#because i was not kidding saying it was right bext to me

[pixelated-hopelessromantic]

Idk why but I remembered something that happened online a few days ago and I'm trying not to laugh at myself because of how i reacted

Ok so i was playing a horror map with a couple of friends, which happened to be both console and VR accessable, which does play in for me btw because i play the game in VR. The whole map tho being about you're being hunted by creatures with no eyes so they go off sound of where you are kinda deal.

Ok so we were playing, whatever doing puzzles and stuff.

I was up a ramp, closer to where we spawned in that portion of the map because i thought that was where we were supposed to go next so i was just waiting there for the other two to be done since it was crammed where the other two were though of course i stayed visible to them.

Turns out... that that was NOT where i was supposed to be because the animation of the monster appeared and was RIGHT next to me and starred chasing my friends to where we were ALL supposed to be at.

One of my friends panicked and yelled my name before being chased while my dumbass froze in fear and put my hands up in a "i surrender" pose (remember how i said i play in VR? Well as you can guess my hands were up like that irl too)... To a monster with NO EYES

We were all kinda "linked together" for where to go so the next loading screen i was with them so everything went fine. But we were all joking about my reaction (myself included of course because it was funny to me the fact that it WORKED) and one of my friends actually said how, in a realistic standpoint if this was irl and not a videogame, how smart that'll be to just stay completely still and silent like that.

Yeah 5 seconds later the monster appeared again and 2/3 of us (me and the only one of the three of us not in VR since console people can do it too) instantly did the hands up thing again... Though that time it didn't work but we were laughing through that jumpscare cutscene

[morganlefaye79]

I was tagged by @chevvy-yates and @kittynomsdeplume thank you both! 💛💜

I'm back on my Valaire/Kerry longfic and I'm gonna crack the 15k with the next chapter 🥰

So in the bext chapter Valaire will meet Kerry's kids for the first time, needless to say he is quite nervous, and Kerry is not much help.

When we rode through the gate, I couldn’t see anyone. A table was set up in the garden, nicely decorated for dinner. I frowned, it was way too much for just a barbecue. Kerry must have seen my face and he commented, “That’s my girl, always more effort than necessary.” “So, in your language, she is just as much of a perfectionist as you are.” “It sounds like a bad thing when you say it like that.”  “Sometimes it is.” “Tsk” Was the only thing Kerry had for an answer. “They are probably waiting for us inside.” Kerry parked the Caliburn next to his Guinevere, “I miss my car.” “You mean your brick on wheels?” I grinned widely because I knew I could poke him with that. “I’m old, I care for my safety. Your car is a hellspawn.” “That’s exactly why I love it.” “Ted would agree with you, last time he asked me if he could have a ride. I didn’t allow him to take your Caliburn of course.” “Why not? This is a fun car.” “Don't give him ideas! He can have a car, I don’t care, but not one like this. He gets himself killed.” “You’re no fun, old man!” I snorted. I was just making jokes, of course I wouldn’t give a young man a Caliburn when they don’t have enough practice with cars. “I’m a dad, I’m not supposed to be fun. That’s what stepdad’s are for!”  My grin suddenly vanished, I had never thought about this before, but he was right, I was in fact kind of their stepdad. “Thanks, now I’m nervous again.”

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@ghostoffuturespast @gloryride @wanderingaldecaldo @jaymber @genocidalfetus

[hunterguyveriv]

An Old Voltron Fan’s rant

A Voltron-Old Timer’s unapologetic rant on certain factions of fans:

So it has been a week since Season-7 dropped and as a fan of the original Voltron since that fateful day in September, I have grown to love anything Voltron that is made and grow sad to see it’s inevitable end looming on the horizon. That being said some factions new fandom members have gotten really tiresome and annoying to the point that they need to grow up. Somethings you all may not agree with, but this is my view of the fandom.

I normally don't do anything like this but seeing nasty posts, posted to voice actors *referencing a particular Klance fan*, and to @bext-k and anyone else associated with Voltron: Legendary Defender who may be on Tumblr, I want to apologize for that part of the fanbase, you should not be hassled or have to write a letter apologizing for “apparent queerbaiting.” but I have to speak my mind, on the whole, the issue. As an old-time Voltron Fan, that person and his friends/supporters DO NOT speak for me! And if you are one of those who does happen to be in the LGBT Community and still loved everything about the season or disliked it but didn’t go to such extremes like some have, then this need not apply to and for that, sorry you have to see such ugliness from this post.

Over the seasons I have heard of the nastiness fans have had about certain things “needing to appear in “Voltron: Legendary Defender,” but then I saw it after Season first hand from a fan who proudly posted his nasty posts to a Voice Actress of the show. To that person and people like him, who the hell do you think you are? I understand that you are “UPSET” about many things reading through your childish “look at me” posts.

First let us take a look at the definition of “Queerbaiting:”

Queerbaiting, according to a definition I found is: “the practice to hint at, but then to not actually depict, a same-sex romantic relationship between characters in a work of fiction, mainly in film or television. The potential romance may be ignored, explicitly rejected or made fun of.”

Besides Shiro's flashbacks where else are these hints in the series? Can you list each and every instance which hinted to 2 male characters or 2 female characters hooking up? So a male character hugs a male character repeatedly so what? So male characters smile at one another, or hug, or cradle an injured person in their arms. We as humans do that in general because we are an affectionate race. That has nothing to do with "queerbaiting." Some may source “well Keith and Lance are always paired together on missions.” Yes, it’s to get them to quit getting at each other’s throats an congeal as team members both in and out of combat. Those are instances and occurrences that does not certain characters are or will be gay.

So you didn't get what you and so many others wanted, that doesn't mean you have to be a little child about it and be nasty about it! I wanted Keith to be Native American, even civilly requested it, because my people need more representation in the media, but you know what? It would be nice, even though it doesn't seem like it will happen, I still enjoy the series. Which by the way, speaking representation, did the LGBT community request or demand representation for the Native American community? How about the mentally handicapped, Jewish, Muslim, or countless others? When is too much representation too much that it damages the show?!

If you want all the representation or headcanons you want in the world start writing your own fan fiction and post it on websites like Archive of Our Own, Fanfiction.net, or even DeviantArt. Just don't act like a pathetic little child and throw a hissy fit because you didn't get what you want. It’s called life, you don't get what you always want.

I admit I was a bit perturbed that they, the showrunners, first revealed that they made Shiro gay. Mainly because it seemed like the LGBT representation was being forced down everyone's throats just to appease those who “ship” him with male characters. But you know what I for one am glad we got what we got from Shiro & Adam. And I know some of you are going to and have said before “But we deserved to see Shiro and Adam reunite!” NO WE DON’T!

1, Shiro and Adam were broken up, because Shiro went on a mission that he needed to prove to himself that he can do. Adam even said so himself!

2, Adam dying is something that happens in war, especially war where a less prepared race goes up against a more advanced civilization. And if you take issue because him dying because he was involved with a primary character then you might as well stop watching a bunch of series, because it happens ALL THE TIME!

3. It showed that Shiro even though they were broken up was regretful and still had to focus on liberating Earth from the Galra. He had no true time to mourn yes, but in times of War, you generally don't have that luxury to do so. You have to continue the fight until it is over.

4. As some have even suggested, his death helped focus Shiro during a time he himself wasn't sure about himself.

Another thing, yes representation of Native Americans would be nice, but what would it have to do with the story before and after the reveal of a Native American character? NOTHING! What does Shiro/Adam or even Zethrid/Ezor have to do with the story from the 6 previous seasons and anything made after Season 7? NOTHING! What would having a Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, mentally handicapped character have to do with the story before and after the reveal? Once again NOTHING!

The whole drive of the show is “War is Hell.” Hell on those oppressed, hell on those fighting it, and hell for those left behind, and hell for those who survive. Sure some budding romances will result from it which I am about to go into, but this, in a cartoon about a giant robot beating the shit out of monsters, other robots, and evil alien ships, should be the ONLY representation that should be focused on. Not ones to make you feel all hunky dory on the inside or accepted. The showrunners know what they are doing, but if you think you can do better then please, by all means, purchase the rights to Voltron and make your own version. War is not a sugar coated thing where everyone lives happily ever after if you want to continue believing that then go back to watching your anime shows made for kids like Pokemon, Dragon Ball/Z/Super and leave the more thoughtful series to the adults. ANd if there are some fellow old timers here with me, they are more than likely to agree.

And if you think I am being homophobic I’m not. I have been questioned my own sexuality since 1992 but had to keep under-wraps because of family or where I live. I am happy they - the LGBT community, got their representation for what it was, but I am just fed up with the whole issue being forced down our throats.

Now onto the couples thing… pairings/couples/ships WHATEVER!

Now this whole “ship/shipping” thing... it's nice/new/bizarre/and downright stupid to me. Back in my time, we didn't call potential couples “ships” or went batshit crazy over something that looked like a character was crushing on another when there is nothing there. The fan fiction and fan art is spectacular and in most cases breathtaking, but in recent seasons it has really gotten out of hand with Voltron. The whole Sheith issue, only “shipping Keith with other male characters, praising pairings while condemning others.

Speaking of which, why is it okay to “ship” Lotor and Allura together even though he used her, but it's not okay to ship Keith and Acxa together or Keith and Romelle together? And don’t you dare say its because “Keith is clearly gay/bi” or that “shipping him with anyone else besides Character X is toxic” excuse - because those excuses have gotten stupid, old, and annoying. But I’ll wait for you to give me one nice solid instance...

So he smiled at Lance after they captured Sendak and Lance said: “We make a good team” that doesn't mean anything, so he smiled at Rolo that could very well be a reference to The Walking Dead because both VAs at the time were from TWD, so he hugs Shiro... So what! Speaking from experience Brother-Friends do this. He and James looked at each other when he returned to Garrison Base - and your point is? They never really liked each other to begin with. “He hasn’t shown much interest in the opposite sex,” um excuse me have you watched Season 1 episode 3? He was always smiling towards Allura. Plus have you ever took into consideration that maybe because he was secretly struggling with inner demons, demons Shiro only knew about, that maybe he just didn't want to get involved with anyone until he feels ready too or that maybe those he knows just doesn't interest him?

For all, we know Acxa maybe that one character that interests him over Allura, Romelle, Pidge, Nyma, Olia, or any other character with the exclusion of Krolia for obvious reasons. Let's state the obvious, she is the first person he meets face to face (eventually) who is a Galra-Hybrid, someone like him who he has the potential to connect with better than his Galra Mother, the Blade, or even the Paladins. And believe me, being a mixed blood myself sometimes it is a lot easier for us in this situation to connect more, we know things that those who aren't in the situation feel. They seem to be looking out for each other, regardless of whether it goes against their current allegiances at the time. And I for one support the idea of him hooking up with Acxa or even Romelle for the sake of argument over the Paladins for my own reasons. And yes that is coming from an old-timer who used to believe “If it is ANYTHING Voltron then it has to be Keith and Allura. That is the way of it, the way it has been, and should always be” up until Season 2.

Now really address the whole claim “Keith isn't interested in women, so he is gay" or “when confronted by the former general taunts he says ‘Can’t we just fight!’ means he is gay” posts when taunted: Have you ever considered that during an intergalactic war, that maybe if he were interested in someone like Acxa, he wouldn't want the enemy to know? Best way to cripple your foe is to target and exploit his or her weakness, and there is no greater weakness to someone than those who hold their heart. Whether it is lovers, parents, siblings, and so forth. Season 6 is a great example of Haggar exploiting it because Keith loved Shiro as a brother. Zethrid and Ezor knew Acxa had a thing for the flippity hair paladin and tried to exploit it and nearly succeeded.

Exposing your enemy’s one true weakness is one thing that is a constant in shows like this, you all should know this and shouldn't have someone point it out. Guyver-I and Mizuki Segawa, Batou and Motoko Kusanagi - since he clearly has a thing for her, Raphael and Mona Lisa of 2012 TMNT series, Superman and Lois Lane, Shiro Amada and Aina Sahalin, Krolia and both her mate & baby Keith, Swamp Thing and Abby Arcane, and so many others! Even Sonic the Hedgehog’s weakness prior to all the Sonic Adventure tie-in comics was Sally Acorn. Each of their enemies has tried to and have exploited this weakness in an attempt to achieve victory. So just because someone doesn't react to taunts like “Oh it must be true love” the way others may have, DOES NOT mean they are gay. Especially if they are part of a warrior class, they may exhibit some feelings for one another out in public or with friends but when they are alone they are free to be themselves.

Now I am not saying you can't “ship” characters with who you want, but if you see things you don't like just don't post things against it. Dial it back a bit for crying out loud. I don't like the idea of Sheith, Klance, or LoKei, Huneith but you don't see me bashing it or saying “Keith is obviously Heterosexual” or some shit like that. I scroll past it. To my understanding from scrolling through Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook - before admins started to crack down on them, making a post like that is just as bad as posting hateful comments on posts supporting a particular pairing.

And to say things like “Well if Ship-X or Ship-Y becomes canon I am done with the series!” Well, you know what I say to that or those who think they are entitled to something? There’s the Voltron Door, don’t let it hit you on your way out! The series has lasted 30 plus years and will continue to do so without your entitled ass. Sure there are things that were done that I didn't like, but it is not worth sending blackmail/death threats to those involved or being nasty to those involved that it prompts the showrunners to issue an apology letter just to make you feel good about your nastiness.

In my opinion they, the showrunners, should never have apologized in the first place for all your hurt little feelings. The one thing THEY SHOULD apologize for, in my own opinion is ending the series (WHICH WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE AFTER EVERYTHING NEGATIVE THAT HAS HAPPENED) so soon if indeed Season 8 turns out to be the final one! I’d have like to see it go for another 5 more seasons while bringing in the Vehicle Voltron now that Earth has literally become part of the “Galaxy Alliance,” and is now a prime target with Voltron there. Yes, I say Galaxy Alliance because Earth and the Galaxy Garrison are now part of the Voltron Alliance/Coalition.

Anyway, sure I had my frustrations and joys with Legendary Defender as an Old-Time Voltron fan but I still enjoyed it immensely. And regardless of what happens in the next season (whether it continues or not) and after I look forward to anything Voltron. And for those who keep in mind: there is ALWAYS the next series! 2011’s Voltron-Force was well received for a time but faded into the distance for Voltron: Legendary Defender. But with the nastiness of certain fans, we ALL must prove we deserve any more seasons, a newer series 5 to 10 years down the line, or an animated or live-action movie.

Well this is the end of my rant, like don’t like, applaud or get offended by it I don't care, this is how I see the actions of a certain few of this fandom effecting the rest of us who enjoy the series for what it is and not what we want it to be.

[starryeyedjew]

Someone literally just messaged me this: “you only like Pidge because you like Bex”

Okay first of all, I don’t like Bex. I love Bex and I look up to her. You would know that if you weren’t so self involved 24/7 and actually listened to what I had to say for fucking once.

Second, just because I love Bex does not mean I can’t love Pidge. Pidge is a fictional character voiced by Bex who just so happens to be the role model I wish I had growing up. Yes, I only got into Voltron because I was told Bex voiced a giant amazingly intelligent small space nerd and I wanted to check it out. BUT, I found Pidge to be my favorite for different reasons. And while Bex voicing her happens to be one, it is not the main reason.

I found Pidge to be my favorite character because you can interpret her gender any way you like. The infamous bathroom scene in season two still hurts me a little because I can relate. Before anyone says ‘she couldn’t tell which bathroom to go in because she couldn’t tell the gender of the aliens coming out of them’ listen to what I have to fucking say. I am a trans kid, but because I don’t have the money to transition, I still have feminine features. It’s often confusing as to which bathroom I should go in because a) I don’t know how people will react and b) I still look feminine so if I go into the boys bathroom a number of things could happen to me (I don’t feel safe!!!). So yes, I can relate to this scene as a trans kid because it hurts not knowing which bathroom to go into.

Another reason is she reminds me of my best friend who passed away three years ago to the day. She has literally all of his qualities, right down to being a small angry space nerd 90% of the time. She has his attitude and sass and humor. For me, Pidge is essentially my best friend. He was the best friend I’d ever had and when I lost him, I felt like I had lost him for good. Then comes along Voltron and Pidge and I felt like I had a part of him again. She even looks a bit like him. It’s one of the main reasons why I watch the show in the first place. (Also holy shit it’s been three years. Nathan, I miss you loads. I love you buddy, I’ll come visit soon.)

I have a lot of reasons for loving Pidge. @bext-k voicing her just happens to be one of many. And she does a damn good job at doing so. Thank you, Bex, for voicing this amazing character.