#Slice >> Definition Photographies

[lawva-girl]

Portrait Photography headcanons

Characters: Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Law, Kid, Nami, Perona

total wc: 1600(ish)

Mainly fem reader, Its gender neutral in reality buuut i dislike the idea of men reading this.... (photography opinions let me know if you want to hear me yap about it)

Luffy:

•as soon as he finds out ur a photographer he begs to see your work, if it’s printed he’ll prob ask for a copy (i just see him as a collector!)

• won’t ask you to take pics of him but one day he’s messing around on the deck of the sunny and ussop brings out water balloons

• seeing him slightly wet, and running around with no shirt on… motivated you.

• you take a couple shots and look, immediately realizing you need to print some!

• the photos show off his physique, not too big but definitely toned. His hair is wet and sticks to his head a little, plus he has a small sunburn coming on, giving him a natural blush. He’s sporting a cocky smile that only comes on when he’s being competitive, and he looks handsome enough to kill.

• zoro is interested in the print (i know what you are zoro) buuut luffy wants nothing to do with pictures of himself.

Zoro:

•HATES being on camera

• he will always be sleeping in any shots you get of him. Unfortunate but it is what it is

• he thinks you look great while taking photos though, and will watch you watch others.

• he admires the focus you have, but also loves to test it. Calling your name when he sees you take your final action before the shot, scaring you when you are looking through your viewfinder, covering the lens of your camera… he’ll mess with you endlessly

• everytime you catch him, you of course get mad and he just laughs (bring back zoro laughing) and walks away from you.

• but to get back at him, you snap a few photos of his back as he walks away..

• and wow does that man have a back, the muscles are so toned and big that you can see each one clearly through his shirt, dabs of sweat rest on his neck, where his tanned skin looks like it is glowing. Thankfully you used the right exposure to capture the details in his arms as well, with tiny scars dotting his skin like freckles. He’s looking to the side, with a beer bottle in hand. It’s just enough that you can see his profile, but not his entire face. The bottle is straight up in the sky as liquid is held in place (in the photo) against his lips… it’s definitely a picture you would keep just for you.

• zoro discovers a print and slices it 20 ways before discarding it into the sea. He doesn’t realize that you have more copies, and digital back ups :)

Sanji:

•he would def object to you taking any photo of him, arguing that you should be photographed instead

• silly boy abt seeing his pics

• ofc would love and support you

• would ask to be taught how to take pictures good so he could take them of you instead

• but he wouldn’t mind seeing like action shots of himself cooking

• hed prob be like “this is how you see me Cherie?” Jaw dropped maybe

• I think he might get an ego about it if zoro was in the room….

• once again they would be action shots of him cooking, closeups on his hands cutting things or seasoning meat perchance..

• he’d always look focused and his cigarette smoke would reaaaally set the mood of the collection I think

• the final photo (of like the session of collection of them) would HAVE to be the final plating of the dish.

• side note sanji would absolutely relate to you, creating things is human nature and (if you were a photographer) he would relate to that soooo much, taking things that exist already and making them more beautiful or enhanced and possibly an experience is something he understands I think….

Law:

•BIGGEST HATER

•he would blush and shy away from the camera

• prob get angry as well

• he would always be behind you when the camera is out, like DEtermined to not be in any shots

• I think it comes from, perchance, a fear of being perceived? Like he feels like he doesn’t deserve to be around so he tries to avoid any proof of it maybe (pls kill me if you disagree)

• he would compliment your work very technically, for instance “you picked the perfect exposure for this shot” and whatnot

• I think he’d try to be objective about it all

• the vibe of photography for documentation rather than photography purely as an art form

• but I think he would show you the photos in his medical books, of like diseases and cells and bodies, and ask you what you thought

•kinda a means of learning about why you like photography, but also because it’s actually changing the way he thinks about even the most basic of pictures he sees

• obvi eventually you would sneak a couple of photos of him, while he would clean his figures or coins, whenever he was distracted pretty much

• the first time, you told him right away and asked if he wanted them to be deleted. But when he saw the faces you had captured his brain like clicked in place

• hed look focused, with a slight smile and soft ish eyes, his hair fell in the perfect way somehow and you truly thought he was the most handsome guy on the planet

• the photos would have an air of “crazy man surrounded by silly things” (pls ignore this if it sound crazy I have such a specific vision in my head)

• I think he wouldn’t react, at first, but later he’d look at them again and slowly understand how you saw him, and how it wasn’t a crime to just exist with the things and ppl he liked

Kid:

•he would force you to take pictures of him.

• like genuinely force… he would touch up his own makeup, pick out a wardrobe, give you notes on the vibe and lighting he wanted, it would be a full week of work

• I just know he isn’t shy in any way and would keep copies hanging on the wall, they came out great so you would keep a smaller version in your wallet (hehe)

• he would Not let you take all of the credit (def would tell people it was all his idea)

• I think he’d try to sell them somewhere, but the price would be too high and no one would buy them

• at the end of the day he cherished them so much bc it was an excuse to hang out with you and flirt and stuff, not that he would need an excuse to do it

• he also would love to see you working the camera and any lighting apparatus, reminding him of you drooling over him while he would work on his stuff

• now he gets to drool over you :D

Nami:

•the camera LOVES her

• in this fake world you took her bounty picture, and you and her made them into cards to sell (like you would for an idol or whatnot)

• she loves having intimate moments with you though, and those photos would NEVER see the outside of her room.

• they are kept under lock and key so none of the gross boys will see them, it’s just for you and Nami to love and appreciate eachother

• I think she would force you to let her take shots of you, with her being so beautiful it was easy for you to self deprecate, and she wanted to hear no more of it

• she would prove to you how beautiful you were, getting all the right angles and lighting

• seeing the pics she would take of you def would change ur mind about yourself, if Nami, BEAUTIFUL Nami could see you in that way how could you not?

• I think beyond that the two of you would take pics of the guys on the ship doing stupid stuff, like luffy hitting zoro on accident or something

• you two would share in those moments, glances, touches, laughter, you and Nami were meant to last

Perona:

•she would love taking pics of you, with you, and you taking pics of her? She would love every bit of it

• she would get annoyed if you invited anyone else to the two of y’all’s sessions, even if she knew it was just friendly

• I think she would get jealous if you took pictures of other people, turning into her whiny mode if you did

• she would strive to be your muse, wearing creative outfits and doing her hair and makeup in fun and pretty ways to catch your attention

• ofc it would work everytime, and you would go running to her

• Perona always looked amazing in pictures (and she would LOVE when you include her ghosts) so you always wanted to take pics of her

• I think the relationship between you two would grow a bit like artist obsessed and muse… I feel like she’s kinda crazy and would like lowkey manipulate you into it? But I mean I believe reader is smart enough to be aware of it but choose to play into it

• she would show off to zoro and mihawk, something something “I have a relationship and you two aren’t even close to getting one” followed by her cute ass laugh

(THANK YOU SO MUCH @head-empty-just-ace YOU SAVED ME)

[baileypie-writes]

Hello welcome Bck from your vacation for A request can I request headcanons for A lazy male precure reader with the healin good precure (plantonic of course)

I imagine them joining shortly after Hinata/Sparkle and tends to be quite lazy dragging themselves with the cast during there slice of life moments and doesn’t tend to exert much uneeded energy unless needed (and fiercely protective like that episode where that guy from the photography club low key stalked Nodoka they would have to hold him back from transforming and beating him with A stick) and there easily the most aggressive precure in A fight

Also can his fairy partner be A red panda fairy.

A/N ~ Sure! I liked the fairy idea, though I didn’t end up including it. I just couldn’t find anywhere to add it, and I felt it was a tad too specific. So, sorry about that! Hope you enjoy!

~The Healin’ Good Pretty Cure with a Lazy and Aggressive Male Teammate~

~~~❤️‍🩹~~~❤️‍🩹~~~❤️‍🩹~~~

Fandom: Healin' Good♡Precure

Fanfic Type: Headcanons

Reader: Male, Pretty Cure

Relationship: Platonic

Characters Included: Nodoka Hanadera/Cure Grace, Chiyu Sawaizumi/Cure Fontaine, Hinata Hiramitsu/Cure Sparkle, Asumi Fuurin/Cure Earth

Genre: Fluff

Rating: PG

Warnings: Reader being protective/aggressive/defensive

~Masterlist~

~Healin' Good♡Precure Masterlist~

Each character’s dialogue is their signature color, and Reader’s dialogue is uncolored.

~~~❤️‍🩹~~~❤️‍🩹~~~❤️‍🩹~~~

~Nodoka Hanadera/Cure Grace~

~~~🌸~~~🌸~~~🌸~~~

~ Nodoka enjoys your company a lot! Your lazy personality provides a nice contrast in the friend group, which she likes. And your laziness doesn’t bother her. After all, you still hang out with them and have fun! And she knows that even though you can seem out of it, you’re almost always enjoying yourself.

“Are you alright, (name)? You don’t seem to be having fun.”

“I’m fine. Why don’t you think I’m having fun?”

“Oh, well you’re slumping and acting pretty sluggish.”

“(name)’s just like that, Chiyu! So don’t worry!”

“Yeah, what she said.”

~ She always related to you a bit. I mean, she’s not lazy, but she definitely doesn’t have as much energy as everyone else. So it’s nice to have someone who ends up panting like a dog after running for only a few minutes.

“*huff* Hang on guys! Wait for *huff* us!”

“Yeah! We’re not as fast as you!”

“Oh yeah, sorry. How about we rest for a second?”

~ She was surprised at how protective you could be. You’d be all chill, but when someone messes with any of you, you’d basically be baring your teeth in anger. She’s always the one to calm you down in these situations. She just doesn’t want any conflict.

“(name), calm down. It’s okay!”

“No, it’s not! That guy’s literally stalking you! That’s a crime!”

“I know… but if it will convince him that I’m not responsible for the Megabyogens, then I can deal with it for a while.”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t!”

~ Although, she was grateful when you defended her from that creepy Michio guy. Even if you were really aggressive, it did help to get him to back off a bit, which lowered her stress. So she made sure to thank you after the incident.

“Hey, stalker! Leave Nodoka alone, or I’m calling the cops!”

“I’m not stalking her, I’m investigating!”

“Does ‘investigating’ require following her everywhere she goes?”

“Well-“

“Exactly. Now get out of here before I get the police!”

“Okay, okay! I’m going!”

“Thanks (name). But I’m sure he’ll come back haha.”

~ When seeing how aggressive you are during battle for the first time, Cure Grace was speechless. She had no idea you had all that energy in you! Though, she found it incredibly admirable!

“Woah! (name), were you always this energetic?”

“Not really. It must have to do with me being a Pretty Cure.”

“Cool!”

~~~🌸~~~🌸~~~🌸~~~

~Chiyu Sawaizumi/Cure Fontaine~

~~~💧~~~💧~~~💧~~~

~ It’s a bit difficult for Chiyu to keep up(or keep down?) with your laziness. She’s a busybody, and very athletic, a stark contrast to you. But nonetheless, she enjoys having you around. Even if she has to slow down because of how slow you are.

“So I was thinking that we’d all stop by my family’s inn to relax in the hot springs, then we could- wait. Where’s (name)?”

“Here! Why do you walk so fast?”

“Oops, sorry!”

~ It scared her quite a bit when she saw you get protective for the first time. You went from being completely out of it, to fuming all in the span of a few seconds. It stresses her out quite a bit. Especially considering she was raised to only be kind to others, even if you don’t like them.

“What’s going on Chiyu? You’re not jumping nearly as high as you always do today.”

“So? You got a problem with that? Have you ever considered that she’s, I don’t know, tired? After all, she’s always working so hard. Give her a break, okay?”

“(name), calm down. It’s fine.”

~ She’s always the one who holds you back when you’re getting really protective. She hates conflict, so she really doesn’t want you to get involved in any.

“This creep is really pissing me off. He really needs to leave Nodoka alone. Hey (partner’s name), why don’t we get that through his thick skull?”

“(name) no!”

“Hey! Let go of me!”

“Please calm down! Let’s not make any rash decisions!”

~ Cure Fontaine was super surprised when she saw you fight for the first time. You were the last person she’d expect such feistiness from. But she likes your spirit! Even if it can be a bit much sometimes.

“(cure name), I think the Megabyogen’s down. So you can stop punching it now…”

“Oh, okay. (partner’s name), let’s purify him.”

“*sigh*. Typical (cure name).”

~ She always finds it funny how after the battle is over, you immediately go from aggressive to your usual, lazy self. It’s almost as if it’s transforming that makes you like that. She really wants to ask you, but isn’t really sure how.

“Well… that was a quick battle. We didn’t even get to do anything.”

“Yeah. I guess (name) kinda did all the work, huh?”

“Yeah. And now he’s slumped on a park bench, half asleep.”

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~Hinata Hiramitsu/Cure Sparkle~

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~ Hinata appreciates how (mostly)chill you are. She couldn’t care less if you tend to lag behind while walking with everyone, or if you may not seem as enthusiastic about things. She knows it’s just how you are!

“I’m glad everyone is having fun! Especially you, (name)! I didn’t think you’d enjoy this as much.”

“Wait, (name)’s having fun?”

“Yeah?”

“Oh. You just seemed so out of it.”

“Really? He’s way more into this than he is with other things! Can’t you tell?”

“No?”

~ She always wants her friends to have as much fun as possible, so she always makes sure that the activities she sets up would be enjoyed by you as well! This means that there are always some less active things for you to do. Things that don’t require moving your body so much.

“Why don’t we take a break? We can get some ice cream and sit down!”

“Yes please.”

“I knew you’d be all for it (name)!”

~ Hinata was also surprised when she first saw how protective you got. But she was impressed! She even started joining you in defending others. If you’re helping, then so is she!

“Hey! Stop picking on her!”

“Yeah! Find something better to do!”

“If you wanna get to her, you’ll have to fight us first!”

“Yeah- wait, ‘fight’?”

~ Your aggression during battle surprised her as well. But it definitely got her pumped up! Your spirit rubs off on her, and the two of you end up being the ones doing the most work during battles.

“Hyah!”

“Woah, nice punch! Lemme have a turn!”

“Sure, go ahead!”

“Uh guys, this isn’t a game you know…”

~ She sees nothing wrong with your aggression and protectiveness. In fact, it’s some of her favorite things about you! The fact that you can go from lazy and chill, to defensive all because you care about your friends is never bad in her mind!

“(name), I get that you’re trying to protect Nodoka, but you need to stop being so aggressive! You’re just making us look even more suspicious!

“But Chiyu, Masuko is being a nuisance. He really needs someone to knock some sense into him!”

“See, Hinata gets it!”

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~Asumi Fuurin/Cure Earth~

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~ Asumi is a simple girl. She has the appearance of an adult, but she was only born a while ago. So there are some things that she fails to understand. One of those things being your laziness. It’s not the lazy part itself, but it’s how it makes you always look so out of things. She ends up thinking you’re in a bad mood, or not having a good time. She even began to think that you didn’t like her.

“Hinata, I think (name) dislikes me.”

“What? What makes you think that?”

“He never seems interested whenever I talk to him. And whenever I spend time with him, he doesn’t seem to be having a good time.”

“Oh! Don’t worry, that’s just how he is! I promise, he sees you as a friend!”

“Really?”

“Yep! He always acts like that. He’s just not an energetic person. I know he may seem bored, but he’s not!

“Oh, alright.”

~ The rest of the girls, having known you for longer, quickly informed her that wasn’t the case. So she now understands how you are. Though, it still confuses her sometimes. So she still occasionally asks if you’re having fun, just to be sure.

“Are you enjoying yourself (name)?”

“Yeah, I’m having fun. Why?”

“Just making sure. It’s hard for me to tell.”

“Yeah, I get that a lot.”

~ Asumi is very protective of Latte, so she relates to you when she sees how protective you are of others. She may not be as aggressive, but she understands how you feel. She appreciates the care you feel, even more so when it’s aimed towards her.

“Oof! Oh my, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to bump into you!”

“Geez lady! Watch where you’re going!”

“Hey! She said she’s sorry! Why do you have to be a jerk about it?”

“She could’ve avoided me better! I mean, is she blind?”

“Are you blind? Can’t you see she’s carrying a bag and a dog? It’s hard to get around with your hands full. So show some compassion, why don’t you?”

~ She’s never one to stop you when you get super defensive for others. She’d only ever hold you back if you began to get physical. Although, she doesn’t really need to, because Chiyu always has it covered. As long as you’re not hurting anyone, she always defends your behavior.

“(name), please calm down.”

“It’s okay Chiyu. He’s just trying to protecting me.”

“I know, but he’s kind of making a scene.”

“It’s alright. I don’t mind.”

~ She was definitely the most shocked when she saw how you fight in battles. She doesn’t really have much experience with people, and how different they can be in certain situations. So she assumed you would be as enthusiastic with it as you are with everything else. Though, the shock soon turned into pride. She’s happy with how dedicated you are with healing the earth, and sees you as an irreplaceable member of the team.

“You purified that Megabyogen very quickly (name). Latte and I are very grateful.”

“Oh, it was nothing. Just doing my job.”

“Yes, but you do it very well.”

“Aw, thanks!”

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~~baileypie-writes

[miyamiwu]

Super, super late reply, but I was tagged by @variabels to list 5 anime/manga recs. Thanks for the tag! (I also love Durarara and Baccano ヾ(•ω•`)o)

I’m gonna list mainly Chinese media in this list, though, because that’s what I consume more. And ha! How brave, asking an ND person like me for recs. Prepare to be bombarded by my rambling!

Starting off with the media currently featured in my header (excluding Blue Lock coz most of my mutuals already know that)...

1. The Earth is Online (danmei* novel)

* Danmei - Chinese boys love stories

The plot basically: Everyone on Earth is pulled into a death game.

A good intro to the unlimited flow* genre. Each instance is thrilling and complex. The boys love aspect is not much, as it focuses on plot, but it’s definitely not subtle. The characters are also quite diverse. Most UF novels just focus on the Chinese characters and revolve around what happens in China, but this one actually features those from other countries. I also like how the protagonist isn’t treated as the entire world’s savior. Other people around the world are also doing their part.

Where to read: An official English release is coming out in 2024. Translations will be done by luckkoi, the fan translator. As such, they've taken down their translations online. There's an alternate translation by @leonsrightlations , but only a few chapters are out right now. There are several completed translations online, but they're all edited mtl (machine translation). If you don't mind that, you can go google it. I recommend the one by Rainbow Mushroom. Their translations require a password, though, and you can find that on their Discord server.

* unlimited flow - Chinese genre of web novels where the protagonist is pulled into different instances to complete challenges which, if failed, would result in punishment or even death. It’s basically the death game genre, but instead of just one game, there are multiple.

2. Legend of Hei movie + Legend of Luo Xiaohei series sequel (donghua*)

(I downloaded this video from YouTube years ago. I can no longer find it there, so I’m reuploading it here…)

* Donghua – Chinese anime

A story about the young cat demon Xiao Hei and his quest to find a new home after humans destroyed his old one. Cute cat + cool powers + awesome fighting scenes + clean and crisp animation.

You can watch this on Netflix, but it’s not available in all countries. There’s an English and Japanese dub available, but I strongly recommend watching it in the original Chinese. (I can send you the full movie with English subtitles if you want). The series, which takes place after the movie, can be watched on YouTube. S1 of the series is more slice of life, but s2 is action-packed.

3. Low Tide in Twilight (BL manhwa)

That BL trope where the bottom has a mountainload of debt, while the top gives him a way out… except, not really, coz the male lead Taeju is partly the creditor, and he’s forcing Euihyun into a relationship with him in exchange for money.

Typical BL story with an initially toxic couple, but better. Complex characters, and a manhwa that relies more on the art to tell the story instead of the words. Also, Taeju gives off that same annoying but hot vibe as Kaiser. What more do you want?

4. Link Click (donghua)

The title (时光代理人) would be literally translated as “Time Agents.” I have no idea why the official English title is Link Click.

The plot basically: Two guys with time-related powers run a photography shop, where they accept orders from clients to dive back in time through a photo.

Funimation did this donghua so dirty by not promoting it more back when it aired in 2021. The English subs were also terrible.

Did you know that it used to rank #20 in MAL, surpassing MP 100 S2, Jujutsu Kaisen, and many other mainstream anime? Now, it’s ranked #41 on MAL, lower than before, but still pretty high for a donghua on MAL. That’s just how good it is.

Here’s a link to the blu-ray version with fansubs. Just pick the normal English track option and not English (CR).

Edit: OKAAAY, it turns out that link has the episode order all mesed up. Just ask me if you need an HD copy with good fansubs.

5. White Cat Legend 2020 (donghua)

Title (大理寺日志) would be literally translated as The Journal of Dali Court.

Another cat boy donghua! Can you tell I just love cats?

The plot: Chen Shi travels from the countryside to the big city to search for his missing brother and inadvertently ends up working at Dali court under the cat guy Li Bing.

Slice of Life + Comedy + Drama + Supernatural + Mystery + Action

Baiting you with a hot guy gif~

It's a historical show btw, so expect some references to real-life events.

The animation is also really smooth in this one! You can watch it on YouTube. Here's a link to episode 1.

Season 2 is also out! I'm yet to watch it, though. I should really do some time...

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Tagging some mutuals to check these out, and also to list 5 recs (no pressure)~

@potato-longsocks @echarie @takeunknownroadnow @gachagon @bachirasbodyguard @blonde-batgirl @oo-mi-ru-oo @www98vikitoo @whiteapplesandblackblood

I recommend creating your own post instead of adding your recs in a reblog. My post is already pretty long. Turn this into a long thread, and we'll be a menace on the dashboard haha

[borntoocry]

𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬;𝐩𝐭 𝟒

college Ellie AU

part 4/? (3.4K WORDS)

summary: jealous Ellie gets in the way of healthy communication between her and Val. 

pairing: Ellie Williams x fem!latina oc

warnings: argument? JEALOUSY JEALOUSYYYYYYY 

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Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge discovered his love for taking pictures of me. And Ellie, well, she discovered how much she hated watching Jorge take pictures of me. She said he watched me with enough precision to slice me into bite sized chunks and swallow me. I cringed when she said that, due to its cannibalistic tone, but I still understood what she meant. 

Ellie hated Jorge and I hated that she hated Jorge. He was nice and he had manners—he would fold my jacket and lay it down on a chair while he took pictures of me; he would buy me tea every time we shot, and he would gift me flowers whenever he would get 100’s in his Photography class. I understood why Ellie was intrigued by his kindness, but I just couldn’t get Ellie’s eyebrows to stop leaving wrinkles on her face. 

I wasn’t sure how to calm her fear of me leaving for Jorge. I had never been with anyone, much less a girl, and I didn’t know how to tell her that Jorge and I were nothing but friends. I used every explanation, and nada. Nothing cured her. I was hanging onto hope. 

“You know Jorge is pretty and all, but I don’t like him,” I said as I changed into a long white dress that would soon be splattered in fake blood. 

Ellie was propped up on my bed with her elbows resting on my large white pillow. Her eyes rolled further down my body, residing on my ass as I turned around to pick up my black kitten heels. She said nothing but I could tell the mention of Jorge made her insides warm up. Her hands clawed my comforter and her head tilted to the side to rest on her shoulder. 

“I’m not into him,” I continued. “He isn’t my type.” 

“Oh yeah?,” she finally said. “And what is your type?” 

I dragged my heels towards my bed and jumped up onto the mattress—directly next to Ellie. I placed my hands on her cheeks and gently shook her head. “You.” 

She let out a deadly scoff. One that felt like a knife puncturing my lung as if it were a balloon. When we would speak about Jorge, she would say that she understood and she was sorry with a hug and a kiss. I knew she never understood, but at least she was never rude about it. Now she was just laughing—scoffing!—as if I wasn’t an innocent girl falling for her. 

I dropped my hands and proceeded to put on my heels. I jumped off the bed ad quickly gathered my bag full of clothes and makeup. Jorge invited me to a party after the shoot and of course I said yes. He mentioned bringing Ellie, but she was in time out now. I was frustrated and quite honestly, a bit mad. 

I sprayed a bit of perfume across my chest and grabbed my keys off my desk. I glanced over at the girl on my bed and pursed my lips. I wanted to kiss and hug her, but the sight of her made my heart feel all stabby. 

“When are you coming back?,” she asked as I walked over to the door. 

“I don’t know. He might want to fuck me or something so I’ll let you know.” I shut my eyes as soon as all of my words tumbled out. There was no way I was leaving this room without an argument ensuing. I slowly turned around and placed my bags on the ground. “I did not mean that, I’m just a bit frustrated,” I clarified, although by the look on Ellie’s face, she no longer cared. 

Ellie was silent. The silence that whipped around in the room began suffocating me. I was sure she would just sucker punch me, because as sweet as she was, she could totally do so. I made a bitchy comment and she was a girl, so she could most definitely—I needed to press pause on my thoughts. I was overthinking, but it was well-deserved. Everything I was thinking was probably correct. 

After a long minute of silent staring, Ellie shook her head and jumped off my bed. “Fuck this shit,” she muttered and grabbed her bag that hung from my bed post. 

“Where are you going?” I questioned, thirsty for just one word towards me. 

“Val, where do you think I’m going?” 

“I don’t know,” I whined, “That’s why I’m asking you.” 

“I’m fucking leaving,” she seethed. “So just move out of the way and I’ll be on my gone.” 

“I didn’t mean it,” I tried to tell her. “Seriously El, I’m just annoyed and tired of having to explain to you that I don’t like Jorge.” 

She laughed and grabbed the door handle beside me. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her away, forcing her to stand in front of me. She shook me off and took a step back. “So what, you just make a sex joke to settle it?” 

“You know I’m not actually going to fuck him, Ellie!” I exclaimed. “I like you, not him. He isn’t you and—“ 

“And just because he’s a nice guy doesn’t mean you like him. Yeah, got it.” 

I bit down on my lip and shifted my eyes over to my bags on the floor. I pushed the, aside and scooted over so she could leave. “Sorry,” I hiccuped as I tried to hide the emotion sinking into my chest and spreading across my entire body. “It’s unlocked so you can just…” 

Ellie sighed and murmured, “Jesus Christ, Val.” She ran a hand through her hair and held onto the strands at the back of her head. 

“What?” In my ears, my voice sounded as quiet as a mouse’s. It was defeated and angry and sad and tattered. I no longer felt like having a photoshoot. “I thought you were leaving.” 

“You’re not going to fuck him, are you?” 

I could no longer keep the tears at bay. They coursed down my cheek and plopped onto my dress. “No!” I exclaimed, my voice faltering. “No, I’m not going to fuck him, Ellie. Why the fuck would I do that?” 

“Don’t cry,” she whispered. 

“Fuck you! Do you not trust me?” 

“Val—“ 

“Obviously not because you really do think I would have sex with him. Well here’s something, Ellie: I. Do. Not. Like. Dick. I cannot stand the thought of having sex with a man. I can’t even imagine living a life with a man and having kids with a man and getting married to one. But apparently the girl I have been fucking mouths with hasn’t gotten the memo. And better yet, she doesn’t even trust me. So I guess I’ll have to go find someone who does.” 

I bent down and picked up my bags. Ellie followed me down and grabbed my hand, either trying to stop me from leaving or shaking. Probably both. But I shook her off and moved past her. 

“Valeria, stop. I’m sorry, my comments were unnecessary and I should have just talked to you about it.” 

“You should have. But now it’s too late and we’re arguing and I have to go.” 

“Val, just give me a second.” I was reaching for the doorknob but Ellie wasn’t planning on letting me leave. 

But my throat was closing up and I had to escape my small room before I fainted. “No,” I retorted. “I don’t want to talk right now, Ellie. I’m done for the night.” 

“Val—“ 

“I’m tired. How this stupid fight was created by a fucking guy is beyond me, but I hope you know that I would never like him because I am 100% lesbian. Hey! One thing we have in common.” 

I shut the door and walked out of my building as fast as I could. The distance from my dorm to the shooting location was about thirty minutes, but with my fast walking, I cut it down to twenty. 

In the pictures Jorge shot of me, my runny mascara was the main focus. Besides the bright red fake blood. 

Jorge was sliding through the raw photos taken of me as we sipped our drinks. Mine was straight tequila with one lime and his was a beer. I wanted to get as drunk as possible and forget everything that happened. I couldn’t stand being angry with Ellie, but neither could I stand her distrust. So until she slid on her big girl pants, I would be angry. Tonight, it would be angry drunk. 

“God, that’s so embarrassing,” I said, pointing at my messy makeup and hair. It was up in a messy bun with pieces of my curly hair falling in my face and down my back. The photos looked amazing, and so did I, but knowing I was truly sad in that photoshoot made it all the more devastating—and hilarious. 

“You look good. Seriously, Valeria, you’re a pretty crier.” 

“Thank you,” I gushed, giving him a quick bow. “I try my best.” 

Jorge knew I was truly upset that night. I entered the small office space with tears running down my eyes and black dollops of tears on my dress. I threw my bags onto the ground and plopped onto the white sheet blanketing the floor. I offered to tell him the story but he didn’t want me to tell him. Not when I was burning red and could say anything I didn’t mean. He told me to tell him later, when my smiling wasn’t forced and I had a couple of hours to think. 

He had said nothing all night about Ellie and I. Not until now, when I took a long swig of my tequila and seemed on edge. “You doing alright?,” he asked. 

I shrugged. I closed my eyes as the tequila burned down my throat. I puckered my lips and silently exhaled the remaining poison on my tongue. “I’m okay,” I replied in a hoarse tone. I hadn’t swallowed that much straight tequila before and I could tell it scratched my throat and every possible vocal cord. “Just a bit sad. Nothing some underage drinking can’t fix.” 

“You okay to tell me what happened?” 

I was unsure of revealing the reason of our argument to Jorge now that it was hours after. Even though I had drunk enough to send me tripping over my own feet, I knew there would be much explaining to do, which was a task I no longer wanted to complete. I was fine with silence. After all, that was how I lived for eighteen years. 

I shrugged once more and tightened my grip on my cup. “I don’t know if you want to hear it,” I said. 

“Well now you have to tell me,” Jorge answered with a laugh. 

I huffed and took another sip to keep myself spitting out answers in an attempt to release the vile taste. “Ellie thought I liked you,” I hurriedly said. “She thought it was weird that we hung out so much.” 

“So she’s a jealous cunt?” 

“I guess,” I whispered. “I think she said that because you bring me food and drinks when we shoot and you buy me flowers when you do good on an assignment where my face was glued onto every page. And sometimes you give me money—“

“Because it’s the least I can do, Val. You are the reason I am passing my photography class. Your face is the reason I’m passing. And you’re not even the one taking the course! I feel bad sometimes and to make myself not feel so bad, I buy you food and drinks and sometimes I pay for the clothes you wear for shoots.” 

I palmed my face and bit down on my lip until I felt a heartbeat in my mouth. “I know, Jorge, I know. It was a misunderstanding on her part. Now I just don’t know what to do.” 

“Speak to her?” 

“I guess. But I said I was done speaking to her for the night and I’m going to honor that. So let’s drink and forget about jealous Ellie!” 

Drinking and being sad was a bad idea. 

I was sitting outside with a joint in my hand, asking Jorge where ‘My Ellie’ was. 

“She’s on her way, Valeria. Stop crying!” 

“She’s mad at me,” I slurred. “She’s going to be so mad and I don’t want to argue anymore. I’m sorry I told her I didn’t know when I was getting back because you might wanna fuck.” 

“You what?” Jorge exclaimed. “No fucking way on earth did you tell her that.” 

I closed my eyes. “I did. But I was mad, J. I was so mad that she wouldn’t just take my word for it.” 

“Word that I was going to fuck you?,” he continued. 

I rolled my eyes and took a hit of my joint. “No you dumbass! That I don’t like you.” 

“Oh,” he said. He kicked some grass away from the step I was sitting on and sat next to me. “I don’t like you like that, Val.” He rested his drunk head on my shoulder and I placed my joint between his lips. He inhaled, exhaled, and laughed at the smoke holding us together. “You know I don’t like you like that, right?” 

I nodded. “I know. I had a feeling.” 

“Your feeling was spot on,” he whispered. “You’re not my type, Val, I’m sorry.” 

“It’s okay. You’re not my type either.” 

The joint that was lingering in front of Jorge’s face now rested on my lips. My eyes were slowly shutting as my tiredness grew. However, the sound of a car coming to a halt stopped me in my tracks. 

I opened my eyes to a worried Ellie rushing to me. She dropped down to her knees and plucked the joint out of my mouth. She threw it onto the floor and hammered it with her palm. 

“What are you trying to do by smoking while you’re drunk.” 

“Crossfade. Is that not what it is?” I slurred. 

She rolled her eyes and tapped my thighs. “Let’s go. Does Jorge have a ride home?” 

I glanced over at Jorge’s head snapping up. “Jorge’s fine. I live like five minutes away. We walked.” 

Ellie nodded and picked me up off the steps. She wrapped her arm around me and dug her soft fingers into my side. She then pulled up Jorge and had him follow behind us. She led us to her car without a word and opened the back door. Jorge then slid in and leaned his head on the window once the door was shut. 

Ellie walked me around the car and opened the passenger door. She carefully sat me down and placed her hand on my thigh. “Are you alright?” 

I looked down at her and covered her hand with my own. “I’m so okay. I like you a lot, El. I like you so much it scares me.” 

She bit down on her lip and retrieved her hand. “You cannot say that right now.” 

“Why?” 

“Because you’re still angry at me.” 

“What?” I hissed. “No I’m not.” 

“Valeria is still mad.” 

“No she’s not. You’re talking to her right now.” 

She shook her head and put my seatbelt on. She shut the door and walked over to the drivers side, sat down, and pulled out of the random person’s house. 

It wasn’t a quiet journey to Jorge’s dorm. I was a crossfaded mother fucker who was excited to see Ellie again. Drunk me was ecstatic to speak to her crush and potential girlfriend, but I knew sober Val would wake up and shove Ellie away. 

“When Jorge edits the pictures ‘m gonna show you,” I told Ellie. “My mascara was running and I looked a bit of a hot mess but he said it added to the aesthetic of the picture. Or something like that.” 

“Did he?” Ellie asked. 

“Yeah. Right Jorge?” 

“Yep!” Jorge peeped. 

“Yeah, they’re cool. I was sad though, during it.” 

Ellie sighed. 

“I’m sorry,” I quickly interjected. “I forgot you feel like shit. I am sorry that I never explained our friendship well enough. And I’m sorry I made that shitty sex joke about Jorge. He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him.” 

“Not…my type,” he said from the backseat. 

“Exactly.”

Ellie’s fingers crawled over the center console and caressed my thigh. “Valeria, my sweet pretty princess, I cannot talk to you about our fight while your friend is in the backseat.” 

“He’s drunk!” I exclaimed. 

“And so are you!,” she laughed. “Which makes this unfair to speak about.” 

I groaned and fell back onto the headrest. I shut my eyes and… most likely fell asleep, because when I opened my eyes, I was in my dorm room and Ellie was plopping me onto my bed. 

I groaned. I could feel the alcohol running through me. As I looked around the room, it began to spin and spin until the tequila spiraled into my throat. I clutched my mouth and Ellie instantly got the memo. She grabbed my nearby trashcan and placed it directly in front of my face. 

And… I threw up. 

And groaned. 

And threw up. 

And Ellie handed me a bottle of water. 

And I had almost the entire bottle of water. 

Ellie then appeared in front of me after dumping the trash bag somewhere with a wet rag and some clothes. “You want to change?,” she questioned. 

I nodded. I kicked off my kitten heels and slumped to the side. I had already forgotten that Ellie was going to take my clothes off. 

“Hey,” she whispered with a slight drumming against my thighs. “Get up dude, we have to change.” 

I groaned and lifted myself up. I picked up her hands and rested them on the hem of my dress. “And lift!” 

She lifted up my dress and pulled it higher up my body. “Now shimmy,” she said, and I shimmied. She pulled the dress off and then handed me a pair of shorts and a hoodie I had never seen in my closet before. 

“Awesome,” I gushed. “This is your stuff, El. Can I never return them?” 

She shrugged. “If you leave me for good, I might want them back.” 

I rolled my eyes and yanked her arm. “Never. I’m sorry about tonight,” I said through yawns. I was still drunk, but I could process our conversation enough to respond. “But you have to understand that I was frustrated that you wouldn’t believe me when I said that I don’t like Jorge.” 

Ellie winced and squeezed my thighs. He pressed a chaste kiss on my knee and groaned into my skin. “I’m a fucking idiot for not trying to process it. I heard you, but I was scared that you would find him more interesting and leave me for him. That was before you told me you’re lesbian and I have nothing to worry about.” 

“You didn’t know I was a lesbian?” 

“Well you never speak on it and you constantly tell me about your favorite guy celebrities.” 

“Because I think they’re cool, not because I want to sleep with them!” 

She chuckled. “Here.” She grabbed her hoodie and placed it on the center of my chest. She began turning around while saying, “Take your bra off, because first of all your boobs are already falling out, and second, no way you’re going to sleep with a wired bra.” 

I laughed and quickly pulled the extra garment off. I followed by pulling off my underwear and slipping into the shorts and hoodie. “You can turn around now,” I said, and very slowly, she turned around. 

Ellie did what she always did when I was in her presence: gawked at every inch of me. Her eyes rolled down my body and back up. She looked into my eyes with both devastation and happiness. “You want to brush your teeth and wash your face? You’re wearing makeup and you just threw up.” 

I nodded and grabbed her toward me. I wrapped my arms around her and used her to help me to the bathroom. She helped me wash off my makeup and brush my teeth. We were in the bathroom for maybe twenty minutes due to my constant throwing up. I cried the entire time, but not only did I not feel as drunk anymore, but my teeth and face were clean, too. 

Ellie then helped me back to bed and undressed herself. She slid in next to me on my twin sized mattress and held my hand under the sheets. She placed her head into the crook of my neck and kissed my shoulder. 

“We can talk more about this tomorrow when you feel better, okay?” 

“Okay,” I murmured through the incoming sleep coma. 

“Goodnight my sweet pretty princess,” she whispered. 

I chuckled. “Goodnight to you too my pretty little slut.” 

[6thofapril1917]

maggie: 👁️🥞🌏🌌💡🎁📚🌠 (eye, pancake, earth, milky way, lightbulb, books, shooting star). and if you feel up to it, 1 question of your choosing for each of the mavens!! i want to know more about them :]

thank you so much!!! mwah

For Maggie:

👁️ EYE - what colour are their eyes? do people notice their eyes? is there anything special about them (shows emotion easily, literally magical...)?

Maggie has pale blue I'm-shaking-please-buy-her-brown-contacts eyes. They're not quite grey, but they're getting there. Most people make note of her eyes - they're the one sharp part of an otherwise quite soft and rounded face.

🥞 PANCAKE - what is their comfort breakfast?

In Maggie's eyes, you can't go wrong with some fresh-baked bread, sliced ham, and tea first thing in the morning.

🌏 EARTH - will they give up the world for someone they love? is this decision easy for them?

Absolutely. Maggie is nothing if not devoted. She'd give it some thought, it wouldn't necessarily be an instantaneous decision, but ultimately she'd do anything for the people she loves.

🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them?

Honestly? I saw that little heart locket that Ken wears and thought "well, obviously SOMEONE'S picture has to go in there!" The first thing that I decided about her was that she would be on the ground crew, and that she would be from Detroit.

💡 LIGHTBULB - is your oc a planner? do they write down every small detail or just wing it?

On the whole, Maggie is a planner. She's not super type-A, she doesn't need to have every little thing written out, but she's definitely got an eye for detail. She can usually be coaxed into shenanigans, though.

🎁 PRESENT - what types of presents would they be most happy to receive? are they good at gift giving?

At this point, all Maggie wants is a goddamn day off. (With regards to gift giving, Maggie is quite observant, so she's good at sussing out what other people like.)

📚 BOOKS - how were they at school? what is their best subject? what is their worst subject? do they have a favourite subject?

Maggie was solidly average at school - she wasn't getting failing grades, but she certainly wasn't making the honor roll either. Her best subject was Math, and her worst subject was History. Her favorite subject was Physics - she loves machines, after all.

🌠 SHOOTING STAR - if they could make any wish with no repercussions, what wish would they make?

She would wish that Felix was still alive, and that Agnes had never gone missing.

For Loretta:

👊 PUNCH - are they quick to violence?

Yes, very much so. This got her into quite a bit of trouble back in grade school.

For Vee:

📸 CAMERA - do they enjoy having their picture taken? what's their go-to pose? do they like taking photos? what do they take photos of?

Vee loves taking photos. Photography is her main hobby, and she loves whipping out her camera whenever she gets the chance, taking photos of anyone who will let her. She's a damn good camera repairwoman, too. On the flip side, Vee hates having her own picture taken. She's never said it out loud, but it's obvious to anyone who has ever met her - she's deeply insecure about her height. (Fun fact: historically, Vee wouldn't have been able to join the Auxiliaries at all. At 6'1"/185 cm, she's too tall to qualify!)

For Mabel:

📖 OPEN BOOK - do they like reading? what's their favourite genre?

Absolutely loves reading - detective novels are her favorites. She's read every single Poirot and Miss Marple mystery at least twice over.

[luvaera]

☆ ﹙ TASK 001 ﹚ …　get to know CHLOÉ　!　੭

when’s your birthday? and what’s a significant memory you have about it?

save the date ! februray 14th ! a memory i have ? [ pauses ] oh ! apparently, when i was really tiny, i didn’t wait for the cake to be cut to get a slice. i took a bite directly out of the cake ! [ laughs ] my uncle never lets me live it down !

what’s a song you have on repeat recently?

mm. [ pauses ] boa by megan the stallion, probably ? i’ve been listening to that song and her entire album when i’m at the gym. i can’t spill my other most recent, that’s a surprise coming your way !

who is your role model?

is it weird for me to say that i don’t have one ? i don’t think i really believe in that sort of thing. it’s great that people can inspire you, but to put that kind of pressure on them ? don’t think i can get behind it. but the people who inspire me the most are my members.

do you believe in ghosts? if so, do you have any paranormal experiences?

believe in them ? sure, just as much as the next person. i don’t think i’ve had any experiences with them though ! that’s a good thing, right ?

what was your first kiss like? when was it?

[ laughs ] you really want to know ? [ small pause ] it was right before i moved back here, actually ! i was 12, i think ? it was super short, super sweet. it was someone in my dance academy. if you’re watching this, you know who you are. i haven’t forgotten about you. [ winks, gives an air kiss to the camera ]

what is something you get told all the time?

something i can’t repeat. just know that it isn’t nice, but probably warranted if you ask the right person.

do you have any regrets?

a few ! doesn’t everyone ? big or small. i don’t think i would want to go back and change anything though. everything happened for a reason, for me to end up where and who i am now.

how would you describe how you feel right now?

uh, a little exposed. not sure i like it, if i’m being honest.

what is something you do and don’t like about yourself?

is there anything not to like ? [ laughs ] ah, i’m joking. really, i am ! i can’t believe you don’t believe me. [ pouts ] mm. sometimes, i don’t like my mind. but it’s hard just to choose one thing i love about myself.

do you have any fears?

who doesn’t ? anyone who says they don’t is a liar ! but my biggest ? hm. listen close. this is the only fear i’m sharing ! are you listening ? my biggest fear is losing your love~ [ makes a kissing face with a finger heart ]

when was the last time you talked to your family?

i spoke with my younger sister right before doing this, actually ! i had to scold her to go to bed. she was up working on her art ! and rubbing in that she had cronuts earlier. so mean !

what city are you most looking forward to on the tour? what’s one city you want to visit the most on the next tour?

next tour ? i’d really want to perform at home ! i think my friends and family there would love it.

do you have any allergies?

i have seasonal allergies ! mainly in the spring, as pretty as it is. i don’t think i have any food ones.

what are some habits or mannerisms that you have? good or bad.

what’s some that i can say ? um. i twirl my hair when i’m bored ? or i mindlessly do it while reading. i’ve been told i use buffer words a lot ! i guess that’s true. [ laughs ] i dance almost anywhere if i hear a song. i think it embarrasses the girls sometimes and oh ! one more ! i play with my necklace when i’m nervous.

what are your hobbies?

dance, but i often consider that a lifestyle. reading. oh ! photography ! but i think a few of you knew that one already. i don’t think i qualify to pick gaming as another one, so would shopping count ?

how was your school life as a kid like?

definitely something else. i think interesting would be the best way to put it ! would i want to experience it again ? absolutely not !

do you have any pet peeves?

a few ! when people talk during a movie, especially one that i haven’t seen ! any other time, i don’t mind. people interrupting me when i speak or people trying to talk to me when my headphones are on — but mainly when they don’t try to signal me first.

do you consider what you’re doing right now your dream job? if not, what is it instead?

actually ? yeah, i would ! honestly, i’m lucky enough to be doing this and sharing this moment with all of you !

what motivates you?

i can’t answer this how i want or else i’ll get banned from doing these … again. [ rolls eyes ] that was god awful ! being apart from my precious valentines. [ shudders ] never again ! but all of you motivate me !

what’s something you can’t live without?

definitely my phone ! as pathetic as it sounds, my whole life is on this thing. it has the highest storage for a reason !

do you have a celebrity crush?

are you all going to do that thing where you like tag me under their instagram posts or vice versa ? [ pauses ] madison beer.

what is your go to karaoke song?

lend me your voice, the english version ! it’s from the movie belle. have you seen it ?

what type of drunk are you?

i think i’m a mix between being overly affectionate and happy when drunk.

do you collect anything?

i collect cameras, a few anime figurines, and those pretty editions of books ? you know, the hardcover ones ? yeah, those too.

when you’re sad, what do you do to cheer yourself up?

it depends on what made me sad. dance or watching a good comfort show helps. or belting it out during karaoke ! [ laughs ]

[practically-an-x-man]

your OCs have been granted an invitation to participate in one of Marco's runway shows (as a model, mua, caterer, Marco's personal assistant, photographer, or sound and lights engineer) do they take the opportunity? what do they do?

Ooooh, very interesting!! Thank you!!

Rae: Not really her sort of deal, but she'd volunteer to act as an on-set translator (either for a foreign show, or to sign ASL for Deaf/HOH attendees)

Robin: Model, for sure. She's never done modeling in a traditional sense, but she's done a lot of theatrical work and would find it fun to try out the runway!

Madison: Hm... she doesn't really have any existing skills to implement here (she might get approached to be a model, but she'll be damned if she lets so many stranger rake her up and down like that), but she'd be happy to help out in any way she can. Maybe someone can teach her how to rig up the lights, she's pretty good with her hands.

Ophelia: Sound and lights, for sure. She loves the tech work and will make damn sure that the show runs smoothly.

Gia: She'd be happy to help from afar, like creating arrangements to be displayed, but if she has to travel she'll decline the offer.

Jasper: Both wardrobe and medical first-aid, stitches of both types. Model ripped her dress? Jasper's got plenty of history upcycling and cosplaying and whatever else, they can stitch it up just like new. Caterer cut himself while slicing up the dinner? Boom, sutured and bandaged like it's nothing.

Kestrel: Model. I mean, think about it: they're a shapeshifter, they could wear any article of clothing the way it's meant to be worn, regardless of who Marco made it for. They'd probably volunteer as themself, of course, but would be willing to step in for any models who can't make the call or any pieces that haven't been worn yet.

Katherine: Photographer! She doesn't quite have the confidence to get up on stage, much as she might want to, but she'd love the artsy nature of photography for sure :D

Quinn: MUA for sure. She'd put together really bold, daring makeup looks - let's hope Marco is a contemporary artist

Eris: Hm. No. Honestly, you probably don't want Eris in a place like that.

Nikoletta: Dude, she'd KILL it as a model. She used to love dressing like that, she knows how to walk with power, and the runway means she can walk with confidence without any worry of bumping into another person.

Jimmy: Marco's personal assistant, for sure. He doesn't know anything about any of this, but he wants to help and he's happy to go grab coffee or track down models or whatever else is needed.

Vivienne: Including her because I want to start talking about her more often, but in a modern world I could definitely see it as a model. Vivienne wouldn't be afraid to get bold with it, too - you could send it out there in literally the minimum legal requirement of clothing in a public space and she would still walk with absolute confidence.

[jace-snaps]

Life and Pictures: Entry #2

Life behind the Lens: Capturing Memories, Expressing Self, and Finding Joy

Today, photography is more than just capturing moments—it's a powerful tool for preserving memories, expressing oneself, and finding joy in leisure.

Photography is the art of capturing moments and scenes, telling stories through the lens of a camera. It's a universal experience, accessible to beginners and seasoned photographers alike. Beyond its technical definition, photography is a gateway to creativity and self-expression. It's a way to freeze time, encapsulate memories, and evoke emotions through visual storytelling.

So why should you start exploring photography? Because it offers a unique perspective on the world around you. Through photography, you can discover beauty in the mundane, find meaning in fleeting moments, and share your unique vision with others.

Let me elaborate on why you should explore photography:

Capturing Memories and Experiences: Photography is the ultimate time machine, preserving fleeting moments for eternity. Each click of the shutter immortalizes a slice of life, allowing us to revisit cherished memories and relive significant experiences. Whether it's the laughter shared among friends, the serenity of a sunset, or the quiet beauty of a morning dew, photographs encapsulate the essence of moments that would otherwise slip away into the abyss of forgotten memories.

Self-Expression: In a world brimming with voices, photography offers a unique channel for individual expression. Through the lens, we paint with light and shadow, composing visual symphonies that resonate with our innermost thoughts and emotions. Every frame is a canvas upon which we imprint our perspectives, passions, and narratives, weaving together fragments of our soul into a tapestry of visual poetry. Whether capturing the profound or the mundane, photography empowers us to articulate our inner worlds and share them with the universe.

Expressing Life in Different Ways: Life is a kaleidoscope of moments, each offering its own hue and texture. Photography allows us to peer through this kaleidoscope, capturing the essence of existence in all its myriad forms. From the rugged majesty of mountain peaks to the delicate intricacy of a dewdrop, every photograph serves as a window into the rich tapestry of life. Through our lenses, we explore the boundless diversity of human experience, revealing the beauty that lurks in the mundane and the magic that resides in the everyday.

Leisure Activity and Hobby: In a world consumed by hustle and bustle, photography beckons us to pause, breathe, and savor the beauty that surrounds us. It is not merely a pastime but a passport to adventure, inviting us to wander off the beaten path in search of hidden gems and untold stories. Whether chasing the golden light of dawn or the ethereal glow of twilight, photography transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures. It is a journey of self-discovery, a quest for beauty, and a celebration of the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Engaging in photography can positively impact your life in various ways. It encourages mindfulness and awareness of your surroundings, fostering a deeper connection with the world. It can also serve as a form of therapy, allowing you to express emotions and reflect on personal experiences. Additionally, photography can be a source of inspiration, pushing you to explore new places, meet new people, and continuously evolve as an artist.

In essence, photography is more than just a hobby or profession—it's a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and connection. So, grab your camera and start capturing the world through your lens.

[darkleysgarden]

10 Solomon Headcanons for his Birthday!!!

1. He's a huge fan of Star Wars. Forces Mc to watch all the films if they haven't or if it's been a long time. Has strong opinions on whatever the old and new films argument is (idrk I've watched like 2 Star Wars movies). He also has a Jedi cosplay that he's worn to cons.

2. He loves buying those little cakes or pies from Safeway (or any other store with them). He eats them at like one AM. The mini ones, the slices.

3. Collects cat plushes of all kind. Whenever he goes to the human world he buys one. They're so adorable and are stacking up in the corner of his room.

4. Shops at those weird stores. Like Hobby Lobby or Tj maxx. He doesn't go to the average normal ones like Walmart or Target. You don't know why he's there.

5. Loves spoiling Asmo. Whether he makes or buys jewelry. He gets outfits that he thinks would fit him too. Asmo looks forward to these gifts (Can be romantic or platonic).

6. Gets homesick often. He misses Jerusalem and feels like nothings really been the same since he's left. He feels like that was one of the biggests parts of his life. Hes happy to leave it behind, as he was very power hungry and he hates that. But, he misses his home still.

7. Really good at drawing. Definition of the 'I can hardly draw a circle' meme. Like the Steven Universe one. You ask for a doodle and you get a whole portrait back. It's great.

8. He loves doing photography to capture moments. He forgets easily and likes to have something to remember the good times. His photos can range from sunsets to Luke eating breakfast. Or flowers and then Asmo making a silly face. He keeps them in a little book.

9. People think that he isn't one to gossip. Butttt, he is close to Satan and Asmo. And those two love gossip. He enjoys sitting back and watching the chaos between the brothers. It's like a live movie (This is kind of canon.)

10. Forgets to do normal human things he should. Not purposefully, he just forgets. On canon it's things like eating, but I'm not talking about that. He'll just forget to blink. Then his eyes will start burning and he'll finally realize. He'll also just stop breathing. Then he just let's out the biggest breath after like a minute. Sometimes other people are in the room and he startles them.

[psychosomaticdeicide]

My favorite manga include:

Guy joins a photography club that isn’t a photography club, hijinks and consent issues ensue

Girl thinks athlete is really cool, transfers to his all-boys school and cross-dresses to get close to him

Slice of life comedy but in a world where boys/men wear girls’/women’s clothing and it’s completely normal (I have not seen a single woman in this manga) (functionally, almost all of these characters are given the same characterization as women are in similar stories) (probably definitely boy yuri)

A yakuza is converted into a K-Pop stan by his boss’s K-Pop stan teenaged daughter

[aliceinclockland]

HI

my name is Sonata.

this will serve as my introductory post since i want to replace the damn intro i have. it's cringey to me now 😆

i thought of doing this but a bit better this time so people who want to follow me for some reason can brace on what's about to come in their following feed 😅

here's my persona in picrews (close-up and full body) if you want to see, and another picrew of my persona in comparison to what i look like irl 😅

anyways, I'm

a Filipino (unfortunately), my time zone is GMT+8:00

a '01 liner (meaning my birthyear is 2001)

afab, a bisexual and prefers she/her & they/them pronouns

not consistent. consistency does NOT exist in my dictionary, so if you follow me and expect consistency with my posts (meaning the posts i do, not the reblogs), lower your expectations bc i wing it most of the time 😆

multifandom. like literally multifandom. I'd stan anything as long as it interests me— no matter how much of an opposite those medias are or their fandoms are.

wanna see which fandoms I'm in? it's really... diverse 😆

Cardcaptor Sakura (or most CLAMP works in general)

LOONA (yes THAT kpop group with 12 members)

Kpop GIRL GROUPS in general 😆

Percy Jackson series (of course the book series, Heroes of Olympus & Trials of Apollo included)

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (aka Miraculous Ladybug)

Spy x Family

Cookie Run (those running cookies/Ovenbreak and fighting cookies/Kingdom)

yumeiro patisserie

mermaid melody pichi pichi pitch

sailor moon

my little pony: friendship is magic (and equestria girls)

mainly slice of life/shoujo manga etc

barbie movies

five nights at freddy's (i hate horror & suspense but it's the lore that got me in 😭)

Taylor Swift (and a lot more western artists)

Cimorelli (an indie & self-made band that has helped me through a lot)

kpop survival shows

Stardew Valley

dream team (those darn minecraft youtubers whose leader loves to clown me on twitter 🙄)

and a lot more that I can't name on the top of my head

I also have various interests, but my main ones are

writing

music (specifically singing— i can sing)

photography

dancing (i can memorize choreos but can never execute them right

editing

clowning (basically analyzing stuff or putting different things and relating them with each other 😅

Right now I've been reblogging and posting stuff (mostly related to Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Arc) and if you're interested, the tags I use for them are:

memecaptor sakura (for the memes)

blabbcaptor (for the blabbers and not-so-deep analysis)

clipcaptor (for the clips I'd like to shine the spotlight on... though it's coming soon for now)

askcaptor (when people do asks, but again the naming is ccs-heavy but it can be any ask 😭)

I guess that's everything I can think of...? I'll definitely edit this the more I learn about how this app works, but until then, you can find me in these socials:

twitter: reveriewastaken & alicesclockland

tiktok: sonamoons

twitch: sonamoons

youtube: reveriewastaken

curiouscat: smiletwt

:)

[jonathanssweatercollection]

No, because you get it. Like Jonathan's so dumb he'd be so goofy and smiley about introducing her as his fiancée. Also 100% Nancy would guilt trip him and say it would break Joyce's heart and she can't do that. Like I imagine she really doesn't care about Ted & Karen being upset but she's not about to upset Joyce. I think he compromises on photos and insists on taking the ones that are just Nancy and letting someone else do their couple shots ... Can you tell that this scenario plagues my brain 😂

ITS PLAGUING MINE NOW TOO

he’d be SO excited to be engaged i just know it, esp if after he’d spent a while thinking about how to propose to her (i know he’d be losing his mind over it for weeks before he’d even pop the question). i’m sure nancy too would go a little cuckoo bananas over it, if she proposed instead (which is very nancycore if u ask me, she knows jonathan well and has bore witness to his procrastination over getting what he wants relationship-wise; “i waited” // “like only a month”). i actually don’t know who would propose, it’s up in the air. i think it’d be really funny and in character if after just a long time together and being Practically Married life partners, that people outside of their inner circle (hawkins ppl and argyle) would assume that theyre engaged from how in tune they are and they just. didn’t correct anyone’s assumptions (their relationship isn’t anyone else’s business anyways. also jonathan is Not Good in many social settings) and they just went with it. when ppl ask them things like “so when’s the big day” or “when’re you thinking of settling down together” they just look at each other for a second, laugh nervously, before nancy finally says “oh you know… we’re still thinking” (think that scene in s2 where they go to the wheeler’s on their lunch break and karen asks what they’re doing there, so nancy has to awkwardly make up an excuse while jonathan makes googoo eyes at her (but it just looks like theyre sneaking upstairs for. other reasons 👀))

WOAH that’s a straight up wall of text. kind of lost my train of thought to a tangent there lol. but yeah i think nancy could justify them eloping to her parents (karen might be angry for a brief while, but would understand their reasoning; plus she would understand not wanting to go with tradition i think) partially bc ted almost definitely wouldn’t give a shit – but JOYCE????? nah they would never leave her out of such an important moment in their lives. like i mentioned in my tags the other day, she’s felt that she’s missed too much of her kids’ lives ESPECIALLY jonathan’s. they wouldn’t do anything to exclude her from their wedding

also argyle would be jonathan’s best man. there’s nothing that can make me doubt that. his cufflinks are little golden pizza slices

and YEAH jonathan feels he has an artistic obligation to capture this moment for himself. i’ve said before that photography has always been a method for him to safely examine the world, and it’s also a major comfort. part of me wants to imagine him with a secret small camera he keeps tucked away in his suit jacket bc that’s both adorable and very funny to me

[tigermousse]

Under Maintenance

genres: otome, romance, comedy, slice-of-life

A visual novel about people, who are lost in love and life and can't find their course in the routine. MC is stuck in a small town on a temporary uninspiring job, the only thing that brings joy to her life is the otome gacha game Heavenly Love. So when one day she comes home to discover that the server of her favorite game is under maintenance, she decides to do something else for a change and starts looking for love in unusual places.

In the beginning MC is not looking for a serious relationship, mostly for a fling - or even a one night stand. But maybe if she decide to deepen the relationship with one of the boys, she will also discover what does she wants for herself in this life?

I like that the game is starting with casual sex in some routes, with a possibility to develop romance later. Definitely not your usual setting in otome VNs.

CHARACTERS:

MC

Name: changeable

Age:30

Occupation: temporary retail sails manager

Hobbies: otome video games, photography

MC is likable however somewhat air-headed. She is funny, flirty, easy-going, sexually active. She's pretty much lost in life and forgot what brought her real happiness. I like how unprejudiced she is about other characters.

She is into photography, but didn't practiced for a long time, because in her routine she gave up pursuing something that interested her earlier.

Of course, MC is relatable, because aren't we all playing this game exactly because we like reading otome visual novels?

My rating 5/5

Love interests (MILD SPOILERS AHEAD):

You can meet them through the dating app and check their profiles from home - or going to the local pub. As a result, the story slightly differs in the beginning. In my opinion, going to bar and trying to pick a guy by ordering his favorite drink is more fun.

Theo

I like how this route starts as something totally unexpected. If you meet Theo with an app, his profile says that he is looking for something without strings attached, however after meeting him in person, he appears one of the most serious characters ever.

Very old-fashioned also. Absolutely not the traits you are expecting from a muscular guy, covered in tattoos. He is very dedicated to his family. Though I find his route kinda bittersweet, because he had to give up his previous life in spite of the circumstances. I can understand it, but it doesn't make it easier for him. He's responsible and caring. And probably the only character which isn't lost in life, mostly because his family is his anchor. But at the same time Theo is probably the only character which doesn't change much during his route. With his busy schedule I'm surprised he can find time for dates.

My rating: 4,5/5

Tristan

A jack of all trades master of none, Tristan has so many hobbies. First we meet him in a bar, where he tries himself in a stand up comedy.

Tristan in fact seems like a nerd and somewhat of a loser without proper job and education, But I can understand why MC is interested in him. He is smart, funny, enthusiastic about everything. His honest interest with everything around him and the will to explore is contagious, I really love people like him (and nerds also).

And in the end it seems like pushing Tristan slightly towards further development, MC is moving forward too.

My rating 4,5/5

Luca

Luca is a kind of guy that draws attention of all local girls, and I don't like to be in competition. I'm afraid that in reality their one-night stand will end the next day. His story wasn't the most interesting too for me.

My rating 3/5

Mark

I have to say, that I'm surprised that MC is ever deciding to give Mark a chance. I see that at first Mark wasn't a dateable character, and it makes sense. Who in their right mind would develop a crush on a rude local drunk, who is talking nonsense and behaving like he's still in a high school?

No, seriously, especially after you played other routes, when Mark behaves like a complete douche. Also he seems pissed off by basically everyone in the game.

I could at least understand if he was looking like an eye-candy like Theo or Luca, or maybe dressed to nines, or had a lot of cash…but he looks ordinary, constantly drunk and also wears a jacket which is at least 13 years old.

Mark is the one of those dudes on dating apps who is proposing sex to you in their second message after hello, and if you decline, they're starting to insult you immediately.

Of course, in his past was something that destroyed his motivation and will to move on, but you can't justify your shitty behavior with something that happened 10 years ago.

On the bright side, I like how Mark is really growing as a character. Their relationship seems a bit rushed, because the novel is not very long. But still it is a nice touch that Mark is trying to understand and get into things that interest MC.

My rating: 1/5 in the beginning of route -> 3,5/5 in the end of route

Overall:

Visual: 5/5

Story: 4/5

Characters: 4/5

Romance: 3,5/5

Originality: 3/5

My Rating: 4/5

The game is free. You can get if from itch.io or steam

[citynightsinlorenzo]

Get to Know: Jackie Westfield!

Full Name: Jacklyn "Jackie" Mavis Westfield Gender: Female Date of Birth: September 22nd Age: 24 Height: 5'10" Occupation: Fitness instructor at Peak Performance Fitness

Jackie Westfield is a bright and extroverted rabbit who serves as Ace's best friend and roommate. She has lived in the city of Lorenzo all her life and, as a result, is well-accustomed to just about every nook and cranny in town.

As a result of her familiarity in pertains to her hometown, Jackie is quick to take Ace under her wing once he moves in and spends a lot of her time showcasing all Lorenzo has to offer to him, acting as the city's self-proclaimed natural welcome wagon.

(Facts under the cut!)

Some facts about Jackie...

Jackie, as evident by her occupation, is an exercise expert. She's no stranger to high-intensity workouts, whether it be cardio or aerobic, and credits her top physical shape to her daily hour long workout. She shines best in long-distance running, and jogging around her usual route in town before taking a break for breakfast is at the forefront of her morning routine.

A pastime of Jackie's is street photography, and she loves to take her camera out into the busy streets of Lorenzo to capture the hustle-bustle of city life into a photograph. In addition, she is also a known vlogger with a moderately large following, and posts weekly vlogs wherein she provides insight about her latest goings-on and gives helpful tips on how to stay fit.

If one were to ask Jackie what her favorite place in all of Lorenzo is, her answer would without a doubt be Rosie's. Rosie's is a dainty, locally-owned corner diner where her mother, Meredith, works. Jackie stops by Rosie's for breakfast every morning to grab a bite and catch up with her Meredith, and the diner serves as the definitive meetup location for Ace and company.

Jackie has two siblings— a younger brother named Aaron and an older sister named Bianca. Aaron is Jackie's fifteen year old brother, and while he's optimistic much like his older sister, tends to keep to himself. Aaron has a prime interest in all things baseball, and hopes to one day be one of the world's top batters. Every summer, Jackie takes him out to watch his favorite team, the Gloversville Renegades, play. He sometimes can be found at Rosie's catching up on homework or lending Meredith a helping paw. Bianca is Jackie's thirty-one year old sister, and serves the LPD (Lorenzo Police Department) as a police sergeant. In a stark contrast to her two younger siblings, Bianca's personality is much more gruff and hard-nosed, though she cares deeply for her siblings and vows to protect them and many others in Lorenzo, which was her prime motive in enlisting in the LPD. She is NOT a force to be reckoned with.

While Jackie wasn't necessarily one of the popular kids during her high school days, she was a big name in the athletics department and developed her fondness for fitness during gym class. In her freshman year, she ran a mile in an astounding five minutes and fourteen seconds, a feat she's still plenty proud of years later.

Jackie's favorite food is the 'Rosie's Early Bird Special'— three fluffy pancakes served with two sunny side up eggs and two slices of bacon. Meredith always has a plate of the such hot and ready for Jackie whenever she's finished with her workout, and it's a dish so tasty that Jackie will sometimes have it for lunch or dinner.

While Jackie is best known for her bright and welcoming demeanor, she secretly is a huge worrier. She most notably worries about the safety of Bianca given the perilous nature of her position in the LPD, but Bianca is always reassuring Jackie that everything is going to be okay and that nothing will happen to her as long as she approaches every day with utmost caution.

Every Friday night, Jackie— often with Ace and her friends in tow— will go someplace new in Lorenzo, whether it be a family-owned restaurant or seeing local bands perform live. As such, Jackie is big on supporting small businesses, and loves to support them in any way she can.

- Jackie, Meredith, Aaron and Bianca are now open for asks! -

[captain-safetypants]

@changeling-of-the-fae thank you so much! There is definitely some stuff there I can try. I never would have thought of I've cubes. At this point I wouldn’t mind being the body double (Bean is fairly young) but when I or someone else attempt to provide that, they just want the other person to do the boring thing for them and then take all the credit, which…I worked with that guy for several interminable years and I am Not Here For It. No one in my house is getting away with that shit.

I think they might really like the idea of the punch card, although we’ve had limited success with sticker charts. And the Mary Poppins method has potential as well. They are definitely into Making It Fancy, and I can see the interactivity and hamster wheel being useful once homework gets harder.

Also, fwiw, I'm doing a PhD and have to read a ton of extremely dull research papers and I use the heck out of the hamster wheel method for that. I got my boss to allow me to expense a fancy text to voice app and I make it read me the papers while I go for walks, and then when I get home it's way easier to slice and dice the info in the paper how I need it for my lit review and citations and whatnot. (That is what ai is good for, folks. That and drafting boring written programs for me to correct. I tend to treat ai like a badly exploited intern. It produces about the same quality of results, which can actually save me a lot of time. Did not work the time I tried to make it translate a foreign language journal article. But I know a guy who uses it to make illustrations of industrial accidents to use for safety trainings that would be unfeasible to stage for photography purposes.)

Anyway, thank you for weighing in so thoughtfully and helpfully! ☺️

adhd is so embarrassing ur basically like “I have to have fun right the fuck now or I’m throwing myself off the roof” 90% of the time and you also have very little control over this

[slickrick22-blog]

"All This Time" Part 1

"Wowww this place is pretty dope!" Richard said in awe.

Richard looked around at the room where him and his best friend, Marisol would be staying in.

"Ahhh lawdy this looks nice and cozy like somethin out of a Hallmark movie!" Marisol gleamed as she put down her bags and jumped on her bed.

Richard and Marisol were both studying in a summer film program and were booked as roommates in the Tanner Resort. They were apart of a program that sent a bundle of film students to the resort in order to film "A Bird that Soars" their big student film they had dreamed of making a reality. Richard and Marisol were the lead actors in the film while Richard was also the director, Marisol was assigned too as an AD. Richard was African-American, had strong features, bore a muscular build and wore a skin-fade box haircut. Marisol was 5'1, of Hispanic descent, stocky and muscular with a thick set of legs that could crack walnuts, and bore thick brown wavy hair that ran down her back. Marisol bore tattoos, had a slit in her right eyebrow, and sometimes a case of resting bitch face that she purposely used to try to scare off heterosexual men who wanted to ask for her phone number. In another lifetime, Richard could picture Marisol being some kind of rebellious warrior princess who conquered lands and slayed warlords. Both the students were in their early 20s and had been best friends since high school. Richard had been thanking his lucky stars that Marisol was his roommate during their stay this summer, although he was surprised the instructors allowed it considering that he was a guy and she was a girl.

"Marisol check out this view" Richard said as he gazed outside the window.

Marisol joined Richard at the window and gazed outside, seeing the beautiful mountains that were off in the distance.

"Ayyye now that's wicked! We definitely gotta go hiking through that!" Marisol smiled.

"Oh you better believe it! It'll be like an adventure and you know how much I love a good adventure" Richard agreed.

"Oh do ya now?"

"Oh yes indeed! Almost as much as a wood chuck loves chucking wood!"

"Do wood chucks actually chuck wood?"

"Oh of course, it's a tough job but somebodys gotta do it right? Speaking of wood chucks I got a joke for ya, why are wood chucks terrible drivers?"

"Hmmm I don't know why?"

"Because they hog the road! Get it? Because wood chucks look like ground hogs"

"Not because they look like ground hogs!"

Marisol genuinely laughed at her buddies joke. That was something that Richard considered endearing about Marisol, no matter how bad his jokes were she always laughed. She had this laugh that wasn't a typical girly giggle, it was more like a big chuckle and Richard would never get tired of hearing it. A knock came at the door suddenly.

"You may enter!" Marisol stated in a mock royal queen voice.

Their buddy and Director of Photography, Kyle entered the room.

"What's up home slices!" Kyle smiled as he entered dapping up Richard and hugging Marisol.

They then began to chat about their rooms, Kyle said that he and his roommate liked theirs except for the smell of mildew and ass, according to him. They then chatted about the student film. "A Bird that Soars" was a love story about a college football player who's on the verge of losing everything after he is diagnosed with a rare heart condition, he meets a girl who's a bartender and was in an abusive relationship. They discuss the script, shot locations, and the cast.

"Now Richard in that scene where you're supposed to pick me up, I weigh 160 but don't be nervous it's okay if you drop me. Ya know in front of everybody, like I'm a sack of potatoes" Marisol joked.

"You mean like this?" Richard smirked.

He then proceeds to pick Marisol up over his shoulders and playfully tosses her onto her bed. Marisol then wraps her legs around Richard's torso and grabs a hold of his wrist.

"Don't forget I know jiu-jitsu" Marisol said.

Hey now don't go breaking the directors arm, we kinda need him" Kyle laughed.

"That would be bad huh?" Marisol joked.

"Oh horribly bad especially if it's my right arm because I am soooo not southpaw" Richard laughed.

Suddenly the three students hear a loud song start playing and it's Sade "Smooth Operator". It came from Marisol's phone. She was young but she had an old soul so she was very much into classic music. Marisol answered the phone and it was her mom checking on her. Richard and Kyle couldn't help but overhear her mom's voice since she was loud and seemed to switch between English and Spanish at a rate that was hard to keep up with. Marisol stepped outside the room to finish up the phone call that she could see was gonna take a while. Even she sometimes had trouble keeping up with her mom sometimes because she didn't grow up speaking Spanish, she only learned it within the past few years.

"Excited about getting this film started bro?" Kyle asked Richard.

"Most def, this is gonna be pretty epic" Richard smiled.

"Are you sure this film is all you’re excited for?"

"Huh?"

"You know what I'm talking about. You and Marisol being romantic love interests in the film. Not just that but you and her being together in the same room for damn near the whole summer. Separate beds but same room"

Richard goes quiet as he can't exactly deny anything Kyle is saying. Kyle was not naive and was well-aware of Richard's feelings for Marisol. Richard was at a loss for words as he tightly gripped the sides of his blue jean jacket but he responded.

"It has nothing to do with Marisol--I'm just excited to make a movie" Richard lied through his teeth.

"Dude I hope your actings better than that once we start filming because you didn't even believe that" Kyle smirked.

Richard was head over heels for Marisol, he had been for years although a part of him hoped it wasn't obvious but deception was never one of his strong suits. He hoped to God that Marisol never knew and that nobody had ever told her.

"It's okay dude it's no secret that you love the girl and that you love her strong-ass thighs and her strong-ass biceps and her strong-ass booty but just don't let your feelings get in the way of the work" Kyle warned.

Richard solemnly nodded his head, again not denying anything Kyle said.

Kyle then left the room. Richard thought about Marisol, his feelings for her weren't just about the physical, although that part helped. There was something about her spirit and her kind soul that he always loved. Ever since they first met in ninth grade in high school she always rooted for Richard. In everything Richard had ever done, she always cheered for him, telling him he could do anything and it meant the world to him. Marisol opened the door back up after being done with her mom.

"Yoooo Richard, wanna go check out the area?" Marisol asked.

"Of course"

Marisol grabbed her pack of cigarettes from her bag and slipped them in her pocket and turned to walk out the door.

"Hey Marisol"

Marisol stopped to look at her buddy. Richard couldn't help but say this to her.

"You're the best" Richard declared.

Marisol gave a big smile, one side of her teeth had a slight imperfection but Richard loved it all the same.

"Ayyye! You're the best too frannnddd" Marisol smiled.

This was part of "their thing". Richard couldn't count how many times over the years he told her she was the best but she never grew tired of it, no matter how random and out of place it would seem sometimes. These were the simple things that Richard most appreciated, even knowing he would never have Marisol's heart.