures.” You were rather excited to show the kids yourself, you would never miss an opportunity to talk about the love you have for your wife. 

When you join the others back in the living room, photo album in hand, you see how adorable they sit cuddled up to Yelena. You snap a quick picture before they notice you there. Then you quickly make your way over to the couch. You lift up Ollie and place him on your lap, while Flynn stays seated between you and Yelena. The photo album was made mostly in order of everything related to your wedding, it starts off with a couple pictures of Yelena proposing to you. Yelena is the first to start talking about the picture, “So, this is when I asked Mommy if she wanted to marry me. I was very nervous, because Mommy is very important to me and I love her so much. Luckily, she said yes right away! After that day we started to plan our wedding day, we even got to taste many cakes to see which ones we liked best.” 

You continue flipping through the pages and explaining bits and pieces of each one of the pictures placed in the album. Flynn and Ollie are fully invested in everything, which warms your heart, they’re such sweet boys. When guests start showing up in the album they enthusiastically point out all their family members, “Auntie Nat and Auntie Wanda!” Was the first person that Flynn saw, quickly followed by, “And Auntie Kate!” Who was spotted by Ollie. You explain to them that Natasha and Wanda were your maids of honor and that Kate was the ring bearer, which meant that they were extra special guests. 

Both you and Yelena had the biggest smiles on your faces while reminiscing on your wedding day and getting to experience the joy all over again with your three little ones. The boys had probably never had their attention on one thing more before, it was adorable how they were asking about each little detail as new pictures were shown. When you got to the end of the album you closed it and placed it down on the coffee table. “Then after the wedding, we wanted to grow our love and had you three and now our lives are complete. We love you boys so much.” You kiss Flynn and Ollie’s heads and peck your wife on the lips. 

“I have an idea.” Yelena says out loud, “How about we go celebrate these special memories by getting some ice cream?” Of course, both Flynn and Ollie are over the moon about that idea, they both run off to grab their shoes. “Mama, can you help please.” You take Milo from her arms and move him over to the stroller. The five of you head to the ice cream parlor in the park and eat your ice creams on a bench watching the ducks in the pond. When you’re all finished with your ice creams, you clean their hands and faces before letting them play on the playground. You put your arm around Yelena on the bench and pull her a little closer to you. “Our family makes me so happy, baby. Thank you for loving me and raising the perfect family with me. I love you so much, Yelena.” She intertwines your fingers in her lap and kisses your check. “I love you very much too, darling. I cannot imagine my life without you or our boys. I’m very happy with how far we have come and I can’t wait to grow old with you and watch the kids grow up together.”