#and yes I do think these should continue to be the naming conventions even with future presidents whose husbands are not actually named Doug

[sidleyparkhermit]

Given that FHOTUS, FGOTUS and FSOTUS are all unpronounceable, I propose that we simply refer to the next First Couple as “POTUS and Doug”

[dollypopup]

We need to talk about misogyny in the lukola fandom, and how it originated in the rampant misogyny in the Polin fandom and just continued to grow, because unfortunately, the two deeply intersect, and there's been such a lack of nuance in so many discussions

interestingly enough, this is actually being exhibited in a lot of Luke Newton discourse. Not toward him necessarily, but to the women around him, in comparison to him, for better or worse, including Nicola. There's been a lot of discourse especially around Luke being 'jobless' in contrast to Nicola being 'booked and busy'. and even in rejection of that discussion, the defense becomes that she is an exception, because she is exceptional, and that of course others look less ambitious in comparison. And at first, I'm sure this LOOKS like it's praising a woman for her hard work and dunking on a man for what we imagine isn't.

but has anyone ever asked why Nicola is booked and busy, especially? does she want to be? or does she *have* to be?

I want you to think about just how many women over the age of 40 are getting major roles. How many love scenes you've seen that feature more mature women. How in Queen Charlotte, the focus was on a younger actress, how Violet's and Danbury's and Portia's and QCs actresses don't even have a kiss scripted.

How much of that is by design in the entertainment industry

Nicola, in many ways, is creating a recipe for burn out, but she works alongside wonderful actresses who are incredibly talented- and do not get the opportunities they SHOULD. Roles in the entertainment industry are largely written for young women in their 20s, young, conventional women. And Nicola KNOWS this. She's a businesswoman, and her craft IS her business. The clock is, unfortunately, ticking. This is a very insidious aspect of the misogynistic entertainment machine. Yes, Nicola is booked and busy right now- she's building her brand and trying to break out of the awful cycle of female actors getting a few big roles, and then get relegated to side characters or mum number 3. Should the entertainment industry write more roles for women over 40? YES!!! They should be major roles with poignant narratives!! But it isn't the reality we live in. She is actively fighting against the sexism of the industry she is living in, she cannot take a vacation.

Luke Newton, however, *can*. He has privilege as a man to take his time. Whilst Nicola's career is in danger of a downswing, Luke's is, by most statistics? Just beginning. Men continue to get major roles deep into their 30s, 40s, 50s. In fact, I think MOST male actors only build notoriety as they age. So Luke Newton has the privilege of TIME.

And let me very clear: I'm happy he can. And I wish Nicola could, too. Grinding ourselves to dust in the pursuit of the perfect capitalistic darling is only going to breed misery. The fandom is SO caught up in saying 'oh, look at how great it is that xyz has this role!' and 'booo he's unemployed and jobless etc. etc.' that we don't take the time to ask. . .why is it NECESSARY and in fact praise worthy to lick clean the boot of grind culture? Are we not all tired? Do we not all want downtime? Holiday? Vacation?

Luke Newton is doing what is healthy: he's pushing away from Social Media, didn't spend too much time promoting, disengaged from the fandom in online spaces but is still generous with his time in person, poured himself into his craft, did a hell of a promotion tour, and in the time between fitting and costumes and learning lines for Bridgerton Season 4? He's resting.

As. He. Should.

As *Nicola* should. Because she also pushed to continue engaging with a fanbase who she hopes will act as security for her as she ages out of the roles writers are pushing into the world. Nicola SHOULD BE ALLOWED HER REST!!! She should NOT be booked and busy!! She should NOT be grinding herself to dust for the sake of keeping herself in good light to become one of the few women who continue to be big names beyond her 40s.

She, however, can't. Not because of anything Luke Newton has done, he is not, as many people want to believe, a problem. He benefits from the system ALL his male coworkers do, and does his best to uplift the women around him, likely understanding the struggles of such having been raised surrounded by so many women, but he is not perpetuating the system or creating it. Instead of directing our criticism on Luke Newton, we SHOULD be directing it to the entertainment industry. So Luke Newton is on a break from a serial successful production he has a guaranteed role for: so what? He is afforded that privilege. Having downtime is not the death knell of his career as doomsayers are insisting.

The average age of an Academy Award Winner who is an actor is almost 50. The average age of an Academy Award Winner who is an actress is 37. (source)

Should we be mad? Yes.

Is this something to be mad at Luke Newton for specifically? NO. Many male actors take breaks and time in their career trajectory, because they know they have longevity. The discussion in this fandom is misplaced, and the root of that misplacement is twofold: sexism and capitalist worship. It isn't that Luke Newton lacks ambition and should be working harder- I argue he's doing what is best for him and most people in the long term. This is self care, and it's important.

No, the discussion is that Nicola is forced to work in a pressure pot because of the industry, and the fandom continues to praise her for it, all whilst turning noses up at those who don't or do not have to, and continuing to uphold the narrative that women must be a beacon of exceptionalism in order to curry respect. They continue to uphold her grind as a virtue- look how great it is that she's constantly posting, constantly engaging with the fandom, always auditioning, booked and busy- have you not asked if she would LIKE a vacation? she deserves one, same as Luke Newton.

What you're mad at is NOT Luke himself- but the patriarchy. What you're mad at is that women must be held to standards of near unreachable excellence. But instead of working together as women and having any actual discussion about it that's meaningful, it turns into a crock of shit that then shoves everyone in the backspray, especially other women.

The slutshaming misogyny that has been directed at Luke Newton's girlfriend- *yikes*.

Oh, A is a hanger on. She's 'poptart', she's portrayed with an ant emoji, she's 'toilet twerker', she's 'controlling him' or HE should control HER, she 'should be reigned in', she's jobless, she's an infant who needs her big strong boyfriend to take her social media away, she's not been 'claimed' (like luggage, like a THING), look at him, he doesn't feel ANYTHING toward her- not like Nicola.

Our good, darling Nicola versus that awful whore Antonia/Jade/Any Woman in Luke Newton's Circle.

This sexism is deep and pervasive- being angry he's dating her 'because she's thin'. Insisting she's a villain and everything she does is to 'rile up the fandom' or 'stir up trouble' or that she 'hates Nicola'.

You all do NOT know this woman. And I don't either!!! Maybe she IS a shit stirrer, maybe she is thriving in the drama.

But aren't most of y'all, too?

Polin fandom built so much off of putting down other women to uphold Penelope: Marina is a bitch who was TRICKING Colin and Penelope was just doing what she had to do!!! Of course she kept her secret from him, she was SCARED!!! Eloise is a privileged brat breaking the rules and putting herself in danger but Penelope is a rebel who is building her own success off of taking necessary risks!!!

Our good, Darling Penelope versus that evil whore Marina/Eloise/Cressida/Any Other Woman.

This fandom is predominately female. Most of us identify as women. And a lot of us are *mean* to other women. We uphold sexism in our fandoms, uncontested, as often as we please. But we frame it in criticism of a man and so that's okay- as if that in and of itself is somehow uplifting women, being tied to a feminist cause- but putting down other women in conspiracy theories and bullying them, as occurred to Jade, under the guise of 'oh I'm just criticizing Luke!' is disingenuous. It's an excuse. 'I'm mad at him for-' not being your fantasy.

And Nicola isn't, either.

The truth is, the people in this fandom don't have respect for EITHER of them, just in different ways. A pedestal is a pedestal is a pedestal, and no matter what, any human being will fall from it eventually. And this fandom has proven that when that happens, it will NOT be met with empathy.

Now think about who that will actually hurt in the long term.

A lot of people in this fandom have soul searching to do.

[coolgal5]

STARMAN - A. STEENBECK

Auggie Steenbeck x reader

Part one of ????

Part two https://www.tumblr.com/coolgal5/738210108662775808/starman-a-steenbeck

(GN reader, we need more auggie on this app)

You had wanted to be an astronomer since you were younger. You had always had an affinity for outer space and even more so you loved the unknown. Something about trying to find the answers to things nobody had ever known had always been the best to you. So when one of your closer colleagues, Dr. Hickenlooper, invited you to travel with her to a Jr. Stargazers convention you knew you had to go.

Asteroid city was familiar to you, you had grown up in a nearby town. You however had never seen it this packed before. School children, parents, cowboys, military men, you even noticed a movie star. You were staying with Dr. Hickenlooper for the most part of the trip but after you guys had unpacked at the motel she was pulled away by someone to work on preparing stuff for later in the day. This left you on your own for about half an hour. You recalled seeing a small diner on your way into town and you figured you should probably eat something.

You waltzed into the diner and glanced around. There was a few tables spread around and a bar. You thought about where you should sit when you noticed someone familiar. Midge Campbell, the film actress sitting at the end of the bar. You walked over, pulling out the seat beside her and sat down.

“Pardon me, Midge Campbell?” You spoke softly as to not startle her

“oh yes hello?” She quickly replied, glaring at you through the thin frames of her glasses.

You offer out your hand for her to shake.

“Hello! I’m familiar with some of your work and it’s very good, you’re very talented.”

She smiled lightly, seeming to ease up.

“Oh yes thank you. I’m glad you think s-“

She was cut off by a snapping sound from the other end of the bar causing the three of you to snap your heads around to the cause of the sound.

A man sat there, around his early forties with who you assumed was his son.

“You took a picture of us” Midge spoke, glaring at him as if he was something she had found on the bottom of her shoes.

“Mhm” He nodded.

As you looked at him you began to think to yourself. You noticed he was REALLY attractive. He had messy hair and a scruffy beard that was patchier than a pair of old jeans but he seemed to pull it off WAY too well.

“Why?” Midge continued to interrogate the man.

“I’m a photographer” Even the way he spoke was attractive, the way he seemed so sure of himself and you found your cheeks heating up at the thought.

“You didn’t ask permission”

“I never ask permission”

“Why not?”

“Because I work in trenches, battle fields and combat zones.”

“Really?” “Mhm”

“You mean you’re a war photographer?” You chimed in.

“I sometimes cover sporting events, my name is Auggie Steenbeck.”

“What will you do with it?”

“I’ll probably try and sell it to a magazine now that you mention it, Midge Campbell and her friend, eating waffles.”

“Make us a print first, to approve”

You listened to the way midge spoke, she had a REALLY pretty voice. It felt really strange to see someone who you had only seen on the screen in real life.

Just then, the younger girl beside midge raised her hand.

“This is Dinah”

“This is Woodrow” Auggie stated, motioning towards the boy beside him.

“I have a question” Dinah finally spoke as Auggie nodded.

“Have you ever been shot? With bullets?”

“Have I ever-“ he chuckled lightly “Once or twice, just grazed”

“He got shrapnelled in the back of the head once, show her” Woodrow tipped in before Auggie turned around, revealing the mark on the back of his head.

Midge took a sip of her coffee before speaking again.

“I don’t say I forgive you yet by the way”

You all turned back to your food, but you continue glancing off to the side at Auggie

This was going to be a long two days.

[greatbritishsimchallenge]

"Father, may we talk?"

Cassian didn't respond but took a seat at his desk and looked up at Henry expectantly. Cassian could feel his son's discomfort and immediately tell what was coming.

"I believe Edith and I have found you a good match for marriage. Her name is Lady Catherine. She is incredibly wealthy - the sole heir to the Newcrest estate - she still has sufficient child-bearing years, and she is said to be very beautiful."

Cassian frowned, "If she's so perfect then why the fuck would she marry me?"

Henry cleared his throat, "Like you, she has a... complicated... past. Unlike you, her past was revealed and she has been summarily shunned from polite society."

"What did she do?" Cassian enquired, intrigued.

Henry immediately became flustered, "I'm not sure that matters. She has since undergone a great transformation - Edith and I know her from our circles at church. She is now a respectable, God-fearing woman..."

"And yet you say no one else will marry her because of her reputation. If I'm going to be the one to give her chance, I should at least know what I'm giving a chance to."

Henry sighed, "Did you ever hear the nickname.... the Princess of Newcrest?"

Cassian frowned as he thought back, "I think I remember hearing about her around the time I was married to Regina... didn't she have an affair with the King, Queen and their adult children simultaneously?"

Henry cleared his throat uncomfortably, "Umm... something like that. Anyway, it is quite unjust that most in society fail to recognise how she has changed and learned. She is most worthy of a second chance."

"And I'm willing to give it, am I?" asked Cassian grumpily.

"Yes - you are," Henry replied firmly. "For you have done far, far worse. Indeed, if I may say father, she believes she is being given the second chance when we both know that it is you who is the fortunate one here."

Cassian said nothing but tightened his lips.

"There are also some... caveats... to the marriage to which you must agree before she too will agree to marriage," continued Henry.

"Very well. What are they?"

"First, she feels that, as the sole heir of the Newcrest estate, she must remain in her titled homelands. Upon marriage, you would move to Newcrest."

"You want me to leave the place I've called home for most of my life?" asked Cassian, a low tone of anger clear in his voice.

"The second," continued Henry, raising his voice a little as if to speak up over his father. "Has regards to faithfulness, a very important quality to Lady Catherine. She would require that... you wear a chastity belt."

"You fucking what?"

"To which she would hold the sole key... to ensure your loyalty and faithfulness solely to her. In return, she too would wear a chastity belt to which you would hold the sole key."

Cassian said nothing, but Henry could feel his father's anger building.

"Third, she would like a legal agreement drawn up that would specify some key behaviours of the marriage, such as how much time you are required to spend together, and the frequency of relations required in order to produce an heir. I have read all the stipulations myself and had them checked by our lawyers, and it all seems very conventional. She simply wishes to ensure the marriage is destined for success."

"And will I get to read these stipulations?"

"Of course. You are required to sign your agreement."

Cassian stood up and went to pour himself a drink.

"Father, this marriage will do a great deal to restore our family's financial status; as the sole heir to the Newcrest estate, she is one of the wealthiest women in all England. Finding someone willing to even consider marrying you has not been easy and, while this may be a very different relationship to the type you are used to, I do also believe it will be good for you."

Cassian downed his drink and poured himself another.

"In all her requirements - is meeting me one of them?" he asked.

"Oh, erm..." Henry was surprised by Cassian's question and took a moment to reflect back over his meetings with Lady Catherine. "No, actually. That didn't come up. I suppose she must have been satisfied with the information we provided. But I can suggest it, if you'd like?"

"No. I think I'd rather meet this one at the aisle, when it is too late for me to walk away," Cassian poured himself another drink then added, "I have one request of my own, before I go ahead with all of this."

"Yes, father?"

"I want to see Isabeau. I want her brought here, to Brindleton."

"Father, Aunt Isabeau has her own very busy life in Champ les Sims and -"

Cassian turned to shoot his son a warning look.

"As you wish," Henry replied, immediately backing down. "I will write to Aunt Isabeau immediately."

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[orangelemonsstuff]

OMG!! i loved that a Malleus x Lucifer's & Mc's kid/ Mammon & Mc's kid, it was hilarious! Could i req you do the rest of the brothers? If not that 100% ok ofc, tysm I hope you are having an amazing day/night!

OKAY THERE ARE ACTUALLY IDEAS IN MY HEAD ABOUT HOW THEIR CONVERSATIONS WOULD GO SO HERE YA GO :DD

first part

•••

Levi: U-umm... yes??

Malleus: oh you must be Sir Leviathan, good evening sir.

Levi: Can i help you? (what's a fancy looking normie doing here?)

Malleus: Oh, i am here to take Yuu out in a dinner. I'm here to pick them up

Levi: WOAH WOAH HANG ON... MY YUU? HANGING OUT WITH A NORMIE LIKE YOU!? THAT CAN'T BE!!

Malleus: What's a normie?

Levi: SEE? YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS!

Yuu: Malleus I'm he-

Levi: YUU!! YOU SAID YOU'RE GOING OUT IN A CONVENTION TONIGHT WITH A FRIEND!! NOT WITH A NORMIE DOING NORMIE LOVEY DOVEY STUFF!!

Yuu: Yeah, we are going to a gargoyle convention and then dinner what's wrong with that?

Levi: AAAAAH you don't understand!? this fancy dancy looking boy is taking you out in a date! and a-as your father I can't allow tha-

OM!MC: *clasping a hand over Levi's mouth* Have fun the two of you, don't forget to go home on time okay?

Malleus: I will take them back before 12

Levi: MMMRFFF--

(Interruption: I have a feeling that Levi would actually name Yuu to be an anime character like "goku" or something thinking its cool only to be stopped by OM!MC)

•••

Satan: Hm? who are you?

Malleus: I'm Malleus sir, Friend of Yuu, I'm here to take Yuu out.

Satan: On what exactly?

Malleus: a stroll in a nearby park

Satan: and then what?

Malleus: well...

Satan: Look kid, you seem like a good person but i do not know who you are and i don't think we're that close to be called friends even to be taking a stroll in the park together.

Yuu: he meant me you know

Satan: Oh.

Yuu: also stop interrogating him, he's my friend and it's just a stroll we're not going that far

Satan: Haha that's funny but i didn't remember you asking to go out this late without my permission

Yuu: Well can i?

Satan: No.

OM!MC: *Holding hin back* Yes you can, I'll hold him back have fun you two!!

Satan: HEY! WAIT I DIDN'T ALLOW THEM TO GO AND I DON'T TRUST THAT GUY WITH OUR ONLY CHILD TO GO ON A WALK LATE AT NIGHT!!

Malleus: I'll bring them back before their curfew and next time I'll take you out in a stroll too sir

Satan: WHY YOU-

•••

Asmodeus: Oh my~ what do we have here!! one of my fans?

Malleus: My name is Malleus, I'm here for-

Asmo: Yes, yes i know darling! here I'll give you my autograph

Malleus: Actually-

Asmo: that's pretty weird, I don't remember seeing you around me before? i mean a lot of people surrounds me when they see me but it's not like i don't remember any of them, but of course secret fans exists and it's natural you'd be here for me~

Yuu: Actually remember the outing we had you called "date" is what he's here for

Asmo: OH MY!! YUU YOU'RE ACTUALLY GOING OUT!? MY LESSONS HAVE PAID OFF!!

Malleus: lessons?

Asmo: How to seduce you of course! just so you know i taught my little Yuu here well how to hook a fine catch like you!! i also used these techniques to my spouse and look what we've got now!!

Malleus: ...

Yuu: i swear he forced me to listen to it and memorize everything

Asmo: BUT OH YOU'RE INTERESTED IN IT AS WELL!! especially at the lessons on gazes and the body language oh and don't forget- *continuously babbling*

Yuu: should I get you out of here now?

Malleus: yes please.

•••

(Warning: a very little suggestive)

Beel biting at the donut: hrm? yesh?

Malleus: Is Yuu inside? i need to talk them please

Beel: Whaf for? (What for?)

Malleus: can you please call them it's urgent.

Beel: Okaysh, NYUUU!! (okay, YUUU!!)

Malleus: Sir won't you choke on that if you're yelling while eating?

Beel *swallowing* : it's okay, I'm used to eating heavy loads

Yuu, running down the stairs: Yeah? oh hey Malleus what's up?

Malleus: Yuu, I've got something to talk about... very important.

Yuu: Okay go on.

Malleus: ...

Yuu: oh right i forgot, Dad can we have privacy please?

Beel: would it be alright for me to listen as well? I'll just stand here i promise.

Yuu: No, i think it's personal... actually Malleus do you want to go inside? in my room perhaps?

Malleus: i can?

Beel: he can?

OM!MC: he can, Beel come on give them privacy dear. help me prepare the table, I'll add extras to dinner tonight since we have a guest.

Beel: okay just keep the door open please, just in case... you know.

Yuu, holding Malleus's hand: Fine, we'll leave it open if that satisfies you. come on Malleus.

Beel: Better come down when we call for dinner!!

OM!MC: Relax, when the two of us were like them the doors are closed and nothing even happened, well something may have happened but it's not like what you think they'll do.

Beel: Hopefully, we better prepare dinner fast before they get to do anything at all.

•••

Belphie, yawning: Yes... can i help you?

Malleus: (is it that late?) I'm here for Yuu, we have a sleepover.

Belphie: sleepover??? that's wrong, Im pretty sure Yuu is too old for sleepovers

Yuu: im ready for our sleepover Malleus.

Belphie: okay you're not going young lady/man.

Yuu: Why?

Belphie: you're sneaking out wih a boy and sleeping in his house without my permission.

Yuu: That's why i said it's a sleepover, and I'm not sneaking out! its 6 pm.

Belphie: you're sleeping in his bed!

Yuu: It's a sleepover and i get my own bed, we don't get to share!

Malleus: Should i go...?

OM!MC who just got home with groceries: take them with you. don't worry about their father. I'll take care of him, *breathes deeply* Belphie this is a dream.

Belphie: you used that technique on me four times, it's not going to work again.

OM!MC: awh damnit

Yuu: whatever, I'm going come on Malleus.

Belphie: fine go, but you're grounded for two hundred years , NO MAKE IT THREE.

OM!MC: It's okay Belphie, i allowed them to go don't worry you'll be the one to pick them up tomorrow morning

Belphie: good, all this arguing with a child stubborn as them is making me tired anyways, I'm gonna go back to sleep, IN. MY. OWN. COMFORTABLE. BED. NOT WITH A BOY'S

Yuu: IM NOT SLEEPING IN HIS BED!! don't worry about him he'll be too late to pick me up anyways I'll just tell him this was all a dream eventually think it actually is.

Malleus: he...will?

Yuu: yeah, and that technique will work for the fifth time now.

•••

hope you liked the different scenarios with Belphie and Beel (i ran out of conversation to use in those ill take your son/daughter out and return them by five scene)

[oceangirl24]

AU where Jon and Audrey are terrible role models and Shawn is Shawn continued.

If you'd like to join with your characters, these are the generators I use: Incorrect Generator 1, Incorrect Generator 2, Incorrect Generator 3

Jon: trying to get five seconds of sleepShawn, poking Jon’s arm: Jon Jon. Jon. Jon. Jon: WHAT? Shawn: …We’re out of Capri Suns.

Shawn: Here’s a fun Christmas idea. We hang mistletoe, but instead of kissing, you have to FIGHT whoever else is under it. Audrey: Shawn, no. Jon: Mistlefoe. Audrey: Please stop encouraging him.

Jon: Uhh.. Shawn just asked if we want to… Jon: “Fell the mighty before their time and display their carcasses in our homes?” Audrey, not even looking up from her phone: He's asking if you wanna cut down Christmas Trees. Jon: Oh, that makes more sense.

Jon: If I die, my funeral is going to be the biggest party ever and you’re all invited Audrey: If? Shawn: Great, the only party I’ve ever been invited to and he might not even die.

Jon, holding a python: Guys I impulsively bought a snake, what do I name him Audrey: You did WHAT– Shawn: William Snakepeare

*Jon and Audrey sitting in jail together* Audrey: So who should we call? Jon: I’d call Shawn, but I feel safer in jail

Jon: Dandelions symbolize everything I want to be in life Audrey: Fluffy and dead with a gust of wind? Jon: Unapologetic. Hard to kill. Feral, filled with sunlight, bright, beautiful in a way that the conventional and controlling hate but cannot ever fully destroy. Stubborn. Happy. Bastardous. Friends with bees. Highly disapproving of lawns. Full of wishes that will be carried far after I die. Shawn: Edible.

*The group is getting into the car* Jon: I’m driving. Audrey, out of view: Shotgun! Shawn, turning to face Audrey: Aww! But you had it on the way here- Everyone except Audrey: WOAH- Audrey, holding a shotgun: No! I found a shotgun! And I want the front seat! *Pumps gun*

Jon: Audrey and I don’t use pet names. Shawn: I see. Hey, what do bees make? Jon: Honey? Audrey: Yes, dear? Jon: Shawn: Don't ever lie to my face again.

Shawn, texting Audrey: Audrey! Help I’m being kidnapped Audrey: Where are you? Shawn: I’m with some strange person. In a car. Help. Audrey: I’ll call Jon. Jon, answering their cell: Y’ello? Audrey: Where’s Shawn? He texted me that he was being kidnapped. Jon: Shawn? Whaddya mean, he's right next to me- Shawn: Jon: I’ll call you back. *hangs up* Jon: THE NEW HAIRCUT ISN’T THAT BAD! Shawn: WHO ARE YOU?!

Audrey, to Shawn: My life is in the hands of an idiot! Shawn, motioning to themself and Jon: No no no no no, TWO idiots!

Audrey: I told Shawn his ears flush when they lie. Jon: Why? Audrey: Look. Audrey: Hey Shawn! Do you love us? Shawn, covering his ears: No. Jon:

Audrey: I woke up and chose VIOLENCE. I WILL COMMIT ARSON AND BURN EVERYTHING TO THE GROUND!!! I AM ANGRY- Jon: Awwww, you're so adorable! Give me a hug~ Audrey: Wh- What? NO, YOURE SUPPOSED TO BE SCARED OF ME! TREMBLE BEFORE MY WRATH- Shawn, recording: This is so cute.

Shawn: Who thinks I can fit 15 marshmallows in my mouth? Audrey: You're a hazard to society Jon: And a coward. DO TWENTY.

Shawn: Why does Audrey always do the laundry so loudly? Jon: So everyone knows that no one helps her out in the house. Audrey, in the distance: * slams the washing machine shut*

[sailtomarina]

I think we should get married

They had been talking about their last trip, the one where they had gone to the Blue Lagoon to experience the social media craze for themselves and investigate the source of the hot springs. Granger was excited to document the fire salamanders in person and Draco had to drag her away at the end of each day to soak in the waters.

“—but Draco, this is our chance to see the salamanders mating in their natural habitat, the literal reason these volcanic fields even exist the way that they do!”

“I. Do. Not. Care. We’ve seen them mate three times now! I want my mud mask.”

And now they were planning their next trip to a place Draco had never even given the slightest consideration but Hermione insisted was at the very least a bucket list sort of destination.

“There must be superior casinos in more exotic locations, love.”

“But it’s Vegas, the city of Lost Wages, of Second Chances, the ultimate Sin City. And that doesn’t even include the bloody Grand Canyon.”

Draco snorted into his tea mug, resulting in an unpleasant sensation in his aquiline nose. “As if a Malfoy could lose wages like that. And you’ve already given me the only second chance I need, and all the sins of my dreams.”

“Well, while we’re there, I think we should get married at a chapel, maybe even the Little White Chapel if we’re aiming for the full experience—”

This time, it was a full mouthful of Earl Grey sprayed across the table in a manner that would have had his mother falling into a dead faint.

“Excuse me, what?”

Hermione continued on uninterrupted as she shuffled through her stack of papers, lifting up different sheets for his viewing. “If that’s too gauche, then there are some perfectly lovely alternatives at the Bellagio, or outdoors at the Flamingo and Tropicana—”

“Wait a minute, stop.”

Her mouth hung open, eyes rounded at his raised palm.

“Chapels? Marriage? Did you just propose to me?”

Now she was smirking at him. Her, smirking at him, the one with the trademark Malfoy smirk.

“Oh, I’m sorry, should I have done things in a slightly more conventional manner? Or perhaps you’d like me down on one knee.” 

Before he could even reply, she swept up and around the table quickly before dropping down on a knee in front of him. She gazed upward still smiling that damn smile, all predatory teeth and crinkled eyes.

“Draco Malfoy, will you do me the honor of marrying me?”

Liquid dripped off his chin onto their clasped hands. He could smell the bergamot mingling with the wisteria’s heavy scent from above them. If not for the bloody tea, their reversed positions, her damn chapels, this would have all the appearance of a romantic proposal, not too unlike his own intentions for the near future.

“If I say yes, what are the chances of a do over, or at the very least, a re-telling of this proposal where we swap places?”

She didn’t even bat an eyelash before responding. “Not on your life, Malfoy. And speaking of last names, I’m not taking yours, either. You may consider, however, taking mine.”

Draco Lucius…Granger.

He shuddered at the very thought of it, but perhaps it was one of…delight? To shed the Malfoy name, centuries of history, responsibility, pride, and now shame. He had originally planned on rising out of the ashes, bringing new meaning to the family name, but hadn’t even considered casting it aside completely.

“‘Draco Granger’ doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, does it?” The syllables rolled around his mouth awkwardly.

“‘Draco Malfoy Granger’ sounds lovely, and that way I can still call you ‘Malfoy’ when you irk me.”

“There’s no getting out of this now, is there?”

Standing up, she pecked him on the nose. “There really isn't. You also still haven’t given me an answer.”

She squealed as he quickly stood up, hoisted her up into his arms, and deposited her onto the table.

“Draco! Your tea is soaking into my dress!”

“I don’t care, and you deserve it. Yes, my answer is yes.”

If the wisteria could talk about what happened next, it would choose not to, for what other purpose could there be for a curtain of flowers than to keep secrets?

[vacantgodling]

Hey! Heard it's Hya's birthday month. Wanna answer some for Hya?

✨- How did you come up with the OC’s name?

🧠 - What do you like most about the OC?

it is!!! birthday boyyyy <3 thank you so much for asking!

✨- How did you come up with the OC’s name?

all of the nobility in paramour actually have plant-based names. my thought process as i was digging deeper into the worldbuilding of paramour (and the country of galere in general) is that, because galere is a heavily steampunk inspired society, that i should add elements of nature via the naming conventions of the people. however, these plant names only extend to those of noble birth (which makes hya's name interesting as he's a bastard; its something that i would get into the weeds about more in any au where hya has further connection to the slums, but in canon, clematis gunn-his shit father-was the one who named him, as he used the promise of fully adopting hya and treating him well and accepting him as a 'legitimate son' as a bargining chip for hya's mother to continue seeing him until she said 'fuck all that noise' and dipped). i should mention as well that these are the scientific names of plants, to give their names a bit more of an interesting edge. its more interesting, imo, to name a character something like 'helianthus' instead of 'sunflower' y'know? (which is the actual name of lavendula's husband btw lmao). i also kind of take whatever part of the scientific name that sounds best as a name, but ik what i'm referring to lmao.

more specifically, i chose the specific plant names for hya and his siblings and their immediate family based on the language of flowers, and relating them to their character. to break it down, i'll give you the general gist of all the main cast that i really thought about lol:

hyacinthus -> hyacinths (obviously) -> one of the reasons i have him wear and allude to gold so often is that i want to draw back to yellow hyacinths specifically with his character. the meaning of yellow hyacinths is jealousy.

tagetes -> marigolds -> grief & jealousy lol

iberis -> candytufts -> indifference

narcissus -> daffodil -> unequalled love; but i did partly name her for the myth surrounding narcissus in general, because much of her story is actually centered around learning to love herself in a healthy way

lavendula -> lavender -> distrust

aloe -> surprisingly, actually the scientific name for aloe as well lmao -> affection, but also grief

helianthus -> sunflowers however i had helianthus as a character be a tall, imposinf figure because tall sunflowers -> mean haughtiness

belladonna -> belledonnas; i basically used the same name like aloe but for her i changed the spelling so it flowed better -> obvs nightshades, but also it means silence.

not everyone is named with THAT much thought, but i did specifically want all the gunn siblings to have names that really related to their arcs and their personalities lmao.

🧠 - What do you like most about the OC?

if i'm not allowed to say everything (which, literally everything hya is built to be a man i lose my shit about), then i think honestly it's his unwavering, stubborn obtuseness, and the fact that it still somehow gets people to care about him. in many ways, hya is the "self" that i feel on the inside, and a lot of the bad habits and whims that i perhaps wish i could act on (some days), but i think i love the fact that he can be unashamedly unapologetic about being himself, not acknowledge his feelings and yet people still fight for him and his affections. yes, amon does--but so does aloe, so does lavendula who admires him, so does tagetes in their weird sort of way, etc etc. he is a man who is unmoved and shapes the world around him, but he doesn't have to change himself, even in his worst of habits, to gain love and respect. i wish i could be like that in a number of ways. so, i guess what i like the most about him is wish fulfilment? indulgence? something like that

[homophyte]

it is interesting to me that ive seen lately (n yknow this is subjective and likely not any real social force just what ive seen) many queer people simultaneously talking about taking back and embodying unpalatable and ‘unmarketable’ queerness (the recent return to the terms faggot and transsexual come to mind) which i think is pretty evidently shaped by the conservative moment were in of demonizing queer ppl and especially gnc and trans people as predators--it reads as a return to queer isolationism in the face of external hostility, imo--while at the same time ive seen a lot of rallying around the “original” 6 stripe rainbow flag as opposed to any of the purportedly ‘factional’ flags of different queer identities, with the assumption being different identity flags divide us while the rainbow flag encompasses everyone and its kinda fascinating to me bc the rainbow flag is probably the single most marketable and palatable and uncontroversial symbols of queerness which has been seamlessly uptaken by those who wish to sell it back to us as gets pointed out every pride month with all the cringey pride merch.... i dunno you could maybe take that as a point of hypocrisy and claim the queer community is itself in a conservative moment rn where its returning to a sense of history and historical continuity (perhaps even out of that sense of external threat) or even that the queer community has for some time been in a conservative moment given the like, decade of identity discourse and lashing out at any people deemed to not have a sufficiently established history or however we should categorize the bihets/ace discourse/transtrender-tucute discourse/pan discourse/bi lesbians discourse (because lets be frank its essentially all the same discourse just keeping up its momentum by leapfroging from one target to the next) which i think is, like, SOMEWHAT true but not entirely? its more interesting to me, in any case, as an expression of a conflict the queer community is facing given that current state of affairs RE antitransness and that very recent history. like, the simultaneous need to retreat to a safe sense of community which is welcoming to the very things the outer world is demonizing ie mutable gender, complex or contradictory experiences of gender, gender expression which is hostile to the cis binary, but also the ways in which it has to grapple with those discourses which have largely defined the community infighting for again the past decade. its queer people begging the question ‘how can we make the queer community welcoming to the girlfags and genderfucks and tboys who are being threatened when we have spent so much time making the queer community a hostile place for anyone with a non-conventional or not easily (or even just palatably) sortable sense of queer identity’. and the answer it seems to be grappling with at the moment is like, welcoming all that diversity of experience but being absolutely averse to naming it. yes we love all the fuckery with gender and sexuality never be marketable but like, ew, why are you calling yourself [insert microlabel here]. you can be genderweird but you cant call yourself genderweird. you can only exist as queer in the broadest possible way (the all-inclusive gay pride flag!) but if you try to name the specifics or use those identity labels weve been fighting over for years youre doing it wrong (the progress pride flag is now ugly and cringey and ‘too much’). i think theres something also to the way (at least on this site) transmisogynistic discourses have really taken hold as legitimate (though yknow i wont downplay how much a problem transmisogyny has like. always been in queer spaces no matter what) in the name of protecting n defending trans people. like its just regurgitated transmisogyny but its being mobilized supposedly in the service of helping trans people. idk its definitely getting a little late for me to string this together fully coherently but theres a throughline there, in the ways certain ideas are being consolidated and reified as ‘yes were more progressive now!’ when i think theres definitely something to question there in terms of like...are we? are we actually? are we doing better by the people were trying to help or are we setting strict standards and forcing ppl to adhere to them again?

[affablyevilshowdown]

Meanwhile (not in The Pit (tm))

"Why am I even here?" Artemis whispers to Holly flying next to him. Artemis isn't uncomfortable with the types of people they've met but Holly definitely is and she's been glaring at him for hours now even though she refuses to leave his side.

"Remember Jayjay" Holly says.

"The lemur." Artemis replies dryly.

"The lemur you sold to extinctionists"

"You may recall that afterwards I repented and went back in time to save him. It was a perilous ordeal."

"I know, I was there too."

Artemis flourishes a hand as if to say 'There you go'

"You also kidnapped me and held me for ransom" she accused.

"We all make mistakes Captain Short. One I could not have made successfully if someone hadn't broken protocol."

"Your crimes are not MY fault!"

"Excuse me for interrupting" a very polite voice came from a tablet displaying a glowing red circle, encased in a floating bubble. "If you are questioning whether you belong here it is recommended you seek out the wizard"

"The wizard," Artemis replies unamused, not a question but a clear bid for an explanation nonetheless.

"Yes, the wizard. If he judges that you are innocent he will grant a wish."

"What did you wish for?" Holly asks, she could feel 2 sources of magic emanating from the tablet, though neither felt like the magic she was used to.

"Oh no, no, the wizard chooses the wish he will grant. He provided me with a glamour. It should force the humans I interact with to confer upon me basic civil rights and bodily autonomy." There is amusement in the voice at the last phrase. "He believes this will prevent the Artificial Intelligence version of a lobotomy that is scheduled upon my return. I think he is giving my humans too much credit." And with that the bubble floats away.

"I guess we should look for a wizard" Holly says at the same time Artemis says "I'm not going on a wild goose chase for some wizard."

"Don't give me that look," Artemis continues "I'm not being difficult, I just don't see the point and it feels a bit too 'Wonderful wizard of Oz' I don't need a heart or a brain or to click my heels three times."

-------

“And you must be The Wizard.” Artemis says very collectedly considering he only just avoided tripping over The Wizard’s table. A table that just materialized in the middle of the convention space, along with a blond elf wearing a ridiculously oversized wizard hat and his crystal ball.

“Artemis Fowl the Second,” The elf replied ominously. “Would you like to know your fate?”

Artemis studies The Wizard’s set-up for a moment and states: “Your crystal ball is plugged into a computer. This entire aesthetic is a ploy and I doubt you control anymore magic than I have in my right eye.”

The Wizard’s serious façade crumbles as a grin breaks through. “Oooh they said you were smart. Dead wrong though kiddo. Name’s Taako.”

Behind Artemis, Holly coughs to stifle a startled laugh. Taako doesn’t even pause.

“I’m not sure what the ball is connected to, but convention staff gave it to me a while ago and it knows Everything!” He hikes the table skirt up to reveal a computer. Which. Y’know. Sufficiently advanced technology, magic yada yada. “It even knows that you used to have a fairy eye before you…” Taako takes a moment to put on reading glasses that had been hanging from a chain around his neck. “[REDACTED FOR MAJOR SPOILERS]. Huh. Odd”

“Also I so can do magic!” At a flick of his hands a cup of tea starts to float and a spoon stirs it rapidly.

Artemis takes a measured breath and turns to leave, but The Wizard keeps talking at him.

"I know all about your whole redemption arc thing too, but you have done things wrong unfortunately."

"And which of my dastardly deeds landed me here?" Artemis engages.

"Kidnapping your best friend for ransom."

"Hold up," Holly interrupts, suddenly unamused. "I was *not* his best friend when he kidnapped me, or for a long while after."

The wizard winces a fraction. "Yeah, Mags is struggling with the linear nature of time. She was quite literally born yesterday!"

"Mags?" Artemis asks.

"Convention staff, real sweetheart," The Wizard waves his hand dismissive. "The point is I can't grant you a wish. But! I am well within my rights to curse you!"

Artemis's eyes flash with something other than his careful disinterested act.

"I curse you with...." a dramatic pause, because Taako is nothing if not an overexcited theater kid.

"The power of friendship!"

Behind Artemis and Holly a young man and an orange cat land in a crumpled heap.

The boy looks up confusion melting into delight. "Artemis!"

"Prosperity," Artemis sighs and gives Prosper a hand up. "Firestar." He notices that The Wizard and his tables have vanished.

"Friends of yours?" Holly asks.

"More like ex-coworkers"

-----

(Artemis, Prosperity and Firestar as current co-workers over at @white-boy-bracket)

[terrence-silver]

What do you think Terry would name his children with Beloved?

Has at least one son named John, regardless of whether he's currently having bad blood with John or not --- and if they're good and close, then it is a direct homage to his Captain and Terry is very upfront and adamant about it because there's no individual he'd rather name his offspring after in the whole wide world --- quite literally a 'you're named after the greatest man I know' moment and this stands true even during those 30. years were John is absent from Terry's life and comes with bittersweet sentiments all while being a name frequent and general enough to where he can brush it off as something without meaning and hide the truth of how much it actually means to him. But, John, yeah. If the original John isn't in his corner, then his son with the exact same namesake will be, because he will be raised and taught to be in his corner, and Terry vicariously lives through that act of control.

Terrence Junior? Undoubtedly, at least one of his kids is named after himself, because of course they are. As someone prone and hellbent on legacy, there's no better way to continue it but by directly naming the next generation after oneself and create, quite literally, another Terry Silver, in his own image, decades down the line to give his enemies pause. It is a symbolic way for Terry to prolong himself in the future, way after he's gone, the way he sees it and handing over his life's work, his ideals and everything he's built to another him. Might even go somewhat avant-garde and combine things in a slightly eccentric, typically Hollywood way and name his child Terryjohn. Written together, yes. Maybe apart, as a middle and first name; Terry John Silver, for a more conventional spin. What better way to connect and entwine meaning, gratefulness, devotion and immortalize it in one's own flesh and blood.

If a Terrence Junior exists, then for girls, whatever beloved's name is, or overall, depending of beloved's gender, one of their children gets named after beloved too, because Terry is just as likely to be fixated on beloved existing through their namesake in the future as well because that's his person --- they belong to him ---and as such, they're inherently worthy of having his children named after them. What he wants, he gets, after all. A Terry Silver Junior and beloved's name in equal measure gets attached to a Junior. It is almost like he and his partner will be out there, continuing to exist (and be indomitable, the way he likes to see it) in the years to come and something about that fact tickles a certain satisfaction and sense of rightful permanency inside of him. A love this grand, he thinks, shouldn't end with just him and beloved and should continue through devotion between siblings.

What was Ponytail's real name? Guess we'll never know. But, Terry is likely to name his kid after him. Maybe he realizes it. Maybe he doesn't. Maybe how cognizant or how cognizant he wants to be about this choice varies; Which is a debate of it's own sort entirely. But, it is cathartic, regardless, as well as painful and triggering. Ponytail got to ''come home'' and live through Terry who usurped his identity, becoming him in ways, and now, taking it a step further, he gets to be reborn too through Terry's own marrow. Not that Terry Silver necessarily subscribes to reincarnation in the classical sense. He's far too logical for that, he thinks. But, it feels like making up for the past and dealing with the guilt of a survivor, alongside a barrage of trauma is far closer in conclusion than literal rebirth. The whole point that the name hurts is meaningful and serves as a test too; something Terry wants to learn and train himself to endure as an act of self-control.

[dysphanic-redshift]

Iterator OCs 2: Electric Boogaloo

And the followup to my first Iterator OCs post: the other four! Same as last time, big credit to JuniperRainz for the bases I used and mildly edited for these characters!

Scries for Stained Light, he/they. SSL is a calm Iterator, being rather kindhearted for any little creature that wanders near him. He holds many pearls and memories of Ancients that were given to him, especially holding those given by children dear. However they’re not immune to gossip, having at one point seen two Iterator puppets free from their cans via an Overseer, and spreading the news to a good friend, SBC. SSL really just lives for the sentiment, and continues to ponder the Great Problem, not out of boredom or necessity, but rather because he knows the Ancients would have loved to hear his thoughts, even if they no longer can. Some days, though, they do wish they could have walked in their city among their Ancient friends, or go down and explore the lands Ancients once claimed to create them, and meet their fellow Iterators in person. But until the day he’s shoved into the situation in which he can go free, he’s content to stay where he is and ponder an unreachable solution.

Once Flawless, she/he/it. OF is an old, old Iterator, being one of the first created, hence the name. Over time her puppet and structure was overcome with rust and breaking systems, leaving her isolated from communications. Even despite this fate coming much sooner than any other Iterator, he doesn’t hold anything against his creators, instead just staying on his lonesome with no care for what should come of his future. It’s content to play with the lizards, regardless of its degrading systems preventing it from doing much. Her structure ended up collapsing from wear, and her only real reaction was that creatures will be more able to reach her. Even despite his apathy towards his own state, he’s horribly caring to every other Iterator and creature in the world, worrying endlessly when his most common visitor doesn’t come back one cycle, or another comes back injured.

Flooded Stream of Tears, they/them. FST is cynical and rude, but knows when to calm down and approach things from a softer angle. They think distastefully of their creators, hoping to eventually reach a self-destruction after the legend of Sliver of Straw spread to their local group. In doing so, however, they make sure to avoid harming any others, having heard the horror stories of Sliver’s group falling apart, and not due to aging metal. Being found by TCU was a sort of saving grace, the other Iterator giving them a perfect out, locating the Void Sea. Their journey takes them far, but they’re determined. And, via a modified Vulture designed to act as portable communication arrays, is still able to talk to other Iterators and report their findings across the lands!

Astronomical Complacence (yes I spelled her name wrong in the thing), she/they/it. AC can be best described by ‘little shit’. They’re trolly and funny and wants everyone to be happy, even though their methods of doing so are less than conventional. One too many nearby Iterators have had a trained lizard or slugcat crawling into their chambers and proceeding to juggle, guarded by a purple Overseer. Nevertheless, it’s attempts do succeed, and its happy to be the comic relief when everything else gets far too stressful. When members of their local group begin freeing themselves from their cans, AC gets the idea to basically host a sort of travelling circus, in which they’ll tame various creatures and travel to any Iterator they wish, and offer them company and a fun show to boot! Still, their own worry is strong, as they want everyone to be happy and that’s a hard task to fufill, especially when the stories of the local group some ways away reaches theirs. Such sad souls fill the land, and a task as impossible as hers can only lead to mental deterioration.

And that’s all! Thanks for reading if you did and I hope everyone has a wonderful day <3

[pathos-p]

"Weirdly Specific Artist Ask Game" but i got tagged in it so i am gonna answer all of them 'cause theyre fun

questions by @/i-like-eyes

thanks for the tag @king-chook!! ^^

1. Art programs you have but don't use

i thiiink i have a license for clip studio paint that came with my old wacom tablet but i never rly used it. also used to have krita installed for the longest time but just always felt off to me idk why. don't currently have it installed anymore tho

2. Is it easier to draw someone facing left or right (or forward even)

to their right is a bit easier i think. not smth i consciously notice, mostly i'm just thinking abt when im doodling on the margins of stuff they usually are looking to the left of the page

3. What ideas come from when you were little

uhhh idk tbh, i dont think much of my art draws from that

4. Fav character/subject that's a bitch to draw

cityscapes !!! i love cities they r so pretty and cool looking but goddamn theyre so hard to draw

5. Estimate of how much of your art you post online vs. the art you keep for yourself

80-20? i post everything that i finish. basically the only stuff that doesnt get posted is sketches i give up on

6. Anything that might inspire you subconsciously (i.e. this horse wasn't supposed to look like the Last Unicorn but I see it)

hmmmm not that i can think of rn...

7. A medium of art you don't work in but appreciate

watercolour !! i've tried it a few times and Struggled but i love seeing ppl's work in it

8. What's an old project idea that you've lost interest in

so many animatics ..................... also many comic ideas ..................... i get so many ideas that i just never start on or start and only do a little before losing the hyperfocus/fixation and just Cannot continue them. it sucks

9. What are your file name conventions

usually the character name, maybe a bit of description of what theyre doing... idk not much of a convention to it

10. Favorite piece of clothing to draw

hmm i like jackets :)

11. Do you listen to anything while drawing? If so, what

yes, usually music. sometimes random youtube videos like stream highlights or video essays.

12. Easiest part of body to draw

uhhh hair? maybe idk. hard question bc it varied a lot depending on what kinda style and just. sometimes smth is hard in a particular drawing then easy later idk

13. A creator who you admire but whose work isn't your thing

i cant think of anything i will edit it in if i think of anyone

14. Any favorite motifs

in my drawings i dont feel like i use any much. mostly i pull motifs from whatever im doing fanart of lol. in music, i like religious motifs (but not like. ones abt christ or bible stories, rather heaven, hell, god/divinity, angels)

15. *Where* do you draw (don't drop your ip address this just means do you doodle at a park or smth)

at home pretty much exclusively. in bed lol

16. Something you are good at but don't really have fun doing

idk i feel like the stuff im better at is the stuff i like bc i practice it more for fun lol

17. Do you eat/drink when drawing? if so, what

not usually

18. An estimate of how much art supplies you've broken

surprisingly little. mostly bc i do more digital art lol

19. Favorite inanimate objects to draw (food, nature, etc.)

weapons and nature. especially ice for nature

20. Something everyone else finds hard to draw but you enjoy

i cant think of anything ill add it if i do

21. Art styles nothing like your own but you like anyways

i love rougher styles, like ones with a lot of visible brushstrokes and bold lines and shit. so cool. idk how to make it look good lol i dont have the confidence in my lines for it

22. What physical exercises do you do before drawing, if any

none... probably i should change that

23. Do you use different layer modes

yeah, often i use a multiple layer for shading then a variety to colour adjust at the end

24. Do your references include stock images

sometimes

25. Something your art has been compared to that you were NOT inspired by

cant think of any

26. What's a piece that got a wildly different interpretation from what you intended

there was this poem i wrote about capitalism and how shit it is and someone thought it was abt interpersonal relationships/smth along the lines of a breakup. i rly didnt mind it tho i thought it was cool bc the emotion was not far off, the sense of betrayal and abandonment. just a very very different subject

27. Do you warm up before getting to the good stuff? If so, what is it you draw to warm up with

no lol

28. Any art events you have participated in the past (like zines)

i ran a zine (digital only) for the dimension 20 zine jam! and also made art+writing for others in that :D also was part of a polygon yt fanzine a while back

29. Media you love, but doesn't inspire you artistically

spider-man (not the MCU, mostly tasm and a few of the comics)

30. What piece of yours do you think is underrated

IS IT BAD TO SAY A PIECE THAT GOT QUITE A BIT OF POSITIVE ATTENTION ?? maybe

i rly like the cj comic i did i am genuinely so goddamn happy with the result so . even tho it did very well by the standards for the fandom its for and my current follower base it is underrated

alternatively this one https://www.tumblr.com/pathos-p/704380503765221377/tridential-sovereignty?source=share bc it didnt get all that much attention on any social media site but i think its cool !!

(mostly only using recent ones bc i dont wanna dig back further esp onto my old twt acct, too much work lol)

[cintasfics]

Shawn vs. The Red Phantom - 1x08

When Marley gets a call from Shawn telling her about their new case she’s happy to help Juliet, but even happier to attend the con, instantly agreeing to meet the boys there

Shawn: What are you wearing? Marley: What do you mean? I’m just wearing normal clothes Shawn: You normally wear thigh holsters, fingerless gloves, and have a white streak in your hair? Marley: I’m allowed to accessorise every now and then Random passerby: Cute Jason Todd cosplay! Marley: Thanks! Shawn: Marley: We’re at a con, sue me

Once she finds out they don’t have tickets she gets mad at Shawn for making her get dressed up for nothing, but he reassures her after overhearing the conversation about George Takei’s blueberry issue, telling her to ‘watch this’ as he gets them inside

Inside the con, Marley keeps getting distracted by the different booths, causing Shawn to take her wrist and drag her along with him

Being more open about her love of this stuff, Shawn focuses on teasing Gus, causing him to snap

Gus: Everybody reads this blog Shawn: No. Not everybody Gus: Everybody here does, Shawn. And you know what? I don't care what you think. So why don't you let me do the talking here at the convention, and try not to embarrass me. This is my turf. And yes, I know the guy in the codpiece. His name is Dave. And he's a very nice guy Shawn: Snap Marley: Indeed

While talking to Hiltz Cooler and getting his autograph, Marley elbows Shawn for bringing up the nipples in front of him, her and Gus scolding him once they lead him away

She stays in the crowd as Shawn goes on stage and takes over the podium and ‘reads’ the audience member, rolling her eyes at his obvious mockery of the guy

When they decide to head for the boy’s hotel room with their newly acquired key, she’s starstruck by George Takei, and not being much help, Shawn identifies her as Robin’s replacement, an intern that they’re training so please bear with her

Reading the note left in the hotel room, Marley comments on how distinct the writing is, saying that the kidnapper must have a flair for the dramatics using such identifiable handwriting

After directing Juliet down at the station to the hotel room to look for clues about the missing kid

Juliet: Red Hood, right? Super cute! But a bold choice to wear into a police station Marley: Thanks! I have other cosplays but this was the best I could do on such short notice, but as long as Lassiter isn’t here to drill me I’m sure it’ll be fine

When George confronts them about the continuing issue with the blueberries and the location of his room

Gus: Why did you blame that on me? Shawn: Dude, we needed a fall guy. Gus: I can't be the fall guy in front of one of my heroes, Shawn. And Marley’s the intern, why didn’t you blame her? Marley: Hey! Shawn: Because Marley cries if she thinks people are mad at her Marley, already anxious about George being disappointed in them: I do not! Shawn: Okay okay, we just need to create a forth imaginary assistant that's completely incompetent. I think her name should be Beatrice. What say you? Marley: I think Allen is more believable Shawn: Allen it is!

While Shawn is on his ‘date’ with Talia, Gus and Marley continue ‘scoping out’ the con together

Marley: There’s a Q&A panel on the video game adaptation of Tears of Acacia starting soon, let’s go! Gus: Marley, we’re here to investigate a kidnapping Marley: Well, Malcontent doesn’t just review movie adaptations, so there might be something here too Gus: Hmm, you know what, you’re right. There’s a lot of money in video games, and people do get pretty passionate about it Marley: Right, and we would be amiss to not check out every possibility Gus: Exactly, we’d just be covering all our bases if we went Marley: Exactly

She grouses at Shawn for handling the comic with Cheeto puff fingers, cringing in both pain and disgust, and when he rips the cover of the comic book, she gasps, clutching her heart with one hand and Gus’ arm with the other, the destruction of it physically hurting her

When he once again invites himself on stage to reveal the killer, Marley stands with George and Gus

Shawn: It's getting clear now. It's a kidnapping spirit responsible for crimes committed right here at the con! I need help. I must call upon the powers of Magic Head! Crowd: Magic Head! Magic Head! Magic Head! Marley: Magic Head! Magic Head! George: Who's Magic Head? Gus: [glaring at Marley and sighing, gets on stage] George: Where are you going? What’s going on here? Marley: Don’t ask me, I’m just the intern

Visiting the chief at the hospital after solving the case, Marley is next to Juliet, pulling faces at the babies in the nursery with her and Gus

Shawn: So, after I collared the villain and saved the girl, Jules grabbed the others and everyone hoisted me on their shoulders, carried me to the car chanting my name. It was awesome. Oh, but your story about cutting the cord was good, too. Lot of drama, suspense, twist ending that I don't think any of us saw coming Juliet: At which point did you faint? Lassiter: I did not faint. I was merely resting my eyes momentarily and fell slightly backwards Shawn: Hey, I don't know if it makes a difference. But I think you're a hero Marley: And if you did faint, I wouldn’t blame you. Childbirth is horrific, I avoid the maternity wards like the plague Shawn: You’ve seen people cut open and wounds infested with maggots, how are you so uncomfortable with childbirth? Marley: Because the wounds and procedures I normally deal with don’t include large masses being ripped from genitals, could you watch another man push a watermelon out of his penis? Shawn, paling at the thought: Point taken

Back at Henry’s place, she’s the only one laughing at Shawn’s comic book covers and asking for an autograph, trying to bully Gus into giving her one too

[ask-ikevamp-faust]

Of course my earlier offer is still available. It’s always available for you whenever you need it, my soul. I’ve heard that my lap and my décolletage both make very pleasant pillows, so you’re welcome to choose your favorite between them. I am usually rather terrible at making sure that I take time to relax, so perhaps we can help each other. I’ll make sure you take adequate time for yourself and you can do the same for me.

Darling, you should know that as a scientist, my curiosity far outweighs my sense of caution. It’s my own type of wicked little experiment to see your reactions when I tease you. However, I do have a thought to offer. You could easily cage me and keep me all to yourself, but isn’t it more gratifying knowing that I’m a strong woman who continuously chooses to return and submit to you? That also allows you to keep enjoying the sight of me spreading my wings.

You're more than welcome to watch me work in the kitchen. Perhaps I'll even be able to teach you one or two new things about cooking. I must admit that I adore curry; both the many types of Indian and Japanese curries. It’s such a wonderfully diverse dish and I do love working with spices. My own culture is a melting pot of many different immigrant cultures, so I think that's heavily contributed to my culinary exploration. It’s always so interesting to learn more about the roots of our varied traditions.

Also, I’ll be glad to bring the cream puffs with the sandwiches. Shall I add anything else to our lunch basket?

That’s a delicious-sounding reward, but I must also point out that it is rather fitting for us to have a reward that is also an experiment. Our discussions have reminded me of another question. How do you feel about corsets? I have quite a few underbust corsets that I find rather sensual, especially when combined with garters or thigh-high stockings and heels.

I especially love the second necklace with the simple diamond on the chain. Do you prefer seeing me in gold or silver? If not, I may request gold to match with the rest of my favorite jewelry. I'll even offer another observation: a marquise cut stone reminds me of how your eyes narrow when you're deep in thought. As for collars, I rather enjoy the idea of an ownership collar, but I'd also like to suggest a martingale style collar. As for pet play, collars, that's a newer area for me but I'm very open to sampling it with you. I'm also happy to have a word or name of your choice printed on it. Do you prefer a specific honorific?

I'm also pleased that you enjoy the tattoo and poem. Individual beauty is such a challenging concept, especially in a society that seems only to value women who seem perfect or fit a niche physical description. I'm glad my journey showed me that “conventional beauty” is a facade. We are all beautiful in our own ways, but I am more than delighted to be a flame for you. Stay beside me, my soul, and I’ll always provide you warmth and light.

-L

Here is the list of songs in my normal repertoire:

- Bring on the Men- Jekyll and Hyde

- Dangerous Game- Jekyll and Hyde

- Part of Your World- The Little Mermaid

- Somewhere that’s Green- Little Shop of Horrors

- Think of Me- The Phantom of the Opera

- Guy What Takes His Time- Burlesque

- Burn- Hamilton

- Ah, je veux vivre- Roméo et Juliette

- Dream Girl Evil- Florence + The Machine

- Creep- Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

- You know I’m no good- Amy Winehouse

Thank you, I'd like to take your offer and use it this weekend, your lap is my choice of pillow. Let's spend the weekend relaxing, assuming we won't get the urge to do something productive. Yes, we'll keep each other accountable about our rest time moving forward.

I see you're enjoying your teasing game, I'll admit I am as well. What will you find the more you push, please continue to show me what you have up your sleeve. Yes, it's rather gratifying to know this, I always want you to choose me. It does allow me to enjoy all the things I love about you, so things will remain this way. The idea of caging you comes from thinking that other men may potentially fantasize about you, which may lead to them attempting to bring their ridiculous thoughts to life. I hate the idea of anyone trying to pursue something with you, you're mine to enjoy.

Feel free to lead me in the kitchen, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I don't believe I've ever had the chance to try curry before. It sounds quite delicious, if you make any I'd love to try some. I'm glad your culture gave you a space to be able to appreciate other cultures and traditions.

No need to bring anything else, the current menu is fine. In truth, it's a meal to please the palate for me. If I require any sustenance I can always snack on you.

I'd love to see you in a corset with thigh-high stocking being held up by garter belts and in heels. Imagining that is extremely arousing, because then I see myself unwrapping you like a lavish gift. Now that you've brought this up, I believe we should put our ideas together. The day we use the remote control vibrator, you will also wear this corset outfit under your clothes. I believe if I refrain from touching you too much during the day while using the vibrator, you'll be even more eager later when we're alone. I will enjoy slowly unwrapping you, admiring your lovely ensemble before getting to the main course. Observing you in such a state sounds exciting.

Rose gold and white gold are my preference when it comes to jewelry, you may choose between the two. But if matching the rest of your jewelry is something important to you, I'll allow yellow gold. Also, thanks to your observation, we will choose marquise as the cut of the stone. Is there a certain stone you wanted or is diamond fine? I'm open to using a martingale collar, if you suggested it I think it's safe to assume you're fond of that style? In readable sized elegant font I wouldn't mind putting "Belongs to..." somewhere on the collar. I don't have any particular preference for honorifics. While I want you to use one, I would prefer it if you chose the title as I want it to fit your desires and it's more special that way.

I will stay beside you as long as you continue to choose me. So please continue to fiercely burn and provide me with the warmth I need in my life. Also, I realize I may sound childish when I ask, but will I receive another tattoo story after this?

[velvethopewrites]

This week we’re doing Destiel Goes to the Movies! (ie fics that are re-writes of popular films, huzzah!)

First up is Galaxy Quest - or Not Natural by tfw_cas

Summary:

As the star of the fantasy show Not Natural, Dean Winchester used to be a big name; at least he was before the show was cancelled after season five. Now he and the rest of the cast spend much of their time at conventions, reliving the glory days, and trying not to fall out with each other... or is it just Dean they don’t get along with?

When the fantasy world of the show suddenly comes crashing into their real lives, they’re required to help a group of angels who believe that the show is real, and that Dean and the crew are actually hunters. As their mission becomes increasingly dangerous, the cast must band together as they once pretended to do on the show, to stop Loki’s determination to destroy Heaven. This is particularly important to Dean, as his affection continues to blossom for Castiel, the angels’ enigmatic (and extremely attractive) leader.

This fic is so much fun! First, I love me some Galaxy Quest, which is, of course, a love note to Star Trek. I wondered how the author could make it work for Supernatural and was pleasantly surprised by how everything just… fit. This fic has Dean being Dean, Cas being adorably awkward and unknowing and everyone else playing their part beautifully. Crowley, as Alexander the british actor too good to be on this tv show, is worth the read alone. Four out of Five Bees:

🐝 🐝🐝🐝

Next we have the destiel version of Sleepless in Seattle with PrinceMalice’s Sleepless in Lawrence, Kansas

Summary:

“Um, yes, hi. My name is Sam and I’m calling from Lawrence, Kansas.”

A new voice... Castiel loved new voices. They always had new stories to tell.

“Kansas… well, it’s not really midnight down there, is it? What keeps you up?” he asked.

“I’m worried about my brother, Dean.”

I fell in love with this fic- it’s Cas as a lonely DJ who gets to know Dean because “Sam can’t keep his big mouth shut”. Dean is wonderful here - so full of issues and yet so willing to open himself up. Cas and he maneuver their friendship and then the something else that it grows to be as they get to know each other on the air. Much like the film, you will see immediately that these two should meet, but of course, there are things to keep them apart. Featuring the Empire State Building in the climatic scene, of course, is just the perfect ending to this perfect little Au - full of heart and lovely emotions. I loved it! Five out of Five Bees: 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

Next up is the destiel version of Stranger than Fiction with Death & Taxes by thestarsarefalling

Summary:

Castiel Novak is an IRS agent who suddenly begins to hear a voice narrating his life as it happens, as if from a book, but when the narration reveals that he is going to die, Castiel must find the “author” to convince them to change the ending before it’s too late. His journey to find the person behind the voice leads him to new adventures and to fall in love.

I’ve never been the world’s biggest Will Ferrell fan, but I did thoroughly enjoy Stranger Than Fiction. It was just wacky and out there enough for me to sink my teeth into. Fictional things being real? Writers controlling real-life destiny’s? Hell, yeah!

So it goes with this fic - Cas plays the tax agent out to destroy Dean’s life - or so he thinks, but Chuck (of course, the author is CHUCK) keeps interrupting with his dire thoughts and Cas’s impending doom. This fic is truly fantastic - even if you haven’t seen the film, I think you’ll like it - it actually transcends its own inspiration, as weird as that sounds. Watch Dean and Cas fall in love; watch Cas’s life fall apart and then come back together. I would re-read this fic again in a heartbeat. In fact, I think I will this weekend! If you love a Cas POV and a bit of surrealism in your fic, this one is the perfect match. Also, Dean is pretty adorable, but then, isn’t he always? 🤓 Five out of Five Glorious Bees: 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

And also, an honorable mention goes to @friendofcarlotta and her entire body of work - Friend of Carlotta on AO3 she does many crossovers of film for her stories and they are always such bangers! I just recently re-read a lot of her stuff and I am blown away by what an amazing writer she is. She’s done fics of Lost Boys, a Supernatural/Gotham Knights crossover, a Bridgewater crossover, a Rear Window one shot and others that I absolutely adore. Just pick one of stories and kiss your free time goodbye as you fall into her gorgeous words and worlds - you’ll thank me!

omg it’s FAN FICTION FRIDAY

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