#aimin' high

[friendsoup]

Hi!! I love your writing and i saw request open though i not sure if you write for medicine pocket. If you do, could you medicine pocket and dikke separately with a usually shy and quiet gn reader that have a secret crush on them and indirectly confess by complaining while in the middle of the battle how reader think medi and dikke are prettier than reader and how amazing they are etc because reader accidentally inhale digger's bubble that cause reader drunk? I sorry if this is confusing but digger bubble seem to cause people high or drunk like so i think that be funny senerio

Sober Thoughts...

Recipe: Romantic confession, Drunk!Reader, Reader x Medicine Pocket, Reader x Dikke, GN! Reader, Lots of bullying Digger..., Reader uses they/them pronouns, tsundere Medicine Pocket..... WC: 1,610 Chef's Note: I'm still learning to write Medicine Pocket, so hopefully this wasn't too bad... Reader acts more like a drunk person in the Dikke version than in the Medicine Pocket version. I hope this is what you wanted, anon!!

The fight was getting boring. You, Digger, and Medicine Pocket were on the front lines this time, mercilessly smashing the critters that threatened the group. To be honest, you felt a bit of pity towards the creatures, an odd twinge of guilt twisting your stomach as you pummeled them without any trouble. It was simply too easy.

But you couldn’t afford to slow down on them. Medicine Pocket was here, and you wanted to impress them. Badly. You could feel their eyes on you from where they stood, boring into the back of your neck. They always seemed to stare so intensely at you, in a way that made your face go warm and your heart beat faster. You had a crush on them, though you’d never say it aloud. You were content with their stares and battling at their side. “I think that’s the last of them!” You called back to your team. You turned your head away from your foes to look at the group, confident that you’d won. It was right then, however, Digger had decided to blow one of his bubbles, which hit you right in the face. “Gah! Sorry! Wasn’t aimin’ for ya, dude!” Digger put his hands in the air, eyes wide with guilt. “You fucking idiot!” You heard Medicine Pocket squeal. “Don’t you ever look at what you’re doing!” They hissed, breaking formation to make their way to you. “Whatever. Let a real doctor make sure they aren’t poisoned, or anything.” “Sorry…” Digger muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. “They shouldn’t be poisoned or anything. They’ll just be a bit loopy.” He attempts to defend. Medicine Pocket shoots him a look that makes him shut right up.

“Here, look at me.” Medicine Pocket tells you. You simply can’t, staring holes into your shoes. Your face feels warm with all the attention that’s on you, your chest feeling fuzzy as the bubble’s effects begin kicking in. “[Name]...” Pocket Medicine coos, lifting up your chin with their gloved hand. “I told you to look at me.”

Their yellow eyes stare into yours, and all at once you feel violently ill. They wear that same intense stare, like they’re studying you, picking you apart from the outside in. You tremble underneath their gaze, your knees feeling suddenly very weak.

“Gaaahhh, I can’t take it anymore!” You whine, lifting your head from their grasp. Medicine Pocket takes a step back, blinking in surprise, while you shake your head wildly. “I can’t take it! How are you so pretty?!”

“I’m…” Medicine Pocket’s eyebrows furrow, a quizzical look spreading on their face. 

“Your eyes are like jewels!” You cry, dragging your hand through your hair. “Your face is so stupidly beautiful, it’s driving me insane!” You feel tears bubbling at the ends of your eyes. “Digger.” Medicine Pocket snaps, looking at the hippie. Digger hides behind his hands, as if attempting to disappear. “Explain this.” Digger attempts a smile, though he’s too worried for it to be genuine. “Some people get emotional when they’re drunk! They’re probably just saying whatever’s on their mind!” Medicine Pocket’s glare intensifies, as Digger shrinks back. “That’s stupid.” They exclaim. “Why would they think I’m-” “And smart too!” You shout. “Every time you talk, it makes me feel so dumb! I can barely understand you! How can someone be so brilliant?!” Medicine Pocket giggles at that. “Well, you’re right. I am very smart.” “And so skilled in battle!” You continue. “True!” They smile. “And so damn easy to fall in love with!” “That’s- Ah?!” Medicine Pocket’s face goes red, their expression paused in shock. “Is this a confession?” They ask, unsure how to react. “Every night I’m awake, thinking about how much I love you! Every time you look at me, I feel like someone’s setting me on fire! I want you more than anything! It’s so stupid! Why do you have to be so damn lovable?! You’re driving me insane, Pocket!” “How is that my fault, dumbass?!” Medicine Pocket asks, hiding their face behind their hand. “H-Hey!” Digger began, walking in between the two of you. “Let’s all take a deep breath! I think the most important thing is getting our friend here home safe. Look, Medicine Pocket, if you don’t want to deal with this right now, I’ll take them back to the suitcase…” “And have a asshole like you fuck this up even more?!” Medicine Pocket snaps. “No way! I’m taking them to the suitcase. I’m not letting you ruin anything else.” Grabbing your hand, Medicine Pocket begins to pull you away. “We’re going, asshole. Come on, dumbass.” They hiss, beginning to walk. Your face burns at the touch, even if it’s through cloth. Once you’re far enough away from Digger, Medicine Pocket begins to speak again.

“I guess… Your stupid face is pretty cute too.” They mutter.

...Are Drunk Words

Dikke wasn’t used to these types of teams. When you were put on board, she was fairly okay with it. Sure, you were a bit shy and soft spoken, but you at least knew how to fight. However, when Digger was placed alongside her… She had a few complaints for the Timekeeper. Complaints that she’d never hear, as knights aren’t supposed to complain, but she was annoyed all the same. At least she could take the front of the battle, and not have to worry about the two of you getting into trouble. She could block the attacks coming your way, and keep an eye on the enemy while Digger made his sorry attempt at an attack spell.

She was confident that the battle had just been won when… “Oh crap! Sorry!” Digger exclaimed. Dikke turned her head to see what the fool had done now, when her eyes fell upon you, swaying in place. Instantly anger filled her chest, as she shot daggers at Digger, who was already trying to shy away. “What did you do.” She demanded, spitting straight venom at the man. “I didn’t mean to, I swear! I was just blowin’ a bubble, when they came out in front of me! Honest!” Digger explained, waving his hands wildly. “Enough.” Dikke growled. “Speak, you.” She shot a look at you, concern beginning to form on her face. “Ough, always so commanding…” You shot back, holding up a finger to point at her. “Youu… You gotta take a load off!” You told her, offering a smile. “Relax every once in a while, it won’t kill you!” “A knight does not relax.” Dikke argued, pulling a face. She’d seen this type of behavior before. From knights and peasants at rowdy pubs. She’d always hated those scenes, too loud and too dangerous. To see you wearing their behavior was uncomfortable. “Waaahhh… Dikke! If you frown like that, your pretty face is going to get wrinkles!” You blurt, crossing your arms. “It’s not good for your skin to look all mad like that!” Dikke’s face went red, her eyes looking anywhere but at you. “We… We have to fight. We can’t sit here and discuss aging.” “Fight, fight, fight, that’s all you wanna do!” You whine. “Can’t we just have fun? Just the two of us?” You ask, batting your eyelashes at the worried Dikke. “What are you talking about?” Dikke asked, glancing from the enemy to you. There was so much going on at the moment, she didn’t know who to focus on. As much as she wanted to comfort you, there was still a fight going on. “We’ll talk about this later.” She decides, brandishing her sword and turning to attack. “Noooo!” You cry. “Don’t leave me!” You stomp your feet like a toddler, feelings bubbling up inside you. 

Dikke almost pulls back, when the creature slashes at her. Without thinking, she strikes back, pulling her sword through the critter. Black ooze gushes out of it, as it’s body falls into two perfectly halved pieces. “Woaaah!” You exclaim, clapping your hands. “Dikke, you’re so fierce! It’s amazing! You’re so beautiful when you fight!” What was going on?! You were just condemning her for fighting seconds ago, and now you were complimenting her fierceness?! Dikke’s heart rate was beginning to rise, her face heating with embarrassment. It felt strange to have a fan.

“H-Hey, [Name], chill out! I think you’re making Dikke angry…” Digger whispered into your ear. Nothing could be further from the truth, but the intense face Dikke was making was beginning to worry him. He didn’t want you to be caught in her crossfire. “Huh?!” You exclaimed. “I’m… making Dikke angry?!” Your eyes began to water, tears quickly falling down your face. “But, I only want to make her happy!” Digger took a step back, confused with the sudden shift in your behavior. Dikke’s eyes met him again and narrowed, making his heart leap to his throat. “[Name].” Dikke commanded, taking your cheek with an armored hand. “Cease your crying. You did not upset me.” You sniffle. “So, you liked that I called you beautiful?” Dikke jumps again, caught off guard by such a bold question. “I… I suppose it was… acceptable…” You jumped onto her, wrapping your hands around the knight and pulling her into a hug. “Yay! I’m so glad!” You cheered. “I love you, I love you!”

Dikke’s face made a deeper shade of red as she lifted you off your feet, holding you bridal style. “You cannot fight like this.” She decided, beginning to walk towards the direction of the suitcase. “I’’ll get you home safely.”

“Woah, woah, wait!” Digger shouted out behind her. “What am I supposed to do with the rest of these monsters?!”

“Fight them.” Dikke said with a sneer. “Or perish.”

[orcboxer]

this one's my favorite tho

I love the sheer confidence of the people on my don't-date-a-cop post saying "just marry a stripper" like yeah just do that

[onepieceisreeeeaaalll]

The Straw Hats As My Spotify Wrapped

Look, this post is very self-indulgent and chronically online. I understand it's probably just for me, and I'm okay with that. I've watched a lot of One Piece this year and have made it all the way from Fishman Island to where I'm snuggly in Act 2 of Wano. I'll provide my rationale, but I just wanted to share the random songs from my wrapped that remind me of the Straw Hats and a couple bonus people! I'll also throw in a specific lyric to show what I mean.

THIS BEING SAID: I think everyone should do this. All the people I follow and all mutuals. I would LOVE to see everyone's wrapped songs and pair it with their fave characters.

LUFFY Meet Me At Our Spot - THE ANXIETY, WILLOW

Okay, I labored over this one. There are a few songs that give me Luffy vibes for different reasons, but this one kind of just fits in the sense where I just...feel like it's the best vibe? It's about youth and forgetting about your worries by spending time with the person you care about. Luffy is that person for so many people and his crew means everything to him. It's like an escape, kind of like freedom. Idk. I also thought about Doombop by the Toxhards for him.

Meet me at our spot Got something I wanna show you Meet me at our spot They can't find us there

ZORO Heavy Is The Crown - Linkin Park

I know people have their opinions about this song's placement in LOL and the new Linkin Park singer, but I think this song is just kind of awesome for a war chant. I feel like you could make an AMV of any Zoro fight to this song and it would elevate it.

You can't win if your white flag's out when the war begins Aimin' so high but swingin' so low Tryin' to catch fire but feelin' so cold

NAMI not yours, never was - Cherub Tree 

Please, please listen to riot grrrl music. Nami is a badass and this just feels like the perfect woman empowerment song for her.

Let's smoke the parliaments and burn them all to ashes You think you're gonna stop me? Come on dude As if you own me? Seriously?

USOPP Talk Too Much - Renee Rapp 

This is for a few reasons, the obvious one being that Usopp is a talker. Through-and-through. But it's the anxiety that makes him talk so much, which Renee Rapp talks about in this song. It's definitely more of a love song, but still. I think it applies.

I'm takin' everything I see as a sign and I know it's crazy But what if it's right

SANJI Home - Cavetown

OKAY OKAY so I know people have their opinions on Cavetown but everyone is going to have to pry this song out of my cold dead hands. When I watched Whole Cake earlier this year, my love for Sanji just grew exponentially. He's been through so much but he's still just such a beacon of light. He's kind, he's caring, even after all of the pain he's been put through. I feel like this song just kind of encapsulates that part of him that still feels vulnerable from the trauma.

Get a load of this train wreck His hair's a mess and he doesn't know who he is yet But little do we know, the stars Welcome him with open arms

CHOPPER HOT TO GO - Chapelle Roan 

This is mostly just because I saw an animation somebody did of Chopper doing the dance and I LOVED it. I always think of him and his cute little arms.

H-O-T-T-O-G-O Snap and clap and touch your toes Raise your hands, now body roll Dance it out, you're hot to go

ROBIN Mic Check - Sophie Hunter 

Confession: this was my number one most played song this year, I've had a rough year lol. Why I chose it for Robin is kind of self-explanatory. She has been through so much and her 'I want to live' moment is very obviously iconic and impactful to the story and her character. What I like about this song is it's kind of like an acceptance of those negative, self-harming thoughts and behaviors that permeate all of us. It's kind of like a 'fuck it, we ball.'

Mic check Think I got a jacked up preset Been feeling myself start to regress All I want to be is decent Yeah I need a pick-me-up

FRANKY Na Na Na - My Chemical Romance

This man has built and rebuilt himself. His transformation from Cutty Flam to Franky is such an important shift for his character. I just feel like this song is kind of like an anthem to that, though it's more about when he became a punk in Water7. It's his own 'fuck it, we ball.' It's high-energy and I think really fits him.

(Na, na-na-na, na-na-na) Let's blow an artery (Na, na-na-na, na-na-na) Eat plastic surgery (Na, na-na-na, na-na-na) Keep your apology Give us more detonation

BROOK DEBT COLLECTOR - Jhariah

This is purely because of vibes. The song is kind of like a dark fantasy which I think suits Brook really well. Plus it's got a cool kind of jazzy funk to it that I think the Soul King would heavily fuck with.

Gravedigger Cordial killer Your payment is due, they're looking at you We've done what we can, it's out of our hands Sooner or later, it comes back again

JIMBEI Read My Mind - golda may cover (originally by The Killers)

Ah, the Fishman Island Arc. The things that came out of it about Jimbei's time in the Sun Pirates just made me love him even more. They fought so hard to save people from slavery and the injustices of the World Government, and I feel like the softer vibes of this cover feel like it would suit a flashback or reflection of that time.

The good old days, the honest man The restless heart, the Promised Land A subtle kiss that no one sees A broken wrist and a big trapeze

BONUS: 

ACE Sirens - Bear Ghost

This one took a minute and I debated a few other options. Bear Ghost controversies aside, this song kind of reminded me of a meta-analysis I read about Ace a while back relating to how he perceives himself and his general self-worth. It was a very good read and maybe if I can find it I'll link it here. Anyway, this song is basically like an ongoing panic attack.

Brother, sister, please don't shame me Silence so loud But I promise I'm fine here I'm just getting my fill And if you had just what I need I wouldn't want it now

LAW vampire - Olivia Rodrigo

I slaved over which song from my list would work for Law, and there are so many. This is the least self-indulgent, the rest that remind me of him are purely based off of a stupid oc roleplay that I do not care to elaborate on lol. This song for Law, though - WOW, I just think of the struggle he went through finally taking down Doflamingo. It wasn't planned, it wasn't what his goal was, but it was so important for him to heal those old wounds.

I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise I loved you truly Gotta laugh at the stupidity

DOFLAMINGO Good To Be King - Journey to Bethlehem

I'm sorry to report that I am a theatre kid. This musical has some bops, and while I'm not particularly religious, I absolutely loved this song. Every time I hear it, I think of Doflamingo and his time in Dressrosa.

Look how the peasants work down to the bone As I sit up high on my velvety throne Pulling the strings on the people below It’s so stinking good to be king

OKAY THAT'S IT! THANKS FOR READING IF YOU DID!

[mysteryshoptls]

SR Lilia Vanrouge - Lab Coat Vignette

"Let's have a bit of fun."

[Botanical Garden – Temperate Zone]

Lilia: Oopsies, what a blunder. My first class in the afternoon is potionology.

Lilia: I almost forgot I needed to harvest the herbs I'll need for class before lunch break ended.

Lilia: I guess I got a little too into messing with Silver and Sebek.

Lilia: Hmm, I think the herb I needed was "duskweed." That should grow somewhere near this flower bed…

???: Give it back…!!

Lilia: Hm? Sounds to be some sort of commotion.

Lilia: It'd be cumbersome to get embroiled into whatever it is… For now, I think I'll keep to the shadows behind the trees and keep an eye on the situation.

Epel: Those "lanternblossoms" are mine! And their nectar was finally almost ready for harvesting after all my hard work…!

Lilia: Oh, that wide-eyed freshman… He's the new student that Vil's been keeping around recently.

Lilia: I think his name was… Epel?

Savanaclaw Student A: Well, hey now, thanks for raisin' 'em. 'Cause hey, this botanical garden's for all students to use, yeah?

Savanaclaw Student B: Yeah, we need these flowers too, man. From what I hear, they sell pretty high, see?

Savanaclaw Student C: You're a freshman, right? We're sophomores. You gotta respect your elders!

Epel: Oh come on…!

Lilia: Dearie me, look at that poor kid, caught up with some delinquents. I've been in the same boat before, it seems that's the fate of us small and petite folk.

Lilia: Nevertheless, those sophomores are picking on a poor underclassman with glee. So unsightly.

Epel: Grr… Give it back!!

[throws dirt]

Savanaclaw Student C: Ack!? [cough, spits] This dude just threw dirt in my face!

Epel: Next, sweep the legs!

[slam!]

Savanaclaw Student A: Ow!! Hey, aimin' for our shin's ain't fair, is it!?

Lilia: Oho, blind 'em and sweep 'em! Not a bad technique.

Lilia: Split judgements can mean everything on the battlefield. Good fighters are made from those who can make quick decisions without hesitation.

Lilia: However…

Savanaclaw Student B: Stop tryin' to think you're more than just a pretty face! Why don'tcha run back to your highfalutin' Pomefiore dorm and go embroider or somethin'!

[SLAM!]

Epel: Urgh…!

Lilia: Aw… And there he goes, thrown to the ground.

Lilia: Hmm. His fighting spirit is commendable, but he's no match against 3 opponents.

Lilia: I can't just abandon a growing chick with a promising future. …Well, I guess I can lend a small hand.

[rustle, rustle…]

Lilia: That's enough!

Epel: Eh? You're…

Savanaclaw Student C: Urk!! Aren't you Diasomnia Vice Housewarden Lilia Vanrouge!?

Lilia: Those herbs you're holding there, I need them for class as well. Could I have them?

Lilia: Looks to me like you three are sophomores. And as you can see, I'm a junior…

Lilia: If I'm not mistaken, you young'uns are supposed to respect your elders, hm?

Savanaclaw Student A: !! This guy was totally listenin' on us!

Epel: Um… Lilia-san. This's mah... I mean, this is my fight.

Epel: You don't need to jump in.

Lilia: Khee hee hee, oh, you're so cold.

Lilia: Sometimes it doesn't hurt to lean on your upperclassmen a bit. You can trust me, so just keep quiet and watch.

Savanaclaw Student B: Humph, fine by me. If you want these flowers, try and take 'em from us!

Savanaclaw Student C: Oh but, as an upperclassman, you definitely remember you can't use settle fights with magic, riiiiight?

Savanaclaw Student C: Without magic, you're just another weak little Malleus lackey.

Savanaclaw Student B: There's no way you can stand up with us! Hyahaha!

Lilia: I see… Seems like you're looking down on me too.

Lilia: See here, you little jackanapes. I don't need any magic to make you folk eat dirt.

Lilia: It's been quite some time since I've had to teach a lesson to such fiery little scamps. Well then, let's have a bit of fun.

[Botanical Garden – Temperate Zone]

Epel: Wow… I definitely wasn't expecting that.

Lilia: I knew you boys wouldn't be a match for me, and it looks like I was right.

Lilia: Your punches were much, much too slow. I thought I'd fall asleep with how boring that was.

Savanaclaw Student A: Urgh… D-Dammit. I couldn't see his moves at all. When did he throw us all?

Epel: He just dealt with guys much bigger than him… And three of them at once, to boot… There's no way.

Savanaclaw Student B: I thought this guy was just one of Malleus's lackeys, but he's something else…!

Lilia: Think of this as a good lesson to never judge your foe by their looks.

Lilia: What now? Should I drill it into your heads once more?

Savanaclaw Student C: No way! Hey, l-l-l-let's get outta here!!!

[scrambles away]

Lilia: Khee hee hee. Now that I came out victorious, I think I'll take the lanternblossoms that Epel so painstakingly raised.

Epel: Ah… So you want… my flower too…

Lilia: Hm? …Hmmmmm??? Oh nooo! What have I done～～～!!

Lilia: I thought this flower was what I needed for potionology class but nooo～～ Ah, what a blunder.

Lilia: Here you go, Epel. I don't need this, so I'll return it to you.

Epel: I-I kinda don't see how that was a blunder…

Epel: …Uh, Lilia-san. I appreciate your help, but that flower's yours now.

Lilia: Hm? Why's that?

Epel: I went and lost to those guys, and now you're showing me pity…? I don't need none of that.

Lilia: Oho, what a thing to say.

Lilia: Looks like despite your fragile exterior, you've got quite the bite.

Epel: …You're one to talk.

Epel: You're about my size, and yet you just easily beat those larger guys… Who exactly are you?

Lilia: Heh, if you really want to know…

Lilia: I used to be really into fighting games. And the more I played, the more I got good at those special combos IRL.

Epel: You got that strong just by playing games?

Lilia: That's just a quip.

Epel: Huh…?

Lilia: Anyhow. I definitely like your pluck to not back down against your upperclassmen!

Lilia: Especially that first strike of yours. That was a masterstroke. With a little bit of polish, I'm sure you'll shine bright.

Epel: Do… Do you mean that?

Lilia: Indeed. There are ways for petite chaps like us to fight properly, you know.

Lilia: Here, I can teach you a thing or two.

Epel: P-Please…!

Lilia: Alright then, Tactics for the Small #1! "Maintain Your Distance"!

Lilia: It's unwise to fight bigger opponents head on. Their power will just overwhelm you.

Lilia: So the first thing you should do is maintain your distance. Avoid their strikes and wait for the right moment to hit back.

Epel: Uh… That's not really manly, though… is it?

Lilia: Just hear me out. Larger foes tend to get worked up when they face smaller and spry opponents.

Lilia: As soon as they lose their cool and swing wildly, that's your chance! Get in close and end them with one hit.

Lilia: Even better if you strike a vital point!

Epel: I get it! The bigger the foe, the bigger the target… Right?

Lilia: Exactly! Next, Tactic #2! "When up against 2 foes, hide in their shadows."

Lilia: For example, you can hide behind person A and strike at person B from their blind spot.

Lilia: This is another technique that only us with petite frames can use!

Epel: …From the way you talk about it, it doesn't actually sound too bad to be small.

Lilia: Of course, because stature doesn't determine your strength. What's important isn't the power of your swing, but how you use it. And, finally…

Lilia: You need that unbreakable fighting spirit, with just a tad bit of mischief.

Epel: Heheh… So you're saying not to fight them fair and square.

Lilia: Well, yes, because unlike sports, winning is all that matters in fights.

Epel: I'll keep that in mind. Lilia-san, thank you for the lesson.

Epel: Um… Do you think I can ask you to teach me some more fighting techniques some other time?

Lilia: Mhm. If I have the time, I can do just that.

Epel: Awesome…!

Lilia: Until then, make sure you keep working on yourself. Bye for now.

Epel: Yes, sir! Thank you!

Lilia: Khee hee hee, ah, the joys of youth～ That made me feel young again as well.

Lilia: I think I'll keep up this youthful momentum and go enjoy my afternoon, now.

Lilia: Hm…?

Lilia: Now that I think of it, I feel as though I've forgotten something important… What could it be?

[Alchemy Workshop]

Crewel: Vanrouge!! How atrociously bold of you to step into my classroom completely empty-handed.

Crewel: Where is the duskweed you need for your class experiment!?

Lilia: Ah, I knew I was forgetting something!

Crewel: Go Fetch!! Refrain from your carefree blathering, and quickly collect it!

Lilia: Right, right, I'll go right now.

Lilia: My memory must be going with my old age～ Oopsies, what a blunder.

Requested by Anonymous.

[yourpalmickeymouse]

No idea if this ask sent before but uhh do you like airplanes? Like going on flights? I usually like them, unless they’re long because I’ll proceed to kinda lose it

Hiya cha0smity,

Airplanes! 😍 Oh Boy! I LOVE airplanes!!! You could actually call them a special interest of mine.

Oh you're talkin' about takin' a commercial plane flight. I mean I love those too 😊. One of my favorite things to do is to look at the window and try to guess all the models before we even board the plane.

Though I have to agree with you 'bout the long flights. They can be tough to deal with if you don't have something to occupy ya. But honestly I just love lookin' out the window and seeing the world from below, that it rarely becomes too much of a problem for me. I mean I get to feel tall for once, ha ha.

But if I had a choice, I would personally want to fly my own plane 🤩. I'm actually aimin' to get my pilot's license before the end of the year. The only reason I haven't gotten it sooner is because I'm waitin' for a dear friend of mine, Colonel Doberman, to return to the states and teach me how to fly. He's the one who helped fuel my interest in planes when I was younger, so I thought it would be fun if he's the one who helps me get my license too.

But once I do, you can trust that'll you see me in the sky. Flyin' High! ���

- M.M.

[piedpiperslists]

Jungkook One Shots (LXIX)

* s - contains smut

Just Skin by @bangtaninink wc~5.4k / established relationship, tattoo artist au Summary: You’re back home and itching to get the final piece of Jungkook etched into your skin.

[...] When Night Falls I Am Your Escape by @bangtaninink s wc~3.5k / FWB

‘Cause I’ve Been Aimin’ for Heaven Above by @bangtaninink s wc~3k / FWB

Around by @bangtaninink wc~3.6k / friends to lovers, high school au

I Dream While Looking at You by @bangtaninink wc~7.3k / friends to lovers, high school au

Black Magic by @hansolmates wc~8.2k / witch!reader, magic uni au Summary: A witch with an ambition for learning, you stumble across a crushing spell in the middle of the forbidden section. Of course you have to try it out! What happens when the crushing spell not only has Jeon Jungkook crushing on you, but you crushing on him?

(Un)Crushed by @hansolmates wc~2.4k / angst, witch!reader, magic uni au Summary: You’ve liked Jungkook for the longest time, but you believe it’s time to cut the cord—literally.

Hot Hearted by @bonny-kookoo s wc~7k / FWB, idol au Summary: "Does he even pay you?"

Snake Eyes by @dreamyjoons s wc~5.7k / established relationship, PWP Summary: In the never-ending quest to try something new in the bedroom, Jungkook brings home some dice.

Something in the Rain by @x0x0josephinex0x0 wc~3.8k / neighbors au Summary: You moved in next door to Jungkook in a tiny European town to save yourself from a bad relationship and your extreme burnout from your job.

[the-monkey-ruler]

Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West (2010) 吳承恩與西遊記

Director: Kan Weiping Screenwriter: Wang Shuqiang / Ding Aimin Starring: Liu Xiaolingtong / Ma Su / Shi Xiaoqun / Sun Tao / Chi Chongrui / Ma Dehua Genre: Drama / Biography / Fantasy / Adventure / Costume Country/Region of Production: Mainland China Language: Mandarin Chinese Date: 2010-07-01 (Mainland China) Episodes: 46 Single episode length: 46 minutes Also known as: Wu Cheng En and Journey to the West / 吴承恩与西游记 Type: Crossover

Summary:

In the movie, the protagonist Wu Chengen is wise and foolish, advocating justice, suave, romantic, poetic, calligraphy and painting, and is unique through the ages; the characters of "Journey to the West" such as Sun Wukong, Tang Seng, Zhu Bajie, etc. It complements the original characters in the play; the rich and fantastic myths, fantasy, chivalry, bold and interesting artistic expression styles, and modern high-tech three-dimensional expression methods greatly expand the extraordinary imagination of heaven and earth. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Wu Yue, a minor official in Shanyang County, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, went to Yuntai Temple in Huaguo Mountain with his son, and talked with his old friend Puyin, hoping that his son Wu Cheng'en would be able to study and become an official and honor his ancestors. However, Wu Cheng'en, who has never forgotten his books and is very talented, fell in love with the lively monkeys in the Water Curtain Cave of Huaguo Mountain, and imagined that he could be as free, unconstrained, and omnipotent as the monkeys.

The 76-year-old old master Li has failed the examinations for more than 60 years. On this day, he entered the examination room with a rope and declared that if he failed to pass the first place, he would die. However, Wu Chengen won first place in this exam, and his friend Shen Kun came in second. Master Li, who failed the ranking, was full of regrets, but full of hope for Wu Chengen. Before he died, he asked Cai Ang, the official of the court, to discipline Wu Chengen more, so that he could be promoted to an official in the future, fulfilling his wish. Wu Chengen's elder sister, Wu Chengjia, was born beautiful. Luo Wanjin, a rich man in Shanyang County, relied on the relationship between Yan Song, the prime minister of the court, and tried every means to marry Wu Chengjia, but the Wu family refused; his son Luo Pang was jealous of Wu Chengen's talent and had nothing to do; The family formed an indissoluble grievance.

Wu Chengen's parents, sister, and wife Ye Yun are full of hope for him to study and become an official. Wu Chengen still goes his own way, reading monkey books, learning monkey steps, listening to monkey shows, and getting acquainted with monkey artist Niu Yufeng. Shen Kun and Li Chunfang, good friends from the same hometown, jokingly called Wu Chengen a monkey idiot. Although they tried their best to persuade him to cherish his talents and become an official, they couldn't resist Wu Chengen's unshakable stereotypes and his stubborn opinion that he didn't want to be an official. His friends have to let him take pleasure in monkeys, make monkeys their friends, and take writing Journey to the West as his own ambition. Accompanied by his beloved wife and a monkey, Wu Chengen traveled around the world and returned to Huaguo Mountain, which shocked the court and experienced many challenges.

However, Wu Chengen is determined, cares about the folks, and has fantastic ideas, how the Monkey King was born, the golden cudgel is like a wind, the monkeys make trouble in the Heavenly Palace, the friend Bajie refuses relatives. Yufeng, his wife, saves her husband by dripping blood, and the wits fight the old way such as Huang Feng, beating the Bull Demon King angrily, punishing pirates, and building a monkey garden in righteousness came into being. A mythological masterpiece "Journey to the West", which symbolizes the perseverance, optimism, and enterprising spirit of the Chinese people, full of ideals, great wisdom, and courage, has finally been completed under the pen of Wu Chengen.

Facing the manuscript of "Journey to the West" written by his late friend Wu Chengen, his good friend Li Chunfang sat upright at the table, wrote "Journey to the West written by Wu Chengen" on the front page, and murmured softly: Cheng En, you are the Monkey King, You are Sun Wukong! You say you are Sun Wukong! Ten years after Wu Chengen's death, his "Journey to the West" was corrected by Li Chunfang and officially published by Nanjing Shidetang in 1592. On October 8, 2005, the Wu Chengen Memorial Hall was completed and opened in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province...

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Cheng%27en_and_Journey_to_the_West_(2010)

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[sullustangin]

Fluffy February Day 6: Fire

SWTOR

Rating: PG, max, just Theron being a tiny bit mean to Koth and Lana (they're all friends here)

Pairing: Theron Shan/Eva Corolastor; Lana Beniko/Koth Vortena

Time: 3617 BBY/36 ATC

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For someone who liked rain a lot, some of Eva’s best memories centered around fires.  Not the ones that were on the ship.  The ones that were in gatherings and celebrations. 

The one on Ord Mantell where they burned her bed after getting her ship (and Torchy) back from Skavak, freeing Bowie, and capturing the Crown of Dubrillion for Risha.

The one on Makeb, when they’d figured out the game and put a bet on Imperial greed and had a great party with the Ash Angel’s crew and two rival engineering corps. 

The ones on Yavin 4, during the Galactic New Year Party and the last party – not as unregulated or as reckless as the others, but there were good memories as fireworks went off over the heads of Eva and Theron, drinks poured down gullets, and the buzz resulted in wonderfully sloppy kisses and unrestrained affection.

The one on Odessen, when the war itself was over and Eva was free and yet not. They were alive and alone and the warmth of the fire was only matched by Theron’s body heat.

The one again on Odessen when the gilded cage was shattered and Eva flew free of the hated title ‘Commander’ and ‘Voidhound,’ burning every vestige of those personages (but not the red silk robe Theron had given her).

…how could teaching two kids to roast marshmallows over a fire without killing themselves compare?

But it did. 

“Now, you just leave that right alone til it gets nice and melty – little black is fine, but you’re aimin’ for an even cook.” Corso, along with shooting lessons, was a fine instructor in the art.  Solemnly, Argo nodded and carefully rotated the stitck.

“Carmelization of the sugar,” Bowdaar clarified, as one clawed hand reached out to adjust the littlest Little Girl’s angle, so it wasn’t dipping down so far into the blue-hot core of the fire.  “I think it’s done –”

And without warning, Dyo swung the incandescently hot ball of sugar right at Guss. 

Fortunately, Guss had prepared for this.   Sure, Risha had made a snide remark at the potholders, welding mask, and weaponsmithing apron he’d borrowed from Akaavi.  She’d been shut up by the comment, “Oh, so you’re volunteering to help the feisty one put the marshmallow on the cracker?”  

Guss clapped the sandwich, with a few chunks of chocolate, together, then extended the finished treat to Bowdaar, who delicately held it between two claws, high over his head.

That didn’t stop Dyo from trying to climb Bowie to get at it, but it certainly slowed her down from burning her mouth off.

Argo, as usual, was a little more placid than his sister.  He carefully turned his stick toward Akaavi, who was brave enough to make his s’more for him.  She easily put it on the flat side of a canteen to cool off. 

Eva felt Theron’s arms tighten around her as they sat and watched in the cold autumn night on Odessen.  All Souls was approaching, and Eva would have to make her rounds for her parents…

And it had been fifteen years since Eva’s release from carbonite.  Tonight was cold, but Eva’s world – her life was so wonderfully warm.  Not least because of the living radiator that was Theron Shan – his heart and his love that kept it all going.

And the crew and their love, which also transcended five years lost. 

Just then, Risha nudged Eva’s free side with a thermos.  “Hot apple cider, grown-up version.”  Translation: shot of vanilla vodka included.

She crouched down between Argo and Dyo and carefully measured out equal little cupfuls in the metal camping cups.  “Kid edition: just warm enough not to burn your mouth on this.”

“Thank you, Aunt Risha,” piped up Dyo, and Eva could see Risha visibly melt at the sound of that little voice.  Especially when Dyo leaned into her auntie.

“Got more firewood.”  Koth and Lana emerged from the general direction of the base’s woodpile.  Camping grounds had long been demarcated for rec time, almost immediately upon arrival of the camping supplies fifteen years before as well.

Theron used his free arm to check his chrono.  “That wasn’t long – pretty efficient, Koth.”

That had been long for just collecting firewood but given that Lana was around –

“Hey.”  That was all Koth said to Theron in front of the kids, and Lana wore an appropriate shade of pink on her cheeks, not just from the cold.

Eva loved fires.  Outside of her ship.

[ssstarlighttt]

Your place to find, but say it twice, my name divine, I’m aimin’ high…

Jack moved his fingers over the remote, trying to figure out how to start up the contraption. “Do you like space, Wanderlust?”

“I mean, I live there, so I think it would be a bit awkward if I didn’t.” He let out the smallest huff of laughter at his own remark, and something about it made Jack’s head pound.

chapter five of address me, your majesty is out now! this is the longest chapter yet, and i’m excited to put it out, but please read the notes at the beginning of the chapter and heed warnings. read the chapter here!

[posttexasstressdisorder]

Double Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Made a double-batch, enough to give neighbors a dozen each and have a pile left for us, and for kiddo & mom.

I kinda winged it on the recipe, which I think I’ve posted a variation of somewhere this past year or two  Secret is in the right combo of different fats, sugars and the VANILLA EXTRACT, and using the correct amount of baking soda for the end product I wanted, which this time was softly chewy, spread out evenly, with a mouthful of chocolate chips in every bite.

I will have to sit and think now how much of what I put in this batch, but I think I hit the soft-chewy spot I was aimin’ for.

Even my “baker’s son” roommate says they’re addictive. 

So here is how I made ‘em:

Oven @ 375º

In your stand mixer bowl, toss, softened to room temp, the following: 3/4 cup salted butter 3/4 cup worth of a regular Crisco Baking Stick 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 4 teaspoons Baking Soda 3 teaspoons high-quality organic Vanilla Extract. Don’t scrimp; get the best you can. 1 teaspoon kosher salt

4 eggs

Put your paddle attachment on and let all that get nice and creamed-together.

Now leave the mixer running, and add 4 eggs, 1 at a time, allowing about 20 seconds between.  

Once it has started to look like it has incorporated the eggs, dump in 1 1/2 cups Laura Scudder’s Chunky stir-up peanut butter, into which you’ve stirred an extra half teaspoon or so of kosher salt.  

Once the peanut butter has been incorporated, now it’s simply down to adding (a cup at a time while the mixer runs) just enough flour to make a good, stout dough.  With these proportions, I’d say between 4 and 5 cups, maybe.  It depends on your individual ingredients as to whether or not you’ll need more or less flour.   Don’t use too much!

Now that you’ve got a righteous cookie dough in that mixer, dump in one whole bag of MILK Chocolate Chips, and one whole bag of WHITE chocolate (I know, I know…stfu) Chips.  It’s this combo that delivers this insane signal to your brain’s foodgasm center.

I thought about it, and that’s due to using really good vanilla, and also the “white chocolate” chips helped give an added vanilla-ish twist. If you wanna go dark, go dark…that’s up to you, but the combo of the milk/white hits the right buttons hard.

Now, here comes the hard part:  once you’ve got the chips incorporated (and it will look ridiculous so goddamn many chips), cover it with plastic, seal it from the fridge smells, and LEAVE IT IN THE FRIDGE OVER FUCKING NIGHT.

Yes.  Now, the next day when you’re ready to do a bake-a-thon relay with your two prized half-sheet pans, you’ll be whipping out probably between 6 and 7 dozen of these puppies, a dozen per tray.  One pan out, the other in.  And use This One Cool Trick:  Once you take the baked cookies off the sheet pan, wipe the pan down to get any sugar left on it, and toss it in your freezer for 5 minutes.  Take it out and get your balls made/tossed and crisscrossed.

SO:  Oven at Tree Fiddy.

Form that dough into about 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls, and toss ‘em in a wide, flat, bowl of granulated sugar until they are thoroughly coated with sugar.  Place three wide x four long, a dozen at a time, on your pan, and criss-cross ‘em with a fork, for old time’s sake.

Now, bake for EXACTLY TWELVE MINUTES.  

You will make the next pan up while this one bakes.  

Let the baked cookies sit in the sheet pan for about four minutes, and they should deflate and become their soft and chewy, lumpy selves. Grab your thinnest spatula to get the cookies from sheet pan to the wire cooling racks.  

These should be flattened nicely, and chewy…like the picture!

Y’all enjoy!

ptsd

[aeoki]

Seven Bridges - Love and Peace?: Chapter 15

Location: Yumenosaki Rooftop Characters: Adonis, Kouga, Arashi & Hitsugi

TL Note:

Arashi’s surname, Narukami (鳴上), can also mean “lighting and thunder (鳴神)” although it differs by one character.

Kouga: Hey! What’re you doin’, Adonis!?

Adonis: Oh, Oogami.

Kouga: Don’t give me that~! Why’re you so calm!? No one should be allowed up on the rooftop!

Adonis: You’re right. Previously, the school rules didn’t state it was banned to do so, but it was only to the level that it wasn’t recommended to come up here.

The rules are getting stricter by the day. From a positive point, it’s heading in a good direction. From a negative point, it’s an inconvenience.

Kouga: Yeah! But even though this is how the times have changed, we’ve got no choice but to go along with it and that’s pretty annoyin’, right!? It ain’t cool at all!

But others tend to think we’re bad people just ‘cause we’re that “type” of person! You should watch what you say and do!

And don’t make me scold you like this of all things!

Adonis: Right, I apologise. If you’re angry, Oogami, that must mean I’ve done something wrong.

But please allow me to make an excuse. I wasn’t the first person to come up here – it was Narukami.

I was worried about Narukami so I came up here to check.

Kouga: Huuh? Ari~?

Arashi: …………

Kouga: What’re ya doin’, Ari~? Are you here in a high place and wanting to strike down like lighting ‘cause that’s what your name sounds like[∗]? What’re you, stupid!?

Arashi: …You’re always so full of energy, huh, Kouga-chan.

Kouga: That a bad thing, huuuh!? I actually haven’t been able to sing however I like in “UNDEAD”, so I’ve got way too much energy left over!

God dammit, I’m gonna explode at this rate!

Adonis: Yeah. Our graduated upperclassmen have started walking the variety show path and a lot of the school events aren’t in our “style”.

If we came up with our own event, the “producer” in charge would change it to something that Ooogami dislikes and his frustrations would continue to pile up instead.

Kouga: Yeah! I wanna put on a rock performance that’ll shake everyone’s souls! Who do they think they are, talkin’ to me about the audience or my awareness as an idol!?

To hell with those things!

I don’t wanna be a pretty packaged “product by the name of an idol” – what I’m aimin’ for is my ideal self!

Wait, why am I talkin’ about myself in this downpour!? Is this some kinda cheap melodrama!?

Adonis: No, you’re actually helping me a lot by rambling on and on. A while ago, neither Narukami nor I had a choice but to stay silent.

Kouga: …What happened?

Adonis: I don’t know either. But Narukami looks very depressed.

Arashi: …………

Hitsugi: We made it~! *Pant, wheeze* Idols are so fit! I couldn’t keep up with them at all!

Adonis: Hm? You’re–

Hitsugi: Ah! My saviour! Thank you so much back then! I wouldn’t be here if you didn’t save me!

Adonis: No, I didn’t do anything of that sort. I’m glad to see you’re well.

Arashi: Hitsugi-chan… and Anzu-chan.

Hitsugi: That’s me! I’m honoured you remember me!

Arashi: Say, since you’re both from the “producer course”, do you know who came up with this year’s “Tanabata Fest”? It’s not you, is it, Anzu-chan…?

Hitsugi: Huh? We just had a talk about that in the student council room!

Anzu-senpai got scolded a lot because it wasn’t something that she would come up with!

Arashi: I see… I wondered if that was the case. “Tanabata Fest” is the event that brought Anzu-chan a lot of recognition, after all.

So I wondered if it was Anzu-chan who planned it and would be the one to oversee it.

I made the guess but I didn’t want to believe it.

Tell me, Anzu-chan. Just why…?

Why? You’re a sweet girl but how can you trample over something that someone cherishes so easily like that…?

Hitsugi: ………?

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[mik-mania]

🎶 for viktor? :3c

I'm the sire, my empire's on the rise You better find yourself a place to hide Your place to find, but say it twice My name divine, I'm aimin' high Don't look in my face or eyes Take a bow and save your life Glory to the emperor, my temperature is risin' Always hot, it's getting violent I need silence, I need silence, shh

send 🎶and an oc of mine and ill reply w song lyrics :)

[elpida]

Cade really didn't have to do this anymore, he didn't. He had no reason to, he had his company and it was successful. A security company that wa quite honestly, thriving. Thing is, he didn't want to forget what it was like to actually fight, he wanted to keep in touch with what it meant to fight, to be a good example for the guys he recruited to work for him. He'd never wanted to be some pretty little suited and booted CEO sitting in a high tower, he would end up so out of touch and in a way he felt like this kept him grounded, it was like a form of normality to him.

What wasn't a form of normality was a woman being here, signing up for one of these illegal underground fights.. and it wasn't like he thought it wrong, far from it. If anything he had a lot of respect for the woman for not being afraid to give it her best shot, it took a lot of guts to be willing to get up on a stage. He'd already done his fight, bruises earned and his bloody, bust lip even more earned but.. the other guy? The other guy looked a lot fucking worse than Cade.

There were two preparation rooms, sort of got treated like a mix of all, after match room, changing room, you name it but you were never in the same one as someone you were going up against. He wouldn't be up against the woman or the badly wrapped hands. After a large swig of water and the back of his hand wiping some of the blood from his lip he turned towards her and held out what he used to tape his own hands, get some better support when punching, not fuck up your knuckles. "Now I 'aint judging your capability of throwin' a punch but, you go out like that you'll fuck up your own hand real quick so.. c'mon, gimme your hand, lemme show you the best way."

He pulled up a wooden box so he could sit in front of her, elbow leaning on his legs and started to use his wrap to show her slowly bit by bit. "See, you're aimin' to protect your ligaments, any muscles, support your wrist and cover those knuckles right? So if you start with an 'x' like this, can't really doo much to fuck it up after that, you know what i mean?" once done he tucked the last piece in to another to conceal it. "How's that feel, better?"

No other fighter had offered her so much as a glance, half these guys thought this wasn't no place for a woman, let alone for one to fight. "Listen darlin' you know they wont go easy on you yeah? Don't go holdin' back, they'll fight dirty so fight even dirtier, give it ya fuckin' all from the word go, you got this yeah?" he wafted a hand like it was nothing. "Plus, I only help out winners." @secretscost

[arcuate-moon]

Whatchu thinkin why u aimin up so high (ugh)

Turn around and walk byeee

[lyrics365]

Linkin Park Heavy Is the Crown

[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda] It’s pourin’ in, you’re laid on the floor again One knock at the door and then We both know how the story ends You can’t win if your white flag’s out when the war begins Aimin’ so high but swingin’ so low Tryin’ to catch fire but feelin’ so cold Hold it inside and hope it won’t show I’m sayin’ it’s not, but inside, I know [Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Emily…

[justabumatthepark]

Open up your hearts people

Page one chapter one verse muthaf***in' one

Yeah uh huh I'm drinkin' hot tea b****, feel me

Yeah now if you let me

You wont regret me

S*** if you let me

You wont forget me,

Remember, and if you don't then mind the,

Hold up bah bah! There's a reminder

I ain't kind hot I'm sauna

I sweat money and the bank is my shower

Ha ha and that pistol is my towel

Ha so stop sweatin' me coward

And I would

Die for ours ride

For ours

Supply the flowers

This is history in the making

Now shut the f*** up and let me make it

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm flyin'

I'm high-up

Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up

(This tea is at a real good temperature right now, so am I)

I spit Alcatraz bars I know

And d-boys is the only alphabet boys I know

Gotta 3-80 on my waist and Rambo at home

No more bandanna round my dome bandanna in my right pocket

B**** I'm grown f*** what you on

Now watch me stand on the world as I sit in a throne

And if I jump I'm a fly and look into the eagles eye

And see I am nothin' like you, why?

B**** see, it gets me how nothing gets me or get to me

And if you shootin' for the star than just shoot me

But your bullets don't reach mars

Pause, clause, because I'm a a beast I'm a dog ill get'cha

My picture should be in the dictionary

Next to the definition of definition

Because repetition is the father of learnin'

And son I know your barrel burnin' but

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm flyin'

I'm high-up

Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up

(This tea is at a real good temperature right now, so am I)

Pappa I did it to em, I'm a bastard

And I'm a do it again like n**** backwards

These n****s backwards but they behind us

Now watch me get high like times up

Now D bring the drums back

And watch me hit em' where there lungs sat like that

I get respect cause if I don't I'm a take it

I see your boys hatin' and I see your girls naked

Drum sound like a naked gun switch clips with my thumb

Then I pop another clip in and aim at his vision

Cause Wayne is his vision cause Wayne is the mission

I'm aimin' at a mirror

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' im flyin'

(And I've done it before, please don't make me do it no more)

I'm high-up

Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up

(Watch me soar, where the f*** is my guitar, now roar)