#but all it’s achieving is increased awkwardness

[wafflesrisa]

Yuki and Daniel’s dynamic in the Try Not to Laugh video is so endearing

Like it’s obvious they are feeling out each other’s boundaries and the half the laughing is actually nervous giggling

Daniel immediately defaulting to touching because that’s the killer move to set Lando and Max laughing but realising it makes Yuki a bit uncomfortable and stopping, Yuki trying to reciprocate awkwardly and then defaulting to saying random words in Italian because that’s what makes Pierre laugh and maybe it’ll work for Daniel too, and it does, and Yuki just slowly starting to relax, and just the careful sounding out of each other’s sense of humour it’s so cute and respectful and heartwarming

[darby-rowe]

YOUNG LUST ⭑ X.O. KINKTOBER 10TH. FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS!ABBY ANDERSON X FEM!READER

18+ | nsfw | mdni wc. 1.0k+ cw/tags. exhibitionism (car sex), fem!reader, toys (strap-on), implications of abby wearing a strap out in public, barely proofread notes. tried to make the title the colors of the pepsi logo but it came off more american flag than i would have hoped. lol. art by sashatverdaya. title taken from Diet Pepsi by Addison Rae.

Against your more hopeful wishes, you found yourself in the backseat of Abby’s shitty 2005 Ford Escape once again.

It was a curse that Abby knew you so well—knew all your little ticks and what made you moan the loudest for her, which is something that no one in your entire dating history knew how to achieve. You wanted to give her credit for her achievements, but there was deep-rooted annoyance that she was the best you ever had.

And you weren’t even in love with her.

She managed to coax into her backseat, gently pulling you onto her lap and gripping your hips to make sure you didn’t run away. But how could you even begin to think things like that when Abby tasted your tongue in extreme amounts of depth, never letting a drop of saliva fall from your mouth before catching it with her lips. Kissing you was the equivalent of a wine tasting for Abby, squeezing your hips to catch the little hitch in your breathing that made the kiss taste so much sweeter.

“You look pretty tonight,” Abby breathed into you, her fingers finding its way underneath your top to ghost her fingertips on her bare skin.

A soft sigh left your lips. “Yeah?” you responded. “As opposed to every other night that you have me? Tonight is when I look pretty?”

Abby sucked on her teeth. “You know what I mean,”

A simple trip to the movies with your fuck buddy was bound to take a turn like this.

You judged by the way she handled you that she planned to take you all the way tonight. The way that your fellow movie-goers walked by the car you were occupying made your skin crawl. Your peripheral vision slightly distorted their faces into ones of judgment. You squirmed uncomfortably in Abby’s lap.

“What if people see…?” you asked, a slight whine teetering on the edge of your voice. The darkness of the evening provided a shield from potential onlookers, but your uneasiness still crawled deep within you.

Abby took notice of you trying to catch glimpses of outside the car and caught your jaw in a firm grip in her hand, forcing you to look at her. “They’re not gonna see us, pretty girl,” she said, her tone cascading your brain and slowly making you lose your ability to make judgements. “This parking lot will be cleared out in no time. I just need you, please?”

Please.

An awkward shuffling on the seats, Abby’s hands lifting up your skirt and pulling your panties to the side, and her fingers teasing your slit and gathering your wetness on her hand. You were bent over the back seat, face first into the rearview mirror that made you immediately hide yourself from the oncoming public. You opted in for taking in the view of the floor of the trunk

You heard the unzipping of Abby’s jeans, quickly followed by the all too familiar feeling of her strap slowly intruding your pussy. Your hands found purchase on the back of the seats, eyes slowly rolling back as you became more and more full.

“Fucking wet for me, aren’t you?” Abby teased from behind you, the little chuckle at the edge of her question making you whimper involuntarily. “Bet you didn’t get this wet for that micro-dick loser you fucked last week, huh?”

No, you didn’t. Couldn’t even bring yourself to fake it for that guy you already forgot the name of.

You couldn’t get this slippery and messy for anyone except her.

The gradual increase of her thrusts had you making you noise for her in no time. Her hand, ever present on the small of your back, forced you to arch more for her, move in time with her strokes. The general public walked past the truck, not giving a single glance to the lewd, taboo acts being performed in the old vehicle. You prayed that they couldn’t hear the increasing volume of your pathetic whimpers, and the wet slaps of Abby’s strap pouncing your weeping cunt. Your eyes fluttered shut, mouth fell open, and your head lolled back as your friend fucked you so, so good.

You hated to admit that you genuinely needed your pussy pounded like this. It had been way too fucking long.

“Fuck, baby,” Abby hissed in response to the sheer pornographic nature of how she was using your body. “Making such a mess. My pretty girl making a pretty mess just for me…”

You whined, and even though you couldn’t see it, you could see it in your mind the shit-eating grin plastered on her face. “Gonna cum? Do it. Cum in front of all these people,”

And you did, crying out without a single concern for who could possibly hear your cries of pure pleasure. Tremors and shockwaves rocked your body, pussy pulsating and contracting around your friend’s silicone cock.

“That’s my pretty girl…” Abby whispered, leaning forward to gently kiss at the backs of your shoulders and the side of your neck, letting your breath and heartbeat die down to a more tolerable level before you could speak.

“Thank you,” was the only thing you could manage to whisper as you felt her love on your body post-fuck.

With a simple crane of your neck you turned and your lips gently met Abby’s, who kept her cock still buried deep within your pussy. You wanted to say something, wanted to tell her to slip out of you so you two could clean up and have her take you home. But instead, you said nothing.

Just the little breathless thank you.

Abby kept her face close to yours, gently soothing her hands on your body and breathing into your shoulder.

“What’s on your mind right now?” she asked you, softly, pressing kisses onto your cheek and temple.

“Hm…” you hummed, clearly indicating that no critical thought was in your fucked-out brain.

Abby just chuckled, kissing you again.

“You in love with me yet?” she asked you. And even though the question was asked in a joking manner, it still made your brain stir with answers.

You decided not to dwell on the question moving forward.

“Just take me home, Abs,” you said.

[jillgirlfriends]

my ghostface doll

dom!mean!ethan landry x ghostface!fem!reader

ethan accidentally finds finds your robe, mask and knife and realizes that you are a killer, but he has his own plans for you.

warnin: ethan teases a lot, bandage, use vibrator, using panties as a gag, smut

you had to leave urgently on your "business" your father will be furious if you fail the task he gave you. you hastily searched your things in the closet but couldn't find them. you put your things away safely and hid them in a box behind your clothes. but when you open the box.. it was empty

«Isn't this what you're looking for, baby?» - what you didn't want until the very end. ethan's sweet whisper reached your ear, he held your mask in his hand and with his other hand gently hugged your waist pulling you closer to him. ethan was now.. somehow different, mocking.

«th-this is.. not what you think..» - you tried to justify yourself, but ethan immediately interrupted you and did not let you say a word. his breath blew on your neck, and.. he smiled so sweetly and closed his eyes

«no, that's what I think.. honey» - ethan was so calm now, his hand that was holding your waist moved to the strap of your dress and began to slowly pull the dress itself off your shoulder

he dropped the mask and started pulling your dress down with both hands. what was he up to? goosebumps ran across your skin and you felt awkward.. you couldn't say a single word

when ethan took off your dress completely, he grabbed something from the table and you heard a very familiar sound.. it was scotch tape, and ethan began to glue your hands so that they were behind your back and then he threw your body on the bed, not caring about your comfort. you were confused, but began to think a little and understand what he wanted to do to you

did you see ethan take out that box under the bed.. the box with all your toys

«hmm.. which one should I use today? you turned out to be such a bad girl, and I believed you all the time..» - ethan was looking through all the toys in the box. he was teasing you a lot now. you were on edge and felt that very pleasant feeling.

«I'm using this today» - ethan took the vibrator out of the box and showed it to you, the same big vibrator that makes you feel pain and pleasure at the same time. ethan had a cold and mocking smile on his face, and his eyes were so dark..

he started to slowly crawl towards you, and his eyes were fixed on your underwear that was bothering him. he easily took it off your bra, and left your breasts open for him. only your panties remained, and he began to slowly pull them down your hips and finally exposed that sweet part that he loves so much.

ethan began to run his fingers over your pussy to make it even wet. oh.. how ethan loved to tease you like this, he rubbed your pussy mercilessly and your moans were like music to him. finally, having achieved the desired effect, ethan began to insert the vibrator into your wet pussy. Inch by inch, he didn't care that it hurt you and he inserted the vibrator so deep that the vibrator itself was not visible.

grabbing the remote control, ethan turned the vibrator on medium power and your eyes widened and your body shook from the stimulation. ethan grabbed your panties and shoved them in your mouth using them as a gag. your chest rose and fell, small tears flowed from your eyes. and ethan.. he enjoyed this whole performance, and watched it all without any embarrassment and each time pushed the vibrator deeper and deeper. your boyfriend has a perverted mind..

«how does it feel, slut? to be humiliated and put on display for me, be glad that others don't see what a slut you really are. you drip so much..» - ethan said with a wide and perverted smile, increasing the power of the vibrator. your back arched from the increased power and your body started shaking harder.. it didn't help that he pushed the vibrator harder into your pussy

ethan just smirked at this and grabbed your ghostface mask

«wow.. my girlfriend is a killer, and I trusted her all the time..» - he looked looked at the whole mask, and with his other hand he held your thigh so that you did not close your legs and did not hide your whole view for him

«consider this a kind of punishment, you will hold this vibrator for as long as I want» - ethan said with a mocking smile, continuing to hold your thigh tightly and leaving marks on it

«you know, it's nice to fuck a killer..»

[lyneira]

♡ I heard that 😳👂♡

-> what they would do after overhearing you admit your crush on them

lyneira's 1.2k milestone event

Will come out of hiding to tell you they love you too

Cater, Kalim, Malleus, Rook, Floyd, Neige, Che'nya

They'd be too excited knowing that you feel the same way to just keep quiet. So he'd pop-out, declaring his own love for you and would pull you into his warm embrace, but ngl you'd probably be frozen like, 'what just happened?' , because this would all happen so fast, lightning speed I'm tellin' ya.

They've been listening in on you this whole time, turns out that they love you back, they're hugging you right now, and what's this? With the shy look on their face and the way their face was inching closer to yours, were they now leaning in to kiss you?! It'll all be like a fever dream, but fortunately for you, you knew it was real when you closed the gap between your lips and his and melt in his sweet kiss

They end up getting themselves caught

Idia, Ace, Riddle, Epel, Deuce, Sebek

"WHAT?!", he'd fall out of his hiding-spot and your heart nearly jumps out of your chest when you see him.

The unsure look you now have on your face has him nervous as heck; He didn't mean to give you a negative impression by his reaction. He was just too shocked and excited at the same time to contain himself. He needs to say something quick before making things even more awkward.

So he'll make it clear to you that he likes you back, though a bit shy about it. "Well, y'know... I uh- I love you too..!"

Shoot a tender smile at him in that moment and you've basically shot his heart. Even more so if you run over to him and give him a kiss lol

Won't confess to you in that moment, but will let you know you later

Jamil, Vil, Jade, Silver, Jack, Trey, Leona, Lilia

They'll tell you later, they don't want you to think they were being creepy or rude watching you admit your feelings aloud.

They'll wish they hadn't though, because now they're thinking about it the whole time before they get to see you again. You loved them back? Why didn't you just tell them sooner? Well hey, if you had told him sooner, he wouldn't have been able to see that precious moment of you confessing your feelings so candidly. It was adorable and his endearment towards you would only increase from replaying that memory in his head and he found himself smiling, 'they're just too cute'

So when they finally do see you, they're going to ask you,

"Where do you want to go?"

"??? Go? For what..?"

"I'm taking you on a date, silly"

And you're just like, "oh okay.... wait, wha-" 😳💘

"I love you too, y/n" 🤭❤️

Will hint towards it the next time they see you

Azul, Rollo, Ruggie

Like those who confess to you later, they don't confront you right away as to not seem rude. They'd also want some time to process this too.

They would hint towards it later because even though they've heard you say it aloud, they want you to say it directly to them. They seek reassurance that their ears weren't playing any tricks on them after all.

They'll attempt to give you hints by subtly flirting in order to make you break and finally confess. They'll compliment you, stand closely to you, lightly brush their hand on yours, things like that.

And they'll think they're close to achieving their goal. Though, in reality, seeing your adorable expressions in reaction to their tactics is making them crumble even faster that they'd be the ones who end up confessing first lmao.

© 2023 lyneira. PLEASE DO NOT COPY, PLAGIARIZE, OR REPOST MY WRITING ONTO OTHER PLATFORMS

[milkb0nny]

🤍...𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒚 𝒔/𝒐

characters: Al Haitham, Dan Heng, Gepard Landau, Itto

content: the men being in a relationship with a shy and introverted s/o // fluff // gn! reader

warnings: none

🍃... 𝑨𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒎

▫️becoming a couple was a rather hard mission you both had. You were to shy to approach him and he wasn't too bothered to initiate anything. Honesty Al Haitham was a little afraid of a rejection too. So thanks to Kaveh who pushed you both to go on dates, you are now a couple.

▫️Your shyness doesn't bother him. He appreciates the friends you have and at the same time prefers a more shy and introverted partner. He can relax and read books while you two spend quality time at home. So with that being said your shyness is kinda a blessing for his rather calm soul.

▫️PDA isn't a thing at all. He doesn't want to make you uncomfortable kissing or cuddling you in public. It's already a stressful situation. Al Haitham is always behind you keeping an eye on you to make sure you're okay. Only on days where a few people cross the streets he likes to give you a kiss on the cheek. Your flustered face is too cute.

▫️After some time in the relationship he got to know what's too much and what's not too much for you. He likes to tease you a little when he changes clothes (he does it in front of you) but he won't pressure you into something. That's a no no and he knows that. If you want to initiate something but can't do it or say it, he takes the time to explore it himself and maybe he'll hit the right guess.

▫️When you're shy about... Well anything sexual related or other issues, he'll hand you a notebook he bought for communicating. If you want to he'll leave the room or stay by your side. He'd wait until you're done and read what you wrote down. This technique makes it very easy to reveal complicated feelings and helps you to handle sensitive topics.

▫️All in all he's very considerate of your shyness and hesitant behavior towards topics or people. He'll try to always pay attention and make you feel most comfortable. Al Haitham is a great husband and a trustable companion.

🍃... 𝑫𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒈

▫️Dan Heng is quite a shy person himself. Of course he's not afraid to say something or he's upfront when something bothers him but when it comes to relationships he's not quite sure how to handle them. He never had a relationship before or... A deep connection like between you. So the new feelings are quite a challenge for this young man.

▫️Your relationship consists of a lot blushing, giggling and awkward situations. But that's no issue since every day you both get more comfortable with your feelings and touches. You two grow together and explore your relationship.

▫️You kinda like how Dan Heng relates to your feelings. He understands whenever you feel a little weird and you totally get how he feels when he blushes and feels embarrassed. It's a benefit and misunderstandings are a rare occurrence.

▫️March and Himeko are very supportive and give each of you advice if something goes wrong or you want to express something. Dan Heng started reading romance books in secret so he knows how to take you on nice dates or make you happy. Of course he knows most of it is fiction but as long as it doesn't come off as too cheesy he achieved his goal.

▫️Most of the time you stay on the express and enjoy your time. You spend a lot of time reading and listening to music. Sometimes you play with Pompom together. Dan Heng smiles more often since you two are a passionate couple.

🍃... 𝑮𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒖

▫️As we all know this guy does blush a lot and it increases when you both get to know each other. He finds you adorable and your shyness makes you even cuter. That you're introverted means he has to protect you from fewer people so more time for the two of you.

▫️He'll be the lead most of the time. He plans dates in quiet areas. You know he puts a lot of effort in your relationship and to make it up to him, you cook nice dishes and gift them to Gepard. His cheeks flush and he thanks you greatly. He loves how you use your time to be creative and your proud face brings him joy.

▫️Be aware that this man is a touchy man. He hugs you a lot and seeks for your attention. You don't mind it since he gives you the hugs you need anyways. Because he's so open and honest about his love towards you, you feel loved and cherished. You don't feel pressured to do anything or overcome your shyness since he's always there and you know that.

▫️Gepard is so kind and gentle that you grow out of your shyness due to his touches and adoration. It happens naturally and with time. He never said he's bothered by your hesitation and he never expressed such emotions as well. Of course he wants you to feel free but it's no use pushing you into a cage full of pressure. Rather he loves you to soften you up.

▫️Still he blushes frequently and is also embarrassed on a daily. It makes you two laugh and have fun. Even the awkward and goody situations are a good lesson and strengthen your bond.

🍃... 𝑰𝒕𝒕𝒐

▫️You're safe with him. Itto has a soft spot for you and he'll handle you like a bubble. He's carful and loving with you, always giving you a warm smile and a peck on the shoulder. He knows you're shy.

▫️He confessed first and you're glad he caught your small hints. You didn't want to be too obvious with your crush but he picked the signs up and asked you straight up to be his partner. He makes life easier for you. Honestly you always thought he was more oblivious but turns out he pays attention to every single detail about you.

▫️Itto is a warm person and you appreciate how much he wants to show you the world. Itto wants you to explore so many things since you didn't experience much due to your introverted and shy personality. He'll take you to great restaurants, breathtaking spots to admire the sunset or nice hotels. He knows the golden spots.

▫️On your journey you soften up and are more confident to maybe order ice cream or ask Itto to get you something. Itto is so supportive that he'll buy you the thing you want thrice.

▫️When you get invited to events by your friends he comes along with you. Whenever your mood changes negativity he'll drag you out of the occasion and enjoys the silence with you. He knows loud music and many people exhaust you. You love this man so deeply for being caring yet funny.

[bigshymen]

SAM SULEK X MASC READER

summary : you’re excited to finally use that planet fitness membership you purchased because you want to achieve gains like your idol, sam sulek. what happens when you spot him on the only pull up machine in the gym?

skinny reader , insecurity , swearing , meet-cute & meet-sexy , one shot , no smut

You finally did it. You got the membership and you’re one step closer to achieving your goal physique. You stand nervously in the gym, feeling a bit overwhelmed amidst the clanging weights and the hum of the treadmills. Where should you start? Pull-ups are good for big shoulders right?

This Planet Fitness has only one pull-up machine and the guy using it is huge.

Taking a deep breath, you summoned the courage to approach the machine. As you got closer, you realized just how intimidatingly massive the guy currently preoccupying it was. He was as if one of those larger than life influencers walked out of a phone screen.

His posterior was as sculpted as his back under his thin-looking black tee, leaving almost nothing to the imagination regarding his top half. You couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity when you noticed the cap obscuring his head full of long and pretty bronze curls.

Your feelings of inadequacy only increased while watching the mysterious man preform each pull up with ease, his muscles ripping with each rep. You couldn’t help but admire him from afar, your heart pounding even harder as you continued to watch in awe.

With a flush of embarrassment, you realize how creepy you must seem and you look away wist pretending to be engrossed in the settings on a nearby treadmill.

But fate seemed to have other plans as the specimen of a man finished his set, breathing hard, hopped off of the machine. Landing next you and turning around, manuvering his muscular body gracefully, he reveals himself as none other than Sam Sulek?!

You can’t stop yourself from racking your eyes from his traps to his perfectly sculpted calves. Strong thighs you want to feel beneath your hands, his shorts just indecent enough to expose it all. Is this real?

Fuck. You’re such a pervert. You catch yourself staring and look up at the kind of cute and confused face of your gym idol-influencer-crush. Did he say something?

“Sorry for hogging the machine, dude. I’m finished now.” He apologizes, a hit of nervousness in that same smooth, deep voice of his you’ve fallen asleep to countless times on video. “No, no, you’re good.” You stammered in response to the giant’s infectiously gentle demeanor. Internally you grimaced at how unsteady and high pitched your voice sounded. Letting out an awkward laugh you and he proceed to shift around each other to let the other have a turn on the machine, given Sam’s huge frame in contrast to your tiny one.

Thankfully, filling the silence, Sam takes the initiative to revive the conversation and the two of you have a light hearted back and forth while he takes a break after finishing his sets. You hesitantly share that you’re new to lifting, gesturing to your gangly physique, and that you actually don’t know how to do a proper pull-up.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Sam.” He introduces himself out of the blue, extending a confident hand. It begins to dawn on you when your shaky and slightly sweating digits meet his that he doesn’t know you’re a fan. He shakes your hand firmly, his white smile only widening. “Don’t worry, everyone’s nervous when they start. I can show you the ropes if you want.”

Your nerves instantly eased up at Sam’s friendliness and you couldn’t stop your face heating up from his brief touch. The two of you moved in sync to the pull up machine while Sam began to explain his technique. You tried to focus on his instructions, but it was hard to concentrate with his close proximity and his overwhelming presence.

Attempting your first pull up, you couldn’t help but steal fleeting glances at Sam, who stood nearby offering encouragement.

You’d take the secret to the grave if it meant the start of something more.

[posthumanwanderings]

Internal Section (Positron / Square - PS1 - 1999)

“Often described as a twisted fusion between Tempest and S.T.U.N. Runner, this Positron game was released exclusively in Japan in 1999, at a time when the PlayStation games catalogue was already vast and varied. Dynamic and irreverent, Internal Section is essentially a complex ‘tube shooter’, an unusual angle that can be considered a welcome addition at a time when horizontal and vertical scrolling shooters were predominant. The mere sight of the initial presentation, or the bizarre imagery printed on the bizarre game manual, tells Internal Section apart from a common shooter. Instead of acquiescing to the adolescent anime characters and pseudo-plots, it evokes the same mature, impersonal and hi-tech ambience of the demoscene computer art subculture. Each of eight levels is divided into four sub stages (A, B, C, D and Boss Fight). When the level guardians are reached, game scheme switches from its tubular form to that of a circular rail drawn around the enemy, where greater shot precision is often required. Internal Section‘s gameplay is utterly unique, allowing the player to instantly choose between twelve different shot types, each of them based on a Chinese zodiac sign: apart from dodging bullets and other obstacles, the key to success lies in the use of the appropriate sign for each situation. Far from a hardcore shooting game experience, Internal Section is all about the experience and aesthetics – rather than superhuman skills – with scattered checkpoints and infinite continues that make it a short, albeit extremely enjoyable video game.

The first impact created by Internal Section originates from the awkward graphic style. Their lack of texture mapping is properly compensated with the addition of smooth and lustrous shading, drawn in vivid colors and wonderful contrasts. Flat polygons pervade the screen as each level displays a predominant color, and each sub-stage exhibits a rich and artful array of pictorial themes. Due to its spartan aesthetics, this uncanny Squaresoft release is bound to be compared with Rez, released by SEGA two years later.

iS also aspires to a perfectly balanced blend of audiovisual and gameplay, including a carefully selected techno music playlist. While not as memorable as the licensed soundtrack from games such as WipeOut, the disk includes 16 original themes that help bring some strong sense of rhythm into the game experience. Similar to Ridge Racer, it also lets the player swap the game disk for an audio CD, essentially giving it a customizable soundtrack. Customizations also include the selection of different ambiences for the levels, a factor that dramatically increases the game’s appeal and replay value.

If carefully observed today, in light of modern shoot’em up revivalisms, iS has achieved a certain state of grace, having risen to a level that only a handful of its counterparts were able to attain. Its flat polygon graphics running smoothly on the television screen and its responsive controls prevent the game from looking or feeling obsolete. In fact, everything about iS contemplates innovation, as well as a very strong desire to evade the usual patterns that have long infected this stagnant genre. Its status as a rare and unpublicized title coming from a major company has contributed, undoubtedly, to the consecration of Internal Section as one of the most engaging and sought after titles from the recent past.“ [article source]

[crescenthistory]

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[frozenjokes]

was thinking about them. snippet below. tw: uh. nasty fighting. beat each other to death desert duo classic

***

Grian punched him. This wasn’t the right time- the right place- something - but he couldn’t stop himself. Scar lost the right to that title. If Grian had anything to say about it, Scar would never get to call himself that again. When Scar hit back, Grian heard the voices of Pearl and Impulse cheering him on. He stumbled, cradling his face in his hands. Rain flowed past his shoes like a waterfall as the sinking ship increased its tilt. So easy to slip.

“Having second thoughts?” Scar was waiting. Of course he was waiting. Grian gritted his teeth. He would not fall.

Grian ran forward again, feigning a hit before slipping behind Scar and aiming for his injured shoulder, earning a pained gasp for his trouble. Scar was stronger, yes, but Grian was faster. He could wear him down. Scar kicked out behind him, but Grian hopped away, just out of reach.

“Quick,” Scar grunted, but Grian wasn’t going to give him the time to talk and recover, dashing in for another punch. But Scar was already winding back, skimming Grian’s shoulder with the same hit that had folded Pearl and forcing him into an awkward backpedal. The rain bore down on his clothes, the all encompassing weight begging him to fall. Grian narrowed his eyes, turning to strike at Scar’s stomach, only to feel the weight of both Scar’s fists on his back. He crumpled to his hands and knees with a gasp, but didn’t have the time to think before a hefty kick to his stomach sent him flying.

The running water felt nice on the side of his face. His shattered breathing seemed to matter less, his aching body, his pounding head.

“Get up, Grian!” Pearl screamed, and he saw a strand of her silvery hair pass in front of his face.

“Come on, buddy!” Impulse joined her, “You’ve got this!”

“What are you going to do?” Grian heard the smile on Scar’s lips, the illusion of choice clear in his voice. The same question he had asked when Grian entered the crew’s quarters to see him hunched over Impulse’s gurgling frame. The same question he had asked when he had recruited Grian onto his ship, promising things he could never possibly achieve. Grian dug his nails into the splintering wood. He dragged himself to his knees.

And then Scar kicked him. Again. And again. And again. And

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the rest of the fic is linked in my pinned post (Signing Off) just in case you want to read about the rest of them dying lol

[unsteady-calcium]

Have you gotten more than vibes for the dinosaur au?

Like what are all the respective jobs for the squints when they get to the isalnd?

Hi!! And as always thank you for talking to me about dinosaur AU 🙏🙏🙏 Sorry that this has taken me literal weeks, turns out I had a lot of thoughts 😅

I find that when I think about AUs (can't say "when I write AUs" bc lord knows that barely happens) that I don't gravitate so much towards making all the characters from canon fit into the AU world. Instead, I usually think a lot more about how to recreate the journey the main characters are on, and specifically how to create a relationship and tension between them that echos canon. It's just where my head goes, and where much of the appeal of AUs is for me.

So, that being said, here is what I am thinking about the most concerning Booth and Brennan, that I want to recreate. In any AU I come up with, really, not just dinosaur AU tbh. My own personal Bones AU recipe if you will, with dinosaur specifics in green:

Booth and Brennan are only reluctantly working together. They clash at every possible front. Initial, surface level goal have to be at least slightly at odds. Brennan is being sent to the island by her superiors (Goodman) against her will and very reluctantly. The chain of command on the island is not at all clear cut, and Booth and Brennan are both under the impression that they're in charge.

Their partnership yields almost immediate fruits, to both their suprise. They don't really like each other a lot, but they are both very passionate about what they work with, so they are begrudingly willing to overlook how much they don't like each other for the sake of The Cause. They are learning heaps about what they need to do to ensure the survival of the dinos. They're publishing articles, public interest is rising, funding increases.

They get to know each other better as they continue working together, and they begin to realise how much their values overlap. Here is someone else who cares deeply about the same thing you do, and also who is the ticket for you to achieve the things you are so passionate about achieving. Despite initial appearances, they are actually both working towards the survival of the dinos and island. They are the only two people in the world who fully realise and feel what a tragedy it would be if they became extinct. In their partnership they find not only validation and hope, but for the first time they begin to feel less lonely about their passion.

In canon this shared value and passion is justice for murder victims, and specifically denying murderers the chance to dehumanise their victims, through killing them and leaving them to rot until they're unrecognisable. Booth and Brennan care deeply about justice, and deeply about victims and restoring their humanity. It ties in with their pasts and their childhoods of neglect, abandonment and abuse. It's honestly really good character writing, and much much better than the character work in any 2000s cop show has any right to be. Any AU worth it's salt (to me specifically, everyone else can do whatever they want of course) has to be able to mimick this in some way. This is pillar 1 of their dynamic.

Brennan is outspoken and abrasive, and people feel like she acts like she's better than them because of her intellect. That she is cold and emotionless. Booth sees through this, and recognises how deeply she cares, and all of the strong emotions that live just below the surface. Booth sees how brightly Brennan burns, and he admires it greatly. It doesn't take long for that admiration to turn to protectiveness, when he sees people treating her unfairly because of her awkwardness. Brennan, for almost the first time in her entire life, has the experience of someone not only seeing her for all that she is, but also really liking and valuing what they see. This is pillar 2. Paleontologist Brennan gets a lot of flack for her bad media appearance, there are jokes that "she can't let the dinos become extinxt because they're the only living things that can stand to be around her. Booth nearly punches a journalist the first time he overhears it.

Pillar 3 is this: In Booth, Brennan finds a person who she didn't entirely believe existed: someone how is honest with her, who repeatedly shows that he deserves her trust, and who time and time again refuses to abandon her. Their bond grows strongher and Brennan, so believes deep in her soul that anyone she gets close to will leave her eventually, freaks out. She tries to push him away. She takes long leaves of absence on some work-related business, as a poor excuse to create distance betweent them and protect herself. Booth not only refuses to let her bully him into leaving, he also sees through all of this. He, as the only person in her life, can see that it comes from both 1) a deep affection for him and 2) a deep fear and anguish. He doesn't hold it against her, but instead just continues to show her that she has nothing to fear. Hopefully one day she'll believe it. As they get closer, Brennan freaks out several times, making halfhearted excuses for having to leave the island for weeks at a time. Science conferences, board meetings at universities, etc. Booth lets it slide, because he understands why she is doing it . He knows that she's afraid.

As they begin to fall for each other, Brennan's fear increases tenfold. Because this time it would be so, so, so much worse when (not if) Booth finally decides to abondon her. She becomes more cold, more frantic, more distant. Booth is finding it harder and harder to be the bigger person, to remember that he knows why she is doing all this, because it hurts. It hurts him deeply when she pulls away again and again, when they both know that she really wants this. Booth finds it harder and harder to be patient and let her take the time she needs. With the future of the island depending on their partnership working, the stakes are even higher. If they risk trying a relationship and it fails, that could be the nail in the coffin for everything they've worked towards. The pressure and the stress brings out both of their bad sides even more: Brennan becomes more distant, Booth becomes more hurt and more upset, limiting his ability to empathise.

The resolution to all this comes chosing to trust: chosing to trust the help and support they recieve from their friends, and chosing to trust each other. Chosing to take a leap of faith, together.

This is very rambly, and as you can see, I have next to nothing concrete. I am just putting all this into the same pot, setting it on a low simmer, and seeing if a soup comes out the other end 🍵 Of course, this is all just me, I am not at all trying to tell anyone else how to make their AUs.

Thank you so much for the ask!!

[weebsinstash]

All the posts on the multiverse and ‘canon events’ has gotten me thinking. I love everything about the Yandere where having a relationship or family is meant to be canon. The inevitable destiny that feels like a chokehold. The peer pressure and complete lack of consideration to accompany an increasing loss of agency. But imagine if it were the opposite. The yandere looking through hundreds of different worlds and finding that they never even cross paths with you in the street. Hundreds more that where you do have a relationship, it always falls apart. The opposite of an MJ and Peter Parker. Just imagine them growing more and more unhinged as they desperately search for any justification, any way that proves their love could and should be reciprocated and have the universe consistently show that it’s not meant to be. Or worse, that you getting into a relationship at all could even constitute as an anomaly.

Honestly like, I'm almost absolutely positive Beyond The Spiderverse will "reveal the truth" because canon events as a concept is way too fucking depressing? I also feel like it's inherently making double meta commentary on, not just the whole "oh people don't want to accept miles/new mantles of a hero" but also, specifically for Spiderman, there's been a trend of trying to find new ways to make him suffer? Despite Peter Parker being literally one of the most friendly and pure hearted comic book heroes --his whole deal is literally being your friendly neighborhood Spiderman who friendly banners with his villains-- Peter has been given some absolutely AWFUL comic book fates

There have been comics where Peter has accidentally killed Mary Jane just by being in love and having sex and his radioactive seminal fluid gave her cancer. There have been comics where the world was overtaken by a zombie virus and Spiderman is running around trying to save a collapsing world from ruin, having to literally weave Mr Fantastic into his webs, literally put the stretching guy's skin in his webs, to try and stretch literal actual rotting people back together. Ironically one of the happiest comic book endings for Peter Parker is when he has to fake his suicide after society shuns him for not being a mutant and he actually stops being Spiderman and gets to live a private peaceful life of seclusion with MJ and their baby. So. His happy ending was literally only achieved by quitting being Spiderman because uh people were literally wanting to rip him apart over, essentially mutant based racism

There's this narrative that "oh with great power comes great reaponsibility" and for Spiderman it's pushing this idea that, in the scope of this movie, these heroes don't actually have a choice and truly ARE "destined" to suffer. It's like. No one wants that kind of story actually. At least not on the scale we are seeing it in this I dusty and franchise. Stories where the protagonist is being constantly spit on despite being nothing but good and doing nothing to deserve it isn't exactly uh, what the super campy hero comic books were made for? It's kinda like some grotesque mixture of writers trying to be edgy and capitalism trying to profit off of "shocking" new ideas. Superheroes are supposed to be campy and goofy and at the end of the day it's about saving the day and getting your happy ending and no one should "have to" suffer to achieve that

Like do yall see how awkward it is to see Peter B with Mayday while knowing that Mayday is absolutely already on her way to being a Spider herself with her own canon events. Like it's actually depressing. She's going to take over the mantle of Spiderman when her father gets his leg broken. Does Peter know? Does he ever think about his baby's future? Does Jessica? Are Spider people essentially being forced to have kids that they know are going to be miserable? Can you even imagine, being told "yeah you're supposed to have a child and also that kid is going to suffer just like you and no actually you don't get a choice not to have them"

Like by all means, upholding the canon is actually kind of frightening. Miguel is genuinely trying to save people's lives but some of these canon events are extremely personal things. I know it's kind of only damaging if you know beforehand but like.... wouldn't it fuck you up if you were in a happy marriage with someone who loved and accepted you and be doing your thing for years and then you join the Spider Society and you find out every version of you is with every version of your partner. I dont... know if I would actually find that romantic at all actually. I think my automatic reaction would be "wait are we made for each other? I literally never had a chance with anyone else? There's literally only one person who would ever love me? Did either of us really even have a choice?"

You go home and look at your spouse you've known for years and it's almost like your opinion of them has been permanantly changed. You're no longer looking at the other half of your heart who loves you. You're looking at the poor victim who got stuck with you. You're looking at your Canon Assigned Lover who is never going to get to experience true, actual love, because you're here. It's almost like, you still love them, but it hurts to love them now, and you're positive in your heart that, they don't ACTUALLY love you, their love isn't "true". And you leave them, straight up leaving signed divorce papers sitting on a table of a home you're never going back to. Somewhere at Spider Society HQ, there's a little light dinging or pinging or something in Miguel's face, "Canon Diverted/Canon Changed" and he's going to start physically tracking you down

I mentioned it before but I still like the idea of Reader somehow being in Miguel's Canon despite being in separate dimensions and he doesn't find this out until both of you are on really bad terms with each other, like the equivalent of not finding the search you need because you're off by a single letter or keyword, his systems miss that You are His future spouse because there's so much data it's combing through. Like, Miguel's obsessively researching all the different versions of you and he has who he thinks is supposed to be your future partner on his radar, he KNOWS basically everything about your future and is trying to nudge you towards it, pressuring you, basically breaking your heart when he and the Society kind of straight up tells you to go home and not come back until you're in a relationship, and after you basically hate his guts you have some idk a Miguel with an eyepatch emerging from the shadows with the rest of the Miguelvengers about "you're one of us, hurry, come, there's no time to explain" and there's some bullshit where this emotionally constipated ass man is told he has to apologize and woo you until one of his alternates is like "or you could just take em, that's what I did and my Canon was Just Fine"

I also like the idea of, lmao, "Miguel and Reader WERE canon but he fucked up so badly another Miguel was actually able to just come in and totally steal you and that's HIS canon and Miguel 1 is forced to watch you ride off into the sunset with basically his replacement when he was there first and loved you first"

Idk i just. I really want to break this barrier and write something 😩 its down to me not being able to decide which idea I have. I've been getting new drafts down but not finishing anything, just today I started something new for Batman/the Batfam/the JL even though we've been crooning over Miguel 😅 I just had like 5 days off in a row and I started more drafts so... I guess it's a start? Getting these drafts done is apparently NOT my canon event 😩

[mitsuyaya]

[ a peculiar genius ] bachira meguru

contains: 800+ words. fluff, knight bachira, maid reader, reader is referred to as ‘my lady’, unedited (will edit tom hopefully 🤞)

summary: Out of all the nobles, knights and sorcerers you've ever encountered or heard of, your master's friend is by far the most peculiar yet.

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For the past three years you've been serving the Marquess Isagi household as a servant, there are a lot of things you've learned about the nobilities, especially the knights that served the entire empire, but one particular knight had left quite an impression on you. A knight with hair as black as a raven, with shining gold underneath — Sir Bachira Meguru.

You've seen him every morning training with your master, how he would lift his sword effortlessly as if it doesn't weigh a ton, as if it's something a normal being can wield. And how his nimble feet change into one stance after the other that it makes him look like he's dancing the waltz.

No matter how long, how many minutes they have been sparring, their sweat clinging into their white sleeves, the smile on his face never wavers, intact, gradually widening the more he corners the marquess, the more he clashes his sword against him.

Sir Bachira’s countenance reminds you of those magical beasts in your hometown. So little, charming, innocent yet when they are faced by heartless hunters and predators that are larger than them, they would bare their fangs, unleashing their much terrifying side — it suits him quite well.

And even with his age, he had already achieved a lot of accolades, recognitions that gained him an utmost respect; winning numerous jousting tournaments, catching and detaining the empire's wanted bandits and becoming one of the trusted knights of the crown prince — a genius some might even say.

You believed them at first, the narrative that detailed how astounding Sir Bachira is, but as his visits gradually increase, having seen and conversed with him for the past three years — the more you doubt whether he really is the genius everyone had described him to be.

Because the Sir Bachira you know — “uhm my lady, if it isn't a trouble can you possibly show me where your master's drawing room is again?” — is the complete opposite of that.

As politely as you could, grasping tightly the remaining thread of patience you have left, you smiled and nod curtly.

Marquess Isagi’s manor is of the humble side, compared to his acquaintance and the other nobilities, it only has two floors, few rooms, and the maids and guards aren't that big in number. And yet, Sir Bachira would always get lost, despite visiting this place regularly.

“Follow me, sir” holding back the desire to roll your eyes, you turn around, walking a bit faster, making your way into where your master awaits him.

“You wounded me my lady, I told you to call me by my name, we see each other almost everyday! No need for formalities.” Bachira walks faster, catching up to you, walking side by side. You didn't even have to look at his face to know that he's smiling, a strange one indeed.

“Even so, you're still someone with a higher position than I am, it's only fitting if I call you by your title.” He lets out a childish huff “and please refrain from calling me ‘my lady.’ I am a mere servant not a noblewoman.” Bachira groans, frustrated “you’re such a stickler for the rules, loosen up.”

Your head pounds in irritation. Why did it have to be you who always gets to open the door and be the receiver of his annoying antics?

Just as you thought that you'll be reaching the drawing room in a comfortable silence, he spoke once again, much to your dismay, “you look beautiful today though, have you used a new brand of powder?” you didn't answer, brows twitching, he snaps his fingers, grinning “aha, I am right aren't I?”

“I don't use powder, sir” he freezes, “then are you wearing a new uniform?”

“It’s the same as I always wear” silence, an awkward one for him and a very welcomed company for you. The refreshing silence draws on for a long time, as he was about to break the silence once again, the doors to the drawing room welcomes you both.

“We are here” you knocked the door once, hearing the marquess say ‘you may enter’, you opened the door and showed him inside.

“I will be downstairs to make you two some tea, please call another maid in, if you need anything my lord… and sir bachira.” you say those last few words with a hint of displeasure, hoping that none of them noticed, you bow and leave the room after.

The door closes, an inexplicable atmosphere encompasses the room, Isagi stares, then glances to his friend “What did you do? you made her angry again”

“I didn't do anything!” Bachira’s eyes remained from that spot where you were moments ago.

Isagi sighs, rubbing his temples, already feeling a headache forming “Just how much longer will you pretend to get lost just so you could talk to her?”

“Youichii!!!!”

[quirkwizard]

Good morning, afternoon or evening! I wanted to ask if you could expand from Quick Global! I find him very interesting and cool, I can't help but imagine him as Uraraka's cousin in a certain way xd

I just saw your "Global" Quirk, and I loved the prospect of a Quirk that turns the user into a literal planet hehehe. Could you expand on Quirk? I would love it if there were more planetary or space things in Quirk

"Global" doesn't need much equipment given the major changes the user's body undergoes doesn't leave a lot room and basically acts like their costume. They could have some suit that the rocks grow around and monitors the gravitational force their body is outputting. Thus could be paired with a piece of eyewear, giving them readings on how much they start outputting. They could then carry around various items they could use their gravity on, like a series of heavy steel orbs they can swing around their arms or fire out at people. Training would involve the user trying to manipulate gravity in various ways, like trying to keep various items floating around their body parts at various sizes and speeds, giving them a greater understanding of how their gravity can move and stop objects around them. Meanwhile, there could be people around them bombard them with attacks. Not only could improve the toughness and longevity of their rocky exterior, but improve their focus with their control over the gravity, especially if any damage comes to their exterior.

Evolutions could see the user increasing the power and precision of their control of gravity of their body, like being able to achieve an awkward and limited form of flight, causing things to orbit and redirect around their body, or using their power instinctually. I do think there could be a lot of growth around their moons as well and how they use them, such as by sending them out to orbit other people as a way to influence their movements and protect them or apply them to themselves to gain a greater control over their motion. Super Moves could have all sorts of options depending on how you want to handle them. The user could ball themselves up and increase their gravity, violently bending and pulling everything around them. Massively increasing the gravity around their fist to demolish a powerful foe. Sending out the moons to violently pull and lock someone down. They could raises themselves up only to smash themselves back down on top of someone. They can pull and orbit a bunch of stuff around themselves for a greater level of defense.

[irrelevantnostalgia]

Cake Mania: To the Max! (2011): Part 1

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Jill and Jack are looking through Jill's old photo album with their twins and come across Jill's high school days. She starts to reminisce about the days of shoulder pads, neon everywhere, and her awkward phase. These high school days become the final installment of the Cake Mania series, where this time the players time travel back to 1989 to when Jill was navigating prom, applying to college, and figuring out what she wanted to do with her life! A fairly simple plot, a nice way to wind down this series from the evil directors and time travel to 500 BC and cake-baking in an aquarium. Almost like a nod to the normalcy of the first Cake Mania game, where we see the beginnings of Jill's adult life. This game goes back to the classic Cake Mania format with 100 levels of cake-baking only.

Fun fact, this is the first time I was able to finish this game in full! When I used to play this game back in the day, the fuck ass PC wiped my data once I reached around level 60. This happened to me twice. Another time when I actually got past level 60, I would get stuck on a later level where I would be unable to achieve even the bare minimum baking goal. I raged so hard about all these instances that I avoided playing the game for years (almost a decade lol).

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Interior Mode: A big change in this game is that there is an "interior mode" option for the shopping/upgrade center. Now, you can "upgrade" the walls, floor, counter and door just like you can the oven or froster. This may seem similar to the "building upgrade" in Cake Mania Main St + Lights, Camera, Action since upgrading the building also changed the interior design of the building, but unlike in those games, the upgrades are supposed to confer actual advantages in gameplay.

Upgrading the walls is supposed to help with increasing tips, the floor is supposed to help Jill get around faster, the door is supposed to help with customer patience, and the counter upgrades help make room for more customers at a time. There are two one-time upgrades you can also make--buying a flower-pot can help make the sugar-rush last longer and buying a lamp permanently stops the equipment-breaking (yes, they kept this from the last game!).

For the most part, this is an excellent way to sprinkle-up the game and add more stuff to purchase to make the game less monotonous as you progress through the later levels. Compared to the rest of the games where eventually your profits made per level rise exponentially and never get spent past you getting all the key upgrades, I was budgeting out from Day 1 all the way to the very end.

In my personal opinion, I don't think all the interior upgrades really added much to improve gameplay. The counter getting longer does actually help in getting more customers on the screen at a time and more tips from the walls is always welcome. The two one-time upgrades were both good too, especially since it takes a while for you to save up funds for the lamp so it feels like a huge reward once you do get it. However, the door and floor upgrades didn't *feel* all that helpful. Upgrading Jill's shoes had more of an effect on helping her get around than the floor, and a cookie and the right channel do more for customer patience than the door. I would even say nothing makes those fuckers happy.

Speaking of helping reduce monotony, in this game there are some differences in how equipment is upgraded. Rather than buying 3 separate ovens and upgrading them individually, you instead have one massive oven with 4 compartments. You have to buy the compartments as well as additional cake shape options, but the speed upgrades affect the entire oven instead of each individual compartment. Meanwhile, the cake froster + decorator upgrades follow the same upgrade pattern but it doesn't just stop at gold. There are additional upgrade speeds you get until the final one, which looks like some brutalist industrial bullshit.

I'm sorry but it simply did not slay. I was hoping for some tacky neon 80s realness as the final upgrade.

Essentially, the point of all the previous word vomit is that in this game there are so many upgrades that you will be hustling and checking your budget from the beginning to the end, which is not something you do in the previous games (for the most part). I won't lie, I played this game twice and took two different approaches to upgrades and there would still be places that were not fully upgraded or there would be equipment that I would not get to purchasing at all.

Similar to the upgrades keeping you on your toes from beginning to the end in this game, so do the customers in some cases. I feel like a broken record, but in the previous games once you got to a certain point in the cake-baking game you could handle whatever customer pile-up gets thrown your way without thinking too hard about it. Even in the last game where you had the Lola Fierezzas changing everyone's orders. I wouldn't say that every level in this game had me locked in devoting 50% of my brain to ergonomics, but there was a certain type of level that stood out to me that I felt like I didn't experience before in my journey with Cake Mania. Let's introduce two characters.

80s Movie Mean Girl

Favorite TV show: Aerobics

She pairs up with other cheerleaders in the line.

Her name is Cindy and she is Jill's """"love rival""". I put that in heavy quotations because the Big Jock is interested in Jill but she is not into him, and Cindy is salty that Big Jock pays attention to Jill. Cue passive aggressiveness, which even spills into gameplay because she tips like ass. I'll be making 3-tier cakes for her and getting a fraction of what I would get if I made one for another customer, which makes levels where she shows up a significant amount really annoying to play.

Now let's introduce another character

DnD Dweeb

Favorite TV show: Cooking show

Do you see my pain now? Having him make a recurring appearance in a level was an absolute nightmare when it came to me wanting to obtain all superstar baking goals. The moment this twerp would show up in line I would pray that I could drop everything and get his cake out of the way so I could keep my properly compensating customers. Ngl though, if he wanted a 3 layer cake I would just take the L. Not giving myself carpel tunnel over this shit.

To deal with his appearances I invested in an overnight fridge earlier than I usually would purchase one so I could have expensive cakes ready to fly out, and I would constantly purchase a one-time-use power-up available in the upgrade shop that gets a customer out of the way. There were multiple levels with this dynamic and it was the worsttt.

On the flip side, I actually have to appreciate the aforementioned Big Jock for coming in because....

♥ Evil Bully from 80s movie ♥

Favorite TV show: Cooking show

He orders multiple times

Honestly, I think the real bully is gonna be the DnD Dweeb for turning this guy into a no-tipping ass cheerleader and making me hustle harder to meet my goals! Plus he increases the hearts on the other customers which is another point from me. One of the most satisfying feelings was collecting profits from this guy cause you would get like a $100+ boost! Lore wise, he is just an annoying fuck who is into Jill and doesn't pick up on the very obvious hint that she does not want to be his prom date.

There is another new aspect added to this game, which really did nothing for me. Instead of having me describe it with more word vomit, let me just share the screenshots:

Before I introduce the characters used for this example Imma just keep it real: I never used this shit as a part of my strategy to make customers happier. I just feel like gameplay moves way too fast to really give a shit especially when you have tools like the TV and cookies to keep them at bay. Really, what I would use this for is to just move customers up if there was a space between them just to make walking easier for Jill. Perhaps if I played this game in a more relaxed manner I could focus on different characters and how they impacted each other just based on line placement. But frankly, I didn't notice anything super obvious, besides the two characters used for the example. Speaking of...

Megumi Fushiguro

Favorite TV Show: News

He doesn't like "new wave guy"

Yuri Plisetsky if he had a stupid haircut

Favorite TV Show: News

He doesn't like "punk guy". Someone needs to create a new manga over these two STAT! Also, my personal headcanon is that this guy is the high school version of the businessman introduced in the first Cake Mania.

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Businessman Sr.

Favorite TV Show: Rock Concert

This guy has to be New Wave Guy's dad.

80s Bridezilla

Favorite TV Show: News

Unlike in the first Cake Mania where her younger sister is most likely Bridezilla, she actually has a similar Pirate/Mr Dinosaur effect where her flipping out causes others to flip out and leave.

Cop

Favorite TV Show: Rock Concert

♥Doctor♥

Favorite TV Show: Aerobics

420 Blaze It

Favorite TV Show: Aerobics

Seasons may change and the years may go on by....but this guy will always be high

Klepto Kelly (ft her Emo BF)

Favorite TV Show: Aerobics

Seasons may change and the years may go on by....but her desire to steal your money is always sky-high

Birth Control Inspo

Favorite TV Show: Rock Concert

Little Kid

Favorite TV Show: Aerobics

(Dr.) Miss Lily

Favorite TV Show: Aerobics

She is That Girl cause everyone wants to change their order to hers! I would especially let it happen if these customers came in with some basic fuckass cakes that would make no money. Plus, per Jill, she is also a doctor. Based on her cute and relaxed fit (unlike the scrubs doc) I could see her being a dermatologist or endocrinologist. Maybe psychiatrist cause she knows how to convince others to change their orders

Thanks to Tumblr's 30-picture limit in text posts, I will have to split this review up into two posts. Stay tuned for part 2!

[bethanydelleman]

Northanger Abbey Readthrough Ch 20

This line is so sweet:

Mr. and Mrs. Allen were sorry to lose their young friend, whose good humour and cheerfulness had made her a valuable companion, and in the promotion of whose enjoyment their own had been gently increased.

Catherine is fun to be around! She's nice, she's joyful, she's sweet! It's no wonder Henry Tilney wants to know her better! But also, the Allens derived joy from making Catherine happy! What a lovely friendship they have with her. This whole thing is beautiful.

Now we have a very awkward family breakfast, where the Tilney children are doing their best to make Catherine feel welcome, but General Tilney, in trying to do the same is achieving the opposite.

His anxiety for her comfort—his continual solicitations that she would eat, and his often-expressed fears of her seeing nothing to her taste—though never in her life before had she beheld half such variety on a breakfast-table—made it impossible for her to forget for a moment that she was a visitor.

Such a relatable sentiment!

And then in the most awkward moment ever, General Tilney reams out Frederick for being late for breakfast right in front of Catherine, but also makes it clear that it is Frederick's insult to Catherine that he is the most angry about. Honestly, I would have just died of embarrassment in Catherine's place.

Catherine's attributes Captain Tilney not defending himself or replying to his father's screed to him not being able to sleep properly because of guilt. Sorry Catherine, I'd bet it's just because replying would have made it worse. Again, General Tilney making his children silent, the only thing he says before they leave is, "How glad I shall be when you are all off.”

Again, we see that General Tilney has a troubling anger management problem, which is likely why his kids get to quiet around him. He has a very short fuse, Catherine hardly manages to keep him from throwing her writing desk onto the street (I wonder if any of Eleanor's things were thrown out) and he's terrible to staff, "with his discontent at whatever the inn afforded, and his angry impatience at the waiters" Poor Eleanor! Having to live full time with this horrible man.

Catherine grow every moment more in awe of him

Meaning drift. The word "awe" here is more of a synonym with "fear". We use "awe" today in a positive sense; it used to be more like "inspire with fear or dread". Those familiar with the Bible will known that fear/awe are often used to describe what people feel about God. Anyway, this is not a positive feeling, Catherine is becoming wary of General Tilney. This is important to point out because a lot of people laugh at Catherine's eventual conclusion that General Tilney murdered his wife, but if you were to only judge by this chapter, General Tilney really does not come off well. Short temper, terrible to staff, screams at his children for minor slights...

Anyway, things get better! Catherine switches from Eleanor to Henry and he tells her a gothic horror story off the top of his head which Catherine LOVES. Until he cannot continue because he's laughing too hard, "But Henry was too much amused by the interest he had raised to be able to carry it farther; he could no longer command solemnity either of subject or voice, and was obliged to entreat her to use her own fancy in the perusal of Matilda’s woes."

Also, if you weren't convinced yet that Henry is far superior to Thorpe:

Henry drove so well—so quietly—without making any disturbance, without parading to her, or swearing at them: so different from the only gentleman-coachman whom it was in her power to compare him with!

I did not get this the first time I read it, but a big part of the humour of this section of Northanger Abbey is that the Abbey looks really clean and modern inside, much to Catherine's disappointment.

The windows, to which she looked with peculiar dependence, from having heard the general talk of his preserving them in their Gothic form with reverential care, were yet less what her fancy had portrayed. To be sure, the pointed arch was preserved—the form of them was Gothic—they might be even casements—but every pane was so large, so clear, so light!

Like come on! Catherine was hoping for a dungeon and she got a mansion. And then General Tilney starts to ramble on about all the money that he's spent doing the exact opposite of what Catherine was hoping for. She's in this beautiful house but is not impressed at all.

Also, this is hilarious:

The breeze had not seemed to waft the sighs of the murdered to her

Darn those non-murder breezes!

Then General Tilney announces that it's almost dinner time and Eleanor books it with Catherine to get changed.

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Challenge - Bucky Barnes x Yelena Belova

"Well..." Bucky clears his throat. "This is awkward."

"It's not awkward."

"Really? Well for starters there's not much leg room?"

"Not my fault you are so fucking tall."

"Me? I thought your ego was taking up the space."

Yelena glares at him. Bucky faced her with a smirk on his lips.

The mission was simple go in, gather intel and later regroup with the others and plan their next steps. Yelena wanted to ride this mission solo but Barnes decided to tag along insisting she needs back up. The White Widow protested tried everything she could to get out of this but unfortunately the others all thought it was a good idea. Yelena even turned to Alexei silently pleading for him to step in but instead he nodded and agreed that it is a good idea.

This happened to be the one time where Yelena hoped Alexei would develop some sort of fatherly instincts and go into a crazy fit at the thought of his baby girl being alone with a guy and not just any guy but the fucking Winter Soldier but no Alexei was all for it.

Well screw him.

As soon as they stepped off the helicopter Yelena told Barnes to stay out of her away she wasn't in the mood for social chit out and she most certainly wasn't in the mood to deal with him. Yelena didn't hate Bucky he was more of a pain in the ass than anything they always argued, always competed against each other, and that smirk that damm smirk he kept giving her irritated the Hell out of her.

He is giving her that annoying smirk now as they are pressed against each other in a closet. His back is up against the wall with her leaning into his chest. She tried to wriggle and find other positions but everywhere she went she found herself face first into his chest.

Fuck!

He had the nerve to say this is awkward?

It's worse for her!

Yelena wasn't going to blush or be embarrassed no way not in front of him. She would happily give him a good kick if there wasn't people outside.

Yelena couldn't understand how this happened. Valentina said Helge and his men would be out at a meeting and they won't suppose to be back until the evening so why the Hell have they come back early? She knew needed to contact the others but she feared she would raise suspicion and increase their chances of getting caught.

Yelena shifts and tries to lower herself to the ground but she ends up smacking into his crotch.

Argh!

Just what she needed.

"You can't get enough of me." Bucky smirked down at her.

"Shut up." She whispered. "If those assholes won't outside you would have no dick by now."

"Thinking about how you will handle my dick is kind of a turn on."

Yelena goes back up. She is back against his chest again but at least that's better than his crotch.

"I suggest you sleep with your eye open tonight." She warned.

"Is that your way of a invitation Belova?"

"In your dreams Barnes."

"Would be the most pleasant dream I ever had."

Yelena grits her teeth. This guy does not know when to shut up.

"I knew I should have gone in alone."

"And get yourself killed in the process?" His voice turned serious.

"I can handle myself I don't need a knight in shining armor to save me."

"You got to let us help you Yelena."

She looks up at him and let's out a scoff.

"You mean you want to help me?"

"We're a team yes?"

"Unfortunately."

He sighs.

"Look I get that you hate me..."

"Never said that."

"So you don't hate me?"

"Never said that either."

"You never give me a straight answer."

"Thought you loved riddles."

"Depends on the type." He is looking down at her again. "I do like a challenge the ones where you have to remove it layer by layer."

She raises an eyebrow at that.

"That so?"

"They are fascinating, fun to explore."

"You are a patient one I prefer to go straight for the kill." She nodded.

"Why the rush?"

"Saves the time."

"True but it also kills the enjoyment. The build up, the suspense as you drawing close towards the answer." His eyes skim her up and down. "When you finally get what you want, it is a achievement, all that effort has truly paid off."

Yelena taps his chest and shakes her head.

"Sometimes the big reveal can be disappointing all that build up for nothing."

"I only search when I know it will be worth it."

"How do you know it will be worth it?"

"I just...I just know." He exhaled. His hot breath hits her face.

Yelena did her best to keep her face blank. Judging by the small tug of his lips she knew she is blushing. Damm it she is blushing.

Yelena turns away and looks through the gap. Helge's second in command Boris dismisses the meeting and orders everyone to leave. Moments later Boris grabs his coat and leaves with the others.

Good.

Yelena knew they could leave but for some reason she found herself still in the closet with him. He hasn't attempted to move either.

"Well?" She asked with a huff.

He motions with his hand.

"Ladies first."

She laughs at that causing him to frown.

"Manners will not get you far White Wolf." She slaps him on the arm and steps out of the closet.

"I disagree." Barnes tilts his head. "Got a good view out of it."

The scowl is back on her face again. He chuckles and steps out.

"So where shall we start?" He asked changing the subject.

Yelena ignores him and begins looking through the drawers.

"Quit looking at my ass." She warned him as she shoved the papers out of the way.

He responds with another chuckle.

Minutes later Yelena finds a booklet and picks it up.

"Hey check this out." She turns and finds herself back against his chest.

Yelena growled under her breath.

"Do you mind?"

"You just can't help yourself." He grinned. She glares at him. "What am I looking at?"

She shrugs it off and shoves the booklet in his hands.

"Here might be a lead."

Bucky takes the booklet. He leans against the desk and starts to read it. Yelena's eyes linger on his arms. His prosthetic hand trails along his chin as he studies the writing. His eyes are deep in thought. The White Widow snapped out of her trance when his eyes shift on to hers.

"Looks legit." He then nods. "Good job."

"And I didn't even need you." She waves him off. "I was fine like I said I would."

"You look hot to me."

She gulped at that.

"You look like you need some air?" He added.

"Right? Yeah course. It is quite warm in here."

"Really?" He frowns. "Thought the opposite."

"Cold?"

"Very."

He places his prosthetic hand on her arm to make a point. Yelena shivered at the contact but she didn't pull away instead she looks up at him. His eyes meet hers. Yelena swallows and her mind is screaming at her to back off.

Yelena takes several steps forward.

He waits for her.

She cranes her neck up to look at him. He looks down at her.

Waiting.

Her mind continued to scream no.

He gives her a knowing look.

She presses herself against him.

Still screaming no.

He raises an eyebrow.

She tilts her head.

"Don't make me fucking regret this."

"You won't." He said with such confidence Yelena actually believed him.

That did it.

She shuts her mind down and let's the natural instincts kick in.

Then she locks her lips with his.

He kisses her back.

Yelena wraps her arms around him and pulls him in. Bucky growls and holds on to her tight. The pent up emotions all came flooding out, their desire for each other overrode everything else.

Seconds later they both pull away and gasp for air. Bucky scoops her up by the waist and lies her down on her back on the desk.

No going back now. She thought as he climbs on top of her.

Yelena removes her zip and allows him to pull her suit down. Once that is done Bucky removes his belt and lowers his trousers.

Yelena wanted all of him. She grabs on to his jacket and tugs at it wanting it off. Bucky smirks at that.

"Eager I see?"

"I can easily change my mind Barnes."

"And resist me?" Bucky places his hand on his heart. "That's not happening."

"I'm not like other girls." She presses her boot against his boxers. "You could still walk out of here without your manhood."

"Like to see you try." He challenged her.

She smirks. Her heel digs into him.

"Shouldn't challenge me White Wolf."

"Whatever you say White Widow."

It wasn't long before he started kissing her again. Hot and fierce. She responded with a moan. He pushes his tongue in and rolls it along with hers. Suddenly he pulls away and flips the White Widow on her stomach. Yelena gasps in surprise.

"Assh..." She is cut off as he kisses her neck.

"Hmm." He hummed. His hands move to her ass. He gives her a cheeky slap on the ass causing another gasp to come from her.

"You were saying?" He grinned in her ear.

"You are enjoying this." She replied.

"I did say the wait will be worth it."

"Sorry to disappoint but there's no prize."

His hand goes to her breast.

"Sure about that?"

He squeezed her nipple causing her to moan. She now understood about those rumors of Sergeant Barnes being a womaniser back in the day. He continued to tease her and smothered her with kisses. Yelena tried to stop herself from smiling but she couldn't help it.

"She smiles." He pretends to gasp.

She tried to hide it but he shakes his head.

"It suits you. Its a lovely smile."

There was no teasing he is serious she can tell. That compliment caused her smile to widen.

Yelena then felt the tip of cock pressed against her. He leans forward and brushes the hair away from her face.

"You okay with this?" He asked.

Womaniser but respectful? Hmm?

"I am." She nods to him. She turns her head and smirks at him. "But are you?"

A sharp intake of breath comes from him when her fingers brush against his cock.

"Hard already?" Yelena scoffed. "Has your previous affairs ever got a reaction this quick out of you? Should I feel honored?"

Bucky said nothing.

Yelena then feels his hand circling her entrance.

"Wet already?" He said with amusement. "Has your previous affairs ever got a reaction this quick out of you? Should I feel honored?" He repeated his words back at her.

She inwardly groaned.

Damm.

"I have never met someone like you." Bucky then said. "So feisty so challenging. Did I say I like a challenge?"

"You did. I like challenges too I'm also a gamer."

"Really?"

"Hmm and if you don't get inside me right now I'll set the alarm and ensure Helge's guys find you butt-naked in their office. What a sight that would be."

"Someone doesn't play nice."

"Who said anything about the game being fair." She gives him a devilish smirk. "Now come on soldier boy buckle up."

She pushed her ass against him. He might be on top but she is damm well giving out the orders here.

"As you wish Miss Belova."

Yelena suddenly gasps as she feels him go inside her. Before she could process what is going on Barnes then starts to pound into her.

He went straight into it fast and aggressive releasing all that energy on to her. Yelena cursed in Russian. Barnes pushes into her with full force his cock slides deep inside her. Yelena grips the edge of the desk as he continued to rock her.

"Usually I like to take my time." Bucky leans forward. "But we are on a time limit so..." He kisses her cheek and pulls at her earlobe. Yelena moans with pleasure. She nudges her head and brushes against his growth. "Hmm." Bucky smiled.

Yelena turns and bites his lip. He groans. Yelena raises her leg and strokes his thigh. She pushes her tongue in his mouth and kisses him until it makes them both dazed.

"Yelena." He mumbled into the kiss. "Yelena." He repeated her name sounding more urgent. His need for her consumed him.

Bucky eventually pulls away and this earned another hard thrust from him. Yelena's legs drop and she is back flat on her stomach again completely at his mercy.

He laughs and grasps her ass. He slowly pulls himself out of her then quickly slams back into her again.

"Eбать!" (Fuck) She again cursed in Russian. "James!"

Another thrust.

"Oh my God!" She squealed.

He chuckles.

She covers her mouth with her hand not wanting to give him any more satisfaction but Bucky removes her hand and shakes his head.

"Don't stop." He said his voice becoming breathless. "I like it. The sounds you are making it is...It is so fucking hot and so..." His voice lowers. "Cексуальный." (Sexy)

She held her breath as the words travel into her ear. Hearing Barnes complimenting her in Russian made her suddenly weak to her knees.

Damm him for making her like this.

He is next to her grinning again.

"Bastard." She said but it came out weak and needy. This only made her groan.

His grin widens.

Eventually Yelena started to feel the fire forming at the bottom of her belly. She is close but she wasn't going to beg no way not to him so she squeezes her eyes shut and tries to hold on as much as she can.

"Yel." Yelena can feel Bucky trembling as he spoke. "I need to..."

Oh yes finally! She thought.

If she is being honest she couldn't hold on much longer.

"Fire away White Wolf." She tried to joke but with the burning feeling inside her the joke ended up coming out quite desperate and oh God did that sound like a beg?

Argh!

Bucky increases his hold on her. His strong arms wraps around her. Yelena feels the heat from the flesh and the cold from the metal. She found it disorienting and it ended up driving her over the edge.

Yelena bites down on her lip and stops the scream that threatened to form in case anyone heard. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she let it all out.

Barnes buried himself in the crook of her neck and grits his teeth as he too rode his orgasm out. Minutes later Bucky loosens his hold on her and they both lay on top of the desk panting and trying to catch their breath.

"Damm." Bucky managed to spit out. He takes another deep breath and shakes his head. "That was something."

Yelena does a small nod.

Something they can both agree on for once.

As Yelena gets dressed she turns to the White Wolf and says.

"We never speak of this again what we did does not leave this room understand?"

Bucky nods his face serious.

"I understand."

She throws her backpack on.

"Your dick has survived for now."

"For now?" He raises an eyebrow at her. "Are you saying there will be a next time Miss Belova?"

"I never said that."

He smiles and looks down as he puts his boots on.

"Whatever you say doll."

She glares at him.

"Don't call me that."

He gives her an innocent look.

"Okay."

Yelena rolls her eyes and sighs heavily.

"Come on let's get out of here." She said moments later.

...............

"Oh my God am I seeing things or is Barnes actually smiling?"

John Walker greeted the duo with a big grin on his face.

"Walker." Bucky said formally.

"Hey!" Yelena nods to the other Super Soldier. "We bring gifts."

"Great." Walker nods. "The others are next door."

Yelena again nods. She gives Bucky a small smile then goes and joins the others. Walker's attention turns back to Barnes again. He raises an amused eyebrow.

"What's got you in a good mood Barnes?"

"It's certainly not you." Bucky responded sarcastically. He then turns away and follows the White Widow

Walker places his hand on his chest and pretends to look offended.

"Ouch."

"I knew you would make it." Alexei greeted Yelena with a hug. "Well done soldier." He slaps Barnes on the back.

Bucky forced a smile followed by a nod.

"What did you find out?" Ava asked.

Antonia raises her head and waits patiently for the meeting to begin.

"Yes." Walker enters the room with his hands clasped. That shit-eating grin remained on his face. "What did you two love birds find out?"

Bucky coughs at that.

"Sorry did I say something wrong?" Walker gives a knowing look followed by a smirk.

Yelena felt the blush creeping back again.

Walker folds his arms and let out a "Oooh."

"Let's stick to the plan U.S Agent." Ghost glares at him.

"Yes let's do that." Yelena slams the papers down and begins explaining what her and Barnes have found.

Walker kept his eyes on Barnes.

Bucky is trying everything he can not to look at her ass.

It is very hard not to when her suit is so freaking tight.

Bucky grits his teeth and tucks his head into his folded arms.

Walker grins.

Alexei is oblivious.

When Yelena is done Walker is the first to speak up.

"Fascinating."

He wasn't referring to their discovery.

Bucky wanted to punch him.

"You guys should do more missions together." Walker nods. "You make a good team...Quite a pair."

Another blush went across Yelena's face. Ava seemed to caught on what is going on. She lowers her head and smiles to herself.

Taskmaster continued staring blankly.

Alexei nods along agreeing with the U.S Agent.

"Absolutely."

The bastard is still oblivious.

"I swear to God." Yelena groaned out loud.

"Shut up Walker." Bucky growled.

"I could always be third wheel." Walker offered.

"No!"

"You prefer privacy got it." Walker winked.

"I would prefer to throw you out of the window." Bucky glared.

"I would happily help you do that." Yelena chimed in.

"Okay." Walker raises his arms in surrender. "Look I'm happy for you both I'm serious I'm glad the mission went well." He smiles. "Congratulations I say."

Both respond with an eye roll.

"Anyone want some food? I'm starving." Walker changed the subject. The mischief glint remained in his eyes.

"Count me in." Alexei nods. "Hey Barnes." He puts his arm around the White Wolf. "Did I ever tell you the time when I..."

Bucky tuned the Red Guardian out as the big man led him out of the room. Barnes looks helplessly at Yelena. Yelena gives him a stern look followed by a subtle gesture to his balls.

Right manhood at risk here.

Or was it an invitation?

That woman never gives a straight answer.

Bucky smiles to himself. He is okay with that.

He loves a challenge after all.

The End