#W's explosive transition

[caffichai]

Darknights Memoir was a bit confusing to me

[Bluesky]

[judesmoonbeauty]

𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟡

This is a fan translation only. Please expect grammatical errors and translation inaccuracies. This is a full translation. Creative liberties are taken for characterization and smoother translation process. Cybird owns everything. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere. Thank you for your support! ☾.

Nica: Jude Jazza. You’re conducting an experiment and you’re keeping it from Crown.

Jude: ………..

Nica’s smile deepened even more when Jude’s gaze didn’t change.

Nica: The experiments you’re conducting are rare even on a global scale.

Nica: Maybe that’s why you’ve caught the eye of a criminal syndicate that develops and smuggles weapons.

Nica: Guess they figured the experimental result reports, and blueprints are valuable.

Nica: The syndicate’s tried to negotiate with you, but you refused and the talks fell apart.

Nica: So, after the negotiations fell through, they launched repeated attacks in order to obtain them.

Nica’s eyes narrowed as if saying, “I’m right, aren’t I”.

Nica: How about it? I’m known for my intel being spot-on.

Jude: Ya seem quite interested.

Nica: It’s not a problem if you want to brush it off as false intel.

Nica: But, you might lose out on some important information.

Jude: …….Oh?

A grin stretched on Nica’s lips….

Nica: What would you do, if I said the British military has taken notice of your research?

Jude: …………

That was the first Jude had heard of this information.

Nica: The crime syndicate wants it for arms development. The British forces for militaristic purposes.

Nica: If they were to join forces, that’d be a BIG problem. Even you would be killed, right?

Nica: Well, that’s only a possibility.

Nica’s smile stayed a twisted grin, his eyes rested on Jude, this time he wouldn’t miss his reaction.

Jude: See yer capable intel collector.

Jude: So, tell me whatcha want. Money?

Nica: Give me the rotkehlchen.

Jude: …….Hah?

Jude: Why ya bringin’ her up?

Nica: Maybe because I really like snatching other people’s things from the side?

With a club soda in one hand, Nica flashes a refreshing smile.

Jude: Don’t wanna hear ‘bout yer proclivities. Anyway, she ain’t mine.

Jude: ‘Sides, whoever she associatin’ with, she belongs t’herself.

Here, the term for dating is used. However, it can also just mean everyday social interactions, and just being with someone. I’m opted not to use “date”, because Jude doesn’t have thoughts about her like that atp. They simply have a contractural relationship in his eyes....

Jude: Don’t think ya can do whatever ya want t’people, idiotic scum.

Nica: AHAHA, I got told off.

Nica: I don’t want to be scolded anymore, so I’m leaving. I’ll think about the rotkehlchen matter some more.

He rose from the chair and made his way to the exit, but…

Suddenly, he stopped.

Nica: ….But,

Nica: I wonder if you’re in a position to lecture me.

Nica: While you’re the one putting the rotkehlchen in the most danger.

Melting ice clinks in the whiskey glass.

Nica: Well, Wir sehen uns. [See ya.]

Now alone, Jude downed the amber liquid in one gulp and slammed the glass down.

Jude: Tch, it’s so sickenin’.

Jude: That guy, and me both.

[Transitions to Raven Co.]

(He hasn’t come back yet….)

I still have Jude’s fountain pen that Theo gave me.

When I chased after Jude, I happened to find out about his research, so I’ve been waiting for him to return to the company.

[Flash back]

Jude: Experiment’s failed again. Show me the experimentation results.

Jude: There’s still a risk of fuel explosion ‘n airframe damage.

Researcher: Yes, there’s many challenges.

Researcher: However, if this increased stress experiment is successful, there’s hope.

[Flash back Ends]

(What sort of research is that…)

Jude: Yer still here?

Kate: AH!

Abruptly, a voice came from behind and made me jump.

[Answer: Welcome back. +4/+4]

Kate: W-Welcome back!

Jude: Even if ya work late, I ain’t payin’ overtime.

Kate: That’s not why I stayed behind. It’s because Theo gave me this.

Kate: I’m sorry it took so long, even though I said I’d deliver it to you.

Timidly, I hold out the pen that I’d been gripping so tightly.

Jude: …..So slow I’m dyin’.

Jude takes the pen and puts inside his pocket.

(I want to ask…what you were doing in that warehouse, but…)

Even if I asked, I don’t think he’d tell me upfront.

However, if you were to see such a research facility, you can't control your desire to want to know.

(How do I tell him…..)

Maybe the only way is to wait for Jude to speak about it.

In any case — I immediately concluded the quickest way to achieve this is to earn his trust……

Kate: Jude! What can I help you with tomorrow?

Jude: …………

Jude moves around to the other side of the desk to avoid my leaning forward.

Jude: Come to the office tomorrow.

Kate: What?

So the next day, the work Jude instructed me to do was —

(I’ve spent two days organizing inventory at a warehouse owned by Raven Co, and then the next day I sorted documents at Crown castle…..)

(Today, I went with William and Victor on their mission….and)

I started typing up my fairytale keeper’s report on the typewriter, but….I stopped halfway through.

(I haven’t seen Jude in a few days.)

Jude ordered me to organize the inventory in the company warehouse, and the documents at Crown.

(Even on today’s mission….)

Victor: Even though you're Jude's exclusive fairytale keeper, you still want to go with us on our mission. I'm really impressed by your enthusiasm.

I remember Victor telling me that.

(Why did he say I “want to go,” as if I offered to….?)

Jude’s face suddenly flickers to mind.

Kate: …..How odd. I wonder if Jude was pulling the strings behind the scenes?

(But, if that’s the case, then….)

Kate: Jude, are you trying to keep me away?

Still, it’s not good to make assumptions without asking the person directly.

Kate: Well, then ……

[Transitions to the corridor]

Kate: Jude.

I waited in ambush for Jude on his way on home, and blocked the corridor.

Jude: What, I’m busy right now.

Kate: There’s something I want to talk you about. Um…!

Jude: This contract. You were responsible fer it, yeah?

Before I could speak, the contract was shoved in front of my face.

(I’m pretty sure this is the agreement I completed the day I returned the pen to Jude…)

Kate: ….Yes. It’s the contract with the specialty tea shop, Lulipia. I was in charge of it….

Jude: Turns out there’s a serious error in the contract.

(Huh….)

The lack of warmth in Jude’s tone made the blood drain from my face.

Kate: What….what kind of error?

Jude: Terms fer the delivery date’s missin’.

With my mind spinning, I dig up memories from a few days ago.

(No, it’s fine…I should’ve reviewed the important details properly.)

Kate: There’s no way. I checked it multiple times….

Jude: Don’t care ‘bout whatcha feel ya confirmed.

Jude: We suffered more than 10,000,000 pounds in damages ‘cause o’ delayed deliveries.

According to official data.org, using the year 1900, £10,000,000 would be equivalent to 1,570,735.39 GBP or 1,989,354.63 USD today…..roughly.

Kate: ……10,000,000 pounds.

I fell speechless at the enormous amount of money.

It can’t even be calculated with a commoner’s annual income.

The thing Victor had jokingly told me before - that a great nobleman's annual income was 10,000 pounds - was in the back of my mind.

(The loss was thousands more than that….?)

Jude: That ain’t all. Lulipia’s president’s an important client o’ours, ‘n he’s fumin’.

Kate: ……

(What Jude said is right. It doesn’t matter what I say.)

Kate: I’m so sorry, I’ll go apologize immediately.

Jude: Yer apology ain’t worth a pound.

Jude: If I wanted ya takin’ responsibility, I’d of had ya go long ago. Didn’t chase ya down ‘n ask fer the details.

When I looked down, Jude’s hand touched my neck.

As if “firing” me, he lightly chopped my neck…..

Jude: Dontcha get that I’m tryna get ya outta my sight?

The amethyst eyes staring down at me icily made me lose my breath.

(It’s not my imagination…..you’ve been avoiding the whole time these past few days.)

Pursing my lips, I chew over the reason.

Jude: Ain’t all on ya. It’s my fault fer keepin’ ya ‘round, ’n leavin’ it to ya when yer not even an employee.

Jude: Contract’s terminated.

Kate: What….?

Jude: Ya said you’d stay by my side no matter how many times I pushed away, ‘til ya fulfilled yer promise.

Jude: Yer causin’ problems just bein’ near me. I’m endin’ the contract, so get outta my sight.

Kate: ……

[Flash back]

Jude: Don’t ever show yerself in front of me again, got that?

Jude: Well, I’m off.

[Flash back ends]

This was the second time I'd felt so painfully aware of my uselessness, unable to say a word in return.

(I don’t want to pitifully run away.)

(I don’t want to be the same person who can’t do anything.)

(- I can’t back down after all.)

I feel like if I distance myself from Jude now, I'll never be able to connect with him again.

Kate: …….No, I won’t.

Jude: Didn’t ask how ya felt, that’s the decision.

Jude: Dunno how many days are left, but write yer report.

With those words, Jude turned his back and left.

(I have to accept the fact that I cause problems for Jude’s valuable Raven Co.)

(I made a mistake and made Jude angry….)

Kate: …..Then, I start from scratch again.

It’s simply “me”, wanting to do it.

It’s just frustrating yielding to Jude.

If you want me out of your sight, then I’ll just stick to you until the end.

Although I now regret my mistake, my desire to stay next to Jude has grown even stronger than before.

(Let’s keep emotions away from facts. …..What can I do?)

The next day, I made an appointment with Lulipia.

When Ellis found out that I was going to apologize, he came along.

Kate: I’m terribly sorry for the inconvenience…..It’s entirely my fault.

When I was shown into the room, I looked the company president in the eyes, and offered a sincere apology.

However -

Lulipia’s President: ….? What on earth are you speaking of?

Kate: I’m talking about the problems I caused by the contract I drew up…..

When the president heard “contract”, his eyes lit up and he approached me.

Lulipia’s President: You’re Kate. Why! I’ve been wanting to meet you.

Lulipia’s President: When I complimented President Jude on the careful wording of the agreement, he said,

Lulipia’s President: You were a former postal worker, skilled with the typewriter, and does her work thoroughly.

Lulipia’s President: It’s rare for him to praise someone, so it left a lasting impression.

(JUDE, praised ME……HUH??)

Kate: Uh, umm….that’s an honor. But….was there anything deficient with the contract?

Lulipia’s President: I’m not sure, did something happen?

Kate: No, not at all. It seems I made a mistake. My apologies.

Quickly, I conceal and think behind a smile.

(…..There wasn’t any mistake? What the heck is going on?)

Ellis leaned over from the side and whispered.

Ellis: I’m glad there wasn’t a 10 million pounds loss.

Kate: Yeah……

As I calmed myself with a sigh of relief, the well-built president wedged himself between Ellis and I, and grabbed our shoulders firmly.

Lulipia’s President: Kate, Ellis, you’ve come all this way to my company.

Lulipia’s President: I’ve got some excellent tea leaves, let me treat you! Come along, over here!

Kate: Oh…..S-sure!

After enjoying the tea, I stare at Ellis as we walk back together.

(Ellis stayed quiet the entire time.)

And it’s strange that Ellis won’t make eye contact with me.

Kate: Ellis. I’m sorry if I’m misunderstanding,

Kate: But, perhaps you know something?

A look of surprise spreads across Ellis’ face as he stops, turning my hunch into confirmation.

Ellis: Jude said to keep quiet no matter what, but….

[Main Story Master List] [His Side Story - Chapter 9]

Ellis, closing your eyes isn't going to make you disappear baby boy...nice try lmao.

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[paper-mario-wiki]

hey, can I ask you for some advice? sorry if this is uncalled for or you just can't answer this, I understand if so

how did you work up the courage to actually get to HRT so fast? I've found out I was a trans woman around when I was 15 and im about to have my 23rd birthday, and due to my financial/working/academic/housing (I live w my fairly conservative parents) situation it does not look like it's in the cards for me any time soon. but also I feel like I should just try to find a way and try to start out ASAP, for the sake of my own happiness. but also im afraid of whatll happen if things go Topsy turvy and I need housing from a family that thinks I'm a freak. how did you do it? again, apologies if this ask feels unwarranted or to big to ask to "Funny lady play tf2 dot blog", but I'm fine if this doesn't see an answer

First of all, I don't have insurance, so keep in mind that I did it out of pocket (note: I am broke).

I used Zocdoc (America only, sorry) to find a hormone therapy consultation, went to that appointment, and they referred me to an endocrinologist. After I got some blood tests done, I got prescribed a 30 day supply of sublingual Estradiol for about $16, again, without insurance. Now, this is of course in Biden's Seattle so it might not be as easy where you are. But at least for me, the process from booking the first appointment, all the way to taking the first pill was about half a month, because I got lucky finding a doctor. During covid, according to my endocrinologist, there was a HUGE explosion of people wanting to medically transition, so a very common thing I've heard is that a lot of doctors are booked out for months. I was lucky enough to get this appointment on Sep 1st, because the next person available in my area wouldnt have gotten me in until November.

Critically, here's my main piece of advice: You can't start until you take the first real action towards accomplishing it outside of your head. You can think, and plan, and crystalize how great it would be if it happened, but you have to actually make the first step and google "HRT doctors in my area", and schedule an appointment. To do it, you must first do it. This goes for many things in life. Simply starting the processes instead of keeping them in my head had me accomplishing many things I never thought I actually would, like starting HRT, going to university in Japan, and moving to Seattle.

Many people like me, including maybe you, are really good at getting in your own head and thinking of every possible way something could go wrong, or could be denied to you. And you get so tied up in the reasoning that you forget about the Doing. To the best of your ability, try to stop thinking, and just start doing. Anything. Choose to do something that you have wanted to for a while. Just one thing. Doesn't have to be buying a plane ticket to France, or confessing a huge secret, maybe start with that thought you had the other day of "ya know I bet pottery on those big goofy wheels is fun" and google 'pottery wheels near me' and see where it takes you. It's easier than you'd think to try. And who knows, at the end of this process maybe you'll have a beautiful vase. Or, even better, a vase with a personality, flaws, and a new hobby that you're excited to get better at.

[strscrmmylove]

okay so I finished watching whatever the fuck was that tfp fan movie.

Here's my humble opinion (long post + spoilers)

- so let's begin with what bugs me first, tf they did to Arcee bruh?? (Noo my shayla😭😭) I kinda felt she was somewhat in character (this is really lowkey btw) but the thing bothering me is the blatant intention to try and sexualize her bro. Rodimus hitting on her and technically eyeing her every now and then literally killed something in me everytime (also I'm that part of the fandom that kinda likes to potray HotRod, Bee and Cee as siblings so ts was deffo makin it worse)

- THE SLIDESHOWS MAN I CAN'T GET OVER THAT LMAO. it was like when child me discovered how to use the powerpoint transitions but worse.

- ALSO THE EXPLOSIONS AND SOUND EFFECTS LOOOL, whenever there was an explosion I'd lose my shit, that was unintenionally funny as fuck (also the lasers and shit, kinda looked like the lasers you'd get from a weapon in a roblox tycoon)

- the sudden no transitions of the bots when switching modes. i remember being 10 and being obsessed w this dude's channel as i waited for the movie and bro would upload renders and wips where you'd see the actual smooth transformation sequence, not whatever tf was this.

-knock out's optics and his voice, we lost a baddie 💔

-optimus returning, i mean idk how to feel abt it, normal i guess (yes, i unironically like rid2015), but bro dragging Megatron w him? Idk bro i recall perfectly from that one tfp episode that OP quite literally crashed out when Megs killed Bee, so ion think he'd be that happy to see him again (the same applies to Bumblebee)

- Rodimus (shouldn't it had been Hot Rod? being insufferable omfg, bro just STOP

I think that's it for now

[k-nayee]

CHAPTER 1.THE BEGINNING

❝Your laughter vines through my hair, roots growing into my heart.❞

Vespertilio M.List

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AGE: 7

Happily playing in the sandbox, laughter and shouts of your classmates filled the air as you basked under the sun's warmth.

Its rays shone down, the sunlight making the flower bulbs glow like tiny stars within your hair (sadly, the only time you truly appreciated them).

Recess was always the highlight of your day, a chance to break free from the confines of the classroom.

"Okay, class! Recess is over, time to let the next class have fun!" Miss Teiko's voice cuts through the buzz, calling everyone back inside. 

But as always, it ended too soon.

Reluctantly, you trudged back towards the school building, your gaze drifting across the yard as if to forever remember the fun you just had.

And that's when you see them: Midoriya and Bakugo, heading out for their own period of recess.

Ever since your visit to their class a couple of weeks ago, you've began noticing the two more often when passing in the halls or transitioning to recess – like now for example.

You perk up when the greenette catches your eye, quick to throw a wave and bright smile which he (albeit shyly) returns with his own.

Once back in the classroom, you settle into your seat with a hum of content; the familiar structure of desks and colorful drawings on the wall surrounding you in comfort.

That's when it happened – you felt it first, a tiny tickle, deep inside your nose. Your face scrunch up, eyes squeezing shut in attempts of stifling it, but the sensation grew stronger.

With an almost explosive force, you release a thunderous sneeze.

"ACHOO!!"

The unexpected sound echo throughout the classroom, startling everyone. You blink, eyes opening to view of frozen and surprised faces.

Embarrassed, you feel bad about causing such a loud disruption and bashfully apologize. "S-sorry..."

"No need to apologize." Miss Teiko is the first to break the silence, a reassured grin on her face. "However, that's not why the class is silent."

"W-what?" Growing more confused, realizing their gazes were focused above your head made you immediately think the worst.

Shakily, you reach up, feeling delicate petals where there should have been hair and hard small bulbs. 'Wait...'

You look up at Miss Teiko in disbelief. Her widening grin and giddy nod only eggs you on, making you scramble from your tiny chair in a rush.

The whispers and clambering of your trailing classmates were ignored as you scurried to the Affirmation Station; a mirror decorated with positive messages, whimsical clouds, and fluttering butterflies.

Once in front of the mirror, the image of your reflection made you see what made the others speechless:

In your hair, various cherry blossoms adorned it, creating a stunning floral crown. The petals, a blend of soft whites and delicate pinks, contrasted beautifully against your hair.

Each petal to its flower was perfectly shaped, nestled within your curls as if they had just freshly fallen from a cherry tree.

The room burst into a cacophony of awe and excitement as your classmates crowded around you, their earlier shock turning into fascination.

"Wow!" One of them exclaimed, their eyes wide.

"Did you see that?!"

"She just sneezed and bam! Flowers!"

You stood there, a bit dazed. The center of attention due to a simple human moment, the best part of your quirk happened....because of a sneeze??

 "You even smell nice!"

"Oh!" Another added, leaning in to catch the sweet fragrance. "It's like... cherries!"

As they drew nearer, they began to realize the sweet scent wasn't just lingering around in the air — it was emanating from you, every part of you.

Denji, the self-proclaimed fearless clown of your class, boldly picks up your hands and takes a deep whiff.

Startled, you snatch it back with a disturbed look of disgust. But the hard look of determination and assuredness on the scruffy blonde's face was more than enough to make you falter as he pointed an accusing finger with a sharp toothy grin.

"Yup! It's coming from her alright!" His brownish yellow eyes gleamed in excitement, making the bags underneath more prominent as he continued to stare at you in wonder. "Even the sweat in her palms smell like a cherry tree!"

Miss Teiko, intrigued, steps closer and takes a gentle sniff herself. "Remarkable," she murmurs, "Your quirk has adapted quite uniquely."

You couldn't help but smile, a mix of pride and amusement heating your face. 

Others began to lean in close and breathe in deeply, their faces lighting up with delight and fascination.

"How lucky!"

"I wish I smelled like that!"

"Man! Bet she never has to take a bath again..."

Amidst the flurry of excitement, a girl timidly approaches your side. "Can I touch one?" she asked, pointing to a blossom.

"Sure," you reply with a soft smile.

As she gently brushed a petal, her eyes lit up. "So pretty," she whispered, releasing a dreamy like sigh.

Her genuine admiration was so infectious a surge of generosity welled up inside. The joy and wonder your quirk had brought to the class were palpable,  you wanted to share it even more. 

 "Would...would you like one?" you offered, voice tinged with uncertainty. She pauses for a moment before her eyes grow wide at your words.

"Y-yes please! If you don't mind!"

As the girl's hopeful eyes met yours, you carefully wrap your fingers around the base of one of the cherry blossoms and gently pluck it off. 

A sudden, sharp sting shot through you, startling in its intensity..

Not fully knowing what to expect, 

Your brow slightly furrow at the pain, the feeling was similar to yanking a strand of hair directly from the scalp.

The moment the flower left its place in your curls, you felt a twinge of loss. It was as if a small part of you had been given away, a piece of your soul shared in physical form.

You concealed the discomfort with a smile, masking the pain with the grace of the blossoms themselves.

Though a part of you hated the feeling, seeing they way she held the flower so delicately between her fingers made it bearable.

Her joy was evident, made your other classmates want one. And so, one by one, they came forward, each asking for a flower of their own.

And with each flower you gave away, you felt a mix of happiness and a twinge of discomfort. But seeing the giddy and hopeful faces of your classmates was all worth it.

With every wince you covered with a smile; and soon the air was filled with the sweet scent of cherry blossoms and the sounds of delighted chatter.

Finally, it was Miss Teiko's turn. Despite her initial decline, you hand her a flower, preening at the sight of her face lighting up with a laugh. "Class! Let's all thank Akashiya for the gift before we go back to our seats!"

"THANK YOU ____!" Not expecting them to use your first name (since you thought they really didn't like you as much) your face grows hot, smile pulled to it widest capacity as the screams and whoops and cheers of thanks are thrown your way. Some even go as far as giving bows and jumps of celebration.

Your lips tremble from joy before you give them a bow as well. "Y...you're welcome! Happy to please!"

Feeling a hand pat your back, you look up and meet Miss Teiko adorning a warm smile. "Thank you," she said softly, her eyes reflecting the same happiness you'd seen in your classmates.

"Now back to our seats!" Turning back to the class, she begins to round them up causing giggles and squeals to erupt. "Shoo! Shoo!!"

Taking one last glance at the mirror, you pause upon seeing and realizing only one flower remained.

A pang of sadness hit you. Your knew how much your mom had been looking forward to seeing the full bloom of your bulbs.

You also knew how her bright smile turning into a soft, understanding one when she learn you shared your flowers with others. Especially being a soft-hearted person herself.

Making your way to your seat, you decide to save the last one for your mom. She always shared in your excitement of anything about your quirk, so you knew she would cherish this small gift.

You twirl the flower in your hair gently as you firmly nod in acceptance. 'Yeah. Mom will get this o-'

Playful shouts and laughter from outside breaks your thoughts, turning your attention towards the window. And that's when you a spot a green head of hair all by himself on the playground.

Midoriya.

He was huddled in a corner, scribbling in his notebook, occasionally sending longing glances towards where the rest of his classmates were – most notably where Bakugo, the ever-proud and loud leader, was.

Seeing the person who defended and showed you kindness, so alone, made your heart sad. Without a second thought, you knew what you had to do. 

"Miss Teiko," You raise your hand with a stern face of resolve, "May I use the restroom, please?"

"Of course, please be quick," she nods with a soft smile.

Once granted permission, you leave the room and stealthily make your way to Izuku's classroom. It was empty, the door open just wide enough to sneak inside. 

You knew exactly where his cubby was. Your heart raced as you approached it, the distant sounds of his classmates playing outside, their joyous noise a stark contrast to the greenette's isolation.

"For being a good friend...Izuku." You whisper to yourself, plucking the last flower from your head with a wince before gently placing it inside his cubby.

Heading back to your own classroom, you imaging his surprise when seeing the gift causing a smile tugging at the corners of your lips with a giggle.

You couldn't wait to tell your parents about the what happened today!

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The day has not been well to Midoriya Izuku.

And now, in the quiet of the almost-empty classroom, he felt the weight of it all. The taunts and jeers from Bakugo and his new followers had been particularly harsh, leaving Izuku feeling deflated and alone.

As his classmates poured out the room with laughter and chatter; Izuku slowly gathered his books and bag with a heavy mind.

Reaching his cubby, the freckled boy freezes when his gaze fall upon something in his cubby.

There, sitting next to his giant crayon pack, lay a single, delicate cherry blossom flower. Its soft pink petals stood out vividly against the drab backdrop of his school supplies.

Izuku's heart skipped a beat.

He looked around, half-expecting to find someone watching or even there to claim a misplaced item, but the classroom was deserted.

With a mix of curiosity and caution, Izuku gently picks up the flower. It felt almost surreal in his hands, a fragile piece of beauty in stark contrast to the harshness of his day. 'Could this really be for me?'

Wanting answers (and still doubting himself), he approaches Miss Shoko as she finishes tidying up at her desk. "Excuse me...do you know who left this?"

Studying the flower for a moment, the woman draws a blank. Mirroring his own confusion, she gives him a simple shrug.

"I'm not sure, Midoriya" Miss Shoko replies with a kind smile. "Perhaps it's from a secret admirer? It's quite a beautiful flower."

'A secret admirer?' Her words send a wave of warmth through Izuku, tinting his cheeks a soft shade of pink.

Clutching the flower a little tighter, he gives her a stuttered thanks and steps out of the classroom.

As he walked through the school grounds, his usual furrowed brow was replaced by a small, contented smile. The unexpected and beautiful appearance of this flower had erased all the bad he felt today.

Dare say was all worth i-

"MY BABY!" The sudden, distressed wail of a woman cuts through the boy's monologue. Turning his head, Izuku spots a family of three – a woman on her knees, holding a young girl by the shoulders as a man calmly stood there with a stoic face.

The woman was almost theatrically shaking the girl, her voice loud and filled with concern. "WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL PRUNUS AVIUM?! WAS IT BULLIES? DID THEY PICK THEM OFF?"

He looks as she softly replied to her mother. Though her words are lost to his ears, her demeanor seemed calm, almost reassuring.

Her mother, however, was just as dramatic as before; enveloping the girl in an exaggerated, teary hug as the father patted the sobbing woman's back with a resigned expression.

As if she felt him watching, the girl glanced over her mother's shoulder, her eyes meeting Izuku's. Her gaze moves to his hands before a bright fanged grin grows on her face, giving him a frantic wave.

Izuku felt a jolt of happiness at the sight, and happily waved back, just as his own mother appeared calling out to him. "Izuku, time to go home!"

The freckled mother patiently waits at the gate as he runs to her with a smile. First thing he does is show her the flower that's still secure in his grasp.

"Ooh! So pretty." The green haired woman leans closer and takes a sniff of the plant. "And it smells wonderful too! Who'd ya get it from?" 

He groans at the question. "I don't know. I found it in my cubby. It wasn't there before recess, I know that for sure because I always get my superhero notebook from my backpack during recess! A-and Miss Shoko says it could be a s-" Izuku freezes, face growing aflame at even uttering the phrase.

But his mother connects the dots.

"You mean a," Warm and coy smile pulling at her lips, she begins to playfully tug at his cheeks. "Se-cret ad-mir-eeeeeer~"

"Mooooom!" The greenette whines at her teasing until she finally releases him with a giggle. 

"No longer talking about that please. Especially if its not true. Probably was supposed to be in someone's else's cubby...like Kacchan" he huffs, rubbing his face as if it would lessen the redness already there.

The older woman could only give him a tsk and light tap on the head. "I'm sure whoever placed it there knew exactly where they were putting it."

"Yeah, if you say so..." Izuku halfheartedly shrugs, glancing at the ground in self-pity.

"I say so and mean it! Now did anything else happen after this little moment?"

Handing her the flower, he leans down and reties his shoes once noticing lacing coming undone. "Umm. Oh yeah! Right before you called me over a girl waved at me!"

"Oh! Maybe she's your secret admirer! Do you know her?"

"Mom," Izuku rolls his eyes, finishing the knot before doing his other shoe (always comes undone a few minutes later, might as well do it now). "Just because someone waves at me doesn't mean they're my admirer!"

"Okay okay, fair enough."

"Anyways, she had this fanged smile-"

"Oh! Oh! She's that girl who stayed in your class for the day right? Aka-a...ak-"

"Akashiya ____. And no, that wasn't her."

"....um, yes it was?"

Izuku pops up and stares at his mom in all seriousness. "How? She doesn't have the flower bulbs ____ had today. I seen her with my own eyes right before re-"

"Recess? And didn't you say that flower wasn't there before recess either? Hmm...makes ya think."

He freeze, all the dots connecting slowly in his mind. His mother could only watch with a shake of her head.

'Fruit cherry tree bulbs...typically bloom in early April...same time our school year began...bulb before recess = no flower before recess...no bulb after recess = flower after recess...that means-'

Izuku releases a body shaking gasp and turns back toward where he last seen you with a cry of shock. Alas, you were long gone with your family.

He whips his head to his mom. Constantly shifting between looking at the flower in her hands and where you last were.

Covering his mouth, a crimson wave washed over his body as the cackles of his mom echos in the back of his mind.

That was...you! YOU GAVE HIM THE FLOWER????

[callsign-relic]

relic i can see why u were so excited for me to watch the next few episodes and i also see why season 1 was WAY less memorable than this season because holy FUCK. i was NOT PREPARED !!!! for any of this!

episodes 9, 10 and 11 here!!

S2 EP9 (36)

Code of Hero... who is this ep going to be focusing on 👀

typing while the dramatics of earth animals go on: probably not SB, because. he had last ep. MAYBE introducing new character but also..... HEY WAIT WE NEVER SAW WHAT DINOBOT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DOING LAST EP... 

yesssSSSS!! DINOBOT EPISODE!!

oh!! OH!!!! THIS IS IT theres the Dinoclone pelt on his wall!!! WOW that was a LONG time ago. anyway you told me to tell u when it happened! here :]

its also kinda thematically appropriate if the ep is focused on "code of hero" because his righteousness/code of conduct was smth that came up in the fight w Dinobot and his clone... 

I really love how cinematic these shots are holy shiiiit

what was he doing... because uhhhhh that. looked a while lot like the pose in which you would uh... commit seppuku.

THE EXPLOSION IS MOVING INTO THE FUTURE...? 

AND THATS HOW CYBERTRON WILL FIND THEM?!?!?!

Rattrap :( 

ohhhhhhhhhhh....... Rattrap is lashing out because he was hurt by dinobots betrayal.... AUGH

OH NO DINOBOT MONOLOGUE AGAIN (/lh) 

AHAHSHRBRNNGKRNGMEBFKGBGEL i love his monologues BUT ALSO ITS EXTREMELY UNDERMINED BY THE IMAGE OF "AN ELEVATOR DESCENDING, REVEALING A DINOSAUR HOLDING A GUN" Hrjtkfhdkfndk

Dinobot is going after Rampage and Megatron!!!

oh i like the transition being the antelope/pronghorn. hanging about near Dinobot then next u see one in the web...

"ahhhh~ Dinner is served! [nasty noises]" i love Tarantulas so much hes such a freak.

OAUAIIKRHFJF DINOBOT SURPRISE!!!!!! im even more appreciative of that transition now <3 

there goes dinner :C

AHRKFOEKMWBFKENFKE HES RIDING?? TARANTULAS?????

genuinely this is such an underused thing in tf media. let them ride each other around more its fucking hilarious

shdjfkdjekfnfkdjsk BIG DINOSAUR MEGS SCARING ALL THE. uh. i assume these are what will become humans.

oh the Lore................ 

Rampage :( 

MOUNTAIN GONE!!!!!!! OH

*oh...* the future CAN be changed 👀👀 ohohoho hoooooOOOO

IS HE PLANNING ON TRYING TO WIPE OUT HUMANITY BEFORE IT CAN EVEN BEGIN...

oh my god !!!

YES get squarshed Tarantulas!!!! LMAO

i have favs where im like I NEED NOTHING BAD TO EVER HAPPEN TO YOU AND FOR LIFE TO BE GREAT ALL THE TIME (Silverbolt) and others where im like YESSSS CRUSH THEM Again !! (Tarantulas) 

"my choices are my own... and how ironic, for now i find... i have no choice at all"

ITS SO CINEMATIC IM GONNA CRY /pos

its so cool. FUCK THATS COOL

oughhhh,,, Dinobot gets to be SO so so cool this ep

hey we also get an interior cannon shot from rampage like the one we got w Megatrons mouth. also really good.

AHRKFOFJSKSB HE STUFFED WASPINATOR INTO RAMPAGES CANNON HEHEJEKFG

the musical beats are so so so delightful

worst weirdo has arrived. (QS) "dont bother gettin up, ill just ah, kick you while you're down :)"

OUGHHGH... DINOBOT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

DINOBOT,,,!!!!!!!!!! YOUR WARNINGS!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO DONT TELL ME DIES THIS EP NOOOO

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

"you were weakened before you started, dinobot. weakened by... compassion." fucking sick as hell

FINAL WARNING,, AOAIUUGH

HE GOT THE DISC- 

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHB

Fuck hold on i gotta take a sec i cant fuxking see through my TEARS EXCUSE ME

AUGHGHHGDHHHHFHH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

rattrap and dinobot are still bantering,, ahhhrhhhhrhh

HEYM. HEY. EHY DINOBOT YOU DONT GET TO HAMLET ON ME AGAIN. I RECOGNISE THAT FUCKUNG LINE YOU CANT DOOOO THIS TO ME

"and the rest is silence" THATS THE LAST WORDS HAMLET SPEAKS BEFORE DYING DINOBOT NO

his spark...................

AUUUUUUUUAUIUHHAHHHHHGBFBBBVDB IM CRYINGGGGG

oh my god. he gave humans tools/weapons.

dinobot :((((((((((

I HAD TI TAKE A DAY TO RECOVER BUT RWADING MY NOTES AGAIN MAKES ME SO SADDD i wasnt prepared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S2 EP10 (37)

Episode title... Transmutate :0

I started properly paying attention to the episode titles and now i can't stop its so fun i love trying to piece things together 

what. the fuck is Megatron splicing into his veins while hes sleepin.

Rampage's spark!!

OHO hes gonna try for it!!!

OH GOD I JUST REALISED THAT THE THING HOLDIN HIS SPARK HAS SPIKES IN IT. that's even worse and really good what the fuck

earthquake...

silverbolt not findinf rattraps puns funny is fantastic shfjfbsj,, does he just not think theyr funny or does he Not Get It.

?!?!? Cheetor saved rattrap but WHAT happened 

OH NO THEYVE BEEN BURIED(

Pod!!!!!!!!!!! POD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UAIDOFKFJDK POD...

RAMPAGE!!!

fuuuuuuuuuuuck fuck his voice is so good i love it ohuuikkwjkgmmnngmmfnm,,, im,, hjrnmnrejh,,

OHH?!?! silverbolts almost outta commissio-

GREAT AUNT ARCEE? RATTRAP?

:000000000 NEW CHARACTER...

Oohhahhhh??? Transmutate....!!

Rampage... hes so soft w them... even though he wants them to follow in his footsteps (violence) hes so. hrgh,,,

Megatrons floating head again.

oughh THE WAY THEY ANIMATE TRANSMUTATE... so cool. they look so unnatural and janky but its really really good

:000 🥺 :(( dont be mean to them... 

Transmutate cannot transform...

HRJSKAHFKS??? HE GAVE THEM AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK

Rampage,, hes cunning,,,, and smart,,, and cool,,,,,,,,,,

SILVERBOLLLT NOOO

:00000... this is so fascinating... 

transmutate ily,,

awwwh..... silverbolt standing up for them 🥺🥺🥺

rampage!!!!!! AHH

i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BURSTS INTO TEARS A SECOND TIME!!

TRANSMUTATEEEEEEE NOOO

rampage and silverbolt,, in this moment we are brothers... hhhrhhgrgh......

I DONT HAVE WORDSSS FOR THIS EP TJEY MADE ME GET SO ATTACHED TO A CHARACTER THAT SHOWS UP FOR LIKE 10 MINUTES THEN DIES IM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHHHHHHH

i was not prepared x2!!!! AHH,, doubly devastated.

S2 EP11 (38)

AOUGH this ones a multiparter... The Agenda :0

OHH theyll be detecting the explosion soon!!

WHERED RHINOX GET A PARTY BLOWER

rattrap???? "the servin bots are walkin around minus their torso plates if you know what i mean" HEKAHFKFHE?? whyd he look towards Cheetor and lower his voice. is Cheetor too young for this???????? HOW OLD IS CHEETOR. 

RHDJDKDJSK OKAY NVM HES BABY. SIX LASERS. is this the mech equivalent of Six Flags... he just wants to go to an amusement park

Blackarachnia on screen! GAMBLE? what is Megatron gambling on...

ARE SILVERBOLT AND BLACKARACHNIA GOING TO HAVE A DATE

!!!!! they ARE??!?

"you could be reprogrammed" oh yeah how romantic.

OH THEY KISSING????!?!?!

>:0 the blast hit a Predacon outpost...

who the fuck. are these

THAT RENEGADE... Megatron...........

FASCINATING lore. also RIP the Predacon Alliance still wants to take over and they aren't alerting the Maximals...

who is on their way!! who are they sending !!

RATTRAP. AGSKSDKHDSKDHK???? "scoutin the enemy... find any new positions?"

they really could say anything in cartoons back tgen <3 

FUCK!! battle time again!!

everyone is so MEAN to rattrap. stinkyyy man

!!!!!!

whos THIS!!

MYSTERIOUS STRANGER 

OHHHHHHH???? theyre undetectable...

FORMER DECEPTICON...

im trying to think of characters that exist that have this power 

WAIT. 

IS THIS RAVAGE????

IT IS ?????????????????????????

genuinely more surprised that i got this right than surprised by the reveal itself

BUT SERIOUSLY RAVAGE ????

WHYS HE RUSSIAN

whats BA doing...

tarantulas .... hes shootin off somewhere too...

AW POOR CHEETOR

Gasp.... silverbolt cant shoot his gf :(

awhhhh.......

OHHHHHH?!!!?! Ravage ARRESTED Megatron

i'll send the next 2 when i wake up tmr hopefully this isnt too long lol. I FINISHED THE SEASON (!!!) and im YELLING the entire time!! i thought i knew cliffhangers BUT THESE ARE CLIFFHANGERS.

- init

AAAHHHHFHFJF YEEESSS!!!!!! These are some of my all time favorite episodes in the whole series so I’m so excited to have read your thoughts on them finally :D

AUGHH CODE OF HERO….. Dinobot :( fun fact— the reason this episode looks so cinematic is because it is the only episode in the entire series to actually have proper storyboards made before animation started. Normally when they make an episode the animators just got the scripts/recorded lines and could animate the characters however they wanted (given the direction of the story ofc), but they actually did proper storyboards this time because they knew this was a very important episode, and they wanted to do it justice.

OTHER FUN FACT! I have a physical copy of said storyboards :3c the very first originals were auctioned away years ago, but someone on eBay somehow got a copy and made a physical version that they sold and I purchased :D it includes wonderful faces such as. These

TRANSMUTATEEEE…. MY BABY. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Lemme just share this bit from tfwiki:

So I personally like to refer to Transmutate as “she” but ofc anyone can do whatever they want :D Transmutate she/it icon (/hj /silly)

And YES…. THE AGENDA!!! This arc is crazy I can’t wait to see your thoughts on it. RAVAGE!!! I LOVE how they bring back “older” characters. I know you already finished the season by the time you sent this in but I wanna say more when I actually see the things you said for the next episodes HEHEHE

[lyrichi]

I know that this account was suppose to turn into a shitpost headcannon account but y'all I fucking love chemistry so much I can't even

Like sometimes I wish that there were fics of MC in obey me verse just doing chemistry with Solomon

For one I'm down bad

And for 2 I LOVE CHEMISTRY 🥺

Like my fucking chem final is in a few hours and we get to make one paper of a cheet sheet

so I fucking crammed last night and did all of the imporntatnt chapter shit from my notes and the textbook

Back to om for a sec tho I'd totally write a fic abt MC just loving chem as much as I do but like idk the chem in devildom is dif for some reason so they have to relearn shit but also teach people human chem

Like bro I love chem sm 😭😭

I already have some ideas about what could be dif between the two realms;

The periodic table could be different because of exposure to different substances and elements, which in turn makes the organisation different

Like the transition metals are larger, the man-made elements don't exist, the F block is way smaller/larger because of the exposure to different substances,

Exposure to elements are higher - for example, exposure and access to elements like Argon and ones w higher atomic masses and such are easier to find and use in experiments

The safety protocols are WAY dif, like in chem classes they don't even have the fuckin lab safety thing doesn't exist (because they're fucking demons) so things are a lot more reckless

Labs tend to be -- bigger? Like more combustion and danger involved, rather than labs that'd be seen in high school chem classes (mixing Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate for example)

Yeah man idfk I just love chem

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Ooh here are some little snippets 😍

Solomon and MC get paired together in a chem class with not very many instructions, only being told to make an explosion with the least amount of substances. So what do they do? Pour Lithium into water

At some point after MC decides to really live-in their room in the HoL (cause like really they're sleeping in the fucking hotel guest room) they receive some chemistry equipment from Solomon. One night they don't come down for dinner and one of the bros (you choose who) comes to see what's up and they just find MC hunched over their desk trying to organise substances without cross contaminating anything, which is very hard when most things come looking like cocaine

Alternatively, it's the middle of the day and they're doing some experiment involving having to force copper to oxidize, and somehow they make the air in their room extremely explosive (think that one scene in The Martian book) After realising this, they leave their room and sit outside their door while trying to air out their room. (Fan on high, windows open all the way, door open, etc) They get questioned, yadda yadda yadda, they get banned from doing experiments in the house

Fun one; they make elephant toothpaste for Luke after he asked about what they do

Super fun one; they pull a Nile Red and do some crazy shit like make paint thinner into soda and have one (or more) of the characters drink it and half way through them drinking it MC just goes "it's actually paint thinner"

MC correcting the shit out of a teacher in RAD and somehow ending up teaching the class. Then there's a video found online of MC teaching the class and they become the resident chemistry nerd and get paid to do other people's work (before Lucy shuts it down 🙄)

Yeah uh

I don't know man I wrote like half of this at like 7 in the morning before my chem final and my brain is still on chem

I'm on break now so I can do whatever I want now but yk

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Oh yeah here are some clarification things for those who have no clue abt terminology 😭

Transition metals are the columns in the periodic table between column 2 and 13, it's the metals like silver, gold, copper, tungsten, etc

The F block is the elements shoved underneath the rest of the table that realistically start in column 2

More for curious people; mixing CaCl2 and MgS gives you a precipitate (solid) and liquid - more specifically MgCl2 and CaS (this is without balancing them)

Lithium explodes in water - don't listen to google when it says to wash it off your hands with water

Oxidizing copper will basically change its color and make it rust

You make elephant toothpaste by mixing dry yeast, warm water, dish soap, and 3% hydrogen peroxide

wooo ok

Yeah that's it idk I love chemistry it's so fun

<3333

aight

If anyone's interested in my chem cram sheet lmkkk <33333

drink your dihydrogen monoxide <3

Edit;

Here's my cram sheets for those who want it

[bossmamacita]

Luz - Emotional Processing Notes (this is the organized version see below for my brainrot version)

Luz exhibits traits of alexithymia, specifically struggling to label her emotions despite feeling them intensely. Her physical reactions often clue her in to what she might be feeling, though she's prone to misinterpretation. She’s never been to therapy, so her self-awareness is limited, but through her experiences and interactions, she begins to piece things together.

Examples: In a high-stake situation in SR1 she mistakes fear for anger (elevated heart rate, body sweat, etc.) and has an explosive reaction that complicates a situation.

Notes: Luz’s lack of therapy/proper emotional understanding does eventually lead to growth. I envision this through multiple characters from the series who have undergone therapy to some degree recognizing Luz's struggles and offering insight, even if it’s initially rejected. It plants the seed in her head. (This might end up being her sister, Elena who she communicates with occasionally at the hospital.)

Anger is the easiest emotion for Luz to recognize because it produces clear physical symptoms: a racing heart, tension, and a surge of energy. She channels this into violence, finding a return to homeostasis after releasing her pent-up energy. Murdering, descruction, fighting, the whole lot here. This coping mechanism is both a strength and a weakness, as it sometimes leads to impulsive actions but also explains why she hasn’t flat out died yet.

—

Transitioning/Dysphoria

Luz's transition in her early twenties is delayed due to her inability to identify her dysphoria. Throughout SR1, her anger and volatility are heightened by this unrecognized core discomfort. As she ages, listens to her companions, makes friends, and deals with challenges as Playa, she starts to understand herself better.

Examples: My brain is struggling here but just imagine some inner monologues that show her lifelong but unrecognized dysphoria. Moments where she feels out of place, angry without understanding why, these all gradually lead to her realization pretty quickly into SR1 storyline but she stays closeted as Cez for awhile. She waits to gain reputation and respect.

Notes: Unrelated but really curious as to how yall canon Saints companions reacting to a trans Playa character. I feel like there’s room for stuff here but I haven’t really thought about it… like for someone like Luz who is besties with Aisha and Johnny would they have an opinion? Approve/dissaprove initially? How does it affect their friendship if there is some phobic vibes or does it not affect it at all due to the respect Playa has as a person idk

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Relationship w/ Johnny and Aisha

Luz is a keen observer, especially in SR1, using others as a reference to understand her emotions. She connects with Johnny because of his directness and unapologetic nature, which aligns with her literal thinking. She admires Aisha’s femininity, success, and passion for music. Their romantic relationship confuses Luz, but third-wheeling with them helps her gather insights.

Notes: The insights are not always great. I think Luz would try to emulate aspects of Johnny and Aisha’s relationship in her own flings, but it fails, which adds to her confusion and irritation. An example like taking someone out to Freckle Bitches on a first date. Johnny did it and Aisha stayed, why can’t I? The reason why she emulates them I think is because she does recognize they have a deep bond whether they realize it or not. She can identify the emotion in them but she would not be able to do it in herself if that makes sense? She does want a real relationship like theirs at first but she fails too many times with her shitty method in SR1 so she becomes a player. Playa. Get it. (Aisha and Johnny 100% bully her for this as a bestie trio thing)

Flings and Manipulation and… Gaslighting?

In SR1, Luz engages in random flings and flirts with strangers, often as a means of emotional manipulation and gaslighting. These unreliable relationships reflect her dysfunctional understanding of normal relationships. She feels nothing genuine for her romantic pursuits, kinda just using them as a way to waste time and gain influence/information, focusing on power and ambition as main traits in this game. She is not extroverted at all so she kinda has that silent guy rizz and a pretty face that worked somehow on men and women.

Shift in SR2

By SR2, Luz has grown more emotionally aware and confident in her identity. Transitioning has expanded her emotional range, thanks to gender-affirming care and hormones. She remains direct and brash but is less obsessed with power, knowing her worth. (Getting blown up does that to ya) Her leadership style is defined by her no-nonsense attitude and refusal to take any disrespect.

Luz’s relationships with her companions evolve. She gets along well with Johnny and Aisha (post coma reunion) and they both play a significant role in her life. She idealizes Johnny/Aisha a bit as power couple despite their issues because she can identify that core emotion in them. Ask her to identify that emotion in herself though and she cannot.

—

Relationship w/ Luz and Carlos

Carlos's willingness to do anything for Luz puzzles her. She explores this by befriending him, experiencing a mix of flirty vibes and a sense of normalcy that she can’t quite interpret. Her interactions with Carlos are marked by fluctuating feelings she can’t label. The gang notices this dynamic, but Luz denies it. After Carlos's death, Luz is overwhelmed with regret, realizing too late how much she cared for him. This is a pivotal moment for her emotional clarity.

Examples: "Luz, you ever wonder why we do this?" Carlos spoke softly, acknowledging their closeness. Luz felt her chest well with tightness, misinterpreting the feeling that rose in her body. “It’s about power, Carlos. Nothing else.” Carlos blinked at her slowly, “For you, maybe. For me, it’s different.” Luz distanced herself from Carlos, attempting to brush off his words. “Stop overthinking it.”

Post Death:

Luz held the gold chain Carlos wore, pressing her thumb against the cross pendant. “Why does this hurt so much?” She whispered to herself, the tightness in her chest returning, sharper. She could not ignore or misplace the deep wound she felt. It wasn’t about power. It wasn’t about anger. It was loss. Regret.

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Impact of Aisha’s Death

Aisha’s death hits Luz hard, triggering intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and envy. These emotions, compounded by Johnny's grief, strain their friendship. They become coworkers rather than close friends, driven by a shared goal of vengeance. Luz compartmentalizes her emotions, focusing on tracking down those responsible, leading to resentment and conflict with Johnny.

Luz and Johnny’s relationship deteriorates after their losses. They clash, with harsh words and physical fights reflecting their internal turmoil. (Peep that art i made) (I also kinda see the fight as a foil to their previous friendship and the end of SR1 them and start of sr2 them) Their arguments include comparisons of their losses, revealing their vulnerabilities at the core. Eventually, they realize they must support each other rather than fight, leading to a tentative truce. Their relationship rebuilds slowly, marked by raw honesty and mutual growth between the duo.

Luz’s feelings for Johnny develop over time. She recognizes her emotions sooner than she did with Carlos but remains hesitant. A slow burn towards a romantic relationship vibes. Imagine scenes where there is chemistry but unspoken. Classic unintentional physical closeness- I don’t know Luz is questioning her feelings. Debating on giving them a romantic encounter before the fight to serve as a catalyst but unsure. Unresolved feelings about Aisha and Carlos with that poor choice of sexual distraction could be interesting way to confront guilt/grief.

Examples: im too dead for this

"You don’t get it, Luz. Aisha’s death is on all of us."

"How can you say that? I didn’t kill her!"

I don’t know words here

*anger and confusion, lashing out grrrr* “Don't you dare compare your loss to mine. Carlos was—"

”Was what, Luz? ‘Nother pawn to you?"

Luz explodes in anger, initiating a physical fight

After

Bruised and bleeding

"We can't keep doing this, Johnny. We’re on the same side."

“Yeah, well, maybe if we talked instead of throwing punches..."

“Talking’s not exactly our thing."

“No, but maybe it should be."

[hesitationss]

i'm hoping to do pitching events and apply for creator grants soon, so i'm asking a bunch of friends for feedback plus i am curious to see which idea tumblr likes too! i'm currently trying to figure out which one to focus on since they are all at similar stages of development. if you want, you can also share your thoughts about why you picked the one you did! descriptions for each concept under the cut.

Dirty River

Pitch: During the occupation period, a 16 year old is living with her mom in a pacified village where the military force is stationed to crush the guerilla army. After a near death experience in a the nearby river, a ghost-like monstrosity begins to torment the occupying imperialists.

Comp: Pan’s Labyrinth dir. Guillermo Del Toro x Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli) x ATLA (blood bending and painted lady episodes)

Audience & Genre : Young Adult with some mature themes (poverty, war, death) | Horror (Ghost story, Folk Horror), Drama, Historical Fiction.

Extra Info: Takes place in a mountain village in fictious 1940s china. the monster is a ghost woman made of eels. plot b is that the protagonist is being pressured into marriage, in a sense, the vengeful eel woman is her saviour. it's partly a retelling of puteri gunung ledang who made impossible requests of a sultan because she was not allowed to formally refuse his advances.

Swimming Lessons

Pitch: Elementary school student Winny Yee has been signed up for swimming lessons after her family receives a low-income qualifying membership at the YMCA. Attempting to recover from almost a decade of failed swimming attempts, she takes her first kicks and tries not to sink.

Comp: This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki x Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and [GN adaption artist] Emily Carroll

Audience & Genre: Middle Grade w slightly mature themes (poverty, social anxiety, puberty, gender) | Social Realism, Coming of Age

Extra Info: Winny has an undiagnosed developmental disorder that is somewhat mild so she doesn't receive support which is why she feels she is always "behind". Mature themes include things like growing boobs, precocious puberty from implied family and poverty stress and feeling anxious about occupying a changing body. Set in the Pairies.

Summer Flood

Pitch: Chinese-Canadian coming of age family drama - At the start of summer, 20 year old Kiana Hom and her family move back to her childhood home to care for her ailing grandfather after a frightening trip to the emergency room.

Comp: Bone by Faye Myenne Ng x This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki x Driveways dir. Andrew Ahn

Audience & Genre: Young Adult/Adult | Coming of Age, Family Drama, Social Realism, Multicultural

Extra Info: Social realism topics include eviction, micro-agression from White Canadians, their elderly Indigenous neighbour being neglected by Accessible Transit, medical care neglect, mother-daughter tension, but overall learning to adapt and find joy despite adversity. Set in the prairies, like 2006?. Basically: cleaning up your hoarder grandfather's neglected house which is your childhood home and the memories that accompany that.

Skinning House

Pitch: Late 80’s - Childhood friends are re-united when Lucy’s neighbourhood is displaced from gas leak explosions. The large house of her family’s friend is one of both magic and horrors. Featuring - Witches, werewolves, queerness, hauntings/gothic themes, romance, coming of age.

Comp: Tithe by Holly Black x Mooncakes by Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker x Mamo by Sas Milledge

Audience & Genre: Young Adult | Coming of Age, Fantasy, Horror/Gothic themes, Urban Fantasy

Extra Info: Lucy is the protag, but her childhood friend Cam is being magically tortured by their father who treats them like an animal since their mom (witch) turned them into a werewolf and went missing. Lucy, also a witch, is being hunted by something inside the house. Late 80's in a developing prairie city beginning just before winter.

thanks!!!! <333

[lowkeyclueless5137]

so you told us how Riddle, Kalim, Epel, and Idia got the watches but uhhh you never told us what exactly happened when that watch first latched onto their very wrists and or what they did while their first chaos hours with it?

Backstory go brrr :3

Now I would like to have an imagination exercise and imagine that I actually made a cool transition to the read more section :'3

Riddle

Just as I mentioned before, man initially went after Adeuce, mostly out of his worry that they could get hurt since Crowley clearly didn't understand that a mine is abandoned because of life threatening dangers. That's when he sees the explosion made by the 'meteorite'. He didn't see the meteorite itself on the sky, so his first thought was that these 2 first years actually got hurt.

In his hurry, Riddle immediately jumps in the crater created, only to find there the watch. He was confused of not finding any bodies, at first even calling out to Ace and Deuce, thinking that mayhaps they were very hurt and he failed as a dormleader meant to protect and guide his dormmembers. So curious and worried, he approaches the watch, trying to find out if by chance, it was from Ace or Deuce.

But being too close, his magic reacts and the watch immediately latches on his left hand. At first Riddle panics, trying to get it down, but in no avail. Flailing his arms around and accidentally triggering his first transformation, which is Wildmutt. This also brings Riddle in more panic since now not only he was a 4 legged something, he was now blind too, only relying on those highened senses to guide around. But thankfully, that very delicate hearing allows Riddle to finally find Adeuce, who are with Yuu and grim, against that blot monster from the mines.

That's also when Riddle's spirit of justice overtakes his panic and as such, he jumps in to punt the monster while the braincell group flees. 10 minutes go by and Riddle finds himself in the middle of a pile of glass and ink that were disappearing slowly, trees around being mauled and scratched wildly along with the ground. He clearly firstly hides the watch with his sleeves and casts an illusion charm to look normal before going back and finding Adeuce. Hopefully, these 2 tell Riddle about that 'wierd beast that saved them', not once making any relationship in between the redhead and Wildmutt. This makes Riddle to draw the line that he was unrecognisable at all then.

And as such, after serving Adeuce with some snacks to regain a bit their calm after that scare, Riddle retreats to his room and tries to come into terms with the situation at hand. :'3

Kalim

He was around the Asim estate with Jamil when the meteorite hits in the garden nearby. It was late at night and being a curious gal, Kalim goes to investigate, Jamil close after.

Actually, Jamil was close to almost get the omnitrix, but Kalim tried to protect him in a sudden spook, thus the watch latching on Kalim's arm rather than Jamil. The 2 ofc panic when they realise they cannot take it down.

Jamil is actually the one who first pushes the dial down and thus triggering Kalim's first transformation: Heat-blast. Imagine the absolute chaos that stirrs up in between them. Kalim was absolutely fine, despite being made of literal fire and lava. Really it was one hell of a field trip.

But the timer runs out and Kalim summons oasis maker to put out any missed flames around. After that, the 2 keep it a secret from the other servants or family members, in fear that Kalim might just be handed to the dissection table.

Epel

He was 1 or 2 days before NRC orientation ceremony when he was going through the woods late at night. That's when he finds the meteorite covered in snow. Epel at first thought he found some treasure or smth so imagine his disappointment when he finds a funny looking watch instead. :/

Well his disappointment turns into hype when the watch latches on his hand and he plays with it a bit, triggering it to transform into 4 arms. Of course some trees and big rocks were thrown around, but Epel was clearly super hyped about it.

His last moments before NRC, Epel goes into the woods to play around with the said omnitrix. So Epel gets used to more transformations and absolutely loves it.

Unfortunately, we all know where this goes when he fights with Vil at the orientation ceremony. :'3

Idia

Idia was out on the first day's afternoon in the town for some delivery. He left Ortho to do a small system update and unfortunately NRC didn't accept for delivery directly to school. :'3

Only when he return, Idia sees the meteorite landing a bit further from him, so he goes forward, curious about it. He didn't intend to spend too much time. Just look at it, see what it is, and go away.

Well his curiosity was even bigger when he discovers the omnitrix and wanting to poke it, since really he was now even more curious. But with this, the omnitrix latches on his right arm and Idia finds it even more curious while also panicking a bit when he realises he couldn't take it off. Reasonably, Idia thinks that maybe if he presses some buttons, maybe he could take it off.

Welp... Idia accidentally triggers the transformation, ending up as Goop. Man as a field trip crawling around and just being a moving puddle of goo. He's just crawling his way towards NRC, thankfully his 10 minute mark going off before actually getting in the school perimeter.

Idia 'I was a melted pudding' Shroud everyone. :'3

[maguro13-2]

Miku.EXE Origin : The Revenge Pt.12 (2/3)

[The Battle continues]

Knuckles.EXE : HAAAAAAAAH!!! (DBZ SFX : UPPERCUT)

Tails.EXE : RRRAAAAAAGGGHHH!!! (DBZ SFX : STRONG KICK)

[Argoyle G - Fumie Kumatani]

Knuckles.EXE : They won't just give up do they?!

Tails.EXE : Nothing but a ruthless bunch! You want to give them a fight, then let's give them a fight! A worthy challenge to strike down any opponent! Mere children's toys cannot stop me!

Exetior : I-Impossible! The Execuns and Exebarks are supposably to train well! They're even the strongest then my army! RRAGH! What uselss pieces of Junk! I'll go take care of them myself! (Teleports)

Sonic.EXE : It seems that they won't even pack a punch!

Lord X : Typical dogs! Can't stand an old man for his own kind! They look like they needed to be a tight leash!

Pervsion : Unbelievable! It appears that our forces is being wiped out by that family of his! Time for me to go all out of style with my All-seeing eye powers of God.

Zatsune.EXE : You mean like this? (Precision turns and sees Zatsune's appears right in front of her)

Pervision : What?! How on earth did you it! My All-seeing eye powers of God will allow me to see things clearly!

Zatsune.EXE : I told you. Remember that you used All-Seeing Eye powers that used your attacks against me, I believe that I maybe using your powers to see you where you really are! Smartly for you to ask! You all of my movements and even managed to read them. You're lucky that you don't even stand a chance using the All-Seeing Eye powers of God! I have my chance!

Pervision : Foolish child! You don't know what you're up against!

Zatsune.EXE : But hey, check this out! Let's play a game of "Eye-Spy" or pronounced "I Spy" instead! I spy with my very own eyes...of Icy might! (The eyes fires an icy energy beam against Pervision, but he avoids them by teleport)

Pervision : Tch! Lucky shot!

Zatsune.EXE : I Spy...with the eyes of Flaming Fury! (Another eye unleashes an attack against Pervision)

Pervision : Ngh! [teleports to avoid the attacks] Is this kid really using my powers against my own will? No one has ever told to use the All-seeing eye powers of God. What a shocking coincidence! She knew that copying my attacks against, she must've learned it from me all this time and she used her All-seeing eye powers...with her eyes closed? No, blinded?

[DBZ SFX : Shock]

Pervision : Wait a minute. Now I get it...[flashes to an image that shows Zatsune covering her right eye, then flashes back to him] She's...

[vs. Enemy 2 - Kenichi Tokoi]

Pervision : She's only covering one eye with her hand! Unbelievable! There's no way that a child would use the All-Seeing eye powers by covering the eye with one hand!

Zatsune.EXE : And just to be sure that I can cover the other eye, with my left hand! [covers the left eye with one hand] I spy...

Pervision : ...Is she pulling another trick? Is she using the same kind of attack that I used it against them?

Zatsune.EXE : ...With the eyes of Icy Sorrow! [her eye Attacks Pervisions with an icy energy shot directly]

[DBZ SFX : LOUD EXPLOSION]

Pervision : GWAAAAAH!!!

Zatsune.EXE : Hah! Looks like you won't be hard as ice, if you know what I mean!

Pervision : Why you little! [breaks frees to the destroy the ice] Enough, child's play! [teleports]

Zatsune.EXE : [uncovers her left eye] Hey, where'd you go?!

[Pervision appears behind Zatsune]

Pervision : Looking for me? [Zatsune tries to attack, but avoids it by teleporting] Hahahahaha! Foolish girl! You really think that you can outsmart me!? You're no match for me, you weak minded brat!

Zatsune.EXE : Just watch me! I show you what a true powerful being can really do! This is what my courage to Father is all about! It's just me and my sister, who's going to kick some demon butt!

(scene transits of Exeller watching the battle)

Exeller : (chuckles) Interesting. This battle is quite going well on how his two perfect daughters would able to achieve that goal of becoming God their selves, and it's wisely that the cards are now holding in my hand. They will be the out of the game. This will be Xenophanes's final curtain call.

~ ENEMIES STRIKING WITH FEAR ~

[judesmoonbeauty]

Miss Fairytale Keeper, Come Have Fun With Us: Nica Schwartz EPILOGUE

Translations will not include screenshots or CGs as mentioned here. Fan translation only. Not 100% accurate. Please expect grammatical errors. Cybird owns everything. Feel free to re-blog, but please do not post my translations elsewhere. Thank you, for you support! ☾.

Nica: She truly is a cute robin.

I heard a muttered voice and turned around, but he just smiled and waved.

Kate: Did you say something?

Nica: Nothing at all. Anyway, if you don’t go home, then will you keep doing naughty things with me?

Kate: I won’t!

When I turned away from him, Nica began to walk ahead, chuckling.

(I’m so tired today…..)

(It’s all because of Nica’s teasing me)

As I watched his nonchalant back, I felt a little irritated, but I didn’t feel any regret about taking his hand.

[Transitions to the Palace.]

One day, a few days after the mission —

(I’m glad the issue was exposed because there was evidence of illegal gambling.)

It was thought that the evidence had been lost in the fire, but a ledger left at the scene revealed illegal gambling, and was delivered to Her Majesty the Queen.

(This is just the tip of the iceberg.)

I recalled Nica’s words and came to a halt.

(Still, I think we need to solve the problems in front of us one at a time.)

With a changed mindset, I started walking,

(Maybe I should talk to Nica about it?)

I turned on my heel to search the entire palace to lay out the facts.

Nica: I found a cute robin looking for me.

At that moment, Nica appeared before me and I jumped in surprise.

Kate: How did you know I was looking for you?

Nica: Heh, so you really were looking for me.

(I’ve been taken along for a ride…..)

Nica: Is there something you wanted to say to me?

Nica: How about some tea?

When I accepted the invitation with a nod, he escorted me to the drawing room, where I sat down on the sofa.

Nica: So, you wanted to have a chat about the casino the other day?

Kate: How’s that….

Nica: I’m a staff officer, right?

Nica: Information gathering is a skill.

He takes a sip of his tea and begins cutting the deck of playing cards he has in hand.

Nica: The core of the aristocrats were arrested, but the children of the upper class were released on bail.

Nica: Well, they’re nothing more than debauched sons and daughters.

Kate: …..People who’ve lost everything because of gambling.

Nica: At best they’ll go to a rescue institution, otherwise won’t they die in ditch somewhere? [1]

Nica: I don’t care what happens to the gambling addicts.

I frowned at his skillful shuffling.

Kate: They certainly brought it upon themselves.

Kate: But I don't believe that all of the people who attacked me had ill intentions that were beyond the point of no return.

Whatever the reason, it was a crime to cause an explosion and attack so many people.

Kate: I don’t approve of methods that do not allow room for rehabilitation.

Nica’s eyes widened and he blinks repeatedly.

Then, there’s a loud laugh.

Nica: I’m jealous that a kind young lady is worried about them.

Nica: Would you like to gamble to find out how they feel?

Kate: Huh?

Nica: You might understand if you experience the thrill of not knowing if you’ll win or lose,

Nica: The exhilaration of winning and the despair of losing.

When I gazed at him who was dealing the cards alternately,

Nica: What will you bet? Money? Your body?

Kate: I won’t bet that!

Nica: The bigger the stakes, the more intense it is.

When he picks up the cards dealt,

Nica: If I win, show me around the city.

Nica: Of course, without telling Crown.

Nica discards a pair of matching cards, and I realize this is a game of Old Maid.

Nica: You might not be trusted as a fairytale keeper anymore.

Kate: What’s in it for me?

Nica: If you win, I’ll tell you all about us.

Kate: What?

He flashed a card,

Nica: What’s our aim, what we’re going to do, I’ll answer all your questions.

Nica: What will you do?

He smiled meaningfully and crossed his legs.

(Maybe I can learn about “their lies” that Harrison was talking about.)

Kate: I’ll do it.

Nica: Now you’re talking.

Taking a deep breath I faced it.

Nica: Ladies first.

As he said that, I reached and pulled out a card, but

(Ah,)

I drew the joker, and resisted the urge to make a facial expression.

Then Nica smiled widely.

(Maybe he knows what I drew…..?)

Nica: Why are you staring at me like that. Have you fallen in love with me?

This battle may have been decided who’d lose from the start.

Ftn [1] 野垂れ死に 'Notarejini' - Literally, to die in a field or die a dog’s death.

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[pcttrailsidereader]

A Sierra Storm

This past week in Northern California has been unsettled with nightly thunderstorms in the mountains. After a quiet fire season, we are now dealing with several dozen fires. While I am not in the mountain now, it made me think about some prior lightning encounters.

A summer storm in the Sierra is hardly a unique mountain experience. Yet I find them disconcerting … underscoring our vulnerability and insignificance.  I’ve been known to make promises in the midst of the alpine pyrotechnics that I still need to make good on. This story shares one particular episode just north of Muir Pass, on the stony shores of Wanda Lake.

RH

The National Weather Service calculates that my odds of being struck by lightning any given year is literally one in a million.  Just about the same as my odds of winning a gold medal in the Olympics.  As I sat tucked on my Thermarest pad trying to minimize any direct contact with the ground, I could feel the tension throughout my body.  My racing heart, shallow breathing, and knotted stomach.  Another flash illuminated the tent followed almost immediately by the demoralizing explosion of thunder.  Our little foxhole felt so incredibly vulnerable.

 Flash.  BOOM.

I stole a glance at Howard and Jim.  We were each mouthing the numbers as we counted between the flash and the thunder.  For a while we had been able to count and joke.  For the past eternity – perhaps ten minutes – we were happy to get to “1001” or “1002”.

Flash.                    BOOM.

A little longer.  Maybe the storm is passing.  Several rumbles chase each other down the valley, tripping and tumbling as they go.

Flash.BOOM

My body tightened.  I just hoped that it wasn’t my time yet.  You have to be fatalistic in these storms.  You are completely powerless. Impotent.  A minor actor on an immense stage.

We had started early to make the first climb into Evolution Valley in the cool of first light. That seemed so long ago now.  We made steady progress as the trail paralleled that series of beautiful meadows that follow the meanders of Evolution Creek.  After some half dozen miles of this leisurely stroll the trail climbed steeply into another hanging valley, the Evolution Basin.  We made an extended stop at Evolution Lake to do laundry and wait out the most intense part of the day. At 10,800’, trees are scarce and the sun fierce.  Through the mid-afternoon the skies had remained perfectly clear offering no hint of things to come.

          Grey granite walls touch

          Translucent blue waters that

          Reflect the heavens.

Flash… 1001 … 1002 … 1003 … BOOM

The lightning and thunder brought me out of my reverie and back to the present.  I stretched my legs quickly and pulled the sleeping bag around me to preserve the warmth.  This was the quiet between.  The waiting.

Flash … 1001 … 1002 … BOOM

Flash. 1001  BOOM  

“Damn,” I muttered.  Jim suggested that we should count faster.

As we had passed Sapphire Lake I can remember thinking, as I eyed the skies, “Probably not the best time to be heading into such an exposed world.”  Ah, the wisdom of hindsight. 

About 6:45 p.m. we topped the bench that dams Wanda Lake.  Just, and I mean precisely at that moment, as we took our packs off the rain began.  The first few drops gave us the illusion that we had ample time to select a suitable tent site.  That was not the case.

Almost immediately the rain transitioned from drops to sheets and with it a chilling wind swept across the lake. The rocky landscape offered little protection and a few totally inadequate tent sites, ones we would have scoffed at any other time. 

The leader of a Sierra Club outing group camped nearby amidst a jumble of rocks, motioned to us that there was a flat space near them.  Even as efficient as we were at erecting the tent after more than a week on the trail, we were pretty wet by the time we had the tent up and packs somewhat protected.  Then the lightning had begun.

          In this high country

          With lightning in a barren land

          I feel so naked.

Frankly there is little I find more terrifying in the high country than lightning, that massive electrostatic discharge caused by unbalanced electric charge in the atmosphere. 

“Separate,” yelled the Sierra Club trip leader. 

Flash                               BOOM.

We huddled in the tent.  The thunder reverberated off the surrounding peaks.  It was the hall of the mountain king with tympany pounding and cymbals crashing.  The rain alternated sleet, hail, and rain.  I took my sleeping bag and dry clothes from my pack sheltered (somewhat) in the vestibule.  Jim and Howard’s resources were under pack covers well outside the tent. We put on my clothes and covered our legs with the sleeping bag as the temperature dropped.  The sweat and precipitation that had dampened us, now began to chill us .  The wind buffeted the tent bending the tent wall toward us.

Flash… 1001 … 1002 … BOOM.

We waited.

Flash … 100BOOM

Too close.

Fortunately, the whole episode lasted about an hour.  Not an atypical Sierra storm. It was twilight by the time the storm was spent.  In the waning evening light we made a quick dinner, appreciated the illuminated peaks around Wanda Lake, and watched (rather ironically) the stars as they appeared.  No cards tonight.  Perhaps a few prayers. 

[newfashion01]

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[chaamenos]

last caleb thought before bed but i can’t help but think that the initial transition to farspace fleet has him very troubled.

like pre-explosion he speaks about being a pilot with such genuine adoration (a dream he had w YOU btw. quite literally says some shit like “i’d be the kite in the stay while you’re the hunter guiding me from the ground”). idk i need him to stay up at night staring at your picture and yearning for easier days. without horrors.

[charlesmwa]

Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Audio Specs for DJ Equipment

When stepping into the world of DJing, one of the first hurdles is understanding the technical specifications of DJ equipment. These specs might seem intimidating at first, with all the numbers and abbreviations, but once you get the hang of them, they become your guide to making smarter purchasing decisions. This guide will break down some of the most common audio specifications and what they mean for your DJ setup, helping you choose the right equipment that complements your sound and style.

1. Frequency Response: What Can You Hear?

Frequency response is one of the most critical specs in DJ equipment, especially in speakers, headphones, and mixers. It is measured in Hertz (Hz) and represents the range of sound frequencies the equipment can reproduce.

Example: A frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz is considered ideal because it matches the range of human hearing.

Why It Matters: The lower end of the spectrum (20–200 Hz) captures bass, the midrange (200 Hz–5 kHz) handles vocals and melodies, and the high frequencies (5 kHz–20 kHz) bring in details like cymbals and synths. Choose equipment with a flat or wide frequency response for accurate sound.

2. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Eliminating the Noise

The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) measures the level of the desired audio signal compared to background noise. It’s expressed in decibels (dB), and a higher SNR means less noise.

Example: An SNR of 90 dB indicates a clean sound with minimal background interference.

Why It Matters: In a loud DJ environment, a high SNR ensures that your tracks remain crisp and clear, especially during transitions or quiet parts of a set.

3. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Keep It Clean

THD measures how much distortion is added to the sound by the equipment. Lower THD values are better because they indicate a cleaner output.

Example: A THD of 0.01% is excellent, as it means the distortion is almost imperceptible.

Why It Matters: Distortion can ruin the clarity and balance of your sound, so look for equipment with low THD values, especially when buying amplifiers or speakers.

4. Output Power: How Loud Can You Go?

Output power is typically measured in watts (W) and indicates the maximum volume a device can produce. For DJs, this spec is crucial for speakers and amplifiers.

Example: A 1000W speaker will produce much louder sound than a 200W one, making it suitable for large venues.

Why It Matters: Matching the power output of your equipment to your gig size is key. Overpowered setups in small spaces can lead to sound distortion, while underpowered setups may lack volume and clarity.

5. Impedance: Matching Compatibility

Impedance, measured in ohms (Ω), is a key factor in determining the compatibility between different pieces of DJ equipment, such as headphones and mixers or speakers and amplifiers.

Example: Studio headphones might have an impedance of 250Ω, which requires a powerful amplifier, whereas DJ headphones usually have lower impedance (32Ω–80Ω) to work directly with mixers.

Why It Matters: Mismatched impedance can result in low volume or poor sound quality. Always ensure your equipment’s impedance is compatible.

6. Dynamic Range: From Quiet to Loud

Dynamic range refers to the difference between the quietest and loudest sounds a piece of equipment can handle without distortion. It’s measured in dB, and a higher dynamic range is better.

Example: A dynamic range of 120 dB means the equipment can handle very soft sounds and explosive peaks without clipping.

Why It Matters: For DJs, having a wide dynamic range ensures every nuance in your music is captured, enhancing the overall listening experience.

7. Latency: The Time Factor

Latency measures the delay between an input signal (e.g., pressing play) and the output sound. It is usually measured in milliseconds (ms).

Example: Latency below 10 ms is considered negligible, while anything above 20 ms might be noticeable and problematic.

Why It Matters: Low latency is essential for live performances, especially when beatmatching or triggering loops and effects.

8. Build Materials and Connector Types

While not always listed in the specs sheet, the materials used in equipment and the type of connectors are worth considering.

Build Quality: Metal components, sturdy knobs, and reinforced cables last longer under the stress of frequent gigs.

Connector Types: Look for professional-grade connectors like XLR or TRS, which provide better sound quality and durability than RCA connectors.

Making Sense of the Numbers: A Practical Example

Let’s say you’re comparing two pairs of DJ headphones. One has a frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz, an impedance of 32Ω, and an SNR of 85 dB, while the other has a frequency response of 15 Hz–25 kHz, an impedance of 80Ω, and an SNR of 90 dB.

If you prioritize deeper bass and don’t mind a slightly higher impedance, the second pair might be better.

However, if your mixer or controller can’t power high-impedance headphones effectively, the first pair would be more practical.

Understanding these specs lets you choose the right gear for your specific needs rather than blindly following trends.

Tips for Beginners: Choosing the Right Equipment

Prioritize Your Needs: Think about your typical gig setup. Are you performing at small clubs or large outdoor events? Your venue size will influence the type of speakers, amplifiers, and headphones you need.

Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to ask fellow DJs or experts for advice. Online forums and DJ communities are great resources for recommendations.

Test Before Buying: Specs provide valuable information, but nothing beats testing equipment to hear how it performs in real-world conditions.

The Final Word

For the best results, always purchase your DJ equipment from professional and reputable audio shops like VIP PRO AUDIO to ensure authenticity and quality.Understanding audio specs might feel overwhelming at first, but it’s an essential skill for any DJ. These numbers are not just technical jargon—they’re your roadmap to creating the perfect setup for your unique style and needs. By learning how to interpret these specs, you’ll make more informed decisions and elevate your DJing game.