#The ICONIC tangled pose

[inumbrapugnabimus-maybe]

idk

Sorta a sequel to this post

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

King the silly guys, Lupin III!

(for @dying-suffering-french-stalkers)

[scapegoated-if]

DEMO (56K) SOUNDTRACK PINTEREST Prologue Release Date: 15th Dec 2024

All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey.

18+ This interactive story includes graphic violence, sexual content, alcohol and drug use, profanity and more.

Disclaimer Gender and race-locked IF due to discussions of gender and racial politics throughout.

Take centre stage as a former-rockstar turned actress navigating your new career and the chilling grip of fan-obsession. Your once-famous band may be nothing short of a ghost of the past to you, but the rest of the world cannot seem to let go. The split in 1968 was scandalous, abrupt and mysterious. And although you’ve thrown yourself into acting and secured your first major role with a big time Hollywood director, whispers of blame have been on your tail ever since.

While most of Hollywood sees these rumours for what they are--empty gossip--a darker current takes precedence and poses a much more sinister threat to your life and the lives of those around you.

✼ Shape and mould into your truest ‘70s self. Perhaps you’re a mod-girl or a hippie? ✼ Interact with '60s and '70s icons on the Sunset Strip. ✼ Help uncover the identity of the 'Ampersand Killer' terrorising the West Coast. ✼ Decide which career path is more fitting for you. Are you made to live on the silver screen or stadium stages? ✼ Maintain and better your physical health and self-defence skills. ✼ Pick from a selection of love interests (including two gender-choice options). ✼ Includes an array of potential flings. ✼ A catalogue of original songs for fictional musicians.

Vincent "Vince" Buscemi, the ex-bandmate ⇢ You were part of one of the most renowned bands of the '60s together. Vince is a jaded soul, harbouring deep-seated reservations about many people--most notably the band's keyboardist--but he has always had a soft spot for you. Despite his guarded demeanour, he exudes effortless charm and impeccable manners, a testament to his healthy upbringing. Though widely celebrated as a pop-culture heartthrob, Vince defies superficial stereotypes. His truest passion lies in music, and it's clear that nothing in the world brings him greater joy.

Penn Hausler, the filmmaker ⇢ Though still considered an up-and-coming filmmaker, Penn has already made a name for himself as a creative force in the industry, thanks to his latest hit starring Faye Dunaway. He radiates charisma, with a shining personality and a sharp sense of humour. He's unmistakably a nerd--passionately devoted to his craft. He's also prone to being a bit of a square, often finding himself tangled in bouts of nervous awkwardness. Despite this, his unwavering commitment to his vision sets him apart, and he's not afraid to take bold creative risks. Case in point: he has cast you as a supporting actress in his next film.

Kai/Kaya Anahareo (m/f), the folksinger ⇢ Although they haven't yet broken into the mainstream, K is a highly skilled musician deeply respected by their peers. Their artistry intertwines seamlessly with their role as a political activist, with much of their protest powerfully conveyed through their music. K is the embodiment of levelheadedness, exuding an aura of calm and balance that draws people to them. Their presence is steady and reassuring, much like the songs they sing--thoughtful, impactful and unwavering.

Dorinda Fisher, the journalist ⇢ Dorinda is a sharp, driven and fiercely dedicated journalist. Relentless in her pursuit of a story or a hard-to-find answer, she doesn't back down easily. Hailing from a small town, she's well-read and possesses a no-nonsense approach to life. You first crossed paths through your bandmate, whom she dated earlier in your career. During the US leg of your tour, she joined the band on the road while freelancing, documenting the whirlwind of your band's journey during a fair few defining months in your rise to fame.

Please note: You will have the option to decide whether the two of you had a romantic connection in the past while you were on the road. If you choose not to follow through with this backstory, you can still romance her as a new connection.

Phillip/Phyllis Wright (m/f), the movie star ⇢ P is a Hollywood icon, a name already as timeless and celebrated as the likes of both Hepburns, Cary Grant and Sidney Poitier. An Academy Award-winning actor, they embody the pinnacle of cinematic stardom, capturing Penn's admiration and dream of collaboration. Known for their charm, striking good looks and effortless sophistication, P commands every room they enter.

Lesley Nielsen, the detective ⇢ Detective Inspector Nielsen is a man married to his work. His guarded and disciplined demeanour can often make him seem laborious, but beneath the tough exterior lies a dry wit and the ability to crack a well-timed joke. A strikingly handsome gentleman, he's adept with a handgun and keeps one at his side at all times. A seasoned veteran of the force, Nielsen only crosses paths with you once he's assigned as the lead detective on the high-profile Ampersand Killer case. Whether you share much in common is up in the air, but one thing is certain: your mutual determination to bring a cold-blooded murderer to justice.

[yan-randomfandom]

Jinx x GN!Thief!Reader

getting chased by your victims—the people you stole from—you stumble into one of the most iconic figure in Zaun. wait, what the fuck—is that Jinx??

→ one shot, first meeting, violence, flirtatious MC 😭

🔵 ; act 3 js stabbed me btw

"Holy shit!! Move away! Move away, move away!!"

Before Jinx can even blink, she's slammed to the ground with tangling limbs. A choked groan escapes her lips as she quickly looks up to see you. Intense blue eyes deliriously captures all of your attention.

You stare back at her, eyes widening.

"...You're gorgeous," you blurt.

Her eyes narrow in a split second. Without warning, you swiftly rise to your feet and start running away. A few more thumping sounds follow, but Jinx is too fixated to watch your retreating figure.

"And I'm sooorrrrryyyyyyyy—!!" you yell, your voice growing fainter and fainter.

Jinx stands up.

A clicking sound stops her from moving. Something is pressed against her back.

"You an apprentice?" a gruff voice asks. The object—she guesses it's a gun—digs further into her top.

She sighs.

Turns around so fast they couldn't even react.

Her hand is raised. Fingers readily posed for a trigger.

...

Wait.

Where in the absolute fuck is her gun?

She drops her empty hand and taps on her pockets, feeling within. Empty. Empty. Empty.

Oh, shit. You didn't apologize for falling onto her.

The three massive men exchange confused looks. One shrugs and nudges the other. About to do a move, a long groan suddenly rings out.

Jinx pulls under her eyes in frustration. "God. You people are amateurs!"

She's already out of there. Her feet are running through the ground. Light, swift, and desperate. Inhumanly fast. The polluted breeze hits her face. How the hell did you do that? Right under her fucking nose.

Granted, she can always make another handgun and earn more money—but you had the blue crystals.

It's not like she'll have a hard time finding you, anyway.

You left trails of your muddy steps.

"There she is!"

A sharp exhale.

In one lucky move, Jinx manages to knock out all of the offenders. They all come crashing down on top of each other. Thank God for that loose pole.

There. She got rid of the nuisances. Turning, she prepares her heel—

"Woah."

You whistle loudly. Jinx snaps her head toward your direction. Just sitting above the rooftop apartments. "Gotta say, you're amazin', lady."

With a tilt of her head, she stares immensely at the weapon in your grasp. You handle it poorly by holding the tip with two fingers. Almost like it's worthless junk.

" ... That's mine," says Jinx.

"Yours?" you imitate her action, cocking your head to the side. Your lips pull a teasing smile. "Lowkey sounds hot. Can I be yours, too?"

She studies your face for a moment before a smirk of her own shows up. "Sure can. But my attractiveness kills people. Just gimme back my stuff, will ya?"

You laugh, humming, taking your sweet time to study her weapons. The blue glow in particular has your half-hearted attention. "Y'know, I've never seen anythin' like this before."

"Hah," Jinx crosses her arms, her grin widening. "Course ya didn't. I made it. Consider it an honor you even got to touch it, let alone look at it."

You pause at her words. Then take another look at the gun.

"You made this?" you say incredulously, an eyebrow arching. "Huh. That sounds a lot like somethin' Jinx would do."

Slight movement next to you. You turn, freezing at the sight of the bluenette sitting beside you.

She takes the chance to casually take the gun from your hand. There's an unimpressed look on her face.

"Guess what?"

You stare back, chuckling sheepishly. How is it that you've worked for Silco himself a few times, but have never met Jinx before?

" ... At least I'll die at the hands of a beautiful woman."

Jinx slaps your head. You let out a small cry, rubbing the sore spot. "I know who you are, moron. Silco's looking for you."

"Oh," you mutter, digging into your bag. "I should, uh, probably give your wallet back too."

🩵

I WANTED THIS TO BE MORE... hang on-- also my bad if reader sounds like a creep i swear that isnt my intention 😭 lemme know tho

"I won't complain if you explode me here rn,, heh..."

"dude shut the fuck up i said im sparing you"

"I bet you're real impressed by my swiping skills tho"

"honestly? yeah sure"

[azaleax-x]

if you’re taking requests for said X reader, you’ll NEVER guess which Housewarden I want <3.

Riddle. RIDDLERIDDLERIDDLERIDDLE BARKBARKABRKABRK. Ahem… tangled AU, please, for the love of god.

(I would also settle for Azul or Epel <3. I have a type LOL)

ALSO I WAS ON YOUR CHARACTER AI AND I MISREAD THE RIDDLE BOT AS ‘impregnated’ INSTEAD OF INTERROGATED

MY BRAIN IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE KINGDOM DANCE!! It's so iconic. I have the song in my playlist. TOO GOATED. I know people probably want the lantern scene but erm... maybe part 2 guys.. part 2...

I know Rapunzel is the one who starts the whole dance, but I ERMM didn't know how in character that would be for Riddle. So, reader is the one initiating it!! Sorry guys!!

Notes: Reader is GN, not proofread, might write part 2 with the lanterns, first time writing a real fanfiction after a billion years

Kingdom Dance (Rapunzel! Riddle Rosehearts x Flynn Rider! Reader)

or, at least, my twist of the Kingdom Dance...

Loud laughter can be heard from miles away. Shoes clack against the concrete to go with the rhythm of the music. The people who are not dancing are clapping, echoing the beat of the music. The atmosphere is lively, even the elderly are having a fun time.

And then there's Riddle.

He takes a step back as a couple whirl past him, catching a glimpse of their joyful faces.

How overstimulating... He thinks.

His hand subconsciously goes to rake through his hair, a habit he does to keep his nerves still, but he is reminded that the local kids braided it for him. A feat that he never knew was possible. How was he even dragged into this..?

He looks back at the bustling dance floor, his eyes immediately finding you, the culprit of his rebellious behavior.

You're laughing in glee as you twirl with a stranger, somehow not losing the rhythm of the dance. You had managed to create this whole phenomenon by yourself, a sight that would give his mother a heart attack! Just at the thought of his mother makes him take another step back, wanting to be away from the *horrible crime scene*.

Then you make eye contact with him, causing him to freeze up. Riddle watches as you stop dancing, giving him a grin that he has learned to -adore- hate. You make a hand motion for him to come over, but he just furrows his eyebrows. He was hoping you would give up at his stubbornness, but his heart could only beat faster as you sighed in defeat and walked *toward* him. It's just the nerves, he tells himself. Why would he be excited at the idea of you inviting him to dance? With you??

"Riddle! Why don't you come and join me?" You ask loudly over the music, to which he just scoffs at the question. You already knew the answer, and yet, you waited for him to speak.

"Why should I? This is just... wrong! My mother would be disappointed in me," Riddle responds, voice dripping with annoyance. He tries to stand his ground, but the urge to join you gets stronger each second, and he feels like you could see through him.

"You helped me escape the guards. At a pub." You retort, "I'm pretty sure dancing is the least of your concerns."

"...." His face turns red as he clenches his hand in offense. Riddle hates the shit-eating grin on your face, wanting to wipe it off.

"Well-!" Before he could snap at you, you go to grab both of his hands, dragging him to the middle. In a way, he's thankful that you did so since he would most likely spew out something embarrassing to defend himself.

"Exactly! So, come on! Don't be a bum," you laugh, and he hates himself for perking his head up at the sound of your laughter.

You can't help but find his mindset a bit hilarious. He snuck out of the tower, *willingly*, too! According to your calculations, that might be a bigger offense. "Worst case scenario is that we get chased by guards, but we can be discreet."

"As if! Anybody is going to recognize you from your wanted poster. You're literally posing in it! Are you even listening? Stop dragging me-!" He stammers his usual complaints, stumbling as he tries to keep up with you, accidentally bumping into a few people. He doesn't even have time to apologize since you're a little too excited dragging him to the middle. Somehow, he doesn't have the heart to pull away, not wanting to see the dejected look on your face.

"I would ask if anyone taught you manners..." He trails off with a disappointed look, averting his eyes to look at a wanted poster with your face on it. It looks like you're posing for a photoshoot...

"And did anyone teach you not to trust strangers? Not everyone is truthful like me!" You bite back playfully, trying to withhold your giggles since he would most likely hit you with his pan again.

Despite his irk at your snide remarks, his eyes are always on your face, admiring the playful gleam in your eyes. He knew you were a criminal, someone he shouldn't even be talking to, but he can't help that he desires to be closer to you.

You quickly take the initiative, putting a hand on his hip and taking his left hand in yours. Riddle becomes red at the proximity, but your warmth allows him to slowly ease up. With defeat upon knowing that he won't be able to leave, he finally allows his lips to form a small but soft smile at your childlike glee.

"It's really simple, okay? We just twirl and jump around with the rhythm of the music! Try not to step on my feet, though," you lightly tease him, starting with slow movements for his sake.

"Those are rather vague instructions. Is there a rulebook? What if I mess up?" He worries, a little too much in your opinion. You watch him stumble for a moment, often having to hold him up with your arm around his waist.

"It's called following the flow, silly." You can only lightly tease him for now since the poor soul is nervous as hell.

With every small mistake he makes, you squeeze his hand reassuringly, encouraging him to keep going. You're patient with him as he tries to keep up with your steps, gradually increasing the pace. He keeps his eyes on you, slowly joining your small laughing fit as he gets the hang of it. His hesitance has faded, and for the first time in his life, he feels at genuine ease. He isn't living in fear of his mother seeing him. He isn't worried about completing a textbook full of complicated problem. He's only worried about staying with you, not wanting to let you go just yet.

To your surprise, he starts taking the lead. He spins both of your around with a childish laugh, making *you* the one stumbling around. His long braid flows with the breeze, the flowers somehow staying on with all the movement.

"Who would think you would be the one stumbling now?" Riddle teases you with a smug expression, a rare sight for you. You were used to the scowls and sneers, but this? You huff to distract yourself from your reddening cheeks.

You want to form a retort since you hated to be beaten in your own game of banter, but the music comes to an end, which didn't even realize until now. Riddle, with his sudden boldness and wanting to end strong, he pulls you closer to him, chest to chest. You guys look at each other for a moment, your eyes widening. Riddle's lips are in a soft smile, his hair now having stray aways from dancing so vigorously. To notice his eyes glancing down at your lips, causing you to tighten them into a line as the sudden wave of nervousness hits you.

The moment is interrupted when the crowd cheers and claps for you both. This is where Riddle comes back to reality, quickly pulling away. You guys didn't even know you were the star of the show! He quickly tucks a small strand of hair behind his ear, not knowing what to do with all of the attention. To his surprise (not really), you burst out laughing.

"WOW! Talk about being discreet, huh?" You giggling heartily, not looking away from him. He can only mentally roll his eyes, but your giggling is contagious as he soon joins you.

"Yeah..." His laughter dies on as he goes back to focusing on you.

As much as he hates to pretend otherwise, he has grown fond of you, the sole person who is willing to show him what life has to offer. Maybe in the end, even after the lanterns, you're willing to stay by his side.

----

I think what I struggle with is focusing on the reader 💔

As a c.ai bot creator, I'm used to focusing only on the character. So, THIS IS DIFFERENT. I TRIED GUYS... PLEASE DON'T BULLY ME

[silvers-starrway]

Sonic Murder Drones AU Masterlist

AU created by me and @cherbearsz with some other inputs from our friends :]

AU Summary: MDAU follows the same basic plot points as Murder Drones just with the Sonic Cast put in for different characters. Sonic, a worker drone, yearns for freedom outside of the bunker and builds a weapon to take out the disassembly drones that have been terrorizing them for as long as he can remember. Nothing goes according to plan and Sonic ends up becoming friends with one of the disassembly drones, Serial Designation C. Having inherited a rogue piece of code called the Absolute Solver, Sonic together with C and eventually R, need to figure out a way to stop Nine from destroying the planet before the Solver completely takes over Sonic’s body.

Cast list: Sonic - Uzi C (Chaos Sonic) - N R (Rusty Rose) - V S (Shadow) - J Maria - Tessa Nine - Cyn Silver - Doll Rouge - Lizzy Knuckles - Thad Whisper - Khan Surge - Alice Kit - Beau Tangle - Nori Blaze - Yeva

Character Lineups by @cherbearsz - R, Sonic, C, S and Maria - 'Maria', Silver, Rouge, Knuckles, Whisper and Nine

Ep 1 - 'Literally so insanely suspicious' (by @snowiwyvern)

Ep 4 - Friendship lore - Solver Sonic

Ep 7 - Church confrontation - Sonic and C fight (by @dacieng) - Possessed Sonic

Ep 8 - S and R confrontation - Sonic: I can do this now!!

Post Show - Rouge helps S - What's in a name

Other - Episode 8 trailer reaction - Good bots - Respite - Silver's cool pose - Whisper, Rouge and R - Chaonic rarepair request - Artfight icons - Nine's freak behaviour - MDAU art dump (by @transzsonix) - Dangandopa blood S (by @pastelspindash) - Silver, S and Nine - Sonic and S - Song swap with Wonder - Chaonic ship bingo - Holy shit two cakes! - Sonic AU Collision image - Nine fanart (by @wispcandle)

Doodle Dumps - Dump 1 - Dump 2 - Magma doodles 1 - Magma doodles 2 - Dump 3 - Dump 4

Artfight Attacks - C and Sonic (by Snowiwyvern) - Nine (by m3tr0n0m33) - Sonic AU mass attack (by toonagi)

[itstobias149]

Marie, what are some of the weirdest injuries you’ve seen while working for the WVBA?

Due to a lack of a lot of regulation WVBA boxers end up with a bunch of injuries. A lot of them could be avoided.

Marie

“You have no idea man, I’ve been worried some of these fools weren’t gonna make it. But I think k the weirdest ones where non fatal! I really think the one with Von Kaisers mustache getting ripped off due to Bear Huggers sticky gloves was funny! Or bald Bull and Sodas mustaches getting tied to the ropes.”

He re are a few more funny moment I head canon happen!

1.Tooth Fairy Emergency:

Glass Joe gets hit so hard his one remaining tooth flies out, and he scrambles around the ring trying to catch it before it hits the mat.

2. Von Kaiser’s Mustache Mishap:

A punch lands at just the right angle, causing his meticulously waxed mustache to snap off and fly into the crowd, resulting in a panicked search mid-match.

3. Disco Kid’s Dance Floor Slip:

After dodging an uppercut, Disco Kid tries to strike a pose but slips on sweat, sliding into the ropes like a cartoon character.

4. King Hippo’s Shorts Malfunction:

A particularly strong gut punch sends King Hippo’s shorts flying off again, but this time they get stuck on the referee’s head.

5. Great Tiger’s Teleportation Gone Wrong:

Mid-teleport, Great Tiger accidentally reappears outside the ring, landing in the popcorn stand.

6. Bear Hugger’s Squirrel Save:

Bear Hugger takes a hit that knocks his squirrel companion loose from his shoulder, and he pauses the fight to cradle and console the tiny critter.

7. Aran Ryan’s Rope Swing Accident:

Aran Ryan grabs the ropes to perform his chaotic jump attack, but he miscalculates and ends up tangled, flailing around like a caught fish.

8. Don Flamenco’s Hair Emergency:

A perfectly placed punch dislodges his wig, and it flutters dramatically to the ground. He pauses to try and fix it, accidentally putting it on backwards.

Here’s some character specific ones!

Bald Bull

1. Bull Charge Fail:

Bald Bull’s signature Bull Charge goes horribly wrong when he trips mid-charge, sending him tumbling headfirst into the turnbuckle. He pops up with stars circling his head like a cartoon.

2. Shiny Head Glare:

A stray spotlight reflects off Bald Bull’s bald head, momentarily blinding him and causing him to swing wildly at the air, missing Little Mac entirely.

3. Mustache Tangle:

After a particularly strong punch, Bald Bull’s iconic mustache gets caught in the ropes, leaving him awkwardly stuck as the ref tries to untangle him.(inspired the doodle)

4. Horned Helmet Mishap:

Bald Bull tries to intimidate Little Mac by wearing a bull-shaped helmet during a taunt, but it slips down over his eyes, causing him to swing and hit himself.

Soda Popinski

1. Bottle Rocket:

Soda Popinski takes a big swig of soda, but the carbonation gets to him, and the bottle shoots out of his hand like a rocket, hitting the ref in the head.

2. Burp Blast:

After gulping down a bottle mid-match, Soda lets out a massive soda burp so strong it knocks himself off balance and sends him stumbling into the ropes.

3. Slippery Soda Spill:

A bottle spills during the match, creating a slick patch in the ring. Soda Popinski tries to step around it but slips and falls flat on his back, soda still in hand.

4. Fizz Explosion:

Soda shakes his bottle to psych himself up, but it explodes in his face, drenching him and leaving him stunned with a soda-soaked towel over his head.

Aran Ryan

1. Rope Swing Catastrophe 2.0:

Aran Ryan grabs the ropes for one of his wild antics, but the ropes snap back like a slingshot, sending him flying into the ref’s arms like a damsel in distress.

2. Overzealous Taunt:

In the middle of taunting Little Mac, Aran Ryan accidentally punches himself in the face while flailing his arms, leaving him dazed and mumbling Irish proverbs.

3. Shillelagh Shenanigans:

Aran sneaks a shillelagh (Irish wooden stick) into the match, but when he tries to use it, it gets stuck in the mat. He spends the next few seconds hilariously tugging at it while ignoring Little Mac entirely.

4. Jump Rope Gone Wrong:

Aran tries to intimidate Little Mac by jump-roping with the ropes between rounds, but he trips and ends up tying himself in knots, flopping around the ring like a caught fish.

5. Lucky Charm Slip-Up:

Aran tosses a handful of four-leaf clovers into the ring to “bless” his fight, but they make the mat slippery. He takes one step, slips, and lands flat on his back with clovers sticking to his face.

6. Mic Grab Mishap:

In a fit of showmanship, Aran grabs the announcer’s microphone mid-match to trash-talk Little Mac. As he gestures wildly, he accidentally clocks himself in the head with the mic.

Glass Joe

1. Helmet Malfunction:

Glass Joe tries to wear a protective helmet to the fight, but a soft jab from Little Mac causes it to spin around and cover his face, leaving him fumbling blindly around the ring.

2. Featherweight Knockdown:

A gust of wind from Little Mac’s punch grazes Glass Joe’s cheek, causing him to dramatically stumble and fall as if he’s been hit by a freight train.

3. Croissant Catastrophe:

Glass Joe tries to snack on a croissant during a break, but he chokes on it mid-taunt and starts flailing his arms while Little Mac looks on in confusion.

4. Tripped by the Ref:

While retreating from Little Mac, Glass Joe trips over the referee’s foot and falls flat on his face, blaming everyone but himself.

5. Towel Trouble:

Between rounds, his trainer throws him a towel for motivation, but it hits him in the face with such “force” that he dramatically collapses to the mat.

6. “Don’t Hit My Nose!”

After a soft jab to the nose, Glass Joe stops the match to inspect his reflection in the corner post, panicking about his “perfect” face and refusing to return to the fight.

7. Accidental Self-Knockout:

Glass Joe swings wildly at Little Mac, misses, spins around multiple times, and gets dizzy, eventually falling over onto the mat from his own momentum.

8. Crumpled by the Bell:

The round-ending bell rings unexpectedly, and the loud noise scares Glass Joe so much that he jumps and falls backward, claiming the bell was “too aggressive.”

9. Too Fragile for a High Five:

After his trainer tries to high-five him between rounds, Glass Joe flinches, stumbles back, and falls into his corner stool, dramatically clutching his shoulder.

10. “I Surrender!” Slip-Up:

Glass Joe waves a white flag mid-match to surrender, but he trips on the flagpole, tangles himself in the ropes, and ends up looking more defeated than ever.

[gilbertscurls]

The living room was transformed into a makeshift photo studio, complete with a red-and-green backdrop strung with fairy lights and a basket overflowing with absurd holiday props. Chris stood in the middle of the chaos, already wearing an oversized Santa hat that drooped over one eye and holding a pair of reindeer antlers in his hand.

“Alright,” he said, grinning at you, “ready to be immortalized in the greatest holiday photos ever taken?”

You raised an eyebrow, gesturing to the pile of props. “You sure this isn’t going to be the most embarrassing photoshoot ever taken?”

“Embarrassing? These are gonna be iconic,” he replied, tossing you a matching Santa hat. “Now, come on. We need to start strong.”

You couldn’t help but laugh as Chris rummaged through the props, emerging with a pair of oversized sunglasses shaped like Christmas trees and a giant candy cane. He handed you the candy cane and pulled on the sunglasses himself, striking a pose so ridiculous you almost doubled over.

“Alright, first shot,” he said, pulling out a remote for the camera set up on a tripod. “Big smiles. Think Holiday Vogue.”

“Holiday Vogue?” you repeated, biting back a grin.

“Trust me,” he said, already clicking the remote.

The first few pictures were relatively tame—classic smiles and goofy props—but it didn’t take long for Chris to up the ante. He pulled out a pair of fake elf ears, insisting you wear them while he tied a string of tinsel around his shoulders like a cape.

“Now we’re getting somewhere,” he said, wrapping an arm around your shoulders and grinning at the camera.

It only got sillier from there. You tried to balance a tiny Santa figurine on Chris’ head while he attempted to hold a straight face, and he retaliated by sticking a foam Rudolph nose on you when you weren’t looking. At one point, he grabbed a garland of lights, wrapping it around both of you until you looked like a couple of Christmas trees.

“You’re terrible at this,” you said, laughing as he tried (and failed) to secure the garland without tangling it.

“No,” he corrected, grinning, “I’m a creative genius.”

The photos grew increasingly absurd, with Chris doing everything from pretending to ride a giant inflatable penguin to dramatically holding up a fake gift box like it was the answer to life’s mysteries. Every time you thought the shenanigans were over, he’d grab another prop and drag you back in, his laughter infectious.

When the camera’s memory card finally filled up, you both collapsed onto the couch, still tangled in tinsel and Santa hats askew.

“Okay,” you said between breaths, “that might actually be the most fun I’ve had all season.”

“Told you,” Chris said, smirking as he leaned back. “And just wait. These photos are gonna be legendary.”

“You mean blackmail material?”

“Tomato, tomahto,” he replied with a wink.

Later, as you scrolled through the photos together, you couldn’t stop laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of it all. Chris paused on a shot where you were both mid-laugh, surrounded by props and utterly unbothered by how silly you looked.

“That one’s my favorite,” he said, his voice softer now.

You glanced at him, surprised. “Why?”

He shrugged, his usual teasing grin giving way to something more genuine. “Because it’s us. Having fun, being ourselves. That’s what Christmas is about, right?”

You smiled, nudging him with your shoulder. “Yeah. I think you’re right.”

And as the two of you sat there, laughing over the chaos you’d created, you realized this holiday photoshoot wasn’t just about silly props or matching hats—it was about making memories you’d cherish for years to come.

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[zahri-melitor]

Spirit World #3: this is a fascinating reinterpretation of Cass’ death.

Now, I can tell that the team for Spirit World have read Batgirl 2000, and read it closely. But even as they’ve recanonised Cass’s deaths, what they’ve put in the issue is not actually how Cass died.

First of all, while Shiva has killed and resurrected Cass, this was in Batgirl #25, when Shiva stopped Cass’ heart with the Leopard Blow punch to the heart. In the scene they’re replicating above, Cass’ second death, Shiva did not kill Cass. Mad Dog did, in Batgirl #72 when he stabbed her in the heart with a knife. It was a blade, not a bullet.

Here’s the closest anyone gets to shooting Cass during the fight scenes around this death.You’ll note Shiva’s already taking Cass to the Pit, and the knife is still in place.

Shiva wouldn’t bother trying to shoot Cass. Not only does she prefer to kill via sparring, but she knows Cass can dodge bullets. While she does shoot at Cass after the Pit, it’s with a tangle gun to trap Cass while she recovers from a very temporary bout of pit madness. Which resolves in a couple of panels.

I’ll also note here that in the process of simplification, they’ve put Shiva into the outfit that she wears in Batgirl #73 for the whole spread. This isn’t what she wore to Cass’ death. This is what Shiva wore when she died. (I think it’s interesting they picked this outfit, as it’s not only the more iconic one, but in a situation where we are discussing the Spirit World, the fact they remember this by what both Cass and Shiva wore at the moments of their OWN deaths is interesting)

The other thing about the introduction of a gun to the mythology of Cass’ death is that it ties her more tightly to another classic Bat death scene: Thomas and Martha Wayne. The gun, and Martha’s pearls lying in spilled blood. This is really interesting, as guns are actually pretty rare in the various family death scenes.

Now why would they choose to do this? Well, Cass already has her mother’s pearls.

She took them in Batgirl #8 after the first fight she won against Shiva.

So giving Shiva and Cass’ relationship the gun to go with the pearls? It’s striking to me.

Lastly:

Here’s Cass thinking about her family in Batgirl #70.

Here’s Cass thinking about her family in Spirit World #3.

Look at the echoed positions for Bruce and Babs. Look at the changes.

I know the reasoning for why the blocking is the way it is here, but I do quietly wish for this one moment they’d put Steph in her original Spoiler costume. Because her pose (hood back, cape flare, even the stance somewhat) is pretty clearly supposed to echo the most iconic Steph and Cass panel of all time from Batgirl #72:

I know why they didn’t. But it would’ve been satisfying.

[tominique-aomi]

Dr. Pulse Returns

(Shared character ownership with @airophyr)

Had this one laying around for a little while, but I felt like it was in lower quality than my latest traditional drawing.

Then I remembered anything Dr. Pulse-related is always of the utmost quality and shouldn't be hidden from the public!

It was meant to be the final pose of the iconic Crash Bandicoot dance, but now I interpret this as her chasing her own tail, which is just as in-character if not more.

+ Bonus Tangle WIP

[chillfaerie]

Tangled fandom, I need help!

I'm working on a Varian drawing but I'm stumped on the pose. I thought I would reference something from the series, so if you have any suggestions for iconic, full-body poses of Varian from the show, please send them! If I end up using your idea, I'll credit you for the help :D

[thecursedprince]

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[manmetaphysical]

1: Song to the Stranger in Strange Lands

You quickly realise from Robert A. Heinlein’s novel Stranger in a Strange Land (1961) what all the controversy was about. The topics in its pages skip casually from free love, polyamory, water sharing rituals, telepathy, OBEs,  cannibalism, the intertwining of corrupt politics and religions and journalism and the messiah complex. That’s quite a lot to pack into one story. The extended version published in 1991 contained the extra 60,000 words that the publishers had thought too controversial to publish back in 1961. 

While not a main character there is an astrologer called Becky Vesant who gives advice to the leader of the one world government that has taken over the world. Major Douglas relies on this resident astrologer Becky Vesant, for predictions on how to proceed in life. This is uncanny as, written in 1961,  it foresees the role that  Joan Quigley played as secret astrologer to the Reagans during their time in the 1980s at the Whitehouse. 

Quigley influenced world events that heralded the Perestroika period. It was Nancy who had Ronald’s ear and persuaded him to follow astrological advice, even warning him about the day of the attempted assassination. Vesant does the same for Major Douglas and his wife Alice, only 20 years in advance of it happening. In a similar scenario Becky Vesant’s astro-analysis is vital to Alice Douglas who then advises her husband Major Douglas what should be done about the man from Mars so Jubal Harshaw can intercede in his favour.  Astrology has its uses even for top policy makers and Heinlein suggests a future where use of astrology is normalised and no longer needs to be hidden. 

The novel is a rich stew of visionary ideas mostly ahead of their time and it propelled Robert Heinlein to the list of top writers of the 20th century. Its original title was ‘The Heretic’ and the words ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ is a quote from the King James Bible, from Exodus 22.2. But ironically, in spite of its iconoclasm, it has achieved iconic popular status. It was given the Hugo award, and even was associated with the liberation movements of the 1960s and even became tangled up in the cult of Charles Manson and his followers who borrowed its ideas of living in communes and sharing lovers.

Putting aside the debate about whether Heinlein is still fashionable or not, there is still something important to learn from Heinlein’s book and that is to pose the question: where do the ideas on Earth originate? Who among us feels just like the man from Mars, like strangers here on Earth who see things differently from other humans? Do we really belong here or do we sometimes feel we are from somewhere else? Or to ask if we have been given a special mission to fulfil and if that should be our sole task? And to ask if it is true that,while we are in this world, we are not of it -as the famous Sufi mystical doctrine goes- then who are we really?

What occurs on Earth can appear insane, absurd, twisted, profane, evil, massively infested by parasitic energies, and what we witness during one lifetime is shocking travesty of the true potential of what it means to be an evolved ‘human’. You could be forgiven for thinking that Earth is the battleground for wars on the physical, emotional and metaphysical levels.

And who feels most alienated among social groups who might feel this existential anxiety about others? Chiron in Aquarius, especially if that is in the 7th house. Heinlein's Chiron was in Aquarius which is how he can teach us about what happens to individuals in groups, as they either feel rejected as aliens or they descend into an orgy of groupthink. Someone has to be the sin eater and soak up all the ugly projections. People with this placement are the introverts and loners, people who don't 'fit in'. They have a troubled sense of belonging.  Chiron has been in and out of Aquarius at various times, but retrogrades a lot, so double check where your Chiron placement is here. Chiron is in Aries at the moment chipping away at the existential angst people feel. Heinlein points to ideologies that sincerely intend to be for the good of all but that develop into dystopias- another quirky quality of Aquarius. is the imposition of their ideas on the rest of the world- always for the greater good.

While Stranger in a Strange Land may not be the greatest of literary achievements, it is regarded as one of the best Science Fiction novels ever written and the best Heinlein ever wrote. That all makes for a racy novel full of questions about why society on Earth is the way it is. It is written in satirical vein, so it is quite comical in parts, almost picaresque. It is about a man Valentine Michael Smith, born in Mars, who is a hybrid half human. He has special powers of telepathy, going out of body, able to teleport thigs, people, clothes, and have deep emotional understanding. He lands on Earth and has to learn its history and psychology all from scratch so his viewpoint is innocent and objective- at least at first.

But he learns quickly and becomes the messiah of his own religion of free love. He is compared to a Prometheus stealer of fire- so that’s a stand- in for Uranus and the genius that bestows. They way he looks at the humans he meets is without judgement like a tabula rasa- until he ‘groks’ them and begins to understand. This word ‘grok’ originated in  Heinlein’s book yet has multiple and profound meanings: to get, to dig, to asborb, to drink, to know fully, to understand, to consume, to eat, to identify with and so on. 

The novel reveals such a lot about our time in the 21st century and the issue of how religions create the chains on the human mind and where they are mingled with politics and sex i.e. where political movements act like substitutes for religion and where sex is repressed and/or sublimated unconsciously. This is especially true for people who are lost and vacuous, without any inner spiritual compass, or who have strayed away from the religious tradition they were born into. State policies and laws take on the guise of evangelical and theological dictats to be blindly obeyed, and the appeal to what is the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to think is put down to which knee-jerk emotions are triggered and not to any facts or to any enlightened reasoning process.  In another lesser known novel ‘Orphans in the Sky (1964) there is a massive spaceship and all  humans aboard truly believe that it is the living extent of the entire universe as they have never actually been to the edges of the ship. 

Extract 1 from 'Song to the Strangers in a Strange Land' on ProteusAstrology.co.uk

[kintatsujo]

the real doomed yuri is they're doing the iconic magnet pose with the butterfly headphones and their microphones get tangled up

[cam-the-orange-cat]

glad to see the Tangled hug pose remains iconic

☀️

[spraycontec]

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