#but it's getting so sour and overused imo

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kingisle whenever they need to coax older players back: HEY YOU PERSON WITH A WALLET!!! REMEMBER DRAGONSPYRE?!? REMEMBER HOW SAD THE LAST ACT MADE YOU FEEL? HERE'S SOMETHING REFERENCING DRAGONSPYRE!! ISNT THAT YOUR FAVORITE?!

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Charmed 02x17 SPOILERS!!!!!

Okay yall havent had time to do one of these in a while. But I had time to do a rewatch and so I am ready.

Non-spoilery part of this . . . I give the episode a 9/10. The writing (on its own and I'll get into it later) was better than many episodes this season so far. I have mentioned it multiple times this season that episodes 1 to 3 of this season had a different style and scope and (imo) writing pace than the rest of the season except for some of the most recent episodes. While I did have some favorite episodes later on everything pretty much after three didnt feel as grand as far as style went. These last few episodes the writing and style just got turned up. Which is actually great and super frustrating. The writers seem to have the same problem they had last season that is proper plot development/management. We shouldnt be getting all the interesting stuff at the beginning dragging everything out and making no plot progression, then theoughing in all the interesting stuff at the end to get us to stick around. We should have gotten the more plot development throughout the season not just big info bombs ever so often with little devoplement everywhere else.

Here is the truth and I hate it, we had more meaningful screen time and character development with Mel and Abby this one episode than in the entire season. Which is a no-no in my book. The episode on it's own is solid, interesting, and I argue well written, but it should have happened earlier. The things that were good about this episode should have been implemented this entire season. I mean not show will have an A + episode everytime. There will be filler. But it has honestly felt like the writers didnt know what they were doing with certain characters development until last minute. I don't know if that's true, it is just how it has come off to me. So I can understand the frustrations people have felt with this season and its writing. I have them but this episode had me invested and on the edge of my seat. I am excited for more. Which honestly hasnt been the case for many of the episodes this season. I dont mind the last minute overused troupe. I love fanfiction and so I do not easily tire of them, but again pulling it towards the end of the season when many plotlines have been subpar or are least handled in a subpar manner . . .

But on to the spoilers. I am going to go back to the standard likes, dislikes, and episode highlights

1. Abigael character development

Like yall it wasnt much, but like it was more than this entire season so far. I still have no idea what they are doing with Abby-and for me personally it is a little too late to salvage the damage-but the development was actually welcomed. It should have happened sooner. The writers need to pick a lane at this point and just reveal what they want us to think about her (you know like they do with plot bombs) because after some of the stuff and little character development some of us have just soured to Abby. I dont actually dislike the character I just am fustrated with the poor development overall. But I mean had they been doing these little moments across the season rather than setting her up in that weird, poorly handled, and now seemingly dropped love shape with her Harry and Macy (they completely didnt need to have her in there they could have introduced julian earlier on rather than put Macy in a relationship with him after she seemed to realize she had feelings for Harry and then it wouldnt have seemed like she was using julian as much).

2. Mel and Abby moments

The plot was interesting, the development of both characters was better. I mean seriously yall Mel admitting her mom wasnt perfect!!! Given the basic Marisol worship mel had last season and the lack so far of acknowledgement that Marisol made mistakes (regarding thier lives and Marisols marriage). Honestly if they had dropped the Abby Harry crap and had more mel and abby or abby Macy (considering I felt mads and poppy had some great on screen chemistry in the beginning and played well off each other even though it was antagonistic after episode 2) moments like these I feel not only would we know the character better but wed have had better plotlines overall.

Although I think Mel is too quick to overlook all of Abby's past behavior . . . She killed innocent witches and wants to be a demon overlord (or wanted, we dont know what she wants now). But Mel recognizing her mother's flaws and being open to th possibility of being wrong (something she has struggles with both seasons and only gets slightly addressed, if it gets addressed, when it happens) I mean I am here for it.

3. Jordan

I think what has been missing this season is the wittiness of last season and also the genuine fluff. I mean Jordan's comment about kissing Aunt Viv. 10 stars clever (true and revealing about inequity in punishment and treatment of men of color when it comes to sexual assult and harrassment) His excitement over magic. I mean in a lot of ways Jordan is what Galvin should have been/tried to be, but the writers can't seem to do relationship drama and good character development at the same time so....

Jordan is the best and I hope the writers dont mess it up.

4. Julian

So I like the reveal, because I think there is still room to wonder what exactly Julian does and doesnt know. What I understood from this episode is that Julian is behind the experiments in that he started them but the the creatures with those healing powers so that he can take those and use them to heal other. My guess is through creating "more" whitelighters or maybe they og thought they'd just figure out how to raise the dead. Julian at his core (so far) wants to help as many people as possible. Does he know that the creatures die in the process? Is he utilitarian and thinks it is justified? Or is aunt Viv the head person of the actual goings on and Julian is far enough removed from all of it he can emotionally detached from that. Like how for some people it is easier to hear about death than it is to witness it. I think most people are like this but I wont generalize.

Will he change his mind or will we see a different more sinister side of Julian. Like I am interested in getting to know more about his character now, because he has sort of been there as a plot prop more than an interesting character with development. Which is on the writers, the actor is killing it.

5. Hacy

Yall dont get me wrong I think after all the bad writing and angst that the writers did for most of this season, to pull a stunt like that basically at the end of the season was soo wrong.

But I feel that on it's own these moments of Macy confronting and admitting her feelings, the confession, and the little moments (like that face caress and holding him when they get him out of the cointainer) were precious.

That's the stuff we needed more of. Instead of the passive aggressiveness. I know some people hate the amnesia troupe but I prefer it to what they did with the abigael kiss and the jealousy love shape stuff.

Dislikes

1. Middle finger to season 1 and Galvin

Like dont get me wrong, emotional issues dont disappear from one moment to the other and some trauma takes years to overcome if it ever is overcome. But like wasnt Macy admitting she was lonely her whole life and it affected her ability to attach to people and recognize when she wanted someone the basic plot of season 1. I mean she straight up says in the last season that she was so concerned about whether someone wanted her that she never considered what she wanted. And then she says she wants Galvin and now she is saying she never realized when she wanted someone

I think a lot of season 1 has in some ways been "redone" this season. I dont like it because we came here from season 1. We recognized it was flawed. But we still invested time into it. I didnt mind a lot of it, in the beginning to be honest (maybe because I felt it was mostly scenery and vibe than actual erasing plot) but particularly in this episode it felt they were basically saying, "let's pretend it never happened" about the whole first season....okay harry.

In some ways I liked the sort of do over of some character types. I like Jordan as the "mortal in the know" more so than Galvin. I just dont think Galvin was well developed and handled last season. They are doing better with Jordan which is good because if they had messed up the writing for him too I would have been casting my "yall coming off as racist again, do better" look. My biggest fear is that they will mess up Jordan especially if they progress his relationship with Maggie. The writers seem unable to write good/healthy relationships and character development and still give good plotlines at the same time.

Episode highlights.

Macy rehearsing her break up with her sisters

Aunt Viv really trying it with Jordan

"Even white men can't do that anymore."

Abby bringing her bags the the house

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My BNHA Fics, Collated

All of the BNHA Fics I’ve written and posted here. I’m considering publishing them to AO3 once I’ve edited them. Enjoy!

Full Fics (Long stories) 

I’d recommend reading them on AO3, so I’ve linked them here, because I’ve made edits that have not been carried over to the Tumblr posts. So AO3 has the latest, better (IMO) draft. 

1. As The Dust Settles (Geten X Dabi)

Slowburn story, takes place post MLA arc. Fem!Geten. 

2. Thanks For The Assist (Neito X Itsuka)

Somewhat slowburn, takes place at start of season 1. 9/9/20 Update: On hiatus till I finish ATDS or once my exams finish

Shipping One-shots (For the record, none of these are NSFW)

Finding Peace in a Crowded Mall (Todomomo)

We all need time to ourselves every now and then...having a friend to accompany us in that time can make it better. 

Polar Opposites (Yui Kodai X Neito Monoma)

Yui and Itsuka talk about the former’s newfound partner, to the latter’s complete surprise and disbelief. 

Mania (Nemoto X Chisaki)

Nemoto enters the abyss willingly, but the abyss is indifferent to his emotions. 

You Love Me, Don’t You? (Chisaki X Reader)

What encompasses servitude for the leader of the Eight Precepts? Dying for him? 

Duty Calls (Dabi X Geten, Uni!AU, fem!Geten)

A bad day can be made better with someone by Geten’s side, even if that person is a troublemaker. (Overused trope I know)

The Seraphim (DabiHawks God AU)

Gods often take mortal forms, and the memories of that mortal life are what the fire god hopes to awake the angel from, because his humanity was fading...

Sleeping Trouble (Setsuna Tokage X Mezou Shoji)

Setsuna reminisces about a conversation with an unlikely schoolmate-turned-friend when the two share some stories about each other.

Actors (Dabihawks, fem!Hawks)

After the High-End incident went sour on both ends, the two have some heated words while wearing their personal masks.

Secret Santa (Momo Yaoyorozu X Yui Kodai) 

Upon discovering one of Kodai’s interests, Yaoyorozu takes it upon herself to surprise her at the annual school event.

Streaks (Kamijirou)

Short conversation between the two students. Insecurities are discussed.

Midnight Train (Todomomo)

Todoroki has an unorthodox birthday wish. Yaoyorozu is annoyed to grant it.

Long Study Session (Momojirou)

Frankly I feel the title gives enough away to not warrant a description.

You’re So Annoying (Monoma X Kendo)

Monoma takes his frustration out on himself and the gym, and Kendo is willing to help beat him up while he’s at it. 

Sparks (Kamijirou)

Kaminari waits for Jirou to wake up at the hospital after the attack by the LoV.

Something Just Like This (Kamijirou)

It’s Valentine’s Day and Kaminari is extremely frustrated. I’m sure we can all relate to this – well, most of us.

Class Presidents’ Meeting (Kendo X Yaoyorozu)

Yaoyorozu takes advantage of the meetings to get closer with Kendo and feels her nervous system breakdown. 

Confrontation (Kamijirou, Traitor AU)

Jirou discovers Kaminari’s secret. 

Writer’s Block (Momojirou)

Jirou has trouble starting one of her songs, and Yaoyorozu helps too efficiently.

Fight On Flight (Kamijirou Drabble)

Chaos ensues on a plane when Kaminari takes something that belongs to Jiro. 

Stage Three (Dabiten Drabble)

Geten tries something that doesn’t work. fem!Geten

Weight Of The World (Bunnywings)

Keigo and Rumi. Hawks and Miruko. They’re people and heroes. It’s difficult to remember this sometimes.

Airpods (Kaminari X Shiozaki Drabble)

A chance encounter via an unexpected device, on a random bus, on a random day. 

A Magic Trick (MonoKendou)

U.A alumni reunite after a decade, and Neito shows a pretty cool trick. 

Talking Late At Night (Kodai X Kendou)

It’s a nightly ritual for the two, and it’s never been more important after the summer camp that went south.

A Friendly Chat Between Two Murderers (DabiHawks)

When your world comes crumbling down, sometimes you just need a person to listen and lots of alcohol.

Catharsis (Awase Yosetsu X Yaoyorozu)

The two looked at a monster in the eye and lived. No one else saw that horror that night, only them. 

Non-shipping Fanfics:

The Student (Geten)

Something didn’t add up. Geten had to know what the MLA truly stood for. And what better way than to ask the son of the founder?

Honour (Overhaul Hero AU)

An empty word, Chisaki thought. There was no honour in what the Hero Commission made them do. 

The Sharpshooter (Snipe Villain AU)

Snipe faces off against a troop of unwitting soldiers sent to capture him.

Hour Of Need (Deku Villain AU)

When the LoV invades the U.S.J, Midoriya unleashes a power he cannot control, not to mention his emotions.

Locked Up (Moonfish)

Moonfish finds himself in another prison. Not for long.

Turncoat (Kaminari Traitor AU)

An enraged and broken Kaminari deals with the tragic aftermath of the Vanguard Action Squad’s invasion.

Dark Future (Sir Nighteye Villain AU)

When your quirk sees the future of anyone you choose, and those people just so happen to always die, what is more likely?

I Am Here (Shigaraki & AFO)

A destructive quirk a child cannot handle. But All For One says he can. 

The Puppetmaster (Best Jeanist Villain AU)

Don’t wear clothes with strings on them, or someone will pull them from afar...

5 Pearls (Mr Compress)

A squad sent to capture Atsuhiro Sako learns just how effective this serial killer is.

Backstab (Hawks Villain AU)

The gambit was up. And Hawks just made himself the subject of one of the doctor’s experiments: Combining his quirk with Moonfish���s.

Fallen Angel (Deku Villain AU) 

A shaking police inspector documents the tragic incident that befell, involving a hero that turned rogue.

Dear Shoto (Todoroki Drabble)

Shoto reads a letter. 

At World’s End (Liberation War Canon Divergence) [On Hiatus, still deliberating]

Everyone is sent to help. The end is coming. And the heroes must stop it at all costs. 

Pocket Knife (Toga Drabble)

Living is hard. They always make it so difficult.

1 Second (Crust Drabble)

A tribute to this hero. R.I.P

Miscellaneous 

Hello. Goodbye (Twice & Toga poem)

To Those Who End (LoV poem)