#Magician’s really needs some tlc

[surveillance-0011]

I should touch up those HoTD playlists soon…

[princessfbi]

I saw you wrote a Now You See Me fic and I was wondering how you would do a NYSM AU for the 911 characters? Maybe how would you dress them too?

*gasps* NONNIE THIS IS A GIFT!

So the thing about that movie is that it's a Robin Hood heist type of movie. Ok so Bobby would definitely be the Dylan role. The one that's pulling all the strings but isn't actually on stage with the others. But he can pull off pretty much any magic trick imaginable. Athena would be an FBI agent and they met when she had to call Bobby in to help her solve a case. They fell in love and got married and it took Athena all of ten minutes to figure out that Bobby was involved in some... less than upfront business. But she knows her husband and she knows that sometimes the rules don't often help people when they should so as long as she doesn't see it, she doesn't need to know about it.

I'd make Eddie the daredevil. He's the escape artist who can pretty much break through any lock. He drives fast cars, motorcycles, and walks through fire. He'd also be a fighter (but the more like healthy way like Ryan does in real life where it's a release and it's about endurance/mindfulness and not the poor coping skills to deal with his trauma that Eddie had in season three) His life is high stakes, high paced, and locked in speed which would be a really awesome parallel to his calm demeanor. I'd pretty much keep him in the same clothes he wears now but like a shit ton more of those v-neck shirts. Give me all the v-necks. Season 4 hair FOR SURE!

Hen would be the animal tamer. Literally there isn't an animal that she doesn't connect with. She has so many pockets and literally there's just animals hanging out in them. Like it wouldn't be uncommon for her to just be talking to someone and then randomly out pops a baby bunny like it's nothing. The ferret definitely hates Chimney. Her and Karen would also have an animal sanctuary where they take care of animals that have been abused or abandoned by hack jobs, circuses, and magicians who didn't realize the care and work that comes with working with animals. I think I would keep Hen in the same style she is in the show but I would let her have a bolder lip and wild glasses like Aisha has in real life. Karen is already fabulous so we will not be touching a hair on her head.

Chimney is absolutely the mentalist. He's been on talk shows, he's been a consultant on failed TV shows, he's even almost had his own show on TLC. But nothing sticks. He has the perfect charisma to be a front man but things just keep falling through. But he can read a person from halfway across the room without a blink. He is very good at his job. Literally one of the best. I'd keep his scruffy Chimney look from S4 but I would stick closer to Kenny Choi's style at premieres. He's always ready to be on if the occasion arises so he wants to look good. Button down, slacks, possibly a chest. I mean talk about dreamboat Chimney with him in a three piece suit but no tie and the sleeves of his button up rolled up his forearms! OH MY GOOOODDDD!

And finally, the newbies. The Buckley Siblings. They ran away young and haven't stopped running since. They're pickpockets. Buck is a prodigy at sleight of hand and Maddie is one of the best grifters no one knows about. Buck has the fastest hands Bobby has ever seen as he watched Buck nick about five wallets, a watch, and someone's phone in less than two minutes. Maddie has a keen ability to blend in almost anywhere. She can catch your attention one second and then blend into the crowd the next. Like we're talking full on Megan Fox doing a costume change in the middle of Grand Central in TMNT. They're good kids though. They never steal more than they need and they keep their targets, if they can help it, to business people with three piece suits and Rolexes that cost more than any apartment Bobby's ever had. But Buck's fingers are young and restless and Bobby watched Buck lift a woman's wallet only to drop it back into her purse when he heard her talking on the phone about how her asshole boss had screamed at her in front of everyone. A noble gesture but the quickest way to get caught. He corners Buck knowing that picking the younger of the two will bring out Maddie (she's very protective of her brother and she could give Marvel's The Black Widow a run for her money) and offers them a job. We'd keep it to the Buck S1 looks (GIVE ME THOSE RIPPED JEANS PLEASE) because he'd be still very young during this but keep the S4 hair but Maddie would be all JLH's style because stunning. STUNNING I say! And she would have the most versatility because it's just constantly changing.

I'd probably go a more Leverage style in regards to the heist rather than get too complicated with all the stuff about The Eye but there'd be so much Madney and Buddie and Bathena and Henren love happening because when you're a drifter the family you find is so important. So it'd be a lot of Found Family Vibes. There'd be a bit where they're disguised as firefighters of course. Perfect opportunities for hurt/comfort too! I think I would do Eddie Whump though this time around (I know! But imagine that like the baddie sabotaging Eddie's locks or something and they can't get to him) OH MAYBE THEY CON DOUG OR SOMETHING.

Anyways thanks Nonnie cus now I'm gonna be thinking about this all day.

[arsenicxarcana]

arsenic/m6 compatibility chart

via @firefly-child​

i don’t know how accurate this will actually be bc i haven’t read all the routes and may poison arsenic with some of my (and possibly lucio’s) Bad Opinions

6/10 - friend

arsenic’s opinion: don’t get me wrong, he’s great. they’re a successful magician and they understand the gender stuff better than anyone. plus, you know, he taught me everything i know about magic and took care of me when i was -- you know. *vague zombie motions*

but i can’t help feeling something’s missing. like they expect someone else to be here and have to settle for me, you know? looking straight past me in my own eyes. there’s a history i’ll never know about and a person i’ll never be again, and it’d probably be better for everyone if we just.. start over.

assuming, of course, he can stay in the damn city long enough..

4/10 - simp

arsenic’s opinion: countess... hot

way out of my league, though. and i wouldn’t want to disappoint her with the uh, inherent class divide. what does she like? does she like bones?

(author’s note: this doesn’t change much for her route sdfh)

9/10 - partner

arsenic’s opinion: just, hold on. give me a second.

this man is scientific proof you can be highly intelligent and a fucking idiot at the same time. breaking him of that self-destructive streak is like pulling teeth, except the teeth are glued down and also weigh like 50 pounds each. he is a beautiful disaster. a wreck of a human being.

i just want to kiss his stupid face with that stupid grin and that stupid nose and the stupid eyebags big enough to fit a family of four and those STUPID EYES that look at you like you’re the only thing in the world for him. i want to listen to him recite anatomical terms like it’s goddamn poetry. i just want to listen to him say anything, really. i want to kiss him until his mouth is raw and fuck him until everything else is raw and just--

is this what they mean when they say ‘coming out of your shell’? because he should overwhelm me and sometimes he does but then it’s so easy to let that energy wash over you and carry you out to sea

the pain thing is a little weird, but i mean, he looks so cute when he’s into it so it evens out

???/10 - who?

arsenic’s opinion: no, seriously who is this??

10/10 - friend

arsenic’s opinion: one of the many benefits of knowing julian is knowing this ray of sunshine right here. AND HER CAT. I LOVE HER CAT. i would steal pepi if i could, and i’m not ashamed to admit this. i wonder if she’d let me reanimate her when the time comes

there’s a LOT of energy in her, though, more than julian, so it’s easier for me to get overwhelmed while hanging out with her. i have to bring her brother to absorb some of the off-set, but this doesn’t always work because they can also amplify each other’s energy..

all of us in the pillow pile is pretty good. i like the pile.

???/10 - complicated (9/10 partner)

arsenic’s opinion (most routes): he was already dead when i was finally a person again, i never really knew much about him before the uh-- all the stuff. i was not expecting quite that much supernatural bullshit at the bottom of a murder investigation.

despite everything, i don’t really hate him. i wouldn’t invite him for dinner, but i don’t hate him. i wonder what drives a man to get that involved in that sort of stuff. i find him kind of fascinating. from a distance. he is beautiful, though.

arsenic’s opinion (his route): who hurt you???? don’t answer that

it’s just, so easy to see that there’s nothing holding him up. that bigass ego is a front, built on the shoddiest infrastructure that WILL tumble down if you hit it in just the right way. i don’t know if he was always like this, being a cute goat probably didn’t help

and yes, he’s fucked up a lot. but at a certain point it feels a lot less like he’s getting what he deserves and more like the universe is just rubbing his nose in it

the further down you go the more there’s stuff that’s fucked up, and i’m trying to work him past this as well as i can - but sometimes i feel like he needs a lot more TLC than i can give.

oh, but the TLC he gives -- it’s intoxicating. kind of overwhelming. he kisses like he’s starving and you’re the only food for miles, he holds you like he expects you to vanish if he lets go -- which i guess, considering some stuff, he probably does

the sounds he makes when you touch him, no matter where it is, he can’t get enough of it and he makes sure you know that. he can’t get enough of me. i’m everything to him and i don’t know how to feel about that

[snarkywrites]

Tarotscopes – From August 23rd through August 29th

Tarotscopes – From August 23rd through August 29th. Feel free to check Rising Sign, Sun Sign and Moon Sign.

 Aries – Four of Swords reflects you might be burnt out and need a break. Mars is in your sign which means you are possibly doing a lot, so make the shift to self-care mode. If you cannot take some relaxing days off, go to bed earlier (or try) because you could really wear yourself out. The Sun enters Virgo this week, a reminder to focus on yourself a little more.

Taurus – Things will start to pick up some speed during this Virgo Season with the Chariot in your arsenal. Get ready for a lot of changes this week that will lead on towards the beginning of Libra Season. A perfect opportunity to manifest, get to finish anything pending and to you will see the fruits of your labor.

Gemini – You are ready to take on a journey of self-discovery with the Hermit Reversed this week. It will be the predominant theme for you this Virgo Season. Any obstacle that presents itself this time, you are going to handle on your own. Do not be afraid to seek guidance if needed.

Cancer – The Seven of Pentacles Reversed this week shows you might not have the confidence in your work or the projects you create. Utilize this transit into Virgo Season as a reminder that patience is key and continue to perfect your craft. Pick yourself up and start over if need be.

Leo – Following suit with the sign of Cancer, you got the Eight of Pentacles Reversed this week. You have been working hard and you are focused on creating the unachievable. If you have set those standards too high, you might be turned off from trying again. Be patient, work slowly since this week will be a clash of power with Mars and Saturn. Don’t lose faith in what you create.

Virgo – It is your birthday season and it is fitting that the Page of Pentacles is in your reading for this week. Start a new hobby, business or learn something you have ben curious about. Many of you might be going back to school, so take your chances and explore what stimulates your passions. The sky is the limit this season as you can learn a lot about yourself and your goals for the future.

Libra – Once again you go from a King last week to a Queen of Swords this week. As the Queen, you know what you want and are smart about getting there. Although you might be sharper than usual, your tongue can still be filled with venom. Mars might be opposing your sign, so remember how you are the diplomatic champion.

Scorpio – The moon will be in your sign for the first part of the week igniting your passions. The King of Wands in your reading adds to that theme where you will be motivated and in control. Getting things done will take priority and with the Sun in Virgo, you find it easier accomplish many things.

Sagittarius – With the Six of Cups this week, you might be feeling nostalgic or might be focused on bringing the past back to the present. Remember to focus more on the future. You are transforming and after this Venus Retrograde, you are on the path to breaking from karmic loops. The Moon enters your sign mid-week, allowing you to feel renewed and more confident in you.

Capricorn – This can be quite a good time for you with Sun entering Virgo. You are channeling your earthly sister sign to give yourself that boost. Your card for the week is the Eight of Swords, a sign you need to stop self-doubting and give yourself some more TLC. The Moon enters your sign towards the end of the week, understand your limits and strengthen your foundations for the road ahead.

Aquarius – With the Magician in your reading, you can feel that things are bound to change with a little faith in yourself.  The Sun’s shift to Virgo will be a little rough so be diligent with paperwork and finances. Abandon your fears because you can tackle anything and manifest if you trust yourself.

Pisces – The Two of Swords appears in your reading. The Sun has entered your sister sign, Virgo initiating a time to focus on decisions and partnerships. Before making any choices, be sure to deeply think on them and never act out of impulsivity, especially with Neptune in your sign, making things appear differently from what they truly are.

[yamithediaperdork]

Sitters 4 hire (Yu-gi-oh)

The sun was just setting in domino city and Yugi Muto, King of games, was all along at the turtle game shop. His grandfather had gone off on a senior's cruise since the shop had come into some money as of later (being the official shop of the king of games DID have it's PR perks) And Joey and Tristen had gone camping for the week. They had of coursed offered to let Yugi come along but since the last time he'd gone with them he'd been chased by a bear, sprayed by a skunk and had gotten a rash on his butt from squatting among poison ivy, he turned them down. Mai was working on the cruise, and Duke was taking advantage of the fact Tristen was out of town to try and woe Serenity. even Anzu was MIA in a way, she had a big competition coming up and was putting in extra hours at the studio and the gym to make sure she was at her best. Now Yugi while disappointed not to have any of his friends to hang out with during the day (since it was summer break) He was maybe slightly OK with them not being around as he'd been making use of a certain service in town. It wasn't the kinda of service that some of the more lewd type might of made use of though. Frankly, if any of his friends ever found out what he was doing the little king of games would die of embarrassment. For it was a babysitting service that he'd been making use of, after working out a deal with the nice ladies who ran it. Because Yugi Muto, the king of games, was a diaper wearing little.

Hina was a 25 year old black haired bombshell, and she was the one who ran the service (Sitters 4 hire) and had met with Yugi when he'd first tried to set up a semi deal during spring break. He'd been adorable with how blushy he got and the stammer that started up, but she'd had to go though everything he was expecting, and of course to make sure he knew there would be no naughtiness so to speak. They had met at the headquarters for sitter's inc, a surprisingly boom business that employed 48 sitters currently. the way the service worked was that they could train you or you could come in and just take a test to prove you could handle the job, then you were free to freelance though most jobs in the city now came though them, and they would select the babysitter who best suited what the parents wanted for a job. She and Yugi had been in her office, giving the poor guy some privacy though lord knows he wasn't the first little guy who had asked for this sorta thing. "So, If I understand you right.. you wish to be treated like a toddler, but one who still needs his big bulky diapers and prefers baby bottles over sippy cups. correct?" She asked. "I..uh..Yes." Yugi said, squirming big time. "and any attempts at potty training?" She asked, typing away n her computer. "N-No." "and will you just be going tinkle, or boom boom as well?" She asked, smirking as Yugi blushed big time and looked like he wanted to curl up in a ball. "I..Using my diaper for everything." Yugi finally managed to say. "Alright. and you understand that this is NOT a sexual service, so any sort of hanky panky you might expect, not happening, though if you wish to er.. you know..yourself.. we ask you wait till our sitter leaves." "U-Understood!" Yugi squeaked out. "alrighty then Little Yugi. I think we can give you all the TLC you need. one last thing though, do you prefer a Male sitter or a female one? and of course. you can count on us to keep it under wraps the bigggg tough King of games is just a widdle guy." Hina giggled and winked at Yugi. "G-Girls only please."

And with that Yugi was a client, though getting the freedom to use the service had proven trickier then he thought. Gramps would sleep though almost anything but it was more Joey's annoying habit of showing up unannounced. add in Anzu having called once while he was using it and feeling reallly weird talking to his sorta maybe kinda girlfriend while he was in the middle of a diaper change and well.. He'd only made use of the service three times and outside of distractions like Joey and Anzu, or gramps snoring, he'd been in love with it. Dialing the special services number he'd been given Yugi shifted from foot to foot, looking at his stash of little guy supplies he had out on his bed. it was a male voice who answered, and Yugi almost hung up the phone right then and there, But he had gone SO long being a stupid big boy that he swallowed the urge. "Sitters 4 hire, special service line, how may I help you?" Came the amused voice over the line. "I..Uh..See.." Yugi squeaked. "Take your time little guy." "T-This is Uh.. Account number 45 I.. I um.. have a pre-paid account and er-" Yugi said, closing his eyes. god, this was ALWAYS the hardest part! "Oh Little Yugi~ I see. Is our widdle guy in need of a babysitter again?" if Yugi had been blushing bad before, hearing his name used took it to the next level. "Y-Yes please." "Alrighty little guy. do you wanna set a bed time or leave it up for the babysitter?" Yugi looked at the clock, it was just just going on 7:30 pm. "H-How soon can you er..have a sitter..over here?" Yugi asked. "Hmm..Oh! I have some one right in your area at the moment, and she's cleared for working with cuties like you. I can have her there in 5-10 minutes tops." "T-Then um.,. a 9 pm sharp bed time please and thank you." Yugi said. "Of course little guy. I should warn you though, our girl I'm sending over can be somewhat strict, so a certain little guy better have his huggies on." Teased the operator. "I..I will." "Good boy~ Have fun little guy, and thank you for using Sitters 4 hire."

Rebecca Hawkins had just finished putting a cute little 23 year old sissy baby down to ed for the night, and was in the parking lot of the apartment building the Lil sissy lived in when she got a text from work. Of course she didn't actually need the money she was making doing this job, but well, she enjoyed the power rush she got since she was a strictly special services only sitter. Add into it that as a rule of thumb most of the teen and adult babies she looked after tended to be wayyy more well behaved then actual babies and toddlers and she was in heaven. She had been planning on calling it a day, and honestly could of turned down the job, but once she saw the address her interest peaked. 'No way..my darling Yugi is a..' She thought and a BIG grin filled her face. If she was being honest, the young genius had mostly gotten into the doming little babies scene after meeting Yugi..there was just something about the little guy that screamed 'DIAPER ME!' and now, she knew why. She accepted the job and got the info folder, sent to her, which confirmed it WAS Yugi and he was just a big toddler, and she felt herself almost melting as she gushed over how cute and awesome this was gonna be.

Yugi had been a good boy like he was told to be and was now was dressed in one of his dark magician diapers, which was bulky enough to give the boy a waddle to his step.he hadn't just left it at that though, and as such was in a pair of purple socks that had the dark magician girl on the sides, doing her trademark pose. Moving up from there He was sporting a purple (if you couldn't tell it was the little guys favorite color) diaper shirt, with the diaper itself peeking out around the leg holes. and of course the shirt had a picture of the little guys most favorite monster, The dark magician on it. He'd been setting up a little area in the living room for him and his sitter to play, a nice soft baby blanket on the floor and some plushie and rattles. and of course he had a couple of bottle of milk chilling in the fridge (he wasn't that fond of juice when toddler mode, go figure) and jumped a little when the doorbell rang. Waddling his way over to the door he took a deep breath and opened it, then turned crimson as Rebecca was standing there smirking. "R-R-Re-" He stammered, trying desperately to think of a excuse, never once connecting the slight possibly that THIS was his sitter. "Hiii little guy. Somebody was a good widdle boy and got dressed for me I see~" She said, winking and giving him a head pat. Yugi just stood there, jaw dropping as she strolled past him into the room.

Rebecca was chuckling to herself, the look on Yugi's face really had been just too cute. She took in his set up and nodded in approval before turning to look at him, he was STILL by the door, and seemed frozen. "Little Yugi, unless you want the whole block to see you in all your big baby glory, you might wanna shut the door." She teased. Yugi yelped and nodded, slamming the door fast and waddled over to her. "Now I know this might be a little be weird for you, since we know each other and all, but I promise that I won't tell anyone about what a widdle diaper boy you are~"  Rebecca promised, and then gave Yugi's bum a few pats. the effect was instant and adorable, as the little guy spread his legs and she almost swore his eyes glazed over. "now then, since we have a little while before somebody needs to go night night, does widdle Yugi wanna play with his toys and watch some cartoons?" She asked. Yugi dumbly nodded his head and waddled over to the blanket, plopping down and picking up a stuffie of the dark magician and cuddling it to his chest. '..He's really pushing the no pictures rule.' She thought with a sweat drop, then moved over to the couch to turn on the TV for the little guy.

After the intonation humiliation worn off, Yugi had to admit it was kinda fun having someone who knew him so well babysitting him. She knew to put it on little dueler's for him, and even sat down on the blanket with him after a bit, playing as the Dark magician girl and acting out the plot, with them fighting a Summoned skull who just really needed hugs. He got so into it he actually forgot he was wearing his diapies till she paused the game to stick a finger in the leg band of his onesie and diaper. "oh wow! still dry! is this a new record for you?" She asked and winked. Yugi blushed bad at that, but also nodded his head, though he could feel a bit of a need building up. only problem was it was a backdoor need so to speak and he wasn't sure he wanted to do THAT in front of her. "well, it's almost time for beddy byes, I think I'll feed you a nice big ba-ba first though so you can make a bigggg wet diapie for auntie Rebecca to change before she leaves." She giggled. "T-There's ba-ba's ready in the fridge auntie." Yugi said, and squirmed like crazy as she got up and kissed his forehead. "Good boy!"

Rebecca wasn't stupid, and had noticed Yugi squirming as well as heard the tummy gurgles. Maybe he thought he was being all sly and she could see why he might be embarrassed to make presents for her, but as a responsible baby sitter she couldn't let her charge hold it in and get a owie tummy, or worse, unleash it after she had left. Truthfully changing dirty diapers wasn't one of the highlights of her job, and normally with her usual client list she could get away with leaving them smelly. It again helped most of them where naughty little guys who wanted a lot of teasing and shaming. But with Yugi, he was clearly just a big baby, and she willing to put in some free overtime if that's what it took. Selecting a bottle of milk from the fridge, she popped it in the microwave to warm it up, then turned to watch Yugi who was on his knees now. he had the DM stuffie launching wooden building block at a stuffie of the blue eyes even as he was squirming and wiggling about, clearly a toddler who had to go potty. 'I wonder if he's gonna fess up?' She thought, though as the microwave beeped a loud poot escaped Yugi's bottom. getting the ba-ba out and teasing it on her wrist, she wasn't surprised to see Yugi hiding his face in his stuffie as she came back over. "heh, relax Yugi. everyone farts." She said and got on the couch, then patted her lap. "I..uh..I..Otay." Yugi squeaked and crawled over, getting set in her lap and closing his eyes as she guided the nipple of the ba-ba into his mouth. "Drink up so you can grow up to be big and strong~" She coo'ed.

Yugi's tummy was churning big time and he knew any second now he was going to lose the battle and fudge his huggies. it wasn't even a question of making it to the potty anymore, he doubted he'd be able to move much without losing the battle. his only goal at THIS point was to hold it in till the session ended and Rebecca left, not knowing that she had already planned to stay and see it though. the warm milk tasted so good though, and was having it's normal effect of making him super sleepy. It was while all sleepy that he decided letting out a bit of pressure couldn't hurt and went to let out a small fart or two. Rebecca had already said everyone farts right? the small small turned into one big one, with three others following and Yugi's eyes flew open as he realized he'd released the flood gates so to speak. a super gross sounding fart, though muffled by the padding and outfit and Rebecca's poor lap, filled the room and then it was game over. the back of the diaper filled up rapidly as his tiny bladder soaked the front and Yugi was a dark crimson as he looked up at Rebecca who just wrinkled her nose a little, ut smiled and kept the bottle in place. "whew, Smells like somebody really wanted to make a super big present for me!" Yugi, mouth filled with a rubber nipple and diaper full of waste, did a bare nod.

One thing Rebecca hadn't counted on when trying to get Yugi to go uh-oh, was just how TOXIC the little guy was going to be. he was by far the biggest stinker and she made a mental note to hook him up with some pills to cut down on the smell. Still the little guy was clearly mortified he'd lost control, which was funny since he'd likely of been delighted to make presents. her lap was slightly burning from the heat and force of which Yugi had unleashed his uh-oh, and the smell again, was burning her nose. Still, she let him finish his ba-ba before standing him up and smirked as his diaper drooped big time. "oh my, when was the last time widdle Yugi had a poopie?" She asked, and patted his mush tush and cupped the butt. "A-Ah! I..I uh..Fhree day ago." Yugi lisped. "well I think somebody needs a auntie to come by and help keep him regular, don't you?" "I..uh..I dis dun have 'nuff on me's account ta-" Yugi started to say and Rebecca smirked. "Don't worry, I'll work off the clock. though I'll have to keep my freebies to a minimum so we don't get in trouble." he said and winked. She tugged the diaper boy towards his room, gushing at how he had to cowboy walk and spotted his changing pad, with wipes and everything ready to go. "After auntie gets you in a clean diapie, it's bed time little man. I hope you had fun." She said, and guiding him over, kissed his cheek before gently setting him down on the mat. "I..I did. Fank's auntie Rebecca." Yugi coo'ed and popped his paci in his mouth. "You're VERY welcome Yugi." She coo'ed back and then started to open the diaper. 'Maybe I'll get lucky and it won't be so.. bad.. Oh god!' Tears filled the blond's eyes, not out of sadness or fear, but just the smell was making her eyes water. Yeah, Having Yugi as her new little guy was going to be fun and all, but Rebecca was totally gonna have to have him go more often to avoid the nightmare before her. Still it would be a labor of love, and she couldn't see ANZU being willing to do this. 'heh, all that time trying to show her up, and all I needed to do was wipe his butt.' Rebecca thought, though she wondered if maybe the boys fumes were making her lightheaded. Yugi for his part drifted off to sleep 30 or 40 seconds after she started, which didn't make the change any easier. "Kiddo..your lucky your cute." She muttered under her breath. with Yugi changed and redressed, she tucked him into his bed, which had a toddler rail and gave him one last kiss goodnight, before taking off.

The end

[shirewalker]

creator tag meme

rules: It’s time to love yourselves! Choose your 5 favourite works you created in the past year (fics, art, edits, etc!) and link them below to reflect on the amazing things you brought into the world in 2018. Tag as many writers/artists/etc as you want (fan or original!) so we can spread the love and link each other to awesome works!

the sweetest @jediknightrey tagged me for this game and it’s time for little me to sob in pain because I can’t choose faves xD

(I’ll do my three main mediums in separate lists because... yeah xD)

ART:

My Wintersong x Labyrinth crossover with Liesl. Ever since I read the first book early in January I had been dying to do something that could show my love for the movie and the book. At the end of the year I finally got around to work on the sketch I did sometime during inktober and omg it is NOT how I imagined it to look like but I AM PROUD!

My Tana Bach in chibi style. I wanted to try something new and I did so with this. Style and program haha. Really happy with it, even if it didn’t do so well lol

“You leave me breathless” aka steamy Nikolina. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STEAMY (VISUAL) CONTENT FOR THEM AND I HAD THE NEED TO DO IT AND I DID!! Even if it took me way longer than usual because the lineart was out to get me alskjdalk. I also love how my brain has a go-to colour scheme for them XD

Feysand Sunset. I could hate it and this piece would still hit my activity every day lol. I’m really happy with it because the pose was so damn dynamic and I GOT IT! And the outfits too, and Rhys’ skin+hair. I was so nervous about getting it wrong, even if I used all the refs I could find on the fancast haha. A friend who had no idea of what this is about told me it DID look like he was middle-eastern and I was super happy because I was getting cross-eyed and unsure of everything. Also, I did a fancy background and sparkly dress :D ALL THE SPARKLES

Nikolina Wedding. SIMPLY PUT MY MAGNUS OPUS FOR THESE TWO. I had a concept, I achieved it! I absolutely love it. I had so much fun with the soft aesthetic and painting them. The clothes! I put more work into the details than anyone will notice unless they purchase the biggest print ever. But who careS??? Also, Alina’s hair!! I hit the nail in this piece and IT SHOWS!!!

EDITS:

My Eureka Character Aesthetics series. As unkown as this show is here, I still felt the need to work on something Big for it. I remembered how fun doing this project was for The 10th Kingdom, so I did it for this show too. I miscalculated how many I would have to do aslkda but I still had so much fun with it. It was TOUGH as heck at times to find pics to fit each character’s unique aesthetic and personality but I did it!! I got to the end of it with a series of edits that I’m super happy with. ALSO, the psd I made for it works so well for so many other edits??? I DID A THING!!

This Kileana edit. sure the third book let me down after the amazingness of books 1 and 2 of The Falconer but lately I’ve been in a huge Kiaran x Aileana feels mood and I had to do something for them. Something soft and focusing on that epic vow of Kiaran. EPIC ROMANTIC VOWS?? YES PLEASE!!

This Doraelin edit. Look, I love them, they’re soft and perfect. And I had to do something soft and (near)perfect for them!! Especially since it was a gift! I’m still in awe I did it so well haha. Also, those quotes of theirs are so... foreshadow-y. still offended the foreshadowing was tossed aside ¬.¬

This Lunar Chronicles aesthetic. Basically, LEVELING UP!! I grew so much in my aesthetics/picspams style since I started doing TLC edits, and this is one of my VERY BEST. I love the colours and how the pics work so well together alksdakh

The Five Great Queens (10th Kingdom) series that’s ongoing lol. I’m really happy with the whole project so far. But I’m currently stuck on the next queen and headcanons for her XD

BONUS: Fairytale AU for Kai x Cinder and Steamy Nikolina edit. I LOVE THEM.

WRITING:

She’s Magic. AU where Nikolai and Alina are illustionists/magicians(?). Basically an excuse to have both in a magic au hahaha. Think Celia x Marco from The Night Circus kind of magic romance. (Not that hardcore on the slow burn tho). I had so much fun with it. Y’all have no idea!

This Wolfinia one shot. I’m just really happy I got these two right haha. I love the way Wolf talks to Virginia, so unique and eager and honest :D

Unwrap Me. AU where Doraelin are married and ruling together and are just ACHING for some one-on-one Yulemas celebrations asldja. It’s here mostly because I hadn’t written them in ages and I was really happy with this self-indulgent au xD Plus, Dorian would totes pull that gift stunt ;D

Sappy Smutty Fics Fest. While I was so worn out of writing so much smut I had to Take a Break alskdha I had so much fun with it and the feedback?? I never got so many requests (and so varied!!) for a fic request game. Got quite a few that I’m happy with in it ;) I also still have one for Heartless, but I won’t write it until I reread the book. Hopefully I will in early 2019.

So This is Love. THE CINDERELLA AU FOR NIKOLINA THAT WAS JUST A HALLOWEEN ONE-SHOT AND TURNED INTO A LONG FIC!!! Saints I LOVED writing it. Thinking of this au for them brings me the biggest of grins and writing it did that too as well haha. I just... Nikolina and Cinderella AU, what a better match??? (Maybe a fake-relationship au hmmm)

tagging... @theleiaskywalker @newrcmantlcs @caradocdearborn @akivas @stupidape @williamsherondales @kimseaokjin​ @kestrel-of-herran​ @fullofgrief​

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JSE Fanfiction - We Take Care of Our Own

Summary:  Schneeplestein has a bad morning, doesn't know how to cope, and Chase decides to help him out whether he wants it or not.

A/N: I’m posting this fluff to combat the feels left in me by @sweetapple01. It’s as simple as that!

When Chase woke up, he could tell it was going to be a good day. He didn’t really have any basis for the idea except a warm, comfortable feeling tingling in his chest.

Unlike so many other days since his family left—so very many—today was going to be a good day.

For a while, he didn’t even bother getting up, snuggling lower into his warm blankets and listening fondly to the distant sounds of the other Egos bustling about outside. He knew the routine by heart: Jackieboy whistling heroic theme songs and cheering at the cartoons they belonged to, Marvin sorting out the laundry load that had been in the dryer overnight, hollering at Schneep to come and get his blinding array of colorful socks, and Schneep bemoaning the fact that this time of the morning existed.

Chase blinked his eyes open then, straining his ears a little. He definitely heard the first two, but not the third. In fact, though it was muffled through the door, Marv was currently voicing Chase’s thoughts: “Jackie, did you set up the coffeepot? The doc’s usually dragging himself across the floor to get his fix by now…”

“Yeah, it’s all warmed up! Maybe he just had a late night,” Jackieboy replied distractedly before turning up the volume on his program.

Mouth twisting in a curious frown, Chase kicked his blankets away, slipping his bare feet into the nearest pair of shoes that were at the foot of his bed and perching his hat backwards on his head as he padded out, waving a vague hello to the others as he stepped through the scattered laundry piles and went down the hall to his left, toward Schneep’s room.

There wasn’t anyone in it, as usual. Chase knew he ought to go straight to the lab, but this change in routine was making him a little nervous. Besides, it was a big place and he ought to be thorough, right? That’s what Schneep himself was always telling him (bragging at him): “When I perform checkup, I perform all the tests! Nothing goes unchecked! It is what only an expert doctor would do!”

He was getting off track—purposefully, if he was honest, Chase mused as he ducked in and out of the kitchen and the computer room. He checked both bathrooms too, just to be sure, before reluctantly venturing to the lab, stopping up short when he saw the door.

This wasn’t going to be a good day.

Schneep never closed his door to anyone, much less the other Egos; he would eagerly welcome anyone to watch his work or even participate, if they had the time. Chase had seen that door so rarely that he had forgotten what it looked like from the outside. Swallowing hard, he knocked, waiting with baited breath for a full minute. No answer came, so he knocked a second time, waited thirty seconds and then bravely pushed it open. When the door reached the halfway point, it caught, its progress slowed by something. When Chase squinted into the darkness of the room, he could see it was one of Schneep’s loafers.

The other one was close by, he discovered, as was a limply tangled stethoscope. Chase’s heart sank when he found the man they belonged to. He was stretched out a few yards away, looking rather worse for wear in his rumpled coat and overly bright socks, with his chin resting forlornly against the cold floor and his eyes clenched shut.

“Hey…Schneep?” Chase began worriedly, creeping closer. The other Ego didn’t even stir; aside from a slight hitch in his breath, he barely seemed to acknowledge Chase’s presence. Clearing his throat, Chase scuffed his shoe awkwardly against Schneep’s, pushing it upright as he tried again, “Bro, are you okay? Um…d’you need anything?”

Schneep shifted at that, cracking his eyes open just a little. “No.”

“Well, I wanna help,” Chase informed him with a small, tense laugh as he stuck his hands in his pajama pockets. “You’ve got me a little worried here.”

“I’m fine, Chase. Ich bin einfach perfekt.”

“What does that mean?”

Schneep blinked a few times and then peered at him with a scowl. “It means I am fine and I want to be left alone.”

This was like trying to get his daughter to open up, Chase realized, shaking his head ruefully. He’d never been good at that either. “Bro, you always help me when I’m feeling down; I gotta be able to help you somehow. Please?”

Grumbling a few choice words, Schneep propped himself up on his elbows, snapping, “Chase Brody, will you just—The door was closed for a reason! You can truly help me, buddy, by going away right now! Right this minute! Right away!”

“Okay, okay,” Chase relented hastily, holding his hands up and backing towards the door. As he slipped out, however, he couldn’t help but leave it open just a crack. Part of it was rebellion—he wasn’t one to be bossed around, after all—but the larger part of it was that he had a feeling that Schneep wouldn’t go to the trouble of getting up to shut it again. Chase wasn’t about to get locked out before he could come back.

Of course he was coming back; Schneep honestly didn’t expect him to let it go that easily, did he? Chase may be the youngest Ego, but he and Schneep were only seven months apart and Chase was a father…had been a father. They both had been once; Schneep, of all people, understood how family problems nagged at a dad’s mind until he dealt with them or made sure someone else did as soon as possible.

Needless to say, seeing his closest “brother” flopped dejectedly on the floor like the laundry was a problem that Chase needed to deal with personally.

Striding back down the hall toward the others, he stooped over Marvin, earning a dismayed squawk from the magician as he rifled through the neatly folded clothes until he found what he was looking for: one of Jackieboy’s jumpsuits and Marv’s spare cape. Still warm, he noted in satisfaction, ignoring Marv’s complaints as he crossed the clothing minefield back to Schneep’s room and grabbed the lone, rather sad little pillow on the bed and the comforter, rolling them into a messy ball.

“What’s all that for?” Jackieboy asked curiously, muting his show as Chase wove his way through the hall a third time.

“Our bro’s really not himself today,” Chase declared, his voice muffled in the various fabrics he was juggling. “I’m gonna give him some TLC.”

“That might not be a good idea…He tends to get a little snappy if he thinks someone’s trying to force stuff on him,” Marv warned, shuddering as if he had only just remembered some unpleasant occasion.

“He can’t stay mad at me!” Chase reminded him with more optimism in his voice than in his heart. “Keep the coffee hot! He’ll be out in no time.”

This promise was a lie; as soon as Chase returned to the cracked door, a strain of muffled sobs reached his ears from somewhere beyond it.

Feeling as though he’d just been punched in the stomach, the youngest Ego barged in, accompanied by the door slamming against the wall where there wasn’t a jamb. Schneep jumped at the resounding boom, struggling to sit up and scrub at his face simultaneously.

“Don’t bother,” Chase made himself say as he tossed all of his gathered materials onto the floor. He couldn’t help but wonder what kind of excuse Schneep would give him for the tears if he had the chance, but he was equally sure that he didn’t want to know. Kneeling, he beat the pillow to its best fluffiness and pushed it over to his friend, who blinked glassy, bewildered eyes at it.

“What are you…? What is this?” the doctor questioned uncertainly.

Chase very nearly winced at the hoarse sadness in his companion’s voice; it was nothing close to his usual bubbliness or the spiteful snappishness from earlier. Valiantly he forced his wince into a half-smile at the last minute, quipping, “It’s a pillow; you figure out what it does.”

Schneep honestly didn’t seem like he knew what to think as Chase spread out Jackieboy’s uniform and Marvin’s cape across the floor between them and then sorted the comforter out to cover their legs before he slid down onto his back, settling his hands underneath his head. The doctor continued staring at him, taken aback by this sudden turn of events, but Chase didn’t comment on it; he pretended not to notice when, after a few minutes’ hesitation, the doctor scooted a few inches closer to him and to the comforting warmth of the other Egos’ belongings.

“I…am sorry,” he murmured at length. “For what I say to you earlier. I just—I—I—” He sputtered a little, obviously struggling for the proper words.

“I get it, bro. You don’t have to explain,” Chase assured him mildly, keeping his eyes fixed on the ceiling as if it was incredibly interesting. In his peripheral vision, he could easily detect Schneep’s relief and further confusion at the pardon. Did he honestly think this was some ploy so Chase could wrangle a reason out of him? He ought to know him better than that!

After an undetermined amount of time, Schneep seemed to give up trying to understand, burrowing further under the blanket and curling a hand into the sweetly-scented laundry between them, as if it was an anchor. There were still tears in his eyes and he wasn’t quite smiling, but he already looked better than he had.

Barely five minutes later, he was snoring softly into his pillow and Chase could safely determine that his troubles had been forgotten.

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Julie Purple Nail Polish (A Julie and the Phantoms Fic)

Masterlist

So last week was absolute garbage for me and after wallowing for a bit, I decided I needed to paint my nails and write some ghost bois fluff. Plus, I would pay Netflix an insane amount of money to let the boys have painted nails in the show. Sacha and Owen rock painted nails and I am HERE FOR IT. Enjoy lovelies!

It was just one of those days for Julie.

The days where the hole in her heart where her mom used to reside seemed to throb and made it hard to breathe. Where it got harder and harder to swallow the lump in her throat and the smallest thing could begin a meltdown.

They had been fewer and far between since the boys had literally dropped into her life. Those first few weeks after she’d found music again and they’d formed the band, she’d been more preoccupied with rehearsing and writing and saving her boys from evil ghost magicians. 

And the Orpheum. Oh man, the Orpheum had changed so many things in Julie’s life for the better. Andi Parker from Destiny Management had found her and now (with her dad’s blessing) Julie and The Phantoms had official representation. Andi was still booking some smaller gigs, but doors had been opened for the band that the boys hadn’t even seen when Sunset Curve was at its peak. Venues were calling, begging for the band to headline and had willingly agreed to strictly Friday and Saturday gigs (school came first was one of the first things Ray and Andi had agreed on).

The boys had recovered beautifully from Caleb’s curse. Alex was still worried about Willie and tried to hang out at some of their favorite places to make sure he was safe. Reggie was still following her dad around and had taken to casually making sure a forgetful Ray never left without his wallet and backup camera battery. Carlos had been clued in on the secret the night of the Orpheum and spent most of his free time while Ray was at a shoot playing Mario Kart with an invisible opponent. And Luke was still...Luke. The ability to touch the guys had remained after their luminescent group hug and no one was happier to take advantage of that fact than Luke. The casual touches he’d always given the boys extended to Julie now and she tried not to let on how much the hand holding and brush of their shoulders made her heart flip flop in her chest. It was hard to be sad when she had her ghost boys around to love her.

Today, however, it seemed her mood just couldn’t be salvaged.

Flynn had seen it immediately when Julie had trudged into school that morning: the dark circles and barely contained tears in her eyes. She hadn’t said anything about it, only launching into one of her crazy stories as a way to pull Julie from the pit in her mind and distract her until there was a ghost of a smile on her face. Despite Flynn’s distraction techniques, classes felt overwhelming and she spent the whole day on the verge of a meltdown until she finally made it home and collapsed face first onto her bed. She was exhausted from trying to keep herself from bursting into tears and all she wanted was to curl up and disappear for a few hours. Her dad was out at a shoot and her brother had baseball practice all afternoon, which meant she would have the house to herself for a while. An added bonus was that Luke had (reluctantly) designated Wednesdays as their day off from rehearsals, so the boys would probably be up to their own shenanigans and Julie could mope in peace.

She decided a nice hot shower would make her feel better, first and foremost. Maybe a bath, but she didn’t feel like getting her bath bombs out and lugging all her stuff to the ensuite in her dad’s room. So she pulled her hair up and into a cap, grabbed her comfiest sweats and a flannel she was pretty sure she’d stolen from Reggie at some point, and jumped under the stinging hot water.

Her muscles immediately loosened and she sighed. She could almost feel the stress of the day wash off of her as she scrubbed at her skin with her favorite body wash. Her mom had always told her there was nothing a hot shower and Disney movies couldn’t fix. 

She spent some extra time moisturizing and using one of her “girls day” face masks her and Flynn had splurged on. She knew Flynn would forgive her for it, knowing what kind of day she’d had. After she had cleaned the bathroom up and put all her stuff away, she padded into her room to grab her laptop and her case of nail polish. Her nails were looking a little sad and could use some TLC. Plus, doing her nails always relaxed Julie in a therapeutic way.

She paused in her doorway when she caught sight of Reggie lounging on her small couch, looking chipper.

“Hey Julie! Sorry, I knew you were in the bathroom so I waited here for you.” he said. Julie’s mouth turned up slightly.

“Hey Reggie. No worries” she said quietly, climbing into her bed and sliding under the covers.

“Whatcha doin? We didn’t see you come to the studio so I thought you might have been at Flynn’s.” He trailed off, sensing that Julie wasn’t quite herself. His face fell minutely into a worried frown.

“Are you okay? You seem...tired.” he asked, shifting on the couch. Julie sighed.

“I guess I’m just having an off day. I’ve been missing my mom and today just felt like a lot.”

Reggie’s face morphed into understanding and he nodded. 

“I’m sorry, Julie.” he said softly; sincerely. Julie felt a rush of adoration for her ghost bassist and his extra large heart. Usually when she told people about missing her mom and they apologized, it felt hollow. Like they didn’t know exactly what to say or how they could make it better. Reggie knew what it meant to lose people you loved. His was more of an “I’m sorry you’re not having a good day” instead of an “I’m sorry your mom died.” 

Julie, not wanting to wallow and bring her sunny bandmate down with her, patted her laptop gently.

“I was actually about to start a movie and paint my nails, if you wanted to watch with me.” she said. Reggie’s eyes lit up and he hurried to pull his shoes off and climb onto her bed beside her. As Julie queued up Tangled on Disney+, Reggie shifted so that his left side was pressed against Julie’s right. She couldn’t help but still feel a shot of surprise and contentment when she could feel his warmth radiating off of him. Now that she could actually feel them, ghost cuddles and casual touches were not only encouraged, but required. So she snuggled in closer.

“So what’s this movie about?” Reggie asked as Flynn Rider’s opening monologue began. Julie began telling him the premise of the movie as she rifled through her nail polish case. By the time she’d decided on a color and had begun putting on the clear coat, Reggie was enthralled. He had tugged one of her throw pillows to his chest and hugged it tightly as Gothel kidnapped the baby princess.

Julie let the sound of the movie fade into background noise as she carefully spread the thin clear coat on, paying attention to around her cuticles. She gently blew on them to help them dry before taking the brush from the purple color she’d chosen to begin carefully applying the color to her nails.

Julie could remember her mother spending many Saturdays in their bathroom, painting her nails a deep red color. She had always watched in fascination until Rose had sat her on the counter and let her pick her own colors. Then she would take Julie’s hand and gently cover her little fingers in vibrant shades. When Julie got older, they would share the counter and Rose would help her clean around the tips of her fingers where the polish would smudge. After her mom had died, it had taken Julie a long time to feel right about painting her nails without her mom. It was a sacred ritual they had shared and it was only when Flynn had handed her the nail polish before the Orpheum gig that she had felt right about it.

Now, she let the small brush glide along her nails and fill the blank spots with a deep purple that made her think of her dress from the Orpheum. She smiled softly, remembering the poofiness of her skirts and the exhilaration of performing at one of the biggest venues in LA.

“Hey Julie…?” 

She looked up from her left pinkie finger to see Reggie watching her in fascination.

“What’s up Reg?” she asked, waving her hand around to dry the polish.

“I like that color. It’s a really good Julie purple.” he said.

“Julie purple?” she asked, grinning.

“Yeah, like your dress from the Orpheum and how you always seem to have some sort of purple with you. It’s very...wait what does Flynn call it? ‘On brand’? Yeah! It’s very ‘On Brand Julie.’”

Julie giggled.

“Thanks Reggie. Purple is one of my favorite colors so I tend to gravitate towards it.” Reggie nodded and turned back to the movie. Julie started on the second coat, painting until the color was to her satisfaction.

“Julie?” Reggie was much quieter this time.

“Hmmm?” she hummed, keeping her eyes fixed on her ring finger. It was the trickiest finger for her for some reason and she wanted to get it right.

“Do you...I mean...could you…” Reggie suddenly flushed and Julie quirked an eyebrow, glancing up.

“What do you mean, Reggie?” she asked. Reggie swallowed harshly and blinked.

“Doyouthinkyoucouldpaintminenext?” he blurted out. His eyes widened, as if he couldn’t believe he’d actually asked. 

Julie thought nothing of it, only grinned and nodded at him.

“Sure Reg. Let me finish my second coat. Pick out a color that you want.” She finished the second coat of her right hand, carefully filing in the spots she’d missed and trying to avoid her cuticles. Once she had finished, she glanced up and saw Reggie smiling at her brightly.

“What, do I have something on my face again?” she teased, blowing on her nails.

“No I just...you’re amazing Julie.” he said quietly. Julie smiled at him as she reached for the black polish he was holding in his hands. She held out her hand for his and placed it on her thigh as she began spreading the black color on his nails. Reggie watched in fascination as the pale pink of his nail beds were slowly covered by Julie’s expert hand.

“You know, it’s pretty common for men to paint their nails nowadays…” Julie trailed off nonchalantly.

“Really?” Reggie asked happily.

“Yeah. You know that artist I was playing the other day? Harry Styles? He always has his nails done. And a lot of guys at school paint theirs. Nick does before the lacrosse season starts. He doesn’t like to wear it during the season because he hates when it chips too much.”

“I’ve always thought it looked really cool. Bobby and I always talked about doing it before gigs to see how it would look but we never did.” Reggie said. Julie smiled sadly.

“Actually, Trevor always paints his nails before his shows. Says it always brought him luck…” Julie saw a shadow pass over the bassist’s face for a moment before he was back to his happy go lucky self. Julie finished his right hand and began on the left.

“Blow nice and gently on them to help them dry enough for a second coat,” she instructed. Reggie followed her directions, eyes wandering to the movie still playing on her laptop. They sat quietly for a moment as Julie finished his left hand until the tell tale sound of ghosts poofing into the room made them look up. 

“There you are!” Luke groaned dramatically, flopping onto the bed beside Julie. The momentum sent the nail polish bottles flying and Julie grunted, sending the guitarist an exasperated look. Alex only sighed.

“Luke…” she warned.

“I’m sorry. Julie, can I please sit on your bed while you and Reggie hang out without us?” he pouted. Julie rolled her eyes and Alex groaned.

“Yes, you man child, sit down and don’t make me spill on my bedspread.” she chastised. Luke smiled contently and spread out on the mattress, curling his head in towards Julie’s leg. Julie tried to ignore the flush of her cheeks by focusing intently on Reggie’s hand.

“Anyways…” Alex cut in, sitting on Julie’s bean bag. “What are you guys doing?”

“Julie’s painting my nails!” Reggie blurted, waving his newly painted nails at his friends. Julie grinned as Alex grabbed Reggie’s hand to look.

“That looks really awesome, Jules.” Alex said quietly.

“Yeah! That looks lit!” Luke crowed. Julie and Alex shot him another look and he shrugged.

“Just trying to get the 2020 lingo down.” 

“Thanks guys,” Julie said, pulling out her top coat. As she grabbed Reggie’s hand to finish his nails off, she glanced over to see Alex eyeing the case of polishes with an unfathomable expression on his face. Luke had summoned his guitar and was idly strumming it, but every once in a while he would pause and glance at his own bare nails. Once Julie was done with Reggie, she grabbed the case and shoved it towards Alex.

“Pick some colors, Alex. I'll do yours while Reggie’s top coat dries. Then I’ll need your help to pin Luke down to keep him still enough”

The drummer’s face broke into a wide grin and he sifted through the various colors, ignoring Luke’s indignant squawk from beside her.

Which is how Julie ended up giving Alex a rainbow set and Luke ended up choosing black as well, with the added purple on his pinkie fingers to match Julie. He cited wanting to have cohesion as a band, but based on the looks Alex and Reggie were throwing at him, she knew he just wanted to match her. As Julie finished Luke’s top coat, Reggie and Alex were chatting quietly about how they could incorporate new nail colors into their performance outfits and what Flynn (their unofficial stylist) would think. They praised Julie’s work and Julie quirked a smile as she was once again reminded how lucky she was to have her boys.

Maybe her day hadn’t turned out as bad as she’d thought it would.

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