#amira's first anniversary

[madame-fear]

🌼🧁unexpectedly came for fluff lucerys, and stayed because got used to amira and her nice rambling!😁 avy jorrāelan! i'm glad to talk with you :) you're a very cool human being, and gentle!

My beloved Carlo! 🥺❤ I'm so so happy to have met you as well, issa jorraelagon !! <33 your positive and sweet comments, ask box messages, and messages always make me smile and feel so delightfully happy!! Thank you all for everything! 😭😭🥂🥂🎉🎉🎉💕💕

[lovekz]

make me the last

syn -> famous photographer and artist rin fumbled the baddest bitch in his life.

content warnings : infidelity, drinking, foul language, idk word vomit

-

it was around six-twenty something in the afternoon, the sun was beginning to rest from the sky.

rindou had you laying in bed nude, recently recovering from a round of intense lovemaking.

"where do you wanna go for dinner baby?" rindou asks in a hushed voice, rubbing your hand slowly.

you glance at him intrigued, before giggle against his chest. "let a girl breathe first." you joked, shoving his chest playfully.

rindou laughs beside you, before pulling you closer to his much warmer body.

he pressed a kiss to your hand, tracing the ink with his eyes.

your ring finger had tatted ink around the base as though it were a ring, the moon and sun sitting in the clearing.

the skin closest to your thumb had a rose and a little heart heart beside it.

rindou had drawn these a couple years back, his first pieces of art that he published.

on your third anniversary, you decided to get them tatted and he loved it.

you huff a bit, before feeling his hand snake under your hip and roll the both of you over so you were on top of him.

"what about.. that restaurant that just opened. solace?" you suggest, pushing his hair to rest behind his ears.

he tilts his head back and thinks for a bit, before nodding with a short smile.

"think i'd like that." rindou offers a grin, rubbing the fat of your bare backside in his warm palm.

you hum quietly, muttering okay and pressing your nose into the junction between his neck and shoulder.

a few extra minutes in bed never hurts anyone, the restaurant wasn't going anywhere.

-

the two of you showered, got dressed in some casual clothes, and headed out to get to the restaurant.

thankfully, it wasn't too packed so you got your privacy and was able to take pictures and enjoy your food in peace.

most of the pictures taken was of you, eating, enjoying the drinks and music, and even posing outside.

rindou was only in some, in which he kinda hid his face in every now and then.

only people you were close to knew you were dating rindou, and by close you meant his brother and your shared friends.

other than that, it was a private relationship and thankfully no one seen the two of you on your causal outings.

"hey. i'm gonna use the bathroom and then we can leave." rindou says, pointing towards the back.

you glance at the sign and nod, waving him off and looking back to see which picture you wanted to post.

he gets out of his seat and makes his way their, stretching lightly.

the time length only bothers you when you hear your waitress clear her throat to gain your attention.

your eyes scan the room in confusion, your boyfriend nowhere in sight.

"i'm sorry, he's-" "i know where he is." the waitress cuts you off, sitting at the table with a soft smile.

you quirk an eyebrow at her, immediately sitting up in defensive mode.

you don't believe you've seen her face anywhere, but she sure as hell seemed to know you.

regardless, she's got your full attention and you want to know what she wants.

but thinking back, maybe you should've protected your peace and waited outside.

"i'm amira. you don't know me." she introduces, digging into her pocket with a short hum.

no shit, you think, tucking a hair behind your ear.

she pulls out a brown envelope and slides it over to you, before standing and taking the check book.

"get home before he does. you'll want to."

-

boy do you regret not keeping your peace. you stood in the kitchen, holding your head.

frustration. anger. horror. sadness.

you had no idea what to do, what to say.

in the brown envelope, there was a hand written letter from the waiter amira inside, along with a few polariods from the film you got him for his birthday.

it was one of a kind, because you purposely had them custom made.

it explained how she had been one of his girls up until a few months ago, when she found out about you.

said you had called in the middle of the two of them having sex, claiming a miscarriage.

he discarded it, explaining that you were 'his sister' and you needed him right this minute

his sister.

and she'd done her research, finding out about you through his brother by accident.

said she's sorry, and if she had known she wouldn't have spoken to him or even batted an eye.

the rest of the polariods were pictures of him and other girls, each one getting worse than the previous.

there were also messages of him and other girls talking, all having that same exact heart you had next to your contact.

only difference is you had the shiny ring on your hand to prove you were supposedly his.

"honey? why'd you leave without me?" rindou asks, walking in with the to go bags.

you take your hands off your face and look at him, then back at the evidence in front of you.

he squints from behind his glasses and walks up to the coffee table, picking up the first piece of paper.

he stares for a while before flipping the paper to show you in confusion.

"what's this? who's is this?" rindou asked you directly, sitting next to you and holding it.

you raise from your seat and snatch your hand away from his, walking to stand on the other side of the table.

"your pictures, your film, your texts. what is this- how dare you!" you raise your voice, mocking him.

rindou sighs, giving you a irritated look and standing from his seat.

"you don't have to yell at me. i'm in front of you. we can talk baby." rindou reassures quietly, as though he were innocent.

he was doing that thing he does.

the thing he does to ran, or shion, or anyone but you.

speaking to you as though you were a little girl who didn't know shit from shat.

so you said the only thing you could have proof of.

"where were you when i had that miscarriage?" you questioned, taking a deep breath.

"with shion. i told you this." rindou says, crossing his arms.

you scramble around the table, before picking up a polaroid picture and presenting it to him.

the picture of him and amira, the date and time presented as well as his signature and your little 'my love' in the bottom corner.

it was what made each and every one of the polaroids different from other photographer's polaroids.

"look, i don't know how someone got these, did these, but it's honestly horrifying." rindou saids, tossing his arms out.

you blinked, before nodding.

if she were to make all of this up, she'd have to go through great lengths and see one of the pictures.

that part was true at least.

so you hold your hand out and look him in the eye.

"then let me see your phone." you whisper, pointing your chin over to his phone that sat on the headrest.

he turns and grabs it, and you snatch your hand back before he could place it in your grasp.

"your work phone, haitani." you demand, pushing the tears down your throat viciously.

rindou pauses, before glancing around the room in hurried glances.

i fucking knew it.

you snatch off the ring on your finger and throw it at him, huffing a bit and swallowing your tears.

you couldn't cry in front of him. you couldn't let him make you vulnerable and easy to manipulate.

"i went through it already. cause you made the password ran's birthday backwards right?" you explain to him, dropping the polaroid picture on the floor.

you don't let him speak, just put on your shoes and sniffled.

"just leave me alone from now on. make me the last, rindou." you whisper, before stepping outside of the house.

your things were already packed in your car.

-

breaking news! : famous photographer and artist ri_tani accounts missing and supposed artist is on hiatus?

is ri_tani quitting his upcoming career? or is he planning something big for his fans?

photographer and artist ri_tani has fallen off earth? what happened?

what will happen to ri_tani's muse now that he has gone on hiatus?

ri_tani's muse is currently missing! all post from the account has been taken down. is the pair alright?

block any notifications, posts, mentions, or texts about (ri_tani) ?

no | yes

confirm?

confirmed! we will hide all posts related to (ri_tani)! enjoy your peace!

-

lights flashed as you stepped out of the vehicle, paparazzi and such taking pictures and screaming your name loudly.

you smile brightly at everyone and the cameras, showing up to your own event fashionably late.

a reporter stopped you, holding a microphone up to your face.

"miss! what made you open a art museum as a model?" she asked hurriedly.

you smile at her, tucking your hair behind your ear and looking at her.

"being beautiful means you love being surrounded by beautiful things." you explain lightly, walking further into the place.

when you make it in, everyone is standing around having light chatter and sipping on champange.

"if it isn't the lady of the hour." you hear call from beside you.

your boss, shuji hanma, stood by one of your most prized possessions wearing a grey suit.

you made your way over to him excitedly, before pulling him into a tight hug.

"this is so exciting shu! i wouldn't be here without you." you call out, shuffling on your heels.

shuji chuckles at that, nudging your shoulder lightly and having a seat near the fountain.

"don't degrade yourself sweetheart. now enjoy. got some mingling to do." shuji says, gesturing to the group of girls that were approaching.

of course where there's your boss, there was at least one girl hanging around for him.

thank goodness you weren't one of them.

you grab a glass of champange and make your way towards the big balcony in the back, sighing.

socializing immediately was not your go to.

you just wanted to have fun and enjoy your pretty fucking huge accomplishment.

you look up at the sky, counting however many stars you could and giving yourself a estimate of how much could be in the sky.

and how much you planned to put up there.

a flash comes from behind you, and you jump lightly, before turning around to face the camera.

"jesus! couldn't get my good side at least?" you joke, ready to pose for another one.

you freeze when you see the familiar face, concentrated on shaking the film to see the picture.

he doesn't look up at you, only the picture in his hand that he was aggressively shaking.

"don't worry, you're beautiful in all angles. you're the owner, right?" the man before you questions, finally looking up.

he scans your body lightly, not invading your privacy, but looking for something.

it stops at your hand, in which you hide from his view and look away.

he looks right back into your eyes, and takes quick steps to approach you.

"you need to leave. now." you demand, stepping to the side and venturing further into the party.

he tries to catch your arm, tries to speak to you, but you pay him no mind.

the party goes on, and finishes off with the entry of a new art from a few french artists.

you move on with your life, proud of your achievements and taking a break from social media and modeling.

it isn't until you go viral on the internet once more for a reason you never wanted to that you return.

former artists muse has been revealed to be our very own 'godsent' model (name)!

why did (name) hide the fact that she was a artist's muse?

after three long years of searching, former artist finds his muse at the grand opening of arts of heaven!

did former muse (name) go awol because we found her secret?

the only reason these had popped up on your phone because they did not bring up that godforsaken name.

the name you tried to block out years ago, but it seems he's made his return back into his life and you wanted him out.

you screamed into your pillow, kicking your legs like a child.

why did he have to show up that night? why did he have to ruin everything you had going for yourself?

why couldn't you live in peace?

your phone rings, and you turn over to see shuji facetiming you.

you pick it up, showing your face like he'd probably demand you to if you hadn't when it connected.

the phone answers, and he has his phone propped up on his desk.

he seems to be at home, in the office you helped him decorate a while back while he was sick.

"good. had to make sure you were okay." shuji hums in delight, glancing at the phone for a milisecond before typing loudly.

"what am i gonna do shu? i don't wanna be known as his muse." you complain, rolling over in bed.

shuji sighs, folding his hands and facing his camera completely.

he didn't look the least amount of stress, he actually looked like he was enjoying your suffering.

"you have nothing to worry about. it's under control." shuji answers, before turning back to his computer.

it doesn't reassure you in the slightest, but you stay silent regardless.

you scroll through social media, before something completely horrifying pops up on your phone.

a art gallery, digital of course, made by ri_tani himself.

what was it you may ask?

the land of fucking love.

-

when rindou hears his door ring, he leans back out of his chair in confusion.

he knows he ordered groceries online, and had a few packages come it, but he specifically said not to knock or ring the bell.

so who would ignore his wishes?

he shuts off the music he had playing in the background, and it makes him freeze.

it was louise by tv girl, one of the songs he heavily related to.

he missed his muse, badly.

the knocking and ringing of his doorbell persisted, so he quickly stormed upstairs to his front door.

it was probably ran, coming to shove his niece into his hands so he could go on some adventure with his girl.

lucky him, he gets the happy ending.

rindou just gets what he can remember and the arts and pictures of his muse.

he swings the door open and is immediately greeted with you, the girl from the opening.

"you think this is funny, rindou?" you spit out, glaring daggers and wishing dangers over his head.

you say his name with such anger, such passion. it makes his heart flutter just a bit.

whoever made you knew just what they were doing.

the way you screwed up your nose, stared him down, and even raised your voice though you knew he looked and probably was stronger than you.

he wonders how you’d look if-

‘focus rindou. no time for that.’ he thinks, inhaling deeply.

"..no? i'm sorry?" he questions, crossing his arms in confusion.

he steps to the side and lets you in, watching as you kick your shoes off and walk further into the house.

you seem to know where to go, and he doesn't seem to mind it. it looks, feels, and seems natural to him.

natural enough to let you behave like a mad woman that is.

you were probably looking for something, and knew where to find it so he'll leave you be.

not because you look like you'll throw his dining chair over his head if he moves an inch or says even a syllable.

definitely not.

rindou sits at the marble counter and stares at the chandelier, waiting for your return.

and when you do, it's his laptop you hold in your hands.

you place it down onto the counter and type in the password in front of him, before opening a few tabs.

rindou must know you, since you know a lot about him down to his laptop's password.

you slide the screen over to him and he stares at his latest digital project.

the land of love.

"yes that's mine. and?" rindou questions, resting his head onto his palm as he stares up at you.

you're fucking gorgeous, but so familiar.

the feeling you give him is full of melancholy love, and he wants to know why.

"why the fuck would you make this? i told you to leave me alone!" you exclaim loudly, ready to tear his head off.

he thinks if you huff anymore you'll pass out or maybe turn into a actual tomato.

regardless, it was totally hot.

if he had his sketch book with him he would’ve drew you right there.

"okay. calm down. do i know you?" he genuinely asks, standing from his seat.

his demeanor was definitely pissing you off, but his eyes hold genuine confusion in them.

you don't know what happened, why he was either seriously pretending he doesn't know you, or why he really doesn't.

but you weren't sure if you wanted to find out.

he stares you down, before looking at the tattoo on your hand.

"you. it was you. you're my muse, right?" rindou clarifies, grabbing your hand to get a closer look then looking back at the laptop.

you don't snatch your hand out of his, just watch him as he sits down while holding your hand.

he seems happy now, unable to contain himself.

"what is going on with you?" you questioned, exasperated tone soaking your words before you can stop it.

rindou looks up at you, and lets go of your inked hand. he gestures to the seat next to him and you take it.

"the last few years i had been taking in too much alcohol and drugs on a daily basis." rindou begins, looking at the marble counter.

it must have been after you left when he started doing this, because you don't recall him drinking or smoking unless he was absolutely stressed and couldn't reach you.

you meant a lot to him, career and personal wise. but you couldn't handle not being the only one he seeked in bed.

you deserved better, and got better.

"to the point where i was drunk everyday without even drinking sometimes. it fogged my brain. even ended up.. you know." he says, not wanting to say the word.

you don't respond, waiting for him to finish.

rindou sighs, leaning back and looking up at his candle chandeler.

"i'm in rehab though. doing therapy to help figure out what i'm missing. the uh- land of love was a release of the information." rindou explains, shifting his eyes towards the site.

the information of him losing his memories.

the information about forgetting you, the most important thing that lived and breathed near him for years.

funny part is, he knew you. he just didn't know what you looked like.

hence the art slowly fading from your back portraits to just the tattoos on your hands.

you sigh, running your hands over the counter in deep thought. there wasn't anything you could say.

but he was genuine. he wanted to know what happened that made you leave.

and you told him. from start to finish.

rindou listened the entire time, not interrupting you once.

he was finally getting the information he wanted. the information he needed to move on.

the house grows silent as you run your hands up and down the marble counter.

rindou is staring up at the chandelier again, completely still.

hearing about his past self seemed.. true enough. especially if you were this mad.

“that.. I was a douche.” rindou says absentmindedly, closing his eyes.

when he doesn’t receive a response, he opens them again to look at him.

you’re glaring at him, but it doesn’t hold the same amount of anger as earlier.

rindou falters a bit under your gaze, fixing his lips into a pout.

“I… am a douche?” he questions, obviously trying to please you.

you scoff lightly, and stand up from your seat.

rindou follows you, stumbling over his mess clothes and staring at you.

you start scrambling, picking up your keys, phone, and purse.

“I shouldn’t be here. I should go.” you say quickly, sniffling and looking around.

what were you looking for?

it doesn’t matter, because rindou grabs your hand before you can try to leave.

“stay. please. why do you have to go?” rindou questions desperately.

you pause and frown, before looking at him.

“if I do, I’ll never want to leave.” you whisper, sniffling slightly.

rindou pulls you closer, watching as your other arm goes limp.

your keys fall to the floor next to you, but he does catch your phone.

“is that a bad thing?” rindou questions.

and you don’t know what to do.

[fundielicious-simblr]

(Narrator)

It's christmas card season in this fundielicious sims world, and in an effort to include more side characters and go back to my roots, I decided to pose a few families for christmas cards. I also did the cliche thing of using said christmas cards to announce a few pregnancies. This will have the 3rd person narration of the families, the actual captions that they'll use on their simstagram post will come later with said simstagram post after this.

Maggie and Shane are not ones to miss putting out a yearly christmas card, ever since they got married almost 10 years ago it's been a tradition. Their first christmas card together was also Maggie's debut in pants on recorded media, hows that for a fun fact. They're enjoying life with their toddlers, both are working and have them in a christian daycare during the day. They're not going on their yearly ski trip with Reece and Stacie this year, so they'll be celebrating the holiday season with Shane's relatives so that they can get a city break. There's no pregnancy announcement from these guys, and honestly we can't be sure when the next one will be, though they do have one final child to add to the family before they'll consider it complete. Maybe once the kids start officially going to school and have more independence.

Our favourite political family are announcing a pregnancy this holiday season! Colton working as the districts conservative representative means that their lives are a lot more central to Windenburg, Brittany is homeschooling Nicole and apparently they thought now was the best time to have another child. Secretly (but no so secretly) almost everyone wants this baby to be a boy, it's always tied into talk about carrying on the family name and generational blessings and all that. Whilst Brittany just wants a healthy baby (and might want a boy a bit more than another girl), she can't forget the example of her cousin Adalynn. She and her husband Mason had 8 boys in a row before having a little baby girl, and Brittany is definitely not having that many children, so she's not letting herself get too hung up on what this baby will be.

Our resident reproducers are back at it again, this time with kid number 12. The pregnancy announcement isn't new to the family, but they decided to throw it in to announce it to the friends and family that live far away and. Their house is just controlled chaos at this point, and with each kid they just slot right in. So far their prayer point for the quarter is expanding their house (and i keep forgetting to plan out what those posts will look like) This new baby will make their appearance by Harvestfest, so Kyleigh is about to be pregnant through yet another summer - poor her. Not that it's ever bothered her enough to stop getting pregnant.

Zoe and her latin lover are steadily pumping out these children, they're going on four years of marriage and by their 4th anniversary will be on their way to 3 kids under 5. They've been enjoying Windenburg life, being able to see Zoe's sister Amira and her husband quite often as they live close by so they've created their own little routine. Along with seeing family when they visit WIndenburg or when they take small trips, they've really been enjoying life. For Christmas they're staying in Windenburg for their last winter there and Francisco's family will come visit.

Now we go back to our regularly scheduled programming!

[superalphawolff]

As a belated 5 year anniversary to Fire Emblem Three Houses, I'm currently working on an OC. I just need a name, and where she would be from. She has the Crest of Macuil (the first choice has her last name for it to be easier

[evakuality]

Matteo - episode nine

It’s been an incredibly long time and this has been sitting in my drafts for a ridiculous amount of that time.  But I’m about to hit play on the DEB thingy for an anniversary rewatch so I figured I should probably finish off these posts which I was doing last time I was using DEB to watch this season.  So here it is!

Clip one - Every time I see this clip my hearts just gets a little melty/melancholy/sweet/sad/aching/happy because of that damn song.  I genuinely love how Druck uses this song this season.  How when Matteo wants to feel close to David he plays it.  How last time he was playing it because he felt like they’d connected without realising it was David's goodbye, and how now he’s playing it after they reconnected but now things are shit for David and so he’s immersing himself in what he can.  I just... this song hurts my heart, okay, and I don’t care that it’s super cliche.  And then there’s the fact that Matteo is literally in the open, no more hiding, trying to nurture himself, but making a hash job of it.  Like the intent is there, but the execution is lacking.  But then the symbolism of the whole ‘family’ sharing the food and being together.  This clip is not perfect but it makes me so emo.

I like that the squad want to try to help with David, but their suggestions are so tone deaf.  Like, be supportive yes, but do it in a way that allows the victim some agency.  But of course, this allows Matteo to be able to say that himself.  That actually none of them get to be the ones who can say what David might want or needs, and that David should be at the centre of the whole business.  I just love him and how far he’s come.  This closed off child who couldn’t stand up for himself manages to stand up for his boy and it’s delightful.

Clip two - I really like that Matteo tries to go to David, but that he ends up talking with Laura instead.  She’s such a good sister to him, and her care is really obvious.  I like to think that this scene is partly why she’s so happy to see Matteo in episode 10.  She knows he cares, that he wants to reach out and be there and help David, but that he’s willing to accept her advice.  This isn’t the boy who came earlier and tried to push his wishes onto the situation, and I think she sees that he cares as much as she does.  And of course, the message from Matteo’s mother really just adds something nice to it all.  I really like that his reaction to it is just a small smile.  Unlike Isak who was in the depths of despair when he got his text from his mother and thus it allows him the catharsis of crying, Matteo is in a different place.  He needed something different.  She wants to meet with him and with David and that level of acceptance is very important to him.  It’s a tie back to the ‘finding my way home’ vibes in the last episode and serves as a nice bridge to the church clip that’s coming up.

Clip three - There are two things I love about this clip.  First, that Amira is allowed to be open about Ramadan and how it affects her and her life in a really natural way.  It’s lovely that it’s just treated as a normal and natural part of the everyday life of these characters.  The other is just how much it shows Matteo’s progress in his relationships, both with his friends (symbolised by Amira) and in romance (David of course).  Matteo allows himself to be vulnerable and open with Amira in a way that he hasn’t really been able to be at the start of the season.   He admits that he doesn’t feel prepared and that he’s ‘fucked’ to her, and the two of them are able to be connected in a way that works for them now.  Back in episode six, Amira’s way of dealing with Matteo didn’t work but here it works.  It shows that a) Matteo is more relaxed and b) that Amira is fairly good at connecting to him, but she failed earlier because he was in a bad place.  Plus ‘I believe in you ... now you need to start believing in yourself’ is such an important comment.  He is doing this already in most facets of his life, but his school work is still one thing that hasn’t got to.  So this is something he needs to hear, and that Amira is saying this is important because she clearly knows her stuff and she doesn’t sugar coat it.  Which makes her approval mean that much more to him.  It’s nice.  Both that he’s able to express those fears and that she is able to help him with it, and he tries to reciprocate - and she tells him stuff that’s affecting her.  I like that he’s making these connections more easily now and is starting to be more checked in to his own life and other’s as well.  Then of course, he’s learned not to push David.  After episode 5′s disaster, he’s had to learn to give David time and space, to think about the needs of his partner and not just himself (something he also failed to do with Sara) and we see it even more here.  Instead of calling or attempting to go to David again, Matteo sends a voice message.  It’s both making a connection and letting David know Matteo is still here for him and also not pushing.  David can choose to respond if he wants or not.  It’s good that Matteo has learned to be more thoughtful outside of himself and his reward is, of course, that David does send a message back just as he goes into the exam, sending luck and telling Matteo when he will be home.  So he’s able to have the connection he needs but it’s in a way that doesn’t feel pressured to David.

Clip four - I love this clip so much.  There’s just something really bittersweet in finishing school.  It’s such a milestone and there’s a sense of freedom and escape but there’s also that sense of loss - of losing something that’s been such a constant in life for so long and this clip handles it so well.  There’s a beautiful balance between these two feelings with the boys.  And then we get the really lovely bit where Matteo, who is of course still concerned about David, asks Abdi about it and gets reassured that he’s ‘doing it right, chill’ and it’s stressed again that David gets to decide for himself where he wants to be and who he wants to be with.  Matteo, while having come such a long way and definitely respecting David’s wishes, still has the urge to rush in after him.  He knows staying away is the right thing to do and yet his entire nature still rebels against it.  Plus, I think he’d like to be sharing this moment with the other important guy in his life.  These guys are ‘the best friends one can have’ and yet it’s not feeling complete to Matteo.  The ache of leaving school and having all this coming to an end (and perhaps the looming worry about needing to decide what to do with his life which has been such a constant fear for him all season) is compounded by the absence of the person he felt most comfortable discussing those things with.  It’s also telling that he’s chosen Abdi to discuss this with.  There’s not been a suggestion that these two are particularly close, and you’d expect Matteo to choose Jonas to talk to, and yet he’s become so much more open and willing to expose his thoughts that he’s happy to talk about this with other people in his circle.

Clip five - This one is a clip of two halves.  The first half is beautiful with Matteo meeting up with his mother and receiving the love and affection from her he’s been craving for so long.  And he’s able to do this in a place that’s caused him some anxiety for most of the season, her church.  That he’s been open with her and she’s accepted him and reassured him that she still loves him has been such a big thing and this is the final seal on that for him.   He’s hugged, wrapped in her arms and is able to let his emotions out with all the support of a parent that he needs.  I wish we’d heard them talking just for realism’s sake, but the actual moment in the clip doesn’t really need it.  Visually, the acting tied with the surroundings and the way it’s all shot means we know and understand what each is ‘saying’ without needing the words.  It’s such a lovely moment that it’s a pity that it’s followed by a whole bunch of things which just fall a bit flat for me.  

I understand intellectually that Matteo is holding himself back from going to David because he’s been told over and over again that he needs to let David choose how he wants to deal with everything and he has experienced exactly how damaging rushing in can be when David doesn’t want it.  And yet... having Hans in his room for ‘oooh maybe David is there’ bait doesn’t work because it’s not in character for Hans to see Matteo panicking and not go to him to see what’s wrong.  This whole part would have been stronger if Hans hadn’t been there and I also can’t imagine that Matteo would have just sat at home panicking.  Laura has shared her concern about David, thus removing her ‘give him time’ message and I feel like at the very least he would have gone to see her.  All that aside, though, the acting is still really good.  We can sense Matteo’s rising panic alongside his determination to still give David the agency in the situation.  It’s clearly very difficult for him to be in this situation and you can see his instincts to go in and solve the issue warring with his knowledge that David should be allowed to decide for himself, a message that has been hammered home over multiple clips just this episode.  So overall it’s a good clip, it’s just got a few things that mute its impact for me.  

Clip six - Again, I do understand why this clip exists: to show us that Matteo is still being proactive in the way that he thinks is best.  He’s given David a message and told him where he’ll be and so he’s carrying through on it all while still allowing David to make the decision whether or not to engage.  It all makes intellectual sense.  And yet.  Living through this when it aired was really really tough.  Being told David would return on Thursday only to be left with the unsatisfying ending to the previous clip, then thinking okay well perhaps Friday morning only to have him not there either???  It works in a full episode because while it builds tension it’s not unbearable.  But in clip format this wait was really tough and so this really felt like a ‘filler’ and more ‘haha got you; he’s not really here’ which we have had at least 3 times this episode (clip one, clip five and now) and so it feels more like taunting the audience than like a genuinely necessary part of the episode.  Still, it does its job which is to ramp up both Matteo’s fears and anxieties and the audience’s in the lead up to the final clip.

Clip seven - I have said so much about this one in a lot of different posts, so I’m just going to link to this post I made way way way back when the clip aired rather than rehash everything.  I will just add that in hindsight there is so much to love about this reunion.  I know people joke about how all the other evak couples do this gorgeous tender thing and these two scream at each other.  But I really really love it.  It’s totally in character for these two and more importantly it’s necessary.  Matteo with his fear of abandonment is of course angry.  He’s been told that he has to give David space and what that gets him is a boyfriend who almost cuts and runs without him.  He feels like he’s done everything he was supposed to do and yet he still almost loses.  That fear comes out in anger, which David doesn’t deserve and yet which allows him to break out of his own withdrawn fears and yell about his own issues.  There are parts of this episode which I don’t feel are realistic or in character, but this part is both.  Their anger, both of their anger, is believable and important and they both need to hear what the other is saying here.  I like that they get to talk and no matter how angry it is, they both show that they care about each other and understand each other: David by inviting Matteo run away with him (something he has been reluctant to do in the past and which has always made Matteo fearful due to his worries about being abandoned) and Matteo by showing David that he understands the vampire stuff and the movie he loves and he sees right through to the heart of David and loves him anyway.  It shows in an ironic way just how good they are for each other.  Even in the middle of a screaming match where it seems like they’re not quite on the same page, they still kind of are at their core.  Each of them still has what the other needs to feel supported and loved and needed.

[bergeronprocess]

The men of Wylde Flowers power rankings

Keep in mind I'm still in spring, so I might learn more things about these guys that moves them up or down later. But for now:

1. ANGUS. Omg I wish romancing him was an option (Francis is very sweet though). He's perfect. He's a baker, he makes puns, he's part Scottish. Sigh...

2. Thomas. When my friend told me there's no romance route for him, I was mad as hell. He would just be perfect to like soften up over time and fall for. Dreamy. We could talk shit about Marty.

3. Damon. The game is trying to put us together lol we had one conversation where Lina was ragging him for being single and I chose the answer that was like "Aw Lina, let him be" and that conversation eventually led to like "Maybe we can go out sometime?" But nothing further yet. He just seems like a good guy overall.

4. Kai. All those surfing injury stories are gnarly but he does have cool stuff in his shop.

5. Francis. Nice guy, very cosmopolitan, talented at his job. Please go to sleep sometimes, Francis. Maybe I can make you a sleeping potion. Please sleep.

6. Parker. Just seems like a friendly fella. He has that good spatial reasoning - he has to for his job - and I like that. Has his hands full with the twins. He just had me get him some tulips for his anniversary and that was really sweet.

7. Bruno. The fact that his stand is called Soft and Son's but Otto doesn't want anything to do with it is so sad. Okay so maybe he has a drinking problem but nobody's perfect.

8. Shelby. I'm not put off by the "weird guy living in the woods" thing and he has some smart stuff to say. He alluded to some of his relatives having been killed in the Holocaust and that broke my heart.

9. Getting hit by a bus

10. Cameron. I'm from the south. I've seen lots of these charismatic smooth-talking religious hucksters. I don't trust Cameron one dang bit.

11. Otto. Totally fake ass politician trying to get the votes from an electorate of, what, twelve? I don't trust him either. Trying to spread all that "be afraid of your neighbors" Nextdoor crap. I just know he's gonna try to go all Crucible on the coven if he finds out anyone's identities. (I am trying to be friendly to Vanessa though - she told me the story of her friend Amy and I just felt sad for her.)

12. Marty. This man is the feds or something. We've had like 3 interactions and every one has me going 🤨. The fact he was clearly lying about his last name and almost tripped on it. The weird hesitation to tell me he used to be a consultant. Calling me a "girl farmer" like sir I am a grown woman. When I first learned that a rancher was coming, I thought oh nice maybe another romantic prospect. But even if a romance route was available for this guy, I would absolutely not take it.

Maybe next time I play through, I should pick "Claire" when Hazel asks me about my former fiance's name and then pursue Amira because she was coming on HARD to me 😳

I should power rank the women later too lol

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@royalreef​ sent: "Vera! Joy!!! Amira!!!!!" She chirps out the three names in tandem, fins perked up to their full height as she rushes over. It's easy to presume the excitement is over her luck of spotting all three of them together, that it makes her trips easier — but this is a little too much, even for that.

There's a joy in her today. An excitement, a happiness that goes down to the bone and keeps digging from there. It makes her tremble, body shaking ever so slightly and tail twitching and fins fluttering no matter what else she does, and oh, that smile!

The expression isn't native to Miranda's face, it doesn't fit her features in the same way as the twitches of her fins or the brightness in her eyes, but the ear-to-ear grin nonetheless manages to make a home of her yet. It comes more and more naturally every day, lovestruck and whole, and more and more she welcomes it in. This is her home too. It's fitting, that it should make such an impression on her.

"I am glad I could find all of you, I have so much to do today — it is mine and Aaravi's anniversary! And in my kingdom, it is traditional that it is celebrated with the giving of food to others, so-"

One by one, Miranda shoved a basket into each of their hands. They were made of woven seagrass, treated in some way to make them hardy and easy to keep, and to give them a pleasant dull purple color. From their handles hang carved trinkets — made of carved bone and ivory and pearls, some in the shape of some stylized type of eel, some in the shape of shells, and some in more artistic shapes, giving them flair.

True to her word, there's Merkingdom baked goods inside. Crab shells stuffed with meat and spices derived from corals and sponges, whale jerky that's tender and pulls apart easily between teeth, a baked pie of giant squid meat with chunks of seal for flavoring, fanciful desserts made of sugar in the shape of conch shells that can be seen through like crystal — all of that in more, little treats from Miranda's people, a small bounty of the ocean.

All except for the piece that sits on top. A slice of cake, just like any that would be found on the land, and iced over with elaborate little pink and purple hearts.

"I made them myself! I am quite pleased with the results too — let me know how you like them! Happy Valentine's Day!"

And then Miranda thumped her tail, and fluttered her fins, and grinned all the more, and she had darted off again.

“I get a few surprise admirers’ and attempted lovers’ letters this time of year myself, Joy, but you really do take the cake.” Vera mused, watching as a heart-shaped box of chocolates fell unceremoniously from the sky. She caught them from disrupting the pile of letters, instead tossing it over her shoulder to the ‘food’ pile.

“Girl, this is NUTS. You really don’t have any fancy ward thingies for this sorta stuff?” Amira asked, juggling a few plush hearts around before each one is soundly shot out of the air with a burst of magic from Joy’s fingertips.

“Of course I do, but then they get stuck in limbo and the backlog eventually just shows up anyways. So I figured I’d try just dealing with it this year-”

The three amidst chatter pause at the sound of Miranda’s voice, attention diverted to the princess closing in rapidly on them. The trio are quick to turn fully, even if perhaps Joy and Amira are just a bit taken by surprise at Miranda’s overflowing excitement. Vera, on the other hand, can only let out one of those genuine little cackles of delight at the sight of just how elated she looks today.

“Oh, hello, love! Congratulations to you both.” Vera replied, even as she took the basket with a bit of surprise herself this time. She can’t particularly recall Miranda ever speaking of cooking, so it takes even her off-guard this time.

Amira is the first to peek into the basket, unable to suppress the quiet admiring whistle at the sight of it all. It wasn’t often she had this much food in one place that was given to her, especially when it admittedly all looked this good. “Oh dang, girl, congrats! Happy anniversary and many more, y’know?”

“Oh yes, I’m happy for you both! It all looks lovely too, you did a great job.” Joy added last, smiling all the wider herself with a chuckle. She looked a bit drained herself, though that can be answered when she swats another magically delivered love letter off the table the three had been conversing at with an annoyed utterance. They’d been at this for awhile.

“Happy Valentine’s Day!” They add as she departs, Joy watching Vera flick one of the many continuously appearing envelopes into the air for Amira to shoot down with a small controlled jet of flame.

[rockislandadultreads]

More Notable First Novels of 2023

Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad

It's the holy month of Ramadan, and twin sisters Amira and Lina are about to graduate from high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. On the precipice of adulthood, they plan to embark on a summer of teenage revelry, trying on new identities and testing the limits of what they can get away with while still under their parents' roof. But the twins' expectations of a summer of freedom collide with their older brother's return from prison, and his mysterious behavior threatens to undo the delicate family balance.

Meanwhile, outside the family's apartment, a storm is brewing in Bay Ridge. A raid on a local business sparks a protest that brings the Arab community together, and a senseless act of violence threatens to tear them apart. Everyone's motives are called into question as an alarming sense of disquiet pervades the neighborhood. With everything spiraling out of control, how will Amira and Lina know whom to trust?

Hula by Jasmin Iolani Hakes

"There's no running away on an island. Soon enough, you end up where you started."

Hi'i is the youngest of the legendary Naupaka dynasty, only daughter of Laka, once the pride of Hilo; granddaughter of Hulali, Hula matriarch on the Big Island. But the Naupka legacy is in jeopardy, buckling under the weight of loaded silences and unexplained absences, most notably the sudden disappearance of Laka when Hi'i was a child. Hi'i dreams of healing the rifts within her family by becoming the next Miss Aloha Hula - and prove herself worthy of carrying on the family dynasty. She demonstrates her devotion to her culture through hula - the beating heart of her people expressed through the movement of her hips and feet.

Yet she has always felt separate from her community, and the harder she tries to prove she belongs - dancing in the halau until her bones ache - the wider the distance seems to grow. Soon, fault lines begin to form, and secrets threaten to erupt. Everyone wants to know, Hi'i most of all: what really happened when her mother disappeared, and why haven't she and her grandmother spoken since? When a devastating revelation involving Hi'i surfaces, the entire community is faced with a momentous decision that will affect everyone - and determine the course of Hi'i's future.

The Forbidden Territory of a Terrifying Woman by Molly Lynch

Ada—a woman from Montreal living reluctantly in Michigan—vanishes from her bed one night while her husband Danny is asleep beside her, her young son, Gilles, in the next room. Desperate to locate Ada before Gilles understands what has happened, Danny begins a search. But the feds are already involved: across the country and around the world, mothers are vanishing from their homes.

Where did Ada go? What has she gone through? And how does the mystery relate to the forest that she seemed magnetically drawn to? Confronting the role of motherhood and the meaning of home in the wreckage of capitalism and climate change, The Forbidden Territory of a Terrifying Woman is that rare, dazzling debut that is both thrilling and profound. It is a mystery, a play on myths of metamorphosis, and above all, a story of love—between husband and wife, mother and child—deeply troubled by the future we face.

Tropicália by Harold Rogers

Daniel Cunha has a lot on his mind.

He got dumped by his pregnant girlfriend, his grandfather just dropped dead, and on the anniversary of the raid that doomed his drug-dealing aunt and uncle, his mother makes her unwanted return, years after she fled to marry another American fool like his father.

Misfortune, however, is a Cunha family affair, and no generation is spared. Not Daniel’s grandfather João—poor João—born to a prostitute and forced to raise his siblings while still a child himself. Not João’s wife, Marta, branded as a bruxa, reviled by her mother, and dragged from her Ilha paradise by her scheming daughter, Maria. And certainly not Maria, so envious of her younger sister’s beauty and benevolence that she took her vicious revenge and fled to the States, abandoning her children: Daniel and Lucia, both tainted now by their half-Americanness and their mother’s greedy absence.

There’s poison in the Cunha blood. They are a family cursed, condemned to the pain of deprivation, betrayal, violence, and, worst of all, love. But now Maria has returned to grieve her father and finally make peace with Daniel and Lucia, or so she says. As New Year’s Eve nears, the Cunha family hurtles toward an irrevocable breaking point: a fire, a knife, and a death on the sands of Copacabana Beach.

[onwardop]

Respect others’ culture, work for world peace Dominicans told as SDA’s UN celebration ends

by Mel Christian Verona, Associate Editor

"Showing respect is the best way to engage in meaningful conversation and peace-building."

This was what Mr. Dean Richard O. Vasallo emphasized in his opening remarks as St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan’s month-long celebration of the United Nations ended through a virtual culmination held via Google Meet, Friday, November 05.

“The United Nations was founded 76 years ago, and aims to maintain peace and security among nations. It is a reminder that showing respect to people's cultural differences is very important, and there is no time to fight”, Mr. Vasallo also said.

Themed as "SDA at 75: Empowering Youth in Community Building and Growing with Peace and Trust," Mr. Harold Adrian Muncal and Ms. Mary Jeann Caleon of 12-Providence hosted the culmination program.

After Gracela Yao's opening prayer and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, travel guide videos that show the designated country’s culture and tradition from Grades 7 to 10 went underway.

The much-awaited virtual "Parade of Nations" followed where select students from each section exhibited their self-made recyclable national costume from the countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, Australia and Oceania, and South America.

Parade of Nations winners per grade level were:

From Grade 7, Mr. Jose Felix Bagaforo from 7-Patience who represented India and Ms. Kathlene Joyce Catiis from 7- Prudence who represented Turkey were awarded Mr. and Ms. Asia

From Grade 8, Mr. Hugh Breian Aniag and Ms. Dia Carlianne Leonardo from 8- Fortitude who both represented Italy clinched the title Mr. and Ms. Europe.

Mr. and Ms. Africa went to Mr. Joseph Joaquin Angeles and Ms. Samantha Amira Murao from 9-Chastity who both represented Egypt.

Mr. Benedict Fajardo from 10-Benevolence who represented Mexico bagged the title Mr. North America while Ms. North America was given to Ms. Ashley Marie Ostonal from 10- Diligence who represented Guadeloupe.

From Grade 11, both Mr. and Ms. Australia and Oceania titles went to 11- Sincerity’s Mr. Christian Dimla and Ms. Carmella Dizon who both represented Papua New Guinea.

From Grade 12, Mr. and Ms. South America went to Mr. Harold Adrian Muncal and Ms. Alliyah Red De Jesus from 12-Providence who represented Chile.

After the virtual parade, Mr. Cedrick C. Esguerra led the "Name the Flag" quiz where 11- Sincerity clinched the first place, with 11- Empathy who placed second, and 8-Charity who bagged the third place.

Before the program ended, Mr. Vasallo delivered his message of thanks to all the people behind the success of the event. Ms. Janna Guieb closed the program with a prayer.

Every October, the world celebrates the United Nations' month. This year marks the 76th founding anniversary of the organization.#

[madame-fear]

Came when I was in need of smiles or just radiant warmth! You’re kind, persevering, courageous and pure…. Never lose sight of that!! Happy Anniversary Amira 👍🏻🥹

elliot looks so sweetly adorable in here OMGGG IDKFKRJRKRK LOSING MY MIND FOR HIM 💕💕

AHHHH THANK YOU SO SO MUCH BABY 😭😭❤ Your kind words mean a lot, I'm so happy to have meet all of you during this very first year since I opened my account! 🥺💞 Thank you thank you thank youuu 🥂🥂

[askundeadbluelesbians]

For Vera and Amira: How long have y'all been together? Do y'all do anything special for anniversaries?

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Written by @segasister Art by @shslbs

[thedivinepair]

what is your most prized possession?

character questions ( accepting )

 The  smile  that  sprawls  across  Amira’s  face  can  put  the  Cheshire  cat  to  shame.  “  Oh  God,  ”   she  scooted  to  the  edge  of  her  seat,  effervescent  enthusiasm  lighting  up  her  eyes.   “  I  have  a  few  if  that’s  okay  ?

 The  first  is  Dottie  Lottie,  my  parents  gave  me  the  doll  when  I  was  six  and  I  still  have  it.  I’m  always  wearing  the  locket  Taewon    (  @thereckoniing​​  )    gave  me  for  my  fifteenth  birthday.  It’s  so  important  to  me,  I’ll  never  take  it  off,  really.  It’s  a  sun  and  I’ve  kept  a  picture  of  us  as  kids  in  it.  He  hates  it,  “ she  giggles  at  that.

 Then,  of  course,  my  copy  of  Howl’s  Moving  Castle  that  I  exchanged  with  August  when  we  first  met.  He  heavily  annotated  it  and  I  love  reading  the  comments  and  jokes  he  scribbled  in  whenever  I  feel  stressed  or  upset.  ”

 “  At  least  the  copy  I  gave  you  had  funny  jokes,  unlike  the  one  you  handed  to  me,  ”    August  rolls  his  eyes,  clearly  amused.  “  But  I  suppose  it’s  a  possession  I  adore  to  some  degree.  We  also  have  that  unicorn  plush  duo  we  exchanged  on  our  first  friendship  anniversary.  The  one  she  has  is  named  Octavius,  after  me,  because  Augustus  and  the  one  I  have  is  named  Queenie  after  her  because  she’s  self-obsessed.  ”

 “  There’s  a  funny  story  behind  the  Octavius  thing,  but  they  have  our  voice  recordings,  too.  Queenie  says  ‘I  love  you,  Eight’  and  Octavius  just  says  ‘fuck  off,’  so  who’s  the  better  person  really  ?  ”

 Though  August  laughs  he  quiets  for  a  bit  and  starts  drumming  with  his  fingers  as  if  to  release  anxiousness.  “  I  also  have  a  guitar  my  dad  used  to  sing  songs  to  my  mum  with,  ”    his  voice  is  quiet,  hushed  like  he  doesn’t  want  others  to  hear.  Decidedly,  that’s  all  he’s  going  to  say  about  that.

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(Maggie's POV)(AN: This is a nice filler-ish post to provide a contrast to what the non-fundie siblings did with their summer vacation in comparison to the ones who went to camp with the family 😂 I also just really love Maggie's family.)

(AN: The second picture is the one that they sent their families of them on holiday, this is also what Maggie posted to Simstagram of their vacation 😂)

Sulani has my heart, it's become our favourite place to vacation during the summer after coming here over the past few years. The older the kids get, the more we can do with them, over the week we got some nice family bonding time before going back home to the end of summer and the start of autumn. Usually we travel with Reece, Stacie, and the kids but this year our schedules just didn't align. They usually go to camp with a good chunk of my family either before or after we go to Sulani, but this year they ended up being busy before and after camp. It's fine though, we usually see them at Christmas anyway. Every year the family asks if we'll make the trek into Granite Falls for camp, and each year I have to find new ways to gently remind them that some of our convictions are different and that family bible camp isn't for our family anymore. I'm thankful that my siblings aren't judgmental of the fact that our personal convictions aren't exactly the same as our parents'. I was the first sibling to really 'break away' from our the standards our parents raised us with. Prior to me, the only married siblings were Adalynn and Barrett, who are the two who have stuck with all our parents biblical convictions to a t. I was the first sibling to be married and work outside the home, the first to chose to limit my family size, and (which is probably the biggest thing - some people are still hung up on this) the first to wear pants. That first year was definitely a trying time for me as we all went through an adjustment period, but now I'm happy to say that as more siblings marry and more opinions are brought into the family, everyone is making more of an effort to focus on the fact that it's up to each married couple to determine how to live their lives.

Growing up, family vacations that weren't to family camp or other church related travelling were always to a local campground that was a drivable distance because by the time I had gotten there, there were already the first 4 kids, and by the time I got old enough to properly remember vacations there were 3 kids after me. While it was definitely fun having all my siblings there growing up, my goal for the twins is for them to look back on their childhood and have good memories with both Shane and I individually. Having that one on one time to play with them really helps us bond and get closer, even if they are still quite young.

Our resort has babysitting services available, so every night once the kids were in bed, Shane and I would head to our favourite restaurant for dinner. It's always great to just talk with your spouse about your hopes, dreams, and goals that you have for the future. We're both so young that we forget that we have the rest of our lives still ahead of us. We sat and talked through our plans for the rest of the year, since Shane's family is drastically smaller compared to mine, so we can see them more spontaneously. With the sheer size of my family, there's more planning that is required due to there being so many events that take place. Between now and the end of the year there's a fundraising gala we're attending for my cousin Brittany and her husband, there's Harvestfest, there's my sister Priscilla's gender reveal for her 2nd kid, my sister-in-law Lorilee might do her gender reveal before Christmas but no one's sure yet, I'm due visits to Willowcreek and Windenburg after Harvestfest to see Amira and Zoe, there's the wedding anniversary of Shane and me before winter, then Christmas right at the end of the year. Some siblings and cousins are coming into the city to see us as well, so we're happy to have had this break to recharge before a whirlwind end to the yaer.

[our-time-is-now]

August 10, 2019 (2): Congratulations and Wisdoms

(previous play)

You can find more information about the authors, translators, content warning and additional information about the plays in the pinned post on our blog.

Saturday, 2:29 pm:

WhatsApp, Team Heidesee:

Carlos: *sends a photo of himself pouring water over Abdi with a watering can*

Abdi: *sends a photo of himself splashing water on Carlos with a garden hose*

Kiki: *sends a photo of the lake*

Hanna: *sends a photo of herself behind a bottle of water*

Jonas: *sends a photo of himself drinking a glass of water*

Sam: *sends a photo of a running faucet*

Alex: *sends a photo of the creek in the forest*

Mia: *sends a photo of a puddle*

Amira: *sends a photo of fish in an aquarium*

Jonas: *sends video of everyone apart from Amira in front of the cabin with a glass of water in hand holding them up* *you can hear Kiki quietly count to three and then everyone calling* Happy three-month-anniversary!

Amira: *sends voice message* Hey, Habibis! I also would have loved to be in the video to congratulate you… but this time, you’ll only get something from me this way! So happy three-month-anniversary you two! I’m so happy for you, that you have each other and that you’re doing so well and I hope you’ll have many more three-month-anniversaries and that you’ll stay such a great couple! I’m hugging you very tightly mentally and love you! And I miss you! Take care and have a good one!

David: *sends video*

David: *sends voice message of himself and Matteo*

Saturday, 21:23 pm:

WhatsApp, Team Heidesee:

David: Did you only go swimming today again or did you also build something? We are missing the photos! ;-)

Carlos: *sends about 20 photos of everyone in action - building benches at the fireplace and painting the living room in the cabin*

Abdi: We were super hardworking! Now we’re having after-work beers! *sends selfie of himself with beer*

Kiki: Well inside we’re not that far yet - but there’s quite a lot to do. We definitely want to paint the other rooms as well, but we won’t manage it this weekend. We also made a plan how to make the cabin look less old-fashioned - throws for the couch, new curtains and stuff like that… I’m sure it’ll look great!

David: It definitely looks really nice already! Next time we’ll definitely help!

Hanna: How are you guys doing? Did you have a nice celebration for your three-month-anniversary?

Mia: Love from me as well! And a little reminder: Today’s Michis birthday - in case you want to congratulate him…

Matteo: Great photos, but you can tell that I was missing to cheer you on ;) No, nonsense, it already looks really great

Matteo: Oh, I didn’t know that @ Mia, thanks

Carlos: You’re definitely missing for stupidly standing in the way and drinking beer, Brudi!

Abdi: Definitely!

Matteo: Next time we’ll come along as well

Jonas: Yeah, yeah, unless you suddenly remember some anniversary that you just have to celebrate… ;-)

Hanna: Helloooo??? Question! (see above)

David: Sorry, Hanna! We’re doing really good! We’re now at Matteo’s grandmother’s, we first had delicious coffee and cake and just now we had delicious lasagna. We didn’t really celebrate any further… apart from being at the beach earlier. And Matteo’s grandmother doesn’t know about the anniversary - otherwise she probably would have made even more food… ;-)

Amira: Really sounds mega nice… definitely better than a family celebration! I hope you’ll all have a great time and I miss you!

Kiki: Awww, Amira, we miss you too!

Abdi: And Davenzi!

Kiki: Sure, them, too!

Hanna: Thanks for the update, David! That definitely sounds nice and chill!

Matteo: Sorry, Hanna, didn’t mean to ignore you

Hanna: That’s okay!

WhatsApp, David/David’s mother:

David: Hey Mama. Sorry for reaching out only now and thanks for the photos of the wool. The color is really nice for a scarf, even though I don’t really want to think about scarves during those temperatures. We left Venice this morning and are in Ravenna at Matteo’s grandmother’s now. We stopped at the ocean on our way here and went swimming and celebrated our three-month-anniversary. We’re doing pretty good. I hope so are you? Love, David

Heike Schreibner: Dear David, how nice that you’re reaching out. Good that you like the wool, then I’ll start immediately. First your scarf, then Matteo’s. Oh, your three-month-anniversary, that sounds nice. I’m very happy that you’re doing so good. I’m also good, everything is as always here, after all. Tell Matteo I said hi, too, your Mama

David: Nice that you’re also doing good. And Matteo says hi back. I’ll be in touch again in the next few days. Have a nice evening!

WhatsApp, Florenzi-Schreibner-family:

Laura: I was looking for a ruler earlier and so I illegally went into your room, David! Sorry! But: I noticed your calendar and I saw that it’s your three-month-anniversary today! So: Congratulations you two chaotics! I hope you’ll have many more anniversaries and that you’ll continue to make each other as happy. I’m sending you hugs and cuddles and squeezes! I hope you’re doing good and that you celebrated nicely!

David: With congratulations like that I will ignore the scandal of you illegally stepping into my/our (still) room… ;-) Thank you for your words! We’re doing pretty good. We’re at Matteo’s grandmother’s in Ravenna now and let her stuff us with good food…

Matteo: You know, Laura, you don’t have to blame it on a ruler if you miss us so much that you just want to stand in David’s/our room for a while ;) Thanks for your words and also thank you for bearing with me for three months (and a little longer) :-)

Laura: Crap, now you figured me out! Yes, I was laying in your bed crying and missing you! - Pfff, as if! And yeah, yeah, you’re welcome… It wasn’t really a “bearing with” in the literal sense… you’re also an enrichment to some extent… at least for my brother’s emotional state and thus also for mine…

David: “an enrichment for my emotional state” - nicely put :-P

Matteo: Wow, Laura, I really feel honored… umm… not. But at least that’s honest, I can deal with that :)

Laura: What? I said that you’re an enrichment.

Matteo: Yes, so that David doesn’t get on your nerves. Not because I’m simply the best? :)

Laura: Hey, guys! One, David is getting on my nerves very rarely. He’s the best brother one could wish for! Two, you know very well what I mean with enrichment for the emotional state and I definitely won’t butter you up again. We already talked about this! Three, Matteo is the best partner I can wish for for my brother. And you won't get any more compliments today! Take this and my congratulations and be happy with it!

David: Four, I have the best sister one could wish for which, five, results in all of us being the best, which we indeed have already realized before.

Matteo: Oh, I like it when the Schreibners latch onto my teasing like that. You’re indeed also the best Laura, everything’s good!

Laura: Pff! :-) Have a good one, you loons!

David: We will! You, too! Enjoy the quiet without us!

WhatsApp, flatshare & friends:

David: Hey Michi, Matteo and I wish you a happy birthday! We hope that you had/have a great day!

David: Hey everyone, quick update: We’re in Ravenna at Matteo’s grandmother’s now and let her stuff us with good food. We’re still doing really good and hope so are you!

Michi: Awww… that’s nice that you’re thinking of me! Thanks for congratulating me! <3

Linn: Nice that you’re doing good! We miss you a lot. Mia isn’t there, either. And Hans is at Michi’s - I understand - it’s his birthday! But I still hope that you’ll all be back soon!

Hans: I’m back tomorrow, my little fairy-child!

Mia: @ Linn: I’ll be back the day after tomorrow at the latest. Just enjoy the quiet! @ Davenzi: Nice to also hear in here that you’re doing good ;-) @ everyone except Davenzi: Pssst - they’re also celebrating today…

Linn: Oh, yes? What? David, is it your birthday? I don’t even know when your birthday is!

Hans: No, David’s birthday is in October, and Matteo’s in November… hmmm

Matteo: How do you know when David’s birthday is?

Hans: Conversation, my butterfly! Conversation. You should also try it!

David: Matteo and I are celebrating our three-month-anniversary today!

Linn: Oh, how nice! Congratulations!

Hans: Only? Seems somehow longer to me…

Linn: To me, too…

David: To me, too…

Hans: But congratulations from me, as well! Then David and I will also have our three-month-anniversary soon!

Michi: Did I miss something? But congratulations from me, too!

Matteo: Seems longer to me, too, btw… And Michi, no, you didn’t, those two are celebrating their first kitchen-encounter ;)

Michi: Oh yes, of course, how stupid of me that I didn’t think of that myself! ;-)

Hans: Just make fun of us, my honey, but then you won’t get any cake when we’re celebrating!

Michi: I’d never make fun of something like that! Especially not if there’s cake involved!

Linn: I also want to celebrate an anniversary with David! And one with Matteo!

David: @ Hans: I thought we’ll only celebrate our one-year and our ten-year anniversaries? @ Michi: If we celebrate then you’ll also get some cake, of course. @ Linn: Unfortunately I’m very bad with dates, Linn. We can celebrate as well if someone remembers when the first time we met was.

Hans: Neon party?

Linn: We didn’t talk to each other then.

Matteo: Then it has to be May 11… when we came to the flatshare, in the kitchen…

Linn: Hasn’t he been to the flatshare before that?

Matteo: Yes, but…

Hans: Not that we were aware of it, I get it.

David: Right… after Matteo found me. In the evening Hans also “bothered” us and we fled! But Hans and I will celebrate later… we’ll celebrate our first conversation in the kitchen… and Hans, you wanted to remember the date! I already told you back then that I’m bad at stuff like that!

Hans: Haaang on! Linn can celebrate an anniversary before I can!?

Michi: You guys really have problems…

WhatsApp, Matteo/Matteo’s mother:

Susanne Florenzi: Dear Matteo, I talked to Nonna on the phone yesterday and she told me that you’ll be staying with her for a few days now. I hope you have a lot of fun and that you can have a nice time with her the way you used to. I’m thinking of you! Love, your Mama

Matteo: Dear Mama, it’s definitely nice, different than in the past, but different can also be nice sometimes, right? She still has the photo of you and me at the beach on the beach chair on her wall… Maybe we should also go to the ocean again together. Love, and love from David as well, your Matteo

Susanne Florenzi: I can imagine very well that it’s different than in the past. A lot has happened, after all. That’s one reason why it’s so nice to hear that it’s still nice. And I’m also happy that Nonna still has the photo of the two of us on her wall. She has always been just as bad as me when it comes to getting rid of stuff like that. Maybe we really should go to the ocean together. But maybe not to Italy. Please also say hi to David from me. Love, your Mama

Matteo: Yes, you’re very similar in some regards ;) And yes, we will, to the Baltic Sea or something… See you soon, Mama

WhatsApp, Jonas/Matteo:

Jonas: Ey, Luigi, everything okay with you? I thought I’d get in touch far away from the group chats - maybe we can talk a little more openly this way. Still everything peachy in paradise?

Matteo: Hey, Diggi, yes so far so good…

Matteo: Well… what was it like when you and Hanna went on holiday together for the first time? Was everything peachy then?

Jonas: Brudi - you were there during my first holiday with Hanna - and you know how that ended… and I haven’t really been away with just her so far… one weekend at her uncle’s but that wasn’t really holiday. But a six-hour-drive because of a massive traffic jam. That really was kind of an extreme situation: We laughed, sang, had deep conversations, fought, made up again, ate… Well but Hanna and I aren’t David and you… no idea, can you guys even fight!?

Matteo: Yeah, no, that's not what I meant, I did mean just the two of you… but yes, somehow that fits our holiday quite well. And well, not really fought… but yesterday… man, the whole story would be too much to type so I’ll just tell you the end ok? So yesterday David asked me why I didn’t have any wishes for myself but only for him and that I should also think about myself and so on… no idea, I never thought that it would be a bad thing if I think about him, you know? No idea… was weird somehow…

Jonas: Ugh… okay… I mean I don’t really know the context… what kind of wishes you were talking about but… to some tiny extent it really sounds like David would be a little right. Of course it’s nothing bad that you think about him, don’t get me wrong! Absolutely not! That's something extremely good and I’m pretty sure he sees it the same. But maybe he just doesn’t want you to forget yourself and your own wishes because of it? Could that be?

Matteo: Yes, he also said something like that… but… I mean if that’s just my biggest wish? Does that mean that something’s wrong with me? No idea, man, I don’t know… David mentioned something like that before, that I’m putting myself too far in the back or something… but I mean, I feel good!

Jonas: You’re really something, Luigi… I’d say if currently your biggest wish is something for David then I think that’s okay and a good thing. As long as you really feel good… and if there are wishes in the future that concern you, then it would just be nice if you’d take them just as seriously as the ones that concern David. I wouldn’t put it as harshly and say that something is wrong with you… no idea… maybe if it would go on for a longer period of time, that you put David’s wishes above yours… that would really be weird somehow. As a couple you try to somehow adjust the dreams to each other… that’s kind of what it’s all about when you’re together with someone, right? That you pay attention to what the other one needs and what you yourself need and then find the best way to make it all fit together. What did you wish for him if I may ask?

Matteo: Dude, you’re wise… when did that happen?

Matteo: Okay, well, we went to this exhibition and there was a room with a mountain of wishes or something like that… you write down your wish and then you put the note to all the others… and I wished that David has the best life… but I mean that makes sense, right? He went through so much shit just because he’s the way he is and I… well, I want for him to never go through this again… and he saw my wish and later he asked me about it and then it escalated a little… But maybe you’re right… maybe I’m not so used to wishing for something for myself…

Jonas: I’m not wise… I just know you pretty well, my friend. And I know that you have a tendency to take yourself back too much. You’ve always been like that. Your wish for David is really honorable! That you wished for that of all things. I mean, you basically also could have wished that he has the best life with you. Or that you can give him the best life. I can understand it a little that David wonders where you yourself are in your wish. I’m sure he wished for something for the both of you, or weren’t you able to see his wish? I really wish that you can get used to making wishes for yourself! I think David would grant you almost any wish. Hey, and not just him, okay? We’re here, as well…

Matteo: *sends blushing emoji* Thanks man…. and yes, he did, make a wish for us, I mean. Shit, man, I really thought he was totally overreacting, but maybe he wasn’t… I don’t know, I think I really have to get used to this first… But thanks for “listening” and so on…

Jonas: David is one of the good ones. But so are you! Don’t forget that, Brudi! And you don’t have to thank me… that’s a given… you do the same. Have a nice evening and celebrate some more that you have each other!

Matteo: Aren’t we all the best? ;) And sure man, anytime, you know that! We will! When I’m back the two of us have to meet up… Brudi 1 on 1 time! See you!

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Now that I have time and some motivation let's get down to business.

Paz also has tattoos for you,

One of your name in mando'a,

Second of the star constellation that you spotted on your trip, we love our wiccan king,

He'd 10000% be the guy to get his child's birth date tattooed,

Paz posting his precious doggo on instagram?,

Oh or Paz starting a culinary YouTube channel???,

And also showing his of the grid lifestyle?,

showing his animal rescue and promoting adoptions!,

He is buffy, handsome, funny, loves children and animals, dresses good and is the best chef, so there are many fanboys and fangirls in his comments thirsting over him,

When the comments asking if he is single get too overwhelming, he asks you to tune in for some vlogs,

You'd definitely film a mukbang video!!,

And also these crazy spicy noodle challenges,

Boba accidentally disliking all of Paz' videos?? (we are still onto tech-grandpa Boba? 😂),

You have to make sure that he doesn't post any pictures done by his hand,

He'd retweet funny clips of cats and cute pictures from Jango Investigation company's official profile,

Also him leaving embarrassing comments on your profile?

Or not knowing that there is function to dm you on instagram,

So he comments on your recent holiday trip picture ''you looked good in this swimsuit princess, shame on me I tore it apart'' or ''looking tempting babygirl, be ready, sir will be home soon'',

Din doesn't really care for sm?,

Like he used to be a casual user,

But one day people were flooding his comments and dms, spamming him with @pascalisapunk,

He noticed that you were watching youtube kids with Grogu,

(oh now I hope you will know what is going on) Grogu really likes watching cocomelon,

So Din tricked him to watching PewDiePie instead,

You don't like it tho, thinking these videos are too edgy and stupid for both of them,

''Din you've watched too many of these videos and you became a brain-rotten himbo I don't want the same to happen to our son!'',

Din and Grogu playing Minecraft together? 🥺,

Also Paz has the best town in Animal crossing for sure!,

Surprise, surprise Boba actually likes and knows how to(!!!) play Mafia game (well it's from 2002 so maybe that's why lol),

But he is the king of board games,

Especially Monopoly!!!

Also not to mention cars games,

He made you play strip poker with him 😳,

Paz and you doing a baby shower at his restaurant!!,

Imagine big daddy bear Paz with a little babygirl 😍😍😍, (Bummer that we don't have an official name for the Armorer, could be honored by Paz naming his baby after her 😭),

Grogu telling his friends at school that his daddy is also an actor lol,

Few days later bunch of 5 year olds are asking him if this is the way to the restroom, if he can bring in some hot chocolate, and doing the baby yoda batuu sound at him lol,

Poor Din, but he secretly loves it, he just loves children,

So imagine his combustion when you tell him that you are having a little Djarin 😍,

Paz helping with babyshower??,

And Boba is totally on buying you a new, bigger apartment as a gift lol,

''What, Djarin? Can't have my little nephew and favorite sister-in-law who is pregnant living in your excuse of an apartament'' lol Boba has no chill,

Grogu gets addicted to bubble tea,

And it isn't because of your introduction, you knew better not to let him drink too often,

But everyday, after coming back from the kindergarten Din and Grogu would stop by your favorite bubble tea shop,

Grogu totally wants a little brother!,

And Din is thinking about a little babygirl or better, why not both, or even better two little boys and a little girl and Grogu being their big bro 😍,

You better be ready for some intensive wrestling sessions,

You and Din have no idea why, but lately, he seems to cum A LOT MORE,

When Boba carries out the tradition you are pregnant,

Pregnant with twin boys,

And the look identical, like they were literally cloned 😉,

Boba wouldn't throw a huge babyshower,

He is too afraid after the incident involving you and the rival syndicate,

Actually Boba decided that you should move from the downtown, to live in a more low-key area,

So you are now living in a palace 😉 in the suburbs

Boba gets you a private driver and a bodyguard,

But most of the time he tries to drive you to work since you both have offices in the downtown area,

Your daily commute can get really pleasurable for both of you 😳,

Boba has his own shooting range lol, king of extra right?

One day when you were babysitting Grogu at your place you found out that Boba was teaching the kid about shooting,

You were furious,

''C'mon princess, haven't I told you about me and my father? He showed me how to use a gun when I was even younger than Grogu'',

Srsly, this man,

Giving him a death glare you take Grogu and treat him for some bubble tea

-🐣

Oh yeeesss let's get to business....

Paz's tattoos 😭😭😭 so cute (kind of reminds me of my dad, he has all of our names)

Paz totally has an Instagram dedicated to Ad'ika

Paz being thirsted after on his YouTube is so cute

But his followers also really ship the two of you, because you both are just couple goals

Paz makes you the cutest anniversary video and posts it to his YouTube

Paz is a total gamer, he absolutely loves Animal Crossing and he makes a whole section of his town dedicated to you

Paz throws the absolute cutest baby shower and anyone and everyone is invited

You both decide to wait until after the baby is born to find out the gender, and Paz has a raffle going on at the restaurant where people can guess the gender

Armorer = Amira? Amara? Andromeda??

He makes you both cute matching sweaters for your characters

Paz is the one that introduced Grogu to minecraft

Boba cause so much havoc on social media

He totally is leaving thirst comments under your pictures on Instagram not realizing everyone else can see them too

You have a Instagram set up for Fennec too because she is just so photogenic, at least when you take the pictures

I think Boba is actually pretty proficient at using Twitter, and its more or less because he uses it to stalk people 9/10

You have a tumblr where you tease and make fun of Boba, mostly posting quotes or the silly pictures that Boba takes

Boba totally dominates at any board game, but especially Monopoly

That game of strip poker did not last long at all, and you think Boba quite literally was hiding aces up his sleeves

Boba makes sure you are always thoroughly satisfied before he drops you off at work every morning

When Boba finds out you're pregnant he celebrates, and its huge

He starts going all out buying anything and everything he can/wants

When he finds out its twin boys he is over the moon

Names for the boys, Jango and Jaster? Rex and Cody??

Boba totally buys some big house outside of town, that has anything and everything you could ever ask for

It also has a panic room and state of the art safety because Boba isn't taking chances with you or the boys

Also, bringing the babysitting saga to the modern au 😭😭

You walk in on Boba handing Grogu a gun and you flip out, yelling at him

He just shrugs and you take Grogu away and say that your kids WILL N O T learn how to do any of that stuff until they are atleast teenagers

Boba pouts because you ruined his and Grogu's bonding time

When Din comes to pick up Grogu, Grogu looks him in the eye and says "cocksucker"

Din has a heart attack and Boba laughs as you yell at him asking where he heard that

Grogu says that he heard uncle Boba say it while on the phone

Din tries to follow Paz’s recipes from his YouTube, and it always turns out badly and you have to come in and save it

Din totally loves Pewdiepie's humor

Din gets frustrated with social media and ends up just making an empty account so he can follow you and watch videos, but after the whole Pedro Pascal disaster he never posts anything

Grogu and you are his profile picture though

When Grogu goes around telling the kids at school he is the mandalorian he just sighs

And when all of the kids start quoting the show, he just starts quoting them back so they will stop bothering him

When Din announced the pregnancy Paz got so excited to have another nephew/niece

Paz lets Din hold the baby shower at the restaurant and he makes all of the food, including little gender reveal cake pops

Paz gifts the two of you a photo album at has pictures of the two of you and grogu, but it is still half empty so you can add more memories of your expanding family

Boba just hands Din house keys a day says the place is paid off and he's covering the bills for the first year (he also had a nice play set built in the backyard for Grogu)

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i love reading your thoughts soooo much and the ask you got about joana made me miss eskam (or at least the eskam characters lol) what do you think the girl squad is up to these days!!! on another note do you think cris ever had a crush on amira ok that's all have a lovely day

thank u so much that's so sweet!! i love talking abt things on this blog so i rly appreciate that others enjoy to read it too! also yes the distinction between missing eskam vs missing the characters is important they fucked up so bad in the end.....

i'm not completely familiar w the school system in spain but if i'm not mistaken they would've started uni by now? at least that's what i'm going off of! keep in mind that i never finished s4 so idk if any of their future plans r canon but here's what i like to think:

my favorite suggetsion for all nooras is always to go into journalism which i think also fits nora v well. i wanna believe she's still w alejandro & they're planning to go on a trip together when they can :) kinda as a symbolic thing bc alejandro going abroad was what kept them apart originally so now they wanna travel together! nora is probably in a much better place now that it's been almost exactly a year since leaving her toxic relationship. i think eva specifically has helped her through it a lot n is probably making sure it's not all coming back too heavily now that there have been so many "anniversaries". i also believe she has continued to make music w jorge n they've become rly close friends!!

i think eva is doing smth w biology, maybe marine biology would be her thing idk why i just get the feeling she might like that (n i think she canonically took sciences in school?) i feel like she n viri r the once who always come up w stuff they could do as group n spam the group chat w ideas of game nights or movie marathons bc they want to keep each other close so badly ❣️

viri is such a caring & sweet person i see her doing smth involving children like maybe a pediatrician or even day care or smth like that! she n hugo r probably still together n her parents absolutely adore him! i also think viri might be the type to get married very young so if their relationship lasts (which i have mixed feelings abt but let's assume the best here) she might be the first out of the group to get engage, definitely not yet but maybe at like 20!

amira my beloved i think she should become a doctor or a nurse smth in the medical field bc she definitely loves to help ppl n try to take concrete actions to make the world a better place. i hope she has had some deep talks w the squad n they have genuinely started to take her feelings into account. besides that i think she is even more active in w las labass n they've managed to grow & promote their community even more!! amira definitely wants to keep that in her life even if she's studying in uni rn!

cris is. probably just being cris. trying to navigate uni life smfjskkd i think she has grown a lot n probably takes school a bit more seriously now, maybe she's kinda just figuring out her interests tho! like i think she might have some troubles sticking to one field of studies n doubts herself a bit since commitment has always been a challenge for her! n maybe joana is kind of a grounding force for her n she can believe in herself & her decision making skills better w joana's help. i could see her getting interested in some sort of media field maybe, communications or social studies could also be her thing! she's probably become a much better friend for amira n also if my url doesn't speak for itself i Really believe that lucas n her have become extremely close friends n since they both like partying they probably go to gay bars together all the. time n constantly face time each other for no apparent reason bc they just like chatting w each other ❤️

also like i said i think they all rly value the squad's bond & friendship so they always make the effort to hang out together & make time for each other. they're probably often busy so when they do all have the time to meet up they most likely just have to stay the night sleeping on couches & just the hard floor bc they continue their talks well into the night. their partners especially joana have always seemed to be an important part of the group too but sometimes they'll just host "no significant others" hang outs where bringing ur gf/bf is prohibited n their partners r obviously 100% okay w that n can see how much they all need to spend time together just the five of them 🥺🥺

ALSO YES UR BRAIN IS HUGE CRIS DEFINITELY HAD A CRUSH ON AMIRA!!!!! like she probably didn't recognize it back then but maybe some day they're having one of those late night talks n amira says an inside joke that cris laughs at n then it kinda clicks for her & No Filter cris jumps out just like wait. hold on. i just realized i was madly in love w u when we were kids msjfkskdkd queen of crushing on amira at an appropriate age 🥰 amiris is the realest thing