#Like Father Like Santa

[glennk56]

William Hootkins in the 1990s (3 of 3)

William Hootkins appeared in Comedy Thriller, Gummed Labels in 1992. There is no release date on this "TV movie" so I think it may have been a straight to video film. Hootkins played "Seducer Producer", a porno film producer.

In 1994 he appeared in the Sci-fi Action Horror film Death Machine.

In 1995 he appeared in his second Peter Chelsom film, Funny Bones starring Jerry Lewis and Oliver Platt.

In 1997 he had a small role in Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest.

He appeared in This World, Then the Fireworks in 1997, starring Billy Zane.

Like Father, Like Santa (aka The Christmas Takeover), 1998. William Hootkins played Santa Claus because...why not? He was a natural to play Santa Claus and probably had many offers. This film is supposed to be pretty good for a Santa Claus movie.

The Omega Code, a 1999 Fantasy Action Movie. Hootkins played a British VIP.

[konigsblog]

Orlaaa I can't send videos but there's this clip of a Scottish kid who's like 3 and she got her nails done and her accent is so cuteee😭 "look, I got my toes done and my naaels" I WAS MELTINGGG imagine having kids with Johnny and they got their daddy's accent🤧

HAH, i'm assuming you're talking about this video? it's adorable, and it's totally something johnny's kid would do. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

johnny is the perfect father, he's an active father despite being deployed often and is always there for her. he spends so much time with his daughter while on leave, usually out at the beach or perhaps even at the park with his toddler daughter. most kids don't have a thick and noticeable accent like his daughter, and it makes her stand out from the crowd, brightening peoples days with her laughter. god, people can't help themselves from melting and laughing at her cute, scottish accent. it's not often you see a proper scottish baby.

you absolutely love to send johnny videos of his daughter while he's on deployment, whether you're her mother or not, or even just a babysitter for her. johnny adores waking up everyday to a new video along with a somewhat coherent and loving message from his beloved sweetheart in scotland, in her princess dress, or even a photo of her new drawing of her and her daddy.

he can't help but laugh uncontrollably at the videos that you send him. it pulls at his heartstrings and he can't wait to have her back in his strong arms once again, cradling her and keeping her safe until she's fast asleep with the sound of her heartbeat and shallow breathing loud enough for johnny to listen to while he's attempting to catch some rest after months without his favourite girl.

he can't help himself from showing the rest of his trusted team these videos, especially price, who kills himself laughing at johnny's sweet daughter. johny watches them whenever he can, replaying them constantly and trying to arrange a time where he's able to call you and speak with his daughter while on deployment, more preferably through facetime so he can admire the glittery makeup and fancy face paint all over her adorable little face.

[gilly-moon]

Anyone else getting tired of the militarization of Santa in Christmas media?

[bedtimegiraffe]

I am so stuck on what PB is trying to tell me with these outfits.

(Character sizes adjusted for head canon height reasons)

Why is Baldur the odd one out? Given that King Arlan and Baldur are close, while Aerin is barely there and very much considered less important by both of them, why are King Arlan and Aerin dressed in the same color? Doesn't it look like Arlan and Aerin are the two who go together (not to mention the similar names)?

(On a practical note, Aerin is a fully unique character model as far as I can tell. King Arlan has the same face as an awful cop character (which was, in retrospect, a sign), but his outfit is definitely new. I think Baldur's base body is a repeat (?) but the rest is new. Basically, they could have done whatever they wanted with these outfit!)

Is Aerin trying to fit in and telegraph that he aligns with their father and Baldur just wears whatever because he doesn't care?

Are the character designers trying to show that King Arlan and Aerin actually have more in common? They're definitely the smart ones who are good at pretending to be harmless (the 'Gentle King' who would totally execute his son and Mr. "I know you'll accomplish anything you set out to do" while actively working against your goal over here).

I don't know why they're designed like this! I want to understand!

[joemerl]

[santaverse]

That Familiar Feeling... (Finale)

“ …!!! “ Jim gasped.

Just then, everything clicked. Jim knew exactly what this Santa was feeling, because he himself had been there so many times. So, Jim slowly reached a hand towards the other Santa Claus’ arm. 

Once he finally touched the other Santa, Jim could feel him trembling. He lightly gasped again, then tried speaking to him again. 

“ T-This… This isn’t your fault. “

The mysterious Santa unknowingly had a tear fall down his cheek. He shook his head but still looked forward.

“ I-I’m doing this… I don’t know how or why… It’s been one thing after another… Cars… P–People… Santa-whozits… I don’t know anything… For once, I-I-I just… I just want to know something… A-Anything… “ 

Suddenly, Jim hugged the other Santa. 

“ A lot of things must feel really s-scary right now, but… You’re with people who… w-who won’t get mad at you. You don’t need to know everything… Y-You’re still okay, even if you don’t know who you are…!! “ 

The other Santa’s eyes widened. He lowers his hands, which causes all the magic that was shooting out of them to stop. The Santa then wraps his arms around Jim, hugging him back.

North and the Muscular Santa both beamed at the heartfelt sight. 

With that, the chaos was over.

The toys returned to their motionless state, the toy-making machines finally stopped shooting around, and the wrapping paper that constricted the other Santas finally loosened up. The Santas each began bursting out of their wrapping prisons. 

“ HAHA!! “ Cap’n Claus triumphantly boasted. “ No prison can contain the might of a PIRATE!! “ He looked around and noticed the others breaking free. “ Oh! You all are free too! Bueno! “ 

“ FINALLY, some bloomin’ air!! “ Father Christmas complained, gasping. “ I was tryin’ to catch me breath for the last half soddin’ hour!! “

Suddenly, Big Boss Santa emerged from his pile coughing and stumbling.

“ T-TELL ME ABOUT… IT!! “ He flopped onto the ground. 

Next to him, Rudo Claus got out of the same pile, scratching himself thoroughly.

“ Ugh, finally, that guy wouldn’t stop GAGGIN’ in there!! Some folks, am I right? “ 

More and more the Santas emerged from their festive prisons. As they escaped, the other Santas would look at Jim and the other Santa who trapped them. Any conversations quickly came to a halt. The group began to stare at both amnesiac Santas. 

The other Santa took a step back, but Jim remained right by his side.

“ I-It’s okay… “ he whispered.

The muscular Santa (with the Santa dressed as an Easter Bunny still in his arms), as well as North, The Christmas Phantom, Super Santa, and a sheepish SuperKlaus joined Jim’s side. 

“ What on Pac-World was all that about? “ Santa Pac asked, breaking the silence. 

The mysterious Santa nervously started biting his nails.

“ U-Uh well… uh… “

Jim spoke up for him.

“ P-Please don’t be mad at any of these new Santas! They… Might’ve broken some things, but- but they’re not bad people!! “ 

“ Mad? “ Silly Santa replied. “ That was STUPENDOUS!! That Santa’s Magic is incredible! We should do that again!!~ “ 

“ I agree! “ Magic Santa beamed. “ I have the magic of billions of fairies and yet, I don’t think I could’ve caused such a festive catastrophe all at once! “

Skinny Santa was appalled.

“ Are we seriously going to let those… those MENACES off, scott-free?! “ The old man crossed his arms and huffed like a child. 

“ Jim is right! “ North answered. “ These Santas have amnesia. They do not know better! But, if Jim is proof, what matters is their hearts! “

Murmurs erupted. Through the commotion, a good majority of the other Santas nodded their heads and began agreeing with North.

Jim was stunned by North’s high praise. The guardian smiled back at him. 

“ I’m proud of you, Jim. “

The amnesiac Santa teared up and smiled back to his hero.

“ T-Thank you, North! “

“ Now then! Only one more business of matter!! “ North exclaimed. “ Proper introduction!! Jim, would you? “

“ O-Okay! " Jim turned towards the other amnesiac Santas and lightly waved. " Uh, hello! Welcome to the North Pole…!! I’m Jim and uh… Do you all have any names you go by? “ 

“ Well, “ The Muscular Santa started. “ The news reporters back home called me Santa with Muscles. Uh, you can call me Muscles for short if you’d like! “ 

“ I AM… SUUUUPERKLAUS!! “ SuperKlaus struck a strongman pose. “ DEFENDER OF ALL THINGS NICE! BANE OF ALL THAT IS NAUGHTY!! “

“ I’M THE EASTER BUNNY!! NO… “ The Santa paused, then sprung up again. “ I BE A PIRATE!!! NO….!!! I’M A BEAUUUUTIFUL BUTTERFLY!! “ He tried to flap his arms while in Muscles’ grasp. 

“ What an… odd Santa. “ Santa Paws mumbled. 

“ OOH!! OOH! “ Sea Santa shouted. “ That’s perfect Pawsy!! Oddball Santa!! That’s what we’ll call em! “ 

“ Well, that just leaves the last one. “ Classic Santa turned towards the Santa by Jim's side and waved. “ Hello there! What shall we call you, lad? “

“ Who? “ The mysterious Santa looked around. “ M-Me? “ 

“ Yes, you, my boy! “ 

“ Who? “ 

“ So… Santa Who, then! Welcome aboard, my boy!! “ Classic chuckles. “ Santa with Muscles, Santa Who, Oddball Santa, and SuperKlaus! I’m certain you’ll all fit right in here! “ 

“ I certainly hope not- OOF!! “ Skinny Santa was promptly elbowed by Grumpy Santa. 

“ Jim! “ North asks. “ Why don’t you give tour of The Pole to New Santas while we clean up? “ 

“ O-Okay…!! “ Jim nods. “ Okay everyone, um… you should um… “

“ Follow you? “ Muscles asks. 

“ Y-Yes!! That!! Come on, everyone! “

[tapioca-puddingg]

[rpf-bat]

EVERYTHING I WROTE IN 2023

Can you believe that I posted 45 RPF stories this year?! I’m honestly really proud of my productivity. In 2022, I only wrote ten….

I joined (and started writing for) two new fandoms this year: Lost Society and Santa Cruz. I want to thank those communities for being so welcoming to me! 🥰 Ofc, I also continued writing often about my #1 fave, Blind Channel. 😅

I decided to compile a chronological list of everything I wrote this year:

❤️= Blind Channel RPF, 💙= Lost Society RPF, 💛= Santa Cruz RPF, 💚=Other

🖤= Angst,💖= Fluff, ❤️‍🩹= Hurt/Comfort, 🔥= NSFW

Wake Me Up Inside - Joel/Niko ❤️🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: January 1st

Word Count: 1,172

Summary: Niko dreams about the ex who recently dumped him, and ends up sleepwalking somewhere dangerous. Will Joel wake him up in time?

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I See What’s Goin’ Down - Niko/Joonas ❤️🖤

Posted: January 3rd

Word Count: 584

Summary: Niko walks into the studio with bruises on his face. Joonas is pretty sure he knows where he got them.

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Du Lügst - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: January 5th

Word Count: 969

Summary: Vienna, Austria. 1794 A.D.

Niko has been studying abroad for a few years now, learning the art of music from a master composer. One day, he hears about a new, handsome face in town. A fellow Finn - and a fellow musician.

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Blood As Cold As Ice - Tommi/Olli ❤️🖤

Posted: January 6th

Word Count: 1,149

Summary: The van breaks down in the snow while the band is driving to a gig. Tommi thinks of one way he can help Olli keep warm. But, it may not be enough.

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I Know I’m Not Your Favorite Record - Olli/Joonas (One-Sided) ❤️🖤

Posted: January 9th

Word Count: 1,057

Summary: Olli decides to confess his love for Joonas in the most cheesy, old-fashioned way possible: via a pop-punk mix CD.

But, Joonas quietly rejects him - and then does something unthinkable, that twists the knife even further into Olli's broken heart.

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Met You In The Bathroom At 12:05 - Niko/Joonas ❤️🔥

Posted: January 11th

Word Count: 876

Summary: Niko lets a hot stranger drag him into a nightclub bathroom. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

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Die For The Fever - Joel/Tommi ❤️🖤

Posted: January 12th

Word Count: 953

Summary: As soon as Joel stepped offstage, his eyes rolled back towards Heaven, and his knees buckled as his body collapsed to the floor.

I knew it, Tommi thought, surging forward, to his side.

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Hoida Mut - Niko/Joonas ❤️💖

Posted: January 17th

Word Count: 1,057

Summary: Niko thought everyone forgot his birthday....until Joonas asked him to come over.

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Boys Like You - Käärijä/Robin 💚💖

Posted: February 23rd

Word Count: 862

Summary: Robin really shouldn't have said on camera, that he would like to kiss Käärijä. But, when he hears that his UMK competitor said the same thing about him, he decides to take a risk.

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I’m A Shipwreck - Niko/Aleksi ❤️🖤

Posted: February 28th

Word Count: 1,378

Summary: After a lover breaks his heart, Niko decides he doesn't want to live anymore, and dives into the sea. But, a mysterious savior drags him out of the water, back to shore. Niko isn't sure what shocks him more. That someone saved his life - or that that someone isn't human.

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Towels - Niko/Aleksi ❤️🔥

Posted: March 1st

Word Count: 584

Summary: Aleksi is hogging all the towels in their shared hotel room, and Niko is annoyed.

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From The Very Start (You Had My Heart) - Niko/Reader ❤️💖

Posted: March 6th

Word Count: 3,225

Summary: It's only been a few days since your boyfriend Niko went on tour, but you already miss him so badly. He surprises you with tickets, to see his band open for I Prevail in Amsterdam.

But, when you arrive in the Netherlands, you discover an even bigger surprise waiting for you, during the show.

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I Am Just The Planets (Spinning Around You) - Joel/Reader ❤️🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: March 6th

Word Count: 1,832

Summary: Joel was your best friend. You decided that no matter what, you wanted to see his face one last time, before you died.

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‘Til I’m Breathless - Niko/Reader/Samy❤️💙🔥

Posted: March 22nd

Word Count: 2,626

Summary: After you spend all night talking to Samy at a party, your boyfriend Niko asks if you'd like to invite him over for a little fun.

He lays down some rules: you can't go past second base, and you both have to keep your pants on. But even though you and Samy stick to these rules, you're surprised how hot and filthy things manage to get.

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Kingslayer - Joel/Samy ❤️💙🖤

Posted: April 21st

Word Count: 1,526

Summary: The newly-crowned King Joel visits a prisoner in his dungeons: the man who murdered the previous monarch. He has an offer for the captured criminal that could spare him from execution. But, will Samy accept his proposition?

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No Rest For The Sickest - Samy/Reader 💙💖

Posted: May 22nd

Word Count: 1,574

Summary: You hooked up with Samy last night.

Today, you woke up in his bed with a runny nose and a fever. To your genuine surprise, he wants to take care of you.

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What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: August 13th

Word Count: 963

Summary: It's Christmas, and Niko is in Oulu, visiting his family. Aleksi is in a different city, but he decides to give Niko a video call, and wish him a happy holiday.

Joona can see the obvious crush Aleksi has on his brother, and decides to meddle a little.

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My Cute Hamster - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: August 13th

Word Count: 546

Summary: Aleksi and Niko have been dating for about a year now. They already have Rilla, but they decide they're ready to adopt a second pet together.

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It Was Hate At First Sight For Us, Darling - Niko/Aleksi ❤️

Posted: August 13th

Word Count: 801

Summary: Everyone has the first words that their soulmate will ever speak to them, written on the inside of their wrist.

But, there's just one problem. The words on Aleksi's wrist are "fuck you."

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Let’s See How Far We’ve Come - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: August 13th

Word Count: 518

Summary: Two years after their performance at Eurovision, Niko and Aleksi return to Rotterdam for a romantic vacation. Aleksi is feeling a bit nostalgic.

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English Summer Rain - Niko/Aleksi ❤️❤️‍🩹

Posted: August 13th

Word Count: 538

Summary: Niko and Aleksi share a hotel room, the night before a festival gig. Aleksi discovers that Niko has a phobia of thunder.

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They Found You On The Bathroom Floor - Samy/Reader 💙❤️‍🩹

Posted: August 18th

Word Count: 1,265

Summary: You visit Samy on tour, the night of the Halloween show with Amorphis. He decides to play a prank on you, but it goes horribly wrong.

Now, he just wants to make you stop crying.

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The Next Soon-To-Be Tragedy -Johnny/Samy 💙💛🖤

Posted: September 17th

Word Count: 2,444

Summary: Johnny walks into his studio, and finds Samy sitting in his chair - bleeding to death from self-inflicted wounds.

Overcome with grief, and not wanting his friend's life to be over, he does the unthinkable - and turns him into a vampire.

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Fifteen Love - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: September 24th

Word Count: 1,374

Summary: Aleksi travels to Oulu, to meet Niko's little sister, and cheer her on at her tennis match.

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Whumptober Day 1: "How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up?" - Johnny/Archie 💛🖤

Posted: October 1st

Word Count: 509

Summary: It's almost showtime, and Archie is incoherent. Again. Johnny is starting to get sick of this.

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Whumptober Day 2: "They Don't Care About You!" - Joel/Joonas ❤️🖤

Posted: October 2nd

Word Count: 610

Summary: They've been in Vegas for less than a day. Joonas is already sick of Joel's stupid TikToks.

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Whumptober Day 3: "Make It Stop." - Johnny/Samy 💙💛🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: October 3rd

Word Count: 775

Summary: Johnny finds Samy alone in the studio. He seems to be on the verge of a breakdown.

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Whumptober Day 4: "You In There?" - Samy/Arttu 💙🖤

Posted: October 4th

Word Count: 752

Summary: A terrifying midnight text leads Arttu to believe that Samy is planning to harm himself. If he has to break the door of his hotel room down to prevent that, so be it.

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Whumptober Day 5: "It's Broken." - Joel/Samy ❤️💙❤️‍🩹

Posted: October 5th

Word Count: 453

Summary: Joel is feeling overwhelmed, and a broken piece of equipment is the straw that breaks the camel's back.

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Whumptober Day 6: "It Should Have Been Me" - Johnny/Archie 💛🖤

Posted: October 6th

Word Count: 736

Summary: Johnny and Archie share a cigarette at a mutual friend's funeral.

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Whumptober Day 7: "Can You Hear Me?" - Olli/Mirko ❤️💙

Posted: October 7th

Word Count: 402

Summary: Olli receives an unexpected phone call.

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Whumptober Day 8: "It's All For Nothing" - Johnny/Middy 💛🖤

Posted: October 8th

Word Count: 678

Summary: While sitting in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Middy wonders aloud, if everything he sacrificed for the good of Santa Cruz, was pointless in the end.

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Whumptober Day 9: "You're A Liar!" - Joel/Niko ❤️❤️‍🩹

Posted: October 9th

Word Count: 902

Summary: It's only been a year since Niko joined the band. So he's shocked, when he overhears Joel on the phone with a record label.

But shock turns to anger, when the label suggests that the band would be better off, without Niko in it.

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Whumptober Day 10: "You Said You'd Never Leave!" - Johnny/Archie 💛🖤

Posted: October 10th

Word Count: 593

Summary: Archie shows up drunk on Johnny's doorstep, looking for a fight.

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Day 11: "No One Will Find You." - Archie’s POV 💛🖤

Posted: October 11th

Word Count: 808

Summary: Archie ends up alone in a jail cell, after a night out during the US tour goes wrong.

But Johnny is coming soon to bail him out...right?

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Day 12: "I'm Up, I'm Up!" - Niko/Joonas ❤️🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: October 12th

Word Count: 1,336

Summary: Joel wakes Joonas up in the middle of the night, to inform him that Niko has gone missing.

A hunch leads Joonas to the roof of their hotel.

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Whumptober Day 13: "I Don't Feel So Good." - Aleksi/Olli ❤️🖤

Posted: October 13th

Word Count: 483

Summary: Olli is getting ready to take the stage in Los Angeles.

Aleksi is stuck in quarantine, and a call from his favorite bassist, can only do so much to lift his spirits.

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Whumptober Day 14: "Just Hold On!" - Taz’s POV 💛🖤

Posted: October 14th

Word Count: 613

Summary: The video shoot for "My Remedy" is over, and it's time for Taz to take the black dress off.

…So why doesn't he want to?

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Whumptober Day 15: "I'm Fine." - Middy’s POV 💛💚🖤

Posted: October 15th

Word Count: 553

Summary: It's the night of the 2022 Emma Gaala. Middy should be happy, just to fucking be there...right?

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Cemetery Drive - Samy/Reader 💙🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: December 10th

Word Count: 851

Summary: On a cold December day, Samy takes you to his hometown to meet someone special.

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Don’t Come Home For Christmas - Samy/Reader 💙🖤❤️‍🩹

Posted: December 11th

Word Count: 1,837

Summary: After you ‘met’ his father, Samy was eager to meet your parents, too. He asks if he can join you and your mom and dad for Christmas dinner.

You don’t have the heart to tell him, that you would rather spend the holidays, anywhere but near your family.

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Playing Cops & Robbers - Niko/Aleksi ❤️💖

Posted: December 11th

Word Count: 1,056

Summary: On the final night of the Warrior Souls Tour, Nyamjantsan - better known as "Jaya" - from The Hu invites Niko and Aleksi to a Halloween party.

Niko really wants to wear a costume that matches Aleksi's - but the DJ isn't really sure why.

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The Worst Wish -Joonas/Niko/Aleksi ❤️🖤

Posted: December 11th

Word Count: 1,489

Summary: Aleksi is in love with Niko. But, Niko is in a relationship with Joonas.

When he spots a shooting star in the sky, Aleksi wishes - for one, selfish second - that Joonas would disappear, so that Niko could be his. Immediately, he regrets it. But, when Joonas gets into a terrible accident the next day, Aleksi is consumed with guilt. He can't help but think this is all his fault.

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Bless Me Father, I’ve Been Bad - Joonas/Tommi ❤️🔥

Posted: December 25th

Word Count: 3,372

Summary: While his boyfriend Joel carries out his sinful mission in Helsinki, the demon Joonas travels to Oulu. Satan has commanded him to seduce a handsome priest there, named Tommi. The same priest that the angel Olli once loved.

Joonas wasn't expecting the target of his seduction to have such a dangerous, dominant side.

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Roses Are Dead, Violets Are Doomed - Niko/Aleksi ❤️🖤💖

Posted: December 27th

Word Count: 2,242

Summary: Aleksi is on the bus, headed to his part-time job at his aunt's flower shop, when he meets a young tattoo apprentice named Niko.

Aleksi is only sixteen, and it only takes a day for Niko to become his first crush. But, Niko appears to have his eye on someone else.

[snackugaki]

hahahhahahahahahhhhahhhaa you know how in my last post I said I have insomnia and the impulse control of a local park’s naughty resident raccoon that digs in the dumpster at 4am?

that metaphorical raccoon also has rabies and has snorted a line of of the purest uncut cocaine and is currently the apex scavenger on the metaphorical continent

[quillandrapier]

You know what I love about older kids media in Britian? That adults are humans who do things. There is drinking, maybe a character says blooming a lot but it's not all to coddle children.

Like the I was shocked at the end of the Snowman when the Snowman stayed melted. I don't think every children's film would have ended like that

[lmelodie]

HAPPY NEW YEAR BITCHES!!! It's not actually the new year yet where I'm at, I just wanted to get ahead of the game. Kind Regards from The Council of Legendary Figures :)

It's been a massive fucking honor to find this tiny little niche fandom and to make myself home here. Thank you to all of the wonderful, amazing friends I've made in the latter half of this year because of it!! A cheers to you all, the true mad lads. To another year of TSC bullshit 🎉🎊✨

[first-ex-wife]

when I say I could fix him I am so serious

[slasher-chikn]

Christmas in Haddonfield

Later…

[supernova049]

Why does the creator of Doctor Who have almost the same fit as the eleventh doctor in this pic

[thefaeriefeatherdark]

Do we ever intend to talk about how insane it is that Santa Claus (Specifically Santa Claus and not St Nick or Father Christmas) is so popular?