#also I think I like jimmy eat world more than I thought

[baby-blues4wide-eyed-browns]

Okay so no one follows me on this side blog but. I NEED to speak about the Orlando concert on the 15th.

1. Started with Love from the Other Side which slaaaaayed

2. Patrick has the voice of a GOD

3. Why the fuck is the Easter bunny here during Uma Thurman

4. Follow up: why is this bunny trying to fight the snail

5. Patrick on the piano is so wonderful, I loved hearing golden

6. PUPPY!!! But pete stop trying to get inside

7. Hold me like a grudge is my favorite performance of the night

8. A lot more songs from take this to your grave than I expected!!! Like calm before the storm which was amazing

9. Aw shit Pete learned magic

10. Let patrick dance more!! I love his lil heart during dance dance

11. Not FOB related but I switched rows with this mom and 2 kids because they couldn’t see anything because of me and I just wanted dance anyways lol

Also not FOB related but Jimmy Eat World had great energy!! I wish I could have stood up but like. Everyone was sitting very stoically lol

Our opener was Games We Play which was. A performance! Not for me but I’m glad he had fun. He brought his brother out to find a partner since he’s single and biseoxual. Ethan I hope you found someone

[sheeezu]

you asked for free labor and i OBLIGE! there’s nothing more i love than hearing people talk about their drs: anything simple from morning routine, to life altering moment, to happiest moment, literally anything you’d like 🎀 lol i’m a sucker for a good story

Oof I completely missed your ask.

Anyways I'm happy to share :)

I'm not sure what I could possibly share in my morning routine, it's the same as any other person's DR. Wake up, get a kiss from my SO, eat breakfast which has always been porridge, i find it more convenient, then I change into my work uniform (yes, I wear a uniform to work) and then go to work.

I think it's just better to just do a random storytime, I have a very mushy brain at the current moment so my mind is replaying a single memory so-

I was in college and my best friend (who's my SO now) forced me to go a concert with him, it was a pretty big celebrity in my reality, and so I knew there was going to be a crowd.

I was too hesitant because I didn't even know a single song from that artist, second, I didn't want to be pushed around, and the main reason was I had dinner with my dad (Btw I love him, best dad ever)

So after adjusting my schedule, I arrived at the concert with my soon-to-be SO.

All I did during the concert was stand stone faced in the middle of the crowd, we were standing pretty close to the stage. Long story short I ended up being pushed by this very eager fangirl into the stage, and ended up getting a small cut on my wrist from the edge of the stage.

I left to hopefully locate a restroom, it was a very local concert literally held at our college. So I entered the washroom and stopped my bleeding cut. After a while I thought there was no better place to find peace away from the crowd than in the restroom, meaning I got distracted and took out my phone and read world affairs for a good 20 minutes.

After a while some guy comes in, so I put the phone back and faced him, he was the singer who was performing, at this point in my life this had been my first time being this close to a celebrity, but did it mean much to me? no.

What I was more confused about what this 2 year post graduate celebrity guy just walked into the college restroom which students use, without a care of security risks.

I asked him what he was doing here, he told me that "What? Even famous people have to go."

I realised this was getting awkward, so I reworded my question, telling him that this is the restroom students use, I tried to prove my point I pointed towards an area of the wall where random swear words and suggestive drawings were made with a sharpie, only to find they had been covered with some sort of weird medical tape.

I cleared my throat, before he tells me that this is the VIP restroom he had been escorted to.

Sure enough, outside there was a paper stuck to the door and a big VIP was written on it.

Basically they converted the restroom on the campus into a VIP restroom only for one day.

And I managed to sneak in, idk there was no one guarding the restroom so that makes it even more funny.

He asked me if i wanted an autograph to which my politics clouded mind responded with a big fat blunt no.

But then I remembered it would give me some brownie points if I bring back an autograph to the guy I was trying to win over, who, at that time was a pretty decent fan of this celebrity (also, there is nothing special to this celebrity just because I haven't mentioned his name, his name was Jimmy, and he looked like jimmy Nuetron) so after a while I told him that, I, infant would like an autograph.

I had nothing on which I could get a signature on, in my pocket was just one blood socked tissue paper.

And so I got it signed.

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I got out and like a psychopath handed over the bloody signed tissue to my soon to be SO who was more worried since he thought I got lost somewhere, since the concert ended a while ago.

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He still has that tissue paper. It's has a sentimental value in our relationship.

[sschizoid]

was wonderiiiiiiiing if you'd be up for any jimcurly hcs if they were in an au? I had so many idea and now that Im here Im blanking lmao- something fluffy please! Im dehydrated over here (there's so much toxic yaoi,- and don't get me wrong, im obsessed, but also- I want them to have some genuine moments yk TT_TT)

ohhh have I got LOTS of thoughts for you anon. wall of text inbound!

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curly

curly has a naturally gentle, soft and nurturing personality. he's known jimmy for years, and despite his temperamental moments, he still welcomed him with open arms, even trusting him to live under his roof when he was down on his luck. simply put, curly loves jimmy, he always has. he just doesn't know where the line is drawn between them. but he's content with just being in the same room as him

curly's love language is acts of service, and preparing home-cooked meals is his favorite way to display that. he'll invite jimmy to a plate he's prepared, who he knows will most likely reject the offer, even though he's probably hungry, but he'll eventually cave in. he always does

they'll eat on the couch, their shoulders close together and knees idly knocking. curly will happily yap and get lost in a multitude of side tangents, while jimmy just listens, rarely chiming in. it used to drive curly crazy when he'd refuse to speak; he wanted to know what was going on in the other's mind so badly. but he's since accepted that that's just how he was. ever the observer, hardly the engager. and that was okay. he had enough thoughts to talk for the both of them

he often thinks about how jimmy was before everything, back when they were younger, before the world was big, and before his brain practically consumed him. it saddens him in the moment, but its fine, he doesn't dwell for too long. all jimmy needs is encouragement and love, and curly is happy to provide that. he would do anything for jimmy. and he wouldn't have it any other way

jimmy

jimmy wholeheartedly believes that he is incapable of loving or even caring about another human being, yet feels strange when in curly's company. he's always psyching himself out regarding this— his thoughts and senses aren't often reliable, his mind is always playing tricks on him, and he fucking hates labels. but curly? that motherfucker was an enigma

he'll never outright say it, but he enjoys when curly touches his hair or places a hand on his shoulder and gives it a quick squeeze. small notions that aren't overbearing, but still communicate "I'm in your corner". it's comforting, those touches that, if placed by anybody else, would probably irritate the fuck out of him. but coming from curly, they were bearable. more than that, they were welcome

one of the traits he likes about curly is that he doesn't helicopter. he knows how to speak jimmy's language, or at least, does his best, and jimmy likes that. but at the same time, curly doesn't enable. doesn't let him do stupid shit if he knows it'll be harmful or make him upset. and god fucking damn does it piss jimmy off in the moment, because who is he to criticize how he lives his life? but the morning after, he's more often than not begrudgingly appreciative that curly is stern enough to reel him in and keep him grounded. its a careful balance, one they've mastered well over the years

sometimes, and only sometimes, does jimmy think about holding him. when his brain is just a little bit calmer, often after a really good talk or meal. he usually lets those thoughts perish, but sometimes, he starts to fantasize. not even about sex, just about having a normal fucking domestic life. being in love, being loved, being intimate. he'll catch himself looking into curly's eyes and try to imagine some sort of future, one where he gets his shit together and learns to tolerate being alive. one where curly can say he's proud of him and have a reason to actually mean it. a nice house, a different city, maybe they'd even get a dog. the idea always feels like a far away pipe dream, but fuck if it isn't nice to think about, at least for a little while

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WHEW sorry i got kinda carried away with this one, i just have so many feelings about them. also this is probably more of an, uh... melancholic fluff lol but I hope you like it anyway! ( ; w ; )

[sister-2-sleep]

Rating all the artists I’ve seen in concert

(It's long srry)

Innings festival 2023

The offspring : 8/10 First concert and also my first festival. I didn't really know many songs at the time but they put on a good show.

Weezer: 9/10 2nd artist at the same festival as offspring. Great show. Got weezered live. I wanna see them again someday

Green Day: 9/10 the main reason we went to the festival. They were amazing but Billie was sick so he didn't really sound as good as he could've. So happy that i got see them tho

This is why tour (7/20, 2023)

The Linda Lindas: 9/10 really good & high energy. I don't really remember anymore than that tbh

Paramore: 100/10 literally so perfect. Cried multiple times. The reason I even got to see them was because the concert we were going to got canceled and the nosebleed seats weren't super expensive

Jaws of life tour (11/7, 2023)

Destroy boys: 10/10 opened for ptv. Great energy. But it seemed like no one else in the crowd liked them

L.S. Dunes: 8/10 I love dunes <3 I wasn't super into them at the time but I got to see frank iero in person for it was amazing

Pierce the Veil: (the first time) 1000000/10 actually so amazing omfg. I was literally sobbing durring hold on till may and emergency contact

Saviors tour (9/14, 2024)

The Linda Lindas: 9/10 still really good. So glad I got to see them again (and across the street from where I saw them the first time lol)

Rancid: 9/10 really good but I don't really listen to them

The smashing pumpkins: 10/10 they were amazing & I learned I knew a lot more songs by them than I thought lol

Green day: 80/10 so glad I got to see one of the first bands I ever fell in love with. & having them play my 2 favorite albums by them was magical

WWWY 2024

Ls dunes : 10/10 only saw like half if their set but they were just as good at the first time I saw them

Mayday Parade : 10/10 I didn't really listen to them besides Jaimie all over before but they're one of my favorite bands now

Cobra starship : 10000/10 ahhhh so happy I got to see them. So much energy and sounded great

Simple plan : 8/10 I dont really listen to them but hearing the Scooby Doo theme was fun

Taking back Sunday : -80000/10 they fucking sucked. I'm lowkey worried for the singers health because I'm like 99% sure he was either super drunk or high. Was super disappointing cuz I was exited to see them

The used : 7/10 Bert sounded like shit but I expected it cuz I watched a few videos before. They were still pretty good

Pierce the veil: ajhhhhhhhhhh/10 omg I'm so happy I got to see them a second time. I'm so happy I got to hear 100 sleepless nights live

Jimmy eat world : 9/10 again dont really listen to may of their songs but they sounded pretty close to the recorded version imo

A day to remember : 9/10 soooo good. Only knew a few songs but they were so good & I need to listen to more of them

Fall out boy : 1000000/10 ahhhhhh the the second main reason I wanted to go. I'm so glad I finally got to heal my inner elementary school (and now) self by seeing them. Also them bringing out travie & doing cupids chokehold killed me

MCR: ∞/10 I think seeing them actually fixed everything wrong ever. I'm so greatfull that I got to see my favorite band of 3 years. I was actually sobbing by the end of the show & didn't stop until we pretty much had left the venue. It was such a magical experience and I don't think anything will ever compare to it

[arcane-vagabond]

Sailor-Aviator's Playlist Writing Challenge

Hello, hello!! Welcome back to another writing challenge! This one also had a lot of votes in the poll I posted, so I figured why not go ahead and release it?

The Concept

I have what some might call an eclectic music taste. What does that mean? I like a bit of just about everything! So, I compiled a list of songs from my playlists that I thought might make good fanfic inspiration! As with my Christmas Challenge, there will be a limited number of spots for each song! Just send me a DM/ask telling me which song you'd like to choose and for which Top Gun character you'd like to write for!

The Rules

You may sign up for more than one slot as long as there are slots available. However, you can not take up two slots for the same song.

Tag your fics appropriately! (Angst, smut, fluff, warnings, etc.)

18+ ONLY!

This can be a series, a one-shot, moodboards, or even a collection of drabbles! Just have fun with it!

You MUST use your song in some way in the fic. For example, if your song is Two Doors Down by Dolly Parton, then you could write about going to a party or about being a Dagger's neighbor.

HAVE FUN!!!

This writing challenge will not have a time limit, and you can sign up whenever you want! When you are finished (or started the series/collection), you can shoot me the link so I can tag it below. Also, please tag me in the fic and tag the challenge! The more the merrier! Now, there are some popular artists on here, but I encourage EVERYONE to listen to ALL the songs before making your decisions!! I will add more songs if I need to as well!

Tagging a couple of mutuals who I think would be interested: @goldenseresinretriever @bobgasm @mamachasesmayhem @hangmansgbaby @jupitercomet @seresinhangmanjake @number-0-iz

The Playlist

Songs below the cut!

Two Doors Down by Dolly Parton

@aworldinsideaperson w/ Jake Seresin

@alegendoftomorrow w/ the Dagger Squad

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Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron

alegendoftomorrow w/ Bradley Bradshaw

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Work Song by Hozier

@devil-angel-winchester w/ Bradley Bradshaw

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Darling by Halsey

@goldenseresinretriever w/ Tom Kazansky

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The Death of Peace of Mind by Bad Omens

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Stolen by Dashboard Confessional

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Youth by Troye Sivan

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Get on the Road by Tired Pony

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Littlething by Jimmy Eat World

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The Saltwater Room by Owl City

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Enchanted by Taylor Swift

@shinycupcakebaker w/ Bob Floyd

@seresinsbrat w/ Bradley Bradshaw

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Georgia by Vance Joy

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I'll Be by Edwin McCain

@powellssugarbaby w/ Jake Seresin

@sweetwhispersofchaos w/ Bob Floyd

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Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar

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New Religion by The Heydaze

@aworldinsideaperson w/ Bradley Bradshaw

alegendoftomorrow w/ Jake Seresin

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She Burns by Foy Vance

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Shrike by Hozier

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Dancing With the Devil by Short Stack

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Like Real People Do by Hozier

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Shut Up and Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Bright by Echosmith

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Someone to You by BANNERS

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WILD by Troye Sivan

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Stay With Me by ayokay

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Iris by Jada Forcer

goldenseresinretriever w/ Tom Kazansky

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Sunshine by Short Stack

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Tell Her You Love Her by Echosmith

aworldinsideaperson w/ Bradley Bradshaw

alegendoftomorrow w/ Bob Floyd

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Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac

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Too Late to Turn Back Now by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose

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Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks

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Mine by Taylor Swift

@bellaireland1981 w/ Bradley Bradshaw

alegendoftomorrow w/ Bradley Bradshaw

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Landslide by Fleetwood Mac

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Burn You Down by Short Stack

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Jolene by Dolly Parton

@dingochef w/ Jake Seresin

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Pretty Carolina by Jontha Links

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Sleep on the Floor by The Lumineers

aworldinsideaperson w/ Bob Floyd

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Style by Taylor Swift

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Out of the Woods by Taylor Swift

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You and Me by Lifehouse

@bobgasm w/ Bob Floyd

seresinsbrat w/ Jake Seresin

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Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac

aworldinsideaperson w/ (TBD)

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[museandquill]

YA Gothic Horror

As some one who likes dark and gothic YA books I thought I would share some of my favorites

Warning, all of these books are dark and have gory themes

Also I’ll post more reviews on #museandreview

1. The May Queen Murders by Sarah Jude

Stay on the roads. Don’t enter the woods. Never go out at night. Those are the rules in Rowan’s Glen, a remote farming community in the Missouri Ozarks where Ivy Templeton’s family has lived for centuries. It’s an old-fashioned way of life, full of superstition and traditions, and sixteen-year-old Ivy loves it. The other kids at school may think the Glen kids are weird, but Ivy doesn’t care—she has her cousin Heather as her best friend. The two girls share everything with each other—or so Ivy thinks. When Heather goes missing after a May Day celebration, Ivy discovers that both her best friend and her beloved hometown are as full of secrets as the woods that surround them.

This book is one of my absolute favorite books of all time. It’s dark, it’s gritty, it’s full of folk lore that small towns and farm communities often have. There’s mystery and side romance between the Ivy and her childhood best friend.

Triggers- Bury your gays, Murder, physical assault, and animal cruelty.

2. What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo

Eleanor Zarrin has been estranged from her wild family for years. When she flees boarding school after a horrifying incident, she goes to the only place she thinks is safe: the home she left behind. But when she gets there, she struggles to fit in with her monstrous relatives, who prowl the woods around the family estate and read fortunes in the guts of birds. Eleanor finds herself desperately trying to hold the family together — in order to save them all, Eleanor must learn to embrace her family of monsters and tame the darkness inside her.

This is a great book that talks about feeling ostracized from your own family and desperately trying to find your place, even in a strange family like that Zarrin’s. Once again another small town horror (are we seeing a pattern lol) where monsters far too familiar roam the woods and your own home.

Triggers- Animal Death, Child Abuse, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Mind Control, Trauma, and Xenophobia

3. The Fairytale Experiment by Amy Hoyer

A high school psychology class volunteers for “The Fairytale Experiment” to test Doctor Arthur Fae’s theory of ‘conscious travel’. Olivia Beaumont and her classmates are consciously teleported to a world of fairytales, where they are all assigned roles of heroes and villains they must play, living out the stories we all grew up with. As their journey progresses, though, they realize this experiment is darker and much more dangerous than they ever could have imagined, and right when they think they understand everything, the game is changed again. Join Olivia, Hunter, Phoebe, Jack, Wendy, and the rest of their class as they navigate the Fairytale Experiment.

I found this book of TikTok in 2020 and oh boy did I enjoy this. It’s filled with familiar fairytales like Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland just to name a few. We get little backstories to even some of the smallest background characters. There’s body horror and psychological horror throughout the whole book and I really home she writes a second book

Triggers- violent imagery, body horror, physical and emotional abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, captivity and control, disordered eating, and trauma related flashbacks

4. The Good Demon by Jimmy Cajoleas

Clare has been miserable since her exorcism. The preacher that rid her of evil didn’t understand that her demon—simply known as Her—was like a sister to Clare. Now, Clare will do almost anything to get Her back. After a chance encounter with the son of the preacher who exorcised her, Clare goes on an adventure through the dark underbelly of her small Southern town, discovering its deep-seated occult roots. As she searches for Her, she must question the fine lines between good and evil, love and hate, and religion and free will. Vivid and sharp, The Good Demon tells the unusual story of friendship amid dark Gothic horror.

I found this book in a resale store not long after this book came out. (big thanks to my hippy grandma who bought this for me) This is the book who created my love for books FILLED with religious imagery and trauma. Not gonna lie it’s been a minute since I’ve read this book so I can’t say as much as I can on the others.

Triggers- SA, substance abuse, animal cruelty, religious trauma, addiction, demonic possession, violence, slut-shaming, poor representation of other religions, parental neglect, and self deletion

5. My Best Friends Exorcismbt by Grady Hendrix

The year is 1988. High school sophomores Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fourth grade. But after an evening of skinny-dipping goes disastrously wrong, Gretchen begins to act…different. She’s moody. She’s irritable. And bizarre incidents keep happening whenever she’s nearby. Abby’s investigation leads her to some startling discoveries—and by the time their story reaches its terrifying conclusion, the fate of Abby and Gretchen will be determined by a single question: Is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?

If you know anything about Grady Hendrix you know this man love a dark book. There’s body horror, theirs 80’s body image issues, and of course being in love with your best friend but never actually admitting it (technically it’s not confirmed but my god is Abby gay for Gretchen)

Triggers (there’s a lot)- Alcohol, Animal death, Assault, Attempted murder, Attempted self deletion, Blood, Cheating, Child abuse, Cults, Demons, Drug abuse, Eating disorders, Vomiting, Gore, Hallucinations, Homophobia, Misogyny, Poisoning, Potential SA, Racist language, Self-harm, Sexism

These book are NOT light or easy reads. They are dark, they are disturbing, and they are gory. If you need read these books, please do your research on what triggers they have (I know I listed them but just in case I missed them) I have gone into books without knowing their triggers and they were very similar to these and because I didn’t know, it was very hard to read and I had to stop (this was for school and EVERYONE in the class had to stop reading it)

Please be safe, please be careful, your mental health comes first

[liloinkoink]

*runs into inbox clothes burning and disheveled* LAMPLIGHT QUESTIONS??? YOU WANT LAMPLIGHT QUESTIONS??? (i think you made that post like four days ago so i'm late but aaaaaaaa)

what do you think is like, The Turning Point in Martyn and Ren's companionship? Or if there's more than one already written, what's your favorite?

Is there a scene that you've really been excited to write for lamplight/one that you've written but haven't shown The Public yet?

In his original party, were there like, designated roles for everyone to play? Like healer/brawler/short-range/scholar etc? If so, what role do you think Martyn specialized in? And everyone else? Is there anything you would say lamplight Martyn is good at--- like a skill or something? Also, how long had the group been together before that incident at Dogwarts?

From what I can remember, Ren and Scar are the only Gods we've seen so far--- do you have an idea of any other familiar faces that are also Gods?

Do you have any other world-building details you wanna talk about? Any Martyn or Ren thoughts that you've been wanting to talk about?

Sorry if this is too many questions, you don't have to answer all of them! Give as vague answers as you please--- honestly, anything you say about the lamplight world i Will Chew Up Like Dog Toy, so put whatever you want!

Regardless, thank you for your writing and all your efforts! I hope you have a nice day ^_^

okay this is a massive ask with so many questions in it, so im gonna repeat/bold each question and deal w em one by one

i will put this under a cut bc it is So Long. below this cut is SO MUCH lamplight worldbuilding, like, So Much, so i hope you enjoy that

what do you think is like, The Turning Point in Martyn and Ren's companionship? Or if there's more than one already written, what's your favorite?

turning point... i guess it depends how you define a turning point? any point of development in their relationship? there's been a few--heliography, with Martyn deciding to swear a real oath to Ren (if still one he can back out of); sleeping hound, w Martyn realizing Ren wouldnt ever burn him; worship the ashes, love wins. there's another big one for Martyn planned that i havent written yet, and one, maybe two or three for Ren.

my favorite, tho, hmm... i think sleeping hound.

Is there a scene that you've really been excited to write for lamplight/one that you've written but haven't shown The Public yet?

i planned the scene for how Ren gets his body back literally day one of the damn fic and i still havent written it a year later i want to SO BAD YOU DONT UNDERSTAND

literally this one fuckign scene is part of the reason i STARTED WRITING THE DAMN FIC. crying

for the latter half, i posted this!

In his original party, were there like, designated roles for everyone to play? Like healer/brawler/short-range/scholar etc? If so, what role do you think Martyn specialized in? And everyone else?

i get so many questions abt martyns og party you think after a year i would have answers to them but my answer is unfortunately always that i am a treebark writer making a treebark au and it isnt relevant to ren and martyn doing ren and martyn things so i didnt really bother

that said! i dont think they necessarily had roles? they all strike me as pretty mid-level adventurers. theyre not chosen ones on holy quests. none of them are going to have songs sung about them for decades to come. they can hold their own, but they arent saving the world. theyre like,,, fantasy backpacking. doing some minor jobs sometimes. all of em are skilled enough w their weapons/magic but none of em are like, The Fighter or The Mage.

all of them are swordsmen tho bc i think swords are cool. i think Jimmy is better at it than you think he is, but not as good as he says. he will occasionally surprise you by doing something really cool and then when he turns around to brag about it he eats shit. jimmys magic really only affects the area immediately around himself

i asked local to weigh in on bigb bc thats who im least confident on and he suggested bigb using a fighting style that heavily relies on a shield? like sword in one hand shield in the other. i think thats very sick. also, bigbs magic only affects his own body

i can see Grian having some kinda little explosives he uses to fight, tho he clearly doesnt have them anymore (and doesnt need em--bro has talons these days). he used to be immune to magic, but bc of the watchers, he now has a magical core and can be cast on, which is new to him

their group didnt have a leader, either, and all decisions were just made as a group. if asked, both Martyn and Jimmy would say they were the leader (tho neither would boast this anymore, due to believing that would imply having lead Grian to his death). Grian used to handle their money (and hes annoyed about having lost it)

Is there anything you would say lamplight Martyn is good at--- like a skill or something?

he's a musician! it's come up a few times, but he's skilled in a few instruments and has a nice singing voice. hes played a lute on page, i believe, but i think he could also use a harmonica. dont worry abt whether or not those have been invented yet i dont care i just think he deserves one. probs knows a fair amount of songs thatre good in taverns and some dances that accompany them. if he ever got tired of adventuring, he could probs make a fair amount playing at bars (he'd probs do it to fundraise for himself if he didnt have to worry abt ren's lantern)

he's also a pretty decent cook. at least, Ren really likes his cooking, when he has a body again, tho Ren hasnt eaten anything in 20 years

he's generally pretty strong/fit w good stamina to walk all day long. when Ren has a body again, Martyn will be strong enough to lift him, even tho Ren is not much shorter/smaller than him. Ren finds this incredibly impressive. Ren finds everything Martyn does incredibly impressive

of course, there's also being a deadzone, making him completely immune to magic (within reason--if someone casts fireball at him hes still going to burn). charms and curses dont work on him at all, which is very helpful as an adventurer

Also, how long had the group been together before that incident at Dogwarts?

jimmy, grian, and martyn were childhood friends, all lived in the same town/neighborhood (Evo) and grew up together. bigb moved to their hometown/neighborhood when Dogwarts fell, he was about 10? theyve been friends ever since. so theyve known each other about 20 years minimum

(note on ages: i dont know how old any of these people actually are so in lamplight theyre all like early 30s. pretty sure grian and jimmy are like late 20s? and bigb and martyn are somewhere in their 30s? so i set em all as early 30s)

barely related, it does make me laugh Dogwarts has Watchers and Evo doesnt

From what I can remember, Ren and Scar are the only Gods we've seen so far--- do you have an idea of any other familiar faces that are also Gods?

the answer to this is uh. kind of long and a little bit hysterical. so ill first direct you to this paragraph from moonlight ch2

i did actually have uh... a few things in mind for this? but not uh. not reasonable ones

so. quite a few of them. ill be honest. to fill the paragraph and make it long and expansive i recounted the pantheon from a zolu fic abt the entire strawhat pirate crew as gods which i wrote w my friend Sam when i was like 16. i do not think the strawhat pantheon is canon to lamplight but recalling the domains i used for the strawhats was how i made a lot of the list, so, uh, take that as you will

for other characters... the god of nothing is Scar. the god of death is Kristin. the god of blood is... not Technoblade, actually? tho ive thought abt him in Lamplight. i like to think he may actually also be a paladin, he travels around w Phil. gods of places references Ren but also is a shoutout specifically to my friend Zeph who loves place gods, so i just wanted the world to have lots of them

the god of survival is actually Martyn! in leaflight, the roleswap, Martyn has long since abandoned his post as a god, but he was born the god of survival

.....oh and uh. well. the god of decay is... me! my mcrp character on another server is the god of decay. the secret truth about this specific paragraph is i wrote the entire thing so i could make a cameo in lamplight

Do you have any other world-building details you wanna talk about?

magic system... have i told you guys about magical cores? i had some of this already in mind but typing it out i made up a lot more. it is also approaching 1am so if this doesnt make any sense that's why

every person in lamplight has a magical core. it's sort of like a,,, spiritual organ? a little core of magic in them which takes magic from the air and makes it usable for an individual. cores vary in size/reserve, which is how much magic a person can do at max / how much magic their core can store. they also vary in type/strength of magic, which i guess is what a person's core processes ambient magic as

people can usually only use one kind of magic, which corresponds to what their core is. i think the type of magic is mostly determined by what/who it works on. it might work on just you and the space around you, it might work on just objects, it might work on animals, it might work on other people. magic which works on just yourself is most common and weakest, and the majority of people have that

deadzones dont have a magical core At All. theres nothing in there. straight up missing an organ. most deadzones are born this way, but i can see it be possible to become one if you Really, REALLY exhaust your core, tho that's probs rare

casting a spell depends entirely on belief. if you believe it should work, and are confident in your spell, it should do what you want, esp if it's in your power. you can... probs push your limits a bit if youre super confident, and doing this enough with enough confidence is basically the closest thing to training one's magic a person can get?

related, i can see bc of this kids having magic thats just a little stronger than adults bc of this, which is cute. kids probs also have smaller cores w smaller reserves, tho im not sure how much a core grows as a person ages

inanimate objects dont have magical cores or innate magic. i said earlier i think the lamplight world has a lot of ambient magic just floating about (which is how cores refill back to baseline once you use magic), but it doesnt stick to things unless you make it. to cast on an object, you have to use magic from your own core to adhere it to the thing youre casting on (which is why spells casted on objects dont USUALLY last that long--as said in moonlight, most only last a short while, and ren's enchants only lasted for months is just bc he was insanely powerful). you basically give items a little piece of your core with an instruction of how to use it

(jimmy's magic i think affects himself and ambient magic around him, while bigb draws entirely on his own core and can only affect himself)

i dont know if animals have magical cores ive never thought about it until this exact second. probably, but not ones most creatures know how to use? magic is belief based, they might use magic a little bit on accident? i dont know. some monsters absolutely have magical cores they know how to use

this is probs how zombies work. i think it's either a curse cast by one very powerful god/magic user a long time ago, or that people need to be properly buried or else weird things happen to their lingering magical core. or smth. i havent entirely decided

to cast on a person, you need to get your magic to stick to, cover up, or drown out Their magical core, depending on the spell. spells cast on other people dont last very long bc magical cores dont tend to like things intruding on them. this is why deadzones cant be cast on--no core, nothing for other magic to stick to

it's a little bit like a sliding scale? "weakest" magic is yourself, it's easiest to cast on yourself bc your will is your own and should generally line up w your magic, so long as you believe in what you're doing. then ambient magic, bc it's just chillin, you just need a little extra strength to grab it. then objects, tho you have to share a little will to cast on objects. then animals, they usually have smaller magical cores than ppl, friendly animals are a bit easier to bend to your will, tho some animals are harder to cast on then others, esp hostile animals or monsters. then other people. people have their own will and their own cores that are most difficult to bend/influence. so magic that works on other ppl is the "strongest"

being able to cast on a later step on the scale, like animals or ppl, doesnt mean you can do all the steps before it, tho. Scar i think can ONLY cast on living things, his magic sorta specializes in sticking to other ppls' cores. i would imagine all magic users can cast on themselves at least a little tho

to cast on a deadzone, you have to first give them a magical core, which is incredibly difficult, unstable, and dangerous. it requires a lot of power and a lot of people, which is why it did such weird things to Grian

divine magical cores are on another level entirely compared to mortals, and tho ren's was impressive as a human, it got infinitely more powerful when he became a god. he's basically a well of magic all on his own, w no limit on the size/reserve of his core

ren is overflowing w magic, but it works only on inanimate objects (things that dont have wills of their own to fight his) and himself (obviously he doesnt have to fight his own will). if Martyn werent a deadzone, he could probablt have cast on late-series Martyn, as martyn's will as ren's paladin would probs line up w ren's own

none of these rules are super hard and set in stone. lamplight magic is vibe based first and foremost

uhhh. i dont know if this all made sense? if it doesnt feel free to ask follow up questions

oh, and before anyone asks:

jimmy has a slightly more powerful core than bigb bc he can cast on ambient magic and bigb cant. bigb's core is probs bigger than jimmy's tho, so he can use more magic / use magic for longer than jimmy can

Any Martyn or Ren thoughts that you've been wanting to talk about?

heres a fun fact: gods are supposed to give their paladins blessings. Ren is no exception to this, but bc Martyn has no magical core, he cant receive them. if he did, ren's blessings would be all about protection. it'd basically be like casting armor enchants like protection and unbreaking directly on martyn's body? he'd less likely to be directly injured and sturdier in general. he would also be completely resistant to any fire, not just ren.

(the thing i said earlier is sort of why blessings work for Ren despite the fact hes technically mortal, but for other gods blessings are automatic so long as the paladin's oath stands)

Ren is aware of the fact he should be able to bless Martyn and cant and is sort of upset about it, but he blessed his armor, so he thinks thatll have to be enough

[silverstar70]

Fandom: NCIS Character: Alden Parker & Jessica Knight (father-daughter relationship)

Author’s note: English is not my first language so I apologise for any mistakes.

Warnings: father/daughter relationship, Parker stepping in for Knight, listens to her, and gives advice.

Summary: Inspired by episode 21x5. A missing scene between Jess and Parker, and between Parker and Feng

Words: 2,720k

The plan

Knight sat alone in the break room, her thoughts swirling like a storm. The usual bustle of the NCIS office had quieted down to a gentle hum. It was one of those rare moments when she found herself truly alone, with nothing but her thoughts to keep her company.

She poked at the bag of chips in front of her, eating them with chopsticks as a means of distraction. The room was quiet, a temporary refuge from the pressures of the outside world, a place where she could pretend, if only for a few moments, that everything was under control. But deep down, she knew that wasn’t the case.

She was hiding—hiding from the expectations, the plan, and more immediately, from the conversation she knew she needed to have with her father. It was easier to stay in this room, avoiding the confrontation, than to face the disappointment she feared was inevitable.

Parker walked in, his expression softening when he saw her sitting there alone. He didn’t say anything at first, just grabbed a cup of coffee and made his way over to her. "You’re hiding from your father, Knight?" he asked, his voice tinged with sarcasm but also genuine.

Jess scoffed, trying to brush off the truth in his words. "Maybe," she replied, popping another chip into her mouth with the chopsticks.

Parker, ever the observer, pulled out a chair and sat down across from her, feeling that something was bothering her but didn’t push her. They sat in comfortable silence for a few minutes, the kind that spoke of understanding. Jess appreciated it; Parker wasn’t one to push unless he felt it was necessary.

After a while, the silence became too heavy for her to bear. She glanced up at Parker, her eyes filled with uncertainty, her voice low. "Do you think I’m a bad girlfriend?"

Parker paused mid-sip, surprised by the question. He looked at her, trying to gauge the depth of her concern. "For not telling your father about you and Jimmy?" he asked, unsure of what she was referring to.

She nodded, still avoiding his gaze, as if afraid to see judgment in his eyes. "There must be a reason why you didn’t," he said gently. "The question is, Is it a good one?"

Jess mulled over his words, the conflict within her surfacing. She loved Jimmy Palmer. He was her light after the darkness of losing her REACT team. He made her laugh and brought joy back into her life, and she adored his daughter, Victoria, who was like a mini version of him. Jess had never imagined herself as a mother figure, but with Vic, it felt natural, right even.

But then there was the plan—the plan she and her father had meticulously crafted over the years. A plan that had been ingrained in her since childhood, before she even understood what it meant to have a choice in her own life. Her father was her hero, but his expectations had always been a weight she carried.

"They're bad for the plan," she confessed quietly. "Jimmy and Vic."

Parker frowned slightly. "What plan?"

Jess sighed, knowing she had to explain further. "Ever since I was a kid, my father and I planned my career. Team leader, field office SAC, assistant director, and then NCIS director. It was all mapped out. But when I lost my team, everything changed. I joined this team, and I found a family. I found Jimmy. Suddenly, the idea of changing the plan didn’t seem so bad."

Her voice wavered, and Parker noticed the tears brimming in her eyes. It was rare to see her this vulnerable, and he felt out of his depth. He could handle crime scenes and tough decisions all day long, but emotional advice wasn’t his forte. Still, he knew what it felt like to be a disappointment in your father’s eyes.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a tissue, handing it to her with a soft smile. "You know, your father and mine are very similar," he began, catching her attention. "My father had our careers all planned out, too. But I ruined his plan when I ended up in juvie. As a Parker, I was supposed to join the Navy and wear the uniform. But I had other interests, and he hated me for years because of it. Joining the FBI didn’t help either."

Jess listened intently, surprised by his admission. Parker wasn’t one to share personal stories often, so when he did, it meant something. "But now your father is proud of you," she pointed out.

"Yeah, now," Parker agreed. "But it took years for us to get there. Every family dinner was a minefield of frustration and unspoken resentment. But I’m more than sure your father won’t hate you if you choose not to follow the plan."

Jess wasn’t convinced. "Are you sure? Because he already thinks that Jimmy, Vic, you and the team are a distraction."

Parker leaned back in his chair, studying her carefully. "What do you think, Jessica?"

The use of her full name caught her off guard. It was the first time he’d called her that since joining the team, and it made her pause. What did she think? She had spent so long focused on what her father wanted that she had never really considered her own desires.

"I love being a part of this team," she said slowly, almost as if she were discovering the truth as she spoke it. "It’s a blast, and I can’t imagine myself anywhere else. My father knows that—I’ve told him how much I enjoy working with all of you, how lucky I am to be here."

"But you love your father too, and you don’t want to let him down, right?" Parker asked gently.

She nodded, not needing to say the words aloud. He understood.

"Do you love Jimmy?" Parker continued.

"Yes," she answered without hesitation this time.

The truth was, she didn’t just love Jimmy—she was in love with him. It was a love that had grown gradually, naturally, rooted in shared experiences, late-night conversations, and the simple joy of being together. It was a love she hadn’t expected to find, especially not after the trauma of losing her REACT team.

"Do you see a future with him?"

"I hope so," Jess said, her voice filled with a mix of hope and uncertainty. "Right now, it feels right to be with him. But I don’t know what the future has in store for us."

Parker nodded, appreciating her honesty. "No one does. You like living in the present, but Jimmy wants stability, and you can’t blame him for that. He’s been through a lot, and he doesn’t want to lose you too."

Jess felt a pang of guilt. She knew Parker was right. Jimmy had endured so much, and she didn’t want to be the one to cause him more pain. She felt ashamed of the way she had been handling things, torn between her father’s expectations and her own happiness.

"As for your father," Parker continued, "just talk to him. Tell him everything you’ve told me. If he loves you, and I’m sure he does, he’ll trust your decision and be happy for you."

Jess smiled softly, feeling a bit lighter. "Thank you, Parker."

"But in case he doesn’t," Parker added with a small grin, "I’ll gladly have a little chat with the guy."

Jess blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected that. "You’d do that for me?" she asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.

"Of course," Parker replied, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "You are part of my team, and so is Jimmy. Besides, I promised Gibbs I’d take care of the team. We have joint custody, as he put it, and you were included in that deal."

She laughed, the tension easing as she did. It was a genuine laugh, one that felt good after the heaviness of their conversation.

"Thank you," she said again, her voice filled with sincerity. "It means a lot to me."

"Anytime," Parker replied, his tone warm and reassuring.

They sat in silence once more, but this time it was a silence filled with understanding and mutual respect. Jess felt a new sense of clarity. She knew what she had to do—talk to her father, be honest about what she wanted, and trust that he would understand. And if he didn’t, she had Parker and the rest of the team to support her.

As they finished their break, Jess felt closer to Parker than ever before. He had shown her a side of himself she hadn’t seen, and in doing so, had helped her see a way forward. She realized that she was truly lucky to be part of this team—a team that felt like family. And for the first time in a long while, she felt at peace with the idea of breaking the plan and forging her own path.

Later that day, the NCIS office was abuzz with the usual activity as Parker made his way to the elevator. He had just finished a meeting with Director Vance when he noticed Feng Zhao waiting for the elevator. From her desk, Knight could see the interaction between the two men and wondered what could happen.

"Feng, mind if I join you?" Parker asked, stepping into the elevator.

"Of course, Alden," Zhao replied, a hint of curiosity in his voice, hitting the button for the floor he knew Parker was heading to.

But instead of letting the elevator continue its descent, Parker reached over and pressed the emergency stop button, bringing the elevator to a sudden halt.

Zhao raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “I see you’ve learned some old tricks.”

Parker smiled, recalling how Gibbs used to do the same thing whenever he needed to have a serious talk with someone. “Sometimes the old ways are the best ways,” Parker said, leaning against the elevator wall. “I wanted to have a word with you, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.”

Zhao crossed his arms, his expression unreadable. “I assume this is about Jessica.”

“It is,” Parker confirmed. “We all notice the tension between you, her, and Jimmy. She told me about the plan, and I get that you want what’s best for her. I just wanted to make sure that whatever problems you have, it’s not affecting the job.”

Feng didn’t respond and Parker studied him for a moment, understanding the struggle of a father watching his child grow up and make their own choices. It was a universal conflict—one that transcended careers and positions. But Parker also knew that Jess was no longer a child. She was a capable, intelligent woman who had earned her place in the agency and his team.

“Knight is one of the best agents I’ve ever worked with and an essential part of my team,” Parker said sincerely. “We’re on the same page when you say she could have more—no doubt about that. But she’s an adult, and she can make her own decisions. She’s happy with the team, and she’s happy with Jimmy, but she doesn’t want to let you down.”

Feng’s face softened further, the tough exterior cracking just a bit. “She could never let me down. I just want what’s best for her.”

Parker nodded, sensing the genuine care behind Feng’s words. “Then start listening to her. She knows what she’s doing.”

Feng was silent for a moment, considering Parker’s advice. To his eyes, Jess would always be his little girl, and it was hard to accept that she was now a grown woman with her own life, her own dreams.

“I’ve always wanted her to succeed, to be the best. I just… I don’t want her to lose sight of her potential.”

“And she won’t,” Parker assured him. “But potential isn’t just about titles or positions. It’s about finding fulfillment in what you do. She’s happy with where she is, and she’s with someone who cares about her deeply and I’m not talking just about Jimmy.”

“Thank you, Alden,” Feng finally said, his voice carrying a note of gratitude. “It’s good to see that you have her back.”

Parker offered a small, reassuring smile. “We’re a team. We have each other’s backs.”

Parker’s mind drifted back to his early days with the team. The day he had officially joined NCIS felt like a lifetime ago, and he could still remember the cautious, almost skeptical looks from the other agents. Taking Gibbs’ place was no small task, and he knew they had all been measuring him against their former leader. But among the wary faces, Jessica Knight had stood out as different.

Jess had been the first to extend a hand of trust, understanding what it was like to be the new addition to a close-knit group. She hadn’t hesitated to defend him when Torres or others crossed the line, and for that, Parker had always been grateful. Their bond had grown from that initial solidarity, and over time, Parker had come to see Jess as not just a valuable team member, but as a friend and on some level, the daughter he never had.

“I know it wasn’t easy for you at first,” Feng said as they walked toward the exit, his tone more conversational now. “Taking Gibbs’ place and all. But Jessica always spoke highly of you, and from what I’ve seen, your team respects you and trusts you.”

Parker glanced at Feng, a hint of surprise in his eyes. It wasn’t often that he received such straightforward praise, especially from someone as accomplished as Feng. “It’s all on them,” Parker replied humbly. “They’re good to work with and make a great team.”

Feng smiled slightly, the kind of smile that spoke of hard-earned respect. “I can see that. It’s clear that you’ve earned their trust, and that’s not an easy thing to do, especially with a team that was so close to Gibbs.”

Parker nodded, appreciating the recognition. “We’ve all found our rhythm now.”

“And Jimmy? How does he fit into all of this?”

Parker could hear the underlying concern in Feng’s voice. The protective father in him was trying to reconcile the plan with the reality of his daughter’s relationship. “Jimmy’s a good man,” Parker said firmly. “He cares about Knight deeply, and he’s been through a lot. They make each other happy, and that’s what matters.”

Feng nodded, processing Parker’s words. It was clear that he was still struggling with the idea of his daughter’s life diverging from the path they had laid out. But as he looked into Parker’s eyes, he saw something that gave him comfort—a deep, unwavering respect for his daughter and her choices.

“I’ll listen to what Jessica has to say,” Feng said finally, his voice carrying a note of resolve.

Parker smiled, knowing that this was the first step toward understanding. “That’s all she needs.” He said releasing the emergency stop, allowing the elevator to resume its descent.

As the elevator doors opened, they stepped out and Feng reached out to shake Parker’s hand, a gesture of mutual respect and understanding. “Thank you, Alden. I appreciate you looking out for her.”

“We’re a team,” Parker reiterated his grip firm. “And that includes making sure everyone has the support they need, on and off the field.”

Parker and Feng returned to the squad room, the tension from earlier had eased, replaced by mutual respect. They both knew there was still a case to solve. Knight was at her desk, reviewing files when she looked up and saw Parker and her father approaching. She noticed the subtle shift in their demeanor but neither of them said anything.

She had been anxiously wondering how their encounter might unfold. When her gaze met Parker’s, she gave him a sympathetic smile, filled with gratitude. It was clear that whatever was said in that elevator was all in her favor. “Thank you,” she muttered in his direction.

Parker returned the smile, offering a reassuring look that said, “Everything’s going to be okay”. He moved to his desk and started reviewing the latest updates on the case, but the warmth from Jessica’s smile lingered, grounding him.

[scorpiongrassfield]

You Want to Visit Theo's Grave

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“Let’s go see his grave first,” you decide. 

Pat hums, amused. “I thought you might say that. Let’s go then,” they say. They back out of the parking spot and start navigating out of the parking lot. 

“I wasn’t kidding when I said this would be a long drive though. He’s way up north,” Pat tells you. “We’re probably gonna have to switch out driving half way. Think you can handle it?” 

You nod. “I think so. I managed to drive to the cabin and back okay, didn’t I?” 

“Yeah, that’s true. We’ll switch when we stop for lunch then. And try to find a florist while we’re stopped.” 

“A florist?” 

Pat raises a brow. “You’re really going to visit his grave without bringing him some flowers? Rude,” they say, but their tone is teasing. 

“Oh. I hadn’t thought about that,” you admit. 

“Good thing you’ve got me around to remind you of your manners then,” they say without bite. 

The car falls silent after that. 

The drive stretches on mostly empty. Pat drives a little faster than might be legal. 

After a bit, they speak up. “Okay it’s too quiet in here. You’re in charge of music now,” Pat says. 

They don’t seem to look at you, though you can’t quite tell with the sunglasses, but they seem to sense your deer in headlights demeanor. 

“Music stuff is in the glove box,” they remind you. 

“Right.” 

You open it to discover many CD’s in clear cases, all with handwritten labels. There’s also an aux cord, which you pull out before shutting the door again. 

You hook up your phone and pull up your music app. 

You have a lot of playlists made, but you figure the one labeled “Car Music - Pat Approved” is your best bet for now. Maybe when you get some down time you’ll give the rest a listen. 

After setting the playlist to shuffle, Jimmy Eat World’s “Sweetness” starts playing through the speakers. 

“That’s better,” Pat says. 

The music makes the time go faster. 

It’s a little frustrating listening to it though. None of it sounds familiar at all. You know music must have been very important to you before you lost your memory, considering how many band T-shirts you seem to own. You try to let the music elicit some emotion in you other than that frustration but you get nothing. 

You wonder what kind of music Theo likes. Maybe you’ll ask him next time you see him. 

Getting curious about Pat’s taste in music, too, you look through the glove compartment again. 

They’ve got Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, R.E.M., the Eurythmics, Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, and… none of this means anything to you because you don’t recall having heard any of their music. 

Sighing, you close the glove compartment again after putting all the CDs away. 

You’re just about to look back up at the road, when Pat says something, sounding urgent. 

“Close your eyes.” 

You look over at them. “What? Why?” 

“Close your eyes, Sylv. Now.” Their tone brooks no argument. 

You close your eyes. “Okay. Fine.” 

“Good. Keep them closed until I say, alright? There’s something very dangerous happening,” 

“Okay?” You do as you’re told. 

You have to wonder what dangerous thing you could avoid simply by closing your eyes, but Pat has never steered you wrong. 

Time moves a lot slower when your eyes are closed. 

You wonder about how Pat is avoiding this dangerous thing, since they better not be driving with their eyes closed. 

After more time passes, Pat finally says: “Okay, you can open your eyes now. Don’t look in the rearview mirror for a while though, okay?” 

“Sure,” you agree, opening your eyes. 

Your curiosity demands you look in the rear view, but you don’t want to invite trouble right now. 

“What was that all about?” 

“We just passed an urban legend,” Pat says, like that explains anything. 

“Why did that require me to have my eyes closed?” 

“Because, if you had looked at it, and it noticed you looking, it probably would have followed us. And we don’t need that kind of complication right now. One ghost and one mystery shadow person is quite enough,” they say. 

You frown. “I thought you promised to help ghosts?” 

Pat sighs. “Urban legends aren’t ghosts. Sometimes they start as ghosts, but they’re… a lot more dangerous. There’s no moving on for an urban legend, as long as there are people that believe in them. And they usually are pretty keen on killing people, so, you know. We don’t want to mess with that. Especially if we’re on the outs with the exorcist community at the moment,” Pat explains. 

“Oh.” you say. Then, “Why didn’t you mention any of this while teaching me about ghosts?” 

They sound rattled and a bit agitated. “Because they aren’t ghosts, and we do not fuck with them, like I just said. Don’t need info on something we aren’t going to touch with a 10 foot pole, huh?” 

You don’t think that’s true, but you’re not going to argue that point right now. “You saw it, why isn’t it chasing us still?” you ask instead. 

“I’m wearing sunglasses. It can’t tell for sure that I saw it, so it can’t follow us. Urban legends typically have rules. And we’ve passed this one before on our way down, so I got a chance to find out what those rules were,” they say. 

You suppose that makes sense. 

“So what sort of legend was it?” 

“Repeating the legend gives it more power,” Pat says. 

That sounds like a cop out, but you don’t say as much. 

Pat sighs. “But. I can tell you the general idea. Hitchhiker gets murdered, they become an angry ghost, legend states that if you pick them up, they kill you in revenge against the person that picked them up and killed them, if you see them and pass them by they follow you and kill you for not trying to help them. The only way to pass safely is to make it seem like you never saw them,” they explain, sounding a little agitated. 

“That sounds like most people would end up dead passing that stretch of road then,” you say. 

“Yeah, well. It only effects people who have heard the legend and believe it, or people who are sensitive to supernatural phenomena. Like us,” they say. 

“Oh. That sucks,” you say. 

“It does suck. I totally forgot I needed to watch out for that,” they grumble. You realize they might be grumpy because they’re upset with themself. 

“Anyway,” they say to change the subject. “Can you skip this song? I’m not in the mood for it.” 

You do as you’re asked. The next song is “Little Talks” by of Monsters and Men. 

Pat sighs like they’re not in the mood for this one either, but they don’t ask you to skip it. 

Conversation peters out between the two of you, and the road stretches on as your journey continues.

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[the-phantom-otaku]

More Umbra Ben ideas I thought of (also if you have ideas for a better sounding name, feel free to suggest it 😭)

-He knows how to pose for the camera. If he sees a camera pointed his way, he’ll probably show off even more than usual.

-I forgot about his version of Snake/Centipede within. His is Viper Within. Specifically, he’s a horned viper. While we’re on the topic, I’ve decided to change his flight beast to a Hawk. Idk why but it seems to suit him more to me.

-Gwen also has her own Beast Within forms: Eagle Owl for flight, Doves for her Bat within, a Red Wolf for land, and I haven’t decided on her Snake Within yet.

-Unfortunately, Nyancy Chan would be able to control him if - and only if - he’s in his tiger form. The same goes for Bayonetta and Jeanne. None of them would take kindly to being treated like an exotic cat.

-Speaking of his Tiger form, he’ll lounge around in it sometimes.

-I forgot to mention this, but he is famous like Prime. I don’t think he’s quite as popular though because of the whole demonic thing he has going on. Doesn’t stop him from having plenty of fans, though. He just has more critics, too.

-Similar to Prime, Harangue is a big critic of his. However, unlike Prime Harangue, his arguments come from a genuine place of concern, not xenophobia. He’s also a very good reporter in general with a high moral standard. He’s basically the polar opposite of Prime Harangue.

-Ben’s probably said a million times to not contract a demon or practice Umbran arts or literally do anything with demons bc it’s far more dangerous than he makes it look. Though he usually scoffs are the overbearing parents and their cries of Santanism, he doesn’t actually want anyone to get hurt trying to emulate him. He definitely doesn’t want anyone to land themselves in a contract with a demon.

-Despite his warnings, people do try to summon demons, and every now and then, it actually works. He’s definitely had to save someone from a demon they’ve summoned at least once.

-Jimmy Jones is one such idiot who has probably summoned a demon and Ben had to save him.

-Kevin in this world isn’t a Lumen or Umbra. Rather, he’s got the same absorption powers as his Prime counterpart. I wanted to keep it this way so the trio could represent the three worlds: Paradiso (Gwen), Inferno (Ben), and Chaos (Kevin). I really haven’t decided too much else about him, but I don’t imagine him to be quite as scruffy as Prime Kevin. I think he’d go down a route similar to Enzo where he’s underhanded but more well put together. He doesn’t necessarily look like a thug on the outside, but he’s still got a lot of shady contacts, one of which is actually Enzo. In fact, Enzo was how Ben and Gwen met back up with Kevin once they were teenagers.

-This Ben is also allergic to peanuts, and he’s very militant about not eating them. If he’s gonna die, he doesn’t want peanuts to be the reason.

[punkbakerchristine]

hello, tumblr, i am 30 years old and i got into baking and cooking on october 7, 2023–if you know anything about october 7, 2023, you should know how much all of this means to me 😅 i’m a gentile girl trying to be a mensch. am yisrael chai, don’t even think about it 🇮🇱

a little bit about me: i am an artist and a writer with a long background in science and engineering. i love animals (namely, dogs, cats, horses, birds, bats, rabbits, and reptiles), cartoons, books, and movies. i’m a hockey player at heart. i love formula 1. i love top gear and those three zany british men. i love the winter olympics. i love halloween and christmas. i’m a west coast girl. i love hawai’i and the ocean. i’m making a graphic novel. i was friends with chris cornell (yes, him). i’m a grunge fan but grunge fans don’t like me, though: you know that weird little alt rock kid seeing the heavy metal band that no one thinks about? that’s me.

i struggled with anorexia in my late teen years and obesity in the back half of my twenties: if you want to know what it’s like to deal with a debilitating eating disorder and then push nearly 300 pounds, imagine you’re drowning… and then someone hands you a big wedding cake. all jokes aside, i actually have a fat kink, if you can believe that. i actually have a number of kinks, but that’s one of my main ones. i deliberately gained weight to heal from my eating disorder, and to fulfill something that i had been curious about pretty much my whole life (like, “what if i got really fat, as fat as i could be?”) and i felt good. i loved being heavy and the idea of being a “big beautiful woman” if you will (especially when fat women have been worshipped for millennia; the whole skinny craze is relatively new). but i couldn’t keep it up, though: i started having trouble with my heart and my stomach, i was having migraines, and most of all, i was getting edema in my feet.

as of my writing this, since i started losing weight back in mid-july, i have lost 59 pounds, down from my heaviest ever at 268: i crossed the 200 pound threshold back in 2015, and now that i write it out, it would’ve been something to hit that number again after ten years (i’ll go with nine, though 🤷🏻‍♀️).

i’m pansexual and polyamorous. i’m single… but jimmy cracked corn and i don’t care (really, i don’t even think about relationships). i do have a crush, though, on a jewish man and i’ve felt this way about him for almost three years now. i have a crush on him (and he’s even said “i love you” to me) even though he’s in a relationship… yeah. the love of my life is with someone else. but like, i want to see him happy, though, you know? i love him perhaps more so following october 7.

october 7. the day of that attack—the day, the very day—i baked my very first loaf of bread, a simple bloomer courtesy of paul hollywood, one of my influences in the culinary world: as the dough was proofing, i saw a huge horde of people posting about palestine and israel, and it reminded me of a guy who ran into a convenience store at the start of the pandemic and he yelled out, “can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?” that was my reaction to it all. i just wanted to know what had happened and no one would tell me… and a friend of mine finally said “pray for israel.” i asked what happened and she told me. i just foresaw everything unraveling from that point forward. so i took the bloomer out of the oven and it felt fated, like it was meant to be. my basic thought was “the world is going to need art and words, and also, people willing to get down and make things to eat”. this is going down fast. (in other words, my healing my body from itself and satisfying a kink had a point after all 😜).

and it might seem counterintuitive, but baking and cooking has actually helped me lose even more weight than i can ever imagine (besides weightlifting and aerobics and boxing and martial arts and yoga, of course). you might think that baking cakes and pies and cookies and making dinner every night would make me 300+ pounds tout suite, but it’s actually done the opposite (so, sorry, feeder community)—and if anything, i enjoy every cookie and slice of cake now. there’s no fad diets here or anything fancy with me, and even with 60 pounds lost i still have a chubby belly (i don’t mind, though—my stomach has been through a lot, it should keep *something*), so i’m definitely not a fitblr.

since october, i’ve felt this need to blog my journey in baking and cooking, and away from my personal blog, too. stuff i made, recipes i think of (and maybe some that need to be passed on, too?), and food i want to make.

my art blog is on here at nuagederose—i also have a therapy blog, theghostandthehealer—and my instagram is badmotorartist. if erotic band fiction (among other things) is your thing, my ao3 is josiebelladonna.

and yeah, i’m 30 and i think i found the proverbial missing jigsaw puzzle piece. age really is just a number!

[headspacedad]

One Piece: ep 5 spoilers

damn

First I've got to say that in Sims 3 there's this world that's got a pirate ship pulled up on the beach that you can eat out at in one of the worlds and yeah, I loved that ship. I miss that ship in sims 4.

I really enjoy the chef character too. I mean, yes, the one in charge of the kitchen - his mustache is magnificent - but the - and I never thought I'd say these words together - rebellious flirt line chef - is an interesting character as well and now that Luffy's found out what his dream is I can only assume he's going to become the next adopted crew member since that seems to be the resume for the job. That should be good for Luffy's stomach at the very least.

I also liked Nami's bit of this episode. First the drinking game with Zoro and then her decision not to split the crew with the Jimmy Buffett captain and run off. Both of them were well directed to put the emphasis on her and the actress really sold it with her facial expressions. Usually I'd find the 'only out for herself' girl annoying by this point in the series but she's allowed to be human and bond and have a growing friendship with the crew and care about them and I really still enjoy her. Her still always ready to make a run for it makes her interesting instead of annoying.

I also really like the introduction of the Shirtless Spanish Musketeer. I was all set to dislike him and be annoyed with him because he was so OP and that's usually a sign that he's going to annoy instead of entertain me - the yellow eyes weren't helping - but no! No, by the end of the episode I thoroughly like him and can't wait to see him come back down the line.

And of course we were all waiting for Zoro. I enjoyed him this episode too, of course I did, but he had a very standard roll to play. The actor did it very well, I really enjoyed watching it play out, but so much of this series so far has been new stuff for me that the fight was just a solid part of the story progression, not anything zingy for me. Good and I get why we had to have it but I'm glad we did it so we can get on with other things. I also think having the SSM be his goal is a really interesting bit because I really liked SSM so I'm looking forward to seeing where that goes down the line. I also appreciate that the white sword held up when his own broke. I'm not overly worried about him dying, we're too early in and I'm pretty sure I've seen him in manga for a long time past the first year of it but I'm curious to see how the show plays a wound that bad and its effect on him.

Lastly, still liking Garp. Him being meal fixated is a funny touch and I appreciate it. I also appreciate how he took the time to explain to Coby what was going on. Also like that Blond Guy also took the time to explain to Coby how the world was. Am I getting a budding teammate storyline with them? I hope so. I really enjoy that their interaction can be more than just 'dumb bully' 'smart kid'.

Another great episode. Thumbs up. I'm hungry though and there's no way the bagel I just had is going to take the place of the food I saw on the show. Of to be a starving pirate washed up on the shores of a floating fish restaurant.

[tymime]

For the past few years I've been taking a deep dive into various alternative genres, especially shoegaze and emo.

I initially became interested in that spectrum of rock music in my late teens (circa 2007-09), when I suddenly became aware of the type of music I had been hearing in Hot Topic and Vans Shoes stores- the latter of which is still an association I make to this day. I had also been hearing pop punk like Green Day and the recent wave of garage rock, especially since I had become a White Stripes fan a few years prior.

This stuff was very different from the classic rock I had grown up listening to on the car radio- the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Boston, Queen, and Journey, as well as occasional prog tunes by Yes and Rush. (Full disclosure: 1960s and 1970s rock and pop is still my favorite kind of music, but I like to broaden my horizons.) I'm not entirely sure when and where I had first encountered alt rock- I had heard "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Weird Al's "Angry White Boy Polka", but other than that, all I can figure is that it was just... around. I couldn't tell you exactly what drew me to it in the first place, either. Maybe it was just different from the blond divas and boy bands everyone else my age was listening to.

I get the impression that people my age (and skin color) are expected to have already gone through a depressed, whiny thirteen-year-old phase of blasting My Chemical Romance and Jimmy Eats World in their bedroom, but that never happened to me. It's not that middle school wasn't harrowing and traumatizing, but rebelling against my parents was never an option, because I always thought they were pretty cool. I was actually listening to *more* classic rock in middle school, as well as 1950s rock 'n' roll. In hindsight, I was probably hopped up on adrenaline rather than moping. (My angsty, dark period was 18-20, and I'm not entirely sure why.)

When I did initially dip my toe into alternative, it was alongside my discovery of Christian extreme metal bands, and great many other genres, which kept me pretty busy. So it wasn't until about four years ago (once streaming music was firmly established) that I decided to really sit down and listen to these 1990s bands that lots of people keep saying are great and "defined my generation", so I feel like I'm catching up on all of it.

This was kinda the culmination of that period of my life when my guitar amp was broken and I could only play unplugged (before I discovered amp sims). I couldn't rely on merely crunching power chords and wailing minor pentatonic scales whilst masking my lack of ability and talent by cranking the gain and the EQ all the way up to ten the whole time. I had to keep from getting bored by fooling around with weird scales, modes, and strange harmonies. I think that's one of the big reasons I like emo and shoegaze in particular, 'cause those genres tend to employ interesting, colorful chords (although the music theory and power pop sides of my brain tend to cause an internal conflict of wanting more satisfying, unambiguous cadences). Just like the rock groups of three decades ago, I had grown weary of simply playing blues licks. It's almost like history repeating itself.

But something that's perhaps more meaningful is the vocal style. I find myself refreshed by the unembellished, unintimidating singing. I was never a fan of the big, over-the-top singers in pop, r&b, or even the types who sing sappy ballads like "Alfie" or "Hallelujah", with their perfect technique, dynamic breath control, and so-called expressiveness. They always screw with the melody, sing offbeat, ignore the backing band, and leave me feeling empty and emotionless. The way singers in grunge, Midwest emo, metalcore, slowcore, etc. express weariness, anxiety, quiet contemplation, self reflection, rage, sleepiness, ennui, self-doubt, or what have you unlike any musical movement before it is incredibly inspiring, and makes me feel like I don't always have to blast the eardrums of the people sitting in the back seats of the auditorium to convey the meaning of the words. I've discovered that not all emotions in rock music have to be extreme. This is especially true now that I'm an adult and I feel the urge to slow down and mellow out, probably due to waning adrenaline levels, and I rely less on loud, fast, energetic music to keep my spirits up.

That said, I still wind up defaulting back to 1960s and 1970s music after an album or two. So I still seek to strike a balance between the two.

(I suppose by now you might be wondering what my favorite bands under the alternative umbrella are. Well, so far I've been most impressed by Nirvana, Weezer, Pavement, Sunny Day Real Estate, Cursive, Snowing, Algernon Cadwallader, Bedhead, Duster, My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Slowdive, and Ringo Deathstarr.)

[amanece-parabellum]

(2/2)

Now, onto Curly and Jimmy themselves. I feel like you encapsulated them so well. A big reason I went to watch a full playthrough was because you wrote them in such a compelling way, and I wanted to see how it held up against canon. And just like with your story structure, I feel you've done an incredibly good job in capturing their nuances while also adding your personal flavor to it.

They say save the best for last, so I'll start with Jimmy. I think what makes him so interesting is that even with how twisted he is, it's not a cartoonish evil. It's very human and realistic, which in many ways is worse. I think you captured well with your backstory for him explaining why he is the way he is with more examples of "show not tell." Especially with the differences in how he and Curly recall parts of their shared past with Curly not really seeing or knowing things about Jimmy's father, mother, or her boyfriends. Jimmy is not recalling or just plain not caring about the ways he's isolated and manipulated Curly. The way he holds some care and affection for Curly is closer to entitlement to his presence rather than anything genuine. But most importantly, how he knows Curly has feelings for him that he doesn't return, and he leverages it against him to keep him under his control knowing he doesn't feel the same. He's smart and quick-witted to build a narrative and control what variables he knows can't be proven by playing up certain angles to drum up sympathy and utilize the states of Anya and Curly to his advantage when the officers interview him first. But he's also a petulant child at his core who's afraid of consequences and being hurt again after what he's endured in his childhood. You captured that perfectly in the first chapter with how he deflates from his murderous psychopathic rampage, ready to cut Anya's stomach open to free himself of her pregnancy. When he realizes that communication has been re-established, he deflates and becomes quiet as he knows he's been caught. He's a child again, afraid to say anything in fear of further punishment. He doesn't choose to go out with a bang and instead becomes obedient. Like a child being told to go to his room after being grounded, he obeys Anya's commands, knowing that retribution has come and any further rebellion will only make things worse.

It's a tale as old as time where the abused becomes an abuser to protect themselves and will only ever view themselves as a victim in their mind as they twist their perception of the world to fit their narrative rather than face themselves. And how that part they run away from creeps up and eats them from the inside out, but they're too stubborn to ever admit it and would rather burn the world and everyone else down than acknowledge to their faults or take accountability.

Whew, I'm gonna have to do a 3/2 because this went on further than I thought.

Is this a safe space? Anyway, I'll say it anyway: Yes, Anya is my favorite Mouthwashing character, but second place goes to both Curly and Jimmy. Holding hands.

That's what bothers me about the fandom, really. Sure, no one has to like a character by force. I respect everyone who doesn't like Jimmy, but unfortunately the group that doesn't like him, at least the most vocal part, hasn't been doing anything other than harassing people who do enjoy the character. For YEARS in literature, television, and film, there has been a fascination with villainous characters and that has never been a problem. Until now, apparently, because this SHITTY fandom is full of people who seem to act like this is their first fandom. I'm convinced (I think of it this way so I don't lose my mind) that most of those who behave this way are immature under 15, fucking idiots, or a mix. Children shouldn't even be watching this game. I don't know if adults can be saved.

Jimmy is a character that calls for analysis because he is an incredibly HUMAN villain and, by extension, terrifying. And he is not a terrifying villain in the way that Hannibal can be, cold and calculating and extremely intelligent, or another like… I don't know, Leatherface, bloodthirsty beyond belief. No. The terrible thing about Jimmy is that there are men (and women too, who are we kidding?) like him all over the world. You could share a class with one. He could sit next to you on the bus. You could stop to ask him for directions on the street. And that is only achieved through good narration. And the narration in Mouthwashing is not good, it is FANTASTIC. We know NOTHING about Jimmy's past, and yet we can intuit. There are many people in this fandom who are outraged by the implication that Jimmy had a shitty past, as if those of us who say it are trying to justify it through that fact. And I wonder, what world do they live in?

I'm not an expert in psychology by any stretch of the imagination, but I think it's OBVIOUS that in the VAST MAJORITY of cases, a person doesn't become that way by the whim of fate. A person isn't born evil. You don't look at a baby and decide "Yes, this baby is a rapist, a murderer, a manipulator." No. It's the filth of the environment that raises or ignores that baby that causes it to grow up to be whatever it ends up being: evil, or good. You can blame your environment for your evil deeds as a child or a teenager… but that's when it ends. And that's the point.

Jimmy's past, his upbringing, EXPLAINS why he is the way he is and why he does what he does, it NEVER JUSTIFIES it. That's not true.

That was what I wanted to do with him by writing his past that way, and for your very positive observations I thank you. I know there are many interesting fictional villains who are evil just because. I like a lot of them and I respect some of them too, but the idea of ​​Jimmy being the son of a bitch who is just "because" was not enough for me. I didn't like it at all. I much prefer my version to the idea of ​​the man who is born evil. Jimmy had a childhood full of violence and neglect. He was raised in an environment without the love that every child should receive to the point that, when he had it in front of him in the form of Curly, he didn't know how to act in a healthy way about it, and decided that the only smart thing he could do was to make sure that Curly never left his side…even if he had to kill him to make sure.

The message is getting long now. BUT YES. YES TO EVERYTHING YOU SAY. When he breaks down, when he fears that he has lost the only person he has forever, when he realizes that he has lost the control that he worked so hard to obtain…he becomes a little boy again. He loses his axis. It is his eternal tragedy. Because he is no longer a little boy: he is an adult, over thirty years old. He has no one to turn to for help and advice but himself anymore…and he hates himself with all his might. It's a tragedy. It can even generate empathy. But it never justifies itself. And he'll never be able to improve unless he were to be able to accept his shit. In the endgame he's not able to do that. In the fanfic? Who knows. We'll see.

[dograffe1]

decided to do a punk rock night cause why not, just so y'all know this review turned into three days long because I literally slept from 3PM to 8AM. Today's lineup consists of Green Day, Misfits, Destroy Boys, and MxPx. Next time I'm thinking of doing some more Cranberries and The Cure, some slower stuff amidst all this punk and heavy metal. Also somehow the Pixies are now my number one, not complaining though, they've got good music.

The Devil's Rain - Misfits

The Devil's Rain: 8/10

Vivid Red: 8.5/10

Land Of The Dead (single version): 9/10

The Black Hole: 8/10

Twilight of the Dead (single version): 10/10

Curse of the Mummy's Hand: 9/10

Cold In Hell: 8.5/10

Unexplained: 8/10

Dark Shadows: 7.5/10

Father: 8.5/10

Jack The Ripper: 9/10

Monkey's Paw: 7.5/10

Where Do They Go?: 6/10

Sleepwalkin': 7/10

Ghost Of Frankenstein: 7/10

Death Ray: 8.5/10

Overall Score: 8/10, Favorite Song:

American Idiot - Green Day

American Idiot: 9/10

Jesus of Suburbia: 9.5/10

Holiday: 10/10

Boulevard of Broken Dreams: 9/10

Are We the Waiting: 8/10

St. Jimmy: 9/10

Give Me Novacaine: 8.5/10

She's a Rebel: 10/10

Extraordinary Girl: 7.5/10

Letterbomb: 9/10

Wake Me Up When September Ends: 10/10

Homecoming: 9.5/10

Whatsername: 8.5/10

Too Much Too Soon: 9/10

Shoplifter: 8/10

Governator: 7.5/10

Overall Score: 8.5/10, Favorite Song:

Make Room - Destroy Boys

American River: 8.5/10

Methatonin: 9/10

Vixen: 10/10

B. F. F: 8.5/10

Nerve: 9/10

Piedmont: 10/10

Crybaby: 8.5/10

Gold Medal: 9/10

Duck Eat Duck World: 10/10

Soundproof: 9/10

Overall Score: 10/10, Favorite Song(s):

Slowly Going The Way Of The Buffalo - MxPx

Under Lock And Key: 8/10

Tomorrow's Another Day: 10/10

The Final Slowdance: 10/10

I'm Ok, You're Ok: 10/10

Cold And All Alone: 8.5/10

Party, My House, Be There: 8/10

The Downfall Of Western Civilization: 9/10

Invitation To Understanding: 9.5/10

Fist Vs. Tact: 10/10

What's Mine Is Yours: 8.5/10

Self Serving With A Purpose: 9/10

For Always: 10/10

Set The Record Straight: 9/10

Get With It!: 8/10

Inches From Life: 9.5/10

The Theme Fiasco: 8.5/10

Overall Score: 10/10, Favorite Song(s):

Thoughts:

Overall I'm actually surprised I ended up liking Destroy Boys and MxPx's records more than Green Day's, I knew the Misfits' were gonna be at worst okay just because most bands end up falling off, especially with one's as classic as the Misfits but I'm just glad that it didn't suck. Green Day's was pretty good, Punk Rock isn't really my favorite rock genre of all time but it's still got a lot of good music. I was honestly expecting Destroy Boys's to kinda suck just because their first album I listened to, Funeral Soundtrack #4 was apparently meant to be a change in style, kinda like a new era or something but I actually liked this one better. And lastly, MxPx. I don't know how they do it but every record I've heard so far has exceeded my expectations. I always go in thinking it's just gonna be some generic but classic punk rock from that era but each time I leave thinking how were they able to convey specific emotions while still keeping the punk style? It's weird but so perfect at the same time. This is a deserved 10/10, glad Destroy Boys also got one, they deserve it too. And as for the next bands/artists I settled on who it'll be exactly. The Cure, The Cranberries, and a new solo artist Elliot Fullam, he played that one kid in Terrifier. He has a new single out called Dead Wrong and it's good. Been a lot on my mind as of late but nothing I'm really worrying about which is weird. Maybe all I needed was some good music to clear my head up and remind me of the things that really matter.

[badxwolf]

Doctor Who and Fallout (The Show) which i haven’t seen (don’t have Amazon) but it fits and I wanna hear your thoughts (and I love Kyle MacLaughlin and Matt Berry)

Omg yayy! :) Ok ok (this is a long post)

Doctor Who!!

My favourite female character: Ik this is super surprising and will shock absolutely everyone but I actually love Rose Tyler sooo much!!

For real though she is my favourite character of any media ever, to me she is joy and compassion and bravery and all things good. I adore her <3

My favourite male character: The Ninth Doctor! I’ve already said how much he means to me many times but he makes me feel so safe I love him :)

My favourite book/season/etc: Series 1 is my go to comfort series but series 10 is a close second it’s so good and I love Bill Potts!!!

My favourite episode (if it’s a tv show): Rose! It is the one I rewatch the most <3 but other favs are Boom Town, The Long Game, School Reunion, The Beast Below and The Pilot :)

My favourite cast member: Don’t make me choose between Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston I will explode into one billion pieces

My favourite ship: Doctor x Rose <3<3 (NineRose and ThirteenRose especially!)

A character l'd die defending: 😬 <- me holding myself back from saying words when someone says they think Rose is annoying (happens way too often irl) also I will defend Thirteen til my dying day!

A character I just can't sympathize with: Idk I can’t think of anyone other than the obvious villains so I’ll just say the “eat my salad” guy from The Woman Who Fell To Earth what was his deal

A character I grew to love: River. I don’t know that I love her but I’ve grown to appreciate the tragedy of her arc especially on my latest rewatch and Alex Kingston is so fun in that role

My anti otp: I don’t really have opinions on ships outside of DoctorRose so idk? Fuck Jimmy Stone I guess.

Fallout!! I will be more vague so as not to spoil it for you :)

My favourite female character: Lucy ofc!! She’s such a great protagonist and she reminds me a lot of my Sole Survivor :)

My favourite male character: I’m gonna be honest I was mainly focused on Lucy but I also liked Wilzig!

My favourite episode: Ep 1 (The End) solely for the opening scene. Genuinely incredible television, it completely took my breath away and I knew from the moment I saw it the show would be brilliant!

My favourite cast member: Ella Purnell!! From the interviews I’ve watched with her she’s so sweet and funny and also she is so gorgeous omg

My favourite ship: I don’t really have one? Lucy and Maximus are cute ig. Lucy x Myself tbh <3

A character I’d die defending: I haven’t really seen much discourse so I’ll just say I would die for CX404/Dogmeat

A character I just can’t sympathize with: Aside from obvious baddies I don’t really have one. I don’t like the Brotherhood but I like Maximus so I hope he gets outta there

A character I grew to love: The Ghoul! I was not immediately enamoured by him from the first images we got like so many people were but he is a really great character and I’m probably most excited to see more of his story in season 2! I love that they use him to show us more of the pre-war world.

My anti otp: I know so many people like them together but I really don’t like Lucy x The Ghoul I’m sorry!!! I think Ella and Walton have great chemistry and their dynamic is very compelling but the idea of them being a couple squicks me out after everything he does to her :(