#apply at office

[aropodcastfuck]

Listening to new podcasts always means I get to play the game: what other podcast do I recognize this voice from!?!?!?

Why are there like 10 VAs that are in everything

[squeaksdcorgeh]

what does the protagonist look like exactly?

[0vergrowngraveyard]

https://x.com/SonicOfficialJP/status/1816986863871127838 you think this can apply to star boy tails

maybe not star boy tails but holy crap that’s pretty

[cantquitu]

Maya Henry spoke about Liam Payne's abuse during their relationship in a podcast about stan culture with two young podcasters (one was a 1D fan growing up).

It's clear that the mainstream press is reluctant to cover her story since she named Liam, but she's lawyered up and ready to talk.

[suntails]

FINALLY got a better job!!!! somehow i will now work in IT. i do not have IT experience but goddammit i have the desire to earn a beautiful paycheck

[basslinegrave]

me being sad when other ppls snm aus are sad and when max suffers somehow but then my au's max is just

[lightasthesun]

Having ADHD be like:

[voilaammayi]

oh so first burying oneself under the other’s covers only to emerge asking about shoelaces, then watching the other in their sleep and later flopping on the other’s matress cursing in frustration of unsolved case, but asking deep personal questions about the other’s past and laughing together a while after?

and now waking the other up in the morning with a cup of tea? oh okay sure

what, maybe you’ve even sat on the edge of sherlock’s bed with that tea, john, and looked at him light-heartedly as he was pretending to sleep despite your talking, early sunlight probably splayed on his face and shining warmly on his disheveled hair or whatever? yeah of course why wouldn’t you perform this perfectly platonic activity, just warn me when I should give you both some privacy so that you can present him with a morning kiss alright

[nelson-riddle-me-this]

by accident (plus some digging) I discovered the exact model name of this cool TV set from last night's COLUMBO

[thatsamonkey]

something i always wonder abt AoU is why is Anthy's hair always in someones mouth

[qqueenofhades]

I am now being actively courted by TWO master's programs at the university. Terrible dilemma, etc.

[catscidr]

im sorry i know i should be writing reqs but i just can’t stop thinking about slightly creepy office au coworker dottore...... im horn

you have a boring 9-5 job, trying to find joy in the mundane, else you go crazy. waking up to birds chirping outside of your bedroom window, the tasty to-go coffee and breakfast sandwich you always get in the morning, and your coworker greeting your still-sleepy self when you step into the office. always one to gossip, she’d motion for you to hurry up and sit at your cubicle so she can gush about whatever rumor was currently roaming the building. 

“have you seen zandik lately? his temper is worse than usual! think he just got broken up with or something? honestly, i see why his partner would call things off, it seems like he’s always prioritizing work over people...” you take a long sip of your coffee, relishing in the newfound energy that flooded your system. it takes you a minute to process your coworker’s claim. 

“how do you know he was even in a relationship in the first place?” you ask, scoffing in amusement at how fast her brain seemed to work; it was almost impressive, really. “well, he’s handsome, for one. and he’s loaded! i don’t understand how he can afford such a nice car with a salary like ours,” she sulks as she finishes her rambling. you take the opportunity to finish your food, setting your half-empty cup down to start prepping your workspace. 

“inheritance? or he’s crazy good at managing money,” you suggest. just as you thought your coworker was about to drop the topic, she perks up and slams her hand on her desk a tad bit too loudly. “oh! or maybe he works a second job? y’know, the cost of living is getting pretty high, so maybe he has a 5-9 on top of working here!” 

someone shoots her a look that says “it’s still early, lower your voice”, and she grins at them awkwardly before turning to look at you with a smile that rivals someone that just uncovered the cure to a deadly disease. 

you pause your typing, fingertips resting idly on the mechanical keyboard. “why do you care about what he’s up to, anyways? usually you avoid talking about zandik or any of the higher-ups because you know they’ll probably get us in trouble,” you point out, your shoulder getting hit as soon as the words leave your mouth. giggling lightly at how dramatic her reaction was, you turn your attention from your computer to your coworker. you’re met with a petrified expression and uncomfortable body language along with the lack of natural light behind you. 

“and why, pray tell, are we gossiping about my foul mood?” someone says from behind you, though you could recognize its owner anywhere. your blood runs cold— the warmth from your morning coffee having vanished from your body, not a single trace left in the presence of the office’s most intimidating employee (arguably). your coworker flashes him a wide, albeit shaky smile, and shakes her head a bit too quickly for it to be considered normal. 

“n-not gossiping! we’re just concerned for your health! right?” she says your name, nudging your foot from underneath the desk. you don’t have time to decide whether you want to detach yourself from your predicament or to go along with her bullshit because zandik bends down to your level, flashing a smile that doesn’t quite reach his dull eyes as he speaks for you. “then avoid spreading rumors about my personal life, it gives me a headache,” he murmurs quietly.  

you’d catch the unspoken threat in his voice if you weren’t so flustered. he was so close you could smell his cologne— musky sandalwood that made your head spin, losing whatever train of thought you had just seconds ago. “s-sorry,” you’re the one that apologizes since your coworker was frozen in fear, looking more like a deer facing headlights than an office worker. 

zandik’s lips stretch wider, vermillion eyes narrowing at her before flickering over to you. you immediately look away, suddenly now noticing the sheer lack of space between you two. if what you were doing before was unprofessional, then this was beating it by a landslide. although you couldn't help but wish that he bent down to your level more often. though, at the same time, he looked good looking down at you…

he stays like this for a few more uncomfortable seconds before straightening his back and walking away, no words spoken between the three of you. your coworker exhales a breath she had been holding in, and turns to face her desk in silence. 

you're left with a rapidly beating heart and the need to take a bathroom break even though you just clocked in not even ten minutes ago.

[dreamsrunfaster]

Nimona (2023) rly said "hey! Scholarship kid! You can be whatever you want to be! (So long as what you want to be is a perpetuator of and living excuse for an oppressive system) (also you will be 1st in line for any scapegoating sacrificing or literal maiming we need to do along the way)"

[incorrectsistersgrimmquotes]

Sabrina: You gotta admit. A wolf stopping kids in the middle of the woods? That's pretty creepy.

Relda: True. But we don't arrest people for being creepy.

Hamstead: [into walkie talkie] Hey Boarman, you know the guy we got down at the station?

Boarman: Uh, the creepy one?

Hamstead: Yeah, better let him go.

[preservationofnormalcy]

Hey Jenny! There's a portal in my fridge and there's like... a bear paw that keeps trying to swat anything that moves?

Oh, that's an interesting one; looks like our monitoring was picking up increased thaumic resonance in your area, so that's probably why.

Let me check the script for unauthorized appliance portals; why is it under N?? Oh, NON authorized. Norm...

What's the model and serial number for the fridge, and, most importantly, is it still under warranty?

Also, is it a polar or a grizzly bear?

I'm gonna send this along to Ambrose in ApThaum and see what he has to say about it. You should hear from him via phone call, email, or talking animal messenger shortly. Until then, probably stay away from the fridge; I know that isn't super helpful, but maybe today can be a going out to eat day! Treat yourself, you know?

[ayakashibackstreet]

Rejected from doctoral school the second time (they wiped their asses with my appeal), guess I'm officially officially unemployed