#aaaaaaah i don't even know what i'm saying

[benevolenterrancy]

("Always. Continuously. With increasing apprehension, and decreasing hope. I will love you if I never see you again, and I will love you if I see you every Tuesday. I will love you as a corpse loves the beak of the vulture. I will love you no matter what happens to you, and no matter how I discover what happens to you, and no matter what happens to me as I discover this." -- paraphrased from The Beatrice Letters, Lemony Snicket)

[erinwantstowrite]

Let me just quickly say, cross-overs can sometimes get REALLY difficult to map out and write in a cohesive way but you have absolutely NAILED IT!! I absolutely ADORE LoF!!! I usually don’t even bother reading fics with the ‘Richard Grayson is Richard Parker’ premise cause I felt like they were super confusing and overcomplicated but this fic?? SUPERB. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. OH MY GOD I ADORE IT. Everyone’s characterizations are so nice and wonderful aaaaaaah!!!! <33333

Ok ok I did actually have a question as well: would you be willing to share what your writing process looks like in terms of a chapter you’ve already posted? I was just wondering since I’m also currently working on my own fic (it’s been a few years but I managed to get fixated on an idea and it grew legs lol) and I’m currently fighting the organization of it haha.

How do you keep track of the plot points and/or foreshadowing you want to get a ‘lightbulb!’ moment for later? Do you have any tips?

Thank you so much! I absolutely adore your writing AND your art is so gorgeous omg it adds so much to the incredible story :DDD I hope you have a good day!!

I have a secret: I actually didn't like "Richard Grayson is Richard Parker' tag for a while for the same reason. Sometimes they felt like they missed the mark or it's just. A thing that's there? I almost didn't include it for LoF, but I'm glad I did because it changed the direction in such a big way.

Another secret: this made me incredibly happy because I have read so many wikis and scoured the internet to make sure that I had enough info on both fandoms so LoF could make sense to anyone who's reading it, whether they know Spider-Man, Batfam, or neither at all. Sometimes I worry a lot before I post that I'll miss a mark and will confuse people.

As for the question: I definitely am willing to share what my writing process looks like!

Be prepared for under the cut, I love to yap. It's in my blood to yap. And that's why it took a minute to get to this ask haha

(Spoilers for Leap of Faith!! Everything mentioned has already been published ((Chapters 1-11))

I had to go and find out which chapter I wanted to use as an example and I think we're gonna go with Chapter 5 for the most part :)

My writing process is, as described by alighterwood:

I think the description fits because while I'm all over the place, I have to be very detail oriented and I store everything in one spot.

Starting with the overall process, what I find is most helpful for me, when organizing, is having a notebook rather than doing it all digitally. I've been using a 70 sheet notebook that I had lying around waiting to be used, and as of yesterday, I officially filled the entire thing front to back. It's been an incredible help, for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it's a lot easier to remember something I physically wrote down than it is to remember something I typed. I'm now on to my second notebook for LoF, and I might even have to get a third.

In another ask, startupkat asked me this:

And I shared a little about my outline process there, but I'll try to go into a little more depth here. Emphasis on little because this is so long.

I write a truly insane amount of outlines in this notebook.

This is just what I can show you, but a good chunk of the notebook is just outlines. Over and over and over again. That's because they're always changing/adapting based on so many different factors. Sometimes I get to a chapter I thought I had fully planned out and then realize it just doesn't work anymore. Other times, I get to the chapter and realize I don't want to write that anymore/isn't as interesting as I thought it would be. A few times I got halfway through a POV of a scene I was struggling on and decided to switch POV's, which will change up the outline for a chapter every now and then.

Which is why I don't write incredibly detailed outlines and try to keep it vague until I actually get to that chapter. It's a lot less daunting to rewrite a chapter outline than it is to rewrite the entire outline.

Fic outlines and Chapter outlines look a lot alike.

This is what I said in the other ask, but I didn't elaborate on it all the way.

I make a list just like that, and then I try to put it in chronological order/in an order that makes sense. I keep the Fic outline vague by writing down "Goals" for a chapter rather than scenes. But I also keep notes to myself if I really think something is important. The more important I think a scene needs to be, the more details I write down to make sure my future self recalls what I had in mind when I thought it up.

Really simple example:

Chap 1 Goal: Peter gets to Gotham and meets Babs while running around. Meet Nightwing too? Get shelter.

Chapter 2 Goal: Bats are like "???" about Peter. Batfam dynamic important... Peter stalking Batfam back? Peter meet Batman >:)

When I get to a chapter, that's when I make a far more detailed list of wants/needs/goals. It's the Step 2 from the Step 1. Here are some examples from Chapter 5:

Needed to have:

More POV's from universe 1299 (Peter's home universe)

Tony's POV more specifically, how he's doing/feeling, what he's figured out

What they've figured out on 1299 side vs what's going on in 1300 (Gotham)

Explaining more about Peter's trauma/his past

Dick learning more about Peter, and vise versa

Wanted to have:

Ned being a more central character

Natasha :)

Loki being a little shit

Tony and Cap bickering

Peter talking to Nightwing again

The last name Grayson

Gymnastics!!

(This is the shortened list, because the chapters are so long)

When I looked at this list before writing my outline, I had to figure out how I could incorporate everything. If I needed more 1299 POV's, and I wanted Ned, Natasha, and Loki, there's one scene accounted for. I had to get their side of things and wanted that trio together. I needed a Tony POV, and I wanted Tony and Cap bickering, so those went together, plus I got 1299's POV of Ohnn and his plans explained.

I needed to have Peter explaining more about his trauma, and Dick and Peter to talk/get closer. I wanted a Nightwing POV, to have Peter say his last name, and them doing gymnastics. I knew Peter wouldn't willingly talk about that, so I had him have a nightmare. Not only did it give readers perspective but it made Peter more susceptible to talking to Nightwing because he was more emotionally vulnerable/lonely, and that's how that scene came together.

That's when I would write down the chronological order of these events by writing out "Scene Blocks." (This is what I wrote down but my handwriting was so bad I can't subject y'all to it):

scene 1- Ned talking to Loki. Natasha should be nearby and observing Loki's behavior. They are not on friendly terms. Ned is more worried about Peter than he is as to what Loki could be up to, so Natasha takes on that role.

scene 2- Tony is freaking out about Peter being in an alt dimension. He should attack Ohnn when he's not prepared for it. Beat his ass? Beat his ass. Cap there too.

scene 3- Peter's nightmare. "Ben, where do you go when you die?" "Where do you think?" "With you. Where you went."

scene 4- Nightwing and Peter.

Of course, things come to attention when writing. Like originally, Tony and Cap were arguing in the Tower. But it was a little too much like his and Natasha's argument, and I kept in mind that Tony is smart. Sometimes I forget that the characters are smarter than I am, so I have to account for what they would figure out. So Tony would have picked up the puzzle pieces and come to more conclusions than I originally thought about, and I figured he'd be way more proactive about it than just. Being in the Tower and waiting.

Which means that that scene ended up being as listed above: having a squabble with Cap, learning more about Peter's dynamic with the Avengers in this universe, and seeing how Tony is reacting to it by throwing himself head first into trying to capture Ohnn.

I'll realize I need something else to be mentioned or put in and I'll have to shimmy things around, but that's basically how it goes.

As for other forms of organization:

Keeping a timeline is so important because it tells you a lot about the environment your characters are in. It's also important to remember what a character has on them, what money they've spent, who they've met/who you have mentioned, every alias that is being used, to read your work and write down edits you want to make before you make them, to write down ideas beforehand of situations you can use, and, most importantly: MAKE A MAP!! This has saved me so many times. Sometimes your brain WILL trick you or make it harder on you to envision a scene. Make a map of where your characters are physically!! It will save you too!!

As for foreshadowing and plot points, I'll let you in on yet another secret:

Your subconscious is doing a lot more than you think it is.

Sometimes when I foreshadow something, I didn't even know I was until I got to it. I very often go back to read chapters that came before this to see what I've mentioned and what I haven't, and when I do, I'll see something and go "I have to bring this back" or "I almost forgot about that!"

Other times, I am very aware of what I'm foreshadowing, and that's because I follow a mystery plot formula. You have to keep in mind everyone's intentions, all the time. How are they feeling? What are their motivations? And: what are they doing right now, while this character is doing this?

Like Beck and Ohnn. From the very beginning, I knew I had to make sure that it was obvious Ohnn wasn't working alone. From there, I had to weave through the story and slowly build him up as someone who's working behind the scenes. Even from Ned's first POV, I made sure to mention that this person knows Tony and is tech savvy.

My biggest tip is to make sure you reread your work or at least skip through it, because sometimes you don't even know that you placed something there.

And sometimes, it's very purposeful. :)

I hope this helped! I really tried to keep it short but I am insane and the process is sooooo long. It sounds complicated but it really is simple when you're actually doing it I swear

[dreamwritesimagines]

Lemme get on the Theo hcs

•First of all, he's obviously a mama's boy. He adores her, thinks she hung the moon and the stars and doesn't care if other boys his age think it's uncool. He's so sweet and reassuring (all his mom's work, obvs) that it was the only thing that soothed her those nights when she was barely an adult and thought she was doing everything wrong.

• I think the first time he showed his powers (I'm taking the energy blasts and shields, idc) it was bc his bio dad tried to hurt her and the fear and adrenaline took over and triggered his powers. He was even younger than he was now and so scared😭😭😭

• Everyone, EVERYONE, in the mansion loves him. Especially the adults because they think he's adorable and he capitalizes on it. I think Jean, Rogue and Storm are absolutely charmed by him because he's the youngest there's ever been there, usually they show up in the mansion around puberty, but HE'S JUST A BABY, the girls all love him because he's so polite and cute. Logan tries to be stern with him because nobody else will on the rare occasion he gets in trouble, but he will pout and all he'll get is a sigh and

'Just don't do it again.'

*eyes lighting up* 'okay, Mr. Logan'

MY LOVE I AM KISSING YOU ON THE FOREHEAD AND ALSO SQUEALING AT THE SAME TIME-

THIS! THIIIIIS! ❤️

Oh my God you're a genius and I'm gonna fangirl over you❤️😍

SO FIRST OF ALL-

Theo as a mama's boy aaaaaaah this is so cute! ❤️ I totally agree that he'd be such a proud mama's boy even if his friends think it's uncool, he's such a precious beannnn🥰 And I think he talks about her nonstop too, like if he asked someone for anything, he would immediately go like,

"Please and thank you!"

"That's very polite of you, Theo. Who taught you that?"

"My mom. She says- she says it's important that we're nice to people."

"She's right."

"She's always right!"

Btw, "it was the only thing that soothed her those nights when she was barely an adult and thought she was doing everything wrong." EXCUSE ME WHILE I CRY ABOUT THIS-

I think the first time he showed his powers (I'm taking the energy blasts and shields, idc) it was bc his bio dad tried to hurt her and the fear and adrenaline took over and triggered his powers. AAAAAAA YOU'VE READ MY MIND! 😍

That's exactly why his powers showed that early on! He didn't even know what he was doing, he just wanted to protect her 🥺 And she feels so so sooo guilty about it 🥺

I think Jean, Rogue and Storm are absolutely charmed by him because he's the youngest there's ever been there, usually they show up in the mansion around puberty, but HE'S JUST A BABY, the girls all love him because he's so polite and cute. Logan tries to be stern with him because nobody else will

GALAXY BRAIN MY LOVE, GALAXY BRAIN! ❤️ I am cracking up, this is amazing! 😂

First of all, Theo being the baby of the mansion YES! 🥰 And Logan trying to be stern 😂 Theo would totally get away with it, and then the next time he got in trouble, he would be blinking up at Logan with wide eyes, the picture of cuteness and Logan would go like,

"Listen kid, we talked about this. You...Jean, what does he have?"

"Nothing, he's too cute."

"Detention. You have detention."

"Logan!"

"Storm, he and his friends blew up the library wall."

"I'm sure there's an explanation for that, right Theo?"

"It was an accident, ma'am."

"Aw, see? An accident."

"And we're supposed to call your mom-"

"Please don't, Mr. Logan. She will be sad if she hears I got in trouble."

"...Yeah okay no, not calling her then."

ILY AND YOUR IDEAS SO MUCH ADSFGHJKL YOU'RE AMAZING, THANK YOU SO MUCH😍😍😍

[firephoenix2305]

AGHASBNSDLBFGKSDNVBKXCBVKDB KZXBFV I'M SORRY I NEED TO SCREEEEAAAAAAM

THE CHEMISTRY. THE FLIRTING. THE PROPOSAL (which was real as far as I'm concerned). THE DANCING. THE KISS. THE EVERYTHING. THEM. JUST THEM.

THIS EPISODE WAS IMMACULATE.

I just...I...just....

They're so...they're just...

AAGHTFJGFIEJKGBISDJFBJKB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LISTEN. LISTEN. LISTEN.

I just spent an ENTIRE 43 MINUTES squealing and twirling my hair like a SCHOOLGIRL because these two...

THESE TWO...

ARE

TOO

GOD

DAMN

CUTE AKLJFHKAJSFHJKSHBFJDH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOUR HONOR THEY ARE SOULMATES.

This entire episode has made me so happy.

And what a bittersweet ending. Although, what is it with the love of The Doctor's life getting stuck in alternate dimensions? Bit of a parallel with Rose there...

Anyway, digressing. Where was I? Oh, yeah!

ALBNFKKLBVSKVBJKB!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM. I ADORE THEM. I MEAN, LOOK AT THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY HEART IS EXPLODING. JUST. JUST....AAAAAAAH I AM BLUSHING LIKE A GODDAMNED IMBECILE OVER HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Need I tell you how I screamed my little lungs out with...

"Find me"

"FIND ME"

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH THEY ARE SO IN LOVE STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Takes a deep breath*

Terribly sorry, I don't know what has gotten into me with this episode. Possibly one of my favorite Doctor Who episodes ever. Certainly this season's best so far, Imo.

Did I mention I love The Doctor and Rogue? And that they are extremely adorkable and that they're killing me and that I will fangril over them until my dying breath? Probably did.

I am so invested in these two I didn't even pay much attention to Susan Twist. Or the fact that the bad guys were canonically roleplaying Bridgerton cosplayers. Or to Ruby, really (bless her).

New hiperfixation unlocked. This is going to be great and horrible at the same time. It's like ineffable husbands all over again. I need fics. Like right now. Please. Thank you.

And one more thing. Just one more, I promise, and then I'll stop shouting in your ear :)

If Rogue (aka the love of The Doctor's life/fiancé and nobody can tell me otherwise) is not brought back at some point during Ncuti's run I WILL START A FUCKING RIOT. I MEAN IT. I WILL MARCH INTO THE BBC WITH A TORCH AND A PITCHFORK AND I WILL....

*Takes another deep breath*

Ahem. That got a little away from me...

Anyway, that's all. Thanks for bearing. Shout with me in reblogs or replies if you want. If anyone needs me I'll be rewatching the scene of them in the TARDIS approximately three thousand times and smiling at my screen like an idiot.

Good evening. <3

PS: Haven't been this excited about a TV couple since Good Omens, and THAT is saying something.

PPS: I just went on a crazy gif hunt and might have now possibly got a folder full of Doctor X Rouge (Someone tell me when you come up with a ship name please) gifs. So I have absolutely no clue who made what. But yeah, they're not mine, and whover created them...thanks!

[married-to-google-translater]

Can you tell us your top 5 husbandos?

Yeah sure. My list rarely changes, but now something has changed.

Kanato Sakamaki #5

Ummmm….

guys I really don't know how to say this….

But Kanato is kind of relatable.

Before you ask yes I'm mentally fine and no I don't need professional help lol. (If you don't know what this means, good luck reading the fanwiki.)

So I am an autistic person. And Kanato has small traits that make him relatable. His obsession with certain things, aversion to places with a lot of people, the assumption that everyone assumes the worst about you and difficulty dealing with changes.

These traits are not true for all autistic people, but they are true for me. So that's why I find Kanato relatable. And that's also the reason why he attracts me like a magnet.

And that's why he's so high on this list.

+ Hes kinda canon yandere lol. I love write for those.

Malleus Draconia #4

Malleus Malleus Malleus Definitely one of my favorite characters from twst. Maybe also a bit in the canon yandere category.

I really like the Malleus character desing and backstory. It hits me. He is also a character that is really nice to write.

And every night I cry because the Malleus figure was the only one that never went on sale in the country where I live :(

Leviathan #3

Definitely my second favorite character. Originally the reason why I got to know Otaku culture. I really like the way the character is made.

I also apparently have a thing for characters with tails. I have no idea where it comes from.

But Leviathan is also really relatable and moody.

JUST LOVING HIM <3

Douma #2

Same thing that with Kanato. I'm fine and I don't need professional help XD

Not even I find Douma relatable lol

Listen, everyone has their own character through which they got to know the fandom, and for me, Douma is that character.

I really REALLY REALLY like how he's done. His backstory is good as is his desing and pasta god bless the person who handled his Japanese dubbing.

This just works. Hits just the right spot and I can't wait for us to get more screen time for him.

Azusa Mukami #1

I have been an Azusa simp since 2018. This man was perfection in my opinion at the time and I have had no reason to change my opinion over the years.

I LOVE this man. Everything is perfect. EVERYTHING.

The dubbing of the character is perfect, I like his backstory and his appearance.

And I am one of those people who have read game translations. In them, if you make your choice correctly, Azusa is a wonderful cinnamon roll… Aaaaaaah

I just love him... And its pity we no have Azusa merch ;(

Plz send me Azusa requests...

[fishys-still-writing-smut]

✏️Chiaki can pretend to be as disinterested as she likes, it won't change the fact that she was clearly jealous upon learning that Hajime and Mikan once woke up in the same bed together. Speaking of which, did learning of that incident motivate her to be a bit more bold around her precious player-two going forward?

Warning: Lewd Content Below

(thanks for the ✏️, means a lot <3)

“First place again. You really are too good.” Hajime sighed, but not in sadness. Playing games with Chiaki has been his main way to end each night on the island. Though he had to take a small break when he was sick, he's glad to be back in his best friend's room. What could he say? He felt more at home there than anywhere else.

“You've gotten rusty. You sure you aren't still sick?” Chiaki asked. She was currently wearing a onesie that hugged her curves a little too tightly for Hajime’s liking (the thought of another guy seeing his best friend like this made him several different kinds of weird that he didn't want to unpack). So he had to avert his eyes whenever he spoke to her.

“Uh, yeah, I think I'm just not as good as you haha. Mikan gave me the all clear. Should be right as rain.” Unfortunately, if Hajime would look at Chiaki, he'd notice her clear look of jealousy whenever he talked about other girls.

“...she could be wrong.”

“Huh?”

“Nurses make mistakes all the time…I think?”

“Oh well, you know Mikan. She's a really good nurse. Not just because she's an ultimate. Plus, she tends to go a little overboard when confirming people's health. She wouldn't even let me sleep by myself.”

“...what?”

“Yeah, she slept in the same hospital bed as me to make sure I didn't have any convulsions while I slept. Was totally embarrassing.” Hajime chuckled to himself as he recalled the story, even blushing a bit. However, Hajime still couldn't see Chiaki's facial expressions, nor explain that his blush was just embarrassment from being babied so much while recovering. As such, he didn't witness Chiaki's absolutely furious stare, and near controller smashing grip. She stood up and stared at the talentless student, determined she needed to make her move before it was too late.

“...but if you're still sick, I need to care for you too, even if I need to sleep with you too.” Chiaki got closer.

“N-no, it's fine, you don't have to do that.” Hajime backed away.

“...is my outfit making you uncomfortable?”

“H-huh. W-what, noooooo?” Hajime struggled to lie as his head was still turned away from his crush friend.

“It's fine Hajime…I've already changed.”

“Thank go-aaaaaaah!” Hajime, for the first time, turned to face her. Unfortunately when he did, Chiaki had already taken off her tight-fit onesie. And put on nothing else! She fully flaunted her naked body in front of him. Her double d cup tits were practically in his face, while her big fuckable ass seated on his leg. “C-chiaki!”

“You've been driving me crazy with your words, mister. So now, I'm going to drive you crazy.”

“C-chiaki…” Hajime's jaw was on the floor. His brain struggled to keep up with his body. She was his best friend. He couldn't.

“C'mon, let's ruin our friendship~”

Fuck it.

[The following morning]

*RING RING! RING RING!*

“H-hello?”

“Oh Chiaki! I didn't know you were with Hajime this early in the morning. Could I speak with him right now?”

“N-no! He's…busy at the moment.”

“Oh, I see. Sorry, I was just checking up on his condition. As a nurse I take my job very seriously.”

“Well I'll tell him tha- oh don't you dare put on that condom!”

“W-what!”

“I-I, uh, I said d-don't you dare put down the phone! I-I can tell Hajime anything you tell me…I think?”

“Really? Thank you so much Chiaki!”

“No- FUCK!. S-sorry, I meant no problem.”

“Just please tell him to get at least 9 hours of sleep each night.”

“Mhhhhhhhmm.~”

“And to take his medicine once every 6 hours.”

“Yes. Yes yes yes oh fucking yes!”

“A-and make sure he eats primarily hot meals.”

“Uh-huh, uh-huh! Yes, more!”

“Wow, you really care about healthcare too Chiaki?” Mikan spoke on the other side of the phone with sparkles in her eyes.

“...I fucking love it~”

[tytarax]

"I must be seeing things..." Meliodas said quietly as he looked at ____. He quickly brought his hand to one of her breasts and squeezed it. "CAPTAIN!" ____ shouted as she pushed Meliodas away. "Lord Meliodas!" Elizabeth said shyly, as always. "No, I'm not seeing things, you're ____."

"You idiot... Don't you dare come near my sister." ____ said as she watched Meliodas' gaze drift to Valery's forbidden parts. "Anyway, how are you even alive? I mean, you supposedly died 12 years ago." Meliodas said tilting his head. "Oh please, you don't think they can kill me that easily?" ____ said looking at him in disbelief.

"Right. Well, I'm glad you're here!" Meliodas said, turning to Elizabeth. "Elizabeth, this is ____, the sin of indifference. ____, Elizabeth wants us, the sins, to help her. So we're reuniting."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady ____ and..." Elizabeth said warmly. "Oh yeah, this is my younger sister, Valery," ____ introduced.

"Hello!" Valery greeted with a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you both and I'd like to know you better, but I won't be staying long."

____ turned to her sister with a look of doubt. Valery responded with a reassuring, "I'll explain later."

"Captain! We're back!" a high-pitched female voice called from outside the tavern. Diane. "Wait for me! I can't run that fast!" Another voice, unfamiliar, could be heard. You went out to meet them and saw Diane and a pig. But who was the other voice?

...

"AAAAAAAH!" Diane screamed. "Captain! I'm seeing a ghost! ____'s spirit has come for me! Protect me!"

"Diane, calm down! It's me! I'm alive!" ____ said, trying to calm her down. "Huh!? How do you expect me to believe that!? You died, I'm sure of that!" Diane said. "Well, surprise, I didn't," ____ said trying not to give it importance. "You jerk! I cried for you! All I needed was one word to know you weren't dead!" Diane said on the verge of tears. "Okay, okay, you're right, Diane. I'm sorry I didn't let you know" 

"But now it's okay because you're alive!" Diane said as she picked her up and pressed her against her cheek in a hug.

After the emotional reunion with Diane, the Boar Hat became busier than ever. Rumors of the reunion of the Seven Deadly Sins spread quickly.

That night, ____ sat quietly at the edge of the tavern, lost in her thoughts. Valery approached her. "Sis, are you sure about this? I mean, reuniting with the Sins and going to do more chaos against the Holy Knights?"

____ sighed. "I have to. We can't keep running forever, and... Ban... well, everyone deserves an explanation."

Valery frowned. "About what?"

"About why I disappeared. About why everyone thought I was dead," ____ replied.

Valery nodded, sensing the weight of the past on her sister's shoulders. "Alright, but please be careful."

"I will," ____ said, determination hardening her features. "But I can't keep hiding. It's time to face my past and make things right."

The next morning, ____ woke up feeling the spot beside her empty. "Valery?" Instead of her, there was a letter on her pillow. "You sure do like cliches..." She said before getting up and opening the letter. "____, I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye. But you know I prefer to do things this way. No formalities. I'll be fine, I assure you, so don't bring out your overprotective older sister instincts. I love you sis, good luck."

So then, the group gathered to plan their journey to the Baste Dungeon where Ban was imprisoned near Dalmary Town. "We need to be careful," Meliodas warned. "The Holy Knights will be expecting us. But we have to rescue Ban. He's one of us."

"You? Careful? My ass..." ____ said to Meliodas while looking at him with a raised eyebrow. 

Meliodas smirked, unbothered by her skepticism. "Hey, I'm always careful when it counts."

"Sure, Captain," ____ replied, rolling her eyes. "So, what's the plan?"

"Plan? Well, I don't know, let's go and we'll see"

---

Dalmary Town, 8 miles northeast of Baste Dungeon "Hey... that thing sitting in front of Dr. Dana's place... isn't it from the giants' clan?" The voice of one of the townspeople echoed through the square. "Who are you calling a thing!? If you'll refer to her, at least call her a girl!" ____ yelled at them, causing some of the onlookers to scatter, their curiosity quickly turning to fear. "Are you okay, Diane?" ____ asked, noting the visible worry on her friend's face. "Yeah, I'm fine... but the captain..." Diane trailed off, her concern evident.Meliodas had sustained a severe injury, and at that moment, Elizabeth, Hawk, and Meliodas were in the doctor's office. Diane remained outside due to her size, while ____ kept her company. "I'll be back in five minutes. I need to buy a few things," ____ said, standing up from Diane's lap."Sure, I'll wait here," Diane replied with a nod. ____ began to explore the town, covering her face slightly and moving discreetly through the crowds. After some time, she found herself at a bustling market. She headed to the food section, but a desolate shop next to it caught her attention. "Hello, dear. Anything that catches your eye?" An old lady asked kindly. "These are the best weapons in town." ____'s eyes were drawn to a pair of items in particular. Could they be...? "May I see those two?" ____ asked, pointing to a pair of weapons displayed in a case. The old lady walked over and handed them to her, explaining their history. "Curious choice. These two weapons belonged to two of the most notorious criminals, both part of the Eight Deadly Sins. This bow belonged to the Sin of Indifference, and this sectioned staff belonged to the Sin of Greed." Yup, Amira and Courechouse "I'll take both," ____ said decisively. "Are you sure? Some people say they are cursed. That's why no one buys them," the old woman asked with concern. "Don't worry, I can handle them. How much would it be?" ____ replied. "Let's see... how about 80 gold coins?" the woman offered. "75," ____ countered. "Very well, 75 it is. Take them," the old woman agreed. "Thanks," ____ said, handing over the coins and taking the weapons.

When ____ returned to Dr. Dana's house.

"What the fuck!? I was gone for... 10 minutes. What happened?" She said as she saw several pillars of dirt scattered around and the occasional corpse of... ugh, an insect. But the worst of all is that Diane was not there. "Lady ____, I'm glad you're back," Elizabeth said as she ran over with Hawk behind her. "Elizabeth, what happened here? Where's Diane?" ____ asked, looking at the girl. "W-well, out of nowhere a lot of giant insects came to attack, they probably didn't get to where you were. And Lady Diane took care of them" Elizabeth explained. Wow, even though she's terrified of insects... I'm surprised. "Then she ran off in the direction of the prison" ____ sighed at what she said and just looked at Elizabeth calmly. "Well, thanks for informing me." "May I ask, Lady ____, what are those?" Elizabeth said, pointing at both weapons that ____ was holding in her hands. "Oh, these are Ban and I's sacred treasures. I found them for sale in a store. Anyway, how's captain doing?"

"He's better now"

Previous chapter

[fanfoolishness]

DATV shrieking

more on this when I have brain tomorrow but I STILL haven't finished the game yet but I am so close!

but I think I'm finally finally very close to the last part of the endgame and uh. uh I have thoughts on you know who. spoilers for ALMOST through the endgame.

My Rook said "I think I knew..." about Varric. Because it WAS getting weird! because I kept thinking why isn't Varric weighing in more on stuff?? he can still talk to us even if he can't go out in the field but he isn't even there for some of the debriefings! and then why did his healing progress seem to stop when everyone else's rooms have been changing and growing? and he didn't have anything to say about Solas severing the Titans from their dreams?????? and how could Varric have been stabbed with a lyrium dagger that killed Ghilan'nain and gave Harding stone magic and yet... he was just regular stabbed? nothing special? it was feeling weird!!! and I thought it was bad writing! but no! it was Solas actually using blood magic like a goddamned little shit!!!!!!!!

it's funny because when Varric first got stabbed in the opening my jaw fell open and I thought "they've really killed him, right now!" and then he... wasn't dead? and I was like, oh, it's fine for now, he'll make some heroic sacrifice later or something?

NOPE YOU WERE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME SELF

I mean I figured it'd probably happen this game no matter how awesome my little Varric shrine is but... but hell. that's my special guy. that's my dwarf. that's my husband I never got to marry in canon but I KNOW IN MY HEART he and Hawke had at least several years together <3 <3 <3

AND DAVRIN AND ASSAN AND I WILL NEVER BE OKAY ABOUT THE WAY ASSAN PLUNGED IN AFTER HIM TO TRY TO SAVE HIM

Live reaction shot 😭

NEVER NEVER ;________; I THOUGHT EVERYONE BEING FULLY LEVELED UP WOULD SAVE THEM

and I've just rescued Neve from being Elgar'nan's puppet for the blight, but she does NOT look good and unless Antoine and Evka can have her do the Joining I'm not sure we aren't still going to lose her. and that's where we are right now. I'm certain we're close but fuck, I don't know what we're going to do and how I will survive this game.

please don't comment anything that comes later in the game aaaaaaah so close!

[guarded-human-mizuki-official]

[Mizuki is heading over to the mall, as per usual. But something was different. As if her dreams couldn't make things odd enough. She just had to have an odd encounter with a stranger.]

[She couldn't even step foot inside the mall. There was a lady walking towards her, looking quite elegant with her long black dress. Mizuki is confused to see someone she didn't know but she feels like she's seen her somewhere before approaching her, but before she could get a word in-]

Are you Mizuki Akiyama?

huh? uhh... yeeesss....?

[Silence.]

I'm Meiko, lady of the underworld. I know Tsukasa and Saki personally.

...

(lady of the

WHAT.)

whoa whoa whoa- i'm not gonna die, am i?! wait wait wait, don't tell me-

No, you're not going to die. I've made the calculations. You've got at least 78 more years to go.

WHAT?

[Okay, she was not anticipating being told how much time she has left.]

[... At least she's going to live a long life...?]

Anyway, I just came here to meet you. Saki says plenty of nice things about you.

[Ah. They're just gonna move on from that. Okay.]

aw, she does? she's such a sweetheart~

She said the same thing about you.

huh-

She truly does hold you in high regard. She says you're talented, you've got a good eye for fashion, you're pretty-

aaaaaaah okay okay okay! i got the gist, yup! totally!

[Mizuki is BLUSHING right now.]

Well... my point is you're special to her. Please, stay by her side. Even if you think otherwise, stay.

haha... uh, duh. of course i'm staying with her. we're attached to the hip, y'know.

Not just that. Make sure everyone stays together. No matter what happens, it is important for all of you to support one another.

oookay, now you're concerning me... is something, uh... gonna happen?

If... I'm being honest... I think so.

[Mizuki frowns in worry at that response.]

... By the way... have you been having any headaches lately? Nausea?

uhhhh.... nope. not me. rui definitely has, though. and saki... and tsukasa... weirdly enough, three of them have been dealing with those kind of problems. not me though.

[Meiko seems slightly surprised for a moment, but that surprise quickly wears off.]

So your mind is...

Okay. I'm glad you're doing okay, at the very least. Please, take care of your friends.

[Meiko turns around, about to leave. But just before she can-]

wait!

[Meiko stops.]

uh...

[The more Mizuki looks at her, the more something feels... strange. And she feels that she needs to say something about it.]

i... feel like this isn't the first time i've seen you, and i don't know why. have we met before?

[Meiko is silent, trying to think through her words carefully. After taking one more glimpse at her, she makes up her mind.]

In a way, yes... after all, my face is always the first thing souls see before they reincarnate.

...?!

[Before Mizuki can question her any further, she disappears.]

what... the...

(reincarnate?)

[the-sinful-voice-witch]

Ok soooooo I'm gonna write how I wish the final battle between Knuckles and Rouge would be in the movie according to my post about her participation in it, you know the scene from SA2 that I strongly hope they add in the next movie:

So, this conversation takes place after a fight, you have to visualize exactly the Sonic Adventure 2 last fight between them but with a scene of Rouge braking her wing after Knuckles throws her against a wall or something and I think everyone who saw that original scene in the video game doesn't need an explanation of why 😂😂 and this could be a fight for the pieces of the master emerald or the chaos emeralds, I'm not sure what fits better in the context of the version of the movie:

Rouge: AJJJ! *in pain *You brute! Some "noble" guardian you are! Attacking a lady?! SHAME ON YOU!!

Knuckles: Excuse me? You're the one who cowardly ambushed me from behind more than once! At least I have enough honor to attack from the front and what kind of Lady goes around stealing jewels?? You dishonorable thief!!

* Rouge feeling humiliated at his words rushes at him despite the pain on her wing*

Rouge: All the jewels in the world belong to me...!! Eh..!? Aaaaaaah!! *she loses balance and trips falling from the platform unable to fly up *

Knuckles: Hey!!!!! *jumps and grabs *

Rouge: kuuuhh!! .... Eh? * opens her eyes and looks up at his eyes confused *

Knuckles: got you!

* he pulls himself up and helps her get on the platform again while still looking at each other eyes, he is still holding her hand until she suddenly recovers from the shock and feels embarrassed so she pulled her hand away as if she got burned *

Rouge: Keep your hands from me! Don't touch me... * looks away embarrassed *

Knuckles: !? Is that how you're gonna thank me for saving your life??

Rouge: saving my life? *looks at him outraged* Ja! I broke my wing because of you, I'm not falling for that "noble" act, I'm sure you just wanted to hold my hand...

Knuckles: The audacity Woman! Are you crazy?! After what you put me through you spit at me that nonsense?!

Rouge: ha! if not that... surely you just wanted to save the goods I carry with me so don't pretend to be a hero!

Knuckles: I didn't even know you had them with you bat-girl! I did it because it was the right thing to do, is what someone taught me in Earth. I just followed the wisdom I believe in! Don't you dare to doubt the hero's way!

Rouge: what kind of wisdom is that? Being a hero means being so stupid you'd save the enemy's life?

Knuckles: No, it means I couldn't just let you die because... Being a hero means you take responsibility for other people and not care only about yourself, I guess a selfish thief like you wouldn't understand, you don't even care how much people you put in danger with your actions but I do not care, I will keep fighting you and do what I need to do to help those people and fulfill my guardian duty! * strikes a ready for fight pose*

Rouge:......... * keeps side looking at him until she sighs * Ahh... Not matter what you say you sound stupid to me...

Knuckles: what did you sa...?! !!! * gets the stolen goods thrown at him * HEY!? Eh... * confused * what?

Rouge: then just take them, I'm so tired of fighting you, this isn't funny or worthy anymore... * she turns around ready to leave *

Knuckles: Wait!! Your wing!! Don't you... Need help to set it back in place? I'm sorry I broke it, let me just...!

Rouge: * turns her head at him* Ah this? Don't worry... * se grabs her wing and puts it back in place again herself* Gah..! Uff, this is nothing, I'm a strong lady, im sure you already know...

Knuckles:.... Impressive...

Rouge: * she starts flying away while Knuckles looks at her in awe really impressed* Goodbye handsome and don't go around holding girls hands with that gentle grip of yours they might think you have no decency...

Knuckles: what the...!? You...!!! Hey!! * she flies away laughing maliciously * ....* sight* wait, did she just called my grip gentle...? Aaaarrr I have no time for this!! * runs out of the platform embarrassed*

SECOND ACT: SCENE AFTER SHADOW'S SACRIFICE

*Rouge walks close to knuckles to stare into the space through the window *

Knuckles: So... What are your plans now? Are you going to keep looking for those jewels you like so much?

Rouge: nah, I think I'm going to quit that... Too much work for too little pay...

Knuckles: I see... * looks shyly away*

Rouge: so, looks like he also believed in that earthly hero wisdom...

Knuckles: *looks back at her a bit sadly*

Rouge: he really *looks down to Shadow's bracelet and then at the Earth* took responsibility for all those people...

Knuckles: *follows her gaze * yes, he fought like the most honorable warrior, he earned my respect

Rouge: * sights and chuckles * jiji I see... * she looks back at knuckles and he looks back at her so their eyes meet again* I guess this is a goodbye

Knuckles:..... I guess so...

Rouge: * she starts to turn around to leave * come on, don't make that long face I'm sure we'll see each other again handsome... * winks *

Knuckles: * makes an unamused face *sure, bet you'll come back just to be a pain in the ass...

Rouge: my my whatever did I do to earn that sass from you knucklehead... anyway goodbye!! * she sprints away *

Knuckles: grrrrr Hum! * rolls his eyes and then makes a fond side smile at her back * goodbye bat- girl

And the end!

Remember my other post? You know my Headcanon is that she will live with Randall and Rachel so soon Knuckles will see her in a video-call XD

[hillbilly---man]

tell me all about your trip, what was your favorite thing you did, what's something neat you didn't expect, did you eat anything cool did you buy any souvenirs

Aaaaaaah thanks for asking! It's hard to answer so I've been thinking on it for a bit lol

My favorite thing I did:

Genuinely I don't know! I'm inclined to answer Ishinomaki/Tashirojima (Cat Island) though, mostly because of how off-the-beaten-path it was.

For some reference, most people who visit Japan for the first time (while technically it wasn't my first, it was my first as a tourist so I planned it like a first-timer) stick to a relatively small area: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc, sometimes heading to Hiroshima.

[not that I think you personally need a geography lesson Kas but just in case someone reading this might]

But this place was up in Tōhoku (inside the red heart on the map) so it didn't have that touristy feel.. which isn't a bad thing to have but I thought it was neat to get away from that for a bit.

But yeah! In addition to that incredible hotel I mentioned in my other post (Tama Hotel in Ishinomaki), the city was really chill and the island was gorgeous. It had this whole "old declining fishing village vibe" to it which was so interesting. Plus the views of the sea were incredible:

Not to mention the cats! Which, despite the reputation of Japan's animal islands seemed to be in no worse health than your average stray cats I'd say. Several were also neutered. The island didn't feel overrun, it just seemed like a place with a whole bunch of them. And they were so friendly! We'd be walking down the street and a cat would see us and just start excitedly trotting towards us and beg for pets. My sister even got to hold a bunch of them! (You're not supposed to forcibly pick them up, so she wouldn't hold them if they showed even the first sign of wanting down)

A gif of them as a gift:

Something neat I didn't expect:

I didn't expect people to be so delighted by us speaking extremely basic Japanese to them!

Well, I did kind of expect it a little bit I didn't think it would be SUCH A BIG DEAL.

I've been very casually learning Japanese for a while, but it's mostly Duolingo so it's not like I like, know the language or anything. I went there with some vocabulary and just enough confidence to use a word or two. But when I hit a cashier with a "daijoubu" (I'm fine) when they ask if I need a bag or even just an "arigatou gozaimasu" (thank you) at the end they seem to be so much happier about the interaction. I honestly wonder if they're used to white tourists being kind of difficult and stubborn.

By far the most unexpected bit of useful vocabulary I used was "douzo":

Exiting an elevator at the same time as someone else? Old lady gets on the bus and you want to give her your seat? Someone in a store reaches for the same product you were reaching for?

Just gesture to the thing you're offering, smile, and say "douzo" to let them know they can go ahead. Doing that got me so many smiles from people! One old couple was so happy about it that they talked to us for a little while (we didn't understand much of each other but I caught that they were in their 80s and they caught that we were going to the aquarium) and they even helped us find our next train!

Did I eat anything cool?

I felt like I didn't really get a chance to be very adventurous with food this time! My sister is very picky and refuses to eat pork (it's not a dietary restriction or anything, she just thinks it's gross), raw fish, or cold entrees. Also, we were both pretty sensitive to the smell of seafood during the trip. This meant we were really limited on things like ramen, bento, sushi, etc.

We relied a little too much on American chain restaurants I think. But we did get to eat some good Japanese food though!

We went to this one place called Yakiniku Like (it's a chain and I think it's kinda trendy on tiktok bc it's very tourist friendly). You get a small grill in your table and you order your meat on an iPad and cook it yourself. It was pretty good! Not very adventurous or interesting though.

Snack foods are good too! I finally got to try Japanese pudding (good!), coffee jelly (not my thing but I understand why that pink haired kid I'm always posting about likes it so much), convenience store fried chicken (heavenly), and those strawberry-whipped cream sandwiches they sell at 7-11 (why the hell don't they sell those here).

Also, so many green grape flavored candies! We should do that more

Did I buy any souvenirs?

A little bit!

I spent most of my money on food/transport/logistics so I kind of found myself hesitant to buy too much stuff. I did get a bunch of pins and magnets though!

My pins:

I'm not taking them off my bag but I've circled the new ones! I got a bunch of vintage Olympics pins at a flea market on our first day, and I also got some from the Ghibli Museum and Rabbit Island.

(also in looking at this, I just now realized that I have two Lake Placid 1980 pins on my bag....)

And my magnets:

I collect refrigerator magnets when I travel even more consistently than probably anything else. Every time I travel somewhere I try to get at least one. I came back from Japan with several, lmfao

OH! Also I won this ugly little guy in a UFO catcher and I love him

[hupla222]

Episode 66: Some Thoughts

This one was even better than the last one. I really really enjoyed this one. It gave me such wonderful insight on my boy Sidian that I desperately wanted. He got to be somewhat the focus this time which I definitely enjoyed. Aaaaaaah! We finally got to hear his Terastal phrase and what a phrase: "Tower above all". It says a lot about him as a person. Seems like he simply wants to be the best: whether that means being the strongest trainer and the best in Gibeon's eyes I don't know yet. And that animation was lovely. Also that bit at the end with him telling Liko to remember his name. Chef's kiss. What a moment. I have a feeling this is going to be relevant later. But also alongside everything else we know about this character paints a kinda sad picture. His name has only been said twice before this moment, once in episode 24 and once in episode 25. Other than that nobody really calls him by name. Maybe people have a habit of not remembering him? And in episode 43 he got angry when Liko looked away from him. Combine that with his Terastal phrase and it sounds like he has a complex built from being ignored and overlooked his whole life (which fits beautifully into my brothers theory). Poor thing just wants to be noticed. My man is also showing his honorable side again. He didn't throw a fit when he lost, he just accepted it and acknowledged Liko as a worthy opponent. He might even see her as his rival now. And even before then he didn't seem to want to destroy her. He gave her several opportunities to just hand Terapagos over. Which is also something interesting, him going against orders trying to please Gibeon. Also it seems Terapagos isn't fond of him either, just hid away from him.

The others did some cool things too I guess. Liko and Roy getting their first win against the Explorers was really cool as well as Liko passing her exam protecting everyone. Chalce and Dot's (and Penny's) continued beef was also fun. Didn't expect Chalce to just give away her name like that but I'll take it. Which does technically make Sidian the last admin they learned the name of. Anyway I'm looking forward to next time with Liko and Roy battling each other, something that hasn't happened since episode 7.

[mydysfunctionalvampirefamily]

Goddamnit Reiss!!! You just here to ruin everything even more, right?

*chandler voice* Reiss, could you BE any more insincere about Amaya.

Reiss! Just. Shut. The. Fuck. Up!!!! Why don't you just die.

Let Reiss in with Miles!! Yes Johnny!!! Put him in the room!

Why does it seem like empathy villains is the most useful spec there is?

Wynn as a moody teenager is absolutely amazing. I love her so much, protect the bb at all cost.

Lmaoo "I wish Neil was here, he would listen to me." 😂

The toreador have someone in torpor and are very secretive about it? I know it's not Elsa, but that's immediately where my mind went.

Oh my God. Fucking Arrabella?? What a disappointment.

Omg Britta is twisting and turning, to not say Miles made the deal, but the other toreador already know. Come on, who else could it be???

Oh no Ramirez, dead off screen. Rip.

YESSSS Delgado and Eden in the same place. That is good. That means there is a chance that Eden and Jessica lives.

UHOH! Jessica asking about Dark Selina? That is not good. SHE IS WITH THEM???!?!

Wait Selina can summon mortals??? Hot damn that's crazy. But Jessica can resist her??? Damn, that's impressive.

Johnny saying he can't resist dark Selina and Jessica saying "but dad, I need you." 😭 stop rn

Johnny babe, I'm glad you're trying to center yourself. Because you're the last one of this coterie. We fucking need you level headed!

Lmaoo Rebecca is doing such a good job on her derangement, and Johnny is the perfect victim. 😂 "You're never in the mood"

"yes go ahead, stab me" so tired, but only AFTER Johnny teases him into it.

AAAAAAAH TIM!!! I mean brilliant use of Majesty truly, but oh my God!!!

Remember when Miles was like oh a musician I will give them money and reward the mortal for their help. Well.... To be fair to Miles, he was at 0 blood.

Good lord. We're truly getting dark prince Miles rn. O.O I'm kind of scared, but also kind of excited. That was incredibly badass.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH Nara??!?! Is this real life???? This is not a drill!!!!

Ohoh oh no. Nara is talking against him so much, she is talking to his sire.

SIRE?!? WHAT THE FUCK??? Neil/his sire has sire's more people?

Neil still wanting to take nara with him and run. He thinks she is still on his side? Bless 🥺

Oh no weird bows? I'm getting very much culty vibes.

Play? What? Malkavians? They're all Neil's? I mean his sire's obviously.

Oh this is not good. This sounds very bad, this book.

He is manifesting the book? What? This is some higher level shit.

WHAT???? WHAT THE FUCK?!?! they're summoning Malkav???? *cue nervous laughter*

Also did Lex call Nara his vessel? I'm not quite sure. Oh I think it might have been vasal.

Poor Neil, having to go through all of this alone.

Omg Lex, make this even more scary to decide what to do why don't you???

Oh Neil, that's so sad. Accepting that it probably meant nothing, when it did mean a lot to him.

God, listen to her wax on poetically, what a fucking Bitch.

Noooooooooo clinging to reality through the list Wynn made and gave to him.😭😭😭😭 STOP!!!

Nothing really bad happened this episode, so why do I feel so much despair? 😢

[aquariaries]

Kou Mukami Labyrinth End - Chaos Lineage

***I do not mind if you use my translations as a base for another language, I just ask that you credit both 46snowfox as the original translator and myself as the English translator if you do!***

Original translation credit: @46snowfox

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You can find Kou's previous chapters in @tournesolia's masterlist linked down below!

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Yui's Monologue:

After choosing not to fight Ruki-kun, we chose to be captured by the Oranges.

I was left in an unoccupied room, while Kou-kun was locked in the dungeon and I haven't seen him for many days.

Right now I can't even check if Kou-kun is still alive.

I couldn't even eat properly, I jusy kept praying to myself again and again that Kou-kun was still alive -- .

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PLACE: Dungeon

Kou: Ugh ... ...

... ... Ngh, Aaah ... ...

Ruki: So you still won't spit it out. The way in which one becomes the overlord, you do know it don't you?

Kou: I already told you ... ... several times ... ... I don't know any way ... ... to do that ... ...

Ruki: You were the one who was always with Eve. Moreover, by her own will.

I can only think that it was for a special reason. Now, spit it out.

Kou: I'm sorry ... ... but I can't answer what I don't know ... ...

Ruki: I see.

*Strangling sound*

Kou: Aagh ... ... !

Ruki: I'll be back. Don't forget that Eve is in our hands.

*Ruki leaves*

Kou: ... ... Ah ... ... Hah ... ..

*He crumbles to the ground*

(I'm sorry, Yui ... ... The fact that ... ... we are in this situation ... ... is all my fault ... ...)

(If only ... ... I had been better ... ... this wouldn't ... ... have happened ... ...)

(Please ... ... Somehow, be safe ... ...)

PLACE: Orange Mansion Spare room

Yui: (I wonder how long it's been since we've been captured ... ...)

(Even I ask Ruki-kun, he doesn't answer me.)

(He just gives me that cold look, and asks me how to become the overlord.)

(If... ... If something happens to Kou-kun, I ... ...)

... ... -–

(Kou-kun ... ... Please stay safe -–)

*Shin enters the room*

Shin: How are you doing?

Yui: Shin-kun ... ...

Shin: What's this, are you refusing to eat again?

I take the trouble to bring you food, so cut it out already. How many times do you think you've done this?

Yui: I'm sorry, I just don't have an appetite ... ...

Shin: So you have no appetite, huh ... ...

You know, today I have something to tell you.

... ... That guy, he died.

Yui: Eh ... ... ? That guy ... ... Could it you mean --

Shin: That's right. Your beloved Kou. It seems that he couldn't bear the punishments.

He should have just confessed, apparently he didn't say anything until the very end.

Yui: Y-you're lying ... ... It can't be ... ... Kou-kun can't ... ... be dead ... ...

... ...That's right. Kou-kun is a vampire, he wouldn't die that easily ... ...

Shin: Even vampires aren't completely immortal. He's not here anymore. Give up.

Yui: No way ... ...

Shin: See ya.

*He leaves*

PLACE: Orange Mansion Hall

Shin: That look of despair on Eve's face ... ... Heheh, it's a nice look.

To think that she would fall for a lie like that.

Well then, I should go finish the errands Nii-san gave me.

*He walks off*

PLACE: Orange Mansion Spare Room

Yui: (Kou-kun ... ... is dead ... ... ?)

Kou-kun ... ... uuu ... ... aah ... ... aaaaaaah ... ... !!

(No ... ... No, Kou-kun ... ... Why…? Why ... ... ?)

Uuu ... ... *crying* ... ... -–

(If Kou-kun is no longer here, there's no reason to continue living anymore ... ...)

*She sits down on the bed, tableware clatters*

(My body, I feel lightheaded ... ... I guess it's because I haven't eaten in days. I can barely sleep at night either ... ...)

(Surely, even in a weak body the blood will continue to flow ... ...)

Yui: (... ... I'm glad I wasn't able to finish my food. Since that way, I was able to get a knife.)

-– Kou-kun, I'm coming to you right away.

*She stabs herself*

PLACE: Room of Time

Kou: ... ... Ugh ... ...

(Where am I ... ... ? Huh, but I should definitely be in the dungeon ... ...)

(Ah ... ... Everyone is here. Are they unconscious ... ... ?)

*He tries to move*

Urgh ... ... It hurts!

(My whole body hurts ... ... What happened before wasn't a dream. Then where is this? More so, where is she -–)

Yui: ... ... ... ...

Kou: There she is! Are you alri --

(Eh ... ... Blood is flowing from her neck ... ...)

Kou: *Gasps* ... ...

*He runs over and holds her*

Kou: Open your eyes! Hey, open your eyes!!

Yui: ... ... ... ...

*He shakes her*

Kou: It's a lie ... ... right? Why won't you open your eyes? Why ... ... Hey ... ... I said hey ... ... !

Yui: ... ... ... ...

Kou: The truth is, you can actually hear me right? You're just pretending to be asleep.

Stop this tasteless joke. I want to talk to you ... ...

Kou: That's why ... ... open your eyes. Hey, I'M BEGGING YOU!!

*Karlheinz appears*

Karlheinz: ... ... It's no use.

Kou: Eh ... ... Karlheinz-sama ... ... ?

Karlheinz: This is my castle. You have all come back from the miniature garden.

Kou: Miniature garden ... ...

Karlheinz: For the sake of my friend's experiment, you were all gathered in that miniature garden.

However, when she, the core of the experiment, lost her life, the miniature garden became meaningless. For that reason everyone has been brought back.

Kou: She lost ... ... her life ... ... ?

Karlheinz: Having been told a lie that Adam had died, Eve chose to commit suicide.

Kou: Eh ... ... ?

(I can't talk to her anymore? We can't laugh together anymore?)

(Everything ... ... We can't do anything anymore ... ...)

... ... No. ... ... I don't want that ... ...

I have to be without Yui ... ...

If this was going to happen ... ... then I would have been glad to remain trapped in that miniature garden ... ...

Karlheinz: If you had to live forever in that isolated world, would you still choose Eve?

Kou: ... ... I would. Karlheinz-sama ... ... I'm begging you. Please ... ... Let me see her ... ... !

Karlheinz: ... ... Very well.

*Magical noise, white light*

Kou: This light is ... ...

(My consciousness is falling apart. But, I feel you strongly ... ...)

(-– Yui, I'm coming to see you right now.)

*Magical noise*

PLACE: Room of Time

Karlheinz: Pitiful Adam, he has chosen to live in an artificial miniature garden with an artificial version of her.

Even though my friend has intervened, this time was also a failure.

Sooner or later I'll turn back time again. But, for a little while I'll allow pitiful Adam to dream.

PLACE: Violet Mansion - Kou's Room

Yui: Nn ... ... Wait Kou-kun. If you hold me that tight it'll be hard for me to breathe?

Kou: Eeeeh? Just a little bit is fine. Doesn't M-neko-chan like it when I do stuff like this?

Yui: I don't dislike it, but ... ...

Kou: Then it's fine right? ♪

*He hugs her tightly*

Yui: Fufu, oh Kou-kun.

Being able to spend such gentle time together with my beloved Kou-kun ... ... I'm so happy, it's like a dream ... ...

Kou: As long as I can be with you, even a dream is fine ... ... Nnn ... ... *kiss*

Yui: ... ... Nn ... ...

Kou: Whether it's a dream, or an illusion ... ... I want to drown in it forever.

Sinking deeper and deeper, somewhere so deep that I can't even breathe.

*He embraces her*

Yui ... ... From here on out I will always ALWAYS, love only you ... ...

Yui: I too, will only love Kou-kun.

Yui: I'll love you forever and ever.

-END-

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Had he asked for this? Indirectly. What with how he's not one to shy away from deriding colder weather while not doing much to bundle himself up. To him, it's funny. But to Edea, perhaps, it was concerning. Reckless guy he is. And now there's a scarf in his hands, and a nervous lady waiting for his reaction.

Oh shit.

She made this herself, didn't she? Realization flashes across viridian eyes, and what had already been a fond thing to receive suddenly felt... different. This is a lot of work, he's no stranger to crafts after all. All this... for him. Wait. She'd said personal training was why her fingers had been bandaged?? Was that a lie?

"Good grief..." Wylan mutters, letting his fingers run over the ridges and threads of the warm article before suddenly he flicks it out, catching Edea about the waist and using the makeshift 'lasso' to yank her nervous butt in to a one-armed hug. "You made this for me? Heh... uh."

"Congratulations, sugarpuff. You... actually got me at a loss for words here. Shit... mm, it's so soft and warm. I can feel how much work you put into this. It's not a gag order gift, to stop me complaining about the cold now, is it? I'm kidding! I love it. And I'll wear it~ how do I look?"

Nervous eyes keep stealing glances at the man in front of her. She poured all her heart into making this. W-well, and some blood which she had to wash before giving it to him. No one told her that knitting is almost like a battling! Mrgrgrr..! Sage Yulyana makes it soooooo easy! He whips dresses left and right and she? She barely managed to knit this scarf without losing both her hands. Nn... perhaps she is not cut out for this sort of thing...? I mean ... it is so dull. Her first attempt was to make a funny looking Wylan-like face to the side but er, um.. that was scrapped when it looked like a demon more than chibi wylan.

Fidgeting in her place, she watched him trace the scarf. Did he liked it? No? Yes? What is it!? "D-do you...--eeep!?" her question was caught in her throat when he suddenly yanked her close to him using the scarf. Hands quickly hold onto his shirt to keep her balance. "H-hey! What was that for!?" same hands tried now to push herself away from him but let's face it, if she wanted to back away she could've whacked him but she is ...being the tsundere she is.

"I-if you don't want it, just say it! I'll take it back!" huffing and pouting at him. Eyes followed his hands when he wrapped the scarf around his neck. There was a light--stars and small tiny hearts and sparkles in them seeing him in the thing she made. Her lips parted to say something but then a smile was suitable now, and her shoulders relaxed. He's...unbelievable. How can he look so handsome in something this ...eh. Makes her heart race and want to jump out of her chest. He's so unfair.

Cheeks dusted pink, "Mhm..." nodding to him but avoiding eye contact but she took a deep breath and steeled herself. "You look handsome." aaaaaaah! she said it! she knows he will take this and run with it but at this moment, sure why not. He is handsome. Edea reached to fix the scarf around his neck then fingers traced his jawline. "I can always warm you up," get your head out of the gutter boy, you know who you are dating. "I can cast fire magic all you want, like that time in the caving, hehe."

She knows this is a good chance to surprise him even more so she was on her tippy toes, yanked him by the scarf, and kissed him softly. To her, it felt like the world came to a halt until they parted away.

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Ensemble - 132: Victory and Defeat

Makoto: Eh…?

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Location: Auditorium (LIVE)

Makoto: Eh…?

W-We lost…?

Subaru: It's a lie! I won't believe it, we used everything we had! Even more than everything we had, so why…!?

Mao: So this means that in the end our hope was beyond our means of accomplishing. Damn it, that's vexing!

If only I had done my utter best for Trickstar without wandering around aimlessly…!

Hokuto: It's too late to say that now. Though I also feel the same.

The wall we know as fine is high and bulky, and we weren't able to conquer it.

That's what this result means.

We have to accept it… Shit, damn it all!

Makoto: Ah! Hidaka-kun who always keeps his cool actually sweared! But first, stop punching the wall with your bare fist, you'll get injured!

Urgh, but I'm also vexed! I also want to scream and cry!

Subaru: Grgh. The audience is watching, we have to at least not show them an unsightly attitude. Argh, why! Why did it come to this!?

Tori: Kyahahaha ☆ Did you see that, this is reality! This is the gap between our and your skill, to think you even had me in suspense!

But that's all over now! What a shame, overthrowing us was impossible from the start ☆

Yuzuru: Young master. Please refrain from making any statements that insult the defeated, it's not very elegant.

Tori: But, but, I'm just so glad! Lalala, did you finally realize the extent of fine's power! The prez's power…!

After all, this is the limit to what you thrash can do ♪

Subaru: Urgh, it's vexing, but there's nothing I can say! Just shut up, isn't it fine already!

Sorry Hokke, Ukki, Sari! Transfer student! We couldn't win! Aaaaaaah…!

Hokuto: You don't have to apologize, Akehoshi. If it's someone's fault we lost, then it's ours. You who served Trickstar until the very end are not wrong in the slightest.

I'm sorry. I really don't know how I could ever apologize.

Wataru: Well oh well! It turned into an even more boring conclusion than I could have imagined.

Tori: Huh?! Just what is boring about this, long-hair! Isn't this the best result?

Right, prez ☆

Eichi: … …

Kunugi-sensei. Though it may be impertinent for me to say this, but that's just too mean.

I myself have also gone through the act of calculating the votes for both units however…

Although I am grateful that you look at me and the student council in a favorable light, this could even be seen as cruel.

Please announce the results properly and impartially.

Jin: 'Eh, what? Akiyan, did you lie about the result of the voting?'

'You can't do that, that's unfair! Everyone please listen, we have a corrupt teacher here! Even though usually he gets mad at me for smoking or drinking alcohol ♪'

Akiomi: 'You all be silent for a moment! Especially Jin…!'

'I did not lie! The only thing that happened here is that you people went ahead and started screaming and chattering before I finished stating all the facts…!'

'Ah, I apologize for making a fuss. Let me supplement the statement I made just now.'

'Under normal circumstances, fine should have been the ones who conquered the final match of the DDD.'

'The result of the voting also reflects that. fine has collected more votes than Trickstar.'

'The voting data will momentarily be displayed on the screen on stage… As well as the breakdown of the votes, so please confirm it for yourself. '

'As you can see, though it's only a little, fine has more votes, right?'

'As deserved. fine is our school's pride! They can't be compared with the problem children who caused the school trouble!'

'They are leagues above the others in skill, talent, experience and everything else!'

Chiaki: Shut it, four-eyes! Stay out of this! First of all, hurry up and explain just what is going on, without talking about trivial stuff!

Akiomi: 'The one jeering from the audience seats is Chiaki Morisawa from class 3-A, isn't it? You won't be able to fool these eyes and ears of mine, you better report at the reflection room after this!'

Chiaki: Geh, that teacher has uselessly good eyes! Why can he see all the way here, even though it's so dark and I'm this far?

Shinobu: Fufufu, Kunugi-sensei's classes are said to be extremely sleep-inducing, but as soon as you start dozing off, he'll notice instantly and knock you back to consciousness, he's like a persecutor from hell!

He's a person worthy of my respect, he might have ninja blood in him…☆

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