#bb!Sho

[kalira]

Starting my Day 20 @whumptober story. . . (It's not the next one chronologically that I have yet to write but oh well, there were . . . Feelings. @penguinmusings, I hope it hits well with your excitement for a first heat story? ;))

Also, me less than a week ago like 'I'm stressed and upset and I have a snuggly Moon Child omegaverse thought, maybe I'll write it and comfort myself a bit'; me now, this is my third one in progress and at least a couple specific other thoughts waiting to be written. >.>

I opened the door, my muse went HEYO back to omegaverse, the comfort AU from recent years!

Moon Child omegaverse Kei & bb!Sho feels below the cut, because. . .

. . .yes hello have we discussed my love for platonic omegaverse recently? And also my soft spot for mentor comforting bb through the rough spots of a first heat or similar? *ahem*

Kei shook off the lingering remnants of sleep and sat up, finding Sho looking sweaty and flushed and miserable beside him. He sniffled and whined, eyes glossy. ‟Kei. . . Kei I don’t feel good.” Sho said in a tiny voice - and though it struck like a needle to Kei’s heart, it was also a comfort to hear it; it had taken months before the first time Sho had expressed something so simple to Kei. ‟Please. . .” ‟I’m sure you don’t.” Kei said with regret, lips twisting. ‟I’m sorry, little one.” ‟Kei. . .” Sho whined thinly and pressed against him, face tucked to his shoulder, and Kei opened his arm for him only to be surprised as Sho nudged in closer, climbing into his lap. He startled, and he must have tensed, because Sho froze, whimpering a question. Kei rumbled soothingly and resettled himself, wrapping his arms around Sho and tucking him close. It had to be his first; Kei had been with the kids for more than a year and had never caught so much as a whiff of a heat before. At this, it was early, Kei thought with regret. Sho was so young still. Kei kissed his temple, rocking him as he whimpered again, though he had relaxed into Kei’s embrace. He rubbed his face against Kei’s collarbone and neck, making him shiver. Kei ran his fingers through Sho’s tousled hair, clawing through old memories; it had been a very long time since it had been even faintly relevant to Kei to know how to handle a heat, and he’d never been close to an omega this young going through their first. He sighed, rubbing his face, and propped his chin on top of Sho’s head.

[m0e-ru]

guy who only read the persona four manga: getting a lot of persona four manga vibes from this

[ss-trashboat]

i basically know everything about you because of wrestling lol but:

you have a thing for nerds with singular brain cells. also ones called kyle, and peeps that are not american. its a very fun diagram

i think it counts for this one, but i will always remember your hairstyle now cause its just kentas lol

this is technically related, but you have plans for future cats to be named after breezango <3

wait have you made a diagram LOL. but yeah wow i do love a lot of foreign babes damn

but thank you for the reminder i need to get my hair redone in that style cause i miss it a lot

AND YES BREEZANGO KITTIES. tortie breeze and tuxedo dango, someday when i have more space ~

send me three wrestling related things you've learned abour me ~

[avid-idiot]

this theme...😍😍 SHO APPROVED 💯💯

SHO APPROVED?! THATS LIKE RECEIVING A MEDAL

[clockwayswrites]

City Pigeons - Part 10

WC: 817, Masterpost

Jason sighed as the tablet in his hands flashed with alerts. “You shouldn’t be here.”

“How did the meeting with Black Bat go?” Bruce asked instead of responding, because of course he did.

“You know it went fine,” Jason said, trying not to snap. “Besides, everyone likes her, there was a good chance it was always going to go fine.”

“We both know trauma isn’t always that easy,” Bruce said, his tone carefully modulated to be gentle. It rankled Jason, like it always did.

Jason took a breath and let his chin drop to his chest for a moment. Bruce didn’t mean it like that. He knew that now. This was Bruce trying as best as he was able— it wasn’t just another mask. Bruce just had to put effort into emotions that made it seem forced. Jason pushed away his flair of temper; it was harder to do than he’d like after too much worry and too little sleep.

“Ja—”

“I’m fine. It’s just like you said, trauma isn’t always that easy. I’m fine,” Jason said as he waved the concern away. “And names. You know we’re sticking to code names still.”

Bruce tilted his head, observing Jason through the white lenses. (That used to rankle too.)

“You thinking there’s a chance he’ll run.”

Jason sighed. He gave an exaggerated shrug to cover the worry that ran through him at the question. “Not run, exactly. I think he doesn’t believe that he can stay— that it’s even on the table. I think that we’re his last hope and he doesn’t believe in hope anymore.”

Bruce didn’t move. Jason gave him time to think that over.

“That’s why he doesn’t want to see… Wayne,” Bruce said, slowly, like he was feeling the idea out. “He doesn’t expect to get anything from him so it’s better to be healed up first.”

Jason shrugged again.

“Figure so. But also once that meeting happens, whatever happens, then all of this,” Jason motioned to the safe house, “is over as far as he knows. If he puts off the meeting, he puts off the risk of losing the first safety that I think he’s hand in a long, long time.”

Bruce’s shoulders hunched and he almost blended back into the shadows by the window. “If he’s already posed for it to go badly…”

“B, that’s not your fault,” Jason said— had to say. “The kid’s been through hell, maybe by his own family, of course he’s going to expect the worst.”

It was a long moment and then Bruce nodded, just once. “What’s the plan?”

If Jason really had his way, the plan would be to deal with all these ill feelings, but that’s not what anyone in the family was good at, him included. It would be what it would be.

“We’ll have BB over again for a meal tomorrow. I’m sure it will keep going well and she can help be on watch that night. We think it’s best to give that a few days before we introduce O or anyone else new, so you have to keep the rest of the horde reigned in,” Jason said pointedly. Then a though occurred to him. “Where is the little spawn anyways?”

“He’s on the roof across the block.”

“Yeah, is he? Because that was a lot of alerts—”

“Hood!”

Jason didn’t think before he was striding across the room towards Danny’s room. The kid was standing in the door. White hair stark in the low light. Green eyes bright.

Glowing.

Wide with fear.

“Danny?”

“Someone else is here,” Danny said. His voice was almost too quiet to hear, but Jason could half swear he felt it in his very bones. Danny reached out and clung onto the sleeve of Jason’s hoodie. A cold settled into Jason’s bones along with the vibration of the soft words. “Someone touched by death. Can you feel them too? They’re not not like us. They haven’t died. They haven’t died, but they reek of death. Hood, what are they?”

“Hey, it’s okay. You’re safe here, remember?” Jason assured Danny automatically. The words rolled out of his mouth without Jason having to even think about them, which was good, because Jason’s mind was still caught on Danny’s words: They’re not like us. They haven’t died. “Some Bats just stopped by to check on us.”

Was it Bruce? Did all of Gotham’s death cling to his shoulders like his cape?

Was it Damian? Was it the stench of the Pits?

Or did Jason miss something else slipping in with all of the other alarms.

“We’ll go check on Nightwing together, alright? I bet he has a little red and black guest who slipped in,” Jason said. He twisted his hand to hold Danny’s. The cold bit at his skin. He didn’t let go.

He hoped he was right.

He had a hard time believing in hope too.

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AN: A myyyyyyyystery *wiggly fingers*. Gods I'm so tired.

I no longer tag, you can subscribe to the masterpost instead!

[lissdiary]

shoto with a gf who's a bit of a menace, she's like the female denki of the class, funny etc, but she always respects him and his private persona, knowing to not draw a lotta attention to them and knowing when to be serious and sweet when he needs it cause god knows how much bb boy has been through :/

yes poor bb boy, he just needs someone who’ll ease his mind off everything !!

shoto noticed the way you laughed with your friends when you all sat in the lounge room and how much more your personality shined with them, but he also noticed how much calmer you were around him.

whenever your classmates got curious about your relationship, you made sure it remained private. you both agreed on the “private but not secret” relationship as respect towards shoto. of course he wanted to show you off, but he’d much rather keep you to himself. “so what’s shoto like, yn?” mina asked as she propped her elbows on the dining table, turning her head to look at you.

only you knew what shoto was like. “he’s sweet and kind, respects me a lot.” you replied, covering your mouth as you chewed your dinner. you made sure not to give them too many details, quickly switching the subject towards mina and kirishima. you began teasing her, asking her questions on her relationship that would make her face flourish.

you continued talking with your friends until you noticed shoto walking towards you, he noticed you had finished eating and wanted to take you away for himself. you looked up at him from your seat as he bent down to your ear. “can i take you away now?” you responded with a nod, he grabbed your plate and discarded it as you said goodnight to your friends.

you followed him to your dorm, you were rambling to him about your friends and what upcoming events they wanted to attend. you closed your door behind you as you continued talking about your friends, shoto turned around to look at you. you paused, he had a soft smile on his face. “what’s wrong sh-“ he cupped your cheek with his left hand, the cold feeling making you slightly flinch. he pulled you in for a kiss, a slow soft kiss.

he had been thinking about kissing you all day and now he finally got to. “nothing’s wrong, i just wanted to have you to myself. is that fine?” he kissed your cheek as you nodded, replying with a low hum. you were shoto’s safe space, he felt at ease with you, which is why he in love with you in the first place. you were there to reassure him when he needed, and to comfort him throughout his trauma.

your nights consisted of just listening to gentle music while he napped on your lap, your hand moving his red and white strands away from his eyes. shoto liked the quiet, even more with you. you were reading a book while you caressed his hair when you heard your phone going off, shoto slowly waking up. “shh .. it’s okay sho” you muted your notifications as you tried not to wake him, unfortunately he yawned a turned over. “is everything alright, yn?” you set your book down beside you, giving him a small peck on his temple. “yes ‘m sorry my love, go back go sleep.” he let out a low hum as he turned over, kissing your thigh as he fell back asleep.

nights like this were enough for him, all he needed was to be with you.

my first time writing shoto, i hope u liked it! it was sm fun writing his gentle personality, possibly more sho in the future?? )^o^(

[the-fandom-is-now-my-life]

Because I think I might get around writing for most of the men at some point for the future au I wanted to see or already arrange how many kids they would have

Jin would have two kids in complete accident, he was very happy by his father's discontent at his heir's lack of kids but things happened, the person who celebrated them the most was the grampa. Maybe two boys or a boy and a baby girl.

Thoma screams girl dad, doesn't he? Just imagine him braiding her hair for evening tea and being a menace to any boys she brings home with Alan if they break her heart, he is still a delinquent at heart.

For Luca I'm split between wanting him to have two boys to mirror him and his brother or a spoiled girl he plays knight for, sigh, such a hard decision...

Kaito, how did he reproduce?

Alan, two kids, one of each, no hesitation, he has a ‘little princess’ who he is nervous of hurting accidentally when he holds her but is as much of a wild beast as his brother. They like going hiking and getting chased by their dad when they get too close to a lake or too far away from the path.

In Leo’s scenario i see him with a daughter that managed to soften out his meanness (while she is around so she doesn't pick up on much of his sass, kids don't make miracles) and left him with another on the way that I also feel would be another girl. He is just a bit annoyed he doesn't have to redo the nursery for content but whatever.

Sho I KNOW that in his fic I said ‘nephew’ but imagine a baby girl that was playing with her family before she was even born and had you two scattering to find a girl's name at the hospital. It's just the beginning of her mischievous streak. Sho thinks it's his karma from being a thug as a teen.

I don't know why but I can see Romeo having three kids? Maybe because Gucci had like five kids or it's to a certain degree to assure himself the MC wants to stay with him and wouldn't leave out of the blue 💔 attachment issues bb.

Ritsu originally only wanted one child, he was an only child and was happy getting all the attention, but not everything went as he planned so he got twin boys.

Taiga, why would you do this to yourself??

Haru already has a son, peekaboo, but when he grows up he accidentally has a boy who he starts giving some minor tasks around, separating some leaves for the animals, brushing peekaboo’s hair, plucking weeds, etc etc. Don't look at him like that! He need all the help he can get.

Towa has girls! They like fairy tales with happy endings and always bother their dad to tell them your love story. When they become toddlers they go through a vegan phase to mimick him and will cry if they have meat or egg on their plate.

Ren was 99% sure he was going to die a virgin. He ends up with a girl he plays games with everyday after work. Borderline ipad kid.

Can grandpa Ed even have kids? Lol if he has I think I could see him with just one vampy baby that sits next to him and drinks tears off a sippy cup while his dad watches iceberg videos. Another ipad kid.

Rui (if somehow you broke his curse) is someone who I don't think would have kids, or at least not planned jajs but maybe one girl that he ends up overprotecting from playboy men like him in his youth.

Lyca I want to say they have a litter just for the joke of him being a werewolf but he doesn't seem to have any siblings so the joke doesn't get far :(

I see Subaru with only one child if any. He loves the little thing but feels he is intruding on their privacy, whenever he touches his preteen/teen kid he feels sorry enough to apologize.

I see Haku as someone who would be pretty chill with his life after Darkwick and go along with it as it happened. If you two had a child, great; if you didn't, great too. Very go with the flow parenting too.

Zenji he is dead wth jajajaj

Yuri NEEDS a little child that is always so impressed with their papa and he gets to brag about being the best or something. Please just don't let him be a strict teacher so your kid will follow his steps, he thinks it's for the best of their future but you can coerce him into just giving a very lengthy lecture about anomalous medicine without tests.

Jiro HAS to have a boy that is so similar to his uncle 🥹 always cooing since he is able to vocalize and chasing his dad around to get uppies while he tends to the backyard filled with herbs.

[the-force-awakens]

*slides into your asks* you're taking reader prompts, you say? 👀

well, if you feel so inspired, I'd like to offer:

"For someone who claims to not be a cuddler, you couldn't keep your hands to yourself all night." + Poe (shocking, ik 🤭)

Please and thank youuuu 💖

thank you for the request hon! word count clocks in at juuuuust over 1k. no warnings besides a lot of fluff.

"I'm not really a cuddler, actually.” 

Poe glances up from his datapad — patrol rosters for the next week are pulled up, with a blank space where Niv's name used to be before he wound up in the medbay with the flu — to where you're standing at the side of his cot, appraising it like you would a ticking bomb.

(Poe would know, he's seen you disarm one.)

“You're not?” It shocks him, somehow, even though now that you mention it - yeah, he hasn't really seen you be that physically affectionate with anyone before. 

Well, anyone besides him. You didn't mind his penchant for being touchy, seemed to like the press of his body besides yours when he sat with you at meals. You smiled every time he kissed the side of your head before he left for a flight, and pulled him into bone-crushing hugs when he made it back.

So he just assumed that meant you're as snuggly as he is. He'd kind of been counting on it ever since he invited you over, to sleep in his quarters for the first time since you became a thing. 

(That's what you keep calling it, a thing. It's so early in that it's hard to say if this is going to be a long-term relationship, but it's been long enough you both know it isn't a fling.) 

“No,” you reply, monosyllabic as you pinch the fabric of your pillow between your fingers. You'd brought your own because, according to you, his was lumpy. “I'm not, is that - I mean is that going to be a problem?” 

Poe watches you for a moment, trying to parse out the complicated expression on your face; which you don't seem to like, because you drop your gaze to the floor, as if you think he'll see something he doesn't like — which is just kriffing impossible. 

"Nah, it's not," Poe says eventually, clicking off his datapad. The clock is rapidly approaching double digits and he's got an early meeting with the General, so the rest of the roster can wait. Hell, he'll fly in Niv's place himself if it means he can catch some shut eye tonight. “I just hope you don't mind if I am, I can't really - turn it off in my sleep.” He exhales a nervous laugh as he says it, scratching the back of his neck.

To his relief, you smile. “I kind of figured you would be. You ready for bed?”

Poe's already beelining for his side when he replies, "Maker, yes," and you only laugh in return, crawling under his scratchy blanket and dropping your pillow beside his. 

You both face each other, your face becoming shadowed as BB-8 dims the lights for the night cycle, and Poe seeks out your hand, gently pulling it up so he can hold it between the two of you, the edges of the pillowcases tickling your skin.

“Goodnight, Poe,” you whisper, the ghost of a smile on your face as you squeeze his hand and close your eyes.

You wake slowly, reluctantly. You're warm, in that wonderful way that means the rest of the world is chilly, and there's a comforting firmness beside you that you have no trouble burrowing closer to — you don't remember situating your pillow like that, don't recall falling asleep hugging it, but you must have because there's something that you're clinging to like you are the last vestiges of your sleep —

And then you hear a chuckle, rough and full of affection, and feel the way your pillow dips with the inhale and exhale of breath, and all at once you remember that you're not in your bed.

Prying open your eyes, you tilt your head back and realize that at some point in the middle of the night, you'd done precisely what you said you wouldn't: you'd sprawled out almost entirely on top of Poe, one arm flung over his torso, legs tangled together, your head cushioned by the joint of his arm where it meets his shoulder.

"You know, for someone who claims you're not a cuddler,” Poe begins, tipping his chin so he can look down at you. "You couldn't keep your hands to yourself last night.”

Your face beats up with mortification and you groan, turning your head to bury it against his chest, just over his pec. He didn't have to phrase it like that. "Sorry, I didn't mean to hold you hostage.”

You feel his frame tense, and then he very gently nudges you back, shifting so you're both back on your sides. Your leg is still wedged between his, and you do your best to ignore that, which Poe makes easy, what with his easy smile. 

"Hey, I distinctly remember asking you if you minded if I was snuggly. No need to apologize for beating me at my own game.”

You huff a laugh and bring your hand up to cup his cheek. “I didn't know I would. No one's ever accused me of being cuddly before, you know? And I've never had anyone who -” was as tactile as you craved, before Poe. 

Even with your aborted explanation, Poe seems to get it, because he nods. "Glad you could discover it with me.”

“I'm discovering a lot of things with you,” you murmur, leaning up to press your lips against his in a lazy kiss. He tastes like sleep, but you genuinely don't care, not when his warm, warm hand comes up to cradle your jaw, and he's smiling against your mouth.

He's a little late for that briefing with Leia, though, because now that you know you like cuddling, you're extremely reluctant to let him go — and Poe isn't any better, coming back even after his shower to kiss you some more, until you're having to push him away and towards his door with the promise he can kiss you some more tonight. 

It's definitely not a fling. But you think it's growing into something more than just a thing. 

[madraleen]

Mob Psycho 100 Mob Psycho 100 II A two-seasons commentary

Season 1 -no idea what i'm getting into. i sauntered here through va works. hopefully it's fun.

-he's good, isn't he. takahiro sakurai

-that yoshitsugu matsuoka, huh? chef's kiss

-the guys in mob's fitness club are so NICE. it's cool

-oh gee, mob is about to see ritsu getting in a fight as an esper, that's gonna hurt both ways

-dude, that's sad. ritsu telling mob that he didn't actually admire him but fear him? that they couldn't have a fight as brothers so as not to stress him out? someone give mob a hug

-wow wait, mob treats his little brother with such maturity??? way to go mob, respect

-dude? mob going consciously berserk and using his powers bc someone's hurting ritsu? so good? and ritsu losing his shit when mob is getting hit?? so good??

-might i suggest dimple possessing reigen. it would be a win-win situation

-eh?? EEEEHHH?? reigen is the claw boss?? b-b-but...

-the way mob, who's usually so reserved and distant and inexpressive, loves ritsu so openly, so sincerely, so wholeheartedly, it's just so heartwarming

-ah fuck off, you tricked me into thinking reigen was the boss

-holy shit?? reigen turning into the real mvp in the claw hq??

-oi, reigen is making me tear up, what

Season 2 -aww emi and mob are cute

-i know. I KNOW reigen is reigen, but damn, his mentor dynamics with mob are so sweet. he really tries to understand him and look out for him and guide him well.

-ah. okay. the way ekubo reminded mob who he is in mogami's world made me tear up a bit. and wah, mob's getting stronger. what a great ep

-not saying that reigen didn't bring this notoriety all upon himself, not saying it's totally undeserved, but maaaaan this is depressing

-oooh bb mob has known about reigen from the beginning that his master "is a good guy," lil bb :") they're sweet, man, they're sweet. they have a sweet dynamic, even if reigen is reigen.

-ritsu having a breakdown behind the desk at reigen's advice to tsubomi, peak comedy

-OI WTF I DIDN'T EXPECT SHO TO JUST FUCKING SHOW UP AT THE KIDS' PLACE WHAT THE FUCK

-A FIRE?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING

-surely not? surely the fam isn't dead? surely? SURELY?! hold up, no??? surely not???

-RITSU! THEY'RE ALIVE!

-ritsu randomly being with sho throws me off so much, like, even if it's for good reason WHY ARE YOU THERE, YOUNG MAN

-"everyone lacks something. people making up for others' deficiencies is what makes this world go around."

-it's wonderful seeing mob evolve as a person. and this support system he has, and that everyone has with each other, chef's kiss.

-THE GIANT BROCCOLI

[indigitalembrace]

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[hopepaigeturner]

An Offer from an Avid Reader: Benedict S4: From chillin' to conflictin'

I've finally done it. This is my main ideas for Benedict;s character arc this season. A summary of previous points, then an episode by episode look at how this arc plays out...alongside some BB GIFS ofcourse...

Shall we go?

Summary of my previous points:

Benedict Bridgerton is an emotionally astute caretaker for his family. This could stem from Benedict having to step up as emotional support for his siblings after his father’s death. Consequently, Benedict prioritises others before himself, and has not had the space to work out who he is outside of his family. (full post here)

Benedict enjoys and is not intimidated by strong-willed woman, whether in conversation or in his bed.

Benedict’s previous relationships show that he does not tie ones worth to their class, but treats women as equals. (full post here)

However, while Benedict has all these wonderful personality traits, he has one slightly problematic one—his passivity. He does not actively seek out new things, they happen to him, whether that be relationships or new ideas—like the idea of lavender marriages in S1. In the words of Daphne Bridgerton during Pall Mall...

Benedict is a solid shot but avoids conflict.

(Above GIF a perfect example)

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While Benedict makes plenty of jokes at his siblings’ expense, they are never cruel and always accompanied by a jovial tone.

Even his constant jokes through a stressful situation, (like his moo at the Danbury Ball in S2) reflect how Benedict wishes to set everyone at ease.

Benedict enjoys women speaking their mind, like Eloise or Kate, but only supports and listens—not necessarily encouraging them.

And Benedict does challenge Anthony, but ultimately Anthony steam-rolls Benedict who then relents.

The fencing scene, the poetry scene—especially this scene. Benedict literally lets Anthony take his poem for his own purposes after explicitly telling Anthony that poetry is not deceitful.

As seen through the art academy arc in S2, Benedict is nervous and constantly seeking the approval of others. AKA he is trying to appease expectations rather than challenge them.

So…Benedict is a solid shot but avoids conflict, therefore he must overcome this to gain his happy ending.  We have been shown that he has the interest and the capacity, he just needs the catalyst.

Enter Sophie Beckett, stage Left.

Asking Sophie to become his mistress is easy—he does not even need to let anyone know she is his mistress, not the ton nor his family. Marrying Sophie would be in direct conflict with his family and the ton.

There a couple of other mini-arcs that Benedict ill need to go on, but all that link with this main one.

Drinking to painting. I think we can all see thar the writers seem to be using alcohol to sho Benedict's deterioration—a coping mechanism. In season 4, ith the arrival of Spohie we need to see this behaviour gradually cease (correlated with his love for Sophie), and his art replacing it as a coping mechanism. (see my little delineation of scenes below).

We also have a secondary storyline concerning Benedict—not necessarily a character arc. AKA his family becoming aware of his emotional support role.

His friendship with Will Mondrich.

I want these guys to be besties. You can see more ideas here.

Now, I am going to go sequentially through the series to show the broad trajectory of Benedict’s arc. Below each episode will also be a list of key scenes that are primarily about Benedict and not necc. overlapping with other storylines. (the episode titles are jokes apart from ep6).

Episode 1:

First scene: Masquerade ball from Benophie's perspective.

Second scene: Benedict waking up in a bed from that dream, alone and murmuring “I do not belong here.”

Here we see Benedict lost. Maybe he is waking up after a party, maybe he is just in his bachelor lodgings, but we see a lack of co-ordination, a lack of care in his motions. We see Benedict throughout the episode putting on a face for his family, insisting he’s ‘fine’ and that ‘second sons don’t have problems’ when the viewer sees how much he yearns for family and love. (Inc. a scene with cute domestic Kanthony family).

Violet Bridgerton, bless her heart, is trying the only way she knows how—match-making. It gets to the point that Benedict feels suffocated and decides to take a break from the city and go back to the country at the first opportunity—Cavendar’s party.

Once more we see that hedonism is not fulfilling Benedict and as in the book he wishes to leave and stumbles into Sophie et co. (See written scene here.).

Then we have him on the road home with Sophie. And after laughing (in relief) at escaping Cavendar, Sophie breaks down into tears—a miutre of frustration, relief and terror at that night and the last two years of her life. Benedict pauses—propriety dictates that she shouldn’t embrace her, but his heart says he should. He breaks propriety and embraces her—a little glimpse of what is to come.

Episode 2: My, my, my Cottage…

Read up on my posts about My cottage for more details about specifics. Jus picture Benedict looking at Sophie like above... (Part 1, 2, 3)

Essentially Sophie and Benedict acting unselfconsciously around each other. Benedict finally being able to be himself and not Bridgerton no.2.

Episode 3: The Bridgerton Logic is present—back in London.

We have the lake scene (written here), which leaves Benedict frustrated and confused. At this point, (using the ever-reliable Bridgerton logic) he doesn’t know whether this thing with Sophie is more than a mistress…but ofcourse there is the Lady in Silver. He goes to Grandma Alexandra to talk, and she gives him wise words of wisdom.

Flashback during this: Viewer understands that Benedict never fights/gets into conflict because he spent his time ensuring the peace within family post-Edmund’s death. This scene includes how Grandma Alexandra was the only one who saw his turmoil and helped him cope through art. (This shows that Art—not alcohol—should be his coping mechanism. It reinforces that art is intrinsically part of him—not just a talent).

After this, instead of asking Sophie to be his mistress, he persuades her to return to London and Aubrey Hall—if he can’t have her then he will atleast keep her safe.  Travel back to London where Benedict tries to ease an anxiety-ridden Sophie but everything is wrong, slightly off-kilter with the couple leaving him frustrated.

Primary Scenes:

Scene: Lake.

Scene: Grandma Alexandra tete-a-tete->establish their obvious closeness

Scene: Flashback into Benedict’s role post-Edmund’s death.

Carriage scene: Benophie on their way back to London, tries to comfort a ‘panicky’/anxious ridden Sophie. (inc. “plotting your demise” dialogue). Drops off Sophie at Madame Delacroix’s for the night—which does not help his case. Introduces him to his mother etc. (as in book).

Episode 4: Toeing the line.

Benedict shifts from previous wooing experiences, to start solely caring about Sophie’s wellbeing. And he does numerous things to aid this.

Family sees a shift in Benedict’s mental health—he is not drinking that much (if at all), he is back to joking/teasing and smiling more easily. Most attribute this to country air. Well, almost everyone—mothers are far more perceptive after all.

 (Concurrently we have Sophie being isolated by maids, insights into Sophie’s backstory and Sophie& Eloise relationship)

Primary Scenes:

Scene: 1st tea with Bridgertons-> heavy Sophie flirting.

 Scene: Lounging on servant’s stairs scene-> Sophie gives him a wakeup call

Scene: Asking Mrs Wilson about how Sophie is doing.

Scene: Poetry competition…continues.

Episode 5: Pushed over the line.

First half sees Benedict taking care of Sophie in little moments and in a scene where we see him wishing to ease her emotional burden. We also have little visual clues that he is painting again—although no one realises.

Second half is Grandma Alexandra’s death, which pushes Benedict back into his role as emotional support, forced to shun his own grief to support his siblings. (More on that in Grandma Alexandra’s post). But this time, Sophie helps him—in two key scenes. At My Cottage we had Benedict caring for Sophie (physically and emotionally) when she became injured. Now it is the reverse; Sophie shares his burden, allows him to grieve and comforts him. And after the second scene of Sophie aiding Benedict, as he watches her walk away he whispers.

“I love you.”

This is Benedict’s turning point. Benedict has shifted from wishing/delighting in Sophie to yearning for her. He understands he loves her, and he now knows that he wants and needs her in his life.

Furthermore, this episode highlights to Violet and Anthony about the toils Benedict has truly been under, something that continues in episode 6 (and in another post).

Primary Scenes:

Montage (of all different storylines)-> various little moments of poetry exchange.

Scene: Rewritten Garden scene-> becomes the ‘swing scene’ with Benedict supporting Sophie rather than riling her up. Inc. “your secrets are eating you alive”

Scene: Benedict being the emotional support animal of the Bridgertons to the MA, while squashing his own feelings.

Scene: Sophie comforting Benedict, allowing him to grieve: inc. ‘you have the soul of an artist’ & potentially the ‘you’re different from your family’ speech.

Scene: Lovingly watching Sophie tell stories to his sisters-> filling a role he usually did back when Edmund died. His secret love declaration.

Episode 6: An Offer From A Gentleman (Official title)

This is the height of Benedict’s internal conflict. This is where we get yearning looks, frustration, the jealousy etc.

And this is where various scenes, and various encounters inspire/encourage him to take that step into conflict—by proposing to marry Sophie after their lovemaking. Not for convenience, not for honour, but because he loves her. (I do have this scene semi written already if people want it).

But ofcourse…it takes two to tango and Sophie still refuses due to a combination of not feeling worthy/deserving of a happily ever after, and not wishing to estrange Benedict from his family (knowing all too well how lucky he is to have such a family).

Benedict is left heartbroken, regressing back into alcohol as Sophie regresses and bottles up her feelings.

Primary scenes:

Scene: Jealousy over Francesca and John that leads to Anthony and Benedict on the swings where yearning hearts are revealed (almost).

Scene: Wise advice from Mary Sharma

Scene: Realisation that Sophie is Lady in Silver (leaves him in shock, not anger)

Scene: Confrontation with Genevieve Delacroix.

Scene: Will and Benedict reach revelations. (scene here)

Scene: Benedict starts to paint… (mini snapshot scene)

Scene: Benedict helping Sophie from Araminta (as in book). Sofa Scene & its fallout. Heartbroken Benedict.

Episode 7: Guns blazing.

Most of Benedict’s arc is over now. The last hurdle is learning that one step into conflict is good, but sometimes you have to continue, you have to push yourself forward. And with a little inspiration from Eloise, he does so.

Benedict is isolating himself from his family. However, we see that instead of drinking he is using art to console himself/coping mechanism. Also, his family is more concerned for they have learnt that Benedict’s typical isolation is not actually a need for refuge but because he is spiralling.

Inspired by Eloise, Benedict decides to write a love letter, something that means he can continue trying to persuade her but respecting her boundaries by giving her the choice to read the letter or not. Unbeknownst to him, Sophie is also writing a letter…a resignation letter.

And then the next day, (after a ball) his sisters + Kate come to visit to check up on him. Eventually they talk about teh ball last night and how they got into a confrontation with Lady Penwood. Due to the Penwood servant scandal published recently, Lady Pewnood had been trying to save face. But the Bridgerton girlies clashed when defending a former maid (Nadia, a maid who went to work for Penwoods but returned to the Bridgertons worse for wear). And in that altercation they mention Sophie.

Benedict's tea cup shatters on the ground.

His sisters get increasingly concerned as Benedict seems unaturally agitated, drilling them about how much they revealed and when Daphne explains that they merely revealed Sophie's name and affiliation with the Bridgertons—she has not finished her sentence before Benedict is hastily making the way to the door, his face pale, barely able to explain himself when his sisters press him.

And now we see Benedict Bridgerton striding into Bridgerton house demanding to know where Sophie is. He does not care that his utter terror, his utter desperation, is conveying how in love he is with Sophie. He does not care about revealing that he proposed to her—he just needs Sophie to be safe. Calm, easy-going Benedict is now crying out at his family in unchecked emotion, (no longer hiding his emotions as before). Benedict Bridgerton is shouting at his sisters, his mother, all for the woman he loves. Even though the viewer is seeing, in tandem, scenes of Sophie’s arrest and imprisonment.

Too little too late?

END EPISODE

Primary Scenes:

Scene: From partying to painting

Scene: Eloise confrontation and discussion (in a studio—not on swings)

Scene: Benedicy's sisters come over for tea and reveal that Araminta knows Sophie's location.

Scene: Benedict Bridgerton unleashing his love and feelings

Episode 8: Benedict Bridgerton don’t give two—

In this episode, Benedict is no longer hiding his affection nor intentions about Sophie, especially while he spends two/three days scouring the city for her.

Of course we see real confrontational Benedict when he gets to the jail—lets have the scene of him punching the warden because he made a comment about Sophie. Let’s have Benedict reuniting with Sophie—oh and standing up to Araminta and professing how deeply in love with her he is.

Then Jail scene. This can stay the same—let’s turn comedy gold into comedy platinum. Posy, Benedict proposing, Violet being a badass with-a-capital-M Mama.

After this we have the rest of the episode being happy Benophie, with Benedict not caring for stupid ton rules or whispers as shown at the final ball of the season. As soon as Araminta legitimises Sophie to the King, he stays by her side, dances with her then makes a formal down-on-one knee proposal on the terrace—a mirror to the one two years previously.

The final scene of the entire season is Benedict waking up in bed, heart hammering, terrified—his hand runs over his wife’s hip, and he looks down on a sleeping Sophie next to him. He smiles, settles and whispers against her curls;

This is where I belong.

Primary Scenes:

Scene: getting aid from Ginny an Anthony-> both of them (closest person to Benedict, closest person to Sophie) coming to see how in love the pair are.

Scene: Punch the man! Or the warden.

Scene: Jail scene, jail scene.

Scene: Return to Bridgerton House and sneaking into the bathroom. Bathroom scene—a proper reunification and romanticising. (Yes they do not get into seggsy times at the bathroom, but I'll get into that in another post).

Scene: Bridgerton family dinner. A scene that establishes how natural Benophie are as well as how in love they are with one another. Also shows how Sophie slips into family.

Scene: Ball legitimising Sophie. Dancing and proposing to Sophie (properly).

Montage scenes: Wrapping up of loose ends for all storylines. Benedict courting Sophie. Sitting close to one another at F&J’s wedding.  

Final scene/epilogue: Wedding & wedding night intimate scene. Final shot.

Summary

So there you have it. Throughout the season Benedict is constantly pushed due to his feelings for Sophie to disrupt not only his own beliefs, his family and the ton. But after all is that not what his heart desires?

“What is it to admire a woman? To look at her and feel inspiration. To delight in her beauty. So much so that all your defenses crumble that you would willingly take on any pain, any burden for her. To honor her being with your deeds and words. That is what the true poet describes.” Benedict Bridgerton S2E2

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What do you think?

I have written a couple of these scenes (or at least done them in greater detail), message me and I’ll see if I can post/edit them up.

Or check out the list here, for more of my ideas.

Or check out the general arcs of my prospective S4 here.

[kalira]

Protected

T; 1.3k Kei & Sho & Toshi

The most dangerous streets in Mallepa may also be where one finds those places - or people - most fiercely claimed and defended.

(bb!Sho and bb!Toshi get caught - or nearly - by a handful of gangsters who are very not prepared for what tangling with Kei's children might bring)

Written for my @gywo build-a-bingo board: protection

[localgirlbecomesobsessed]

Taiga’s birthday

Pls devs why are all their birthdays close.

How to OC4 celebrate

Let taiga be a menace it’s his special day, he’s just a lil guy.

Karma’s tis a bit suggestive

Xena 🫥

Romeo had ordered her to pick up a large order he made, she assumed it was something dodgy or new skin products.

Instead, a menagerie of clothes, jewels, gun holsters, necklaces and one singular ring were all loaded on to the back of her scooter, she luckily attached a little wheeled storage unit that she attached making this a one trip journey and saving her soul from getting snapped at by Romeo for being late.

Romeo was waiting impatiently outside of the casino as Xena pulled up.

“What’s all this for RoeRoe?” •_•

Romeo snapped his fingers as his minions started loading up the goods, he rolled his eyes as Xena started trying to sneakily look at the other gifts, he stormed over and slapped her wrist, scowling at her as she looked at a particularly shiny pair of boots.

“Nothing you need to worry about BB.”

He snapped at her as he walked off, Ritsuo coming out of the casino with a clipboard muttering to himself as he checked over Romeo’s purchases before realising Xena was there.

“Ah, detective you’re the delivery girl for Taiga’s presents, it seems Romeo has gone over budget…”

He chewed the tip of his pen as his brow furrowed as he tried to crunch the numbers looking around in distaste and curiosity.

“Taiga’s presents…?”

She tilted her head in confusion, she knew Romeo kept up the act of hating Taiga for reasons she can’t quite decipher…so why overspend on gifts for a man he’s trying to outwardly hate?

“It’s the captain’s birthday tomorrow and it seems despite their differences as well as the fact he most likely won’t remember it being his birthday, Romeo has decided to break law 2CBA of Darkwick’s house rules and overspent on-“

Romeo lightly smacked Ritsuo around the head, interrupting his information dump as he slightly glared at the scowling Romeo.

“It was my own money WOA.”

Xena blinked at him in surprise and Ritsuo nodded mechanically as he started frantically scribbling on his notepad, rectifying the House’s budget and noting what Romeo said in a little notepad.

“You did all of this for Taiga?”

Xena quietly asked smiling softly at the frowning man.

“STFU BB; I don’t have time for this.”

A dramatic swish of his coat ended the conversation as Romeo turned and went back inside of the casino, narrating to his tape recorder as he followed up on the many questions he had for Romeo.

🫥🫥🫥🫥

“What are you doing?”

Sho asked as Xena and Alan spray painted the Penny farthing, it was an electric red and Sho couldn’t think of anyone who would want to ride something like that.

“We’re preparing a gift.” •_•

Alan answered fully concentrating on getting the little corners, Xena was spraying little stencils of smiley faces and lucky cats as they both seemed to enjoy their little project.

“Yeah, a gift.” •_•

Sho sighed as he put some goggles on and gloves as he went to assist them, hoping to help make the strange gift more stylish.

“So who’s this gift for?”

Alan and Xena glanced at eachother as they started explaining…

🫥🫥🫥🫥

“Oi, what’s this?”

Taiga shouted at Xena as she approached him, wheeling over the penny farthing as Romeo looked at her in shock.

“It’s a gift.”•_•

She had to wonder why everyone kept asking that…

She pushed it into Taiga, who just looked at her confused as he stared down at the bike, a red penny farthing with stripes of white, stencils of smileys and cats littering the bike, she had gotten a golden trim on the wheels and a little water pistol attached to the handle bars, so Taiga can shoot people as he zooms past them.

“Why..why would you get him this?”

Xena just stared at them as Taiga looked thoughtfully at the bike, he stroked a finger across Romeo’s cheek pressing his finger against his lips, Xena couldn’t help noticing the silver ring with a purple gem on Taiga’s ring finger as he silenced Romeo, who just smacked his hand away…a matching ring on his own finger.

Taiga clambered onto the bike cackling wildly to himself as he started cycling around them. Romeo sighed with resignation as a fond look overcame him as he watched Taiga spray passer Byers, who screeched slightly in fear as they ran away from him.

“What did you put in the water gun?”

It was a weird red substance that could be seen even through the pink water gun.

“Watered down habanero sauce, it was Leo’s idea.”

Romeo nodded in approval as they watched Taiga start to chase down a passing Hyde, who at first started giggling but as he got a slight taste of what was in the gun…started running for his life.

Xena recorded the situation and sent it to Sho, who sent multiple laughing emojis as he watched his older brother get knocked down by a penny farthing.

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Cathrine 🧪

The maniacal cackling from the cathedral could be heard from students all around who have started to avoid the area in fear of getting caught up in one of Cathrine’s experiments.

Today was different though, today another laugh could be heard bellowing from the place…

Taiga’s-

He and Romeo had their feet up on the lounger sofa that sat beneath monstera, their feet propped up as they drank wine taking a small break from the afternoon of weapons testing that Cathrine had set up for the two to enjoy for Taiga’s birthday.

Cathrine who was currently tinkering with the masterpiece they’ll test at the end…

A bazooka.

Her name was Gladys and she was matt black with pink outlines and a huge cat stamp just underneath the trigger.

It was the grande finale to quite a nice evening, the staff of Darkwick did try to send people to stop them but a phone call Romeo made managed to get them off their backs as they ate the sweet treats Rui and Cathrine had made earlier.

She hefted the heavy weaponry and brought it over to the Sinostra duo, Taiga abruptly standing up as he gazed at her or more-so Gladys in awe.

“What’s this?”

He looked in confusion from Romeo to Cathrine and for a moment she thought he’d forgotten her again and was about to shoot her…until Romeo got up and place a hand delicately on Taiga’s shoulder.

“WTF does it look like dumbass?”

He cooed at him as he pushed Taiga forward, Cathrine tentatively placed it in his hands as he marvelled at her creation.

“Her names Gladys…”

Taiga nodded at her incoherently as he started practice aiming at different things in her garden.

“I actually have somewhere we can go with that…”

Taiga and Romeo glanced at eachother questioningly.

“Is it far MD?”

Cathrine shook her head as she ushered them to follow her, guiding them to the very outskirts of the cathedrals garden before opening a door hidden by overgrown ivy.

“Through here…”

Taiga strode through sniffing the air as Romeo just looked at her in worry, Cathrine simply grinned as she showed them her secret space, it was where she tested all her weapons…

A deep dark forest enveloped them, she had already cut a way through the thorn bushes and planted a walkway through the swamp like area.

As she guided them she couldn’t help the guilt that overtook her as Romeo struggled through the thick plants. She watched wide eyed as Taiga gently took Romeo’s hand and helped guide him through the mini forest walkway. Romeo kept checking that Cathrine wasn’t watching as Taiga did this and would slap his hand away if he thought she saw which would only make the red head cackle.

Cathrine of course saw all of this as she was walking literally right next to them.

They came to a wide clearing that had a mini cooling unit and two armchairs, the only sort of fauna in the area was a dead tree hanging over the chairs providing slight shade/shelter. The rest was a wide open space, there was some trash and abandoned cars at the edges of the clearing, Cathrine letting vagastrom dump them there in exchange for being able to test her weapons on them.

“This is hideous.”

Romeo grumbled as he slumped into the tattered orange armchair, Taiga excitedly hopped over to Cathrine holding the bazooka gently in his arms.

“Where to little kitty?”

She huffed out a laugh as she showed him the way, she had been reserving this for a grenade shes trialling but this would be much more worth it in terms of explosions.

It was an ice cream truck, she had gotten it from Leo who used it for some TikTok and didn’t want it anymore, they had spray painted and whatever else to it to over and over again and the poor thing had finally rusted and had fallen apart hence Cathrine being able to snatch it up.

She handed out headphones she usually keeps around the cooling unit as they prepped the bazooka.

Taiga now locked&loaded aimed Gladys directly at the truck, hooting excitedly as he pulled the trigger, they all watched in awe as the red missile blew the ice cream truck to pieces. Cathrine brought out more wine from the cooling unit, made by Rui, she handed a bottle to Romeo and Taiga and they all peacefully watched as the fire roared in front of them and the remnants of metal laid around them.

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Olivia 🐼

“It’s uh I hope you like it?”

She handed the small box over to Taiga who just looked at her in confusion.

“Who the fuck are you?”

He held a gun to her head as she sighed in resignation, she knew this was a bad idea but Karma encouraged her to hand it over, she had spent a stupid amount of time searching for it-even calling in favours from Romeo.

“Olivia~Taiga-remember you threw me out a train?”

Bitterness undertones a cheery voice as she continued to hold it out, a strained smile as she watched Taiga scratch the side of head with his gun, thinking hard as he tried to recall where he knew her from.

“Ah!”

He dropped his gun as he grinned at her, nodding to himself as though he was thinking of an amusing memory.

“The white fox~ Harry’s lady.”

She couldn’t help the blushing or the smile that spread across her face as she nodded in agreement-inwardly only to the latter part but she wasn’t going to disagree on a nickname with the man with a gun.

“Yep that’s me, I got you a birthday present.”

Taiga raised a brow as his gaze flickered from her to the box before slowly yanking it away and lazily ripping off the wrapping paper, whistling low to himself as he dropped the box and pulled out a tiny rose gold gun.

“I thought it’d be good for ya know surprise attacks or something…“

He was smiling gently at the gun as he traced the small amethysts on the hilt.

“Good job, foxxy!

She couldn’t help the feeling of accomplishment and vindication take over as Taiga grinned down at the gun.

Haru tried to tell her not to, a warning in case Taiga started to try to kidnap both her and peekaboo. But, in these moments Taiga’s not so bad…

“Happy birthday Taiga!”

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Karma 🎨

It was quiet in the empty room the only sound filling the static air was the gentle sounding of Karma’s spray gun. Romeo was standing in the middle of a plastic sheet, arms out as karma painted the underside of Romeo’s arm.

He was almost done, it was Romeo’s nighttime surprise for Taiga when they went to bed. The purple eyed beauty insisting it must be Karma’s own design, so karma took inspiration of the Sistine chapel, making Romeo look angelic something he rolled his eyes at and said he already looked like that as Karma just huffed out a laugh.

They just needed to ensure that none of Romeo’s clothes rubbed against it…

They were sifting through the chosen clothing that Romeo deemed acceptable, karma choosing a dark pink chiffon robe with flowers weaved into the netting. Romeo hummed in thought as he looked between that a a dark purple silk robe, cherry blossoms sewn throughout it with branches weaving around his arms.

Before he could make a decision Taiga slams the door open, a hungry look in his eyes as he searched for Romeo, eyes widening as he swaggered into the room leaning against the wall as he ate up the sight of Romeo’s painted body, he even had his prosthetic air brushed to match it.

“This is some gift Lucci~”

His eyes locked onto Karma’s, a smirk spreading across his face as Karma gave him a tiny wave.

“-and you brought the bunny too?”

He was asking rather than confirming, a silent invitation for Karma to grab at as Romeo’s eyes turned sultry as he took the chiffon robe from Karma’s grasp, raising an eyebrow as he held his hand out.

“Well?”

Romeo waited for him to respond as Karma mulled over his options or more like a battles of wills that was immediately lost when he saw Taiga start unbuttoning his shirt, scars and abs overthrowing any reason as he started silently nodding.

“Yep-yep s-sound good to me…”

He took a deep breath before summoning/willing his suave persona to come to life. (He is a massive loser 😞the only one who thinks he’s suave is himself.)

“It is his birthday after all…”

🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

“Ohhhhhhhh, look what the cat dragged in~! Busy night Karmie?”

Leo smirked at him as he took in the sight of the insane amount of love bites…and actual bites covering karma’s neck, he could even see some poking out from his shoulder as Karma just rolled his eyes as he flopped on the couch beside him, his shirt lifted up and Leo couldn’t help cackling as he took a dozen pictures of the gold and red paint handprints covering Karma’s chest.

“It was his birthday…”

Karma murmured out placing his head on Leo’s thighs as he immediately crashed out trapping the influencer who huffed out a sigh as he started scrolling on TikTok and spamming Sho with pictures of the chaotic painter.

[httpxxg]

shoko is so pretty and beautiful huhuhu 🫶🫶 i still love u bb sho 💟

[catgirlbraincell]

Stellaris Fleet Advice from some Catgirl Thing

Because apparently I'm competent at this sort of thing? Learn from me at your own risk. I am not an expert I just like the funny space boats.

Ships! These aren't the best ships, but they're the ones I know about and use.

Anti-mining corvette: Interceptor core, 3 lasers, 2 shields, 1 armor, swarm tactics, any addon. These specifically counter ancient mining drones, since mining drones use lasers and have no shields.

Shield-popping corvette: Interceptor core, 3 autocannons, 3 armor, swarm tacticcs, any addon. These are garbage on their own, since they basically only damage shields. Great for use with proton/neutron torpedoes.

Torpedo boat (FFK): Missile boat core, 1 autocannon, 1 torpedo, 2 armor, 1 shield, torpedo tactics, stealth or afterburner addon. These should only really be used on their own in max-size fleets. Never take these into combat against anything smaller than a cruiser, and expect losses against carrier-type battleships.

Guided missile frigate (FFG): Missile boat core, 1 missile, 1 proton/neutron torpdeo, 2 shields, 1 armor, artillery tactics, any addon. These should be used with shield-popping corvettes, and are useless without them. I have never tried this ship in practice, though it should work perfectly.

Guided missile destroyer (DDG): Gunboat bow, interceptor stern, 1 swarm missile, 4 missiles, any armor layout, artillery tactics, any addons. These are great to combine with missile-based carriers or cruisers, as some additional expendable firepower. I have never *not* lost a DDG in a fight involving them.

Destroyer Escort (DE): Picket bow, picket stern, 3 point-defense, 2 lasers, shield-heavy layout, picket tactics, any addons. These guard your larger ships from missiles, and are very capable in denying a missile-centric enemy. Anyone using armor-only expendable corvettes or frigates will find their fleet in ruins from a few of these, but do keep in mind that you need a lot of these to do much good. I usually put a few of these in any group of large ships, and they really do only last one or two fights before they're gone.

Destroyer (DD): Gunship bow, gunship stern, all lasers, any armor layout, line tactics, any addons. These are entirely capable of swarming enemies and melting armor, but do mind that you need a lot of them. Ideal for early-game or if you're broke on alloys. Must be used with either shield-popping corvettes or heavy cruisers.

Light Cruiser (CL): Broadside bow, broadside core, broadside stern, all lasers, any armor layout, line tactics, any addons. These are bigger, more expensive DDs. More suited for use with BBs than with CAs.

Light Missile Cruiser (CLG): Torpedo bow, torpedo core, broadside stern, all proton/neutron torpedoes, missiles, and swarm missiles, any armor layout, artillery tactics, any addons. These must be used with something to pop shields, whether that's anti-shield corvettes, CAs, or BBs. The normal/swarm missiles exist to overwhelm enemy point defense. Due to the large amount of missiles, these work well with DDGs and CVs.

Heavy Cruiser (CA): Artillery bow, artillery core, broadside stern, all mass drivers, any armor layout, artillery tactics, any addons. These should never be used with anything larger than cruisers, and they should always be used with something to damage armor. Goes great with DDs and CLGs

Battleship (BB): Artillery bow, artillery core, artillery stern, all mass drivers (or all kinetic batteries), any armor layout, artillery tactics, any addons. These are just bigger CAs, and it is always worth the upgrade. Do keep in mind that these have a minimum range, and you will be easy to overwhelm if FFKs or corvettes get too close. DEs are recommended if you like not losing your precious battleships. Goes great with CLGs, CLs, and DDs.

Carrier (CV): Hangar bow, carrier core, broadside stern. All P slots should be point defense, all S slots should be missiles, all M slots should be swarm missiles, and all H slots should be strike aircraft. Any armor layout, carrier tactics, any addons. These pierce all shields, but are weak against point defense. Overwhelm enemy point defense with the help of a few CLGs and/or a lot of DDGs, and make sure you have some DEs to screen out any strike aircraft or frigates, as those are incredibly dangerous to ships of this size.

Some archaeoweaponry is just better than stock stuff. If you have the improved stuff, use it. It's good. I've never tried titans, though in theory they're just larger battleships, so they could be supported by a BL instead of a CL, though I did not say how to make a BL here because I've never successfully used one. I was going to make a guide on how to assemble these ships into fleets, but I think I listed that sort of thing under each ship.

@slimegirllover

[machifuwa]

Autumn Cafeteria | Episode 2

A few days later, on a holiday

Koga: ーDamn it. Why did I have to babysit you, and on a day-off, too?

Yuuta: It's not babysitting~. We're shopping, sho~pping!

We were playing rock-paper-scissors to decide on who'll buy the groceries for Bank BB, and you lost! So to sum it up, you're a loser…☆

Koga: Don't call me a loser. Come to think of it, don't act up on me now. You also lost, didn'tcha?

Yuuta: I guess so~. If only I gave it my all earlier, I would've pushed everything on Oogami-senpai.

But still, thank god I'm not alone. When I saw the shopping list, I was so shocked by the amount we had to buy.

Koga: Agreed. I get that cleaners and oils are necessary to take care of the instruments, so we need 'em butー

Isn't it weird that there are party crackers and tinsel garlands on the list!? Just what are they up to?

Yuuta: Usually, people buy this to set up a party but, we're not that kind of circle.

…Or maybe we're going to use them as instruments? I mean, party crackers do know how to make a sound.

As for the tinsel garlands, I'm sure you can shake them up like this…see, it makes a sound.

Koga: Shit~, I can barely hear a thing…that ain't an instrument at all.

Yuuta: Woah, that's harsh ♪

Speaking of musical instruments. At the music store we were at earlier, I've been thinking about something.

Koga: Aan?

Yuuta: I like musical instruments enough to join the light music club and Band BB. The reason I started playing an instrumentーwas to make a living as a street performer.

I never really had a pure and dedicated approach like my seniors though. I just wanted to use whatever instruments and tools I could.

So, I just thought it was cool to see you choosing consumables without compromise.

…I have to admit that after talking about this, it was such a pain in the ass ♪

Koga: Hey now.

Yuuta: Ahaha. Now that the shopping spree is over, why don't we take a rest before going back to Seisoukan?

Koga: Right. I'm a bit hungry too, let's go somewhere…

Shit, it's so crowded everywhere. I got no time for long lines.

Yuuta: As expected of a holiday. There are so many restaurants open, but we can't even get in.

I'm not in the mood for a takeout. How troublesome…

…Ah, right! We have to walk for a bit, but please just follow me.

Koga: Hm, where're we goin'?

Yuuta: Fufufu. It's my hiding place…☆

Ten minutes later

Yuuta: (...As I thought, it's empty. Thank god.)

We're here, Oogami-senpai.

Koga: Hell with "a bit". You made me walk a ton…

…Aan? This is the place you're callin' your hideout?

Yuuta: Such a beautiful café, isn't it~? I found it when I was looking around for a secret place where I didn't know anyone.

You can come here from time to time, too. But please don't tell anyone about it.

Koga: Shut it. I'm hungry and frustrated. Let's just get the hell in.

Tsumugi: Welcome~ ♪

Oh, if it isn't Yuuta-kun and Koga-kun. Good afternoon~.

Yuuta: H-Hello…

Tsumugi: Welcome, welcome. Please follow me~ ♪

Koga: (Whispering) What's goin' on, Yuuta? Itsuki-senpai and that red-haired brat's here too.

Yuuta: (Whispering) Who knows...

Koga: "Who knows", you littleーIsn't this your hideout!?

Yuuta: Yes, but I've never seen or even predicted this situation before. Whenever I come here, there's only the owner or a part-timer present…

Perhaps…do they work here?

Koga: Haa? There's no way inーhell. I mean, Aoba-senpai's a deputy director and that red-haired brat came from a rich family.

As for Itsuki-senpai, well…I don't know much about him but I heard he likes to travel back and forth, right?

These dudes are a bunch of successful idols, there ain't no way they'd be needing a second job.

Yuuta: Right~. They're probably just trying to gain work experience at a café, maybe a TV project or something?

Woah, he's coming this way.

Shu: ーEhem. Have you finally decided on what to order?

Koga: Were those honorifics I heard…I'll get the Lunch Set A. How 'bout you, Yuuta?

Yuuta: I'll get the B one please~.

Shu: Umu. Got it.

Koga: He ain't repeatin' the order…? Seriously, what the hell is going on here? [1]

Yuuta: Hmm~. It's the same as usual, except the fact that those three people are working here.

Maybe we should ask Tsukasa-kun, who's obviously distracted, to tell us about the current situation.

O~i. Tsukasa-kun~.

Corgi is confused as to why Shu didn't repeat their order, despite trying to "earn the experience" of working there. Since most waiters or clerks would repeat a customer's order to avoid future misunderstandings.

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