#asking to use ur crutches

[tinybitofhope]

vent!!

so like im at skl right? and i like to rest my boot leg when I get tired so ya 👍 but these stupid ass boys r lie 'just walk lmao' or like 'bro race me' and 'hey I think ur foot is broken' AND ITS THE SAME THING. EVERY. DAM. TIME. and ofc my best friend has the main bitch in her top five on snap and ofc she also calls me 'crippled' even when i told her to stop and every time i hit the boys to shut them up teyre like 'oh i think i need ur crutches, that hurt so bad' like NO. the first thing that comes to your mind when someone is in a BOOT and CRUTCHES and says their FOOT is fractured and broken is to make fun of them????? no sympathy whatsoever. and when i thought they were going to help me, they js make shit harder. and the worst part is that i forgive them over and over again, bc what r u supposed to do when you all grew up with each other and u spent the day w one of them laughing and having fun with your friends and your stuck in this small ass school with no escape and every step your being criticized for no reason?? and what if your closest friend, the one who's been on a family vacation with you, the one who's been your go-to since kindergarten, the one who has meet and befriended your cousins, the one who has been to your house and slept in the same room as you, what if she can't even be a support system? fuck, she won't even tell the main bitch to fuck off, or stop calling me crippled herself.

[mars-ipan]

I FOUNR ANOTHER

i shuold be going to pinterest more often tbh there are some Good Poses but i always opt for Guy Standing Doing Nothing for some reason.. 😔

STOP FINDING THEM ALL

[mirohtron]

Do you mind if I rant to you a bit about college stress and my parents? 😭 No problem if that's not something you want, it's your blog after all

yes girl but if its smth u wanna keep private or just need it to b let out u can send it off anon i can respond in priv or just keep it in my inbox its ur decision tho !!

[towasdandelion]

HIII HELLO IM HERE AGAIN I LOVE UR POSTS TOO MUCH WHDHSJDJJS EVEN THO I FEEL LIKE A MAN WITH TOO MUCH AUDACITY WHEN I SEND AN ASK 😭😭😭

may i request for sinostra and vagastrom/frostheim for the when you get injured during a mission without them 🙏🙏🙏 the first part was too good I NEEDD TO SEE IT WITH ROMEO AND SHO OR JIN HEHEHEHE

OFC TAKE UR TIME NO RUSH!!!! THANK YOU USER TOWASDANDELION ILY PLS DONT EXPLODE 🩷🩷🩷🎀🎀

Hi there (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠) Thank you for reading my work!! The requests exist for a reason so it's all good hehe. Also don't worry I'm not planning to explode anytime soon! (⁠*⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠)⁠/⁠～⁠♡ I still have too many smaus to write after all hehehe. Well, I hope you like it!

Sinostra and Vagastrom when you get injured during a mission without them

Romeo got just a little bit angry. He threatened told the ghouls to keep you safe and this is what happens? And to top it off you were trying to hide it from him? Girl be ready for a long rant when he sees you. And it's better not to interrupt him. That's just his way of showing you how much he cares. He won't accept any excuses and will actually try to punish the ghouls who were with you unless you literally beg him not to. He swears he won't be this merciful next time though so... Good luck.

Taiga will literally laugh at you I'm sorry. I mean, he did care enough to at least ask if you're safe right? We can't expect too much from this guy. It's not that he's mocking you anyways, he just genuinely finds it funny how you always manage to come back from a mission with some kind of health issue. Won't make a huge deal out of it but won't leave you alone either. Expect to be carried around everywhere in every single position he can think of. If you try protest he might actually break your crutches so just let him have his fun for a while...

Ritsu is a bit confused until you clarify that his Intel wasn't faulty. But wait, that actually doesn't help clear things up. You're partners both in work and love so why hide something like that from him? He's not angry, just doesn't really understand since he always makes sure to emphasize that you can rely on him. Anyways. If you want to sue the ghouls for failing to protect you - just say a word and he'll have all the papers ready. No? Well at least let him sue the Chancellor for always putting your life on the line?

Leo is another one who will laugh, but this one does mean to mock you... Seriously just how reckless can you be? Through this behavior he's trying to communicate (very miserably) how upset he is with you. He would absolutely hate it if something really bad happened to you. He wishes you weren't so agreeable and easygoing and thinks everyone is just using you.. Once he's done laughing at you he will come over and laugh at you in person. Just kidding. He will bring you Sho's food! Surprise, I guess he still does have a soft spot for you.

Alan worries about your safety a lot on daily basis, he can't help it that he sees you as a very fragile being (even if you're not) so the news about your injury puts him on high alert. He hates seeing you in pain, but he also hates when you're hiding things from him. You don't need to act tough. He will always be there to help you. So what if he does the same? Ghouls are more durable he says. He will be extra gentle with taking care of you until your leg fully heals.

Sho won't hold back from scolding you but he will make sure not to be too harsh. Upsetting you is not his point after all. Somehow he's not entirely surprised you came back injured though. He knows your role comes with risks but wishes you wouldn't have to bear it. Well, at least you can count on him absolutely spoiling you with his cooking during your recovery! Will probably come live with you like it's the most natural thing in the world. Don't let Leo find out or the little shit will get jealous.

[whore-ibly-hot]

What would happen if one of the faculty (I’m thinking Critch or Murphy) found Mr Burtons more explicit photos of reader?

ps. Luv ur work!

(Love this)

Critch: He always disliked Burton, in that very particular like... old people talking about young people sort of way even though Critch isn't more than five years older. Think 'cut your hair, hippie!'. He's prepared to use this as a way to have him fired forever, and hopefully from every other educational institution, but... a part of him admits it's good work. Tasteful even. The types of photos Mr. Burton would leave anywhere they could be found are far from the most explicit photos he has of you, but those stay locked in his personal quarters.

The photos Crutch finds are you half-nude, possible in front of a painting or topless, but you look absolutely darling. Critch is sure Burton had you do this for extra credit, and he has to take some blame in that for always pushing you to have perfect grades. He'd confront Burton of course, blackmailing him into following a few guidelines from now on

"You can see why this is an issue, of course." Crtich says, suppressing the wicked grin threatening to cross his face at the sight of making the art teacher squirm. "I mean, lewd photos in a school setting, and of a student no less-"

"Its hardly lewd, Critch." Burton scoffs, taking a sip of the black coffee before him in a stained 'World's best teacher' mug. "Nude art is not pornography, okay? I know it must seem like it to you, considering you probably pale at the sight of a woman's ankles." He snaps. "Stick up your ass..." he mumbles lowly.

Critch glowers at his comment. "Youd be wise to watch your tongue-" He exclaims, hands gripping the front of Burtons desk. "Pornographic or not, I'm sure you're subjects father would be less than thrilled about how you're getting your kicks." He hisses and slaps the photos down. "But-" he raises his hands in mock surrender. "I believe in second chances-"

"What does you want, Critch?" Burton asks, cutting him off. "What do I have to do to get you to hop of my dick?"

Grimacing at the crass language, Critch settles himself. "I'll need copies of these pieces, of course. To ensure you are strictly sticking within the bounds of art and not perverting a student. Just send copies to my office, and I'll ensure they pass my inspection." He explains. "Of course, I happen to know you've been turning a blind eye to a certain pairs drug usage, even encouraging it. So let's put a stop to that, shall we?" He leans back smugly, and Burton glares back, but there's not much he can do.

"Fine. But I'll be letting them know you're getting copies, it's only right they consent to having some old creep beating his dried out dick over there pic-"

"That is enough!" Now Burton grins, seeing a rare flustered Crutch, face red and hair askew as he reacted so physically to the prodding of the man. "I expect you'll stick to the terms of o-our agreement." He clears his throat and leaves, trying to focus on the idea of beginning a collection of such lovely pictures and not that Mr. Burton has seen right through his frigid facade.

Mr. Murphy: Regardless of how explicit the photos he finds are, he's furious. How dare Burton, who he trusted, exploit you like this! He had always liked Burton, they both understood how spoiled the students at this school were. He never would've imagined him exploiting you this way. He's going to tell your father, get the man turned in and check on you. He knows the boys at this school are giving you trouble, and now one of the other faculty? He's livid.

"Burton!" There's a yelp in the art room as Mr. Burtons art and easel go clattering to the floor, his shirt collar grasped by the burly orienteering teacher. "What the fuck-"

"What are these?!" He drops the thin man like a bag of sticks, shoving the pictures into his chest so firmly it almost knocks the wind out of him.

"What?" Burton adjusts his glasses and looks at the pictures. "Oh, these are private shoots, just some nude shots- don't freak-"

"Dont freak?" He smacks him again. "You've got photographed evidence of you practically molesting them?"

Burton jolts back with a hand up. "Woah, woah, woah. Don't go saying stuff like that, no one is molesting anybody. Shit-" He stands up and remains wary around Muprhy, whose chest is rising and falling, fists clenched with rage. "These were all consensual art shoots, nothing about these is sexual!" Thats of course a lie, but the photos Murphy has are genuinely artistic pieces, mostly for reference and to help Joseph practice. "Look, see?"

Admittedly, none of your truly intimate areas are displayed besides your chest. You're either curled up or posed in a way that prevents you from being exposed. Murphy's brows furrow, but he's trying to get himself back together. Breathing heavily, he raises his hands.

"Its wrong."

"Its art." Burton emphasizes. "Listen, I understand your concern, but I even have one of the other students present for each shoot. Joseph."

Murphy knows Joseph, he's a nice enough boy, awkward, but he's not spoiled and he really does try. Plus, he's gotten some great wildlife shots for his lessons.

"I promise, I'm not doing anything like that with them. It's just art, they're safe, yeah? I know they've got enough problems with other people at this shithole. They're fine."

Murphy seems reluctant, but Burton seems genuine. "I wanna sit in." He blurts, and Burton looks up. "What?"

"I wanna sit in. Please. I'm not gonna make a fuss, but just one. Make sure they're being treated right."

Burton groans, but when he sees how serious Murphy is, he figures this is the best possible outcome.

"Fine. Fine, just don't talk to much and don't make any suggestions." Burton points a finger at his chest. "You're not much of an artist, big guy. Now go and get me an ice pack."

Murphy looks at the bruises along Burton's shirt collar and the forming purple marks on his arm, as well as the destroyed painting and coughs awkwardly. "Uh, yeah, right. Sorry..."

[choking-on-ice]

exactly 1 person asked, so here's 30 minutes worth of reasons why Silco x Viktor is my Arcane OTP and more people should open themselves to it's glory

and yes, I did format it a little like an oral presentation, what of it

General Compatibility

Both of them have a dry wit and unique outlook on life

People who don't know them well might find them very blasé but in truth they're both very caring and passionate people

Their banter would be top tier, frankly it's hard to picture anyone would be able to match Viktor’s quips as well as Silco could (Jayce understands the jokes and teasing ofc, but I just don't see him being able to bounce back the same energy. Though Mel could probably keep up just as well as Silco, but in a more light hearted way)

Silco wouldn't struggle with pitying or underestimating Viktor for his disability, nor would he ignore it and be all “it doesn't matter, it's what makes you, you” (as a disabled crutch user, ppl pretending ur disability doesn't exist and just expecting you to act able bodied is wayyy more common than people being over the top “worried”)

Viktor would very much be the angel on Silco’s shoulder, while Silco would be a bit of the devil on his

Silco is arguably the angel on other people's shoulders at times, given that he gives ppl who would be in senseless gang wars a real goal and drive towards progress for Zaun

Viktor could be considered the devil on Jayce’s shoulder sometimes, tempting him to push against authority for sake of technological advancement

Silco needs someone who has the mind for tech, strategy, politics, and philosophy at his side, since he's in a position of power with no advisors

Viktor needs someone who values him for his mind, body, and heart, but also his background. He's seen as “one of the good ones” and this never really gets a seat at the table, he needs someone who genuinely trusts in his input that would put his advice to work

They're both men of action, sitting on their hands and twiddling their thumbs doesn't suit them. There wouldn't be a “will they won't they” and the chances of them getting together in the spur of the moment only to realize there are real feelings there much later are pretty high

Similarities

Disabled men from the undercity who are driven by their desire to prevent anyone else from having to suffer the way they have at the hands of a corrupt system (in a non "gotta cure all the poor cripples way" cuz that shit is as uninspired as it is insulting)

Have dedicated their life to improving the living conditions of their people

Very intelligent and clearly brilliant in their professions, despite how different they may be

Both their altruistic goals come to ruin because power, whether they wanted that power or not, blinded and corrupted those goals

Impulsive as hell, Silco in his personal life but Viktor in his personal and professional

Differences

Silco is disillusioned and doesn't see a path to freedom for his people that doesn't involve bloodshed

Viktor is an idealist who might understand the necessity for violence in certain instances but would never seek, encourage, or enact it

Silco is a strategist, and a very good one at that, who uses the genius of others to gain and hold power via technology

Viktor is an inventor, and the most brilliant one we see in their world, who yes pushes boundaries of authority but never seeks power over others (from his perspective, his Messiah era was meant to be a chance at freedom for people who had been denied it, not authority over them)

Viktor is deeply trusting, he doesn't plot or scheme and barely ever lies

Silco trusts very little, we even his moment of doubt that Sevika might kill him that one time, his greatest skill is his ability to scheme and cheat others

Viktor doesn't believe in “the sacrifice of the few to save the many” but would commit the personal sacrifice of those he holds most dear to achieve his dream of helping Zaun and the world

Silco does believe that the death of a hundred to save a thousand is worth it, but he would never allow a personal sacrifice of the person he holds most dear even when it would mean Zaun becoming a free nation

Potential Dynamics

Disappointed Leader and Follower

Silco thinks Viktor is a class traitor, who abandoned his people as soon as the wealthy Pilties showed him an ounce of approval

Viktor thinks Silco is brilliant, and was an eager follower of his when he was younger, but now thinks he's abandoned his goals of freeing Zaun from Piltover and is just replacing the subjection of their people by Pilties with his own.

As they get to know eachother they come to understand better that their goals are the same, the only difference is how the world allowed them the chance to pursue it.

Is this fighting or making out?

Silco likes the power of putting “Piltover’s Brightest” in his place

Viktor is even more stubborn than he is smart, and maybe has a bit of a thing for humiliation

Who's worshipping who?

Silco is in secret awe of enlightened Viktor, but is overwhelmed by the idea of putting his hope and heart in someone else's control

Viktor is putty in the hands of his childhood hero, but can't shake the feeling that even now with the Arcane flowing through him, he isn't strong enough to stay afloat in the storm that is Silco

(Would happen in a version where Silco is revived by Viktor, but in this one the ppl saved by Viktor retain their personalities)

Scenarios / AUs

Early enlightenment Viktor being sought out by Silco who at first is worried about him being a threat, but then seeing the vision Viktor has for Zaun and the things he's capable of deciding he is an asset. Silco providing protectors of their sanctuary, under the guise that he’s “planning how to use Viktor as a pawn” when in reality this commune is the first sign of hope he's seen for Zaun in a long time.

Viktor seeking out shimmer from Silco, because he recognizes the ingenuity behind the drug even if he doesn't approve of it. Silco distrusts him and will only sell to him if he conducts his experiments on it down in the undercity. Viktor starts pulling double duty, working both in Piltover and in Zaun and they become closer and begin to collaborate on the creation and distribution of a new strain of shimmer, not meant to be used as a recreational drug but instead as an affordable, accessible medication for those affected by the toxic fumes from the mines. Viktor is reminded of his roots, and realizes how distant from his culture he's become. Silco is reminded that his dream for Zaun doesn't mean anything if the generation of those he wants to build it for are dead. (Also a great opportunity for some Jayce/Viktor Silco/Viktor love triangle jealousy nonsense hehehe)

Silco succeeds in his negotiations for Zaun freedom before he can become a chembaron, Viktor ends up becoming an ambassador for Zaun. Specifically dealing with education and technology as Zaun would have limited resources, so he is one of the people overseeing the building of the educational system and helping to fix the pollution from the mines with Hextech (he and Jayce would obviously be able to recreate Hextech, but the existence of a free Zaun means that the property of it is shared by both nations)

Viktor loses his benefactor when they discover something from his past that the Pilties deem “unfit of an Academy member” and must return to the fissures, this time as the right hand man of Silco who would never be stupid enough to let his talents go to waste.

Silco replaces Sky as Viktor's astral guide (because let's be real Sky was just thrown in there bc Arcane was queerbaiting the fuck outta Jayce and Viktor for some reason so they needed a random woman who had barely ever spoken on screen before) and their astral conversations go a little differently

Honourable mentions to: Viktor doing that shimmer painting stuff for Silco or vice versa, Speakeasy AU where there's a Zaunite run speakeasy topside that both Viktor and Silco frequent, Altered Timeline AU where Viktor seeks Silco out just before he becomes a chembaron to bring him to the Council as a temp member while they consider his proposition for Zaun's independance, Viktor must form an allyship with Silco so he can work on reducing the toxic gases in the fissures without being arrested by enforcers as he's going against council orders, or being killed by the other chembaron who runs that section of the city, Viktor joins the Firelights after Jayce threatens war on Zaun and begins brokering deals with other smaller gangs until Silco hears word and is interested in forming an alliance.

I hope you enjoyed this ted talk, please feel free to share with your friends and to tag me in any fanart / fanfics you see out there because I'm rabid for these fellas

thank you @orionchildofhades for the opportunity to go apeshit on main about these two

And big shout out to @blueberrymffn who's fanfiction The Things We Do For Progress got me hooked on this ship

[cripplecharacters]

I have a character who is a below the elbow amputee on their left arm. However, they also took a bullet to the right leg years ago and it never healed correctly and so they use a cane. I’m pretty sure that canes usually go on the side of the good leg, so would a body powered prosthetic be enough to use a cane or would they need to use one of those myloelectric prosthetics? Or would they have some kind of scenario where he wouldn’t use a prosthetic at all and uses some other kind of mobility aid like a crutch (ik there’s that other tumblr user who has talked in depth about not giving arm amputee characters prosthetics all the time bc they’re too much effort to use and it’s easier to just use ur residual limb. Idk how that would work in this scenario bc I feel like this is an exception but I wanted to ask just in case)

Hi!

They could use a platform crutch, or they could just hold the cane in their right hand. Using it on the opposite side of the body isn't a "rule" per se; it's the grip most people find natural and safest, but you can really do whatever's most comfortable. I know plenty of people who hold a cane "wrong" just because that works better for them.

A platform crutch will depend on exactly the level of their amputation, but it could also be modified to have a cuff, or be used with the upper arm rather than the forearm (with guidance from a physical therapist). Platform crutch or forearm crutch could also be used in their right hand as a support, for the same reasoning as a cane. Or they can use two crutches and split the weight bearing between both their arms and their leg.

Mod Rock

[sapphicrot]

woo first post of the year! i finally finished my doodles of everyone in the streamer au :3 i’m rlly excited to post it cuz i love this au dearly!! some lil snippets of info about everyone is below the cut if ur curious abt this silly au :3

LTTM | Kamaria (she/her)

Works as a nutritionist, was inspired to go into the field because both her parents are doctors! Usually mods Sig’s chat and occasionally joins streams if she’s up for it. In a book club with Cyra, and is a little gym rat, specifically weight training and likes to joke that she can bench-press Sayani (she can.). Usually level-headed but gets extremely anxious when people get sick, especially Felix. Thankfully Sayani and Cyra are there to force her to rest and help if one of them is under the weather. Massive lesbian and Sayani’s partner.

SRS | Cyra (they/he/xe)

Sheltered catholic boy turned nonbinary librarian with like 3 boyfriends (gn). Started using they/them on accident when they got asked their pronouns in class and panicked and blurted “he/they” and then was too awkward to correct himself. Currently attends school with Felix, getting their masters degree in library science (xier bachelors was in history). On the very rare occasion they join sayani’s streams, xe wears a facemask which has triggered sayani’s fanbase to make a “headcanon” that he’s a vampire and doesn’t wanna show his fangs. Joined a book club to find some friends that he goes to with Kamaria.

SOS | Sylvia (she/her)

ngl she’s usually just a background character, probably an accountant or something

OSO | Felicity (she/her)

fun fact i literally googled “bitchy girl names” to get a name for her. looks like a tired office woman. probably works with sliver and hates her.

EOI | Echos (any/all)

haven’t really used him either but they’re vegan and like crocheting :3 probably has a small business on etsy or smth

CW | Chase (he/him)

straightest gay man in existence. had piper convinced he was genuinely straight until yui told them otherwise. sig’s childhood best friend and partner in crime. not a streamer but does play games with sig regularly. his last name is Gray-Windsor (clubs came up with that banger)

NSH | Sayani (she/he/it)

god i could dump so much stuff about this lil freak. she’s a streamer, obviously, and also a top-ranked esports player in multiple FPS games. refuses to tell chat its pronouns bc she thinks it’s funny watching them guess. gets hella bitches and is dating kamaria, cyra, & felix, and occasionally fucks around with piper, yui, & chase. his mom is from the philippines and his dad is japanese, and her mom speaks to him mostly in tagalog, which sig can understand but can’t speak (…aside from swear words, lmao). attended the same college as felix & cyra’s for one semester until the streaming thing blew up.

PI | Piper (they/them)

DEFINITION OF PRETTY PRIVILEGE. PURE OF HEART AND DUMB OF ASS. lowkey stoner and helps felix w his chronic pain. highkey gay whore, is with Felix officially and kinda Cyra and Sayani. competitive esports player & streamer who met sayani at a competition.

UI | Yui (she/they)

streamer & competitive esports player, can come off as a bit of a bitch due to being defensive in such a male-dominated space. from korea and makes fun of sig for not being bilingual like she is. very close friends with piper and phoebe.

ABL | Phoebe (they/them)

again, haven’t really used them much but they’re yui’s best friend. has a massive crush on yui but doesn’t really have the confidence to go for it. enjoys fashion design.

FP | Felix (he/him)

Kamaria’s adopted brother (hence why he’s a scrawny ass white boy). Battled cancer as a child and deals with chronic pain due to it, but has been in remission since he was 12! has to use crutches when he walks sometimes. artsy little fuck and getting his bachelors of fine arts, drew all of the emotes for sayani’s streams. used to be camera shy but eventually came to be a pretty regular guest on stream, and occasionally does little drawing streams. knows how to play guitar and sing, but thinks his voice sounds “girly” so he doesn’t do it often. dating sayani, cyra, and piper.

aaaaaand yeah! that’s all i can think of rn lmfao. i’m probably gonna hit post and be like “NO I FORGOT TO SAY—“ but oh well lmfao. feel free to send me asks abt it :D

[avonne-writes]

I’d love your thoughts on gales relationship w his father in any of ur modern AUs + how John reacts to/fits into it!!

Thank you so much ❤️ Great question! I will describe their relationship in the high school AU, because the others are not yet defined in my head.

In the HS AU:

Gale's dad is often drunk or at a bar in the evening and gets home in the middle of the night

If he’s drunk at home, he keeps Gale up, if he gets home at night, he wakes him up by being too loud

So Gale has sleep problems. Because of this, he sleeps at Bucky’s as often as possible, which usually means every weekend and sometimes during the week too

When Gale’s dad has a bad night gambling, he gets verbally aggressive, berates Gale and his mom, blames them for bad luck etc. Bucky told Gale to call him even during the night if this happens. Gale never does, but the thought that he could feels really comforting to him.

Gale's dad isn’t overtly homophobic and he doesn’t threaten Gale for being gay. But all Gale's life, he has been saying stuff about what a real man should look like and how he should behave. The older Gale gets, the more he disagrees with the man’s ideas. This is why he grows out his hair.

A few times, Gale’s dad hit him when drunk. Bucky helped hide the bruises with his mom's make-up.

Gale asks his mom to get a divorce multiple times, but she's always torn about it and if she tells Gale's dad she's going through with it, the man sobers up for a while and acts all nice and decent to keep them.

When he starts drinking again after a nice period, Gale goes to Bucky and just lies in complete, silent defeat in his embrace.

He tells Bucky he’s moving out as soon as possible and will never go back.

None of their friends know about all this, they just know he fights with his parents and spends a lot of time hanging out at Bucky’s place.

He goes to the school psychologist every week, and Bucky always waits for him, often kicking a soccer ball around in the schoolyard. If Gale had a session that shook him / left him drained, he sits on a bench and Bucky shows him tricks with the ball and plays around until Gale smiles again.

Gale's parents almost never attend school events / swim meets / competitions.

Gale's mom is so caught up in her own struggles that she uses him as a crutch too in dealing with his dad. Gale is used to taking this responsibility on his shoulders but as he gets older, and especially after meeting Bucky's mom, he realizes that this is not how it should be and he grows resentful. It’s perhaps unfair but he resents her more than his dad and then feels guilty for it.

Gale loves Bucky's mom and she loves him too. One day, when he has a crisis, she tells her that she'll always be there for him, even if he and Bucky break up.

Bucky's mom is a single parent and is away a lot due to work (which feeds into one of Bucky's problems, but that's a different story). But she's laidback about a lot of things and doesn’t try to hold Bucky back from exploring, so it's not really an issue when they start having sex. There’s none of that bullshit "open door policy".

Gale categorically refuses to take Bucky home with him. They've been dating for like two years or something already when he lets Bucky enter the house with him for the first time.

By the time this happens, Bucky is taller than Gale's dad. He’s gangly but he’s not intimidated by the man. Him being all protective actually makes Gale feel a mix of affection and arousal.

There’s definitely an altercation between Bucky and Gale's dad at one point, possibly close to graduation, but Bucky disengages when he realizes that it makes Gale upset.

Bucky helps Gale learn how to relax and enjoy things. Gale reassures Bucky that Gale is someone he can always count on and who won't abandon him.

[problem-prone]

id KILL for a lil bit of pony n darry angst (always🙂‍↕️) where they get into a fight n pony brings up some absolutely foul, targeted shit n instead of yelling back darry just genuinely breaks down. cannot handle it. (absolutely ADORE ur writing love🫶🥹 keep up the good work like ALWAYS can't WAIT to see what u cook up!!💕🧡🫶)

Darry angst and Ponyboy being a little shit? Count me in! I’m glad you like what I do and I hope you enjoy this too! I’ve written something similar in the past but this one’s a little heavier (oops) Post Windrixville but Johnny and Dally are alive because I said so 🙂‍↕️

Darry wasn’t sure what crawled up his littlest brother’s ass and died but he needed it out as soon as possible.

He had seemed to be in a mood ever since he had gotten home from track practice that afternoon, huffing and puffing all over the place. Darry couldn’t get more than a sarcastic quip or silence out of him when he would ask Pony about his day or how practice went. His attitude made it almost impossible for Darry to be around him, not trying to pick a fight.

The rest of the gang slowly trickled into the house throughout the evening. Soda, Steve, and Dally sat on the floor playing a heated game of poker, Pony and Johnny curled up on the couch together, and Two-Bit sat on the kitchen counter while Darry got started on dinner.

Walking towards the fridge, Darry’s foot collided with what felt like a sack of bricks. He looked down and saw Ponyboy’s bookbag lying on its side by the table. Two-Bit let out a small chuckle before a sharp glance from Darry had him snapping his mouth shut. Darry took a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to keep his frustration at bay. He knew that Pony had been struggling ever since Windrixville. He knew that Pony was a teenager. He knew all that but Pony’s foul moods and constant disregard for his responsibilities were starting to wear on Darry’s last nerve.

“Pony,” Darry yelled, “come get your bag!” He heard a huff from the living room and stomping footsteps making their way towards the kitchen. Darry took another deep breath in a feeble attempt to calm himself.

Ponyboy rounded the corner and grabbed his bag with a loud groan. “I don’t ask ya to do much around here little colt, so leave the attitude out of your chores next time.” Ponyboy shot Darry an irritated glare, slinging the bag over his shoulder. He muttered something under his breath, just loud enough for Darry to hear but not loud enough for him to understand. “Pump your breaks, what did ya just say to me?”

Two-Bit, sensing the heightened tenseness that filled the room, hopped off the counter and made his way into the living room to join the other guys in their game. Though nobody was playing anymore, too focused on what was going down between the two brothers.

Pony whipped his head around to face Darry who was stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the counter. “I said you’re always nagging me to do shit though.”

Breathe, Darry thought to himself, he’s pushing your buttons on purpose.

Ponyboy had gotten a little taller over the course of a couple of months, now able to look Darry in the eye, which he abused for his own benefit. Darry usually didn’t mind, but right now he wasn’t using puppy dog eyes. There was a certain deep-seated fury sitting in them that Darry had never seen before, something that had him backing away from his little brother.

“Well I wouldn’t have to nag if you just did what I asked you,” Darry said. His heart was pounding in his chest, an anxiety that had been ever-present since his parents died. Ponyboy stepped towards Darry, fist clenched at his sides and Darry could feel his breathing speed up.

He wasn’t scared of Ponyboy, but his body hadn’t gotten that memo.

Darry could hear the distinct sound of crutches heading towards the kitchen, with four sets of footsteps following behind. Pony took another step towards Darry and said, “and I’d do what you told me if you weren’t such an asshole all the time.”

“I’m an asshole because I care, you’d see that if you got your head outta the clouds.” Darry could see the gang standing in the doorway out of the corner of his eye, but he couldn’t bring himself to care that they were witnessing this.

Ponyboy snickered, a hint of defiance deep within it. “Funny, 'cause you never act like you care about anyone but yourself.” Darry flinched backward, back slamming against the counter as he did so. “I don’t even think you cared when two of our best friends almost died.”

After the words left his mouth, Ponyboy knew he had fucked up and everyone else did too. The whole house went still, as if any movement would cause the whole thing to collapse. He expected Darry to get angry. He almost wished Darry would just be furious and ground him for eternity.

Nobody was prepared for Darry to break down into tears.

He crumpled to the floor, any strength he had completely zapped from his muscles. Everyone was frozen, like the lakes on the, very rare, coldest days in Tulsa. Ponyboy tried to say anything to fix what he had just broken but the words just wouldn’t come out.

“Darry I-,” Ponyboy started, but Soda’s hand on his shoulder had him snapping his mouth shut.

Nobody moved for what felt like an eternity, until Johnny moved further into the kitchen, lowering himself carefully to the ground to sit next to Darry. That was the catalyst. Dally then pushed the other guys out of the way to sit on the other side of Darry, keeping a little distance between them.

Darry finally lifted his head, tears still flowing down his cheeks. “You don’t know the first thing about how much I cared, Pone. Who do you think is paying off their hospital bills?” Ponyboy shrunk backward and shook his head. “If I didn’t care, neither of them would be staying in the house right now. If I didn’t care, I wouldn’t be killing myself working over 60 hours a week to make sure there’s enough food on the table for everybody. You don’t know how much I care because I keep it quiet.”

Ponyboy squished himself onto the floor next to Johnny and crossed his arms on top of his knees, laying his head on them. “I’m sorry.”

Johnny looked over at Darry and chewed on his lip, thinking about what to say. He was eternally grateful that Darry let him stay, sleeping on the Curtis couch is far better than toughing it out in the lot. He also felt a little guilty about taking up space, but Darry would always shut that down. “You said something when you thought I was asleep when I was in the hospital. I heard you say that you’ll always take care of your little brothers, and that meant the whole gang. You don’t say it, but you’ll sure as hell show you care,” Johnny says, picking at the hem of his shirt.

Darry took a deep breath as fresh tears poured down his face faster than he could wipe them away. Dally nodded in agreement with Johnny, a small smile gracing his lips before he could catch it. “Yeah man, Buck woulda kicked me out by now with all my complainin’ yet you still keep me around. That’s how I know you care.”

The rest of the gang slowly made their way to the floor, packing together like sardines. Darry could see the guilty look on Ponyboy’s face so he waved him over to sit in front of him. Pony scooched over to Darry, settling himself in his big brother’s lap and burying himself in his shoulder. Darry smiled and wrapped his arms around Pony.

“Kid I care more than you’ll ever know, even when you think I don’t,” Darry says, squeezing Ponyboy against him. “And you and I are gonna talk about that attitude you’ve had.”

Pony nodded against Darry’s chest, then lifted his head up and said, “I’m really sorry Dar.”

Darry squeezed him once again, a silent acknowledgment of his apology. “Now, who’s ready to eat?”

[cokoweee]

Was just about to go to sleep but then freakin kendratello popped in my head. So in ur lil AU, from what I’ve gathered, Kendra had got some abandonment issues/ fears. She has a hard time trusting people to some extent which has been expounded upon as she’s gone through some quite frankly traumatic experiences these past few months (weeks?)

Anyways, she’s got a lot of trust with Don tho. For quite a few reasons, but like he’s the one person she can kinda rely on to simply be there. Coz even Drax and Cass, while being there for her, aren’t as close as Don. (Yes, even when he was holed up. He was still like present and consistent in his inconsistency)

Uh but yeah, so flash forward from the current situation, and they’re like happily married and what not, got three kiddos and a stable life. Yes they’ve got issues, but they’ve also got each other. Then BOOM the kids like preform some dark magic for their little friend who is also kind of an uncle (maybe?) and suddenly her husband has to leave coz them dang kids messed up his ninpo. He’s only supposed to be gone for a little bit. But time keeps ticking by, and he’s not there.

I-

COKO DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

I’m just gonna assume that they use each other as crutches. Like she has a bad day, he supports her. He has a bad day, she supports him. They rely on each other to some extent and have gotten used to the other being there. And that’s been stripped from them. Both of them. And that’s gone for her. But she’s still got a house to keep in order, mouths to feed, tantrums to soothe etc. all without him there.

I mean, dang. The one person she finally thought she could trust for the resort of her life left her alone. And she has no idea when he’s coming back

Holy frick coko

I mean like I feel like a lot of that was obvious, but I also am like lookin at it from the perspective of a psych student and DUDE. You’ve set them both up for a world of pain. Go sit in the corner and think about what you’ve done

-writing anon

BROTHER WHAT DO U THINK IVE BEEN DOING THIS WHOLE TIME AHSHEHAHDHS

IVE BEEN SITTING THINKING ABOUT WHAT IVE DONE AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

Everything I do whether intentional or not almost always has a reason. Funny enough the comic would’ve been the build up to him dipping the pickle out of there

Aauuuhhhhhh man every ask every message ya make me wanna work on updates

[sickfictropes]

Ways to whump a character walking down/or up the stairs I know this is weird but I absolutely adore ur imagination and idea's they are brilliant! Ur posts make my day

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you're so sweet omg thank you!! <3 this is actually funny because "recent amputee (well it's complicated) stuck in her haunted childhood two-level home with her estranged siblings" is a huge portion of my novel, so i'm quite familiar with this trope. let's see what we've got!!

a character who is already on crutches slipping. they miss the stair ever so slightly and their crutch slips, sending them crashing all the way down without the ability to use their arms to cushion themselves

an injured character standing at the bottom of a staircase wondering how they're going to get up and caretaker coming up behind them and wordlessly slipping their arm underneath whumpee's own to support them

caretakers fretting about a stubborn whumpee who refuses to ask for help going up and down the stairs even though they're injured so their friends have become hyperaware of the sound of that first stair creaking just so they can yell "I KNOW YOU'RE NOT ABOUT TO GO UP THOSE STAIRS BY YOURSELF AGAIN"

hopefully you liked some of these! there's a lot of potential here!

[mountainashes]

Hii!! Just saw one of your posts so, how do you think that the ud characters would be postgame?? Like, how do you think that the Blackwood events affected them?? (I hope you understand what I'm saying)

Omg hi! So, really I haven't got any solid postgame hcs, but I have a couple-

Jess and Em get past their arguement and become friends again. I think this a pretty common one but I can't imagine continuing to hate ur friend after going through all that.

Jess never turns her back to windows anymore, and generally keeps her distance from them. She slowly gets past this but it takes years.

Emily doesn't like the dark anymore and refuses to go into rooms without the lights on.

Emily mostly tries to keep on but definitely struggles, she goes to therapy.

Sam straight up disappears for a while after Blackwood, just goes away for a few months. She does come back, but most of her friends don't know where she was for that time. (Got this one off a friend I was talking with).

Sam is mostly deaf in her right ear after Hannah screamed right into it.

Jess was really injured, and she spent a while in hospital. She sometimes uses crutches. (Again, a kind of common hc but I like it alot).

Sam had some burns from the lodge exploding.

Em (if bitten) has to go to hospital as well and is on antibiotics and all sorts because her bite gets infected. (I dread to think how much bacteria and filth was in Hannah's mouth considering her diet). Em's bite becomes a scar eventually. (I have a few thoughts abt Em's bite, I might talk abt that some time).

Ashley struggles to sleep, and barely leaves her house for the first few months after. She spends most of her time in her room writing in notebooks, trying to process what happened and venting. She also draws a lot, again to try process what she saw.

Mike tries to keep on as normal- goes to college, gets himself a job and tries to stay in contact with everyone. He never lets himself be alone.

Mike does get a dog eventually.

Matt becomes much quieter, but kind of like Mike he just tries to keep going. He does stay off college for a while though, and goes to counselling. He mostly hangs out with Mike and Em and Jess. He also checks in on Ashley alot when shes still at her worst.

Matt becomes very afraid of heights.

Matt spends a lot of time with Jess while she's still in hospital, usually with Em there too because she's always there.

Chris' sprained ankle takes a while to heal, and acts up easily even when it is healed.

Chris spends most of his time sleeping so that he doesn't have to think.

Ashley is the first person to visit Chris and he only really hangs out with her for months before he speaks to anyone else from the group.

I'll shut up now, I hope these r ok! Thank you for the ask, it was super fun! :D

[girldriveroscar]

"Have had Real conversations w IRLs about my Hopes for lando fumbling next year bc he is gracious to Oscar in a way that's not reciprocated. okokSorry I am getting my racing discourse out of ur horny ask. Nobody want the toxic 2025 MCL crashout like I do. My Bad. My bad."<- you got me here, i think the same thing! it's insane because most landoscar shippers think the opposite. i dont know to what extent lando is gracious with oscar, but it's definitely not reciprocal xd i think thats the reason landoscar is not compelling to me at the end of the day, because even though lando is kinda receptive, it doesnt matter because oscar doesnt care (eg they cant be friends). more than wanting lando to fail this year, i want oscar to improve, i know they're not mutually exclusive things, but the only way for mclaren to crash out is with both drivers fighting for wins, literally the worst management of the team was when they got 1-2 in qualy 😭 i hope you answer this, i mean, i'd like to hear more of your thoughts on this outside of rpf

BIG BRIGHT NEON BANNER. this is not rpf. will be critical of landoscar and mclaren That Does Not Mean send me nonsensical hate about the two I will delete it irdgaf be civil

also you will. Have to begrudgingly understand in Real Guy Life. I am approaching the 2025 season as a Ferrari fan el oh el. sports is for fun I can cheer my fake team on here and have real opinions with the ppl I actually talk srsly to about f1. ok. disclaimers over end of the day its just not that deep I am having fun bashing my ken dolls together yayay.

Honestly. In all of the different media clips written interviews etc. ive gotten the biggest vibe that lando is too hung up on being perceived as mclarens golden boy, to make the split second decision that puts oscars life at risk to be ahead of him. Alternatively Oscar has literally shown he will pull the trigger in a low stakes scenario (monza) (and I use the words putting his life at risk bc I do Genuinely believe a part of it is overcoming the fear of crashing/dying lmfao. ie. lando sounds nearly scared when hes racing max [mexico] while oscar says fair play [ad]) (maybe not a fair analysis cus Oscar doesn't show his temper on the radio sure., but that's deliberate too in not peacocking a big persona to attach to) so put him in a high stakes scenario? yeah.. I think he's going for it with a much smaller margin of safety than lando would.

having spent his entire career at mclaren, lando appears to me like he feels like he owes them All The Time. when its like yeaaa I mean they got you here they're a big part of the success but. at the end of the day you're the guy behind the wheel. I think he tries to undermine his own abilities because he doesn't wanna seem big headed but then it just backfires because how could he justifiably defy the people he owes everything to. if mclaren tell lando to jump lando will jump. whether that's because lando feels he owes it to the people inside. or because its the public image hes built and feels a responsibility to uphold, or both. well. wtv it is its holding him back lmfao

im not just pulling out of my ass too. Points At Hungary. lando was gifted the Perfect Opportunity to defy all expectations and take a selfish win. and he didn't ! kinda hysterical to me how blatant those radio messages were, it was honestly mclarens worst show of cards. totally revealing in Broad Daylight they still think of him as their pawn: neither lando nor mclaren believe lando has any leverage here. (even though he does lol. he has All the leverage) for as long as lando acts as a servant to his team rather viewing his team as the extra crutch needed to dominate, I just don't see him as being selfish enough to win at all costs.

now oscar on the other hand doesn't have this history w mclaren. its not his family in the way it is for lando, its still Just a contract. its the stepping stone to boost his own ability but at the end of the day I think Oscar could confidently move to a new team feeling like mclaren isn't the be all end all of his successes. like. im using so many words but to simplify, im just saying I think the difference in longevity really has a significant part to play in how both react to Andrea and Zack's teamwork gimmick.

its obvious, as of now, landos got the technical advantage over oscar, but Oscar has shown no signs of plateauing on improvement. at the end of the day who comes out on top will really just be a race of lando gaining a mean streak or oscar out-driving him, and Lets Be Honest. if landos been in the game what 6 years and its only now he's gained Real confidence in his ability, well. I would say its quite easier to train a skill and get good than it is to reprogram the way you approach your teammate and team. I do genuinely believe landos got skill. but the challenges they face individually aren't comparable, and well. for any person in the world, not just lando, I think oscars climb is one easier accomplished.

and when he does inevitably qualify better. (this is situational. imagining the car is decent) and they have front row starts, and they're told to play nice. lando will, cus he owes it to everyone to. Oscar though. Oscar doesn't owe anyone anything, and he especially, doesn't feel he owes lando Any kindness. ripping my shirt off. lando feeling like he owed Oscar for the sprints was His biggest card reveal. were the situation reversed I don't think Payback would even be a factor on oscars mind. Its racing. u win and you focus on the next win. why would you risk a 1-2 to even the cards. there are no cards girl. Points back up top, lando feeling like he owes his wins to people. feels hes owes people loyalty and kindness in exchange for winning. the teamwork is viscerally real to him.

think a big part of this stems from his first win being . Lets Be Honest. gifted. the peak of his career and its immediately chased with, he owes the win to luck not skill. holds peach Snapple to landos lips there there girl. its okay.

anyways yeah. hinging on mclaren having a decent car, I think Oscar isn't tied down the way lando is. he's not tied down to a strong public opinion and he's not tied down to mclaren. so if hes a little evil. well. so what. no friends only enemies :D

and when lando is watery eyed realizing he's not Oscar's Carlos and they aren't gonna have dinner together at the end of the day. calamity at mclaren headquarters. (#thisishowlewiswinshis8th)

[cowsabungus]

hello! i was wondering about drawing and writing elbow crutches specifically, as i’m not very informed on the topic of chronic illness or mobility aids (i’m developing a character with POTS and thought it would be good to ask someone who has experience with mobility aids)

i think you’re very cool btw, keep doing what you’re doing here!

Yessss so for POTS it may be very personal to the person, they may prefer elbow crutches or platform crutches, but overall the type of crutch doesn't it doesn't make a lot of difference in management,

For how it helps, POTS can cause dizziness, and unsteadiness which can be helped with having the support of crutches, I also found when I could walk I'd get blood pooling (bad circulation therefore my legs going low-key purple) which was painful and having something to take the weight off helped a lot. Also, because of the issue with people not considering invisible disability (not necessarily on purpose, you don't look at every single person and think "maybe they're disabled" ya know), having crutches can make it easier to get help, and access to things like priority seats on the bus etc

Random stuff you could include in writing about crutches

- ur hands start to hurt a lot when u start using them often, especially if ur putting a lot of weight on ur hands. It makes sense cos the skin on ur hands isn't made to support ur whole body weight, I found I'd get blisters and aching wrists from it

- I have known people to have a few colours (2 or 3 pairs) of crutches to match their outfit. Do with this what you will

- holding tote bags when using two crutches is at best annoying, at worst impossible. Usually u gotta use cross body bags or backpacks with both straps over ur shoulders

- different weather can be a nightmare for crutches. Dry and sunny? Perfect, delightful, no notes. Wet and cold? Ableist, slippery, fall-over-constantly. Wet leaves is the worst, along with ice

- I know people who have spray painted their crutches over and over bc they can't decide on a colour

- Those fucking things do not care where you put them. If you lean a crutch against something, it WILL fall over. This could be a good way to introduce another character, I.e. the main character drops their crutch while grabbing something with one hand or while sitting, and another character goes to help and grab it

- people tend to see crutches as an aid for a temporary injury, so you get a lot of "what happened to your leg?" "Did you break your ankle?" "I was on crutches when I had my ingrown toe nail surgery"

- same stuff as usual with all mobility aids, we don't like it when people touch without permission, some people feel the need to man handle u places, or lead u, some people are patronising, and it could be fun to see how ur character would react to those scenarios (I wouldn't say they happen frequently enough to have an experience like this every chapter, but it happens enough that it's not a fluke if that makes sense)

I hope this helps!!!!! :)

[batw1nggg]

Izuru is asked by Nagito (if set during the Tragedy—but Kaede might work better in any universe where she and Izuru cross paths) to play something on the piano.

Izuru, subconsciously feeling defensive of the “hollowness” with which he’s been told he plays, goes for a piece like Debussy’s Estampes I. Pagodes. The sheet music instructs you to play the movement presque sans nuance.

The person listening recognizes Izuru’s choice for what it is: a crutch.

^^presque sans nuance means almost without nuance — a strict tempo, unlike debussy’s other compositions, having lived during the romantic era (most famously clair de lune yes i know do not bring up v3 w me rn.)

UR GALAXY BRAIN UR GALAXY BRAIIINNNNN UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. izuru mistaking rigidness of tempo for lack of expression. or perhaps not mistaking, but knowing he’ll never be able to bring it to life as it was originally envisioned, yet being in denial. desperately hoping his audience will look at the composer’s instructions and excuse it.

but rigid doesnt mean soulless. by no means do u need rubato (tempo fluctuation) to make a piece expressive. pagodes is very rich musically because it makes use of ascending indonesian melodies to paint a picture of pagodas, tall oriental temples (which is cool because u dont see non-european influence in famous piano music often). the piece’s technical difficulty isn’t the impressive part — it’s the grandness of the sound. it just sounds cool to listen to a performer earnestly enjoy what theyre doing and being the original vision to life.

ive always hced komaeda as enjoying piano music, particularly from the romantic era (i actually have a scene in a fic where he geeks out abt it with kaede lol) so i’m sure he knows the story behind each movement. he’d absolutely be able to see izuru’s performance for what it is — a broken record player, helplessly mimicking every genuine performer before him. a forgotten memory of what music actually means.