#MUTUALS peas and carrots

[jugglingpyro]

HELLO!!

i’m a pyro team fortress 2 fictionkin (mainly, i also fictkin other characters!!) you can call me pyro, tobi, chara, or max!!

they/it/he/she

DNI:

-basic dni (homophobes, transphobes, racists)

-proship

-NSFW

-probably more i will think of later….

ill likely just block you if i’m super uncomfortable :’)

my super big interests/my favorite’s things are……

- tf2

- undertale (i’m a chara and alphys fictokin as well!!)

- fnaf

-CLOWNS I LOVE CLOWNS

- will also probably add more… i’m just into everything!!!

[fauvester]

at this point in my student career i can say. my egg fry has gotten sublime

[fitzrove]

Jqksldlf themed & authentic crown prince rudolf dinner party with the mutuals when

(Asparagus tip soup; garnished eel rolls; Rhine salmon in white wine sauce; carrots and little peas à la bourgeoise; roasted teals [duck-like bird]; French salad; custard tart á l'Ambassadrice; mixed ice cream; Dessert)

[jadeandroses]

I’m writing this out for a mutual. @peaches2217, ignore the anons. I got you.

You’re gonna be hungry at the end of this. This is a pretty simple and filling recipe, and it always helps when I’m feeling bad. Short of driving over and making it for you myself, this is the best I can do. So without further ado…

Fideo For A Bad Day:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 box of vermicelli noodles. (Acceptable substitutes include: tiny shells, tiny elbow noodles, estrellitas (tiny stars), pastina, and alphabet noodles. I don’t care, as long as it’s small. I favor estrellitas.)

A neutral oil of your choice. I usually use vegetable

1/2 onion, diced (a teaspoon of onion powder is also acceptable, just use your best judgement)

8 cups of water or chicken broth

An 8 oz can of tomato sauce

A tsp of chicken bullion (or to taste. Skip this if you used chicken broth)

1 tsp of salt (or to taste)

1 tsp of chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Cilantro (optional)

Mexican blend cheese (also optional)

A protein of your choice (also optional. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest. If you have ground beef or turkey you feel like cooking, that works wonderfully. Just add some salt, pepper, and onion or onion powder to it, for seasoning.)

Cooking:

Get a pot. A BIG one. Big enough to hold at least 8 cups of liquid. (It’s more than you think it is.) Acquire a lid for the pot as well.

Coat the bottom of your pot in a neutral oil and put it on medium heat. Once it gets hot, dump your noodles in. Toast your noodles by stirring continuously until, ideally, they’re all golden brown. But this is a difficult step, so as long as they’re mostly a little toasty, you’re fine. (If they burn a bit, that’s fine too; Mama always said it adds flavor.)

Once the noodles are toasty, add your onions. Cook until softened. (Skip this step if you’re using onion powder.) (The water from the onions stops the noodles from toasting, Dad claims. So don’t add them until the noodles are to your desired toastiness.)

Once they’re soft, add your liquid. Mama always microwaves her water before dumping it in, just because having it hot speeds up the cooking time, but that’s not required. Just pour it in. Don’t stir yet.

Turn up the heat to a rolling boil.

Before you stir anything, add half the can of tomato sauce and all your spices. Now you may stir.

Taste. I don’t generally care for tomato, so I like my fideo to taste more like chicken bullion, so I usually add about a teaspoon or two more. However, the tomato adds richness to the soup, so I also usually add a little more of that too. Add these, as well as more salt, if your heart so desires.

(Edit: do be careful with the salt if you’re using normal sodium chicken broth. I usually use low sodium.)

By now your soup should be boiling. Turn it down to a simmer. If you like broth (I do), simmer for about 10-15 minutes. If you don’t, leave it cooking for a little longer with the lid off.

Meanwhile, stir occasionally—otherwise it WILL stick to the bottom of the pot. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Serve hot. Optionally, garnish with cilantro, protein of your choice, and cheese. (I LOVE adding cheese, it gets all melty and gooey when it’s fresh out of the pot like this. However, it’s optional: my severely milk allergic brother likes this recipe, too.)

Other optional additives we’ve tried include potato (add with the water), peas and carrots, and corn (unless frozen, add at the end).

And voila! Bad mood cured! This serves my family of four big eaters, and it makes a fair amount of leftovers for crappy days to come. (I’d give you lower proportions, but, uh, I’ve never tried to make less than that.)

Love you!!!

[nakamopapina]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who liked or reblogged something from you! Get to know your mutuals, followers and all the wonderful people on here!!! :D

Five things I like are

1. My friends! (Even the ones online :3)

2. My stuffy, Gilbert

3. My cats, Snuggles and BlueJay

4. The science centre, that’s always a fun place! Even though it pretty much never changes, it still never gets old!

5. And Winter (even though I’m scared of the dark)

I tag: @obbicrystaleo (sis try it out, peas and carrots?)

[grauntiemotersblog]

Hi!!! Hello!<3 Please list 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who liked or reblogged something from you! Get to know your mutuals, followers and all the wonderful people on here!

boom! hi there you! i may not know you, but I hope that you've been having a good day :3

A?!

Huh??!

Why hello there!!!

Alright

Happyyyyy thiiiinhhgs

1: my friends/fam (@/todayimfour )

2: my partner!!

3:my pet cats

4:peas and carrots

5: fanart (followers hinthintwinkwink)

Thanks for sending an ask have a lovely day or night yourself!

[yrbutchgf]

2 6 10 12!

2. What's your top 5 songs at the moment and why?

OOOH okay okay... i think first i'm gonna go white ferarri, been on a bit of a frank ocean kick again lately and i just love that song by him. all the background vocals make it feel so atmospheric and between that and the melancholic lyrics, it feels like being hugged very gently in a cold room. in our lifetime by texas is also up there for sure; i forget what mutual put it on my dash a few weeks ago but i've loved it since. about by another michael bc. well. i envision music videos in my head. unholy ghosts by david keenan is just generally one of my favorite songs and i'm always surprised it hasn't gotten as much play as i think it has. lastly, desert scene by uncle chris, one of my current fave long songs. makes walking home feel like a movie.

6. Describe one of your favourite people.

kinda tall, but it's easy to forget that when you're around him for some reason? he's nearly 6ft but he has 5'6" energy. really funny, great sense of style. has been working on being more earnest w himself lately.

10. Share a recipe you love.

винигрет!! it's a russian beet/root vegetable salad. learned this my sophomore year of college because my professor brought some in for a lesson on food culture. i'm gonna put it below the cut, but it includes beets, white potatoes, carrots, pickles, white onions (optional), and dill (garnish). some people also put peas in it. served cold. i've made this for other people a ton of times and i always love it. it's my go-to meal-for-friend.

12. What's your favourite season and why?

i've said this before, but i think every time a new season comes around, i end up loving it just before it ends. i don't really like summer as a weather pattern, but by the time summer's ending, i realize i'm going to miss it, for example. but i think if i had to pick, i'd go winter. as long as i get snow, at least. i like bundling up, being chilly, coming in from the cold. lovely.

ok recipe time

винигрет - ingredients: beets (whole/raw or canned/boiled, not pickled), carrots (whole), white potatoes, white onions (optional but recommended), dill pickles, fresh dill (optional but recommended, NEVER dried), white vinegar, oil (optional). may add green peas.

wash and clean your veggies. don't bother peeling.

bring a large pot of water to a boil. if you bought your beets raw/whole, boil those first, as they'll take the longest time to do so. otherwise, start with the white potatoes.

while your beets are boiling, take this time to start chopping* your dill pickles and white onions. i personally don't think you can go overboard with pickles in this salad. i've used a whole jar to make a couple tupperwares of this before. as you chop, add your ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

once your beets/potatoes finish boiling, use a set of tongs to transfer them to a large bowl of cold water/icewater. the temperature shock will make the skin of the veggie very easy to remove. this is especially satisfying for the beets lol. canned boiled beets are way more convenient time-wise but i recommend boiling the beets yourself at least once because it's just so satisfying.

in the same pot, begin boiling your potatoes/carrots. meanwhile, chop* your beets/potatoes and combine them with your pickles and onions in the mixing bowl.

do the same for the carrots.

mix everything together. at this point, you can add white vinegar and oil to taste. fair warning, have a light hand with the oil, i've learned from experience that too much oil is WAAAAY way worse than too little, and frankly this salad is delicious with none at all too.

at this point you can add some fresh dill on top for added flavor, throw in some green peas if you'd like, then cover and throw in the fridge for a few hours/overnight. serve cold.

TL;DR, boil & chop up beets, white potatoes, and carrots. chop dill pickles and white onions. combine. add white vinegar and vegetable oil to taste. add green peas, fresh dill if desired. allow to chill.

notes: you can very much just eyeball the proportions, but i will say a few things. 1) you always need less potato than you think but boiling extra potatoes is never a bad thing because potatoes are a lovely little snack. 2) the beets are always going to be the star of the show, this is a beet salad. the end result should be mostly red. 3) you can never have enough pickles in this. like, to me the two non-negotiable ingredients in this are beets and pickles. not for nothing the whole flavor profile is dill. 4) white onions are optional and so is the oil but the white vinegar absolutely is not. trust. it doesn't take much either a tablespoon will bring you so far.

if you're nervous about getting the proportions right, just google винигрет and take the image results as references.

*russians can be very particular about the way you chop things for винигрет. good knife skills are everything if you want to impress with this. the idea essentially is to cube everything (fresh dill and white onions notwithstanding). to be honest, as long as everything is relatively the same size, it'll be just as good.

can be served by itself as a hardy salad, as a side dish, or with rye toast. lovely any time of the day. couldn't tell you how long it lasts in the fridge or whether it stands up to freezing (though i imagine it would) because whenever i make it, it always gets finished too quickly to say.

[pearlmroach]

Best Companion Plants For Celery: Enhancing Growth and Flavor

Companion planting involves strategically placing plants near each other to benefit one another in various ways, from deterring pests to improving growth and flavor.

When it comes to celery (Apium graveolens), choosing the right companions can enhance its growth and overall health.

Celery, known for its crunchy stalks and distinctive flavor, benefits from companions that provide shade, deter pests, or improve soil conditions. Here’s a guide to some of the best companion plants for celery:

1. Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum spp.)

Nasturtiums are excellent companions for celery due to their ability to repel pests like aphids, whiteflies, and beetles. Their trailing habit also helps provide shade to the celery plants, which prefer cooler soil temperatures.

Additionally, nasturtiums attract beneficial insects such as predatory beetles and parasitic wasps that further protect celery from pests.

2. Onions and Garlic (Allium spp.)

Onions and garlic are classic companions for many garden plants, including celery. They help deter pests like aphids, carrot flies, and spider mites, which can affect celery growth. Planting onions and garlic around celery can improve its flavor and also help in suppressing weeds when planted densely.

3. Beans and Peas (Legume spp.)

Beans and peas are nitrogen-fixing plants that enrich the soil with nitrogen, which is beneficial for celery’s growth.

Celery, being a heavy feeder, benefits from the increased nitrogen availability provided by legumes. Planting beans or peas near celery helps improve its nutrient uptake and overall vigor.

4. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Lettuce makes a great companion for celery because it has shallow roots and grows well in the shade provided by taller celery plants.

This mutual shading helps keep the soil cool and moist, which celery prefers. Additionally, lettuce does not compete heavily with celery for nutrients, making them compatible planting partners.

5. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomatoes and celery can be beneficial companions when planted strategically. Celery’s aromatic compounds may help repel pests that commonly affect tomatoes, such as aphids and whiteflies.

However, ensure tomatoes do not overshadow or compete excessively with celery for sunlight and nutrients.

6. Cabbage and Brassicas (Brassica spp.)

Certain brassicas like cabbage, kale, and broccoli can help deter pests that affect celery, such as cabbage worms and aphids. However, be mindful of spacing as these plants can grow large and may shade or compete with celery if planted too closely.

7. Herbs: Dill (Anethum graveolens) and Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Herbs like dill and parsley are beneficial companions for celery. Dill attracts beneficial insects like predatory wasps and pollinators, which can help control pests and improve overall garden health. Parsley, with its shallow roots, complements celery well and can enhance its flavor when grown nearby.

Tips for Successful Companion Planting with Celery:

Spacing: Ensure adequate spacing between companion plants and celery to avoid competition for nutrients and sunlight.

Soil Preparation: Celery prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Prepare the soil with compost or organic matter before planting to improve soil structure and nutrient availability.

Rotation: Avoid planting celery in the same location year after year to prevent soil-borne diseases and nutrient depletion. Rotate crops with unrelated plants to maintain soil health.

By choosing the right companions for your celery plants, you can create a thriving garden ecosystem that benefits all plants involved.

Experiment with different combinations based on your garden’s specific conditions and enjoy healthier, more flavorful celery and companion plants throughout the growing season.

[satohqbanana]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you! get to know your mutuals and followers. 💖

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Here's another list of Satoh's 5 happies:

Noodles in broth with leafy veggies

Grilled pork

Tomato sauce with beef or mutton, potato, carrots, bell pepper, and green peas

Pork broth with corned beef, tamarind, water spinach, tomato, green pepper, and cassava root

Miso broth with salmon belly, mustard greens, and green pepper

[staycatcher]

I'm a pukwudgie/hufflepuff ie. friendshaped. I hardly ever use my random research in my writing but one of my favorite 2am activities that does make it is conversations with my friends. like I'll make a joke that makes no sense and it becomes a character or a plot element or a quote. I don't mind that you didn't post it earlier! Though I do want to know your time zone so I can feel appropriate amounts of concern and/or horror because of when you're awake. -🌵

Oh well I’m Mountain Time~ but like idk I’m a weird person so take that with a grain of salt 😂😂

AND PRECIOUS!! I’m ravenclaw/horned serpent. And I won’t lie to you. I am definitely the Neville of the houses. No hate to Nev tho he’s my fuckin buddy we’re the same person. BUT IM HONORED THAT THEY THINK IM WORTHY OF THOSE DOPE ASS HOUSES!!! LIKE HORNED SERPENT IS THE DOPEST THING IVE EVER HEARD AND THE STORY WAS SO EPIC LIKE I AM H O N O R E D SO I WONT SAY NO

And an example of my strange research incarnating into a piece of writing I have a fic called Winds of Change for Blind love its a Bang Chan fic and yeah. Becoming blind is a genuine fear of mine so I like to research that topic and then this fic manifested and I think it turned out super cute it’s the first fic I posted here

What’s some of your greatest fears??! Do you have a favorite animal?!!! What’s your patronus?!??!!

[grimeclown]

Sitting at the end of a dock (my blog) and throwing bits of frozen peas and carrots (posts) to the ducks and geese and waterfowl (my followers and mutuals)

[aiura-stan]

ok, so as per my last post, here is my Saiki k soulmates theory/mechanic, which I think Aiura would explain to Saiki.

(Aiura explains how she is Saiki’s soulmate.)

In popular culture, soulmates are two individuals who are destined to be romantic partners, either by God or the universe.

The concept of soulmates is based off of the mechanic of fating, which is something that Aiura can see and measure as a clairvoyant psychic.

Popular culture describes platonic and romantic soulmates, but there’s no real difference in the way the mechanic works. Classmates, coworkers and colleagues of all sorts may be fated together. People who do not like or hate each other can be fated together. Best friends and romantic partners may be fated, of they may not be.

This is because the purpose of fating is to bring together two people who fit a particular role in one another’s life. This role does not exist to serve that person, but to balance out the social sphere on a macro level.

In relationships, it serves as a neutral factor- that is to say, fating itself neither encourages nor discourages romantic connections- indeed, fated partners run the gamut of human relationship types. There are no disadvantages to befriending or entering a romantic relationship with someone who you are not fated with.

The only advantage of relationships with fated pairings is a possible empathetic link, or a telepathic link (exclusive to psychics.) These are much less useful than they might sound.

Family usually are not fated, as they are already ‘thrown together’ so to speak, by definition. Therefore it is rare except in cases of long lost relatives. Most people who are fated together end up as friends or colleagues on civil terms.

There are four main categories of fating. One can be said to be:

Fated in tandem

two people with many similarities who work well together. Most of these end up as friends. Also, the highest percentage of romantic relationships fall under this category of fating.

(what people traditionally associate with “soulmates” and romance)

Fated in balance

two people with some similarities and some differences who balance one another effectively. Many of these become good friends and strengthen over time. Romance isn’t uncommon in this category.

(‘peas and carrots’)

Fated in opposition

two people who serve as compliments to each other and challenge the other. Most can eventually come to reach some form of mutual understanding. Many can become friends with one another (think narrative foils, rivals, kismesis, etc.)

Fated in destruction

People with many differences who push one another past the realm of comfort and safety. They distain one another, or may respect but still dislike each other. Often, these relationships end poorly, but not all of them do. Some even become friends. It’s pretty rare for them to become romantically involved.

(rivals, enemies)

The categories are based on the compatibility in personality, going from highest to lowest. Why would two people with low personality compatibility be thrown together by fate? Because fating is fundamentally about fulfilling a role, regardless of how the people involved relate to each other. The mechanics do not serve those involved, only the universe’s own purposes of balancing things.

People who are fated together will end up coincidentally meeting much more often than is normal. Fating doesn’t guarantee that two people will make a connection; it merely increases the chances of it happening.

When someone meets another they are fated with, they may feel a certain pull towards them, like an unexplained magnetism (these are called abstract interest.) If it isn’t explained by desire for friendship, attraction or casual interest that tie back to a concrete quality, and it continues until the people involved regularly meet, then it is fating at work. (These are called concrete interest.)

However, people may be concretely interested in their fated match as well, so this test won’t work in many cases.

Empathy Link

Over time as a relationship develops, both partners may develop some level of empathetic link with their fated partner. This enables them to experience the emotions of, thus better understand, their partner. Many people will develop at least a weak link to their fated partner. Some will develop further, having a grasp on their partner’s every fluctuation of mood. The benefit of this will depend a lot on one’s skill with identifying emotions.

Telepathic Link

A two way telepathic linking can form between fated partners, if both partners are form of psychic. With effort, both sides can tune into the connection. Actual telepathic communication is difficult, as focusing on another’s thoughts naturally cancels the ability to focus on or allow entry to one’s own thoughts. It’s possible to set up a laborious turn based communication system when one is able to communicate face to face with body language or spoken language (making it more of a supplemental than replacement communication method.)

Some psychic fated partners’ empathy and telepathic links can connect them on a fundamental level, such that they can be said to share one mind. However, if one partner is killed, the other will continue to exist as they did before they formed the partnership, as they are not actually physically integrated. 

New fated matches for someone can appear over time. They can also be dissolved, though this is difficult to achieve, and requires a genuine and concerted effort by one or both parties, with the goal of preventing future coincidental meetings. Some psychics have the natural ability to dissolve fated matches for others, though there are wider and unpredictable repercussions to this act.

Once people learn what fating actually is, they tend to discredit its influence. However, this is unwise, as knowing who one is fated with can help foresee future obstacles and better prepare for the future.

[whatisthismandoinghere]

Esteemed colleagues, mutuals, and whomever else this may concern: I have a new screen recorder and it is so much better. I may go back and redo my old stuff just to have some better quality gifs. Anywho, now to the matter at hand:

At the request of @spookys-woolhat my beautiful analysis of "Hold That Tiger" (sorry, it's another 2 parter 😅😬)

For the longest bloody time I was trying to figure out what the heck Newkirk was saying here in this opening scene and apparently it was "rhubarb rhubarb" which was something in the early days of the British acting world that extras would mutter to make crowd noise along with stuff like "peas and carrots" and the like. So there's your fun fact for the day

I don't think returning the tank was his concern Hogan 😂

I just love that as soon as Hogan walks off they all start talking about how mad he is

Back when the costume department was still figuring things out 😂 they're slight changes I know, but it makes a big difference

I'm sorry, this scene was real cute and all but I couldn't stop focusing on her messed up collar! Like please somebody fix it 😂

Schultz's facial expressions were on point in this episode, poor guy was put through the ringer though 😂😂

Newkirk as a gestapo officer in this episode will never not be funny

Like look at the face he makes here

Hogan just admiring Newkirk's work #prouddadmoment

Pt 2 to follow

[outofangband]

Hiya! I love your blog, and I was won whether you had any headcanons about the cuisine and cultural dishes in Valino, Doriath etc, or even Angband! Thank you :)

Oh this is such a great question! I love world building asks like this! I’ll start with Doriath because I can draw from my Flora and fauna post but definitely feel free to ask about other locations too!

(I also do go into food in Angband on a few posts here though I am also planning a longer post about that!)

Like with my flora and fauna posts I use a combination of canon information and my own headcanons!

thank you so much @moveimbi I hope this is ok! Feel free to ask more

As always please feel free to ask more! I wasn’t able to cover everything here and I’m always interested in researching, taking more specific topics or going into more detail

Cuisine in Doriath differs slightly in Menengroth to the wood elves outside there but near all of the food is foraged or grown within Melian’s Girdle. There are not many formal gardens or farms but rather woodland plants and other flora are cultivated and nurtured by the elves as they’re found. 

I have a post about the gardens of Menengroth soon!

Green amaranth, spring onion, tree onion, lotus root, lemongrass, hyacinth bean and more are all brought to Doriath from the magic of Melian.

A variety of berries grow in Doriath and are common as food themselves as well as garnishing and decorations for other dishes. Blackberries are one of the more common ones as are black currents, elderberry, mulberry, and bilberry. 

Roots, nuts, and seeds are common components of meals, both simple and complex. Some examples include salsify, wild carrots, daylily, earthnut pea, acorn and hazelnut, pine nuts (somewhat rarer inside Melian’s Girdle), and mustard seed. 

I headcanon that in Doriath meats are rare however the captains and wardens are skilled hunters who do not consider a respect of nature as mutually exclusive to eating meat. They are after all part of a world where many creatures hunt others.  Meats are almost never served during feasts or celebrations but are rather eaten during longer missions and during non celebratory communal meals. The most common meat is ground birds such as pheasants and partridge (black and hill partridge in Eastern Doriath, gray partridge in Nivrim, blood pheasant in the very North of Neldoreth.

Occasionally wild rabbit is eaten and in the very Northeast of Doriath, guinea pig like creatures are raised to eat by some families, similar to the practice in Peru.

Birds eggs are eaten more commonly than meat throughout Doriath

Fish are also eaten somewhat more commonly and are served at some feasts with mild sauces made with sage and other herbs. Freshwater trout is perhaps the most common.

True salt is rare until Thingol establishes somewhat more widespread trade. There are salt like substances that are made by enchantments prior to this :)

Honeysuckle, elderflower and other fragrant flowers are used in the production of wines and other cool beverages. 

[rosesloveletters]

Self-Shipping Reference.

I have been debating on creating a self-shipping reference for these two, but since I am certain of our dynamic at this point, I wanted to delve right in; I love Will and Jakob so very much and I wanted to create a little collection of our relationship like I’ve done before in the past. Most of all, this is for me so that I can have it as a reference, so there is absolutely no obligation to interact with this post. If you do, thank you for showing us so much love and care, I really appreciate it more than anything. This community is so welcoming of self-shipping and that means a lot to me<3.

last updated: June 17, 2021

please do not read if you are not interested in or comfortable with self-shipping.

word count: 2,908

Ship name?

Our collective ship name is Grimmrose, for obvious reasons (my poly heart can hardly take it😭✨💛) 

I do not feel I should need to say this (as it should already be implied), but since I do not want angry anons in my ask box about this, I will state: Will and Jakob are not romantically involved in our dynamic; the love they have for each other is familial only. They both share me, but that is as far as it goes. There is absolutely no incestuous aspects of our relationship. 

Date you got together?

Jakob: May 26, 2021. The open honesty and security within our vulnerabilities were what prompted Jakob and I to jump in headfirst. We knew how we felt almost immediately; Jakob believes in love at first sight and I value that sentiment. It was a mutual understanding that the two of us were meant to be together (even if I hadn’t already known, the darling would have convinced me - he is extremely persuasive and given to a dreamer’s mindset.) The two of us easily came to an agreement on beginning a relationship because of how similar we have found ourselves to be. It was not difficult to access what each other was thinking and how we chose to approach those thoughts and feelings. Jakob is driven by those, after all, and his bright spirit and general interest in the things that cannot be so easily explained drew me to him. 

Will: 

Platonic:  May 26, 2021.

 Romantic: June 14, 2021. 

Will was, to my surprise, not as difficult to access as I expected. He has a much different personality to Jakob’s; the two are near opposite ends of the spectrum. Will’s mission has been to protect Jakob, mostly from himself, but Jakob does not understand that the reason Will is so hard on him is because Will feels helpless around him. Jakob’s mind is so bright and open, while Will does not understand how to compete with that nor how to understand or fit into Jakob’s world of folklore and mythical, magical beings. He feels weak in comparison to Jakob’s spirit; Will values my ability to cross those lines and connect with both him and Jakob. Will has never known another to be so well-suited for his brother and he is respectful of how we interact, since until now he has been the only one who has been able to reach Jakob. We were platonic for several weeks out of respect for Jakob, but soon entered into a mutual agreement to share the love that we all have for each other; the brothers agreed to share me since they have both developed such strong feelings. 

Favorite personality trait?

Jakob: His sense of security within vulnerabilities. Jakob is more given to childlike excitement and the thrill of action whenever it is of a magical quality. He fidgets, has a distinct nervous energy/uncomfortable body language, a clear mind but one that fancies fiction over reality. Whenever he drinks, he’s giddy and excited; the only one who can get through to him in these moments are Will and I. The thing is, Jakob has never tried to be anybody but himself. He is aware that these qualities are not valued by the vast majority and are perhaps seen as weaknesses or even are simply frowned upon (much of this he experienced as a result of the way Will treated him over the years), but even all of that has never caused his personality to shift or made him close himself off. Jakob has always found security within who he is, regardless of whether those around like it or not.

Will: His protective commitment to those who he loves. Even though Will canonically admitted his frustrations over Jakob and how he “hates” his younger bother, stating how Jakob “drives him mad”, he is fiercely protective of him and committed to maintaining their relationship in spite of any disagreements or arguments. Will does not give up on those he loves. Even though it would have made sense for him to toss Jakob into the streets and leave him if he truly hates him, but Will does not. Despite his confession, he has never actually hated his brother; Jakob makes him feel weak, helpless and inferior because Jakob’s comprehension of things beyond Will’s understanding or compulsion to understand or look beyond what is right in front of him is too different and unusual to him. 

Favorite physical trait?

Jakob: His eyes. Jakob’s eyes are so expressive; they sparkle in the light and his irises twinkle. His soul appears as if it were made from stardust and every bit of him glows. His eyes reflect the innocence and playful mischief bound within him; he is a dreamer at heart and his eyes mirror that. 

Will: His smile. There is a scene when Jakob and Will first arrive at Marbaden and they are confronted by the townspeople with weapons, uncertain of who these two strangers are, and when Will tries to explain who they are his smile is simply dazzling. I believe that was the moment I found myself in love with him; I have not seen a smile so bright in a long time. Here’s a screenshot of his smile (Jakob’s expression in the background is so funny😂):

Couple song

We do not have a couple song yet; we have couple albums. 

Taylor Swift’s albums Folklore and Evermore are sister albums, so it only makes sense that they are representative of the two brothers respectively: Folklore for Jakob and Evermore for Will. 

Both albums are suited to the three of us; the feelings provoked from both establish the tone of our relationship. 

Pet peeves…

There is only one: their constant bickering/arguing and fights. It is natural for siblings to fight, but the longer I spend with these two, the more consistently they seem to fight in front of me. I do not believe the fighting affects their relationship as perhaps it did in the past; they seem very content, even after they’ve been fighting a while, and neither of them holds a grudge anymore. 

Favorite outfit on them?

I will share photos since it would take some time to explain in enough detail; I am a sucker for older/medieval clothing (perhaps this is why this movie spoke to me in such a way?)

These are my favorite outfits of theirs:

their armor is a close second, because it really makes me laugh:

Favorite meal?

Jakob: This bit is indicative of all of us and I was the one who introduced the brothers to this meal - vegetable soup; beef/broth, noodles, peas, carrots, tomatoes, corn, green beans, potatoes. The brothers are used to eating whatever is being served them at the pubs they visit and the inns at each town they stay and, needless to say, are not often prepared a meal especially one to their specific tastes. The first time I made this for them, they ate heartily and it has been their favorite since. 

Will: This is less of a specific meal and more of a eating habit of his, but Will is partial to sweet treats and desserts of all kind. His favorite treat is soft bread with a sticky, sugary glaze (wait until I tell him about glazed donuts😂) 

Early bird or night owl?

Neither of the Grimms are particularly one or the other. They both have been known to stay awake all hours of the night for one reason or another; Jakob stays up writing most nights when brand new ideas flood his mind and prevent sleep. He works whenever inspiration strikes and if that is the middle of the night, then Will or I will find him hunched over his desk, pen scratching away across the page as he squints to read what he has written under the low candlelight. 

Will stays awake late born out of a habit he has yet to change. He does not like to sleep very soundly until he knows that Jakob and I are either asleep or keeping each other company; Will takes responsibility of us quite seriously. Since we’ve begun a relationship, they do not go out as much as they once had and when we do, they are awake nearly the entire night and whenever they crash, they are both out cold. 

If I wake up throughout the night, Jakob sleeps so soundly that he would not know (he wears earplugs if we’re staying at an inn because the noise bothers him.) Will always wakes up whenever I do; the shifting around wakes him, but he does not usually open his eyes or speak to me until I come back to bed and he settles me back into my spot. 

Snorer or sleep talker?

Jakob: SLEEP TALKER! Jakob talks in his sleep nearly every night, most especially if he has had something to drink beforehand or if Will has gotten under his skin about something. Stress/anxiety also trigger it; I don’t hear him often, because he only does it in a deep sleep which is usually whenever I’ve already fallen asleep. 

Will: Will does not snore or talk in his sleep; he is unusually quiet, however, he will groan or mumble softly if he’s turning over or something like that. He does not move a lot when he’s sleeping either. 

Do you have any pets together?

No, our lifestyle is not suited to pets, unless horses used for transportation count. 

Pet names! (Both from them and yours for them)

Will’s for me: little one/little girl, peanut

Jakob’s for me: sweetheart, darling, lover

Mine for Jakob: Jakey, Beanstalk (turning Will’s mean comments into something sweet💕), Dreamer, Sweetie/Sweet One/Sweet Baby

Mine for Will: Blondie, Prince Charming (only in certain scenarios)

Ones Jakob and Will use collectively for me: Briar Rose, Rosebud, Unicorn, Beauty/Belle (a play off my favorite fairytale), Princess

Ones I use collectively for Jakob & Will: Grimmy

How often do you fight? What starts fights?

I have yet to have any fights with either of the brothers (though I have had mild disagreements with Will over the way he speaks to Jakob.)

Jakob and Will fight often and about everything, but more often than not, the source of the argument is their personality difference. Their interests clash significantly and they find it difficult to coexist at times because Will feels he must fill the role of Jakob’s caretaker, while Jakob simply wants Will to be his brother and believe in him. 

I usually do not get involved in their squabbles unless Will speaks out of turn. He can be somewhat hateful in the remarks he makes to his brother and I am not afraid to set the record straight. Jakob has gotten much better at standing up for himself; he is not afraid to get physical if things escalate to that point, though I have yet to see them lay a hand on each other. Jakob knows that one swift punch is all that he needs to deliver for Will to fall in line and understand that he is serious; he saves them for when he needs them and has only punched Will outright one time, that I am aware of. 

Who apologizes first?

This depends on who feels they are “wrong”. Will does not like to apologize, so usually it is Jakob who initiates the apology. Occasionally, neither will apologize and it is implied that they both have and things will continue on like normal as if nothing ever happened (this is best case scenario.) 

I have not known them to simply not apologize to each other for wrongdoing; Will has apologized to Jakob on a number of occasions where I have been present. If Will apologizes, it is usually for speaking too harshly to Jakob or bringing up the “magic beans” he has terrorized Jakob with for years. 

Big spoon or little spoon?

Jakob: Jakob adores being the little spoon. Even though he likes to hold onto me at night, nothing seems to compare to being held. Jakob has gone the majority of his life without being shown affection and tender love; he is so touch-starved that he asks to be held almost every night. 

Will: Will is the only F/O (aside from J) who I allow to be the big spoon on a regular basis. I trust him implicitly and know that he will keep me safe; he likes to hold onto me while we sleep so that he knows and can feel he isn’t alone. He does not like to sleep whenever it is too cold and he wants a warm body pressed against him. 

Dom or sub?

Jakob: Submissive.

Will: Dominant.

Will has had his misgivings over Jakob and I, both being submissives, entering into a relationship together, but it has not presented an issue so far. Most of the time, Jakob and I love all over each other so it doesn’t matter one way or another😂 It is rare for Jakob and I to be sexually intimate. 

Will takes on the more dominant role, since he has been so with Jakob over the years of their lives before they’d met me. Will is the nurturer and takes care of us both; he remains protective of us despite certain insecurities and fears. Will takes on more of the sexual responsibilities of their relationship with me because of his experience with women.

What are their kisses like?

Jakob: Jakob’s kisses begin as achingly shy, reverential ones that develop into slowly sensual, spontaneous or exploratory ones. Jakob likes to hold my hands when we kiss and I like the way his facial hair pleasantly scratches my face; he is always extremely gentle and never oversteps. I especially love when he kisses me with such eager impulsivity that our cheeks turn red and we laugh when it’s over. 

Will: Will’s kisses can either be covetous and greedy, fervent, and deeply passionate or chaste and flirtatious. He always cups my cheeks, chin or tangles his fingers in my hair at the back of my head while kissing me; his lips often taste sweet or sugary from how often he indulges on sweets. My favorite of Will’s kisses are the languid, open-mouthed ones when he uses his tongue. 

What do they smell like?

Jakob: Parchment, books and ink, candlewax, earth just after it has rained, sweet basil, a vaguely sweet musk, warm skin.

Will: Warm sugar, sweat/spicy musk, pine, flame. 

What are their hugs like?

Jakob: Bear-like, full-bodied, fiercely affectionate and warm. 

Will: Long, tight, unexpectedly powerful and almost needy. 

Who is more protective?

Will. 

Both brothers are fiercely protective of me and I know that, in spite of their differences, neither would ever let anything happen to me. As long as they are facing danger together, they would willingly take on any enemy (Jakob would never let Will face danger alone and vice versa.)

Interested in children?

No. Will says that Jakob and I are enough like children as it stands😂

Who needs the most TLC when sick?

Will AND Jakob. They are both huge babies whenever they are sick and all they want is to be taken care of. Surprisingly, they bicker a lot more whenever they’re sick; mainly, they fight over who gets to cuddle me first.

Whenever I am sick, I tend to react the same way and the brothers are more than obliged to take care of me in any way they are able. Will takes the more ‘hands-on’ work like fetching me a drink, food, blankets, etc. and helping me move about as I need. Jakob does not like to leave my side and he will not do so unless instructed by Will and he will fetch me whatever is needed and then return to cuddle with me. 

Who says ‘I love you’ first?

I was the first one to say ‘I love you’ to either of the brothers. I told Jakob first; we nearly admitted it at the same time. We knew how we both felt upon the first of our meetings. 

It took me a while to say ‘I love you’ to Will. Our relationship began platonically; I did not feel comfortable saying so to him until I spoke with Jakob about it first. Intuitive of human emotions is he and he was already well-aware of how we felt about each other and, with his blessing and consent, the brothers agreed to share the love and, well, me. 

Which of you is more accident prone?

I bet you’re thinking either me or Jakob. WRONG! It’s Will. Jakob and I are very steady on our feet because we are full of rambunctious energy; Will is more laid back than either of us and he gets more indignant whenever he does accidentally hurt himself. 

Bed hog?

Jakob is more of a bed hog than Will or I. He is consistently moving around in his sleep, talking, etc. There is one unspoken rule: Jakob sleeps on the left side of the mattress, I am in the middle and Will is on the right. Both use me as a barrier and do not cross to the other’s side of the bed at any point and they each take turns cuddling with me until we all fall asleep. 

Who loves the other the most?

As if it even needs to be said, we all love each other equally, but in different ways. Jakob’s and Will’s relationship and love for each other is strictly familial, while the brothers’ relationships with me are both romantic. 

Will understands and accepts that my relationship with Jakob takes priority, as we began ours first and I am unspokenly Jakob’s above all else. Any and all major decisions are made between Jakob and I; we of course always consider Will’s emotions, well-being, etc. but Jakob prefers to take the reins in terms of calling the shots, in spite of Will being the dominant and more protective one. He feels like Will owes him this and Will is happy to allow his brother this courtesy, considering this is Jakob’s first true relationship. 

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today I learned my mutuals have bad tastes in vegetables (dislikes carrots, peas, and bell peppers)