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To be frank and up front and honest with all of you I DON'T know how much longer I will be on Tumblr. I don't intend to delete this blog, and in the event that my main ever got nuked I have this side blog co-admined by a backup account, so my posts won't vanish. Not yet.
But I do not like what Tumblr is doing. I don't respect the decisions being made here and I think ignoring them longterm is insane and cruel at best, and ignoring them short-term and hoping it smooths out for now is no better. Like frankly it's just not. I follow my gw2 mutuals for gw2 so I don't expect you guys to be reblogging posts about the bans or anything, like this is the silly game zone. So that's not the point of this post. I'm not shaming the gamers for posting games instead of "holy hell they already banned another."
I do wanna say, I've had this blog almost 10 years (making it my oldest surviving blog! It's followed me from my first account that I made in 2011!) And for a long while I felt like an outsider to the gw2 community and it was really hard for me to find a niche where people didn't shun and ignore me. So I love you all and appreciate how welcoming everyone last year when I came back to gw2blr. I didn't expect that. I didn't expect I'd make friends out of this at all. I turn 30 in about 2 weeks, and at a certain point it's hard for me to meet people and make friends, even online. It's just tough to do somehow. You think at points "this is what I have now, from here to the end" and then new people are nice to you anyway. I love this community here. I hope we can keep playing and talking ocs and doing silly stuff at art party and tagging each other to say "this is nearly as sad and wet as your commander!" for a really long time.
And all that said. Maybe I'll leave. Maybe I'll start over elsewhere or just not have anywhere to post. I don't know. I'm trying out some other places. I'm investigating what my options look and feel like and determining where I might want to start planting seeds for sylvaridreams to start over.
If things go how I anticipate they will, I'll set up shop elsewhere. And I'll stop putting new posts here. And then I'll start cleaning up. Scraping out my old posts from the back to tidy up and consolidate for that new place. We'll see.
Even if everything does rocket to the bottom and fizzle out and some wealthy man's tantrum about trans people existing online shuts down Tumblr's servers for being completely unprofitable, I genuinely do hope that we can continue to have fun together somehow. Whether it's a mass relocation or just monthly art parties. Mayhe we'll see each other in game. Who knows.
I'm currently trying out cohost.org as a new place to post. I don't have a site set up yet for gw2 blogging but I might head that way soon, and meanwhile youre welcome to follow my main site if you want, it's damazcuz just like my main blog is. That said, if I do make a gw2 cohost I'll post about it again with a link.
This isn't a goodbye post and I'm not gone yet but I'm a sappy person and I like what we have here. And I want to give a solid heads up of where I might be heading before I just go.
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selfshiptober: tomja edition days 28-31
WE'RE DONE. 31 DAYS OF TOMJA ALL FINISHED. WHAT?? i can't believe an entire month has passed and i managed to spend pretty much all my evenings writing these little snippets. more thoughts and stats to come later but. have these last 4 fics <3 you're a real champ if you've read even just a few of these along the way and i APPRECIATE IT A LOT!!!
28. brush
He wakes before he really needs to, but instead of going back to sleep he turns to look at her. Last night ended with him curled up by her side, tucked under her arm, but they've drifted apart during the night.
On her side of the bed (it does something to him that they have their sides now) she's curling into herself, almost as if aware of being watched â subconsciously shielding herself from being perceived. Her expression even when asleep is one of focus, bordering on restraint. Taking her time letting her guard down. He can't reprimand her for that.
Before he can think about it, he reaches over to graze her cheek. His touch steady but hesitant, her skin soft and cold from the night. He's being selfish, perhaps, with no consideration for her sleep, but he blames it on finally getting to do something he's wanted to for a long time now.
She rouses slowly at first, then blinks at him, her expression softening when she comes to. Shuffling closer until her forehead touches his chest, she wraps her arm around him. He's certain she can hear the blood rushing through him, feel his heart skip and stumble.
29. pumpkin
Her favourite, the one she uses the most, cultivates it without the fear of ever getting bored of it. Usually said with great fondness and affection, pride for coming up with it in the first place. Occasionally with the possessive determiner, just to make sure everyone knows who she's talking about. That's my Tomfoolery for you.
Trying to keep the moment light, whenever he's feeling particularly stressed or anxious and she's giving him a gentle reality check. But she makes sure to say it sincerely nevertheless, usually with a grounding touch. Hey, Tomathan. It's gonna be fine.
Specific moments with this one; when she wants to compliment him casually, when she's fixing his attire or when she's drunk and feeling playful. Often paired with her favourite touch of affection, a quick pat on his cheek before she reaches up for a kiss. A long, lingering look. Hold still, pretty boy.
These she reserves for those times when the conversation between them has turned otherwise wordless and she knows there's enough space for them. She'll say them sparingly so that they'll feel different. Sighing them into his shoulder, whispering them into his hair. I know, baby. Such a good boy.
30. flowers
On one of those rare days when Tom goes to work before Sonja, she takes her time in the morning. Leaves the dogs to snooze the day away, and instead of her usual ride she decides to take the subway like she always used to. An almost nostalgic reminder of the time before they started dating and her use of New York's public transportation system was far more regular.
It wasn't as exciting as she remembered; loud and lackluster, crowded yet strangely lonely, a great distance between each commuter. She sighs in relief when she gets to step into the Waystar building. The grey dullness and invisible separation continues here, but it feels much more contained, more professional. Something she's accustomed to handling.
When she finally makes it to her desk and sets her bag down with a sigh, she notices it.
A whole bouquet of carnations. Her favourites. She doesn't have to check the little tag to know who they're from.
A simple, bright spot in the mundane. She smiles to herself, glances around; everyone else still lost in their own routine, unaware of these tiny ways the monotone and the jaded feels special, even if just for a moment.
31. halloweenÂ
The beige suit with the double pockets, his stupid white midlife-crisis sneakers, wings of scrappy but soft feathers. Only the halo is missing to complete the look, but she can imagine it easily enough. A little bit crooked most likely, but it'd only add to the atmosphere, the allegory of it all.
She might have a thing for him pretending to be something he's not. Being seen by others the way she sees him when she's got the rose-coloured glasses on, in all its over-romanticized devotion.
Or maybe she just likes seeing him dressed up, in her favourite suit of his. Getting to stand next to him in her devil-horns and maroon outfit. Pretending to not notice the glances from the other quests. Neither of them big on celebrating this particular holiday, but when the opportunity arises...
But things are getting a bit boring. So she hides her invitation for a private meeting in his office from the people around them in a calm, casual whisper. She doesn't miss the familiar yet thrilling flash of desire in his eyes when he catches onto her idea.
She smiles smugly to herself as she leaves him behind with a lingering touch. Eager to get this angel to fall from grace.
#self shipping#self ship#selfshiptober#selfshiptober 2024#corporate affairs#my creations#suggestive#< for 29? i guess...?#I MISSED IT. IT'S like 2 AM NOW. but in my defense these were very tricky. and i was at a party until midnight..... LMAO#but i wanted to post these before going to bed. and i think it shows. they feel quite corny LOL. forgive me for that...#also i hope everyone gets 29. pumpkin like the petname..... might be a stretch but once i got that idea into my head it wouldn't leave <3#back to your regularly scheduled tomposting in the coming days... we'll see when i post my next fic. might take a while :P
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r.une is so awesome! he's the kindest guy ever and I always drop by the thieves guild whenever I'm not doing anything just to hear his pretty voice
#ash rambles đ#and he's handsome!#steal me away đ#ugh it's been so long since i've played s.kyrim#or uh. anything other than c.yberpunk#school keeps me busy and#i also got some wisdom teeth removed today! and two other teeth! it's... not the most comfortable! I'm trying to stay chill about it but#FUCK i miss solid food so much#anyways I'll try my best to get some sleep! I'm trying to downplay it but it's probably not a good idea to like. not rest after all that#so yeah if i havent been as activate as of late it's just a mixture of that + school + me trying to platinum cy.berpunk 2077#i think I'm at about 75% trophy achievement? which isnt bad at all#sorry i was talking about r.une#s.kyrim has ass lighting but. his eyes are actually green! i just think he's sooooo handsome!#I can't really kiss since my face is all swollen but i am mentally kissing him all over! he's just such a sweet guy! i know i ship with a#lot of men that are a little rough around the edges but. not him#he's just a genuinely nice guy#(ignorethat hes part of the thieves guild)#oh speaking of I've started to play o.ctopath 2 again. starting to drag myself out of my gaming slump#it's just... been such a crazy last few weeks. with school and life and my mouth... and the roadtrip in which our tire went kaboom in the#middle of nowhere.. everyone is okay but it's still definitely a moment that made me go 'what the hell is wrong with ash's life' LMAAAOO#gonna save that story for the grandkids! BAHAHAHAHAA#oh speaking of kiddos. i've been developing the kiddo for s.eifer a lot as of late! her name is selena + she wields a gunblade like her pap#and just like how her papa has a thing for s.quall (/hj) she has a thing for s.quall's kid LMAAAOO#ah shit it's almost 3am.. I'm gonna go to sleep! i should rest after today#good night my friends#or. well. good morning. since you know. it's so late ajdkahsjq#I'll get back to the regularly scheduled f/o posting eventually <3#your knight until the end đ€#also also I've been reading john koenigs the dictionary of obscure sorrows and annotating it like the nerd i am. fucking hell it's so good#apologies to all my friends who keep getting spammed with me analyzing it LMAAAAOO y'all are the best
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Post Tension | Charles Leclerc x McLaren! Reader
Summary: Back in the same country, Charles realises that the most important thing isn't winning; it's that he was wrong.
Warnings: Swearing, female reader, Verstappen! Reader. Tooth-rotting fluff.
This is the final part!
Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3
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YourUserName something in the orange tells me we're not done
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User 1 excuse me, miss thing?!?!
User 2 not miss verstappen posting this on media day when charles and her were spotted in the background of each other's interviews
francisca.cgomes that silhoutte pic is serving đ„
User 3 just me or does that bear have a ferrari hoodie on
User 4 he is not the love of your life. he is literally just a guy. hit him with your car
â User 1 nah 'cause does anyone else think charles would run her off the track if she got ahead of him again
â User 5 wtf that's his girlfriend? he wouldn't try and hurt her
â User 6 he did push max in a puddle once
lilymhe @ alex_albon why don't you buy me this stuff
â alex_albon because you don't support McLaren
â YourUserName excuse me?!?! what is this betrayal
â lilymhe @ YourUserName i can explain
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User 7 mum and dad putting those cheating rumours to rest
User 8 y/n a stronger woman than me because i would've keyed his car for implying i was sleeping with my teammate
â User 9 actually it was arthur who implied that
â User 10 don't drag baby leclerc into this. he was fighting in the trenches alongside us for his otp
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scuderiaferrari P4 and P8. A strong weekend for the tifosi đȘ
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User 9 i can't decide what i want to ride more
User 10 scoring some points in azerbaijan. well done, team
charles_leclerc why are you not posting the photos of me being #1 wag
â YourUserName because this account doesn't post papaya, liefje
â charles_leclerc no excuse
â lilymhe because you are not #1 wag, clearly i am the only wag for @ YourUserName
â charles_leclerc defamation
â YourUserName @ lilymhe you tell 'em, bby
â alex_albon i leave you alone for two seconds and you're stealing my girlfriend again
User 11 be still my beating heart
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mclaren P3 and P5. roll on the points for team papaya (ft mclaren's #1 wag)
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mclaren we apologise for interrupting your regularly scheduled papaya posts with a splash of red but you'll never guess who this racer was looking at to make him smile like that
â maxverstappen1 sickening
â charles_leclerc i am honoured to be awarded such a prestigious title by team mclaren
â landonorris does this mean i can stop pretending to like y/n now?
â charles_ leclerc @ landonorris no
â YourUserName @ landonorris no. you're my emotional support pookie
User 11 so proud of our papayas. they did so good this weekend
User 12 i'd let y/n hit me with her car
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victoriaverstappen couldn't be prouder of you! đ
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maxverstappen1 a disappointing dnf but very pleased for the less-famous verstappen đ§Ą
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redbullracing still made us proud. we'll come back stronger in france
kellypiquet well done y/n. p was cheering you on
â YourUserName tell her i'm coming over for a pizza party soon! đ„°
YourUserName i swear he loves me really, guys
â charles_leclerc well he threatened to run me off the track if i didn't fix things so i'd say he does
â maxverstappen1 for legal reasons, this is a joke
â YourUserName ah, so that's why you apologised. not because of your undying love for me
landonorris feel like that should say the more talented verstappen
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danielricciardo don't let this fool you. the man was close to tears when y/n was p1 with just one lap to go
â danielricciardo and then cried when her tire burst
â danielricciardo and then cried when she finished p3
â maxverstappen1 i'll sue you for defemation
â User13 the Grid seemed to have learned a new word this week
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charles_lecerlc je sais
â YourUserName never going to let me forget that one, are you
â charles_leclerc no
â maxverstappen1 no
â danielricciardo no
â landonorris no
â arthur_leclerc no
â pierregasly no
â victoriaverstappen no
â lilymhe no
YourUserName how about everybody get off my dick
â YourUserName my only friends here are the lovely ladies thirsting over my hot boyfriend with me
â User 14 you tell 'em, honey
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charles_lecerlc as the people on twitter say, i would let y/n hit me with her car
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maxverstappen1 my eyes đ€ź
â charles_leclerc look away! i was going to block you for this
â maxverstappen1 block me forever
YourUserName wow, not even a tag.
â charles_leclerc everyone knows who you belong to, mon amour
â YourUserName yeah, the guy who invented ice cream
â landonorris @ charles_leclerc at least you know what to do if the racing thing doesn't work out
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Thank you for all the support shown on this series. I never expected such a response when I posted my silly little fic.
I've had so much fun making these. I have a few more ideas coming up but not loads so if you have any, please do request and I'll try my best to do them justice! <3
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THE JPG CHRONICLES | PART 4
Scenario: in which the grid and fan favorite mclaren reserve driver opens a jpg account, but it isnât what was expected. this time around, yn ln finally reveals who her boyfriend is.
Pairing: f1 grid x fem!reader
A/N: guys, weâve made it to the last part of the jpg chronicles. i just want to thank everyone whoâs followed along with this and i hope you enjoy đ«¶đ» also paying homage to the pink and orange theme since all of the other parts use that!
PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3
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yn.jpg VEGAS BABY âŒïž mom (my pr manager) said i canât say what i want to say about the race. she also said if you donât have anything nice to say, donât say it at allâŠso anyways vegas is pretty cool race aside đ„°
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yn.jpg shoutout to @/logansargeant for his first appearance on this account!
‷ logansargeant thank you yn
‷ yn.jpg your welcome!!
landonorris caption is real
norrisnation yn speaking for the lando girlies (gn) once again
rizzciardo LMFAO REFERRING TO YOUR PR MANAGER AS MOM
‷ yn.jpg she is mother
alphatauritaurialpha yn this isnât a bf reveal :/
‷ yn.jpg babe i promise the bf reveal is coming. i have plans for it
‷ piastrispastry YOU GOT CALLED BABE BY YN YOU WIN AT LIFE
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racing.news sources say yn ln is âin troubleâ with mclaren team principal due to her second instagram account where she is notorious for posting funny pictures of her coworkers.
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norrisnation so this is why sheâs delaying the bf reveal
ynln.official HELP???? IM NOT IN TROUBLE WHAT đ
mickshumacher @/ynln.official đł
‷ ynln.official mick do not feed into this madness youâre better than that
‷ sunnyshumacher mick and yn may not be dating but i love their friendship so much LMAO
landonorris im crying this is so funny
‷ ynln.official of course youâre here
mclaren canât take her anywhere đ«Ł
‷ ynln.official ENOUGH
rizzciardo YN IN THE COMMENTS IS SENDING ME THIS IS SO FUNNY
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yn.jpg home is wherever he is. â€ïž
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yukitsunoda0511 i love you â€ïž
‷ yn.jpg I LOVE YOU
landonorris the day has finally come đđ»
‷ yn.jpg stfu
fernandoalo_official đ
‷ yn.jpg dad approved. thank you nando
norrisnation ARE WE OFFICIALLY GETTING THE BF REVEAL? IS THIS THE REVEAL? IM GOING INSANE
yukitauri WAR IS OVER
yukitauri MY BABIES IM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW
yukitauri ALSO MY PARENTS âŒïž MY PARENTS ONLY BC YALL ARE HATERS
yukitauri THROWING UP RIPPING MY HAIR OUT YN IT IS A DAMN TUESDAY YOU CANT DO THIS TO ME RIGHT NOW
rizzciardo i expect an increase in content of them. i need it
formulatsunoda ykw iâll be so honest i did NOT expect it to be yuki but im not mad đ€
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yn.jpg back to our regularly scheduled program đŒ
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yn.jpg i am @/fernandoalo_official btw and he is @/ynln.official. heâs just a silly teenage-ish girl
‷ dreamyalbon YN PLEASE WHAT đ
‷ fernandolandoland okay but her relationship with fernando is so wholesome she rlly is his grid child
alex_albon nurse, sheâs out again
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maxfewtrell this account is my roman empire
‷ oscarpiastri same mate
maxsupermax we are so back
yukitauri idk about yall but i wonât be moving on from the bf reveal that is my home
yn.jpg @/schecoperez not commenting = hater đż
thank you for reading! all feedback is appreciated â dae <3
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WHAT YOU HEARD pt 2
LANDO NORRIS
summary â
: streets are saying yn finally broke up with her loser boyfriend and guess who couldn't be happier? if you guessed lando, you'd be wrong, it's actually her (but lando's a really close second).
category â
: smau.
notes â
: as always times and dates are irrelevant and spelling mistakes are intentional. longer than the last part but worse đ«¶. and when i use those harry styles and taylor russell pictures again, mind your businessđ€« poll at the end!!!
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yn_ln back to your regularly scheduled content of my face đ€ did a fun little shoot with with a friend
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user ugh face cardddd
user it's giving retro realness
user ur face card rlly is sum serious
visavni this was sm fun!
yn_ln thank u for always delivering
user always something amazing when y'all collab
user 1st slide is giving scream for some reason
user real "please don't kill me Mr Ghostface, I want to be in the sequel" vibes
user serving 70s editorial
user Already added to my Pinterest board đ
user gagged, died, dead
user And I eat it up everytime.
landonorris real
user ofc instagram user landonorris on a yn_ln post
user not even f1 driverđ
user seeing different concepts from you is my absolute fav thing ngl
landonorris you look leng.
user anyone else side eye at this comment?
user honestly? not really, i'm sure he's said worse things
user legs are legging...
user what does this even mean
user the girls that get it, get itđ
user gah dam why are you legs so longđ€€
user she's so overrated
user now why are you manspreading đ€š do you want people to sit in ur lap???
user me wondering if that seats taken
monaspencer you've done it again! it's giving everything it's supposed to giveđ„
yn_ln tysm mlđ«¶đŸ
landonorris so she gets a reply but not međ«€
yn_ln now what was i supposed to say?
landonorris thank you?
yn_ln you're welcome.
landonorris oh that's no- ykw, you're right, i should be grateful
user damn right
user if he's not like this i don't want him
user He really said when a bad bitch tells me to shut up, I do it.
user i just know that ezra is somewhere sick to his stomach
user personally, I'd never recover
zendaya your shoots are always so good
yn_ln tysm queen. means a lot coming from you<3
user girl you do damage to međ„Ž
user amazing shoot đ
yourfriend7 slenderman proportionsđ€©
yn_ln and if i kill myself, what then?
yourfriend7 đ
yn_ln spawning in your roomđ
yourfriend7 not beating the allegations pookie
user đđđ
user love seeing your face pop up when i open insta
user the only reason people care about you is bc of ezra
user you're joking...
user you're delusional just like ur fav
user and yet here you are, on her page
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motormouth Lando and Y/n spotted out and about via friends and fans. New wag or just friends hanging out? Let us know what you think!
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user tagging them is so messy.
user well it is a gossip page
user but still... the audacity
user man like lando norris yeah
user friends can't hang out?
user The way that one picture looks really romantic until you realise Mona's cropped out
user Ezra was right to dump herđ She never deserved him and she's mid anyway. Never did and never will get the hype.
user stacy why aren't you watching your kids instead of commenting on things that don't concern you? user yeah stacy, why aren't you being a mom to your kids? user stacy is a man who, instead of paying attention to the kids he only gets to see certain times, is out here dick riding someone who doesn't know he exists. user damn, someone named a baby boy stacy? user Well, my mom wanted to be Stacy's Mom but only decided on having one kid, and unluckily for me, I was that kid user born in 2003, named stacy and has kidS (multiple!), yeah, no wonder he's on a gossip page instead of watching those kids.
user he really wasted no time
user i hope he knows he's probably a rebound
user the way y'all purposely hid the fact that mona was also there in the 3rd slide đ
user this the type of timing i need to be on
user i just know that one twitter user is laughing rn
user she's just using himđ
user he's so weird for this, like she just recently got out of her relationship and now this??
user love the fact that they get to hang out more
user It's still too soon since her last relationship, so I'm thinking they're only friends.
user she probably broke up with ezra just to be with lando đ€ą
user did she or Ezra tell you that? no? yeah, shut up
user and who would blame her? NO ONE
user mona erasure, i will not stand for this!
user the way he's looking at herđ”
user fellas is it weird to hang out with your friends?
user only if your friends are the opposite sex, it seems
user they're probably laughing at this (if they even see it)
user i just know lando is giggling
user fr, like dating rumours with her?
user mans is kicking his feet
ezragallagher has uploaded to their story.
user: what you over here being messy for ???
user: bro move on!!!
user: i support you, toxic kingđ
user: ezra, baby, you can do better
sashabardot: really ezra? what the actual fuck is wrong with you
user: bros going through it
user: this is kinda pathetic don't you think?
user: someone's paying attention to their ex
user: babes this isn't your cf
user: don't you have work to focus on?
user: the way this would make me get back with you
user: âââ
user: this feels targeted
user if only i had half the confidence and audacity that you didđââïž
user: this is an... interesting song choice
user: see, me personally, i would never show my face on the internet but you do youđȘ
user: better as in you?
user: hope you guys get back together đ€
user: God, I see how you've given some people the courage of lionsđ
user: might as well have tagged her
user: just how i like my men... toxic and pettty đ *pretty but petty works just as well
user:
yn_ln has added to their story.
user: uhhhhh
user: is this what i think it is?
user: oh!
user: please tell me this is in response to ezra
user: beabadoobee mention!!!
user: I love this song.
user: the way fucking batman wouldn't be able to get this out of me
user: this is wild
user: stop being so cryptic! is this about ezra or not
monaspencer: messy asfđ
yn_ln: he started it, so idgaf also, it could've been worse
monaspencer: true, you could've posted to still your best
yn_ln: lmaooo, can you imagineđđ
user: taste>>>
user: have you ever thought that maybe you were doing something wrong if he cheated on you?
user: oh no
yourfriend: do you ever wonder...
yn_ln: YOU'RE FUCKING SICKđđđ
user: You know what you're implying w this right?
user: publicizing the fact that you've been cheated on is insane
user: ezra fucking gallagher, count your days.
user: ok i alr know this is about ezra but who is the girl???
user: are you not embarrassed?
user: đ€š
user: ik you guys dated and everything but he wouldn't cheatđ you're just making up lies to slander him
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monaspencer spent some time with some of my favourite people... and lando
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user you and luka are so đ„ș
lukacyr that's my baby!!!
monaspencer đ©·đ©·đ©·
user dare i say... couple's trip???
yn_ln hot girl alert!!!
monaspencer love youuu
user lando catching strays?
lukacyr so gorgeous, im so luckyđ©”
monaspencer i love you pretty boyđ©·
user wish i was that cat
landonorris and lando? damn i thought we were bestiesđ
lukacyr we all know she loves you
monaspencer đ€„
landonorris thanks luka, knew i could count on you for the truthâ
user wait, whose cat is that?
user love how they're all just living their best lives.
user oof uno w yn and luka? I just know there was lots of yelling
user them making up their own rules and frustrating those of us who play the game properly đ
lukacyr sorry you guys are boring đ
user ughhhh miss spencer you are looking teww damn foineee đ€€
user sprinted to this post when i got the notification
user mona + yn = the prettiest friends. ughhh, love them
user you and Luka make me feel so single and im in a relationship!!!
user that's -
user just smile and wave
user game night is back baby!!!
user adding the song to my playlist immediately
user slayyy
lilymhe can't wait for the next dinner!
monaspencer you and alex are hosting nexts babes
yn_ln i have a meeting that night
landonorris me too
lilymhe alex will be cooking
yn_ln i will be in attendance
lilymhe hey! i'm not that bad
lukacyr sureeee
alex_albon you are not talking, mr i once set fire to water
user how tf
user i love tht Luka buys her flowers whenever he can
user i have so many questions
user do you and Luka want a third?
user đ„đ„đ„
user your nails in the first slide is everything to me
user not mona and yn having matching rings,,, i love themđđ
user very on brand for them
user they all look so cool, I wish i was apart of their friend group
user real, they all look like so much fun
user TV girl>>>
user face beat is so FAB imo
user wait what's happening to me... đ§ââïžđ¶ââïžđ§ââïžđđŸ
user the dress from the last slide is EVERYTHING
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yn_ln 1st slide is me after thirdwheeling my (girl)friend and her boyfriend đŽ and the last slide is literally them, I'm sickđ
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user girlll
user this said so much and nothing at all
user how can someone be so cute and hot at the same time???
monaspencer ik you're not talking lol
user what does this meannn
lilymhe i would never treat you like that bbg
landonorris don't you have a boyfriend? matter of fact ïč«alex_albon come get your girl
lilymhe snitchđ
alex_albon lily???
maxfewtrell dinner was great, sending mine and p's thanks again
yn_ln tell her she needs to join us for game night next time and you're invited too ig
maxfewtrell im starting to think you like my girlfriend more than me
yn_ln i do!
maxfewtrell fairs, i like her more than you
user last slide unlocked a memory
lukacyr and proud of it
lukacyr you're just mad she likes me more
yn_ln thats so funny considering she's in my bed rn
landonorris should've been me
user I jus know Lando took that 5th photo
user and you know this how...
user idrk but you can always tell when he's the one taking her pictures bc something about it just makes her look.. especially stunning ya know? like you can tell someone who's in love w her took the pic
user you're actually so right
landonorris a whole slide of just me? yeahhh you want me so bad
user i aspire to be this type of delusional
yn_ln oh absolutely
landonorris so glad you're admitting it to the worldđ
user i cannae tell if this is sarcasm or not
user it's ok, neither can lando
user in the words of one troye sivan, "face card, no cash, no credit"
user when he sang "look, look at you", he meant her
user and when he sang "Â baby, I'm first in place" he was singing about Lando
user swear i saw you guys at that restaurant but was too nervous to make sure
user i would have said hello ngl
user i didnt want to disturb and like i said, i was so nervous.
user have i mentioned that i love everything that is happening here, bc i do
user genuinely thought the 2nd slide was y'all eating sushi and was amazed that you got lando to eat it
user same! but i didn't even question it and just scrolled
user would honestly be flattered if i was compared to arnaz and breanna, they were such a cute couple
user true but i still can't get over the fact that her dad was called Flex lmao
user eye cant get over the shows theme song, like i still think it's good
user not to mention Breanna was in her fashion bag, girlie was serving LOOKS.
user Check out my profile for art of your favourite artist's favourite artist!
user omg that's crazy haha, i have 10 lambo's btw, like i am super rich and you'd never be tired around me bc i'd make sure you get 10 hours of sleep (2 extra hours bc you deserve it, must be exhausting being so gorgeous)
landonorris this person literally set fire to my house and is stealing from their job. please report them so i can have some peace of mindđđ
user YOOO, this is NOT TRUE, NOBODY REPORT ME FSTHSNTH
user idk man, why would Lando lie :/
landonorris exactly, for what reason?
user ik this is a lie but imma do it anyway lmao
landonorris why would i lie?
user bffr.
user: i know we're all focused on yn's beauty(and rightfully so) but can we take a moment to appreciate that picture of lando???
user: like hello, he looks so hot
user đ
user LIVING it up
landonorris: you ever see someone so beautiful you start barking violently? cause thats me rn
landonorris: got me acting unwiseâ
yn_ln: please calm down you freak
landonorris: mmm call me a freak againđ©
user: what the
user: he's so real for this
user: jesus h christ
user: think i've had enough of instagram today, peace outâ
landonorris has added to their story.
user: mona's miss steal your girl well not really your girlđ€Ł
landonorris: blocked
user: i want someone to look at me like that
user the art in the background is so pretty
user: damn, you're never making it to relationship status
user: she's wearing orange... interesting...
user: art and art/two masterpieces in one photo
user: guess i need to ask Mona and Yn if they want a third instead
user: i'd say deserved đ€·
monaspencer: you're both such liars
user: waitt,, the fits are eatinggg
user: they literally look like they're in love
user: women *sighs dreamily*
yn_ln: damn, i look good wait when did you take this picture
landonorris: yeah you do. orange is really your colour, you should wear it more often
monaspencer has added to their story.
user: not them getting "this you"-dđ
user: they are never beating the dating allegations
user: exposed in a single photo
user: you're an absolute legend for this
user: this just in, yn ln is a LIAR!!
user: i don't know why you're friends with herđ
yn_ln: you make my ass itch
monaspencer: funny, i was thinking the same thing about you
yn_ln: why do you do this to me?
monaspencer: suffer x
user: my otp!!!
user: ugh, what a eyesore(i'm violently jealous)
user: They look so good together, they should just date already smh.
user: now it definitely seems like y'all went on a couple's tripđ
landonorris: send me thisđđ»
whatyouhe4rd has posted a new article, based on your likes, this may interest you. check it out?
landonorris has uploaded a story.
user replied to your story: you're jokinggg, this is a joke
user replied to your story: you didn't actually post this, im clearly just seeing things im just gonna pretend that it didn't happen since you deleted it
user replied to your story: When I tell you I burst out laughing seeing this, I'm not lying.
maxfewtrell replied to your Close Friends story : you did not delete the 1st one just to post it on your CF
landonorris: it was an accident?
maxfewtrell: an accident that's going to end up on hundred's of gossip sites
landonorris: rachel is going to kill me, isnt she?
maxfewtrell: seriously surprised she hasn't already
yn_ln replied to your Close Friends story : Rachel is going to kill you
landonorris: i just told max the same thing, we're soul mates fr
yn_ln: i'm being serious
landonorris: so am i but did it make you smile?
yn_ln: yes?
landonorris: then it was worth it and i'll die happy
yn_ln: you're so cheesyđ
landonorris for you i will be mozzarella, parmesan, chedda, gouda, brie, cottage, feta, swiss, burrata, cream, etc.
user replied to your story: this is iconic, lando norris, my fav malewife
randomfriend replied to your Close Friends story : i think you've been on tiktok too much
charles_leclerc replied to your Close Friends story : your head must be a fascinating place to be in, how do you do it?
landonorris: my brother in christ and racing, you can not be talking
user replied to your story: you're so right and you should say it
user replied to your story: Sometimes we don't have to share what's on our mind with the world
user replied to your story: I'm fucking creasing
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: heyyyy, how y'all doingđ§... sorry for the wait, i really did have most of this done and in my drafts but then writer's block hit and i left it for a while. also, i kinda suck at making articles lmao. thank you to everyone who reads and/or interacts with my smaus, ily<3.
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hi i can no longer act coy or hope that a job will come in time so im coming to everyone really embarassingly with my issues
in June I attempted to get fired from/left my job after having a really embarassing public meltdown due to having Rapid-Cycling Mixed Bipolar and the unending stress of that job of 3+ years. I've been struggling to get a job afterwards due to being in CA without a vehicle, and i'm currently working on an overdue commission so could not open up any more.
Soon after, my mother's car imploded, and a series of incidents related to a used engine and taking out a loan with a friend has left her both needing to pay back the loan and still needing to get a new car, putting her thousands in the hole.
my mother has allowed me to not worry about paying rent while unemployed, but now the person living with us is moving out, so it will be on me and my mother to pay rent, upping mine from $300 to $500 a month. I am currently job hunting with good prospects, but I am still in need of some assistance.
I DO NOT WANT TO ASK FOR DONATIONS WITHOUT GIVING SOMETHING IN RETURN, I have a very bad time taking help from people without doing something in return because I do not want people to feel like they Have to give me money or help me, I want to Offer something in return for that money, even in a situation like this, because I want everyone to come out on the other end feeling fulfilled, so I'm offering some (slow) cheaper commissions I can work on in between the bigger comm I owe.
My kofi is always open for donation sketches ---- you can donate the minimum amount (or whatever you prefer) and get a drawing like this of anything as long as you put it into the donation message!
i cant currently take on big commissions as I have one i owe and the commissioner is a very generous person who has been waiting a good few months for me to finish one during this hectic time, but if you're interested in getting something a little higher quality for a donation, a $30-50 USD donation can get you a ''simple commission'' styled drawing --- that is, you give me a prompt and character refferences (ocs or fanart, up to 2-3 characters depending on complexity), and I draw them like below (color complexity depends on price, the higher the amount the more the color).
You wont have access to revisions to make this as fast as possible, so i HIGHLY reccomend only getting fanart comms of these and to make sure you really like my style!!
this is one of those situations where I DEEPLY reccomend people do not donate unless they want something in return, if you dont wanna ask for a drawing or anything i reccomend going to people in more dire circumstances and helping them out with your donation!!!
but if you want to help me help my mother get out of a bad financial situation and get a little drawing in return, you can do a small dono and att a message of what you want doodled, or you can email me at [email protected] your $30-50 donation reciept and what you would like me to draw, and ill try to get them as soon as I can
thank you so much for checking this post out and keep it real old school!!!!! i promise once this is over and i get a job we'll be back to your regularly scheduled art posting
[EDIT: PLEASE DO NOT REBLOG THIS VERSION. I AM NO LONGER TAKING THE SIMPLE COMMISSION TIER. REBLOG THE ADDITION TO THIS POST GIVING AN UPDATE]
#i usually lock these posts cause i feel bad having a donation post circulate but this one time i wont#i dont know why i jsut feel so ashamed how much ive had to ask for money these past 2 years. i think its been p rare up until recently#but i hate doing it at all because i feel like a teenager again and it makes me feel horrible#so thats why i dont want just donos w nothing attached puh lease let me draw you something đđđđ
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ms paint. you know her. u used her age 8 to make loads of rainbow ovals all over the canvas and then scramble it with selection tool. now u will know her true powers with my handyrandy tips under the readmore. some will be pretty basic and others are very special.
this post has 8 cool trix to learn for you. enjoy and i may do another in the future if i remember/learn more stuff
some of it might be common knowledge. but its got some deep cuts. all tips have gifs to show process easily.
đ enjoy and i hope this encourages you to fuck around in mspaint more
soundtrack for this post (loop it while you learn for advanced learning experience)
TIP 1) the right click trick
left and right mouse click correspond to col1 and col2 respectively, which u can see in the top bar. this applies to all brushes and the fill tool like above. when using shapes col2 will be the fill colour (if you have solid fill selected). right clicking with shape maker will reverse the colours use on the shape.
TIP 2) right click eraser
this one is extremely helpful for lineart or add shading. the eraser always uses col2. so your eraser can technically be any colour. but here's where you get powers: right clicking with eraser will only erase onto col1, with col2.
TIP 3) transparent selection change a guy destination
the beloved transparent selection tool works based on what is selected as col2. so long as you have the correct colour as col2 you can make any image transparent and put it on top of anything else. and yes this works with photo bg as you can see.
TIP 4) the gradience
this one is a little more complex. you want to start off with any canvas size, and make as many diagonal coloured bands as you want. (protip: holding down shift makes a perfectly diagonal line with line tool)
then you need to resize the canvas to a width of 1px (make sure you resize by pixels, and do not maintain aspect ratio). then resize again back to its original width (or a different width i cant stop you). you will have your lovely gradience.
TIP 5) superimposter
so. you got a cool gradient and wanna put a guy on it. heres what i do:
i open a 2nd mspaint with same canvas size and draw whatever i want on there. i then pick a completely unrelated colour to my entire piece, and set that as the bg. you could use white, pink, geen, whatever you want as long as it doesnt appear somewhere else in ur drawing. copy the guy.
go back to your gradient tab. ensure that col2 is set as that bg colour you picked (lilac for me). have "transparent selection" enabled. paste your guy in. cue fanfare
TIP 6) advanced superimposter
the great thing about this method is u can put multiple gradients in multiple areas of the image. this is where it gets all japanese printmaking type of shit. ukiyo-esque
all you need to do is make another canvas with a new gradient, ensure col2 is set as the colour you want to replace, then paste your original piece onto the new gradient. now my guy has a soft fade. you can do this as much as you want. (you could even make a canvas with a texture or photo and paste your drawing onto there)
TIP 7) "sketch layer"
so as you now know, col2 is what is removed when you click "transparent selection". which means you can also remove any instance of a colour from ur drawing. which means you can have a unique colour for sketch layer and remove it from the drawing later. i admittedly dont do this but it is a great trick to have.
now combine this with lowering your dpi for smoother lines. may seem obvious but it helps. its like a free stabiliser whenever u want.
TIP 8) rainbow art
now this is where you can get dizzee rascal "bonkers". check out my small and shitty rainbow trick. you can select anything and hold down shift, then drag with left mouse, to turn that selection into its own brush. i even did it with a guy. and you can of course do this with a photo as well.
đwell that it for now. hope you liked it thanks for reading now back to your regularly scheduled tgcg programming
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DC x Marvel Fic Recs
@jas-per11 @letthedeadghostrest
Hello! I saw your post, and I've been meaning to rec some DC x Marvel fics anyways, so I'll do that here. I don't know what you've read, so I'll start with
Peter Parker / DC Series:
The Dark Matter Multiverse Series by @mysterycyclone
Dark Matter is the blueprint for most Peter Parker / DC fics, and it's also fucking fantastic. If you're reading a crossover and don't understand why, without explanation, Peter is talking to ghosts? Why he by default ends up living in a firehouse? Read Dark Matter.
Spider and Bat Friends Series by @emmacortana
So far, 12 well written and hilarious works from my all-time favorite author, Miss emmacortana. This, coming from someone with over 1,500 bookmarks. She's that good.
Bitsy and The Bats Series Series by @wibbwoby
Haven't read this one in a while, so I don't have much to say, but Rated T for Traumatized is an absolute classic.
Pizzaverse Series by Irisen
A heavier read, wherein Peter tries to keep his job, make rent, and has a lot of unfortunate run-ins with Gotham's rogues.
Peter & The BatBoys (Doctor AU) Series by @thepoppypress
Peter is the Wayne family's doctor. He has a... chaotic time. I've only read Part 1, but I am still including this here because it's a series.
Peter Parker needs a hug (From the BatFamily) Series by @true-blue-fool
Shorter fics about Peter bonding with the Batfamily. Part 3 is especially cute.
Spider and Bats Series by @superklutzkent
Peter Parker whump, featuring the Batfam. All of the whump.
Let's take a break and look at some DC x Marvel fics that DON'T feature Peter:
Steve Rogers: Man out of Time and Place Series by RavenclawAngel
After Civil War, Steve gets exiled to DCs earth and builds a new team.
from the nucleus flight Series by @blackkatmagic
Khonshu whisks (Comic) Moon Knight away to DC. Very well written and passionate. If it's not your thing, don't let the Bruce Wayne/Marc Spector tag dissuade you from reading; since it's unfinished, the ship hasn't happened yet, and it's too good of a fic to miss out on.
The Devil's in Gotham (Remastered) by @prince-link13
Matt Murdock moves to Gotham and befriends Jason Todd, his neighbor. Bruce Wayne/Matt Murdock
Marvel/DC Crossovers Series by @bamboozled-and-alone
What it says on the tin. My favorite, part 2, is Matt Murdock taking care of Damian Wayne.
Echolocation Series by Firecat23
Matt Murdock and the bats; though, part 6 does have Team Red, meaning Peter.
Back to our regularly scheduled programming:
Peter Parker slash fics:
Cassandra Cain/Peter Parker
Along Came a Spider Series by @rags-n-bones
Quiet Respite by @faeriekit
I'm not too far in this one yet, but it's Faeriekit, so it's bound to be good.
Peter Parker/Tim Drake, affectionately called redspider
a shining spider web by Selador
Needling by LaughingFreak
How dimension travel can lead to love. Series by Psychic_Queen05
My current Favorite Ongoing Peter Parker / DC Crossovers:
The Ones Burnt by This_is_lovin
After the events of No Way Home, Dr. Strange's magic sends Peter to Gotham. He wakes up in another boy's body, and has to deal with the consequences. Part one just ended with a bang, you all should be there for part two, it's gonna be awesome.
Arachnomaly by @songue85
The (Comic) Amazing Spider-Man, being neighborly in Gotham. Plus some sick art from the author.
time flies by (bye) by WHYISEVERYNAMETAKEN
Two difficult years after No Way Home, Peter ends up in Gotham, but with a whole lot of introspection. One chapter left; you better be there.
All of the rest, that didn't fit in the prior categories:
Unforeseen Consequences by @mysterycyclone
Gotta Get to Rock Bottom! by @emmacortana
Read the initial notes first.
Set Naked on Your Kingdom by sassydandelion
Peter's Gotham Debut by BlankGeode, Leeavy
This Was Home by @emmacortana
The Peter Parker Theory by nicfics
and even though we are strange and exquisitely scarred by Wingfeather6913
What happens in New York by @violent138
A Long Way From Home (And No Way Back) by Vivia_wants_boba
Ignorance is Death by No_idea_what_Im_doing_lmaooo
One Dead Spider by Miellonek
If you do check out any of these fics, always leave a comment. Authors love those, itâs like catnip to them.
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did you ever did a part 2 to jjk dudes meeting their child whoâs from the future?
âïœĄPart || of JJK MEN meeting their future kidsïœĄâ
Author's notes: I don't think I've posted it! Considering it kind of left my mind and the old draft is gone, but I did write everything I remember here. Also, it's like 3am and I wrote this crying, not proofread.
CW: Swearing, killing, cannibalism(?) like mention of eating people, children.
Pronouns used for the kids: She/her for Geto and It/its for Sukuna.
Part | (Warning, it's from 2021)
Geto
Starting off strong with Geto.
Definitely another girl. He's such a girl dad.
On a regularly scheduled day like always; it was wake up, talk with his connections, mingle with his family, check on Mimi and Nana, see whatever the hell the non-sorcerers wanted, get greeted by a little girl that wasn't supposed to be on the estate...
What the fuck.
How did she even get here? Why is she here?
Geto would stare at this child in confusion and look around, waiting for someone to claim her.
He has a soft spot for children. Sorcerers, of course. Non-sorcerers, debatable.
So, low and behold this little girl running up to him to clutch at his robes. Him trying to pry her off of him with her relieved cries of "Papa! Papa!" escaping her lips.
Papa?
Holds her by the shirt's scruff like a cat and squints, ready to scold her but pauses when he sees her face.
Because, holy shit, that's literally his twin. And suddenly every rare hookup played in his mind.
But no, she looked no older than 3. He hadn't been with anyone at that time, or ever yet. Not that far.
Drops everything for the next couple of days just to make sense of the situation, only telling his beloved family.
Mimi and Nana fawn over the idea of a little sister but are a bit restrictive if it's not a permanent thing.
The girl didn't speak much except for addressing Geto, the twins, oh and you.
You...?
You.
You.
You, who had just returned from your trip overseas to oversee some tasks involving curses.
You, who the little girl immediately ran to and called "Mama! Mama!"
You, who Geto stared wide-eyed at and surprised as you two tried to settle the fact nothing even happened between you.
Yet.
When that little girl eventually left to her own time, with everything still fresh and confusing, Geto eventually approached you.
Because, well, he wanted to see that little girl again.
After few dates, then a relationship, then marriage. Maybe.
Sukuna
Listen, he is NOT spreading those cursed genes of his pre-human/post-cursed-spirit.
Man hates love.
But, during the Heian period. When some stupid kid wandered into his life as if it always belonged there, maybe, maybe, there was something else in that space in his chest but hunger and his definition of love.
So, there it was. Whatever it was. Standing there with large eyes focused on him with a semblance of admiration and malice.
"What are you looking at, brat?"
"You."
The audacity of this thing. He killed it immediately.
And then it came back. So, he killed it again. And again. And... what the fuck.
This little shit was persistent.
His kid. He doesn't know how. But definitely his kid.
A worthy successor? Fuck no, he's not dying or leaving it as some birthright to a hindrance.
Learning of its origins was pretty interesting, to say the least.
"Not a human? I figured. A curse made from me, huh? Someone weak must hate me so much."
That meant a human parent. Or multiple human parents. Gross.
He wasn't getting into that.
The kid was though.
It often visited this village to... eat? Kill? Fight? Whatever makes it happy.
...
The hell do you mean it was visiting its human mother?
It had a mother? It had a mother that cursed him so much it resulted in a personalized cursed child?
He could see it stare longingly at that woman's village and before he could even kill her, his offspring said goodbye.
"I'll see you in the future, yeah?"
And then Sukuna was sealed.
He probably searched for his offspring in the Modern era.
Author's notes 2: Stopping with these two because it's been a while since I've posted seriously on this account, 2 years? Maybe I've gotten better, maybe not. This was the idea but with updated better minds. Maybe I'll do the others separately again, Yuji, Yuta, Megumi, Toge. Just did the adults first. Doing Choso and Higuruma definitely.
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Icarus Part 16
Hello! This story is back and will be for at least the next two weeks. After that I will be taking a two week break in posting so that I can have a good backlog again. Moving and vacation absolutely destroyed the nearly 20 chapters I had waiting in the wings. I went from 18 to 8 and while I am up above 10, it's not much above 10 (as of right now? 11).
I have four stories going on right now and the goal is to get at least four chapters each so I can have 16 in my backlog. So from Aug 18th, to the 31st, I won't be posting any chapters from any of my stories. I will still post ideas, meta, headcanon et al, but no story updates.
Anyway back to your regularly scheduled metal band Steve!
In this we find out what happened to Barb and why it drove a rift between Steve and Nancy, more about how the bands formed, and Vickie gets a feel for her new clients.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15
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Steve spent the night with Eddie after that horrible day he had. Once everyone had gone home and it was just Steve and Eddie, Steve curled up on Eddieâs chest and held on for dear life.
âIâm sorry, baby,â Eddie cooed, running his fingers through Steveâs hair, gently scratching his scalp. âWhen I suggested her I didnât realize she still held a grudge against you after all these years.â
He let out a long shuddering breath. âOur breakup was entirely her fault. When Barb used my party to runaway with her boyfriend, a boyfriend no one even knew she had by the way, Nancy was so sure that she had been trafficked. That Will just wasnât kidnapped, but there was a ring of child abductors taking anyone they could get their hands on.â
âAs if thatâs how that works,â Eddie said rolling his eyes.
âRight?â Steve huffed. âAnyway, she went on this one woman crusade to bring Barb Holland home. Even after Will Byers was kidnapped by a guy who thought he was his son. I tried to be supportive because Barb just up and leaving was scary for everyone. She was making me put out fliers and dragging me to dinners with Barbâs parents. They even hired a private investigator to find her. Had to sell their house to cover it all.â
âSo what happened?â
âFinally the PI found her,â Steve murmured, âliving in Florida on some beach somewhere, having the time of her life, not even caring about her family and friend thinking she was dead. But by the time they found her she was eighteen and they couldnât do anything about it.â
Eddie winced and pulled Steve even closer. âWhat about the guy? How old was he?â
âTwenty-five.â
Eddieâs eyes went wide. âCome again? Couldnât they have gotten him for kidnapping and statutory rape?â
âThey couldnât prove he was the guy she had run off with and for all they knew they got together after she turned eighteen,â Steve explained, picking at the blanket absently.
âI guess Iâm just not seeing how this was any of your fault,â Eddie admitted dryly. âIt sounds like it was Barbâs fault.â
Steve let out another sigh. âIt was my fault because I took Nancyâs attention away from her friend when she needed her the most and Jonathan knew what it was like, not knowing when a loved one was ever going to come home. That he was sensitive and caring. That he wouldnât beg for one night of being a teenager and go to some Halloween party.â
âOuch,â Eddie said with grimace. This was sounding worse and worse for Nancy. He couldnât believe he had ever trusted her.
âShe was already cheating on me before the party,â Steve said, finally looking up into Eddieâs eyes.
Eddie pulled him onto his lap and kissed the top of his head. âIâm sorry, babe.â
âDo you want to know what her excuse was?â Steve said with a scoff. âIt was because I was just phoning it in and that I really didnât care about her, about Barb, that I was just some self-centered jerk. As if that absolves her cheating.â
âYouâve never just phoned anything in in your life, sweetheart,â Eddie said fiercely. âYou are always one hundred percent passionate about everything you do. Even crappy jobs like Scoops Ahoy and the coffee shop.â
Steve looked up at Eddie with a soft smile. âThose were the two best jobs Iâve ever had, because if I hadnât done them, I wouldnât have been able to do this one.â
âHowâs that, honey?â Eddie asked after giving him a kiss on the temple.
âThe first one is where I met Robin and the second is where I met Simon, Shane, and Spence.â
Eddie threw back his head and laughed. âThatâs definitely one way to pick up friends.â
âWell, we all canât have the good fortune to have met in middle school and never break up ever,â Steve snarked.
âWait until I tell you that Gareth isnât our first drummer and we used to have a different bassist, too.â
Steve shot up and looked Eddie in the eye. âYouâre joking, right?â
âNope,â he said shaking his head. âOur first bassist was Doug Teague and our first drummer was a girl named Ronnie Eckers. Ronnieâs parents forced her stop the band after the middle school talent show when I threw up the devilâs horns and they thought it was a gang sign.â Steve chuckled. âAnd Dougie, Dougie wasnât made for fame and fortune. He wanted a simple life with a white picket fence and 2.5 children. He sent Brian a message when we put out our first single saying that it was Brianâs addition to the band that was the reason we made it big. Brian printed it out and has it taped to the inside of his bass case.â
âHoly shit,â Steve whispered. âI never knew. I thought you guys were like The Struts or whatever and never changed band members ever.â
Eddie smiled. âIâm glad you think we have that kind of chemistry, but no. Itâs been a bit trial and error before we got this far.â
Steve snuggled back into Eddieâs chest and he wrapped his arms around his waist. âI hope we never have to swap someone out,â he murmured. âOtherwise weâre going to have to hunt down someone with the same initial as the rest of us and probably even snipe the leaving member for good measure.â
Eddie burst out laughing. âThat would make for some very interesting entertainment, thatâs for sure.â He suddenly straightened up. âWait. Is that why all your onstage personas begin with an A? Because your real names all begin with an S?â
He looked down at Steve, who was trying not to laugh. âOh my god! It is! That is fucking hilarious! And no one has ever put two and two together?â
âNope!â
Eddie just shook his head. âI think itâs classism. The reason they havenât put two and two together. Why would two rich pretty boys fallen on hard times form a band with two blue collar boys? They just canât fathom the idea that people from all walks of life can be friends.â
âSimon and my families still canât understand how we can hang out with you and Robin and the rest of our friends,â Steve agreed. âBut I fear that our friends might be playing into it too. That Stupid Steve and Flighty Robin who have always had low paying jobs couldnât possibly be an international rockstar and his fashion plate manager.â
Eddie sighed. He wanted to refute that, but just last week Steve had gotten a call from Dustin who had spent most of the call berating Steve for not having any ambition. And even some of the nicer kids had expressed concerns that their friends didnât want to be more than peons at some fancy record label.
Never mind that Steve said he loved his job and being able to work along side his friends was the dream. Steve explained it as doing what he loved no matter how much it paid him, but they couldnât see that.
âIâm sorry, babe,â Eddie cooed. âLetâs get a shower and then go to bed. Itâs been a long day for everyone and we need the rest.â
Steve nodded and got up to pad over to the en suite bathroom. Eddie followed close behind. They merely showered, taking care of each other and then got slowly ready for bed.
Eddie slipped under the covers first and then held out his arms out for Steve. Steve wordlessly went willingly into his boyfriendâs arms, knowing that Eddie would be there for him come morning.
They snuggled under the covers and slipped silently into the warm embrace of slumber.
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Vickie was working out great and had set up a meeting with Steve and Eddie to go over their relationship status.
âI understand you wonât be able to go public with your relationship for awhile is that correct?â she asked once they got settled into her office, her choosing not to do the meeting in public.
âYeah,â Eddie said. âI have a history of bad relationships and Steve canât be out as Abbadon which would make sense public wise.â
Steve nodded.
âWould you want Abbadon and Eddie to come out as a couple at some point?â Vickie asked, shifting the papers on her desk.
Eddie and Steve shared a glance. But Steve shook his head.
âI want Eddie and Steve to be the couple that everyone knows about,â he muttered. âItâs completely selfish of me but I want to look at publications, tabloids, sound bites and all that other shit and know itâs not me they see with Eddie, but Abbadon. The much cooler one.â
Vickie nodded. âBut you two were friends before the fame and during, right?â
âYeah, we were friends in high school,â Eddie agreed, his knee beginning to bounce. âWe somehow stayed friends through the first couple of years I was out in LA for that first record. And then Steve and Robin moved out to Pasadena. Which I thought was because our young friend Dustin got into school out thereââ
âBut it was because he got his own record contract?â Vickie supplied.
Steve nodded and rested his hand on Eddieâs knee to calm him. âYeah. It was a great excuse, our friendâs mom has always been over protective due to a disease he has. I donât know if people are expecting us to move out to Boston when he graduates and goes to MIT, but that was never the plan.â
âI think Steve was saying that as long as they are masked,â Eddie put his hand over Steveâs on his knee, âthat he didnât want to come out as a couple.â
Vickie leaned her elbows on her desk and clasped her hands together. âI see here that you and Shane are having your personas Abbadon and Astraeus are coming out as bisexual and gay respectively, is that correct?â
âYeah,â Steve said, rubbing his thumb over Eddieâs hand, for his comfort or Eddieâs, he wasnât sure. âThatâs another reason for wanting to wait on coming out as a couple.â
âYouâre worried about the fallout?â she probed gently. Steve nodded. âThatâs fine. Thatâs what Iâm here for. For the first twenty four hours after youâve gone live on your coming out, I will keep track of all your phones so that you arenât reacting to a gut punch right out of the gate.â
âBut Celeste and Eddie will still have their phones?â Steve asked, rearing his head back in confusion.
Vickie cocked her head to the side. âRobin will need her phone, but I canât take Eddieâs. Not unless he wants me to.â
Eddie grinned and stretched out, putting his hands behind his head. âI canât promise Iâll be good, but I know how far to take things now.â
Vickie nodded. She had expected that to be his answer. And if she was honest even to herself, she wanted Eddie standing up for Abbadon. Because Eddie had already handled his coming out and would be seen as a powerful ally.
âEven if you arenât publicly friends,â she said, âEddie defending Abbadon is publicity money just canât buy.â
They talked for a little while longer until they finally wrapped it all up. As they walked out of Vickieâs office to Eddieâs Jag, he got a phone call.
ââEllo?â he greeted. âHey Dr. Owens.â
He stopped and held up a finger to Steve as he listened. âThatâs great news.â
He listened again. âYeah, of course. Um...â he paused. âItâs not like I doubt you or anything, but after last time...â
Eddie rounded his shoulders as he repeated, âUh-huh. Of course,â over and over.
Steve reached out and took his free hand in his. He gave it a comforting squeeze and Eddieâs shoulders got a little less rounded, now that Steve was holding him.
âYeah, talk to you soon,â Eddie said. âBye.â He turned to Steve. âHow soon are you guys going be finished with your album?â
Steve blinked at him for a moment before he tilted his head to the side. âAbout a month or so, why?â
A slow small grin spread out over his features. âI think that will be perfect, actually.â
Steve just blinked at him in confusion.
âGareth is being let out of rehab at the end of the month,â Eddie said gleefully. âSo we can finally go on tour!â
Steve grabbed his arms and started squealing. Eddie jumped up and down with him.
It was finally happening. They were going on tour.
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Part 17 Part 18 Part 19 Part 20 Part 21 Part 22 Part 23 Part 24 Part 25
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The Same
Pairing: Daniel Matthews x Fem!reader
summary: Daniel meets someone in the same boat as him at a "Jigsaw victim therapy group" session. fic type - hurt/comfort, post Saw 2, fluff?? warning - 2000s emo x 2000s emo, canon level Saw violence, both reader and Daniel have PTSD, mentions of past drug use, mentions of body scarring from the traps, self harm (??) word count - 1,779 a/n: hiiii! sorry my posting has been kinda off and on for the past few months, but I'm hoping now that school and my personal schedule is a little more chill, I'll be able to write and post more often. <3 (also, what's up with the lack of Daniel fics?)
Group therapy wasn't Daniel's idea. He knew he needed to talk about the things he had gone through and seen, which is why he had originally gone to one-on-one therapy, but when his therapist had suggested joining Bobby Dagen's group he had been very apprehensive. At first, Daniel had been very against the idea. He found Bobby very pretentious and overzealous, and the entire "Jigsaw victim therapy group" to be a scam for Bobby's fan's entertainment. For months his therapist and his mother brought up the group again and again, leading to Daniel finally deciding to go in the hopes of getting them to shut up about it.
Now, Daniel found himself in the room Bobby would rent out for each session. They were all sitting side by side in the formation of a circle, letting each person have a clear view of everyone else. Not one person in the room, other than bobby, looked elated to be there.
Daniel sat in his folded out seat, arms crossed and head turned downward. So far, the entire experience had been uncomfortable. Bobby had gone on one of his regularly scheduled "We should be grateful!" spiels, and multiple people had shared their sob-stories. For 30 minuets Daniel had to endure the same arguments and conversations over and over. He sat in silence, never once making himself known - choosing to sit and pick at his black, long-sleeved undershirt the entire time.
Daniel had been so focused on his own thoughts that when he finally glanced back up, he noticed all the eyes on him. "Daniel?" Bobby called out.
"Hmm?" his reply was short and uninterested.
"I asked if you would like to share your story with the others. Would you?" Bobby asked. The smile he gave Daniel as he spoke made him divert his eyes. Daniel shrugged, not knowing if he truly wanted to. "If you'd like to wait that's okay. Whenever you're ready, Daniel."
The other's diverted their attention to Luba afterwards, taking in her story. Daniel silently listened, just waiting for the session to be over. They continued this way, story after story, until the door swung open, creating a loud noise. In it's opening was a girl, presumably around Daniel's age from what he could see.
"Ah, (Y/N), nice of you to finally join us." Bobby sarcastically spoke.
The teen stepped into the room, waving at a man in the corner that Daniel hadn't noticed before, and continued towards the circle. The silver chain hanging from her belt loops lightly rattled against her black cargo-jeans as she walked his way. "Oh shut up, Bobby. Some of us have lives outside the whole Jigsaw shit." she scoffed, her eyeliner covered eyes glaring at the older man. The girl, (Y/N) as Daniel her Bobby call her, took a open seat a few chairs down from Daniel, giving him a tight-lipped smile and a wave of her ringed hand before turning towards the others.
"Now, now, (Y/N). There's no need for hostility here - we're all the same." Bobby cheerfully stated, causing the girl to roll her eyes. "Here, since you missed when everyone else did it, why don't you introduce yourself to out newest member. This is Daniel." his arm directed (Y/N)'s eyes to her fellow teen.
(Y/N)'s dark-red lips turned up into a forced smile before she spoke. "Hi, I'm (Y/N). I'm the girl who was found a week after a trap that wasn't even hers, half dead and tied to the mutilated corpse of her sister. Nice to meet you!" The smile dropped immediately after she finished her sentence.
"Sorry Daniel. Just ignore her. She's still a little apprehensive to be doing this." Daniel awkwardly nodded at Bobby's explanation. "Good, now why don't we continue..." Daniel couldn't focus on Bobby as he spoke - his attention was solely caught on (Y/N)'s appearance. On top of the jeans and chain, she also had a shirt similar to what he would usually wear. It was red and white, and he could tell it was showing some kind of band-logo, but he couldn't get a clear enough look to tell what band. Glancing down at his own white t-shirt, he caught similarities between the two, finally realizing who it was. "Wrath of the Gods." he whispered.
(Y/N)'s head lightly turned her head, seemingly asking him to repeat himself.
"Your shirt. It's 'Wrath of the Gods' - like mine." he lightly smiled. "You like them?"
She glances down, taking in her own shirt and then his. "Huh... Yeah, my sister, she uh, introduced me to their music a few years ago. This was her shirt actually; she gave me it when she got a new one before the trap."
"Sounds like she was pretty cool." Daniel muttered. By this point, (Y/N) had moved over a seat so they could talk without bothering any of the others.
She smiled before whispering back, "She was."
Now that she was closer, Daniel could see the scarring on her face, neck, arms, and hands. He couldn't help but wonder what she fully went through if that was the result of her trap. It also made him wonder if the same scarring would cascade down her legs and torso too. Did the scarring all look the same; how many were there; were some more gory than others? Hundreds of questions flew through his mind as he looked at her.
"How'd you get them?" Daniel didn't even register the fact that he had spoken.
"Huh?" (Y/N) whispered.
"Sorry, uh, your scars. If you don't mind me asking, how'd you get them? I mean, you don't have to tell me. Y'know, I don't want to cross any boundar-" Daniel's rant was cut off by (Y/N).
"It's fine, Daniel." she sighed, giving him a sad smile. "I got these during my sister's 'game'"
"Your sister's game?" Daniel asked, hoping she would clarify.
(Y/N) looked over at the others, making sure no one was bothered by their conversation, before continuing. "Yeah. My sister was the one being tested. It was my fault, but she was the one who got the consequences." she paused, taking a moment to fully think about how to explain her experience. "My parents died when I was little, and my sister had turned 18 a few weeks before they did. After that, she took me in; became my legal guardian, y'know. She was a nurse too, so a lot of the time I was either by myself or out with friends. When my friend Amy finally got her learners, we went out one evening and ended up in an accident. That led to me being on a shit-ton of pain meds, and eventually I got hooked. It was really bad. Jane, my sister, had access to a lot of pain medication, and I used that against her. I begged for weeks for her to steal me them. She, uh... She eventually couldn't take seeing me so bad, so she broke a lot of rules and brought me some. I guess Jigsaw found out, and he thought I was pulling her down. When he took us, his whole argument in the tape was that I was bad for her, and if she got rid of her baggage - me - then she'd be free and would go places in life. If she didn't get rid of me, she'd die." Once again, (Y/N) paused, collecting herself. "He had us tied together to this weird chair set up. It was on these rails, and in front of either of us were these things I could only describe as 'the open-faced turkey sandwich version of a woodchipper'. She was supposed to kill me - push me into mine. I begged and pleaded for her to just do it, cause, I mean, he was right. I was the only bad thing in her life. She would've been better off without me."
"If she died, and didn't want to hurt you, then how did you end up with all the scars?" Daniel quietly asked.
"I did it to myself." Daniel's eyes widened at how casually she said it. "She wouldn't push back and put me into the woodchipper, so I did it myself. I put my feet on the edges of the rails and pushed myself forwards into it. I got close enough to cut myself up a bit. I thought I was gonna save her." (Y/N)'s eyes began to water, and she quickly wiped it away. "Jane was always stronger than me, though. She pulled back and kept us at the midpoint. We were there when the timer went off. I guess it was motorized, cause when the timer went off, we moved backwards. Jane went straight into it. There was nothing I could do but sit there and listen to her screams. Jigsaw and his little groupies never came for me. I was supposed to die, so they left me there. For about a week I was strapped to the trap and what was left of my sister, out of it from blood loss, hunger, and dehydration. Some homeless guy eventually found everything and called the police."
"Wow..." Daniel muttered.
"Yeah, I know." (Y/N) hesitantly chuckled. "Since then I've been doing two sessions of regular therapy a week, this, and rehab."
As she finished her sentence, Bobby loudly spoke up. "Alright guys, today was great! It is time we wrap up though. I hope to see everyone again next week, and I hope you have a great rest of your week." The two teens watched as he walked back to the doorway of the room, stopping next to his wife, lawyer, bestfriend, and publicist.
"Well, I guess that's enough trauma dumping for today." (Y/N) glanced back over at Daniel. "Listen, uh, y'know, 'Wrath of the Gods' has a show this weekend. You should come, so we could hang out some more. To be honest, I need more friends who listen to music I like." she laughed.
Daniel grinned, "Yeah, why not?"
"Good, good." (Y/N) mumbled. "Listen, I gotta go, my foster dad picks me up from these things, but I'll see you this weekend."
"Yeah, yeah, see you later." he smiled. Daniel contently watched as she got up, and headed for the door.
As she got closer to the door, (Y/N) turned back around and waved at him. "Bye, Danny."
(Y/N) turned back around and exited, leaving Daniel to sit in the room alone, thinking over what had just happened. "Holy shit." he dramatically exhaled. Maybe coming to the "Jigsaw victim therapy group" wasn't that bad of an idea.
#reader insert#sawposting#saw franchise#saw movies#saw movies x reader#saw x reader#saw#daniel matthews#bobby dagen#daniel matthews x reader#erik knudsen#saw 2#saw 3d#emo boy#2000s horror#daniel saw 2#daniel saw 2 x reader#saw 2005#fuck bobby dagen#i love emo boys
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I arise from the void! *slams down post* Enjoy! *crawls back into void*
Spring Ache
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part ?
Summary: With Spring melting away the cold of winter you were ready to get to work, however Techno was notâŠ
Characters: Techno x Reader
Relationship: Parental/platonic
Pronouns: Unspecified/kept neutral
Todayâs gonna be a good day. With the cold of winter finally starting to melt away you were more then ready to get things ready for farming, while you did mostly work with weapons you enjoyed dabbling in other activities like farming, keeps you self sufficient and sharp to your surroundings. Not to mention you now had a little helper with you this time⊠or you would if heâd hurry up and get downstairs already.
âTechno! Weâve got a long day ahead of us, I need you down here.â You call, after a minute with no response worry starts to creep in. You upstairs and knock on his door. âTechno? Is everything alright?â Only a muffled whimper is heard, you quickly open the door to see him holding his jaw in pain. You kneel down and motion for him to approach, when he does you just lightly touch his jaw and he flinches away in pain, very abnormal.
âIâll be right back, Iâm gonna check something real quick.â You stand again and leave the room, you start looking through various bookshelves in hopes of finding something that could help. Old texts⊠fairytales⊠ah hah! Research notes on the Nether, itâs a bit of an outdated book now but it should have enough information for the time being. Flipping through most of it until you reach the section about piglins, proceeding to skim through it. You mumble aloud as you read through the section, finally finding what you were looking for.
âOur investigation has shown immature piglinâs start growing out their tusks between the young years of 6-10. Observed to be painful as they must outgrow the infant tusks. Many of the young seem to favour a certain mushroom native to the Nether at this time, acting as some type of numbing agent.â You look though the rest of the page and sigh, as helpful as the information is they never clarified which type of mushroom was used to help. Not that it mattered, Techno didnât seem in any condition for a trip and you were certainly not going to just leave him here alone. You settle for a more human approach to the problem, sitting him back on his bed and handing him a bag of ice, he eyes you questionably.
âDonât give me that, mister. When people get bad toothaches we usually numb the pain with some ice, youâll also only be eating soft foods for a bit so you donât hurt jaw more.â You hear him sigh, displeased. âIâll make you some mashed potatoes.â Instantly he perks up again, you chuckle at this. âAlright, you try to relax for I bit, okay. Once this is over weâll go back to our regularly scheduled routine.â He nods and you ruffle his hair, to his dismay, stepping away to get started on those mashed potatoes.
A week later and your garden is coming along great, showing signs of sprouting already. Phil had come by to visit a couple days ago, more then happy to give you a hand once you explained what was happening, sadly Kristen had to say back, apparently their own child was being rowdy, something about sand. With the extra hand you were able to check in with Techno more, switching ice packs when they melted and making sure he still had something to do, his jaw may have been hurting but that didnât mean he couldnât do anything. Today, while spreading some fresh bonemeal you hear someone approach, looking over to see Techno.
âHey kiddo. Wanna help spread the rest of this on the carrots for me?â You smirk when he gives you an annoyed look.
âDo I have too.â He drones, you roll your eyes.
âFarming is just as important as fighting. Also those tusks are looking great.â You quickly add the last part. Techno looks at you confused, you summon your sword as it was the quickest reflective you had and let him see the newly grown in tusks.
âWhoa. So thatâs why my mouth feels weird.â He inspects himself.
âIâm sure youâll get used to them soon enough. Now about those carrots.â
âYeah, Iâm going.â He gives a light huff and takes some bonemeal from you, you smile. Yup, todayâs gonna be a good day.
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#dream smp#dream smp x reader#dream smp x platonic reader#dsmp x reader#dsmp x platonic reader#technoblade#technoblade x reader
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Tea Prompts, Tomura Shigaraki
You can find the original prompt post here!
Let me know if there are any other characters youâd like to see any of these prompts for! This was really fun!
Warning: some adult themes are thrown in here! This isnât a NSFW piece but I did include some references to sexual activity, please read with caution if thatâs not your cup of tea <3 (most of these are completely SFW)
A/n: these were written with a F!Reader in mind, most of them can be read either way! Though occasionally she/her pronouns are used<3
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Lemon Tea; What are Mornings like with them?
Tomura isnât much of a sleeperâ so mornings together tend to be rare and far betweenâ but when he actually manages to sleep a full eight hours, the mornings you have together are very peaceful.
He isnât a morning person by any means. Heâs groggy, grumpy and completely nonverbal for the first hour or more. With you he can loosen up a bit, sliding his cold hands and feet into your general space, switching fingers every few minutes just to make sure theyâre all warming up properly.
Some mornings heâll wrap you in a bear hug that your absolutely positive could crack a few ribsâ though you love it all the same.
This is the time you two have just to yourselvesâ no league, no missions, no plans for world dominationâ just two people laying in bed waiting for the sun to fully rise.
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Peppermint tea; What do they get excited about?
A pretty obvious answer would be video games, but in all honesty, Tomura loves to talk.
To speak and be heard, to engage in conversation and bounce ideas back and forthâ thatâs what really gets him going. He loves to plot, to scheme and gossip about anything and everything.
Outwardly itâll be nearly impossible to tell, he really isnât the kind of guy who would let anyone know something this personal (so vulnerable), though everyone notices the spark in his eyes when he really gets going on a topic heâs passionate about.
If you were to ask follow up questions, to engage yourself fully in his monologues and spiels, itâs just like giving a kid a candy bar.
And if you were to get angry for him?? To enrage yourself over anything he may say, to become furious at the same situation or person he hates so muchâ itâs almost enough to fully break his cover.
Itâs one thing for him to be elated over the prospect of another person feeling his rage, but itâs another entirely if he starts to feel yours. Stupid highschool bully stories, that one girl in band class that broke your fluteâ it doesnât matterâ heâll start eating it up as if he hasnât had a meal in years.
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Chamomile tea; What is their sleep schedule like? Does it change around their s/o?
To put it bluntly, Tomura doesnât have a sleep scheduleâ he sleeps when his body gives out.
Even before his memories had re-emerged, blotchy nightmares plagued him. Every morning heâd wake up sick to his stomach, the itch under his skin growing by the millisecond. Soâ he learned to adapt.
2-3 hour power naps kept the nightmares at bay and gave him enough stamina for whatever was to come. His lack of sleep was a large driving force in his erratic behavior early on, grumpy and irritable.
With you though, he finds the nightmares to be less oppressive. He still doesnât sleep enough, but he finds that taking a couple days out of the week to rest fully isnât so bad.
If he has a nightmare, the cycle will break back to its bare bones and itâll take awhile to resurface. As long as youâre patient and as long as heâs willing, heâll be back to sleeping properly.
Though as a whole, it could take years before heâs ready to sleep regularly again.
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Earl grey tea; How did they court their s/o?
He didnât. He isnât a romanticâ he honestly hated you when he started to feel more than just average companionship towards you.
Not a single bushel of roses were bought, no dates were hadâ hellâ you didnât even know you were together until about a month in when he got pissed at you for getting injured!
âIf you ever do that again weâre breaking up.â
Any confusion would only piss him off moreâ giving you the silent treatment for a few days before heâd finally cave in with some very dead and very wilted wild flowers in hand.
âWhat is this??â
âShut the fuck up and take them.â
He honestly just decides that youâre the one he wantsâ it doesnât really matter to him how you feel about it.
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Milk tea; What are their kisses like?
At first, Tomuraâs kisses are gentle, childlike and timidâ like he isnât sure what exactly heâs supposed to be doing.
Thenâ they become untamedâ sloppy and harsh. He bites and slobbers, prods and maims, anything to get as close to you as possible.
He wonât kiss you unless youâre completely alone, far away from any prying eyes and peaked interests. Heâs not going to show that part of himself to anyone but you.
Teeth and tongue, cracked lips thatâ if chapped enoughâ can cut into your own. Kissing is a frenzy, very rarely will you ever get a soft peck or a loving press of his lips onto yours.
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Coffee; Do they get jealous easily? How do they show it?
Absolutely. Tomuraâ even as a rising symbol of fearâ is extremely self conscious.
Heâd never let you leaveâ as stated aboveâ he didnât even really give you a choice when it came to being together in the first place.
But even so, the insecurity of you looking away from him, finding someone better or more handsomeâ it makes his blood run cold.
If thereâs someone who touches you and lingers a little too long, if thereâs someone you smile at a little too brightly, heâs not above taking their life. Of course it always starts with a threat, either to them or to you.
He wants you to tell him youâll never leave, he wants you to crumble and cry and tell him everything is exactly as it should be. He is not a kind man, and in times like these it becomes ever apparent that he never will be.
Tomura protects whatâs his, and even with free will, you belong to him whether you like it or not.
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Rosehip tea; How romantic are they? How do they show affection?
Tomura isnât romantic. At least not in the traditional sense. You can tell he cares by the look in his eyes or his apprehensive nature towards your roll in whatever the league may be doing next.
He keeps you away from danger, even though he, himself, is the biggest danger to you.
If you were to ask for somethingâ anythingâ he would get it for you. Heâs very straight forward, and he wants the people he cares about to able to do, and have whatever they want.
His love language is physical touch, and even though he keeps all the affection he has for you behind closed doorsâ as soon as those doors are closed, heâs all over you.
Running his hands up and down your stomach, gripping at the squish on your thighs, shoving his head into the crook of your neck, palming your breasts just to remember the feel of them.
He treats you like a fragile porcelain doll.
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Black tea; What do they look for in a person?
Honestly he wasnât looking. The concept of romance was completely uninteresting to himâ he didnât want anyone and he didnât need anyoneâ he was completely fine on his own.
Though, he wouldnât date a fellow villainâ at least not one notable enough to be a threat. Tomura doesnât do well with competition, he loathes the thought of racing to the top, he just wants to be there.
Finding a person who he can corrupt, who he can make his ownâ is something heâd enjoy greatly. Thatâs not to say he couldnât fall for a league member, but it wouldnât be someone worth his timeâ at least not in the beginning.
He wants a person he can talk to, touch, and unload upon. Someone who will remain consistent and stick by his side no matter what the cost may be.
Although romance isnât his forte, and finding someone to love wasnât something he had ever envisioned, he wants someone he can be with for life.ïżŒ
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Pomegranate tea; At what point did they know they loved their s/o?
Truth be told Tomura was wrapped around your finger from the moment he decided he wanted youâ though it didnât fully kick in until a few months into your relationship.
You were in a fightâ it was over something stupid that any other couple couldâve resolved within the dayâ looking back neither of you could even remember what it was about.
He was pissed, stomping around, seething and destroying anything he could get his hands on. He wanted to yell at you, to scream in your face and make sure you know this was your fault. But he couldnât bring himself to do it.
Gradually, as the days passed and he became less and less bothered by whatever the two of you had disagreed onâ he realized he wasnât itchy.
He still had those rising tingles under his skin and he still had to rub away his discomfort from day to day lifeâ but this argument, the infuriating way you had made him feelâ it did nothing to his sensitive skin.
Slowly it became apparent that he hadnât needed to dig into his skin at all. He was angry, he was upset and borderline furious with youâ but he was comfortable.
For the first time in his life he was able to feel negativity without the pull of fire ants under his skin. Thatâs when he realized for sureâ that he was absolutely, without a doubt, in love with you.
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Matcha tea; How and when do they propose to their s/o?
The villain life has no room for any sort of eloping or marriageâ so he doesnât ever really propose.
Sooner or later you just start to feel like a married couple.
You bicker and fight, you sleep together and sneak away to have alone time. The love he has for you starts seeping out more, he becomes a new version of himself just for you.
Then, once the Paranormal Liberation Front is active, Re-Destro asks about your partnership. Itâs a simple question, curious and wide eyed.
âWho is this girl to you?â
It makes sense given the environmentâ you were not nominated as a lieutenant, though you stood by Tomuraâs side like a shadow, waiting and watchingâ clearly in the ranks but with no flashy title to show for it.
And then, as if it were as simple as breathing, Tomura calls you his wife. Telling anyone who was around that he was the King, and by default you were the Queen.
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Chai Tea; How do they spice up their relationship?
All in all, Tomura is a pretty boring guy. He drinks straight black coffee, plays video games and broods in silence 90% of the time.
Though, when it comes to you, he does try to make an effort. Heâll try out the games you like or your hobbies, and heâll introduce you to his own in return.
Heâll teach you how to play chess, and that will inevitably turn into tradition. Once a week (if time will allow) youâll sit down together, play a few games and just talk.
In the underworld, romance never will be easy to manage, and even though you make his days a little brighter, youâll never be his top priority. World destruction wonât happen on its own, and nothing in his life will override his goals.
But these special little moments between the two of you are by far the best part of anything heâs ever going to accomplish.
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Hibiscus tea; Whatâs their favorite place to take their s/o?
The bedroom. As stated, Tomura isnât a very outgoing personâ he wonât take you out on dates or walks in the park.
But he will sit with you in a dark room, watch movies and eat junk. (Bonus points if thereâs a blow job thrown in)
His favorite place to be with you, is when youâre alone and secluded. He wants to touch you freely, to run his lips down your throat and hold you close to his chest.
He wants to grab you, to hold and be held. To feel the warmth of your body completely engulfing his own.
Truly, his favorite place to be, is wherever youâll allow.
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Green tea; How do they comfort their s/o?
He really doesnât. Tomura has absolutely no idea how to deal with you when youâre upset.
If youâre angry heâll get angry with you! Heâll wind you up and let you take it all out on whatever you so please. (as long as it isnât him)
Expect absolutely nothing in regard to his comforting abilities. He might take you to the side and ask you whatâs wrong, he may even give you an awkward hug! But thatâs really all heâll be able to do.
If you ask for space heâll give it to you, if you ask for cuddles heâll do his best! But overall, youâre the one who has to call the shots, and depending on whatâs going on, he may just leave you to deal with it yourself. Because as stated aboveâ regardless of how wonderful you areâ you are not his top priority.
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Russian caravan tea; How experienced are they with relationships?
NOT AT ALL. You are his first (and final) attempt at love. Youâre going to get all of his fuck ups, all of his learning curves and all of his shitty disposition.
He has no idea what heâs doing, and even years down the line he still wonât fully understand. Caring for another person isnât the most insane thing in the worldâ he cares for the league and it works out fine!
But loving someone?? Itâs just too overwhelming at times. Taking your needs into consideration without being asked, figuring out what you enjoy and how he can add that into his already insane scheduleâ itâs maddening.
Youâre his first everything, and youâre just going to have to be okay with thatâ because youâre stuck with him whether you like it or not!
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English breakfast tea; Would they want a family?
Tomura wasnât even looking for love when he found itâ let alone a family.
I really doubt he ever thinks about it at all, heâs never been someone who cared much about what the future would bring.
That isnât to say if you wanted a family he wouldnât cave. He wants the people he cares about to have and do whatever they wantâ if for you that means starting a family with himâ heâs not opposed to it.
It wouldnât be cut and dry though, and if you never pipe up with the interest he isnât going to either.
If you do bring it up, heâd ask a lot of follow up questions. Such as,
âWhy?â
Or
âWhatâs the point?â
He really wouldnât know what to do if that situation occurred, but he wouldnât say noâ he may just need to think on it for a while.
If you were to become pregnant, be it a broken condom or failed birth controlâ he wouldnât ask you to terminate. You belong to himâ yesâ but part of being in his grasp is being able to live your life any way you want. Aside from hero work or leaving him there arenât many restrictions.
If push comes to shove heâd enjoy having a little family of his own! Seeing himself mixed with you in a smaller, separate, bodyâ creating something after destroying so much. It would be one of the steepest learning curves heâs ever experienced, and he wouldnât be the most present father in the early days of vomit and diapersâ but heâd be there all the same.
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Rooibos tea; Whatâs their favorite thing to do with their s/o?
Cuddling. He loves to touch and be touched. He doesnât care if you play games with him, he doesnât care if you kill and destroyâ all he cares about is the fact that youâre there with him.
He loves when you run your fingers through his tangled hair, slowly separating any knots you find. He loves the feel of his hands rubbing against your soft skin. He craves your presence and he craved the feel of you.
Itâs not always sexualâ but those times when he can claim you, to mark you inside and out, he truly feels like heâs the most powerful man in the world.
Heâs terrified of feeling vulnerable, so he pushes you away any chance he gets, refusing to do anything with you if thereâs even a chance of someone else seeing. (And sometimes that person is you)
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I didn't think this was smth i needed to specify since i don't even post fandom stuff but ive seen a few of them pop up in my followers list so apparently I do. Just as a PSA,
This blog is absolutely ANTI PROSHIP
Yall genuinely disgust me and I want nothing whatsoever to do with you, this is NOT a safe space for that kind of ideology. The nicest thing I can say to you is I sincerely hope you get your shit together one day and get whatever kind of external help you very clearly need. Get out of your internet echo chambers for like 2 seconds and go do some research abt how the content you make/support actually impacts ppl.
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Sweet Dreams - Chapter 3
Chapter Summary: Alexandria continues to try and find her place in a world not meant for her.
Word Count: 7.9k+
Pairing: Logan (X-Men) x Original Female Character (platonic relationship)
Notes: thank y'all for the love on Oblivious, Baby, Oblivious! as i said on that post, don't be afraid to send in a request or ask.
anyways, back to our regularly scheduled programming...
Series Masterlist - Chapter 2 â Chapter 4
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Charles gave Alexandria the week off to catch up on sleep and to make sure she was healthy. Hank had also made a smaller version of the headband, making it into a small metal piece that sticks onto the middle of her forehead.
When asked about how much sleep she usually got with HYDRA when she was let out of the med bay, she was afraid to answer. She wasnât quite sure how much sleep normal people got, mutants or not.
So, she had told the truth, around every 2 and a half weeks.
Logan had heard her words, and though he didn't say anything, his face tightened in that familiar way that indicated frustration. He couldn't imagine getting by on that little sleep, even with all the crap heâd been through. For a moment, he almost felt sorry for her.
Almost.
"Two and a half weeks, huh?" Logan finally muttered, crossing his arms as he looked at Alexandria. He didnât sound surprised, just tired. Tired of all the messed-up things people had to endure in this world, himself included.
Alexandria nodded, her expression guarded. She wasnât sure if she should have lied, since lying came naturally to her, thanks to HYDRA.
âYeah, sometimes longer,â she said quietly. âIf they were feeling generous.â
âGenerous,â Logan repeated, the word dripping with sarcasm. He shook his head, his eyes narrowing as he looked at her. âThatâs one way to put it.â
Hank had walked in just in time to hear the last part of their conversation. He was holding a tablet, likely containing her medical records, or maybe some new tech he was working on. "Logan, Alexandria," Hank greeted them with a nod before turning to Alexandria. "I was just going over your vitals. The new headpiece seems to be working well, but weâll need to keep monitoring you. If you feel anything unusual, let me know immediately."
Alexandria looked down at the small metal piece now attached to her forehead, a far cry from the cumbersome headband she had worn before. It was subtle, almost unnoticeable, but it still felt foreign. Like a reminder of the control she had lost, and might never fully regain.
"Okay," she said, her voice steady but distant. "Iâll let you know."
Logan grunted, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. "She tell you how much sleep she was gettin' with HYDRA?" he asked Hank, though it was clear he was still talking to Alexandria in a way.
Hank glanced up, eyebrows furrowing in concern. âNot much, I presume?â
"Try every two and a half weeks," Logan replied flatly. He didnât raise his voice, didnât make it sound like a big deal, but the impact was there all the same.
Hankâs expression darkened. âThatâs...well, thatâs beyond cruel. Itâs inhumane.â
Alexandria shrugged, as if it wasnât worth discussing further. "It was what it was," she said simply. There was no point in dwelling on it. That was her past, and she had no interest in letting it dictate her futureâwhatever that might look like.
Logan, on the other hand, didnât seem quite as ready to drop it. "You donât gotta act like itâs no big deal," he grumbled. "Ainât no one here whoâs gonna judge you for what you went through."
Alexandria shot him a sharp look, her eyes narrowing. "Iâm not acting like itâs nothing," she said, her tone defensive. "But thereâs no point in crying over it either. Itâs done. Over."
Hank exchanged a glance with Logan, who just shrugged. It wasnât like he was going to push her to open up. He sure as hell wouldnât appreciate it if someone tried to do that to him.
"Fair enough," Logan finally said. He could respect her need to keep things close to the chest. Hell, he lived his entire life that way. "Just donât go thinkinâ you gotta handle everything alone. Youâre part of this team now, whether you like it or not."
Alexandria raised an eyebrow at him. "Is that supposed to be comforting?"
Logan smirked, but there was no real humor in it. "Take it however you want, kid. Iâm just saying, you donât have to go through this by yourself."
Hank cleared his throat, stepping in before the conversation could get any more tense. âLoganâs right. Weâre here to support you, Alexandria. But if you need space, weâll respect that too.â
âYeah, well, space is something Iâm used to,â she replied, her voice cold but not unkind. She wasnât trying to push them away; she just didnât know how to let them in.
âGettinâ used to other people is part of the deal,â Logan pointed out, though he didnât press the issue further. âJust...take it slow. No oneâs expectinâ miracles here.â
Alexandria didnât respond immediately, her eyes drifting to the window where sunlight filtered in, casting long shadows across the room. The idea of taking it slow was foreign to her. Everything with HYDRA had been fast, brutal, and unrelenting. But now, she wasnât sure what to do with all this...time. Time to think, time to feel. Time to figure out who she was outside of the person HYDRA had molded her into.
âIâll try,â she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. It was the most she could offer, and she hoped it would be enough to satisfy them.
Hank smiled gently, recognizing the effort it took for her to even say that much. âThatâs all we ask, Alexandria. One step at a time.â
But now, she was determined to catch up on the work Charles said she didnât have to do. Alexandria wanted to do it, to prove to herself that she was capable. That HYDRA hadnât taken away her pride.
She also knew that she needed to get more sleep. After the first three days of being out of the medbay, Hank came by and told her to sleep. He mentioned that it would be a hard habit to break, but to try and sleep every 3 nights and slowly wean herself down to every night.
When she asked how he knew, he said he had his ways.
Which meant two things, either there was some sort of sleep tracker on the headpiece, or they were keeping an eye on her. Possibly both.
On Saturday, Kitty and Jean offered to take Alexandria out on a âgirls dayâ, which made Scott pout like some of the dogs she had seen in HYDRA when they didnât get to chew on human skeletons.
Kitty was bouncing on her heels, her enthusiasm barely contained. âSo, Alexandria, what do you think? We could hit up the mall, maybe get some lunch, and just hang out. Itâll be fun.â
âWhat Kitty means is that she wants to go to a store that sells body wash and body sprays since theyâre having a major sale.â Jean added, her arms crossed with a small smirk as she looked over at Kitty.
ââŠOkay, maybe. But itâll be fun! Have you ever been to one of those stores, Alexandria?â Kitty asked.
âNo. Wanda and Natasha took me to the mall, but we only got clothes.â She replied.
Jean straightened up against the wall, âwell then perfect, you need some body wash that isnât just the one supplied to us.â
âYeah, Iâm sure youâll love smelling all the different kinds of scents. Maybe we can even get candles.â Kitty said.
âThatâll be a fortune we donât have Kitty.â Jean sighed.
Alexandria stood up from her bed and went to her desk and opened her drawer. âNot if we have Tony Starkâs credit card.â She waved around the platinum card.
Kittyâs eyes widened as she saw the platinum card gleaming in Alexandriaâs hand. âNo way! Is that really Tony Starkâs card?â she asked, her voice a mix of disbelief and excitement.
Alexandria nodded, her expression as deadpan as ever. âYeah.â She wasnât quite sure if she wanted to put a damper on their spirits by saying she stole it. But Natasha did give it to her, so maybe it wasnât stolen, more like borrowed.
Kitty practically squealed, her excitement bubbling over. âThis is going to be the best girls' day ever! We can get whatever we want!â
Jean shook her head with a smirk, though there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. âYou know Tonyâs not going to care about the bill, but try not to go too crazy, Kitty.â
Kitty grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief. âNo promises!â
Alexandria tucked the card back into her pocket, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction. It wasnât about the shopping or the credit card; it was about having control, even if just a little. She was used to being controlled, being told what to do, how to think, how to feel. But now, in this small way, she could do something for herself. And maybe, just maybe, she could learn to enjoy it.
âLetâs get going, then,â Alexandria said, her voice calm but with a hint of anticipation.
âWait, you canât just bring Tonyâs card without showing it off,â Kitty teased, nudging Alexandria playfully. âYouâve got to make a big deal out of it!â
âWhy would I do that?â Alexandria asked, genuinely puzzled. âItâs just a card.â
Jean chuckled, shaking her head. âBecause itâs Tony Starkâs card. And youâre with us, which means weâve got to make this outing memorable. Câmon, live a little.â
Alexandria frowned, her mind processing the idea of âliving a little.â It wasnât something she was used to, but she didnât want to disappoint them. They had been kind to her, something she wasnât sure how to handle, but she recognized it.
âIâll try,â she said after a moment, her voice softer than usual.
âThatâs the spirit!â Kitty said, grabbing Alexandria by the arm and leading her out of the room. âLetâs hit the mall!â
As they made their way out of the mansion, Alexandria felt a mix of emotions swirling inside her. She had been on missions, faced down enemies, endured years of training and conditioning, but this felt different. It was unfamiliar territory, and part of her was wary, unsure of what to expect.
The drive to the mall was filled with chatter, mostly Kitty excitedly planning out their shopping spree and Jean chiming in with occasional comments. Alexandria listened, trying to get a sense of what this experience was supposed to be like. She was used to analyzing situations, figuring out the best course of action, but this was⊠different.
When they finally arrived at the mall, Kitty practically bounded out of the car, her excitement contagious. âAlright, first stop: the store with all the body washes and sprays! Weâre going to smell so good by the time weâre done!â
Jean smiled, walking alongside Alexandria as they followed Kitty inside. âDonât worry, Alexandria. If this gets overwhelming, we can take a break anytime. Just let us know.â
Alexandria nodded, appreciating the gesture. âIâll be fine.â
They entered the store, and Alexandria was immediately hit with a wave of different scents. It was almost overpowering, but Kitty was in her element, grabbing bottles off the shelves and excitedly showing them to Jean and Alexandria.
âSmell this one!â Kitty said, holding up a bottle of vanilla-scented body wash. âItâs amazing!â
Alexandria took the bottle and sniffed it tentatively. It was sweet, almost too sweet, but there was something oddly comforting about it. She handed it back to Kitty with a nod. âItâs nice.â
âNice? Itâs perfect! Iâm definitely getting this one,â Kitty said, tossing it into her basket. âWhat about you, Alexandria? Any scents catching your eye?â
Alexandria hesitated, unsure of how to answer. She wasnât used to indulging in things like this. Her life had been about survival, not luxury. But she knew they were trying to include her, and she didnât want to seem ungrateful.
âIâm not sure,â she admitted, her voice quiet.
Jean stepped in, offering a gentle smile. âItâs okay. Take your time. Thereâs no rush.â
Kitty, sensing Alexandriaâs uncertainty, softened her tone. âHow about we try a few different ones? We can help you find something you like.â
Alexandria nodded, grateful for their patience. She let them guide her through the different options, trying out various scents and slowly getting used to the idea of choosing something just for herself.
She never knew there were so many different kinds of scents. And most of them had extravagant names like âBright Moonâ and âInto the Starsâ.
After a while of smelling the different scents, she came upon one that she didnât think sheâd like. It was sweet smelling, the back of the bottle said it had notes of fresh strawberries, golden shortcake and whipped cream.
She picked up the bottle with a hesitant look. "This oneâs really sweet," she said, her tone neutral.
Kitty practically bounced over to her side. "Oh, that oneâs amazing! Itâs called âStrawberry Delight.â Itâs like dessert in a bottle!"
Alexandria sniffed it again, still unsure. âDessert?â
Jean joined them, her smile genuine but with a hint of amusement. âItâs a little on the sweet side, but itâs supposed to be fun. Itâs all about what makes you feel good.â
Alexandria raised an eyebrow. âFeel good?â
Kitty nodded enthusiastically. âYeah! Sometimes, the little things can make a big difference. You might end up liking it more than you think.â
Alexandria gave a small, almost imperceptible nod. She could tell Kitty was genuinely excited about this, and despite her usual reserve, she didnât want to ruin the mood.
âAlright,â Alexandria said, trying to match Kittyâs enthusiasm. âIâll give it a shot.â
Kitty squealed and grabbed a bottle of the Strawberry Delightâ, adding it to her basket. âPerfect! Youâre going to love it!â
As they continued through the store, Alexandria found herself starting to enjoy the experience. It was a new sensation, having a say in something as trivial as body wash. It was a stark contrast to her previous life, where choices were made for her, not by her.
Jean, noticing Alexandriaâs gradual shift, kept the conversation light. âSo, what do you think of this âgirls dayâ idea so far?â
âItâs different,â Alexandria admitted, her voice more relaxed. âNot bad, though.â
âThatâs the idea!â Kitty chimed in, her excitement undiminished. âWeâre just here to have a good time and take a break from all the serious stuff.â
âI think Iâm getting used to it,â Alexandria said, surprising herself with her own words. âNot that Iâll be joining every shopping spree, but... this is nice.â
Kittyâs grin widened. âSee? I told you it would be fun!â
They made their way to the checkout, with Kitty and Jean chatting about their favorite finds. Alexandria, still holding onto her bottle of Strawberry Delightâ, felt a strange sense of satisfaction. It wasnât just about buying things; it was about participating in something that felt normal, even if only for a few hours.
After paying, they headed out of the store. Kitty was already planning their next stop. âSo, next up is the candle shop. Theyâve got a sale on all their candles, and weâve got to check it out!â
Jean laughed lightly. âYouâre really on a shopping spree today, Kitty.â
âYou know it!â Kitty said, practically bouncing on her heels. âWeâre going to make the most of it.â
Alexandria followed along, feeling a mix of anticipation and relief. She wasnât used to this level of normalcy, but it felt good. For once, she didnât have to worry about missions or expectations. She was simply... there.
As they walked to the candle shop, Alexandria couldnât help but glance at Kitty and Jean, noting how their enthusiasm seemed to lighten the atmosphere around her. It was a far cry from the harsh environment she had come from, and though she was still adjusting, she was starting to see the appeal.
Kitty pushed open the door to the candle shop, and a new array of scents greeted them. âWelcome to the candle wonderland!â
Jean raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. âYou and your candles. I swear you could live in this store.â
Kitty laughed, already picking up candles and showing them off to Alexandria. âYouâd be surprised. Thereâs something about a good candle that just... makes everything better.â
Alexandria took in the shopâs offerings, her eyes scanning the rows of candles with different scents and designs. It was almost overwhelming, but in a good way. She picked up a candle labeled âSerene Forestâ and gave it a sniff. The scent was earthy and calming, a stark contrast to the sweetness of the body wash.
âDo you like that one?â Kitty asked, noticing Alexandriaâs interest.
âItâs... calming,â Alexandria said, her voice thoughtful. âI think I might get this one.â
Jean nodded in approval. âGood choice. Itâs nice to have something relaxing to light up.â
They continued exploring the shop, Kitty picking out candles with names like âOcean Breezeâ and âLavender Dreamsâ. Alexandria took her time, carefully selecting the scents that appealed to her. Each choice was an experiment in normalcy, a small step toward finding a place for herself outside the constraints of her past.
By the time they left the store, Alexandria felt a sense of contentment she hadnât expected. It wasnât just about the items she had purchased or the day out with Kitty and Jean. It was about the simple act of being part of something, of enjoying a moment that was her own.
As they made their way back to the car, Kittyâs chatter continued, filled with plans for their next outing. Alexandria listened, her expression more relaxed than it had been in a long time.
Jean glanced over at Alexandria, her smile warm. âYou did great today. Iâm glad you enjoyed it.â
âThanks,â Alexandria said, a small smile tugging at her lips. âI did.â
Kitty gave her a playful nudge. âSee? Told you it would be fun. Weâll have to do this again sometime.â
âIâd like that,â Alexandria replied, feeling a sense of warmth she hadnât felt before.
As they drove back to the mansion, Alexandria looked out the window, feeling a mixture of relief and anticipation for what lay ahead. For once, she didnât have to be on guard. She could just be.
They ended up getting much more than body wash, body sprays, and candles. Jean had brought them to Sephora to get some expensive shampoos and conditioners, to which Kitty was very amused and happy that she was embracing Tonyâs credit card.
Jean parked the car in the garage and opened the trunk, around 15 large paper bags completely filling it. Kitty jumped out of the car with the same enthusiasm sheâd had all day, while Alexandria and Jean followed at a more measured pace.
âWow, we really went all out today,â Jean said, looking at the overflowing bags. âI think we might need a separate car just for the shopping.â
Kitty laughed. âThat was amazing! And thanks to Tonyâs credit card, we didnât have to worry about the bill.â She turned to Alexandria with a wide grin. âYou did great today. Iâm glad you had fun.â
Alexandria nodded, a small smile tugging at her lips. âIt was...different. But I liked it.â
Jean reached into the trunk and started pulling out the bags. âLetâs get this stuff inside. Iâll help you carry some.â
Kitty grabbed a few bags, her excitement still palpable. âIâm going to organize everything in my room. Weâll have to compare our finds.â
Alexandria picked up a couple of bags, her thoughts already shifting. She was used to analyzing situations, but this was a new kind of experienceâone she wasnât entirely sure how to process. Still, she was trying to let herself enjoy it.
As they made their way into the mansion, Logan happened to be coming down the stairs. He spotted them with the armfuls of bags and raised an eyebrow.
âDid you ladies rob a department store or something?â Logan asked, his tone as gruff as ever.
Kitty grinned, clearly unfazed by his demeanor. âNope, just had a really successful shopping day. Weâre totally stocked up now.â
Loganâs gaze shifted to Alexandria. âYou didnât get too carried away, did you?â
Alexandria shrugged slightly, still holding a couple of bags. âJust bought a few things. Nothing extravagant.â
Logan grunted, not exactly convinced but clearly not interested in delving further. âWell, as long as you donât turn the mansion into a store.â
Kitty laughed, nudging Alexandria playfully. âDonât mind him. Heâs just being grumpy. We had a blast.â
âYeah, it was... enjoyable,â Alexandria admitted, a bit more relaxed than usual.
Loganâs expression softened slightly, but only just. âGood. Just keep it in check.â
With that, Logan turned and headed back up the stairs, muttering something about needing a drink. Kitty watched him go with an amused look before focusing back on the bags.
Jean and Kitty began sorting through the bags, finding places for everything they had bought. Alexandria watched them, feeling a strange mix of contentment and apprehension. It was a world so different from her past, and while it was nice, it was also unfamiliar.
âI think we should get everything organized,â Kitty said as she rifled through a particularly large bag. âAnd then maybe have a snack. Iâm starving.â
Alexandria raised an eyebrow. âIs that something you usually do after shopping?â
Kitty laughed. âNot usually. But today is special, right? We can treat ourselves.â
Jean, who had been unbagging a set of bath products, looked over at Alexandria. âSo, Alexandria, do you have any plans for tonight? Or are you just going to relax and enjoy your new stuff?â
âI hadnât thought about it,â Alexandria said, her tone thoughtful. âI suppose I could use some downtime.â
Kitty grabbed a box of chocolates from one of the bags. âPerfect! Letâs all just hang out. We can watch a movie, eat snacks, and just chill. Itâs a nice change of pace.â
âSounds good,â Alexandria agreed. It was a simple suggestion, but it felt right. For once, she could relax without the constant pressure of her past life.
As they continued unpacking and chatting about their day, the atmosphere in the mansion felt lighter than usual. It was a small reprieve from the usual intensity, and Alexandria found herself appreciating the moment more than she would have admitted.
Later that evening, as they settled down with snacks and a movie, Alexandria couldnât help but feel a sense of gratitude. She had come from a place where her every move was controlled, and now, in this space with Kitty and Jean, she was starting to find something like normalcy. It wasnât perfect, and she still had a lot to work through, but it was a start.
Kitty was sprawled out on the couch with a big bag of popcorn, Jean was flipping through movie options, and Alexandria found herself settling into a place she hadnât thought sheâd ever experienceâsimple relaxation with friends.
As the movie began and the room filled with the sound of laughter and conversation, Alexandria leaned back and allowed herself to simply be. It was a small victory, but it felt significant. She wasnât sure what the future held, but for now, she was content.
---
The next day, Alexandria found herself holed up in her room, with a candle lit. Jean taught her how to light the candle without needing a lighter. All she needed to do was use a little bit of her telekinesis to light it.
She tried it, and surprisingly it worked. She had never used her powers for something so⊠domestic and non-threatening.
One thing she didnât know she liked doing was reading. Alexandria may not be able to read in English, but she can read in Russian.
She bought a book called âWuthering Heightsâ and had been reading it since the afternoon. Her headphones were on, a song called âsuccessfulâ by Ariana Grande flowing through her ears, who was also someone Jean put her onto.
Her room also smelt quite good, not just because of the candle burning, but because she ended up using that strawberry body wash she got, along with the fancy shampoo and conditioner.
âOstav' menya v pokoye. Ostav' menya v pokoye,â rydala Ketrin. âYesli ya postupil nepravil'no, ya umirayu za eto. Dostatochno! Ty tozhe menya ostavil; no ya ne budu tebya uprekat'! YA proshchayu tebya. Prosti menya!â Alexandria murmured as she read along to the book.
Logan came to her door, it was nearing 11 oâclock at night, and he wanted to make sure she got some sleep before she went back to classes tomorrow.
He knocked and waited a few moments, getting no response. He knocked again and waited a few seconds before opening the door, seeing Alexandria on her bed, her feet in the air reading a book with headphones over her ears mumbling words he couldnât understand.
âTrudno proshchat', smotret' v eti glaza i chuvstvovat' eti potrachennyye vpustuyu ruki,â otvetil on. âPotseluy menya yeshche raz i ne pozvolyay mne videt' tvoi glaza! YA proshchayu to, chto ty sdelal so mnoy. YA lyublyu svoyego ubiytsu, no tvoyego! Kak ya mogu?â She continued murmuring to herself as she read the book.
Logan leaned against the doorframe, his eyes narrowing as he watched Alexandria. She was engrossed in her book, completely unaware of his presence, her lips moving silently as she read the Russian text aloud. The scent of strawberries filled the room, mingling with the earthy aroma of the candle burning on her desk. It was a sharp contrast to the usual scent of metal and sweat that Logan was used to.
He hesitated, unsure whether to interrupt her or just leave her to her reading. He wasnât one for intruding on anyoneâs space, especially not when they were focused like she was. But it was late, and he knew from experience that pushing herself too hardâphysically or mentallyâwasnât going to do her any favors.
He didnât know why he felt the need to check on her, but something about her situation resonated with him. Maybe it was the way she had collapsed in the rain a few weeks ago, driven to the brink by her inability to sleep. Or maybe it was something else, something deeper that he didnât want to examine too closely.
He knocked lightly on the door again, this time louder to ensure she could hear him over the music. Alexandria didnât react immediately; she was too absorbed in the world of Wuthering Heights. Logan recognized the look in her eyesâheâd seen it in the mirror plenty of times before. It was the look of someone lost in their own head, trying to escape from something they couldnât quite put into words.
âKid,â Logan called out, his voice gruff but not unkind. âItâs late.â
Alexandriaâs head snapped up, her eyes focusing on Logan as if sheâd just realized he was standing there. She quickly pulled off her headphones, the music abruptly cutting off. âI didnât hear you.â
âNo kidding,â Logan muttered, stepping into the room. He glanced at the book in her hands, recognizing the language. âWhatâre you reading?â
âWuthering Heights,â she replied, her tone neutral as she placed a bookmark between the pages and closed the book. âIn Russian.â
Logan nodded, not surprised. âYou should get some sleep. Itâs almost midnight.â
Alexandria frowned, glancing at the clock on her nightstand. âIâm not tired.â
Logan crossed his arms over his chest, his gaze steady. âDoesnât matter. You need sleep.â
She sighed, clearly not in the mood for an argument but not wanting to give in either. âIâll sleep later.â
Loganâs expression didnât change, but his voice softened just a fraction. âItâs not up for debate, kid. You need rest. Youâve been running yourself ragged since you got here.â
Alexandriaâs eyes flickered with irritation, but there was also a trace of something elseâuncertainty, maybe even a bit of fear. She didnât like being told what to do, that much was clear. But there was something about Logan that made her reluctant to push back too hard. Maybe it was because he reminded her of herself, in a way. Or maybe it was because she could sense that, underneath his rough exterior, he actually gave a damn.
âIâll go to sleep soon,â she finally said, though it was more of a concession than a promise.
Logan didnât push further. He knew when to back off. âAlright. Just make sure you do.â He turned to leave but paused at the door, glancing back at her. âAnd if you need anything⊠you know where to find me.â
Alexandria watched him for a moment, her expression unreadable. âThanks.â
Logan gave a curt nod and left her room, closing the door behind him. As he walked down the hall, he couldnât shake the feeling that there was more to Alexandria than she let on. He wasnât one to pryâhell, he had his own share of secretsâbut he couldnât help but wonder what kind of demons she was wrestling with. And more importantly, whether she could fight them off on her own.
Back in her room, Alexandria stared at the closed door for a long moment before setting her book aside. She had planned to keep reading, to lose herself in the words and the story, but now the room felt differentâquieter, more oppressive. Loganâs presence had been a reminder of the real world, of the things she couldnât escape no matter how hard she tried.
With a sigh, she blew out the candle on her desk, plunging the room into darkness except for the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the curtains. She lay back on her bed, staring up at the ceiling, her mind racing. Alexandria grabbed the metal piece Hank made her to keep out other peopleâs dreams and stuck it on her forehead, her mind quieting.
She closed her eyes, willing herself to relax, to let go of the tension that seemed to cling to her like a second skin. The scent of strawberries lingered in the air, a faint reminder of the small comforts she had allowed herself today. It wasnât much, but it was something. And for now, it was enough.
---
Professor Xavier told her to meet him after classes by the Danger Room. She had never gone in it yet, only heard a few things from her classmates about it.
She met him at the door of the room as he turned his wheelchair to face her. âAh, hello, Alexandria. I was hoping today you might be up to showing us your skills.â
Alexandria nodded, her face set in its usual neutral expression. âSure. What do you want me to do?â
Professor Xavier gestured for her to enter. âWeâre going to run a few scenarios to get a sense of your abilities in action. Weâve seen your control over telekinesis and heard about your skills with dream manipulation, but weâd like to see how you handle a more dynamic environment.â
As they entered the Danger Room, Alexandria took in the sleek, high-tech surroundings. The room was designed to simulate various environments and scenarios for training purposes. Today, it was set up like a dense forest, with trees and underbrush extending as far as the eye could see.
Professor Xavier positioned himself at a control panel. âYouâll start by demonstrating your telekinesis. Move objects, lift them, show us what you can do. After that, weâll incorporate some elements that require your dream manipulation skills.â
Alexandria took a deep breath and stepped further into the simulated forest. She raised her hand, focusing on a large rock nearby. With a subtle movement of her fingers, the rock began to levitate, hovering in the air before gently lowering back to the ground.
Professor Xavier watched closely, nodding in approval. âGood. Now, letâs try something more challenging. Iâm going to create a few obstacles for you to navigate through. Letâs see how you handle them.â
With that, the simulation shifted. Trees began to move and rearrange themselves, creating a maze-like structure. Alexandriaâs expression remained unchanged as she moved through the obstacles, her telekinesis clearing a path by pushing aside branches and lifting fallen logs.
âImpressive,â Professor Xavier said. âNow, letâs incorporate a scenario where you need to use your dream manipulation.â
Alexandria raised an eyebrow but didnât comment. She was used to being told what to do, and this was just another challenge to tackle.
The environment shifted again, this time into a more chaotic scene. The trees became distorted, and shadows seemed to come alive. Professor Xavier explained, âThis scenario is meant to test your ability to handle stress and manipulation. Imagine this as a chaotic dream environment. Try to bring some order to it.â
Alexandria closed her eyes briefly, concentrating. She reached out with her mind, projecting calm and order into the chaotic environment. The shadows began to recede, and the distorted trees straightened, transforming into a more stable and peaceful setting.
âExcellent,â Professor Xavier said, a note of genuine admiration in his voice. âYour control over your powers is impressive. Youâve managed to bring a sense of calm even in a chaotic situation.â
Alexandria opened her eyes and gave a curt nod. âThanks. Is that all?â
âFor now,â Professor Xavier replied. âBut⊠if you would like I could give you a different scenario. To test your fighting skills.â
She raised her eyebrows, partially amused, partially excited. She hadnât gotten a chance to fight since sheâd been here. It had been almost 2 months of no punching bags, no guns, knives, nothing. Perhaps Charles caught onto that.
"Sure." Alexandria's response was clipped, her eyes narrowing slightly in anticipation. It had been too long since she had been given the chance to fightâtoo long since she had felt the adrenaline coursing through her veins as she faced an opponent. The idea of finally being able to release some of that pent-up energy was almost thrilling.
Professor Xavier nodded, his expression unreadable, though there was a hint of concern in his eyes. "Very well. Iâll modify the simulation to include some combat elements. Remember, this is a controlled environment. The objective is to assess your combat reflexes and decision-making under pressure."
Alexandria didnât need the reminder. Controlled environment or not, she was ready to show what she could do. The forest setting around her began to shift once again, the trees and underbrush morphing into a more open space with a few scattered boulders and uneven terrain. It was a landscape designed to test agility and awareness.
From the edge of the clearing, several figures materializedâsimulated opponents, armed and ready for battle. They were clearly not human, more like humanoid constructs, their movements mechanical yet fluid. They approached her, weapons raised, their expressions blank and devoid of any humanity.
Alexandria rolled her shoulders, loosening up as she prepared herself. She didnât need to think twice. As the first construct lunged at her, she moved with a speed and precision that spoke of years of training. Her telekinesis flared to life, and with a flick of her wrist, she sent the first attacker flying into a boulder with a force that shattered its synthetic body on impact.
Another came at her from the side, swinging a blade that glinted in the artificial light. Alexandria ducked, narrowly avoiding the strike, and with a swift motion, she grabbed the blade telekinetically, wrenching it from the constructâs grasp and driving it into its chest. The construct crumpled to the ground, lifeless.
The remaining attackers hesitated for a split second, as if recalculating their strategy. It was all the time Alexandria needed. She focused her mind, sending out a telekinetic pulse that knocked them all off balance. Two of them staggered but recovered quickly, advancing on her once again. The third, however, wasnât so luckyâit was thrown back against the trees, its body collapsing into a heap of twisted metal.
Alexandria didnât give them a chance to regroup. She launched herself at the nearest opponent, her movements fluid and precise. Her fist connected with its face, and she followed up with a telekinetic blast that sent it crashing to the ground. The last remaining construct tried to retreat, but Alexandria was on it in an instant. With a final, powerful telekinetic push, she crushed it into the ground, its limbs splayed out at unnatural angles.
The clearing was silent once more, save for the sound of Alexandriaâs heavy breathing. She stood in the center of the carnage, her eyes blazing with the intensity of the fight. Her chest heaved as she caught her breath, her mind slowly coming down from the high of combat.
"Well done, Alexandria," Professor Xavier's voice broke through the silence, his tone measured. "You handled that with remarkable skill. Your reflexes and decision-making are impressive, especially given the complexity of the scenario."
Alexandria straightened up, wiping the sweat from her brow. "It was easy enough," she said, though there was a slight edge to her voice, as if she had been hoping for more of a challenge.
"I expected no less from you," Professor Xavier replied, his eyes narrowing slightly as he studied her. "But this was just a preliminary assessment. Thereâs more we need to explore when it comes to your abilitiesâespecially your dream manipulation."
She nodded, though she wasnât particularly thrilled at the idea of using her dream powers. Combat was one thingâsomething she understood, something tangible. But dreams? They were a whole different territory, one she wasnât entirely comfortable with.
As if reading her thoughts, Professor Xavier continued, "I understand that your dream manipulation might not be something youâve had much opportunity to explore in a combat context. But itâs an important part of your skill set, one that could be invaluable in certain situations."
Alexandria didnât respond immediately, her mind turning over the possibilities. She knew her dream manipulation was powerful, but she had always used it for more subtle, less direct purposesâmostly to keep people away from her own thoughts. The idea of using it in combat was new, and not entirely welcome.
"Alright," she said finally, her voice steady. "What do you want me to do?"
Professor Xavierâs gaze softened slightly, as if he understood the internal conflict she was grappling with. "Weâll start with something simple. Iâll create a scenario where your opponents are influenced by a dream-like stateâsomething that distorts their perception of reality. Your task will be to manipulate that state to your advantage."
The environment around her shifted once more, the clearing darkening as if the sun had suddenly set. The air grew thick and heavy, a mist rising from the ground to obscure the edges of the clearing. Alexandria could feel the change in the atmosphere, the way it pressed down on her senses, making everything feel surreal and dream-like.
From the mist, new figures emergedâthese ones more fluid and less defined than the previous constructs. They moved in a disjointed, almost ghostly manner, their forms flickering as if they were caught between different states of being. Alexandria recognized the nature of the scenario immediatelyâthese were manifestations of dreams, or perhaps nightmares, their reality unstable and shifting.
She closed her eyes for a moment, reaching out with her mind. It was a delicate balance, manipulating a dream state. Too much force, and the whole construct could collapse, leaving nothing to work with. Too little, and the dream could spiral out of control, becoming more of a threat than the opponents themselves.
She began to weave her influence into the fabric of the dream, threading her thoughts through the mist and the figures within it. Slowly, she started to shape the dream to her will, making the figures more solid, more real. They became easier to predict, their movements more coordinated and deliberate.
The figures moved toward her, but this time, she didnât rely on telekinesis alone. She reached deeper into the dream, warping their perception of the environment. The ground shifted beneath their feet, the mist thickening around them, causing them to stumble and falter. One of the figures reached out as if to grab her, but its hand passed through empty air, its form dissipating like smoke.
Alexandria pushed further, intensifying the dreamâs effects. The figures began to move slower, their forms becoming more disjointed and fragmented. She could see the confusion in their movements, the way they struggled to maintain their shape and purpose. It was as if they were caught in a loop, unable to break free from the dreamâs hold.
She didnât stop there. She pushed the dream to its breaking point, unraveling the last threads of coherence that held the figures together. One by one, they disintegrated into nothingness, their forms dissolving into the mist that surrounded them.
When the last figure had vanished, Alexandria opened her eyes, breathing heavily from the effort. The mist began to clear, the environment shifting back to the neutral state of the Danger Room. Professor Xavier watched her carefully, his expression thoughtful.
"That was⊠impressive," he said slowly. "You managed to dismantle the dream construct entirely. Itâs not something many can do with such precision and control."
Alexandria gave a small shrug, though there was a hint of pride in her eyes. "It wasnât as hard as I thought it would be."
"Perhaps not," Professor Xavier conceded, "but itâs still a significant achievement. You have a natural talent for manipulating dreams, and with more training, you could become even more adept at using it in a variety of situations."
She nodded, though her mind was still processing what she had just done. The power she had over dreams was something she had always taken for grantedâsomething she used out of necessity rather than choice. But now, seeing it in a different light, she realized that it could be more than just a defense mechanism. It could be a weapon, a tool to be wielded with precision and purpose.
"Is there anything else?" she asked, her voice steady despite the tumult of thoughts in her head.
Professor Xavier shook his head, a small smile playing on his lips. "Not today. Youâve done more than enough. Take some time to rest and reflect on what youâve learned. Weâll continue your training tomorrow."
Alexandria nodded once more, feeling a sense of satisfaction despite herself. She had proven what she was capable of, not just to Professor Xavier, but to herself. And as she left the Danger Room, her mind was already racing with possibilitiesâways to refine her abilities, to push herself even further.
---
Later that evening, Alexandria found herself back in her room, the events of the day replaying in her mind. She had gone through the motions of dinner, but her thoughts had been elsewhere, focused on what she had done in the Danger Room. It was strange, feeling proud of herselfâstrange, but not entirely unwelcome.
She sat on the edge of her bed, her eyes drifting to the small window that looked out over the grounds of the school. The sun had long since set, the sky a deep, inky black dotted with stars. There was a sense of calm that settled over the mansion at night, a quiet that she found comforting.
But even in the silence, her mind wouldnât rest. She kept thinking about her training, about what she could do betterâhow she could push herself further. There was always more to learn, more to improve upon. And for the first time in a long time, she felt a sense of purposeâa drive to be better, not just for herself, but for those around her.
She was so lost in thought that she didnât hear the knock on her door until it was almost too late. Startled, she looked up just as the door opened, revealing Logan standing in the doorway, his usual gruff expression in place.
"Got a minute?" he asked, his voice low and rough.
Alexandria blinked, surprised by his presence. She hadnât expected to see him again so soonâif at all. But she nodded, gesturing for him to come in.
Logan stepped into the room, closing the door behind him. He didnât sit, instead choosing to lean against the wall near the window, his arms crossed over his chest. He studied her for a moment, his gaze intense.
"Heard you had a good session in the Danger Room today," he said finally, his tone neutral.
Alexandria shrugged, trying to play it off as no big deal. "It was fine. Nothing I couldnât handle."
"That so?" Loganâs eyes narrowed slightly, as if he didnât quite believe her. "From what I hear, you took down those constructs like they were nothing. Even managed to mess with a dream scenario without breaking a sweat."
She glanced at him, trying to gauge his reaction. It was hard to tell with Loganâhe was so closed off, so guarded. But there was something in his tone, something that told her he was impressed, even if he wouldnât admit it outright.
"Yeah," she said, her voice quieter now. "It wasnât as hard as I thought it would be."
Logan grunted, his expression unreadable. "Youâre good, kid. Real good. But donât let it go to your head. Thereâs always gonna be someone stronger, faster, better. And you gotta be ready for that."
Alexandria nodded, understanding the truth in his words. She knew she wasnât invincibleâfar from it. But hearing it from Logan, someone who had seen more than his fair share of battles, made it hit home in a way she hadnât expected.
"I know," she said, her voice firm. "Iâm not looking to be the best. I just want to be ready for whatever comes next."
Logan studied her for a moment longer, then nodded, as if satisfied with her response. "Good. Keep that mindset, and youâll do just fine."
There was a pause, a silence that stretched out between them. Alexandria wasnât sure what to sayâwasnât sure why Logan was here in the first place. But she found that she didnât mind his presence, even if it was unexpected.
"You ever think about what comes next?" she asked suddenly, the question slipping out before she could stop herself.
Logan looked at her, his expression thoughtful. "Every damn day," he said quietly. "But it ainât about whatâs next. Itâs about surviving whatâs in front of you. One day at a time, one fight at a time."
She nodded slowly, taking in his words. It made sense, in a wayâliving in the moment, focusing on the now. But it was hard for her, always thinking ahead, always planning for the future. She wasnât sure she knew how to just live in the moment.
But maybe, with time, she could learn.
"Thanks, Logan," she said after a moment, her voice sincere. "For everything."
He gave a small nod, his expression softening just a fraction. "Anytime, kid. Anytime."
And with that, he turned and left the room, leaving Alexandria alone with her thoughts once more. But this time, the silence wasnât as heavyâit was filled with the possibility of what could be, of what she could become.
She had a long way to go, but for the first time in a long time, she felt like she was on the right path. And that was enough.
For now.
i translated a part of 'wuthering heights' into russian and then changed my mind and made all the russian into english, except for that one section since my book is back home and i'm halfway across the country at college. but, you get the gist.
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