#and ren just never forgave him

[danieyells]

Whenever I think of that Ren doesn't like Sho because he thinks he's like a playboy or whatever

Obviously he could be characterising him based on build, dorm placement, and the way he's seen others treat him(Sho is athletic, attracts the attention of women, hangs out with Leo, and was placed in the delinquent house of Vagastrom)

But that he calls hima "burnout" like he personally knows him, which of course leads to the thought that he knew him before they got here, maybe went to school together. Probably saw him play with girls' hearts before. And yet they never stopped fawning over him--and he kept breaking their hearts. Probably even did it to someone Ren liked and thought he had a chance with, or even just a friend.

Or, and the more fun thought for me personally, Ren totally had the hots for Sho and Sho broke his heart after making him feel like he had a chance.

(And when he first saw him with Leo online years later he thought it wouldn't last but they're still going strong and Leo even treats him worse and he thinks Sho deserves it but they mesh so well together it pisses him off--)

[akkivee]

some of my favourite kuukou bangers lol

[ficretus]

COUNCIL OF CIN-DERES

*Inside of Cinder's head, some time in the future*

Cinder: I called for this meeting because I require an advice regarding something.

Kuudere Cinder: Meeting after all this time.

Tsundere Cinder: Pfff, as if I care. Didn't you replace us with that girl, what was her name?

Himedere Cinder: Emma I believe. Although I have a trouble remembering commoner's names, not that I care.

Cinder: It's Emerald you stuck up brat. Why do I have a Schnee inside of my head? Either way, Emerald won't give me an advice, so I called for you. Happy?

Dandere Cinder: Y-yes.

Himedere Cinder: So you called for us because Emily was busy? How insulting.

Tsundere Cinder: Well she sucked at her job anyway. Never cared about her.

Nyandere Cinder: I do nyat believe you.

Tsundere Cinder: Oh shut up.

Kuudere Cinder: I can see your reasoning. Emerald would just nod her head at everything and call it brilliant.

Kamidere Cinder: Flaw of lesser beings. Admiration is emotion furthest from understanding. Now regarding the plan to take every single power in the universe, I've made a simplified graph that even some of you could understand.

Nyandere Cinder: Nyat cool.

Cinder: We are no longer doing that.

Kamidere Cinder: What do you mean we are no longer doing that?

Kuudere Cinder: She changed her mind, she is now pining over a boy.

Kamidere Cinder: How does that factor in our plans?

Tsundere Cinder: It doesn't, she fell in love with that Arc loser.

Himedere Cinder: Could be worse, at least his family is famous.

Kamidere Cinder: *ascends to the sky* In that case I'm leaving this meeting. Farewell Cinder council... you were interesting for a while.

Kuudere Cinder: Well, that's Kamidere gone and Deredere didn't show up.

Cinder: Either way, I have a question regarding Jaune Arc. He helped me overcome my traumas and for whatever reason, forgave me for everything I've done.

Tsundere Cinder: What a dumbass.

Cinder: But now I'm confused about what are we. Are we acquaintances, friends, or perhaps something more. I'm afraid to ask him that so I want your advice.

Yandere Cinder: Have you tried stabbing people around him?

Dandere Cinder: T-that's bad.

Kuudere Cinder: Last time I checked he hated us for doing that.

Yandere Cinder: On the contrary. We got everything we ever wanted by doing that. Freedom, Maiden power and now *licks her lips* Darling Jaune.

Nyandere Cinder: She is kind of right. It got us out of Glass Unyacorn.

Himedere Cinder: Ask one of your servants to do it, don't dirty your hands. Mark or Emerson should be able to do it.

Cinder: I veto that. We are not stabbing anyone. Question is should I ask him out or not?

Dandere Cinder: Ask him.

Nyandere Cinder: Ask Nyarc out.

Yandere Cinder: Asking? When did that ever work?

Himedere Cinder: Don't ask him. Arc boy should ask you. In fact, he should beg.

Tsundere Cinder: Don't bother, he is beneath us.

Kuudere Cinder: I'm neutral.

Cinder: It seems majority is against. Well in that case...

Nyandere Cinder: Wait, I wanyant Kuudere and Tsundere to vote againya.

Tsundere Cinder: I don't remember asking your opinion you stupid cat.

Kuudere Cinder: Sigh... fine. *raises her hand in favor*

Tsundere Cinder: Grrrrr, fine. *raises her hand in favor*

Cinder: Oh, it seems majority is in favor now.

Kuudere Cinder: *giggles*

Tsundere Cinder: *blushing* What's so funny you frigid bitch?

Himedere Cinder: Ah, it appears democracy proves itself to be inferior system yet again. Do what you want commoners.

Cinder: Now that's decided, I'm returning to my body.

Kuudere Cinder: Returning? Who did you leave in charge?

Cinder: Oh no...

*in real world*

Jaune: I'm telling you Ren, Cinder has been acting weird this afternoon.

Ren: What do you mean?

Deredere Cinder: Uwu! I vuw you Jaune!

[omegamoo]

i genuinely feel really really deranged about the scott cleo pearl teamup with impulse hanging out. like. like

okay i think that, from the perspective of a guy who mainly watches scott, one of the fascinating things about the life series is his relationships with the divorce quartet. while ofc theres a ton of fandom focus on the flower husbands, and lots of in-series references and a huge impact on both of them, cjimmy and cscott have largely gone their separate ways.

but scott, pearl, and cleo? GOOD GOD. the life series for c!scott is this revolving door cycle of loving and hurting between those three - and martyn but thats another post. scott and pearl do everything for each other in Last life. they are the dynamic duo of all time. they're strategic, they're strong. and they do the same thing with cleo when she joins the group. scott is would do anything for them - the boogeyman curse is RIGHT THERE. this: the loving.

i think in some ways double life can be understood by the widow's alliance in third life. when neither scott or cleo can find their soulmate, they choose each other. when their soulmates finally appear, it's too late, because there's nothing there except the echoes of teaming in last life. they're not an alliance right now, there's no reason why they should be. and scott just won, just dealt with killing everyone he knows and having that blood on his hands. he is at the most toxic part of his arc, and he is not afraid to hurt pearl and justify himself when she hurts him. he loves cleo. he is hurting pearl. he loves pearl, still, though i think - he hasn't forgotten last life. i just think he doesn't know what to do with that.

you can dig into all kinds of compartmentalization of scott's feelings here - he kills ren to win in last life but also in revenge for ren killing pearl. he was terrified when he thinks about what happened in third life with jimmy - when jimmy died, he was catatonic, a shadow of his usual self. i think there's a lot of what he does to pearl in dl that stems from this - he can't allow himself to do that again. he can love and love and love, but not if it means he's weak. this is the hurting, and it never stops.

and of course scott's self sacrificial tendencies... i think he still loves pearl at the end, and for him, the biggest show of love is to give up everything. so he gives pearl the win! done and dusted. surely that will fix everything, except it DOESN'T, because pearl doesn't need that from scott. she doesn't need him to kill himself for her - she wants to be able to take back all of that hurt from the season by killing him, even! but she says she forgives him, because she recognizes what that means and what he just did. or because she wants to win, or because she loves him, or whatever. or all of it.

i think the end of secret life showcases that very well. when pearl chases down scott in the finale, she shouts that they have unfinished business, that he still owes her something that he took from her in double life. she says she forgave him at the time, but she didn't really - they haven't talked. that hurt still lingers, still aches, is still festering.

and now they're TEAMED UP AGAIN. because they love each other. because they don't know what to do without each other. because scott and cleo will choose each other over and over and over again, because scott loved pearl infinitely and endlessly in last life and was still willing to give her the win in double life. because out of everyone, at this point, they know each other best. AND THEY EVEN SAY THAT. "out of everyone, you know what we're like." is it a healthy decision? no. they can't communicate anymore, they have all of this festering between them and scott and cleo are pretty toxic and unlikely to apologize... and they can't stop bringing it up, because it's this elephant in the room.

it makes me sick. these guys are bound by the red dog chain of fate. they can't stop loving each other and because of it they will never stop hurting each other. what the FUCK

[rainingoliver]

okay i know there is a lot of people who did not favor double life, but for me i can't stop thinking about it and i'm just gonna share some of my ideas from it:

the whole bigb and grian 'cheating' thing was just like never talked about?? like no one else knew except for their soulmates and scott (who also didn't really care?) and it wasn't a big deal. which in all honesty is kind of crazy to me because it really shaped grian and bigb's characters for that season

two: i have discovered a lore logical reason as to why all the soul mate pairs ended up together. tango and jimmy- tango always wanted to win or at least make it farther than he ever had and being paired up with jimmy meant that he would never accomplish that. ren and bigb- fairy fort, need i say more? grian and scar- obviously EVERYTHING that happened between them in the previous seasons. joel and etho- that one moment in last life between bdubs and joel with how they were arguing about etho. bdubs and impulse- two traitors together as well as the whole clock betrayal. martyn and cleo- their personalities clashed (a bit too much but still). scott and pearl- again last life and everything that happened between them.

i think the reason that etho wasn't thrilled about joel being his soulmate was because he though that as soon as joel got bored of him or found something else to do, he would leave to be alone like he did every previous season. he didn't expect joel to be actually loyal based on what he had saw in previous seasons. but with joel building the ship for them and the etho shirt really solidified the fact that joel just wanted a companion that he could rely on and etho being soul bound to him meant he didn't have to worry about him leaving.

ren's loyalty to whoever he is allied with it crazy. even after bigb had admitted to being secret soulmates with grian and didn't seem remorseful at all, ren still stayed allies with him. he forgave him so easily without a second thought.

[jaz-it-up]

thinking about Ren in 3L vs LL again

3L Ren was a leader who never asked for it. someone gave up their life for him. he fought and fought and spilled so much blood, and he never let himself feel bad about it in front of his enemies. and then Scar killed him.

LL Ren was a follower who desperately asked for someone to lead him. he gave up his life for someone. he rarely fought, and when he did spill blood, he felt bad about it and he showed that. and then he killed Scar.

but in both cases, he made something beautiful from nothing. he found Martyn and BigB and Etho. he surrounded himself with people who were willing to fight for him and with him, and who forgave him for the things they all had to do. he died under the open sky, not far from home and near someone he could call a friend.

idk I'm just thinking about Ren and Traffic Lives

[kylosbreedingkink]

HAN SELLS BEN???????????? PLEASE

You're not the only one to ask! Han sells Ben is a modern AU where Han is a single father struggling to raise Ben. He goes into a lot of debt. And that debt starts being owed to worse and worse people. To settle is debts, one suggests they can take his son and put him to good use. Han goes along with this, rationalising it as Han being unable to provide, and thinks Ben will be put to work in the boxing rings that this gang run. He's wrong, Ren has other plans for the son of Leia Organa, the politician who is trying to shut him down. And who better to share the message back to her, than the ex husband she entrusted the kid to?

She needn't worry though, Ren will look after Ben much better than Han ever did.

--Essentially, RenBen noncon from the PoV of Han. It's not pleasant, here's a bit of the first draft of how it starts

Han tried his best. He really did. He just was never cut out to be a single father, and he should have admitted that 9 years ago. It had been 10 years since his and Leia's divorce, and all Han kept was their son, Ben. 

He had been given the option to go with whatever parent he chose. Of course, a seven year-old isn’t going to make the best decisions, and was currently hero-worshiping his dad, so straight off with Han he went.

In hindsight, letting a 7 year old make major life decisions is not a good idea.

(In hindsight, Han thinks that perhaps Leia knew Ben would choose him, she was always career driven and knew childcare would hold her back.)

The first few years were great, him and Ben, father and son versus the world. And then it all went downhill. First, Han lost his job, and then they lost their flat, and then the lack of money meant they had to give up their dog, Chewie (Ben never forgave him for that). They spent a short while living out of Han’s car, but that’s no way to raise a child. 

That’s when Han started borrowing money. It was never loads, just enough to get by each month. Managed to get them a caravan on the edge of the city, still close enough so that Ben could cycle to school. He was a good student, not quite top of his class, but close. Han tries not to dwell on that though - maybe if Ben had a more stable home life, he would be the best student. Either way, Ben had his whole future ahead of him, and Han was not going to let that be ruined.

He continues borrowing money - it just makes sense. Live on the brink of starvation without any sort of roof over their head, or borrow a bit here and there to help make ends meet. He never fails to pay it back, and it’s only ever small amounts, to cover food and fuel. Just enough that he can get to his next job and never too much that he can’t pay it back before the loan sharks come knocking.

—--

“Yeah.. Ok. Ok.”

The decision doesn’t take as long as Han would have liked it to, and he hates himself for it.

He’s never been good at them. It’s how he ended up in this mess. From agreeing to take Ben in 10 years ago as a single father right up to now, destitute and owing money. The large man grins. His teeth glint in the dark.

Han feels sick to his stomach.

“Well you heard the man, boys. Go get him.”

Han’s heart is hammering in his chest and he feels like he might throw up. He almost stops and rescinds his side, ready to argue for his son, happy to offer himself up instead. Almost, but then something stops him. He doesn’t know what Ren wants Ben for, but Ben is a big lad and can hold his own in a fight. Ren probably wants him as a guard, indoctrinate the youth into the gang culture and he’ll have a loyal follower for years. That, or perhaps the underground boxing rings. Han is sure Ben could make some big money there. He’s gotten into enough fights at school that he could hold his own in a ring, Han is sure. With a bit of training, he could make a man like Ren a fortune. Either way, it’s a future for Ben, one which Han is unable to provide. And if he wins big in the rings, maybe he will remember Han and help him out?

He turns to leave, finally a free man after years of debt had plagued him. (And free from the burdens of raising a teenager alone).

“I wouldn’t leave so soon, Han… Don’t you want to say goodbye to your son?”

He doesn’t. He really doesn’t. He doesn’t think he could look in those brown eyes (so much like his mothers) and admit he sold him. Admit that he has hit rock bottom so many times that the only way to claw himself out is to exchange his own flesh and blood.

But Ren doesn’t give him a choice, as two of his ‘knights’ move to stand in his way. “I don’t need to see him, Ren. You’ve got what you want, and I’m sure he will make a great boxer, but you’ve already taken him from me. Don’t make me have to say goodbye to him too” With that he hears the larger man chuckle from his seat. “Boxing? Who said anything about boxing?”

“You can’t send him out doing drug runs, Ren. He’s seventeen, he has no street smarts, he’ll get caught” Han looks back up at the gang lord, eyebrows furrowed 

“Don’t you worry your little head about it Han, I won’t let your precious boy out of my sight. Someone grab him a seat, he’ll want to see this”

[jerzwriter]

R9: Tell me about a character who doesn't like your character. Why don't they like them?

For as many of them as you want to do 😀

OMFG Ren! I'm looking through asks, and how did I miss this one! This is so entirely fun! (And I may share with some others... )

OK...I think I'll stick with both pairings from Open Heart 🤭 (Apologize in advance; this got long... thanks to the 1 person who may read this! lol)

Tobias / Casey-land

Casey: In general, she tries to be friendly, and she has the ability to tell someone to fuck off and make them walk away smiling after she has, so most people tend to like her. But everyone has their enemies out there don't we know that shit here on Tumblr... 🍵 and Casey's no exception.

The first one that comes to mind is Landry - he detests that she went on to be so successful and that she is held in such high esteem by his idol, Ethan. Then, he goes to Kenmore and tries sucking up to Tobias, and ho and behold, Casey ends up being the love of his life. While I don't HC the same level of bitterness between Landry/MC that others do, and I imagine that if he sees her, he tries to be polite and professional (and she does the same). But deep down, he loathes her. His entitlement can't let him past the fact that he feels she is where he deserves to be.

For a brief period of time, Tobias's brother Jordan (M!OC) doesn't like her. He was a little concerned that Casey was a gold digger, but that was just some projection on his part, and they did makeup pretty quickly when he realized he was being a putz.

Her ex-girlfriend Jess's wife (still working on her name!) wasn't very fond of her initially. It was based on envy and differing personalities. Casey & Jess's split was situational, not necessarily anything either woman wanted, and they remained good friends for life. So initially, she felt a bit threatened by her. After realizing that wasn't anything to worry about, she warmed to Casey a little. But where Casey tends to be light-hearted and fun, Jess's Mrs. is a bit more professional and off-standish. She tolerates Casey but often has an "I don't see what you ever saw in her" attitude. Fortunately, they don't see each other much lol .

Lastly... a whole lot of Tobias's former conquests dislike her... it's the "What does she have that I didn't have" attitude (babes, the list is long lol). But these people are inconsequential in their lives.

Tobias: Well, when he came into Casey's life, Ethan would be the top contender. The two of them had their shared history/rivalry, and after their falling out, Ethan was decidedly not a fan. When Tobias started dating Casey after Casey broke up with Ethan yeah, Dr. Ramsey was not pleased. But after the chemical attack, they were able to bridge their differences and end up becoming good friends again.

Several of his relatives on his late father's side of the family. Tobias's Dad died when he was in Med School, and while not fully estranged, they were not on the best of terms when he died (something Tobias struggles with for the rest of his life.) To hear this group of relatives talk, that is the reason, but that's bullshit. For what it's worth, these are the family members his father didn't get on well with either. Truth is, they tend to be racist and always looked at Tobias and his brother as lesser than them (one of the reasons his father disliked them). They're not too fond of Casey, who has put them in their place on more than one occasion (so they don't like her either lol).

Several of his exes... but... only one (maybe two?) that he was remotely serious with. He was really a dick to his college girlfriend, Kara, who went on to be a prominent lawyer in DC, and while she doesn't think of him often, she never looks at him favorably. After the Hopkin's mess, his ex (and Ethan's ex) Vincenza really didn't think highly of either of them, but in time she forgave them both in time. His ex-long-term-situationship Audrey really disliked him for a while after he began dating Casey... as did a bevy of others who had hoped for more, but he swore that was never going to be his life... and now there he was. So there was some bitterness and a lot of talking shit, but they weren't much of an issue. (And Audrey eventually came around. lol)

Ethan / Kaycee land:

Kaycee: Her situation with Landry is pretty much the same as Casey's above, though I feel like there is a little less detesting on Landry's part. Why? Because he still idolized Ethan, and in some way, I think he figured if she was with Ethan, she couldn't have been that bad. Of course, Ethan thought he was a dick, but that didn't matter lol

I'm sure there are some staff at Edenbrook who dislike her because they are envious of her position and/or relationship with Ethan, but they tend to keep that to themselves because they don't want to deal with Ethan's ire.

I don't think many dislike Kaycee, but I think she is more low-key (compared to Casey) and flies below a lot of people's radar. Her circle is smaller, so there may not be as many who are crazy about her, but the opposite is also true. There are fewer who actively dislike her.

Ethan: While I do HC that Ethan softens a bit because, let's face it, he was an asshole when we met him, he is still a bit short and acerbic, and that really rubs some people the wrong way. Again, when it comes to work, many may not let that be known.

I HC him to have at least one very "Seinfeld/Newman-like" relationship with a patron at Donahue's and at least one neighbor. They've rubbed each other the wrong way for over a decade, and their very existence irritates the other, but they're not close so that limits the damage here. (PS, I HC that the neighbor adores Kaycee, which just makes the "thing" between them and Ethan worse, lol.)

Declan. Declan will forever hate Ethan, and Ethan will forever hate Declan. That will never, ever change.

Several Board Members. They respect him and look at him as a necessary burden because of his skill and what he brings to the hospital, but they're not at all fond of him as a person, and the feeling is very, very mutual.

I think I've blabbed enough, but this was seriously fun! Thanks, Ren, and sorry for the seriously long delay in answering.

[coralsgrimes]

I have several friends who are fans of the Shadow and Bone series, mostly the books, but they’ve casually watched the show. Apparently a lot of these Ben and Jessie Mei Li shippers are the same people who got so obsessed with the idea of Adam Driver leaving his wife for Daisy Ridley, that he had to call them out publicly for harassing his family and even following them in person. When they didn’t get what they wanted from Star Wars/Reylo/Adam and Daisy, they jumped straight on former Prince Caspian turned B-grade Kylo Ren and the first young girl next to him. Some of them probably just think it’s funny, but some of them are straight up delusional

Ben can whatever, but I hope they leave Jessie Mei Li alone, she’s doesn’t seem to deserve that

Yep lol we talked about it many many times before but these two groups of fangirls do overlap A LOT. There are several names I vaguely remember as the bessie truthers lol and they were/are both. It's just the aesthetic what can I say lol

Kind of dropped the bessie stuff after ye know they never been together and the materials to play with run out lol ye guys remember the hoodie and sweatshirt EVIDENCE??? Or the Benny and Jessie's valentines hotel love nest fanfiction? They all came from the same group of peeps right?

Oooo and after we talk about Jessie or bessie too much, me inbox ends up full of crap ranging from calling me names to go kill yourself haikus coming from what tumblr support called people with no tumblr accounts who I can't block soooo

And yeee in this sitch imma on Jessie's side. Like Benny is pushing like his life depends on this (it does lol) but when tides turn Jessie will be the villain. They forgave Benny the whole bulianne shenanigans soooo ye know.

And just a WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK is this like what the fuck is wrong with them

[lonesilverw0lf]

Just as Oscar at turns around, he’s stopped by a person who was absolutely not there a second ago.

???: Come now, Oscar right? Don’t quit just yet. Take a seat, have a drink. Jaune’s told me a lot about you.

Oscar, being pushed into the cafeteria: What? And who’re-

Jaune: Death! What brings you here?

Everyone conscious to hear him: DEATH?!?!?!

Death: Ah, just checking in on ya. It’s not everyday that someone escapes from the Hellmouth. Hola Pyrrha.

Pyrrha: Death.

Jaune: We’ll it’s nice to see ya buddy. Cmon, have a seat.

Death: Eh, only for a little while. I still have a job to do.

Nora, now awake: You’re not going to reap the soul of my best friend and brother are you?! We just got him baaaaack! How could you?!😭😭😭

Death, unfazed: Ah, you must be Nora. Every bit the energizer bunny Jaune said. Pleasure. And to answer your question: no. I’m not going to reap him. He’s not on my list.

Ren, eyeing him warily: Not on your list now? Or later?

Death: He’s not on my list at all. He’s someone else’s responsibility.

Ren, Nora, Oscar: What? Who?

???, phasing into existence just behind them: He’s mine.

Nora, Ren, Oscar: AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

Jaune: Hi Ruby.

Ruby, turning off the theatrics: Hi Jaune! I came back as soon as I could!

Pyrrha: Ruby you must try these snacks! I never knew they made candies that taste sweet and sour at the same time!

Oscar, in such shock he couldn’t keep his mouth shut: I thought Death was a single person and only wore black?

Death: Death has many Agents, and we’re allowed to personalize our attire, weapons, approach, and such to a degree. Ruby here just so happens to fancy this look.

Ren, trying to regain control: Jaune, what is this?

Jaune: Oh this is Ruby, another agent of Death. She’s pretty young and still trying to get a hang of phasing through realities and got turned around. We stumbled upon her during our time trying to get out.

Ren: And another one of your wives I assume?

Death: Correcto.

Oscar: And how did Ruby join your group?

Nora: Your butt landed on his face didn’t it?

Pyrrha, smug: Indeed, but that’s not what brought her into our fold.

Ruby, blushing: He forgave me for the rough landing. But I stayed because he gave me such a warm feeling.

Nora: PG-13!

Ruby: He patted my head and called me a good girl! He praised me for doing my best! I couldn’t just reap him then! If I reaped him then I wouldn’t get anymore head pats!

Oscar: And here I thought Nora was crazy.

Nora: I resemble that remark.

Ren: Is it alright for Death to… fraternize with mortals?

Death: It’s not prohibited. As long as Jaune doesn’t break any of the big rules, like searching for immortality, and as long as Ruby will reap him when she needs to, then there’s no problems. There was one time Death had a bit of a competition with Desmond Doss. He still talks about the fun he had.

Nora: That… is strangely comforting.

Death, drinking some coffee: And it would be in poor taste to reap the Anathema so soon.

Oscar: Anthem-what?

Nora: Eh…. Ren?

Ren: I haven’t heard of that before.

Death: Normally I’d mock you for your ignorance, but considering how far humanity has fallen and how low on the totem pole you are, I’ll forgive this one. The Anathema is a powerful weapon that can erase demons from existence no matter how great. A true, permanent death. Those who wield it are called the Anathema as well.

Nora: And how did the anthem thingy wind up in hell?

Ruby: Because the previous Anathema fought a massive battle to stop the forces of hell from reaching the Earth long ago through a massive Tear in the Veil. He allowed the Tear to be sealed behind him as he held off the demon hordes.

Death: The Hellmouth is a shoddy attempt at reconstructing the Tear.

Oscar: So how did you get a hold of it?

Jaune: We really should wait for Glynda to come here and tell that one. There’s still a bit I’m fuzzy on some of the details with the sword.

Pyrrha: Glynda might be a while though. She’d probably report to her Boss before she comes back, she is an Angel after all.

Jaune: I just hope that they take it easy on Cinder, she was tricked into Falling after all.

Pyrrha: I’d think they’d make something happen. Those two are your wives as well.

Ren: Wait a minute. What- How- How did an Angel-

Death: Never thought I’d be asked to serve witness to an Angel officiating those weddings, lest of all be the one to conduct her wedding. Fun times. And while this has been fun, I have to get back to work. Invite me to the returned fiesta when you’ve settled in. I’ll bring some gazpacho.

Jaune, Ruby, Pyrrha: Will do!

Death: Hasta.

So... in the same vein as Jaune the Dragon (s)Layer...

Jaune the Demon (s)Layer!!!

(Cue majestic and awe-inspiring orchestral music)

Ren was sitting behind his desk in his office at Section 66... the Bureau of Celestrial Affairs. His partner Nora was seated on his desk, swinging her legs back and forth.

Nora: I'm worried, Rennie...

Ren: It's about Jaune isn't it?

Nora: Yes.... he went to inspect that Hell-Mouth and hasn't come back... it's been like two months! Something must have happened to him! What if he fell in!

Ren: I agree, but there is nothing we can do... the Hell-Mouth closed up, so there is no way for us to do anything... we just have to hope...

Both Nora and Ren jumped to their feet as the door to Ren's office burst open, revealing the form of their intern, Oscar Pine.

Nora: Oscar!

Oscar: *out of breath*... back... he... back...

Ren: Oscar? What's...

Oscar: It's Jaune!

Nora: Jaune?

Ren: What about Jaune?

Oscar: He's BACK!

Nora/Ren: Where?

Oscar: The cafeteria!

Nora basically runs over Oscar in her haste to get to the cafeteria, with Ren lagging behind her by only seconds. Throwing open the double doors, she sees him. Her lost friend and probably the weakest and most unlucky Demon-Hunter the Bureau has.

Nora: Jau.... who the in the hell is that?

Jaune: Hi Nora, oh... um... yeah.... this is Pyrrha.

Nora: How could you bring a Demon into our sanctuary? How Jaune? How?

Jaune: Um... I walked her through the doors?

Ren: I don't think that was what Nora was getting at, Jaune.

Pyrrha: *flexing her great, bat-like wings, her spade tip tail lashing back and forth behind her* I don't like the tone you're taking with my Jauney-wany... You should... apologize.

Nora: Whut?

Pyrrha: Apologize to my husband!

Ren: ...

Nora: How? When? HOW?

Jaune: It's a funny story... um...

Ren: You fell into the Hell-Mouth didn't you?

Jaune: *reaches up and rubs the back of his neck* heh... um... not fell per se... um more like tripped?

Ren: That's the same thing.

Jaune: Well... I tripped and after a longtime to think while tumbled through darkness I landed on *blushes* something soft and cushy...

Nora: Soft and cushy? *Eyes Pyrrha's 'assets'* Right.

Ren: Jaune has she...

Pyrrha: I have not! This cuddley wuddely cutie landed on me, and was so apologetic about it... I just couldn't devour his soul... *blushes* besides no one has EVER touched me the way he did.... it was so invigorating!

Ren: ...

Nora: You face planted into her tits... didn't you?

Jaune: ...

Pyrrha: But that wasn't the most lewd thing he did to me! After ravaging my bountiful bosom... he ... he... *blushes and hides her face behind her clawed hands* ... he...

Nora: Don't say it! We have to remain PG-13!

Pyrrha: HELD MY HAND!

Nora: I said no.... whut? Seriously... what?

Pyrrha: Held my hand. He was so kind and gentle. He didn't judge me, he just accepted me... I felt so warm and safe... it was so EROTIC! I couldn't help myself.... it just... just made me need to keep him in my life!

Ren: ...

Nora: That's what counts as erotic in Hell? What the F!

Jaune: Anyway, after Pyrrha and I talked for a bit, she decided she would help me get back to the mortal realm, but taking me to the gates of the Underworld.... and boy what a trip that was! I thought it was NEVER going to end.

Ren: Jaune... how far did you 'trip'?

Jaune: I don't remember... Pyr what level did you control?

Pyrrha: The ninth.

Ren: ...

Nora: How in the blazes did you get from the Ninth level of Hell to the gates of the Underworld? There's only two of you!

Jaune: Made some friends on the way.

Ren: And these friends, do they happen to be demons as well?

Jaune: Well duh! They were all living in hell.

Ren: Were?

Jaune: *sheepish grin* Well, they all kind of came with me and Pyrrha.

Ren: Came with you?

Jaune: Yes?

Ren: DO I dare ask where they are now?

Jaune: Human Resources.

Ren: Oh, oka... why are they at Human Resources?

Jaune: Getting their ID cards, and filling in their tax forms.

Ren: IDs and Tax forms?

Jaune: Well, they are... um... my wives?

THUD / THUD

Jaune: *worriedly looking at the passed out forms of his friends,* I wonder if they've been working too hard?

Pyrrha: Enough of that now, sweetie. Eat up... you're going to need your strength... *a lecherous grin crossing Pyrrha's features* it is to be our... wedding night after all.

Oscar finally having recovered from being trampled, enters the cafeteria sees Nora and Ren out cold. He shakes his head and walks past, heading for the main doors to the lobby. He pulls one side open and freezes, before stepping back and closing the door softly.

Oscar: I quit.

[cherryeol04]

Action! | Ch. 22

Genre: Humor, Romance, Slice of life?, Crackheadedness

Pairings: BaekRen, MinRon

Work Count: 2.2K

Summary:  From the moment he was casted, Ren wasn't sure if he had what it would take to be a pop idol. Losing faith in himself, he was going to give up the future he had always wanted, but one person stood by his side and renewed his faith. After a hot debut and rapid growth of stardom, Ren started to notice that maybe this person, his close friend, was something more. But how could a straight man even remotely think of a homosexual relationship?

Warnings: Homophobia, some smut (chapters will be marked)

A/N: I wrote this series back in 2012 and used OCs and over the top writing style for arguments. Whoops. Lmao it’s pretty decent though, so I hope you enjoy!

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Adrian’s POV

I had expected to be called over to the Nu’est dorm sooner than I was. If anything, I was expecting to get a call letting me know Ren had left and if I had seen him. But I didn’t get any call like that. I suppose though, I couldn’t hold it against the boys. They just lost a vital member of the group. Granted, they all are vital members; still, Ren had been important. The cute little maknaes of groups are what really keep a band together. To lose the original and be replaced, it just never worked out. The boys needed a chance to cool off, if the angry texts responding to the picture I sent were anything to go by. But the culprit was labeled clearly.

Baekho that idiot!

When the call finally came a few days later, I went over as quickly as could. Of course, it was later in the evening because of my scheduling, but that was fine. I knew they would be waiting for me. The desperate pleas from JR to come save him from the other angry members told me so. I was braced from screaming and shouting when the door was opened. I had not expected to nearly be hit by a flying shoe. JR pushed me down as the shoe flew out of the apartment and hit the wall across the hall. I stared at him, eyes wide with terror.

“This is why I called.” He said. JR, after his incident of being homophobic had actually gotten better. I heard that he apologized to Minhyun for what he had said and how he acted and shortly after I had received my own apology. I forgave him quicker than Minhyun had. I had no ill feelings towards JR, the other acted like I knew many people would and like I had told them, he did eventually come around.

Reaching around, I grabbed the abused shoe and brought it in with me. I sat it down next to the pile of shoes and took mine off before walking in. “So I take it, they’re still not happy?” I asked.

“They’ve been trying for two days now to show Baekho why it was exactly his fault, but he just doesn’t seem to get it. He usually runs off to go be with Uee and After School noonas to cry to them about the problem. But they all have schedules today, so he can’t use that excuse and they refuse to let him leave the dorm. He may look strong, but with Aron and Minhyun teaming up…they’re stronger.” JR explained. He stopped at the entrance to the living room. He motioned for me to stop as well and he peeked around the corner.

“Okay, I have no idea where they went.” He said and stepped in slowly. He jumped as he heard something hit the wall to our left.  We turned and stared in shock. Boys rough housed, that I knew. I’ve caught Kouji and Kai play fighting all the time in our dorm, but this…this looked like they were trying to kill Baekho. Well, it looked like Aron was trying to kill him, strangle him to be precise and Minhyun was aiding in the process by pinning the other down.

“Children!” I shouted. “Enough!”

The three looked at me. Aron gave me a look that dared me to try and stop him. I shot him back my own glare and took a few steps forward. He released Baekho then and got up, Minhyun following. The white tiger rolled over onto his stomach, coughing and crawled towards for safety.

“H-Hyung! T-Thank you.” He said between coughs. I looked down at him and glared, upset myself. He was the reason I was here, the reason why the two were trying to kill him. “JR-shii…take Minhyun and Aron out for something to eat.” I said.

“No way! We still have a bone to pick with this asshole.” Aron said, cracking his knuckles. I shot him another glare and he backed down. Reaching into my back pocket, I pulled out my wallet and opened. Grabbing my card, I held it out to JR.

“Don’t go crazy.” I reminded him. He nodded and looked to the other members then. “Go.” I told them. It took them a moment, but they walked past. I could feel the anger radiating off them as they headed for the front door. It took a few moments, but the door opened and closed and Baekho and I were finally alone.

“Thank god.” He said as he climbed to his feet, rubbing his sore neck. Turning to him, I sighed, shaking my head.

“Let’s go.” I told him and led him into the kitchen.  Sitting him at the table, I searched through the cabinets until I found a Ziploc bag. Making my way to the fridge, I opened the top door and filled the bag with some ice before sealing it. Walking back to him, I held it out to him so he could put it on his neck and keep the swelling and bruising minimal.

“I honestly thought I was going to die.” He said, watching me as I sat down.

“To be honest, I think you should.” I told him and frowned. His expression was that of shock. It seemed the information still hadn’t sunk in. Reaching into my pocket, I pulled out my phone and brought up the picture of Ren. “You did this Baekho.” I said.

“How many times am I going to see that picture? I didn’t do that.” Baekho protested. I slammed my free hand down on the table.

“Listen to me Kang Dongho.” I hissed out. “Are you listening?” I asked. With wide eyes, he nodded. “Good.” I held up the phone again and showed him the picture again. “Take a good fucking look at this face Baekho. The tear stains, do you see them?” I asked. “You caused them. They’re from you. His decision to leave is because of you and your behavior. Do you know why? And before you answer that question, I want you to think long and hard Baekho. Take as long as you need to reply. I have all night, but think on your words before you answer.” I warned him.

Silence fell between us and I could practically see the wheels in Baekho’s mind spinning as he thought on my question and how to work his answer carefully. Though at this point I don’t think there is anything he could possibly say that could get him out of this situation.

“I…” he paused and sighed. “They said it’s because of me. Everyone said I made him cry, but I don’t know why. Honestly.” He answered. I looked him dead in the eyes and for the first time I actually took in how scared the other looked, how upset the other was about this. Ren told me that Baekho didn’t try to stop him, but could it have been because he was just as shocked as the other’s by Ren’s sudden departure? The look in his eyes, he looked distraught, out of sorts. Was this all a façade? Was this a mask Baekho put on to cover up how hurt he was as well?

“I believe you.” I answered and sat back in the chair and sighed. “Baekho, I’m sure the others have told you that Ren left because he liked you right?” Baekho nodded in answer. “They are not lying Baekho. Ren likes you so much.” I said. “And I could sit here and preach to you about how much he cares and is hurt by your actions, but I don’t want to waste my breath on things the others have already told you.”

“They have told me.” He said as he stared at me. “But, I just don’t understand. If he liked me so much, why didn’t he say anything? I don’t judge people. I didn’t judge Aron, or Minhyun, or you. Why couldn’t he be open with me?” He was a confused little child, that’s what Baekho was.

“Think back Baekho. Don’t you think you knew all along that he liked you?” I asked. In the short few months I knew these boys, I could see how Ren favored Baekho, and how he did everything he could to make sure they ended up on teams together, could spend time together. I wasn’t in their personal lives all the time, but I doubt it was any different behind these dorm walls.

“I guess.” He said. “Yeah, thinking back on it…I can see it.” He ran a hand through his hair and let out a groan. “Did I fuck up really badly?”

“More than you could ever know.” I told him. “Ren doesn’t want to come back, Baekho. He’s lost all hope.” I said. “He doesn’t think you like him anymore. That you don’t care about him. All your time is spent with Uee.” I said.

“He said that?” Baekho asked in shock. “How could he think that? I care a lot about him. He’s been my friend for a couple years now. We have such a strong bond…” he trailed off. Realization was finally starting to sink in for him. He was quickly learning about the mistakes he made. This was a good sign.

“I like Uee noona, but now that the show is basically over with and we’ve spent time outside of it, it’s just not working. We’re not as compatible as I thought we were.” He confessed. “Still, Ren was jealous of Uee?” he asked, looking back at me.

“No. He wasn’t jealous of Uee. He was hurt. He wanted you to be happy, don’t get things mixed up Baekho. Ren’s the kind of person who gets hurt easily, but if it means that his friends get to be happy, he accepts it. He was accepting of your relationship, but it hurt him deeply.”

“Fuck. I feel like an ass now.”

“You are.”

We sat in silence for a while. I wanted him to sit there and think. I wanted him to understand just what was going on and how it was affecting not just him and Ren, but the other members. For fuck sakes I walked in on Aron trying to strangle him.

“I have to do something.” Baekho said. I looked up at him and nodded. He hit the nail on the head with that statement.

“Do you like him?” I asked. He raised a brow at me and I saw him open his mouth to say something, but I gave him one of those looks and he paused. He thought about his answer for a moment before speaking.

“Yes.” He said and looked down as he rubbed his face. “Shit. Shitshitshit.” He said. “I never thought I was gay.” I laughed at that and shook my head. Baekho and Ren were so similar it wasn’t even funny.

“Look Baekho, I’m going to tell you the same thing I told Ren. You can like a guy without being gay.”

“Impossible.”

“It’s not. You can like a person of the same sex without liking any other same sex person. It’s not the fact that you’re attracted to the same gender, it’s the fact you’re attracted to another person. A person you like a lot, and feel so compatible with.” I explained. “Then again, you also like girls, so you could be bisexual.” I said.

He stared at me for a long moment and I sighed. Yeah, he had a really slow mind. It took a moment, but he finally processed the information and smiled. “Well…I guess I could live with being bisexual.” I smiled. Good. “Damn, I feel like a fool. I mean…for a while now I’ve been trying to deny my attraction to him. But…I don’t know why. I guess maybe I was scared of what that made me.” He said. “But now that you talked to me, I don’t really see an issue anymore.” I sighed and shook his head.

“Baekho, forget the titles. Forget what people would think of you. Listen to your heart.” I told him. “Listen to what it’s telling you. If you can do that, if you can accept yourself for what you are, for who you like without the need of a title, then you’re in great shape and I know you can help get things resolved with you and Ren.” I said. His head slowly nodded, but he didn’t look at me. He was concentrating and that was a good thing. It gave me hope in this hopeless time. I stood and moved around, patting his shoulder gently.

“You know hyungs number if you need more help. But Baekho, figure something out soon.” I told him. HE looked up at me confused. “I don't know how long Ren is going to go on. The pain is still there, even though he’s left. I don’t think he would do something so stupid but he might try to end it once and for all.” I said. That should light a fire under his ass. I left him there, fear evident on his face. He better do something now. I don’t think Ren would kill himself, but he needed something, some sort of sign to get his hope back. Ren was a beautiful person, both physically and spiritually. He didn’t deserve to be brought down into the depths of such darkness. He needed to be saved, to be brought back to the light.

And only Baekho could do that.

[gelus-ugs]

When They’re Jealous - Poly! Karma & Nagisa x Reader (Pt 2)

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Omg ofc! Id be more than happy to do it! This is my first request ever so I’m super excited :)) @peachy213

Pt 1 here

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You had just finished studying in the school’s library, taking advantage of one of the rare chances you’d get

You were packing your things, getting ready to leave the quiet sanctuary

Well, that was until you felt someone blow into your ear - your whole body stiffening as a shiver ran down your spine

Turning around, you came face to face with none other than Ren Sakakibara

You felt your face light up as you immediately stood up and pulled him into a hug

“Ren! It’s been so long”

The male chuckled, returning the hug.

“Indeed it has. How have you been, Y/n? Has class 3-E been treating you well?”

You nodded, smiling up at Ren,

“Yes, class 3-E has been fun. There’s never a boring day there”

“I’m glad to hear that”

As the two of you chatted away, the infamous duo walked into the library

Their intentions were to check up on you - possibly to study with you as well

But that changed as soon as they saw you and Ren, the male’s hand on top of your head as you giggled at whatever he had said

Karma and Nagisa both began to feel irritated

This was the second time - within a week - they had caught you with yet another one of the big five

Karma came up behind you, pulling on your arm to get your attention

“Ms. Jelavić needs you”

Karma spoke to you - that much was obvious - but his eyes were elsewhere.

Yeah..he was glaring at Ren the entire time

You knew he was just trying to get you away from Ren because of his body language - also because he never called Irina by her last name

Nagisa stood beside you, your bag in his hand as he smiled sweetly at Ren

“Sorry to interrupt so suddenly, but we should get going”

You gave Ren an apologetic smile and said your goodbyes before leaving

Once you were out of view and earshot from anyone, Karma grabbed your wrist and turned you around

“What’s with you and those 3-A assholes, huh? What about us?”

You raised your eyebrow, removing your wrist from Karma’s grip

“They’re my friends, Karma. I care about them too, you know? Plus I haven’t been able to see them since I transferred classes”

Karma let out a ‘tch’ as he avoided eye contact

Nagisa sighed,

“We just feel like you’ve been..neglecting us, that’s all. And seeing you with those guys makes us feel upset”

You immediately understood the situation, feeling guilty for how you had been treating your significant others

You immediately apologized, explaining that you just wanted to catch up with your friends and you hadn’t intended to make them feel left out

Don’t worry, Nagisa and Karma immediately forgave you :))

Nagisa pulled you into a hug, his arms wrapped around your torso as he placed light kisses on the top of your head

Karma came up behind you, resting his hands on your waist as he began to place kisses on your neck

Not a fan of PDA/kisses in public? Too bad, these two ain’t gonna stop

Hey, at least y’all are closed off and no one can see/hear y’all 🤷🏽‍♂️

You’ll be stuck and smothered between the two for a while 🤦🏾‍♂️

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Pt 3 here (Christmas special)

[ultramaga]

The problem is that they had twenty years of this building up. I didn’t see any reaction when they started using dead actors in movies. And the Writer’s Guild went on strike first, asking for more money when Hollywood has been making less money than ever before.  Scripts have been abysmal. They can claim it is not their fault, but then you get writers going that if you don’t see the movie, then you are a Nazi. When actors and writers enter the arena, screaming that the audience are bigots if they don’t consume it and say thank you when it is stinking hot dog crap, then the public isn’t going to care if they get replaced. And the appropriate area isn’t some Hollywood contract that only protects guild members. If they were serious, they would be petitioning the government to write laws that protected EVERYBODY. Because what is being missed here is that the journey is not over. 

Virtual actors currently use existing features - they do not have to. Once they have enough faces sampled, they can synthesise new ones. 

They won’t ask permission. Every face walking past is being harvested. You were never asked how you felt, you will not be offered money. 

I’ve watched this get better over the decades. Hollywood actors thought they were here forever. 

So did the makers of the buggies. Hell, I had relatives in my lifetime who grew up with not one car, just horses. In their life, people went from this to landing on the Moon. https://www.loveinc.com/gallerylist/75436/30-jobs-that-no-longer-exist This strike is doomed. They have no idea what the stakes are. They keep thinking so small.  We watched as ordinary people were replaced by automation. The Leftists mocked them - LEARN TO CODE. Then the bar rose, and journalists lost their jobs. AI is now being used at Associated Press. Thousands of programmers can be replaced by a handful using AI. https://blog.ndepend.com/is-artificial-intelligence-assisted-coding-the-next-developer-productivity-silver-bullet/ You can argue that the quality is lower - but look at the quality of actors and scripts we have had for more than a decade.  

This shit, this utter garbage, this has been what it has collapsed down to. Something that looks like a parody. If you don’t know what this is, this is Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Who are now normal size humans, of assorted races and sexes, which have apparently never seen a mine in their lives. The originals weren’t human. They were a separate species, like elves, that dug in the mines ... sometimes too deep... 

This band of brothers weren’t happy to see Snow White suddenly push her way into their home, but she offered to work hard in return for her stay, and she won them over. 

This mob don’t even seem to be using mining tools. If anything, they look like they are off to have a bit of fun at a Ren Fair. The actors and scripts of the last decade, with rare exception, have been worthless. 

She Hulk was so bad it was funny, but not when it was trying to be. She Hulk explaining how she suffered more than anyone else was hilarious, when she is sitting next to the guy who we saw had the love of his life dive off a cliff and die as a human sacrifice to save the universe. He had a mortal enemy, who did terrible things to him suddenly reappear and was even represented by her, and he just forgave everyone because script. Remember when Marvel was good? 

Man that was a lifetime ago, a whole generation has grown up without a decent Marvel movie now. Well, some liked the GotG 3 movie, but it’s been ended because Hollywood hates it.

Sexy women, heterosexual romance - that all had to go. This is what we have instead. 

Nobody cares. There’s no buzz. Nobody is going to camp for the seats at this theatre. It’s over. Hollywood staggers on, but ...

There’s no life in it. The strike is doomed. I’m not saying they won’t win in the short term. They will win a few concessions for their members that will make them feel safe. But they aren’t safe.  They just don’t know they’re dead yet. 

Why is ai on likeness bad ?

Imagine Robert Downey Jr starring off as background character. Let’s say Disney scan his face in as just that.

Robert Downey Jr now goes to WB for another acting job this time it’s minor role not background. Alas WB can’t use him because Disney owns Robert’s likeness.

So Robert goes back to Disney for more work. Disney rejects him because they own his likeness therefore his services aren’t needed anymore. Robert career as an upcoming actor is now shot dead. That’s why everyone is striking.

Not just big names because even they had start somewhere in film. You WNTIRE character just being used like that is hideous

[eat-yourheart]

tfw you miscalculated a stab wound and now your pet’s lungs are full of blood 😝✌

Kitty almost died, it’s the one and only time she’s seen a doctor since being kidnapped. Ren lied to the doctors just well enough to slip by undetected. Kitty never forgave him for not letting her die.

[cptsd-skywalker]

Anakin's story makes me so sad whenever I think about it but then I remember that after his horrible painful life the Force itself forgave him and he became one with it, finally free from the darkness within him and around him, back in his healthy body, finally at peace and nothing and no one could ever hurt him again :'( (except maybe Kylo Ren giving him a headache /jk)

Yes annon. I feel exactly the same way. Anakins traumatic life and then ending up in the hell that was the suit is truly heartbreaking for me too. Just pain piled on top of pain piled on top of traumas going back to his infancy. I’m of the opinion that Anakin almost never stood a chance. Of course he committed crimes but tbh I would rather he be a case for the insanity defense given the fact that he as a psychotic break under express stress. Keep in mind ROTS takes over just 4 days. In 4 days he finds out his father figure is a Sith, his wife is pregnant and might be dying, and the only people who are in his life to help either ignore him or tell him to just “let it go” as if your pregnant wife dying is something you can just let go. Anyways yeah I agree with you.

It’s super super sad.

[noneatnonedotcom]

We know there’s that joke about everyone else in RWBY is playing Devil May Cry while Jaune is stuck playing Dark Souls right? But what if Jaune is actually pulled into a Souls game(s) by a different god when he fell into the black? Chosen Undead, Ashen One, Bearer of the Curse, Tarnished, the Hunter, Sekiro, Hollow Knight, or whatever, he has to live in those shoes until the other god is ‘satisfied’ and sends him back with all his new gear. How do you think that’d change things if/when he gets back?

Jaunes timing is now to such a level that no one can beat him and he's developed true confidence to the point he doesn't care if everyone is more fun to watch fight he just dose whatever is most effective.

His relationship with his friends becomes strained as it's now a group of teenagers and a full grown man trying to be friends. Jaune becomes a bit of a loner as he's too young to hang with the last generation and too old for his own.

Weiss, Blake and yang all take issue with jaune not being the weakest anymore. Before it was easy to know that jaune was the low man on the totem pole. Now the comfortable world they knew is gone.

Yang is at least honest with her anger and tries to fight jaune. Jaunes used to enemies who get stronger as you hurt the so she loses and yang just accepts it after that. Weiss and Blake both have their entire world views tied into either being the best or in Blake's case secretly being the main character in a YA novel. Blake tries to attract jaune but that fails because of her comparative Immaturity. She and Weiss then try to ruin him so they're back to the way things were but aren't successful because they're petty teenagers and don't know how to attack someone who isn't insecure and questioning their place in life.

Pyrrha gets closure on her crush when jaune just asks her if she has one. Social rejection isn't scary to jaune anymore so he's more willing to get egg on his face if he was wrong. They try dating but it fails because again jaunes seen the literal end of the world and fought gods he can't relate to Pyrrha tho he emphasizes with her. They agree to try again in a few years

Nora and Ren become more distant with jaune no longer drawing them in. Nora was already too much for most of the group it was the fact that her team always forgave her that let her stick around in the social group they built. But with only Pyrrha really drawing her and Ren out of their shells it's not enough. Ren also is pretty immature being a teenager his zen only lasts till stress overwhelms his semblance so he has never had to learn to deal with his emotions. The two become more co dependent until jaune starts acting like a father figure to them helping them mature. Though it takes a while for him to come back from what he's dealing with PTSD and depression is a bitch like that.

Ruby is the only one who still remains close to jaune because she's the only one mature enough to not care about power or her own Immaturity. While jaune might not care about her problems the same way he used to. He does still care. They just don't seem as big anymore. Ruby accepts that she and jaune are different. But that doesn't stop her from being his friend and seeking him out even when he's caught up in his own mind and having flashbacks to the hell he went through. Ruby helps jaune remain human.

Cinder dies along with mercury and emerald during the attack on the vital festival. Jaune's used to killing giant creatures so the dragon and paladins are dealt with freeing up most of the other huntsmen to overwhelm cinder in numbers and delay her from becoming a maiden long enough for Pyrrha to become one and ozpin to then join the fray and kill cinder. Mercury tries to surrender he's later put to death for the attempted destruction of vale. Emerald refuses to give up on cinder and is killed by the other huntsmen. Neo escapes to anima with Roman still dead.

Salem adjusts her plans and stays in the shadows