#Kyle you're going to kill someone with that stick put it down

[kitkatscabinet]

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR COWORKER HAS BEEN POSSESSED

requested by: @honeyandbiscuitandtea-cafe

pairing: guy gardner x blue lantern fem! reader

summary: your relationship with guy gardner has always been contentious at best, so logically, demonic possession is the only reasonable answer for his sudden personality change.

There was something wrong with Gardner. Like stolen identity-shapeshifter-possessed by a demon level wrong.

It'd started after a particularly gruelling mission the guardians had forced you to work together on had gone spectacularly sideways, mainly in part to Guy's big fat mouth and impulsive behaviour. Weeks of preparation flushed down the drain, ending in a brawl that had nearly gotten you both killed.

You'd torn him an entirely new asshole for it, screaming until your voice was hoarse then storming away before he could get a word in edgewise.

In hindsight, you hadn't exactly regretted what you'd said, more so the way you'd gone about it. Nor did the kicked puppy look he'd thrown your way plague your mind, it didn't!

Returning to Oa had been embarrassing, and you'd been dreading the inevitable confrontation with Guy ever since. You'd been braced for anything he could throw at you when he'd stormed toward you, only to be completely flabbergasted when he'd apologised.

Guy Gardner... had apologised... To you.

You'd been so stunned that you hadn't even been able to put up a fight when the Guardians had decided to assign you to be Guy's partner permanently.

"A blue and a green lantern working together was exactly what the galaxy needed in these troubling times." They'd argued.

You called bullshit, they just wanted someone that wouldn't stand for Gardner's particular brand of fuckery, and you'd drawn the short straw.

A few weeks later, you felt like you were being gaslit or punked. Like everyone in the galaxy, but you were in on some elaborate prank orchestrated by Guy as payback. Because it hadn't ended with the apology, the next morning, Guy brought you breakfast.

He was opening doors, complimenting you, and apologising for minor things like being slightly late, which had also been happening less and less.

Frankly, you're not sure why the others aren't more concerned. When you'd brought it up with Hal he'd given you a weird look, claiming that Gardner was the same asshole as always.

You'd felt as if you were close to gaining answers when you'd cornered Kyle, the younger man clamming up anxiously until Guy had appeared from thin fucking air to pull you away for "important Lantern business."

Which, of course, had turned out to be nothing.

Now, with your suspicion at an all-time high, you were sitting across from Guy in a restaurant. A nice one at that, not the kind of place you'd think Guy would ever even set foot in, let alone pay for.

Your eyes narrowed. If Guy thought you were footing the bill, then he had another thing coming. You could picture it now, weeks of Guy getting you to drop your guard, only to stick you with an exorbitantly expensive bill under the guise of an apology dinner.

"I'm not paying for your portion of dinner, Guy." You raised a brow as he scanned the wine list.

"Don't you worry about that, Guy's got it all sorted, babe." He pointed a thumb at himself, shooting you a cocksure grin.

That was another new endeavour. The pet names. Well, Guy'd always called you some form of infuriating or crass name (sweetcheeks had almost earned him a giant hammer construct to the face), but lately they'd been... almost cute.

You swore you hated the way it made your stomach go all fluttery every time he called you babe, or honey, or sweet girl.

"Are you possessed?" You've given up on the illusion of browsing the menu, the words falling from your lips before you can think better of it.

He blinks. You blink back, refusing to back down, even as you wince internally at his incredulous look.

"Er, what?" He sounds as bewildered as you've felt the past few weeks, laughing nervously as he notices your dead serious expression.

"Don't give me those puppy dog eyes," you bristle, refusing to be gaslit any further. "Apologising to me, buying me things, flowers! Being all nice, and not at all... you!"

You pause to take a grounding breath, gesturing vaguely in his direction. "And now dinner? It's suspicious, so what's the play?"

His shoulders slump a little, a sigh escaping his lips as his eyes turn downcast, your satisfaction at being correct quickly overpowered by... regret? When he doesn't bounce back to his usual cocky self, instead seeming impossibly small for a man of his stature.

You sighed, trying to swallow down your sudden traitorous sense of guilt for upsetting him. "Guy—"

"You were right." He cut you off, bright eyes suddenly boring into yours. "That day, when you yelled at me, you were right. I am selfish, arrogant, and a lot of things much worse than you called me."

Though his voice is sure, unwavering, he sounds so... small. A word that you now realise should never be associated with a man like Guy Gardner. That sinking pit of guilt and shame from your words that day reignites in full force, and you try to speak, only for your words to fail you.

Guy, seeing the manifestation of guilt on your face, shakes his head. "I wanted to show off, and you got hurt." He frowned, lower lip quivering a little as he reached over the table and took your hands in his. "I was supposed to protect you, but you got hurt because of me."

Suddenly, the pieces start clicking into place. It's embarrassing, really, how easy the puzzle was in hindsight, only for you to completely miss it because you'd been staring too hard at the wrong pieces.

"Oh, Guy... that wasn't—" You stutter, well, it wasn't not his fault. "Look, you made a mistake, but we both survived, and I shouldn't... I shouldn't have yelled at you like that."

Without even realising it, your thumbs had started to rub soothing circles over Guy's skin.

"I deserved it." He mumbled dejectedly.

"No, you didn't." You acquiesce, sensing Guy's intense need for absolution.

"But I—"

"Guy!" It's your turn to cut him off firmly, the sudden sternness in your tone making his eyes widen like saucers. "Are you going to keep wallowing in the past, or can we enjoy our date?"

"Our...date?" He whispers a little breathlessly, before perking right back up. "I mean, yeah, our date, that we are so obviously having right now."

Just like that, it was as if a switch had been flicked, and the confidence you were used to Guy possessing was back in full force. "Don't you worry that pretty head of yours anymore, babe, this'll be the best date you've ever had!"

Aaaaand he was back.

At least he was pretty to look at, you mused, even as your lips quirked upward in an uncontrollable smile.

[red5cars]

cw: death

you've hated kyle from the moment you met him.

from his posh accent to his height advantage, everything about him bothered you to no end. he as a person just made you upset. didn't help your daddy loved him for some reason, said he was family and "the son he never had".

as if he didn't already have a kid, probably labeled the "daughter he never wanted".

whatever the reason, you hated kyle. it was an important part of your character to loathe him, that feeling growing in your chest the longer you got to know him.

you hated kyle, but you would never kill him.

intentionally.

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your whole life you've been working up to this, enduring the eternal choir of "you can't be a ranchand," from people who haven't even step foot on the property. it's been hell, getting shoved to the side in favor of others, of boys who fit the standard of the ranchand. boys like kyle, mr.perfect; animal whisperer, wrangler, could even do the booking if he put his mind to it, but preferred the hands on work.

god forbid you did too.

so you waited, biding your time till the inevitable announcement of your new role. pulling twice as much as everyone else, proving that you could do everything and more. it's how your daddy got the role, and with the way you kept going? written in stone.

but the funny thing about stone is it can be changed, by time or man. in this case it was the ladder, hitting the surface with a chisel, watching the stone fall away till it revealed a new name.

mr.perfect himself.

furious is putting it lightly, a volcano erupting fit the bill. the cool night air did nothing for you, molten lava in your veins as you stormed out into the woods. watching your father clap his hands on kyle's shoulders, beaming at him like the sun on a clear day.

son i've always wanted.

well it seems he's got it now.

blood means nothing if you're afflicted with a womb, your biological value overshadowing all the work you've done. it's a cruel, cruel truth, one that is your reality.

in the midst of your anger, it's cause appears, kyle's voice calling out to you. besides the ambience of the forest, it's the only other thing you can hear, the both of y'all nestled deep in this corner of the woods.

you face him, but can't hear him, watching his mouth move as he stumbles over what you think is an apology. unfortunately, "sorry," is a fighting word for someone in your state, vitriol spewing out before he can even finish. words echo off the tree and onto him, forcing kyle to back up, raise his hands by his chest in surrender but you need more. you need him to give you what you're owed.

in all honesty, you don't remember what happens next. one moment, kyle is there,

and then he isn't.

the back of your hands face you, arms fully extended, level with your shoulders. all is silent except for the wounded cries of something, someone.

kyle.

your first instinct is to run and grab help, scoop up whatever lays below you. but your feet stick to the floor.

what'll happen to you if they find out? what'll the guys say? your father?

they rotate in your head, the longer you think about them, the longer kyle remains down there.

down there.

down..

..a new question silences them all, a silver lining in a rather dark situation.

who will become the new cowboss then?

can't be your father, he's set on retiring right now. not the others either, all just idiots used to routine.

so that only leaves..

you head back to the party, livelier than you left it. your father pulls you aside, saying it's nothing personal, that he knows how great you are, begging you not to be mad at him.

where there would usually be a cold response, you meet your father with nothing but warmth, reassuring him that you're fine, that kyle and you talked it out. at that, he beams again, relief flooding his face and telling you that the ranch is in good hands.

and you know it is. after all, they're attached to your arms.

it's a new day. a fresh start for the ranch and you. like usual, you waltz into the stalls, ready to begin this new chapter of your life.

you've accounted all of it; your alibi, his story, and any other loose ends you thought to tie up. in just a few days, you'll be declared the new boss in no time.

while you're more than happy to be working, your body's extra sore from doing so much in so little time. wiping the sweat off your brow, you attempt to grab the haybale again when a hand on your shoulder stops you.

"let me help."

frowning, you're about to tell the stranger off, turning to the speaker and finding-

kyle.

he stands beside you, smile stretched out on his face. the passive expression startles you, a stark contrast to what you found when you lowered yourself into the ditch. a face contorted by pain, betrayal.

nothing like the man before you now.

he continues smiling, even as he focuses his gaze on you, "well?"

you accounted for all of it. every single thing no matter how minute it seemed.

you accounted for all. of. it.

but you never accounted for kyle coming back.

[bodhisattvas-storm]

Chapter 17

(Master list)

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The next few weeks fly by in a blur, and I've done my best to tip toe around the subject of telling Rafe what happened to me. I feel the wight of his eyes on my back as I show Sarah the motions of how to take someone's feet out from under them so they land flat on their back every time "There you go! You're a natural Sarah, " I say with pride as she beams at me."Now. Jog to the stop sign and back, and we'll be done, " I say, and she nods and takes off. I tip my head to the sun, enjoying the warmth as I steady myself. "Are you almost ready to talk about what's been bothering you, pretty girl? It's been weeks, and I'm starting to worry, " Rafe says softly, and I feel my shoulders slump. I've given as much reassurance as I can, and I know we are both at our breaking points. I turn to look at him. I search his face and body language and come up empty. Nothing screams that he is going to bolt when I tell him. I stick out my hand, and as he takes it, he presses a warm kiss to the back of my hand. The tingles spread up my arm and through my body, and it steadys me as I lead him to the big live oak in the corner of the yard. I silently let go of his hand and begin to climb until I find a good spot to settle in. Rafe picks a spot just below me and waits patiently until I speak. We sit in silence for a few minutes before I gather the courage. "It wasn't a random attack. On me. How I got my scar, " I say flatly as I reach out and pull a leaf off of a branch. I fidget with it as I say, "I was involved with Kyle. Not dating and not really seeing other people. Or at least I wasn't. I never slept with him. I was just enjoying the attention and the gifts. But I could tell the lack of a sexual aspect was getting to him and the night at the bone yard when I decided I wasn't going to continue the relationship is apparently the same night he decided he deserved more from me than I was willing to give" I say looking down at my hands. At the beautiful green leaf. I'm trying to ground myself for the next part. "Him and Topper cornered me, and despite the bad feeling I got, I accepted the drink that was offered. I was leaving already. I told the pouges I was going home, so no one. Not one single person knew to look for me after the drugs kicked in. Enough to make me loopy but never enough to fully put me to sleep. No.. no, they wanted me to feel it all, " I say quietly. I slowly look at Rafe for the first time since I started and can no longer hold back the tears at the raw openness on his face. The patience and understanding. "They raped me. For hours. They didn't set out to kill me. No Topper just decided he wanted more blood. They didn't take my life, but they did kill me that night. And I'm terrified Rafe. Absolutely terrified that you'll think less of me knowing they didn't just scar me. They took things from me that I will never get back. They killed some light and loving part of me, and in return, only darkness and rage lives there. A monster born of helplessness and agony. " I choke out as I can't help the rattling sobs that rip out of me. I feel like I can't breathe as I lay a hand on my chest, trying to get any air down

"May I?" Rafe asks gently, and I know what he is asking as I nod my head frantically. Slowly, he makes his way to me and settles in a sturdy spot before he scoops me up into his lap. To my surprise, he lightly blows in my face as he gently rocks us back and forth. It's subtle, but the more he does it, the better I can breathe, and the confusion must show on my face. "Old trick for when a baby gets choked up and can't breathe. Works like a charm every time. JJ actually taught me that when I had a panic attack the first few weeks of knowing him after I got clean." He says with pride as he plays with the ends of my hair."I could never think less of you for what you went through, baby. That is something you can not change. You're right. They did kill some part of you that night, but you're not a monster, Bodhisattva. You have every right to be this way. To get revenge for what was done to you, " he says with such conviction that goosebumps form on my arms."You promise?" I say weakly, and he gently cups my face and tilts my head to look him in the eyes."I swear it on my life. On the lives of the people I love, " he says, and deep emotions swim in his eyes, and I know. I know it in my bones that he is telling the truth. I lean forward and gently kiss him. I move to straddle his lap when Sarah's voice breaks through the silence. "Where are you guys?" She yells, and I can't help but laugh."We're coming!" I yell back, and she goes silent. I grab Rafe's hand, and he looks at me. "At some point. You need to have a conversation with Sarah, " I say softly, and alarm flares in his eyes as he looks down at his sister, who is patiently waiting for us out in the sun. I start the climb down before he has the chance to reply.

"JJ texted. He says he wants the three of us to come to the chateau and to bring handburger buns, " she says as soon as my feet hit the ground."Ouuu bet that. Imma go get changed. Sarah, would you like to take a shower after me? I can give you some clothes?" I offer, and her face lights up."Oh yes, please. I think he is telling everyone tonight. I'd really rather not smell like ass properly meeting my twins' family for the first time, " she rushes out in relief "Alright come on, " I say lightly and guide her to the house.

It takes a total of an hour for me and Sarah to get ready. As we pull up to the grocery store down the road from the chateau, my eyes snag on a very nice jeep, and an unsettling feeling forms in my gut as I look around. Neither Rafe nor Sarah seem to notice, and I want to write it off as paranoia, but something is off as we walk into the store. We make our way to the bread isal "pick out some buns. It's best to get four packs. I'm gonna go get some bacon, " I say as I turn to walk away. I look at the meats and decide I want to get some brats as well, so I pick three packages up, and as my hand closes around the bacon, I hear it. "Get your hand off of me. Right. Now!" Sarah snaps in a voice I've never heard, and I'm instantly moving. I round the corner and see none other than Topper and Kelce. Topper is in front of Sarah, and Kelce is behind her as they have her trapped, and I see red at the hand that is holding tightly to her arm. Where is Rafe? I see his hand tighten as he leans forward to whisper something in her ear. "Hey!" I say loudly enough that Kelce takes a step back, and Toppers grip loosens, but he doesn't let go as he pulls her to stand on the other side of him. I lock eyes with Sarah, and her pleading look hurts as I slowly look to her left, hoping she gets the point as her eyes follow mine to the glass jar of jalapeños. She looks back to me, and I try to convey what I'm thinking. I've trained you for weeks now to defend yourself. She gives a subtle nod as I take a step forward "You have about three seconds to let her go Top" I say smugly and he tips his head back and laughs "and what exactly are you going to do about it babe? Why would you defend a kook, huh? Besides I'm not doing anything at all" he says with such arrogance and now it's my turn to laugh as I take a few more steps and set down everything in my hands "You see my guy. That's your problem. You think I'm the threat in this situation? What am I going to do about it? More like, what is she going to do about it?" I say as I gesture to Sarah, and it takes a split second for her twist out of his reach, grabbing the jar of jalapeños as she goes. The shock registers on his face a second before the jar connects with his jaw with a satisfying crack as it shatters and juice and peppers go flying. Kelce takes a step forward but too slow as she kicks his feet out from under him perfectly. Topper starts screaming as blood starts to flow down his cheek ans neck Rafe appears at the end of the isal and the shock on his face makes me laugh again as I pick up the stuff I put down. Sarah is already moving as she grabs the buns and walks towards her brother, who just appeared at the end of the isal and is looking at her with a mix of pride and fear. Fear for the consequences that are to come from this encounter. As I go to step over Topper I stop to bend down and as my face becomes clear through the blood and juice I give him a slow and wicked smile "I've enjoyed the sounds of your screams. I look forward to hearing them again. But just remember, " I say softly as I get fully into his face."Just try and relax and have some fun, babe, " I say with a soft laugh before jogging away. Rafe slapped more than enough money on the counter as we swiftly made our way back to the car.

For the first time, I really look at Sarah and notice the dark bruise already forming on her arm. Then I notice the blood sliding down and dripping off her elbow "Fuck. You're bleeding" I say as we get in the car "I didn't even notice. But now it fuckin burns like a bitch" she chokes out as tears prickle her eyes "Drive fast baby" I say urgently

It takes two to long to get to the chateau. We waste no time busting through the door. "Bird! Get the first aid kit. " I snap out, feeling very stressed at the bright blood that is now all over Sarah. John B is there in an instant gently guiding her to a seat at the surprisingly clean kitchen table "What the fuck happened" JJ says as he storms into the house and straight for his sister. He squats down in front of her as John B unpacks the kit and gets the disinfectant "Pope will you get me a towl and some warm water please" he says calmly. Ever the leader. JJ reaches up and brushes back Sarah's hair "Tell me what happened" he says softly as Pope returns to the room "And why do you smell spicy?" Says Kie curiously and I chuckle "I broke a jar of jalapeños" Sarah says "On Toppers face" she adds shyly and there is a beat of silence before the room erupts in roars of laughter from everyone but Bird who gives Sarah a smile as he gets ready "This I'd probably going to hurt but it has to be disinfected and cleaned before I can see if you need stitches" he says comfortingly she nods as JJ stands up and passes her a bottle of tequila. She smiles and takes a big drink and then gives John B a encouraging nod and he gets to work. "It's real deep. What do you think Pope?" John B asks and Pope takes in the cut "can you touch all of your fingers to your thumb one at a time?" Pope asks and Sarah does what he asks "No nerve damage that I can see even tho its jagged and deep. Stitches and keeping it clean will be the best route" he says matter of factly "Ok honey. Would you like one of us to take you to the hospital or would you like me to stitch you up? It's your choice" John B says softly and alarm flashes in her eyes as she looks to JJ and then to me "It's ok Sarah. John B has stitched us all up at some point or another. Bodhis grandpa tought him. He was a medic in the war" JJ says as he touches her head comfortingly. I look around and notice the stares and the confusion on everyone's face at the affection but I brush it off "He helped my grandpa stitch my back. It only looks so bad because of the way it was cut and the fact that I woke up half way through and they had to hold me down to finish" I say encouragingly and she nods "Ok John B. If they say you got this then I trust you" she says softly and he nods. I move to hold her other hand as he begins. It take him 15 minutes and a few breaks to finish up "You. Sarah Cameron. Are a complete and totally badass" John be says as he winks at her and I can't help but notice the deep blush that creeps over her face at the compliment. "Alright. Who's ready to grill!?" I say clapping my hands together and everyone agrees.

[practically-an-x-man]

1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 16 for Jasper, Eris, and Nikoletta? :)

Oooh thank you!!

Answers under the cut for space :D

Edgy/Misc OC Asks

What memory would your OC rather just forget?

Jasper: The sensation of Kyle's death through their empathic sense. Sometimes they wonder if it would be easier to have just seen it, but they'll always be plagued by how it felt to have all his emotions just completely cut off like that.

Eris: Honestly... they have very few regrets. Either things turn out alright or they don't. The closest would be seeing Rick get stabbed by Peacemaker, since that's the closest he ever came to dying and it scared Eris like nothing else, but even that they were able to mostly brush off once they were assured he'd be okay.

Nikoletta: STAR Labs. Anything from STAR Labs.

2. What's something about your OC that people wouldn't expect just from looking at them?

Jasper: That they're a nurse - they're a punk with dyed hair and tattoos, who's usually covered in bruises from roller derby. Who would guess that they spend their life administering patient care?

Eris: That they're as old as they are. His features do look a little off, in a sort of "undistilled" way since she was born so long ago, but he still mainly just looks like someone from Türkiye or Egypt, vaguely in their thirties, and people wouldn't guess that they're actually centuries old.

Nikoletta: Probably her relationship with Abner - neither the fact that it exists, or how it takes shape. Especially after Belle Reve, she comes off as extremely stern and powerful and aloof, and I feel like people would never expect to see her being soft with a sorta-awkward guy like him (even though she's very happy and in love)

3. What is your OC's fatal flaw? Are they aware of this flaw?

Jasper: They can't let go of connections they make - meaning they'll stick with a friend even if the friendship is toxic, they struggle to cut off their homophobic parents, and they take peoples' criticisms of them harshly. This can be a good thing at times, since they'll be an incredibly loyal and caring friend and would never consider betraying/cheating/etc., but it also means they can be stepped on.

Eris: They're too careless about life. Others, yes, we all know they're not afraid to be ruthless, but even with themself - he'll push his healing factor to the absolute brink of its limit, and someday it might get her killed for good.

Nikoletta: She struggles to trust people. She's let Abner in, of course, and most of the other members of the Squad (Corto Maltese was quite the bonding experience), but outside that half-dozen people? There's nobody she can rely on. Even with the people she does trust, she still wouldn't leave her drink unattended with them or leave the apartment unlocked for them to stop by - not because she doesn't like them, but because Belle Reve has broken her trust so completely that she can't bring herself to willingly put any amount of her safety in their hands (except maybe Abner, and we both know it took a lot to get there)

4. When scared, does your OC fight, flee, freeze or fawn?

Jasper: Depends on the situation. If someone else is in danger, they're trained to jump into action (from being a trauma nurse). If it's themself in danger, their instinct is to freeze.

Eris: Fight! That's Eris' response to a lot of things, actually...

Nikoletta: By instinct, fawn, but she's trained herself to be combative instead.

9. Do you have a specific lyric or quote which you associate with your OC?

Jasper: Hold the Line by Toto

It's not in the words that you told me It's not in the way you say you're mine It's not in the way that you came back to me It's not in the way that your love set me free

Eris: Weapon by Against the Current

I seem fine But I can't take the highs and the lows All I am is a weapon (weapon) I shoot 'em down 'til I end up alone

Nikoletta: Whispers by Halsey

"This is the voice in your head that says "You do not want this" This is the ache that says "You do not want him"

10. What's an AU that would be interesting to explore with your OC?

Jasper: Hm... I could see a role-reversal AU being interesting, good premise for angst, but for something lighter it could be fun to try out a florist/tattoo parlor AU (since Jasper likes tattoos and heavier stuff, and I could see Kyle taking the florist role)

Eris: Not really an AU since it would fit in the main fic, but I wouldn't mind writing more of Eris' escapades throughout history. I guess if I wanted to make it an AU it would be a reincarnation AU - like they keep running into various humans that they end up getting close to, every hundred years or so, with the idea that it's always Rick's soul finding its way back to them?

Nikoletta: Hm... maybe a fantasy AU, or like a witch-and-wizard thing? Like Nikoletta is a shadow witch, and the other members of the squad are different types of magic-users (Nanaue is a demigod, Cleo is a druid, etc.)

16. What is your OC's pain tolerance like?

Jasper: Reasonably high - they're a roller derbyist, they deal with a lot of bumps and bruises, but I think they're better at dealing with blunt pain (like bruises and sprains) than sharp pain (like cuts)

Eris: Pain? What's pain? They've literally been eviscerated before, pain is nothing.

Nikoletta: Not as high as you might think - she can sustain a lot of discomfort (being cold, hungry, etc.), but she tends to avoid outright pain if she can

[valentialbein]

And what of my adaptational bitterness?!

Not long ago, I decided to look at some of my favorite FE15 scenes with Japanese voice acting, given how fantastic the English dub is-- and something I picked up in the process is that the scene between Alm and Mycen in Rigel Castle has a couple of interesting changes that I wanted to lay out! Particularly with its most... iconic lines. Major spoilers ahead!

(Note: I'm not a native Japanese speaker, and I'm not entirely fluent, but I took two years of college classes and damn if I'm not putting that all to use here!!)

While I put together a document going through the whole conversation in Japanese and loosely translating it, most of it is generally the same, aside from two bits. You're also not going to get the whole picture just by reading the lines, as the voice acting does a great deal for both sides of this conversation, so I highly recommend you pull up the scene in video form as well.

Now, the first change is pretty brief! Specifically, when Mycen brings up Alm's birth during his whole spiel about how the gods are deteriorating.

Mycen: しかし、そこにアルム。お前が生まれた。(Shikashi, soko ni Arumu. Omae ga umareta.) But then there's you, Alm. You were born. But then you were born, Alm.

Alm: ！！ (*gasp*) ...! What does that have to do with any of this?

The second, more important one, is Alm's reaction to being Rudolf's mercy, and how Mycen responds to that. The exchange goes like this:

Mycen: それが愛するわが子であればこれ以上の喜びはない…… (Sore ga aisuru waga ko de areba koreijou no yorokobi wa nai…) So for it to be his beloved child, he could feel no greater joy… So for that death to come at the hand of his beloved son was… a mercy.

Mycen: ルドルフは、そう言っておった。(Rudorufu wa, sou itte otta.) Rudolf told me so himself. He told me himself that he could imagine no more peaceful end.

Alm: そんな…… 父さん、父さんっ……！！(Sonna… Tou-san, Tou-san…!!) That's... Father, father...!! And what of my peace?!

"Sonna..." on its own is a pain to translate, but the specific meaning isn't as relevant as how Natsuki Hanae says this line. Rather than reacting with even more bitterness because Rudolf's convoluted plan made no room for Alm's own say on the matter - him yelling at Mycen earlier for sending him to kill his own father is about the same already - JP Alm just... breaks down and cries for his father, essentially. And it's this difference in reaction that makes Mycen respond in turn!

Mycen: 泣くな、アルムよ。(Naku na, Arumu yo.) Don't cry, Alm. This is not the time for mourning or self-pity, boy.

Compared to something like "nakanaide" (please don't cry), "naku na" is more direct in just. You know. Telling someone not to cry instead of asking them. So perhaps there's a weight behind those words that I'm missing, but with his quieter and more even tone of voice, and the way he addresses Alm by name, it comes off as a lot gentler than how he scolds Alm in the localization.

Now, why were these changes made? Are they better or worse? I don't know! Sure, I'd like Mycen not to be kind of a dick to his grandson while he's feeling so vulnerable, but I can tolerate it because that's how I first experienced the scene, and their supports say a great deal more about how they feel about each other than a scene where they're both freshly grieving. More than that, though, I think Alm breaking down and sobbing and Alm sticking it to the man both get to something very important about his position here, something that Natsuki Hanae and Kyle McCarley also portray amazingly:

He's way too young for this shit.

[czec-hoslo-vak-ians]

Omg you guys I'm so excited to start ranting about Roswell [1999-2002]

It's just going to be my opinions of each episode and all the Feelings it brings back. If you have not seen the show don't read there will be SPOILERS .

Leat get on with the episode

I'm a huge fan of voice-overs I think it up so does she start with them. I like it that you see the episode through that person's eyes are the events that happened. In this case the episode is through liz eyes. Who carries around any alien picture in the pocket, Tourists people believe anything. Some people can be so rude. Max Evans does have starting promble it's a little creepy like. ( then again I would not mind him staring). It's definitely not in Maria's meditation. You can already tell that Max and Liz have this unspeakable connection they are not even speaking to each other at this moment. Liz getting shot is a little bit her fault , when everyone else saw the gun they all duct except for Liz. When Max tells Maria to call an ambulance I get it it was to distract her I can get her out of the way however Max healed Liz to the point where she didn't need an ambulance. I think the flashback of Liz in a cupcake dress is super cute the dress is super cute for a little girl however I don't think the little girl looked cute in a dress.( that's just my opinion) I really do you like that coconut bra she's wearing. Even from a young age Max can you say creepy just a little bit. Everytime I see Michael Guerin my heart flutters. There's just something about him. So here you have it the start of Max and Liz.

I love Maria's description of the two people that had a gun who arguing. I love that gets caught sniffing something it does look illegal. Tourits people need to not stick your nose where it doesn't belong. Liz should have said yeah they must have been kid from my school instead of pretending not to recognize them. Why would you hide your uniform and your school book bag I totally would have hid it somewhere in my room or just got rid of it. I think I would have been a little more freaked out if I saw a silver handprint on my stomach after just being shot. Of course curiosity got the best of liz.( you know they say curiosity killed the cat) Kyle the boyfriend is kind of cute not my fav person at the moment( spoiler alert he does grow on me eventually).

This is one of my favorite scenes of Max( there are not many of them) where he just simply points to the sky he didn't say anything he just points. I even like that he throws in a joke to soften the situation. I can't believe Max has that much faith in Liz that he put his life in her hands now just by telling her his secret.

Maria Spidey senses are going off she knows that there's something off with Liz which means she knows her best friend very well. However on the other hand Maria does a tend to overthink things. Alex is such a dud, I guess you just need that one dud in the show and just happened to the Alex( that's just my opinion). I don't blame Isabelle for being pissed off at Max for spilling the beans and for being super hero theme day. I love the fact that they put hot sauce on everything( I put everything and makes food just tastes better however I do not put hot sauce in my drinks). I totally understand Michael wanting to leave because I know what it feels like to be wanted just for the monthly check. I guess this is why I relate too Michael more.

( there's a little hiccup in this episode) [when Maria is complaining to Alex in the cafe abou Liz t not sitting next to her and homeroom< today>, is before the scene where she talks Liz about the blood on her order slip pad talking in the school bathroom together and it's a hiccup because in both scenes Maria is wearing the same exact shirt.] So thoes two cease should have been flipped.

Max should not be irritated that Isabel is using her powers when NO one is around.( I think Sheriff Valenti is a good looking older man) Isabel face expression looks like she's hiding something, she is so nervous she needs to relax and calm down. Suspicions would have never fell upon them if Michael didn't kick Tabasco sauce can. I completely understand where Michael's coming from. I understand that Max had a split second choice and saving liz or not, but he did not have to tell her the truth not until after he talked to Michael and Isabel first. Liz and Kyle is the most awkward relationship I've ever seen oh, there is really no chemistry. If you have a mystery hand print on your belly like that why wouldn't you be covering it up more try to hide it. Kyle sing that handprint is going to open up a slew of can of worms.

I like that Max is trying to explain what he did and to show her that he's not dangerous. Liz is a is obsessed with Max now. Kyle has such a big mouth why would he go blab to his father about what he saw instead of talking to his first about it. Of course the Sheriff knew that Liz was lying. I don't believe the sheriff when he says that someone turned in her book bag, and I bet the sheriff did not have a search warrant to go through her book bag. Agent Stevens < is the same guy that's in the TV show called the good doctor just a younger version of of himself> the sheriff needs to stop obsessing with this. If he believes his father or feel something is off why would he give the dress away instead of collecting the information off the dress himself.

Liz wasn't expecting Max to go along with telling her everything. Max slipped up and said we instead of I now he has definitely roped in Michael and Isabel. I'm glad Liz told Max everything that she knows what what the sheriff.

I love that Michael doesn't need anything he can just up and leave. It seems like that Michael is the only one who wants to know more about who the alien side of him is. I'm glad that Maria knows now this is a big secret to keep I really hope she doesn't crack under pressure and slips up until someone else. I can't stand Max and the choices he makes he's such a manipulator , he hates choosing Sides he knows that he can't choose to be on Liz side (even though he wants too) He also wants to do what is best for Isabel and Michael (his family) that's why he has to manipulate Isabel in choosing to listen to Liz because he knows that Isabel won't go anywhere without him. And that's why he says he's going to turn himself in, Because he couldn't choose a side.

Of course the plan involves Kyle. I love that Isabel pick out Alex in a crowd of people while wearing a mask. Poor Alex is confused on y Maria is hanging out with Isabelle. Kyle is such a( he doesn't know that he's the distraction or the bait)[ not sure what the word is called] I can't believe Liz is doing this to her boyfriend. You can totally tell that their relationship is a one-sided relationship. That stings when Max asks aren't you going to Read Me My Rights and Valente says do you have any hinting that Valenti doesn't think Max belongs here on Earth. I'm glad that Max answered Valenti's question truthfully about being at the crashdown. Of course Alex would have to get in the way. You can totally tell Valente doesn't believe that his son was standing over Maria. Did Valente just lie to his son? Cuz I'm pretty sure he ran past Liz when he went over towards Maria oh, maybe he really didn't see her while he is running towards Maria. I really wish Valente was on their side instead of making enemies of that instead of trying to figure out what or who they are. Michael Isabelle and Max definitely feel like outcasts when they see each other people cheering and bringing up aliens in the spaceship.

I'm glad that Max is one to say that it's not safe for them to be in a relationship even though he really wants to be. If you read between the lines you would understand why Max says thank you instead of saying you're welcome when Liz says thank you for saving my life. It's because that's the day that his life really began that he could be truly himself.[ here is another oops.. in the beginning it says September 23rd 5 days ago I die however at the end it says September 24th 5 days ago I die... ] (I think that's an error in editing Department) or maybe they want us to think that she was writing all night that It crossed over to the 24th the next day.

Well you guys that's the end of the episode I had fun I hope you had fun I see you on the other side!

Quote of the episode" Great. You're an alien. That's fantastic. Excellent"?

Coming up next: the morning after.

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