#Maybe I'll share some of my favourite exercise

[flamingwordsinthesky]

So I have become a little hyperfixated on this stupid fitness book I found

If you haven't seen this before then I suggest looking it up on archive.org and just...it's a ride.

We Got:

Warm Ups with Johnny Storm!

Stretching with Reed Richards!

Basically Yoga with the Silver Surfer

wait

Well...

Then there's some work outs from Spider-Man

Namor and Ghost Rider....that's a duo.

and....Slimming exercises for Sue....The Invisible Woman....UGh. Just remember, this was made in the 1970's so a lot of out of date terminology and this stuff.

Moving on from that we have my favourite

Cause when I think calm and relaxation, I think J. Jonah Jameson.

and these are just a few of them.

[princesssascha]

Summer Glow Up Action Plan (1/3 - Health)

As I mentioned in my previous post, we are going to have the best summer of our lives.

I was depressed for years, but during the summer, in just 2 months I became truly unrecognisable.

I did it unintentionally, but I believe I cracked the code to glowing up insanely fast. That is, if you're willing to get out of your comfort zone for a few weeks. But what's worse? Being uncomfortable for 2 months doing something that is good for you OR suffering for years? I'll let you answer that for yourself.

Thanks to my experience I made an action plan to make this summer even better and I'd love to do it together with YOU.

1. Mental Health

If your soul is shattered, your body will reflect that. By taking care of your mind you will automatically want to take care of yourself in every other way. Not because you think you're not pretty enough or smart enough, but because you deserve to be healthy and educated.

Get out of your comfort zone

Whatever that is. Last year I went abroad all by myself. I was so insecure about my English and I was soo socially awkward, but I did it. And when I tell you it was the most special feeling in the world. It was stressful at first, but I came back as a new person. I think it was the main factor that contributed to my mental glow up.

Obviously, you don't have to travel to a different country to glow up, but think about what's something you'd like to try that you're afraid to do. Maybe it's bungee jumping, going out to a restaurant alone, coming up to someone on the street. It is supposed to make you uncomfortable, it's called exposure therapy and it is really one of the best things that I have ever stumbled across.

Meditate

It's popular for a reason. Quiet your mind, control your breathing. You can also do yoga, as it requires the same things as meditation, however you also get physical exercise! Start with 5-10 minutes a day and work your way up to whatevers comfortable for you. You can try guided meditation/yoga for beginners.

Go outside

There's a reason why people tell you it's so important.

First, you get physical exercise, you get fit, you get healthy and everyone's happy.

Like actually happy. Physical exercise (the kind you enjoy ofc!) and being outdoors is proven to be good for your mental health. So go out. You can go somewhere crowded or somewhere isolated like a forest. You can take your pet on a walk if you have one.

Self development content

Especially YouTube, I get that some people can't get themselves to read books, but nowadays there are so many ways to educate ourselves. I will mention this topic again in this post, but I love watching YouTubers that post self development & mindset videos.

My favourite YouTubers are:

TheWizardLiz,

Mae Alice Suzuki,

Tam Kaur

If you like reading I recommend Brianna West, she's incredible.

Affirmations

I am such a fan of affirmations! If you feel bad about yourself start affirming the opposite? You feel insecure? "I am confident" etc. You don't want to affirm out loud. You can do it in your mind or listen to affirmation tapes. Even if you don't feel like it's doing anything KEEP PERSISTING! Your mind will conform.

2. Physical Health

This chapter focuses on health, not beauty, although they are connected. If you're unhealthy you won't be that attractive, because we find health attractive. So here I'll share more advice on being healthier rather than getting a sexier body. Healthy>sexy because HEALTH is SEXY!!

Vitamins and supplements

You can't be healthy if you have a vitamin deficiency. Get a blood test and start taking supplements for what you need.

Here's a little cheat sheet, although please do your own research to be safe and be mindful of what dosage you can ingest!!

Visit a doctor regularly!

If you are getting a disease it's important to diagnose it as soon as possible. In some cases it could save your life!

You need to go to your doctor at least once a year, but you should visit them at least twice a year and whenever you have any concerns. That includes a dentist, gynecologist, dermatologist etc. Although I understand not everyone has free healthcare and there are many reasons why it could be difficult for you to get there, at least go to one doctor once a year or when you suspect something is wrong.

Check up on yourself every month

Of course, you're not gonna go to the doctor every month, so it's important to do a little check up yourself every month. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

- what does your skin look like?

Are there any new moles? Maybe some spots? Just because you have a mole doesn't mean it's dangerous, but a mole could turn into skin cancer, so please be careful! Here are a few tips for recognising if a mole is actually a melanoma:

Melanoma is more likely the paler you are, but no matter what your skin color is you should always wear at least SPF30, although the higher the better. If sunscreens are too greasy for you or leave a whitecast I recommend Missha All-around safe block

Look at your skin, did anything strange appear? Something that wasn't there before? Don't forget about the inside of your mouth or between your toes. Although not very common, melanoma can also appear in your eye, in which case you need to contact a doctor ASAP!!

oral health

I don't think I need to tell you to wash your teeth, but I will still share some tips for those pretty teeth:

Oil pulling: get a spoonful of coconut oil and oil pull for 10-20 minutes. After that rinse your mouth thoroughly.

Wash your teeth for at least 2 minutes after every meal and after waking up, HOWEVER if you eat something acidic wait for at least 30 minutes until you wash your teeth. If you can't wash them rinse your mouth with water, but you should still wash them when you get home.

Use a tongue scraper! Like one of those steel/metal ones and scrape that bad boy. It is honestly disgusting how much bacteria sits on your tongue. There are also 2in1 tongue scrapers and flosses but it won't scrape anything off, so save your money. Also, only use flosses when necessary.

CHECK FOR CAVITIES!!

Seriously! I don't think it needs any explanation. Open your mouth and show your teeth. Look at how they look. If there's anything concerning contact your dentist.

skincare

Although it also suits the beauty part, what we find beautiful is just healthy. No skin conditions, clear glowy skin. What skin concerns do you have? Acne, hyperpigmentation, redness etc. Visit a dermatologist or find some skincare yourself, although do it carefully. Just because something is trendy doesn't mean it's good. Everyone's skin is different, so be mindful.

Also, there are different kinds of pimples, so check which types you have and how you can heal them. You can have just one or multiple kinds.

One universal thing: SPF! CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH!

haircare

Just like with skincare, healthy hair is what we find beautiful. That's why I emphasize health so much. If you're healthy you are beautiful.

I won't talk about styling right now as it has nothing to do with health, but haircare is 80% of the job.

Is your hair greasy or dry? Keep in mind it can be both, your scalp could be greasy but your ends could be dry. Do you have thick hair or thin hair? Curly or straight? If you bleached your hair it means your hair is damaged (because it's dead), but your hair can be damaged nonetheless, so think about what you need and find products that were made for your concerns.

Learn how to wash your hair correctly. A lot of you guys don't know how to do it. Just because you rub shampoo on your head doesn't mean you're doing it right. And when you're not it could do more harm than good. I recommend theblowoutprofessor on YouTube, he explains it well.

Healthy eating

This is a pretty obvious one so I won't get into details, however if you guys want me to make a post dedicated to healthy eating lemme know in the comments!

Eat veggies and fruits, limit Ur sugar intake. Don't starve yourself, you'll have uncontrollable cravings and you'll get it all back.

move your body

Although good for you both mentally and physically, it's important to choose something you like. Here are my favourite forms of physical activity:

Dancing,

Yoga,

Pilates,

Walking,

Horse riding.

If you don't have a favourite right now, experiment. It doesn't have to be expensive, there are many sports that you can do at home with no equipment.

Try to move for at least 30 minutes/day.

[leilani-lily]

~Oh Deer~ (Chapter 5)

I'll admit, I had this finished a while ago, but couldn't post until now. I have a confession to make... my long term boyfriend of 6 years split with me a couple days ago. And it's been... hard, to say the least. I'm really hoping this wont deter me from continuing to write (especially since this story is kinda romantic, but also isn't? There's deep feelings involved xD) I hope maybe writing can maybe help me as it serves as a distraction? I honestly don't know... All I can ask for is patience as I deal with this. If I find I need a break I'll be sure to let you guys know. But I guess for now, please keep me in your thoughts if you can. Or if anyone wants to swap stories I'm more than happy to share. ꨄ But ok. Enough sadness. This chapter was a joy to write before all the bs happened. I hope it can make you smile! And as always, please feel free to comment your thoughts! SYNOPSIS: AroAce! Alastor x Chef!Singer! Reader. You settle into hotel life, and whip up Alastor's fave dish! But some drama ensues when you get a little too friendly with a certain Spider Demon~ Word Count: 4.4 K Chapter under the cut! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

You had developed quite a routine here during your time at the hotel, and you certainly found your days a lot busier than you had intended.

Your morning coffee with Alastor that usually blended into breakfast, then joining him in his tower for his broadcasts. He’d always pour two glasses of rye whisky and sit with you, asking for your thoughts afterwards. You’d discuss what you liked and didn’t like, and were surprised to learn he took criticism well (other than the occasional eye twitch). You’d bounce off new topics for future shows together before wrapping up and heading back down to the kitchen for the lunch rush.

After lunch was usually when Charlie would want to round everybody up. Either discussing how to make the hotel more liveable, how to recruit more sinners, or various exercises to improve everyone’s character. Sometimes these meetings were very boring and you’d have to pinch yourself constantly to stay awake. But for the most part they were fun, and you found yourself actually enjoying spending time with everyone. Especially goofing around with Angel and Husk, which usually resulted in Vaggie snapping at you all as you choke back laughter. Sometimes you would catch Alastor watching you with an unreadable expression, but you didn’t think anything of it. 

When that would wrap up, it was time to whip up dinner. You managed to figure out everyone’s favourite foods, and every Friday you decided you’d rotate through and make someone’s special  dish for them. Everyone enjoyed Friday dinners, always trying to guess what everyone liked, make bets on who was next, and were especially pleased if it was their night. It wasn’t much, but their praise always made you secretly feel warm and bubbly inside. 

Finally, after cleaning everything up and ending your shift, you’d have some spare time. Depending on how the day went, you would either read and have a quiet night to yourself, or just completely pass out straight away. 

Before you knew it, a month had flown before your eyes; bringing you into the present.

You knew you had no reason to be so nervous. Angel had loved his lasagna dish last week, and previously Charlie loved the pizza you had made (even if others had picked off the pineapple in disgust). You had proven you were a good chef since working here. But this Friday meal in particular… this one was different. It was Alastor’s. Your closest friend. And you knew just how important this particular meal was. It wasn’t just a dish, it was a memory. A way to remember his mother, and you had learned very quickly just how much she meant to him. 

Your heart was fluttering nervously as you put the jambalaya out on the large dining table. No one was there yet, but you could hear the chitter of excited demons coming closer to you, so you knew they were on their way. You always tried to make Friday’s dinner special, it was the one meal where you all sat and ate together. Kind of like a little family. You couldn’t help but smile to yourself, your heart fluttering warmly at the thought. You went back to the kitchen to grab the cheddar biscuits, your mind wandering back to Alastor. You shouldn't be overthinking this, it’s just a stupid dinner. Did his opinion really matter that much to you?

You re-enter the dining room, and your eyes immediately locked with the demon in question. Alastor’s smile seemed to brighten the moment he saw you, but his smile only made your hands sweaty.

…… Yes, yes his opinion really did matter that much. You really wanted to make a good impression. 

“Ooooh and ya baked fresh biscuits??” Angel had zipped up beside you, eyeing the plate of goodies in your hands, “ya really know how ta spoil a demon Baby Cakes!” His fingers danced over a biscuit, causing you to snap out of your hold with Alastor and give Angel a quick slap on the wrist. He zipped his hand away in mock horror, making you snort a moment.

“You know the rules; no eating ‘till everyone’s here,” You scold him, but you can’t help but smile; you could never really be angry with him. Angel groaned dramatically, hugging himself with his four arms.

“You’re a cruel mistress y/n; makin’ a cutie like me practically starve to death! Jus’ look at me! I’m witherin’ away!” he leans up against you, arching his back as his full weight pressed on you. You let out a single laugh as you tried to maintain your hold on the plate and not fall over. He continued to groan weakly as his one arm grasped the air above him and another flopped over his eyes. 

Wow. Someone give this guy an award. No wonder he was in show business. 

You laugh again at the dramatics and roll your eyes. Finally, you sighed and grabbed a biscuit, offering it to the Spider Demon. Angel peeked over and immediately lit up, grabbed it eagerly before standing up straight, miraculously recovering from his ‘near death’. He took a deep whiff of the warm bread before smiling back at you. 

“Yarra real doll toots~” he gives you a flirty wink to which you shake your head in amusement. Always the charmer this one. 

“Yeah yeah, well, just don’t tell the others. Or else they might think you’re my favourite~!” You swing your hips to him and give him a playful hip bump, winking right back. He laughed as the nudge pushed him to the side, using the momentum to walk to his seat. But as he sauntered away, he looked back and grinned mischievously.

“Well maybe they should~!” he called back, doing a little suggestive shoulder shimmy and wiggling his eyebrows. You couldn’t help your snort. Cheeky thing. 

You knew it was all in good fun; teasing and play-flirting had become your thing. He was like the gal-pal you had never had since coming to Hell, and you could tell he was happy to have a girlie here at the hotel. You knew his real bestie was some demon named Cherri (which he INSISTED you all had to go out one night), but having another chica just a couple rooms down from his own was fun and convenient. And you were happy to be that friend for him if it meant slumber parties and beauty routines. 

You felt someone’s eyes on you, and you snapped out of your bubbly thoughts. Alastor was standing in the same spot he was before, not having moved an inch. He was still smiling, but this time it felt a little more strained. More forced. And his eye twitched ever so slightly. You also noticed his grip tight around his microphone. He caught you looking at him and immediately turned away, beginning to walk back to his seat with an unreadable expression. 

… That was weird. 

Before you could even begin to process, the rest of the gang entered the room. They all gave you a greeting in their own quirky ways as they arrived and made their way to their seats. Angel shoved the rest of the biscuit into his mouth to hide any evidence and happily trotted over to Husk. You smiled happily at the arrival of your comrades and set the tray of bread down on the table. Everyone looked at the spread before them and chittered excitedly, impressed with the effort you had put into tonight’s dinner. 

As everyone sat down, you quickly made your way to your seat beside Angel. Before sitting down, you cleared your throat a moment to get everyone’s attention. As the happy chatter died down, you began to speak.

“First off, I’d like to thank everyone for joining in today’s special dinner. Today’s meal is inspired by our very own Facility Manager, Alastor.” Everyone clapped politely and Charlie even gave a small whoop of encouragement. Alastor sat up proudly from his seat at the head of the table, loving the attention he was getting. 

“I’ll admit, I was a bit intimidated with tackling this particular dish, as we’ve all heard him boast about his mother’s recipe.” There were a couple chuckles scattered around the table, everyone very aware of how much he spoke of it. Husk in particular rolled his eyes and muttered quietly in disdain.

“I realize I’ll probably never meet up to her standards,” you look back at Alastor and give a sheepish smile, “but I sincerely hope it’s to your liking.” Alastors smile widened ever so slightly, his hooded gaze softening at your words. 

“My dear,” he marveled, his eyes never leaving yours, “the fact that you were kind enough to take the time to prepare it with me in mind already makes it wonderful.” You felt your hand press up to your chest, your fist curling up tightly near your heart. Alastor always knew what to say to make you feel better. He could be really gentle when he wanted to be. 

“Yea, and not only for ol’ Smiles ‘ere,” Angel spoke up, making you look down at him, “But you’ve made some bitchin’ good meals fer all of us.” he gestured to the crowd, gaining various murmurs of agreement and praise. You looked at everyone and their smiling faces and could feel your chest tightening. 

“Seriously, Sugar, ya freakin’ amazing.” Angel continued, giving you a warm smile. He suddenly grabbed onto his glass and raised it high, giving everyone a cocky grin. “Let’s hear it for y/n ya filthy sinnars!” 

Before you could comprehend, everyone had raised their glasses and gave a cheer of encouragement. You looked out to everyone and their genuine happiness and support, at a loss for words. You had organized all of this simply because you wanted to, but you had to admit, being recognised felt really good. A warmth began to spread into your chest, and a lump formed in your throat. 

It… wow, it had been so long since you’ve had friends like this.

You did your best to blink back tears at the gesture, not expecting to get so emotional over all of this. As you took a moment to acknowledge everyone, your gaze finally turned to Alastor. 

Oddly enough, he wasn’t looking at you, but he was looking at Angel. His eyebrows were tight as his grin stretched in an uncomfortable smile. You could tell he felt your gaze, cause soon his eyes flicked up to you, catching you watching him. In the blink of an eye, his expression softened as he grabbed his own glass, raising it high and giving you a heartening look. You shook the strange feeling from before and smiled back at him, grateful for his appreciation. 

The excitement settled down as everyone started serving themselves, the smell of the cooking becoming too much for everyone to ignore. You finally sat in your chair and reached out for Angel’s hand. The Spider Demon looked to you in surprise for a moment, taking in your smiling face.

“That was really sweet of you to say Angel,” you whispered, your grip on him tightening for a moment. You could feel yourself choking up again. “Seriously… Thank you.” Angel's face softened as he twisted his hand so it could grip on to yours. He began to open his mouth to respond.

In a mere moment, you could feel your chair lurch backwards, a panicked yelp escaping your throat as your hand was ripped out of Angel’s. Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing, looking at you in surprise. Angel turned in his seat and looked at you stupidly.

“... What the fuc-?”

Angel didn’t even get a chance to finish his statement as suddenly everyone chairs in your row shifted to the right, causing everyone to cry out and grip onto their seats in fear. Everyone on the other side of the table looked on in disbelief as their friends were shuffled around. 

To your surprise, while everyone shifted right, you slid to your left at lightning speed, the chair scraping loudly on the wooden floor. You suddenly jolted to a stop, and you held on for dear life at the force in which you were moving. Before you could recover, your chair lurched forward, propelling you back to the table and new place setting.

… Right next to Alastor.

You gasped in surprise, your heart racing in shock as you felt your knuckles turning white from gripping the seat so hard. You noticed something flicker beneath you, and your eyes managed to catch something. A shadow with a familiar Cheshire grin shimmied away from the feet of your chair before melting into the shade of the table. 

Your head whipped up to Alastor in disbelief. The Radio Demon had just finished serving himself jambalaya, not even looking in your direction as he tapped the serving spoon against his plate. With a cool expression, he turned his head to you and tilted his head to the side, as if nothing had happened.

“... Jambalaya~?” He pointed the spoon to the pot and looked at you expectantly.

Everyone stared for a moment, the room eerily quiet.

“.......... Alastor what the actual FUCK was that?!” Angel suddenly exploded, clearly very upset that his bestie was now 2 chairs away from him. Everyone else in your row nodded in agreement, perplexed at the sudden change in seating. Alastor didn't turn his head, nor look at Angel. The Radio Demon simply took your plate and began serving you the ride dish, his expression surprisingly calm and attention only on you.

“Just say when dear~”

Your eyes darted from Alastor to Angel, unsure of what to even do or say. Angel’s face scrunched up into a scowl, clearly displeased with being ignored.

“Hey! Freaky Face! I’m talkin’ to ya!” he growled, his hands tightening into fists. Alastor continued to ignore the spider, continuing to serve you as if it was just the two of you in the room. 

“My my, hungry now are we y/n dearest~?” Alastor grinned cheekily. You were still so dumbstruck, your gaze finally fell to your plate and you quickly realized just how full it was getting. Awkwardly looking between Angel and Alastor, you softly murmured a 'w-when'. Alastor gave a hum of approval and tapped the spoon on your plate before setting it back down in front of you. 

“Hah, ok Asshole. I see how it is.” Angel chuckled darkly to himself, “I get it. Ya just hate ta see anyone else gettin’ cozy with our little chef. I’ll admit, I didn’t take ya for the jealous type.”

That seemed to catch Alastors attention.

It was only for a moment, and only you were able to catch it sitting so close to him. But you noticed the Radio Demon’s pupils flash, and his one eyelid twitch as his smile grew dangerously wide. But in an instant, Alastor calmed his expression and was back to his suave self. Taking a breath, he finally turned his head to Angel.

“Oh please.” He drawled, his eyes looking at him with boredom, “I simply figured it only made sense for our wonderful chef to sit next to the demon who inspired tonight’s dish. Wouldn’t you agree y/n~?” He turned his head to you and slowly leaned in, giving you a pleasant smile. You felt your heart leap at suddenly being caught off guard, unsure of what to say.

“I, ah, well-!” 

Everyone's eyes were on you, and you suddenly felt very self conscious. Being put on the spot like this, and feeling as if you had to choose between your two friends, it was becoming very overwhelming. Unbeknownst to you, Charlie looked at you with such pity, and felt her own blood begin to boil at the situation these men put you in. Placing her hands on the table, the Princess of Hell rose from her chair, her face suddenly very authoritative.

“Both of you need to stop this nonsense.” She stated, looking down at both Angel and Alastor disapprovingly. “Y/n put a lot of effort into making this dinner special; and I won't allow you to ruin it over something so petty!” She continued to glare at them judgingly before turning her attention to you, giving you a quick comforting smile and nod. You felt your shoulders relax and smile back at her, feeling grateful for her support. She really was growing into her royal title. 

Angel had his arms crossed and was clearly still pissed, but there was a mix of shame in his eyes after being called out. Alastor’s face remained surprisingly calm, turning to look over at you. He noticed your posture and expression, his eyes calculating as he assessed the situation. Finally he turned back to the table.

“Our Princess is right of course~!” He smiled, lifting a hand and placing it on your shoulder, “I would hate for all of dear y/n’s efforts to be neglected. She has worked so hard; let us forget about all this nonsense and enjoy this wonderful meal~!” His eyes slid to Angels and gave him a hard stare. The Spider demon glared right back, his jaw tight and eyes furrowed with hatred. But after glancing at both you and Charlie, and seeing your faces, he finally grumbled in defeat. With a huff, Angel reached for another cheddar biscuit and slouched in his seat, ending the feud.  

You finally released the breath you were holding as everyone shrugged their shoulders and returned their focus to their plates. You felt Alastors grip on your shoulder tighten for a moment, making you turn to him. 

“Are you quite alright my dear?” He asked, an eyebrow raised in question. Despite the calm look on his face, you knew he wouldn't be asking if he wasn't genuinely concerned. You sighed and felt a smile spread across your face, giving his hand a pat in reassurance. 

“Yeah, I’m ok Al,” you started, beginning to shake your head and grin as you thought about the shenanigans he pulled earlier. “But seriously, there’s no need to be so jealous. If you want to sit beside me, just say so.” You looked up to him playfully, your previously conflicted emotions melting away. Alastor stared at you for a moment, his eye’s lidded and giving you a blank stare before turning to his plate. Removing his hand from your shoulder, he picked up his utensils and was suddenly very focused on his meal.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about y/n~” he replied. He scooped up a spoonful of rice and shrimp. You could feel your eyes crinkling as you watched him knowingly.

“Uh huh~” you smirk. 

The Radio Demon ignored you and took his first bit of jambalaya. Your grin slowly began to fall as you watched him pull the spoon out from his lips, your previous nerves from earlier settling in again. You watched his expression with baited breath as he tasted your cooking. 

His appearance didn’t change much; his eyes looking down at the food beneath him, eyes flickering over the plate. After a moment, his eyelids sank down closed as he continued to chew, allowing all of his senses to focus on the flavor. You could feel your leg begin to jiggle anxiously; seriously it was sad how badly you wanted this man’s approval. 

The demon lifted his head and gulped his mouthful down, eyes still closed and lips in a small pressed smile. You held your breath as you waited for his verdict. Alastor’s smile grew wider as he lowered his head back to the plate, opening his eyes and looking fondly at the dish below him. 

“Well well~” he chuckled, finally turning his head to you and giving you an impressed look, “I have to admit, this is as close as anyone has ever gotten.” 

You felt your heart stop.

Is he shitting you right now?

“Of course,” he continued, scooping another spoonful and inspecting it, “it is missing a few things; she’d usually add sausage as well, and probably a bit more spice to it.” he looked fond for a moment, seeming to reminisce to days gone by.

“Nevertheless, it does still taste like home~” He took another bite and once again closed his eyes, savoring the flavors. 

You felt lighter than a feather. 

Of course you knew you’d never get it exactly right. But holy crap you were so relieved that it met his expectations. You were so giddy you had to bite your lip to prevent yourself from squealing, practically doing a little happy dance in your chair. Satisfied with Alastors response, you grabbed onto your own spoon and began to happily dig in.

You were so carefree in your own little world, you didn’t even notice Alastor sneaking a glance at you. Or how his lips curled up ever so slightly at your antics before turning back to his plate. 

The rest of the evening went on without a hitch. Everyone gorged themselves until they were ready to burst, and complimented you on such a flavorful meal. You were so flustered with all the praise; despite the little quarrel that had happened earlier, you couldn’t have been more pleased with how the night went. And you felt more confident with your cooking now that you had Alastor’s official stamp of approval.

The group of demons eventually began to trickle out of the room, ready to immediately flop onto the closest comfortable furniture they could find. You giggled at their behavior and wished you could do the same, but you still had to clean up before you could clock off work. With a final stretch, you turn back to the table and are surprised to see Alastor still in his chair, leaning back comfortably and eyes closed.

“Truly a wonderful evening y/n dearest,” he sighed, opening a single eye to look at you, “There’s something about dining with a group of folks that brings out a certain camaraderie, don’t you think~?” You sighed happily as you approached the table.

“Honestly, it was something I had forgotten I had missed since coming to Hell,” you smiled, beginning to stack the plates and collecting utensils. “I’m just happy to do my part in getting demons to open up more and earn everyone’s trust.”

Alastor said nothing in return, simply watching you as you accumulated the dirty dishes. His eyebrow quirked up before he finally raised his hand and snapped his fingers. Shadows emerged from under the table, making you gasp and almost drop your stack of plates. The same shaded goons from your first week at the hotel appeared beside you and began collecting all the dishes. You begin to tumble over words of protests, but they didn’t pay attention to you as they continued to clean, one even grabbing the stack in your hands and waddling to the kitchen.

“Alastor!” you laugh, turning to him in bewilderment, ��Call your minions off; seriously I can clean all of this up myself.” But the Radio Demon merely waved a hand to you as he rose from his seat.

“Don’t bother arguing with me my dear,” he sassed, “You’ve done more than enough tonight; consider this my way of thanking you for a marvelous feast.” 

You sighed at him, slightly annoyed. But you had to admit, you were grateful for his help. Today had surprisingly taken its toll on you, physically and emotionally, and you were so tired from it all. You smiled up at him, rocking back and forth on your feet sheepishly.

“... Thank you Al. Honestly.” you paused for a moment, thinking about everything he had done for you in the month you’d been here. And asking for nothing in return. It was out of character for him.

“I just…” you sighed, making Alastor tilt his head quizzically to you. “I just want to say I’m thankful for everything you’ve done for me. You gave me this job, helped me settle in and feel comfortable, and because of it all I even got to make new friends…” You saw Alastors eyes narrow for a moment and you had to bite back the knowing grin. You cleared your throat and continued.

“But I hope you know,” you hummed, “that I’ll always consider you my first real friend down here. And that I’m really grateful to have been given this chance to get close to you.”

Alastor looked at you long and hard for a moment, the air between you calm and quiet. His static sound shuffled for a second before he finally straightened his back and stood taller, his lips pressed together into a large smile. The red demon glided over to you, and softly patted your head, shaking his head in amusement.

“Ohhh y/n, y/n, y/n,” he sighed, opening his eyes and quirking an eyebrow, “I do often wonder how someone like yourself ended up down here.” Now it was your turn to cock an eyebrow as you gave him a cheeky smile.

“Al, you know exactly how I got down here.”

“Ah, that’s right.” A chuckle escaped his lips, and you knew for a fact he still found your death thoroughly entertaining. “By the way, you didn’t happen to sneak anything into our meal today, now did you~?” He gave you an impish grin. You burst out laughing.

“You asshole!” you guffawed, shoving his hand on your head away playfully, to which the demon snickered evilly. As your laughter simmered down, looked at you a moment before tilting his head up, eyes closed.

“I still stand by my previous statement,” he mused. “The type of folks in this realm are not worthy of such kindness. You should be careful as to whom you trust around here.” He opened his eyes, and his crimson gaze fell to yours. His expression shifted into a serious one at his last statement, making your grin falter for a moment. But only for a moment. 

“Well, it’s a good thing I have you around then, isn’t it?” You smiled, taking a step towards him.

Alastors gaze widened a moment, his eyes flickering over your face. It wasn’t often that you caught the Radio Demon off guard, but the rare moments when you did, you couldn’t help but feel a little pride. Finally, Alastor began to chuckle, shaking his head at you again. After taking a breath, he looked back down at you, a surprising fondness donning his face.

“Hmmm, I suppose it is~”

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..... Alastor doesn't like to share ¬‿¬ Fun fact: Angel like's to give you food-related nicknames. Baby Cakes, Sugar, Puddin', Honey Bunz, ect.

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2024/10/10 Blog post by Wakana おしゃべりガーデン第14回目‼️〜みんなの健康法がスゴイ！寒暖差についていけていない今日この頃〜

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Talk Garden Vol.14‼️~Everyone's Health Regimens Are Amazing! I Can't Handle The Recent Temperature Changes~

The temperatures in Tokyo suddenly dropped below 20℃ so I thought it was finally going to get cooler…but it was only for a moment. It seems to be going back up to warm temperatures around 25℃ 😅A temperature difference of about 10℃ between different days is rough in many ways😵‍💫I'm not sure what to wear *laughs*🧥

Hello, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

How is autumn approaching where you live? I feel that the plants in my house are growing a little slower, maybe because they've been freed from the heat of just a few weeks ago. It's a little sad, but some of them seem to be preparing for hibernation so I need to be more careful when watching over them🤔Watering them will become quite tricky from now on 😇I'll do my best!

Well! Today, I Vol.14 of my podcast "Wakana's Talk Garden" has been uploaded! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ I received many submission about "Everyone's Rules of Healthy Living"! It made me realise how well you all take care of your health😳You didn't only talk about different diets, you also mentioned exercising, regular health checks, trying new things to deal with daily physical problems…I was really impressed by everyone's dedication to a healthy lifestyle!! 😭✨I got the impression that a lot of people ride bikes😊🚴In terms of food, many people try to prioritise vegetables🍅🍆🥒🥕🥦Basic health rules seem to be ingrained in all of you🤔That's amazing…✨

I'm trying my best too, but the fatigue of summer and the dryness of the sudden cold have made my voice a little nasal😓It may be hard to listen to but if you have some spare time, feel free to check out the latest episode. I forgot to mention it in the podcast but I wanted to introduce my recent favourite foam roller. I am using it every morning and evening for stretching 😉It's a small foam roller for myofascial release. Look at the cute colour and size. It's tiny compared to a regular-sized foam roller. It's light and easy to carry! It's small, but it can release myofascia just as well as a regular-sized one!

I've always loved this stretch ball, too. It's a great product that can be used on trigger points. (Trigger points are "hyperalgesic areas, which are where the pain-sensing sensors in the body have malfunctioned, causing constant pain.") Personally, I use it in areas that don't usually hurt but are prone to stiffness. The shoulder blades, collarbones, and especially glutes! My glutes are surprisingly stiff! (By the way, if you want to work on large muscles like your glutes or thighs, I recommend using a foam roller with a large surface area rather than a small ball 😊 The ball is best for small focus areas) I keep these items near my bed so I can use them before bedtime at night, I also keep them in my stretch corner or on the sofa *laughs* I use them whenever I notice stiffness. It's quite painful though… 😇

Thank you to everyone who sent in submissions this month! ! As for the little present for those whose message was read, please expect it to arrive in about a month. I'm sorry to keep you waiting but please be patient😅💦

So! For next month's talk theme I chose: "Everyone's Ideal Autumn Trip". I talked a little bit about it in the episode but last month I went on a trip to Nikko with my mother 🧳I was very excited to be able to visit the nostalgic Nikko Toshogu Shrine 😍It was my first trip in a while and I felt very refreshed. That's why I picked this travel topic for the next episode ♪

Please tell me about the places you want to go or have been to, and the kind of trips you want to take! ! ＼(^o^)／I will of course share photos and a travel diary of my trip to Nikko on my blog soon✏️

And last but not least! I also wanted to talk about the happy news that were announced last week! Next year, on January 15, 2025, we will hold a Kalafina live concert. After seven years, we have decided to sing together again as a trio. 17 years after our debut! We have been encouraged by the feelings of everyone who has always supported us throughout the years. For this reason, we want to stand with gratitude and pride on stage to convey our feelings to you that day. The concert is titled "Kalafina Anniversary LIVE 2025".

We look forward to seeing you at Tokyo Garden Theater next year. Please come and see us!!! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／[Note: Unfortunately, Wakana doesn't really share anything specific about the upcoming live. She's bubbly as always when she makes the announcement but no further infos or thoughts are revealed]

All right, that's all for today! Until next time~☆( '▽')/

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Episode #14 »»—— CLICK ME 🎁 CLICK ME ——«« ・Everyone’s Rules of Healthy Living ・Anything you’d like to ask Wakana/Anything you’d like Wakana to talk about

For next month’s episode which is scheduled to air on November 10th, the following two topics have been chosen: ・Everyone's Ideal Autumn Trip ・Anything you’d like to ask Wakana/Anything you’d like Wakana to talk about

The submission deadline is 10/31.

[yourpalmickeymouse]

Hello Mickey! I’m back once more haha! (For a little while though 😅).

Just poppin’ by to ask, what’s your favourite hobby to do in your spare time? (When you are not in the department working on cases) I hear that you have a thing for planes (which I find fascinating! I would love to hear more if you are okay with it).

Anyway have a good day Mick! See you around!

-Sunny ☀️

(P.S my favourite hobby to do is. Well drawing! So I drew a pic of ya!) (sorry if it’s a little wonky hehe…😅)

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Did you DRAW THAT!!! Oh Boy! That's Incredible!!! Thank you so much!!! I love it!!! Do you mind if I share it with all my friends? They would all love to see this! Can I take this home? I want to frame it on my wall...

Oh... Sorry 😅 I just got really excited. I wasn't expectin' to get a picture. I really appreciate it though!

Now for your question. I kinda have a ton of hobbies. I like to keep myself busy and learn new things.

You mentioned planes and yes I do very much love planes. I really love readin' up on 'em (as well as trains and boats). You could probably point to any plane in the world and I'll be able to tell you exactly what kind it is. When I was younger, my parents would take my to private airplane hangers and I would spend hours askin' the pilots about their planes. I actually met Colonel Doberman that way and we still keep in touch.

I also like to create little plane models in my free time too. Though I probably have way too many sets lying around my house. I kinda don't know where to put them all 😅 I dunno why I love planes so much. I guess I just always like the idea of bein' able to go anywhere in the world. The idea of having bein' able to see many amazin' things. I don't have my license, but I do want to get it someday.

Hm... I think some of my other favorite hobbies are the ones I do with friends. I love to fish, bowl, or play video games with Goofy or Donald if he visits. Minnie and I love to garden together. Sometimes Horace and I will work on fixer upper projects. Clarabelle and I will do some exercises and martial arts trainin'.

Oh! And someone on here recommended that I should spend some more time with Daisy and it turns out she's actually really into journalism, like I was. She currently runs her own online news site and we've been meeting up so that I could help her with the pictures. Her site's more focused on trends, fashion, and pop culture which normally isn't my thing, but has been fun to learn about. But she also covers important world events as well, which is more in my wheelhouse.

Also drawin' is a great hobby. Thank you again for the art. I also like to sketch things sometimes and even make comics, though I'm definitely not as good as you ha ha. Maybe I'll share them some day. But for now I'm happy with seein' all of the art you make 😊

- M.M.

[themultifandomgal]

Shelby Clan- Favourite Maid

One of the suggestions was one of Grace and Tommys maids becomes ill and collapses. Hope you enjoy.

YN YLN is one of Tommy and Graces favourite maids. Unlike most maids YN is actually friends with the Shelby's. Tommy specifically took a liking to the woman, but not in a sexual way. He just gets on with her.

Unfortunately recently YN hasn't been feeling well, Tommy and Grace gave her some time off for her to get better, but YN actually likes her job and boss so as soon as she feels slightly better YN is back to work.

Waking up at arrow house, YN slowly gets out of her bed feeling a pain in her chest. Trying to ignore it she gets dressed and heads downstairs to get started on Tommy and Graces morning tea

"Good morning YN" Betty one of the other maids smiles, but that smile quickly falters when Betty takes a look at YNs face "are you feeling ok? Are you ill again?"

"I'm fine" YN tries to reassure Betty who frowns not believing her. YN waits for the kettle to boil to make the tea

"Are you sure? I'm sure Mr and Mrs Shelby will be ok if you need a day off"

"Betty I said I'm fine" YN begins coughing into her hand. Betty grabs some tissue for YN who coughs into the tissue. When the coughing fit is over YN then notices droplets of blood on the tissue, but quickly hides it from Betty not wanting her to worry. She washes her hands and continue making the tea.

YN takes the tea up the stairs to Tommy and Graces bedroom. Knocking on the door she hears Tommy telling her to come in. YN opens up the door feeling dizzy

"Good morning Mr and Mrs Shelby" YN says trying to hold back a cough

"Morning YN. Just place the tea down on the bedside table as usual" Grace smiles at the woman. As YN walks over to Graces bedside table the tea starts to shake on the tray and in a split second YN is on the floor passed out.

Tommy jumps out of his shared bed with his wife and beds down placing the back of his hand on YNs forehead

"She's burning up. Grace phone the doctor" Tommy tells his wife as he picks up YN taking her back to her room and getting her into bed.

Waking up YN finds that she is in her bed with a doctor wiping her forehead with a cool rag

"Ahh Miss YLN your awake. Mr and Mrs Shelby were quite worried about you, especially with spilling hot tea on yourself. You have a couple of burns, but they will heal. Unfortunately though I believe that you have contracted tuberculosis. I have told Mr Shelby you will be on bed rest for a few weeks, you will eat well and once your feeling a little better you may go outside for exercise. I'll be back in a couple of days to check on how your doing"

"Am I going to be ok?" YN asks nervously

"Mr Shelby has said when your better he will pay for surgery to remove damaged tissue. Now best to rest up" the doctor replies but doesn't actually answer her question. He packs up his things and leaves YN alone in her bedroom.

Ending 1- YN lives

Over the days YN gets worse before she gets better. But a few weeks down the line YN is back on her feet, well kinda. She's able to go outside for walks about the grounds but is yet to go back to work. Tommy has got a surgery scheduled and payed for in a couple of weeks which should help YN to breath easier again

"YN how are you feeling today?" Grace asks at a distance while in the garden

"Much better thank. Im so grateful for all you and Mr Shelby have done in my recovery"

"Of course. Your the best maid we have had, and not only that your a friend" YN smiles at Grace who smiles back.

Ending 2- YN dies

Over the days YN gets worse and worse. Tommy calls the doctor when he notices YNs breathing getting shallow

"Will she survive?" he asks when the doctor arrives, checking YN over

"I'm afraid not" he sighs

"How long has she got?" Grace now asks, sadness laced in his voice

"A day. Maybe two. The best thing that you can do for her now is to help be be comfortable"

"Thank you" Tommy says showing the doctor out while Grace stays standing at the doorway watching the maid take short shallow breaths.

YN took her finally breath that day at 7:34pm. Her funeral was held a week later, it was a sad somber affair that broke the hearts of many. Tommy and Grace got a new maid, but they will never be as good as YN was.

[the-starry-lycan]

Sea of Stars Headcanons 01

Whoo! As I play this game, I adore each of the characters, but I feel that some of them are a little bit of blank slates. As such.. there's much room for headcanons! I'll be making some for a bunch of SoS characters, and to kick off the list with my very first hcs, I'll be doing some for Zale! Our favourite sunboy and solar blade dancer!

Out of the main trio, Zale is the shortest of the three. He may not be the tallest, but he's got muscle! He's still pretty damn strong. Valere and Garl do still tease him for being little, though.

He likes (surprise!) sunny weather the best, and has a great tolerance for heat. Doesn't really care what the temperature's like, as long as the sun's out, so he doesn't mind being out in the snow.

In the snow, he's the type to go for the elaborate snowball fights with snow forts and such.. he also liked Glacial Peak, enjoying how the ice was fun to slide about on.

When it comes to food, Zale likes strong, spicy-tasting foods, much to the dismay of Valere and the others. When Garl was unable to make food for the party and it was Zale's turn to cook, his food would generally turn out to be a near-inedible concoction of spices and powerful flavours.

He used to balk at being made to sew for hours in his Zenith days, much to Moraine's chagrin, and would run off to attempt some mischief or the other.

His high energy levels mean he's proooobably bad at meditating hehe, as he cannot sit still for the life of him a lot of the time.

He probably also had a messy side of the room when he was in Zenith, and Valere would help him organize it.

Zale was closer with Brugaves than Erlina as a child, since he and Brugaves shared an easygoing attitude.

Oh, definitely a dog person, though he likes animals of all sorts.

Out of all the party members, he gets along best with Garl and B'st, and doesn't get along all too well with Resh'an and Serai at times.

He's also very good at fishing, and ends up catching the good stuff for Garl to cook.

When Zale is sick or hurting, he craves affection and comfort quite openly. He'll cuddle up to Garl and/or Valere, maybe even Seraï, if the assassin allows (or is roped in to watch him).. Resh'an not so much as the Alchemist doesn't like it, but B'st is good with it.

Speaking of affection.. this boy is very physically affectionate. He likes to hug, hold, and keep close physical proximity to those he likes. Oftentimes, he'll idly play with Garl or Valere's hands or hair, or lean on them casually (or just touching shoulders, no weight on them).

He enjoys boisterous play, sparring matches, and roughousing, oftentimes the victim of these being B'st or Valere. The former will gladly indulge, while the latter is sort of neutral to it depending on her mood.

He also bothers Resh'an like this, and the Immortal Alchemist does NOT enjoy it.. partly why Zale likes to annoy him sometimes hehe.

Zale is a morning lark, and does not do well with staying up late in the night.. he gets sleepy fast, and likes to go to bed decently early and get his sleep.

His push-ups idle animation has him looking mighty pissed lol, I imagine he does them (and other exercises/training) for hours on end when he's feeling angry.. a good way to release emotion in any case.

He'll also be visibly grumpy, though his grudges never last long unless they've deeply hurt him (cough cough erlina brugaves)

[wordsandrobots]

Knots

Series: Wishing on Space Hardware [extra]

Fandom: Iron-Blooded Orphans

Rating: Gen

Summary: Some time before the events of To Catch a Falling Star, Shino gets a lesson in perspective.

Notes: I have a couple of ideas for short fics knocking around and this is the first one I wrote up, providing a little extra development for a couple of original Gjallarhorn characters and featuring my favourite himbo. If you've read the fic linked above, you'll know how this fits in. Otherwise, um, go read Wishing on Space Hardware, I guess?

Posted here as a small festive season treat; hopefully I'll have another for you come New Year's Eve.

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“You want me to what?” Lin asked, clearly sharing Torvald's bafflement at Shino's request.

The kid pulled a face and rubbed the back of his head. “So I was in this fight once – I went up against a guy in one of those fancy Grazes with all the extra thrusters. You know, a Schwalbe? And I messed it up, big time. He got me tangled in a cable and I'd have been totally screwed if he hadn't gotten pulled away by something else. But I figured, I'm a lot better than I was back then and with the stuff I've been learning about different Gjallarhorn 'suits, I bet I could handle it now.”

Which was at least enough detail to make sense of the original request. Torvalds swapped a glance with Lin and said, “You want one of us to tie you up with a smart rope, while you try to stop that happening. Is that the size of it?”

Shino grinned. “Pretty much. What do you think?”

After a moment, Lin shrugged. “Making second attempts at old missions is a good training exercise.”

“Then I vote you on turkey-trussing duty,” Torvalds told her, reaching for the input controls. “Schwalbes are too temperamental for my liking.”

“Sure.”

“OK, Shino, give us the starting conditions.”

“Right! Well, I was in this Graze we'd modified and I was using a Kutan…”

There followed, from Torvalds' point of view, a very entertaining afternoon spent watching an exercise in masochism, as Shino tried repeatedly to wriggle free of the trap he'd set for himself. Time and again his bright pink space-type Graze went up against Lin's yellow and black Schwalbe, and time and again he was forced to hit the abort button. They hadn't decided on a firm failure condition, but it was hard to argue getting disarmed and stuck immobile didn't count as a loss.

The problem was easy to see from the outside: the kid just didn't think like a pilot. Despite the uncanny reflexes augmentation had given him, his basic foundations remained sloppy. He fought like a man trained in fist-fights, trading tactical advantages for up-close damage. Which was not to say he lacked skill at what he did, or couldn't make a formidable enemy. Simply that, facing someone who knew every trick to making a Graze sing – or beg for mercy – he was always going to come up short

“Fuck!”

There was an edge of despair to this latest curse. The sound of a man hitting his limit. Lin must have heard it too because she cracked her simulator open, calling for a break. Her brow was furrowed, somewhere between thoughtfulness and concern.

Torvalds crossed to the other pod. “Drink?” he offered, holding out a carton.

Sweat had darkened the short fuzz of Shino's hair and left his forehead glistening. He lurched forward in his seat as it rose level with the catwalk, reaching behind him to disconnect his Alaya-Vijnana. Only after burying his face in his hands for a good five seconds did he acknowledge Torvalds, taking the carton with a mumble of thanks and downing fully half in one long slurp.

“Pushing yourself pretty hard on this, aren't you?”

“Dunno how else I'm supposed to win,” he gasped before going after the rest of the water at a more sensible pace.

“Maybe you need a different approach.”

“Shit, man… if you've got suggestions, I'm all ears. I've tried everything I can think of.”

“Well, how about changing the starting parameters? The way you've set this up, I'm not sure any of us could get out of it.”

“This is how it happened, though.”

“Nobody ever fights the same battle twice.” Lin came up to join Torvalds, slipping quietly into the space he'd left on the other side of the walkway. She was still frowning. “That isn't why we train on past scenarios.”

“But I'm better than I was! I oughta be able to –”

Torvalds cut him off. “Are you fighting to prove a point or do you want to win?”

The blank look was almost answer on its own. “I'm… trying to prove a point by winning?”

“Then you're wasting everybody's time. Lin's right. We use the past to work out what changes we need to make for the next go around.”

“That's what I'm doing.”

“Yes, but you're treating yourself as the only variable. You haven't made a single adjustment to your machine settings since you started. And I know you're not the type to have a complex about fighting fair. So I'm starting to think nobody ever taught you the golden rule about picking your battles.”

“Look,” Shino growled, tone switching from petulant to annoyed, “maybe I didn't go to your fancy academy, but I've done plenty of real fighting. You don't always get to pick.”

“Maybe not the time and place or who you're going to tangle with. But there are plenty of other things you should be considering.”

Lin started ticking off her fingers. “Mobile suit, munitions, equipment load-out, system parameters, squad configuration, launch position, attack vector, combat strategy, support options…”

“You change whatever you're able to,” Torvalds concluded. “Doing that effectively is something we're taught at the academy, and we've both had years of real fights of our own to perfect the skill.”

“Which is one of the reasons I just beat you fourteen times in a row.”

For an instant, it looked like Shino was going to properly lose his temper. An ugly spark had ignited, deep in his eyes, ready to come out swinging. But then he balled up his right fist, pseudo-flesh stretching taut over the cybernetics underneath, and the anger disappeared behind a rueful little laugh. “OK, OK, you're both way smarter than me. I get it. What should I change?”

Torvalds chuckled too, happy to keep this pleasant. “You're the one who's lost the same fight fifteen times. You tell us.”

“Well, uh… I'd ditch the Kutan for a start. I thought it'd help get me to closer to the enemy but it's just slowing me down. Can't get clear of it quick enough if I start out inside it, so I should probably forget about trying to use it all together.”

“Smart. A transporter like that's good for point-to-point insertions but you're right. It isn't built for up-close work, especially against a hyper-manoeuvrable opponent. What else?”

“I mean, what else am I allowed to change? I guess I could mess around with the settings like you said, but if I just swap to a more powerful machine, what'd be the point? What'll that teach me?”

“How to handle a stronger mobile suit,” Lin said simply.

“I can fly Gundams! You already know I can handle some pretty awesome stuff.”

“Then switch to a Reginlaze and pull my arms off.” She circled a finger in the air. “Work through the problem. What do you need to change?”

“Well, yeah, with a Graze I don't have the strength to just tear through the cable. But… it's not only strength, is it? You're way more manoeuvrable than me, like Torvalds said – and, hey, you've got more thrust, right? The frame isn't any stronger than mine, you just get more omph on your moves.”

“Pretty much.”

“So can I get some better boosters? We had a couple of different types on the Ryusei-Go and I think I liked them more than these ones.”

“The… what?”

“Oh, uh… the Graze custom I used back then. That was �� my call-sign, I guess? Oh, hey, Gjallarhorn's got mobile suit handguns, doesn't it? That big rifle, it's kinda bulky. I need something I can use easier at close-range.”

Without waiting for an answer, Shino dropped his seat back into the simulator and began tapping through menus on the console. Bracing on the edge of the pod, Lin leant over to peer at what he was doing. “If you're thinking of suppressing fire, just ditch the long-range barrel. GR-W01's are fine in a short configuration if you don't need high accuracy.”

“Should I be taking advice from someone I'm trying to beat? Ooo, knives! Those'll definitely work better than the axe…”

Torvalds stepped back, watching student and teacher work. He'd spent his career killing kids like Shino. Mercenaries, pirates, revolutionaries. Junk pilots and human debris. The ones who got far enough to draw attention they really shouldn't have, whose luck and guts were no replacement for discipline or proper training.

Regretting it would have been hollow. A soldier bound themselves to the cause, fighting where and when and who they were told. That was the job.

Still –

“Hey, Torvalds,” Shino called. “What's the best Graze type? Lin won't give me a straight answer.”

“Well, that depends. How are we defining 'best'?”

“Come on, you already said you didn't like Schwalbes. Gimme something to work with, man!”

Still, perhaps helping this kid lose a few bad habits would be worth something in the final accounting. “I'm serious. They're mostly specialised variants, so it all depends on what you're trying to achieve…”

[breserker]

botany.......🌵🍄🌿

all things whicht to be found in vel's immediate areas i think maybe

🌵 ⇢ share the link to a playlist you love

man you can have the perpetually in progress playlist for jackrabbit brujo. fair warning that like, the first half of this is general vibes of the story whereas most of the second half contains specific storybeats and so are a bit...off? idk but. y'know. it needs more soda stereo but sin sobresaltos oh my god it's so hard to type with a cat settling on my typin fingers sin sobresaltos and take it easy battle each other for best opening song.

🍄 ⇢ share a head canon for one of your favourite ships or pairings

for tserith? tseng secretly needs glasses but it's not good for assassin work. postcanon he wears them a bit more commonly but he has a habit of falling asleep with them on which very much delights aeris. for my characters it's just canon bitch and you know this but i'll tell the world this too, vel and laura went on a date and figured they'd work well together so they went on a second date, which was more of a test for vel where laura brought shoua along to vibe check for laura if vel was going to be ok esp due to their unusual (coincidental) meeting. this second date occurred on a karaoke night at a bar with a secret stipulation: vel would choose one song to sing and then laura and shoua would choose a second. regardless of whatever song vel chose to sing they'd choose an extremely gendered song to see if he'd swap the genders in singing it. vel's choice went first which he chose "take a chance on me" by ABBA, pleaded in between verses, sat down to laura laughing and going "WE WERE GOING TO HAVE YOU SING ABBA TOO" which caused him to laugh and then he killed it on 'gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight'. so that's when they started dating For Real

🌿 ⇢ give some advice on writer's block and low creativity

this is gonna suck so bad: wait it out. But Actively wait it out. Watch a new movie, binge a new topic, try out a new type of show you haven't tried before, cook something new (that's right it doesn't have to be story related!) build a gundam, do something else for a while. Exercise the other parts of your brain. Eventually it'll come back around, but just like how a machine overheats if it runs for too long, or muscles get tired, or cats can go from 100 to 0 in 5 minutes, your writing brain needs rest and the less you beat yourself up over that the gentler the rest will be and t he more revitalizing getting that creativity back will be also. Also, while i said try a lot of "new" things, i think at first if you're VERY blocked up just put something mindless or familiar on. I particularly enjoy basketball for the moment to moment sparks of joy that don't demand full attention, and if I find myself itching to do Something Else while watching the game (either during it or right after) then I know I'm ready to try smth newer and stuff. It takes time. The worst thing you can do is berate yourself. Only berate yourself when you're editing your work. it's really fun. pull a hunter s thompson and shoot your fucking typewriter.

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[laurfilijames]

So I have always been curious about something, but I didn't want to overstep, so if this is personal or you don't want to share, please delete this Ask. XD

You mention that you're an equestrian and a horsegirl--can you please tell us more about that? About your horse(s), your experience riding, all or any of that stuff. :) I love horses but have never lived anywhere you can access them easily, so lucky people with horses fascinate me!

Me getting this ask.

Ohhhhh you're so nice for asking!! I am indeed an equestrian and proud Horse Girl and am more than happy to talk about my passion and number one hobby!

I've always loved horses, and first rode one when I was 2. My aunt (who is like my mother, who also never had kids ((we say every time we're together that were each other's favourite family member ☺️)) has always had horses and introduced me to the lovely beasts. Her first horse that she owned was the first one I rode; her name was Chardonnay (yes I know...) and we sadly lost her two years ago at the age of 25. We still have her two babies, a 20 yo gelding named Hooligan (again, I know...) and a 18 year old mare Izzy (aka The Red Devil) and yes they live up to their names.

I've ridden at various stables throughout my childhood and teenage years, with some breaks in between being a boy-crazy teen and working/school, but have always consistently ridden my Aunts horses.

I've never competed, had zero desire and it would've taken the joy out of it for me, as showing is a whole different ball game. I ride purely for the love of it and bonding with my horse.

I ride "English" and do hunter/jumper (jumping over fences through courses) but really just love going out and spending time with them by grooming them and maybe going for a hack through the fields after doing some walk/trot/canter exercises.

I was part-boarding two different horses over the last few years but sadly my coach sold one and then the other became severely lame so I actually haven't ridden since December 😭. I think I needed the break, and now that spring is here I will get back in the saddle and working my aunts horses as they've fattened up heaps over the winter.

It's a dangerous sport, and sometimes I get in my own head over it and am becoming less "risky" with riding in general (ie not terribly fussed if I jump or not). Now that I'm in my thirties, falling off hurts a f*ck of a lot more and takes longer to heal/recover and I have a job and a house and a cottage to pay for.

I don't know if I'll ever own a horse myself, they're bloody expensive, finicky beasts who have insane, head-scratching illnesses and injuries, but I know I will always have them be a part of my life.

Horses are truly magical creatures. They're like dogs, but bigger, and usually forget their size. They know when you have a bad day, are sad or happy, and have the amazing ability to feel every emotion you do. When you're on one, you can literally think what you're going to do next and lo and behold, they're doing it. They feed off of our emotions and even though they are prey animals and are completely reliant on us for their love and care, they give so much.

I really hope you have the opportunity to be around them one day, because it will change you forever.

Thank you SO MUCH for this ask and please please please feel free to chat with me about them any and all the time!! 💗💗💗

Here's some photos because obviously...

Hooligan

Izzy

Hooligan and Izzy

Chardonnay

(Let it be known that I say "MUSTER THE ROHIRRIM" whenever I bring them in from the field because how can you not?)

[malakaie]

if it's not too personal and doesn't weigh on you too much, i'd like to know how you decompress after having a bad day.

often times when i'm having a difficult time like today, i shut down. it's difficult to have a difficult time, you know? like, what do you mean immersing myself in fandom content doesn't help? madness! /s

i hope today went well for you. the sun came out for the first time in a few days and i thought it would be different. winter, amirite?

take care, friend.

- 🐻

i'm sorry to hear you're having a rough day, anon. i really hope it gets better for you - i'll put some of the things i do under the cut.

it really depends for me on the nature of the bad day, or where my head is at. i usually try to run through the basic physical necessities first: when did i last eat? have i had water in the past two hours? how much sleep did i get? if i rule out the physical, bodily things that might be contributing to or aggravating feeling bad, then i can focus more clearly on trying to identify what else i might need.

in general, identifying where the bad feeling is located, physically, sometimes helps me figure out what comes next. is it in my shoulders? in my stomach? in the back of my head? in my hands? for me, it's less a case of trying to ignore the feeling, but instead trying to acknowledge it and make room for it so i can figure out how to move through it. existing with the feeling usually sucks and feels pretty uncomfortable, but letting it fester and get bigger when i'm not paying attention or trying to ignore it is pretty much always worse.

sometimes the thing that helps most is finding small ways to be productive - finding something to feel accomplished about. could be as relatively small as washing my dishes or taking the garbage out or putting a load of laundry on. cleaning my physical space is sometimes enough - i hold a lot of tension in my shoulders when my apartment's gotten a little messy, and sorting it out helps me release that tension again.

or taking a 15 minute walk outside to try and reset a little - sometimes i'll go to the corner store to buy myself some juice and try to have a little conversation with the cashier. if i'm feeling up to talking, sometimes a little chat with someone who's having a "normal" day helps me put things in perspective when things feel bleak - the world can't be as bad as it feels if my neighbours are doing okay, you know?

other times, doing something creative helps in a similar way - something that brings me joy for the sake of it. writing for myself (without any particular intent of posting or sharing it, though i sometimes will if i'm still proud of it when i look back at it later), or making gifs of something/someone i care about. singing helps, too, even if it's just in my room or in the shower.

if none of those things are quite doing it, maybe i need to go back to basics and take care of my body. sometimes it's exercise - i have a lot of very simple, low intensity workouts that i can do at home following youtube videos and such. they don't need any gear, just some empty floor to stand and move on. getting my heart rate up enough to get some endorphins going is sometimes enough to shake my brain out of it. sometimes it's deliberately taking the time for a nice long bath: getting comfortable with my skin again and deliberately taking the time to treat myself kindly. sometimes what i need most is to curl up with a favourite movie or a book or a youtuber i like until i'm ready to fall asleep. (often, a combination of the above - tire myself out a little with exercise and then get in the tub, or get myself clean in the tub and then get under my blankets once the water's starting to get cold, etc.)

[40sandfabulousaf]

大家好! The red garoupa soup at the fish soup stall which ML recommended was so delicious, I had to return. CL, MI, ML and I revisited the stall. PH decided to tag along since she wanted to buy some kueh (local pastries) nearby. This time, instead of red garoupa, I tried their regular fish soup. Everything else remained the same - the divine robust, garlicky broth, vegetables, small pork balls, seaweed and rice - the only difference was the fish. It was very yummy and I finished the food, but red garoupa tastes far better. Definitely want to return and try their other menu items, such as zhu rou fen (pork noodles) and seafood soup.

Now that I try to lead a moderately healthy life, fresh fruit and juices are my favourite type of dessert. Due to my lack of a sweet tooth, there are certain types I don't eat, such as banana, papaya, jackfruit and durian, but crunchy, juicy ones are yum. Sharing fruits in the office is a lovely way to bond with colleagues and we do this quite regularly. It's not that there aren't sweet treats like muffins and cake, I just don't eat them, which is why they hardly appear in this blog. The occasional waffles and ice cream or cake are fine when I'm with Pa or socialising; they're just not my favourite thing to eat.

When Pa and I caught up over the weekend, we headed to the local supermarket cum food hall for lunch. I grabbed unagi and scallop with rice bento for me and soba for him because he loves these cold buckwheat noodles. We also shared salmon sashimi. This bento is so good, guys. To those of us who eat moderately healthy, food is so much more than just creamy or crispy. We enjoy a wider variety of textures and flavours compared to fastfood. The unagi was so tender and the scallops were naturally sweet. I wiped out the entire bento together with the sashimi and felt completely satisfied. It was filling too; 8pm went by and I was still full. I only had some veggies with rice for a light dinner before bed.

Another WFH lunch, another sushi combo. The local supermarket cum food hall is becoming 1 of my frequent haunts for quick and nutritious lunch options on WFH days. I was excited to see a maguro and salmon sashimi combo so I grabbed that and a pack of unagi nigiri sushi and maki. I absolutely dig maguro; the flesh is firmer than salmon and it has a milder taste. The sushi was delicious, especially the unagi and tamago ones. I finished all of it, including the shredded radish. Yum!

This work week is a short one. Our national day falls on Friday and it's a public holiday, YAY! I'll sleep in, exercise, have a nice meal (maybe try out something new?) and watch the celebration on TV. I've been feeling burnt out and don't feel like socialising, so this long weekend is likely to be a restful one. I'll also continue following the news about Gaza and praying for Palestinians because their suffering is horrendous. What is the world coming to? It's 2024 and there're still people who think stripping others of their human rights is ok. 下次见!

[philcoulsonismyhero]

@squireofgeekdom tagged me in a 'share the titles of your WIPs and let people ask you about them' meme, and I was actually thinking about doing something like that anyway with the various original comics ideas I've got going at the moment, so I'm bending the rules slightly and giving you a little bit more than just the titles:

No Place For A Doctor - a short (24 pages) backstory comic for my beloved old DnD character Sam Harnendil, featuring his days as a conscripted army surgeon and how he accidentally got cleric powers from yelling at a god for not doing her job. This is the one I'm currently thumbnailing, which is exciting, because it's starting to resemble an actual comic

The Woodsman And The Wolf - a queerplatonic fairytale-ish thing about a woodsman and the injured traveller he finds in the woods one day who, spoilers but not really, turns out to be a werewolf. It's a story about monsters and what makes one and I'm very attached to it, and I'm currently at the stage of turning a pretty thorough outline into something resembling a script

Untitled space hero thing - a shorter thing, hopefully, that came about from bouncing some of my favourite mentor-mentee relationship tropes off of Captain Marvel. The space-disaster equivalent of a firefighter crash lands on Earth and ends up teaming up with an engineering student in order to save the planet and maybe herself in the process. Still needs the plot properly outlined after a certain point, but it's got Themes already (grief, mostly, and new beginnings and letting people back in)

Red Shift Blue Shift - beloved long-in-development sci-fi webcomic project with @yourfriendlyneighborhoodenby, which you can find a bunch more about over on the blog we made for the project @redshiftblueshiftcomic. We've got a bunch of short character backstory comics at various stages of figuring out that I really want to actually make this year, as well as finally getting together a proper script for Chapter 1, which is about saving a sentient generation ship from unscrupulous scavengers

Untitled gay detective thriller - this one spontaneously manifested in my brain the other day in the format of a movie, but I can't make those so now it's a comic I guess. It's a serial killer investigation starring a police detective who used to be a spy, whose life gets increasingly complicated as he starts to suspect the killer is someone from his past, who may even be trying to frame Our Hero for the murders... Also he's gay, because action-y crime thriller heroes so rarely are, and his partner is a forensic pathologist working on the same case. Still just broad strokes for now, but getting places, and something of an exercise in writing something that fits into quite a specific genre But Gay This Time

I'm very much in the mood for talking about any and all of these, so send me a title and I'll tell you a bit more about that one! (Or ask specific questions if you've got them, that's also good!) You might also get some character design doodles or panel thumbnails for some of them...

[steveskafte]

LIKED IT OR NOT "How do you write so often?" is a common question I get, online and in person. It's an honest enough query, but it's built on a misunderstanding of creativity that we're taught early on. I believe that writing, like all forms of artistic expression, is not the product of some random lightning bolt of inspiration – rather, it's just a predictable, repeatable exercise. Quality may vary, but quantity is completely within the writer's control. One of my favourite songwriters, a man named Jonathan Byrd, said it best: "Some days, I write so much that I can't fit it all in the wastepaper basket." That's always been my approach. Taking the mess of constant thoughts in my mind, and arranging them in text with no concern for their final value. Do I want to write something worth reading? Absolutely. Do I hate it when writers ask and answer their own questions? You bet. I don't believe in writer's block, not for a second. That's a product of fear, worry over what someone might think constitutes your failure in getting it across. Just write some crap if you have to. Who's it gonna hurt? I shake off the fear by knowing that I can always do better next time. Two-thirds of everything I write isn't meant to be read again anyhow, never reposted or printed in a book. It's shared the once, then left to dissipate into the wider realms of the internet. Maybe I'll stumble over it again and decide that it has value. Most likely it'll fade to some permanent obscurity, and the week that it was born will be the only time it has. The worst case scenario isn't audience derision or cruel critique, it's just the curse of going unread – and that's something the blessing of tomorrow can always undo. I follow momentum most of all. Stopping cold is worse in every way than failure. There's an important lesson I learned in my years as a busker, writing live poems on the street. People were waiting, and I was working in ink, so there was no option to opt out of a final product. That poem was getting finished, I was getting paid, and they were walking away with it whether I liked it or not. The lesson was letting go, and it's one most writers never learn. To have something taken from you is a reminder that you work primarily for others. Even though my daily journal offers a little more time to think, and briefly edit before an endpoint, it's still out of my control at a deadline. I write between 10:30 and midnight, so I'm done before one day rolls over to the next. Every evening, I'm reminded that words are only an escape route for thoughts. The gift they give is a break from getting trapped in thinking, but it isn't complete until they're given away. November 9, 2023 Moschelle, Nova Scotia Year 16, Day 5842 of my daily journal.

[lady-grinning]

Thank you @caella-v 😊

1.Are you named after someone?

As I far I know my sister had a friend with the same name at that time when my mum was pregnant and she really wanted to name me Ola (diminutive for Aleksandra).

2.When was the last time you cried?

Last Friday

3. Do you have kids?

Not biological 😅. But jokes aside I like kids but I dont plan to have one in a near future. 😊

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Yes, but only with my friends who share the same sense of humour. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea and that's okay to me.

5. What's the first thing you notice about people?

Idk honestly 😅. I'm not a good observer imho. I miss a lot of details. Maybe voice?

6. What's your eye colour?

Dark brown

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

Hm if I have to pick from those I would say happy endings since I rarely watch horrors.

8. Special talents?

Hm I think I'm quite good at learning languages. I mean I learn words or accents quite quickly. The problem is with my grammar or creating comprehensible sentences. Xd

9. Where were you born?

In a town not so far from a capital city of Poland

10. What are your hobbies?

Reading books, doing make ups and learning languages (okay I used to learn languages but I quit for some reasons but I want to come back this year asap🤞 just I need some time and resources )

11. Have you got any pets?

No but I'd really like to adapt a cat🥺. Someday maybe I'll have space/money etc. to have one.

12. What sports do you play or have played?

None. I hated p.e. and team sports as a kid because I was clumsy, weak and frail. However, I'd like to start do some light exercises as my body is really stiff and I just dont feel good sitting all the time💀.

13. How tall are you?

1.78 metres (it's about 5'11 afaik?)

14. Favourite subject in school?

English/Geography in high school

15. Dream job?

Well I dont have a specific job title. Just I want to know that my job makes me exciting or creative or it is important for improving people's quality of life.

Oh if any of these two will work out I'd like to have a llama farm (no joking).

I think I'm not gonna tag anyone as not everyone likes answering such questions. So if you liked these questions and wanted to answer them, feel free😊.

tagged by the lovely @inyourroomalbumversion

1. Are you named after anyone?

not really, but my given name follows a naming pattern from the past few generations of my mother's family

2. When was the last time you cried?

friday night

3. Do you have kids?

hell no

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

*gasp* never

5. What's the first thing you notice about people?

if they stare at me. stop that.

6. What's your eye color?

green

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

gimme horror movies I eat that shit right up

8. Special talents?

apparently I'm scary good at drawing blood? also if a lab machine is acting up I can mostly tell what's wrong just by listening

9. Where were you born?

tiny town next to a race track

10. What are your hobbies?

sometimes I make a little music. also worlding the warcraft.

11. Have any pets?

best I can do is the pickled tapeworm at work and our pet gonorrhoea

12. What sports do you play or have played?

when I was a kid I was pretty decent at gymnastics, but sadly only the men's events which became a big problem when I wanted to compete and was found lacking some parts to be allowed to. also I got WAY too tall way to quickly

13. How tall are you?

6'3

14. Favorite subject in school?

english and music, sometimes biology

15. Dream job.

musician. but I'm actually very happy with what I'm doing right now

tagging @nettys-girl @thesunhungfomastring @cherry-pop-soda @aliennasaprincess @lady-grinning @hulubalanggeneration02 and I'll stop now so there are a few people left y'all can tag

[michu-writes]

🐉

1. Have you requested in my blog before?

Of course! Many times actually!^^

2. What's your name and where are you from (if you're comfortable)?

My name is Ala and I'm from Poland!🇵🇱

So um, I'd like to request the Alphabet template for Stan! He's my favourite boy so I'd really like to read one for him! That is, if I'm already to late or you already got one for him😅 I'll be looking forward to reading all of the things you'll write for us in your Valentine's Day event! Also, remember not to stress yourself out over this. Write in your own pace, no pressure.

(Praying that I actually wrote everything according to the rules and didn't annoy you if I wrote something wrong. So sorry if I did!😭)Love you! 💝

A/N: Omg I just realized I might sound a bit strict and rude with the rules IM SO SORRY!! Dont worry, you never seem to annoy me <3. Ilyyyy

Stan Marsh x reader fluff alphabet | Valentine‘s day 1 event

(Art belongs to me, please don’t repost without credit)

A ctivities - What do they like to do with their s/o? How do they spend their free time with them?

Definitely just a lot of hanging out at each other's homes, preferably yours because he doesn't really want you to interact with his father so much. Either watch a movie or two, listen to music or just cuddle and stuff after a long day yk. He likes calming activities believe it's or not, since he always has stuff going on around town.

B eauty - What do they admire about their s/o? What do they think is beautiful about them?

Your personality and kindness. He likes it when you just worry about him when he's about to do something crazy. Your mind nature is just what he's looking for, with a bit of honesty in there too.

C omfort - How would they help their s/o when they feel down/have a panic attack etc?

He'd try to talk you down at first, but if that's not helping, he'd try to seize the moment by trying to understanding why you're all worked up and feeling just flat out awful. He'll make you do breathing exercises and reassure you that everything is fine. One thing for sure is that he absolutely hates seeing you in this state. He understands how it feels to feel that way, it's the worst.

D reams - How do they picture their future with their s/o?

Honestly, he wish to get married to you someday. It really just depends on how long you've been together, and how the relationship is. Maybe a kid or two, if you will. He won't admit it though.

E qual - Are they the dominant one in the relationship, or rather passive?

He really tries and wants to be the dominant one like all 'big men' are, but he's really just the passive. Sure, sometimes he can be a bit dominant. I think it's just equal for the both of you, but yeah.

F ight - Would they be easy to forgive their s/o? How are they fighting?

He'd try to understand your side of things, even though he might not agree with some of it. He doesn't like fighting, especially with his s/o. Sometimes he'd burst on you, but immediately feel bad. After the fight, you both might stay a bit distant from each other for a bit, and Stan would be feeling so quilty and bad. He'd be the first one to apologize after an argument without a doubt.

G ratitude - How grateful are they in general? Are they aware of what their s/o is doing for them?

He'd remember the simplest thing you've ever done for him, and still think about it and feel all fuzzy. He's always so happy whenever you do anything nice to him, he's like a puppy but acts like he's cool and chill about it. He'd try not to puke on you, but sometimes he does, sorry.

H onesty - Do they have secrets they hide from their s/o? Or do they share everything?

He'd still have a few secrets here and there, or else he'd pretty much tell you everything. He trusts you, and you're a good person. Those secrets he keeps, may be told to you after a while of thinking though.

I nspiration - Did their s/o change them somehow, or the other way around? Like trying out new things or helped them overcome personal problems?

Definitely helped him a bit. He's a depressed kid, and even became alcoholic at a young age. But having you by his side, made him think more about himself. He doesn't wanna screw up or anything, and so tries to improve a bit of himself and stop the alcoholism, but of course a little bit will still remain. Though, he's getting better.

J ealousy - Do they get jealous easily? How do they deal with it?

Absolutely. If he saw you with another guy or girl or literally anyone (like Wendy and Gregory), he'd lose his shit and start overthinking things. He's so scared to lose you, like he loves you so much. He'd take a few shots, just to try to forget about it. He knows it's unhealthy, but that's just his way of coping.

K iss - Are they a good kisser? What was the first kiss like?

He has experience. I'd say he's just like an average kisser if you know what I mean. His kisses are quick, he doesn't wanna throw up on you. I like to imagine your first kiss was like when he first got jealous by you and some other person. He felt really bad and down, and you noticed that. And so, you gave him a long kiss as reassurance and comfort that instantly made him forget all the other stuff that happened. Of course he puked on you but it's fine.

L ove Confession - How would they confess to their s/o?

Would confess through a love letter. Like there would be a sweet poem at the start, then it will say "Will you be my s/o" and then there's like Teo boxes saying yes or no. He just so afraid of rejection and stuff face to face, so it's better to stay safe. Kyle probably helped him with the letter because we all know he's Stan's wingman.

M arriage - Do they want to get married? How do they propose? What would the marriage be like?

Of course! He'd probably take you out on a fancy restaurant on Valentine's Day, and be all flirty and nice to you. He'd give you a few gifts and flowers to you. Inside one of the gifts, was a box. A box with a ring inside. Without hesitation, you quickly said yes, giving him kisses and hugs everywhere. As for the wedding, I feel like it'd be a small wedding by like a beautiful pond or something. He'd only invite his loved and close ones, though he doesn't mind a big party either. It was all so cute and just aww. He was trying so hard not to puke on your wedding dress, and for that, he always excused himself to go to the bathroom lol.

N icknames - What do they call their s/o?

He's pretty vanilla. He'd basically just call you babe, love, sweetheart, honey and sugar. Sometimes he can be creative and come up with new nicknames though.

O n Cloud Nine - What are they like when they are in love? Is it obvious for others? How do they express their feelings?

Definitely obvious and noticeable. He'd always zone out and be a bit more distracted, maybe stutter sometimes as well. Also that terrible habit of throwing up. He tries to fix it, he really does.

P DA - Are they upfront about their relationship? Do they brag with their s/o in front of others? Or are they rather shy to kiss etc. when others are watching?

I don't think he minds pda. But he rather thinks that kissing and all that stuff should be in private, but he's okay with holding hands and all that.

Q uirk - Some random ability they have that’s beneficial in a relationship.

He's really understanding and can be a bit clingy at times, which is totally fine. He likes being near you is all, and it's cute.

R omance - How romantic are they? What would they do to make their s/o happy? Cliché or rather creative?

He can be pretty romantic, like an average amount. Though, it always results of him almost puking. He'd spend time with you whenever he could to make you feel happy and loved. He thinks all that cliché romance stuff is cringe, and he really tries to have none of that. Sometimes he's unintentionally cliché, but he can get creative.

S upport - Are they helping their s/o achieve their? Do they believe in them?

Of course he does! He'd try to support you no matter what it is, and make you feel motivated with a little help from his friends as well.

T hrill - Do they need to try out new things to spice up your relationship? Or do they prefer a certain routine?

He doesn't mind trying out new things, but definitely likes to stick to a routine.

U nderstanding - How good do they know their partner? Are they empathetic?

I'd say he knows you pretty well. He'd try to get to know you better all the time, because he doesn't wanna be a douche. And of course, not in a weird way. He thinks every part of you is interesting.

V alue - How important is the relationship to them? What is it’s worth in comparison to other things in their life?

You're probably one of the most important person in his life. We all know what happened to Stan when Wendy broke up with him. Of course, he tries to mask it somehow so he won't make a big deal out of it if you broke up with him someday. But anyways, if anything bad happened to you, he'd always be the first one to show up and worry.

W ild Card - A random Fluff Headcanon.

His love language is words of affirmation and quality time. He just wants you to feel loved by his words and how long he spends time with you. Either from watching a movie together, playing video games or cuddling.

X OXO - Are they very affectionate? Do they love to kiss and cuddle?

He'd try to not seem all that affectionate, because he becomes really flustered. But he loves hugs and kisses, also cuddles. He'll easily throw up if you kissed him on the lips though, so sorry.

Z eal - Are they willing to go to great lengths for the relationship? If so, what kind of?

Sure, he'd literally beat anyone up if they started talking shit about you.