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1: Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
yes. more so with my dad than my mom, but overall - yes.
2: Who did you last say “I love you” to?
margarita
3: Do you regret anything?
yes a lot of things. esp regarding my studying and career choices.
4: Are you insecure?
I thought I was not but I realized that yes, I am a bit. Regarding my body and youknowwhat.
5: What is your relationship status?
Single as always LMAOO kai-
6: How do you want to die?
I want to be able to tell the people who love me dearly that I will be alright and that I am extremely happy for the life and love I got to live and feel - After I tell them all this, and then I don't know.
7: What did you last eat?
lots of chocolates and now I'm not feeling good
8: Played any sports?
I kinda tried to learn tennis but I couldn't, was fine while it lasted though. I'm hoping I'll learn skiing or snowboarding this year. or boxing. I'll be very very content and happy if I do. (psst or calistenics)
9: Do you bite your nails?
just the ... skin around...........
10: When was your last physical fight?
have never had a serious physical fight I think. but slapped my sister a few days ago nothing serious. BECAUSE she pissed me off ok?
11: Do you like someone?
nope. A fictional crush Vi yes. but apart from that noooo. or maybe? no. or maybe....
12: Have you ever stayed up 48 hours?
wow. no.
13: Do you hate anyone at the moment?
Hate is a strong word. many do annoy me but I love them all. I hate many government officials though. obviously.
14: Do you miss someone?
Yes my relative who is in the states.
15: Have any pets?
YESYESYES. I have a cat and a little dog. one is 3 and the other is 1. and also two dogs. but the first two are the ones I am close to and love veryverymuch.
16: How exactly are you feeling at the moment?
I am feeling a bit stressed and over stimulated. and annoyed. I don't know the exact reason why. maybe because I haven't left the house for days even though I wanted to. and I am angry at everybody who I could've gone out with but I did not.
17: Ever made out in the bathroom?
no just a peck on the lips but friendly.
18: Are you scared of spiders?
Yes.
19: Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?
Yes. Yes. A hundred times yes.
20: Where was the last place you snogged someone?
I'll search up what that is n come back to yall.
21: What are your plans for this weekend?
I don't even know what day it is.
22: Do you want to have kids? How many?
I go from no to yes a lot. so it was yes for a long while and now, like now these past weeks I feel like I don't want any? I am a confused individual so I truly don't know. but if I do I want 2. a girl first and then a boy.
23: Do you have piercings? How many?
Noo. Only have ear piercings. I'm getting the itch to have some more either on the side of my nose, or brows, or lips. but I don't like the permanent scar that it leaves so I guess I'm good without them.
24: What is/are/were your best subject(s)?
Now this question made me sad. because once, centuries ago, it was maths. and now? I do not know... Nothing. I really am good at nothing for now.
25: Do you miss anyone from your past?
I always miss at least someone. I miss my relatives who are in the states... I miss my friends who were once my neighbors (or maybe the times I spent with them). I miss everybody always.
26: What are you craving right now?
A good balanced meal. A big jug of room temp water. My room and a new gym membership.
27: Have you ever broken someone’s heart?
Yes.
28: Have you ever been cheated on?
I've never been anything.
29: Have you made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?
Not boyfriendboyfriend or girlfriendgirlfriend but I think maybe... but of course not on purpose
30: What’s irritating you right now?
Everything. the temperature in the house. people. my friends. this country. the world. humankind and everyone.
31: Does somebody love you?
Idk about romantic love but other than that of course. :)
32: What is your favourite color?
Black. navy blue. pink. green. pink and green together. green and red together.
33: Do you have trust issues?
yes, but I also have trust issues towards myself because I don't remember shit.
34: Who/what was your last dream about?
A reaaaaaally weird and creepy dream that I was in a huge, tall hotel on the last floor and it was all dark except of the last floor where I was and I was shitscared. another was that some ti tu shkbi found me and found out I was spreading info about them (which I was not) and tried to beat me up but fortunately I was the one who beat them up in the end.
35: Who was the last person you cried in front of?
My sister.
36: Do you give out second chances too easily?
Not really?
37: Is it easier to forgive or forget?
easier to forgetttt. I am not forgiving sh1
38: Is this year the best year of your life?
no but it was the best year after 2019 at least.
39: How old were you when you had your first kiss?
... girl don't ask.
40: Have you ever walked outside completely naked?
no? tf.
51: Favourite food?
Maybe sushi? And there is this bomb ass tofu salad I love that too. and a nice pizza, there was one in Italy with some pears on it. fantastic. also anything with truffle. I love food... I also kinda became a pescatarian this year, Which I thought would never happen. Oh and add khinkali to the list!
52: Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
No. I think that's a bit selfish and evil to think so. Not everybody deserves the things that happen to them. I believe more in the "meant to be"... that not everything can be predicted.
53: What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?
Unfortunately nothing. I did dance a bit and daydream, and ate an orange before that.
54: Is cheating ever okay?
nope. Unless the partner is like ab*sive or a cheater themselves. or something veryveryveryveryveryvery bad and you can't get out of the relationship.
55: Are you mean?
I-... I try not to be? I truly think I am not. I just.. sometimes ON accident I am mean.
56: How many people have you fist fought?
bruh... none.
57: Do you believe in true love?
Yea... Starting to doubt it a BIT. but yes. Also when I say doubt it I mean doubt that there is the ONE that is meant for you.
58: Favourite weather?
Spring weather... late may. When you can wear jeans/pants and a short-sleeve on top. and some sneakers. my fav.
59: Do you like the snow?
Yes. haven't experienced it in a long time.
60: Do you wanna get married?
yea........................................... I think?.......
61: Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby?
Woof woof. Yes.
62: What makes you happy?
When I have my sh1t together. So eating good balanced meals, sleeping well, reading, ditching scrolling and daydreaming, GOOD GRADES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my family, good weather, the sea, going out with friends in the evening when the weather is nice, food. which I already said... When I am good at something. Nice and pretty clothes (good quality fabric), pretty thrifted shoes, good skincare. Beauty.
63: Would you change your name?
No I love my name.
64: Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed?
Yea I have issues.
65: Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do?
Reject them-
66: Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can act your complete self around?
YES.
67: Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?
Just talked to? my stepfthr.
68: Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?
Maybe my sister? I don't know.
69: Do you believe in soulmates?
I believe you are meant to meet certain people.
70: Is there anyone you would die for?
yes.
70 horrible questions ... Fuck it
01: Do you have a good relationship with your parents? 02: Who did you last say “I love you” to? 03: Do you regret anything? 04: Are you insecure? 05: What is your relationship status? 06: How do you want to die? 07: What did you last eat? 08: Played any sports? 09: Do you bite your nails? 10: When was your last physical fight? 11: Do you like someone? 12: Have you ever stayed up 48 hours? 13: Do you hate anyone at the moment? 14: Do you miss someone? 15: Have any pets? 16: How exactly are you feeling at the moment? 17: Ever made out in the bathroom? 18: Are you scared of spiders? 19: Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? 20: Where was the last place you snogged someone? 21: What are your plans for this weekend? 22: Do you want to have kids? How many? 23: Do you have piercings? How many? 24: What is/are/were your best subject(s)? 25: Do you miss anyone from your past? 26: What are you craving right now? 27: Have you ever broken someone’s heart? 28: Have you ever been cheated on? 29: Have you made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry? 30: What’s irritating you right now? 31: Does somebody love you? 32: What is your favourite color? 33: Do you have trust issues? 34: Who/what was your last dream about? 35: Who was the last person you cried in front of? 36: Do you give out second chances too easily? 37: Is it easier to forgive or forget? 38: Is this year the best year of your life? 39: How old were you when you had your first kiss? 40: Have you ever walked outside completely naked? 51: Favourite food? 52: Do you believe everything happens for a reason? 53: What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night? 54: Is cheating ever okay? 55: Are you mean? 56: How many people have you fist fought? 57: Do you believe in true love? 58: Favourite weather? 59: Do you like the snow? 60: Do you wanna get married? 61: Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby? 62: What makes you happy? 63: Would you change your name? 64: Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed? 65: Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do? 66: Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can act your complete self around? 67: Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to? 68: Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with? 69: Do you believe in soulmates? 70: Is there anyone you would die for?
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How to cure a grump (5)
Summary: You’re losing your job on Christmas.
Pairing: CEO/Boss!Bucky Barnes x fem!Reader
Warnings: grumpy Bucky, mistaken identity, kinda fake dating trope, snowed-in trope
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On Christmas Eve, the room is crowded with family, friends, neighbors, and, well, your former boss. He still sticks out with his expensive suit, polished shoes, and his whole aura.
Oddly, people like to chat with him. Bucky is a natural when it comes to wrapping people around his finger.
You can’t do much about it tonight. If you yell at him, drag him out of the room, or, what you love to imagine, choke the life out of him for being a jerk, people could get suspicious.
Smiling at the thought, you hide in a corner, watching Bucky joke with the people who do not know what an asshole he truly is.
You grit your teeth and huff. It was foolish of them to judge the book by its cover this time. Yes, he’s got a pretty façade, but deep down inside, Bucky Barnes is rotten. You’re sure about it.
“Why the face?” Your mother nudges your side. “People love him, Munchkin. No need to worry. We all hated John from the beginning, and he turned out a jerk. Trust our instinct.”
Bucky looks your way, watching you when you’re not looking. He can still feel your lips and wonder what came over him. Not two days ago, you were nothing but an employee to him, and then he kissed you.
“Man, you dismantled Walker like a pro,” your cousin laughs and shakes Bucky’s hand. “About damn time someone put him in his place. I’d done the same, but Y/N didn’t want me to say a thing. She told me to let it slip and moved across the country instead.”
“So, I heard,” Bucky hums. “Y/M/N told me they had a business together. A company?”
“Uh—they wanted to open a business together. John not only cheated on her but also stole her idea. She’s so smart and wastes her time at the office. I heard her boss is a jerk too, letting her work overtime and do her colleague’s work.”
“He must be an asshole,” Bucky replies with a smirk. He loves hearing all the insults your cousin calls your boss. “Did she tell you all about him?”
“No. Y/N never complains. She only said she’d take the next flight because she had to stay later this week too. Y/N was always too good for this world. Helped everyone around, you know,” your cousin brags. “I just know she offers her help to co-workers, and they tried to take advantage of her kindness.”
“I think Y/N is capable of putting people in their place too,” Bucky replies. He appreciates that your cousin tries to defend you but knows you better. “No one takes advantage of her.”
Your cousin grins before patting Bucky’s shoulder. “I already like you.” He chortles. “Oh, I gotta take care of my girl now.”
Bucky nods, as his eyes drift toward you again. Ever so often his mind drifts back to the moment he kissed you.
“You’re staring,” your aunt chuckles, catching Bucky staring at you. “I know you’re head over heels for my niece, but don’t undress her with your eyes while being around her family.”
“What?” Bucky dips his head to glance at your aunt.
She chuckles again and pats his arm. “Aw, don’t worry. Your secret is safe with me. I know Y/N is lovely.”
Bucky furrows his brows. All he did was look your way. Why your aunt thinks he had something dirty in mind is beyond him.
“Phew...that was…nice,” Bucky says as you watch your mom say goodbye to the last guest, your aunt. “Do you always host a Christmas party for the neighbors and half of town?”
“Most of our neighbors would be alone on Christmas Eve, just like my mom. They are long divorced, widowed, and their kids don’t come around before or after Christmas,” you explain while Bucky watches you. “And family is family, you know. They all have their own family and will spend the rest of Christmas and New Year’s Eve with them.”
He nods thoughtfully and says, “I guess you’re better at opening your home for people. My parents only ever hosted Christmas parties for business partners.”
“Figures,” you bite your tongue and curse yourself for your response. “I meant it’s smart to invite business partners for Christmas. They feel valued that way.”
Bucky quirks a brow but says nothing. He’ll let it slip, knowing you’re not wrong.
“Anyway,” he fakes a yawn. “It was a long day, and I need to call Steve in the morning. He needs to take care of a few things while I’m stuck here.”
“And whose fault is that?” You huff. Bucky still tries to blame you for his friend’s mistake. “I didn’t ask you to come here.”
“Yours,” he grins. “You made me come out here.”
“It was your friend not telling you about our conversation.”
“Relax,” he laughs. “I know it was Steve messing shit up, okay. You’re not to blame.” Bucky got up from the couch, just in time to bid your mom goodnight.
She furrows her brows as your former boss makes his way upstairs.
“Munchkin, don’t you want to join him?” She snickers when you roll your eyes. “I know you did more than cuddle. You’re a grown woman and have needs. I understand, Y/N. With a man like James around, a woman can get all tingly.”
“Mom!” You groan. “It’s not like that.”
“I know love is tough. How about we call it a day, and you can go back to denying you don’t like the handsome man sleeping under my roof? She flashes you a warm smile before pulling you into a hug. “Maybe he’s a little snobby on the outside, but I think James has a good heart. He’s just not used to showing it…”
Once again, you toss and turn. Your mother’s words still echo in your mind, and your lips still tingle from Bucky’s kiss.
“Christ, get over it. It was one fucking kiss,” you groan and slam your fist into the mattress. “It wasn’t even that good. Even if he tasted good and his lips perfectly fit with yours. Stupid... just stupid. He’s an asshole who fired you two days before Christmas.”
You turn on your side and decide to sleep it off. Soon Bucky will be out of town and out of your life. When he’s gone, you can try to explain to your mother who he is…
“Hmmm…” you murmur in your sleep. Somehow, you’re warm, very warm. It feels like a heating blanket wrapped itself around your body to keep you warm—or rather hot. “Fuck…warm.”
Wiggling in your sleep, you try to fend the heat off. You groan and shift again as it’s too heavy. “Warm…” Your eyes slowly open as you try to turn in your bed. It’s impossible. Something, or rather someone, wrapped himself around your body. “What the fuck!”
“What? Where?” Bucky jolts up on your bed. He looks at you lying next to him. “What are you doing in my bed?”
“What am I doing in your bed?” You sit up and huff. “This is my room and my bed. Get out! This is not some case of only one bed!”
“I—” he looks around the room, frowning deeply. Bucky ruffles his disheveled hair, trying to remember how he ended up in your bed. “Did we—?” He looks you up and down, licking his lips.
“What? NO!” You slap his chest, realizing too late he’s not wearing a shirt. “We didn’t have sex! Did you drink yourself to sleep?”
“Maybe I got a little drunk,” he murmurs and falls back onto your bed. Just now you smell the alcohol on him. “I was so lonely, and Steve ignored my calls. He fucked my vacation up, and now I’m stuck here and can’t even—”
You watch him turn on his side. “Hey, go back to your room.” You poke his back, but Bucky won’t budge. “What did I do to deserve this?”
You sigh and fall back on your pillow. There’s no way you can move Bucky. Turning your back on Bucky, you huff. “If your hands wander, you’ll lose them…”
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TSC Fandom Survey Results
The time has finally come for me to share my data! For those unaware, I've spent the past week running a survey in which people ranked TSC books, characters, and ships. In the end, 50 people filled out my survey, which is way more than I expected! About 23% of the people who looked at the survey filled it out, and everyone who started finished it.
First off I'll post the simple rankings from each category, and below the cut I'll show the more complex results with explanations for why people voted the way they did.
Best series: 1. The Infernal Devices 2. The Mortal Instruments 3. The Dark Artifices 4. The Last Hours 5. The Eldest Curses 6. The Wicked Powers 7. The Secret Treasons
Best main girl: 1. Tessa Gray 2. Clary Fairchild 3. Emma Carstairs 4. Cordelia Carstairs 5. Dru Blackthorn
Best main couple: 1. Will/Tessa/Jem 2. Will/Tessa 3. Clary/Jace 4. Jem/Tessa 5. Julian/Emma 6. James/Cordelia 7. Dru/Ash
Best side couple: 1. Magnus/Alec 2. Simon/Isabelle 3. Thomas/Alastair 4. Kit/Ty 5. Kieran/Mark/Cristina 6. Charlotte/Henry 7. Sophie/Gideon 8. Gabriel/Cecily 9. Helen/Aline 10. Grace/Christopher 11. Gwyn/Diana 12. Lucie/Jesse 13. Ari/Anna
Best side character: 1. Raphael Santiago 2. Lily Chen 3. Maia Roberts 4. Ragnor Fell 5. George Lovelace 6. Catarina Loss 7. Livvy Blackthorn 8. Jessamine Lovelace 9. Luke Graymark 10. Jocelyn Fairchild 11. Maryse Lightwood 12. Eugenia Lightwood 13. Jordan Kyle 14. Robert Lightwood 15. Jaime Rosales 16. Michael Wayland 17. Amatis Graymark 18. Camille Belcourt 19. Nate Gray 20. Charles Fairchild
Best younger sibling/child: 1. Max Lightwood-Bane 2. Rafael Lightwood-Bane 3. Mina Carstairs 4. Max Lightwood 5. Tavvy Blackthorn 6. Alex Lightwood 7. Zachary Carstairs
Best villain: 1. Sebastian Morgenstern 2. Valentine Morgenstern 3. Annabel Blackthorn 4. Malcolm Fade 5. Axel Mortmain 6. Asmodeus 7. Shinyun Jung 8. Benedict Lightwood 9. Tatiana Blackthorn 10. Belial
Best side book: 1. Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy 2. Ghosts of the Shadow Market 3. The Bane Chronicles 4. Secrets of Blackthorn Hall 5. An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld 6. The Shadowhunter's Codex 7. Better in Black 8. A Sea Change
Huzzah! Putting this all together has been so much fun for me, and I want to quickly thank everybody who participated! I also want to remind everyone that this was just for fun, and no reason to get mad at anybody. We're obviously never gonna agree on everything, we just need to respect each other's opinions.
If you want to know the nitty gritty of how every character was ranked, how the different series measured up against each other across categories, and why people like or dislike various books and characters, then keep reading below the cut! I made a spreadsheet, please come gaze upon my beautiful spreadsheet.
Here we go, time for the real shit!
Be warned, you will probably read mean things about characters you love and nice things about characters you hate. Angry rants about how you can't believe anyone would think that way belong in DMs to your friends, not the notes of my post. I do welcome discussion, just nothing that's targeted at other people. Also, I will be doing my best to explain people's opinions, that doesn't mean that I agree with them. I'm just trying to document. If I'm sharing my genuine personal opinion on anything, I'll make that clear.
You'll be seeing screenshots from my big spreadsheet throughout this thing. Here's your key: Columns represent characters/ships/series, rows represent a ranking. Each cell shows how many people assigned that rank to that character (for example, the intersection of 3 and Sizzy will be the number of people who voted Sizzy as their second favorite side ship). At the bottom there will be the average rank this character received, which was calculated by the program I used for the survey. I have all the columns color coordinated by which series each character/ship belongs to, and each column will have one box outlined which shows the rank that character received most often (as in, the intersection of Sizzy and 3 is outlined because Sizzy got more #3 votes than #1 #2 #4 or #5). Some columns have multiple boxes outlined, in the case of ties.
Make sense?
Alright, let's go!
First off, it's everyone's favorite series. As you can see, TID was significantly ahead of all the others. TMI and TDA were neck and neck, frequently switching back and forth for that #2 spot. TLH was a bit lower than the other three, and TEC, TWP, and TST all ranked dramatically lower.
To explain why they liked TID, people talked about finding the series nostalgic, enjoying how the characters are woven into the plot, the historical setting, and how it expands the worldbuilding of TSC while still working as a contained story. People also mentioned enjoying specific characters like Will, Jessamine, and Gabriel. By far the most common comment though was just that people love Herongraystairs. The only negative comments came from people who said that they didn't find the concept interesting, and were disappointed by the lack of their favorite modern characters.
Talking about TMI, the most common positive comments were that the series was fun, nostalgic, and had the best cast of characters (specifically Alec, Magnus, and Simon). People also enjoy the modern setting, the interpersonal relationships (especially Malec), and how the world is seen to develop from where it was in the historical era. TMI has the fewest haters, but some people said that they just didn't find it as captivating as later series, or that they were put off by the incest plotline. I also received the criticism that the characters are annoying, and that the story could have been compressed into fewer books.
For TDA, a lot of people mentioned finding the characters relatable, enjoying the plot, and liking the Blackthorn family dynamic. The characters and ships who got specific shout-outs were Blackstairs, Kierarktina, and Mark. People also like the modern setting, found it to be emotional, and think that it effectively juggles a large cast of characters. Plus, people appreciate getting autistic representation from Ty. It has a solid number of detractors too, who say that they don't like Blackstairs (especially Julian), Thule, the Cohort, or the focus on Faerie politics. They also say that it has too many plotlines, takes itself too seriously, and that the last book (Queen of Air and Darkness) made them drop the series.
While TLH was ranked last of the main series, I'd like to point out that it has the same number of #1 votes as TDA, signaling that it has a similar number of intense fans. The difference really comes in with the lack of #2 or #3 votes, showing that people don't tend to be casual fans of the series. By far the most popular thing brought up by TLH enjoyers is the characters, and how they build an interconnected web with lots of fun dynamics (including developed family dynamics). People also like the number of queer and POC characters, the cozy vibe, the historical setting, the drama, and the ships (especially Herondaisy). The most common critiques all come back to the plot; that the main story is weak or even incoherent, and the series is stretched too thin across a number of side plots. People also dislike the lack of communication, and think that the characters don't feel like friends. Another complaint is that the world doesn't feel like a natural extension of TID, especially because the characters are so invested in mundane social structures like balls and reputations.
TEC is our first truly controversial series, and the main divide seems to be between people who think it's unnecessary fan service, and fans who feel serviced. The reasons I was given to like the series are the additional page time for Malec and the TMI gang, and that it fleshed out the TMI timeline. On the negative side, people say that it feels like a cash grab and that LBOTW didn't live up to the expectations set by RSOM. Overall though, the biggest reason that people ranked it so low was just that they hadn't read it.
Here's where we get into the series that were doomed to fail in the rankings because none of us have even read them. While TWP has a solid number of prospective fans ranking it in their top three, most people left it at the bottom because it hasn't come out yet. The people who expect to enjoy the series are the ones who enjoyed Dru, Kit, and Ty in TDA, and the ones who expect to dislike it are the ones who didn't enjoy those three in TDA.
So, TST was probably not fair to include in this list because I got a solid number of respondents who hadn't even heard of it, but I'm convinced that if it were ever to come out it would be in my top two series overall, and I want to see what the people think. While it didn't get anybody voting it #1 based on potential like TWP did, there were still some people saying that they would be excited to read it because of Waywood, the Luke/Jocelyn/Valentine drama, and the morally gray characters. On the other hand, there's the people who just don't care about the Circle and don't want to read about them.
For main girls, Tessa, Clary, and Emma were all pretty close in the average rankings. Cordelia and Dru fell a bit behind, but also had their share of committed fans.
When talking about Tessa, people brought up her intelligence, maturity, and their nostalgia for her character. They also like that she's a book lover, has cool powers, isn't annoying, starts out messy before maturing, and is strong-willed. By far though, the most common comment was that they found her relatable. The downside to this relatability is that her detractors say she feels like an obvious reader insert, and is overshadowed by more interesting characters like Will, Jem, and Jessamine.
Clary had the most positive comments, and people love that she's funny, creative, blunt, fearless, iconic, and handles all the bullshit the world throws at her. (My personal favorite comment was the person who called her "my beautiful unhinged princess"). More than anything though, people love Clary for her development. She starts out as a relatable 15-year-old, but over the course of six TMI books and all her later appearances, she grows into a hero. She's also of course incredibly nostalgic, since most TSC fans were introduced to the world by either her or Tessa. On the downside, people say that she works better as a side character than a protagonist, and that she's overshadowed by the rest of TMI. They also think that she made bad choices throughout the series, and find her annoying.
What people love about Emma is that she's strong, funny, complex, badass, and a bit of an asshole. They like that she's allowed to have an attitude and still be treated as a cool and compelling woman by the narrative and the other characters. Plus, she comes across as having a clear voice that makes her feel like somebody they could be friends with in real life. Most of the people with specific complaints about her either didn't like TDA overall, or thought she was treated as an extension of Julian who never fulfilled her individual potential. Some people also found her badass bad bitch persona to be more exhausting than endearing.
Cordelia is probably the most controversial character in this category, with long lists of both positive and negative traits given by the fandom. On the bright side, she's fierce, badass, kind, and relatable. People also like to see a woman of color thriving in 1903 London, and how she embodies the concept of a warrior. Looking to the negative, people largely just don't find her particularly engaging. They say that she's inconsistant, flat, and had no development after Chain of Gold. They also complained about her making bad decisions and having a weak relationship with Lucie.
Everybody had the least to say about Dru, and most people said that they ranked her last just because they don't know enough about her to like her more than the established characters. What her fans do enjoy is that she's relatable, blunt, sassy, and a fat goth girl who's giving 2015 tumblr emo. The only real complaint people had was that they found her annoying in TDA, but everyone who left comments like that also acknowledged that she was 13 in TDA and will probably be more engaging once TWP gives her time in the spotlight.
Moving into the main couples, TID continues to sweep as Herongraystairs takes the top spot (and came incredibly close to taking the entirety of the top three). After that, the couples are spaced out pretty equally and follow the same pattern established by the previous two categories.
Now, Herongraystairs received arguably the most bonkers majority in this entire survey. Nearly half of respondents ranked it as their #1, and only a couple outliers put it in their bottom three. What everybody loves about this ship is the angst, how willing they were to sacrifice for each other, the raw emotions, how perfectly the three balance each other, and the ideas about fate. They also like how all three of them are compelling characters on their own, have unique relationships in pairs (Wessa, Jessa, Heronstairs), and work even better as a complete unit. Will and Jem already loved each other, but they could only fully develop once they had Tessa; creating this tragic yet beautiful cloud of possibility. People also like the polyamorous aspect, and wish that they were a canon three way relationship. More than anything else though, what was commented again and again was simply "they loved each other so much." What else can you say? Well, I can say why a couple of people dislike the ship. The only reasons I was given was that the person didn't like TID overall, and that they prefer Jem and Will with a purely platonic parabatai bond.
Moving on to Wessa, people like their banter, the crazy build up to their relationship, and how they bonded over books. They also love how gutwrenching the relationship is, especially once you get to the epilogue of Clockwork Princess. The only complaint anybody had was that they aren't Herongraystairs, and the relationship is incomplete without Jem.
People of course love Clace for the nostalgia factor and how it's the relationship that introduced them to TSC, but most importantly people like how the two of them are just so horribly down bad for each other. They're cute, fun, and have good chemistry; forming the heart of the TMI gang and of the Shadowhunters world. What people don't like is that they're basic, getting overshadowed by other couples in their own series. The upside is that they get better in their appearances that came after TMI. There are of course also the people who don't like the incest plotline and felt uncomfortable reading about that era of their relationship.
Jessa was solidly in third for most of this survey, but Clace pulled ahead of them in the last day. Though they came in behind the other TID ships, they're still beloved by the fandom. People like their dynamic and enjoy Jem as a character. The downside is that the ship makes them sad because of the tragedy of their situation, doesn't include Will, and gets overused in the modern series.
As for Blackstairs, people see their relationship as beautiful, a good example of friends to lovers/forbidden romance, and worked in well with the plot of TDA. People also like the soulmate aspect. Their haters sure had a lot to say to counterbalance that though, and complained about how the relationship is melodramatic, overly intense, toxic, and codependant. I also got a few respondants who said that they just dislike Emma and Julian as individuals, and that Julian's behavior towards Emma is alarming.
Herondaisy is continuing TLH's grand tradition of coming in near the end while still maintaining a dedicated team of fans. The good stuff is how much James loved Cordelia, and that he spent so long unable to say anything, but once he was free from the Gracelet he never let her forget his devotion. Their love was powerful enough to break a hellish enchantment, but still felt like a friendship built on a shared interests like books and stories. The most common complaint about this relationship was miscommunication, dislike of James or Cordelia as characters, and not understanding why the two like each other (other than mutual attraction). There's also people who just don't like TLH and generally aren't invested in their story. The other main complaint was that the James/Grace and Cordelia/Matthew subplots felt unnecessary and overly drawn out (which of course connects back to the miscommunication issue).
Morgenthorn suffers from the same issue as the other TWP representatives, and largely got low marks because their books aren't out yet. Some people think they're shaping up to be iconic though, while others still aren't sold on the premise.
The side ships are where things start to really heat up. Based on their average rank, the pairs form a couple distinct tiers. First, is Malec, Sizzy, Thomastair, and Kitty (the fan favorites), next is Kierarktina, Chenry, Sophideon, and Gabrily making up the middle of the pack, then we have the less popular Haline, Gracetopher, Gwynburn, and Ghostwriter, and in dead last with by far the lowest score there's Arianna. (Sorry to the u-haul lesbians). I think it's quite interesting how most of the ships are clumped together with other ships from the same series.
I'm guessing we all knew that Malec was gonna come in first. People love the nostalgia factor, of course, and they also love how the ship is queer, iconic, and just generally sweet. It's a case of opposites attract where the two of them help each other grow and reach for things they never thought possible. Both Alec and Magnus believed that they'd never be truly loved for who they were, and yet together they were able to create a life and family. Not a single person had a bad thing to say about these two.
Continuing the popularity of the TMI gang, Sizzy came shockingly close to beating Malec for first. They didn't get as many #1 votes as the other top ships, but they were still voted highly by more or less everyone. On the surface this couple is cute and funny, but what people really love is how perfectly they match each other. While they look like opposites at first, they're actually incredibly well-balanced. Everyone expected Isabelle to break Simon's heart, but he's able to stand up to her without being a dick and he sees her for who she really is under all her defensiveness. Plus, they're great individual characters and encourage each other to grow. They only negative comment they got was one person who finds them annoying.
Next up, Thomastair comes in to prove that there are at least some parts of TLH that are pretty universally adored. People like how Thomas saw the good in Alastair from the start, and watching his schoolboy crush develop into a mature romance. They like how Thomas helped Alastair accept love into his life, and Alastair encouraged Thomas to become confident in himself. The two of them were able to create their own world in Paris, which allowed them to escape the roles they felt trapped in. The characters are of course loved as individuals, and people got especially attached to Alastair and think that he deserves good things. People also like their communication skills, in contrast with other TLH couples. The only real complains people had with the ship was that it's connected to a series they dislike overall, and falls into the bully x victim trope.
Kitty is another ship that anybody who spends any length of time in the fandom will not be surprised to see in the top quarter of this list. They're beloved as characters, and even people who dislike TDA say that they were some of the best stuff in it. Fans enjoy how Kit understood Ty from the start and Ty felt truly comfortable with Kit. They also like how Kit can't make amends with Ty but still keeps his secret (shout-out to the person who described them as being in "doomed yaoi purgatory"). People also say that they have great chemistry and a lot of potential. What people dislike is really just that they haven't had time to fully develop, since TWP hasn't actually come out yet.
The next top ship is Kierarktina, which is where we exit the "pure adoration" tier of this list. People like the characters and all their different dynamics, and think that there's a lot of potential for growth with them. They also like the fact that they're a canonically polyamorous ship. The complaints I got were that the relationship feels rushed, and that Cristina seems to fetishize Kieran and Mark's relationship.
Getting into the TID ships all nicely chunked together in the middle of this list, people like Chenry for their arranged marriage setup, where both of them love each other but saw their feelings as unrequited for years. They also like Charlotte and Henry's combined autistic swag. What makes people hesitate is their lack of pagetime.
For Sophideon, people of course love the individual characters, and especially appreciate how Gideon adores everything about Sophie. The only downside is how little of them we get on the page.
Gabrily came in lower than Sophideon but did receive more #1 votes and fewer #13 votes, proving that they have a higher number of committed fans despite being less popular overall. Those fans like how the two of them loved each other for what they were and always had each other's backs. Nobody had any negative comments about them.
Haline is another mid-tier ship that didn't get many comments. What I did hear is that people like how their struggles were worth it because they had each other, and ranked them low because of their lack of page time.
Gracetopher is probably the most controversial ship on this list. If we were just going off of who received the most #1 votes, they would be fifth overall (that order would be Malec, Kitty, Thomastair, Sizzy, Gracetopher). Unfortunately for them though, we are also factoring in all the people who ranked them dead last. As this form received more and more submissions, I watched this couple gradually climb from second-to-last to the dizzying height of fourth-to-last in the overall rankings. First off, what people like is how they truly see each other. Christopher was overlooked by his friends for his intensity and Grace was only ever treated as a weapon and a seductress, but they genuinely respect each other and bond over their shared enthusiasm for science. Looking at the negatives though, most people saw their dynamic as underdeveloped and unnecessary. Lots of people dislike Grace and don't believe that she should have received any redemption, and even people who are sympathetic towards Grace still dislike that Christopher was so quick to forgive her after how she treated one of his best friends. A few people also said that they like Grace and Christopher's dynamic when it's platonic, but ranked it low as a romance. People were also upset by Christopher's death, and feel that it ruins the relationship for them.
For Gwynburn, the only positive comment I got was a couple people saying they're cute, and the only negative one came from somebody who didn't like Diana because they felt she was an irresponsible guardian to the Blackthorn kids. Most people ranked them higher than the other ships at the bottom of this list, but unfortunately they just didn't have enough extremely high votes to pull them ahead.
Ghostwriter didn't get any specific positive propaganda, though some people clearly do enjoy them. Most of the negative sentiments came from people who just found them uninteresting and generally didn't enjoy TLH. They also see the pairing as having wasted potential, and felt frustrated by the lack of consequences for Jesse's resurrection. They saw Lucie as boring and dislike Jesse for his mistreatment of Grace.
Despite being ranked last, Arianna fans still came in to share what they liked about the couple. They enjoy the characters and Anna's butch swag, and some people who don't like them together still enjoy the concept. What people largely dislike about the two is Anna as a character, and how she treated Ari and all the other women she had flings with. While not everyone was ready to give up on them because of Anna's flaws, they were frustrated by how she didn't resolve her issues or try to be better by the end of the trilogy. There were also people who thought that the ship didn't get enough page time, or who didn't connect with Ari as a character. People were also disappointed in how Ari was punished by the narrative and by Anna for not being ready to come out of the closet when she was seventeen and dependent on her bigoted parents.
Oh boy, time to dig into the biggest category (which still feels incredibly cut down, my original list was over 50 characters). Side characters are obviously a point of hot debate, since everybody has their favorite guy who the narrative forgot about. The most popular overall characters were all old favorites introduced in TMI, then there's George, Catarina, Livvy, and Jessamine (who all swapped around a fair bit), before we get into a large chunk of characters who either inspire mixed feelings or get forgotten entirely, and bringing up the rear is two of the most hated characters in TSC.
First up, we have what I think is the biggest sweep of the whole survey; Raphael Santiago. He got about a third of the #1 votes, which isn't quite as dramatic a majority as Herongraystairs in their bracket, but far more impressive when you consider the sheer number of characters competing against Raphael for the top spot in this section. People think he's funny, iconic, and relatable. They love his sarcastic and grumpy sense of humor and his begrudging responsibility for the people around him. They also like his relationship with Magnus, as explored in "Saving Raphael Santiago" in The Bane Chronicles. The most common comment I got though was that people appreciate him being canonically aroace, and they remember him as their first experience seeing an aspec character in media. He received no negative comments (and few people left him out of their top ten).
Our second place goes to Lily, who got points for her iconic sense of humor, haunting backstory, and compelling relationships with both Alec and Raphael. She received no negative comments.
People like Maia but apparently don't have much to say about her. The only comments I got were that she's hot and a bad bitch, plus she overcame her difficult past.
Ragnor is appreciated how grouchy and melodramatic he is, and how he fits into the warlock friend group with Magnus and Catarina. I'd also like to shout-out his friendship with Raphael, since I love seeing them bond over their haterism. He received no negative comments.
George also didn't get many comments, but people grew attached to him very quickly and felt strongly affected by the tragedy of his death in TFSA, except for the person who said he felt like he got killed off for shock value.
People like Catarina's relationships with the other warlocks. I also want to point out her incredible selflessness and how she's even committed to helping people who hate her. She received no negative comments.
Livvy got the second most #1 votes after Raphael, and yet she's only #7 overall (ranked choice voting strikes again), and it looks to me like people either love her or don't care about her. What they love about her is the tragedy of her death and her relatable sense of responsibility towards her siblings, plus the continuation of her story in TWP. The only negative comment I got about her was from someone who didn't feel sad when she died.
Jessamine is seen as a fascinating and tragic character with a lot of potential depth who deserves more love. She got some low marks from her lack of page time though, and from people who found her attitude annoying.
Moving into some TST characters, Luke is noticeably higher than all the rest of his high school/fascist cult buddies. People like him for his dad vibes, and dislike him for his holier than thou attitude towards other members of the Circle. (Shout-out to my IRL friend who called him a DILF this morning).
Jocelyn didn't get many comments, and none that were positive. I'll chip in to say that I like how fierce and strong-willed she was when she decided to betray her abusive husband and raise Clary alone in NYC, and appreciate that she always tried to do what she thought would protect her daughter (even if it often wasn't actually what Clary wanted or needed). The people of the survey think she's a bad person and don't think that Clary should have forgiven her so easily for the way she lied to her. She moved up pretty far in the last day of this survey, but that was mostly due to other characters dropping in the rankings.
Maryse was behind Robert for most of the time this survey was gathering data, but her fans came in at the end to bump up her score. They like her relationships with her children, especially Jace and Alec, and are curious about her life before TMI when she had to deal with a loveless marriage and losing her brother to the mundane world. The only negative comment I received for her was someone who disliked how she treated Jace while he was being unfairly accused of working with Valentine.
While Eugenia is generally liked by TLH fans because she's funny, feisty, badass, and has a compelling relationship with Thomas; she scored fairly low overall because most people don't feel super attached to her due to her lack of page time.
The only positive comment I received about Jordan was that it was funny when he spent time with Jace and Simon. Mostly, people think that he was a toxic boyfriend to Maia and an awful person overall. They especially disliked that he and Maia got back together, even though he'd previously assaulted her after their breakup. Despite that, he's managed to make his way up from the bottom five of this list.
Robert is more controversial than his ex-wife, receiving more negative and more positive votes than her. People like his relationship with Michael as explored in "The Evil We Love," and how his personal issues with queerness bled into his relationship with his son. They enjoy both the angst of his difficult relationship with Alec, and the hopefulness that comes from his ability to grow as a person and try to be better for the sake of his kids. Folks who are less compelled by the angst just flat dislike him for his bad parenting. His ranking dropped dramatically in the last twelve hours, since I guess the people who can't forgive shitty parenting all showed up at the end.
People who like Jaime enjoy his attitude and see him as complex, and all the negative comments were about the age gap between him and Dru.
Michael is a character who seems to suffer from being nobody's favorite. No one had anything negative to say about him, but the only positive comments were in regards to his relationship with Robert, and the highest anybody ranked him was #4.
Amatis is somebody else who I believe suffered from not having any real fans. The only comment I got about her was that they ranked her low because they don't know much about her. The highest anybody ranked her was #6, and only one other character on this list has a highest rank that's lower than that. Nobody got mad at her like they did with Jordan or Jaime or Camille, but no one loves her like they love those three, so she ended up lower than them overall.
Camille got a fair number of high votes from people who enjoy her dramatic diva energy, and a lot of low ones from people who think she's just an awful person.
And here we have the first of the two most hated characters in this list. While he was dead last for almost an entire week, Nate finally managed to claw his way up to 19th place. Nobody had anything nice to say about him, and nobody ranked him higher than #7. I'll say that I find him interesting as an extension of Tessa's character and arc. People didn't have particularly complicated complaints, they just think that he's selfish, mean, awful, a traitor, a liar, an asshole, and completely irredeemable. Oof.
Even though he ended up in last place, Charles is distinct from the rest of the characters ranked this low because he actually does have a handful of fans who put him at #2 or #3. They think that he's an interesting character to study, even if he's an awful person. They also find his relationships with Alastair and Matthew to be compelling (though unhealthy) and relate to his place as an older sibling burdened by high expectations. As for the negatives, there's a whole laundry list. People see him as gross, annoying, selfish, awful, and boring. They hate his predatory relationship with Alastair in-universe, and which he was handled better by the author out of universe. I got one comment that said he felt like he was written by a straight woman, and in general people don't like how his arc was written.
Now that we're through with two of the largest and most controversial categories, let's move onto the one nobody cares about. I will admit that I included the children in this survey purely out of an interest in hearing if anybody had reasoning for preferring one small child over another.
Also, since we have two Max Lightwoods, I differentiated them using their middle inititals; Max M for Max Michael Lightwood-Bane, and Max J for Max Joseph Lightwood.
Okay, so what I have in the positive column for every single kid on this list is more or less just their association with their parents. People like the Lightwood-Bane siblings because they like Malec, they like Mina because of Jessa, Tavvy because of the TDA Blackthorns, Max J because of the TMI Lightwoods, Alex because of Gabrily, and Zachary because of Cordelia and Thomastair. Negative comments were also often linked to parents, like ranking Mina low because they dislike Jessa, or disliking the Lightwood-Banes because their existence feels like fanservice and they don't believe Alec would be a good father at age 20. Rafe did get the positive comment that his story in GotSM made the respondant cry.
Positive comments for Tavvy focused on people feeling like they know him better than other kids on this list, and being excited to see more of him and his relationship with Dru in TWP.
Max J got comments talking about how much more character he has compared to the babies, and how the tragic end to his story strongly affeced people. People got attached to him from his love of manga, and appreciate how he symbolized the innocence that Alec, Isabelle, and Jace needed to fight for.
Alex and Zachary were ranked last by almost everyone, though they all made it clear that they bear no ill will towards these kids. Zachary did get one committed fan who loves the way he brings Alastair's arc to a close, and is excited to see more of him on Thomastair's BiB story. I think it's noteworthy that they have the same number of #1 votes, Zachary got more #2 and #3 votes, and Alex got more #4 and #5 votes; showing that once you discount the people placing them in the bottom two, Zachary is in fact more popular. (I'm assuming that most people who put them in the bottom two don't actually prefer one over the other).
The villain category was particulary interesting to me, because reading everyone's comments made it clear that many of us are working off of different definitions of what makes a good villain. The biggest question was whether a character being sympathetic made people see them as a great villain or a terrible one. The other cool thing about this category is you can see that almost all the villains from the same series stayed next to each other in the ranking.
For as high as Sebastian ranked, he got relatively few comments. What people do like about him is that he was more relatable and redeemable than other villains because of how Valentine raised him, and yet he still went on to do unjustifiable things. They also think he was funny. The main complaint he got from several people was that the demon blood storyline made him a boring and badly constructed villain, since he had no free will in his own evilness. Also, y'know, the incest thing.
Valentine may not be ranked as highly as his son, but he did get far more specific compliments from people. They love to hate how logical, strategic, and pure evil he could be; as well as the way the story built up to him by showing the impact he had on the world. He was a skilled manipulator who convinced people to sacrifice everything in the name of his twisted values, and worked as a chillingly accurate representation of fascism. He also served the greater themes of TMI by allowing the leads to deny the violence and hatred passed down by their parents. Some people also just enjoy the Circle era characters. The only bad thing anyone said about him was that he's generic, one of a million bigoted middle aged white men in fiction.
Annabel and Malcom switched back and forth in the rankings a couple times while data was being gathered, since most people voted for the two of them as a unit. People like how tragic their storyline was, and how they served as foiled to Blackstairs because they too were people who loved each other enough to burn down the world. Ultimately, it was their sympathetic anti-Clave motivation that got most people to love them. The two points people held against them was that they're too sympathetic and thus not really villains, and that Annabel's potential was wasted in Queen of Air and Darkness. The folks who dislike TDA also dislike them on account of their association with the series.
Mortmain is our solidly mid tier villain. People across the board saw him as a simple pure evil force that the heroes had to win against, and the main question was whether people loved him or hated him for that simplicity.
The only reason anybody gave for enjoying Asmodeus was his association with Alec. The few negative comments he got were all about either his lack of page time or how his motivation being centered on his inherent evil made him uninteresting.
Shinyun is a more complicated character, and her reception was complicated as well. People like that she's associated with Alec through TEC, and that she showed how evil she was by rejecting redemption when it was offered to her. There were also some mixed feelings expressed about her place as a cult survivor, since that's a very human trauma that was not given enough dignity by the narrative. Negative opinions all came down to her lack of page time, and people who either never read or actively disliked TEC.
Benedict Lightwood might be the lowest anything from TID scored in this entire survey. People who enjoy him mentioned how he created realistic angst for Gideon and Gabriel, as a manipulative father they needed to learn to rebel against. What people think makes him a bad villain is that he's not a villain at all, just a generic shitty dad. Also, multiple people commented "worm" with no explanation.
Sadly for the villains of TLH, this isn't the way they were supposed to be the worst of the worst. While some people enjoyed Tatiana for her chaos and irredeemability, especially the way she abused her own daughter for years, overall she was seen as a boring letdown who could have been interesting if the narrative didn't treat her as pure evil. Maybe she could have had potential if she was allowed to be the main villain or if the story acknowledged the ways in which she felt abanoned by the Clave, but that's not the story we got.
As for Belial, nobody had anything positive to say about him. They thought that his plan was stupid (especially for a Prince of Hell), and that he was boring, annoying, and just generally underwhelming. He also received the same complaints as Asmodeus about how demons are uniniteresting villains because their only motive is their own inherent evil.
And here was have our final category: the side books! It's no surprise to me that the short story collections came in first, and that the unreleased books don't have a lot of fans yet.
Our most popular pick was Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy, which people love because of how it followed up on TMI storylines while also expanding upon the world. It gave readers a look into characters they enjoy like Alec, Mark, and James, and of course the most popular comment I got was people gushing about getting time with Simon. They love the Sizzy moments too, as well as Simon's friendship with Clary and the rest of the TMI gang. It also got points for George's heartbreaking death, and for how much fun it was to read when it was serialized in 2015. The two stories people mentioned as their favorites were "The Evil We Love" and "Nothing But Shadows," showing how people enjoyed getting to look at points in the TSC timeline that aren't explored by other series. The only negative comment it got was from a person who finds Simon and Isabelle annoying.
Coming in at a close second, Ghosts of the Shadow Market is beloved mainly for its connection to Jem and Jessa. People enjoy that it served a purpose in the overall TSC plot, and showed how love can be born of tragedy. The stories people brought up were "Every Exquisite Thing," "The Land I Lost," and especially "Cast Long Shadows." It received no negative comments.
While The Bane Chronicles was the least favorite of the anthologies, it still clearly won the love of the people. They enjoy it mainly on account of Magnus, especially for his friendship with the other warlocks and his romance with Alec. They like how funny it is, and feel like it has the same charm as the early TMI books. The only negative comment I got about it was that it's boring.
Secrets of Blackthorn Hall got points for the wholesome and iconic vibes, and the interesting format of being published through tumblr. Someone also described it as a home renovation show in a haunted house, and people brought up being glad to see characters like Mark and Mina and ships like Kitty and Blackstairs. Some people just didn't find it interesting though, and others disliked it because it had so much Julian and Blackstairs.
An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld probably got the fewest comments in this category. The people who love it appreciate the stunning art and interesting details about the characters, and all the low votes came from people who haven't read it.
The Shadowhunter's Codex is the oldest companion book on this list, and clearly didn't hit like the later additions to the canon. The only positive comments I got were from people who enjoyed Simon, Clary, and Jace's comments written into the margins. Generally people just didn't find it interesting, and saw it as a textbook that didn't even provide new information about the the world of Shadowhunters. There were also people who either didn't read it or couldn't finish it.
Better in Black of course hasn't been released, but people are excited to see their favorite couples back in action. In this survey, I got specific comments from people talking about Herondaisy and Thomastair. It still ranked pretty low overall, mainly because none of us have read it yet.
A Sea Change was most people's bottom pick, just because it isn't out yet. (My theory is that it ranked lower than BiB because BiB got everyone hyped through fandom engagement when we all debated which couples would be included, and that BiB appeals to fans of ten different ships while ASC only has fuel for Matthew fans). Predictably, the people who expect to love ASC are the ones excited to see the next chapter of Matthew's journey.
And with that, we're done! I'd like to once again thank everybody who participated, especially the folks who gave long or detailed comments. I had to simplify and summarize a lot in this post, but I truly enjoyed reading everything you all had to say.
I also want to take some time at the end here to address some questions I got about why stuff in this poll was set up the way it was. First, I got a lot of people saying that Kitty should have been considered a main couple, either in addition to Morgenthorn or instead of them. I get that we (so far) have a lot more Kitty material and that most of the fanbase is far more invested in them, but I'm counting the "main couple" as the one that includes the main girl. I also got some people confused by my choice to include unpublished works like TWP and Seasons of Shadowhunters, and while I understand that perspective I still stand by my decision. I know it's not fair to the series and that people can't accurately rate things they haven't read, but I wasn't trying for that kind of accuracy; I was curious about how much people love or hate things that aren't out yet. I'd love to see how TWP and SoS factor into these rankings once we've all read them, but for now I'm happy just hearing what people expect to think about them.
Also, everyone who left random silly comments or told me their favorite characters and scenes, y'all are the real ones. I did this whole project out of my love for this series and my interest in learning why people think the way they do, and I've been amazed by the positive response. This series and world is so incredibly expansive, and I love that all of us are able to find the different niches of TSC that make us happy.
If you actually read through all this, you're awesome and thanks for supporting my passion for turning emotions into numbers. If anybody has any additional questions, I am here to chat!
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Tribute for the Dragon (13/18)
Pairing: Dragon|Sylus x Fem|Reader
Summary: Not all is perfect after becoming mates. There is a war going on and Sylus makes a decision to save his mate more heartache.
Content Warnings: Adult language. Rough blow jobs. Inappropriate use of tail.
Length: 6k
Chapters: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
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You could hardly believe what happened. You and Sylus were mates now. Any time you thought about it your heart would start racing. The moment that Sylus had said that he loved you it felt like the gloom that had been weighing down your heart since the autumn festival lifted. He loved you! He actually loved you!
That day out in the meadow where he laid you down in a bed of those red wildflowers and made you his mate, you knew you’d never forget it. He had treated you so gently. There were always times before when you had sex that things were soft and slow but they always went back to the rough and the fast. This time though, you knew for a fact that the only way to describe it was love.
When you returned to the mountain though things got intense again. Sylus had explained on the way back to the mountain that the initial period after becoming mates that their bodies would be hungry for each other. So she had better be prepared for them to not do a lot outside of the bedroom for the next week. And he had been right.
Any time you saw Sylus or thought about him your body felt like it was overheating. He did his fair share of grabbing you and dragging you back into bed but you had to admit that the real culprit was you most days. You were the one grabbing him from whatever he was doing and dragging the both of you to the closest flat surface.
You knew Sylus had said that this craving for each other would fade after about a week but considering how fired up you got any time you so much as thought of him you were starting to doubt it. This day was no exception.
You had been sitting in the kitchen area by the fire sketching something when Sylus wandered in to grab something to eat. He must not have noticed you by the fire because he didn’t say anything. The moment you saw him though heat blossomed throughout your body.
You set your sketchbook aside and tried to creep up behind him. You thought you were succeeding in sneaking up on him until his tail lashed out and grabbed you around the waist, halting you. “Did you think I didn’t see you?” he said.
“You didn’t say anything.” you pouted.
“Because lately any time I give you a second of attention you are intent on wringing me dry. Even with my stamina your appetite has gotten exhausting.” he looked you up and down. “The energy of the mating bond should have worn off by now. I wonder if it is taking longer to wear off on you because you’re fully human.”
“So you’re saying you don’t like how much I’ve been wanting you?” your hands caressed his tail. “Wasn’t it you that had said if I ever wanted a partner for such activities that you would always be there to help?”
“I did. But I think if we keep going at the rate at which you want then you’re going to end up needing extended bedrest, little bird.”
“Bedrest you say?”
“Yes, as in you lying in bed not having sex with me because your libido led to the abuse of your cunt. I’d rather have my mate not be in such pain.” he released you.
You got closer, staring up into his eyes. Eyes that begged and pleaded with him to relieve this ache that clawed at you between your legs. “You know, it doesn’t always have to be my cunt you put your cock in.” you slid down to your knees, “I get hungry too, master.”
His nostrils flared. He knew that you knew one of the quickest ways to get him to snap was to call him master. “My little bird, be careful what you ask for.”
“Yes, master.” you said again. Your eyes were locked on the bulge that strained against the leather of his pants. You leaned forward to kiss it.
“I won’t be gentle with you.” he warned.
“I don’t want you to be.” the wetness between your legs was already starting to drip down your thighs. You continued to kiss and nuzzle your face against his growing erection. “Please, master.”
“Fucking hells.” he cursed. “Remember you asked for this.”
A jolt of excitement shot up your spine, making you straighten up. That dark possessiveness had taken over his gaze. “Take it out.” he ordered.
You quickly went to obey, tying the laces of his pants and pulling them down enough to free his cock. It was so hard and it throbbed in front of your face, a small bead of precum leaking from the tip. Your mouth watered having it so close.
“Arms behind your back.” he said.
You happily obliged. He took his cock in hand but when your mouth opened to take it in he grabbed you by the jaw and forced it closed. “Not yet. You’ll get it soon enough, but first I need to vulgarize you a bit. If you want to act like a wanton whore, constantly begging for my cock, then I’m going to treat you like one. Nod if you understand.”
You nodded. He smirked at you. “You truly are perfect,” Sylus said, rubbing his cock over your closed mouth so that drops of his precum smeared across your lips. He kept going tracing the tip of his hot dick over your cheeks. “And I want you to remember that I love you because in a minute I’m going to fuck this sinful little mouth of yours so hard you won’t be able to make a sound.”
Oh gods…your legs were shaking as you pressed your thighs closer together.
He pulled his cock away slightly. “Say it.” he said.
“I love you.” you said, tasting the salty yet sweetness of his cum on your lips. “I love you so much, master.”
“Good girl. I love you too.” he kept one hand in your hair as he pushed his cock inside your mouth. He didn’t even give you a chance to swallow it down slowly. He shoved it inside past your teeth and hit the back of your throat. Your eyes watered and you gagged at the sudden sensation.
He pulled you off his cock as you took in a ragged breath. “You had better remember how to relax your throat now or else this isn’t going to be much fun for you.”
He shoved himself back in but you were a little better prepared this time and remembered to breathe through your nose and relax your throat. For a minute he just kept you there, his cock resting down your throat, mouth stretched wide to accommodate him, your eyes watering and chest heaving as you tried to keep breathing. You could feel him twitching in your mouth.
He stared down at you, his free hand caressing your cheek. “Should have had you do this before but you live and you learn. I think you can manage from this position though.” he said. “Take off your clothes.”
It took a little maneuvering but you were able to get your skirt off but you didn’t know how you were supposed to get the shirt off without pulling it off over your head. He noticed you fumbling and hooked a claw in at the front of your shirt and dragged it down, slicing it open at the front. You shrugged it off, now completely bare before him.
“That’s much better. Arms back behind you.”
You held your arms behind your back and pushed your chest out. The cool air settled over your skin, hardening your nipples and chilling the wetness skimming down your thighs.
He reaffirmed the grip on the back of your head and began moving your head back and forth along his cock. He wasn’t even thrusting into your mouth. He was treating your mouth like it was his own hand, forcefully bobbing it. Slow at first then faster and faster.
Your core spasmed and clenched around nothing. You wanted to shove a hand between your legs but he had said to keep your arms behind your back and so they remained. But fuck! You really wanted to touch yourself.
He noticed you squirming and you felt his tail come around and slither across your shoulders. The contact had you moaning around his cock. It traveled down your side and up your abdomen, the cool scales scraping against your naked breasts. Back down it went, tracing over your thighs and ass. Your legs parted, feeling the blunt end of his tail trace across your slit. It parted your folds and rested against your swollen neglected clit. Just a bit of pressure to relieve the deep ache in you.
“Don’t get greedy now.” Sylus said. “Remember who is in charge here.”
You moaned a response. His tail was unmoving between your legs but the pressure let you grind your clit against it which helped significantly.
You looked up at Sylus and found his gaze once more. It was intense as he moved your head, his jaw clenched tight and hard measured breaths through his nose. Even when he was using your throat he was trying to exhibit some control. Trying not to go all out on you. And here he had promised not to be gentle. That simply wouldn’t do.
You moaned around his cock and his movements faltered as a new sensation tingled through him, just through the subtle vibrations of your moans. You moaned again, longer and louder to send more vibrations up his body. “Ah fuck…” he closed his eyes.
You pushed your tongue up, pressing it to the underside of his cock so there was just that bit more of friction as he thrust in and out of your mouth. “You are going to--fuck--” he moaned, grasping. “You’re playing a dangerous game, little bird.”
Almost there. Just a little more and he would break. You sucked him hard, making sure to keep his gaze as you did so.
“To hell with it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” he grasped your head in both hands. “If it gets to be too much put your hands over your head and I’ll stop. Got it?”
You nodded, his cock still wedged in your mouth so it made your approval a bit awkward.
He thrust into your mouth, keeping your head still so you couldn’t pull away. You realized just how much he had been holding back before as he began fucking your mouth.
Instinctually you tried to pull away but he kept your head in place, tilting it back slightly so he could slide in easier. You were dancing between a place of pain and pleasure. You kept grinding on the steady pressure of his tail between your legs but your throat burned and you could barely see anything through your watering eyes.
There were too many sensations at once and it was driving you into mindlessness. Pain and pleasure were mixing into one and it was not stopping. You could feel a dribble of saliva leak out of the corner of your mouth and slide down your jaw.
Sylus was the most feral you had ever seen him as he panted and moaned, fucking your throat with reckless abandon. If he was saying anything you couldn’t hear it over the pounding of blood in your ears. Oh gods! Oh fuck! You were going to come!
You ground your clit harder on his tail and your eyes rolled back in your head as you came, your moan was nothing but a gurgle as Sylus continued to fuck your mouth. Gods above, how much stamina did this man have?
You were still teetering the plane between hazy pleasure and pain and realized that Sylus had been talking, muttering things to himself but you hadn’t been able to understand any of it. He was speaking something in Draconic. Probably more dirty words that were lost on you but spurred him. His breathing got harder and his thrusts got sloppier before finally he doubled over, bending his torso over your head with a sharp long moan and came down your throat. You did your best to swallow everything he gave you and it wasn’t until his legs stopped shaking that he pulled your head off of him.
You collapsed backwards onto the hard ground, breathing heavily through your burning throat. He followed after, scooping you up and rolling you on top of him. “Are you alright?” he asked, his voice husky.
“Yeah,” you said in your own hoarse voice.
“Didn’t go too far?”
You shook your head. It was probably best you rest your voice. You had a feeling you weren’t going to be able to talk right for a while.
“I warned you.” he said. “Hope you found it worth it.”
Your only response was a cheeky smile. Sylus rolled his eyes and rubbed your aching jaw. He pressed a kiss to your forehead. “I think you’re going to need something warm to drink to soothe that throat of yours and some steam. Come on.” he sat up, taking you with him out to the hot spring. He set you down in the water and told you to wait.
You scrubbed the mess between your thighs away and breathed in the hot steam. A few minutes later Sylus came back with a cup of hot water. You took a sip and were surprised to find he had mixed some honey in. He couldn’t brew tea but hot water and honey seemed to be a good middle ground. You were never more grateful that you could go to the village again as you were then. A month ago you would not have had any honey.
That reminded you, you needed to go back and pick up some more groceries to bring back. You were running low and since your mating bond had snapped into place you hadn’t left the mountain at all. Maybe getting out of the mountain would help with your hormones too. As much as you loved being able to keep yourself locked away with Sylus you did recognize that you were probably going at it too much.
You decided to be proactive about it and the next day went out to the village. Sylus offered to fly you down but the whole point was to put a little distance between you two so you said no and made the long walk back on foot. It wasn’t until you were halfway down the mountain that you remembered you were going to need to lug everything you bought back up the mountain again. And the cold air wasn’t doing great things for your already abused throat.
Why did you think this was a good idea?
Too late now. You finished the descent and journey out to the village. You went from store to store grabbing what you needed which proved to be a challenge since your voice was so weak. Any time one of the store owners asked why you lied and said you were coming down with a cold.
Your arms were overloaded with groceries and you were debating hiring a mule to help you carry everything back up the mountain when a group of riders galloped into town. Two of the riders carried flags with the crest of the kingdom on them and the one in front was dressed in official regalia. What was happening?
The people of the town were called from their homes and everyone gathered in the square to hear the news. “We bring you news of the ongoing war effort.” The official said. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that during a recent battle many of the troops perished in a mass slaughter along the northern front.” The official began reading the names of everyone from the village that perished causing no end of grief for everyone in the square.
If the news was just about listing the dead in a recent attack they wouldn’t have sent an entire entourage to your small village. Something else was happening and your suspicions were confirmed soon enough. The official cleared his throat and opened a new letter. “By official decree of the king, any able bodied man over the age of eighteen must conscript in the war effort. Maximum age restrictions and prior experience in war efforts that exempted a man from conscripting have been lifted.”
The man began reading out names and the others handed out conscription papers to everyone that stepped forward to receive them. You heard your father’s name called and watched as he limped forward to take the letter. No!
You tried to call out to him but your weak voice couldn’t be heard over the bustle of the crowd. This couldn’t have been happening!
Instead of hiring a mule you hired a horse and stuffed everything you could in the saddlebags before riding back as fast as you could to the mountain.
The moment you got back to the entrance of the cave you called out for Sylus.
“What? What is it?” he came running, hearing your distress. “What’s wrong?”
You collapsed into his arms sobbing. “What’s happened?” he asked. “Are you hurt?”
You shook your head. “The war…it killed many of the people from the village that were fighting in it. An official from the palace came by and said that anyone that is able-bodied has to conscript now, it doesn’t matter age or if you had served before. They have to go.”
“That’s terrible. I’m sorry.” Sylus rubbed your back.
“Is there anything you can do?” you asked. “I mean, you’re a dragon for goodness sake. You protected our village, wouldn’t it help the army if they had a dragon helping them fight?”
“Slow down. Breathe.” Sylus took the reins of the horse and tied it up so it wouldn’t go wandering. “Let’s talk about this inside where it’s warmer.”
He led you back into the kitchen next to the fire. “Now,” he said. “While I admire your faith in me you know even my power has limits. I am not like the other dragons that stand taller than buildings and have powers of fire breath or anything like that. I cannot single handedly take out an entire army.”
“But you could help, couldn’t you?”
“I am sorry for the loss your village has endured but I do not see why I should aid a king who sends so many innocent lives to be slaughtered and hides away in his castle.”
“Innocents will die either way. If you helped it could end sooner, maybe.”
“Even if I wanted to help, it is the law of dragons not to get involved in human wars. We die far too often from conflicts among our own people, we do not need to go looking for more.”
“But…but…” you buried your face in your hands. “But he’s going to die.”
“Who is going to die?”
“My father. They’re going to draft him for the war effort. He’s not going to survive it. I know it. None of the men they are taking from the village will. They’ll all just become enemy fodder.”
“I see…” Sylus sighed. He held you in his arms. “I hate seeing you in so much pain. Is there really nothing that can be done for them?”
You shook your head, sobbing into his chest.
There was a long pause as he let you cry into him. Then he took in a deep breath and spoke again. “I suppose there is nothing else to do.” he let you go. “I need to go see about something. Stay here. I will be back soon.”
“Where are you going?” you asked.
“Hopefully, to do something right.” he took off.
You went out to the horse and started unpacking everything you had bought and storing it away. By the time you were done most of the anguish had left your body and you sat numbly by the fire watching the flames dance. You took out the glass charm your father had made you and watched as the light refracted through it. What if you never got a chance to make up with him before he left? What if he died and the last conversation you had was that horrible fight?
You couldn’t think about it. It hurt too much to even consider.
Some time later Sylus returned looking grave.
“Where did you go?” you asked. “What’s wrong?”
He pulled you from your seat and hugged you tight. “You don’t have to worry about your father anymore, nor anyone else in the village. They’re being spared from the draft.”
“What? What do you mean? What happened?”
Sylus held you tighter. “I found the official that had come to your village and told him that a dragon is worth far more than a hundred old villagers. He agreed to spare them and release the surviving men from your village that are already fighting if I join the war effort.”
“What!” you pulled back to look in his eye. “But everything you said earlier. You said that you couldn’t because of dragon law.”
“I am neither a part of dragons or humans. The rules of either do not apply to me.” he said with shrug. “I will create mt own. I am done trying to fit into one or the other. Besides, they did ask for someone from every family. You are my family, so I will go.”
“Sylus, what if…what if you don’t come back?” your voice caught. You hated the idea of your father being used for fodder in this war but you couldn’t lose Sylus. You had only just become mates.
“Here this now,” he cupped your face, wiping the tears from your eyes. “I will always come back to you. Nothing will stop me. Not this war, not the hells, not even the gods. I am coming home to you.”
You hugged him tight, weeping once more. “You had better.”
The next morning Sylus left. You didn’t know how long he was going to be gone so he insisted that you return to the village and stay there until he returned. You didn’t want to leave the mountain but knew that the isolation would drive you mad with grief while you waited so you didn’t fight him. You packed a bag and rode the horse back down the mountain. Sylus walked with you just for that little extra time together.
Word of what Sylus had done for the village had spread like wildfire so when you arrived most everyone was waiting to greet you and see Sylus off. You knew the crowd meant well but Sylus stopped some yards away from them. “I don’t want to say goodbye in front of everyone so let’s do it here.” he said.
“Don’t say goodbye. It feels too permanent.” you said. “Just promise me you’re coming back.”
“Of course I’m coming back. You know I am.” he held you tight once more. “I love you. I will be back as soon as I am able.”
“I love you too. I love you so much.” you pushed yourself to your toes and kissed him. He breathed you in, letting the kiss linger as long as you could stand. “Stay safe.”
“I will. Try to stay out of trouble here.” he pressed one more kiss to your hairline. He took the first step back, letting you go before flying up into the sky and disappearing over the treeline.
You stood there watching the blank grey sky for what felt like forever until you felt a hand on your shoulder. You turned to see it was your father. “I…I was wrong about your dragon and I was wrong for what I said to you. I understand now just how much you mean to him if he was willing to go to war for a bunch of people he doesn’t know.”
“He’s only been gone a few minutes but I already miss him so much.” you choked out. “What if he dies? I don’t--I can’t lose him. I cannot.”
“He’s a dragon, sweet pea. They have a reputation for being very hard to kill.”
You fell into your father’s arms. It felt good to embrace him again but at what cost? Your mate was gone off to a war that had claimed thousands. Even if he was a dragon, what were his chances?
You went back to the village. Life continued on. Autumn came to a halt and winter descended, leaving blankets of fresh snow on the ground. You had been looking forward to the winter. You had thought that the view from the mountain would have been amazing, seeing the world below covered in snow. Too bad you couldn’t see it. Not yet anyway.
As time went by you reconnected with your friends and your father and the entire rest of the village more than you had been during your short visits. You could have almost pretended that nothing had changed if it wasn’t for the constant aching loneliness in your chest any time you thought about Sylus.
When your father gathered the courage to ask about your relationship with Sylus you were honest. You told him that you loved each other and had become his mate. At the sound of ‘mate’ your father had gruffed.
“Father, please, it meant a lot to us.” you said.
“I know. But you said this ritual was a dragon equivalent of a marriage?”
“Yes. Why?”
“Well, if he wants to be married to you then he has to do it our way too. The gods will not look favorably on such union if it is only sanctioned by the hells.”
You smothered a laugh. “Yes, father. I’m sure we can have a ceremony when Sylus returns.”
Some weeks after you had returned to living in the village the men that Sylus had negotiated the freedom for had returned as well. There were many tearful reunions and proper mournings as the bodies that could be recovered were returned too. It was a beautiful sight.
You had approached one of the men that had been off fighting. You were good friends, at one point even lovers for a brief period though those feelings had long since vanished. You asked if there was any news about the dragon that had gone to fight but they had heard nothing after they were told they were being released back to the village. You tried not to show how heartbroken you were as you thanked him and walked away.
Despite being back in the village you found yourself far too idle for your own sanity. You had decided to go back to working in your father’s workshop. The labor was good for filling your time and distracting your mind.
You were making a vase one afternoon when an idea struck you. You could make something for Sylus. A little welcome home present for when he came back. Because he was coming back. He had made a promise to you.
Once you were finished with the vase you had immediately gone about grabbing your sketch book and drawing out an idea. For days you toiled and worked in the workshop. You had made several small versions of what you were planning on creating, testing the way each looked before deciding to go through with the full scale version of the one you wanted to make.
Your father seemed slightly concerned by the mania you had suddenly found yourself in as you worked. You rarely left the workshop but to eat and sleep. This was too important.
After another week of straight work your masterpiece was complete. You stood in the workshop staring at it next to your father. He eyed the large sculpture with awe and pride. “It’s amazing, but what exactly is it?”
“A welcome home present.” you said simply.
More time passed. Without your passion project you were spiraling back into your lonely depression. Is this what Sylus had meant before about becoming mates? Without him around it felt as if your entire body was numb.
You decided to take the time to learn more about dragons. There was a small library in your village and you found everything they had that related to dragons. Apparently, after Sylus had shown up on the mountain the library had gone out of its way to get more material about them so you had plenty to read. Most of it was stories about dragons, anatomy, how to kill dragons, but there was a little about dragon culture you were able to find. It was obviously written by someone who had observed dragons from a distance and without any way to interpret what they were saying in Draconic so a lot of it was speculative.
There had been an entire chapter in one of the books dedicated to dragon mating. Apparently dragons went into heats and ruts just like other animals. Was that…was that something you were going to have to watch out for with Sylus? He was dragon but he was also human. What would happen if he did get you pregnant? He said that only mates could breed. Did that only happen during ruts or…or was there a possibility you were already pregnant? Did you also need to worry about laying an egg? His mother laid an egg. What if you did too? Oh gods, you should have asked more questions.
One morning you were over at Tara’s house. She was doing a reading for you since you had been so stressed about Sylus. “What do your magic cards tell you?”
“It is all good news. I suspect your dragon should return safely and not too long as well. And this card…oh…” her face reddened.
“What? What is it? What does it mean?”
“Um well, this card is associated mostly with fertility and motherhood. It could also mean abundance and growth, meanings can be broad.” she scooped the cards back up and shuffled them back into the deck. “But if it doesn’t, then I think you may be giving your dragon a much better welcome home present than a glass sculpture.”
Your face burned and you shoved her shoulder. “Knock it off. You’re just as bad as the others.”
Tara was about to say something when her mother came rushing in. “Hello my dears, I had to come find you immediately. There’s been news.”
“About the war?” Tara said.
“About Sylus?” Your heart leapt.
“Yes. News came in just a minute ago that the tide of the war is turning. Your dragon has been decimating the enemy lines giving our troops the chance to advance and drive the enemy back to their own soil. This war may finally be coming to an end!”
“That’s amazing momma!” Tara squeezed her mother tight.
“And Sylus? Any other news about him?” you asked again.
“Oh no, I’m afraid. There was news that as soon as the battle started shifting he had disappeared. No one seems to know what happened to him.” she said. “I’m sorry my dear.”
“No.” you shook your head. “He’s not dead. He promised me he was coming home. That’s it. He has to be coming home. That’s why he disappeared.”
“My dear--” Tara’s mother tried to console you but you ducked out of her arms and ran for the door.
The winter snow was falling in a flurry of large flakes. The wind cut through the material of your cloak, chilling you to the bone. Sylus was coming back. He had to. You trudged through the ankle deep snow. You stared up at the sky, snowflakes catching on your eyelashes and melting on your cheeks.
“Please.” you begged whatever gods may be listening. “Please bring him back to me. Please. I just want him back. I want my dragon back.” you dropped to your knees in the middle of the road. The snow soaked through your skirt and chilled your legs.
A gale of wind buffeted you from behind and you curled more into yourself. “Please…I miss him so much. Please…”
“I missed you too, little bird.”
Your head whipped behind you to find Sylus standing there out of breath and face pink from the cold. You shot to your feet and tackled him in a hug. “Sylus!”
“By the hells woman, you’re frozen solid.” his wings enclosed around you, trying to imbue you with more warmth. “Are you trying to catch your death?”
You didn’t care one whit about the cold. Sylus was back! He was safe! You continued to hold him, weeping quietly into his chest.
“It’s alright.” he picked you up off your feet. “I’m home. I told you I would be.”
“Sylus…” you kept repeating his name over and over.
“Come on, let’s get you out of this cold.” he carried you back to your father’s house.
Your father was surprised to see Sylus carrying you inside but he smiled when he realized that your tears were tears of joy. “Good to have you back. This one hasn’t stopped moping since you left.” your father said.
“It’s been torture to be away.” Sylus said.
“I’ll give you two a moment alone.” your father nodded to you. “Do you want me to get the thing from the workshop?”
You shook your head. “I’ll show it to him later.”
Your father took you aside. “Please don’t have your reunion here at the house. There are some things a father should never hear.”
“Father!” you shoved him. “I wasn’t--go melt some glass or something!”
Your father chuckled but left the room.
Sylus came up behind you and held you again. “Shame. I was hoping to heat your body back up the old fashioned way.” he said.
“Back for five minutes and already trying to get me in bed.” you rolled your eyes. “I’m so glad you’re home.”
“Glad to be home.” he turned you around and kissed you. “I’ve been missing you.”
“Why are you here though? I thought you’d still be fighting.”
“I helped turn the tide of the war. That’s all the more they need from me, they should be able to handle it on their own now. Besides, I had something much more important waiting for me back here.” he pressed his forehead to yours. “Glad to see you made up with your father too.”
“That’s mostly thanks to you. Although, he does have on caveat.”
“And what is that?”
“You have to marry me.”
“Didn’t you tell him we already did that dragon equivalent of that?”
“Yes, but he wants it done through the human custom.” you wrapped your arms around his neck, “Besides, we get to indulge in another human custom afterwards.”
“And what is that?”
“The honeymoon. It’s an excuse to hole ourselves up in our home for a month, completely undisturbed.”
“An entire month?” he smiled. “Humans have some great customs indeed.”
“I thought you would like that one. So, should I tell father you want to head on down to the church?”
“In a bit. Right now I just want to breathe you in.” he kissed you once more. Your heart swelled and you relaxed in his arms. He was finally home.
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I will say, the entry level job market on indeed dot com does indeed dot suck. But I think I’ve learned a decent amount since indeed and company websites are the only job boards I’ve used, and I’ve had a decent career so far, so I feel like I’ve got some decent advice. if any of this helps anyone at all hell yeah.
So:
1) HR people ALWAYS exaggerate the requirements. However much experience they say they want, you probably need one third of that. Certifications required usually means certifications preferred, depending on the industry. Like, Don’t apply to a surgeon position with only a nursing degree; but there’s a solid chance you can get a job with a CPA firm without being a CPA yourself. Just make sure you can give some sort of explanation as to why you would be able to do the job if asked.
Story: My brother (1 year experience, Bachelor’s degree) was once encouraged to apply to a new position within his company by his boss, who had instructed HR on the requirements and experience needed for the position (bachelors required, entry level, 1-3 year experience preferred), and when my brother goes to the website to apply it says 3-5 years experience required, Masters degree preferred. Bro said boss was PISSED. HR can be a joke sometimes.
2) Cover letters are usually pointless if it’s not an extreme specialty position with few candidates. Unless it says they’re highly encouraged or something
3) Maybe the most important: send follow up emails for EVerything. I think this is what held me back for months when I first started using indeed. And it doesn’t matter how bland or thoughtless is is. Two sentences in an HR bro’s inbox is worth 10 cover letters. And if you got a screening call or an interview and haven’t heard back in a week+ ?? Call their ass. They might offer the job to you on the spot. Last time I was job hunting I got a mid offer, after being ghosted on two good offers I’d interviewed for. I called both of them and said Soooo y’all make a decision??? They both offered me a job within 24 hours. (Brag, sorry)
Each listing probably has hundreds of applicants. People just spamming their resume across the internet. And emails, or especially calls, show actual interest. Go to the company website > about us > our staff > contact us > whatever. “Hi Mr. Bob. I saw your listing on indeed and wanted to introduce myself. I graduated this year and had trouble contacting anybody on the job listing websites, but I believe I have the qualifications necessary for the position. If you have a moment, could you forward my email to the relevant parties. My resume is attached. Thank you, XoXo”. Whatever. When I was working in my first entry level job doing data entry and answering phones, I got a phone call like this, and we actually gave the guy an interview (this guy blew it RIP). I’ve seen another boss mad when he got a call from a reasonably qualified applicant who said they hadn’t heard back after applying on one of the other job listing sites, and he came out yelling at his secretary (yeah he was an asshole), demanding to see the resume. Offered him the job in the first interview. (Hell yeah). Plus people feel bad turning you down after hearing your voice. You’re a human to them now.
4)As far as finding more relevant jobs? Similar to point 1. For entry level, select the 1-3 years experience instead. For bookkeeping, choose accounting instead. When I was also looking for a bookkeeping job, I couldn’t find one for the life of me. When I was looking for accounting jobs as a Managerial Auditior?? Bookkeeping listings all over my indeed page. Yeah it’s bullshit, but aiming up helps. Thats about all I have for that though.
So yeah. Apply to things you might not perfectly meet the requirements for. Emails and phone calls get people’s attention. and Real Bosses are often pissed when they find out the inefficiencies of HR and job boards too. Just send it
Anyway. Job hunting can be the least fun endeavor on the planet. Sending thotts and prayors for the lot of you 🙏🙏🙏 and praying I never have to do it again (now that I found my dream job) (on indeed dot com) (fuck indeed dot com) (but also thank you indeed dot com)
do genuinely find it fascinating how indeed.com is like the biggest job-hunting website out there and yet manages to be profoundly useless in every possible way
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Happy New Year
Erriox and Lenora celebrating the new year.
Author’s Note: Just New Year’s fluff with Erriox and Lenora. Happy New Year, everyone! 🎆🎊🎇
Tagged: @shadowfirecat, @kit-williams , @bleedingichorhearts , @barn-anon , @gallifreyianrosearkytiorsusan
@sleepyfan-blog , @bispecsual , @c-u-c-koo-4-40k , @ms--lobotomy
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Lenora leaned into Erriox’s embrace as they watched the massive fireworks display put on by the collaboration between the different legion bases and baseline businesses in town. Erriox assisted with the setup of the display, but he wasn’t needed for setting it off. He would’ve liked to set off the colourful explosives, but having the evening off meant that he could spend more time with his bonded human, Lenora. He wasn’t about to argue that.
This celebration was to ring in a new year, in some ways to also celebrate surviving the previous year. Erriox couldn’t recall if he had done anything like that back in his time to celebrate just plain surviving to the next week if not the next day. The odd passing fist bump or clap on the shoulder or back, maybe. Being here on Ancient Terra with so many celebratory holidays, he could learn to appreciate it, especially with Lenora by his side. Erriox knew some of his battle brothers certainly did, especially when they found out what fireworks were about.
The fireworks formed numbers as the seconds counted down to midnight.
‘5’
‘4’
He looked at Lenora bathed in the glow of colours lighting up the sky. Pulling her up against his chest plate, he leaned his forehead against hers, a rumbling purr escaping when she nuzzled him.
‘3’
Lenora looked at him with a loving smile on her face. Erriox smiled back, he would never stop appreciating her smiles, her laughs, her grins, her gestures of affection. All for so little of what he could do. All only for him.
‘2’
“May the new year be sweet, just like you.” Lenora said. The Iron Warrior heard her under the thundering bursts of fireworks. He laughed earnestly at her words and tenderly caressed her cheek.
‘1’
Erriox kissed her, deeply, passionately, trying to convey what he couldn’t say in words.
“Happy New Year, Lenora.” He murmured.
#warhammer 40k#space marine husbandry#space marine husbandry sentience#oc: erriox#iron warriors#oc: lenora
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I am so sorry to hear of Joan Garrick's passing. It puts me in mind of a question I have been thinking of asking.
I'm glad that Mrs. Garrick got to meet and say goodbye to her daughter, known as the Boom to the public, before her death. A daughter the world, and she herself had forgotten.(As an aside, let me thank the Boom for adding some new variety to the Flash family naming conventions. I swear only the Green Lanterns give you less, where they are all simply Green Lantern, unless they reveal their real names)
As a historian, how does it make you feel to know how much as actually been ripped out of the public's minds?
The first Flash had a daughter! Sidekicks were even more common than thought, with heroes like the Red Bee, Mister Terrific and Miss America just a few additional ones having them! The Soviet Union made a counterpart to the Green Lantern! And if rumors of this guy raging are true he was connected to the emotional spectrum?! Unless I totally misunderstand his powers compared to the other GLs; which is easily possible, Alan Scott isn't even tied to the emotional spectrum!(Is he?) He's connected to some experiment to move away from that?
It's amazing how much was there and was just stripped away.
As we stare down a new year I find myself thinking on this ask like I'm starring into a whiskey glass.
(A photograph of the "Lost Children" taken upon their recovery from Orphan Island by the Justice Society) Some of these faces I'm know all my life. Wing, Dan the Dyna Mite, Boy Blue. But like you said the others it's like...it's like they just appeared, out of thin air. And yet there's this clawing at the back of my mind whenever I look at them. I know I don't know them. But...don't I? Their names are like...fire ants on the tip of my tongue. ...some heroes, when dealing with time travel will describe the disorientation of the world...pivoting around you. Like the odd moment before you wake up when you can feel the sun on your eyelids but the dream is still playing. But you never wake up. The moment goes on, and on, and on. Things you KNOW to be true projected before your eyes against the backdrop of their own contradiction. I still own my college superhero encyclopedias (I certainly paid enough for them). I know every entry in them back to front, I KNOW which of these young men and women I've seen before. But I open it up and...
(A photograph of my 5 year old textbook. The page is worn and dog earned. There's...there's a sticky note with my handwriting in the margin)
I skimmed the page. I skimmed it. I knew every ounce of information on it the instant before I read. I'd memorized it, years ago, of course I had it was in the book. The sticky note is marking a citation I needed for a paper I did on the sidekicks of the Freedom Fighters. But the Freedom Fighters didn't have any sidekicks. All three of them. None of them. I know them...I've never seen them before in my life...
I feel like I'm losing my mind...
A dozen blank spots in my old class notes are now filled with scribbles I know have always-never been there.
I go into work...the archives are full of artifacts. Serial numbered, shelved and put neatly in drawers. Like I've spent weeks, months just...glazing my eyes over them and picking up the artifact next to it. It's stupid, of course they've always been here...then why haven't I catalogued a single one? Random gaps in my filings. Artifact 1, 2, 3. Except it was actually Artifact 1, 3, 7 that I picked out in random order because Artifacts 2, 4, 5 and 6 are for sidekicks I remember not remembering.
And then it hits me.
The guilt. Oh god the guilt.
These kids were lost, for so long. Scared. Alone. Forgotten. Their stories were right here in my hands and I just glossed over them. I know they've been here the whole time. I know they've never been here before. ...I can't shake the weight that if I had just focused, looked down at the right time I would have caught it. Like something in the corner of my eye in the dark.
I swear I didn't mean to forget them. ...I swear I didn't mean it...
#dc#dcu#dc comics#dc universe#superhero#comics#tw unreality#unreality#unreality blog#ask game#ask blog#asks open#please interact#justice society#jsa#justice society of america#all star squadron#golden age
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a few days ago, i saw this post and got curious on how that $5K, in its modern equivalent, compares to housing prices. i did some digging and came back to find tumblr refreshed and the post gone, and i couldn’t even find it in my likes or in the tags for this film or george bailey or anything. so i’m so glad to find it now that i have that info ready.
the town of bedford falls is based on two particular towns in NY: bedford hills and seneca falls. i looked each real place up on zillow and sorted price low to high, bc i was curious if $86K would be enough to buy the cheapest houses on the market there today. as you can see, it would be just a little more than enough for the full price of the cheapest house listed in seneca falls, a 3bed1bath home with 1.2K sqft of room. but in bedford hills, new york, $86K is barely over a tenth of the price of the cheapest home on the market, a 3bed2bath home with 1.3K sqft of room. $86K might be enough for a downpayment, but in no way is it enough to buy a house outright in bedford hills.
and how long does it take a working person to save up $86K? well, in the US in 2025, at the federal minimum wage of $7.25, it would take 11,918.909 hours (which is 496.62 days, or a year, 4 months, 1 week, 4 days, and about 15 hours, with no breaks) just to earn 86,412.09. assuming that this person works full-time at 40 hours/week, it would take 5 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, and about 11 hours to earn that much. but, again, this is only accounting for earnings, before tax, without factoring in the cost of living. i don't really feel like looking into the cost of living and tax withholdings that are standard for states in the US which don't have their own minimum wage, and now that i've thought of that, i realise that new york likely does have its own minimum wage and therefore the numbers i put up wouldn't necessarily apply there. but based on the jump from a year and a half, little less, to almost 6 years, my guess is that george bailey's estimate that it would take until a family's kids have grown up and moved out, which would take 18-20-ish years, to save up that $5K, still holds up with inflation, and in fact it is probably an underestimation.
idk what that says, i just thought it was interesting.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) • JIMMY STEWART as George Bailey and LIONEL BARRYMORE as Mr. Potter
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Hi bb I hope you are doing well! I'm hoping that you are resting, cause I know it's a busy week💓
I had some questionssss and I remembered the question I forgot in my last ask
1.are there any younger female idols who have expressed their admiration towards hima?
2. Since hima is short and mingi is BIG how large is their size difference in perspective?
3. I was wondering if hima wore a swimsuit top during the water bomb festivals and did she have any iconic moments from that festival?
4.is there any other brand that hima is a solo ambassador for other than versace?
5.if you had to describe hima's personality as another idol who would this idol be?
6.Have the ateez members ever been annoyed by the completely innocent sounds mingri let out? And have they called them out for that?
Ily bb take care of yourself mwahh 💓💓
Hi sweet! 🥰 Sorry this took so long I was on a bit of a writer's block 🤧 I'm also unfortunately still sick but I actually have a lot of motivation to write now! Again don't feel bad about sending me so many asks, seeing a notification next to my inbox is one of the best parts of my day
• XG members have been quite vocal about their admiration towards their senior due to her incredible range - from heart wrenching ballads to powerful raps - and have actually met her several times during award shows (only to gush about it later)
BABYMONSTER members have met Himari while they were still trainees and were amazed at the fact that YG Entertainment brought her in as the only mentor due to her ability to take care of every aspect of their training; vocals, rap & dance. To this day they continue to develop in part by watching videos of her
IVE's Wonyoung looks up to the vocalist's strength of character, even more so now that she has begun speaking out about the unfairness of this industry, the mental health challenges, the mistreatment, etc. The vocalist has also worked extremely hard to master many aspects of performance, which serves as an inspiration to her
• Height comparison websites have her barely coming up to the crook of Mingi's neck, however something else makes their size difference so impressive because this man is WIDE while Himari doesn't have much muscle mass. If Mingi wanted to wrap around her waist completely, he would need little less than 1 hand and a half
• Hima wore the black 'Greca Border Bikini Top' from Versace, a cropped white long sleeve shirt (which quickly became soaked) and very low waisted pants with the 'Greca Border Bikini Bottoms' showing
While Jongho was being all cute and watering their little Atiny plants, this absolute menace was body rolling just a few steps away and motioning for their fans to throw more water at her (think Mingi...but female version)
This event was also one of the first times that the couple was seen being somewhat intimate with each other since she came over to her boyfriend, pressed her back to his chest and began to dance on him (more like grinding-)
After drinking from one of the plastic water bottles - which looked more like a whole kiss than a simple sip - she teased one of the fans in the front before motioning her forward and carefully dripping some water onto her head
A sensual 'The Real' dance break...that's all I can say, she even had a fake lip piercing for this performance and it was the first time Atiny got a glimpse of the spine tattoo (the tape put over it slipped slightly because it got too wet)
• There was actually a brand that recently lost any possibility of an ambassadorship (you'll find out soon dw). Calvin Klein is slowly attempting to reel her in. Surprisingly enough she's an ambassador for Porsche, Saint Laurent and Cartier
• Jimin! At first Hima was very similar to Yeosang in the sense that she was shy, wouldn't speak as much, and was somewhat naive (still is) but as she opened up more her personality grew to almost mirror Jimin's
• They deeply respect their members so when they're intimate with one another they make sure that most if not all members are out or somewhere unlikely to hear them (in part why they got the airbnb during the group's break). There's been very few instances when they were heard (usually in the changing rooms after concerts) but since it rarely happens no one has called them out on it
Ily too!! I hope your post exam break is relaxing and that you're taking care of yourself, mwahhh!! 😘❤️
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1 YouTube, I need tumblr
2 😭😅 one of the two
3 beast
4 leg I need my arms
5 lmfao
6 tarjay (tpq ref)
7 in person, I hate ebooks I can’t do it (webtoon are fine tho)
8 shows bc I can watch them over a period of time also I get emotionally attached to the characters
9 ummmm im pretty extroverted however there are times so ig ambivert but mostly extrovert
10 ummmmm I think it was an 8, it was a pretty good year, I filled my lunch table with 3-4 new people (doesn’t sound like a lot but my school is small af)
ok my turn
1 fruit or vegetables (fruits)
2 fave food (hot pot or muttar panneer)
3 fave art medium (colored pencils)
4 hoodies or jackets (hoodies)
5 best Disney movie according to you
6 trapped in a room for the rest of your life with nothing to do or be stuck at a crowded party for a week
7 would you rather eat a spider or a maggot
8 cow milk or almond milk
9 fave form of media (show, book, movie, musical)
10 croissant or danish
@allmyocsarebritish @manicali @telugu-girl-13 @toooster @forgthetheaterkid +anyother moot who wants to join
Ten questions to ask a mutual
Instructions: prev asks ten questions and you answer them, then ask ten new ones and tag ten people to keep the chain going! I’ll go first
What is the weirdest thing you’ve eaten? (For me it’s the time I accidentally drank ants)
do you like purple or green more? (For me it’s a 50/50 I love them both)
what is your favorite two color color combo? (For me it’s purple and gold)
are you a cat or dog person? (Dogs 100%)
what is your favorite painting (Miranda by John William Waterhouse)
Mountains or beaches? (Mountains)
what’s your favorite dessert? (Lemon bars)
are you right or left handed? (Right but I used to be left handed)
salty or sweet? (Sweet)
summer or winter? (Winter)
I’m tagging 11 people but it’s whatever
@wra1th-k1ng
@bladevoyager
@tragedyanddust
@kindred-spirit-93
@urfavgreekmythnerd
@sickneurotic
@ry-diggity
@we-are-but-dead-stars
@thestarryfalls
@tamaruaart
@hermesmoly
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HAPPY JANUARY !
Happy 2025, Merrockites! Can you believe that another year has come and gone? I've got your monthly mod post right here, though, to kick it off strong! Click under the cut to see what's on January's calendar, some important things to note that have changed or are being worked on, things we all need to work on together, and some mod notes! xx
ON THE CALENDAR !
DECEMBER 31 -- New Year's Eve Party (OOC: December 29 - January 4): see post for info!
JANUARY 1 -- Polar Plunge (OOC: December 29 - January 4): see post for info!
JANUARY 10 -- houseplant appreciation day: join the florists at Lavender Lane for a houseplant planting day, where you can put your own little plantling in a pot to take home! (or buy more!)
JANUARY 15 -- national hat day: share a post to our #merrocksocial tag of your character in a hat to celebrate national hat day this year.
JANUARY 25 -- Winter Gala (OOC: January 22-28): info coming after the current events!
JANUARY 31 -- fun at work day: do something fun at work! (or go find fun.) have a pizza party, go bowling, catch a matinee, have everyone show up in pajamas, just have some fun!
RULES & CHANGES
as usual, the rules have been gone over with a fine tooth comb! please take a few moments to read them!
we have added a rule asking players not to use AI for writing! I don't truly believe this has ever been an issue here, but as AI slowly seeps more and more into the real world, we want to remind writers not to use sites like Chat GPT or anything else to do your replies. this is going to be a hard rule -- if we find someone is doing this, we will ask you to leave. (please note, if you use aids to help you write due to disabilities, this is different.)
big plots / happenings cannot happen during big events or major holidays. this is because those things are for everyone, and your thing is for you, we want everyone to have their time! we will allow plots to overlap with mini events moving forward.
characters can be picked up two weeks after you begin activity on your last pick-up. this is just to assure that you have had a full two weeks of activity (not just from your join date!) before bringing someone new in.
the writer cap has been upped to 25, with 5 extra bonus spots when that cap is reached, which means we will sit at 30 writers. if we ever feel we can handle more, we will address that.
moving forward, face claims must be over the age of 23. this is just to give us a little leeway from resources that might be on the line of 18! characters can still be 21 and 22.
because we have opened a few more spots, the new rule is after you reach three characters, all further characters must pick up wanted connections, unless the character is bipoc (black or indigenous), trans/nonbinary, disabled, or over the age of 50. we still encourage you to consider picking up WCs with your first three if it is possible, though!
NOTE: the last two rules are new and will be administered moving forward, this means if you are not meeting them, you are fine and grandfathered in, you're good!
OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF !
I'm going to trial and error some things through the Times! Namely, posting ads for businesses that are hiring, and allowing you guys to submit confessions and tips about things happening in town. We'll talk about that Sunday!
You may also notice some minor formatting changes to things like the Weekly post on the Times, acceptances, event information, etc. This is just for ease and to get you the info you need.
Our bulletin board will now list each month's mini events with small descriptions; these mini events can be written out (if you would like!) any time during that month. Info for each will be provided on the 1st of the month.
I'll come up with a task in February! I haven't decided yet if we will do one a month, or cut back a bit to one per season, etc. But I do need a wee break and will be taking it; if you are looking for something to do, I recommend checking out our task page and doing some of our development prompts!
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT !
One thing that might seem silly to you guys, but actually means a lot to admins is just interacting with mod posts -- liking event posts, important announcements, etc. It helps us know "hey, okay, they see this, that's good!" and lets us know it's something you appreciate and/or enjoy in the group.
Please tag and be mindful with triggering subjects! All triggers should be marked in the format of "trigger tw" so that people can blacklist if need be. Our trigger list can be found here, but when in doubt, don't hesitate to ask me, any time.
Be mindful with your replies. Remember that while you might have more muse for some threads, if you are letting others sit idle, that could actually harm someone else's activity -- and in turn make them not want to write with you moving forward. This goes for writing multiple characters, too, they all need your love!
A WORD FROM THE MOD !
It's a new year. For a lot of people, a new year means a new start. For Merrock, we are hoping the same. Let's leave the past in the past -- give everyone a clean slate and a fresh start. Are there writers you just haven't plotted or interacted with? Take the opportunity to reach out. Plots that you've let fall to the wayside? Maybe it's time to fix that! Let bad feelings go... and let's just take a deep breath and start the new year off with a goal of really, really focusing on building up our sense of community. I've said it before, but... comment on one another's OOC posts, like their socials and tasks, respond to plot calls, message people back when they reach out to you, just be kind to one another, it's what makes this group as special as I know it is. As admin, I am going to work hard this year on figuring out what works for our group. We are cutting back a wee bit on the amount of events that we have so that people can get more enjoyment out of them, and allowing more freedom with mini events, as well as implementing a couple of plot drops. I'll be removing features that just haven't really worked well for us in the past, trying to get more feedback on things like tasks and themes for events, etc. I am always open for feedback and constructive criticism. But I do ask everyone to remember that I am one person doing my best, and a human being. Kindness always wins, and I will always, always give that back to you guys, too. xx
HAVE A GREAT JANUARY !
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your love -c.s pt.4
part 1~ part 2~ part 3~ part 4~ part 5~
warning: fluff, harassment, a little bit of foreshadowing 🙂↕️
(not proofread)
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chris’ pov
i was pissed. i was doing so good with y/n. i’ve always been on and off with abby. but this time it would be different. this girl was my life. even if we’ve only been hanging out for a few weeks. i wanted to tell y/n but i was planning to ask her to be my girlfriend tonight and this pushed me to do it even more.
“lose my fuckin number or we gon have a problem”
i put my phone away and walk back to see my soon to girlfriend, no scratch that. soon to be wife making desert. from behind i grab her waist and pull her closer to me.
“hi beautiful.” she looks up at me, those sweet beautiful eyes make me melt any time of the day. “hi chris! i’m making brownies cause i was craving them. oh wait! i forgot to tell you!”
i listened to her ranting until she said something baffling. “and then in my show, i’m gonna be pregnant! isn’t that crazy? the character development is uncanny!” my mouth dropped open.
i can’t lie, seeing her pregnant would be sexy as fuck. “you’ll have a fake baby bump?” she nodded. “yeah i will i’m pretty sure. i can’t wait for to film for the new season! now go sit down so i can finish.” she said and i quickly complied. how could i ever not listen to her?
y/n’s pov
“wanna try a brownie baby?” i see his handsome face light up and quickly walk towards me. “fuck kinda question is that?” he replies, trying one of my brownies. “fuck these are heavenly. oh and can i ask you something?” i look up at him. he looked extremely nervous. “sure, what’s up?” he pulls out a small pandora heart shaped ring. i was astonished. this couldn’t be real.. could it?
“can i be your boyfriend? i’m sorry if this is the worst way you’ve been asked out- but fuck it’s my first time doing this and i’m really nervous and wanted this to be special or some shit..” he slips the ring onto my finger and kisses my knuckles.
“yes chris, you can be my boyfriend.” i smile, his face lit up once more. “when can i tell the world you’re my girlfriend??” i laugh, cutting another brownie.
“how about we go on a date tomorrow then we talk about it?”
“already got reservations for this restaurant i wanna take you to baby! and you can come to the studio with me!”
the idea of watching chris do what he loves most made my heart flutter. “that would make me extremely excited handsome.”
he nodded, and picked me up taking me to my bedroom. “baby i have to clean up!” he shook his head, tucking me in with a kiss to my forehead. “i’ll clean up for you. least i could do since you cooked for me.”
“are you going home?” i ask. he turned to look at me and smiled softly. “nah my homes with you baby, you know that.” with that, he turned back to the door to go clean the kitchen.
the next night..
chris was helping me get ready for our date. he wanted to match so we’re wearing orange tonight, since it’s his favorite color. i kept glancing at him and he started to look nervous.
“what’s wrong? are you rethinking all of this?” he instantly shot up, shaking his head. “fuck no, i don’t rethink any action i do, especially when it comes to you.”
as i put my heels on, my phone rings. “chris can you hand me my phone please?” he complies and hands me my phone, sitting back on the bed waiting for me.
when i look at the message; my blood ran cold.
unknown
“break up with chris and you won’t have consequences.”
“and if you don’t? i’ll come after you.”
i was confused, nervous, i didn’t know how to feel about those messages. i ignored them for now and told chris i was ready.
he held my hand out of my apartment and we walked the streets of los angeles. being by his side made everything better. i really liked him, and i was so excited to start this new chapter with him.
“i can’t wait to go see your new movie, you know that?” i smile up at him. “i can’t wait for you to see it baby!”
“can i asked you something mama?” i reach to hold his hand. “sure, what’s wrong?”
“i don’t want my reputation or nothin to ruin what you got. i mean you’re thriving and shit, i don’t want you to realize i’m a fuck up.”
“promise you’ll talk to me if i do anything wrong or say some stupid shit in interviews? like don’t- don’t give up on me.”
i stopped walking for a little bit, “i’m never gonna leave you, i’ve had my eye on you for a while even if i didn’t wanna admit it. i like you christopher, don’t think for a second that i don’t.”
he looked so vulnerable, he looked handsome, like fell from heaven. i peppered his face with kisses. to make sure he knew how much i felt for him. “cmon! i’m hungry and i wanna see what restaurant you picked out for us!”
“yes ma’am.”
while we walked, i got another message. thinking it was my best friend, but i was completely wrong.
unknown
“i warned you bitch. you will pay.”
#matt sturniolo#matthew sturniolo#chris sturniolo x reader#chris sturniolo#nick sturniolo#nicolas sturniolo#sturniolos#the sturniolo triplets#rapper!chris sturniolo#christopher sturniolo#sturniolo triplets
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❤ TF ONE STORY TIME! #3 ❤
I HAVE FINALLY GRASPED VICTORY! AT LONG LAST!!
Okay, so for this third (and possibly final) story time, I now bring you my greatest victory of the New Year. [Aside from getting an A on my VFX Short Film, lol... story for another day.]
After MONTHS of asking, begging, and DEMANDING her... I FINALLY got my stubborn ass mother to watch TF One...
RECAP: My brother got a free screening to see if because he works for the local theater. I watched TF One with my brother the following Monday, then we took my dad to see it soon after, and I went to see it 5 more times to show my support and all the love I could... even when my broke ass could barely afford it. It was worth it. I have no regrets at all.
THEN: My third or fourth watch came after I finished up a job interview. We were just down the street from the theater and I begged my mom to drop me off and let me see it again. I told her how much I loved the film, and I BEGGED HER to consider taking the whole family to see it. It has always been a family tradition to go and see new Transformer movies in theaters or at home, ever since Transformers (2007). Last year we watched Rise of the Beasts! TF ONE was new!
NOW: She DENIED me for WEEKS, then the MONTHS... However, I had preordered the STEELBOOK, which was guaranteed by mid December... so guess what?
NEW YEARS MOVIE!!
Aaaand that is what we got done watching over 4 hours ago (as of the time I am writing this post).
SHE. FUCKING. LOVED. IT.
Like I KNEW she would.
Of course she couldn't let me have my victory fully, so she griped lightly about the voice actors (particularly Chris Hemsworth)... but that was the extent of it. She loved the animation, the art style, the characters, and the story!
(She adored Bee, which SHOCKED me. My mom adores Bumblebee in almost every incarnation, but I thought she was going to hate him for being "obnoxious" and "hyperactive" or something... He was her favorite, even still. HELL, she even liked D-16! Based. He's a great character, albeit tragic... and the sad/shocking parts really hit her too...)
She liked it so much that we sat around as a family and DISCUSSED it! Theorized. Talked about the characters, the plot, the HEART AND SOUL that this movie had! E V E R Y T H I N G !
I haven't been this happy in so long! I am elated once again!
This was the perfect ending to my year... and I am extremely grateful for everything I have.
Well, that's it for now everyone. I hope you all had a HAPPY NEW YEAR as well! I love you guys, so much!~
#tf one#transformers one#shadowfreak talks#maccadams#maccadam#tfone#tf one 2024#transformers#tf#tf1#story time#me talking
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losing you pt. 12
remus lupin x f!reader
warnings: blood, violence
pt. 1 pt. 2 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 5 pt. 6 pt. 7 pt. 8 pt. 9 pt.10 pt. 11
amberly is used as the MC here since i used to write a lot of fanfics with her, but feel free to self-insert or use whatever name you’d like <3
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A week later
Amberly is sitting next to the fireplace in her room, staring into the crackling flames. Baby Harry is asleep in his crib one room over. His slumbering frame is visible in the baby monitor Lily had pressed into her hand.
The redhead and James are currently out at the pub, spending a much-needed night together. Harry has begun teething, and not all the silent charms on the planet are enough to keep the screaming baby quiet. Amberly has resorted to holding pillows around her ears. She can only hope that he won’t wake up- she’s gone through all her tricks to make him quiet, from levitating fruit above his crib to summoning frogs in the kitchen sink.
It’s nearly ten p.m. Rain is slatting against the windows, pounding on the roof with a soothing rhythm that’s making her sleepy. The pile of books at her elbow sits neglected on the fuzzy surface of the rug.
She can’t seem to concentrate on them. Or on anything, for that matter.
She hasn’t heard from Remus in two weeks. How much of that is due to James and Lily’s concerted efforts, she has no idea. Her new phone has yet to light up with a text from him, and she feels equal parts glad and hurt.
Amberly rests her chin in her hand.
Would it be worth it?
A lump swells at the back of her throat as she imagines What Used to Be: how happy they were, in their own little house, living with each other’s warmth never more than down the hall. She compares it to What It Is Now, the stark silence of her nights and the empty space next to her in bed.
But there’s no yelling. There’s no one snapping at me when I try to help. There’s no one making me feel like absolute shit and worthless when I loved them so, so, so much-
Tears trickle down her face. I gave him everything. My first kiss, my first time, all the love I had. He was the first I ever had and I thought he would be my only. My forever.
And now it’s all gone to shit.
Someone is pounding on the front door.
Amberly lifts her head, surprise slowly being replaced by fear.
James and Lily wouldn’t knock to get in. She was the one who handed Lily her key before they left, laughing that you better not lose it, I don’t know how many Alohamoras I have left in me.
She’s out of the room in a flash, stocking feet silent on the wood floor, ducking into Harry’s room and holding him tight. He fusses a bit, but a second later he’s back asleep with his face buried in her shoulder.
Amberly’s heart is in her mouth as she backs away from the kitchen and the front door. There’s a vague shape outside, looming on the doorstep as though trying to look through the peephole. The lights are out in here- they can’t see me, right?
A wet snuffle.
Like a dog.
Sirius?
Turning to the side so Harry is shielded with her body, Amberly creeps to the door, squinting through the rain-streaked window-
A massive paw smacks its way through the glass as though it’s nothing, clipping her arm and leaving bloody streaks through her shirt. Shards spray over the kitchen floor. Rain whips into the room.
Amberly screams, a noise which she quickly cuts off as she backs up. Harry is properly crying now, tiny face red and contorted. She bounces him in an attempt to soothe him, holding out her hand for the familiar shape of her wand. The figure at the door is groping around, trying to grab onto the doorknob.
She sprints to the nursery and places Harry in his crib. Closing her eyes, she snarls the words of the spell she worked so hard to master, the one that- just like always- protected everyone but herself.
“Protego totalum.”
In the blink of an eye, Harry vanishes. His crying is abruptly cut off, the only indication of his presence the ever-so-slight dent in the cushion of his crib.
Amberly turns back around and runs to the kitchen.
#remus lupin x reader#remus lupin x reader angst#remus lupin angst#remus lupin fanfic#remus angst#remus lupin fanfiction#remus lupin imagine#remus imagine#remus imagine angst#remus angst imagine#remus x reader#remus x reader imagine#marauders imagine#moony imagine#moony x reader
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fumbled so bad today guys i can’t believe it 😭
#02shuuu: thoughts#so backstory#last year i started going to this local coffee shop to study#and i would be there like 4-5 times a week#this one barista caught my eye cause he was SOOO cute#he looked like a of sunghoon and like byeon wooseok#SO LIKE MY DREAM GUY#and for the longest time i would just admire him while he worked#CAUSE IM A PUSSY#like i’m soooo shy i’ve never dated or asked anyone out before#and my friends were trying to hype me up but like i was just too shy#and then i started getting over him cause i was like oh well it’s not going anywhere#literally a few days later i go to get my usual order#AND TELL ME WHY BRO WAS SAYING MY ORDER EITH ME#LIKE HE KNEW#IT WAS MEMORIZED#he literally reeled me back in with that move#and i started building more confidence to even just ask his name#cause if this dude memorized my order maybe i did have a chance#LITERALLY THE DAY I WAS GONNA DO IT HE WASNT WORKING#and at first i thought maybe it was a one off and he just called sick or smth#NOPE#BRO QUIT HIS JOB#and i never saw him again#UNTIL TODAY#WHEN I SAW HIM AT THE MALL#AND DIDNT TALK TO HIM#UGHHHH#IM FRUSTRATED AT MYSELF#but also would it have been weird if i said smth???
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#one piece#sanji#black leg sanji#everysanji#sbs#this is going to be entirely unrelated to the sbs above here bc i havent seen reservoir dogs#but i feel like i havent done a little tag life update in a minute#as of time of queuing this the season has been going for about a week#work hasnt been too bad we're normally done closing by like 3:45 but we still have to wait for the bus#which doesnt leave until almost 5 which. i get it.#like the lifties dont get done til after 4 and same with retail and such#bc rentals arent due until 4:15 so they have to stay open for at least that long#but man its not fun just chilling in the lodge for over an hour until the busses start loading#but the work is fine i'm enjoying it enough#hopefully by the time this posts i'll have been able to start taking my ski lessons which i'm super excited for#i want to learn to ski so so bad#also!! i managed to befriend one of the ski instructors on accident#he's from the same area i am as well so we talked a lot about that lol#but he's sweet i like talking to him#i made a comment about how my brother was getting so old bc he turns 18 in june and he went#so what does that make me#sorry but you are 21 you are baby to me (a whole 24 years old)#the difference is i've known my brother for his whole life and you for all of like. three days#but yeah that's mod's life so far its been chill#but man i get winded just climbing the stairs up to the lodge every morning#tbf we are at like. 11000 feet above sea level so like#the air is suuuuuuuuper thin#also we're right along the continental divide too#its beautiful 10/10 would recommend#also editing this on 11/21 to add the steve buschemi screengrab
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