#another episode of bunny's brain is turning!!!

[lunicho]

guys i feel like taki and nicho cuss so much during sex so if u restrict them from doing so they'll have the hardest time. like if ur edging them and telling them that everytime they cuss you'll edge them again they'd have the hardest time ever. moaning out "fuckk" is their go to so you'd have a field day with them cuz they just can't keep it in. nicho especially, i feel like he cusses in most of the things he says like "feels so fucking good" and things like that

[nadjabear]

I blanked out and watched 11 episodes of The Apothecary Diaries in December and thinking of it I don't really like it lol but it's so confusing to me because it was boring but entertaining at the same time??? It's pretty harmless but I really don't get the hype it's just pretty average to me

[livvidaloca]

what!? liv made human designs for the watterson family again!? yes, she did, and here’s her train of thought for these under the cut:

so, these are actually for my fic that i’m writing on ao3 in which gumball finds himself transported to another universe in which everyone is a human after the events of the inquisition. this is why there’s very few animal traits on any of them, or magically colored anime hair. i wanted them to look like people who could exist and walk around.

in this, nicole is blasian and richard is a white latino (with frankie being white non-latino and jojo being latina). (also these headcanons were based on a lot of convos with some of my friends back in the day, i don’t remember anyone’s reasonings for these but they’ve been true for so long in my brain) gumball and anais are mixed, and i tried to nod to gumball taking more after nicole and anais taking more after richard without making them carbon copies. and then darwin of course is black thats just canon

as for their designs themselves, i’ll start with nicole. i tried to make her look decently muscular (although the simplistic style i used doesn’t exactly show it off). her blue bandana and shoes are obviously a nod to her canon design, so she doesn’t look like an entirely different character. as for her hairstyle i looked into relatively low-maintenance styles, since she’s a busy woman! and her hair is starting to gray from all that STRESS!

richard’s design is the most straightforward, yet it took me the longest because i was never satisfied with how it was turning out. i’m still not sure if i’m crazy about it. all i know is that i was dead set on making him bald, since there’s literally a whole episode about that. I didn’t commit all the way because the design without any hair was making me lose my mind. i gave him some freckles as a nod to his whiskers because they’re a lot more prominent than nicole’s (which is why she doesn’t have any). this also translated to gumball’s design. also, how could i ignore the obvious choice and not give him pink bunny slippers!? it fits him so well!

gumball was fairly easy for me, because i kinda always have human designs for him in mind. i always give him those blue sneakers because duh, and i always give him dyed-blue hair that he visibly doesn’t maintain. i always had this human-version-only headcanon that gumball BEGGED to dye his hair for the longest time, and nicole finally allowed it on the condition that he’d keep up with it on his own. he didn’t. classic gumball

darwin’s design is also usually an easy one for me. big orange hoodie, green shorts and sneakers. this time i also made the decision to have his hair tied up to resemble his little fin. it’s not really visible with their clothes and stuff blocking the original sketch, but i also tried to make his legs a little bit lankier than gumball’s, just to make them appear longer like they are in the show.

as for anais, i always have trouble nailing the design without it looking like a completely different character. i cant dye her hair pink, because she’s supposed to be four, but i also can’t give her pink shoes, because she’s of course the only one who actually has shoes! then i remembered ribbons and my day was saved. still not sure if i’m completely sold on her design yet, though. i think she looks a little older than four.

anyways, i’m planning on doing other designs like these with other characters! let me know if you’re interested. as for that fic, here’s the link:

[mefiman]

I was watching an episode of Wander Over Yonder called "The Hero" and Bowuigi was occupying my brain at the same time.

So, another idea story for Bowuigi!

The roles for this bunny idea:

Foreman Spike: Brad Starlight.

Luigi: Princess Demurra

Bowser: King Draykor

Here's the story idea:

Takes place sometime after the end of the movie. Spike buttering up to the bros and visiting the other world. Mario and Luigi taking time to forgive and forget Spike for being a shit boss to them in the past in their own pace. Luigi took longer since I headcanoned he and Spike were a thing before the latter broke it off and dumped Luigi in the most demeaning and humiliating fashion.

After months/a year, Bowser escapes, surprisingly kidnapping Luigi instead of Peach for some reason. Hearing the news, Spike took the opportunity to accompany Mario, Peach, Toad and Donkey Kong to rescue Luigi. Throughout the journey, him believing himself to be a bigger hero than Mario + his insufferable dick attitude rubs his companions the wrong way. Hilarity ensues as Spike gets bashed and beaten in the security obstacles set up by Bowser, his inexperience and massive ego not helping at all.

Eventually, they reached Bowser's castle. Mario, Peach, Toad and DK charging forward to fight Bowser's army before Spike could finish his heroic speech. The foreman throws a massive tantrum, whining about wanting to be the main hero before he and the others were captured and bought over to Bowser.

Cue to the Koopa King playing Toccata and Fugue in D Minor on his piano (or organ for better dramatic effects lol). He menacingly greets the gang before Luigi appeared unharmed and with the Koopalings + baby Junior. The big reveal that he and Bowser are in love and had bonded into in relationship long before he got whisked off.

The gang cannot believe their eyes and ears especially Mario and Spike.

Y'all can already imagine Mario's reaction and feeling about this, I don't think I need to elaborate on that.

Spike on the other hand, was spluttering and splattering that this was ridiculous, outrageous and that Luigi was better off with him. Luigi was displeased at his former boss's outburst and made it clear he turned him down respectfully many times before due to him being pushy and not respecting his space. Spike didn't take his refusal He prefers them being just friends.

Spike seemed to consider but outright refuses and beats up the Koopa guards holding him, shoving Mario aside and kidnaps Luigi. Escaping, laughing like a villain.

Bowser and Mario team up and with the others, rushed out to save Luigi.

Only to find him fine and just done subduing Spike with his Thunderhands.

Bowser sighs dreamily "And this is why I love him.~ ❤️"

Anddd that's pretty much from me, lol. Anyone's welcome to make this even better!

[luimagines]

Pinky! I'm back, why doesn't a Lynel emoji exist? As it would be super funny. I just need a Lynel and the farm and you know who I am. The one with the Lynel farm.

So to cut to the chase. These headcanons of Bunny!Legend kicked something in my brain and I think it would be cute for Reader but funny for the chain and embarrassing for Legend.

I was a bunny owner myself and I know, that bunnies do nest when they are expecting. So we know that his Dark World form bleeds sometimes into his hylian form. So I think, if Legend has a pregnant S/O. He would go to their shared bedroom and build a nest/ burrow/ den. As soon as his bunny instincts tell him, he will be getting kits.

He will find it embarrassing as soon as he realises what he is actually doing, while Reader finds it endearing. He also sleeps automatically so that he protects Reader and their stomach with his body. Even when Reader turns around, he will turn them back so he can protect them with his kits. Reader is his mate, he has to protect them.

But if the Chain finds out about the little nest that once was a bed. Legend is not going to live it down. Sky and Twilight will tease him relentlessly, but Reader takes the blame in front of them all and says they did it as they miss Legend so much and Reader is pregnant so they can pass it down pregnancy hormones. Legend knows that they did it to protect his pride as they know how much he hates his other form. Legend is glad but also feels guilty as they take the "blame" on their pregnant body.

But if they try to make fun of Legend as he is very protective and soft towards and around Reader. Reader will show that you should never mess with Legend's pregnant S/O. A mother becomes a grizzly bear as soon as they see their baby in danger but their love for Legend strong enough to put them in a similar state and pregnancy hormones, they are dangerous. Damn, Reader is suddenly a WWE fighter and beats the crap out of them, John Cena would be proud as he didn't know he had a hylian child, they even got a chair to smack the boys. All of them got a beating except for Hyrule as he is an innocent baby in their eyes and Time. Wind learns flying. Time didn't do anything so he "just" got a scolding for doing nothing to prevent the group from teasing their hero.

After that the Chain has a new juice to drink "Respect Reader Juice". Legend has to calm them down, normally it's the other way around, as stress isn't good for the baby. Warriors thanks him silently. Wind comes back and asks for another round. Wild wants to fly too! Twilight has to control those two. He drinks "Respect Women Juice", "Respect Pregnant Women Juice" so now he is drinking "Respect Pregnant Reader Or You Turn Into A Punching Bag Juice". Pregnant people are scary.

But I also think Legend would be in a pickle. He needs to travel with the group to slay the Shadow. But Reader is pregnant with his child/ children. In his paranoid mind, he is we all would be paranoid after we go through the same shit he did, he pictures the worst case scenarios. Ravio is a coward, he is incapable of protecting Reader and his kits. In fact, he is sure Ravio would run away as soon as some of Legend's enemies or even monsters from the Shadow come to hurt Legend psychologically. He would break down, if he sees his family dead and knowing, that he wasn't able to protect them! He would lose his will to live. Even if the boys try to cheer him up, nobody would be able to do it as Legend worked so hard for his family only to lose them! So of course, something in his mind he wants to protect them but he definitely doesn't want to take Reader with him or they are really a walking target! And even if Reader says he should go. He can't just pack up and leave! So the group stays until Reader calms Legend down so isn't in a paranoia episode until then the group has to wait and respect whatever Legend's choice is, even if they need his help. Time understands him, he has Twilight as his descendant and he knows how scared he was as Twilight was injured. He would probably react the same if Malon was pregnant as he also doesn't want to lose his loved ones. So he would even persuade the others, that Legend's choice is his to make not theirs. He would explain, that Legend wants to be there when his kit is born, learns to walk, learns to speak, he wants to hear its first words. He just wants to be there and have a kinda peaceful life since the beginning and maybe Hylia did want him to give him that with making Reader pregnant with his kits.

Maybe a Zebra emoji? Honestly, shame on them for not having a lynel emoji.

I actually don't know much about having bunnies either! But I know they stomp when they're mad!

But pregnancy hormones are no joke, what so ever. Especially when they're mad.... Or should I say hopping mad?

.... I'll see myself out.

And poor Legend, worrying his poor little head about every little thing because he wants everything to be nice and safe and homey. Just let the man raise his family in peace. :(

[berrypass-de-murdler]

2 - 30 A^2 + B^2 = Murder!

What is this title 😭

Random irratino angst to transition to a hilariously bad episode-

DON'T READ THE EPISODES WITHOUT READING THE BOOKS!!

It’s Irratino’s LEAST favorite time - convention time!! 

LOGICO: Time for YOU to learn some REAL maths! IRRATINO: NOOOOOO

It’s difficult, but Logico manages to drag him there. Principal Applegreen is there, which sort of makes sense, but Brownstone and Aureolin are also there, which makes less sense. It’s a long, droning presentation, as one could guess. Logico points and giggles with excitement at the new mathematical developments, while Irratino is stuck melting away in his chair, praying for it to end. He finally gets a moment to breathe during intermission.

IRRATINO: I can’t believe this. All of that felt like sand going directly into my brain, and it’s only HALF OVER? LOGICO: I found that first segment INTRIGUING. It’s incredible how everything can be so precise!

After a quick eat, they head back. The presenter is… alive? JUST kidding they’re super dead.

LOGICO: OHHHH!!! >:( IRRATINO: YAYYYY

Real profesh, Tino. It turns out the three suspects are also the only other people who joined the convention, unsurprising. 

PRINCIPAL: Great. Now I’m being accused of murder by my WORST STUDENT. LOGICO: You weren’t my teacher! PRINCIPAL: Not everything is about you, Deductive.  AUREOLIN: This motherfucker really kicked me out of school. I’m literally only a magician because of him! PRINCIPAL: See? So disrespectful, yet you owe me so much. AUREOLIN: DO YOU THINK THIS IS WHAT I WANTED TO DO WITH MY LIFE

This is escalating so fast! Brownstone takes a break from the fighting to try to solve a riddle on the wall. Logico ignores everything, but then does a double take and runs over.

LOGICO: What the fuck? You’re supposed to be dead! BROWNSTONE: Cool, thanks. LOGICO: I MEANT YOU WERE DEAD!!! BROWNSTONE: Uh… no. LOGICO: You died, and your twin brother became Manservant Brownstone. Am I wrong?? BROWNSTONE: Yea. I’m not dead. LOGICO: WHAT IS HAPPENING

While Logico does… that, Irratino takes statements.

BROWNSTONE: Amazing Aureolin was in the bathroom. PRINCIPAL: ‘Amazing’ Aureolin brought a protractor. AUREOLIN: GET OFF MY BACK!!!

She yeets her drawing compass and it sticks into the wall. That exposed the Principal’s lie pretty quickly!

PRINCIPAL: There is no proof she didn’t ALSO bring a protractor. Ever thought of someone carrying two items?

My god he’s obnoxious. Logico has to debate with him, while Irratino approaches Aureolin. 

AUREOLIN: Go away… IRRATINO: I’m not here to be an ass.

He sits down next to her.

AUREOLIN: I don’t even care about maths… I only came here to show up that dumb Principal. He’s the reason I couldn’t graduate. IRRATINO: Do you like doing magic? AUREOLIN: I mean… yeah, it’s grown on me. But I don’t feel like I’m making a difference to anyone. IRRATINO: Well… could I see a trick?

Auree reluctantly pulls the compass out of the wall. She delicately balances it on her hand, and slaps the top of it! Irratino winces as it looks like it jabs straight through her hand. But she’s unharmed. Irratino claps, and Bunni does a small smile.

Looks like Logico won the debate. Principal Applegreen runs over to a 3D printer and tries to print out a knife, but some humans pop up and drag the man away! He’s so stressed, his single blond hair tuft falls clean off, and could easily be mistaken for a dead rodent on the floor. But no one’s gonna touch that.

PRINCIPAL: This whole convention gets an F-plus, from MEEEEEE- LOGICO: A, you used that same dumbass catchphrase before. B, if you really MEANT it, it would just be an F! An F-plus is a BETTER grade! IRRATINO: And C, that’s another murder in our book! [laughs] What a dumb teacher. LOGICO: So I never got an explanation about Brownstone. IRRATINO: What Brownstone?

Brownstone is gone! Logico wonders if this has to do with the Iron Tsar. He smacks himself. Drakonia is in the past! And hopefully, so is this episode…

The end!

I had a dream that because they were working on a Star Wars horror movie together, Tangerine was revealed to be Eminence's kid.

Ultimately decided will not be canon

God I'm tired. Hopefully next episode is better than this.

The power of Goat Lord compels you!

See you next time murdlers!

[grapenehifics]

Making of Monday: Can't Stop the Suns Part 1

(I am thinking SO positively rn that I am calling this part 1, like I will remember to actually write more. YMMV; we'll see how I do.)

I'm hard at work on the concluding chapters of Pick Up the Pieces right now, and working on Pick Up the Pieces means I also need to do a fair bit of rereading An Uncivil War, so it's very much on the forefront of my brain, and also I have yet to participate in a single MoM, so: here's some backstory on An Uncivil War.

Okay I actually need to back up even farther than that, all the way to Solsbury Hill and February 2020. I started Solsbury Hill - it wasn't called that, then; it didn't have a name, just 'weird doc file/outline I'll probably never finish because I don't have a track record of finishing creative writing projects, ever' - and then the very next month I started working from home AND season 7 of Clone Wars premiered.

To get ready for season 7 - and because I was home a lot more during the day, now, and didn't have to commute to work - we decided to do a rewatch of Clone Wars season 1 through 6. And you know how we joke about plot bunnies, and why they're called that? That the hardest idea is your first one and once you have that the ideas just keep multiplying? So, I'm sitting on an outline for what would become Solsbury Hill, and we're watching Clone Wars, and we get to season 5, and the episode with Ahsoka's trial, and I think to myself, huh. That's weird. Why is Obi-Wan acting like that? Why is he not sticking up for our Padawan? If he had, I bet things would have turned out differently. Ahsoka might not have left the Order. Anakin might not have turned to the Dark Side. Clone Wars is full of all these little things that individually might not be enough to push Anakin over the edge, but they start stacking up, collectively...

From there, it was a pretty easy leap to, 'what if Obi-Wan left the Order instead of Ahsoka', and that created this whole domino effect because Anakin would obviously leave with him, right, and Ahsoka was getting kicked out anyway, and now I've got this scenario with three Jedi on the run in the middle of a war.

And that was fascinating to me. Once I started thinking about it I couldn't stop. But I was also getting really into Solsbury Hill, at that point, so this new story needed to take a backseat. I dumped a bunch of notes into a Word doc and went back to my AU.

It turns out, though - and this was the first time I'd learned this about myself - that I liked having both an AU and a canon project going at the same time. Solsbury Hill and An Uncivil War both used such different parts of my brain and required a different skillset and researching vastly different things, and if I got bogged down in one it was nice to be able to switch to the other one and hack away at that one for a while. So I ended up, from early 2020 until August 2022 when I posted the first chapter of Solsbury Hill on AO3, working on both projects nearly simultaneously, although obviously Solsbury Hill (despite being three times longer) got to the finish line first.

For a long time - almost three years - An Uncivil War was just called, An Uncivil War. And it had this expansive outline that I just kept cracking away at, and whenever I came across something cool in another piece of Star Wars media or another show premiered or I read another book I'd think 'Ooh, that's neat! That's going in the fic!' and I'd add it to my to-do list. And at some point I looked at my word count and realized I was pushing 100k and not anywhere close to the end of the story I wanted to tell.

So, I started thinking about sequels, and series. I had (still have) this outline, fortunately, and there was one pretty obvious stopping point at what was then the mid-point of the plot. (I say, 'then' because it has since, of course, expanded. It turns out I'm very bad at guessing word counts.) So I took half my outline, dumped into a brand-new doc, called that one Pick Up the Pieces, and wrote the 'ending' of An Uncivil War, as much as possible, as if it were the ending, just in case I for some reason never got around to writing Pick Up the Pieces.

Because it was important to me that An Uncivil War be able to stand on its own. It's got a beginning, a middle, and an end, and the end calls back to the beginning, and the main threat to the characters is resolved, and they talk about what they're going to do next but even if that was the only story you had, it should still be a satisfying conclusion (or, at least, I hope it is).

But it isn't the entirety of the story I wanted to tell. Because they originally were one big story, I actually had maybe half of Pick Up the Pieces already written by the time I started posting An Uncivil War, so while the first part took me three years to write, the second has technically only taken me a year, but I was definitely not starting from scratch.

I also - and this should shock absolutely no one - was once again wildly off in my word count estimate. Pick Up the Pieces is, right now, already as long as An Uncivil War (120k), and I've still got three chapters left to go...plus a bunch more things in my outline I haven't gotten to yet.

So, in true Star Wars tradition, I'm now plotting a part three! Pick Up the Pieces, like An Uncivil War before it, has a logical ending point, so it will wrap up there, but the plot will move merrily along to the next thing on my to-do list, which is in fact the same to-do list I've had since March 2020. (It's a good thing I love this story so much or I would have quit long ago.) Part Three, at the moment, is tentatively titled Sometimes Fate Steps In, and I'm really, really sorry to have to admit that that's where all the smut is going to be. (I know. It's Solsbury Hill all over again.)

(I do love it, though. I feel like I should...apologize, to my fics, somehow, for having a favorite? I do have a favorite, though. It's this series. I love it so damn much. This is the one thing I write where, if you told me right now that I would never get a single comment or kudos on it, I would still write it anyway, because I just get so much enjoyment out of researching and writing it and re-reading it.)

(Which is not to say you shouldn't comment on it. Please, please do! You will absolutely make my day, week, month, year! But I love it enough to do it anyway.)

[safyresky]

I am so ?????????

Finally watched the episode! UM. What in the fuck??? What?? The fuck??? Um???? I cannot really put into words the feeling I am having but I have a great emoji for it! 🤨🤨🤨

That's the vibe, lads.

So the Council. Ho boy. WOW. Allow me to just go OFF for a moment here :) :) :)

THEY CANNOT INTERFERE? THEY WILL NOT INTERFERE? HELLO?????

THE SAME COUNCIL THAT WAS SO KIND AND SUPPORTIVE TO SANTA DURING TSC2.

WITH THE TOOTH FAIRY WHO GAVE HIM A LIFT BACK NORTH.

MOTHER NATURE LITERALLY MARRYING SCOTT AND CAROL AT THE VERY LAST MOMENT.

OFFERING TO HELP SANTA MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE WHEN THEY WERE BEHIND OR WHATEVER IN TSC2

THE COUNCIL THAT WAS LIKE "NO YOU CAN'T STOP BEING SANTA UR SO GOOD AT IT!"

THE SAME COUNCIL THAT CHARLIE WAS ABLE TO CALL UP ON CHRISTMAS EVEN FOR SOME EXTRA HELP? NO QUESTIONS ASKED>?

WOULD NOT HELP THE ELVES WITH MAD SANTA????

SO LA BEFANA, WHO WAS APPARENTLY ALSO A LEGENDARY FIGURE TOO (which is giving age old fanfics vibes lmao, not sure that's a good thing???? more at 10) HAD TO DO A ROBBERY? BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T HELP?? BECAUSE THEY APPARENTLY CAN'T INTERFERE?????

WHEN THEY DO INTERFERE A LOT? SEE: THE ENTIRETY OF TSC3 WHERE THEY HAVE A MEETING BC OF SOME CARDBOARD STANDEES AND BAD WEATHER????? AND YOU ARE TELLING ME. THAT THEY WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH:

MAD SANTA ATTACKING THE POLE

EASTER BUNNY BEING TURNED INTO A BUNNY AND THEN A LEMON

EASTER BUNNY'S BASKET BEING STOLEN

EASTER BUNNY BEING KIDNAPPED

CRAZY AMOUNTS OF SANTA MAGIC ALL UNACCOUNTED FOR IN THE R E A L WORLD?????

SANDMAN MAGIC BEING USED ON SANDMAN?

BILLIONS OF SNOW GLOBES FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS MAGIC POPPING INTO THE REAL WORLD AND BEING GIFTED TO HUMANS?

THE WHOLE SIMON THING LAST SEASON?????

THEY WOULD NOT INTERFERE??? WHAT IN THE FUCK!!!!! It's funny, because like. When I was rage fic-ing post S1, I was thinking that the Council, given Scott being...SCOTT, had stopped talking to him as much bc tscs!Scott sucks so bad!! He 100% would've made comments that deffs did not sit well with ANY of the other Council Members, I mean, look at how he treated Cupid and Sandy! I'd hate to be on THAT Council during Covid, YIKES.

But like. GOD. @lmelodie you were SO RIGHT about Council stans being pissed bc I am MAD PISSED. ALSO, JUST LEARNT THAT I AM APPARENTLY A V BIG COUNCIL STAN!! (Checks out I suppose given my fic writing and reading habits, lol).

It's just so MADDENING and INFURIATING and SADDENING, IT'S ACTUALLY REALLY REALLY SAD TO SEE THAT T H I S IS HOW THEY'RE REACTING TO NOT BEING ABLE TO GET ALL THE COUNCIL MEMBERS BACK. Like, GOD, if you're unable to properly use them in the story JUST DON'T USE THEM AT ALL. I am once again REJOICING that the Millers have been left untouched, thank GOD for that!

AND ANOTHER THING (took a kitchen cleaning break and got all annoyed about loopholes). IF RESIGNING AS A LEGENDARY FIGURE ALLOWS YOUR POWERS TO WORK ON OTHERS, WHY WOULD THEY THREATEN JACK WITH THAT IN THE THIRD MOVIE? WOULDN'T YOU WANT HIM TO KEEP HIS TITLE SO THAT HIS POWERS WOULDN'T WORK ON THE REST OF YOU, INCLUDING SANTA?!?!?!?!?! THIS SHIT DOESN'T LINE UP! IT DOESN'T! LINE! UP! MY GOD! THIS SERIES IS MY VILLAIN ORIGIN STORY! THIS SERIES IS WHY PEOPLE NEED TO STOP REBOOTING OLD THINGS! 80% OF THE TIME IT'S A MISS! THAT'S TOO MUCH RISK! TOO MUCH!! AH!

I THINK I'M DONE YELLING ABOUT THE COUNCIL. PROBABLY NOT TBH. BUT FOR NOW I'LL CALL IT. GOD, I MEAN, I KNEW WHEN WE LEARNT WE'D BE SEEING SOME OF THEM THEY WOULD NOT MAKE IT OUT UNSCATHED BUT DAMN! DAMN! MORE RETCONNING LORE! DAMN!

eurhgjrbewhfnujqncwje nsdjk. GOD I'm EXHAUSTED. My brain itches. I was thinking of lobotomys today. I wonder why (/sarcasm)

(it was bc of a shitty patron at work but this just adds to the freudian slips)

UGH. Ick. Yuck. Moving on (impossible for me but we're gonna TRY!)

Elves vs Gnomes

So. The backstory thing. I just. It's cool lore but it leaves more questions than answers and just makes things SO CONFUSING. AS A DISCLAIMER: GO OFF BETTY, WE LOVE TO SEE HER BEING A BADASS. BETTY! HELL YEAH! WE HERE AT SAFYRESKY INDUSTRIES LOVE TO SEE BETTY THRIVING!

Now for the wank. From a LORE PERSPECTIVE. EURGH.

They drop that Mad Santa was a good Santa until he thought everyone was ungrateful and implemented coal and became buds with the gnomes, who apparently ran the coal mines. The gnomes get in his head and prey on his paranoia. Paranoia of WHAT. I've not done a second watch and I don't think I will because I don't actually want a lobotomy despite them being on my mind today a little too much tbh, so maybe i missed that bit, but like, come ON. We can do better in terms of giving antagonists a believable descent into villainy! GOD!

And the trap scene, that was so needlessly drawn out. They should have held him in the trap, Betty revealed her badass self, had Magnus taunt and THEN boom, Befana ALREADY THERE, and she nutcrackers his ass.

Also, calling it NOW. Not ONLY will Sandy un-nutcracker Cal, but she's deffs gonna re-nutcracker Magnus. I bet it'll be like a reversal spell or something lmao

BUT YEAH the lore for the elves around Mad Santa's reign is not quite hitting with me, I gotta say! I am not a fan of it and every time I see it (Betty and Noel aside bc they of course SHINE) it leaves me very :\. It just. Doesn't seem to hit? Or really work? It's just so convoluted to me and goes against everything they said NOT JUST in the movies but LAST SEASON AND ALSO IN INTERVIEWS ABOUT THE SERIES BEFORE TI CAME OUT! It's infuriating y'all. GOD. "A war we didn't see coming" wow, the gnomes and Pyros sure do have something in common, eh? 🤔🤔

Cal and Sandra

God, I love them. They're so funny. Cal is like destroying his room and Sandy is like BRO what the FUCK and HELPS HIM HUNT DOWN THE VEST WITH SANTA MAGIC!! USING HER BEFANA TRAINING! AND THEN HE HELPS HER MAKE UP WITH BEFANA! By lying, of course, so he can go be stupid and heroic and GET NUTCRACKER'D (they nutcrackered my boy ): BUT I LOVE THE WAY THEY SUPPORT EACH OTHER

And the almost hug that turned into punches, lol. That's so Toph coded. We love to see it!

We DON'T love to see Cal DOING THAT! THOUGH! I DID LOVE HIS SCENE WITH KRIS. I'm really hoping, given that he and Cal got duct tapped together and he knows Cal's been nutcrackered, that they give him more of a role, you know? Honestly, it'd be neat if they made Kris the next Santa! I think he'd fit the bill quite well! And then Cal could have his odd job montage and, you know, cross guard and sail on a cruise ship and such. I am VERY intrigued with this pairing, as an aside. Kris and Cal? There's potential. They're gonna fuck it up I'm sure, but we have some DANK POTENTIAL HERE

Sandra and Befana

I'M SO GLAD THEY CHATTED! I am still v much like Sandra did NOTHING wrong and Befana overacted, but I'm glad they talked. Interesting stuff about the magic taking a tole/consequences. Mad Santa really do be out here messing up the balance of things huh? And Mother Nature WON'T intervene. GOD. I know it's bc they probz couldn't get the rest of the ALIVE actors back but like. THEN WHY EVEN USE SOME OF THEM? YEESH. ANYWAY

I'm excited to see how Sandy and Befana manning home base goes! I'm glad they talked and hopefully they can un-lemon EB and just be general badasses around the Workshop, lol.

BUT YEAH. OVER ALL. ARGH. I AM ONCE AGAIN SEEING POTENTIAL, BUT KNOWING THAT IT WON'T BE REACHED IS ACTUALLY LIKE. DEVASTATING.

ALSO. I HATE THAT I WAS RIGHT ABOUT MAD SANTA GETTING TO THE POLE IN EPISODE 6. ARGH

[roseverdict]

hey leverage gang. i'm writing an absolutely batshit insane crossover. it's not a mega-multi-crossover but the thing i'm crossing it over with is, at least on the surface, a completely different vibe from leverage. i know nothing about the leverage reboot but i know that the og series will let me:

draw Grief-Stricken Angry Father Who Went Depresso Mode, Then Turned His Anger On The System That Killed His Child And Eventually Ended Up With At Least One Coworker Who Put Up With His Bullshit Until He Went Too Far (At Which Point He Got The Sense Slapped/Punched Into Him) parallels

addendum to the last: the character getting paralleled also ends up in a roommate situation with their ex-coworker after the fact, so. that's another piece of evidence that the venn diagram is almost a circle

make Chaos (K-OS? i read some of the spinoff books a while back and the spelling was inconsistent so i'm not really clear on that) relevant to the plot bunny at hand

go HAM with the fact that apparently each season of the show had a theme and s2 was "family," which makes me giggle evilly inside because that fits SO nicely with the crossover idea. client comes to the crew to get (essentially) his kids back. they end up grabbing an extra kid who'd been stuck there longer. this is the kid who was thought to be dead by the character getting nate parallels. nate will Have A Time with this realization <3

however, leverage has always been floating in the back of my brain without any real, concrete timeline. moreau is in here somewhere with the time nate wemt to jail between seasons, the time sophie got switched out with tara for a chunk of a season, and miscellaneous episode plots, but i have no idea which order they happened in. like none. and i don't want to just go "it happens sometime in s2-s4" because. that's a MASSIVE chunk of the timeline. that'd be like saying "oh yeah i learned to make authentic chicago pizza somewhere around here" and gesturing to the entire midwest on a map. i don't want to reference things that don't happen yet.

so. are there any potential places in the timeline of s2-s4 that i could conceivably cram a fanfic into?

and for long-time followers of my own bullshit: yes, this is still more stick figure brainrot <3

[joshscrookednipple]

Cupid Screwed Up: Chapter 2

Summary: What happens when two rivals who chants even be in the same room together get paired up as soul mates for the rest of their lives..one thing they do know is that cupid screwed up.

Pairing: Josh Kiszka/Female OC

word count: 2,682

Warnings: Shitty editing, Vulgar language, angst, asshole josh, seizures, ambulances, mentions of negative body talk. (as always let me know if i missed anything!)

Not edited !!

A/N: before you read this here are a few things you need to know-

FND (functional neurological disorder) refers to a group of common neurological movement disorders caused by an abnormality in how the brain functions. some of the symptoms are-

Weakness or Paralysis

Abnormal movement, such as tremors or difficulty walking.

Seizures or episodes of shaking and apparent loss of consciousness

Episodes on unresponsiveness

i got diagnosed with FND about a year ago and i wanted to put a little bit of myself into Tara, feel free to message me if you have any questions. Enjoy!!! :)

have you ever seen those commercials where people screw up the most simple and idiotic tasks?

yeah

thats basically what happened here.

let me give you a little recap of what happened after i found out my impending doom. (aka getting josh as my perfect match) in bullet point form.

* i cried

* i threw my phone across the room and cracked it

* i stopped to feed clawdia because she looked hungry

* cried some more

* threw some more things

* surprisingly fell asleep

and now it’s the next morning and i’m matching my ass to the C.U.P.I.D headquarters and set things straight. i pull into the driveway that itself, probably cost a million dollars.

i step out of my car when i see another one pull up by me. i bet you can never guess who it was.

“So eager to see me aren’t you bunny?”

Wow. who would’ve guessed.

“i’m here to tell this fucking dumbass company that they fucked up our matches, not to tell them i want to conceive your kids and push them out of my fucking pussy this very second

he just stares at me and i swear i can see a glint of..something in his eyes but as soon as it came it was gone.

he locks his car as starts walking towards me which leads to me walking faster.

“You wound me bunny!!”

“at least Jake had the kindness in his heart to apologize to me last night. i heard he has a match..alexis is it? how does it feel that your twin brother is higher up than you” i spit out with my back still to him and a smirk on my face.

“yeah well if i had a match i couldn’t fuck all the girls i have been”

oh my god.

ew

i ignore him and open the door and..jesus it’s like i walked into one of those young adult dystopian movies. the floors are pristine white..well the entire building seems to be white with light red accents. fitting.

people were swooping around getting personality tested for their perfect match, some meeting their matcha for the first time. all of them seem so happy. i walk up to the front desk and the lady whose name tag i read says “Valentine” turns and smiles at me with this obnoxiously big smile that has obnoxiously perfect teeth.

“Welcome to C.U.P.I.D headquarters? do you have an appointment” she smiles stupidly at me and tilts her head.

“well no i-“

“did you call in before hand?”

“no-“

i can hear the snickers of my rival behind me.

“name and occupation”

“Tara and i really don’t see how-“

and of course she interrupts once again

“how did you find out about us?”

that’s when i lost it.

“how the FUCK would anyone not know about this place? it’s not like you all have advertisements fucking everywhere or anything!! sometimes i just want to shit in peace without having to see your fucking eyes staring into my god. damned. soul!”

i’m breathing heavily and i lick my lips looking at her expecting her to finally just maybe stop asking me stupid questions and worry about the real problem.

“you seem upset, do you want to do some breathing exercises?”

i throw my hands up in the air and josh is doubled over, his face red from him trying not to laugh. he’s clearly going to be no help so i turn back to valentine who i’m half convinced is a robot and take a deep breath.

“look” i start “i think you all made a mistake with my match. i go matched with this used paper towel back here, and i’m sure it’s a bug in the system but i would really appreciate if you would go and change it please”

i finish and give her a forced smile and a few minutes of silence goes by before she finally speaks

“there’s nothing we can do, C.U.P.I.D has a 100% acceptance rate”

“well apparently fucKING NOT”

a few heads turn to look at me and okay maybe just possibly i was over reacting but you don’t understand how dire this situation is. i grab my purse and push open the doors and gulp in a deep breath of air.

not even a minute later josh is by my side

“you should give up drawing and go into theatre bunny”

“fuck off”

i pull my jacket tighter around me when i look at my phone. greta it’s December 1st which means it’s the dreaded date night. i go into my car and slam the door before putting my head on the steering wheel.

one secret that i’ll take with me to the grave is that i have a debilitating crush on josh when i was in highschool, i mean god he was so fucking awful to me but at least he gave me SOME attention, my dad was always out with one of his side pieces and my mom would hide in her bedroom crying most nights. C.U.P.I.D swears by their 100% success rate, but if that was true why would i have to fall asleep to the sounds of my dad threatening bash my moms head in. is that truly what love is? because if that’s their definition of it, they need some serious fucking help.

the drive home was quiet except for the barely there self help podcast that was coming out of the radio of my car. i pull into the parking lot of my apartment complex and trudge up to my room, which felt like it took forever. as soon as i unlock the front door and open it i see sam sitting on the couch with maggie straddling his hips and their both in what seems like a life or death make out session. i slam my keys on the counter which makes sam jump slightly and for maggie to pull away and give me a huge grin.

“There’s my favorite girl! Are you so excited for your date with josh today” she coos and looks over sams shoulders at me

“just thrilled, also next time text me when you and long legs over here are going to fuck on the couch”

sam shoots his head around and smirks “i’m supposed to be the one giving nicknames bunny”

“actually Danny gave me mine, nice try” i laugh and ruffle his hair before going into my room and stand in front of the mirror before looking at my phone screen. it’s currently 12:30 in the afternoon which means i have about five and a half hours until the god forbidden date. i curl up in a ball in my bed and let myself fall into a dreamless sleep.

BEEP BEEP BEEP

I groan and sit up, stretching my arms up and rubbing my eyes before turning my alarm off. 4:30. that means i have to force myself out of bed and start getting ready. i use all of my strength to force myself out of bed and i rub my eyes and pad across the soft carpet into the cold bathroom and turn on the shower head onto the hottest setting before peeling my clothes off of my body and step into the shower that could be accurately described as bathing in lava. i quickly run through my shower routine, when i finish i throw my ratted robe on and throw my hair into a towel and that’s when i feel it start, i look down at my legs and see them shaking like how you see a leaf shake outside in the winter.

one of the first things i told Maggie about when i moved in was about my Illness, it’s called Functional Neurological Disorder..or as the doctors like to say..”something that’s all in my head”. i’m living with FND is like living in a constant hell, i don’t know if i’ll wake up with my arm paralyzed, or having a shaking episode. but you learn to adapt. i was diagnosed at 17 and got my first pair of forearm crutches* when i was 21 and found myself using them more often than not, but thankfully my medication has been keeping my shaking at bay, which is why my heart drops when i see my medicine container is empty.

shit.

i forgot to get a refill. i’ll be fine though. i always am.

i take a few deep breaths before doing a very quickly ran through curl routine and put on a swipe..or two..or three of mascara and smudge on my favorite deep red lipstick before grabbing my favorite dress, it’s a black velvet dress that goes mid thigh, i pair it with black tights and my platform doc martens and throw on a jacket to battle the cold water and rush out of the door and to my car. i have thirty minutes before i have to make it to the restaurant and luckily it’s right by my pharmacy, so i’ll just go in and grab my medicine and then go to the date and try not to kill Joshua. perfect plan.

until it’s not.

“that’ll be $250, do you want to use cash or card”

i almost have a shaking episode right there. i stare at the lady behind the pharmacist desk and hope, and pray for her to say this is some sort of sick joke.

“i don’t-“ i stutter and look at her “i don’t have $250..i barely have enough money for gas”

“i’m sorry ma’am but there’s nothing i can do” she apologizes and smiles a sad smile at me.

i look down at my shaking hands and chew on my lip and try to force back the tears that are threatening to fall down my cheeks. Maggie and Danny are the only two that know about this..so if anything goes wrong i can just call them. everything will be okay. right?

i leave the pharmacy and decided to use the fresh air to my advantage and walk to the restaurant when i see josh standing outside, his cheeks and nose pink from the cold. he’s kinda cute when he looks like that.

no he’s not Tara, snap out of it.

“your late.” he states and i look at my watch and roll my eyes

“only by two minutes, im going inside, you can either come with me or freeze your dick off out here”

he huffs and follows me inside where the hostess was clearly giving him “fuck me” eyes as she leads us to our table and takes our order, in which the whole, except when i order my food, she’s talking to josh.

after she leaves this smug bastard leans back in his chair and smirks “maybe i’ll take her home tonight, i mean did you see those tits?”

i scrunch up my nose and stab into my complimentary salad that little miss sexy had served us before she left.

“you could have tried a little harder on your appearance Bunny, people will be taking pictures yknow”

“says you” i huff as i push around my salad with my fork

“maybe i’ll just leave with our hostess and leave you here to wallow in your own self pity”

i decide my best course of action is ignoring him. but when do i ever take the best choice?

“why do you think these things about me” i whisper, my voice barley eligible.

the demeanor in him shifts and he, just for a moment, looks regretful for what he said. obviously that doesn’t last long.

“do you want me to lie to you Tara?”

that’s what gets me, that’s how it all started.

i push myself from the table and run into a single person bathroom and let my body fall down the wall. it starts with my right arm.

then my hands.

and legs.

and suddenly i’m having a full blown shaking attack, to those who don’t know what FND is, it would look like i’m having a seizure.

a sob breaks out from my lips as i fumble with my purse and until i finally grab my phone and click on Maggie’s contact and try to call her

1 ring

2 ring

3 ring

hey this is maggie! i’m out right now please leave a message at the beep!

beeeeep

i bite my lip and blindly click on danny’s contact, praying that he picks up.

1 ring

2 ring

“Hello?”

“d-danny” i mutter as i put my phone on speaker, not being able to hold it

“Tara? what’s wrong? aren’t you on your date?”

i mean he wasn’t wrong.

yes i was on my date, but i was also on the floor shaking so hard it feels like i might tear a hole into the floor.

“i am- but i ran out of my medication and i’m shaking- it hurts and it’s okay if you can’t come over but-“

“i’ll be there in five minutes”

that’s all he says before he hangs up.

Danny barges into the restaurant and starts passing josh’s table.

“Danny? what are you doing here” josh stands up, grabbing danny’s arm which causes danny to whip around and for josh to take a few steps back.

“what did you say to Tara” Danny asks

“what-“

“what did you say to her”

“nothing i-“

“well whatever you did. good fucking job”

josh furrows his eyebrows and follows a frantic danny to the bathroom, only to see me half laying down, half sitting up, shaking, and fading in and out of consciousness. danny quickly sits down behind me and pulls me in between his legs so my back is pressed up to his chest and my head falls back into his shoulder.

Danny was probably one of my best friends in every sense of the word, he was always so calm, gentle and..nice.

“hey bunny” he whispers as he brushes some hair from my face “i need you to stay awake for me pretty, you know if you pass out we have to call 911, and i know you don’t want that”

it’s true, whenever i pass out during a episode, more often than not im taken away in a ambulance and taken into observation for one to two days, it always helps when i get a cute paramedic though”

“s’fine” i mutter even though it was not fine, i let my head fall to the side and see josh staring at me with wide eyes and i give him a slurred smile “go see the hostess”

those are the last words i say before i black out and hear Danny curse.

“call an ambulance Josh” Danny orders but josh, looking like he’s frozen in time doesn’t follow his orders.

“JOSH” Danny yells again which seems to snap josh out of his trance before he calls 911 and soon enough paramedics are surrounding me and getting me on a stretcher. once i’m gone danny looks at josh

“i hope whatever you said was worth it”

“what happened to her- was it a allergic reaction or-“ josh stutters before danny huffs and cuts him off

“no you intolerable ass crouton, she has a disorder where if she gets too stressed or upset her body basically shuts down”

danny had never scolded josh to this extent and he couldn’t help but feel like a child being caught stealing a cooking by their mom, all he can think to do in look down at his hands.

“now what i’m going to do is go to the hospital and make sure she’s not alone, you can either come or stay. the choice is up to you”

danny leaves and josh just stands there looking at the spot where i had originally laid.

why did he say those things?

did he really think those things? no go course not.

it’s more of a coping mechanism he thinks. s way to keep his walls up.

but on a friday, on december first at 7:57, his walls has caused you to go to the hospital.

C.U.P.I.D’s 100% success rate my ass.

[rosenallies]

“I love you no matter what your brain tell you” w/ begin again au

“Hey sweetheart, how was-“ Denali greeted cheerfully at first, concern clouding his features as Willow stormed past him, down the hallway and into her bedroom. He looked to Rosé who followed her inside, sighing deeply as he sat next to his husband on the couch, leaning his head on his shoulder.

“She wouldn’t talk the whole way home.”

“She didn’t say anything?”

“She said hi when she got in the car and then shrugged in response to every question I asked. I even asked her if she wanted to put on some Taylor Swift and sing with me, she always does that after a tough day at school.”

Denali hummed, taking his fingers through Rosé’s hair. “We’ll give her some time and then try and go talk to her, okay?”

“Okay,” Rosé agreed, snuggling closer into Denali’s embrace.

A few hours later, after a few restless episodes of whatever reality tv show was on the first channel that came up when they turned on the tv, they decided to go talk to Willow. Together, they knocked softly on her door, poking their heads in when she quietly granted them access.

What they found in her bedroom tugged on their heartstrings, their sweet little girl sat on the bed, her stuffed bunny clutched to her chest and fresh tear tracks down her cheeks.

“Baby,” Rosé cooed, sitting on one side of her while Denali took the other, “what’s the matter? Did something happen at school?”

She nodded fervently and Denali took both of her little hands in his. “Do you want to tell us?”

Willow remained quiet, avoiding their gazes. “D-do you guys really love me?”

Taken aback, Denali gasped. “Of course we do, what makes you think we don’t?”

She pressed her lips together like the secret would tumble out if she didn’t.

“We love you so much, honey,” Rosé reiterated gently, “please tell us why you think we don’t.”

“In school we learned about different kinds of families,” she paused, looking to both of them for approval that they gave with encouraging nods, “we learned about different kinds of families and they didn’t talk about families like ours at all and at recess I talked to my friend about it and she said it was because we weren’t a real family because I’m adopted.”

Rosé and Denali glanced at one another solemnly, the moment they started talking about adoption they knew a conversation like this was likely in their future, but they didn’t expect it to stem from another child in her class.

“And-and I just started thinking about how hard it must be to love a child that’s not your own,” she continued, breaking their hearts further. “Do you wish you could have your own children instead?”

“Willow,” Denali said sadly, holding her hands to his chest, “we love you regardless of where you came from or how you ended up here.”

Rosé agreed, a gentle nod of his head. “We love you no matter what your brain or anyone else tells you.”

“But did you ever want to have your own kids? If you could?”

“It was always a dream of mine to have a family,” Denali started, “a long time ago, before I met daddy I was in an unsafe situation and it wasn’t possible for me to have a family at the time, someday when you’re older I’ll tell you more about it but daddy helped me feel safe again and I realized I wanted to help make a kiddo like you feel safe too. It doesn’t matter that we don’t have the same blood because daddy and I love you more than anything. Family doesn’t always have to be blood related.”

“So we’re a real family?”

“We are,” Rosé said softly, “we’re a perfect little family.”

Willow launched herself at him, yanking Denali along with her, snuggling close as they embraced her. “I love you, dada. I love you, daddy.”

Denali smoothed down her hair, kissing her forehead softly. “We love you too, baby girl.”

[littlewalken]

jan 21

Another step closer to the change of address kit. The guy handling our move called to see if we had gotten and e-signed a paper yet and we already did our part and sent it back two days ago. We know how to play moving.

Looks like my brain decided to get in to rewriting how I have the CYOA notes to pass these few not great driving condition days we're having. New place being at the foot of a mountain will be even more wet but the streets there are ready for it and we don't have a front yard that turns in to a river because we will no longer have any sort of yard.

The Ikea shelves are gone from our lives. All I can say is they are too heavy visually and perhaps it's a bit of a spiritual shedding too. They worked in the blue carpet house but took up too much room here. Sort of a time to become someone else's graham cracker boxes now. And they won't be a daily reminder of the 5x5 that had to be (not) taken apart to move etc.

If I could tell my 2021 self that getting rid of the Life Ruiner was part of the bargain I might have been able to deal with it a bit easier. I knew I had my blessing coming, I knew things were going to be on hold for a bit, it would have been nice to know she wasn't going to be a part of it any more.

Media wise i'm watching Weyoun 6 and starting to think of ways he and Odo could have escaped, give me a moment to wake up the plot bunnies. I want to see if I have TO The Death on my hard drive, I have a few select episodes, because my DVD set is in storage.

Got past the initial urge to completely strip down the Hollywood story to its notes and start again, the hard copy is also in storage, by working on the Spider-Man stuff, but once I find that again I just might do it to see where it takes them. Even in the reading of random parts I'm finding I repeated a few things I forgot I had already said as well as wanting to do some stuff differently. And I found some accidental canary traps.

If asking politely for part 2 of The Nevers paid off someone will eventually read that damn thing and get back to me about it.

[travelwithmesstuff]

Long Flights? 7 Creative Ways to Make the Most Out of Them!

Long flights can sometimes feel like an eternity, but fear not! With the right tools in your adventure bag, those hours will fly by in a whirlwind of excitement and entertainment. Whether you’re soaring through the skies or cruising on the open road, I have tried my level best to curate a creative list of activities to make your journey an unforgettable part of your travel experience. 

Dive into the World of Books

For someone like me, my first go-to is books whether it is long flights or road trips. Books are the ultimate travel companions, transporting you to different realms and captivating your imagination. Pick up that bestseller you’ve been meaning to read or discover a new genre altogether. Get lost in the pages and let your mind soar while the miles fly by.

And if you do not like reading this could also serve you as a sleeping pill – ouch this sentence hurts! 

Tune in to Podcasts on Long Flights

Podcasts are an immersive way to pass the time during long journeys. From gripping true crime stories to thought-provoking discussions, there’s a podcast for every taste. Download a few episodes or create a personalized playlist, and let your mind wander as you absorb fascinating stories and conversations. Trust me, it will open your mind like no one’s business, and give you many ideas, instantly widening your perspective.

When on Long Flights – Watch a TV Series

Whether a long flight or a small one, TV series and Films are the best sources of entertainment. You get no idea where the time passes by. So, transform your journey into a binge-watching extravaganza by downloading your favourite TV series or discovering new ones. Whether it’s a gripping drama, a hilarious sitcom, or an epic fantasy adventure, the world of TV shows will keep you engaged and entertained throughout your ride or flight.

Puzzle Your Way Through

This one might not be everyone’s go-to but I know a lot of people who love to distract their minds with puzzles. Challenge your brain and pass the time with a variety of puzzles and games. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, word games, or even brain-teasing apps can keep you mentally stimulated and entertained. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the hours pass as you immerse yourself in the quest for solutions.

Create a Travel Journal

Be the Bunny! Embrace your creative side and start a travel journal. Write down your thoughts, document your experiences, or sketch the landscapes you encounter. A travel journal not only serves as a delightful memento but also allows you to reflect on your journey and capture the essence of your adventure.

Indulge in Audio Books

If reading isn’t your cup of tea, why not try audiobooks? Immerse yourself in captivating stories narrated by talented voice actors. From classic novels to thrilling mysteries or inspiring biographies, there’s an audiobook to suit every taste. Close your eyes, lean back, and let the story transport you to another world.

Unleash Your Inner Gamer

If you’re a fan of video games, why not bring your favorite gaming device along? Dive into immersive worlds, conquer epic quests, or challenge your strategic skills with puzzle games. Just remember to charge your device and bring spare batteries or a power bank to keep the gaming fun going strong.

Long rides or flights needn’t be a daunting experience. By packing your adventure arsenal with these creative and catchy activities, you’ll be well-equipped to turn those seemingly endless hours into an exciting journey of their own. Whether you choose to immerse yourself in the world of books, podcasts, TV shows, puzzles, journaling, audiobooks, or gaming, you’ll be entertained and engaged throughout your epic ride or flight. 

Get ready to embark on a boredom-busting extravaganza and make your journey as memorable as your destination itself! For more such travel listicles or blogs, check out this space! 

[scrumptious-finicky-illusion]

I posted 681 times in 2022

That's 185 more posts than 2021!

13 posts created (2%)

668 posts reblogged (98%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@worstloki

@chronic-ghost

@stellophia

@livebloggingmydescentintomadness

@nildespirandum

I tagged 497 of my posts in 2022

Only 27% of my posts had no tags

#loki - 176 posts

#other people's art - 103 posts

#other people’s art - 63 posts

#other people’s stories - 42 posts

#other people's stories - 42 posts

#thor - 24 posts

#useful - 21 posts

#tom hiddleston - 13 posts

#good omens - 10 posts

#the sandman - 8 posts

Longest Tag: 76 characters

#i've had more than 12 different types of cheese in my fridge on a normal day

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

I am not dead

I was given a copy of Horizon: Forbidden West and it's eaten my brain (and all of my time). I loved the original and I'm loving this one.

I had a job interview that I was totally qualified for and it had excellent compensation, but when the interviewer bagged on their current employee and then said "it takes about six months to learn to handle this job without crying," I began feeling uneasy.

It took me a night of sleeping on it for me to articulate what was wrong with this interview. One, don't bag on your current employees, ever. It shows you have no respect for the people in your employ and that you would rather talk about them behind their backs than teach them how to do their jobs better. Two, jobs should not make anyone cry. If that's the case, you're an awful boss who doesn't know how to teach people how to do the job the way they want it done (and if it's that much to do, you should hire more than one person to do everything).

Yadda yadda, capitalism sucks and I've already survived a job that was that traumatic (for 18 years, goddamn it) , so if I'm offered this job I'm going to give this one a pass. I recognize that I'm extraordinarily privileged that I can pass up this opportunity because my spouse has a decent job.

1 note - Posted March 19, 2022

#4

This pleases me

2 notes - Posted July 8, 2022

#3

More Misadventures with Merchandise

Me: *watches What If series episode with Jotun Loki* Oooh, neat!

Funko: *advertises their What If series Pop!s*

Me: Oooh, neat! *places pre-order on Amazon for Jotun Loki Pop!*

Amazon: *accepts order*

One week later

Amazon: (via email) Your pre-order is out of stock! Another seller has it for double triple the price, though!"

Me: *sees item is still available via target dot com* *places new order*

TWO MONTHS LATER

Me: *opens box*

Box: Have a Queen General Raimonda!

I called Target's customer service and managed to get a refund and I get to keep the queen. I went back to amazon, and Jotun Loki is suddenly available again, for the original price. He'll get here Tuesday.

2 notes - Posted May 15, 2022

#2

Turning Red is a Rorschach test where people see what traumatized them the most about changing from a kid to an adult

2 notes - Posted March 21, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

So I watched the first episode of The Boys Diabolical because it was short and boy howdy was it exactly what it said on the tin. The first ep, "Laser Baby's Day Out" had the main characters drawn in classic Chuck Jones style (think mid-[20th]century modern Bugs Bunny) which looks so familiar to animation fans. Dare I say it was a deliberate choice made to draw the audience in? That little girl could totally have been born in Who-ville. It's deeply cute from the get-go. But from there it goes off the rails. I won't spoil it for you, but it really really goes off the rails, and then some. The cognitive dissonance of watching what happens in the oh-so-familiar, family-friendly style is just chef's kiss.

I think the main character, Simon, looks a lot like Tom Hiddleston. It's all there for me, the expressive eyes, the lankiness, even the nose, which is a classic caricature style. Look at that face! That little smile!

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32 notes - Posted March 25, 2022

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[lanadelreyscokewhor3]

MELODRAMA- S.G ROGERS

Pairing: Boyfriend!Steve x Female!Reader

Word Count: 1.2k

Summary: When you go through your rough patches, your boyfriend Steve is always there to guide you through them.

Warnings:  fluff, kissing, pet names, mental health issues ( reader is going through one of her depression episodes)

Note** depression looks different for everyone. this is a small reflection of how my depression looks, when i go through some bad episodes. please know you are never ever alone, and i am always here for you if you need to talk about anything! im sorry this is kinda sadder then some of my other works... im sad rn and needed a steve rogers pick me up. ( he’d be the sweetest when you’d go through any hardships!) 

Candles flickered from your vanity, their light casting a dim glow across your bedroom walls. Polaroids of Steve and you gleamed at you, littered across your mirror. Your fairy lights glimmered from the ceiling, a soft blissful melody streaming out of your vinyl player. It was peaceful in your room. It felt safe and comforting, the smell of vanilla lingering in the air.

 Except you didn’t do any of it. You didn’t light the candles, turn on the little fairy lights that you adored, you didn’t put the needle on the vinyl. No, you were curled up in bed, buried under the fuzzy blankets Steve had brought for you. You had refused to move all day, dreading waking up this morning. The idea of functioning had exhausted you. You were having another one of your depression slumps, it being difficult to even get up and make yourself drink water. Your bones felt like lead, the thought of moving hurting your brain. 

Sadness surrounded you like an endless ocean, you felt as if you were drowning in it. It was becoming harder and harder to breathe. Numbness seeped through your bones as you lay in bed, music tuning in and out of your ears, going in one and directly out the other. Your flushed cheeks were sticky with tears and your head felt as if it was going to explode.

 knock knock 

The door creaked open slowly and a tussle of blonde hair and baby blue eyes poked out from behind the door. Steve stood at the door frame, a bowl of piping hot soup in hand, a blanket in the other. Your gaze shifted to him, then back to the closet doors on the other side of your room. With a soft sigh, he trotted over to the side of your bed where you laid, setting the soup on your bedside table. Another blanket was draped across your body, warming the chill that settled in your bones. The weight of the bed shifted, a creak coming from the side of your bed. 

“ Bunny?” Steve murmured from beside you, stroking your face gently.

 “Mgmh.” you grumbled, burying yourself deeper in the sheets. You wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out again. 

The only thing keeping you here, awake and present was Steve, and even though it didn’t appear so at this moment, you were extremely thankful for him. Whenever you felt down or had episodes like these, Steve was always there. He comforted you and made sure you were taken care of. He understood that you could be moody and how sometimes you wanted space, so he was never over baring unless you wanted him to be. 

“ I know this is the last thing you want to hear right now, but I made you soup.”

“ I’m not hungry.” You mumbled from the sheets. “ I know bunny. But you need to eat, you haven’t all day. It’s not good for you.” he sighed, reaching for the bowl on the table.

“ Good.” you grumbled, peaking your head from under the nest of blankets you had made in your bed. 

“ Please? Just try a little bit. It doesn’t have to be much, just something in your tummy. It goes down really easy too and won’t upset your tummy either.” Steve gave you a pout and you re-considered. As much as the idea of food disgusted you at the moment, you sat up slowly, rubbing your tired eyes. Steve’s cooking never disappointed. A smile lit up his face as you took the bowl from his hands slowly, spooning some of it in your mouth. 

“ Good girl.” he whispered and you felt warmth spread through your cheeks, a blush tinting them. Even though you and Steve had been dating for over a year, the praises he gave you made your heart flutter every time. As you slowly sipped the soup he had made you, he tucked a strand of hair behind your ear, stroking your cheek with his thumb.

 Comfortable silence lingered between the two of you, the sound of the record fading in the background. That’s one of the many things you liked with Steve, you always felt comfortable. No matter how vulnerable you appeared, you always felt safe with him. Silences weren’t ever awkward between the two of you.

You finished your soup a few minutes later and set it down next to you. Steve reached over to grab the lemon water he gave you an hour ago, bringing the straw to your lips. “ Drink up honey. You need your liquids too.” You sipped the water, the faint lemon flavor making your taste buds tingle. 

You glanced over to the mirror placed across your bed, reflecting your image back at you. Your face was pale with dark circles under your dimmed eyes, hair in tangles. You felt a mess. Steve met your gaze in the mirror, his blue eyes trailing you over, catching your slight wince. “ My hair is a mess.” you whispered, voice horse from crying early. 

“ Did you want me to brush it for you love?” Steve asked, grabbing the hairbrush you had thrown somewhere on your bed. 

“ Please.” you nodded slowly and he smiled. After repositioning himself so you were between his legs, he began to brush your hair slowly, gently getting the tangles out. “ I’m sorry Stevie.” you whispered, upset at yourself. You always felt bad that Steve was the one to pick up your broken pieces. The brushing stopped suddenly. 

“ Hey, look at me please.” he murmured, turning you around to face him again. 

“ Please do not be sorry Bunny. I am here for you always. Through the bad and the good. I love you and please for one second think that this is a bother to me.” You looked down at the blankets, your anxious hands fidgeting with one of the corners. 

“ But-” 

“ No buts love. I am here because I want to be here. I am here because I want to be here for you, and I want to at least try and make you feel better. I adore when you’re happy and I will do anything to see that beautiful smile again.” His hand cupped your cheek, bringing your eyes to meet his loving gaze once more. “ I love you. And I may not know exactly what you’re going through, but I am here. Always.”

 You reached for him, kissing him passionately. His lips were soft and he kissed you gently, his warmth spreading through you like a wildfire. He tasted of butterscotch, touch tender and soothing. A smile lit up his face as you pulled away slowly, running your fingers through his blonde hair. 

“ I love you.”

“ I know.”

The brush ran through your hair once more, the tangles dispersing with each stroke. Steve held you in his arms, whispering sweet nothings in your ear as your eyes slowly drooped shut. You were lulled to sleep, engulfed in Steve. 

The smell of musk and cinnamon filled your senses, which was the smell of him. His strong arms held you close to him, protecting you from any dangers of the world. His warmth submerged you like one of the many blankets you had placed across your body. You felt safe, and at peace. Knowing Steve would always be there for you when you needed him most made any sense of dread in your body melt away. His gentle, soft touches made you feel loved, made you feel cared for. Wherever Steve was, peace followed. 

“ Sleep well, my beautiful baby.”

[asharkapologist]

Villain Movie Night

So, post-Granny’s Book Club (the episode where everyone tries to get Granny May to retire, since she’s too old to be a supervillain anymore), Granny May decides to get some revenge on her fellow villains. But she’s smart, so she isn’t going to make her revenge obvious at first. So she decides to say, “alright, my fellow villains! That last week was a little awkward, what with you trying to get me to retire when I’m still sharper than all of you put together, so how about we have a little movie night as a bonding activity!” Everyone’s like “sounds great!” And then, Granny May’s like, “We’re going to watch The Exorcist!”

And the room falls dead silent. And she knows she’s got them.

And when she notices the terror in half of their eyes and the muttering starting to go around, she says, “oh, please don’t tell me that the strongest supervillains in the world are afraid of a fictional movie.” 

After someone defines fictional for Chuck and/or The Butcher, she says again, “Come on! You guys are tough criminals, do you really want our reputation to be ruined because word got out you were too afraid to watch a horror movie?”

And everyone’s like “no, no, I don’t” so she’s like, “Great! I’ll mail you all invitations and we’ll meet back here next week!”

The Butcher goes on a crime spree the next morning and gets arrested just so he doesn’t have to see the movie. When WordGirl asks him why he’s not even putting up a fight, he’s like “please don’t tell anyone, WordGirl, but I hate horror movies and Granny May wants us all to watch one next week!”

Amazing Rope Guy is hoping that Granny May will forget to send him an invitation, but she doesn’t. And, sadly, this is the first time he’s really been included in a main villain hang-out outside of their villain conventions. 

A few hours before the movie, Mr. Big instructs Leslie to pack all of his squeaky, squishy bunnies to give him comfort for what he knows won’t be fun.

Tobey doesn’t get an invitation since the movie’s rated R, but he finds out when the movie viewing is going to happen and decides to sneak in anyways, thinking it won’t be that bad (he’s wrong btw)

About half an hour into the movie, Chuck leaves to “use the bathroom” and never returns.

Lady Redundant Woman is kinda bored, since she’s a retail worker, so she’s seen scarier things than the girl twisting her head around or weirdly going up and down stairs.

Ms. Question almost gets kicked out because she copes with her terror by loudly questioning the logic of the movie throughout the viewing experience.

Big Left-Hand Guy is actually kinda having fun but about halfway through the movie, he notices that Invisi-Bill looks like he’s on the brink of a full-scale panic due to the sheer terror in his eyes, and so he quickly excuses the two of them and they go home.

Leslie is so overworked and tired that she falls asleep during the movie.

The Whammer scares everyone by loudly yelling “WHAM!” and almost destroys the TV with a sonic boom randomly during the movie due to a dare by Mr. Big, who thinks seeing other people scared will lessen his terror. 

Dr. Two-Brains….is not having a good time. He never really liked horror movies as Steven, but thanks to his mouse brain, he hates them even more, since mice are jittery creatures. Although there aren’t many jumpscares in the movie, he barely manages to keep from screaming whenever there is one, and he spends most of the movie a scared, shaking mess. His henchmen have not seen him this scared since the last time he ran into a cat.

After the credits, Granny May turns on the lights and smiles.

She has won.

Half of the villains are gone, and the other half are nervous wrecks (except for Leslie, who’s still asleep, Lady Redundant Woman, who’s still kinda bored, and The Whammer, who weirdly kind of enjoyed it).

“Thanks, villains!” Granny May says cheerfully. “That was fun, how about we do another movie night! And, before you go, here’s a fun fact….”

“That movie was based on a true story. Look it up.”

And cackling, she dons her rocket suit and flies away.