#We can't wait for everyone to see what we've been cooking!

[hotguycomiczine]

To: you

From: Pearl <Pearl@hermitherald.com>

Subject: New milestone! (and a new clue? 👀)

Hey everyone! Looks like there's a whole bunch of new people waiting for the latest scoop! Well, don't you worry... I'm on the scent of something pretty big that I think will satisfy the lot of you. And I know I'm not the only one doing some investigating— yeah, that's right, I see you! There's a few readers out here who think they know how it all plays out! Wanna share some notes? You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours? Or maybe you don't need me to share these juicy scoops... that's fine! We can see just who got the yarn untangled once it's done a-weaving. Just remember— both threads and herrings can share the same red. Well, see you next time! Keep your eyes peeled ;) Yours in pursuit of the truth, Pearl Moon

[sebsbarnes]

letters to a loved one || tangerine

tangerine x reader

summary: the only form of communication you and tangerine can use when he is on a mission is email, however, as the weeks and months go by, your words have been left unanswered.

warnings: angst

word count: 1.4k

masterlist

a/n: this is a lot different than my normal works so i hope you enjoy this different format

aug 5th, 2022: i know it's only been two days since you left but i miss you so much already! good luck today, kick some ass!! mwah! xoxo

aug 15th, 2022: hi honey. i hope the mission went well a few days ago! even though email is the safest way we can communicate while you're gone i know you can't always respond even if you're in a safe house. i'm not too worried, i know how skilled you and lemon are. tell him i say hi! i can't wait for you to be home, you estimated you'd be back on the 17th so i have a nice dinner planned. <3 love you so so much my sweet tang!

aug 27th, 2022: hey tang, i can't lie and say i'm not a tiny bit worried but i keep telling myself you've been gone longer before with zero communication. maybe it feels different now because of how long we've been together. i miss waking up to you and grabbing our keys and heading out for the day. if you see this message me back! even if you can't fully respond i'll settle with a smiley face if i must! haha. oh by the way i still cooked that dinner i had planned for us, it came out soooo yummy. but it took so long omg! you're lucky i love you and i'm willing to spend 8 hours in the kitchen again. it will probably taste better this time since you will be by my side. love you lots!

sept 12th, 2022: i only just saw the news of the bullet train derailment in japan on august 5th. that was your mission wasn't it? you said the 5th. i'm worried more now, i can't lie, but like i tell you every day i know how skilled you are. even though i never want to wish you are in a hospital i hope that's where you are recovering with lemon by your side. when you get the chance please email me back, okay? i love you.

sept 14th, 2022: tangerine if you see this please email or call me.

sept 30th, 2022: i wish i could talk to you just once. one word so i know you are okay. i can't reach lemon either. i wake up every day hoping you will be laying next to me. please, please give me something so i know you are alright? anything. where are you tangerine? i don't want to keep crying but that's all i can do. sit here in our empty house and cry. the walls feel like they are closing in on me. i went to our favorite breakfast spot the other day and i got that really sweet older lady with the grey curly hair as my waitress. she asked where you've been. i don't know how much longer i can keep saying you are gone for work and people believe it... i no longer believe it either. i hate typing it out. i don't want to believe something awful happened but something did, didn't it? i can feel it in my body. please reach out to me, i miss you so much and i love you so so much tangerine, please.

oct 26th, 2022: i love halloween, you know that more than anyone. decorations everywhere, piles of candy, and everyone dressing up pretending to be someone else for the night. now i feel bad about how much i bugged you about this year's halloween. my friends keep telling me to come out and join them, but if i'm being honest it's hard to do anything these days. it doesn't help that they think you just left me, ghosted me i guess. but they don't know what you do for work and i can't tell them. so i have to listen to them talk shit about you and i sit there trying to convince them you aren't this evil guy who ditched me and never looked back. maybe i should listen, maybe it's easier to believe you just left me than admitting to myself you're no longer here. i'm holding out, i'm trying so fucking hard to, tan. maybe in some sick joke you will pop up on halloween dressed in some stupid costume with a mask covering your face and in some grand reveal you will pull the mask off and i'll be in your arms again. it's wishful thinking. well, i have to go now, i'm meeting with a co-worker. love you.

dec 1st, 2022: i should be waking up this morning with your arms wrapped around me nearly crushing every bone in my body. but i didn't. and i haven't since the beginning of august. is it cruel now to admit i think you are gone. i really think you are and part of me has thought this since i saw the news of the bullet train. i feel scared. i'm starting to forget the little things about you. i can't play back the sound of your laugh in my head. i can't really picture the way your eyes crinkled. it makes me feel ill. i don't want to forget the small details about you. i crave to whisper goodnight and i love you to you. i crave just for your body next to mine. in the most innocent forms i crave you, like the way you'd absentmindedly play with my hair or pull out my chair or charge my phone when i always forget. the simple things i'm missing the most. i didn't realize i had so many forms of love until you've been gone. happy anniversary, dear.

jan 17th, 2023: tangerine, i'm not sure why i opened this email account. it's been over a month since i've checked it. maybe it was because i heard your favorite song earlier and thought of you a bit more than usual these days. i secretly hoped there would be a new message but that's foolish of me.

april 7th, 2023: Dear Tangerine, I know you won't read this email, but I felt as though I needed to explain what life has been like recently. My friends no longer bring you up in conversation which I am grateful for. I had to stop visiting our favorite breakfast place, each time I went they asked about you, even as recently as three weeks ago. I will miss their egg sandwich that you recommended to me on our third date but it is better off I no longer go there. Work has been great, a bit busy, but good. I removed your picture from my desk at the beginning of the new year. I saw the way my co-workers would stare a bit too long at it, I guess seeing it reminded them how I never mentioned you anymore. Speaking of co-workers, a few emails ago I mentioned I was meeting up with one of them. We've been seeing each other a lot outside of work, I enjoy their company. I can never say this to them but when they kiss me and hug me I sometimes think it's you. That's wrong to admit especially since I think I'm developing feelings for them, but they will never see this. They are kind and treat me well which I know you would be pleased to hear. I packed up your clothes in my house and put them in a box. I couldn't keep looking at them. I cried so much that I don't think I can cry again for years to come. I would hug your shirts and jackets so much that they lost your smell. I regret that a bit. I opened the box a few days ago and it smelled like me. Almost all signs of you are gone now that the remnants of your cologne is worn off the fabric. I think I might sell the house. It's too big for a single person now. It's too quiet in here and it almost feels like someone is watching me, it doesn't feel safe. Maybe that's because you provided me with safety. I'm not doing much today, it's actually pretty early right now, maybe I'll cook that dinner I never got to cook for you. I haven't since that day. I'm realizing how silly I sound in my own head as I type these words. Maybe I'll invest in a journal soon.

[miidnighters]

It's my birthday ! To celebrate, I wanted to put together a little shout out of people I love because it's the most surefire way to get compliments back in return (I'm kidding!). Thankyou so much for writing with me and mashing our barbies together and making this hellsite such a fun place to be.

Also, seeing how this has changed from my last shoutout at Christmastime - notably, the people I tagged as "people I love who I don't write with very much" but who now I write with or talk to every day lmao.

Please let this have tagged everyone I wanted to tag

@92328

I love u so much. U know I do. I love all the random questions u ask and ur request for Isaac Facts and the fact that you refer to Morgan as "Nora's Husband" and the way you wanna lock Flynn up in a tower to keep him a baby forever. Never change lmao.

@bloodykneestm

Bender ur characters are chefs kiss and our dynamics are chefs kiss and I get such a huge smile whenever I see u in my notifs (either here or on disco). I love the things we come up with together.

@cigarettesandcoffee

My darling! I know you're not writing a lot atm but it makes my day whenever we chat and whenever you pop up with some random love. All of our pairings are so good and I can't wait to see what we cook up for the others.

@draconisa

I know you're ALSO not writing a lot atm but Dany and Isaac have my whole heart plus everything that we're doing on the multi for everyone there like. My brain is still stuck on Harts and Vasile like. Does it get any better?

@epistrefei

HELLO. ARTEMIS. WOW. I am so in awe of the original spin you're able to put on such a well-known character - and it's not just Artemis and Billie, it's Barty and Flynn, and watching what you do with Zahrosa and so many others.

@exquisitexagony

Sami is my baby. The relationship they have with Flynn and Bella (or Bella and Arthur) and all the others is so special to me, as well as everything we have going on your other blogs (Callie and Shimi, for example? Yes).

@fangmother

Rainer is who I want to be when I grow up. If I could be half as confident and gave less fucks. I love seeing all the wild shit she gets up to and following her different relationships with people who have been in her life for varying lengths of time.

@freekzout

What can I say about the freekz? Callie and Funke's relationship is so special to me BUT also the friendships we've built? Lu and Ruth? Flynn and Ruth? Bella and the both of them? Not to mention your other blogs - Bella and Connie in particular.

@inrovina

Every relationship my characters have with Xeno is SO special. Flynn and Lake are SO special. I'm so excited for what other shenanigans they get up to and all the potential new stuff we're doing on your multi !

@kurjaks

I need to put this man in an enclosure and study him. I love him so much, and I love the careful way you've crafted him, and the truly unique way he carries and conducts himself. PLUS the way we chat ooc? Peak.

@mystiika

Every one of your muses is a darling to me. We've started creating such interesting relationships between a few of our muses in varying stages of romance or friendship and I cannot wait to do more with you.

@recitedemise

Every time I see you in my notifs I know I am getting fed the Good Shit. You have such a way with words and what we've crafted between Gale and Callie is really something special to me. Plus to varying relationships w Harts and Bella? Yes.

@sorrowsick

There is no muse of yours that I don't love down bad. We have some truly batshit stuff going on and I know that I can always come to you with the wildest ideas and we can make it work. I am truly your biggest fan.

@soulmissed

August is the only child character I write with and I think that says something bc it's hard to write a child without them being too much of a caricature and it's hard to build relationships without them being one-note but you so it SO well, so we have such beautiful ties.

@starlyht

One of the true lights of my life I adore seeing u on my dash and in my notifs. We have some great ties between our characters and I truly love seeing your thoughts on lycanthropy or drow society or whatever takes your fancy.

@stcllata

I love that every pairing we toss together just seems to Work lmao. Whatever the situation, whoever the muse, we can always put them together and come out with something good. And by good I often mean shippy but like. Who's gonna tell us no?

@tewwor

I am so in awe of your mind and your worldbuilding, and I am so lucky to be able to play in these spaces you've built. I love the relationships we've built and I love that we can throw different characters together to see what sticks.

@vitalphenomena

I say this with the UTMOST affection but this is the most messed up roster of characters I've ever seen and I adore writing with them. I adore exploring all the different facets of their characters and how my characters interact with their struggles bc they're NOT perfect.

@whileurmine

If I see a man over 30 on my dash, odds are it's you. I love your roster and I love our OOC hate sessions and I love that we can both puck up and put down starters like nothing. Whether it's something established or a new idea we can always put a pair together.

@yxkanna

I know you're ALSO not writing atm but I have to let you know how much I love you and your babies. Not just Nick but all of them. We have some really interesting dynamics both platinic and romantic and I can't wait until you're back to pick them up.

And then of course some other shoutouts of people I don't love any less but perhaps don't write with or talk to as often <3 (which should change, honestly. Come yap w me <3)

@abysswarden | @berylcluster | @bucketkicked | @byanyan

@coastercrushed | @corsey | @cragsnow | @demonstigma

@downspirals | @fvzzyelf | @godstrayed | @hegrudges

@idnull | @kxllerblond | @lcngdays | @nabaidhean-neonach

@platiinums | @pohlepen | @redemnation | @strszyga

@withbeasts | @xinxiins

[speedycoffeedelight]

Hello! I've returned with more 'Reader helps get everyone a job' scenarios! And this time, not anon ✨️

Also, so happy to see you referenced my first ask, really made my day!

Anyway, scenarios begin.

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Reader: Velvette, this is the second job you've been fired from since you got here. There isn't exactly many clothing store in town and if you keep getting fired, you'll be deemed 'unhireable'.

Velvette: *Rolling her eyes on her phone* I don't see why you're so bothered by that, I'm already a small time influencer and with the way I'm manipulating the algorithm, I'll be monetised in no time. Besides, the clothes they sold there weren't even good enough for a dumpster fire.

Reader: Anyway... There's atleast 2 more clothing stores available before we have to start looking elsewhere, a sports clothes store and a thrift shop.

Velvette: Pfft, thrift shop? You can't in your right mind think I'd be touching second han- wait. *Types on her phone* Thifting is in, sign me up! And then call Princess in here, her little lamb form is guaranteed to get me more likes then that bitch Geraldine's yappy mutt in socks and sunglasses.

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Reader: Lute, I don't mean to be insulting or anything but I'm not sure if you could handle being a supermarket security guard. It can be a very dangerous job.

Lute: I understand you're concerns but allow me to lay them to rest with a quick demonstration of my capabilities.

*Lute quickly tackles Sir Pentious to the ground and pins him as he shouts a quick 'Why me?!'*

~

Adam: Listen Babe, I don't see what the issue is.

Reader: Adam, the bar is looking for a live band to there regularly, not a solo guitarist. Now I'm sure you are a wonderful singer-songwriter but they're not looking for a solo musician.

Adam: *Crossing arms* Fine. What other jobs are there.

Reader: Plenty, and almost all of them are places we've already got someone in so they can recommend you and you're pretty much guaranteed to be hired.

Adam: Okay Babe, fire away.

Reader: Well, the local cafés looking for another waiter (Charlies workplace).

Adam: Uh, pass.

Reader: The fast food joint needs another cashier. (Vaggies workplace)

Adam: Next.

Reader: The restaurant-dinner is willing to train up a sous-chef with no prior experience or qualifications (Angels/Husks workplace).

Adam: Eh, I don't cook.

Reader: The council is hiring more trash collectors, it sounds bad but has incredibly good pay (Niftys workplace).

Adam: As much as I'm down for driving a massive truck, somethings telling me to stay away from that little freak. She might stab me in the back or something.

Reader: You also don't have a driving license. Anyway, the radio station is hiring a files clerk (Alastors workplace).

Adam: They play rock or metal?

Alastor: *From another room* Nope!

Adam: Then, nah.

Reader: *Muttering to self* And I don't think you can work for the mechanics without a driving license either (Cherris workplace).

Reader: The florist is hiring. (Lucifers workplace).

Adam: *Fake gags*

Reader: What about working at that bowling alley and arcade pizzeria? (Voxs workplace)

Adam: *Sticks out tongue*

Reader: The clothing store? (Velvettes workplace)

Adam: *Raises eyebrow*

Reader: The local supermarket? (Lutes workplace)

Adam: *Pours slightly*

Reader: *Sighs and starts rubbing temple* Well, the only other places available is the post office and that steakhouse on the outskirts of town.

Adam: Steakhouse? Now that's what I'm talking about! Sign me up straight away.

Reader: I thought you said you don't cook.

Adam: Listen Babe, it's grilling, not cooking. Big difference. Besides, I literally invented the grill, you know? It's like 1 of the top 5 best ideas I ever had, you know, right next to naming a bunch of birds 'tits'.

Reader: You invented the grill? That's actually kinda impressive.

Lucifer: Don't flatter him, love. He had to invent a whole new way of cooking meat or else he'd have starved everytime Eve made him sleep on the coach.

Adam: HEY!

HEYYY!! Good to see you back again!! <⁠(⁠￣⁠︶⁠￣⁠)⁠>

Yeah , velvette gonna be a real bitch(HAH-) working at stores. She won't settle for anything that's not up to her taste.

* Reader sighing in the corner trying to find more shops.*

Poor Pentious, he had to be the example 🤣🤣

*the cast and reader giving Pentious concerned glances*

And there's Adam, the first man who can't settle on one job( just like girls- *gets shot in the head*). I can definitely see him inventing grilling like this 😂😂

Thank you yet again for your creative and unique headcannons! I truly enjoy reading them!! ✧⁠◝⁠(⁠⁰⁠▿⁠⁰⁠)⁠◜⁠✧

[rae-pottah]

I Just Stood There.

Fandom: Criminal Minds

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Rossi's daughter! reader

Y/n = your name

L/n = your last name

Warnings: she/her pronouns, shitty writing?,fluff.

Summary: after embarrassing herself in front of her crush, Y/n rants to Penelope, bad idea.

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*Y/n's POV*

Hanging out with my dad's coworkers was fun. Except when it came to my tiny little small incy weenie crush on Dr. Spencer Reid... And I think everyone knows...

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Meeting the BAU team was a blast! I had been coming by to see my dad, seeing as how we don't spend much time together anymore.

First I bumped into SSA Derek Morgan, and Tech nerd Penelope Garcia:

"He-llo, momma!" said Morgan

"Don't scare her away already hot stuff!" Penelope hit his arm "Hi honey bunches, I'm Penelope, this is Derek, who are you? Are you a newbie?"

"Haha! No, I'm Y/n, I'm here to see my father!" I laugh, they looked confused

Next, SSA Jennifer Jareau (otherwise known as JJ) and SSA Emily Prentiss

"Who's this?" JJ asks Garcia

"This is Y/n, she's here to see her father!" Garcia tells her, confused. None of them letting me speak JJ asks

"Who's her father?" With a confused face as well

"Wh-" Garcia starts to ask me a question when my Father, and Uncle Aaron walked in

"UNCLE AARON!" I ran up to him and jump hugged him

I could see my dad off to the side holding his arms open with a playful confused/hurt look on his face, looking from side to side

"No hug for dear old dad, no sirey, just here for the money" he said sarcastically to no one

"Glad you know" I joked, and gave him a huge hug and a kiss on the cheek

"So I have lunch I was hoppiii-" I stuttered off as I watched a beautiful man, a genius, a fluffy haired, angelic, smart, kind man walk by me, his name

Doctor Spencer fuckin Reid

"Aaand she's gone" my dad said bringing me back to reality, now noticing everyone smiling at me, him not even noticing I'm here put his stuff down at his desk

"Wwwhat his papers are insanely good" I whispered looking at my shoes

"Well, I'd still like to know what the hell is going on?!" Morgan asks

"This is one of my daughters from my second marriage" he finishes the sentence with a kiss to my head

"Also I already knew your names, my father has prepared me well" I laughed

"Huh and I guess you know pretty boy?" Morgan asks with a smirk, still working at his desk (I'd have to meet him later) I nodded quickly with a blush

"I think she knows him more than she knows any of you, and she's actually met you guys now" my father answers, while everyone starts "oouu" -ing and laughing, I just blushed with my head down

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I eventually met Spencer when everyone came to our house for a cook out, walking backward with a chair isn't a good idea when you can't see behind you.

"OUFF" hit a wall, wait... walls don't make noises

I put the chair down and turn around "OH MY GoD, Im So SorRy" my voice cracked as I spoke to the man in front of me "Are you okay?" I asked

"Haha yeah I'm fine, it was my fault anyway, I wasn't looking where I was going. You're Y/n right?" I instantly blushed

"y-yeah I am, Doctor Spencer Reid, if I'm not incorrect?"

"yes!" He smiled, absolutely beautiful. He helped me move the chair and we talked slightly, me stuttering the entire time.

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Again visiting my father at work, today was gonna be a good day.

I was getting ready to turn the corner to my fathers office when I ran into someone

"Sor- oh hi" it's like his ears were hurting, why do I have to run into you while I'm thinking about what a domesticated you would look like

"Hi, how are you?" He must have just woke up because his voice was deep as hell, and he had dark circles under his beautiful brown eyes

"-hi-" I couldn't think of anything else to say, I walked away quickly

"Hey can we go for lunch?" I asked my dad quickly

"Sorry kid, we got a case" disappointing but at least I can talk to Garcia alone (we've become good friends)

A while after they left:

I just walked straight into Garcia's office

"I SAID HI, TWICE" I said terrified

"Woah woah woah, what are we flipping out about" she looked very concerned

"I said hi twice! We bumped into each other and I said 'oh hi' and he said 'hi, how are you?' And I JUST SAID HI AGAIN?! WHY DOES HE HAVE TO REDUCE MY IQ TO 3?!"

"Wai- you mea-" I cut her off

"Spencer! Yes! Duh! Why does he have to be so hot and smart and adorable, I mean have you read his paper on quantum physics?! Only a perfect man could be that smart and THAT HOT!" I flopped on the couch in her bat cave

"Okay, baby doll, please don't be mad at me, I tried to tell you!" Only then did I look down to see the little red light being produced from the phone

"No."

"Yes." She said in a sorry voice

"Who are you on the phone with?" I asked nervously

"Oh! Actually hotch!"

"I'm not afraid to remove your knee caps Uncle Aaron." I said dangerously

"I'll help her hide the body!" Garcia shouted

"Ha.Ha. you want the bad news or good news?"

We stayed quiet

"Okay bad news is, the entire time Garcia's been on speaker, including the time that you ranted about boy genius, also bad news I'm sitting around everyone"

I could have cried until he said

"Good news is, is he can't stop smiling"

"EA" I let out a small yelp from Garcia nudging me and the information.

"You'll have to wait till we get back to ask her out, Rossi quit death staring him, you already knew, here's your fifty"

I ran out of the room and home, soon enough a couple days later there was a knock at my apartment door

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for cooking non-kosher food on purpose so that my Jewish roommate can't eat any of it?

For reference we're all in our 20s, and all some level of neurodivergent.

So I live with a few other people, and for the most part it's been chill so far. The only real problem I've had is with one of my roommates, we'll call them C. C was very sheltered as a kid, and we helped him move in with us mostly so that we could help him get out of a bad situation. The trouble is that because of the aforementioned sheltering he has a very bad habit of stepping on people's toes. He's loud when other people are sleeping, he spent the better part of our first year living together trying to avoid paying for rent or utilities, and he tends to dominate a conversation whenever he joins by doing the typical "wait for you to finish so I can say what I care about" shtick.

Well, we've had a recurring problem with C being grabby about other people's food. When we first moved in together he was constantly taking other people's groceries and using them for himself without asking, and not just small stuff, but like using my noodles, my sauce, and my meat to make spaghetti or something of the like. We all buy groceries separately except for a few core things that we all use like milk, eggs, flour, etc, so he was basically taking this stuff for free.

None of us are wealthy, we're all working retail and food service jobs, so it's not like it was a small blow to be losing food like that.

Well we discussed that and he's stopped, thankfully, but now he tries to like...beg for scraps? If you cook ANYTHING or are even in the kitchen, he'll come around and ask if it's "just for you, or for everyone". Understandably, this gets very annoying. My thing is that if you want to eat food I've made, you should contribute. Either by helping pay for ingredients or doing the dishes, or something like that. Basically, if you want to eat, help out. C never wants to help out or contribute to ingredients. Plus, if you tell him no, he'll whine about it? Like if you say that he can't have some of whatever you're cooking he'll be like "That food smells so good, even though you won't let me have any."

On the other hand, I know that C doesn't have a lot of money, and I would never want anyone to go hungry. But he won't use the communal stuff to cook himself anything, he'll just complain about not having a lot of money. I've tried to yelp him get more hours at the job we share, but he's unwilling to work certain shifts so there's a limit on how much I can do.

Anyways, to get to the point, sometimes I make dishes specifically with pork or other non-kosher ingredients so that he won't be able to constantly ask for some. I would never intentionally let him eat anything non kosher, and label all the foods I make for everyone so that he can check the ingredients and see if it's something he can have. I just don't want to be a jerk I guess, because I know that the economy is god-awful and believe strongly in helping your fellow man.

So, AITA?

What are these acronyms?

[pipermca]

Reverse Big Bang Preview

Tonight I can share a preview of the project I've been working on for a couple of months: my fic for the Reverse @tf-bigbang, titled "Sightlines."

For this event, artists started first. Writers were then paired up with an artist, and had to write a fic based on the artwork that the artist did.

This year I was paired up with @huanted-dennys, who unknowingly drew the perfect bait pic for me: Bluestreak and Hound out on a mission. 😅 This was a fun challenge, and I cannot WAIT for you to see what we've been cooking up for you. ^.^

Look for the finished works to be posted later this month, and be sure to check out what everyone else has been working on, too!

The text version of the preview will be below the image previews. :)

Preview: Sightlines

As the unit grumbled up the road, Hound tagged each of the three artillery mechs with preliminary target markers, and flagged the rest of the bots. Six other Decepticons made up the rest of the group, arrayed in front of and behind the larger, slower tanks. "If they don't transform before they make it into town, you're not going to have a shot," Hound said.

"I know," Bluestreak said. A bite of irritation came over the data connection, mirroring the flick of his sensor wings. "It would suck slag to have to scrub this mission just because they didn't transform anyplace where we could get a clear shot. I keep asking when the sniper ammo is going to get the upgraded armor-penetrating tips they've been working on, but they keep saying it's not ready." He flicked his wings again. "Something about needing more testing, they said. Why can't we just test them in the field? That's what the 'Cons do."

Hound was about to say something about how field testing new ammunition was impractical and sometimes dangerous when the group of Decepticons slowed to a stop about half a klick away from the edge of the village. The first two racers transformed and stood up. A moment later the rest of the group also started transforming.

"You've got a clear shot on the weakened parts of all three tanks. Painting the targets now–" Hound started to say, when he felt Bluestreak's attention sweep away from the group and into the sky.

A lone Seeker roared down from an unseen height and pulled up just short of the ground, transforming and dropping the last few meters. He walked towards the group of ground-based Decepticons, waving a greeting.   "I'm going to need one more bullet," Bluestreak said. Then his feed fell silent, save for the critical data of distance, pitch, range, bearing…

Bluestreak fired, and an instant later the Seeker fell to the ground, a smoking hole in his chest where his canopy used to be.

"The – you missed!" Hound said, his attention floundering between the fallen Seeker and the tanks that were their targets.

"I don't miss," Bluestreak said calmly, racking his rifle to eject the shell, and inserting the next. His attention swivelled back to the tanks, the feed focused and still. "Get me another bullet."

[lunerna21]

***I meant to do a post for Chapter 1 of Book 7 earlier but it’s been super chaotic with the holidays 😭***

***Slightly longer post but I just want to get my feelings out lol***

BUT I do wanna vent about specific parts of this chapter cause I’m constantly on edge waiting for the release of Chapter 2 (even though I’ll be crying and hyperventilating throughout the next chapter)

First of all, let me start off with how much I love seeing Sebek have a bitch fit from us calling Malleus Tsunotaro

Like dude basically had an aneurysm and tantrum over it and I fucking love his reaction 😭

(Also totally not loving the attention from Malleus in the very beginning of the chapter 🙈)

Being such a huge fan of Sleeping Beauty I’m thriving on the focus of it for this Book and I can’t wait to see where it takes us ❤️

BUT BUT There were two parts that had me almost to the point of losing my goddamn mind

1. The idea that we could be leaving Ace, Deuce and Grim

When Deuce and Grim started reminiscing and getting upset about us leaving and Grim being alone again

JUST THE ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK I FELT IN THIS SCENE WAS AWFUL LIKE TWST WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME

CAN WE GIVE OURSELVES A BREAK WE KEEPING GOING THROUGH SO MUCH SHIT TOGETHER

BUT THEN ACE'S REACTION IS SENDING ME TO THE HEAVENS

I'M SO CONFUSED AT ACE'S REACTION LIKE CMON TELL ME HOW YOU ACTUALLY FEEL

Throughout the whole series we've always seen Ace consoling us and keeping his positive outlook, and I'm DYING to see how he reacts to us leaving when we have a guaranteed way home

I feel like once he know's our time is coming to an end, Ace is gonna be inconsolable and just completely break down and beg us to not leave

AND I WILL NOT BE OKAY

IF I SEE ALL THREE OF THEM CRYING ABOUT US LEAVING OR THE OTHER STUDENTS IM GONNA BE IN THERAPY FOR WEEKS

I wish we got to see him more vulnerable but I feel like Yana is just cooking something up to DEVASTATE the fandom

AND THE ACEYUU LOVER THAT I AM IM HOPING WE GET SOME DEVELOPMENT CAUSE THIS LITTLE SHIT IS SO GOOD AT MASKING HIS FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS

LIKE CMON ACE TRAPPOLA LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL

2. Malleus speaking about this past

LET ME TELL YOU MALLEUS DRACONIA NEEDS SO MUCH GODDAMN LOVE

THE AMOUNT OF TIME MALLEUS WAS ALONE AND HE WAS USED TO IT IS ABSOLUTELY AWFUL

(Also screw that last option like why would I ever pick that after what he told us)

Just the fact as he was telling his story and we pointed it out and he was just like "Oh, I guess I was" and acknowledged it

Does everyone need to be so traumatized by their past in this game like goddamn the whole goddamn school needs a therapist

Just reminiscing on his reactions to spending time with us in the main story and side stories, and how much he enjoyed being included just makes the past events more special with him 😭

....And his reaction afterward we told him we'd found a way home...

WE'RE JUST ADDING ON MORE TO HIS LONELINESS AND I HATE IT CAN'T WE GIVE MALLEUS LOVE AND A BREAK

AND THEN THE WAY IT ENDED JUST SENDS ME INTO OVERDRIVE EVERY GODDAMN TIME

.....Malleus facing the horrible reality that everyone is slowly fading from his life and he has no way to prevent this is just....

When I tell you I'm going to be in therapy after Chapter 2, I will be so inconsolable that I will be in shambles for a while

I'm glad I'm also caught up to the Chapter 6 on the JPN server, but having to now relive everything in the EN server I will not be okay

Now I will sit in and cry impatiently as I wait for a date for the newest Chapter (ALSO MANIFESTING MORE CHAPTERS NEXT MONTH FOR BOTH SERVERS EVEN THOUGH IT HURTS)

Enjoying the rest of your day~~!! *walks off in tears*

[liminalmemories21]

WIP Wednesday

tagged by @strandnreyes, @paperstorm, @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad, @heartstringsduet, @redshirt2, @bonheur-cafe, @orchidscript, @lemonlyman-dotcom, @three-drink-amy, and @kiwichaeng. Thank you.

I've enjoyed this Valentine's Day spiciness we've had going on today, so let me add some more. Random note in the margin of my draft is . . . anyway I can make this about Valentine's Day (answer - tbd, have to look at my timeline).

He's been craving Thai food all day, and wondering if he can talk TK into ordering tonight instead of cooking, marshaling his arguments in the elevator, and proactively caving on asking for them to make it spicy.  He can always add chili oil if he wants.  He’s halfway through, “Hey baby, wanna order in tonight,” when he sees TK.  Empirically TK isn’t doing anything particularly seductive.  He’s got his head bent while he fastens his watch.  But, he's wearing black jeans.  The ones that cling to his thighs and ass.  The ones that hug everything.  The ones that he wears when he wants to derail Carlos's entire train of thought. 

He stops, hand on the door, staring.  TK looks up at the sound.  "Hey baby."

He manages to focus long enough to close the door, stepping in to TK for a kiss.  "Hey."  The fabric of TK's shirt under his hands is soft and a little clingy, the kind of fabric that makes him want to pet at it, pet TK.  "You look nice."  He looks like sex.  "Did I forget something?  An anniversary?"

TK shakes his head, leaning up to bite lightly at the corner of Carlo's jaw.  "I thought maybe we could go out tonight."

He pulls away far enough to look down at TK, and wonders if he's been broadcasting something he hadn't intended for TK to pick up.  TK bites harder at the edge of his jaw and then soothes it with a kiss, and presses something into Carlos's hand.  "Been a while since we had fun."

He frowns at TK, playing catch up.  "You've been busy."

TK nods.  "I know.  And this weekend I cleared my calendar."  He leans in to nip at Carlos's ear, and he sucks in a sharp breath.  "I've missed you."  TK slides a hand down to where Carlos is still holding whatever TK handed him and opens his palm out flat and Carlos obediently looks down to see what he's holding.

He looks up at TK sharply.  It's the remote to a vibrating plug.  The one that TK is holding in his hand.  The one they haven't had time to play with in a while.  TK kisses his way up Carlos's neck, a kiss punctuating each word.  "Every.  Good.  Boy.  Deserves.  Fun."

He smirks, turning the remote over in his hand.  "And you've been good?"

TK looks up at him from under his lashes.  "So good."  He steps in closer, nudging a thigh between Carlos's.  "I thought you could put this in me, and then we could go out.  We could make out on the dance floor, make everyone jealous.  Then," he flexes his thigh into where Carlos is already half hard, "you can take me home and fuck me."

He dips his head, curving a hand around the back of TK's neck, licking along his collar bone where it's exposed by the loose collar of the shirt. "What if I can't wait that long?  What if I want to fuck you in the club?"  TK's breath hitches sharply.  "Push you up against a wall."  He runs a hand down TK's back to his ass, and then down, following the seam and pressing hard, just to hear TK moan.  "You'll be slick and open for me, a little desperate."  He pulls back enough to see where TK's biting his lips red.  "You're already a little desperate for me."

TK breathes out.  "Officer Reyes, I'm shocked.  Are you suggesting we commit acts of public indecency?"

He tightens his grip.  "Maybe you're enough to make a good man break his leash."

TK sways into him, and makes a discontented noise when Carlos's phone buzzes loudly.   He doesn't take his eyes off TK as he digs it out of his pocket and glances at the screen.  "It's Matt.  He's parking.  He has something he needs us to look at."

tagging @jesuisici33, @carlos-in-glasses, @guardian-angle22, @herefortarlos, and @lightningboltreader

[totkdaily]

Day 90: The Sage of Lightning, and Hyrule Castle

Done it. The final lock. But beyond the door… a literal trial by fire. Nothing for it. I have to jump. 

Then it's just a flick of a switch for Riju to join me. And we're done.

Now, back to that mechanism. Power on, it takes us up. The hatch opens. We're through. 

Riju notices a dim light - it has to be her secret stone, her destiny as a Sage. But there's a huge gibdo hive up here too. And I don't think we've seen the last of the Queen. 

We fire up at the hive. And the Queen emerges. 

We engage. 

Twice, I'm nearly a goner. We'd be entirely doomed if not for Riju's lightning. But we defeat the Queen. Her red presence is replaced by gentle golden light - and the secret stone is revealed.

Riju's secret stone. 

We enter that familiar dream space, and meet the Sage of Lightning.

It's worth hearing the tale of the Imprisoning War over again for another glimpse of Zelda in the distant past. This is her true self - always thinking of others. Not this strange shade that keeps appearing. 

Riju accepts her destiny, and I her aid, with pride and honour. The Demon King may have originated from the Gerudo, but they have only ever been my loyal allies. There's something of Urbosa about Riju as she commands the Sage's avatar to me so deftly. 

I can't help but notice, as her ring takes its place on my finger, that one finger on Rauru's hand is still unclaimed. I wonder… there were six Sages.  We only have four. 

Riju and I head back to Gerudo Town. She thanks me for my aid, and her soldiers salute - a far cry from the days I was escorted out for being a Voe. 

Buliara suggests I return to Lookout Landing. I should. Purah will be expecting me. 

The sky is clear above Gerudo Town again, and people are once again above ground. The kids play in the street. The road is clear to the oasis. All is right again, in this little pocket of the world. 

But my work isn't over yet. I return to Purah. 

She's not on her usual platform. Hmm. Buliara is, though - hardest working Gerudo I ever met - and I ask her where Purah is. Apparently she's “above”. She, Offrak, Muzu and Harth are all staring at the Castle, but I can't see anything. 

I climb up to Purah's telescope to find her. But then - a Blood Moon?? In the middle of the day? 

The sky reddens quickly, and a chill races up my spine. Purah spots something through the telescope - Zelda?? 

It can't be. Not after all this. And she disappears as quickly as she emerged. That's what the doppelganger does, every time. 

Purah urges me to investigate. I will. But not with any expectation that here, finally, I'll be able to rescue my Princess. 

I need to stock up before I head out - food and weapons. I should be prepared for a fight.

It's been weeks since I was at Rito Village, but I mention their bridge to Karson all the same, while I'm here. Maybe he can still be useful to them.

Everyone's peering up at the Castle, trying to catch a glimpse of the Princess. I hate it. It's not her. But there's no point trying to tell them. I just need to deal with it. 

In the bunker, Gralens says there have been sightings of huge Beasts. But he doesn't want to add to my burdens. That makes one person in Hyrule, at least. 

I don't think there's a cooking fire at Lookout Landing, so I nip to Riverside Stable to cook up some supplies there. 

While I'm there, I see a dragon in the sunset. Farosh? It's hard to tell at this distance. 

I turn to head back to Lookout Landing, and spy Penn! Surrounded by some little bird informants. As the rain sets in, he tells me the Stable chef has been waiting for some friends to arrive, but there's been no sign of them. Apparently they were coming to share a recipe from Princess Zelda. 

The chef, Gotter, confirms the story. Agus and the rest were supposed to come across Owlan Bridge to the south, but there's no sign of them. Gotter's been watching the bridge for a while - it seems that Agus has been something of a mentor to him. 

I agree with him that it's not a good sign - but I need to get back to the castle, not chase after more of Penn's wild geese. 

It's late evening by the time I get back. As I launch from Lookout Landing Skyview Tower, a Blood Moon rises. 

But as I glide across to the castle, something about being in its proximity seems to negate the Blood Moon? It's past midnight, and still no sign. What force could be more powerful than the Blood Moon? 

The weather shifts abruptly into a rumbling storm, lightning flashing across the sky. As I land, I hear Zelda's voice - but there's something off about her tone. She's waiting for me. 

I search for her. 

[lokisasylum]

SO~ PJM2 IS COMING, HUH?👀

I mean we already knew something was cooking since before FACE dropped, when all those photos of Jimin with those producers popped up and seeing as they were not present in FACE since FACE was Jimin's personal story---

Lets also not forget that Ayo The Producer, who worked in "Closer Than This", has hinted on multiple occasions before AND after CTT came out that "something big" was coming in 2024.

There's also this vlive:

In it Jimin said: "Do you guys think I would have done nothing? A guy with a personality who can't stand having no work."

And if this was September, then now we know his album had been done since August.

Jimin's biggest solo fanbases have been VERY active during 'FACE's anniversary month and telling everyone to "Be PREPARED" that "Something big is coming", "Something we've been waiting for a long time is finally happening".

Even that one Brazilian account who predicted back in 2021 that Jimin would reach No.1 on Hot100 with a song from his first solo project/album. Has made a new prediction over a week ago for Jimin's upcoming success (but I'll keep that one to myself for now 'cause don't wanna jinx it).

We also have these... mysteries 👀:

🥸 What happened in Budapest?

🥸 What happened in the hot springs?

🥸 What happened to rumors of a Bebe Rehxa collab that even Ayo The Producer hinted last year around June?

🥸 What happened to the alleged collab with One Republic? I remember the lead vocalist was quite... VOCAL about having work for/with JIMIN specifically.

🥸 Around the same time that Angel Pt.1 came out last year there was a Brazilian singer (can't remember if it was Ludmilla, who also had a song in the Fast & Furious X soundtrack) with whom PJMs had a collabed Streaming Party with on Stationhead. Not only did she say that she loved Jimin's music, but that "her team had already gotten in contact with Jimin's label" that week.

(I'm not gonna bother adding the rumor with that afrobeats artist, 'cause that just looked hella sus and like she did what she did to create more expectation for her album)

[toujokaname]

Mischief / Episode 6

Characters: HiMERU, Kohaku, Niki  

"In fact, ain't it harder to figure out what we're even missin'?"

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Season: Spring

Location: Café Cinnamon

HiMERU: Shiina has shared an uncharacteristically well-thought-out opinion, huh.

Kohaku: Yeah, insights from folks with experience in other fields can be valuable. As for me, other than bein' an idol, all I know's the dirty work I did back home. HiMERU-han, you also—

HiMERU: —HiMERU is an idol nurtured in an axenic culture. Though, as a hobby, he has dabbled in things like stocks and handling numbers.

Essentially, he only knows about being an idol, so it's interesting to hear experiences from other professions.

Niki: That's why I'm thinking, maybe a lot of people feel the same way?

Thanks to ES, idol stuff's gotten way more attention. But for us regular people, idols are still these mysterious aliens, y'know?

Kohaku: Now hold on, don't lump yourself in with "regular people." You're an idol too, aren'tcha?

Niki: Yeah. But that's why idols are so rare and intriguing to everyone. It's probably why there's interest in JoyLife as well.

You can see dogs and cats everywhere just by walking around town, but if you wanna see lions or pandas, you've gotta go to the zoo.

Lions aren't all that different from cats, but seeing that first-hand might make you feel like you've gained something?

Kohaku: No, wait, lions and cats are real different.

Niki: They taste the same!

HiMERU: Ultimately, the conversation developed in a very "Shiina-like" manner—both understandable, yet perplexing at the same time.

Niki: Ehh? But for once, I thought I was being logical, y'know? Logical!

Kohaku: Still, that was a pretty clear metaphor. Yeah, I mighta caught the same bug as that apprentice chef in your story.

Niki: The so-called May Blues! [1] Nahaha ♪

Kohaku: Yup, that's right... Even though I knew from the start that reality and ideals don't always match up...

But... I know I'm soundin' obstinate, but I just can't accept it. Seriously, why're JoyLife and PBB so popular?

I get that's how trends work, but it feels like everyone's just up and lost their minds...

Is it just that everyone says it's interestin', so they convince themselves it is?

Look, the latest JoyLife episode just got uploaded.

HiMERU-han. You're surprisingly stubborn, so I reckon you won't change your mind. But could ya watch this one more time and give it a calm, honest judgment?

Just to see if it's really all that entertainin'.

HiMERU: Hm. The latest episode... Umm, let's see, what was it that we did?

Kohaku: Well, it's JoyLife, so nothin' too special. Last time, all we did was pick out some furniture for livin' together...

Niki: It's kinda a follow-up from the last episode, so it's probably easier to get if you start there. I think I watched it, but I can't remember a thing about it.

Kohaku: When it's over, you don't remember a thing—it's 'bout as dull as plain lukewarm water... Welp, whatever. I'll just pull it up on my phone, then~?

Let's go with Niki-han's suggestion, since he's been strangely reliable today, and start with the last episode ♪

Location: Department Store's Furniture Area

<Kohaku & HiMERU's Daily Joyful Cohabitation Life: Episode 6 - Epic Fight at the Shopping Mall Arc~!>

Kohaku: "It's Kohaku's~♪"

HiMERU: "And HiMERU's~♪"

Kohaku & HiMERU: "Daily joyful cohabitation life~♪"

HiMERU: "So, we've come to the nearby shopping mall to get some furniture."

"We'll need some household appliances and such for our cohabitation, right?"

Kohaku: "But there was already a decent bit of stuff in the room they set up for us. There's a bed, a dresser... In fact, ain't it harder to figure out what we're even missin'?

HiMERU: "There weren't any cooking utensils, however. Not even a microwave, nor a knife or cutting board."

Kohaku: "We could just go back to Seisoukan to eat."

[Seisoukan refers to a dormitory where male idols affiliated with ES live together.]

Kohaku: "Or, we could just summon Niki-han. He'd happily whip up some delicious food for us."

Location: Café Cinnamon

Niki: Oh, my name popped up! Right, right... So, I got really happy, or rather, it startled me a bit, and it made me stop cooking for a sec.

Kohaku: So you really do watch the show while you're cookin'...

Niki: That's how most people do it, right? Time's tight, so they just let it play in the background while they're busy with other stuff.

The only ones glued to the screen are the hardcore fans, I bet.

Kohaku: That's not somethin' I wanted to find out... We work our tails off on these shows, hopin' folks'll watch them with passion and excitement, not as background noise.

Niki: Just like I cook every meal, hoping people will enjoy them to the max ♪

Kohaku: .........

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Gogatsubyou (May Blues) is a social phenomenon in which students or employees feel depressed from coping with the stress of change and having to adjust to the start of routine life.

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[BSTS] Valentine’s Day 2024 ‘Ask Yourself’ Event Story

all chapters!

Chapter 1

-rehearsal room-

saki: Hello everyone.

mizuki: Yo, we've been waitin' for you, Saki. Now everyone is here.

lico: And so? What did you call us here for?

mizuki: Because the next show is gonna be us, obviously!

lico: Really? But next is the Valentine's Day show, isn't it?

hinata: A team B solo show? Woohoo!

kongou: We performed for White Day last year, so this year we're doing Valentine's?

ran: Oo! I'm lookin' forward to what kinda song Heath comes up with.

saki: I'm sure your Valentine's show will be a blast.

mizuki: Of course. We're gonna go all out an—

lico: Stop right there.

mizuki: Huh?

lico: I'm not letting this show end up like how White Day did last year. Women hold Valentine's Day in high regard, it's a special event for them, so there'll be no violence.

mizuki: What's your problem?

ran: C’mon, how about we hear Lico out? His idea might be just as excitin'!

mizuki: Tch, pain in the ass. Fine, what do you wanna do?

lico: Keep it simple obviously. A traditional Valentine's Day.

mizuki: Huuh?

lico: We'll put on a show that makes our feelings clear to all the ladies in the audience. Valentine's is the day of love after all. Right, Kotori-chan? You want to receive my love too don't you?

saki: Y-your love?

mizuki: Christ Lico, everything you just said is gross as hell. Besides there's no way we're gonna do some sappy shit like that anyways.

lico: Tch...

heath: ...Why not?

mizuki: Huh? I ain't putting on some show that looks like K or P's.

heath: I promise it'll still be a B show at its core. I won't waver. So let's do it, a 'Traditional Valentine's Day' overflowing with B's flair.

mizuki: B's flair you say... Well that's fine then. Let's show em who's boss.

lico: Wait, actually?

mizuki: What, you're the one you suggested it.

lico: Yes but... No, nevermind.

ran: Sounds like its gonna be another fun B performance. Speakin' of, I have an idea of what to do for our special activity durin’ the event!

—end

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Chapter 2

-rehearsal room-

ran: Since it's a special show we should have a special activity too! So how about the guests make chocolate with us? Kongou's on our team yeah? So food related things are B's forte!

lico: How come you actually just said a normal idea right now? But, we can't be making the guests cook, right?

kongou: Having them make chocolate with us would be difficult, but decorating would be possible. For example, we can prepare chocolate cupcakes and decorate them with the customers. How does that sound?

ran: Ooh, that sounds fun!

hinata: What kind of toppings will there be? Can I make some suggestions too?

kongou: Sure. We can brainstorm what would be good toppings to provide. If there's a larger variety I'm sure it'll be more fun.

hinata: Yay! Ok then umm, I'd like fruits, cream, cookies and marshmallows...

lico: We can't fit that many more extra tables in the restaurant. Well, whatever, how about we let the guests choose their toppings when they order? Then we can bring the stuff to their table and decorate the cupcakes there with them.

mizuki: What the fuck do we need to do all that for?

ran: What!? Ya don't think it sounds fun, Mizuki? What do ya think of my idea, Nee-chan?

saki: I think its great.

ran: Hell yeah, then it's decided! Ain't it fine, Mizuki?

mizuki: Fine...

lico: Huh? Seriously what's going on today? Everything is going so smoothly.

mizuki: Oh shut up, do you wanna do this shit or not?

lico: Well yes it's fine for now. Make sure you look forward to Valentine's, Kotori-chan.

-time pass, behind starless, day-

hinata (on phone): Hello? Hey listen to this! Valentine's Day is going to be a B solo performance! I wonder what it's going to be like~ I'm so hyped! Since I messed up last time I want to make sure I properly help out this time.

hinata (on phone): I can do it, I told you this already! I want to see my dream come true at this store. Ah crap, I forgot I need to call Iwa-san after this.

hinata (on phone): No he's been really mean to me~ Despite never even dropping by the store he keeps asking me to give him reports on what's going on... Yeah that's true, I know. I'll call you again soon then!

-hangs up-

hinata: Aah~! I really can't wait to see B's show~!

—end

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Chapter 3 

-shopping centre-

hinata: I'm so excited to be here shopping with you all~!

lico: Sigh... Why'd we have to bring the whole family shopping.

kongou: Because I'd like to have a nice variety of toppings. You being here is a big help, Lico. We all went shopping like this for White Day last year too didn't we? And before that...

heath: We also went shopping for New Year's and Halloween.

kongou: Yeah. It's like it's become tradition for us to go out as a group for our seasonal performances.

mizuki: Oi, where's the meat section at?

ran: They're doin' taste tests of fried stuff over there!

lico: Hold up, what does meat have to do with anything? We're here to get toppings to put on top of cupcakes with our fans... Jeez, oh, these are cute.

kongou: How about we get them? Though, if they were a little smaller they would be easier to put on a cupcake.

lico: Hmm.

heath: I found something we can use so I'm putting it in the trolley.

kongou: Sure, thanks.

mizuki: Oi Kongou, you're just buying sweet shit, candy ain't gonna fill anyones stomach.

kongou: Well of course it's all sweet. There's going to be special Valentine's menu items.

mizuki: Tch, pain in the ass. Then you shoulda just come shopping on your own.

kongou: Well that may be true...

lico: You're the one who wanted to tag along in the first place, Mizuki. Instead of complaining how about you pick out some toppings too?

mizuki: Oh, they're doing taste tests over there!

-mizuki runs off-

hinata: What, meat!?

-hinata runs after him-

ran: Guess it can't be helped. I gotta go make sure Mizuki doesn't eat too much!

-ran runs after them-

lico: He says yet he just wants to eat the meat too... It always ends up like this, that lot really are just a bunch of damn kids.

heath: ...This outcome was predictable.

kongou: Oh well, let's pick out the toppings ourselves.

—end

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Chapter 4

-street, day-

ran: Alrighty, all the additional shoppin' should be done now.

-phone rings-

ran: Hm?

ran (on phone): Heya, it's me. Yeah, I'm on my way back now.

ran (on phone): Ooh, so somethin' finally came up. Yeah, be there in a moment.

-alleyway, day-

underling: Good work out there.

ran: Man~ And here I was lookin' forward to participatin’ in the cupcake trial after finishin’ my errands.

underling: My bad, bro.

ran: I’m jokin' don't worry bout it. And so? What happened?

underling: Well...

-thug explains situation to ran-

ran: I see...

underling: Yeah. There's evidence of them being drowned, however any info about who they were working for has been scrubbed clean. 

ran: Hmm. That's not a good sign.

underling: Um, bro... Looking into this any further is dangerous. Please hear me out, I suggest you come back already.

ran: What? What happened for ya to say somethin' like that?

underling: Well, I received a message from the boss... He said that if you're going to keep doing whatever you want, then he'll have to remind you of your place. So let's give up on this already! We can't have you losing face before you become the head.

ran: Dummy. I can't back down now.

underling: But...!

ran: I started this. If I don't see it through to the end then I can't take responsibility for it. Even as things are now, I'm still able to properly assess the situation. Tell my old man that I know what I'm doin'.

—end

(tl note: if you’re confused about who drowned check the xmas story chapter 4)

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Chapter 5

-street, day-

saki: (Hm? Is that Ran-san over there? I wonder if he's on his way to Starless.)

-saki walks over to him-

saki: Hello, Ran-san.

ran: The fuck ya want?

saki: Woah...

-ran realises who it is-

ran: Oh! My bad, it was just you Nee-chan! I was just a little on edge.

saki: .....

saki: Did something happen?

ran: It's nothin' ya need to worry about. Sorry for scaring ya. Oh right! As an apology let me invite ya to the Valentine's trial event! We're gonna be testin' out all sorts of toppings, sounds fun right?

saki: Sure, If I wouldn't be interfering.

ran: Of course ya wouldn't be, we'd love to hear your opinions too!

saki: Yes.

ran: I was actually just out doin' some extra shoppin'. I got some chocolate pens and chocolate sprinkles, stuff like that. See?

saki: Wow... You sure bought a lot.

ran: Uwah!

saki: W-what's the matter?

ran: Lico told me to buy some dried fruits! I forgot~ I gotta head back to the shops. Sorry, ya should come with me, Nee-chan! 

-ran grabs saki’s hand-

saki: Wah.

ran: Hm? What's up?

saki: Your hand is ice cold, Ran-san...

ran: ...Oh, you’re right.

saki: Are you ok? If you're not feeling well then...

ran: Ahaha, sorry that must've surprised ya. It's super cold today that's all! Your hand is nice and warm though. Could I keep holdin' it like this?

saki: I don't mind...

ran: Yay! Then let's get goin'! Once our Valentine’s show begins, let's make some chocolate together, ok?

—end

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Chapter 6

-backstage-

saki: Good work on the show everyone, it was lots of fun.

ran: Ooh Nee-chan! Thanks for comin' to greet us~ We really put on a great show didn't we!

mizuki: Did you see that, Saki? B's the best ain't we?

lico: As always.

heath: But we really did put on an exciting show.

lico: I suppose. I feel like I was properly able to convey my feelings to our fans this year.

kongou: It was our opening show though, so it was a bit nerve wracking. It looks like a lot of guests ordered the cupcakes too, I'm glad.

ran: Well it was my idea after all, of course it's successful!

lico: Even though it was basically only Kongou and I that selected the toppings. What about you, Kotori-chan? Did you enjoy decorating your cupcake?

saki: Yes, I loved it. There were so many toppings to choose from, I'm already wondering how I'll decorate the next one.

lico: Right?

mizuki: Shut up, quit looking at her all mushy like that. Though, the cake didn't taste that bad I guess.

lico: You just let the guests do all the decorating, didn't you?

mizuki: Excuse me? I supervised.

kongou: Well, as long as the guests are pleased that's what's most important.

-hinata appears-

hinata: Good job everybody! Today's show was amazing, it was the best! B are the coolest ever!

mizuki: Of course.

hinata: Man, I wanted to tell you what I thought the moment you got off the stage~

saki: Did something happen?

hinata: Well y'see, there were just so many chocolate cupcake orders that I had to deal with, so I got here a little late.

kongou: I'm thankful.

ran: If it's that popular we'll surely get a bonus, right!

—end

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Chapter 7

-behind starless, night-

heath (on phone): Hello. I'm done for today. Thank you again.

heath (on phone): This much is nothing, I'm fine.

heath (on phone): That has nothing to do with this. They're all songs that I've created up until now using my own words. And that will not change.

heath (on phone): Yeah, see you.

-heath hangs up-

-ginsei walks up-

ginsei: Good work today, Heath. Could I speak with you a moment? Or wait, are you heading home?

heath: What is it?

ginsei: The script for your show was great. You handle all the script preparations yourself, right?

heath: Yeah, I do.

ginsei: The vibe of each of your shows has changed multiple times. Like with 'Idaten' and 'No Longer Human' for example... 'No Longer Human' especially portrayed a more sensitive side... It had charm and was interesting to watch.

heath: ...Thanks.

ginsei: And so I wanted to ask, was that—

heath: Is that all? I'd like to go home now. See you.

ginsei: Ah, wait.

-heath leaves-

ginsei: What’s up with him...

-outside shrine, night-

heath: Me... And B's songs... No, not yet…

—end

(tl note: Heath’s dialogue is extremely vague here idk what he’s talking about either hdjsj)

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Chapter 8 

-backstage-

saki: Congratulations on the closing show, everyone.

lico: Thanks for watching, Kotori-chan.

mizuki: Hey Saki, we put on another kickass show didn't we?

saki: Yes, it was amazing. Thank you for the wonderful Valentine's gift.

mizuki: Nice!

heath: I'm glad my feelings were conveyed.

saki: You too Kongou-san, good work.

kongou: Thanks. It was a bit hectic but I'm glad we got to the closing show without incident. It may have been due to how busy we were, but Hinata behaved himself too, unlike during the Christmas show. I'm glad to see he's reflected on his actions.

ran: Nee-chan! Did you enjoy our Valentine's gift?

saki: Yes, it was really fun.

ran: I'm glad. I still have so much further to go. If you think this is our limit then you're sorely mistaken.

saki: Hm?

ran: Ya think so too right? That Ran-chan's capable of way more.

saki: Y-yes. But your show tonight was already wonderful.

ran: Thanks! It's because of ya support that we were so fired up for the closin’ show. It's Valentine's, so I'm glad we could repay your kindness!

mizuki: Huh? Valentine's has got nothing to do with it. Whenever it is and whoever it is, once we've accepted it, B will pay it back in full.

ran: Hahah, true! No matter if its a debt or a grudge. Well anyways, Nee-chan! Make sure ya keep supportin’ us lots and lots!

—end

[theiasthesis]

DR name: Salem Jules

My pronouns: They/them

My DR: Sal3mc0r3 (a crossover DR where my ocs, friends and almost every fictional character from various franchises coexist in a Y2K vapourwave city)

The person I am contacting: Candida

Their pronouns: She/they

My relationship with them: They are my best friend and a part of my band as the tambourinist also called Sal3mc0r3. She sticks by me through all my shit.

Information about them: She has trauma from getting her husband killed on their wedding day and wears a mask because her real face when revealed is the stuff of nightmares. Her room in our penthouse is a greenhouse filled with plants, butterflies and bells, she cooks the best adobong manok and reads Noli Me Tangere religiously.

My Message: Hey bestie, it’s Salem I miss you! Hows the band doing? and hows Alastor I can’t wait to see him! I’m coming to Sal3mc0r3 very soon cant wait to meet everyone!

BRRRR... 📞You have have (1) voicemail from : Candida

" Yo! Hey hey hey, Salem! Whats good? God I miss you loads, how have you been, man? The bands been doing great! Great as in its been a total mess, ugh we haven't been able to choreograph any good songs lately, all we've been doing is lame song covers, I mean how lame am I right?

Alastor has been doing fine, being a dickhead as per usual, but hey what else is new? He's sunshine and rainbows as of currently. He misses you though, everyone does. Ughhh when you are coming over? I mean like you you, we have you here, lady here said you guys call them a... a what? A clone? Yeah that. We've got your clone over here, but it's not YOU you... ya know?

Soon can't be soon enough, I gotta embrace you (crush you) and lay all over you, nobody else listens to my blabs the way you do.

Ughhhh *stretches* I gotta go now and eat, there's leftover kimchi in the fridge practically moaning and calling my name. au revoir, adios amigo!"

End of message

Willows note: I just came off another channel and she came barging in, normally it takes me a minute to get someone else but she just popped in like my head was her home.

[darkstar225]

Twice's 10th member has to fake date ATEEZ's Wooyoung even if all the members like her

A/N: Heyyy, I'm coming up with a lot of stuff for you guys so I can make up for the time I'm gone lol! Sry for taking so long to post :D I hope that the anonwho gave me this idea on Tumblr likes it! :)

The request: Can I request a one shot of Twice falling in love with the short, cute and innocent tenth member! reader. Twice does everything possible to make reader fall in love with her, they achieve it by spoiling her but something happens, reader is forced to have a relationship with an idol (it could be wooyoung). Thanks for taking your time reading this!

PS: Tysm for everyone who reads what I write, I hope I can bring a smile to your faces every time I post! I'd like to thank whoever sent me this idea 'cause I loved to write it <3

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Y/N had always been the cute and innocent 10th and youngest member of TWICE, and her endearing personality had endeared her to her fellow members. But little did she know that she was about to become the unwitting target of their affections in a way that would turn her world upside down.

It all began innocently enough during a break from their hectic schedule. TWICE was lounging in their shared dorm, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation. The maknae was curled up on the couch, engrossed in a book, when Nayeon, the group's eldest member, glanced over at her with a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

Nayeon - Sunshine, you know, you're the cutest member of TWICE.

Said girl blushed and looked up from her book, surprised by the sudden compliment.

Y/N - Oh, unnie, you're just saying that.

But Nayeon wasn't finished. 

Nayeon - And we all love you so much. In fact, I think we're all falling for you.

Y/N's eyes widened as she realized that Nayeon wasn't the only one with a glint of mischief in her eye. The other members were nodding in agreement, and suddenly, TWICE's honey found herself the centre of attention.

Sana, known for her playful nature, leaned in closer to her darling and began to whisper.

 Sana - Dear, what if we all tried to make you fall in love with us?

Y/N's heart skipped a beat at the suggestion. 

Y/N - W-what?

Dahyun chimed in, her eyes sparkling with excitement. 

Dahyun - Yeah, angel! We want to win your heart.

Momo, who had always been a bit of a romantic, spoke next.

Momo - We'll do whatever it takes to make you fall for us.

Jihyo - Boo, you mean the world to us.

Jeongyeon - We've been keeping this secret for too long.

Chaeyoung - We want to spoil you and make you happy.

Tzuyu - You deserve all the love in the world, hon.

Nayeon - So, what do you say, babe? Will you let us all try to win your heart?

Y/N - I...I don't know what to say. *blushing*

Sana - Say yes! *grinning*

Y/N - Okay, yes. *nervous wreck*

Momo - Great! Let's get started, everyone!

Jihyo - Babygirl, you're in for a lot of love and attention.

Jeongyeon - Get ready to be spoiled, sweetheart!

Chaeyoung - We're going to make you fall so hard for us.

Tzuyu - You won't know what hit you, Y/N.

Nayeon - This is going to be so much fun. *whispering*

Sana - I can't wait to see our little star's reactions. *whispering back*

Dahyun - This is just the beginning, luv. *sneaking a kiss on Y/N's cheek*

Momo - We promise to make you the happiest person in the world. *hugging Y/N tightly*

Jihyo - We're going to make beautiful memories together. *holding Y/N's hand*

Jeongyeon - You're our precious beloved. *placing a loving kiss on Y/N's forehead*

TWICE's lovebug felt her cheeks turn an even deeper shade of red. She had never imagined her unnies had such feelings for her. She was used to their sisterly affection, but this was entirely different.

The other members quickly got to work, showering their girl with attention and affection. Jihyo cooked her favourite meals, Jeongyeon wrote her sweet notes, and Chaeyoung composed cute songs just for her. Tzuyu even volunteered to help her with her daily chores.

Days turned into weeks, and the youngest found herself falling for each member of TWICE in different ways. She couldn't deny the love and care they showed her, and she soon realized that her feelings for them were growing stronger with each passing day.

But their secret didn't stay hidden for long. One fateful day, Dispatch, the stupid notorious Korean entertainment news outlet, caught wind of the situation. They began publishing articles about the members of TWICE contending for Y/N's affection, causing a media uproar.

The agency was quick to respond, and Y/N found herself in a difficult situation. She was forced to go on a fake date with ATEEZ's Wooyoung, a talented idol from another group, to quell the rumours and protect TWICE's reputation.

Y/N's heart ached as she went on the fake date with Wooyoung. He was a kind and charming guy, but her heart belonged to her TWICE members. She felt like she was betraying them, and the guilt weighed heavily on her.

Meanwhile, everyone on TWICE was devastated. They had been caught in their attempt to win Y/N's heart, and they couldn't bear the thought of her being with someone else. They watched the news reports of their Y/N and Wooyoung's fake date with heavy hearts.

After the fake date ended, the maknae returned to the dorm, feeling emotionally drained. She was met with tearful eyes and worried faces as the members of TWICE surrounded her.

Nayeon - We're so sorry for putting you through this, pet. *teary-eyed*

Y/N - It's not your fault, unnie. I never wanted this either. *hugs Nayeon*

The other members chimed in with their apologies, each expressing their love and regret for the situation they had unintentionally created.

TWICE's little tiger wiped away her tears and looked at her fellow unnies with determination. 

Y/N - I want to be with all of you, no matter what. I don't care about the rumours or what anyone else thinks. I love you all, and that's all that matters.

TWICE's eyes lit up with hope and joy. They had never been more grateful to have Y/N as a member of their group.

But the road ahead wouldn't be easy. The agency had made it clear that Y/N had to maintain her fake relationship with Wooyoung to protect TWICE's image. It was a tough situation, but Y/N and her members were determined to make it work.

Over time, TWICE's youngest and Wooyoung became close friends, and he became aware of the true nature of her relationship with the TWICE members. He was understanding and supportive, even agreeing to help them keep their secret from the public.

As the months passed, Y/N's relationship with TWICE deepened, and she found herself falling in love with each member in a unique and special way. They were her family, her confidants, and her greatest source of love and support.

One day, as they all gathered in the dorm, Y/N took a deep breath and addressed her members.

Y/N - I love all of you, and I want to be in a relationship with each of you. *blushing*

The room fell silent for a moment, and then, one by one, the members of TWICE broke into smiles. They had all secretly had the same desire but had been afraid to voice it.

Jihyo - We love you too, cutie pie. *tears of happiness spilling from her eyes*

Y/N's heart soared as they each confessed their love for her, and they all shared a group hug, sealing their commitment to one another.

Despite the ups and downs, their love for each other remained unwavering. Y/N had found her place in the world, surrounded by the love and devotion of the nine incredible women who had captured her heart.

And in the end, they all looked at each other and shared the same thought:

I'll love these girls forever.

A/N: I'm sorry for any errors, English is not my first language. Pls, let me know if there is something wrong, ty for reading <3

[lmhsfic]

Hi!

I don't have a question, but I would just like to say that I really enjoy all that has been shown to us up until now, both the art (which, wow so pretty!) and the lore bits you have told us!

I can't wait to see/read more from the both of you!

I wish that the both of you have a great rest of your day/evening/night!

P.S. Remember to get a lot of rest, and take breaks when you need it! Even if it ends up pushing the release date (is that the right words?) back a bit. I think most of us would rather that you didn't get stressed just to make something for free!

HHHHHHHH this is such a sweet message, thank you so much for taking the time to send it !! We've been having an absolute blast putting everything together and sharing the art and worldbuilding process with everyone and it's been. so incredibly surreal having people be so receptive and genuinely Interested in what we're cooking up :")

That being said we r both aware that it Is objectively A Lot Of Work so fear not we r pacing ourselves !! also while we appreciate the sentiment u really don't have to worry too much about our stress levels in terms of creating/taking breaks because We set the timeline GFDFSHF like. the only deadlines we have are self-imposed so if it turns out we need more time or need a break, we will simply Take One :3

thank u as always for your ongoing interest, support, and patience !!! <3 <3 <3