#We have all the way to number 507 to go

[lonely--seeker]

Another super cute commission i got to do.

Character belongs to TwistedToaster

Original size is pretty shmall :>

[rbbrbikerthorp]

A Room For The Night

“Urgh!” I said to myself as I walked down the dingy corridor looking at the numbers on the doors. A sign points the way; up another flight of stairs.

“Room 507 - here it is,″ I said to myself..I put an actual key key into the lock. I turn it to the door to the attic bedroom, I still can’t believe that all the known chains in town were full for the night. After. a really long day trudging around the city from meeting to meeting and then entertaining a customer, I’d missed my last train home. I must’ve checked out two dozen hotels online before I managed to find one with a room. I guess ‘beggars can’t be choosers’.

As I opened the door the stench hit me in the face; a mix of smoke, damp and old furniture offended my nose. No point complaining; there was no alternatives and it would only be for one night.

I dropped my bag on the bed and walked over to the sash window to see If I could open it, but it wouldn’t budge. Years of painting had sealed it shut.  

I looked around the room to see if there was another way to get some ventilation in. There was ventilation panel and a switch on the wall below it. When I flicked the switch, I was pleasantly surprised that hotel had fitted one of those silent air-con units you can hear faintly as opposed to one with a fan that creates an unbearable noise. I looked around the room and spotted a TV on the wall, there was a fridge and kettle. I also noticed a wardrobe, but as I was only staying one night I wouldn’t unpack my bag. 

I guess the day was catching up with me, because I began to feel very tired. Just then I remembered I had to send a couple of emails before the end of the day. So I grabbed my laptop and sat at the desk. As I typed away, I could hear comforting sound of the air conditioning whispering away in the background . “Mmmm perhaps this wasn’t so bad for one night,“ I thought. The two important emails were sent plus, I sent another to my department head summarising meetings - not something I’d normally do, but I felt compelled to do it on this occasion. I logged out and closed my laptop.

I decided to take a shower before bed. I stripped out of my suit trousers and shirt and head into the bathroom. I turned on the shower, and stepped in, the hot water immediately relieved the tension in my muscles. Not having planned to stay away for the night I didn’t have any toiletries with me, but I was amazed to discover a hotel of this standard actually provided a selection of bathroom amenities for guests.

I cracked open the shower gel and rubbed it into my hair. I whiffed the scent, “wow that’s really overpowering,” I thought. I tried to figure out what the scent was but for some reason my mind wandered onto other things. I massaged it into my hair, lost in the smell, closing my eyes. I stood under the water raining down from the shower head feeling the suds wash out of my hair.. I reopened the bottle of shower gel and applied it everywhere, wanting the smell to cover me entirely. The smell is making me feel soooooooo relaxed and sooooooo horny. Eventually, I know I’ve left the soap on me for long enough and rinse myself off

Turning off the shower, I step out and grab one of the towels from the rail and dry myself off. I felt so drained but also so relaxed. I walk out of the en-asuite and drop the towel on the floor and, fully naked, I climb under the covers. At the side of the bed is the remote control, I grab it and turn on the TV. 

When the screen came alive there was just static. I flicked through the channels, but it was the same. “Urgh”, I thought, “here we go, the TV doesn’t work.” I was about to get up and see whether the cable had come loose but I found myself captivated by the colours on the screen. There was also a strange humming noise emanating from the television that made it hard to think. I laid there, watching the pretty colours,”sooooo beauuutifullll…” As I watched I became hornier and hornier but I found couldn’t move a muscle. I began to panic, the static was interspersed by coloured spirals and then there were flashes. the flashes grew brighter and more frequent - I’m sure the flashes were actually words but I couldn’t tell. I kept staring at the screen, open-mouthed. 

All I could do was stare at the screen. Sometime later the screen finally went blank. I reached to the bedside table and switched off the light. I quickly drifted off to sleep listening to the soundtrack of the whispering air conditioning.

I vaguely recall having this weird dream when suddenly I came around. Rolling over I tapped my phone to check the time, it was only 3:30am. A thought entered my head - I needed to get up and check the wardrobe. “What? Are you serious?” I laid there for what felt like ages , but the thought didn’t go away. In fact the voice in my head kept getting louder, Check the wardrobe...Check the wardrobe...Check the wardrobe..It kept getting louder still. Check the wardrobe... Eventually the compulsion took over. I climbed out of bed and walked over the wardrobe, and opened the door. 

As I pulled the doors open, right away there was a rank smell of old leather and cigarette smoke. Hanging inside the wardrobe were some clothes and a pair of boots. Even though I knew thugs wore clothes like these, I couldn’t help myself, I had to touch them. My hand brushed against the green bomber jacket; I felt a static charge that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I picked up the boots, lifted them and held them to my face. They looked as though they’d been well worn. I took a deep breath. Inside each one, someone had stuffed in a sock. At first the smell of foot odour and leather was overpowering, but after inhaling the scent for a few minutes I felt intoxicated and started feeling horny again. 

I picked up the pair of jeans that looked like they’d been splashed with bleach. They looked like they’d been worn a few times since the last wash. There was also a black polo shirt on another hanger. “Hmmm,” I thought, “The last person staying here must have left this behind. I’ll have to mention this to reception when I check out. I put everything back in its place, closed the wardrobe door and went back to bed to try and get some more sleep. 

Back in bed I laid staring at the ceiling listening to the whispering air con. “Was that a voice I could hear? Was it telling me I should try on the clothes hanging in the wardrobe. Why on earth would I want to try on another person’s worn, actually well-worn clothes?” I laid in bed contemplating what the voice in my head was telling me to do. After a while i thought, “maybe I could try the clothes on - it would be a laugh. No, what am I thinking?” I was restless in bed. In the end the voice was becoming unbearable, I caved in. I got out of bed, opened the wardrobe again, and inhaled deeply. This time the smell didn’t offend me. I took out the contents put them on the bed and looked at them closely.

I grabbed the bleached jeans and slid them on, one leg at a time. I struggled to get into them as they were skin tight, probably a size too small compared to any trousers I’d normally wear. I stood up and walked to the mirror. The jeans had been cut short, so they just covered the knee. There was a clear bulge at the front. I turned around; the jeans were nice and tight around my arse. “Where did that thought come from?” I walked back over to the bed and picked up the black polo, with yellow piping on the collar. I raised my arms, slid it over my head. I looked okay to say I’m not the slimmest I could be.. My horniness was increasing.

The boots were next. I felt a definite tingle all over my body as I picked them up. I pulled the socks out and one at a time, I rolled up them up my legs. I studied the boots; the white laces were pristine. This was a total contrast to the rest of the clothes, which had been used multiple times. I could tell there was a certain way the previous owner had set about lacing them up.  It took me a few minutes to work out how to copy what had been done before that would, in the end, create a ladder effect. Instinctively knew they needed to be laced tightly onto my feet, so I started with the left and then moved onto the right boot. After a short while I’d got the the boots on my feet. I stood up and walked around. The boots felt heavier than anything I’d worn on my feet. 

Walking around the bedroom in these tightly laced boots than went all the way to the top of my calf muscles was amazing. I was getting hornier than ever. I could see my growing bulge in my bleached jeans. I walked over to the wardrobe, taking the green bomber jacket from the hanger and slipped it on. I noticed a lump in one of the pockets. Lifting out the contents, I held an unopened packet of cigarettes and a box of matches in my hand. I stood staring in the mirror for ages. I was experiencing a ‘sensory overload’ - that’s the only way I can describe it

The reflection in the mirror was obviously me, but it also wasn’t the me I’d known all my life. For the first time I felt different like a different person, but something didn’t look right. I stared and stared, then I had a revelation. “It’s the hair,” I said out loud, “You don’t wear clothes like this with a head full of hair.” Without thinking I went into the bathroom and looked through the amenities that the hotel provided. Sure enough there was a brand new Mach 3 razor and a tube of shaving cream. I slipped the off the jacket and removed the polo shirt.

Although i kept my hair relatively short, it was going to take some time to shave my head without being able to use any clippers to remove the bulk of my hair. In the whispering air con I heard a voice, so quiet you could barely make it out. It seemed to be whispering “desk drawer, desk drawer”. I walked back into the bedroom and opened the drawer. Inside was a solitary item; a pair of scissors. “Well,” I said to myself, “these will make things easier,” I went back into the bathroom and set about hacking at my hair with the scissors. Clumps of hair were falling into the sink. I kept snipping until there was almost nothing left to cut. 

I turned on the tap and ran the water until it got very hot. Next I squeezed plenty of shaving cream into my hands and applied it evenly all over my head. I rinse my hands of the foam and picked up the razor.

Instinctively I knew what I needed to do. I put the razor at the back of my crown, and pulled it towards my forehead. I rinse the razor under the running hot water. In steady strokes I went from front to back in the direction my hair seemed to be growing in.

I could feel my the bulge in my jeans getting harder and harder. I’d completed the top of my head. Time to do the sides. I put the razor just above the left hand side, pull it down in an even stroke, only stopping when reach the top of my cheek. When I’d finished the one side, I switched to the other side and did it all over again.

Between each stroke I’d rinse my razor in the hot water to keep the blades clean. When that was done, it was time to do the back. I took my time because I couldn’t see what I was doing. I carefully placed the razor at the back of my crown, then pulled it down toward the nape of my neck. I made very slow, even passes with the razor, repeating it until I could was happy that all my hair was gone.

One last scrape...done!

I looked in the mirror and could see my head was fully shaved and gleaming. At that moment I felt different. A ‘switch’ in my head flipped. I stared at myself in the mirror - I sensed I’d evolved. A new character had emerged, I was become mean and aggressive.

I was shaken from my thoughts by a knock at the door. I look through the peephole to see who was at the door. Whoever was standing on the other side of the door had obscured my view.

“Oi! Oi!, lad, open the door.”

It wasn’t a request, it was an order. I had to comply.

I opened the door, standing in front of me was a huge skinhead. He didn’t say anything nor did he smile. 

I spent a few seconds taking him in; From the tightly laced boots on his feet and the obscenely tight bleached jeans to the black bomber jacket, black gloves and shaved head. Not only did I feel tiny by comparison, I also felt intimidated by his appearance. 

He walked over to the other side of the room. Lit a cigarette, inhaled and blew the smoke in my direction.

He took another drag on the cig, exhaled and then spoke. “Right, let’s take a look at you.” 

I walked towards him, inhaling the second hand smoke. He studied me like a scientist looks at bacteria under the microscope. He smiled.

“Yep, it seems that you’ve responded exactly as you were instructed boy.”

All I could do was smile. If I’d have been a dog I’d have been wagging my tail; happy to have pleased my skinhead Boss. “Boss, where did that thought come from” I wondered? 

With that he took another drag on his cigarette. “Boy, I think you’ve already found a pack in your jacket pocket, get one out and light up, ...now! 

Again it wasn’t a request it was an instruction to be obeyed without question. I got one out of the pack, put it in my mouth. I got a match out of the box and, as I pulled it quickly along the side it ignited. I brought the light to my cigarette and instinctively inhaled. I held it for a few seconds and then exhaled.

He took another drag on his cigarette, exhaled in my direction and spoke. “Right boy, get yer wallet and phone and give ‘em to me.”

I walked across to the bedside table where my phone was and then went into my suit trouser pocket to get me wallet. I handed them over without question. 

He watched me finish my cigarette and then spoke, “I want you to get through that pack today boy.”

I didn’t say anything, I nodded still in shock as I realised for the first time in my life I’d smoked.

“Stay there boy, there’s one more thing to do.”

With that he took some red braces out of his pocket and attached them to the top of the jeans I was wearing. He handed back my phone. 

“That’s better - red braces to hold up yer bleachers. Take a selfie boy, and then give the phone back to me. It’s time to tell all your friends, family and workmates yer a skinhead now.”

I took the picture and handed him the phone. I watched him type out a message, attach the picture I’d just taken and select ‘send to all’. “Done,” he said, putting my phone back in his pocket. “Can’t wait to see the responses you get boy.” Now he had a big smile on his face, “Now put your shirt back on and grab yer jacket. Leave everything else behind, we’re leaving.”

He watched me pull the braces off my shoulder so I could put the polo shirt on. I was about to pull them back up when he said, “nah, leave them down. He paused for a few second, “now yer might be dressed like a skinhead boi, but you’ve got a lot to learn about the skinhead code. Yer gonna live with me and I’m going to show ya, but we need to make a few modifications first in order to finish your transformation. Let’s go...”

Without questioning my new Boss I grabbed my jacket and followed him out of the room. The door slammed shut behind me - not turning back. 

Walking down the corridor, we passed a room where someone had left a pair of black boots and some other gear outside. The skinhead turned around,“Ah good, looks like they’re getting ready for the next 'guest, who will join the growing skinhead ranks.”

At which point I grabbed the growing bulge in my bleachers and followed two paces this brute of a skinhead Boss ready to embark on my new life and the final stage of my transformation.

The End?

[All of the pictures used to illustrate the story have been found online. If I’ve used someone’s by mistake, let me know and I will remove it.]

[id-rather-be-an-outsider]

Fanboys

chapter 1: introductions

summary: y/n is moving into her new dorm at Jujutsu U!

word count: 755

a/n: thanks for waiting! I know a few people have gotten excited for this one :) let me know if you’d like to be added to the taglist!

Y/n pocketed her phone after checking her social media to see how well her recent sponsored post was doing, and double checked the number on the dorm unit. 507. Good. She opened the door, and sitting on the couch were two girls around her age, one with light brown hair, and the other with dark green hair. They both turned their heads, faces stoic, until they saw her keychain. “Hey, is that an Emile keychain?” The brunette asked, “You kind of look like Emile, actually.”

Y/n’s eyes darted to the right, thinking about a quick answer, but she knew it was already too late when she could feel herself smiling in embarrassment. “I, uhhh… I am… Emile.”

The brunette jumped up, and the green-haired girl slowly stood up beside her, excitement shining in the former’s eyes, interest in the latter’s. The brunette exclaimed, “No way! I listen to your music all the time!” She zipped over next to y/n, saying, “Nice to meet you, Emile, I’m Nobara, and this is Maki.”

“I can introduce myself!” The green-haired girl said, “Name’s Maki.”

Y/n laughed. I like these girls. “You can call me y/n, actually. Emile’s just my stage name. So, what should I do with my things? I don’t really have much.”

“Oh! You have your own room, and there’s a closet in there. We were going to leave the biggest one for you, but they’re all the same size, so it didn’t matter. Let me show you!” Maki flopped back down on the couch, and Nobara tugged y/n down the hallway to her room. It wasn’t large, but it was big enough that her recording equipment would fit, once she picked it up. She was worried about damaging it if she just jammed it in her brother’s car, so she planned to get a U-Haul to bring it after the first week of classes were over, just so she was ahead on her schoolwork. After Nobara helped y/n unpack what little she had in her suitcase, she ran to the bathroom, and y/n went out to the living room to chat with Maki some more.

When y/n took a seat next to her, Maki asked, “So, I take it you’re a Music major?”

Smiling with pride, y/n nodded. “Yep! What’s your major?”

Maki replied, “Well, I’m only a sophomore, so I can’t declare mine yet, but I’m going to go into Crim.”

“That’s interesting! What made you decide on Crim?” Y/n said, leaning forward. “No one at my high school ever expressed an interest in Crim except some of the really creepy true crime girls, but half of them didn’t graduate.” She frowned to herself. “It’s probably a good thing, though. I know I wouldn’t want one of them examining my body with complete apathy if I died tragically.”

Maki snorted. “That’s true. My reason is because I want to help people. I come from a family of really rich lawyers, with high-profile clients. I just kept seeing so many situations where some rich guy’s girlfriend mysteriously died, and somehow the police on the investigations botched things, or lost evidence. I didn’t want to be complicit in that kind of thing. I want to be a private investigator to help families. Of course, my family didn’t like that very much, so they cut me off, and now I’m here on my own merit, since I couldn’t get a dime of financial aid thanks to their tax bracket.”

Y/n was stunned. “Wow. That’s really inspiring, Maki! I wish I had a cool story like that, I’m just an idiot who got lucky with the algorithm.”

Maki blushed. “Luck has nothing to do with how good your music is, y/n. I like your songs.” She looked away, like she was embarrassed, and y/n’s smile spread from ear-to-ear.

“Thanks, Maki. Even though I’m proud of my work, it’s always just one of those things, where I get flustered because it’s my voice. You never really expect anyone to believe in you, you know?”

Maki looked up at her in surprise, mouth slightly agape. Softly, she said, “Yea, I know exactly what you mean.” The two of them exchanged an understanding grin. Two girls against the world. Unbeknownst to them, Nobara’s bathroom break consisted of not actually using the toilet, but telling the group chat all about how her favorite artist was talking to Maki and also is living with them for the next year.

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[ashfae]

A03 meme

A03 meme time, except I've been writing and posting fanfic to the internet since before A03. And before fanfiction.net. And before Geocities. And before the World Wide Web. There's fic of mine with ASCII doodle illustrations somewhere out there where the wild BBSes once roamed…I was tagged by @moveslikebucky; thanks Buckie, here goes. <3

how many works do you have on Ao3? 54. (and yes if we added in all the fanfic outside of A03 it'd be a larger number but I can't be bothered to consolidate it all)

what’s your total Ao3 word count? 341,744, which is better than I was expecting, yay.

what fandoms do you write for? At the moment it's just Good Omens, but there's been a lot of Dragon Age, some Lord of the Rings, and way back in the day there was Harry Potter and a lot of anime. I am toying with dipping my toe back in LotR, there's a thing I wrote ages ago that's entirely finished and just needs editing and I've been meaning to get it out there for ages. It's long though, so that'd be a commitment.

what are your top five fics by kudos? What Custom Strictly Divided (507) Like an Echo Far Away (415) (this one wasn't in the top five last week when I first started writing this post! So I think @mielpetite gets all the credit for boosting it with amazing fanart) What Comes From Your Hand (402) Give Me Your Illusions (346) Nightswimming (307)

do you respond to comments? Yep! Sometimes just with "Thanks!" or hearts but I try to. Though they get away from me sometimes and then I do a bunch all at once.

What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending? Definitely Warmaiden, which is my "What if Éowyn got the One Ring?" fic, from an idea that occurred to me one day and wouldn't leave. Clearly that doesn't end well for her, or anyone. From GO fandom it's probably Silent Night, which I still want to expand into a larger fic to be a set with Give Me Your Illusions. Someday, someday.

What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending? Most of them! But for the happiest I'd say Swan Lake Revised, cowritten with @mostlyjustgoose. And if we ever get part three up it'll be even more happy. And smutty. Very smutty.

Do you get hate on fics? Very rarely. I've been lucky there.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind? Oh here's the irony. I used to do a lot a lot a LOT of online roleplaying and mygod I wrote smut. So much. So. Much. I don't do as much rp these days but even so the threads I have going are still frequently pure filth. But in fic, much less so, even though I want to. Why it all gets channeled into rp and not as much into my fanfic I do not know. Honestly I want to write a lot more of it. Smut forever!!

Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written? Sometimes, when I have a good idea. But the craziest one I ever wrote, ages ago, was a pure crackfic for my 21st birthday, where I imagined a bizarre party for myself in which LOADS of fictional characters (mostly from anime) showed up so I could make them interact in wacky ways. It was utterly ridiculous but amused me. Making all the characters voiced by Megumi "She's Everywhere!!" Hayashabara meet up and wonder why they all sound alike, for example. Also I wish I'd written an Artemis Fowl breaks into Gringotts to rob it fic before I became so disillusioned with both Artemis Fowl and Harry Potter. Heigh ho.

Have you ever had a fic stolen? Yep. It was impressive how lazy the person was about it too, they stole all the html as well. Someone brought it to my attention pretty quickly.

Have you ever had a fic translated? Twice, yes. Into Portuguese, as I remember.

Have you ever co-written a fic before? Hi @mostlyjustgoose, I adore you, please co-write things with me forever. <3 Our baby is Unusual Strings, a reverse omens AU love story, and it's SO. CLOSE. to being done. So close. Aughhhh. I love our angel!Crowley and demon!Aziraphale so, so much.

What’s your all time favorite ship? Aziraphale and Crowley, Faramir and Éowyn, Hiccup and Astrid. Don't make me choose between those three, my head will explode.

What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will? Shut up shut up I will finish all of them ALL OF THEM I SAY…sigh. Beauty and the Battousai. Though I should probably mention A Demon in the Dreaming and The Queen Bee. (they're plotted and outlined and parts are written aaahhh come on ADHD meds help me out here)

What are your writing strengths? Dialogue, definitely. I'm good at putting humour into things. Got compared to Patricia Wrede once and honestly, life goal achieved there. I can do memorable phrases and descriptions and edit well.

What are your writing weaknesses? What is plot. Why does it hate me. Why are my original characters one-dimensional cardboard. What is worldbuilding and how do I do it without getting stalled into paralysis. Baaaah. This is why my original novel will never be finished and I keep running back to fanfic instead.

Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic? Hoo boy contentious subject! I love reading it so long as it's translated somewhere in the footnotes, I'd be happy to write it if I knew other languages, the question of whether it should be italicized or not has apparently Officially been settled by The Publishing Industry on the side of Not.

First fandom you wrote for? Oh gosh I think it was the Dragonlance books by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The first that ever got shown to other people was Ranma 1/2 though.

Favorite fic you’ve written? It's still What Custom Strictly Divided. Though Unusual Strings comes very close.

Gaaah I'm always worried I'll tag people who don't want to be tagged so, erk, um...if they're willing, @racketghost, @indieninja92, and @holycatsandrabbits! And you, if you're reading and want to do this, please say I tagged you. I meant to really, honest. ;)

[elumish]

Sure!

Except nobody in this reblog chain before you was really talking about the gender of the authors (or about fetishization of M/M), and they were talking about the numbers.

And my point is that the prioritization of male characters (by authors of whatever gender) often happens even if there are more female characters--so it's not just the "lack of diversity" or even the lack of major female characters.

Let's take the examples I pointed to, because the numbers are actually pretty interesting.

For ATLA, there are somewhere between 9 and 11 major-enough characters who are of similar age to be shipped (Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Azula, Ty Lee, Mai, Suki, Jet, and Yue) - (Jet and Yue are the two that are arguably maybes). Assuming all 11, that means that there are 7 female characters major enough to ship, and 4 male characters. We would assume then, if it was strictly about the "diversity", that we would find approximately 11% of fics were M/M, 51% were M/F, and 38% were F/F. Of course, because fics can be tagged with more than one on AO3, it gets a little hard to do a direct comparison, but what you'll find as of 9/9/23 is that approximately 22% of total ATLA fics are M/M, 41% are M/F, and 13% are F/F. This doesn't add up to 100% because some fics are double tagged and some are tagged to neither, but as you can tell, M/M far outpaces expectations, while F/F is far below expectations.

You could argue that only Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko are "major enough" characters to count in the calculations, but I discounted that because Sokka/Suki, Mai/Zuko, and Azula/Ty Lee are all in the top 10 ships.

For Criminal Minds, if you look at just the members of the team who are there for at least a season, you get 8 men and 8 women, which means that, if I did my math right, you would expect 23% M/M, 53% M/F, and 23% F/F. Instead (with the same caveats as above) I found 30% M/M, 39% M/F, and 13% F/F. Similarly, M/M is above expected and F/F is below.

For Marvel, my point was more about the argument that people go with white male characters because they're "handed" to a the viewer in a way that female characters and Characters of Color "aren't". Let's take Harley Keener. Harley Keener was the kid in Iron Man 3, who shows up extremely briefly at Tony Stark's funeral. He gets some characterization, but he's definitely a side character. On AO3, there are 7,292 fics in the Marvel fandom tagged with Harley Keener. There are 3,274 fics with the Harley Keener/Peter Parker tag, even though they never meet in canon. Ned Leeds, who shows up in five films and is Peter Parker's best friend in those films, is shipped with Peter Parker 567 times.

Ned Leeds is Filipino-American; Harley Keener is white.

Clint Barton and Phil Coulson, while they have a couple brief exchanges (Thor, The Avengers), are never actually on screen together in the MCU. Yet they have 11,908 fics shipping them and are in the top 10 MCU ships.

Despite the success of the film Black Panther (as the sixth-highest grossing superhero film), T'Challa is tagged in 11,357 fics, and his top ship has only 507 fics. Shuri is tagged in 9,588 fics, and her top ship has 822 fics.

Carol Danvers is tagged in 8,820 fics, and her top ship has 1,074 fics.

Stephen Strange, on the other hand, is tagged in 22,334 fics, and his top ship has 6,697 fics. Loki, who has never had a film where we was the titular character, is tagged in 75,617 fics, and his top ship has 15,023 fics.

Of the top 10 Marvel ships on AO3, there are two women (Pepper Potts and Natasha Romanov) and no Characters of Color. Of the top 10 characters, there is one woman (Natasha Romanov) and one Character of Color (Sam Wilson).

There are absolutely conversations to be had about women fetishizing queer men and about how women are privileged over queer men in M/M publishing spaces. That's just not the conversation being had here.

It just kills me when writers create franchises where like 95% of the speaking roles are male, then get morally offended that all of the popular ships are gay. It’s like, what did they expect?

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507: Starting And Operating A Small Construction Business On Limited Funds

This Podcast Is Episode Number 507, And It's About Starting And Operating A Small Construction Business On Limited Funds

So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans. Many entrepreneurs use creative thinking and shrewd planning to get businesses off the ground with the smallest budgets. Freelancers in all industries deal with the same problems due to the nature of their work. Most of you came from the skilled craftsman trades; some worked as construction company managers and have now started or thought of starting your business.   If you just did, congratulations, you have decided to own and operate a construction company. Practically, solo contractors manage every aspect of their business, but we are here to help you navigate it. Here are the things you need to consider (especially when you are on a limited budget) to keep it running.

Making your construction business fit your finances

Starting your company on the tiniest of budgets means working harder to ensure your business doesn't implode from a lack of funds. Even if you don't have funds, you probably have something that many established companies don't have - time. You can build income and cash flow from your hard work if you have time.

Remember that the easiest businesses to get off the ground with limited capital don't require plenty of resources or initial outlay. These are generally service-based businesses, such as handyperson and residential home-improvement services.

Minimizing costs and eliminating expenses

It goes without saying that if you have a limited budget, you will need to direct your spending where it has the most significant impact on your business. Here are some tips to make your money go further.

Harness free business support. Business support or advice doesn't need to cost a fortune – there are plenty of ways to get help and build your knowledge for free. Use the Internet to research success stories in your chosen industry and find out if there are any government business mentoring services you could access. You could also approach your network of friends and family or industry associations to put you in touch with someone in your industry who could share their knowledge. 

Do it yourself. Almost any business task can be completed by yourself, depending on how much spare time you have. If you don't have the design budget for an expensive-looking website or are unsure how to design advertising material, consider learning how to do it yourself. For example, you might be able to attend a free or low-cost course on how to use design software or use Internet resources to teach yourself. 

Work from home or lease low cost. Working from home can be a great option; you don't need to meet clients at your premises, as most will invite you to their property. If you need a physical office to meet clients, leasing a room in a shared office or splitting the lease on a property with another business is an excellent way to minimize costs. Shared office spaces often have shared amenities such as meeting rooms and coffee break areas, which are great for meeting clients.

Order only what you need. Avoid the temptation to order large quantities of stock from suppliers in anticipation of large orders. Less supply means you save on storage costs and reduce the risk of theft or damage. The downside is that you may have to pay more for items, lowering your margins, but you can order in bulk once the business is booming.

Minimize fixed costs. The more fixed costs you have, you are financially tied down. Some fixed costs like power and telephone line rental can't be avoided, but other costs such as transport costs or office supplies will vary each month. Think carefully before financially committing to services that may not be necessary, such as expensive mobile data plans or a private mailbox.

Use free or cloud-based software. Rather than paying for bundles of software, download software off the Internet instead. A variety of websites offer free word processing software, accounting platforms, and budgeting tools, either as a limited-time trial or completely free. There are also free or low-cost cloud-based versions of many commonly used programs. Cloud-based programs are stored on the Internet, so they don't require as much processing speed or physical space as those stored on your computer's hard drive.

Use social media as a marketing tool. Creating a Facebook or Instagram account is free and provides you with a platform to market your business to your local community. Facebook also features a low-cost paid advertising feature you could use to drive potential customers to your pages. Social media pages can also be a free substitute for a website until you have enough money to create your own. You will need a significant online presence to gain customers and generate sales through social media, which takes time.

Directing profits back into your business

It may have taken a lot of hard work and determination, but you are now making sales. Spending money on yourself or some new gadget to reward your persistence is tempting. Avoid splashing out unless it will make a big difference to your business by improving productivity or operational capacity. It's generally best to put the money straight back into growing the backbone of your business – either by purchasing a piece of essential equipment or growing your client list.

Know when to spend

Like any start-up business, there will be times when you need to make big decisions, such as pursuing expansion opportunities or new markets. You might need to spend most (or even all) of your savings or consider borrowing to take advantage of new opportunities.

Final thoughts

Many aspiring to self-employment do not have any idea what freelancing entails. Contracting services to homeowners or individuals require lots of time and effort to earn a profit immediately. Employees tired of their own work lives idealize those of business owners and often ignore the difficulties faced in this environment. Before counting on notions of optimal freelancing experience, consider your own life, strengths, and abilities. Ask yourself these questions: "Am I ready to begin a long-term career in contractor work?" and "What do I want to achieve through my contracting business?" 

f you are a new, struggling construction business owner, tackling these problems from the bottom up streamlines the path to success. If you ever become discouraged, remember that everyone starts at the beginning and that you can achieve your desired level of success if you put in the work to attain it. Again, you are not alone. Let me know how I can help you today by filling out the form on the right.

About The Author:

Sharie DeHart, QPA, is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com

  Check out this episode about Contractors Marketing - Accounting - Production (M.A.P.)!

[odac24]

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[matan4il]

I'm not sure if you know this answer but you seem to be the Bubbie Bible so it's a shot lol. Are the same writers and show runners still in place from S2 and on. I have to admit my favorite seasons were 2 and 3.. 5 was my least favorite and it really was just over all critiques. Like yes we got some good Buddie content but there was just also so much left out.

I really wanted to see the St. Louis conversation. The Chim Buck Conversation. The Eddie reaction to the BT break up.

I was told more then I was shown and I'm curious if it's just because we know the characters so much now we are supposed to interpret it? I think I'm just prepping myself for S6 expectations. Thanks for any insight!!

Hi dear Nonnie! Thank you for the lovely title, I kinda love it, though I have no idea whether I actually get to claim it. I will do my best for you, though! *hugs*

So the biggest change is that in s5, Tim Minear stepped away from being the main show runner for 911, he did this to more closely supervise 911 LS, but it's not like he's out of the picture completely. Instead of him, Kristen Reidel has stepped in to be the main show runner (though presumably she still answers to Tim if need be). She has been with the show since s1, she has been co-executive producer since back then and a full executive producer since s3. She has also written more than ten eps herself (the first one again going back to s1. She also wrote 205, which is when the team gives the verbal middle finger to what is clearly a reference to the homophobic Westboro Baptist "church", as well as 301, which gave us Eddie having Buck's key as canon, Buddie hugging, plus generally kick started the beloved tsunami arc. Maybe most importantly, she wrote 414, with the will reveal. Most recently, she wrote 503, which gave us Eddie breaking up with Ana, but first telling Buck about it, clearly showing Buck was the one who got Eddie to do it, as well as 517 and 518, which gave us Buck in the Diaz home, just being a natural part of whatever Eddie's going through). Lastly, she also directed eps 317 and 518.

I kinda went into details, because I do believe all of this means Kristen should have a pretty good grasp on what 911 wants to be, and what about it works. I do think she was thrown into rough circumstances, where she still had to navigate around covid issues (like Michael's actor being let go of because he refused to get vaccinated) in addition to having to build a season where a relatively big number of the actors for the show's loved characters weren't available to film (Maddie, Chim, Albert). I heard this is why Taylor's background in 507 and 509 was thrown in there, basically as filler since they were missing a lot of their cast. Though I still think that's a highly questionable decision (I would have much preferred it if they had used the extra time to delve into one of the more established characters), it did serve to better explain why Buck was willing to put up with a lot in that r/s. It showed him not exactly happy with some of Taylor's investigative ways in 507, but swallowing that down, and it also showed his fear of being abandoned dictating some of his actions in 509, plus let's not forget he's a naturally protective guy. Taylor in that ep def stirred that in him.

And I get it, I feel a bit cheated out of certain aspects as well. 911 might revisit them in the future, as it has done with some other issues in the past. I hope so. For example, we could still have a convo in s6 where Taylor is brought up and we get to see Eddie's glorious facial reactions, or hear what he has/had to say about the break up. All I'm saying is, given the obstacles in Kristen's way, then some of the shortcomings of s5 might be down to that. IDK what they'll do for s6, whether Tim will be back or what, but even if it is still Kristen at the helm, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll dislike s6. Not to mention, s5 def did deliver some things that fandom has wanted to see for a really long time, and even put Buck in the room! ;) I'm just saying, have heart. However you felt about s5 is legit, but s6 can still be a season you'll really love...

Hope this helps, Nonnie! Have a great day! xoxox

If you're looking for my ask replies, here is my ask tag! xoxox  

[wanderingwomanwondering]

Pretty Boy & The Kid

In 506 mitchell calls eddie “pretty boy” and he calls buck “the kid”. It was sort of a funny throwaway line mostly I think, but wondered how taking buck as “the kid” seriously in terms of the mitchell & eddie and eddie & savanna dialogue might shift the interpretation of those lines.

So, I present to you the relevant lines from those two conversations:

1. “Kid’s been waiting almost a year for a new heart.”

If we accept the potential double meaning, this line suggests that both chris and buck have been waiting for a heart. I take “almost a year” to mean 8-11 months. That’s a somewhat arbitrary time period but it makes more sense to me than a smaller timeframe since mitchell said “almost a year”. Maybe the time frame doesn’t matter in this case but they do interesting things with numbers in this ep so I think it may.

So, that timeframe leaves us pondering stuff that happened in s4 between ep1 and ep8 (or January 18 - March 8). I included 408 (which aired on March 8) bc 506 was originally 507 and was slated to air 8 months after (November 8).

That first half of s4 was a busy time for matters of the heart for buddifer. Both eddie and buck were starting to date. Also eddie was maybe starting to feel like chris needed of a mom/parent. He was also scared that chris wasn’t ready, or more likely that he wasn’t ready for a woman in his life. We know how eddie tends to proxy chris when he’s talking about his own feelings.

I think it’s interesting that the “almost a year” timeframe puts us squarely inside these heart aka emotional/romantic/familial issues. Buck and eddie were feeling their feelings about moving forward and making meaningful romantic relationships at this time. If we accept that both buck and chris are subtextually “the kid”...very inchresting.

2. “What do you want me to do? Go back to prison? Sit there rotting in my cell while my kid dies?”

Mitchell delivers this line too. We know that mitchell and eddie are parallel in this ep. Mitchell is an escaped convict trying to help his son and eddie is contemplating escaping his own emotional prison. He struggles with that concept the entire ep. Does he stay in his cell because it’s safer for his loved ones or does he let himself out and what does that mean for him.

If he stays in prison or continues to ignore matters of his own heart, what happens to chris? Eddie legit feels that his own heart issues are insurmountable and his dialogue with mitchell explores that. Eddie and mitchell’s conversation and later eddie and savanna’s conversation imply that eddie’s own heart is not quite healthy enough to give to chris yet the transplant metaphor is prominent.

In eddie’s case, I think he feels doomed if he does express his own emotions and doomed if he doesn’t. We know that eddie needs control. I think the things in his heart feel wild and unruly like the zoo metaphor in the season’s opening arc and like the prison riot metaphor in this ep. Eddie actually urges mitchell to go back to prison and find another way to save nolan. I think eddie is having a similar thought process for himself. To keep bottling up his own emotions and find an alternative means of getting chris the heart that he needs to grow up healthy and happy.

That’s buck folks. That’s why eddie is giving chris to buck and buck to chris. They both have good working beautiful hearts. Buck is eddie’s version of a bypass. I think that says so damn much about how much eddie recognizes and loves buck’s beating heart. I really do think that buck is eddie’s heart as well as chris being eddie’s heart. Eddie is still learning/deciding if and how to nurture his own heart. Based on the conversation and visual narrative in this ep, I think eddie has decided to “rot in his cell” rather than poison chris AND buck with his emotional issues.

3. When I found out about Nolan I was like, “Great. I’ll meet when he shows up in the cell next to me.” He’s not like that though. He’s a good kid. Nothing like me at all.

Eddie told Frank in therapy in 309 that chris is nothing like him. He’s an open happy kid who shares every thought and feeling. That is NOT eddie. But you know who else is a “good kid” open and willing to share his thoughts and feelings? BUCK. Buck is all heart and eddie sees that. Eddie loves that. Also, eddie really wants to protect that. We constantly see buck trying to save eddie’s life when he gets into deadly situations but also again and again we see eddie trying to save buck’s heart when life deals him devils and demons. Eddie is always providing buck’s heart with a jump and jolt. He want’s buck too to stay open and good and willing to share his emotions, just like he wants that for chris.

If eddie feels his heart/ability to engage with his emotions is no good, it makes total sense that he would give the man he trusts with his son more than anyone custody of chris. The will is eddie’s heart bypass. But it’s not perfect. It removes eddie from the equation because for buck to get chris, eddie has to die. Buck and eddie have got to talk about all these unspoken things between them and soon because this ish is cray!

4. “He was watching you for years, from a distance. He saw that Nolan was a good kid. Mitchell didn’t want to screw him up too.”

Eddie speaks this line to savanna in the hospital after mitchell dies to give his heart to nolan. This is literally just eddie talking about himself and savanna is at least a partial stand-in for sh*nnon. Eddie watched sh*nnon and chris from across the ocean while he was serving in the military. In the s2 christmas ep eddie tells buck that he was scared and used his service to avoid actively being a dad. Now in 506 we learn why. Eddie was scared of messing chris up emotionally. He was scared of “congenital heart failure”. So he stayed away.

You know who else eddie is loudly staying away from, keeping his distance from this season? BUCK. Buck is another “good kid” that eddie doesn’t want to screw up by sharing his emotional issues and needs. So he’s widening the distance between them. Stepping back and sinking into himself. Caging himself so that he doesn’t hurt him or so that he doesn’t get hurt by him because he wants to be with him so damn bad.

Pretty Boy

This didn’t come into play in the text much at all, not like buck as “the kid” but I do think this mitchell-assigned nickname for eddie matters. Eddie is the poised, reserved guy who keeps it together, who puts on a mask and faces the world, a model of reserve and control. And that shit is killing his heart. It’s shredding his emotions. It’s time for him to STAHP!! It’s time for him to stop repressing, take off the mask and show what’s really inside him, the good and the not so good. Pretty boy needs to heal and my money is on buck (and chris) as critcal to that process.

All of these lines and nicknames really stood out to me and hit different especially when I substituted buck as “the kid”. Then again, maybe I’m just losing it and y’all should ignore me! LOL!

[rifleseye]

i. left behind

words: 507 rating: general audience

The harsh red of the Quintesson’s ship glints off of his scope.

“Hot Rod. Did you get anyone?”

“I couldn't pull anyone out,��� frustration lines the other’s voice over coms.

“How many are giving chase?”

“How did you—” KRAKOOM!!

“You are quite noisy.”

Three scans through his scope, their heat signatures are different from a Cybertronian’s. Approaching fast.

“Nevermind. Stay your course. Do not make any turns.”

45.

He pulls the rifle from his back and holds it steady in both hands. Practiced. Ready.

“Perceptor, [42] if you're about [36] to do something [27] you better [15] do it. [6] They're hot [5] on my [4] tail.”

3.

2.

Perceptor fires his shot. The blast pierces through one of them, puncturing the eye socket of the one flanking it. The third one screeches, its course changing from chasing Hot Rod to—

“Oh dear.”

He places his rifle upon his back and begins to run. While sniping from a rooftop normally has its advantages, Preceptor will always be at a disadvantage. He can only rely so much on instinct and scope alone.

“By Primus, Perc, I didn't know you had it in you!”

“You can compliment me later. It appears the remaining one I did not kill has been made aware of my presence. Do you mind giving me a lift?”

“It’ll be tight.”

“I am depending on it.”

...

“Perceptor what the frag was that out there.” Hot Rod gestures wildly. Or, he assumes he does. His joints are awfully loud.

Perceptor sets his rifle down. It’s off balance, a result of disuse, he’s certain. He hasn't touched it since he left the Wreckers. Enough time for his rifle to lose its specific tuning. He can make some upgrades to it while at it… Fit his needs. Perhaps even hook it up to his—

“Perceptor.”

“Have you not fought alongside snipers before?”

“That's not what I mean and you know it.”

Perceptor sighs, resting his hands on the bench. He does not look in Hot Rod’s direction. “A lot happened on Cybertron while you were gone.”

“So tell me.”

“We were losing, Hot Rod. Our numbers were spread thin and with most of our senior leaders gone with Optimus we didn't know what to do. So we formed the Wreckers.”

“Yeah, I heard about them. Disbanded by the time Windblade came to find us.”

Perceptor nods. “A suicide squad, essentially… I joined them on a mission serving as a science officer. The mission fell apart…” Perceptor touches his chest absently. He's completely healed now, but he will never forget.

“I almost died.”

“So you became a sniper and joined them.”

“I refused to die without a fight.”

Hot Rod is silent for a moment. He sighs and places a hand on Perceptor’s shoulder. “I appreciate what you’ve done for us, for me, Perceptor, but I need you here.”

“I don’t need—”

“I know. I need you here because I need someone monitoring what the Quintessons are even doing with these simulations. Their motive. If anyone can figure it out it’s you. I need a scientist, not a soldier.”

Perceptor does not respond. That’s what Windblade and Chromia said to him when they approached him about the space bridge. Perhaps it would do to leave that all in the past.

Where it belongs.

“Fine. But that means I will not be able to cover for you while you go under.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll manage.”

He steps away from the workbench, leaving his rifle behind. “I found a secure bunker we can use as a safer base of operations. I scanned it while waiting for you.”

“Lead the way, Perceptor.”

[anagentinwriting]

Lifeline - Part 4

Summary: (First Responders!AU) Moving to Los Angeles and living with your brother, Thor, was never part of your plan nor was being a 9-1-1 dispatcher, but plans change when you are faced with your own emergencies. In your case, it was leaving behind a relationship that wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. Will this be the fresh start you were hoping for or will your past find a way to catch up with you?

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Odinson!Sister Reader

Word Count: 2700+

Warnings: Angst, language, relationship abuse, domestic violence, trauma, mental/physical abuse

Lifeline Masterlist / Main Masterlist

After dropping off cookies at the firehouse, you were ready to tackle another twelve-hour shift. Your morning was off to a good start, and you hoped it would stay that way.

“911, what’s your emergency?”

“I am at the JCPenney in the Westfield Culver City mall, and this employee is refusing to honor my coupon.”

“Do you really think this is an emergency, ma’am?

“Yes, I want to use my coupon, but this high school dude, who calls himself Brad, says he won’t give me the deal.”

“That’s because it’s expired, ma’am,” Brad stated loud enough for you to hear. 

“Sounds like your coupon is expired. You should probably take this up with the company and not complain to dispatchers, who are trying to save people from life and death situations. Goodbye, and good luck with the coupon.” You hung up the phone, covering your hands over your eyes and shaking your head.

“Bad call?” You looked over at the voice to see Bruce smirking at you.

“More like a ridiculous call about an expired coupon.”

“People can be terrible sometimes.”

“You got that right,” you replied, earning a chuckle from Bruce as he continued to make rounds to the booths.

Bruce was in charge of your call center, having been promoted from a dispatcher, but he still took calls from time to time. He was the one that offered you a job after Thor talked to him, and you were on the other end listening to the entire conversation, similar to when a parent would call and ask someone if they were hiring because you were too scared to do it yourself. During your training, you got to listen to a few calls he took, and it was crazy how calm and reassuring he was in such a high-stress situation. How did he do it? You still have no idea. 

Nearing the end of your shift, you were excited about going home, eating a hot meal, and heading off to bed. Twelve-hour shifts were long and exhausting, but it’s what came with the job. You stretched your hands over your head when an incoming call popped up on one of your computer screens. 

“911, what’s your emergency?” The line remained silent, but you could hear breathing. “Is everything okay? Hello.”

“My--my ex...,” she whispered, mumbling something you couldn’t quite understand.

“Ma’am, I’m going to need you to speak up? Where are you?”

“My--my ex. He’s trying to break into my apartment,” her voice cracked. “He’s not allowed to come around me anymore. I have a restraining order against him.”

You gulped, trying to stay focused and calm. “Can you tell me where you are?”

“1170 Chip Avenue in Torrance. I’m in the Seascape Apartments room 507.”

You contacted a squad unit in the area, and they were in route. “I have units on the way. Everything is going to be fine.”

“How do you know? He wasn’t even supposed to be able to find me,” she cried. “I don’t even know what to do if….” A loud banging noise interrupted her, and she screamed.

“Hey, hey, hey, it’s okay? What’s your name?”

“Krista...Krista Dumont.”

“Krista, my name is YN. Now, I want you to go into your bedroom, lock the door, and find something to barricade it. Then, wait for the police to arrive.”

“Okay,” she sniffled, shuffling around. “Door is locked and….” A loud noise broke out over the line, and Krista’s breathing increased. 

“Krista, what happened?”

“He’s um...Jimbo’s in my apartment. What if--” her voice cracked “--what if he gets into my room, and he...he….”

“Authorities are close.” You glanced at one of the screens, recognizing the squad car number to be Clint and Natasha. “Remain calm for me, okay?”

“I don’t know...he’s gonna….he’s gonna hurt me like before.”

“OPEN THIS DAMN DOOR, KRISTA,” Jimbo shouted, pounding hard on the door. “I just want to talk to you.”

You gulped, letting out a shaky breath. “Don’t listen to him. Keep the door closed, and stay where you are. Help is almost there.”

“GO AWAY, JIMBO,” she yelled, hearing his name crack in her voice.

“FINE, if you don’t want to do this the easy way, I guess I'll have to do it the hard way.” You heard a loud bashing sound and grunts. 

Krista sobbed over the line. “I can’t...I can’t keep doing this.” 

“Don’t give up. Hang in there. Everything will be okay.” You heard sirens over the phone, but you couldn’t breathe a sigh of relief yet. A big crashing sound came over the phone, and you knew he got to her.

“GET AWAY FROM ME,” she pleaded with him as you heard different objects crashing to the floor in all the commotion. The other line became static almost like the call was breaking up, but it cleared up, realizing she must have dropped her phone. 

“COME HERE, YOU DUMB BITCH,” he grunted, and she screamed again, forcing goosebumps to your skin. “You think you can just leave me. Did you not think I would find you? I know you better than you know yourself.”

“Police, drop the weapon and let the young lady go,” Clint stated in his police voice. No one was holding the phone or even knew you were there. You were like a fly on the wall, and all you could do was listen. 

“If you take one more step, I will slice her throat. If I’m going down, she is coming with me.”

“Whoa, whoa, big guy. No need to hurt anyone here.” You paged an ambulance to the scene in case something did happen. “How about we try and come to an understanding?”

“Hell no, she’s mine and will always be.” You could hear Krista crying, and then in one quick moment, you heard a gunshot, glass breaking, and a high pitched scream before the line cut off. You squeezed your eyes shut, taking off your headset, and walking to the nearest exit. This call hit too close to home, and you couldn’t handle it. 

It’s only been three months, but at times, it still feels like you haven’t made any progress. Little details would remind you of him every single day: hearing a certain song, smelling his favorite food, or walking past someone that smelled like him. No matter how much time and effort you put into leaving the past behind, memories of him lurked in the shadows. Everyone tells you everything will get better with time. It was always about time, time to recover, time to forget, and time to start over. No one has ever given you a straight answer about how much time it takes, and there were days you wish they knew.  

You leaned against the brick wall outside your building, trying to slow your racing heart. You took a deep breath hoping it would calm your mind, but it offered little to no reassurance. Scenarios started to play out over and over in your head of what would happen when he finds you. You got out like Krista. You escaped his controlling and abusive behavior, but right now, it felt like it didn't matter.

A hand on your shoulder makes you jump away from it and turn around to find Bruce. “I’m sorry. Are you doing okay, YN?” 

“Yeah, I’m fine.” You waved it off. “Did I do something wrong?”

“No, not at all. You're doing a great job, but I'm concerned. You seem almost skittish after that last call,” he observed, furrowing his brows together. “This job can be stressful, and I want you to know we have resources available if you’re having a hard time dealing with the stress. There is no shame in asking for help.”

“I know. It’s not the job per se, well right now it is, but…” you sniffled, taking a seat on the bench right next to the building. 

Bruce stood still, contemplating what to do before sitting down next to you. “Call hit close to home?”

“You don’t know the half of it,” you breathed, wringing your hands together. 

“I'm not sure if you're aware, but Thor told me why you left New York. I didn’t need an explanation when he called asking if I had a job opening, but he blurted it out. It was private information that he didn’t need to share, so I’m sorry about that, but I want you to know I understand.” 

“Thanks, but it’s okay, Bruce.” You nodded at him. “Do you know what happened to her…to Krista?”

“Do you want to know?” Bruce asked, worry etching his features.

“Yes and no.”

Bruce sighed, biting his lip as he thought it over. “During the struggle, Natasha was able to get a shot off and get Jimbo in the neck, but it wasn’t enough, and he ended up pulling her with him out the window. They both hit the ground and were pronounced dead at the scene.” He placed a reassuring hand on your shoulder. “I’m sorry.”

“I tried, right?” You teared up, wiping at your nose. “It’s all a part of the job.”

Bruce wasn’t much of the sentimental type, but you were okay with that. He always seemed unsure of himself, but every time he put on that headset, he became a whole different person. He could be playing Tetrix and tell a person how to give CPR in extreme detail and save a life. He's an amazing dispatcher on the phone, but in person, it was like he didn’t know how to assure someone it would be okay.

“I’ll be okay, Bruce,” you smirked at him.

“I know you will, but why don’t you leave a little early today.” You nodded at him, standing up to leave. “YN, one more thing, you should talk to someone about what you went through. Trust me, it will help you more than you think.”

“I’ll think about it. Thanks, Bruce.” 

_________

You have never been able to confide in someone you barely knew, like a therapist or a support group, so that’s how you ended up at your brother’s firehouse. You sat in your car, waiting for the tears to dry up and your eyes to brighten up.

Thor could always find a way to make you feel better, but unlike Loki, he was one of those people that didn’t believe you at first when you told him about what your husband did to you. It’s not like Thor didn’t confront him about it, but your husband was persuasive and manipulative. To the outside world looking in, we were the perfect couple, and he was a good man that supported his wife. But on the inside, we were anything but perfect. 

Thor defended him when you mentioned it to him again and insisted it must’ve been an accident. After that, you never asked him for anything until you showed up at his apartment three months ago with a busted lip, black eye, and bruised ribs. On the other hand, Loki wanted you out of that relationship right from the start, but like any good girlfriend or wife, I believed him when he said he would change, but he never did. 

You closed your eyes, letting out a deep breath. “Fuck it.” You grabbed your hat from the backseat, slipping it on, and walked through the back door of the firehouse. You heard a booming laugh and right away, knew it belonged to your brother. You made your way up the steps, seeing everyone sitting around the living room, watching Carol and Thor play a racing video game. 

Steve lifted his coffee cup with a smirk on his face that quickly disappeared upon noticing you from the far side of the room. Whether it was the puffiness of your cheeks or your tear-filled eyes, he could tell something was off. He cleared his throat, tapping Thor on the arm.  

“Steve, stop, I’m finally going to beat Ace,” he growled, earning another nudge from Steve. He pressed pause, shooting Steve a harsh glare. “WHAT?” Steve nodded his head to you.

Thor looked over his shoulder, and his expression instantly changed. You gave everyone a small wave, rubbing your lips together while Thor stepped over Carol's legs, rushing over to you and pulling you in for a hug. You squeezed your eyes shut, silently crying into his chest. 

“Shhh...Shhh, it’s okay.” He patted your head. “Let’s talk downstairs.” You nodded, feeling eyes on you. 

Thor rested his arm across the back of your shoulders as you both walked down the stairs together. Once we reached the bottom, he pulled you in for another one of his bear hugs, resting his chin on top of your head. You bit your lip to hold back the tears, but it did nothing to keep them from falling. 

He pulled away, holding you at arm's length, while you wiped away the tear-stained residue from your cheeks with your sleeve. “What happened? Did he find you? Call you again? Threaten you?” His voice was full of concern and hate, but his eyes were filled with worry. 

“No, no. Nothing like that,” you croaked, clearing your throat. “I took a call with a woman, and her ex was--” you paused, shaking your head “--her ex was trying to break into her apartment. I told her everything was going to be okay. I told her to lock herself in her room and wait for the police, but…” your voice drifted off not wanting to remember it.

“I bet you did what you would’ve done. You helped her the best you could.” 

“Yeah, but I didn’t help her. She left him, but he still found her,” you confessed, staring at the ground. “Where...where does that leave me when he finds me? Am I going to end up like...like her? Dead?"

“No,” Thor reassured, making you look up at him. “She doesn’t have a six-foot-three handsome older brother that has no problem kicking his ass. I won’t let anything happen to you, I promise.”

“Promise is a strong word, Thor.” 

“I know. Why do you think I said it,” he smirked, squeezing your shoulder. “Are you going to be okay?”

“I don’t know...I’m confused, and I don’t know if I will ever get over it. Is he going to hold me back forever? Am I ever going to get to move on and be happy?” You rub your forehead, readjusting your hat. “It’s like this one call...this one call allowed everything to rush back to me. All the memories, the pain, the fear. I feel like he’s always going to be looming over my life, and I will never get away from him.” 

“It’s..um...it’s always going to be hard. It’s a day to day progress. I know you hear it all the time, and it sounds redundant, but it’s time. It’s a waiting game, but with time it will get easier, and memories of him will fade as you make new memories. Better memories. Don’t let this moron ruin your future when he already ruined your past.” 

Thor wasn’t always great with words, but sometimes he surprised you. He did have a point, your husband did ruin your past, but maybe it was time to start making a better life for yourself and learn to live without him. 

“Hey, I’m here for you, no matter how long it takes. I’m not going to push you aside like I did before. I was an idiot back then for not believing you.”

“You were,” you smirked, earning a silent chuckle from him. “But, he was manipulative and persuasive, and I already forgave you, Thor, so stop blaming yourself.” He nodded with a closed mouth smile. 

“Have you called Loki?”

“He has a big rehearsal for his show tonight. I didn’t want him worrying about that and me,” you mumbled, not missing the left corner of Thor’s mouth twerk up. It was always a competition with your brothers. Who were you going to confide in first? 

“Do you want to hang out for a bit,” he asked, pointing to the balcony. “Feast on some takeout, play some video games? Then after my shift tonight, we could go do something?”

“Sounds fun,” you nodded. “Is NoobMaster69 at you again?”

“Bastard always is,” he chuckled, making you crack a small smile.

“It’s probably Loki, pulling a fast one on you?”

“I wouldn’t put it past him.” He narrowed his eyes at you. “Wait, do you know something?”

“I know nothing, big guy,” You pressed your lips together, locking it with an invisible key, and tossing it over your shoulder. 

“I will find out sooner or later,” he smirked, putting his arm across your shoulders, and walked back up the stairs together.

_______

AN: Thanks for reading part 4. We finally got to learn a bit more about her past, but does anyone have any idea who her husband might be? The answer may surprise you! Also, did you like the cameos with Krista Dumont and Jimbo from The Punisher and Brad from Spiderman! It was definitely a heavy chapter with the angst and all I can say is expect more of that. Again thanks for reading, comments, likes, and reblogs always welcome! They can be a good motivator! 😉

[blakegallo]

ratings don't work like that tho? they are directly connected to the previous episode that's why 5x08 did lower ratings than 5x07 that's way it was the lowest yet this season bc people saw taylor kelly having much screentime in 5x07 and decided to not watch 5x08 to not see her anymore that's what happened and that's the reason 5x07 was down bc it was an horrible eps and people simply stopped watching for the same reason: taylor kelly and the writers know that bc on ig the comments were all against her even by the locals exactly like it happened with ana so they're obviously gonna have to do something about it and it will be write her off plain and simple

i'm not at all understanding what you're trying to say here.

so if i'm wrong, feel free to come back. bc i could understand the sentiment that people didn't like 507 + that's why 508 is down even lower than 507 was. that follows to me, that logic makes sense.

the issue for me is that even before we had ratings for 508, as soon as rating numbers for 507 were released the fandom has been blaming taylor/megan west for the low numbers... which doesn't make sense. and ghost stories isn't a horrible episode at all. it's not the episode that was promo'd. it's not a halloween episode, but from a story perspective... it's not at all bad. and that's where a lot of my discussion from my last answer on this was. you can only blame megan for the low ratings this week, but that means that would mean that general audiences also didn't care for brawl in cell block 911, whether it's bc it's not the episode they were promised in the promo [ or they're like me and found that storyline to actually be ass ]. but you didn't see anyone on the internet last week complaining about how bad brawl in cell block 911 was... so...

i'm also just not sure what the point of any of these asks are. i understand that megan west plays a minor character on a show that i watch every week. if it truly bothers you that i enjoy taylor kelly you don't need to try and justify writing her out of the show to me.

even before their were low ratings for people to point to ever since panic the fandom has been looking for any justification to get her off the show. she didn't let buck hit it? she's a horrible girlfriend. she's at work, doing her job? how dare she not be home to comfort her boyfriend after a five day shift. like... just go hate her in peace, but you aren't gonna get me to join in on it.

[exquisitley-obsessed]

Pieces of People - Part 14

Author: @exquisitley-obsessed

Summary: Vampire y/n returns to Mystic Falls after finding out her friend Stefan Salvatore has gone off the rails with blood, what she doesn’t expect to happen is find out her deep-rooted connections with the Mikaelson family, in particular – Elijah.

Word Count: long

Pairings: Elijah Mikaelson x Reader

Warnings: none

A/N: I love how it takes me a few weeks but I always come back to this story!

MASTERLIST FOR THIS STORY,

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“Vodka and…lots of ice.”

Y/n smiled at the young bartender before taking the drinks menu and fanning herself. It was hot. Unbearably hot - the kind of summer heat that makes the air feel foggy, where you have no choice but to sit in a sun-daze and wait till it passed. Sitting there on that slippery bar stool, y/n could feel the sweat drip down her bare thighs, her short skirt and strappy top doing little to help with the sweltering warmth. The window, a few feet away, was only able to splutter out measly coughs of wind, but y/n took each one gratefully. Summer had hit, and New Orleans was paying for it.

“Thank you,” She took the glass with need, allowing the crisp, cool liquid hit the back of her throat and burn its way down - it had been a while since she had last fed, and she needed that extra something to ease the throbbing hunger. The car journey was long and brutal. It started off wonderful, driving down to New Orleans on the open road with the clear, blue skies above, the windows rolled all the way down, the car flooded with air. But as she neared the city the number of cars increased and soon she was sitting in constant traffic, the black as night car heating up around her, encasing her in thick air. Eventually she had got the damn thing parked and crawled her way into the nearest bar – she had earned that much she decided. As soon as she had had a break she would be off again, headed for the address Klaus outlined in his note

It had come through the door a few weeks after the night of the storm. A few weeks after y/n had seen Elijah. They had proceeded to talk the whole night as they, very slowly, made their way back to the Salvatore mansion. He had left her with nothing but a kiss on the cheek and a plea that she come to New Orleans as soon as she could – she proceeded to promise him that she would meet him for a whiskey and a night of mischief one day, just as soon as she was no longer required in Mystic Falls.

Then in came the letter.

Dearest y/n,

Trouble has arisen here in New Orleans and I require all the friends and family I have. I know I am not one to ask for help but please – I need you. I hope to see you as soon as possible, if you come, talk to no one. I don’t know who I can trust. I’m staying at the Brumley House, Room 507.

Cordially,

Klaus

“Typical,” Damon had scoffed as he read it over her shoulder, “You don’t know what you’re gotten yourself into y/n – ended up accidentally joining the Mikaelson army.”

Ignoring Damon’s snide comments, y/n proceeded to pack her bags, seeing clearly the gravity of the situation. Klaus would never, ever ask for help - unless it was seriously necessary. She had driven down the following day and had ended up here, sweating furiously in a bar in sunny New Orleans.

“Excuse me, another?” Y/n smiled and watched as her second drink was fixed sucking on the ice cubes of her first, still bitter from the vodka’s bite.

“I never took you for a vodka and ice kind of girl.” A voice swam from behind her and y/n swirled around before a soft smile warmed her cheeks.

“Klaus.” He moved to sit next to her on the bar, his usual jacket discarded of, leaving him in a dark shirt and jeans. “Well, desperate times call for desperate measures.” She answered. Her hearing at that moment kept focusing in on the poor bartender’s pulse, the thick blood currently beating around his body, the veins in his neck quivering as it did so. Her mouth felt hot and dry, her teeth aggressively sharp the razor edges running against her inner lip. Snatch, snack, erase. Damon’s mantra drummed through her head, she couldn’t help but wonder when the bartender went on his break.

“Here you go.” His cheery voice snapped her back into reality.

“Thank you.” She mumbled, taking the glass without eye contact.

“I think perhaps right now it’s not vodka you want.” Klaus eyed the bartender, “Perhaps something to make you feel a little more, how shall I say...human?” Y/n ignored the comment and took another sip, rolling her eyes.

“I was just coming to find you.”

“Oh really?”

“Well, those were your instructions, right? Brumley House, room 507. Talk to no one.” Y/n quipped as she shuffled the ice cubes about in her glass.

“Y/n,” Klaus murmured after a moment, “What are you talking about?”

“What?” She turned to him. He was staring at her wide eyed and a little confused, the fact that he had never heard of a note or even Brumley house was clear as day.  “Klaus…you sent me a letter, right? You told me you needed me here, in New Orleans.”

“A letter?” He quipped, his brow raised quizzically. Swiftly y/n dug around in her back pocket before protruding a well thumbed note and handing it to Klaus. She watched as he pinched it carefully before uncurling the slip to read. His eyes turning a distant grey colour as he dissolved into his own mind. Then he was up, taking long strides out of the bar leaving y/n to quickly slap down some money, grab her bag and chase after him.

“Klaus!” She called, running down the street. “Klaus, wait for me!” She watched as he turned and disappeared down an alley, she picked up the pace. It wasn’t long until she had caught up with him, finding him halfway down the path, scanning the note in more seclusion. “Klaus where are you going? What are we going to do? Klaus.”

“Y/n I did not send you this letter, do you understand? Someone here in New Orleans wants you here and wants you to come to this address, I mean for God’s sake if you hadn’t just so happened to stumble into Marcel’s bar, I would never have seen you, then what? You’d be there by now, dealing with witches or wolfs, we don’t know what happened when we lifted the mind block from you, this kind of magic isn’t your typical kind of every day bog standard Harry Potter stuff love-”

“Klaus! I got it, okay…I know...I’m beginning to realise all of that, but my question still remains…what are we going to do?” Klaus looked at her for a moment, but his brain was buzzing wildly behind his eyes as another Mikaelson plan formulated before him.

“We’re going to go to this address, we’re going to see who wants you so badly, and then we ‘re going to kill them.”

***

A distant bell was now ringing in her ears. She sat in the front of the car, watching sedately as dust particles swam in the sunlight, they moved numbly before her, drifting this way and that before disappearing in the shadows, never to be seen again.

Her throat now felt raw. The blood pounding in her head as she struggled to focus on the setting around her. God, she should have just compelled that bartender into the alley, better safe than sorry.

“Are you okay?” Klaus asked, y/n hadn’t even noticed that he had opened her door for her.

“I’m fine.” She coughed before giving him a smile. And she was, a little hunger isn’t something she had never felt before. “So, this is the address?”

“Yeah I don’t know how their plan would ever work,” Klaus looked up, “I don’t think anyone would believe that the Mikaelson family would ever step foot in here...never mind live in it.” The building was tall, and antique. The front stretched broadly and, glaring at them, sat rows and rows of windows all neat and in place, despite the fact that all of them were either bordered up or smashed in. They had parked in the overgrown greenery leading up to the house and proceeded to walk to the two domineering doors, a thick metal chain intertwined with the handles - Klaus broke this in record time.

“It would be suspicious.” She agreed. The building was on the outskirts of town, far away from any sense of civilisation. It was an eerie juxtaposition from the busy, bustling streets of New Orleans. 

Once the door gave, they both were in and instantly y/n noticed the abandoned feeling of the place. Before them sat some sort of reception, a long time since anyone actually sat behind the washed-out baby blue desk. Walking over, y/n grabbed a handful of some of the papers scattered across the floor.

“This was a hospital.” She called out after a moment, looking through the many medical documents and helpful hand out sheets in her hands. Polio, measles, the flu, how to get vaccinated, how to wash your hands.

“Lovely.” Klaus muttered as he looked around him, “I still don’t even know how these people could think that you would actually think I lived here, I mean, what on earth was their plan?”

“I don’t know Klaus,” Y/n smiled at him over the papers, “Maybe I would have fell for it. You are a man of mystery.”

In that moment, the towering doors they had just opened moaned deeply before slamming shut with a thunderous clatter, the force scattering the papers into the air so that they somewhat swirled around them. The thundering boom echoed from the doors down the corridors ringing and disappearing into the heart of the building.

“Ah,” Klaus said after a moment, amused by the notion, “That’s their plan.” Moving over, y/n placed her hand on the door and felt the all to familiar barrier that blocked her from leaving. The door was locked with something a little more than nuts and bolts.

“Well,” She said turning from the door and facing the barren corridor opening up before her and Klaus, “Now what?”

“This way looks right.” Klaus mused, his curiosity not even tainted by the display of theatrics.

“Klaus...people know we’re here right? Like...you told Rebekah or Elijah, right?” Y/n was asking a question she already knew the answer to.

“Y/n,” Klaus turned to her, “Hybrid.” He pointed a finger into his own chest before pointing at her, “Ripper...we’re going to be a okay love.”

“You’re not invincible Klaus.”

“I’m the closest thing there is to invincible.”

“Yeah well I’m not, all it takes is a bit of sharp wood and I’m done...besides, it’s not you that they’re after.” He paused, chewing on her words for a moment.

“Correct...it’s not me that they’ll be going for but Y/n...you still are one of the oldest vampires in existence, whatever is waiting for us at the end of the line, I do doubt it has any kind of ability to over power you.” Y/n didn’t see any particularly cordial feelings on Klaus’s expression but she did feel his words warming around her, strengthening her confidence.

“True, it’s just, if we’re being honest, I haven’t been a true fight since-”

“Let’s go left,”

“Oh, okay...as I was sayings, I haven’t been up against anyone really since before I...” She trailed off.

“You found out you’re probably the worlds most wanted murderer,”

“Wow, okay, thanks for putting it nicely.” But she grinned at him. Maybe because, like Elijah, Klaus understood what it could mean to be the ‘bad guy’ - except, unlike Elijah, he wasn’t afraid of the title. “But yes.”

“Do you think it’ll be different now? Fighting someone?” Klaus continued, peering into rooms here and there as they walked by.

“I don’t know, but...if push comes to shove, I know I’ll be able to protect myself.”

“And more importantly, I know you will.” Klaus paused, shooting her a wry grin, “And I’m thinking we’re going to be able to put you to the test.” Klaus proceeded to gesture at the wall up ahead where the corridors split and ran in opposite directions. Scrawled across the walls manically in what could only be blood was the word ‘venit iustitia’ over and over and over. Klaus and y/n shared a look. Justice is coming.

***

“The sun always was our enemy.” Rebekah growled from behind the curtains, glaring out at the unwavering sun beating down on the innocent people. Sighing heavily she turned and collapsed into an arm chair, “One more minute of this heat and I might die.”

“Don’t be dramatic Rebekah.” Elijah stated blankly as he turned the page in his book. He was doing his part in the plan, researching the witch history across New Orleans as far back as the records went. No, it was not how he wanted to spend his Wednesday, but when the witches become a threat it’s good to know what you’re up against.

“Come on Elijah, even you must be feeling this bloody heat - I mean, you’ve even got your jacket off.” He shot her a look. The heat in New Orleans was unusually scalding but it wasn’t so bad to get in the way of business. However, even Elijah had to admit that the muggy air and relentless sun didn’t help with any hunger he felt.

“Where is Niklaus?” Moving the book out of his lap he stood and played with his cuffs, the heat already wearing his patience thin, “He promised to be back here by 4, he was to give me updates from Marcellus.”

“He’s Nick, Elijah...he goes by his own rules...his own times.” Rebekah sighed, fanning herself with a coaster.

“Still, I feel it is not like him, especially with all the possible threats out there.” He moved the wispy curtains ever so slightly so he could peer over the streets filled with families soaking up the sun.

“Aw, you’re worried about your baby brother. How sweet.” Rebekah quipped standing and stretching, “Klaus will be simply with Marcel, having one to many drinks and forgetting that he is our sworn enemy as per usual.” Elijah paused at this and mulled it over for a few seconds.

“Yes,” He mumbled to himself after a moment, moving the curtain back further and peering down to the end of the street where Marcel’s bar sat bold and proud, “Marcel.”

Perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to check in on his little brother and Marcel. Let’s just say Elijah wasn’t fully trusting of him just yet.

***

“Marcellus,” The bar was quiet as Elijah walked in, it was that peculiar time of afternoon where the day drinkers were stumbling home and those coming for the night were still getting ready.

“Ah, Elijah,” Marcel stood at the bar currently in discourse with one of his bartenders, a drink in hand. “What do I owe the pleasure? I thought I was lucky enough seeing one Mikaelson today.”

“I understand this is unconventional,” Elijah continued, not moving and not acknowledging the comment, “But, forgive me, I was supposed to meet Niklaus a few hours ago and my sister believes he’s still here - I was wondering if I could talk to him.”

“Klaus?” Marcel raised a brow, “Nah, he left my bar hours ago, I don’t know where he is.”

“He left?”

“Yeah with some y/h/c chick, left in a hurry too.”

“Y/h/c?”

“Yeah about,” Marcel leaned against the bar and thought, “Yay high, she came into the bar and had a few drinks before her and Klaus got talking. My guy here say she had some kind of letter, apparently Klaus read it and stormed out.” The clogs in Elijah’s mind sprang into action, something wasn’t right. He glanced warily at the bartender but it was clear he posed no genuine threat. In fact, no threat at all.

“I see.” He mumbled after a moment, filling the silence.

“You know her?” The bartender spoke.

“A certain girl does come to mind.” He re-buttoned his jacket and turned for the door, now finished with the formalities and Marcel.

“You know what was in the note?” Elijah paused breifly but didn’t turn around, the reality of the situation now sinking into his bones.

“Now that Marcellus…I do not know.”

***

Y/n and Klaus were still walking, still moving. Despite the second wave of theatrics with the bloody wall, not much else had occured.

“’I’m still offended that this was their best plan.” None of what had happened so far had even tainted Klaus’s confidence. It was comforting.

“You never know, they could really surprise us with something.” Y/n grinned.

“Oh y/n, my expectations are so low. I have a feeling this is only going to be inconvenient and mostly, a waste of time.” He was still peeking in rooms here and there, y/n genuinely didn’t care to ask why. They had been walking for a good couple of minutes, y/n following Klaus as he weaved his way through the labyrinth of linoleum tiles and flickering lights. Eventually, the halls widened out and the rooms spotted along the walls thinned out until it was just ivory paint.

“Hang on.” Klaus stopped suddenly. Y/n automatically became perfectly still listening out with her extended hearing for anything and everything.

“What is it?” Y/n spoke into the silence, hearing nothing.

“I’m not sure.” He murmured, “Something’s wrong. I think-” He never got to finish the sentence, an invisible force swept him the length of the corridor, crashing him against the wall at the end.

“Klaus!” Y/n went to rush to his side when an all too familiar ringing exploded in her mind. It was so powerful, unlike anything she had ever felt before. The shrill noise shredding her mind. With trembling fingers her hands clutched at her ears clawing at her hair as her own shrill scream ricocheted off the walls. Commotion erupted around her and she could distantly hear Klaus’ voices amongst others - but it all felt so distant. The noise was relentless, pulsating against her ears making her collapse to the floor. Her pre-weakened state from the lack of blood giving her little gumption to fight back. The pain was temporary are darkness began creeping around her splotchy vision before consuming it whole. 

***

Foggy. Her mind felt foggy. The sweltering heat, the now distant ringing in her ears, the sandpaper in her throat. As she came around she was distantly aware of being watched, faintly, she glanced around.

She was collapsed on top of a small podium, a square around a foot of the ground. The square itself was in a large hall, much older than the rest of the building, evident from the chipped wood curling around the room. However, pushed at the edges of the hall were crumpled medical beds and an assortment of medical equipment.

“You’re awake.” A voice said clearly.

“Obviously.” Y/n muttered under her breath with a series of curses. The woman stood two metres away, she was tall wearing a colourful shirt and a series of beaded necklaces. Y/n knew a witch when she saw one. The woman wasn’t alone, in fact, the number of people with her was quite astonishing. 

Spread around the room was thirty witches give or take, all similar to woman who spoke. They stood equal distance apart focusing on y/n with intent, their hands clutched at their sides. Raising a hand, y/n reached out tentatively until she found what she was looking for. An invisible barrier, holding her within the metre by metre square. 

“Don’t even bother. You’re not going anywhere anytime soon.” The woman spat.

“Don’t worry,” Y/n rubbed at her temples, “I know when I’m beat. Though I can’t say it was much of a fair fight.” She threw a glance to the thirty-odd witches surrounding them. Klaus was nowhere to be seen, but y/n wasn’t worried, it’s not like he could be killed.

“Oh trust me. Despite our...methods, today is a day of justice.” She sighed, shifting on her feet and folding her arms, “Well, not for you.” She smiled coyly, “You’re just the perfect solution to our rather complex problem.”

“And I assume by the theatrics, I don’t get a say in whether or not I’m going to help you.”

“Oh no, the choice is yours. I promise.” Y/n winced at her tone.

“Before we get started,” Y/n shifted so that she was now resting with her back against the invisible force, “Klaus?”

“He’s fine. Of course.”

“Good. Then what can I do for you?”

***

“You see,” The woman began, “Our problem is not with you. Like I said before, you’re sort of a wrong time and place situation.”

“Great.” Y/n murmured sarcastically.

“No really, our quarrel is with the Mikaelsons. You see, witches have inhabited New Orleans for a long time, since the Mikaelsons first left the city nearly a century ago. We’re safe here. Our families are here. Our lives. And now, the Mikaelsons have waltzed their way back into the city and demanded it for themselves. Their presence is the greatest threat to our community.”

“Have you asked politely for them to leave?” Y/n interrupted half-heatedly. An annoyed smile flickered across her face.

“Surprisingly, they’re not as co-operative.” Y/n hummed in response, “What I’m getting at is that we witches are done with them and all that they bring. They must leave. They will. But you see, I’m not interested in starting another war with the Original family. I refuse to put my peoples lives at risk because of them. No. The Mikaelsons will leave of their own accord.”

“I’m sure I’m not going to like where this is going but, how are you going to make them leave?” The witch smiled as if she was waiting for the question.

“You, of course. You’re close with them aren’t you, closer than anyone’s gotten - but you’re not actually in the family are you. You’re closest with Elijah. The most respectable original.”

“I-”

“I have eyes and ears everywhere. You vampires have a tendency to underestimate us witches.”

“I still don’t understand-”

“You need to die.”

“Oh.” Y/n stated dumbly after a moment. “And you’re going to...”

“No don’t be stupid. Aren’t you listening? Us witches are not to get our hands dirty.” She glanced at y/n’s incredulous expression and sighed loudly. “Your death will destroy the Mikaelsons, hopefully enough that they leave the city in which they lost you. But it’s one thing for you to die by our hands. That gives the Mikaelsons something to fight for, a new war for them to win and feel as though they avenged you. No, we can’t have that. So what’s worse than a bunch of witches killing you?” Y/n shrugged, “The Mikaelsons must kill you themselves.” Y/n stared dumb-founded, her jaw clenched.

“See then. They have no one to blame for themselves. Hopefully they’ll spiral with self-hatred, either that or they’ll turn on themselves. Just think of the possibilities. Elijah seems as though he would never kill you, even if it meant his own demise but Klaus and Rebekah are smarter than that. We just need to press the right buttons.”

“No offence, but, this is your plan?” Y/n half-laughed, “What are you going to do? How on earth are you going to make Klaus want to kill me? Ask him politely?”

“You’re missing the point. It’s not about making the Mikaelsons want to kill you, its about leaving them with no other choice.”

“I still don’t follow.”

“You’re a ripper correct?” Y/n didn’t respond, the pieces began to fall together. “Like I said,” The woman continued, “I have eyes and ears everywhere. In fact, I heard that you’re not just any ripper, but the Original Ripper. The first of your kind. Your relationship with blood is off-key and, to a certain extent, can never be truly controlled.”

“Whatever your plan is I can assure you. You know nothing about what you’re talking about. You are playing with fire and if you go any further you are going to get burned.”

“I’ve been researching vampires extensively. You are disgusting creatures. Made from evil to do evil.”

“I’m begging you.”

“Rippers can gain an illusion of control over time but deep-down it’s ingrained.”

“Please don’t do this.”

“Most of the time it’s your humanity which holds back the blood-frenzy.” Y/n was standing now pressing her hands against the invisible wall. “So, I have this theory. I’ll tell it to you and you give me your insiders take, being a vampire and all. I think that if I can force you to flip your switch, to turn your humanity off, then the ripper part of you may just follow. Thoughts?” Y/n stayed silent.

“Oh, you’re quiet now? That’s okay, I didn’t really care for what you had to say. Either way, I’m going through with it.” There was a question on y/n’s tongue but she was afraid that if she asked, she would get an answer. As if reading her mind the woman smiled coyly.

“Turn around.” Slowly, y/n pivoted and there at the other end of the room was two more stone slabs raised of the ground in one was encased Klaus who was stalking back and forth in the small space, the other contained a woman y/n had not seen before. Bound to a chair with shoulder length blonde hair and a strong jaw - she was petrified.

“They can’t see you.” The woman stalked around y/n, “But he can see her.” The woman was speaking the truth, Klaus was glaring at the blonde with a furious protectiveness. “I didn’t expect you to show up with Klaus Mikaelson but in a way, you’ve helped me. I was expecting you were just going to have to take my word but now, you can see it for yourself.

“As you can see Camille is important to Klaus. But humans and so...fragile. It’s scary isn’t it, how easy it is for them to get into an accident.”

“No need for the theatrics,” Y/n growled, “I can see where you’re going with this.”

“Oh, but I’m sort of having fun.” The nameless woman smiled.

“It’s not too late to change your plan,” Y/n began grimacing as she looked at the woman, “You have no idea what kind of forces you’re playing with.”

“What? Are you afraid to die?”

“It’s not my death I’m worried about!” Y/n was furious.

“Oh don’t act like you’ve suddenly learnt how to feel! I know vampires! You feel nothing! All you bring is chaos and pain!”

“It doesn’t have to be like this.” Y/n said again, her voice quiet, “Look, you’ve proved yourself. We’re standing here on the cusp of a tragedy about to unfold and there’s nothing I or anyone can do to stop you - you’ve proven yourself.” She repeated, “But you don’t have to go through with it. We can stop here. I can convince the Mikaelsons to move away.”

“Oh, please-”

“I beg you! I’m not asking for selfish reasons, I’ve lived my life I don’t care if I die. But I already have too much innocent blood on my hands. You just don’t understand that part of me, god, I don’t even understand it! Don’t do this to yourself.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Her face was stony, “I can’t back out now, weren’t you listening. The Mikaelsons can’t know I had anything to do with this, or I have a new war on my hands. No. This is all on you.” She was walking towards Camille. “Now you better flip that little switch of yours or I will kill her. And don’t think I won’t go through with it. If she isn’t important enough to you I’ll go find one of your friends from Mystic Falls.”

Y/n glared at the woman through shaky, blurry eyes. Her gaze flitting to Klaus who was still stalking in his box, eyes completely focused on Camille with the same protectiveness and love he often looked at her with.

She knew she had to take the risk. Turning off her humanity didn’t necessarily mean her ripper side would follow. Besides, she loved Elijah. He could bring her back, she knew it.

“Oh please forgive me.” Y/n muttered under her breath, letting her lashes flutter closed, “Elijah. Bring me back.” Was the last thing she said before delving to the back of her mind and turning it all off.

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Glee Soundtrack Rating Project Results: blangstydays

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Favourite character: Blaine Anderson

Least favourite character: Rachel Berry

Favourite season: Season 3

Least favourite season: Season 4

Mean song rating: 7.22

Mean song rating for favourite character's songs: 8.13

Mean song rating for favourite character's solos: 8.52

Mean song rating season 1: 6.14

Mean song rating season 2: 6.7

Mean song rating season 3: 7.76

Mean song rating season 4: 7.36

Mean song rating season 5: 7.94

Mean song rating season 6: 7.71

Songs rated: 507

[ID: A bar chart titled Number of songs assigned each rating by blangstydays, illustrating the number of times each score was assigned to a song by blangstydays. 10 was assigned 31 times, 9 was assigned 99 times, 8 was assigned 128 times, 7 was assigned 95 times, 6 was assigned 72 times, 5 was assigned 42 times, 4 was assigned 24 times, 3 was assigned 6 times, 2 was assigned 6 times, 1 was assigned 4 times, and 195 songs were not rated.]

About the Project | Results Masterpost

Ranking:

1. (10) - S1x13 - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

2. (10) - S1x13 - Don't Rain on My Parade

3. (10) - S2x04 - Le Jazz Hot

4. (10) - S2x09 - Dog Days Are Over

5. (10) - S2x12 - When I Get You Alone

6. (10) - S2x16 - Hell to the No

7. (10) - S2x21 - Some People

8. (10) - S2x21 - Try a Little Tenderness

9. (10) - S2x21 - Back to Black

10. (10) - S2x22 - My Cup

11. (10) - S3x01 - Anything Goes/Anything You Can Do

12. (10) - S3x06 - Hot for Teacher

13. (10) - S3x09 - Do They Know It's Christmas?

14. (10) - S3x13 - Love Shack

15. (10) - S3x14 - Cough Syrup

16. (10) - S3x15 - Fighter

17. (10) - S3x21 - Paradise By the Dashboard Light

18. (10) - S4x04 - Teenage Dream (Acoustic)

19. (10) - S4x04 - Mine

20. (10) - S4x06 - There Are Worse Things I Could Do

21. (10) - S4x17 - Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)

22. (10) - S5x02 - Hey Jude

23. (10) - S5x03 - I'll Stand By You

24. (10) - S5x03 - Seasons of Love

25. (10) - S5x03 - No Surrender

26. (10) - S5x04 - Marry the Night

27. (10) - S5x05 - If I Were a Boy

28. (10) - S5x10 - Barracuda

29. (10) - S5x12 - Valerie

30. (10) - S5x20 - Shakin' My Head

31. (10) - S6x07 - I Know Where I've Been

32. (9) - S1x01 - Respect

33. (9) - S1x03 - Bust Your Windows

34. (9) - S1x05 - Maybe This Time

35. (9) - S1x15 - 4 Minutes

36. (9) - S1x18 - Jessie's Girl

37. (9) - S1x18 - Rose's Turn

38. (9) - S1x22 - Bohemian Rhapsody

39. (9) - S2x02 - Me Against the Music

40. (9) - S2x03 - Bridge Over Troubled Water

41. (9) - S2x04 - River Deep, Mountain High

42. (9) - S2x05 - Sweet Transvestite

43. (9) - S2x08 - Ohio

44. (9) - S2x09 - Don't Cry for Me Argentina

45. (9) - S2x09 - (I've Had) The Time of My Life

46. (9) - S2x14 - Don't You Want Me

47. (9) - S2x16 - Big Ass Heart

48. (9) - S2x16 - Get It Right

49. (9) - S2x18 - Born This Way

50. (9) - S2x19 - Nice to Meet You, Have I Slept with You?

51. (9) - S2x20 - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You

52. (9) - S2x21 - Pure Imagination

53. (9) - S3x01 - It's Not Unusual

54. (9) - S3x02 - Something's Coming

55. (9) - S3x03 - Run the World (Girls)

56. (9) - S3x03 - Fix You

57. (9) - S3x04 - Last Friday Night

58. (9) - S3x05 - America

59. (9) - S3x07 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

60. (9) - S3x08 - Control

61. (9) - S3x09 - Let It Snow

62. (9) - S3x11 - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

63. (9) - S3x11 - Smooth Criminal

64. (9) - S3x13 - I Will Always Love You

65. (9) - S3x14 - Fly/I Believe I Can Fly

66. (9) - S3x14 - Glad You Came

67. (9) - S3x15 - Rio/Hungry Like the Wolf

68. (9) - S3x16 - You Should Be Dancing

69. (9) - S3x17 - It's Not Right But It's Okay

70. (9) - S3x17 - I Have Nothing

71. (9) - S3x17 - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

72. (9) - S3x18 - Not the Boy Next Door

73. (9) - S3x19 - Dinosaur

74. (9) - S3x20 - Mean

75. (9) - S3x21 - It's All Coming Back to Me Now

76. (9) - S3x21 - Edge of Glory

77. (9) - S3x22 - I'll Remember

78. (9) - S4x02 - Womanizer

79. (9) - S4x04 - Don't Speak

80. (9) - S4x04 - The Scientist

81. (9) - S4x05 - Hopelessly Devoted to You

82. (9) - S4x06 - Beauty School Dropout

83. (9) - S4x06 - You're the One That I Want

84. (9) - S4x07 - Holding Out for a Hero

85. (9) - S4x09 - All That Jazz

86. (9) - S4x10 - White Christmas

87. (9) - S4x10 - The First Noel

88. (9) - S4x13 - Don't Stop Me Now

89. (9) - S4x13 - Diva

90. (9) - S4x13 - Nutbush City Limits

91. (9) - S4x13 - Girl On Fire

92. (9) - S4x15 - Come What May

93. (9) - S4x15 - Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend/Material Girl

94. (9) - S4x17 - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

95. (9) - S4x19 - Fight for Your Right (to Party)

96. (9) - S4x19 - You Have More Friends Than You Know

97. (9) - S4x20 - At the Ballet

98. (9) - S5x01 - Help!

99. (9) - S5x01 - All You Need Is Love

100. (9) - S5x01 - Got to Get You Into My Life

101. (9) - S5x01 - A Hard Day's Night

102. (9) - S5x02 - Here Comes the Sun

103. (9) - S5x03 - Make You Feel My Love

104. (9) - S5x03 - If I Die Young

105. (9) - S5x06 - Piano Man

106. (9) - S5x06 - Just the Way You Are

107. (9) - S5x10 - Gloria

108. (9) - S5x11 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

109. (9) - S5x12 - Defying Gravity

110. (9) - S5x12 - Keep Holding On

111. (9) - S5x12 - Toxic

112. (9) - S5x13 - Party All the Time

113. (9) - S5x15 - I'm Still Here

114. (9) - S5x15 - No One Is Alone

115. (9) - S5x18 - Doo Wop (That Thing)

116. (9) - S5x19 - Werewolves of London

117. (9) - S5x19 - Memory

118. (9) - S5x19 - Lucky Star

119. (9) - S5x19 - Take Me Home Tonight

120. (9) - S5x20 - All of Me

121. (9) - S5x20 - American Boy

122. (9) - S6x02 - Take On Me

123. (9) - S6x03 - You Learn/You've Got a Friend

124. (9) - S6x03 - Hand in My Pocket/I Feel the Earth Move

125. (9) - S6x06 - Wishin' And Hoping

126. (9) - S6x08 - I'm So Excited

127. (9) - S6x11 - Take Me to Church

128. (9) - S6x13 - I Lived

129. (9) - S6x13 - This Time

130. (9) - S6x13 - Teach Your Children

131. (8) - S1x01 - I Kissed a Girl

132. (8) - S1x01 - Rehab

133. (8) - S1x02 - Take a Bow

134. (8) - S1x07 - Hate On Me

135. (8) - S1x09 - Defying Gravity

136. (8) - S1x10 - I'll Stand By You

137. (8) - S1x11 - Imagine

138. (8) - S1x15 - Vogue

139. (8) - S1x17 - Total Eclipse of the Heart

140. (8) - S1x18 - The Boy Is Mine

141. (8) - S1x19 - Dream On

142. (8) - S1x20 - Shout It Out Loud

143. (8) - S1x20 - Beth

144. (8) - S1x21 - Another One Bites the Dust

145. (8) - S2x02 - I'm a Slave 4 U

146. (8) - S2x03 - Losing My Religion

147. (8) - S2x03 - I Want to Hold Your Hand

148. (8) - S2x04 - Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy

149. (8) - S2x04 - Sing!

150. (8) - S2x05 - Time Warp

151. (8) - S2x06 - Start Me Up/Livin' on a Prayer

152. (8) - S2x08 - Just the Way You Are

153. (8) - S2x08 - Marry You

154. (8) - S2x10 - Baby, It's Cold Outside

155. (8) - S2x11 - Bills, Bills, Bills

156. (8) - S2x14 - Tik Tok

157. (8) - S2x16 - Misery

158. (8) - S2x16 - Raise Your Glass

159. (8) - S2x16 - Blackbird

160. (8) - S2x18 - Somewhere Only We Know

161. (8) - S2x18 - As If We Never Said Goodbye

162. (8) - S2x20 - Dancing Queen

163. (8) - S2x20 - Jar of Hearts

164. (8) - S2x20 - Rolling in the Deep

165. (8) - S2x20 - Isn't She Lovely

166. (8) - S2x22 - Still Got Tonight

167. (8) - S3x01 - Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead

168. (8) - S3x01 - You Can't Stop the Beat

169. (8) - S3x02 - I'm the Greatest Star

170. (8) - S3x05 - One Hand, One Heart

171. (8) - S3x05 - Uptown Girl

172. (8) - S3x06 - Hit Me with Your Best Shot/One Way or Another

173. (8) - S3x06 - Rumour Has It/Someone Like You

174. (8) - S3x07 - I Kissed a Girl

175. (8) - S3x08 - Survivor/I Will Survive

176. (8) - S3x08 - We Are Young

177. (8) - S3x09 - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

178. (8) - S3x09 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

179. (8) - S3x09 - My Favorite Things

180. (8) - S3x10 - Summer Nights

181. (8) - S3x11 - Black or White

182. (8) - S3x11 - Bad

183. (8) - S3x11 - Never Can Say Goodbye

184. (8) - S3x11 - I Want You Back

185. (8) - S3x12 - Bamboleo/Hero

186. (8) - S3x13 - Let Me Love You

187. (8) - S3x14 - Here's to Us

188. (8) - S3x14 - Stand

189. (8) - S3x15 - Somebody That I Used to Know

190. (8) - S3x16 - Night Fever

191. (8) - S3x18 - Shake It Out

192. (8) - S3x19 - Big Girls Don't Cry

193. (8) - S4x01 - It's Time

194. (8) - S4x01 - Americano/Dance Again

195. (8) - S4x01 - Chasing Pavements

196. (8) - S4x02 - Boys/Boyfriend

197. (8) - S4x03 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World

198. (8) - S4x03 - The Way You Look Tonight/You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile

199. (8) - S4x04 - Barely Breathing

200. (8) - S4x05 - Juke Box Hero

201. (8) - S4x06 - Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)

202. (8) - S4x06 - Greased Lightning

203. (8) - S4x07 - Superman

204. (8) - S4x08 - Home/Homeward Bound

205. (8) - S4x08 - Come See About Me

206. (8) - S4x13 - Bring Him Home

207. (8) - S4x14 - Just Can't Get Enough

208. (8) - S4x16 - I Still Believe/Super Bass

209. (8) - S4x17 - Wannabe

210. (8) - S4x17 - My Prerogative

211. (8) - S4x17 - Copacabana

212. (8) - S4x20 - Little Girls

213. (8) - S4x22 - All or Nothing

214. (8) - S5x01 - Drive My Car

215. (8) - S5x02 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

216. (8) - S5x02 - Let It Be

217. (8) - S5x02 - Something

218. (8) - S5x02 - Revolution

219. (8) - S5x03 - Fire and Rain

220. (8) - S5x04 - Applause

221. (8) - S5x04 - Roar

222. (8) - S5x05 - Wrecking Ball

223. (8) - S5x06 - Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)

224. (8) - S5x09 - I Believe in a Thing Called Love

225. (8) - S5x10 - The Happening

226. (8) - S5x11 - More Than a Feeling

227. (8) - S5x12 - Raise Your Glass

228. (8) - S5x13 - I Am Changing

229. (8) - S5x13 - Don't Stop Believin' (Season Five)

230. (8) - S5x14 - You Make Me Feel So Young

231. (8) - S5x14 - Rockstar

232. (8) - S5x14 - Downtown

233. (8) - S5x15 - Broadway Baby

234. (8) - S5x16 - Love Is a Battlefield

235. (8) - S5x17 - I'm the Greatest Star

236. (8) - S5x19 - I Melt with You

237. (8) - S5x20 - Pompeii

238. (8) - S6x02 - Problem

239. (8) - S6x04 - Thousand Miles

240. (8) - S6x04 - Bitch

241. (8) - S6x05 - All Out of Love

242. (8) - S6x06 - They Long to Be Close to You

243. (8) - S6x07 - You Give Love a Bad Name

244. (8) - S6x07 - Somebody Loves You

245. (8) - S6x07 - All About That Bass

246. (8) - S6x08 - Hey Ya!

247. (8) - S6x08 - Our Day Will Come

248. (8) - S6x08 - At Last

249. (8) - S6x09 - Uptown Funk

250. (8) - S6x09 - I Want to Break Free

251. (8) - S6x09 - Break Free

252. (8) - S6x11 - We Built This City

253. (8) - S6x11 - Mickey

254. (8) - S6x11 - Chandelier

255. (8) - S6x11 - Come Sail Away

256. (8) - S6x12 - Pony

257. (8) - S6x12 - Popular

258. (8) - S6x13 - Daydream Believer

259. (7) - S1x01 - Mr. Cellophane

260. (7) - S1x01 - Don't Stop Believing (Pilot)

261. (7) - S1x02 - I Say a Little Prayer

262. (7) - S1x06 - It's My Life/Confessions Part II

263. (7) - S1x07 - Keep Holding On

264. (7) - S1x08 - Sweet Caroline

265. (7) - S1x09 - Proud Mary

266. (7) - S1x13 - You Can't Always Get What You Want

267. (7) - S1x14 - Gives You Hell

268. (7) - S1x16 - Beautiful

269. (7) - S1x18 - Lady Is a Tramp

270. (7) - S1x20 - Bad Romance

271. (7) - S1x21 - Give Up the Funk

272. (7) - S1x22 - Any Way You Want It/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'

273. (7) - S2x02 - Stronger

274. (7) - S2x02 - Baby One More Time

275. (7) - S2x04 - Lucky

276. (7) - S2x06 - Teenage Dream

277. (7) - S2x06 - Stop! In the Name of Love/Free Your Mind

278. (7) - S2x08 - Sway

279. (7) - S2x09 - Valerie

280. (7) - S2x10 - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year

281. (7) - S2x11 - Thriller/Heads Will Roll

282. (7) - S2x12 - Silly Love Songs

283. (7) - S2x13 - Sing

284. (7) - S2x16 - Loser Like Me

285. (7) - S2x16 - Trouty Mouth

286. (7) - S2x17 - All By Myself

287. (7) - S2x18 - I Feel Pretty/Unpretty

288. (7) - S2x21 - My Man

289. (7) - S2x22 - I Love New York/New York, New York

290. (7) - S2x22 - Light Up the World

291. (7) - S3x01 - We Got the Beat

292. (7) - S3x04 - Bein' Green

293. (7) - S3x07 - Perfect

294. (7) - S3x08 - ABC

295. (7) - S3x09 - Christmas Wrapping

296. (7) - S3x11 - Scream

297. (7) - S3x11 - Human Nature

298. (7) - S3x12 - Sexy and I Know It

299. (7) - S3x13 - Stereo Hearts

300. (7) - S3x14 - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

301. (7) - S3x16 - Stayin' Alive

302. (7) - S3x18 - The Rain in Spain

303. (7) - S3x19 - Love You Like a Love Song

304. (7) - S3x21 - We Are the Champions

305. (7) - S3x21 - Pinball Wizard

306. (7) - S3x22 - Roots Before Branches

307. (7) - S4x01 - New York State of Mind

308. (7) - S4x02 - Hold It Against Me

309. (7) - S4x03 - A Change Would Do You Good

310. (7) - S4x04 - Give Your Heart a Break

311. (7) - S4x05 - Everybody Talks

312. (7) - S4x06 - Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee

313. (7) - S4x07 - My Dark Side

314. (7) - S4x07 - Some Nights

315. (7) - S4x10 - Feliz Navidad

316. (7) - S4x10 - Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

317. (7) - S4x10 - Jingle Bell Rock

318. (7) - S4x11 - Tell Him

319. (7) - S4x14 - Getting Married Today

320. (7) - S4x14 - We've Got Tonite

321. (7) - S4x16 - The Bitch Is Back/Dress You Up

322. (7) - S4x16 - Bye Bye Bye/I Want It That Way

323. (7) - S4x17 - Mamma Mia

324. (7) - S4x19 - Don't Stop Believin' (Rachel)

325. (7) - S4x20 - We Will Rock You

326. (7) - S4x22 - I Love It

327. (7) - S5x01 - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

328. (7) - S5x01 - Yesterday

329. (7) - S5x01 - I Saw Her Standing There

330. (7) - S5x06 - My Life

331. (7) - S5x07 - You're My Best Friend

332. (7) - S5x09 - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)

333. (7) - S5x09 - Every Breath You Take

334. (7) - S5x09 - Don't Rain On My Parade

335. (7) - S5x11 - America

336. (7) - S5x11 - Mr. Roboto/Counting Stars

337. (7) - S5x12 - Happy

338. (7) - S5x13 - Just Give Me a Reason

339. (7) - S5x15 - Not While I'm Around

340. (7) - S5x15 - You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman

341. (7) - S5x17 - NYC

342. (7) - S5x18 - Story of My Life

343. (7) - S5x20 - Girls on Film

344. (7) - S6x01 - Let It Go

345. (7) - S6x05 - It Must Have Been Love

346. (7) - S6x05 - My Sharona

347. (7) - S6x06 - Alfie

348. (7) - S6x07 - Time After Time

349. (7) - S6x07 - Same Love

350. (7) - S6x09 - Cool Kids

351. (7) - S6x10 - The Final Countdown

352. (7) - S6x12 - I'm His Child

353. (7) - S6x12 - I Kissed a Girl

354. (6) - S1x01 - Can't Fight This Feeling

355. (6) - S1x01 - You're the One That I Want (ver. 1)

356. (6) - S1x01 - On My Own

357. (6) - S1x05 - Last Name

358. (6) - S1x05 - Somebody to Love

359. (6) - S1x07 - You Keep Me Hanging On

360. (6) - S1x10 - Lean On Me

361. (6) - S1x12 - Jump

362. (6) - S1x13 - My Life Would Suck Without You

363. (6) - S1x14 - Highway to Hell

364. (6) - S1x16 - One Less Bell to Answer/A House Is Not a Home

365. (6) - S1x16 - A House Is Not a Home

366. (6) - S1x17 - Run Joey Run

367. (6) - S1x22 - Faithfully

368. (6) - S1x22 - Over the Rainbow

369. (6) - S2x01 - Empire State of Mind

370. (6) - S2x01 - Billionaire

371. (6) - S2x02 - The Only Exception

372. (6) - S2x05 - Science Fiction Double Feature

373. (6) - S2x06 - One Love (People Get Ready)

374. (6) - S2x07 - Forget You

375. (6) - S2x09 - Hey, Soul Sister

376. (6) - S2x10 - We Need a Little Christmas

377. (6) - S2x10 - Merry Christmas, Darling

378. (6) - S2x12 - Fat Bottomed Girls

379. (6) - S2x13 - Somebody to Love

380. (6) - S2x13 - I Know What Boys Like

381. (6) - S2x13 - This Little Light of Mine

382. (6) - S2x14 - Blame It (On the Alcohol)

383. (6) - S2x16 - Candles

384. (6) - S2x17 - Ain't No Way

385. (6) - S2x17 - I Follow Rivers

386. (6) - S2x20 - Friday

387. (6) - S3x08 - Man in the Mirror

388. (6) - S3x08 - Red Solo Cup

389. (6) - S3x09 - All I Want for Christmas Is You

390. (6) - S3x10 - We Found Love

391. (6) - S3x12 - La Isla Bonita

392. (6) - S3x13 - L-O-V-E

393. (6) - S3x18 - Cell Block Tango

394. (6) - S3x18 - School's Out

395. (6) - S3x19 - What Makes You Beautiful

396. (6) - S3x19 - Take My Breath Away

397. (6) - S3x21 - Starships

398. (6) - S4x01 - Call Me Maybe

399. (6) - S4x01 - Sister Christian

400. (6) - S4x01 - Never Say Never

401. (6) - S4x08 - Whistle

402. (6) - S4x08 - Let's Have a Kiki/Turkey Lurkey Time

403. (6) - S4x08 - Live While We're Young

404. (6) - S4x08 - Gangnam Style

405. (6) - S4x09 - Being Alive

406. (6) - S4x09 - Being Good Isn't Good Enough

407. (6) - S4x10 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

408. (6) - S4x11 - No Scrubs

409. (6) - S4x12 - Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)

410. (6) - S4x12 - Torn

411. (6) - S4x12 - Love Song

412. (6) - S4x15 - Footloose

413. (6) - S4x21 - You Are the Sunshine of My Life

414. (6) - S4x22 - Hall of Fame

415. (6) - S4x22 - Wings

416. (6) - S5x02 - Get Back

417. (6) - S5x05 - You Are Woman, I Am Man

418. (6) - S5x08 - Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)

419. (6) - S5x08 - The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

420. (6) - S6x04 - Rock Lobster

421. (6) - S6x05 - Father Figure

422. (6) - S6x05 - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

423. (6) - S6x09 - Friday I'm in Love

424. (6) - S6x12 - Don't Stop Believing (Pilot/2009)

425. (6) - S6x13 - The Winner Takes It All

426. (5) - S1x06 - Halo/Walking On Sunshine

427. (5) - S1x08 - What A Girl Wants

428. (5) - S1x10 - (You're Having My Baby)

429. (5) - S1x10 - Don't Stand So Close to Me/Young Girl

430. (5) - S1x11 - Papa Don't Preach

431. (5) - S1x14 - Hello, I Love You

432. (5) - S1x15 - What It Feels Like for a Girl

433. (5) - S1x17 - U Can't Touch This

434. (5) - S1x17 - Physical

435. (5) - S1x19 - I Dreamed a Dream

436. (5) - S1x20 - Funny Girl

437. (5) - S1x21 - Good Vibrations

438. (5) - S1x22 - Don't Stop Believing (Regionals)

439. (5) - S2x01 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

440. (5) - S2x03 - Papa, Can You Hear Me?

441. (5) - S2x04 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

442. (5) - S2x05 - Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?

443. (5) - S2x05 - Damn It, Janet

444. (5) - S2x05 - Planet, Schmanet, Janet

445. (5) - S2x07 - Singing In the Rain/Umbrella

446. (5) - S2x10 - Last Christmas

447. (5) - S2x10 - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

448. (5) - S2x10 - Welcome Christmas

449. (5) - S2x11 - Need You Now

450. (5) - S2x13 - Take Me or Leave Me

451. (5) - S2x13 - Baby

452. (5) - S2x15 - Animal

453. (5) - S3x06 - I Can't Go for That/You Make My Dreams Come True

454. (5) - S3x10 - Moves Like Jagger/Jumpin' Jack Flash

455. (5) - S3x11 - Ben

456. (5) - S3x17 - Saving All My Love For You

457. (5) - S3x18 - The Music of the Night

458. (5) - S4x02 - Oops!...I Did It Again

459. (5) - S4x11 - Locked Out of Heaven

460. (5) - S4x12 - A Thousand Years

461. (5) - S4x16 - How to Be a Heartbreaker

462. (5) - S4x22 - Rainbow Connection

463. (5) - S5x07 - The Fox

464. (5) - S5x07 - Cheek to Cheek

465. (5) - S5x08 - Mary's Little Boy Child

466. (5) - S5x08 - Love Child

467. (5) - S6x01 - Suddenly Seymour

468. (4) - S1x02 - Push It

469. (4) - S1x09 - Dancing With Myself

470. (4) - S1x11 - Hair/Crazy In Love

471. (4) - S1x11 - Bootylicious

472. (4) - S1x11 - True Colors

473. (4) - S1x18 - Pink Houses

474. (4) - S1x21 - It's a Man's Man's Man's World

475. (4) - S1x21 - Tell Me Something Good

476. (4) - S2x01 - Telephone

477. (4) - S2x03 - I Look to You

478. (4) - S2x05 - There's a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place)

479. (4) - S2x07 - Conjunction Junction

480. (4) - S2x12 - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

481. (4) - S2x12 - Firework

482. (4) - S2x12 - My Funny Valentine

483. (4) - S2x14 - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer

484. (4) - S2x15 - Afternoon Delight

485. (4) - S3x13 - You're the Top

486. (4) - S3x15 - I'm Still Standing

487. (4) - S4x02 - Crazy/U Drive Me Crazy

488. (4) - S4x11 - Baby Got Back

489. (4) - S4x12 - Centerfold/Hot in Herre

490. (4) - S4x15 - Old Time Rock & Roll/Danger Zone

491. (4) - S5x13 - Loser Like Me

492. (3) - S1x01 - Sit Down You're Rockin the Boat

493. (3) - S1x15 - Like a Virgin

494. (3) - S1x19 - Safety Dance

495. (3) - S2x02 - Toxic

496. (3) - S2x15 - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)

497. (3) - S2x16 - Jesus Is My Friend

498. (2) - S1x02 - Gold Digger

499. (2) - S1x17 - Ice Ice Baby

500. (2) - S1x20 - Poker Face

501. (2) - S2x05 - Touch a Touch a Touch a Touch Me

502. (2) - S2x14 - My Headband

503. (2) - S5x05 - Blurred Lines

504. (1) - S1x08 - Bust A Move

505. (1) - S1x08 - Thong Song

506. (1) - S2x04 - With You I'm Born Again

507. (1) - S2x16 - Only Child

508. (NA) - S1x01 - Leaving On a Jet Plane

509. (NA) - S1x03 - Mercy

510. (NA) - S1x03 - I Wanna Sex You Up

511. (NA) - S1x04 - Taking Chances

512. (NA) - S1x04 - Tonight

513. (NA) - S1x05 - Alone

514. (NA) - S1x05 - Cabaret

515. (NA) - S1x07 - Ride Wit Me

516. (NA) - S1x07 - No Air

517. (NA) - S1x08 - I Could Have Danced All Night

518. (NA) - S1x10 - Endless Love

519. (NA) - S1x10 - Crush

520. (NA) - S1x11 - Don't Make Me Over

521. (NA) - S1x12 - Smile (Charlie Chaplin)

522. (NA) - S1x12 - Smile (Lily Allen)

523. (NA) - S1x14 - Hello, Goodbye

524. (NA) - S1x14 - Hello

525. (NA) - S1x14 - Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love

526. (NA) - S1x15 - Express Yourself

527. (NA) - S1x15 - Like a Prayer

528. (NA) - S1x15 - Borderline/Open Your Heart

529. (NA) - S1x15 - Burning Up

530. (NA) - S1x16 - Home

531. (NA) - S1x16 - Fire

532. (NA) - S1x18 - One

533. (NA) - S1x19 - Dream a Little Dream

534. (NA) - S1x21 - Loser

535. (NA) - S1x22 - To Sir, With Love

536. (NA) - S2x01 - What I Did for Love

537. (NA) - S2x01 - Listen

538. (NA) - S2x01 - Getting to Know You

539. (NA) - S2x03 - Only the Good Die Young

540. (NA) - S2x03 - One of Us

541. (NA) - S2x07 - Nowadays/Hot Honey rag

542. (NA) - S2x07 - Make 'Em Laugh

543. (NA) - S2x09 - The Living Years

544. (NA) - S2x11 - She's Not There

545. (NA) - S2x15 - Landslide

546. (NA) - S2x15 - Kiss

547. (NA) - S2x17 - Turning Tables

548. (NA) - S2x18 - I've Gotta Be Me

549. (NA) - S2x19 - Dreams

550. (NA) - S2x19 - Never Going Back Again

551. (NA) - S2x19 - I Don't Want to Know

552. (NA) - S2x19 - Go Your Own Way

553. (NA) - S2x19 - Don't Stop

554. (NA) - S2x19 - Songbird

555. (NA) - S2x22 - Yeah!

556. (NA) - S2x22 - For Good

557. (NA) - S2x22 - Bella Notte

558. (NA) - S2x22 - Pretending

559. (NA) - S2x22 - As Long as You're There

560. (NA) - S3x01 - Big Spender

561. (NA) - S3x02 - Somewhere

562. (NA) - S3x03 - Spotlight

563. (NA) - S3x03 - Cool

564. (NA) - S3x03 - It's All Over

565. (NA) - S3x03 - Out Here On My Own

566. (NA) - S3x04 - Candyman

567. (NA) - S3x04 - Waiting for a Girl Like You

568. (NA) - S3x04 - Take Care of Yourself

569. (NA) - S3x05 - Tonight

570. (NA) - S3x05 - A Boy Like That/I Have a Love

571. (NA) - S3x06 - You and I/You and I

572. (NA) - S3x07 - Jolene

573. (NA) - S3x07 - I'm the Only One

574. (NA) - S3x07 - Constant Craving

575. (NA) - S3x08 - Buenos Aires

576. (NA) - S3x09 - River

577. (NA) - S3x09 - Blue Christmas

578. (NA) - S3x10 - Wedding Bell Blues (Bill)

579. (NA) - S3x10 - Without You

580. (NA) - S3x10 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

581. (NA) - S3x11 - I Just Can't Stop Loving You

582. (NA) - S3x12 - Don't Wanna Lose You

583. (NA) - S3x12 - A Little Less Conversation

584. (NA) - S3x13 - Cherish/Cherish

585. (NA) - S3x13 - Chapel of Love

586. (NA) - S3x13 - Home

587. (NA) - S3x15 - Up Up Up

588. (NA) - S3x16 - More Than a Woman

589. (NA) - S3x16 - Disco Inferno

590. (NA) - S3x16 - How Deep Is Your Love

591. (NA) - S3x16 - If I Can't Have You

592. (NA) - S3x16 - Boogie Shoes

593. (NA) - S3x17 - My Love Is Your Love

594. (NA) - S3x17 - How Will I Know

595. (NA) - S3x17 - So Emotional

596. (NA) - S3x18 - Cry

597. (NA) - S3x20 - I Won't Give Up

598. (NA) - S3x20 - Flashdance...What a Feeling

599. (NA) - S3x20 - Because You Loved Me

600. (NA) - S3x21 - Tongue Tied

601. (NA) - S3x22 - You Get What You Give

602. (NA) - S3x22 - In My Life

603. (NA) - S3x22 - Glory Days

604. (NA) - S3x22 - Forever Young

605. (NA) - S4x02 - Gimme More

606. (NA) - S4x02 - Everytime

607. (NA) - S4x02 - 3

608. (NA) - S4x03 - Celebrity Skin

609. (NA) - S4x05 - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

610. (NA) - S4x05 - Born to Hand Jive

611. (NA) - S4x07 - Heroes

612. (NA) - S4x09 - Something Stupid

613. (NA) - S4x09 - Don't Dream It's Over

614. (NA) - S4x09 - O Holy Night

615. (NA) - S4x11 - I Only Have Eyes for You

616. (NA) - S4x11 - I Don't Know How to Love Him

617. (NA) - S4x12 - This Is the New Year

618. (NA) - S4x13 - Make No Mistake (She's Mine)

619. (NA) - S4x13 - Hung Up

620. (NA) - S4x14 - You're All I Need to Get By

621. (NA) - S4x14 - Anything Could Happen

622. (NA) - S4x15 - Shout

623. (NA) - S4x15 - You're All the World to Me

624. (NA) - S4x15 - Unchained Melody

625. (NA) - S4x15 - In Your Eyes

626. (NA) - S4x16 - Closer

627. (NA) - S4x16 - Cold Hearted

628. (NA) - S4x17 - Creep

629. (NA) - S4x18 - Say

630. (NA) - S4x18 - Your Song

631. (NA) - S4x18 - More Than Words

632. (NA) - S4x19 - Outcast

633. (NA) - S4x19 - Next to Me

634. (NA) - S4x20 - Longest Time

635. (NA) - S4x20 - Everybody Hurts

636. (NA) - S4x20 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

637. (NA) - S4x21 - For Once in My Life

638. (NA) - S4x21 - Uptight (Everything's Alright)

639. (NA) - S4x21 - I Wish

640. (NA) - S4x21 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours

641. (NA) - S4x21 - Higher Ground

642. (NA) - S4x21 - Superstition

643. (NA) - S4x22 - Clarity

644. (NA) - S4x22 - To Love You More

645. (NA) - S5x04 - Wide Awake

646. (NA) - S5x05 - On Our Way

647. (NA) - S5x06 - Honesty

648. (NA) - S5x06 - You May Be Right

649. (NA) - S5x06 - An Innocent Man

650. (NA) - S5x07 - Nasty/Rhythm Nation

651. (NA) - S5x07 - Into the Groove

652. (NA) - S5x08 - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

653. (NA) - S5x08 - Away in a Manger

654. (NA) - S5x08 - O Christmas Tree

655. (NA) - S5x09 - Whenever I Call You Friend

656. (NA) - S5x09 - Brave

657. (NA) - S5x09 - Breakaway

658. (NA) - S5x10 - Hold On

659. (NA) - S5x10 - Jumpin' Jumpin'

660. (NA) - S5x10 - Don't You (Forget About Me)

661. (NA) - S5x10 - Danny's Song

662. (NA) - S5x11 - Vacation

663. (NA) - S5x11 - I Love LA

664. (NA) - S5x13 - Be Okay

665. (NA) - S5x14 - Don't Sleep in the Subway

666. (NA) - S5x14 - Best Day of My Life

667. (NA) - S5x14 - People

668. (NA) - S5x15 - Colorblind

669. (NA) - S5x16 - Addicted to Love

670. (NA) - S5x16 - I Want to Know What Love Is

671. (NA) - S5x16 - Let's Wait Awhile

672. (NA) - S5x17 - Lovefool

673. (NA) - S5x17 - Pumpin Blood

674. (NA) - S5x17 - Who Are You Now

675. (NA) - S5x18 - Piece of My Heart

676. (NA) - S5x18 - Wake Me Up

677. (NA) - S5x18 - The Rose

678. (NA) - S5x20 - No Time At All

679. (NA) - S5x20 - Glitter in the Air

680. (NA) - S6x01 - Sing

681. (NA) - S6x01 - Dance the Night Away

682. (NA) - S6x01 - Uninvited

683. (NA) - S6x02 - Tightrope

684. (NA) - S6x02 - Home

685. (NA) - S6x02 - Mustang Sally

686. (NA) - S6x02 - Viva Voce

687. (NA) - S6x03 - It's Too Late

688. (NA) - S6x03 - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Head Over Feet

689. (NA) - S6x03 - So Far Away

690. (NA) - S6x04 - Whip It

691. (NA) - S6x06 - Arthur's Theme

692. (NA) - S6x06 - Baby It's You

693. (NA) - S6x06 - What the World Needs Now

694. (NA) - S6x06 - Promises, Promises

695. (NA) - S6x06 - I'll Never Fall in Love Again

696. (NA) - S6x09 - Lose My Breath

697. (NA) - S6x10 - Far From Over

698. (NA) - S6x10 - Rather Be

699. (NA) - S6x10 - Rise

700. (NA) - S6x10 - The Trolley Song

701. (NA) - S6x11 - Listen to Your Heart

702. (NA) - S6x13 - Someday We'll Be Together

[sanoiro]

Lucifer 5x09 - Family Dinner -Spoilers & Speculation

Written by Joe Henderson

Directed by Nathan Hope

Nathan Hope has directed

1x02 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil 1x13 - Take Me Back to Hell 2x01 - Everything's Coming Up Lucifer 2x07 - Trip to Stabby Town  2x10 - Quid Pro Ho 3x05 - Welcome Back, Charlotte Richards 3x19 - Orange Is the New Maze 5x07 - Our Mojo He will also direct Episode 2 or 3 of S6

Behind The Scenes Video 

Ignore the fact that I accidentally watermarked it with the number 519... 

The Case & Deckerstar

Now we can start with the case of the week.

The murder happens at Golf n Stuff which is rather popular due to the scenes that were shot there for The Karate Kid. Rafferty was actually giddy over that.

So we have a murder. After over 70 episodes we know that the case of the week is somehow connected to the main plot and that it leads to a resolving of Lucifer’s issues or at least a small or big breakthrough.

The victim in this case was burned to death or at least he was… charred. A bit like how Mum ‘enlightened’ Jared in 2x17 but worse.

(In order to make sure most bts are included I have put them in the same file in their original resolution and you need to open the image and zoom. You can do it from your PC, MAC or mobile)

The mini golf has several fun statues like knights and pirates but what was not supposed to be there was the figure at the hole where nearby the victim was found. To be more You might have guessed it has many teeth by the photo and the answer is, it’s a reddish dragon head.

Back in December I came across the props building it and I thought it was cool but I wasn’t aware it was for Lucifer as the account is not affiliated with our crew or production. So imagine my surprise when a friend told me about what she had seen on the lot and going through the archived bts I found the victim photo as well.

You may have noticed it but in two particular episodes more dragons made their appearance. First it was at the second showrunner’s office in 503. There we see a dragon impelled by a sword, it seemed really out of place but I then correlated it with Baphament’s blade which is a representation of Azrael’s blade.

Later on I saw something else. In 508 Pete’s apartment had shelves dedicated to dragon figures as well as some knights. All along I was wondering can I even meta about that? What can it symbolise if it means anything at all? For some reason all I could think was the movie ‘Dragonheart’.

But let’s assume they have laid some hints, so far we have seen that they go very basic on bible and comic material so it’s funny how dragon-like Lucifer was presented in Series 3 of the black label of DC/ vertigo. But there are also more tidbits.

Now in 1x12 you all remember the Angel who was defeating a very Lucifer-looking Satan?

That was a prop. But it is derived by the work of Guido Reni ‘Michael and Satan’ (1636) Who was in turn influenced by Raphael’s painting ‘St. Michael Vanquishing Satan’ (1518) and if we go to Raphael’s early works... St. Michael (1504-1505)

Anyways!

The investigation of this ‘week’s’ case has its usual suspect chase which leads us to an arcade where we can spot some members of the crew doing rounds with the go-carts on that location. What I do know is that we are looking for someone young as far as guest posts go but other than that not much is known. The case seems to be progressing slowly but at some point the murderer appears to want to skip town so the leads bring us to L.A.’s train Union Station.

We also have scenes at the precinct during the case as we have seen from Aimee’s bts but not much is known there. 

Now the suspect might be played by the elusive guest of this episode John Clover whose appearance was posted on Reddit and had sparked the first speculations over the title of the episode.

We should now wonder whether the theme of this episode’s case which takes us to gaming areas has anything to do with how Lucifer views his Father’s appearance in the mid-season finale and whether it will provide him with a resolution to not act in a rush way. The same after all happened with Mum.

Do not forget that Lucifer in Season 2 and especially at the beginning with Mum and when he thought Earl Johnson was his Father, Lucifer’s plans changed as his vengeance turned to a slow paced questioning over why their relationship deteriorated. 

For an Angel who was ‘forced’ - not yet clarified so let’s not take that for granted- to punish the guilty Lucifer seems to be more merciful, understanding and open to explanations in the long run especially with the people who wronged him. Amenadiel, Michael, Uriel, Azrael, Mum, and Earl ‘God’ Johnson.

As Amenadiel said in the Pilot Lucifer away from Hell showed restrain and mercy… Perhaps it is true that we cannot escape from what we truly are. In any case that’s meta talk!

Back to the Union Station. 

In the train station we have a bts where we can see Chloe and Lucifer chasing the suspect and from the photos and videos outside of it we can safely say they are successful on apprehending the murderer.

Now a funny incident was that during the shooting the area was closed to the actual travelers but somehow a Japanese tourist ended up sitting where the background actors were. No idea if it was her Pizza or it was given by the craft service but the girl was obviously bewildered on what was happening. It’s the little absurdities of life I guess…

It seems though as a lighthearted episode at first...

Do not be mistaken, the writers, cast and showrunners have revealed that in S5P2 we enter the emotional and equally dark (In P1 I missed the darkness aside from Pete of course) part of this season. It means that by the end of 5x09 as we roll on the last minutes of this episode, Lucifer is heavily conflicted and a resolution is needed, one that seems to be somewhat provided.

Since P1 I thought it would be weird to have Deckerstar break up for effect, in order to break us, especially since S5 was supposed to be the last season and S6 is effectively from what they imply (again cast and showrunners) an epilogue. So do not expect Deckerstar to break up but on the contrary as we saw Lucifer and Chloe in 507 they pull each other back up. 

It is why I’m wondering what will be unraveled after the arrest of 5x09’s murderer.

The end of the episode takes us at night to L.A.’s Grand Park. The Grand Park is across the City Hall by the way, and for the Christmas season it was decorated with a Christmas tree made out of light bulbs.

In the bts the prominent colour of that tree is deep lilac. That’s where our next Deckerstar moment will unravel. We should also be ready for the Lucifer Universe to acknowledge yet another holiday of the human world, Christmas!

A tiny break here but you should remember that on each side of the elevator we have two bronze plates depicting the transfer of Christ after he was taken down dead from the Cross. So in the most discrete of ways Lucifer’s Universe has acknowledged Christ and perhaps it was because before the Sumerian text set Amenadiel as the favourite son, in Season 1 and for the majority of S2 we knew Lucifer as the favourite one.

On the cross Christ (no I didn’t write Lucifer at first :P) according to the scripts in a moment of lapsed faith “Father, Father why do you abandon me?”. In a way we might meta that for 516 but also for what Lucifer has experienced so far and has so eloquently expressed in 3x11 and in 1x09.  

But back to the Deckerstar moment…

It takes place on the ‘balcony’ above the fountain as the purple Christmas tree is behind them. The setting happens at night and provides the place for our characters to talk, to open up and perhaps even express certain fears but also be urged to take advantage of the current circumstances.

From my perspective is the scene of a couple that talks a difficult matter but at the end of that talk they know each has the other’s back so they can step forward, take that chance and their partner will always be there to catch them if they fall. It is also how we will experience Lucifer finally opening up without Linda probing him. But whatever comes forward also gives space to truths and a realisation which will break our Devil as we have seen from the bts of the next episodes.

We might even have an understanding why ‘I love you’s’ are difficult for Lucifer and for Chloe to also realise that. We might even get Lucifer to say it. Here is to hoping…

On a final note. Maze in this episode seems to have gone MIA but many times we do not see the bts of every scene so all we have is Lesley-Ann’s bts from her trailer during that time. Also do not forget how things ended in 508. Maze did betray Lucifer and with God on Earth... 

The Dinner

This episode is expected to open back to the precinct. The reason is because it is a mid-season finale which means that the in between scenes are not implied but also because of some spoilers we had back in December.

As you remember the actress who played officer Cacuzza had posted on Twitter that she and Lauren were in a ‘very small’ room which had just been painted. That room we can safely say is the ‘evidence room’ and that Cacuzza managed finally to find a way to close the surveillance in order to take a nap.

Now do remember that back in S4 Cacuzza was also the officer who let Lucifer ‘sample’ the drug busts… I’m not sure if that will come back somehow but we do know that Cacuzza will appear later this season, whether alive or not is yet to be seen.

What we do know is from the clues that were given by the actress.

1) She will be in the same room as Chloe meaning we will revisit the evidence room once Dad arrives and perhaps it will be a comic moment? Perhaps a random human will figure things out? But what was interesting is that according to the bts photo we see the actress and Lauren in their own clothes while Dennis is in his ‘Dad/God’ clothes.

2) Both Chloe and Officer Cacuzza were supposed to act distressed and shaken. If we take the ‘I love you’ element from that scene for Chloe let’s remember that the evidence is suddenly a bit of a mess. A glass has broken, the sound and effect will be heard once the time has started running again and they are two cops in a room with no idea of what is happening outside. So perhaps the shaken and distressed effect comes before they open the door (or walk out) and are sure there is no imminent threat.

3) In my opinion in this episode Cacuzza has some lines no matter how brief they might be.

Now the question here is how to proceed.

We obviously have a Family Dinner from which only two bts exist. 

If we assume that the Family Dinner is arranged after the brothers have hid their wings and then Dad has met Linda then the dinner is set up by a very flabbergasted Linda.

I do expect Linda to bow by the way and for this dinner to bring some elements from 1x10 Pops. For this speculation I’ll include the video of the scene from that episode and I’ll try to tie them up with 5x09.

All the episodes in P2 are meant to do a full circle and the writers have based most of their storytelling on the events of S1 and S2.

So first the spoilers of what we know from 5x09 and then the ties we may find with 1x10 and some more past episodes.  

The 11 minutes are quite long but is it really all things concerning? 

Henderson tweeted that there will be 5 actors but as we know know Ellis plays two characters which is why the dinner scene may have taken three days to shoot so we should count six people at the Dinner Table.

The location will be (most probably) at Linda’s house as we have seen from a bts that her main table is full of different varieties of fruits and food in an attempt to recreate an Olympian affluent meal. For Linda is only normal to be out of her element and try to impress God. So far she has been almost killed by his ex, has a child that can be snatched away to the Silver City if she is not deemed worthy perhaps or even because of Charlie’s half genetic code.

Remember there was a stand in actor for Michael 

The problem Linda also faces is that she has supported Lucifer. Yes, he is her friend but how will God react to that? Having a human siding with His rebellious son? Linda as it has been written knows how far pissed off celestials can go and I’m sure she remembers Lucifer’s agony and fear over his Father where Chloe was concerned. So she tries, really tries to present a wonderful setting for the grandfather of her child.

So we do have Linda in the mix. Obviously God, Amenadiel, Lucifer and Michael. That makes us five characters and four actors. Little Charlie also makes an appearance as far as I’m aware as the twin babies were on set and that also contributes on why the scene took so long to be shot. However the babies do not count as the sixth character. Chloe though does.

In short we have:

Linda

God/Dad

Amenadiel

Lucifer

Michael

Chloe

and

Charlie

Another thing we should take into account for this scene is Rafferty’s posted script page of the midseason finale.

While Amenadiel and Lucifer appear shocked and in awe, Michael seems rather pleased. I mean he literally ‘Grins with excitement’.

Amenadiel in 5x03 said that the only one who was talking to the throne meanwhile Henderson as far as I remember in one of the post P1 interviews, revealed that God and Michael have a relationship that Lucifer wishes he had with Him. D.B on one of the virtual cons (or ET interview. I have issues with keeping track of them now) have said that the scene at the family dinner would be gut wrenching and absolutely fall down hilarious’.

So in this dinner we will get to know our characters more and as Ildy and Henderson have said Lucifer will go back being a 14 year old at the Thanksgiving table. That perhaps is the reason why the script episodes 510 and 511were reversed. The last time that had happened was in S1 in order for Lucifer’s vulnerability to not come too soon in the season. In the case of these two episodes I believe it has to do with Lucifer’s emotional state but also the constant collisions he will have with his father in the Family Dinner but also during the Musical episode.

Another aspect to consider is that if 5x09 reminds us a lot of 1x10 -Pops right now and 5x10 the Musical episode is directly influenced by 2x16 - God Johnson.

The next section will now be dedicated to a quick recap of 1x10 - Pops and the possible connection to Michael and his story.

Michael in 5x09 teases Chloe as she is kept captive that there is a bigger plan and ‘Spoiler Alert’ it will be EPIC. That can be left alone as a promise to see more of that plan in S5P2 but before we go forward we should also go back in 2x04 - Weaponiser.

Do you see the parallel? How far Uriel’s view of the ‘Patterns’ could go was always a meta I couldn’t crack. Sure Michael hinted as per one Anon hinted on Tumblr that Michael might have been the one to urge Uriel on Earth to kill Mum and hopefully Lucifer as well. It is also perhaps why we were reminded of Azrael’s Blade in 5x03 - Diablo with Baphament’s blade, the only blade that could kill the Devil. Perhaps that was Michael’s plan back then but it didn’t work out.

But is Michael the big villain? According to the showrunners no. There are more things happening but Michael has a reasoning, has a story, one that explains his deformity and is the hero of his own story as all  the other season ‘villains’ so far were. Mum, Amenadiel, Malcolm, Kinley, even Cain.

What the Interviews say about Michael:

Beginning with the parallel between the dinner we had in 1x10’s dinner and plot, and in what may have in episode 5x09 I would like to remind you- 

- at this point I have censored some spoilers, not speculations, spoilers for episodes of P2 that will not be added in the S&S -

I’ll return to this topic and explore it thoroughly as the S&S are written but for now remember that 1x10 might tell us more than what we think right now and it might take us as a point of reference even up to 5x16.

Between 1x10 and 5x09 we can also wonder what are God’s intentions, can we attribute them all to Michael’s manipulation or it goes beyond that because the showrunners have promised us an emotional P2. I do believe issues are addressed and Lucifer will have to come face to face with some hard truths without that meaning that Dad was always right.

In the Pilot - wait.. Pilot? Yes, 5x09 is an episode that slowly builds us to the very end. There are spoilers and references that need to be addressed from past and future episodes before and after 5x09.

We need to address that in the Pilot, Lucifer told Delilah the very truth he uttered to Linda where he was concerned in S4 (4x08). God has nothing to do with your mess. Like Delilah, Lucifer was putting the blame to others, circumstances and even questioned God. He was wasting his eternal life and his talent, which he eventually found in crime solving.

On cue we get to the scene with Chloe asking God what she is doing to a bar with Lucifer. And what follows is Chloe telling Lucifer how she saw things differently from everyone and she paid for it. That story for me at least rings a bell.

We still do not know why Lucifer was cast out, the actual reason. No matter the sexescapeding with Eve or the rebellion what was the core of all that acting out as Linda called it in season 2? Whatever it was if we go back to 3x11 we will see that Chloe in the Pilot is basically Lucifer in 3x11.

They feel alone, misjudged and while Chloe tries to move on and later in S1 finds what actually happened, in Lucifer’s case he gives up on waiting for forgiveness from his Father until Michael comes, and tells him that even his Fall was a manipulation.

In Pops Lucifer asked something very interesting what did the sous chef wanted? And the answer was to surpass Pops. I do wonder if that’s what Lucifer wanted in a way and of course Michael on Lucifer’s expense. Two ‘children’ fighting for attention but only one was groomed to take over.

Speaking of taking over at the end of the episode of 1x10 we learn that Pops despite what Junior had done still had his son in his mind for taking over the restaurant. Pops believed in his son but allowed him space to grow eventually when everything failed.

If you remember Zadkiel’s spoiler we see that in 5x15 for some reason Lucifer wants to re-join the Host. That aside from a reconciliation shows that like Junior, Lucifer for his own reasons - we do not know what has happened but we will go back to that in the S&S of 5x15 - wants what divine power has to offer.

What happens next is again interesting -censored-. I just want you to see how we do not deal with standalones but everything progresses towards a point, a familiar yet innovative point for the series.

In episode 2x01, Lucifer asks mockingly an offended Chloe who did she thought he took after, his Dad? That happened because Lucifer believed to have taken more after his mother but as we know genetics is a funny thing, Celestial genetics even more so.

God’s absence from Lucifer’s life shaped him. He did drove Lucifer to become something he wasn’t but after 4.5 seasons can we claim that Lucifer and God are nothing alike? 

Maze I believe was spot on on the similarities God and Lucifer held.

Lucifer believes in justice, in truth and is able to love. He has been more of an Angel than any non fallen Angel has ever been so far. 

Amenadiel tricked a dead human to kill Lucifer thus condemning him again in Hell however as we know from Charlotte’s case a redemption was not impossible. 

Uriel wanted to kill his mother and wouldn’t hesitate to kill Chloe in the process. Azrael is basically a liar and manipulator, Remiel would gleefully cut open a human for their half-celestial baby while Michael is really-really messed up.

So what has happened?

Like with Junior, Lucifer was pushed by his Father to become the man he is today. And Lucifer likes what he is, who he is because he sees the change and is even afraid of not being real when that change is questioned or exposed to him.

The same happened with Amenadiel, once he decided to embrace humanity and brotherhood. He changed for the better and became more ‘angelic’.

So yes, Junior’s story does apply to Lucifer on many levels. But Junior didn’t have that dinner with his Father, Lucifer will as they will do two more of his siblings. Some will be hurt, some will feel betrayed and some may walk out.

Which brings us to a very big question. 

Was Mum truthful when she said to Lucifer, his Dad wanted to destroy him? If the answer is yes, how will both deal with that? Because Lucifer may have not totally believed Mum.

If that answer comes to play we should consider it as the common question children come forward to when they learn they were not planned or their parents had opted at first to have an abortion. The fact that they didn’t get on with the abortion or had willingly made a child does affect their feelings towards that child now? Do they regret it? Do they want what that child has become?

These are all tough questions and sometimes the answers are not easy either. Mainly because humans like celestials with human emotions as it seems, are secure and balanced only with the totality of a circumstance. Everything or nothing, the rest in between are not welcome and it’s bound to hurt.

Finally, on this 1x10 weird reminisce. Can we say that Lucifer will be allowed in the end to create something that represents him? I think he may but more about that in 5x16 S&S.

Probably the story will not end with redemption but with Lucifer finally becoming his own person one that resembles a lot of Dad and Dad may accept or even encourage that path. That does not mean he will start anew though

Which brings us back to the adversary of 1x10 - Pops. The sous chef believed that Junior was not worthy of his father’s tolerance and reward so she made sure to destroy his reputation and went as far as trying to kill him. That sounds a lot like Michael.

Michael’s speech towards Maze about what was happening in the Silver City in 5x02 did echo the sous chef words:

So we should wonder if Michael will succeed to a point to ruin Lucifer’s chances and leave Lucifer live with the consequences in the end as our hero learns to move on from whatever injustice happened or the writers will provide a catharsis.

And a final question here… Is Amenadiel really the favourite son? I somehow doubt that, perhaps I’ll be proved wrong as in many interviews Henderson has gone back to Amenadiel’s arc as he learns he is the ‘favourite’ and so far he has not said anything to contradict the belief 2x17 brought to us with so many translated Sumerian words.

But as we said teh Dinner will not be cathartic on the contrary so does that mean that Lucifer eventually walks away? Probably.

At the photos that were posted near Christmas we have two bts one crystal clear and the other more hazy which shows Lucifer at the Penthouse and Dad being there in his white cardigan. I do suspect that meeting at the penthouse happens after the dinner but it does not resolve things between Father and son. it is also possible that it’s why we need the very emotional scene from the musical to be moved forward and 511 script to become 5x10 aired episode.

Perhaps the comment on it’s not just Lucifer who hits the keys was referring to Dad and not Maze in 5x01.

Although we cannot be sure on what will happen in the penthouse and whether Scarlet was meant to join that scene or simply was on set for the day (highly probable) for another scene, we do know that in this episode we had a LUX night. A most perhaps unconventional one.

By this point you know that the writers are ready to address everything or at least make parallels and so somehow we have one with 1x09 - A Priest Walks Into A Bar. This time however it is seems like God Walks Into His Son’s Bar.

If the camera is clear enough we can see God (?) talking to a white person. I would have loved it if it was Dan but I cannot tell for sure.

Whether that visit happens before or after the family dinner I believe it may happen before as the clothes Dennis wore at the lot around that time were different from the white we saw him appear with in the end of 5x08. Of course that does not say much as we will see Dad in the same/similar white clothes in at least three different episodes in Part 2.

Therefore in the conclusion of this S&S we should speculate that the Dinner is placed at the middle of the episode and a resolution is reached for Deckerstar in the end of the episode but Lucifer’s turmoil did fit better through the musical episode hence the change.