#aside from . the dates but those were really just like friend vibes

[liefdesleven]

anyway i clowned too close to the sun

[vanishingstarrs]

twenty something ( k. bakugo x reader, established relationship, just soft and pure vibes, down bad bakugo ) ( it was my bday on friday and i wanted to write something short and sweet, self indulgent for sure )

You didn’t care for birthdays.

You had never made a huge fuss over your own, anyway.

The last birthday party you remember having was back when you were still obsessed with fairy princesses and only spoke in broken sentences, likely only five.

Since then, it had really only ever been small dinners and hardly any presents. Your family never really had the means to do anything huge and you told yourself you never minded, that all you ever cared for was the acknowledgment of the day. And that was never skipped or glanced over, there was never a lack of love and you always felt grateful for another year.

It was true, you did feel that way and after the war those feelings only grew. You were more appreciative than ever, even more so for all the new friends and loved ones in your life.

Your boyfriend, Katsuki, especially.

And though you weren’t expecting anything, your boyfriend had other ideas. He’d come over the night before to make you dinner and give you a few gifts he’d gotten you. You swooned over his attention to detail, he cooked your favorite meal and got you things he knew you’d love.

“Katsuki…”

“I know.” He sighed,“You might not wanna accept it, I know how you are, you think it’s too much, but I’m not returning it.”

He stood up, walking behind you and pulling the intricately detailed locket from the box you had just opened, he unclasped it and moved your hair aside to secure it onto your neck,“Open it.”

You listened, opening the locket and feeling your heart swell.

Your boyfriend had not only gone through the trouble to get both your initials engraved on the back of the necklace, but he’d already gone ahead and selected two of your favorite pictures. One was just your favorite photo of him and the second was one of you two together from the first date you’d gone on together. It’d taken you so long to convince him to take that picture with you and as a result was now one of your favorites.

“Thank you, my love.” You looked up and kissed his cheek,“I love it very much.”

“Just thought you should have something, just in case…”

You gave him a look,“We don’t think like that, love, but I appreciate the sentiment you were going for and I’ll cherish it, thank you.”

“You’re welcome, baby.” He gave you a small smile,“Alright, you can open the rest, this was the only major one, don’t worry.”

You smiled and shared another kiss before proceeding to go through the rest of the gifts he’d gotten you. You worked in the hospital and he’d gotten a few things that would be useful; a few cute pens, a new pair of comfy shoes you’d been wanting to try out since your feet were always killing you, and a brand new water bottle (your last one got crushed after you accidentally ran it over with your car) and with it he’d also gotten tons of adorable stickers to decorate it.

You smiled big when you pulled a Hello Kitty plush out of the next bag and he rolled his eyes like he hadn’t been the one to purchase it.

“Don’t think I’m feeding your addiction to that weird ass cat.” He scoffed,“Just thought this one was actually kind of cool.”

Cool was an understatement.

Hello Kitty was known for lots of collabs with many of your favorite shows and characters, but this one? This plush was dressed in your boyfriend’s hero costume and the tag on it had his hero agency’s name on it so it was definitely official and not just some knock off.

“Didn’t even know they made these.” He explained,“Don’t remember approving that shit.”

You blushed,“I might’ve seen the papers on your desk one day and signed for you…”

“What?!” He stood up, shocked.

You shrugged,“I didn’t know they were actually going to go through with it, Sanrio teases lots of collabs so when I never saw it in stores I just guessed they went a different route.”

“When were you even in my office?” He asked, curious instead of upset.

“About a month ago, baby, remember? You were asked to patrol last minute because Eijiro’s wife went into labor and we had planned to have lunch together so I ended up dropping off food just in case you got a chance to stop and eat. I think your assistant, what’s his name, dropped off the papers and since I saw the logo on it… and well, I couldn’t help peeking.” You told him the story, feeling slightly guilty.

He rolled his eyes,“You’re lucky I don’t give a shit about that kinda stuff, otherwise I’d—”

You gasped suddenly,“Oh. My. God! Baby, what if they ask you to do a photo shoot with Hello Kitty, herself?! Wouldn’t that be amazing?”

Your boyfriend couldn’t help chuckle at your excitement,“I suppose it would be, a little bit, and I promise if that happens you’ll be on set with me that day, don’t worry.”

“Thank you, sweetie.” You gave him a big kiss and he handed you one final bag.

“Last one.” He said.

You rose an eyebrow at him as you peeked inside,“A dress? Do we have an occasion?”

“Only the best day of the year.” Katsuki took your hand and pulled you up to give you a hug,“I wanted to celebrate with you today because I’m a selfish bastard and I like having you to myself.” You felt him check his watch,“It’s officially midnight and officially your birthday.”

He pulled away slightly, holding your waist with one arm and placing his other hand on your cheek, making you immediately lean into the warmth of his touch. The kiss he gave you was gentle and full of so much love, you already knew this was your favorite of all birthdays just for the fact that you were spending it with him.

You opened your eyes and his gaze gave you butterflies, you felt like you did on your first date.

“Happy birthday, my love.”

“Thank you, Katsuki.” Your cheeks were starting to hurt from smiling so much.

“And I lied.” He said,“I do have one more thing for you, but it won’t be until later. We’ll sleep soon, and I’ll have a few more things to take care of before it, but I’d like you to take my card—”

“Baby, no…” You began to deny, he’d already gotten you enough.

“Yes.” He insisted,“You have a dress, all you need to do is find some accessories. Get some shoes, buy a new purse, hell buy yourself the whole store, baby, go fucking crazy. I’m asking nicely, and I’ll make sure you get something, trust me. And I want you ready by three, got it?”

You knew arguing with your boyfriend was pointless, that was one bad thing about the both of you, you were equally stubborn and fighting only ended when you got tired of it.

“Fine.” You relented.

True to his word, you went to bed soon after the gifts. Your boyfriend brought an overnight bag and you were happy to have him hold you in bed. When you woke up, however, his side of the bed was empty and in its place lay a birthday card.

You picked it up, smiling at the design he’d gone with and pictured him standing in front of the display for a long time before deciding. You opened it and out fell your boyfriend’s credit card, you rolled your eyes and set it aside to read the contents of the note.

Happy birthday, my pretty girl. I know you’re new to celebrating, but I plan to change that soon. You deserve the world and more, I’ll do my best to make sure you get it.

P.S. Please enjoy this breakfast (see nightstand) and be dressed by 9. Mina will be stopping by to ensure you shop for all your needs.

P.P.S. I love you.

You quickly turned and found the aforementioned breakfast, a cup of hot coffee, and a beautiful bouquet of tulips decorated your nightstand. You smiled and snapped a photo, sending it to your boyfriend along with a thank you.

He must’ve just left to take care of whatever he was planning.

You tried not to think about it or your nerves and overthinking would definitely kick in. You ate your food and sipped your coffee in bed while checking and responding to any birthday messages, picking up immediately when you saw your parents calling. You almost teared up when they started singing happy birthday and laughed along with them, asking if you’ll see them later in the week for your annual dinner. They agreed and you finished the call with ‘I love you’s’.

By the time nine rolled around, you were ready and right on time was Mina’s knocking on your door. You opened it and got greeted with a hug.

“I heard free shopping trip and here I am!” She cheered,“Ready to do some damage?”

“Not quite.” You blushed,“What do you know about his plans?”

She shrugged,“Sworn to secrecy, dude, sorry.”

You scoffed and laughed as you said,“Whatever happened to chicks before dicks?”

You’d met Mina as a result of dating Katsuki and ever since then you’d hit it off with her as much as you had your boyfriend, you never really had too many close girlfriends and she was a very welcome surprise into your life.

“Doing this for my chick.” She elbowed you teasingly,“So grab ya bag, girl, we have places to be and money to spend!”

You listened, grabbing your purse and reluctantly taking your boyfriend’s card as per his request.

It didn’t take long for Mina to decide which stores you should head into. It did, however, take more than a few for you to actually want to buy anything. It wasn’t that you didn’t see things you liked, but it was hard for you to accept your boyfriend was paying for you.

You’d been brought up to be independent and though you knew the importance of being taken care of, it was hard not being the giver for once.

A pair of shoes eventually caught your eye and Mina caught on quick, calling over an associate with a mischievous smile,“My friend would love to see these in a size seven, please.”

“Right away, miss.”

The woman left to find them and you sighed,“I don’t know, Mina.”

“Girl, please, your man literally is begging you to spend some of his money and you’re hesitating? These shoes are to die for and he explicitly stated you should get some to match your dress. We already got a few cute pieces of jewelry, I think these would match perfectly to those.”

In the end, Mina convinced you. Or the saleswoman did, when she revealed the shoes you were trying on would actually go on sale next week and that she’d be happy to adjust the price for your special occasion.

For once, you’d been happy to reveal it was your birthday and you walked away even happier with your bargain made.

“That was so nice of her.” You beamed as you followed Mina around a purse store she liked.

You definitely didn’t need one of those, but your eyes wandered aimlessly to pass the time.

“Mhm.” She agreed before holding up a bag,“And how hot is this bag?! C’mon, Bakugo would want you to have this.”

You regretted turning around as you actually really liked the one she’d been trying to show you,“Nope, got a bag, but thanks.”

“And you have shoes and jewelry, babe, the whole point of this trip was to treat yourself.” Your friend countered. She was right and you hated it.

You sighed,“I know, but I bought stuff already…”

“A few inexpensive sterling silver rings off that lady’s booth outside and a pair of shoes marked way down from the original price, this would be an actual treat.”

“Yes, but… I mean he already got me this nice necklace and the dress and all the other little things, plus he’s planning who knows what, I don’t think I need a new purse, mine may not be designer but it’s held up and it’ll be fine for a while longer.” You explained.

“He has the means to,” Mina walked up to you and pulled your current bag off your shoulder to replace with the one she was trying to convince you on,“Plus no one ever needs a new purse, it’s a want and it’s okay to have those, you know.”

You remembered the birthday card. You deserve the world and more…

Looking at yourself in the mirror, you sighed. Mina walked up behind you and wrapped her arms around you, smiling and raising her eyebrows,“So…? Whatcha gonna do?”

She drove a hard bargain.

“You need to consider you might be in the wrong field.” You pushed her playfully as she looped her arm through yours and led the way to the cash register. Your heart might have actually broken while swiping your boyfriend’s card across and your fingers were definitely shaking as you typed in the pin for it.

You knew your boyfriend received alerts for any purchases, especially big ones, and you were just about ready to turn back around when you heard your phone ping, assuming the worst. He had to be pissed at that one.

k (ृ ु*`ω´)ु: Glad to see Mina’s doing her job, don’t you dare feel guilty. You deserve this and more. 🧡

You looked up to find Mina glancing at you and smiling,“Told ya.”

The last purchase you made was with your own money as you’d run out of your favorite blush and needed to replace it. You enjoyed lunch with your friend and she drove you back home where she proceeded to stake claim on your bedroom floor to get herself ready with you.

“You’re really not gonna tell me?” You asked your friend as you applied a light layer of foundation.

“I’m sure you could guess…” Mina shrugged as she curled her eyelashes,“But I really can’t say, all he told me was to take you shopping and keep you busy until three. He’s having a car pick us up.”

“You don’t even know?!” You turned around, shock written all over your face.

Mina snorted,“No, I’m trolling you, I totally know.”

“Ugh.”

You got ready in silence, save for some music Mina decided to play from a small portable speaker she brought with her.

Once the clock hit three, you were officially an anxious wreck. Your phone pinged.

k (ृ ु*`ω´)ु: Your carriage awaits.

You made sure Mina was ready and that you weren’t forgetting anything before heading out, finding your “carriage” was your boyfriend’s car and he stood by the passenger door, holding the door open for you with a lazy smile. He was wearing nice clothes too and your eyes stuck to him like glue,“Wow.”

“Wow yourself.” He gave you a quick kiss, careful not to smudge your lipstick.

Mina fake gagged,“You two are disgusting.”

“Shut up and get in.” Katsuki told her before turning back to you, eyes soft,“You ready?”

You released a deep breath,“I guess so… I mean what am I even ready for?”

He smiled,“Don’t stress, just go with it. You’re about to find out anyway.”

It was hard not to, and you were sure your palms were sweating more than his as Katsuki always held your hand while driving.

You were quick to recognize the drive back to his house and relaxed a little bit, deciding he was right. Enough was enough, why not just go with it? You had amazing friends and an even better boyfriend, you deserved to get treated nicely. And he would never plan anything you weren’t ready for or wouldn’t like, as proven by the night before and the morning of shopping.

You didn’t see any cars or anything parked outside his house and you narrowed your eyes at him,“What’s going on? Seriously.”

He said nothing as he got out and opened your door for you, extending a hand out and helping you out of the car in your fancy new clothes and accessories. “Close your eyes.”

“For?”

“Please.”

Mina nudged you from behind and you obliged quickly.

He held your hand and led you with one hand on your lower back as you dutifully kept your eyes closed, you heard the jingling of keys and figured Mina must be unlocking the door for you.

“Watch your step.” Katsuki warned you and you felt him help you regardless as you stepped into his house.

Not one second of warning was given before it happened.

“Surprise!”

You opened your eyes immediately, hands going up to your mouth as you found your entire group of friends in your boyfriend’s living room, wearing party hats and blowing noisemakers. Streamers and balloons littered the room and a cake with your name on it sat on a designated dessert table. You almost cried when you spotted your parents and two brothers in one section.

“Happy birthday, baby.” Katsuki whispered in your ear before you were tackled by your family first, then your friends, and even some of your work family had shown up to wish you another happy year.

You felt a little overwhelmed at first, but slowly you relaxed. It hit you how happy you were, how much joy had been brought on by everything your boyfriend had done. You hadn’t experienced this type of celebration in a long time and it was nice to be seen by those who you held dear. Your boyfriend hardly left your side as you spoke and got around to saying hi to everyone. “Don’t let him go.” Your mother even whispered into your hair as she hugged you tight and gave you kisses,“Good ones are hard to come by.”

“He’s the best.” You agreed with a huge smile.

You eventually split up as you spoke with a few of your friends and even some of his, happy to catch up with Kirishima’s wife.

You held her son and spouted baby nonsense to him as she spoke your ear off about how her husband and Katsuki had been thick as thieves planning the day months in advance, and how she’d even been roped into calling people and checking on their availability. You thanked her for being part of it and looked up to where the two men now stood away, somehow still looking mischievous. You didn’t doubt they might even already be planning the next thing.

The night went by in the blink of an eye.

You saw friends you hadn’t seen in a while, learned the hard truth of standing awkwardly in front of a cake while everyone sang happy birthday to you, ate amazing food and cake, had a couple drinks, and lastly opened a few more gifts from those who had brought one. (You may or may not have received a few more Dynamite x Hello Kitty collab items).

Katsuki held you from behind as you watched your and his friends mingle together,“Did I do a good job?”

“I don’t know how I’ll top it for yours.” You said back, turning around in his arms, placing yours around his neck,“You did amazingly, I never thought I would have this one day.”

“For the rest of your life, I promise you will.”

You didn’t know why, but it felt much heavier when he said that. Like he wasn’t just promising you a lifetime of birthday parties, but like he was promising something else. You thought back to the way he smirked at you across the room when you saw him talking to Kirishima and your heart skipped again. There was no way. You’d only been together for a little over a year…

And yet…

Nah.

You pushed those thoughts away and allowed yourself to be happy in the now.

In his arms.

You kissed him,“I love you.”

You really couldn’t have asked for a better day, surrounded by the people who loved you— or for a better boyfriend, who made you feel seen in both little and big ways. Who went out of his way to ensure you were always happy and loved. You might just have a new favorite day of the year and it was all thanks to him.

“Happy birthday, gorgeous.”

Yup, you officially loved birthdays.

[cina-full-moon-xanadium]

thoughts on tokusatsu you think is underrated?

Oh so this is basically an excuse to give a pitch for a bunch of Tokusatsu shows no-one has watched huh? I like it!

JAKQ DENGEKITAI IS--

[I am shot and dragged offstage and replaced by a new, woke Cina]

So in keeping with my previous post, Android Kikaider is one of my all-time favourites! It's a bit of a funny one to put forward as unpopular, really; seeing as it used to have a large fan following, especially in Hawaii -- but alas, time has done what it will to a 70s franchise not merchandised to hell and back. It's easy to see why it was so popular once, though -- it's a classic drama about a sentient robot grappling with his identity in a world of humans, framed by Ishinomori's cross-of-fire of being the one good guy who defected from an army of evil. With that description you'd think it has a lot in common with Kamen Rider, and you'd be very right! I'd daresay even, as a big fan of Showa Kamen Rider that if you like those shows, this is a must-watch as it constantly revisits those themes in interesting ways rather than casting it to the side as many of Kamen Rider's episodic adventures were wont to do! Jiro is a complete and utter sweetheart constantly on the road with the family of his creator who come to see him as a beloved friend as they track down their father. Other characters include said father as we follow Dr. Komyoji's amnesiac misadventures across the country, both funny and heartbreaking; Hanpei, a wannabe detective with a calling for comedy relief and an average weekly budget of 50 yen; and by the end of the show, Hakaider; one of the most classic and influential Tokusatsu villains with a streak for looking cool and having a sick twist on Kikaider's fate. The show is very hokey-looking with a stringshoe budget for action and suits, but I truly feel that the emotions and characters really shine through; even if you don't usually vibe with Showa Tokusatsu! If you have even the slightest inclination towards Tokusatsu Sad Robots or Showa Kamen Rider, I highly recommend this!

I feel like I'll never be able to compare to Rob's propaganda on the subject, but Mahou Sentai Magiranger is a show I feel I never see on recommended or favourite lists and... and like okay there's a lot of great Sentai out there, fair enough; but GOD if I don't think about this one all the time. This is a Family Sentai and one that takes that to heart with most every episode focusing on the connection between the five siblings that make up the main Magirangers in some way, and is really effective at getting at so many types of sibling relationships! Kai as the youngest and the Red always feels he has to prove himself in his own hotheaded ways, Makito as the oldest feels he has to put the others first at detriment to himself, Urara is studious and reclusive; and you see all that play out against each other in so many ways -- and even the stuff with their parents is good!! They're struggling so hard to get their mother back, and aside from the responsibility she throws on them at the start of the series there's some surprisingly healthy treatment of the siblings being split from their parents that makes for a lot of tearjerker moments late in the show. Oh and Houka is hot shit and she knows it, that's not anything to do with family she's just one of the best Pinks to watch ever. It's awesome. She dates like 3 guys and then her contribution to the fight is turning into a desk fan. Watch Magiranger

The action is top-notch, the suits are an insane collection of all-time hits in the franchise, the characters and story just shine... this is a happy place show for me, honestly. Whether you're looking for recommendations on your next Sentai or you've already watched a bunch of the usually celebrated hits like Gokaiger and Toqger and are wondering where to go next, I'd absolutely put this on your list.

Okay let's say you're looking for something a bit shorter than 50 episodes, maybe a movie and you don't feel like being recommended ZO or Shin Ultraman for the 50th time? Well ZO's 90s companion J is also just a really solid watch!! ZO will win in the comparison every time, but I think that leads to J being incredibly overlooked? It might not have the same heart as ZO, but all the same incredible set design and directing and lighting is all here from the same director and same designer, and that goes for his well-known gimmick of becoming Ultraman in the final act! With straight up better presence as a giant than most Ultras, I daresay! The movie's bend towards environmentalist themes over Kamen Rider's usual sci-fi is also a really interesting twist, and an interesting look into where Ishinomori was at late in his life -- as this was the final Tokusatsu he was directly involved in before his death. Watch ZO as everyone says, but give this one a shot too!

Did you know Metal Heroes isn't just Space Sheriffs all the time despite what Toei would like you to believe? It's true! Back in the 80s they'd just put out shows like Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya to see how far you could go before your brain dissolved! If you like ninjas, a twist on the usual MOTW formula with a lot of recurring characters, women, and also just like a lot of crazy shit always happening, good god try Jiraiya. This was in the era where Toei were throwing so much at the wall to see what stuck after Spielban rounded out the shiny space heroes they had before and it really, REALLY shows -- the foot is on the gas from the first episode with ninjas from around the world (the word 'ninja' doing SO much heavy lifting btw! the three main ones you'll see aside from the protagonist are a cowboy in a cloth onesie, a catholic knight and just straight up Kamen Rider) all competing to complete a map that will lead them to a treasure of untold riches to achieve their dreams. Sound straightforward with admittedly a few intriguing shakeups so far? Somehow it results in episodes about an ancient witch rising from her tomb, gas station attendants' family heritage, how Reagan's Star Wars program sucks and the scientists behind it should make cool ninja swords instead, mind control invented for peaceful purposes, aliens, poaching, the importance of historical artifacts being returned to their country of origin, and giant robots. There is always some kind of bullshit you can't predict and it's awesome!

Machiko Soga of Bandora/Rita Repulsa fame is in this putting her entire acting career into it as usual, there are so many recurring ninjas who are women, there's a lot of genuinely great ninja action and the soundtrack is a banger... Jiraiya just has it all. I was never bored with this show, there was always some kind of hook to keep me going or keep me laughing. Please, please watch Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya.

[spinchip]

i MUST hear your thoughts about glacier in the kotori-verse

well if you insist...

So it takes them a bit to get together because after coming back from the Never Realm, Zane is in Single Dad Mode. Transitioning Kotori from isolated palace life to like, regular girl middle school, is a lot of work! Making sure she's still a priority (and still FEELS like a priority) in his life while also balancing his duties as a ninja is also a lot of work. there's not much time to dedicate to a romantic relationship in a way that Zane feels he could sustain- he will NOT set kotori aside to pursue anything, and he doesn't feel right about potentially neglecting a romantic partner because of his responsibilities as a father. so, for the first few years post NR, he's not interested in dating at all.

...of course, whenever you say "I'm not interested in a relationship" is when a relationship finds you lol. I think Zane and Cole have been dancing around the idea of a Them for a while, and yes the NR incident puts a huge dent in their immediate future but it doesn't derail that train entirely. Cole knows what it's like to take care of a kid (Wu during hunted) and he knows it's a ton of dedication and time, so when Zane gives off those dad focused vibes Cole steps back and allows Zane and Kotori space to adjust. He does his best to help where he can and support the two in whatever way they need.

Kotori bonds with Cole extremely quickly. He loves music, and they connect a lot over his record collection! He introduces her to a lot of different bands and takes her out to concerts and he really encourages her talents and skills with different instruments. He goes to every band competition and talent show she performs in. Zane's pretty protective of Kotori, and Cole is the person he trusts most with her.

Despite how Zane is not looking for a relationship, he and Cole quickly resume their dance. He goes to Cole for advice and listens heavily to Coles thoughts on raising Kotori. Years after the NR, Cole comes to Zane with the idea of them becoming something more serious-

and Zane says no.

It's not that he doesn't Want Cole too, but... well, he's still not sure he can balance the two parts of his life. Kotori is only 16, she's still got a lot of life left and he wants to be present for every single second.

Cole can respect that, but he also owes it to himself to try because he's realized he Loves Zane. and he loves Kotori. So he suggests they try something casual- no titles, no hard commitment. just dating. and they can see where things go. if it doesn't work, that's okay- they can just go back to being friends and they can both move on knowing they at least tried. there won't be any what-ifs between them. (Besides, theyve basically been dating this whole time- just without the kissing and other stuff.)

Zane is open to that and, after talking to Kotori about how she would feel about him dating again, agrees to try. Nothing serious, just casual.

they are locked in within like 4 months. for lifers. Basically married. Zane quickly realizes that his fears with dating- that it will split his attention away from his daughter and cause him to stumble as a father- were all wrong. Being with cole only enhances his life with Kotori. things get way, way better.

the transition from single father to little family is basically seamless. Cole is already another Father to Kotori before he and Zane even begin dating. Now they've just made it more official.

Kotori is a little scared at first- she was Zane entire world when she was a kid, then she lost that single-minded devotion when they came back to Ninjago and Zane had other responsibilities to tend to- what happens if she loses even more of him to a romantic partner? But She also loves Cole a lot, and of anyone her dad could pursue he's the one she feels safest sharing her dad with.

Kotori also wants Zane to be happy. If Cole makes him happy, then she can be okay with losing him a little.

Just like Zane though, her fears are quickly proven unfounded. Cole brings a new love and warmth to the two of them and only makes their lives better. She never felt like she was missing something when it was just her and her dad, but gaining cole just makes that already content feeling more fulfilled.

fambily...

[crunchwrapsnoopy]

Promposals [Touya Todoroki x Reader]

˙⋆✮🪩As long as I look fly by prom night!🪩✮⋆˙

"Promise to get a little better as I get older. And you're so patient and sick of waitin" Prom - Sza

High school Senior Prom AU of my fav villain ◝⁠(⁠⁰⁠▿⁠⁰⁠)⁠◜⁠

HS! Semi-Normal! Dabi x F. Reader

⋆༺𓆩☠︎︎𓆪༻⋆

WC: 1008

"Soo..." my best friend, Mina, started with a coy smirk, "anyone ask you to prom yet?" She nudges my arm, obviously hinting at my boyfriend.

I shake my head, adjusting the books in my arms. "Nah, I probably won't go anyway. Seems like a waste of time, not to mention money."

"It's our senior year! You're acting like your parents aren't loaded," she scoffs, clearly unimpressed by my excuse. "And really? I thought for sure Dabi would've asked you by now. You guys have been dating for, what, five months?"

"Yeah, I thought he would too, but it's whatever. He's just not really into stuff like prom." I shrug, knowing my boyfriend is the definition of lowkey. Honestly, I’m sure he thinks going to prom would mess with his carefully crafted 'mysterious bad boy' nonchalant vibe.

Her eyes widen happily as an idea forms. "I'm sure Kiri wouldn't mind if you tagged along with us!"

I give her a look. Her boyfriend, Kiri, is very outwardly lovey-dovey, and there's no way he'd be okay with sharing Mina on prom night. She catches the look in my eyes and immediately reads my mind.

"Yeah, you're right. Bad idea," she admits, rolling her eyes.

"Very," I agree. "You two have fun, though. I gotta head home and study for that econ quiz."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you'll have just as much fun with that," she jokes, giving my arm a playful pat before waving goodbye.

I wave back and head out of the school, walking toward my house, which is a short distance away in the suburbs. Normally, I'd ride home with Dabi in his sexy black Mustang, but he skipped today, which, knowing him, isn't too uncommon.

I unlock my empty house—my parents are in France on business, so I’ve been left to die. Well, technically  they left me to "fend for myself," but it's basically the same thing. I kick off my shoes and head upstairs to my room, changing into some comfy lounge clothes before flopping onto my bed. I open my laptop and pull up my economics notes, trying to get through the material, but after a while, I realize I have no idea what the hell an "invisible hand" is.

I lean back against the pillows and let my eyes close. Studying is overrated anyway.

I woke up to the blaring sound of my phone alarm to take my vitamins that I had already taken earlier, but the alarm still ran incase I forgot. I groggily rolled over and squinted at the screen, still half-dazed from my nap. The time read 6:15 PM. Great. I’d fallen asleep for way too long. I rubbed my eyes, stretching as I sat up. My laptop was still open with economics notes, but the words blurred together like they were written in a foreign language. Ugh.

I pushed it aside and glanced at the clock again. Dabi would usually text me around this time, or he'd show up randomly at my door, leaning against the frame with that smirk of his. But today... nothing.

Sighing, I grabbed my phone, half-expecting another generic message from my mom or dad asking if I'm alive. But instead, there was a text from Mina.

Mina: "You sure you're not going to prom? Think about it! You'd look so hot in a dress, and I'm sure Dabi would change his mind n suck it up if you rly wanted to go. If he doesn't, still come and I'll make sure Kiri brings his best friend, so you’re not stuck third wheeling!"

I snorted at the part about Kiri's best friend. Mina's boyfriend has two best friends, Bakugo, who is painfully hostile, and Kaminari, who is super enthusiastic but also a little too much of a pervert, I'm not interested in either of those personalities. Either way, I have a boyfriend that I'm pretty exclusies with, and don't feel like pissing him off.

But the thought of prom? Of dressing up, of being surrounded by everyone else—feeling normal, like everyone else for a night—was kind of tempting. Even though I pretended not to care, I always wondered what it’d be like to go, to have that experience.

I stared at my phone for a moment, texting back:

Me: "I don’t know. It feels like too much of a hassle. You really think Dabi would go if I asked?"

There was a long pause before she replied.

Mina: "If u ask him? fat chance... But if you rly wanna go, I'll help u ask him!"

I could already hear her upbeat, enthusiastic tone in my head. It was like she was daring me to do it, challenging me to take that step.

I locked my phone, rolling my eyes as I flopped back onto my bed, already overthinking everything. As much as I hated to admit it, part of me kind of wanted to ask Dabi. Maybe he’d surprise me. But then again, maybe he'd just shrug it off and tell me he wasn’t into it, and I’d be left feeling stupid for even thinking it was a possibility.

Maybe I’d just let it go.

But a part of me couldn't stop wondering: what would it feel like to go with someone who actually cared enough to make the night special?

Just as I was starting to drift off again, my phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts.

Dabi ❤︎: "You still up?"

I smiled to myself, feeling a little lighter. At least he hadn’t forgotten about me today.

Me: "Yeah, what’s up? :)" Dabi ❤︎: "Look outside." 

I raised an eyebrow, curiosity sparking as I looked at my phone. Then, without thinking too much, I got up from my bed and walked over to my window. My heart nearly dropped when I first saw the fire—until my eyes caught the message the flames had formed.

"PROM?"

A laugh bubbled up from my chest, and I couldn't help but giggle at the absurdity of it all. Running downstairs, I grabbed some slippers and hurried outside.

"Yes! But you really need to put this out!" I called out, smiling wide as I watched him casually stand next to the fire, hands in his pockets, looking like he hadn’t just used his quirk to set the entire front yard ablaze.

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[livwritesstuff]

for @steddie-week day 7 (a day late bc sunday errands got a lil out of control)

this is a sneak peek of an upcoming fic (vibe is slow burn TV co-stars Steddie feat. denial of feelings, a betrayal, and chaotic misuse of social media) and I am Very Excited (that being said pls don't ask about a timeline bc I don't have a clue 😅)

tags: modern day, famous au, actor!steve, actor/singer!eddie, pre-relationship, fake dating (kind of)

The real point of no return in all this, Eddie knows, was the call with PR.

It – as in, having a little fun with the ridiculous dating rumors about him and Steve that had started floating around early on during the press tour for the TV show they'd filmed together last year – was all just a fun little joke until he woke up to a GCal invite in his inbox from the studio’s PR team and ended up on a thirty minute call where a bunch of random suits with fake-ass smiles laughed and said wouldn’t it be funny – wouldn’t it be a goddamn laugh-riot – if you guys played into the rumors? Just for the press tour?

(Just while we can profit off it?)

Yeah. Eddie knows the real motive here but his sense of self-preservation is, like, broken or something (defective at the very least) and he’s always down for a spectacle, so the second he sees Steve nodding his agreement, he agrees too.

It takes less than an hour for PR to send out an updated press schedule, one that now had Eddie paired with Steve at basically every opportunity, which…Eddie feels torn two ways about because, like, it’s an ensemble show. He’d actually really like to do some of this press stuff with Robin and Nancy too. On the other hand, all jokes aside, Eddie does have a pretty pathetic crush on Steve Harrington, so he sort of wants to clock all the hours with him as he can before the show comes out and all this comes to an end, when their paths will separate once again and remain that way probably forever (or until the show gets renewed for a second season, but that’ll be up in the air for a while).

And yes, Eddie sees the irony in the situation. Look – it’s not like he wanted to have a crush on this guy.

Their characters are practically brothers, and Eddie had been on enough sets to know that coming off a project even just being friends with castmates isn’t a walk in the park in and of itself.

Sure, Harrington’s cute – Eddie had noticed it the second they met, but he’d noticed it in kind of a clinical, detached way, like how he could hold an opinion on how good-looking one girl is from the next even if it didn’t do anything for him. He knew that Steve’s a good-looking dude, but more importantly, he’s an honest-to-god good person. Eddie wasn’t even thinking about being anything other than Steve’s friend because he could recognize the kind of privilege that alone is.

So, yeah. No crush on Steve Harrington in sight – not in the beginning, anyway, and not during the entire filming process. Then they started to film all the promo material, and the press tour had kicked off with an eight hour press junket, and after that very first interview (a fifteen minute sit-down with an entertainment talk show), Eddie had turned and asked Steve if he’d fucked up at all (because this is first time on a project big enough to have a real press tour and, seriously, he had no goddamn context for how any of this shit was supposed to go). Steve had just smiled and kicked his ankle and told him he did good and to stop worrying.

And something about that – the little kick to his ankle – had Eddie’s heart turning over like he was part of those trashy romance novels he outright refused to pick up (even though he’d put in a fair bit of time ogling the men on the covers as a horny, closeted teenager).

Oh, fuck, he’d remembered thinking.

Stop it, he’d tried to tell his heart or his brain or whoever else could be responsible for the feelings that were creeping in.

But it was already too late.

It only took a couple hours after the call with PR for Eddie to wonder if he might have made a mistake.

“You sure you’re okay with this?” Eddie asked after scrolling through a thread of comments on a clip of an interview that made its way over to TikTok (the thread started with i’ve never seen steve look at anyone like that before and he stopped scrolling after won’t waste my time watching now with an anxious feeling swirling in his gut).

“Huh?” Steve blinked at him.

“I mean,” he paused, “Not every straight guy would be cool with the whole world thinking there’s something going on between him and his gay coworker.”

And Steve had merely shrugged.

“I really don’t think the whole world is tuning into the press tour for some nerdy doomsday show,” he had replied, and then he’d added, “And whoever said I’m straight?”

As if that hadn’t blown Eddie’s whole goddamn mind.

So…fuck it. What’s the worst that could happen?

[smallestapplin]

Heyo! I'm back with a request this time if you're still doing them. I was hoping for some Terry Bogard x reader fluff where his SO doesn't really do birthdays because they've never had a good one, so he takes it upon himself to make it special. Or if you're not feeling that then just headcanons and whatnot for stuff like date nights or celebrations. Idk I'm not picky lol.

I'm very excited to try the new game even though I'm so–so at fighters. It looks so dang good!

–melody anon

TERRYYY yes you absolutely can thank you for indulging me with Terry, even if it’s just for you and me broski. Also same, I’m ass at fighting games but I’m here for fun and vibes.

Fluffy, GN!Reader

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When Terry learned you never really had a good birthday to the point of never wanting to celebrate it, he was stunned and beside himself, he couldn’t imagine how hard those days must’ve been on you to feel such a way, but he’s determined to give you a good day! He calls his brother, knowing you and Andy are good friends and asks for help.

“Just keep ‘em distracted for me, please? I need to grab a few things and decorate the house.”

Even through the phone Andy can already hear the pleading smile in his older brother’s voice. The younger man sighs knowing he’s going to agree.

‘Of course I’ll help, but I better get a slice of cake after this.’

Terry cheers, grin wide, “Thank you, I’ll be sure you get a big peice. They should be getting off work here shortly.”

‘And you weren’t decorating when they were at work!?’

“I was getting everything and making sure the cake was right, sue me! Anyway, thanks for the help!”

Terry hangs up the phone and tosses it aside quickly to get back to work, pumping balloons with helium and tying them together, hanging some to the walls letting some float to the ceiling and moving them around to be neatly around the big ‘happy birthday’ sign he got. He made sure everything was in your favorite colors and colors to compliment them, though he did have to ask Mary which ones would be best.

This day was already not a very happy one to you, so he decided why not just have it at home where you felt most comfortable? Maybe just the two of you? Let you warm up to it first and maybe next year he can rent out an arcade for you and all your friends! Terry chuckles to himself as he sets out all the presents on the table in the living room. Here he is, almost a full year into being with you and he’s already making plans for your next birthday.

He made sure to get so many gifts, even setting out a few from Rock who sent some over, he’s a little sad his son couldn’t join you two frm his trip, but he knows you’re going to be thrilled to see them! Even if the gift wrap is a bit of a mess, listen he kept losing the tape.

Once Terry was happy with it the placement of everything he went to the food.

The large man sets the cake out, carefully placing the candles around the pretty frosting not wanting to ruin it, once pleased he goes for the chips, dumping a few bags into seperate bowls and setting though on the small white table he got just for this.

Chips, dip, sodas, pizzas of several combinations, from homemade bbq wings from yours truly, fruits cut into stars and hearts on skewers, honey butter rolls, chicken sliders, salads, and so much more far too much for the both of you, but he knows how he eats and the left overs will be amazing!

He rushes around, blonde hair slipping from his hair ties as he does, setting out more gifts from Mai, Joe, Blue Mary, Ken, and Ryu, staring at all the gifts he can’t help but smile knowing you’re so loved and cared for by not only him but also his own friends.

To know others think of you like this makes him so happy. Terry turns on the tv setting up his dvd player to it and setting out all your favorite movies and shows, even snagging a few you’ve been wanting to watch so you can pick. His eyes widen as he can hear voices just beyond the door, rushing to his phone he sees several missed messages frm Andy, warning him how close they were to his house.

Fixing his hair and making any last minute touches he can before you open the door. You thank Andy for spending time with you and wishing you a happy birthday, holding the gift he brought you with one hand, you fish out the keys Terry gave you. You figured he must’ve had something planned when he asked you to come over after work.

Opening the door your jaw drops at the sight as you walking through the fringe hanging over the door frame, but wall to ceiling to wall is covered in balloons, streamers, and a gaint happy birthday sign, the living room table filled with so many gifts they even surround the table itself, another table filled with delicious smelling food, and most of all Terry standing right in the middle of the room arms out as he cheers.

“Happy birthday, babe! I hope wasn’t too hard on ya today.” His grin is almost infectious.

You look around the room more, taking in that it seems he even decorated the kitchen, not a signle spot of his house remains untouched.

“You…you did all this, for me?”

Terry laughs, his arms coming around you in a warm hug.

“Of course, this day is celebrating you! Everyone also sent you gifts too, since I wanted to do this with just me and you, if that’s okay? I can always call up everyone and invite them over. Also if the food isn’t to your liking or if we are missing something I can always order more take out!”

You’re staring at his smiling face in shock, he did all of this, your comfort in mind first, but all of this just for you?

“Hey, what’s with that face?” His voice soft as he presses his forehead against yours, gently rocking you two back and forth.

You bring your arms up wrapping them around his neck and holding him close, letting you two bask in each other’s presence for a tender moment. He’s so warm, his scent so comforting but mixed with the smell of the food he’s been preparing likely all day for you, the thought makes you want to cry he’s been working so hard on all of this.

All for you.

You try not to cry but your eyes get a little misty feeling so overwhelmed for his love for you. Terry moves first, kissing your forehead with a soft smile.

“Why don’t you go get out of your work clothes and once you’re done, you can pick what we watch and eat, you’ve had a long day.”

You nod with a sniffle, but your smile makes his heart melt as you walk off to his room to change.

Hands on his hips, he’s determined to make your birthday one to remember. Cuddling on the couch watching a movie you’ve wanted to see for a while now, surrounded by the constant reminders you’re loved.

Opening the gifts your friends got you no matter how far away they are, just to show you how much they care and listen to you.

Oh yes, Terry would call this a birthday success.

[tryanmybest]

whatever's supposed to happen in season 3 aside, i'm delusional

please enjoy silly ideas about what muriel, crowley, maggie, and nina get up to while aziraphale's gone :)

maggie and nina RUSH to crowley once they find out aziraphale left

both of them know the feeling of rejection and they support him as much as they can

they give him helpful breakup advice and check up on him periodically

over time, the three become good friends

maggie and nina are endlessly curious about the whole heaven/hell/angel/demon/universe thing and crowley answers what questions he can

since crowley's still not bound to hell, the three of them just vibe most of the time

muriel joins them on occasion, when they're not reading a new book

crowley, despite maggie and nina telling him it might be better to keep his distance from the shop for a bit, checks in on muriel and teaches them how to properly take care of the bookshop

as in, don't sell any of the books, don't rearrange any of the books, close and open whenever you want, etc.

occasionally, muriel, maggie, and nina will organize sort of "storytimes" where crowley shares some stories from his past

it starts with the ones without aziraphale. it's still a bit too raw to tell those.

but, eventually, he tells the story of elspeth in edinburgh. or the lost unicorn on noah's arc (which maggie swears she knew were real this whole time)

maggie and nina also teach muriel how to properly blend in with humans

they're not the BEST at it, but they're good enough that they can go get hot cocoa from nina's shop without people staring at them

crowley teaches muriel how to perform miracles. although, angelic miracles are just a bit different than demonic ones. so they both kind of figure it out together

muriel ends up miracling aziraphale's wardrobe to fit them. those are the human clothes they have access to, afterall.

and, besides, the style suits them.

crowley smiles at the look and doesn't comment on it. and nina gives him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

muriel shares the stories they've read with maggie, who listens enthusiastically

nina suggests muriel write a story of their own

regular customers at give me coffee or give me death now recognize the bookshop owner often in the corner pondering a laptop

nina taught them how to use it. crowley whispers to them that if they tell the laptop what to do with a bit of miraculous energy, it's a lot easier

maggie shows muriel some music. it's so much better than the celestial harmonies that they've had to hear for all these years

they end up liking everything they're shown. from aziraphale's old classical records they found in the bookshop to the queen that plays from crowley's car

muriel adores the bentley. and the bentley eventually warms up to them.

crowley takes muriel to see more of earth, once

well, more of england anyway

there's one time during the drive that the queen melts into an unfamiliar song. something about angels and nightingales.

crowley puts a fist to the dash and it switches back to queen before muriel can grasp what it is

while they're far from the city, the stars are much brighter

muriel hasn't had the chance to see them until then

and crowley tells them another story. about nebulas and galaxies and how they're made. and how gorgeous they really are up close.

muriel doesn't understand why crowley gets so sad talking about something he loves

sometimes residents of the street ask where mr. fell went

maggie and nina will respond that maybe you should mind your own business and they're sure he has his reasons

muriel will smile and say that he's gone on to heaven. then get confused when people offer their condolences

crowley doesn't say anything.

ms sandwich can put together that aziraphale and crowley were an item, though.

and she can certainly see that they aren't anymore

eventually, after a few months, maggie and nina start officially dating

muriel happens to be reading some of aziraphale's romance novels, and they find nina and maggie's relationship utterly adorable

if they ever mention as much tho, nina will tell them to piss off while maggie gets flustered

once, muriel asks maggie and nina when they figured out that they had feelings for each other

crowley is around at that time

muriel, excited by maggie and nina's answers turns to crowley and starts to ask him when he realized he was in love with aziraphale. but they trail off

nina had told them that crowley's not great at talking about aziraphale all the time

they have to wait until he brings it up, okay?

muriel apologizes, but crowley waves a hand

he explains the experience of the first rain

and maggie GASPS

"the rain! back when you were trying to get me and nina together! that was YOU."

crowley just offers a half-smirk and a thumbs-up

that's all ive got for now.

[llamhigyn-y-dwr]

Guys Nick Fuentes has been accused of hooking up with: an analysis

Combined with the accusations Nick has faced for being gay, mostly due to "vibes," there are a handful of guys out there that people say he actually hooked up with. At this point, there is no direct proof that anything happened with any of them, but hey, there is also no proof that nothing happened. Here are my thoughts on each of them, going chronologically: (no, Keith Woods is not on this list)

The guy: macaquefan56 from Twitter (not sure what his current username is, won't be using his real name in this post), a guy who Tweets about drugs, being gay, and rightwing politics.

Why people say they hooked up: This guy has repeatedly told a story claiming that he dated Nick in around 2019, telling a very specific story about how the date ended with the two of them hooking up in Nick's car, specifically with Nick sucking his toes and jizzing in his pants. Some retellings suggest there was more than one date and perhaps a more involved actual relationship. His dox revealed that, at that time, he was walking distance from Nick, so whether they met on an app or in person, it's reasonable for them to have at least met.

Why it might hot have happened: This just comes down to whether or not you believe this guy.

The guy: CatboyKami (fka Lolisocks fka Kamikaze), a Swedish-Australian rightwing shock-streamer

Why people say they hooked up: Nick repeatedly "joked" in the past about having had a thing for catboys. CatboyKami was Nick's Internet friend before he eventually visited the US. He hung out with Nick in Chicago for a few days, including for a ten-hour stream that many feel was a date. There were some jokes made that could be interpreted as flirty. Kami once laughed at a superchatter asking if Nick ever talked about being attracted to girls. He also joked about being Nick's first kiss. He did once post a picture of himself in bed with a hickey, next to a sleeping individual who appeared to have short brown hair.

Why it might hot have happened: A lot of the things that people claimed as proof - saying that Kami is a sex worker and stayed with Nick in a hotel - are simply not true. At the very least, if they did hook up, it would not have been the day of the ten hour stream, in which they mostly played in an arcade and debated about religion. The person next to Kami in the bed in that picture really did not look like Nick aside from having brown hair. The first kiss thing was almost certainly a joke, especially given Nick has talked about his first kiss being in high school. Also, aside from those days in Chicago, Kami was not in the same place as Nick most of the time, even when he was in the US. Kami does not claim to be attracted to men.

The guy: Jaden McNeil, former Kansas State Turning Point USA president, former America First treasurer, Nick's former best friend and housemate

Why people say they hooked up: He is the person that Nick spent the most time with, having lived in the same building as him and travelled with him a lot, so there would have been plenty of opportunities. Nick gave him a free place to live and a job for unspecified reasons. Nick was always incredibly protective of Jaden and took care of him in ways that felt more than friendly. There are multiple tweets and streams in which Nick appears to have made flirtacious comments about him and Jaden still didn't leave. Once the two of them fell out, Nick seemed way more upset than someone would over a falling out with a platonic friend. Nick was found to have multiple pictures of Jaden sleeping, also not platonic behavior. When Jaden shared all kinds of dirt on Nick on the Kino Casino, he suspiciously nondescript when talking about how Nick knew what his underwear looked like. Also, they have both said things implying they are familiar with the quirks of each other's penises in some capacity, which would be important to know if you were hooking up with someone.

Why it might hot have happened: Jaden has never claimed to be attracted to men and in fact denies allegations to the contrary on Nick's end of things - that he tried to kiss him and would get handsy with him when he was drunk (he does appear to believe that Nick was attracted to him, though). Nick's flirty comments could have been jokes or he simply read them as such at the time. Even if Jaden did eventually read Nick's behavior towards him as flirty or heard the gay rumors about him, he may have stuck around for financial reasons. The pictures could have been taken in any context and certainly could have without implying interest on Jaden's part. It is possible that Nick saw his underwear or found out about his penis skin issues in some nonsexual context, given they were good friends and roomed together while travelling - same with him knowing about Nick's issues there. It admittedly doesn't make much sense that they would acknowledge knowing that much about each other's penises if they found out in a sexual context and are trying hide that. It is important to note that there are no claimed witnesses of any of the incidents in which either of them reported that the other came onto them.

The guy: Lucian Wintrich, New York socialite, photographer, former White House correspondant with the Gateway Pundit, rightwing influencer

Why people say they hooked up: The two apparently hung out in person multiple times, so there were opportunities, and Lucian is actually, openly attracted to men. The time Lucian appeared on Nick's show was over stream, but it was read by some as flirty and Nick seemed to appreciate Lucian calling him cute and wasn't overly offended when Lucian joked that he was turned by the confrontation when they debated. Nick has said in the past that his ideal relationship would involve a lot of conflict, so someone who is largely ideologically aligned with him and likes hanging out with him, but will also debate with him sounds ideal. Beyond speculation and talking long distance over a stream, the most damning claim is from Jaden, post split from Nick's organization, that Nick stayed the night at Lucian's apartment when they were in New York and became familiar with the bathtub that Lucian infamously has in his kitchen. This came out along with claims that Lucian hooked up with fellow AFers Jon Miller and Ali Alexander.

Why it might hot have happened: Lucian may be attracted to men, but Nick doesn't really appear to be his type. Between boyfriends he has referenced having, at least one boyfriend seen on his Instagram, and if the rumors about him hooking up with Jon Miller and Ali Alexander are to be believed, he appears to be predominantly attracted to men of color - for all the jokes about Nick being brown, he does not appear that way aesthetically and Lucian even called him an angry white boy during their stream, so he seems to view him as white. After calling him cute, Lucian specifically commented on Nick's outfit rather than anything else. Even if Lucian's taste is a bit more broad, Nick sleeping at his apartment doesn't mean that they had sex - as Nick has stayed at plenty of people's homes while travelling. Lastly, having seen many pictures of Lucian's kitchen tub, it is barely big enough for one person to fit in, let alone for two people to have sex in. If they hooked up, it would not have been together in that bath tub. If Jaden is being honest about being Nick's platonic friend, it also does not make much sense that Nick would tell him about some situation with a guy that led to sex.

The guy: Steven "Destiny" Bonnell II, gaming-turned-politics streamer with a more centrist-liberal leaning (some say he is just a contrarian because he seems to disagree with literally everyone)

Why people say they hooked up: Destiny is another person that we have verifiable proof that Nick spent time with in person and who is openly attracted to men. Some read their interactions as flirtacious. While they were cordial, Nick called Destiny his best friend as well as his soul mate. Most damningly, a series of texts, photos, and videos involving Destiny's sexual encounters were recently leaked. In a text where he tells a woman he his flirting with that he "finally" found a guy to give oral sex to, the dates coincide with when he and Nick were streaming together. A video of Destiny performing oral sex on a man whose face is not visible was part of the leak and many believe Nick to be the man in the video. When denying that he was the man in the video, Nick talks about having watched and analyzed it, which some interpreted as, whether or not it is him in the video, he at the very least feared it could have been for analysis to have been necessary, meaning something must have happened between them.

Why it might hot have happened: Formally, neither has confirmed it and Nick has straight-up denied it. In the leaked messages, Destiny stated that the guy he went down on in a car mentioned having a difficult time finishing in cars, so if one believes the Twitter guy's claim that Nick came in his pants simply sucking his toes, clearly finishing in a car is not a problem for him. He makes explicit reference to streaming with Nick in the same messages where he talks about going down on some guy who goes unnamed, so the woman he was messaging clearly knew who Nick was, so why would he suddenly make him anonymous? The story told in the texts and in the video are obviously not the same incident, as the video does not take place in a car. Though the man's face is not visible in the video, he does not appear to be Nick, as his stomach is much more hairless than it has appeared to be in shots of Nick lifting his arms (though he could have shaved) and his thumb does not appear to match, while Destiny's hair is already blue in the video and it was still brown during the time that he hung out with Nick, unless we are to believe that it happened after they were on Fresh n Fit.

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for uninviting my friend to a concert after she bought her plane tickets and refusing to pay her the money she spent on the tickets?

Me and my friend both love a singer called Melanie Martinez. We have both been listening to her for years and her music has gotten us through a lot.

A year and a half ago I got my first job. As someone who has a disability and grew up with not a lot I pride myself on the money I make and how well I’ve been doing at my job. My friend knows this, she also knows I take how I spend my money very seriously. My friend does not have a job, but she lives with her parents who give her monthly allowances so she can do as she pleases until she gets a job. The amount they give her is not a lot but she does save up so she has quite a bit of money. She likes to buy small things while setting aside some money for something big she wants while I like to save up almost all my money and get one big thing every once in a while that I really want.

Melanie first announced her Portals tour she only gave US dates but a while ago she announced UK dates for the tour. The UK tickets cost quite a bit of money and travelling and a hotel would also be pretty pricey but I had been saving and decided that this would be the big thing I would get for myself. I really wanted to go but with my disability I didn’t want to go alone. I asked my friend if she was available for one of the dates and she was so I invited her. I bought both of our tickets for the London date and since I make the most money out of both of us, it was my idea and I was being nice for my friend I also booked the hotel (instead if splitting it like she had originally suggested), while she offered to buy her own ticket for the plane and pay for her own food while we were over in London.

We had everything set, she bought a new outfit to wear for the tour and we were so excited. She hadn’t yet bought her plane ticket but I wasn’t too worried because I hadn’t yet either (and honestly flying makes me so nervous that just buying the tickets puts me on edge).

When we talked about it with our other friends she bragged about going which I found weird but whatever she was excited y’know. But she started complaining along with her bragging like “you’d think that we could’ve gotten closer seats but oh well at least we’re going” or “the tickets were just so expensive we’ll be broke after this” which made me feel weird. I asked her if she had an issue with the seats I got since they were in the disability accessible areas the view was good but it definitely wasn’t the front so I was kinda sympathetic to her disappointment. She said she didn’t care were the seats were and she was only joking around. But she kept complain-bragging until she was just complaining. Like “its gunna so cold I’m gunna hate it” or “we better have to deal with those annoying fans with the signs or the bracelets” and on and on and when I asked her if she was still excited she said she was just joking and she was excited. I have a hard time understanding when people are being serious or not so I just took her word for it.I didnt want to cause any arguments between us.

So she shows me the outfit she bought and it looks great and I show her the outfit I put together and we buy those plastic elf ears to decorate we are having a great time. She would say that my outfit didn’t fit the vibe as well as her and I better not actually wear it and embarrass her and again she says she’s joking. I made part of my outfit so I didn’t find it very funny.

She didn’t really talk with our friends about the concert other than with me, because my friends were kinda over it which I get. But I got a message a week ago from one of my other friends he’d sent a lot of screen shots of the friend i was taking to the concert saying she’d rather be going with him because he’d be more fun but at least with me she’ll “get disability special treatment and get to skip the line” and that “it wasn’t her money so she might as well try to enjoy herself”. Firstly we are adults we are too grown to be talking shit on snapchat. And secondly i was so crushed. I’d really been looking forward to spending time with my friend on a fun get away to see an artist we adore and she’d been complaining the whole time and was only looking forward to it because with me she’d get “special treatment”.

So I sent her the screenshots and I told her if she really didn’t want to go with me then she wasn’t going I’d just take someone else. She sent me a screenshot of her plane ticket she had bought that morning being confirmed and was like “no u have to take me I’ve paid for my plane tickets” and I was upset and said I didn’t care I’m not going to waste a ticket I spent my hard earned money on someone who didn’t appreciate it and views my disability as a way to get a better deal for herself and wanted to go with someone else.

She said she was joking and that I was ruining things for her and that it meant so much to her to go and how dare I take that away from her.

I have invited a different friend. They also love Melanie Martinez and I hadn’t asked them originally cuz they had plans around the time of the concert but the plans they had fell through so it works out, I need someone to go with they need something to do and honestly they deserve a break and a good time.

My friend who I was taking originally is very upset with me and is demanding I either take her or I pay for the plane ticket she now isn’t going to use. I told her to just get a refund from the airport and she said she didn’t want a refund from them she wanted me to pay for the “emotional stress” of the whole situation. I even got a message from her mum telling me to just pay the money.

My other friends are either neutral or think I’m taking things too far over some “inappropriate jokes” and I do feel bad since she was very excited and I was excited to go with her. I was originally so sure in my decision to uninvite her and bring someone else but now I just feel so bad. I can’t uninvite my other friend and reinvite her but I also don’t want to pay her anything since she offered to get her own ticket herself it was her money to spend and I have already spent far more on this than her. She says I’m greedy. I’m hurt by her comments she’s been my friend for 8 years and I’ve never really seen her act this way and say these things.

I felt I was doing the right thing and now I’m not sure. I feel like I’m going to lose a good friendship over a situation I’m overreacting in.

Am I the asshole???? Help????

What are these acronyms?

[twstjam]

"Lili? Raising children?! HAH! That's priceless. I wouldn't trust him to care for a rock!"

You've seen young Lilia, now get ready for YOUNGER Lilia with LONGER hair!!!

This is brought to you by a design I found in my files that inspired me to think about Lilia (and Mallenore) before the human invasion happened on Land of Briar. I came up with it just now but I hc that Lilia and Mallenore BOTH liked to dye their hair and would often match (because they were besties your honor)

Anyways Thoughts time: I think that Lilia was/is really popular among the fae nobility considering he was the princess's best friend and also a very promising soldier. I also wonder though... If he was popular because of his looks and if he had lots of admirers and suitors and people interested in him romantically, but aside from hook-ups and such he wasn't all that interested in relationships because they were too demanding (also there's the thing where a lot of people wanted to have kids and at that age he Very Much Did Not).

In his suitor suit lines I think he mentioned that he can date whoever as long as they can respect each other's interests or something. That and based on what we've seen in Chapter 4 I get the vibe that he's the kind of guy who likes doing what he wants and when he was younger he had much less patience with people ordering him around too much. (he still follows orders but he's not COMPLETELY happy about it, based on how he complains about Mallenore)

Those are just MY interpretations though, also I haven't fully read Chapter 4 because full english translations haven't come out yet so some of my info here might be off oops

[bonvoyagenoona]

Is the SO the pseudo-Yoongi???

Lol the SO is not the pseudo-Yoongi that I was posting about from a couple of years back, but I met him around the same time, and he is arguably even more Yoongi-esque!

Please forgive me, as I will take any and every opportunity to gush about this wonderful human:

He's an old soul, super gentle and very bashful.

He says he's not an audiophile, but that's just because he's humble. He knows a lot about music, recently got me new speakers, and even used to DJ!

His love language is acts of service. Especially cooking.

He's an amazing listener, and he gives me such helpful perspectives on things.

His baseline is stoic and professional unless he's getting really into a song, amped up by a video game, or playing with his/our sweet old man dog!

When we first started dating, we were in the checkout line at the grocery store, and I saw a magazine with BTS on the cover. By this point, he already knew about our beautiful fanfic bubble and my experiences writing and posting, but he didn't really know much about BTS. So I motioned to the magazine cover and asked, "Which do you think is Yoongi?" And he immediately, effortlessly, wordlessly pointed Yoongi out. I asked him how he knew, and he said, "Well, I looked at them all and just kinda picked the person I thought was most similar to me?" 🤣

Our strong compatibility makes life very easy. We've been together for nearly 2 years now. We have lived together for a year and 4 months, and we love each other very much. We're very happy. I'm very, very happy 🥹

In some ways, I feel like writing my stories manifested him? Whatever fantasies I have are more quickly brought to reality because he brings them to life. One day, we'll be entertaining Countermelody Yoongi sexy fun times 🤣😜 and another day, it's more Kittenfishing Yoongi best friend vibes, Arizona Iced Teas in hand as we stroll around and have one of our philosophical chats.

I'm also learning so many new things. I get wisps of inspiration to share more of what I'm experiencing now, in this chapter of my life. But I suspect that before I write a big project again, I need to live more of it.

The works I wrote from 2020-2022 were all these stories that had been piling up in me up until that point, like my experiences in academia, or my switch to industry, or how my experiences as a woman and as an immigrant intersect with those other life themes. So you could say that I'm almost doing another round of life research, making observations and processing new and even bigger emotions.

One really cool thing that he always does is check in with me to make sure I have creative time set aside. And he'll even build story prompts with me the way I used to. I have notes on my phone of one-liners and banter he's shared with me that I think would be particularly nice to sprinkle into a work, haha.

He cheers me on, too. Something funny or interesting will happen, and then he'll say something like, "That's a good one. You could even get pretty smutty with it. You should write it!"

Anyway lol. Thanks for indulging me and my late-night thoughts about my SO, lol. I feel very lucky. I am following where this is leading me. And I can't wait to share more of what I'm experiencing through writing again!

[thebestofoneshots]

✩ Star :

very funny/makes jokes, sarcastic, can be closed off but only about backstory, sweet, can be cute but mainly sarcastic

slim with freckles on my back, 5’6-5’7ish [people putting they’re elbows on my shoulders like they’re a table or stand is shockingly hot okay 😭], short black hair, shockingly blue eyes that are apparently pretty

writing [fanfiction omfg], reading [romance novels]

open to polyamorous relationships

If you want to participate in "TBOS' 400 Followers Celebration" too, you can look at this post for all the options of prompts you can choose from <3

I ship you with Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. You have been friends with the boys since you started Hogwarts. You really enjoy hanging out with them, and they equally enjoy your company, especially because they find you absolutely hilarious, yet also very small? Sirius used to say you were like an evil squirrel, too cute to pose a threat, but with claws sharp enough to blind someone.

"Hey Moons," you said one day while chilling with him, both of you engrossed in reading your respective books, both of your feet rested on the boy's lap. Sirius lounged nearby, lost in his music.

"Yes, dove?"

"What do you think about poly relationships?"

"Poly… what?!" Remus asked, confused, peering up from his book.

Sirius laughed from the side, “Means you’re dating more than one person at the same time. Of course everyone is aware of it,” he explained. "Why the sudden interest, Fluffs?"

Sirius had playfully given you the nickname shortly after likening you to a squirrel. Originally it had been "Flufftail," but he thought it sounded to much like Wormtail and he didn’t want to aoscieate you with him, so he switched it to Fluffs.

"Oh, it's just this book," you said, indicating the one you held, "It's about a poly relationship. Seemed like an intriguing conversation starter."

"Well, I'd give it a shot," Sirius chimed in.

"Shocking!" you teased.

"Only with the right people, though."

"I've seen you hook up with plenty of girls, what do you mean 'the right people'?"

"Hooking up isn't the same as having a relationship, Fluffs. You'd know if you tried," he said, smirking and gesturing for you to come closer with a suggestive smile. Instead, you threw a pillow at his face.

"I guess I’d have to test it to give my opinion," Remus replied with a nonchalant shrug, returning to his book.

"I guess it's the same for me," you mused.

Suddenly, Sirius had an idea, a metaphorical lightbulb illuminating his brain. "Let's do it!"

"Do what?" you asked, perplexed.

"Let's test it, the three of us."

"Like a throuple?" you questioned with a slight frown.

"Exactly, a throuple!" he affirmed. "We'd be exclusive with each other and see how it goes."

"For how long?" you inquired, setting aside your book.

"Three months."

"You won't last three months without hooking up with someone."

"What do you mean without hooking up? I'd have both Remus and you! I could kiss your pretty faces whenever I want. Sounds perfect to me."

"Now you're just trying to charm me into it."

"And is it working?"

"A little," you admitted, smiling. "What about you, Remus?"

"Count me in," the boy responded, a playful smirk gracing his lips.

Long story short, those three moths extended into six, and those 6 into a year, and eventually you all decided that you'd just stay together, you just didn't want to go back to how things were before. Becasue this, this was perfect.

A/N: Hope you like this darling, I had lot's of fun writting it!

Sending you great vibes, Lilly xxx

MASTERLIST

[louisliamforever]

it’s the fact Liam was thinking out loud though like LIAM asked HIMSELF if he would marry Louis, and apparently the only obstacle he saw was Louis dating someone at the moment?? I just.😭👀😂 The Lilo fic does write itself lmao.

Tbh I get the vibe they had crushes on each other at some point too!! But they just weren’t completely aware or just didn’t do anything about it and decided to let it be. I think if they did take the romance route they could’ve made it work, truly lol. I mean, they lived in each other’s pockets during (arguably) the most significant, life changing 5 years of their lives and know each other so well - bc of that they were practiced in working out any issues they encountered throughout their friendship. I think the speculated fallout they had years back only appeared drawn out bc of physical distance and being too preoccupied with other issues in their work and personal lives so as to put aside time to talk proper. Once they put time aside to talk they made up pretty fast!

Unpopular opinion or hot take maybe idk, but I think a problem 1D seem to have in their romance lives is they struggle to find someone who they trust, someone who wants similar things in life as them AND also knows and understands them well enough (except for Niall it seems like tbh. bc ofc it’s Niall lmao). That’s what I think after watching Louis, Liam, Zayn and Harry navigate romantic relationships over time. Most of them prioritize family, friends and work over romance too, which is a completely fine thing to do. I think all of them have alluded to worrying about finding someone who they connect with and who isn’t using them either. I saw clips of a podcast Zayn went on awhile back and he said he isn’t sure he has ever even been in love. Kinda crazy to think about bc he has a kid and almost got married once lmao. But like, I get it too, why he feels that way.

I think 1D has had really unique (and traumatic) experiences during formative periods of their lives that not many people are ever going to understand - famous or non famous - to make for a solid, healthy, long-term relationship. It’s probably difficult to find someone they’re attracted to, compatible with in personality, values, interests, who can love them AND know and understand them - or know and understand them enough to a realistic extent. I think Louis’ relationship with Eleanor was the closest he felt to being known and understood bc she has been with him through it all, since the start of his fame - I think Louis really wanted it to work out with her. That might also be why it’s hard for Louis to find and maintain another long term relationship after Eleanor.

These are all just my parasocial ramblings ofc though lol. Anyways, we will see how it goes with Zara, though I’m still not convinced it’s 100% real tbh. One of her exes doing Soccer Aid too seems too coincidental 😅🙈

I agree 1000%

I'll never get over 2013-2015 Lilo. Like I'm so sorry to any other ship, but Lilo was so real then. Like we're already agreed on THEY COULD'VE MADE IT WORK. I feel like they're one of those things where you both have underlying/hidden feelings that maybe you're not even completely aware of and if they were aware of probably scared them. They probably valued their friendship too much at the time to try it and at the same time being coworkers in a sensationalized Uber mega pop band didn't help either.

I agree that Louis and El lasted so long because she saw him through it all and understood him so well. Which is another reason lilo could've worked is bc they had that basis too. Most young couples who stay together for a long time struggle bc they outgrow each other and I fear that's what happened with him and El. I doubt that would've happened with him and Liam.

And same! I've said the same thing before, not sure if you saw, when we discussed lilo's falling out the other day. I definitely think distance and preoccupation with career and other things kept them from each other for so long as well.

Niall is the most well adjusted. I feel like he was built for fame lol. Besides his anxiety over going out in public without security for so long and his anxiety with crowds, he's maintained the ability to be grounded and humble throughout the crazy journey his life has taken. I think Zayn and Louis (and Liam) are still humble too tho, but they could never stay completely grounded.

I feel like Harry and Zayn will never find a long term partner. I think Louis is capable of it, but also might have a few long term relationships throughout the rest of his life instead of just one forever partner.

But yeah everything you said about trauma and prioritizing family and career and stuff. It's sad :/ but also I'm in my late 20s and have never been in a relationship so whatever. They'll be alright.

And right about Sam doing soccer aid! That can't just be a crazy coincidence can it? 👀 Wild.

[freebooter4ever]

What do you miss most about Pittsburgh?

Oh gosh, that's a question! I mean aside from the obvious answer of my old dance buddy lettia or naeem.

I miss pittsburgh's community, specifically the very music and art oriented one i was in. There's community here in LA but its all about fame, and money, and celebrity, and how you can use other people to get ahead. Just the other day i saw an influencer i actually kinda admired brag about meeting someone who out of respect for them + their privacy i have never never mentioned because i met them as a friend first. And it felt so weird seeing this person i know be used as click bait for the influencer's hits/likes/subscriptions. It kind of jolted some reality into me about how this city operates even in the smaller circles i run in. Its like the vibes in LA are all about 'being someone' and self importance. If someone is only going to respect me for my money (or disrespect me for my lack of money), or who i know, or credits to my name, i dont think i want their respect anyway.

Pittsburgh though - nobody was anybody in pittsburgh so we didnt fucking care, lol. It was a lot easier to go to things, to feel connected. There was an emphasis on diy, where it didnt matter who you were or who you knew if you had a good idea there was a chance it could happen. There were things like Art All Night and the various music festivals in the different neighborhoods. I was most connected to the music scene so i miss the casual afternoon concerts in someone's tiny apartment with everyone crowded around the band. The basement parties, the dancing. Ted's rowhouse was on fisk street so when i lived there with friends i really enjoyed how much of a community space it was - people were always coming and going off of butler street, movie nights, human chess parties. It definitely could feel too small sometimes - literally everybody knew everyone and everybody dated everyone. The year i left two of my ex boyfriends were living in the same house and i cant tell you the number of 'male harem' jokes i got about that one. Or the number of times a dude wanted to date me and when i said 'no' i immediately got excluded from an entire friend group. But no matter how frustrating the smallness got, i still was also aware of how special it was. Its also mostly over - a lot of my friends from that time have since dispersed to other cities. I think moments like that are fleeting, but thats what makes them unique.

But even with all that said, you know what my favorite thing to do in pittsburgh was?

Driving

and ok ok that probably sounds stupid. And it probably does not help that im in LA where driving is now the second level of hell. But even compared to seattle or nyc or other places i lived, driving in pittsburgh was just so much fun and you cant recreate that anywhere else. I once saw a data visualization of the main cities of the US and places like LA and even NYC were nicely laid out squares but pittsburgh was just this insane clusterfuck pencil scribble, and thats truly it. Cause not only do you have over 100 bridges and lots of one way roads that will funnel you onto a bridge you absolutely dont want to go over but whoops guess you're going anyway, but this city was also built on a cluster of hills. Thats what makes up the various neighborhoods - and the roads that connect these hills through hollows and over forests - are the most confusing rat maze you can imagine. For every one way to go there's also probably a dozen other options and mentally calculating which route will be fastest taking into account traffic and distance and 'speed limit' is a skill only acquired after years of living in the city. And if you have a tiny car and nasc*ar level driving skills thanks to the multiple generations of engineers in your family....driving up and down those hills is just a joy. It also, uh, helped that I made my own hours so worked from 11am - 3am most days and avoided all traffic. And in the city proper the pigs arent allowed to r*adar so as long as you knew where the speed traps were you could...uhhh... Be lenient. I only ever got pulled over once and that was because one time in the spring of 2016 i went home from work early one night and these asshole hockey fans were taking up the entire street around the rink that would get me onto bigelow and connect me to lawrenceville. And since i couldnt go down that one street, becaues its pittsburgh, i had to go in the complete opposite direction to find another route home which took like an extra fifteen minutes. And yeah i got pulled over, started crying and explaining i was just trying to get home from work, and they let me go. But damn those hockey fans. :P (but also had i realized you could go hangout outside and watch the hockey game on giant screens with a huge crowd of fellow broke but dedicated weirdos, i totally would have loved that. Thats what pittsburgh is all about lmao)

Anyway one of my old friends moved from pitt to LA, and then he moved from LA to shanghai. And i once asked him would he move back to LA and his response was that he couldn't imagine living in LA again after living in a Proper City like shanghai. And he made it clear that he saw being able to 'make it' in larger and larger cities as like...a mark of his personal progress. But me? Im a small town girl unfortunately. I still dream about the day i can fuck off to live in a cabin in the woods somewhere.

[charlottedabookworm]

Dawntrail Day 2

spoilers up to: lvl 93 msq (including first two dungeons and first trial)

original draft date: 29/6/24

scheduled release for: 27/7/24

time for more msq! only passively leveling picto atm - i ain't dealing with those dps queues - so i'm hoping to reach the first dungeon and trial at least today!

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sorry wuk lamat but you did tell erenville you’d take any way that was available

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awww Thancred’s embarrassing koana

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….i stopped literally ten minutes before the dungeon unlock last night

ten minutes

fucker

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question (that isn’t gonna be answered for a month lol): does who the cutscene mentions staying behijd change? cos i’m on drg and ali is staying behind but if i was a healer would it be alphi? or can alphi or wuk lamat switch out for dps on this trust dungeon?

…they probably just flex wuk lamat or alphi thinking about it

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okay wow hi i hate that

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sorry wuk lamat we’ll get you a rest soon let me just drive all over the zone collecting aether currents first

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yeah but neither do your brothers

you heard even koana: he doesn’t see rhe point or ihih’hana when there are simpler ways to revitalise the soils aether. why care about tradition when you can have efficiency?

you want to learn wuk lamat and that’s the important part

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the boy is just so damn pretty

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i don’t care how villainous you are you do not take a seat at a cafe for your top secret villain meeting and then not at least order drinks

fucks sake support local businesses damn it

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“As long as you cover my teleportation fees”

“…what is a teleportation?”

I’m dying-

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time to get my arse handed to me in a spar with gulool ja ja!

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fucking hell i was not expecting that active time maneuver to go so hard

fun fight tho not really hard but definitely has you bouncing around a lot

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that none of them are ready for the throne?

yeah clocked that

but then that’s what this rite is for yeah? to teach them and see who will be ready

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sareel ja is giving me major mad scientist vibes ngl

i am very worried about what he’s gonna get up to

maybe the true villain? he’s almost certainly gonna end up tossing aside zoraal ja at some point

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damn she missed

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i hate follow quests

doesn’t matter what game just hate

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TWO????

there’s a second one?!?!?!

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oh hey! nice!

we haven’t had a race speak a different language since the dragons iirc!

i mean these guys can speak both and are gonna try and kill us almost certainly but! own language!

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wait what-

another dungeon already?

i know they do them on odd quests but still it hardly feels like any time has passed since the last dungeon esp when i played eight hours yesterday without hitting the first one

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okay i’m digging the music in worqor zormor

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rdm confirmed as a healer class square said it first

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annnd valigarmanda is free

i’m not saying i’m blaming bakool ja ja despite having no evidence but

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i were fucking right

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that has to disqualify them right?

like bakool ja ja has to be disqualified from the rite for freeing valigarmanda right?

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koana’s back!

i’d say they were gonna let us do trust for the trial but alphi isn’t here-

zoraal ja? huh

really expected him to have left tbh

maybe trust is back on the table then? but still no second healer (except for healer rdm ali who doesn’t steal the lb)

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duty support yes!

i love it when they do this for trials!

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….how tf did we get onto this platform? I see no way up in the slightest

yes i am typing this while standing in front of valigarmanda i’m on trust they’ll wait

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huh

no idea if this is a trust trial thing? so you have a chance to learn from your mistakes? or if it’s supposed to be for everyone and it’s only showing on me cos of trusts

but also the trial was fun and can’t wait to see how the extreme ends up

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i do appreciate that wuk lamat is basically the only one makinh friends so she’s (seemingly) the only one getting all these golden city lore dumps

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flying unlocked for urqopacha and kozama’uka!

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so i've been thinking aobut it for an hour or so (dog walk) and it's occurred to me what i found odd about this part of the msq

dawntraal bucks a trend that's been in every ffxiv expansion

we've had at least a single split zone since heavensward (sea of clouds) and two in every expansion since: the peaks and the fringes for stormblood, kholusia and amh areng in shadowbringers, and labyrinthos and thavnair in endwalker

dawntrail doesn't buck the trend here with urqopacha and kozama'uka

but in every previous expansion, those split zones were some of the first, usually the first, zones we visited. we explored half of them. we left and the msq continued on, we visited 1-3 other zones, and then we return once more late into the expansion to explore the other half of the zones. it has been this way in every expansion

except for dawntrail

dawntrail starts exactly were you expect, esp after shb and ew, you start the msq. the msq splits along two paths. those paths introduce the split zones. the msq remerges and continues

only instead of taking you to the third zone, as anyone who'd played the previous expansions would except, dawntrail immediately takes you back

urqopacha and kozama'uka are the two first zones you visit and then you go back and explore the other half and there are still four zones left to visit and i-

i'm really curious as to how this will change things. usually split zones are both beginning and almost endgame zones (usually place directly before the final zone in more recent expansions) so now that they are fully beginning zones what does that mean?

will this be the new trend now or is are they gonna change it up every expansion? is this just something for dawntrail?

idk and it probably means absolutely nothing but it's interesting