#Now I gotta figure out a Ruin design

[stinkbeck]

i'm like "HELL yeah i gotta listen to 'So What!'" and then i do and 2 seconds in i'm crying and being like "why do i hate my life"

[gimmebackmyskeeball]

could we please get more toxic!rafe with ihtemybf pogue!gf !! i loved it sm❤️

baby all u gotta do is askkkkk (so glad u loved it babygirl mwah!!)

toxic!rafe with Ihatemybf pogue!gf !!

shopping with rafe’s money was fun…before he decided to take you shopping in person. online shopping was your hero cause, you got do it alone. no one had a say in it but this one sucked.

“that one’s better.” rafe spoke, pointing at the lilac version of the top you just picked up in yellow.

“did I ask you?” you retorted, it was the nth time of rafe telling you something else was better than the one you picked up and you were getting fucking tired.

“I can’t tell my girlfriend what looks better on ‘er?” he replied, scoffing. he knew his logic was flawed, but he didn’t care. rafe was never one to admit he was wrong. never. ever.

you almost let out a chuckle at his ‘my girlfriend’. oh, he remembered? shocking. you didn’t even knew why he was here. it’s not like he wanted to spend time with you. he wasn’t the type to say ‘let’s hang out together, I love you’, he said ‘you’re mine’. that’s all he cared about. he didn’t cared that he had a girl, he cared that people knew he had a girl.

the only plus was that, you were just using him as well.

it made you feel some sort of power, dating the kook prince as a pogue. of course the way he treated you —financially— was a big plus. besides that, you couldn’t care less about rafe’s feelings.

that was probably the biggest upside of your relationship. neither of you cared about feelings, which didn’t matter, at the end of the day. all you wanted was something to show off to other people.

you both had the biggest egos, the biggest tempers…but your relationship was stable. toxic. but stable.

of course it helped that rafe was good looking too. you weren’t about to date someone strategically…and have him be ugly too. rafe sure wasn’t. every kook girl got on all fours at the sight of him.

sure, you hated him but it was a game of territory after all. and you’d rather drive through figure 8 naked than let someone else have him. and for once, you agreed on something. he’d rather burn down every house in kildare than let someone else have you.

and this made the perfect toxic cycle of a relationship. you both hated each other, but were too possessive over the other person to break up or get caught cheating.

who needed love when you could have this, I guess?

who needed love when rafe had the hottest girl in the outer banks to himself? and who needed love when you had a big ego who took care of your needs?

“it’s gonna look better.” rafe stated, watching as you shot him the nastiest look, shrugging to defend his point.

“what’re you, a fashion designer now?” you huffed, shopping was your hobby and he was ruining it.

“can you stop being such a fuckin’ hardhead for two seconds and try on the top?” he sighed, he could barely handle your attitude anymore, sometimes he genuinely felt like strangling you. (my sincere apologies to kiara carrera and sarah cameron for writing this.)

you sighed, giving up, grabbing the lilac top from the rack, watching as rafe followed you, giving your ass a not so gentle slap, muttering a ‘move’ as you went into the changing room. he rested against the wall, fingers fidgeting with the side of the curtain, itching to pull it open. the same faint smirk grew on his face as you walked out — that’s pretty much all you were getting from him.

“I was right.”

idk why the hate concept feels so hot w rafe don’t question it

[attyrocious]

cross posting yesterday's rambling thread for posterity and because tumblr lets me edit things. anyway this is a sorta long thing and i might add things i forgot to mention in the twt thread

i tend to draw on-model canon because im a coward + just personal preferences. but the way i convert the canon designs into my artstyle is that i take the distinct features oda gives them and then combine it with personal headcanons to complete what should look like a unique human. Starting with Trafalgar Law, who is unfortunately a bland-ass conventionally pretty boy

someone commented a while ago the law hat drawing tutorial i made a while ago didn't make much sense and i realize its bc of the specific way i draw law's face: heart shaped (ba-dum-tss). That meaning, a narrow chin widening into a mild defined jaw, wide cheekbones, and up to his know-it-all brain dome.

given that, the pudgy guitar pick shape of his head i mentioned here should make a lot more sense.

i don't think this design point is unique to me, as most conventional pretty anime boy gets given jaws like this. a lot of law artists tend to veer into this head shape. just how life be sometimes. other points: flat, thick eyebrows is bc im a hairy gal and i need to feel better about myself.

Killer gets to be more interesting, because he shouldn't be considered conventionally attractive. my idea behind killer's is that those individual features is smth he would be insecure with enough to hide himself in a helmet but i draw him with all the love in the world actually. i'd like to think its how kid sees him or yknow, law, bc he's my kin assigned blorbo and maybe you ship lawkill as a guilty pleasure too i mentioned before (and ruined people's days) when i said whenever i draw killer he looks like griffith before i put on his goatee. the upper half of his face is distinctly feminine, with the lower half kinda over compensating. other than that uhh...idk. stan killer

Kidd is the bane of my existence, i feel like i can never draw his face consistently. yet at the same time he's so damn fun to draw everyone gotta try it.

my problem with kidd is that this mf does have eyelids. most kidd painters out there interpret this as him having deep set eyes (think Matt Smith or jeffrey star) . and yeh skill issue on me i should practice that. other notes, i try to make him younger than canon makes him look. he is my babygirl and he deserves to look cuddly. my band au kidd version has the honor of being allowed some chubs. he's just tries to look older and more menacing with edgy makeup. also i try to give him dimples when i can because, well i can.

Rosinante last bc i lost steam after kidd. the thing abt cora is that aside from not having eyebrows, everything is structured with the generic one piece man template. which means i gotta do everything myself doffy is there bc the way to figure out how to draw these two is to give them minor differences from each other, that being doffy gets slightly sharper features. in canon, these two are also rly wide boys (more of an oda style feat tbh) but i make them long. though bigger brained donquixote artists know that of these two brothers, doffy should be the wiry-er built. anyway that's it. in conclusion, i need to draw more girls actually i feel like im becoming misogynistic by osmosis from oda's style and now i draw girls all looking the same too.

[maslosstuff]

The full summarized plot of Ninja Fest for @mrfartpowered enjoy! Plus a Concept Design for Randy and Bucky along with Terry

Terry is able to control the students of Norrisvile with his advertisements by using one of Viceroy’s old inventions: the truth tone on Terry’s sitar. McFist is obviously skeptical that it will even work as that invention failed him last time but Terry reassures him that his younger brother was doing the whole method wrong with that punk noise whatever the kids call it and so the new generation can listen to some real music and run wild.

The next day Randy entered school like normal just to see everyone dressed like a hippie, he thinks this is some sort of school event so he doesn’t catch on quickly. He starts to have doubts when the Fowler twins are following the trend but he puts it in the back of his mind until he notices Howard is also dressed like that and acting weird because to his knowledge Howard said “Cunningham, one thing I ain’t is a trippy freak those guys are a bunch of shoobs”

Randy immediately gives an excuse to use the bathroom to ask the nomicon what’s wrong just to get his lesson. Obviously Randy doesn’t get it at first and gets shoop back into consciousness, before he can vent out his frustrations he hears a strange noise from the next stall upon opening it Bucky’s head is stuck in the toilet. As Randy helps him out Bucky explains Bash was giving him a swirly like usual but left earlier after hearing an announcement from the school speakers something about a celebration for the ninja by Mcfist and left him there since yesterday. Hearing this Randy excuses himself from Bucky.

As the ninja Randy infiltrates Mcfist to figure out more information about this event but he’s suddenly ambushed by Robo-apes and confronted by the two brothers which Randy was shocked Mcfist had a brother apparently evil runs in the family. Before Mcfist can destroy the ninja, Terry argues that they can handle this peacefully and still do the ninja fest plan but Mcfist says they can destroy him now and forget the plan.

Their argument went on for so long Randy was able to escape, now the brothers are arguing with themselves. As Randy returns home he tries to figure out how the commercial was able to fool everyone but without Heidi’s techno knowledge or Howard ability to business scams Randy is at a loss. When his Cat Cassidy toyed with the remote, Randy was going to scold her but when he looked back at the tv he noticed the truth tone on Terry’s sitar and figured out how the mind control works.

During the festival Terry announces everyone to find their inner self and reveal it towards everyone (Basically if you are the ninja come forward or at least know who they are) Howard was about to raise his hand but the ninja puts a little stop to this fun event to stop the brothers once again.

Terry, tired of the ninja ruining this peaceful gathering, attacks the ninja by using the sitar sound waves. The ninja tells off Terry he’s being such a hypocrite right now while he goes for another attack but fails again, which Terry responds with “Sometimes you gotta break traditions man”

Ninja Randy can’t fight like this and thinks for a second about his lesson as he spots Bucky in the crowd and goes towards him. Bucky is excited to see the ninja and yaps like usual but the ninja reprimands Bucky to stay focus, asking him does he remember the

“Everybody Ninj-along” song and of course Bucky does and asks why. The ninja tells him to sing that loud and proud because he’s about to be on stage.

As Bucky (Dressed up ofc) sings the cringeworthy song it breaks everyone out terry’s trance and destroys the truth tone. Everyone demands for their money back angrily at the Mcfist brothers before Terry can ask one more favor to his younger brother Mcfist leaves him to the angry crowd.

As the ninja thanks Bucky for all his help, Bucky tells the ninja proudly he will always sing for him especially the Everybody Ninj-along song. The ninja laughs with “No” and smokes bomb away, Randy meets up with Howard who’s clearly confused and dazed asking how he ended up here plus why is he dressed like a hippie.

[n3-x-us]

HEY YOU

ARE YOU A SUN AND MOON SHOW FAN?

ARE YOU A SOLAR FAN WHO WAS SUFFERING FROM HIS DEATH?

ARE YOU A RUIN FAN WHOS NOT A BIG FAN OF THE FACT THAT HES BEEN ACTING THE WHOLE TIME??

Well, lovely to meet you, I'm Fillip and I have a wonderful offer for you

I have an au where its badically the exact same as now, just minus the newer episodes since those are tearing me apart, called Ameliorate au

Its going to be built on my theories on what I thought what was going to happen, and guess what? SOLAR WON'T DIE AND RUIN ISN'T MORALLY GREY 🔥🔥

Its gonna be mostly art, with the occasional story or vrchat photos just for fun :3 (stories will eb rare I can't get motivation 💔)

Designs:

Cosmos (ruin)

Cosmos' sun and moon

Solar

Sol/Evil Sun (not done yet)

Evil Lunar (Not done yet)

Earth

Actual stuff changed but its mostly ruin (I will add onto this):

Ruin is renamed as Cosmos

Cosmos is just a goddamn sweetheart/he acts like dlc eclipse

Cosmos isn't considered family, but a family friend (If this was in canonical time as of 7th of june 2024, cosmos is still more of an aquiantance and not really that trusted)

Rather than Sol (evil sun) telling the truth, I made him be lying here with a deal made with evil lunar (FUCK I'M GONNA HAVE TO MAKE DESIGNS FOR THOSE TWO- Wait I saw someone give him glasses hold on what if i do that)

Solar and Cosmos would be slight friends in canonical time, but out of it they're really gay for eachover because why the fuck not :3

Solar doesn't die, and he gets a new body instead. If he gets revived in canon with a new body I may change his design to be a stylized version of the new body, but I probably won't unless I like the design better.

Cosmos' Sun and Moon are actually alive in this au, except they were just locked away by the virus. It wasn't until a while after Cosmos got the cure that it reached Sun and Moon, so they stayed locked away until they got cured

Every ep up until this one are part of the au, but some just stylized a bit to fit (eg, Cosmos not acting when infected)

This ep is also in the au, but the only difference is that evil sun is lying 🔥 (why would you trust someone whos litterally refered to as evil and locked away his moon if thats what his lore is like what??)

Oh yeah and old moon does come back in this au and we get Nexus, but its more of him figuring himself out on who he really is rather than going fucking insane 😻

I do know in canon the family almost considered ruin as part of it, however I do like it better for him to be a friend in this au since cosmos was not acting with the whole virus thing, meaning he had less time to get to bond. Also gotta give them a break with the fuck ton of family members (coming from someone with around 7 family members, its a lot to deal with)

[harlowtales]

A chance encounter leaves Jack searching for his Cinderella 🪄✨✨✨

18 plus - Adult Themes

PART 1

Jack saw you from across the New Balance store. He was getting fitted for tour and was busy recording in New York and had an appearance on the Tonight’s Show. He walked in and they rushed everyone to finish their purchase to let the superstar shop. You desperately needed a new pair of shoes with being on your feet all day at work. Since working nights the pain was getting worse. You didn’t take kindly to being asked to clear out and were so annoyed you didn’t even care it was him.

“I’m not leaving because some big shot walked in here.” You said pointing over to him which had Jack looking around slightly embarrassed but quite entertained with a smirk on his face. “That’s so disrespectful to your other customers. My feet are in pain!” You complained loudly and caused a bit of a scene.

“Can I help?” You knew the voice. Everyone knew that smooth Kentucky drawl.

“Not unless you work here.” You shot back rudely. Like how dare he?

“Slow down I didn’t ask for the store to be cleared out. I wouldn’t do that.” He said “hold on let me clear this up. Don’t move.”

You sat down out of sheer exhaustion and agony and waited on him for what reason you didn’t know but were too miserable to care.

“K it’s all good, just shop and take your time. You ight?” He asked with the crease in his brow characteristically showing concern.

“Since you asked I am in fact NOT ok. My feet are fucking killing me working night shift.” You replied honestly.

“For real? What do you do? Oh sorry I know you know and don’t seem to care but I’m Jack by the way nice to meet you…” he said extending his hand

“Zoey.” You said shortly. You knew he was a heartthrob but Jack did nothing for you. Although his height in person was impressive you just weren’t into slick fuck boys and didn’t get all the hype about him. He did look effortlessly good though with a backwards green hat that went well with his eyes, white tank and jeans with the New Balances on that he designed with his best friend Urban. There was a kindness in his crystal blue bedroom eyes and dimpled grin with an almost boyish charm the way he covered his mouth and bowed his head when he chuckled. It was staring to register with you a little bit why girls liked him.

“Nice talking to you Jack I gotta go find something good with amazing arch support” You said sounding every bit the old lady you felt like.

“Um ok no worries I’ll um…leave you alone but you had me shook for a minute I can’t lie. I like your spunk Zoey.” He said almost tentatively but kept an eye on you as you browsed.

“My spunk? Ok Connor, me and “spunk” need some shoes for these tired ass feet.” Your slight grin let Jack know at least you didn’t hate him for potentially ruining your one chance to get comfortable sneakers.

“Forget it bro. She ain’t with it.” Urban nudged Jack and whispered. “Not every chick digs you man just chill.”

“Yeah you right lemme relax. Something about her though” Jack mused as he played with the little tuft of hair under his lip trying to figure out his next move or to actually leave you let you be.

“Yeah like she could give a rats ass who you are and now you’re taking it as a challenge and want to crack her code, we’ve been here before fam. Just drop it we gotta go.” Urban said sensibly. Since he settled down he really wasn’t into Jack hunting down girls around him. He had fucked up once and wasn’t about to do it again.

Later that day Jack Tweeted on X as he now rarely did and sent his fanbase reeling “Hey Zoey I got you. Holler.” while holding his New Balance collab. X was going nuts and soon it spread like wildfire across all platforms and gossip blogs were crashing fielding questions about who this Zoey person was.

A few weeks later you hopped on IG. With night shift, school, and managing your little one you didn’t have time to scroll and had turned off notifications for everything. You hadn’t told anyone about your encounter as you had virtually forgotten about it by now. Nobody alerted you to anything as there was thousands of Zoeys in New York City and you never talked about being remotely interested in Jack Harlow.

As you scrolled finally having the time to get your nails done you dropped your bubble tea. “Mommy are you ok?” Your daughter Aaliyah asked you and picked up your drink with her little chubby hands lovingly handing it to you. You pecked her on the forehead.

“Yes bubs I’m fine.” You lied. Suddenly you felt warm and like you needed to lie down, but why? It was New York and famous men checked you out before but this was no regular feeling. You weren’t following him on IG but a hip hop page had the pic of Jack holding the shoe and said “Who is Zoey a.k.a Cinderella”. You swallowed hard, followed him on X and Tweeted back “I’m a size 7”.

PART 2

“Jack? You good bro?” Copelan said watching Jack’s face suddenly look like he’d seen a ghost. They were out just chilling grabbing some fast food which Jack didn’t do often but lately he felt off and everyone noticed.

“She…it took weeks for her to…” he said dumbfounded. He hurriedly called his assistant Kat. “Get me on a flight to New York ASAP. Cope pack a bag we’re going to New York” Jack had kept his Twitter notifications on to know the minute you replied and was just about to turn them off again and flag it under just another chance encounter.

The plane couldn’t go fast enough. He had to get back and see if there was a chance of what exactly he wasn’t sure. He didn’t like feeling out of control like this. He called the shots in every situation but you had a way of unnerving him. Most of the girls in his circle didn’t have much to do but hang out and look pretty. Here you were working a night shift. He had to know more. There was a story there with you for sure. He saw pics of your daughter and you on IG but no dad. He was hoping the coast was clear.

His assistant had already found where you work. Mt.Sinai Hospital. Him, Copelan, Kat, and his security hit the room and had a nap because from Kat’s sleuthing she found out your shift at the hospital started at 9PM. Exactly what you did he wasn’t sure but by the looks of you he was crossing his fingers you were a nurse.

“Ok everybody listen up! It’s going to be another crazy night. You know what to do, have each other’s backs and Zoey will be your resident med student tonight so let her know what you need.” The safety huddle was only 5 mins before everyone scattered for a busy night at the hospital. You were loving your new sneakers, got an A on your last assignment, your daughter was safe with your Grandma and you got an extra pep in your step with a hot large coffee.

Tonight was going to be good. You were finally awake and had a 2 week break from school. It wasn’t easy being in med school as a single parent but landing the gig at the hospital was a huge win. Aaliyah was finally able to get the glasses she needed. Poor little thing kept bumping into things before it was realized how bad her eyesight was at 5.

The night was wearing on but that large coffee had worn off. You had to fill in at the front desk for a bit and it actually was a bit slow. To keep from dozing off you put in your earbuds and put on some Jack Harlow. After you met him you started listening to more of his music and liked what you heard. You put your feet up and did nod off for a second. You woke up with a start by a tap on the shoulder.

“Does anybody fucking work around here or what?”

“JACK????!” You screamed “WHAT THE FUCK”

“Hello is more like it young lady.” Jack said cheekily sitting on the front desk counter swinging his legs preparing to be a total nuisance.

“How did you..???” You said bewildered “When did..”

“I have my ways and I got in this afternoon.” He answered loving that he regained control by throwing you off so much. “So can you get off or what? I got your shoes want to take a walk and break them in?” he said producing a box of size 7 New Balances in his floral design.

“I…wow. Thank you so much.” You said blushing opening the box with a smile that showed your dimples.

“That’s what I like to see.” Jack remarked wholeheartedly. To see you smile and be happy rather than annoyed to see him like the first time made the whole trip worth it. “I also brought well…a smaller pair.” He said as Copelan handed him another smaller box for Aaliyah. “I hope they fit her.” He said.

“Jack I can’t.” You refused the pair for your daughter not wanting to send him the wrong message and not trusting him yet.

“Please. It’s just some shoes, we give them away to kids all the time. I insist.” He said convincingly

“So you’ve obviously been on my insta to know where I work and have a daughter.” You said not sure what to make of all this but cautiously accepting the small box.

“I also didn’t see no man on your gram.” Jack said confidently his manly side showing up in a big way.

“Yeah about that…” You said slowly “I’m too busy and Aaliyah’s dad passed away the 1st year she was born so it’s just me and her now.”

“Oh.” Jack said completely changing his posture to a more humble one. “I’m sorry to come all up in your space like this.”

“No don’t be it’s adorable. I just can’t you know…” You said trying to let him down gently. You saw his face drop and decided to make it up to him. “Let me work my magic and I’ll be right back.”

His face lit up and he jumped down from the counter excited. A few minutes later the supervising doctor came out. “So you weren’t lying! It’s Jack Harlow!” She exclaimed. “Nice to meet you” She said nervously shaking Jack’s hand way too hard and for too long. “You know what Zoey? Take tonight off we got it covered here.”

“Imma get you some sneakers too.” Jack said to her gratefully as he walked away with you. Just let Zoey know your size and I got you.”

“Seriously??!! Can you sign them?” Your supervisor said glowing.

“Done.” Jack said “I’ll send them signed.”

“Wow. So how long you been a nurse?” Copelan asked you.

“Um I’m in med school to be a doctor. Cardiac specialist actually.” You said a little tired of people always assuming women were nurses.

“Oops my bad. I didn’t mean..” Cope tried to recover but Jack just gave him a sign to stop.

“Look Jack I need to know where we’re going. I can’t be walking in too late.” You said worried about Aaliyah and knowing your Grandmother would not be having you coming in wee hours of the morning because you had been out with a rapper.

Jack opened the door of the black SUV for you and once nicely inside he sat beside you and took your hand and said “I know you’re a mom and you have a life and responsibilities and I totally respect that. Nothing crazy, let’s go for a bite to eat with the team so you feel safe. There’s no rush. I’m here for a few days because I wasn’t sure how this would go and in case you didn’t like that I surprised you I had time to go back in for more abuse until I had a relative level of success.” He chuckled and it melted your heart. You were starting to relax.

Dinner was fabulous. It was the fanciest restaurant you had ever been in. It made you a little scared because you were working hard and you didn’t want to give Jack the impression you could be bought and no way was he meeting Aaliyah any time soon. You never had guys in and out of her life and you weren’t about to start now. As glasses of wine clinked and the hum of rich conversation was all around you as you sat in your hospital scrubs you knew that without Jack, the way you were dressed, how ordinary you looked, you would never get in a place like this on your own. Your head was spinning. Forever the med school major you were thinking too much. “Why can’t I just enjoy this?” You thought in frustration.

Jack caught a vibe you were uncomfortable. He leaned over to you and whispered “Hey you want to go for a little walk? Get some air?”

“Sure.” You said immediately feeling claustrophobic.

He got up and pulled out your chair for you. As you stepped out of the buzzing Italian restaurant the night air was chilly so he gave you the light jacket he was wearing and rubbed your shoulders to warm you up making you full on laugh.

“That’s what I been wanting to hear. That laugh. That’s the spark in everything.” Jack said wistfully as you strolled together down the street in the city that never sleeps hitched under his arm. For both of you it felt like a dream. You leaned your head on him that sent a tingle through his body. He liked girls before but was this what love felt like? The feeling he said in numerous interviews he had never felt? Maybe it was the champagne but his head felt light and he felt a weight had been lifted off of him having you warm up to him like this. He just wished he could take you home with him. You, Aaliyah, your Grandma and make all your lives so much easier, but he knew that wasn’t possible, at least for now.

“Thank you Jack for all this I…” Jack interrupted what you were saying with a deep kiss. Steam was rising from the street with lights and sounds going fuzzy for that moment like you were in some surreal parallel universe. You didn’t expect his lips to feel so soft and the touch after so many years of not being kissed was almost overwhelming and old instincts kicked in to escape closeness.

“Oh god, Jack that was… oh my, I need to get home to Aaliyah.” You lied checking your watch. Everyone at home was sleeping not even aware you were not at work.

“Zoey please.” Jack pressed into your body gently going in for another kiss.” This time you felt yourself wilt and totally succumb to him. He backed you up against a brick wall as you hadn’t noticed you had turned into an alley that was hard to see what was happening but you felt completely safe with him. Too safe.

“I need you Zoey.” He said breathlessly as his hand drifted lower and lower to your behind. You pushed your tongue into his and felt him rising. Was it going to happen here? In the open like this?

“Jack no this can’t happen here.” You said weakly protesting as he kissed up your neck.

“I wouldn’t expect anything now.” He said “I’m just savouring this moment. Why don’t we head back sweet Zoey, songs are written about girls like you.”

PART 3

In dropping you off Jack walked you to your door. An old brownstone row house you shared with your Grandmother and daughter. As you were saying goodbyes and you were standing in the doorway Aaliyah snuck right past you. You didn’t even hear her coming. With pyjamas on, a curly mop of hair, rubbing her eyes with a teddy bear she was suddenly looking at Jack bewildered.

“Hi.” She said to him shyly and hugged your legs.

“Aaliyah hunny I’m sorry to wake you up.” You apologized picking her up and hitching her on your hip. This wasn’t supposed to happen! Now she saw Jack and Jack saw her.

Jack was immediately taken by Aaliyah. She was a mini- version of you and he felt like his heart was going to leap out of his chest. It was hard to contain what he was feeling and not be super goofy with her in some way. He hoped to have a few of his own one day.

“Hey Aaliyah right? Pleased to meet you I’m Jack.” He simply said not wanting to overwhelm the tired little girl.

Aaliyah rested her groggy head on your shoulder and stuck her thumb in her mouth. “Well Jack as you can see I have to tuck her back in. Thank you so much and I apologize for how I acted when we met.” You offered.

“It’s all good. You were going through it that day. Bye Aaliyah, have sweet dreams. I got you a gift and your mom is going to give it to you tomorrow ok?” Jack said rubbing her back.

“Ok Mr.Jack.” She said sleepily

“Zoey, can I please see you tomorrow?” Jack asked cautiously hopeful.

“Jack I have to spend time with Aaliyah tomorrow.” You replied.

“Ok I can come with, if it’s ok. Aaliyah can I hang out with you and Mommy tomorrow?” Jack asked her

“What are you doing? Don’t ask her that, she’s not ready for that.” You shot back at him turning away cradling Aaliyah as she drifted off back to sleep.

“She’s not ready? Or you’re not ready.” He countered. He wasn’t going to back down easily.

“Jack…” you started to say

“I’ll pick you up at Noon.” He interrupted. You had successfully curved guys for years but feared you just met your match. “How’s the Zoo sound tomorrow for this little sleepy bubs.” Jack said affectionately.

“I call her bubs.” You said frozen in surprise at him using that word.

“I knew this was on some serendipity vibes meeting you. I hope you’re ready to make some changes in your life Zoey cuz this is happening.” Jack said firmly

PART 4

Aaliyah waited by the window for the man that gave her the pretty sneakers with flowers. She liked that he was nice to her mommy and made her smile because mommy didn’t smile that much. She saw the Black SUV roll to a stop in front of her house. He started walking up and rang the doorbell. Aaliyah jumped down from the couch “Mommyyyyyy!!!! Mr. Jack is here!”

You were in your room breathing and talking to yourself that everything would be fine. “It’s just the Zoo, it’s just the zoo.” You said calmly while freaking out inside. That kiss lived in your head rent free since it happened and made you nervous to see him again. You jumped when the doorbell rang and Aaliyah called for you. You gave yourself one last look in the mirror scrutinizing every last detail of your outfit. Hoop earrings but not too big, jeans with a rips in the knees, Jordan’s and a Nirvana hoodie, light makeup, and sloppy but controlled bun. This was a day at the Zoo with a pre-schooler not exactly the time for impressing Jack, and in fact you didn’t want to send the message you were too available.

Jack had a personality that was very strong, quiet, light hearted but energetic all at the same time. He was almost as much of a handful as Aaliyah. You were adjusting to who he was feeling awkward and out of practice going on dates. When you made it downstairs Jack, his Security, Copelan, his assistant, and the driver were all in the living room talking to Aaliyah and your Grandmother. They were eating some fresh homemade banana bread and sipping some tea out of the good tea set. Granny only broke that out for damn near royalty.

Aaliyah was enjoying the extra treats she was getting because there was a guest. She sat happily having an extra piece of banana bread which was her favourite and playing with a new Barbies Jack instructed Kat to pick out for her at Wal-Mart early in the morning. He knew the key to your heart was him treating Aaliyah right and he was holding back from spoiling the little girl or you. He had brought you flowers but that’s it. He could tell showering you with gifts would make you run.

As you appeared in the doorway everyone stopped and looked at you. Jack swallowed hard because he thought you looked naturally gorgeous. Copelan nudged him because he had his mouth hanging open and was staring. “Miss Zoey you had this poor man waiting on the stoop I had to entertain and feed him poor thing was hungry.” Your Grandmother said in a chiding tone.

“Thank you Granny for entertaining everyone while I took a whole 5 minutes to come down.” You said sarcastically. “Aaliyah you remember Jack right?”

“Yes and he brought me Barbies!” Aaliyah exclaimed

“I see that. Don’t get spoiled.” You cautioned her sternly. “Shoes and Barbies in less than 24 hours. Wow okay thank you Jack.” You said disapprovingly.

“Zoey! So rude!” Your Grandmother said in shock you would say that to the only date you had in years that happened to be so handsome and charming. “I’m sorry for my Granddaughter’s attitude Mr. Harlow.” She said turning to Jack embarrassed.

You were mortified and turned crying running upstairs and slamming your bedroom door. “What is wrong with me?” You said sobbing uncontrollably.

“It’s ok Mr.Jack Mommy cries a lot.” Aaliyah said while playing with her Barbies.

“I got this. Guys we’ll meet you in the car. Aaliyah I’ll go check on Mommy ok.” Jack said concerned it was so normal for the little girl to see you cry like that. He gently knocked on your door. “Zoey? You ight? Can I come in?”

You were surprised he hadn’t left. You blew your nose, straightened yourself out and opened the door. “Hey” you said humbly knowing you were totally out of pocket a minute ago.

“Hey.” Jack said softly holding out the bouquet he brought you like some sort of peace offering. “May I?” He asked gesturing to wrap his arms around you to which you tearfully nodded. “No matter how hard you try I’m here. Even if this goes nowhere. I know this is a lot for you and I been holding back to not overwhelm you but if I don’t push a little Imma get nowhere.”

Jack continued holding you and tilted your chin up to look him in his blue eyes. “I’m just trying to get to know you. I didn’t fly all the way back here with my team to make you feel bought and paid for. I genuinely think Aaliyah is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen because she’s a mini you and I’m hoping…Zoey I….I’ve fallen for you and dammit Imma fall as hard as I want to. You’re not the only stubborn one up in here.”

Jack disarmed you once again with his caring calm voice and his warm embrace. “I don’t deserve you. I’m a single mom, I’m not anything to date a famous person. I don’t know how to act or what to say.” You said frustrated with yourself.

“Zoey, that’s why I like you. You’re just you. I haven’t seen you try to impress me once since I met you and you don’t know how much that means to me. Barbies? I held back from buying Aaliyah that whole damn toy store. I’m trying to go at your pace but you gotta let me do something to show I care. So can we go to the Zoo? I’d really like to get out of your bedroom because 3 more minutes and we are taking this convo to the mattress. That messy bun is my kryptonite.”

You giggled and gathered yourself to have a great day. “I’m going to the Bronx Zoo with Jack Harlow and it’s perfectly natural right? What in the actual fuck is going on??!!!” You thought as he helped you into the luxury SUV with the most plush seats you ever sat in holding your hand all the way to the Zoo.

PART 5

“Mommyyyyy!!!! Look!! The giraffes have suuuppper long legs like Mr. Jack.” Aaliyah said delightfully not in any way trying to insult Jack. She was quite taken with him hitching a ride sitting on his shoulders.

Jack thought it was adorable ���Can’t beat kids for their brutal honesty” He said with a giggle.

“Wow now I can’t unsee it.” You said with a straight face looking at him and looking at the giraffe. Jack thought he was the only one that could joke sarcastically serious but he was wrong. Most girls would be afraid to come off rude and be putting on a show for him on their best behaviour but not you. He’d already experienced you being down right rude and a crying mess so this was a step up as far as he was concerned.

The day was super fun but on the way home both you and Aaliyah fell asleep on either side of Jack putting your full weight on him. Kat thought it was so cute she took a picture. “Don’t post that it would piss my baby right off.” He whispered in a chuckle feeling like the luckiest man in the world.

“Your baby?” Kat said with a smirk “Careful Jack it sounds like you have feelings after all.”

“I have lots of feelings I just make sure I stuff em down as far as I can cuz when I settle down it’s gotta be forever. I have big shoes to fill with my Grandparents and parents married for so long.” He said so seriously it gave Kat tingles. She was so happy to see this side of her boss. “I can’t fuck up my whole bag on some gold digger. This one right here…might be it” He said pecking you on the forehead waking you up.

“Oh geez I’m so sorry I fell asleep on you!” You said with a start.

“It’s fine. I’m glad y’all enjoyed it.” Jack said

“I never been to the Zoo. My parents died before…and then her dad…I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be a downer. We had a ball Jack.” You said not wanting to ruin the moment. There was plenty of time for sob stories. You happily pecked him on the cheek.

“That’s why you cry a lot.” Jack said looking at you like his whole world.

“How did you know that?” You said incredulously

“A little birdie told me.” He said looking at Aaliyah passed out leaning on his arm.

“Yeah that little birdie sings like a canary sometimes.” You said frowning at your daughter for spilling that tea.

When he dropped you off it was turning into evening. Granny was cooking up a storm disappointed Jack couldn’t stay for dinner. Jack had Aaliyah on his shoulder and carried her upstairs. You tucked her in and met him in the hallway. He pulled you in for a long kiss his hand grazing your breast but he pulled it back. “One day soon Jack, I promise.” You said breathlessly. “It’s not like I don’t want to I just…”

“You don’t have to explain but if I don’t hit the road we gone make a movie in your childhood bedroom and Granny tryna feed me.” He said completely serious but you snorted a laugh.

“Mmmmm I hope we make a movie and a sequel.” You said caressing his built chest through his TShirt.

“Zoey please I’m getting a hard on stop it.” Jack said in mock protest. “Im tryna turn over a new leaf here and behave myself.”

“You’re right. Aaliyah is all I can handle.” You replied rolling your eyes at her bedroom door. “Unless….”

“Unless what?” Jack said sexily leaning back against the wall while you put your hand on his generous bulge through his trackpants

“Zoey…..” he moaned

“Come to my room.” You said daringly pulling him in and locking the door.

Granny heard a thud from upstairs as you both flopped on the bed and just shook her head giggling to herself as she finished the macaroni and cheese she was making to go with the pot roast. “I guess he’s staying for dinner.” She said

@itsyagirljaz @okaaay-mice @ride4harlow

[strangechildproductions]

Dumb idea I have for a potential final sequal for the eight Parents AU

I have this scene stuck in my head, it basically explains the concept for the story i'd write AFTER Ruined Lullaby. But I haven't actually got the solution figured out yet.

DJ was worried, it was hard not to be. Roughly a week before the news had broken out. Son of Freddy had a mental break. They worried he was struggling with college, Sun, Moon and Foxy picking up on signs of his mental health deteriorating but Gregory always insisted he was fine. 

Then he fell asleep in class and when he was woken up he attacked his teacher as well as several students before running off with a teacher’s car. There was a man hunt for him, headed by the CEO of Fazbear’s himself.

There wasn’t anything they could do but do their jobs at the plex and hope he turns up. So that’s what they did. 

“ You alright man?” Monty asked DJ as he passed through the west arcade, now titled the spider’s den, for a party. 

“ Yeah,” DJ sighed, looking around, “ Just worried you know? I mean… what could have caused Gregory to break like that?” Monty stared at him for a long time, “ What?” DJ asked when the pause went on for too long.

“ Whose Gregory?” DJ stared at him, if his design allowed it his jaw would have hit the floor.

“ Whose Gregory?” He repeated, “ you fucking serious?” He rarely had his anger go from 0-10 like this so Monty was naturally surprised and backpedaling.

“ Oh is he like a regular in here you told me about before, I’m sorry man, I know how you get about your regulars. 

“ No, No he’s not one of- I mean I guess technically yes, but-”

“ Hey! My favorite non mammal based friends!” DJ turned to see Bonnie approaching, his ear twitching and his grin looking forced. 

“ I’m Chica you said that.” Monty snorted, crossing his arms, to which Bonnie raised an eyebrow.

“ What?”

“ Birds aren’t Mammals.” He said, “ I’d know, my boyfriend teaches kids this sort of thing,”

“ Ah! What ever, she knows I don’t know that, “ Bonnie waved the gator off dismissively, “ What’s going on over here?” He asked, Monty gestured to DJ.

“ DJ’s losing his shit because one of his regulars I guess went crazy,” DJ’s fists clenched at his sides. He liked Monty, he really did, but he was about ready to cave the gator’s face in. 

“ Oh yeah, I can see that, he gets so protective of them, you remember that one kid? Anyway, don't you have a part to get to?” Bonnie asked, Monty huffed.

“ Yeah, see you guys,” He turned and continued to the party room.

“ are you fucking kidding me right now, we’re just gonna-” 

“ Nah, shuttup.” Bonnie interrupted in a low voice, “ Don't say another word about it. Meet me after closing in the men's bathroom in Bonnie bowl.” he ordered, DJ blinked then slowly nodded.

“ Okay…” 

“ Okay!” Bonnie turned sharply, and headed to the elevator out to the atrium. Making DJ realize he’d run over here just to stop DJ from putting his foot in his mouth… but he didn’t understand how. 

After close he headed over to Bonnie bowl and entered the men’s bathroom, decked out in Bonnie decorations. Surprised to see Foxy already there, checking his nails. His new hooked hand comfortably resting on his crossed arm. Bonnie was leaning against the sinks.

“ We got two more,” Bonnie told him, “ Gotta be spaced when coming in here or else it will look super suspicious that a bunch of animatronics went into one of the company blind spots at once…” 

“ … This has to do with Gregory right?” Bonnie nodded.

“ Oh yeah-” A loud bang sounded from over head, then a pause, Bonnie’s ear twitch and then he snorted, “ I think he hit his head,” He told Foxy who scoffed, “ Cursing up a storm up there,” A vent cap swung open and Moon dropped down from it. 

“ Someone needs to clean in there regularly,” Moon complained, peeling cobwebs off his fabric parts. Foxy pushed himself off the wall.

“ Turn around let, ye got some on yer back,” Moon obeyed and Foxy started peeling cobwebs off him. ( Or spider webs since DJ was sure he saw the pirate pull a wolf spider off the jester and toss it aside before he noticed) 

“ Is Sun coming too?” DJ asked, and Moon shook his head.

“ Can’t, he had plans with Monty and if he canceled them to come here….”

“ right,” Bonnie sighed heavily, “ Well then, I’ll just open by saying:

You cannot talk about Gregory.” He told DJ who just blinked in confusion.

“ Why not? The kid has a serious problem and we’re just suppose to pretend he doesn’t exist?” He asked, Bonnie nodded.

“ Yes-”

“ What the fuck is wrong with you!” DJ raised his voice, “ We can’t just abandon him.”

“ No DJ,” Moon pressed, placing a hand on DJ’s arm in an attempt to calm him, “ We can’t talk about Gregory. As far as Staff is concerned we have no memory of him..”

“ … why?” He asked, turning back to the other two.

“ Monty wasn’t being an asshole, he actually has no idea who you’re talking about.” Bonnie told him, “ Gregory doesn’t exist in his memory banks.” 

“ What? You’re saying someone deleted Monty’s memories of Gregory.” DJ scoffed, shaking his head. The serious look he got made his code turn to ice though, “ Seriously?!” 

“ It’s not just Monty either,” Foxy told him, “ Freddy, Chica, Roxanne, if ye were to ask any of them about the lad they’d give ye dead eyes.” 

“ But don’t, cuz that’ll get us all in trouble.” Bonnie added quickly, “ See they started with the band, So I managed to catch wind of it before they got to me, and I was able to sneak in and delete their schedule to prevent the rest of us from getting our memories wiped… didn’t actually read the list which admittedly was dumb, so I had no idea who hadn’t been hit yet or not.

When Foxy mentioned Gregory I told him the situation. He passed the info onto the jesters and lo and behold, I passed the spider's den just in time to stop you from throwing us all under the bus!” Bonnie pointed at him, almost accusatory. 

“ I didn’t know!” DJ sputtered. “ Besides how does me remembering throw all of you under the bus?”

“ Because if you remember, they’ll realize they missed some of us, cue a combing of our memory banks, finding evidence of Gregory, and delete.” Bonnie explained.

“ Why are they doing this?” DJ asked, Moon frowned and crossed his arms.

“ Well… oddly convenient isn’t it?” Foxy said, “ Son of Freddy is no longer cute, he’s an adult, he has a mental episode that will make the public dislike him, when they catch him he’ll either go to jail or a mental institution…..” Foxy counted off his fingers, “ then just disappear,”

“ you’re saying they are taking advantage of his mental health to shut down the Son of Freddy campaign?” DJ asked, and Moon gave a heavy sigh.

“ Worst… we think they orchestrated it.” the jester explained, “ We’re not sure how but … they were weirdly prepared for him to snap. They had a statement ready to go, they had a contingency plan in affect. We think this is a two birds one stone thing.”

“ What’s the second bird?” DJ asked.

“ Well… you know how Gregory, Cassie and Cody have been speaking out about how sentient we are and how we deserve equal rights? Man, convince the public that the guy spearheading it lost his mind because he was raised by robots and….” DJ Started to feel angry again.

“ That’s… such bullshit!” 

“ Aye,” Foxy agreed.

“ What do we do about it?” DJ asked, turning to Bonnie who shrugged.

“ I don’t know yet, I wish I could say I figured this out, but I only figured it out by over hearing some tech complain about how complicated digging through our memory banks is now that we all have that filtering program Jackson gave us. And Hey, now we know why he was let go again, because you know he wouldn’t agree to this shit.” 

“ Why didn't he warn us?” DJ asked.

“ I dunno, maybe he did, I did see him talking to Freddy before he left but …. Look we’ll figure something out, but for now. Gregory? Never existed. If you hear anything about Gregory, find me, and tell me at your lowest Volume. Do not ping anythone, or use a network call, those are practically recorded. The only way they know this conversation happens is if someone screws up and they comb through our memory banks.

 Which, again, they don’t want to do because it’s hard, so we have to really screw up for them to do that.”

“ Got it.” DJ agreed, Moon took his hand and squeezed it, no doubt worried and a little scared but there wasn’t anything they could do right now. 

DJ played his part for the next few days, even apologising to Monty for his anger. Keeping his concern to himself, with no word of Gregory other than news reports he wasn’t allowed to seem too interested in. 

One day it happened out of the corner of his eye. He saw a figure move through the arcade, and turned his head intime to see a shadow disappear into a tunnel in the wall. Meant for when he was in his bigger body. 

He froze, staring into it. If he had a heart it’d be hammering in his chest. He wanted to check, but knew he shouldn’t. Knew that he likely had a program that would force him to report seeing Gregory. He moved slowly to the tunnel absently, a hand finding the lip of the ring. Then against every code in his program, he walked away. 

Turning instead to an arcade cabinet. He beat the highscore easily then set the name to:

DJM-  A game Gregory and him used to play whenever he was home during the day. They’d pick one cabinet and just go back and forth with hiscores.  DJ hoped it was subtle  enough that no one else would notice it. 

DJ checked the cabinet every hour after that. Only to find no change. Maybe he’d been hallucinating? Maybe it was a glitch? He felt a little disappointed but shrugged it off as he charged for the night. The next morning however he did his rounds and stopped to do a double take at the very cabinet he’d made a half hearted attempt to contact Gregory.

GGY

DJM

DJ felt his coded heart leap and he hurried to the cabinet. Beating the game and leaving his own name to let Gregory know he saw the message, then hurried off to Bonnie bowl.

He paused next to the bunny while he greeted guests,  making sure his volume was at his lowest setting.

“ I found Gregory. He’s in my tunnels.” He saw Bonnie’s ear twitch, but other than that. No indication that He’d been heard. He didn’t dare repeat it though, mingling with Bonnie’s guest before the bunny joking tossed him out for hogging the attention. He made sure to pass through a gift shop as he passed, quietly snagging some plunderbars, and a Freddy flavored FizzyFaz. 

When he returned to his arcade he found a tunnel that was in a more secluded area, setting the plunderbars and soda down before knocking rhythmically on the wall. He should see if he can get Soundbyte to hang around the arcade, it would be easier. But this would have to do for now. 

An hour later the snack was gone. 

[kkbardd]

HAPPY NEW YEAR ! I’m a little late but I sadly slept through the entire New Years due to the curse (anytime i fly in a plane when I land I immediately get sick) but I’m awake now !

it’s been an entire year since the last new years ask I sent which is mind blowing! i feel as if this year has gone by rather quickly.

in any case, seeing your art has made my year better than it would’ve been without it!! I’m in love with your oc’s and storylines and STEM YURI!! I love stem in fact my sister has just graduated from a stem major!! she would take me to her classes sometimes and I’d get to see things like having to sequence/code a specific gene in a plant.. she did not figure it out but only 2 people did so alas.. I love stem and I’m curious as to what specifically her future “job” or career is? out of pure curiosity.. I’m personally interested in the chemistry part of stem (like the making of pharmaceuticals) and medicine in general.

i feel like you’re drawing things you like and that’s so great to see!! i love when artists like what they’re doing. as always your storylines and character design has helped me to better my own art and lore (don’t fret! I am not copying) and I’m hoping to start posting it once I finish all twenty character designs (it’s ruining my life)

i hope to read your webcomic when it is finished!! or started I guess would be better wording. I’m so excited to see what you post and create, please never stop!! happy new year and I hope your 2025 is amazing!! :}

ISOPOD‼️ HAPPY NEW YEARS 🎉🎉🎉

It’s been so long, I hope you’ve been well (besides u getting sick oml 😭)!!!

This year went by so quickly, I still vividly remember getting ur last new years ask and showing it off to everyone in the room!!! Your letters are always so encouraging I really feel blessed that someone would put so much effort into sending me such sweet words 🥺 thank u <33

Also congratulations to ur sister!!!! That’s a huge feat, STEM majors are really put through the wringer in college! Here’s to her getting the job of her dreams !!

As for Lena’s career goals, she wants to go into cancer/stem cell research! She lost her mom to breast cancer shortly after her younger brother was born, and has been raised by her single father ever since. Lena was 13 when this happened, and to cope with her grief, she focused all her energy into school. She got into a very prestigious high school and college, but after over a decade of putting her all into it, she’s now feeling extremely burnt out 💔

I’m also really happy that I’ve been drawing things for myself lately!! I think it’s the stress from college lol, I don’t have as much time or energy to worry about post interactions as much which is great!!!

But anyways, I hope you start to feel better soon :( !! Also I’d absolutely LOVE to see and hear abt ur characters, you definitely gotta show em to me when u finish!!!

[wutwutno1]

V and Uzi cuddling up in n's tumby 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💕💓💓💓 (writing)

Normally, Uzi would be panicking right now.

She found herself in a tight warm environment. The floor sagged slightly with her weight and the walls pulsed rhythmically around her. The vessel groaned and gurgled. A warm slime coated everything and soaked into her hair and clothes. She was, for lack of a better word, trapped inside this environment. Her only sources of light being her eyes, phone, and the soft neon yellow LED glow from the folds in the soft plush surfaces.

On top of all that, she knew what it was; a stomach, and not just any stomach either. It was a disassembly drone stomach. Her younger self would be panicking. Screaming, crying, punching, but right now she knew she was safe. After all, it wasn't just any disassembly drone stomach; it was N's.

Uzi felt safe in her friend's belly. It was nice and relaxing for her. Uzi leaned back on one of the stomach walls, the soft fabric cradling her as she turned her phone off to sleep. She could hear N saying something to someone, but it sounded too far away and muffled for Uzi to make out what he was saying.

She heard a soft gulp from above. She didn't think too much of it, after all, N did like to swallow small plushies and trinkets he thought Uzi would like. That was until the head of a certain disassembly drone popped into the space.

"V?" Uzi cried out, clutching her hands to her chest, "What are you doing here?"

V laughed as the rest of her was pushed completely inside N's stomach and on top of Uzi. "Well, I couldn't let you have all the fun. N kept talking about how much you enjoyed being in here, and I gotta say, you have excellent taste, Uzi." Uzi couldn't speak. This was her safe place. The place she went to escape reality, and especially V and her torment. But here V was, in her safe space and on top of her. She knew this was the end, it had to be. There's no other reason for her to be in here, and although N was here, he couldn't stop V from doing whatever she wanted to Uzi inside his stomach.

Uzi held her breath, waiting for the searing pain of the nanite acid, or the warm oil flowing across her casing from a stab or slice. It seemed like forever before she felt V do something. She felt V pull herself closer, wrapping her arms around Uzi's neck and resting her head on her shoulder. Uzi was confused. She felt V's tail wrap around her waist, holding her and V together.

"W-what are you doing?" Uzi managed to squeak out, holding her arms up trying to figure out what to do. V carefully placed the cylinder of her nanite acid stinger on Uzi's lips, silencing her.

"Back in the mansion, N would swallow me all the time. I loved it, and I missed the feeling. You know, he only does this to people he's close with, right? He never did this with J, no matter how much she begged and ordered." V chuckled to herself and buried herself further into Uzi's neck before continuing, "What I'm trying to say is, you have a good thing going with him right now. I'd even say he likes you, maybe even more than a friend." V smiles to herself, reminiscing on the good times she and N had before they were turned into monsters and forced to hunt their own kind. "Uzi, if I were you, I'd ask him out right now." To this, Uzi froze.

"V, I can't do that! I'm a worker drone and he's..." "Perfect," V interjected, "He's perfect and you know it, I can see it on your face." Uzi thought to herself about how awful it was to have a visor that showed her exact emotions. She was cursing the designer who gave drones the ability to blush specifically. "W-well, I know. I just don't want to ruin what we have, you know?" Uzi then wrapped her arms around V, returning the cuddle. She buries her head into V's neck just as V has done with her. "Uzi, I can tell you right now that's impossible. I see the way he looks at you when your back is turned. I see the smile on his face every time he thinks of you. Hell, who do you think he rambles on and on for hours about you too? My point is, he likes you, and you like him."

Uzi is stunned, had she really missed the signs? Hearing what V said, she began to wonder. She really liked him. She has had a secret crush on him since the prom and she was really hoping that what V said was true. "I guess," Uzi began, "I guess I like him like that."

Uzi could feel V do something with her hands behind her back but didn't say anything about it. V pipes up with, "No, say your true feelings." "I...really like N, and I would like to date him." Uzi whispered, barely able to get her words out.

"Now say it louder," V smirked as Uzi gathered the courage to repeat herself. "I really like N, and I would like to date him!" V yelled, "One more time! Louder!" Uzi shouted with all her might, "I really like N, and I would like to date him!"

Suddenly, N's voice came from behind Uzi's head. "Uzi? You want to date me?" V smirked and pulled out her phone from behind Uzi's back, which was on a call with N. Uzi's blush grew three times brighter and all she could do was sputter and squeak as V pulled back into her cuddle with Uzi deep inside N.

[jqmalikhsgib]

stars

two

yn had been here so many times, it hurt less and less each time. she knew once she shared a little bit about her life people would pry more and more. this had been different though.

yn has been ready to tell the world about her amazing boyfriend and their adorable kid, but she wanted to do it at her own pace, in her own time.

slowly giving the world hints on who the man of the hour had been is amazing. millions of people speculating who it could be, she’d admit, it’s fun watching them squirm. she even replied to some fans that asked about him.

she loves sharing a little piece of herself. what she didn’t like was the obsessive prying eyes of the media. they found the location of aarons work, camping outside the building in case she had come out holding hands with the infamous mystery man. unfortunately they got nothing from her.

she hated that they’ve stalk her and they could potentially stalk aaron. aaron kept reassuring her that he’d be okay. he was sorta use to the cameras and a bit of the spotlight—dave is a famous author after all—paparazzi camped out the building long before they even met. yn just didn’t want him to get hurt by these vultures. aaron just laughs at her antics because, well, he’s an fbi agent. nothing a few paparazzi could do to him is anything like he’s had done while being on the field.

she realized how silly it is to fear for his safety. she just didn’t want this to ruin their relationship. it’s one of the many reasons why she stays in virginia and not in california or new york city. it’s quite quaint and simple.

the next few weeks had been pretty busy for yn. she’s been working on her own cosmetic line and another studio album. she’s excited for her new brand and possibly her last album for a little while.

yn is ready to slow down a little! her and aaron’s relationship is going amazing and she wants to eventually get married and have more kids. technically speaking, they’re already engaged! aaron proposed to her last year. she said yes immediately, but she didn’t want to officially get married until she was ready to take a break from music and do one last world tour for a little while. she also didn’t wanna tell anyone he had proposed just yet. not wanting people to know until they’re officially ready to plan the wedding.

aaron’s beyond proud of his girl. she’s finally doing something she’s wanted for awhile besides music! yn had been talking about becoming more of an entrepreneur for about two years now but had been afraid she’d failed. aaron assured her that she’d be very successful simply because she is smart and talented. her fans will love anything and everything she puts out there.

“darling, come to bed.” aaron whispers in her ear as he wraps his arms around her waist. she’s doing some last minute touches on a few designs she had in mind. not knowing how she wanted the logo for her cosmetic line to look.

“in a minute, babe. just gotta figure this out.” yn concentrate on a few photos. aaron sighs. he spins her around, gently grabs the papers, and sets them down. aaron caresses her cheek and kisses her gently. “hey, they’ll be there in the morning. you’ve barely got a lick of sleep the last few days. im worried about you.” aaron frowns. he rest his chin on top of her head. she sighs as she wraps her arms around his waist

“im sorry, baby. just want everything to be perfect.”

“and they will, yeah? because you’re a genius! but you don’t need to overwork or stress yourself. what is it you always tell me, huh?”

yn smiles. “work will be there tomorrow, family may not.”

“exactly! our son misses his mammas cuddles.”

yn felt awful.

“hey, i know what you’re thinking. none of that, you hear!” aaron leafs no room for arguments

she hums. “where’s my boy?”

“upstairs in his bed. he’s waiting for us to read him his favorite bedtime story. says he wants you to do it because you do the voices better.” aaron playfully scoffs.

“of course i do! mister monotone.”

“im not monotoned.” aaron argues. yn just shakes her head as she heads upstairs to their sons room. aaron follows right behind.

“ready, baby?” yn asked as she gently walks into jacks room.

“yeah, mamma!”

[victorluvsalice]

Hi again everyone -- it's now time to look at the CAS items that came with the April Pride SDX drop for Sims 4! However, unlike the Build/Buy stuff, which I loved unconditionally, I found the new CAS assets more of a mixed bag. Like, there's some good stuff in here, don't get me wrong -- I liked the new clothing fine, and the tattoo is at least interesting --

And then you have the new makeup they added. A very dramatic eye shadow in various Pride colors, with stars drawn on the sides of the eyes and sparkles underneath. And – okay. I really, really wanted to like this eye shadow. I really did! Because it looked just like the kind of fun, over-the-top thing that Smiler would put on for a rave or something like that –

BUT. For whatever reason, this makeup ALSO comes with a blush – and the blush is HORRENDOUS. It’s a dark pink, and it’s not only on the cheeks, but also ON THE TIP OF THE NOSE. Like, seriously, LOOK at that first picture – it makes Smiler look like they’ve either got a sunburn, or they’re having an allergic reaction to the makeup! It completely ruins the entire look! *facepalm* Ugh...I’ll stick to the other eye shadows on offer, thanks Sims 4!

Fortunately, as previously indicated, the other CAS stuff proved to be much better than that horrendous makeup. I in fact quite liked the new clothing on offer – as is probably obvious by the fact that I dressed all three of the trio in almost the exact same outfit. XD To go through them in more detail:

-->First, we have Smiler, aka the person most like to actually wear these new items, showing off the new open checkered button-up and undershirt, jean shorts with stitched rainbow decoration, and pride flag shoes! All in the nonbinary swatches, of course. :D However, I didn't like how the new thigh-high socks looked on them, so I instead went with some High School Years socks with a cool “etched” rainbow leaf design on them. Seriously, that pack is AMAZING for finding shit Smiler would wear in it.

-->Alice got the asexual flag swatch of the top and shorts, of course – AND the thigh-high socks, since they actually did look good on her. I like how fun this swatch is, with all the rainbows and hearts and plumbobs. :D The sneakers, however, are a pair from Fitness Stuff, as I stumbled across them while looking for the Pride sneakers and thought they paired nicely with all of Alice’s ace stuff. :)

-->And Victor got the bisexual flag swatch for the top, shorts, and sneakers! Along with short purple base-game socks because the taller ones didn’t look good on him (they’re technically striped but you can’t see that here...mostly because you can barely see the socks). I admit, I’m not so sure of this look on him as I was with Alice and Smiler – his absurdly thin frame makes some CAS items look weird, and those shorts are one of them. The shirt’s not bad, I’m just not sure the bi pride colors suit him that much. Maybe a more pastel version would be better? I dunno, but hey – gotta try these things out before you know for sure, right?

And as for the new Pride tattoo – well, I had to check that out on Smiler, since I’ve always envisioned them as the most likely to get a tattoo out of the three. I’m – not exactly sure what to make of it, honestly. It’s a very abstract, ribbony design, with little flowers or starbursts in it. Not bad, just – I’m not sure if it’s them? *shrug* Certainly not the worst, that’s for sure! THAT honor belongs to that damn make-up. sigh Seriously, what is with that blush…

But yeah – overall, not a bad little Pride update! It was fun to update the Polyheart OT3 House some more, and to do some dress-up with my trio. :) Hopefully it won't be too long before I'm showing you the completed OT3 house! (Or, if we're really lucky, pictures from a new save file with the three, though that depends on if they can fix that new "occult eyes don't stay on Sims" bug, AND if I can figure out why Smiler's yellow eyes stopped glowing when I was able to check them out in CAS...)

[j0kers-light]

"More goons content" we all chant at unison

Joker's Loyal Three: Taste of Danger

Hey hi anon!! 🖤✨

Coming right up!! Gotta give my loves what they want. You know I adore my best boys, I could talk about them for hours. OKAY! Since you didn't give me a topic, I chose one myself!

Yall keep forgetting these boys are criminals. Let's have a hard reality check, shall we? 👀

Frost

You knew Frost was ex military. His dog tags sitting proudly on his chest, to his rigid personality and built physique; he confirmed his service in various ways. You never seen him in full solider mode before though.

And after last night, you kind of understood why he was so secretive about his past. It was downright scary.

Gotham is notorious for being a crime ridden city. You knew this and still boldly decided to go on a romantic stroll with Frost.

Because who in their right mind would mess with a guy like Frost?

You were laughing at something he said when you sensed someone behind you. Frost must've felt it too since he leaned down to whisper in your ear, "Stay close and keep walking."

You nodded and cursed yourself for carrying a designer handbag. Yeah, Frost knew how to fight, but it was still a magnet for robbers. The exact kind that now followed the two of you.

The stalking went on for a few more city blocks until a figure stepped out in front of Frost, blocking the way.

"Well... looky what we ‘ave here." One jeered. Five men had you and Frost surrounded in a small alleyway but your man stood firm.

“Nice purse, cutie. I wonder what’s inside?”

Frost merely blinked at the men in front of him. "You're in our way." He said.

"Aww what this? A knight in shining armor protectin' his broad?" Another mocked.

You huddled closer to Frost, hugging his bicep with every crass insult made. It was five against one plus the pressure to protect you, yet Frost was unfazed. Why did that terrify you more?

One of the goons pulled out a knife and ran at Frost who patiently waited for the guy to get close enough before he grabbed their arm, twisting it with a loud crack, and pushing them towards the next advancing goon.

They both toppled to the ground, leaving the other three to take matters into their own hands until they could get back up.

One guy tried to kick Frost and got their leg broken in the same sequence that Frost turned and snapped another advancing thug's neck. The fluent ease that Frost did it in had you gasping in horror and backing away.

The Frost in front of you was a killing machine on autopilot. You knew he killed before but you never seen Frost harm a fly around you. Tonight, he was a completely different person.

He didn't pause in his massacre and used the momentum to turn towards the remaining goons. They charged at the same time. One fell with a knife sticking out from their neck. The other got a bone crushing headbutt and stayed down for good this time.

You were hyperventilating yet you saw a goon come to his senses, draw a gun, and aim it at Frost.

"Frost, behind you!" your call out was unnecessary.

Frost already sensed the threat and seized control of the weapon, unloading the entire clip. A bullet for each goon who dared ruin his late night walk with you.

As if the broken neck, limbs, and stab wounds weren’t enough. Talk about overkill.

You knew you were shaking as you slid down the nearby wall to your knees, and the sound must've triggered Frost’s still active reflexes.

The threat wasn’t neutralized if there was movement. Eliminate the threat.

You jumped at the subsequent click the gun made as it failed to fire. The silence was deafening as reality caught up with you. Frost tried to..

Frost was the first to react. He wordlessly disassembled the gun as he approached your fearful form.

“We need to go. The police will arrive soon." Frost sighed when you flinched away from his touch.

Okay, he could understand that response. It didn’t stop his heart from crumbling into pieces though. He more than deserved it too.

This was a set back in the relationship for sure, but he was confident after you had some time to think, you could move past this teeny tiny mistake of his.

He got a bit carried away in the heat of things. He did not regret a single action taken, but turning a gun on you was NOT his intentions. This relationship was still fresh with room for potential if he did right by you.

You simply had to believe that Frost would never hurt you. You knew that… right? Right?

Mac

You could one hundred percent confess that dating The Borghese heir, Maximillion, was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  

Being with Mac was something straight out of a fairy tale. He was ever the gentleman, buying you anything you could desire while showering you with roses and kisses. Your new relationship was picture perfect! yet deep down you knew something wasn't right.  

Mac was handsome with his radiant smile and those clear blue eyes could make your brain melt... but they were merely distractions.

You noticed his gaze harden at times, and the peak of ink crawling up his arm whenever he rolled them up just a tad bit too high..

And his temper was unlike anything you ever seen!

One second he could be professing his undying love and the next, he was a ruthless Borghese doing anything to get his way.

Thankfully Mac had spared you from seeing that ugly side of him these first few months into the relationship.  

You were grateful to only witness his default playboy demeanor strictly focused on you.

Today you were at his private villa (outside of Gotham City limits) soaking up some quality time together. Mac playfully lowered grape after plump grape into your mouth as he basked in your beauty.  

Truly, he felt like the one who didn’t deserve you. He knew his family and past were a topic best left undisturbed, but you didn’t care about the prestige and pomp. You loved him for him, and it showed.  

Mac slowly introduced you into his personal life slowly but surely preparing you for the big reveal.

Yes, he still had ties with his family. Once a Borghese, always a Borghese; but that wasn’t the family he was particularly worried about. No. Mac knew you would run for the hills when you found out.. 

The shrill of his phone interrupted the quiet moment. You whined but knew it was important by how Mac held up his index finger. Business call.  

He always took them no matter the time. You knew your new beau was successful. Family business, prodigy son, heir to it all... you could go on for hours with all the responsibilities that weighed on Mac’s slender shoulders.  

You didn’t expect Mac’s mood to sour only a few minutes into the call. He glanced at you before transitioning into his native tongue. And it didn’t take Google translate to know he was angry.  

You barely picked up ‘bring them home’ over the curse words and threats. Your studies of Italian to surprise Mac were slow going but practical. Mac’s business call would be ending the peaceful day you two were having.  

Mac spat an order into his phone before standing up and raking a hand through his golden hair. He smiled but it didn’t reach his eyes—a clear signs of his irritation. More foreign words escaped his lips before he focused his attention on you. 

“Ah, forgive me sweetheart but it seems I have some... business to attend to.” He adopted a picture perfect smile as he helped you off the lounge chair.

“Why don’t you head inside and take an afternoon nap? Once I’m done, we can head out for a lovely dinner. Yes?” 

As if he gave you a choice. Mac ushered you back inside his abode and towards a guest room far far away from the common area. It was obvious that Mac didn’t want you to see whoever was coming over. 

It hurt that he still didn’t trust you around his family, but you still allowed him to tuck you into the daybed with a blanket thrown over your legs.

He kissed your forehead, lingering a touch longer than usual. “Rest well, sweetheart.” 

And then he left.  

Rest. You really did try to but curiosity out won Mac’s orders.

The room was quiet but so was the entire house. Various lights were on, yet your lover was nowhere to be found. You walked down the open-air hallways trying to find some sign of life and stumbled upon something greater. 

It sounded like muffled grunts coming from the basement and with it, your heart plummeted. Was Mac cheating this early on? He was a famous playboy—of course he was.  

You snuck to the cracked door and peered inside. You weren’t expecting to see Mac towering over a guy seated in a chair.  

“You think you can mess with my Boss and get off free? Never mess with Joker’s money!”

Mac grabbed ahold of the man's hair and repeatedly bashed his head into the table. He didn’t stop even as blood splattered onto his handsome face or when you audibly gasped at the horrific sight.  

Mac’s crystal blue eyes snapped to yours hiding in the doorway as he smiled.

Not his dazzling dental sponsored smile, or his corporate boardroom I hate every minute of this smile. No, this one was sinister—terrifying and rightfully so when he called out to you affectionately.  

“Sweetheart, you’re awake! Give me a moment to clean up this... mess, and we can head to dinner. We have much to discuss.”

Neo

Just about everyone warned you about Neo.  

Nothing good would come from being associated with him, nevertheless you persisted. You declared yourself colorblind and ignored the blood red flags dripping from the man.

Even Neo flat out warned you, “Don’t get too attached, Ma. I ain’t bout that long term s__t.” And that was okay.  

All you wanted was a good time for as long as it lasted. You could cope with never being anything to the infamous Casanova. Neo had a reputation, and no one (not even you) would change that. 

So you willed your heart to behave and under no circumstances get attached. You never asked for more than what he gave and always left whenever your company was no longer welcome.

Neo was happy that you understood your role and he treated you the same as he would any of his flings on rotation.  

Sadly, you unknowingly became a target. Neo’s enemies noticed how he prioritized most of his time with you, how you got all the perks at his clubs, and how you reciprocated the club owner’s feelings well past the limitations of a side piece.  

It was mostly Neo’s fault.

He found it impossible to stay away from you. Not when so many of your attributes had him wanting more. Perhaps your beauty? Your nonchalant attitude towards his bachelor lifestyle, or maybe because you had a smart mouth that kept him in line. God, that mouth of yours…

Neo was sprung yet he knew the consequences of getting too attached.

Any of his enemies could put a bullet through you to get at him, and the thought of you dead because he wasn’t careful, scared him.  

Keeping you at arms distance kept you alive. He’d been doing this for years, yet it didn’t prepare him for the sickening feeling when you didn’t answer your phone.

So Neo called again. And again. And again, until he cursed and drove over to your place to check on you. He hoped he was just overeating. 

Did someone see him dropping you off at work and kissing you goodbye? Or notice you staying over his place for the third weekend in a row? Was he lax in his discretion? He was too eager with this couple stuff and forgot about your safety.

The relationship was still fresh, however Neo knew almost everything about you. It was a habit of being a mercenary.

Learning everything about a person of interest was the key to a successful kill, and Neo knew during this time of day, you were at home either reading or catching up on house chores.  

You should have answered the phone and blessed him with that sweet voice of yours. He loved hearing you speak.

“Neo.. I’m not telling you what I’m wearing.”

“Please drive safe bab—I mean.. drive safely loser.”

He’d let that endearment slide. You were the only one who cared about his wellbeing. He couldn’t live with himself if you were hurt. Who would fill the silence during his long stakeouts?  

Who would show him there’s more to life than shooting targets and getting paid? Ugh he needed you in his life. Not just as a meaningless fling, but as his one and only.  

Neo took the stairs two at a time as he dug out the key he secretly made for your place.  

His heart fell when he entered your place that clearly showed signed of a struggle. He stepped over crunched glass and followed the scene—mapping out what happened, exactly how he would do it.  

Neo would have attacked a target at their most vulnerable. Today was Monday. The laundry room.

The dryer door was still open with clothes tossed all over where you threw the basket in self-defense. Neo knew you put up a good fight despite this being an ambush.  

You didn’t know that Neo worked for The Joker. You didn’t know that Neo killed for a living.

He made sure you only knew about his nightclubs and his side hustle as a drug dealer. That was tame compared to the work Joker had him do daily and now you were caught in the middle of it.

This would all be a huge shock to you and definitely not how Neo wanted to reveal his occupation to you.  

Nothing like hearing, ‘hey your dick appointment is a known hitman who got you kidnapped! Oh, and he loves you btw.’

He was never beating those allegations.. Neo knew whoever took you would reach out and taunt him. He didn’t have to wait long. 

Bring 5 mil to The Last Resort @ 10pm or she dies

At least they knew your value. Five million for his girl! Neo was proud to make a same day withdrawal to get you back. Too bad your capturers would never see a dime of it. 

Neo came to a conclusion right then and there. If he was this hellbent on getting you back safe and sound—he might as well make things official. You more than earned the title as his girlfriend tonight.  

Neo would enjoy putting a bullet through each of their skulls for the chance you might accept him as your boyfriend. He’d kill them all as a token of his love.

[detective-inspector-her]

The Higher Ups of the Corrival Crow Flock... + Omen Darkly Incorrect Quotes

Introductions first: Aziz - Flock Leader Ashley - Second in Command Bryson - Right Hand Man [There's a difference between the second and the right] Peccant - Designated Adult

Right let's get started

Peccant: Does everyone know their job for today? Bryson: Water the flowers. Ashley: Vacuum the carpet. Omen: Wash the dishes. Aziz: Pretend to be a wolverine. Peccant: Close enough.

Bryson: We should get you to a doctor for a check up immediately. What if it happens again, and there isn’t anyone around to help you? What if it’s congenital? Oh my God! Was it me? Did I hurt you? Ashley: …You realize any other person that made their partner pass out on bed would simply feel really proud of themselves, right?

Ashley: I was just diagnosed with deez. Aziz: Good, I hope it’s lethal.

Bryson: What are you planning to do? Aziz: Hey, now. "Planning"?! Do you KNOW who you're talking to?!

Aziz: When I was young, I left a trail of broken hearts like a rockstar. I'm not proud of it. Omen: You're kind of proud of it. You work it into a lot of conversations.

Aziz: I committed all 7 deadly sins in 30 minutes. Bryson: Wow, I've gotta hear this. Aziz: I was angry and envious of my neighbor so I lazily seduced his wife and ate all his groceries and didn't share. Bryson: You forgot pride. Aziz: No, I'm pretty proud of this.

Omen: As you know I keep a list of all my friends in order of how likely they are to betray me. Aziz: Where am I on the list? Omen: Well I can’t tell you that because then you’ll quickly move up or down depending on your reaction.

Omen: Are you coming to bed? Aziz: I can't. This is important. Omen: What? Aziz: Someone is wrong on the internet.

Omen: sSSSHIT- I BURNT MY LIP- Bryson: …Why the fuck would you even drink coffee with a METAL STRAW in the FIRST PLACE?? Omen: BECAUSE WE WERE OUT OF THE PLASTIC ONES!

Ashley, clearly drunk: Omen, hit me another drink… wooOO HOOoo… Omen: I think you need a therapist and not a bottle. Ashley: I think yooOOoou need to shuUT YOUR MOUTH!

Peccant: So, Aziz and Bryson. Peccant: According to this, you two are being accused of: Armed Robbery, Vandalism, Drug Abuse, Grand Theft Auto… Aziz: We had a bad day. Peccant: And… MURDER?! Bryson: It was a pretty bad day…

Ashley: Hey guys I just found a new song I really like- Peccant: Is it about death? Ashley: No. Omen: Is it about drugs? Bryson: Is it about sex? Ashley: NO- it's about happiness and peace and- Peccant, Omen, and Bryson:

Ashley: So I can either do something dumb that could very well get me injured or I can listen to Omen and not do the thing, Ashley: Well there’s a clear right answer here. Ashley: proceeds to throw five packs of mentos into a barrel full of diet coke

Bryson, writing in a letter: "I'm going to kick.. your… ass." Bryson: THERE. Now send it. Aziz: Dude, your handwriting's terrible, are you sure you want to- Bryson: JUST DO IT! later Peccant: So what does it say? Ashley, reading the letter: They say they're going to "lick my…." Peccant: Ashley: Peccant: Gross-

Aziz: I would let you ruin my life. Bryson: Sorry, I’m busy ruining my own. You’ll have to wait.

Peccant: Prepare to feel really bad about yourself. Omen: I’ve been prepared for that my entire life. Peccant: Omen: Or something mean about you.

Skulduggery: How many children do you have? Peccant: Biologically, legally, or emotionally? Because there is a difference. Valkyrie: Angry hissing

Omen: sighs Ashley: You bored? Omen: Yeah. Ashley: Wanna start drama for no reason? Omen: I thought you’d never ask.

Aziz: Yeah, I find it quite emotional. In like a cool way. Omen: Did you just say it makes you cry in a cool way?

Omen, to Aziz: You wanna fight? All right, let’s take this outside. The stars are so bright tonight and the moon looks so nice. Here, hold my hand—

Peccant: I can do anything I put my mind to. I once figured out Aziz's phone number just by choosing random numbers.

Peccant: When I said bring me something back from the beach I meant like a conch shell! Aziz: Struggling to hold a seagull Fucking say that next time!

Aziz: Oh and for your information, I don't have an ego. Aziz: My facebook photo is a landscape.

Aziz: Oh my Omen. Ashley: Don't you mean 'oh my god'? Aziz: You worship your god, I'll worship mine.

[naoknowswhat]

I made a Clover sketch tonight, look at him I love him (and i also really like how it turned out wth)

and IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I FUCKING LOVE THIS ITTY BITTY TINY MAN. i would NOT hesitate to die for him in a situation where such methods are needed.

Now before you continue I warn you the following is basically me rambling about how much I fucking love undertale yellow heheheh (Also a lot of spoilers ahead).

I have spent the whole day playing this stupid (fantastic, amazing, marvelous) game, I kid you not that I went from the end of the ruins to the fucking steamworks, which said out loud doesn't sound like a lot of time but uhhh for me it was if you consider that I've investigated EVERY FUCKING INCH OF THE MAP.

I'm not complaining, oh ho ho (merry Xmas) I'm not complaining because its been the most fun I've had playing a game in a WHILE, its made my life better and now im gonna spend the rest of the year (and probably more) obsessed over all the characters and their stories (mostly Clover and Martlet ngl).

But I gotta admit that even if I find the Ut yellow's characters a lot different than the ones from the original game, I can't help but love them the same. Look, I'm no expert on character design but I smile every time I see Martlet comment something or simply being on screen, I start laughing whenever I see a hint of Mo on any frame, heck you mention any of the characters and I immediately start smiling like an idiot, and the whole scene with North Star? The Feisty Five?? CEROBA?? I died, the moment I stepped on the town I fucking died.

I remember being really, REALLY into undertale when I was like 10-11 years old, and suddenly opening yt one day and watching my favourite YouTuber play the demo of this fan game, and i remember thinking "oh wow that game looks really cool!" Simply because of the concept of watching how it was like for any of the other souls to go through the underground, instead of Frisk. AND NOW, YEARS LATER I GET TO PLAY IT BY MYSELF, you don't know how special this game is for me.

For me it isn't only a fan game, or the story of another fallen human, for me it's getting an opportunity to enjoy the main thing that inspired me back the from zero, getting to learn about new characters, about new stories, and new perspectives. For me it's also getting an opportunity to meet them all, to be their "friend" and to live an adventure all by myself because back then i could only sit and watch everyone else do all the things i wanted to do, because back then i could only look at them all having fun, laughing with the good things and crying with the bad memories while separated through a screen.

Today I got to meet them all and to laugh with the unexpected dialogue, while learning that even in a fictional story not everything is painted in bright pink, I saw them get into trouble and also helped them overcome it, and it was amazing.

I also got to die and die and die again and again because I realised at the beginning of the game that I'm really bad at it (i cant blame the controller, I know it :( ), but it also made me promise myself that i would keep going no matter what, because i really wanted to see what's next. Heck you could say I kept going because of my determination ;).

I haven't finished the game yet, but I already know I'm gonna replay it over and over, I wanna catch every detail, investigate and discover every mystery, and i wanna make so many theories already, I CAN'T WAIT TO LOVE THIS GAME.

So for now have a not-so-quick sketch of Clover, the bearer of the yellow soul, the one who has quickly made way into my heart, and it seems the little shit is now living there rent free.

If you've read all the way to the end wth is wrong with you, and also thanks a lot for the attention, I was really excited to talk about this game to someone but didn't know how to do it, so I figured tumblr was the place pla to write for an hour, so the short-drawing post is now my review of the game hehehehe.

Anyway thanks for reading to the very end, I hope you have an amazing rest of the year, and most importantly a great begining of the new one <3.

[katyspersonal]

Part two of today's SoTE adventures!! Okay in the PREVIOUS EPISODE I figured there was no way to avoid going to the Shadow Keep if I wanted to access second Finger Ruins, so there I went! Although I never reached the Finger Ruins today (typing this post at 3 AM!), other interesting things happened!

1) So there was that really big camp of the soldiers on the way, and I wanted to check it for potentially interesting items, as well as the surroundings! To my surprise, I found this object:

I DID want to know what was the deal with the solar faces on the furnace guys!! Instant interest! Didn't expect the Fell God to be addressed again, but also the fact that he is connected with the Hornsent! The spiraling horns of the especially divine kind, too! Damn, I just- Dung Eater's similar sun face emblem being the symbol of the goal he envisioned (that I remind you was to "bless" everyone with the Omen, so, with Crucible), Leonine Misbegotten being connected with Radagon who himself had his red hair as curse of the Giants, one of Marika's pair of twins being oddly Omens! EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED AAAAA

2) So on my way to the camps, I tried to avoid the furnace guy as much as possible but still ran into him :^) HOWEVER, as I died, I've noticed the heads of Fire Giants on his knees! I didn't react fast enough to take a good screenshot, so in order to do that I decided to resort to the lowest level furnace guy (near the starter bridge)! That was more successful!

Turned out they are decorative. Thankfully. I would not be shocked if literal heads of Fire Giants were worn like trophies or so :т So, yeah... Not only Godfrey's Duelists feature the eye mark of the Fell God as part of their design, not only there are firethrower machines in the Lands Between modeled after Fire Giants, but now also Messmer's battle machines depict Fell God (in a much more flattering manner as opposed to Marika's soyjack depiction of him gfhghfh) and the Fire Giants! That's a LOT appropriation of the defeated....

3) By the way, I ACTUALLY DEFEATED THAT GUY, HOLY SHIT???????

Turned out that it leaves a bright trace of fire red on the spot where it died! So like remember how I explained I struggled with surviving attacks by jumping? With this guy I actually managed to adapt! As soon as he is about to stomp his foot back on the ground you gotta jump so you don't get burnt! Sorcery was also very effective to stagger him and make him fall >:3 They're like golems but bigger and stronger!

4) I found this talisman in the Shadow's Keep near the Golden tree!

So Messmer's soldiers and Knights are using Godfrey's stomps and attacks, Messmer himself shares a similar spartan aesthetic, Godfrey's Duelists feature not just his symbols but also the snakes, Messmer has Radagon's red hair that he received as a curse during war on the Fire Giants, that war was happening with Godfrey's help, Radagon became consort to Marika already after Godfrey got sent out from the Lands Between for a long long time, and now this....

I think my prediction that Messmer was a child of Marika and Godfrey is actually solid! I've connected the dots. I've connected them x) If Rykard can be blonde then "purely" Marika's child can be a redhead yeEEEEAh!

5) Okay, seeing this already was surprising:

The second option is Leda, of course! I hesitated because the last time with Sellen and Jerren it determined what items I get, but really wanted to beat Leda up! I already liked the Hornsent guy prior, whereas my with the fanatics in Soulsborne is to always kick their asses :pensive:

6) What actually made me drop my jaw was the fact that Hornsent and Leda....... TALKED.

Like, this is less impactful if Elden Ring was one's only Soulsborne game, but characters in these games don't really TALK with each other. It always happens behind the scenes, have you noticed? You learn from the character that they talked with another character, but in the end the only talk to you on screen. Even as for the cutscene "conversations", they usually happen when another person is like, unconscious or dead! Laurence's memory about exchange with Willem comes to mind as an exception!

And so, as for NPC interactions, Sellen and Jerren were close, but Leda and Hornsent actually broke the tradition. Amazing xD

7) True, Leda's eyes according to face data are grey, with barely visible glint of red as clouding effect! She is a Tarnished :p

It is hard to see from the phone picture, but her eye iris apparently features pattern of Miquella's branches. Otherwise the eyes-runes are Marika's doing, so Miquella repeating her "trick" already gives that vibe of indeed being the son of his mother, heh.

8) I just looked around the place for some more, but got really surprised to stumble into a place called Specimen Storehouse?? What!

^ Also WHY?

9) I did not know why they were here

By the spoilers I've gotten so far I assumed that maybe he was trying to recover the shamans into their normal bodies, unsuccessfully? Some less swolen bodies respectfully being laid on beds felt like that, too..

10) The 'moon and fire' emblem is ALL proudly over this place too! Good to know that Messmer sees Rellana as equal and it is not just her stuck in simping xD

11) I ended up going sort of a secret (?) route accessed from the ladder down in the area with the boats. And GOOODD DAMN, I was SO ANGRY! So I was breaking my ass learning to fight the furnace guys just to take a good shot of the Fire Giants decor on them, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT here in this place there was A FULLY INACTIVE FURNACE GUY FREE TO LOOK AT TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT GFGGHGHHJ Truly, one of the most Katyahina experiences 🤡

12) Down the route, I found this:

I know that's what Dane was wearing (whom I never challenged)! My instant thought was that it's rather unlucky that a guy that values independence in faith above all else fell for the spell that got him to put faith in Miquella, like.. man, that's awkward.

13) Even further down the road, I found a Mausoleum and prepared for a really bad time :/

Well, it wasn't actually that bad because Rakshasa appeared to be weak to Strength weapons that is my main thing after sorceries xD She dropped her armor and weapon!

The last two sentences are especially interesting though! What do they mean by become Rakshasa? Isn't it supposed to be a specific woman? I doubt there will be any more info, but it does remind me of how with Ensha it felt like actual Ensha was the armor itself since it included human bones and literally was called 'royal remains'. (Not to mention the fact that the term 'soulless' is reserved to the Demigods that died on the Night of the Black Knives!)

So yeah, feels like the second deal of this sort of assimilation or successorship? Like some random person becomes the continuation or rebirth of the actual person in question.. So Rakshasa is like, a spirit? 🤔

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So yeah I'll continue on this path and see where it takes me! Sigh I haven't explored even half of the game still, this DLC is H U G E

[ladycremecaramel]

Let's play Tears of The Kingdom! First Play through. Part 16

Hello hello 🖐Welcome back to my first playthrough of this glorious game. Last where we left off, we went to Dueling Peaks Stable and I hit my 30 image limit. So lets get going.

I spotted a doggo at the stable! I wanna pet it!

Did you not get enough sacrificial virgins to develop a code so Link could pet the dogs?! I'm already pissed off at you for taking away Kass, trying to get us to forget our champions and no kitty cats to ignore us (Lynels don't count you dicks!)? Did you have to deny us this too?! Of course we wanna pet the dogs! We wanna pet all of the dogs! And the horsies!

......I still want to play. Whatever. I'm still mad about it...There better be something super fucking cool that happens that I haven't been spoiled on. Moving on.

If you younger folks don't understand this reference, then you need to watch "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" Will look into this later.

（⊙ｏ⊙）omg I discovered where to find kaoemojis

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FAIRY!!!!!! Wow that didn't take long. Which one is this?

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uh what? No rupees? You wanna hear music? Waitwaitwaitwaitwait there's that one dude who has a drum! He needs honey. GEt that man some honey NOW!

~doodeedoodeedooo!~

Three courser honeys later

I thought I took more screenshots. I gotta find this guy and his group at the Woodland Stables...I'm trying to remember where that is...isn't that the one near the korok forest? Jeebus even more things on my plate. Slow down!

Well anyway I went as far as Fort Hateno where I run into Hoz again and his group of Merry Men. I've met them before to take down a monster hold and once again they needed help with another one. Is this going to be a regular thing?

After taking down the monster hold, I go beyonf the wall and went into Calip's old house where I found hylian rice. woohoo! Now I can make the porridge...and I try...with ingredients that have light in them. except thats not turning into porridge

...ok I think I'm stuck...and I tried on my own to figure what I was missing until I just said 'eff it' and looked up the thing I needed. So I need this thing

A sundelion. That grows in high places or those random rocks from the skies. Eehhhh I'll find it when I find it. I know it can be found around the ring ruins. At least that's what the walkthrough said {of what little I looked at cuz spoilers I wish to avoid) but I really don't want to deal with that. Instead I'll look for it elsewhere while finding more shrines, koroks and maybe be able to get Cortera out of her flower.

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yea this happened while going towards a shrine. I panic hit the capture button so I don't have a good shot of the scary doom hands. I did get grabbed and my hearts went down but I teleported to safety. phew.

Who's that?

Eeey that's a name I haven't heard in a while. Now I'm curious.

and she won't talk to me cuz I'm naked.

Ok Miss Hoity Toity McSnob face. Your hat looks stupid btw.

Oh yea I'm building a folder of screenshots of npc reactions to Link with no clothes on. I'll upload it whenever I get the max amount I can post. So stay tuned on that 😁

I was in a shrine and I noticed my shield had this design. I thought it looked cool and wanted to show it off. :>

Huh...a hole in the big tree stump and not a great flame sword...and no monsters...Into the hole!

Wow it goes deep. There's a lot down here too. Lots of brightbloom seeds.

I wish I took a capture but I forgot. When I saw this, I was totally expecting to find someone here. Instead I found pants.

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Well at least it completes one of my armor sets. Ok my search for a flower continues while sightseeing like a dumb tourist.

Huh. So that's one of the petroglyphs Cado was talking about. Also that one skyview tower is very uh...lit up. Bridget made a return for a korok quest. As tempting as it was to drag it around, I felt uneasy about running into more doom hands while having Bridget.

Found this guy in a cage. I was wondering where he was since he wasn't at Dueling Peaks Stable.

Still obsessed with the Blood Moon I see. I can't bash you for a weird hobby. I mean, I like having Link in his undies. He gave me multplie rewards though 👍

oh. It's the treasure hunters from Dueling Peaks stable. Incompetent as ever I see. And a monument. Like the one we saw at Fort Hateno.

....dammit....30 image limit strikes again.