#and not this episode I hate like Rhett did

[asherlockstudy]

“It’s no surprise this is your favourite episode because dAnGeroUs tOoL”

Meanwhile 70% of Link’s favourite episode was Rhett fellatio imagery

[casperghosty]

it's so interesting that you're a gmm and watcher fan because a) i am too and b) there's so much stuff i wish the channels would take from each other - like i wanna see rhett and link borrow from watcher's creativity and more exciting release schedule and i really need for watcher to learn from the ways that rhett and link connect with each other and the audience and constantly pull you in through their bond. i feel like they're two halves of the perfect channel idk

Yes I love watcher! They both have very diffrent types of content (I'll be honest I haven't been keeping up that well lately 😬) I love watchers schedule and that they post once a week, but I get that Mythical had this format of posting everyday since the beginning (correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that'd how it was).

Now there's nothing wrong with an everyday posting and that's a bug reason they're successful, but I feel like it puts waaaayy too much pressure on their writers and they can't come up with too creative stuff and gotta stick to some old things (plus there is this whole; food content gives them more views so let's stick to that instead of keep pushing non food till we connect with new/old audience that likes the non food stuff)

I did see a change in Mores like they let it run longer sometimes even longer than the main which is great because they let loose and have fun.

what I like about watcher is that the majority is scripted but the joking and banter isn't,plus they have some established content they rotate around (watcher has some too and I think we all love the darts/shuffle board/scorn hole games) those are gun because they do some games and not just sit down and eat, which is why the vibration challenge or the task master or bring it back is so much more fun to watch than fuckin gut check 🙄

Mythical also needs to focuse more in the society,and not just on the app!! oh and tiktok they used to do sketches now we just get scenes from an episode we just watched?? maybe they wanna promote the episodes to others but to fans who watch most of the time it'd just so boring.... why are they not doing anything on Mythical bits anymore?? This isn't me hating on them please don't get me wrong. I just wanna see them have fun acting and make jokes they can't on gmm. All we get is the same old gmm videos some longer More and occasionally a 5 minutes special round of MS society and maybe a btm of an episode, they at least kept car biscuits cause its one if my favorites but to be 3rd degree is just not worth it anymore because they decided to take out so many lives and loft vlogs.

now watcher doesn't have that much exclusive content either but I did see that they're trying to do something new with watcher weekly+ so I'm excited about that (plus their tiers are cheaper 🫢)

I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you mean by watcher boys connecting with each other, like do not scripted stuff like eheh they went to Knotts and were the berry boys ? (I find those episodes very sweet)

[new-philosopher]

Bing AI chat really is good for writing cute short fluff stories.

Here's another:

Sure, I can try to write you a story about Rhett and Link being best friends. Here is what I came up with:

Rhett and Link were sitting on the couch in their studio, watching some old episodes of their show Good Mythical Morning. They had just finished filming a new segment where they had to eat some of the spiciest peppers in the world, and they were still feeling the burn in their mouths.

"Man, that was brutal," Rhett said, reaching for a glass of milk. "I think I lost a layer of skin on my tongue."

Link nodded, his eyes watering. "Yeah, me too. But hey, at least we did it for the fans, right?"

They smiled at each other, knowing that they would do anything to entertain their loyal viewers. They had been best friends since they were kids, and they had shared many adventures and challenges together. They knew each other better than anyone else, and they always supported each other through thick and thin.

As they watched themselves on the screen, Link suddenly frowned. He noticed that in one of the shots, his hair looked messy and his shirt was wrinkled. He felt a surge of insecurity and embarrassment.

"Hey, Rhett," he said, pausing the video. "Do you think I look bad in this episode?"

Rhett looked at him with surprise. "What? No, of course not. Why would you say that?"

Link pointed at the screen. "Look at me. My hair is all over the place, and my shirt is not even ironed. I look like a slob."

Rhett shook his head. "Link, you're being too hard on yourself. You look fine. You always look fine."

Link sighed. "No, I don't. I look stupid. And I bet the fans think so too. They probably laugh at me behind my back."

Rhett frowned. He hated seeing his best friend so down on himself. He knew that Link had always struggled with his self-esteem and his appearance, and he wished he could make him feel better.

He moved closer to Link on the couch and put his arm around his shoulder.

"Link, listen to me," he said softly. "You are not stupid. You are smart, funny, creative, and talented. You are one of the most amazing people I know, and I'm proud to call you my best friend."

Link looked at him with gratitude in his eyes.

"Really?" he asked.

"Really," Rhett said. "And you know what else? You are handsome. You have a great smile, beautiful eyes, and a cute nose. Your hair is awesome, and your shirt is fine. You don't need to worry about what anyone else thinks of you, because you are perfect just the way you are."

Link felt a warm feeling in his chest. He smiled and hugged Rhett.

"Thank you," he said. "You're the best."

Rhett hugged him back.

"Anytime," he said. "You're the best too."

They stayed like that for a while, enjoying each other's company and friendship. Then they resumed watching their show, laughing and joking as usual.

They didn't care about anything else in the world, as long as they had each other.

[ladycynthiana]

I’m put off by how hard randl push that sexual apprehension and repulsion, literally no matter what, is backwards and reprehensible. I used to forgive it thinking they were overcompensating for their own background and historical brand image, but nowadays they seem like the type of men that say things like “sex is the most human thing in existence” and you’d have to be repressed to not feel the same. I hate being an ace fan, I’m back to being peer-pressured to “overcome” my authentic self again

I don't know if you listen to Ear Biscuits, but they did bring up asexuality in the sextember episodes. I think Rhett said it was something he's still learning about, but it seemed like it was important for him to mention that not wanting sex was also fine, and that he was speaking from his own experience and trying not to be prescriptive for everyone, just give advice for people who are like him. (Very very allosexual)

There is nothing wrong with you anon, and you don't have to try to be anything you are not! I'm here for my fellow aces to know you are not alone in this community.

I always appreciate when Link emphasizes consent. NO ONE should be having sex they don't want to have. And I think that they'd agree that LOVE is the most human thing in existence, and to love someone fully is to respect their knowledge of their own self, including your asexuality.

[sebsxphia]

Hey, how are you?! I hope you’re doing well! I was wondering if you have any random headcanons of rhett like what his favorite alcohol is or if he smokes cigarettes or uses dip or any other random topic. I, personally think Jack Daniel’s is his favorite drink along with tequila since we saw him and Perry drink it in the first episode. I think that he is a nail biter and whenever things get to be too much at home at night time he’ll grab a six pack and drive his truck to an empty field to stargaze. But I’d love to hear what your headcanons are!! Love you!!❤️❤️❤️

🤠-anon

hey my beloved anon!! i’m doing okay thank you!! how are you doing?? <33

this is a good question as always my dear!! i definitely thinks he smokes, but mainly when he drinks or before a rodeo show to ease the nerves. something like marlboro or pall mall if moneys tight. he would normally by straights, but he buys roll ups if he knows it’s gonna be a tough week.

when you say uses dip, do you mean crack cocaine? because i definitely don’t think he’d do crack cocaine, but he’s definitely done a couple of keys before.

some guy gave it to him once at the rodeo to help “amp him up” and it definitely did, but he’s been trying to wean himself off it since. he doesn’t do it for any important shows anymore, but when shits hitting the fan, a lil bump helps him.

he’s definitely smoked weed though, absolutely! mainly when he was a teenager and he’s been known for occasions throughout his twenties to have a joint when arguments are getting particular heated in his house and he just needs to cool off.

he did lsd once and swore it off when the mountains freaked him out too much.

i definitely agree with his favourite drink and the star gazing! that’s so soft! he likes beer, but he’s happy with whatever. jack daniels and tequila are his favourite. when he goes and star gazes, he’s put at ease instantly. for as much as he hates living in this town sometimes, it’s nights like that that he’s so grateful for where he lives.

definitely bites his nails and also bounces his knee. remember at the rodeo show when he was hella nervous? my man’s knee was BOUNCING.

thank you so so much for these wonderful ideas as always my beloved and please let me know what you think!! ilysm!! 💌💖🫶🏼

[cellard0ors]

Fic: Movement (2/?)

Still dedicated to the wonderful @peachworthy. you read part one than you know - GMM Rhink AU - College Student Link/Pornstar Rhett AU

“Got it right again, man! You’re going to ace this test!” Rhett crows as he tosses down another notecard and Link pumps his arms in triumph. The two of them are settled in the kitchen, piles of books and notecards spread around as well as few bottles of beers and some bowls of chips.

Link picks up one chip and pops it into his mouth, grinning at his roommate fondly, “Well, couldn’t’ve done it without you, pal. You are, without a doubt, the best study buddy I’ve ever had.”

“Aw shucks, gonna make me blush,” Rhett laughs even though it’s Link who feels his cheeks actually grow warm, his friend’s laughter a common cause of the occurrence.

They’ve been living together for over a month now and it’s been beyond amazing. Link would’ve never guessed a guy like Rhett and a guy like him would work so well together.

It’s like they’re the world’s weirdest, most convoluted puzzle yet all the pieces click together to form a full picture that is nothing short of a masterpiece. True, there’s a lot about Rhett Link doesn’t know yet (and gosh is there a lot he wants to know) but their friendship is running smoothly.

Well, smoothly save for the massive crush Link has on the guy, albeit he’s doing his damned best to squash it. Yes, Rhett’s attractive and yes, he’s the first guy Link’s ever met that he’s felt a real zing for, but the fact of the matter is – Link would much rather have him as a friend and roommate than lose him as a…well, Link’s not sure if he’d lose him, but the mere possibility keeps Link’s lips sealed.

Besides, it’s okay to crush on someone and never act on it. People do it all the time. Not to mention that it’s a bit…odd to crush on someone in Rhett’s line of work. Isn’t it?

Link can’t think of too many people who will admit to crushing on an adult film star. Regular, mainstream film stars, sure – but adult film stars?

Yeah…

Although, to be frank, Link’s sure there are some that do. And, hopefully, some of them are not the creepy internet troll-y kind of people, but genuine salt of the earth folks like himself. Because, okay, he is crushing on one so…

Rhett is toying with the cards, maybe looking for the next question to quiz Link on when he asks idly, “Y’know, Link – I gotta say, I admire your stamina.”

That remarks makes Link choke on the drink he’s just been consuming, a cough clearing it up some as he croaks, “I’m-I’m sorry?”

Rhett hums noncommittally, as if not noticing the gaffe, “You’ve had yet to grill me about my job. Normally, once folks hear about it, that’s all they want to talk about.”

“Oh,” Link breathes out loosely, “Well, ah-? It-? It just…seemed rude to-to ask…”

“Been over a month living with me now. You telling me you ain’t interested?”

“I didn’t say that!” Link quips back much quicker than he would like, but Rhett just gives him the most perfect smile. All sincere and warm beneath his beard and remember, Link, you’re doing you’re best not to crush on him!

Rhett is still toying with the cards, eyelashes downcast, the very visual definition of shy as he murmurs, “Just sayin’…I don’t mind if you wanna ask some stuff.”

Link’s eyebrows rise in such a way as to damn near bump his glasses off, “Y-You sure?”

Rhett draws in a deep inhale and then sits the cards down. He crosses his arms and leans back in his seat, looking quite serious even despite the casual red flannel and jeans, as if this was more of an interview (or perhaps an interrogation?) than anything else, “Shoot.”

The a million and one questions that Link has kept at bay about Rhett’s job and more personal life threaten to cave his skull in as they crash about in his mind. However, he has to go with the obvious, “Know this’ll be predictable, but…why?”

Rhett just bobs his head in an understanding nod even as Link pushes on, “Why and how?”

Rhett sucks on his teeth before picking up his own beer and taking a fortifying sip before continuing, “The two are kinda interconnected to be honest. Had a fallin’ out with my family. Think I mentioned it in passin’ to you once. But, to clarify; they weren’t too happy with my chosen living destination nor with the fact that I’d come to terms with the notion that I’m attracted to both the ladies and the gents.”

Link’s mind immediately (and joyously) clings to ‘the gents’ remark, bookmarking it for future reference, even as Rhett continues his tale, “You grew up where we did. So you get it.”

Link does. And then, to nail the point home, Rhett adds, “Probably get it a lot more than others. If my…instincts are to be believed.”

Shit.

SHIT.

Link’s whole body immediately bursts into flame, the tips of his ears so hot he’s sure they’re glowing bright red.

Rhett knows I’m gay. He knows. I thought having a radar for that kind of thing was bullhonkey, but he knows and oh, lord, oh lord – do I give off some sorta vibe? I know that girl in my screenwriting class, Stevie, she teased me about being an A-Level twink or something, but I didn’t think-!

Rhett’s laughter carves right through Link’s insecurities, “Take a breath, brother! Look like you’re about to pop!”

Link does and Rhett just shakes his head, still grinning, “Point being – I was pretty much a babe in the woods when I came to LA. Not two nickels to my name, so I took whatever gigs I could get. Managed to snag a few commercials and things of that nature, but you know the drill. Jobs are hard to come by. And a guy of my height?”

He blows out a big breath and tosses all of those luxurious curls about with a rueful head shake, “Yeah, most people fingered me for a baller, so – again – jobs were hard to come by. But then, wouldn’t you know it? A friend of a friend of a contact told me about this part they thought I’d be perfect for.”

Another deep barrel chested chuckle emerges as he reminiscences, “Mighta been nice of ‘em to let me know it was actually a part of me they thought would be perfect.”

Do not zero in on his crotch! Do NOT zero in on his crotch! Charles Lincoln Neal the Third DO NOT-!

Link keeps his eyes so steadfastly forward he probably looks like some bug eyed zombie. If Rhett notices, he doesn't comment, “Anyway, when I found out what the role was, I had planned to politely decline but, y’know, the money they offered…”

There’s an easy shrug and this Link can look at. He looks at Rhett, who looks a bit sheepish as he scratches at one side of his beard, “I mean, again, you grew up where I did. So, you know how the whole ‘wait until marriage’ thing was drilled into your head, but I figured it wasn’t like anybody would know. My family’d cut me off, my friends were few and far in between, and the people on set…”

Now he looks a bit happier and Link can’t help but smile along with him, “The people on set were all right. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard the kind of stories people tend to spin – the exploitation, the drug abuse, other questionable stuff…place I was at wasn’t like that. I mean, maybe I just lucked out or something, but it was…”

Another shrug and he goes for his beer again. Link figures this is as good a time as any to get in another question, “So, you did that and then you…? Just kept going?”

Rhett nods as he drinks, the bottle leaving his mouth with an obscene pop that Link is going to do his best to forget all about right now and certainly not recall at any point in the future (and most certainly NOT when he’s jacking off later), “Yeah, I did the one and the director really liked me. He pull me aside and told me about this company he was trying to set up with a couple of buddies of his. They wanted to go in a classier direction – know how funny that sounds, but he was serious.”

“So, what? No, like, blockbuster porno knock offs? Like ‘Sex in The City and ON the City’ or ‘Arma-get-it-on’?”

“Think you stole that last one from an episode of CSI.”

“I did, doesn’t change the question.”

They’re both smiling like a couple of fools, but the mood is good and the atmosphere light as Rhett sighs, “Yeah, nothing like that. I’ve actually worked with a few female directors, shot some things with great budgets, nice lighting, good costumes…”

“Oooo, costumes,” Link teases in the silliest voice and Rhett swats out at him. Link avoids the hit even as Rhett rolls his eyes, “I’m serious, dude. Some of the things that department pumps out looks better than anything you’d see in Hollywood.”

“Hmm, some kinda wood,” Link snickers and this time Rhett’s swat makes impact, brushing Link’s shoulder and Link would be embarrassed by the giggle he lets out, if it weren’t for the way Rhett’s nose is all scrunched up, making him look beyond adorable, “You’re sucha brat!”

Link sticks out his tongue and Rhett just laughs. They turn their attention to the drinks and chips for awhile before Link circles around to another question, “You like it then?”

“It’s a living,” Rhett confirms, not really answering one way or another, “Like I said – make great money, work with some really nice people.”

“Uh,” Link scratches behind one ear, “Hate to ask, but, um…clean people?”

Rhett doesn’t seem offended, “You bet. Have to be. Another reason I’ve done this as long as I have. Money's great, but the safety is even better. I’m currently under contract with that same company I told you about – the one that director brought me under. On top of wanting to,” he air quotes his next words, “be classier’-”

He drops the quotes, “They wanted to provide an excellent work environment. Heck, me and the other actors and actresses probably have a cleaner bill of health than the entire state. Can’t shoot scene one until you’ve got the A-Okay.”

“Huh,” Link absorbs that with some surprise, but then, he supposes it really shouldn’t be. The adult film industry is a big lumbering beast right alongside it’s more recognized counterpart. No reason one shouldn’t be as cautious as the other. If anything, one has more right to be cautious.

Thinking on this, Link suddenly feels an odd pang. It’s a shame in one way that’s one viewed as more reckless than the other, more questionable. But, when viewed through a mostly puritan lens…

Not wanting to get too philosophical, Link switches gears, “You been in a lot of films?”

“My fair share.”

Another dodge, but Link will let him have it. However, he can practically feel devil horns rise as he asks with a naughty gleam to his eye, “Win any awards?”

Rhett’s practically preening, “Several.”

“Really?” Link asks with some surprise, but Rhett suddenly looks quite naughty himself. Naughty and…a bit too hot for Link’s liking as the heat that always seems to surround him when he’s near Rhett rises and woo boy, he’s really failing at this squashing-the-crush thing.

“If you’re a good boy, maybe I’ll show you one of my trophies some time…”

Everything in Link melts into a puddle and he’s not sure what expression he’s wearing, but it’s one that makes Rhett’s whole face light up, “…or maybe, just maybe, I’ll show you a little somethin’ else…”

If it’s possible for a melted puddle to also explode, then Link’s just done it. Rhett bursts into guffaws as he reaches forward and, very smoothly, pushes Link’s jaw up because Link’s jaw? It dropped. He didn’t even feel it drop.

And then, to just add more fuel to the fire, Rhett rubs the pad of his thumb along the bottom of Link’s chin, right below his lip, “Damn, son…you’re just too much for words.”

“I…”

That’s it.

That’s all that Link can offer.

Just one sound, one vowel.

Silent and stunned and Rhett draws back, looking like the cat that ate the canary as he lets him go and rises up from his seat, “Think you need a moment. I’ll be back in a bit.”

And – just like that – Rhett saunters out of the room.

[harper44]

He’d nearly forgotten about filming that episode when it comes out a week or two later. Usually, Link doesn’t keep up with which episode is posted each day, but he comes across a stray gif that afternoon and a surprised laugh bubbles up. He knew it was going to be borderline dirty when he did it, but in light of the isolated gif, even he will admit that it was a lot. 

“Hey, Rhett,” he says, spinning around in his chair, “The alternate dimension snack episode came out today.” He holds up the phone and watches Rhett swallow as he takes in the image. 

“You can barely tell what you were actually doing from that,” he finally comments.

“What, does it look like something else?”

Rhett’s gaze leaves the screen to make eye contact with Link, blush beginning to sneak up his cheeks, “Your technique isn’t exactly amateur.”

“You would know,” Link says, grin widening. 

“Maybe I need a reminder,” he says, leaning back in his chair.

“Oh, do you now?” He pulls his phone back and regards the image again before saying, “I’d hate to see what Tumblr is talking about right now.”

“They’re probably talking about how good your mouth would look around a cock,” Rhett smirks.

“They’re a little more classy than that, I think, it’s all in the subtext. And they usually talk about your cock specifically,” Link says, putting his phone down. 

“My cock and your mouth. Sounds about right,” Rhett says, voice going low as Link slips off his chair and to his knees in front of him. 

“Yeah, cause you’re usually the dick.” 

Rhett’s laugh turns into a moan as Link quickly pulls him out of his pants, giving a few firm strokes as he looks up at his partner with pretty blue eyes. “You ever get jealous?” he asks, leaning forward to lick a stripe up Rhett’s dick before the man can answer. He groans, hand gently threading through Link’s hair. “Of how many people think about this?”

Through labored breaths as Link takes him into his mouth, Rhett says, “I think you’re overestimating how many people think about us.”

He pulls off, obscene string of saliva connecting his bottom lip to the cock in front of him, “They exist, though.”

“You wanna put it in your mouth? Oh, shit.” Rhett’s head hits the back of his chair as Link takes him as far down as he can, hand wrapping around the girth that’s left and giving practiced strokes. Lips parted, Rhett watches the way his eyelashes flutter against his cheeks, soft moans making it around his mouthful to grace Rhett’s ears. “God, Neal,” he groans, squirming in his seat. He sucks just right and Rhett is moaning a little too loud for the place they’re in, but that’s the furthest thought from his mind. 

Unable to help himself, Rhett reaches down and brushes his fingers along his throat, that jawline, and the hollowed cheeks. He touches where Link’s mouth is around him and outright whimpers. 

Link backs off, treating Rhett to those wide blue eyes, “You know, I’m not so sure about the hints...” His gaze falls to Rhett’s dick again and without finishing his sentence he dips forward and takes him down his throat. Rhett couldn’t care less whether he ever hears the end of that thought.

“They’re right to talk about you doing this,” Rhett breathes, eyes glued to Link’s face, only further aroused by the way he enjoys it. “I’m gonna come,” he groans, finally squeezing his eyes shut because he can’t handle it anymore. Thrusting up into Link’s mouth, he spills down his throat. Link is unabashed in the way he swallows it all.

Once Rhett recovers enough to open his eyes, he finds Link wiping his mouth and running a hand through his hair. “Can’t get enough of that nut butter.” 

[ccelinewritess]

dancing on my own- cd.

pairing- cedric diggory x reader, unspecified man x reader

word count- 941 (smol bean) warnings- curse words likely and not heavily revised

a/n- hi. im sorry this is kind of sad. lyrics are from the songs ‘dancing on my own’ by calum scott and ‘marry me’ by thomas rhett and are bold and flashbacks are in italics. if you’ve ever watched obx i picture the wedding to look like the midsummers episode kind of?

-

of all the things things cedric was hoping to do this summer, watching y/n marry someone else, was unsurprisingly, not on the list.

‘do you think we’ll ever get married’ he paused for a second ‘not to eachother ofcourse’ he meant it, he didn’t want to marry y/n, or maybe he did, he didn’t know. his heart and head were in a desperate battle for dominance as he fell deeper and deeper in love with his oblivious bestfriend.

her hair blew softly in the breeze, tongue falling out of her mouth in concentration

‘haha yeah, not us together but i think so, why do you ask’ she took her eyes off her homework to look back at him

‘just curious.’

yeah she wanna get married, but she don’t wanna marry me

he apparated into a field he didn’t recognize, a big white house in front of him. the ceremony was about to begin, maybe he should’ve stayed home. yes he definetly should have stayed home.

as much as he hated to admit, the backyard was decorated very nicely, rows of chairs, white magnolias hanging overhead, a small platform that elevated the minster, and her soon to be husband. he hid in the corner of the wide deck, acting as casual as possible, leaning against the rail. he was fine, and was going to be fine, right? he thought so, until the music started, and the girl walked out the door he entered through only moments before. he had to keep his mouth from falling open, but she looked utterly beautiful. her dress flowing behind her, the back fairly open, and lacy sleeves long. the veil covering curled hair. he took a sip from his flask, the whiskey failing to heal a broken heart, but he could still try to numb the pain.

i remember the night when i almost kissed her, yeah i kind of freaked out, we’d been friends for forever, and i always wondered if she felt the same way

the yule ball was underway, and the first dance belonged to the champions and their dates.

‘your fine, i swear. im here, i won’t let you fall, ive got you’ he said calmingly to a disgruntled and nervous y/n. he was right, the whole night he never left her side, holding her close to his chest when dancing smelling her strawberry shampoo. struggling to avoiding the urge to kiss his friend of as far back as his memory could go.

the feelings were rushing up, every memory, every late night in the kitchen, or the common room. seeing her cheering from the stands while he played quidditch. every embrace, her touch, even a brush of her fingers on his arm. his head in her lap while she brushed the hair of his forehead. throwing random ingredients in potions to see how high it could bubble. her soft voice while she played the piano. even after they left hogwarts, their desks close in the ministry office, sending random notes to cheer him up, and always succeeding.

and i know her daddies been dreading this day, oh, but he ain’t the only one giving her away

a tear slipped from his eye. get it together- he told himself. he hated to admit that only hours ago he was planning on telling her how he felt, on her wedding day, who was he becoming? was he that selfish? he couldn’t now, now that he saw her face, a smile plastered on it as tears of her own ran down.

‘and y/n l/n do you take this man to be your husband’ the minister said

‘i do’ her voice was as sweet as it had always been, but his heart shattered, and he could feel himself sweating under the black suit. she was really gone.

‘you may kiss the bride’

the painful evening continued slowly, and time seemed to stand still. just when he thought it wouldn’t get worse, the newly weds started dancing about. the small lights that illuminated the backyard now that the sky had fallen blue, bouncing off the couples face. he wished he were the man holding her, kissing her, but he wasn’t, not in the slightest, he was just alone, swaying in the corner.

and im in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh

im right over here why can’t you see me

im not the guy your taking home, ooh

but i keep dancing on my own

he headed to the front to apparate out, when he heard footsteps behind him.

‘cedric, wait up’ her voice rang in his ears

high heels and gravel didn’t mix to well. when she started to wobble he sturdied y/n before she fell.

‘y/n! congratulations, you look lovely’ looking down at the front of her dress now, and it was just as beautiful as the back, jems lining the cut nearing her breasts.

before he could protest she pulled him into a warm hug and for a moment he forgot that he had just watched her get married.

‘thank you for coming, going home are you?’ she asked

‘thank you for inviting me, yeah, ill see you at work though’ he said reassuringly

‘oh yes, big case’ a small silence fell ‘well ill see you then?’

‘yes, enjoy your night’

he apparated out with an pop, cedric knew he couldn’t stay any longer. when he wished so badly to be her husband. he was right back into his lonely flat. tears began to fall down his face again, one after the other. he ripped off his jacket and tried to wash his face with cold water, but it didn’t change the fact he missed his chance, and so many of them. twenty three years worth of chances. but she was happy, and that’s all he could ask.

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hope you enjoyed!

please lmk what you think

[bleakcreek]

Sorry if I am dense here. Are we decided on the fact that Link is LGBT+. Based on all these posts I’ve been seeing about it sounds like he has made a clear statement. When was this? I’m very confused

people have been speculating and/or joking about it, but has has not said anything explicitly staying that he’s LGBTQ+. 

here is, basically, what he has said, which has caused some people to speculate, taken from things he said on either his spiritual deconstruction eb episode or the “a conversation with...” podcast:

that going to a church that did not accept his LGBTQ+ friends and loved ones felt like a betrayal of them, and that it was the final deciding factor in the neal family leaving the evangelical church

that this was something he struggled with for YEARS while in the evangelical church, and that his first meaningful interaction with an out gay man (michael buckley) left him feeling a little shaken because of the incongruity with what he felt vs what the church taught 

(for what it’s worth, rhett said the same thing re: meeting michael buckley, and rhett talked pretty extensively about why he thought the evangelical church’s “hate the sin love the sinner” bullshit is disrespectful and unsustainable)

link also said several times during the “a conversation with...” podcast that “coming out” as agnostic had given him a new kind of empathy with people who had to come out of the closet, and said that it’s incredibly hurtful when you say “this is who i am” and someone responds with “this is why you’re wrong” (that’s almost word for word)

link also talked about how leaving evangelical christianity opened him up to loving himself and others more

(rhett also said something about how if they’d been “openly gay” they wouldn’t have been afforded the privilege in the church that they were given, and i’ve seen some people specifically note the use of the word “openly”)

i don’t want to speculate on his sexuality in any real sense, and i think most people here are in the same boat, but the specifics of link’s story hit a lot of us on a very personal level that i think has left some people wondering if link’s stake in things might have been a bit more personal

[loulougoingsolo]

Everything is better with a song

I’m one of those people who think that the best way to deliver an emotional message, at least in a fictional world, is to sing. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is possibly the best tv show ever to exist, I absolutely loved Pitch Perfect (especially the first two, but the third one was ok, too), and because Skylar Astin happens to be in both of these, and in today’s GMM, this episode is truly my cup of tea.

Today, the power of song is used to deliver some pretty bad movie reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, and when one guy is singing, the other two must try to guess, which movie is in question. Whoever gets the most points, wins a custom serenade from Skylar. So, let’s sing about movies!

It took me a moment to figure out, why the live pianist, Hughie Stone Fish, looked kinda familiar to me, but of course, he’s in Lewberger. They are brilliant. There are some seriously talented musicians in the Mythical studio today.

Rhett is the first guy to sing, and he starts off strongly. One thing I’ve thought about before, and did today as well, is how are these singing episodes constructed. Do the guys come up with a melody on the spot? Did they rehearse the songs in advance? Are they autotuned? How are they so freakishly good? Why can’t everything be a song?

Sorry, that was more than one thought. Rhett sings about PG-13 boobies, and then curses at Celine Dion. The movie in question is, of course, the Titanic. I only saw it once, because my friends wanted to see it in the movies. Despite being secretly in love with Kate Winslet ever since she was in Heavenly Creatures, I haven’t watched this film ever again. Although, I do occasionally sing My heart will go on in the shower. But, hey, the first points go to Skylar!

Next in line to sing is Link. He starts off with a fairly upbeat songified review of Finding Nemo, which apparently is a lot like Taken, but for kids (I haven’t seen Taken, so I wouldn’t know). After Link reaches for his inner Clown-Shark and cries out “I hate fish!!!”, Rhett and Skylar finally get to the correct movie franchise. For reasons unknown, Rhett guesses Finding Dory instead of Nemo, so he gets a negative point. Skylar goes for the correct fish, and scores another point.

Skylar is up next. I kind of was expecting to hear reviews of the Notebook, because, apparently, it’s the ultimate romantic film. I’m probably starting to sound like Link here, but I haven’t seen the Notebook. I don’t like romantic drama, unless it’s a musical. Romantic comedy, yes, romantic drama, a hard pass. I guess I’m not like every girl in the world...

Since the Notebook (or Ryan Gosling in it), at least according to the Mythical crew, gives Rhett the feels, it’s no surprise he gets the point for this round.

Oh, poop. I haven’t seen National Treasure either, but after hearing Rhett’s jazzy version of the reviews telling just how crappy the movie is, I almost want to see it. Almost. I probably won’t. But anything that gives us the longest bleep in GMM history is worth at least one star. And Rhett’s performance gets five stars, obviously. Link pretty much steals two points from Skylar, without even having seen the movie, but I’m willing to believe that he was really going to give the correct answer even without Skylar’s slip-up.

So...I haven’t watched Avatar, either. I started to, but I think I stopped watching around the time the first blue folk appeared on screen and started hopping around in trees. I really don’t intentionally hate all James Cameron movies, he did create the Terminator after all, but I do think he should try making something with a small budget for a change...

It’s pretty much impossible not to guess Avatar after Link first mentions James Cameron, and then goes on to sing about blue balls. Rhett gets the points, and when we come to the final round, the game is very tight.

I haven’t gotten to watch the Joker movie yet. I will, at some point, even though I’m old enough to think that Jack Nicholson is the best Joker ever. I’ve never watched a Joaquim Phoenix film that I didn’t like, and since I’ve been watching the Batwoman series in the past few days, I wouldn’t mind watching more Gotham-based stuff.

I don’t know if Link has seen Joker yet, but at least, he knows his DC movies, and guesses the Joker, just in time to get enough points to win the whole game.

It would be fun to know who wrote the lovely serenade for Link, because I have to assume the mouth herpes is not the first thing to tell every guest on GMM (I mean, the guests at least have to hang around for 20 minutes to get that knowledge). But it was a pretty serenade, and Skylar delivered it wonderfully. I wonder what Rhett’s serenade would have been about?

In GMMore, the guys try out different ketchup flavoured chips, because apparently they are a thing in Canada, where Skylar’s new show is filmed. Also, after all the reviews being from Rotten Tomatoes, this also makes sense.

It was fun to watch how comfortably the guys basically just hanged around, talking passionately about chips. For someone who’s never been on GMM before, Skylar fits right in - and has as many opinions about the chips as Rhett and Link.

And what a strange and delightful 10-word story we got to hear, thanks to Skylar not taking the easiest route:

“Rainbows are blue, red is controversial. Yellow is splendidly confusing.”

[asherlockstudy]

I don't know why they would think people wouldn't watch their content on the R&L channel on purpose just to punish them... it doesn't make sense because, it's not like they changed anything in GMM in order to make the new videos, and we are still getting the same quality, so why would people want to punish them... It's a pretty odd thing to say about your fanbase, because a fan being indifferent about something is one thing, but punishment implies an intentional grievance. There are so many other reasons why the new things don't resonate as widely, and like you said, a huge part of their audience watches for the food content. Or because GMM has a reactive, spontaneous and immediate effect in its format that the scripted videos don't have. GMM videos are more like having someone's company because of their daily recurrence and familiar format, and this could be a source of comfort-viewing for people. Scripted videos don't have that immediate comfort-inducing effect. And the fact that they're on a separate channel might also be a reason. Even if it's just a button push, there might be people who don't want to engage with something away from the tried and true format of GMM. It's a pity for R&L because they often said they feel almost as guests in GMM nowadays, and their true creativity comes out in these sides projects, and it must be a bitter pill to swallow that what they deem as the lesser of their content, talent-wise, is more popular. I guess maybe more people like them as public personalities who do wacky stuff, than story tellers or movie makers? And maybe that was what they wanted to gauge about the audience with Wonderhole, and maybe the question they needed answered was to see if people would warm up to the idea of what they really want to create (and perhaps a future that involves slowly moving away from GMM and doing more stuff on the R&L channel). And if that was their intent with Wonderhole it's also a blow to those of us who though they were looking for an altogether different answer... ^^;

The punishment thing, this is the word I used by the way, Rhett just spoke about “contrarian” fans but also he implied that promoting a lot might get to people’s nerves and ultimately I think it’s the same thing.

I love GMM with all my heart but I wouldn’t mind it being a few times per week if that made it possible to also get content in the Rhett and Link channel. Actually my favourite content has been the vlogs they did around the time of the pandemic but they HATED those and I really wonder why. I don’t see them doing much scripted content in the future either. It’s been way too long this type of content underperforms and eventually I fear they might give up.

In any case, I don’t see me getting what I want lol

As for the “question”, I was thinking about it lately. But then I remembered some other things and I was re-convinced it can’t ONLY be about the content. It’s definitely a lot that is at stake, no matter what is implied plot-wise in Wonderhole, the risks and initiatives regarding strictly their career definitely still apply regardless. They have a lot of questions apparently 😅

It’s not always about what may be going on between them, for example the Cloud and the upcoming Ben ones are 99% not linked to the One Story.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that Wonderhole is probably not going to be THE medium where any big announcement (as heralded in the first episode) will take place but maybe it will once more strongly imply it in the last two episodes.

By the way I am curious what the announcement next week is going to be. I know it won’t be THAT, but still curious.

[purplesurveys]

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survey by tater-tots What is a fruit that you might eat in the morning? Hahahaha. That’s a pass for me; I can’t imagine regularly eating fruit at any set time of the day.

Do you enjoy any food combinations that others might consider to be weird? I like to eat fish with mayonnaise, which was always normal in our household but I realized was weird when I first saw the horrified expressions on my friends’ faces when they saw me use the combination. I like mayonnaise with a lot of other foods as well, which a lot of people generally find weird.

What is a green vegetable that you enjoy eating? Broccoli and asparagus.

Name something you might find in a salad. In my salad, you’ll always find tuna sashimi in it heh.

What is your favorite type of sandwich? Anything that’s like an Eggs Benedict or Monte Cristo. 

Which condiment do you use the most often? Mayo, for sure. Banana ketchup too. I also like sriracha sauce but my dad hasn’t been buying a new bottle of it for a while. 

Name a chocolate bar that you enjoy eating. It’s called Whittaker’s - just not sure what country it hails from; maybe Australia? - and I like their peanut butter variant. Google also told me it’s a New Zealander brand.

What is a meat that you do not eat - ever. Dog or cat.

Are you lactose intolerant, or have any other sort of food allergies? I’m mildly lactose intolerant but I ignore it because a lot of my favorite foods use dairy. Other than that, no food allergies.

What was the last food that you burnt your mouth on? Just plain rice, haha. I had been extremely hungry and I just wanted to dig in; but I ended up spitting it back out.

Which brand of soup do you eat? I don’t regularly have soup, much less buy canned brands of it. 

What are some flavors of ice cream that your enjoy? Cookies and cream, mint chocolate, coffee, chocolate chip cookie dough, queso real.

What is the best type of cookie, in your opinion? I like keeping things classic when it comes to cookies, and I’ve always been perfectly happy with chocolate chip cookies :)

Would you rather have popcorn, pretzels, or chips as your salty snack? Chips. I dislike the other two as I only like the softer, doughy version of pretzels.

Have you thought about going on a diet & actually went through with it? No.

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survey by pinkchocolate

When you woke up today, was there anything on your mind? Kinda. I felt sad and I was aware of it instantly, compared to most days where the sadness will take a while to build.

Who was the last person you interacted with for the first time? Literally speaking, maybe the barista at Starbucks who took my temperature at the entrance before I was let in the store. I interacted with her yesterday.

What colour was the wrapper of the last snack you ate? White. It’s more of a tiny bag than a wrapper, though.

Do you have a favourite mug to drink from? What does it look like? Yeah, I’ve since claimed my mom’s mug for myself. It’s a copper mug with the Starbucks label on it. It looks super minimalist which I appreciate.

What was the last thing you used, that came in a spray can? It was a Lysol spray.

What colour is your favourite bra? Don’t really have one.

Who was the last person you went to for advice about something? I think it was Andi. I’ve been going to them a lot for help, advice, extra sanity, etc. lately. If it hasn’t been for them I probably would’ve left a few months back.

Have you had a deep conversation with anyone lately? Yes. I finally met up with Gab yesterday to discuss a lot things, iron some stuff out, figure out where to go from here.

What was the last compliment you recall receiving from someone? I’m not sure, I haven’t been receiving any.

And the last compliment you gave to someone else? It was most likely a compliment for Andi on how helpful they’ve been to me.

What kind of bread did you eat most recently? Flatbread.

What was the last sound you heard, that you found pleasant? We were watching a mass livestream earlier and I was delighted when they played the closing song.

How many books do you think there are in your house? Take a rough guess. I would guess around 60, the overwhelming bulk of them mine.

Of all the books you own, which do you think has the most pages in it? It would definitely either be Gone with the Wind or Les Miserables, but I’m not sure which one is thicker.

^ And how many pages is that? I checked both of my copies and they’re soooo close – GWTW has 1,440 pages while Les Mis has 1,463.

What was the last film you saw at the cinema? What did you think of it? Knives Out. I went to the mall yesterday and the cinemas were still closed, so it’s not like I’d be able to watch new movies at theatres anyway. Anyway, I’ve been vocal about the movie enough times on my surveys but I didn’t enjoy it. Whodunnits were never my cup of tea, but Gab had wanted to see it and I didn’t want to make her watch the film alone.

In the last book you read, what was the main character's name? Haven’t been reading.

What was the last song you heard, that meant something to you? Lose by Niki.

How many people do you know whose name begins with Z? I can only recall one such person at the moment; it’s one of my mom’s aunts who also doubled as a principal sponsor for my mom and dad’s wedding.

What do you expect to be doing at this time tomorrow? Maybe doing my embroidery (my package finally arrived!!) or surveys or watching Start-Up, because tomorrow will be a holiday :)

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survey by luckforlemmy

Did you start listening to more Michael Jackson after his death? I can remember that there was definitely a brief period after his death that I caught up with his discography and listened to MJ nearly everyday; I read up on him and his life as well. 11 year old me figured he must’ve been an interesting figure because of the big reception around his death, so I wanted to know the reasons behind it.

When was the last time that you played hide and seek? I can vividly remember the day when Nina and I played hide and seek when the house was newly-built and still devoid of furniture, back in maybe ‘07 or ‘08. I’m fairly certain that was the last time I played hide and seek.

Who was your first celebrity crush, if you can remember? It was a tie between Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron, though the older I get the more I’ve been convinced that I ‘crushed’ on Zac only because I was surrounded by girls who went crazy over him in school. I’m pretty sure my first real celebrity crush was Ashley, hahaha.

Do you worry about money? Yeah, especially now. I can’t even enjoy my first paycheck because most of it’s gonna go to Christmas presents, but oh well; at least I can finally buy gifts for my loved ones who’ve always gotten me presents.

Have you ever had to beg for a second chance? Kind of, when I was trying to convince Gab to let our relationship have another shot four years ago. Beg is a strong word for what I actually did, though. It was more of me pitching the idea, not begging.

When was the last time that you sent an actual letter through the mail? I don’t think I even ever did that, not even when I was younger and snail mail was still kind of a thing.

Are you excited to return to school? There’s nothing to return to anymore. Unless I decided to take up a post-grad course in the future, I’m done with school.

Do you hate Internet abbreviations? It can just feel a bit jarring when they’re used excessively in a single sentence, but I honestly don’t mind it for the most part. It’s understandable especially now that most, if not all, of my interactions whether personal or for work happen online.

What was the last insult you gave out? I was never really the roasting type of person, not even towards my friends.

What'd you last look up on YouTube? Hahaha I looked up ‘skynwallz.’ I was looking for the episode of Rhett and Link’s vlogs where they painted the rooms of their offices in the color of their entire person – hair, eyes, and skin. They were joking about starting a new business for it called Skynwallz, so that’s what I looked up.

Are you texting someone really awesome right now? No, I prefer to be alone today.

Do you know when to be serious and when you shouldn't be? Er sure, it’s not that hard.

Do you think that you're funny? I like my sense of humor, yeah, but I know it’s not always going to translate to everybody’s tastes. For example, I’m still figuring out the dynamic in the team I was put in at work, so I can’t make the same jokes that I would normally say with my co-interns with whom I have a more comfortable relationship.

Have you ever sent a secret to Post Secret? I don’t know what this is, so no.

What movie do you really want to see in theatres right now? They aren’t showing anything at the moment. A movie I want to see badly, though, is Ammonite.

Have either of your parents shown affection for you today? My mom made breakfast for us, if it counts. She also gives each of her kids a kiss during the peace-giving portion at mass, so there’s that as well.

What's the last thing that you sang out loud? I watched Start Up before this survey and was humming to the song that was being played at the end of the episode. I couldn’t sing along to it because it was in Korean, but I knew the melody so I hummed.

Is there a word that you always misspell? Rhythm is one of my worst enemies for sure. I also have a love-hate relationship with accommodate.

What was the last thing that you bought that someone else benefited from? I met up with Gabie yesterday and bought her her favorite meal from Yabu to break the ice – menchi katsu with brown rice. I originally got mozzarella sticks for myself but when we got to talking, she mentioned her sisters at one point; I remembered how much I miss them, so I gave up my food and told her to just give my food to her sisters since I hadn’t touched it yet anyway.

Has someone ever made you a really great mix CD? Andi gave me one before she made the flight to New Zealand 10 years ago to permanently live there. I believe I still have it, but I’m just not sure where it currently is.

Have you ever been on Omegle.com? Yes, when I was a teenager and it was new.

Did you talk to someone cool there? Not really; most seem to exit our chat after we did the whole asl thing. I also avoided the webcam option because my anxiety for video calls has always been present.

What song reminds you of your best friend? Any song by The Maine.

Who was the last person to hit on you? Some creep on Facebook.

What's on the paper nearest you? It’s the guide for my embroidery kit. It tells me what stitches to do and the colors of thread to use for the different parts of the template I was provided with.

Do you have a set of lyrics that you really love? From Paramore’s Pool: “As if the first cut wasn’t deep enough, I dove in again ‘cause I’m not into giving up Could’ve gotten the same rush from any lover’s touch, But why get used to something new When no one breaks my heart like you” I scream those lyrics every time they come on. I know I often showed the good, shiny side of my relationship on these surveys; but it was very much toxic at a lot of points and those lyrics - and that song - served as a nest for me, something that told me someone understands how I sometimes felt about my own relationship.

Did you get an A in your last English class? I got a 1.25 instead of a perfect 1.00, but I think that’s still equivalent to an A so yes.

What did you last use scissors for? Cutting thread.

Did you ever secretly hate a friend of yours that thought you liked them? That makes me sound shitty lol, but yeah I’ve acted nicely to people I don’t particularly like.

What do you think of when I say "boat"? That episode of Friends where Joey bought himself a boat at an auction; and Canadian accents.

Would you ever get a tattoo sleeve? Nope. I planned on getting one as a teenager, but I grew out of that phase.

Do you know any really fake people? Yep. I think everyone’s got to be at some point.

What does the last blanket you used look like? It’s pink and has multi-colored polka dots on it.

Do you have appreciation for graffiti? Sure, especially if it’s for political purposes (that I agree with).

Why don't you drive? I do. I just have done it a lot less because I have had little need for driving and traveling to places throughout the pandemic.

Does it annoy you when your printer runs out of ink? I think we have the kind of printer that never runs out of ink, but I’m not exactly sure about the terminologies or how the technology works. I let my sister do the printing hahaha.

Have you ever drank anything from a thermos? Yes, mostly water and coffee.

When was the last time you played in the snow? Never.

Do you know any ignorant people? Sure, mostly Gen X-ers and Boomers.

What is the coolest name you've ever heard? Thylane.

What did you last argue with someone about? Relationship stuff. It wasn’t a full-blown argument, but when Gab and I talked yesterday it was natural for us to disagree on a few points.

Is there anyone that you dislike for no real reason? Hmm, I don’t think so. If I feel that strongly about someone, I usually have a reason otherwise it wouldn’t be fair to them.

Have you had a good day? It was okay; it was nice. I got to do my embroidery hoop art thing, got to watch a couple episodes of Start Up, played with Cooper, and now I’m doing these surveys and am planning to continue my embroidery later. It’s nice to feel productive about non-work things :)

Are you going to have a good night? I hope.

[downthepub]

Putting putting!

“Boy, you’d get eat up with some skeeters, man.  But it was worth it!  To do a little putting-putting.”  -Link

Link getting the hole in one was truly cool!  :-)

I’m glad they did a game that was more fun for Link.  Even though he didn’t win, he enjoyed playing, and that always makes it a lot more fun for the viewers, too.  Whether it’s fair or not, a lot of us watch GMM to cheer up and have a laugh, and while many people don’t mind if one of the hosts is unhappy or the butt of the joke, some of us really do mind if it gets to become a bit heavy-handed.  So I’m very happy to see lighthearted, fun episodes that don’t rely on anyone being the butt of the joke.

I think I guessed every single answer wrong on this game.  Wow!  Can you really do tax stuff at 7-11??  :O

“Hey, JOBS, ya know what I’m sayin’?  I don’t want the robots to replace the people!”  -Rhett

Link’s brief clumsy moment was a little bit too familiar...glad I’m not the only one, I guess?

Rhett’s winner jacket already had an R on it.  Hmmmm.  But at least it looked really uncomfortable.

“Give me a hug.”  YES.  HUGS.  

Chase is the MVP of GMM.  We’ve all said it.  It’s still true.  But...dude.  That would not be appropriate employer/employee interaction in most places!  (I do love that he made the windmill speed up, LOL.)

(This is also the second time in just a few hours I've watched Link look right at Rhett while saying he wants a divorce.  Both times to demonstrate, but both times in a surprisingly serious voice, LOL.  It was from this MORE that I was watching this morning: Fun Facts About Texting.)

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Link forgot that the wheel gets moved?  I'm a little confused by this conversation.

Rhett's beard looks SO combed and fluffy today.  And neatly shaped!  

Ah, once again we have a conversation about teenage Rhett and his dating life.  Which, once again, we've all heard before...

OK, quick question, how does Link manage to make drinking soda look like he's going down on something phallic?  Am I the dirty one here??

Oh god.  The story about blue raspberry dye makes me hate it even more than I already did!

"We also picked bugs off each other."  -Rhett 2020  College boys sitting around, eating prunes, picking bugs off each other.  Fun times.

Dumber than a crow.  Newest insult, fresh from the Southern Boys of LA.  Who love to tour Santa Clarita and its many parking lots.

[buddeysystem]

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the prompt was “lie to me” and i went with the aftermath of the lady and the tramp ??

As they wrapped up filming for the day, Rhett relaxed hisshoulders back and huffed out a relieved sigh. He was happy with how the dayhad went, with little video and audio reshooting. He figured the feeling wasmutual with his co-host, as Link was smiling and laughing with their guests asthey started readying themselves to go. There was a little tightness in theline of his back and shoulders but Rhett figured he was just tired.

Link sometimes got testy by the end of shoot day if he feltlike one of the episodes wasn’t good enough. His perfectionism got the best ofhim sometimes. Thankfully, he normally got over it once Rhett talked to him orthe videos came out.

By the time Rhett had settled behind his desk with a cup oftea at his elbow, he was ready for the work day to be over. The excitement ofthe day was catching up and his energy level was depleting fast.  Any emails that needed responding to seemedunimportant as he raked his hands through his hair, trying to let himself relaxback into his chair.

He let himself drop his head onto the desk with a quiet thunk;a mix between a sigh and a grunt falling from his mouth and his eyes fell shut.He wasn’t sure how long he stayed there, breathing and listening to the hum ofhis computer next to him. The office was quiet enough that he could slip into astate of half-napping.

The door to their office opening and slamming shut shockedRhett enough to bolt up in his chair, a wet line of saliva sticking from hischeek to the desk. He swiped at it with the back of his hand, cringing as hiseyes flitted up to the person that entered.

Link didn’t even smile at him. His eyes tracked Rhett’smovements but a sour twist tugged at the corners of his mouth like he wastrying not to say something rude. His body looked like it was wound too tightand ready to spring apart at any moment, shoulders too high and his armscrossed over his chest.

The energy in the room shifted to something Rhett wasn’tused to. He knew tension you could cut with a knife. Him and Link had it fromtime to time, but nothing like the stifled irritation that radiated off of Linknow.

Link sniffed once, averted his gaze, and sat at his deskwithout a word. It sent Rhett’s hackles rising.

Every sound he made was too loud to Rhett. The keys of hiscomputer were deafening, the whirr of the fan like a jet engine, and his heartfelt like it was being squeezed with it.

The whole situation was a stark contrast to how Link wasacting earlier. “What’s got you all bent out of shape?” he asked. He went for ajoking tone, forced out a chuckle to soften it some more. He couldn’t hide theway his voice shook the tiniest bit.

Link gave a mirthless laugh then, turned in his chair,stared, turned back. “Forget it, man.”

Rhett gave him five minutes tops before Link would turn backto him with a rant. He knew his best friend, knew that he couldn’t keepanything to himself for shit, especially if he was mad at Rhett. He messed withhis computer for a while, his eyes every so often looking over to Link who wasstaring blankly at his computer screen.

Sweat pooled in between his shoulder blades as the clockcontinued its incessant ticking. Link chewed on the tip of a pen and ignoredhim. Rhett watched, his stomach lurching. After five more minutes, Rhett wasabout to cave before Link turned harshly in his chair and looked at him.

“What the fuck was that?” His hands flailed in the air in avague gesture that Rhett was supposed to understand without question.

Rhett didn’t. He blinked.

Link seemed to lose his fight at Rhett’s expression. Hiseyes closed and he tipped his chin backwards to take in a deep sigh. “Youbailed?” he said, his voice an obvious mocking of Rhett’s. His cheeks coloredand it could have been from embarrassment, could have also been from anger. Hischest heaved as he took off his glasses to wipe a hand down his face. “Jesus,Rhett.”

Rhett’s thoughts went back to earlier in the day and thetaste of glue stuck in his mouth again. It made his tongue stick to the roof ofhis mouth and no words would come. Link did bail, his brain remindedhim. He was ready to take those last few inches of space and get the rest ofthe noodle. But it broke before he got to it. He assumed it was because Linkbacked off.

It didn’t make sense, however, as to why that made Link mad.He knew that the fans shipped them. It would make a great video. They werecompetitive—of course he would get upset that Link bailed…but not off camera.He couldn’t care less if they lost. “I—"

“No, you bailed,” Link repeated, this time with hisown voice, “You bailed, Rhett.” With his finger pointed, Rhett could see thatLink’s hand was shaking. He gulped when Link’s eyes flicked down to his lips.

“Link.” His voice lilted, and so much softer than heintended. “What?”

Rhett watched as Link’s expression changed in the blink ofan eye. He chewed on his lip, determined. “Tell me we can’t do this.”

It hit Rhett square in the chest, knocked the breath out ofhim. Couldn’t do this? God, if he thought they ever could he might not havehesitated to reach the end of the noodles. He stood in a much more frantic waythan he meant to, his limbs clumsy and too long. In a few steps, he waskneeling in front of Link’s chair in between his legs before he could thinkbetter of it.

“We could.” Rhett coughed, put his hands on Link’s armrests.“Do this, I mean.” They could kiss and it mean nothing, if that’s what Linkwanted. But the thought of kissing Link made Rhett’s head swim and his body tofeel hot all over.

Link huffed out a breath like he didn’t mean to react, hislips parted in such a way that Rhett wanted nothing more than to lick into hismouth. The mouthwash stuck to his breath and this close up, Rhett could almostcatch a taste of it.

He leaned in, ready to chase the taste of mouthwash—and catfood and glue, if it meant kissing Link—only to have Link whisper desperatelythe split second before their lips touched. “Lie to me, then,” he nearly begged,but his heart wasn’t in it, “Please.”

He sucked in a harsh breath, continued, “I can’t know that Icould’ve had this before.”

Rhett hated that he laughed softly at that, but he got it.He understood more than he thought he did. “I’d do anything for you, baby, butwe can’t do this,” he lied through his teeth, smiling through it all. His lipsbrushed Link’s with every word, the promise of something more. It made everypart of his body tingle and he only wanted more.

By the end of it, Link’s patience was so thin that he dovein headfirst, his hands cradling Rhett’s face. At the first press of lips, Linklet out a whimper that had Rhett grasping for Link’s shirt and tugging him incloser.

His lips were soft against Rhett’s, a plushness to them hewasn’t expecting. It made heat curl low in his stomach and his heart kick up anotch. He melted into it, his emotions controlling the speed at which theykissed—heart-wrenchingly slow and sweet.

Link was insistent, though, leading with the tilt of his headand the hard press of lips and teeth and tongue. Truthfully, Rhett expected noless. He followed in Link’s footsteps, nipping at the bow of his upper lip andcurling his tongue against the back of Link’s teeth.

If kissing Link was an emotion, Rhett wanted to feel it allthe time.  

When he pulled back for air, he could feelLink’s grin. “Yeah, okay

[mythicallyyours]

SOFT

As much as you hated to say it, Rhett was not your favorite person at Mythical. You had only worked there 3 months but had determined that he was too big, too loud, too much everything in general. An Intimidating giant bearded white male libra on the loose.

You didn't know that much about him, except the basic Mythical Beast stuff. 

It was better just to be your quiet self and avoid him. It was fairly easy to fly under the radar,  That is, until you received an email from Stevie requesting your presence for a filming episode involving co worker trust exercises. 

Everyone had been assigned to either Rhett or Link, lucky you, you got assigned to Rhett. 

Your mouth was dry at the thought. But perhaps you could pull this off and just fake your way thru it.

 ••••••• 

The white out set seemed to glow as you waited behind the cameras. 

Rhett had read his lines about how a trusting atmosphere was more productive, bla bla, it all faded into a dull roar.

 You'd been fighting off the fringes of a panic attack over this all day and the only thing you could focus on was not running out of the studio.

 Your hands shook, so they stayed in your pockets, your breathing was unsteady, so you sighed a lot. Your knees were shaking, so rocking back and forth on your Vans kept you steady. To the naked eye, you appeared chill, but it was the opposite. Years of anxiety had taught you how to mask it with normal human behavior that allowed you to blend in. After all, a panic attack always drew attention, which was something you could do without. 

Other crew members did their bit for the cameras then moved along as though it were no big deal. 

You could feel the color leave your face as Morgan approached to fill you in on what was required as some one else hooked a heart monitor to you for science.

A 4 minute hug between you and Rhett. That was it. 

You nodded and ignored the shaking of your knees as you stepped over the cords and stood on your marker and waited while the camera people reset themselves and the lighting. 

 Rhett sipped water as his long legs swallowed the distance from the side table to you, "Hey, hey, you ready for some huggin'?" 

 You didn't look up, you simply nodded staring straight ahead, hoping he didn't see you shaking. 

Rhett handed his water to Chase, "You alright? Seem a bit quiet, nervous?" 

You chewed on your lip and shook your head. 

His voice softened, "Kyra?" 

 The sound of Rhett saying your name caused you to look up and up at him. He remembered your name? You were introduced just once. 

What your face registered, you didn't know but his large hazel eyes narrowed upon eye contact, "Whats wrong?" 

You shrugged, "Nothing, sir." 

Rhett looked you over, "Nothing, huh. You look shaky and sort of pale. You sick?" 

"No."

 Rhett smiled with his eyes, "Really, cause I've been eyeing your heart rate monitor over there behind you on the screen and it's spiked from 76 to 125 since I started talking to you." He pointed to the monitor behind you.

 Jolting to see the screen. You gave out a little huff. You lowered your eyes. He had caught you. Damn. Despite all the things you could hide, your heart betrayed you. How poetic.

Rhett shrugged, “Something’s got you all worked up, girl.”

 And your voice sounded smaller than you wanted it to be, "No. I-I just," 

 Rhett rested his hands on his knees, putting him at eye level with you. He didn't look angry, just open and concerned. 

 Swallowing the sawdust in your throat, your voice cracked, "I don't think I can do this." 

Rhett tipped his head, "Why not?" 

"I-, well.. It's not my thing." 

Rhett raised an eyebrow, "You don't like trust exercises?" 

You nodded, "Guess I don't trust anyone here." 

Rhett chuckled, "Oh, well, you can trust me for 4 minutes, it's just a hug. Not a lot of commitment." 

You bowed your head, "It is for some people." 

Rhett scratched his head, "Hmm, you're not a hugger, I take it?" 

You glanced up at him, "Hugs are suppose to make people feel safe, secure, and well, you know...." 

Rhetts voice softened, "You don't think this experience will make you feel safe, Kyra?" 

"No." He obviously wasn’t going to let you off the hook. Curious man. 

"Why?" Rhett crossed his arms.

 Your foot went back behind you as you took a deep breath, "You're  intimidating." 

Rhetts thick brows shot up, "Oh. Really? I'm not scary, Kyra. I have a fluffy little white dog that I hold like a baby. You're not pogophobic are you?" 

You stared up at him, "No." 

 He held out his palm to you, "I'm very soft and inviting. I have sweaty hands, you can shake them if you want to." 

You stifled a giggle as you shook Rhett’s hand, "Weird."

 Rhett patted your shoulder, "Everything's gonna be fine, girl." 

You tipped your head, "A-are you sure?" 

Rhett straightened up, "Yep, cause I'm a good hugger. I won't squeeze you to death like Link. If you want out, just say the word and we'll cut. Okay?" 

You swallowed hard, "Okay."

 Morgan did a countdown and Rhett held open his arms and cradled you gently as the timer started. 

 Surprisingly, Rhett's palms didn't feel heavy on your back. He didn’t put hardly any weight on you. It was a though he was holding a pie crust.

Your head was tucked perfectly under his bearded chin.

Rhett giggled as he spoke to the camera, “As you can see, Kyra isn’t exactly hugging me back.”

“Oh, sorry.” You quickly clasped his waist, which was all you could reach.

The crew laughed.

 Rhett giggled, "I don't like long hugs." 

You snorted, "I don't either." 

Rhett began to turn slowly, "I feel like we should slow dance or something. Wanna dance?

You moved with him, trying to not trip over your own feet, "Maybe you should tell me the song your singing in your head so I can follow? " 

Rhett  tapped his hand on your back and sang, "I'm easy like Sunday mornin'." 

You laughed and leaned into his chest, "Oh no. I'm not gonna make it. Change the song. Know any Skrillex?" 

The rest of the crew laughed behind the camera. A good sign.

 Once the bit was finished, you exhaled and went to leave. You made it thru without running away. 

 Rhett patted your shoulder, "Thanks for being a part of this, Kyra." 

You shrugged, "Yeah, you're welcome." 

Rhett pointed at your heart monitor, "77 bpm looks good on you. See? I'm soft!” 

You chuckled as you gave him a thumbs up, "Yeah, you are." 

[ultraclops]

Once more, before the Hiatus!

This one'll be extra short since there were only two new eps.

Fright Wig

For a second I thought the shadow was Orangusnake and Snugglemagne got freaking MURDERED

Why is Badgerclops up playing Xbox Live so late?

"How old are you again?" You never know nowadays...

Angry Gay Cat and Feral Bat Who Just Woke Up

No one: Nobody: Not a single soul: Parents when you explain to them you can't pause an online game: Te̶l͢͝l̡̛ yóu̶͘͞r̢͢ ̵f̢̡͜ri͏è҉ńds̀҉̷ you͟ nee̢͟d t̴̨͞ǫ͡ ̶́͞ģ̴͠o.͞

"Go to bed, kid!", says the guy who's up at 3 in the morning playing GTA.

The Sheriff Gang's here - JESUS CHRIST THE WHOLE CASTLE GOT TRASHED! But Snugglemagne is completely fine for some reason? And why does he want everyone to leave so badly? Oh God, is he a monster or something?

OHGODWHATTHEFREAKINGHELLISTHAT.

"They must not know the truth-" "Truth about what?" JFC Mao you need a bell.

I see Chef Rhett's still scared of Mao after the events of Perfect Adventure. I mean, I'd be cautious around someone who jumped in my face and started shaking me the last time we met. That little "Boo." tho...

Oh my God, Badgerclops legit thought Rhett died and was gonna hide his body. That just begs a lot of questions. Has Badgerclops watched someone die? HAS HE KILLED SOMEONE??

Hey it's the guards everyone loves so much! They seem pretty nice. And...easily distracted by candy?

Excuse me, did Camille just say "A cannon that blasts your greatest fears out of your brain"? Is the Sheriff Gang gonna get hit with it?

Camille's definitely on some sort of drugs right now, 'cuz I don't think seeing everyone as "rainbow fire" is normal. And there goes Honey trying to catch her with a dog catcher leash. Good for her.

Aww Badgerclops is carrying Snugglemagne- wait, exposure therapy? Oh God what's gonna happen...

Ah, so he can't buy groceries but he can build a football field length carnival ride/torture device. Priorities.

Badgerclops is clearly blushing when Snugglemagne starts screaming and I don't know how to feel about this.

Aww Adorabat's gonna use her cuteness to convince Snugglemagne to confess...nevermind it didn't work. Damn she went feral! KICK HIS @$$ BABY!

HOW'D MAO STEAL THE FEAR CANNON?? WHERE'D HE HIDE IT?? HIS SASH??

Ooh boy I'm getting Shadowkeep flashbacks.

So Snugglemagne is afraid of...the Sheriff Gang? Kinda understandable but why?

...is that I Will Survive?

DID CAMILLE JUST SHOOT MAO WITH THE FEAR CANNON?! Ah it was just an imagination sequence.

SNUGGLEMAGNE AND MAO FREAKING SUNG A DUET SNUGGLEMAO RIGHTS

Killing shadows with the power of song and dance! Lovely

Ah, so he was scared of their OPINIONS, not them as people. That makes a bit more sense, but if so wouldn't the shadows have said what he thought their opinions were instead of being silent?

He destroyed the castle because...he saw himself without his wig. Are you kidding. I mean, I'M scared of mirrors but I wouldn't go on a rampage over my own reflection.

Aww they modified his mirror to compliment him that's so cuteee

Sleeper Sofa

So Mao just stashes his weapons everywhere? Not just his bed? And is that a Sai?

Aww look at this artsy girl painting her pictures. Love her

Where did all those boxes come from? Are they doing some spring cleaning? Despite it being fall?

I KNOW YOU'RE UPSET ABOUT THE REMOTE, MAO, BUT PLEASE DON'T YELL AT YOUR DAUGHTER

OOH THAT'S NOT GOOD. OOH THAT'S EVEN WORSE.

"YOU DID THIS!" I see what type of episode this is gonna be. And I don't like it.

When did the Sky Pirates install wire taps into HQ? How many phone calls have they been monitoring? ...did they hear Mao's conversation with his mother in Small?

Ratarang said "F--- it, baby mode"

I love this sequence. It proves the Pirates are smarter than they let on and the transitions are amazing, reminds me of the Best in Show sequence from Baost in Show.

"Where did you get those balloons?" "What are you, a cop?" "Uhh, yeah." DECEASED.

When did Mao become so obsessed with safety? Is it some sort of trauma reaction?

Adorabat reminds me of Tako Maki here.

Okay, what type of couch has built-in laser cannons and robotic legs?! Did Mao have it custom built? Oh God the Pirates are dying.

Everyone's talking about how 'thicc' Mao looks in this scene but my first thought was "WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS SPINE. AND WHY'S HE DOING THE SHAFT HEAD TILT."

I'm referring to my kitchen as Snackopolis for now on.

ADORABAT SWEETIE BE CAREFUL

"I HATE THIS I HATE THIS" I felt that in my heart I felt that in my soul

WHY AREN'T THEY SLEEPING IN THEIR BEDS? Did something happen to their bedroom? ...does this take place after Orangusnake Begins?

Does Ramaraffe know how much of a national treasure she is? She needs to know.

Orangusnake had the perfect opportunity to kill Mao...but he decided to drink sauce instead. I respect that.

Nice callback to SugarBerry Fever with the cobbler OH GOD DAMN IT BC.

OH MY FREAKING GOD WILL YOU THREE JUST CALM DOWN FOR TWO MINUTES.

For some reason this song started playing in my head when Mao started breaking everything.

Orangusnake loves his crew so much awwww!

NGL I didn't get the "I'll pay you with exposure!" joke the first time. I actually had to Google what that meant. Did you know there's a cryptocurrency called Exposure? I thought that was interesting.

They all stop bickering and use their respective items to take out the Sky Pirates! Nice

"Badgerclops...will you help me take out the trash?" "DudeIalreadycompromisedallmyVCRS..."

TONY?! HE NAMED THE SOFA TONY?!

He's so hurt over getting rid of Tony aww