#but its so. embarassing i guess. how do i tell my dad that these people hate me for who i am

[jackalhadrurusluvr]

the pros of going to my grandmothers funeral/celebration of life tomorrow: closure or whatever. i dont really know ive only been to two funerals in my whole life and i dont fully get what im suppsed to feel and do there

the cons: i dont talk to literally anyone on my moms side of the family. i could follow my brother around but he's gonna be mostly around my mom, who i do not talk to for a thousand reasons. and my ex-neighbors who are very openly transphobic to me will be around her. and no one on her side of the family really Gets that im trans either so like it just all sucks. i will surely get emotional because y'know, and that means that i will be emotional in front of my mom, which is bad for me. all my cousins are weird around me because we were close as kids but now no one knows how to approach me because ive only gotten more awkward and more unable to verbally speak

[br1ghtestlight]

NOT THE ENGAGEMENT RING STILL BEING IN THE BIRD NEST LMAO

loving this morning routine so far. we rarely get to see into characters lives outside the belcher family (obviously i mean. its their show) but this morning routine feels both painfully awkward and Very real in a way that we don't see with the belcher family in the same way?? their house is always so chaotic and LOUD with so many people and siblings but this is just rudy and his dad. its not exactly missing the love and warmth but its very intentionally different vibes

god rudy's dad is trying so hard :( compared to the natural and fun interactions of the belcher family this is just.... a very stark contrast with rudy's dad trying and failing to relate to rudy on his level

RUDY THINKS HIS DAD IS EMBARASSING OHHH :(

assuming that this Fancy dinner is rudy and his parents getting together every weekend (with tonights dinner being with his mom's new boyfriend) and CLEARLY does not enjoy it and finds it awkward its kinda funny that they keep doing them. like his parents probably don't like each other very much AND rudy hates the dinners and its awkward and uncomfortable like do we really need to keep doing this. is it worth it. are they trying to stay connected like a normal family while also very clearly disliking each other?? who knows im excited to find out

like "you've always been a trooper" IF THE DINNER ISNT FOR RUDY THEN WHO IS IT FOR LMAO???

and we all love you so much 😭😭

love seeing the belcher family in a non-focused setting like you can tell this episode is about rudy so it makes seeing the belcher family feel almost like?? like WE ARE rudy seeing a friend at the mall rather than them being the main characters. very interesting creative choice

gene is such a sweetie in this scene <3 him walking on the fountain edge

ROUDATHAN

gene got a B- special dinner..... god im sorry his family loves and supports him so much its so sweet :( like gene NEVER questions that he's adored by his family and they think he's amazing. they celebrate all his accomplishments no matter how small uhfghh i need a minute

its his day dad. tina is such a good big sister 10/10 love their relationship

"rudy you should come over for dinner!!! i think its gonna be one of the WORST foods we've ever tried" the belchers are so funny and sweet in this episode bcuz the conflict isn't really about Them and its very enjoyable. like they're just hanging out & having fun

our monthly We're Still A Family dinner with your mom. like SURELY there is a better way

MY MOMS NEW FRIEND ALLEN HES OKAYY 😭😭🤘🎶🎵

ohhh rudy's dad passing his own insecurities onto rudy :( this is so fucked bcuz he doesn't MEAN to do this but he ends up passing on his anxiety and neurotic tendencies onto his son and he doesn't build up his confidence like he should vs the belcher family where they hype each other up to an almost dangerous degree and they're all so happy and confident..... the parallels they are paralleling And it makes me upset. painfully real dysfunctional family relationship

you're the guest of honor....... :( BUT NOT A GUEST BECAUSE YOURE OUR CHILD :(

how on EARTH does this boy end up at the belcher's house for dinner 😭😭

I WAS BORN IN 2002 okay this confirms that louise was definitely not a 2002 baby unlike when the show started because that is a Grown woman and louise is nine. we have figured out some kind of timeline here and for this season louise was canonically born in uhh 2014 OH GOD DHES SO LITTLE. what the fuck gene was a 2012 baby

you know who would liven this party right up?? Louise belcher

BABBBYYY RUDY COMPILATION WITH HIS PARENTS WAHH i dont care that its awkward because he is so small. from this compilation i would guess his parents got divorced when he was around six or seven

rudy using his magic tricks to help the awkwardness of the dinners when that was never his responsibility as their kid... wahh

OHH NO RUDY 😭 this poor boy is having a panic attack somebody needs to save him. but honestly he's the sweetest kid im sure nobody is angry at a nine year old

RUDY IS GOING TO THE BATHROOM AND FULLY RUNS AWAY TO THE BELCHER HOUSEHOLD LMAO ZERO THOUGHTS HEAD EMPTY no plan just vibes. louise is his safe space which is not something i want to think about right now because its too much for my tiny heart. god

(fanfic where rudy has a panic attack and louise helps him through it will be incoming shortly)

rudy crying is going to make ME cry 😭😭

okay gene kissing the ketchup bottles goodnight is very funny that got me to laugh. what is bro DOING

rudy's parents about to file a missing person's report and he is FULLY commiting to the disgusting terrible lasanga dinner good for him!!!! BECAUSE ITS WITH A HAPPY FAMILY THAT FEELS SO COMFY AND SAFE GIVE ME A SECOND.... JUST GIVE ME A SECOND

gene saying he loves rudy. great moment

"rudy are you sure your parents know where you are" is the CORRECT reaction thank you linda lol This boy is very clearly not somewhere that his parents know about and she's being a responsible adult. obviously she would but its just nice that they're treating this situation somewhat seriously. good mama <3

EVERY GENE LINE IN THIS EPISODE MAKES ME LAUGH

rudy in this episode is gonna make me CRY he's so anxious and sensitive and they all love him so much god. like linda and bob are such good parents in this episode and louise is a great friend too. he's so so loved by everybody around him not just his family. and of course he is crying again

LOUISE AND RUDY ARE THE SWEETEST SHES SUCH A GOOD FRIEND SHE CARES ABOUT HIM SOO MUCH her staying for dinner so he feels less awkward and uncomfortable because he always feels safe with her :( what the hell

rudy and louise dinner date!!!!

SWEET GIRL WE GOT THERE SHE IS SOMETIMES ISNT SHE louise is literally the best i dont care if people think she's overrated or too many episodes focus on her. she's amazing and so incredibly sweet and she loves rudy more than anything

ngl when louise smiles and nodded i did think she and rudy were going to hold hands for some reason. roudise week got to me

LARRY MURPHY AS PAUL i knew they would find a way to squeeze him into the episode because he has one of the main credits he has to be in every episode. which is kinda funny tbh Legally contracted to make an appearance as at least one character per episode doesn't need to be teddy

OKAY FINAL THOUGHTS ON THE EPISODE I DIDNT EXPECT THIS TO BE SO LONG this episode was adorable and very stylistically different in a good way?? i loved having a small peak into rudy's home life and his relationship with his parents. loved seeing rudy's mom she seems really sweet and supportive of him :) louise was the BEST in this episode and gene was hilarious as always. bob and linda are great parents and brian huskey did great considering he was voicing about 80% of this episode completely by himself. GREAT episode and a strong start to the season along with episode one!

[grumpy-zane]

In Which a Man is Misplaced - inbetween shot specifically written to send @tippydoorman to the squiggle zone.

(Takes place between part 4 and 5, and makes reference to a character and event that happens in the fanfic 'Earthtones'. )

The trio stepped out into the tree-shaded street, back into the general traffic of people. Dareth hadn't noticed it before, the large variety of living beings wanderioung about, and his mind once more filled with questions. Certainly the majority of these people visible were because of the other two's presence, why he had never seen so many serpentine so casually in the city in his own time.

Plexi flipped through the keys on his ring, shaking them around to untangle them as he lead the way to a black car. It was a 2 door with a back seat, one that someone would squeeze through the middle to get to, or climb through the trunk. The windows were slightly tinted as well, though the hood ornament slot was empty.

It reminded Dareth of old black and white mobster movies. "I call shotgun!" He clapped Favriles back and winked.

"Got ya there Far." Plexi snickered and took the drivers seat. "We'll get through to the other side of the city as far as we can before we foot it."

"Yeah, right into rush hour traffic..." favrile mumbled as he climbed into the back seat.

"Is that a thing here too? Its why I never drive my van." Dareth fastened the seatbelt to the leather seat.

Plexi relaxed and situated himself, "yeah it is, I think it happens more often now that time has stopped."

--

He had forgotten how atrocious the wait times were before Cyrus had the skyways built. They sat there, gridlocked, for what felt like hours. It didn't help that the radio kept spitting out static and fragments of songs- really it was agitating. After many attempts to get a good signal, Dareth gave up and resigned to muffled voice static, letting his eyes wander to the window.

He knew this neighborhood, one he frequented in his younger years on his bike. The corner still had the cakery where the best crepes in the world were made, a family business that's been doing so for generations. Most of the other buildings on that street were residential apartments, with the other side being banks and offices.

Even here they stand, rising high into the water line. Favrile and Plexi took note of the sudden change, even if it was only briefly. "So. This might be grim, but ah, do you have any family here?" Plexi started.

"Wuh?" Dareth snapped his gaze over.

"You know, family. Relatives- or people you love?"

"Oh. Umm.." he tapped his chin and looked about. His mom would be one, but he doubted she would want to see him- plus he didn't need the embarassment. There was his band teacher who taught him guitar in her off time, the rich great uncle, grandmother on his dads side, people older than him who he had made peace with. People who would get swept up in hours of talking to, hours he didn't have. "I guess not... no I mean I do but no one I want to..." his mind trailed off to one person he didn't think left on fair terms.

So close he was, he could talk to him- he had to be here in the departed realm, but...

Plexi leaned on the wheel, reading his face, "we have time, kid."

Dareth pulled at his sleeve before glancing back to Favrile who eyed between the two.

"What? Someone you want to see before you go back?" Favrile asked.

Dareth looked back and met Plexi's shimmering golden eyes, "Just tell me who, and we'll take a detour."

--

The botanicals were always well kept around this complex, he figured it was part of the reason why his friend moved here in the first place. It was a lot better scenery-wise than his own apartment, being a newer building and all, and felt more homely than it should.

Though of course, wherever Mel went felt like a bit of home too.

Dareth tripped on his footing.

He reached the door labled 112 at the end of the hallway and stared. Plexi said he would be in, which was nice, it meant that they didn't have to go back to Laffys where Mel had worked before the incident.

The image of the scene flashed in his mind as he sucked in and held his breath. He didn't need that now -neither of them did- he was here to visit his old friend Mel, not dwell on what couldn't be controlled.

Hopefully the wound wouldn't be present.

Dareth gently knocked on the door, fidgeting with his necklace.

"Wow, delivery is fast-" a muted voice came from the other side. The door swung open as the older man wish short hair froze. "Brown?!"

"Mel!" Dareth leapt into a tight hug, sobbing, "Mel I missed you so much-"

He stumbled and hit the wall with a light chuckle, squeezing him back. "It's good to see you again too, Dareth." Mel patted his back before pushing him away, "but how did you get here? Come and take a seat."

Dareth wiped his face ans shook his head, "no, no I can't, I'm not dead yet I just," he breathed and wiped his face again, "sorry I just wanted to see you again, I wanted to make sure you're okay after.. after.."

"I'm fine I'm fine," Mel laughed, resting a hand on Dareth's shoulder, "always thinking about others still, huh brown? Got a way to get home?"

He nodded and sighed, "I do... not a lot of time."

"Well, don't let me keep you. We'll catch up when you're ready."

He nodded again and wiped his eyes. "Thank you. I miss you. I'll be back, then we can catch up."

"Hah! Hopefully not soon."

[saidrolav]

Drunk Aurora

Single dad!Sam Wilson x gn!reader

Summary: Your ex-boyfriend dumped you, and you decide to get drunk in a pub but you bump into a handsome man.

Warnings: drinking, mentions of vomit, a small part of angst, mostly fluff.

a/n: I've been heavily inspired by the marvelous @barnesnroses and their fic "Invisible string" go check out their works cuz it makes my heart warm. 🥰 (I know you said i didn't had to credit you but i did it ANYWAY BECAUSE PEOPLE NEED TO SEE WHATCHU WROTE CUZ ITS WOW 🙌)

not my gif!

You knew it. You knew it was going to happen sooner or later and it didn't fail. It happened. Your boyfriend, well, now ex-boyfriend had left you, and you had felt it, your relationship was close to an end. But even through you knew it was gonna end, you didn't said anything, and even through you knew, it still hurted bad deep down in your heart. He left your appartement the morning. All day you sat on your couch watching him coming in and out of your place, his arms full of boxes, in silence. The only thing you managed to say when he told you it was over was an 'okay.' and since then you've been silent. You didn't even cried. You weren't shocked. You were just thinking, well, what am i going to do now ? All by myself. A part of you was screaming 'You don't need him, you're strong!' and the other part was crying their heart out. The thing that the two parts of you agreed on was, drinking. Drinking.. a lot. So that's what you did.

You entered the nearest pub that was quite crowded and approached the fastest you could the bar. You ordered the first alcohol on the list (which was the strongest), and waited patiently for your drink.

You looked around you and saw a couple of people playing cards and others laughing until they were out of breath, it made you smile slightly and when your eyes came back to the bar, your drink was in front of you. It took you no time to think that you were already drinking it in one shot, the alcohol burning your throat and your cheeks at the same time. You asked for another drink, and another one, and another one.. At your.. You didn't remembered how much drinks you had but you were quite drunk, you decided you should probably go home, and when you got out of the pub, you saw that the moon were already up high in the dark sky.

You stared at it for a couple minutes but when you tried to walk, you saw that your legs weren't following the pace and you almost fell, you putted your arm against the nearest wall and tried to find back your balance, looking at the ground. You really wanted to throw up right here in the middle of the street because the alcohol was burning your stomach and it made you feel sick, you bended your legs and catched your breath. You took a big breath and looked back at the street, okay fine, you were good, not going to throw up on the middle of the steet, you still had some dignity. Yes you were drunk in the middle of the night, outside, but at least you weren't going to vomit.

You standed up and it was with wide eyes filled with terror that you realized that you haven't putted your arm against a wall. You were too drunk to realize but you were holding a piece of t-shirt that were belonging to a chest of a man. A pretty handsome man to say at least. He haven't said a word, didn't make a move, didn't do anything until you were feeling better, his chocolate brown eyes were looking at you with concern and waited any sign to prove that you were okay.

"OH MY GOD !" You screamed and it made him jump a little, that's when he realized you were probably drunk, with the scream and the fact that you haven't realized you had grabbed him with his shirt. "Since when you've b-been here ?" You frowned and it made him laugh.

"I guess since i'm stuck with you ?" He smiled and pointed with his index where you were still holding him.

"I'm SO sorry... I mean i'm sorry for you for being stuck with such an handsome person." You winked miserably and he laughed even more at your attempt to flirt with him when you couldn't even walk.

"That's okay, pumpkin, i'm going to take you home just lead me okay ?" He smiled kindly and before you could answer he took you in his arms and lifted you so your legs weren't touching the ground anymore, you let out a little scream which made him chuckle. Damn that guy was strong has hell! He moved you like you were a feather and it made you feel like all sorts of butterflies were erupting in your stomach. He carried you, princess style and waited quietly for your instructions. And he waited quite some time, he had been more than patient with you but suddenly he heard soft snores coming from you and he smiled, he thought you were adorable. He didn't know if he was happy because he could take you to his home or unhappy because you would think he was some sort of freak taking random people in his house.

He finally took control of the situation and bringed you to his appartment, he wasn't going to leave you here anyway, so he thought it was the best choice.

The both of you arrived to his appartment, he tried to make no noises so he wouldn't woke up his son. He putted you on his couch and took off your shoes, putted those next to you and laid a blanket on your sleeping body. He waited a couple minutes and assured himself that you were in deep sleep and went in his bedroom so he could sleep too.

"Dad, DAD !" He jumped out of his bed only to be met with his son, Aiden, and he took him in his arms with a huge smile on his face, Sam had slept at least a good 7 hours.

"What's going on buddy ?" He ruffled his hair while taking him in the kitchen to make the breakfast for the three of you.

"Dad, there's a princess on the couch..." Sam frowned a bit and took a look on the couch and saw you, still asleep which made him smile, he putted his son back on the ground.

"Yeah that's Sleeping beauty, don't wake them up or they'll eat you alive !" He whisper-shouted at his son and at the end of his sentence he added some tickles under Aiden's arms which made him laugh loudly while running away.

Sam took a pan to make some eggs with bacon and putted on some cartoons and Aiden watched these in silence. The only sounds that we were able to hear were the TV and your soft snores that were coming from the couch.

Sam finished his scrambled eggs and bacon and seperated them in three plates, he putted one in front of you on the table of his living room, and one in front of his son who ate it with enthusiasm. He sat down on the seat next to you and ate his own plate while watching the cartoons with Aiden.

He served three big glasses of orange juice and he got worried when he saw that you were still asleep and it was almost 11am, your food was going to get cold. He drank his orange juice fastly and putted down his plate to kneel down next to you. He shaked you softly, trying to wake you up as gently as possible and it worked, you opened slowly your eyes but they widened quickly as the realisation hitted you. Who was this man ? What is this place ? Where the heck are you ? What happened last night ? Before you or Sam could manage to say something you heard a third person talking.

"Dad you woke them up they're going to eat you alive !" Aiden smiled at his dad and the man in front of you couldn't control his laugh when he saw the confusion creeping on your face. You sat up straight and looked around you while you were putting your hair correctly. You stomach groaned when your eyes landed on a plate filled with food and a homemade orange juice, you gave a questionning look to the man next to you but he only he sat back on his seat to eat his own dish.

"You can eat." He simply said with a charming smile which made your heart melt. "I made those for you." "You really didn't had to.." His smile only growed bigger. "But i wanted to." "Oh, thanks.." And you suddenly felt embarassed for letting your sentence in suspense because you didn't remembered his name, if he told you.

"I'm Sam, and this is Aiden." He gave a look at his son and you smiled before giving an akward wave at the kid which he returned fastly. "I'm y/n."

"Hi princess!" You blushed a deep shade of red and chuckled a bit before eating in silence your plate as you were also watching the cartoons on the TV.

When the three of you finished your portions of food, Sam took them along with the empty drinks and went to do the dishes, while Aiden went to the bathroom he had explained everything that happened last night and you were feeling more comfortable around Sam and his son.

Aiden sitted next to you and stared at you until you gave him the attention he wanted, then out of nowhere he blurted suddenly: "Is my dad your prince since he woke you from your 100 years old sleep ?" You grinned widely before taking a look at Sam, but this one had his back turned to you, however you could clearly see his big smirk.

"I guess so ?.." You chuckled slightly, not knowing what to answer to such a young child. You stayed at Sam's house a couple of minutes more, playing with Aiden, laughing, they had made your day a thousand times better, but you had to tell him that you had to leave and it made your heart broke when you saw the puppy dog eyes that his son was giving you.

"I'm gonna drive you home sleeping beauty." Sam said to you and his eyes lightened up when they met yours which made you blush slightly.

"No that's okay i don't leave that far i can walk." You nodded to yourself before returning his huge smile.

"That's not what was happening last night," He laughed and you joined him. Your cheeks were hurting from how much you smiled and chuckled that morning. "But you sure ?"

"Yeah, don't worry i'll be fine!" You were soon about to tell him goodbye but as soon as the two of you were in front of his appartment he screamed a "wait!" before disappearing again inside. He came back a couple of seconds later with a pen and he wrote his number on the back of your hand, and he added a "for drunk Aurora." while laughing to himself. When you read it, it made you smile brightly before kissing his cheek, making him blush lightly. You turned your back and was ready to leave when you heard him screaming behind you:

"THE PRINCE WILL BE WAITING FOR THE CALL OF HIS MAJESTY !"

You gave him two thumbs up while chuckling and walking backwards so you could see his charming smile still on his lips. The two parts of you really were right, sometimes, getting drunk was the right option when you could run into Sam Wilson.

[nicamon606]

Ned x Amy x Levi

@avienbgwp @that-sright You know what?I should have predicted this,but...here we are.

Since your comment about this“Neighbours”storyline it’s pretty long and it would be hella confusing to mix it with the Lana&Sky’s storyline,I’ll just copy it here and we can discuss it in this specific post.

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Woman: Do you want to go with me…….or would you prefer to go with Amy? Man: You told her abut Amy!

Hey guy? Why didn’t YOU tell her about Amy? Honesty!

So I was gonna edit it after the theme song to say Levi and Evelyn, but its funnier this way. :-P

“If I told your mother, she would blame ME for letting the whole thing happen under my very nose” Wait, his mother? …what? Who Levi dates is none of his mother’s business, and what’s this about “the whle thing”? I feel like I’m missing  a LOT of context here.

“We’re in public!” Alkdaldh I like this guy. :-P

Lv: Carl told you about Amy. Ev: He assumed I knew what my son was up to. How embarassing.

Dating a woman??

“The fact is you’re in a relationship that can only end in heartache, and apparently my opinion means nothing to you whatsoever.” Well it seems like your opinion is he should leave the relationship, not sure how much more conversation is needed. And probably Levi could have guessed you’d say that, so why bother?

Huh. I guess I was primed by Siren to assume it would be a boy a two girls. Don’t I feel foolish! ^^’

Also yes I forgot until this point somehow that Levi must have been in a polycule aslkdal.

“I thought we could have a proper chat…talk this out?” So, toatally vibig with the communication here, but 2 things: 1) Evelyn is currently primarily mad at Levi for being dishonest and for HIM not communicating, so this kinda compiunds that second part since she could take it as Levi hiding behind Amy to do the talking fo him, 2) they really dont have to justify their relationship to anyone else. Not that Amy is  in the wrong here at all, I commend her effort.

“I wob’t get my head aroud it” Well, she tried! XP

Am: My feelings for Levi aren’t any less ‘cause I’m seeing someone else. Ev: That doesn’t make sense.

Ok so the first thing to do is de-universalize the way you do relationships. Actually wait, better more likely to work idea: You know friendship? You know how you can have more than 1 friend and it’s not seen as taking away inherently from the feelings you have for other friends? It’s like that.

I should use that some time!

Ev: A romantic relationship can’t be shared, all I see is 100 ways for Levi to get hurt Am: Yeah, you’re not the only one who thinks like that.

Yeah, like the prevailing assumption in western society. ;v;

Am: Sheila feels exactly the same

Askdjasdjh I can’t believe her name is actualy “Sheila”, aussie slang for “woman” XD. But yeah, I really was expecting that to go more broad.

“Something he doesn’t have to hide for a start” Yeah, you’re certainly helping that. *rolls eyes*

“You’re assuming he’s unhappy” No, she’s assuming he WILL BE unhappy, when the relationship “inevitably” hurts him in some way. I mean there are a lot of other assmptions on top of that, like that he is LESS happy than he would be in a monagamous relationship., but, yeah, odd way to frame that. The rest of the point is spot on.

“we’re just having an open and honest conversation.” Music to my ears.^^

“I’m really really sorry, it was just my protectivenes” If you were really sorry. yu wouldn’t try to excuse yourself at all. Also that’s not protectiveness, it’s vindictiveness to just do it to make things harder on them. If you actually were going for breaking them up through Evelyn, you could have told her.

Evelyn saying she’s still uncomfortable with LEVI’s relationships, like, it’s not your relationship! Ugh, yeah, i’m glad she’s being honest, i’ve just…heard people like her a lot in real life.

I am curious what the judgement was with Evelyn and Levi’s dad now.

End

“Hey, guy? Why didn’t YOU tell her about Amy? Honesty!”

Because he didn’t want his mum to know he was in a poly relationship because he guess she wouldn’t have approved.

“ Who Levi dates is none of his mum’s business and what’s “the whole thing”? I feel like I’m missing  a LOT of context here.”

“The whole thing”would be the poly relationship and yes,of course who Levi dates is none of his mum’s buisness OR his grandma’s,for that matter,but none of those ladies seem to agree with that,so...🙄

[“We’re in public!” Alkdaldh I like this guy. :-P]

I like the guy,I hate the accent.He’s one of those who I always try to skip not because I don’t like him as a character,but simply because hearing him speaking gets me hella frustrated!X-PPP

[“Lv: Carl told you about Amy. Ev: He assumed I knew what my son was up to. How embarassing.”Dating a woman??]

Dating a woman who is dating another guy at the same time.🙄

“Well, it seems like your opinion is he should leave the relationship, not sure how much more conversation is needed. And probably Levi could have guessed you’d say that, so why bother?”

The same reason his grandma bothers...they just can’t accept Levi disagrees with them about his own relationship.🙄🙄

“Huh. I guess I was primed by “Siren” to assume it would be a boy a two girls. Don’t I feel foolish! ^^’”

“Also yes, I forgot until this point somehow that Levi must have been in a polycule aslkdal.”

HOW could you forget?!The title of the file was literally OT3!

Sh:“Won’t end well...can’t watch,but...can’t look away...;-S”

Yeah,same. :-P

“You know friendship? You know how you can have more than 1 friend and it’s not seen as taking away inherently from the feelings you have for other friends? It’s like that.I should use that some time!”

You can surely try,but I can already tell you it won’t work!😅Don’t get me wrong,the argument makes tons of sense...but not for Mainstream Western Society.MWS expects you to have 1 partner(of your opposite sex)to marry and to form a family with.You CAN have many friends because you will see them all occasionally and if you “break up”with 1 of them you will possibly be heartbroken but that won’t break your family..if you have kids,they won’t lose 1 parent just because you lost 1 friend...with romantic partners/spouses it’s different...any thing that happens to the relationship will also influence the family(or future family you might have).These 2 types of relationship are simply not to be compared.Same reason why fighting with a friend is seen as less serious than losing a sibiling.Because MWS values family more than friendship and even if MWS likes to say through mainstream medias(like“family movies”and“family friendly TV shows”)that your friends can be your family and that family doesn’t have to necessarely be blood family,at the end of the day,MWS will always prioritize blood family over any other kind of relationship.Just look at“Coco”!! I love that movie,it’s 1 of the few Pixar movies I actually love and it moved me a lot 😭💖,but if there’s one thing that pisses me off about it is that,even if on the surface it may seems like passing the message that you can both have a professional career doing the job that you love AND not lose your family in the process,what it’s really saying is“you can have a professional career doing the job that you love AS LONG as it doesn’t mean losing your blood family in the process,otherwise you MUST choose your blood family over the job of your dreams and if you don’t it means you’re a heartless asshole who is willing to murder a kid not to lose his fame and reputation”.I hate that.😡

“Askdjasdjh I can’t believe her name is actualy “Sheila”, aussie slang for “woman”. X-D”

D’you remember when we used to watch“Siren”and Ryn’s sister’s name was literally WOMAN in Italian?!?

Yeah...I feel weird anytime I hear someone whose name is Donna.X-P

Anyway...since we’re speaking about her name...I wasn’t gonna say anything just because I saved almost nothing about that storyline either(because I was already saving TONS of stuff about Nichloette) but,before the OT3 storyline took place,there was a brief storyline about a woman who had the same name and surname of Levi’s grandmother(Sheila Canning)...and she and Ned fell in love at some point(but Ned already had a girlfriend so eventually Brunette Sheila went away in order not to compromise his current relationship💔)and the nice part of this is that Blonde Sheila was initially very rude to Brunette Sheila as well(and viceversa),but eventually they warmed up to each other and I thought they were very sweet.Plus,I liked Brunette Sheila as a character in general. I miss her.🖤🤎

Bl Sh:“You’re a good woman,Sheila Canning.” Br Sh:“Must be in the name....:-)”

The not nice part of this is that,apparently,the reason Brunette Sheila went away was that she was being bullied by part of the cast in a racist way.And now I can’t watch any of the current“Neighbours” characters the same way because I don’t know who among the actors who are playing them is actually a racist asshole/bitch!X-[

Am:“The judgement’s been pretty hard on all of us....X-< Levi said that you had to face a lot of that...over what happened with his dad.” Ev:“I did.” Am:“So you know what it feels like.” Ev:“That’s why I want better for Levi.”

I love this dialouge because(just like with other scenes about the S/L storyline)I can perfectly see both PoV and I can’t really blame any of the parts involved.Of course I agree more with one than the other(in this case Amy),but I can see why Evelyn is so worried and would like to prevent something hurtful happening to her son.The problem is, with both her and Sheila,they’re not considering the fact that THEY are the ones CURRENTLY hurting Levi!They’re so worried about his potential future pain that they don’t care of causing him concrete pain IN THE PRESENT.

If I was Levi,I would tell both of them:“Look.I get it.Relationships can go bad and they can hurt.And you think that this relationship is more likely to end in a way that would hurt me compared to others.Let’s say you’re right for a moment.Consider this.I am currently happy with Amy.What can happen in the future is:

a)Amy at one point dumps Ned or Ned dumps her and she stays with me.✅ b)Amy at one point dumps me or I dump her and she stays with Ned.❌ c)Amy at one point dumps both of us or we both decide to dump her.❌ d)We keep being happy,all the 3 of us.✅

I would have the same chances to be unhappy or to be happy,BUT in ALL 4 of these cases...

1)I will be happy AS LONG as I stay with Amy and no one judges us.✅ 2)I won’t be happy as long as I stay with Amy BUT the other people I love,like my family,keep judging me for being with her.❌

Final results:

1-a)✅✅ 1-b)✅❌ 1-c)✅❌ 1-d)✅✅

2-a)❌✅ 2-b)❌❌ 2-c)❌❌ 2-d)❌✅

So,being with Amy COULD lead me to be unhappy in the future OR NOT,but CURRENTLY I am HAPPY with Amy AS LONG as no one is shaming me for it!Right now the only ones who are making me unhappy IT’S YOU!And this WON’T CHANGE regardless of how the relationship is going to END.IF it ends badly,you would have ruined ALSO the part of it that was making me happy and if it DOESN’T end badly,you'd have STILL ruined part of it without a real reason!!!This-doesn’t-make-any-sense!!!Just let me enjoy my damn relationship while it lasts!!! It doesn’t make sense to spoil my PRESENT because you’re too worried about my FUTURE!!!>O<##”

Ev:“You can really get passed the judgement?” Am:“From most people,YES.”

Very well played!👌

Sh:“I’m as shocked as you are.I thought there would be fireworks by now!:-PP”

More like you HOPED there would.😒💢

Ev:“I heared that!😉” Am:“Oh.😳Then..sorry.I didn’t mean that.>//<” Ev:“Of course you did!And I..take that as a compliment.😘”

What does she take as a compliment?Whad did Amy say?😏

“Evelyn saying she’s still uncomfortable with LEVI’s relationships, like, it’s not your relationship! Ugh”

The good part is she agreed to“let him make his own choices and hope for the best”,exactly like I said. ...Unlike Sheila!😣Speaking of which...I told you there has been some development(specifically in ep 8709-8710)...do you want to see them or do you just prefer to leave the thing in a positive place?;-P

[frodos-bizarre-adventure]

@gingerreggg just some fluff

Heads Up- Part 12 (Joseph x Bust!Caesar)

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"Are you ready to go out?" Suzi asked Caesar, as he sat atop the kitchen table.

"Really?" he replied skeptically. "I thought you didn't want anyone to see me?"

"And that's why we've got this!" Joseph exclaimed joyfully as he pranced into the room with a small carrying crate. It was quite lightweight, and across the top of one side a narrow, horizontal slit had been cut into the hard cardboard material, to function as a viewing window.

Caesar felt uneasy, somewhat queasy to the stomach if he'd had one. This was the first time he'd see the world, beyond the confines of Joseph's apartment. Well, of course, aside from that one escapade, but he didn't really get far.

"You really mean it?" he said nervously.

"Look, if you're gonna go bouncing away at night to see the world then I thought I'd let you have in on the fun with the two of us! We picked a nice place, I bet you'll love it." Joseph smiled, as he lifted Caesar off the table and gently into the box, fitting him perfectly with just a little bit of room to spare. "Just remember to be very quiet."

"Joseph," Caesar complained, as he was laid snugly into the box. "You cut the view-hole too high."

"Aw shit," Joseph groaned. "I should have measured."

Fortunately it wasn't a problem a few layers of newspaper couldn't solve, and with some cushioning beneath his neck the peeping hole was perfectly level with Caesar's eyes.

"That should do the trick," Joseph huffed, as he gently covered Caesar with the lid.

"And now...it's time," grinned the sculptor, as he carried his created companion, tucked safely into the box, out into the warm light of late afternoon.

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Joseph mostly got around town, and to and from the university, in his trusty old bicycle he'd gotten as a birthday present from his uncle Speedwagon. It had seen better days, but still served him well, especially after he installed a small sidecar so he could carry his art along with him on the way.

"This is fun!" Suzi cheered, as Joseph pedaled along down toward the beach-view that he and Suzi had agreed on earlier.

"Just don't let go of me!" Caesar cried, from inside the box. He laid upon her lap as she sat in the sidecar, and each time she raised her hands in excitement the hapless bust feared he might fall off.

But at the same time, as he peeked out of the narrow slit, Caesar felt a strange elation.

He was seeing the world beyond.

Buildings, cars, streets and people rushed by, illuminated in the orange light of sunset, as Joseph came pedaling along, so quickly that Caesar couldn't keep up with seeing them all. There was just such a big, big place to see, and with a little help, Caesar was going much, much further than he could possibly hop by himself.

Caesar smiled, a hidden smile from within his box that no one could see.

Perhaps it was far nicer to see the world with friends.

Perhaps he didn't have to be alone.

And yet, at the same time, Caesar felt a hint of sorrow as he admired the sun-kissed landscape gleaming in its tangerine illumination. There was a vast world out there, full of people, full of experiences, of stories in the making waiting to be told.

And he knew he could never be a part of it.

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"We're here!" Joseph said excitedly, as he halted near the parkway by the beach.

"And look!" Suzi exclaimed. "We're just in time for the sunset!"

"I can't see!" Caesar complained. "Get me out of this box!"

Dismounting from the sidecar, Suzi stood up and with Joseph's help, removed Caesar from the box, after glancing around to make sure nobody was around to witness them unloading their unusual cargo.

Caesar couldn't believe his eyes. They were at a quiet little corner of the beach, with the floor a smooth, wooden viewing deck. Beyond him was a view of the ocean, stretching all the way into the horizon, and hovering just above it was a brilliant orange orb whose rays Caesar felt onto his clay skin for the first time in his newfound life.

"So, what do you think?" Joseph asked as he gently laid Caesar down onto the deck, and sat cross-legged next to him.

"It's...it's beautiful," gasped Caesar in pure amazement, as he made a few hops forward.

"Whoa, easy there, Cae," Joseph cautioned. "Try not to fall in the water, I doubt you can swim," he said with a snarky laugh.

Caesar nodded, but was too absorbed in the splendor of it all to heed Joseph's dry wit. He could smell the refreshing salty breeze, feel the warmth of the descending sun, hear the waves and the wind and the calls of the birds. Just like the one time he'd left the house, except this time, Joseph wasn't trying to stop him.

And never before, in his short existence as a bodiless sculpt of clay, had Caesar felt so free.

Joseph shifted himself forward so that he was next to Caesar again. "I thought you'd enjoy this," he said, gently cradling the bust onto his lap.

The sun's rays were fading in warmth, but Joseph's arms felt warmer.

Soon the brilliant orb began to sink into the horizon, fading away into the distant mists as the deep pinks and purples of the sky began to crowd out the oranges and yellows of the sun's final rays. Caesar was awed. It was something that happened every single day, sure, but it was no less of a glorious spectacle to behold.

It wasn't long until the stars began to appear.

A few bright points, here and there, gradually emerging from the darkening sky. There were scarcely any clouds, to Joseph's delight, and soon, the night had come: enveloping them in a calm, peaceful darkness lit by the thousands of glittering pinpricks up above.

"Caesar," Joseph said softly. "Look."

He laid down onto his back on the wooden floor, after he took the newspapers from Caesar's box and gently laid the sculpture's head onto them so that Caesar could also recline comfortably. Side by side, artist and artwork lay down gazing skyward, into the infinite vastness of the night sky above.

"You know, Cae, my grandpa Jonathan used to tell me," Joseph began. "He said that as the night comes it paints over the sky, swiftly and in a rush, leaving a few spots uncolored in its hurry. I'd always thought it was a silly story," he laughed.

Caesar chuckled. "Your grandfather?"

"Yeah..." Joseph sighed, sadly. "I miss him."

"Now it's just Granny Erina and me, and really, just me, after I came to live in my flat. Mom was always away, and I'd never met my dad. But Grandpa Jonathan...he was the best part of my childhood."

He gestured to the sky.

"I like to think he's up there where he belongs, up among the stars. We are Joestars after all," he said with a mix of a laugh and a sigh, gently running his finger over the birthmark on his neck.

One he remembered his grandpa also had, which Joseph imagined was a mark, a promise, perhaps, of where he'd since returned.

There was a moment of silence as Caesar momentarily pondered.

"Do you think I belong among the stars too?" Caesar asked, after a pause.

"Huh?" Joseph turned to look at him. "Why would you think that?"

Caesar gave a melancholy pause.

"Because...because if I really am Anthonio Zeppeli, as Suzi said...shouldn't I be up there? And yet, I am here."

That one word, that had struck Caesar earlier, hit him again.

Purpose.

"I mean, if you really think about how big the universe is, and how small we are to it, it's downright humbling, and a little bit frightening," Joseph mused.

"But we're tiny specks that simply exist, and maybe, we make our own existence worthwhile," he added, stroking Caesar's shoulder stub.

"Then I guess I don't really need a purpose, then," Caesar mumbled, watching the unimaginable vastness twinkle far beyond.

"I mean, do you?" Joseph answered. "You exist for the sake of existing, and that should be enough."

Caesar smiled.

Joseph was right. Why did he have to bother figuring out why he was alive, or who he was, or why he was where he is today?

He was alive today, even though he shouldn't be.

His existence was an unexpected blessing.

He existed for his own sake. And, looking into his sculptor's brilliant blue eyes, mesmerized at the heavens, he thought, perhaps for Joseph's sake too.

"I'm glad you made me, Joseph. Whether or not I really am Anthonio or not. I'm just glad to be here today."

"However way you created me."

Joseph chuckled. "You know what they say, Caesar. Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift."

"That's why they call it present."

Caesar groaned.

"Oh come on, Jojo," he grumbled. "You stole it from that turtle from the panda cartoon."

Joseph burst out a hearty laugh. "So you have been watching the movies Suzi brought, huh?"

"I was bored," Caesar said, embarassed.

Joseph was just glad for the time they were enjoying together, by the beach, under the night sky, with only the glimmer of lamp posts and the now-rising moon lighting the way. It felt peaceful, and very calming, for both weary artist and lonely creation.

He wished they could do this forever.

Just the three of them.

Oh yes, Joseph remembered, three.

"Say, where is Suzi, anyway?" wondered Joseph after a few moments. "We'd gotten too busy with our little talk there... Suzi?"

A faint snore came as the only response.

"Oh great," Caesar moaned, rocking back up into an upright position with a little help from Joseph. "She slept through the whole thing, and this whole trip was her idea."

"You can't blame her," Joseph explained. "She's pretty tired."

He couldn't help a small giggle as he saw Suzi splayed out awkwardly onto the sidecar seat, dozing away like she was on her sofa.

"I think it's time we went home." Joseph said.

Rousing Suzi to make sure she was safe throughout the ride back to Joseph's apartment, the three friends made their way back, Caesar once more tucked inside his box.

As Joseph pedaled home Caesar peeked out at the view of the city through the hole in the box. The city at night looked so different.

Thousands of brilliant lights shone through the darkness, outlining buildings, illuminating streets, marking the passage of cars.

The city's lights were like the stars on the earth.

And in a way, they were among them, after all.

A sudden halt to the gentle motion of the box indicated to Caesar that they'd reached home. Soon he felt himself being lifted back into the house, as Joseph had done the night he snuck out. Yet this time, it didn't feel like a punishment, as it was when Joseph had forced him back inside. It felt like a reward, at the end of a long, grand adventure.

And at the night, Caesar knew he could look forward to end his day with another night in bed lovingly cradled in his beloved maker's arms.

Suzi sleepily staggered her way into the house and flopped onto the couch with a yawn. "Sorry about that, I hope I didn't miss too much," she said to Joseph, a little regretfully.

"Don't worry, Caesar loved it," Joseph reassured her. "We had a little talk."

"Hmmm?" she hummed drowsily.

"Oh, just stuff, about the stars and the world and the niceness of being alive, he had a lot to say." Joseph explained. "Also he's been watching your movies, he gets references," he laughed.

Joseph felt a strange warmth to Caesar that he couldn't quite explain. His feelings had been all over the place since the handsome little piece of clay came into his life. He'd gotten to know him, and he'd come to like him.

He'd come to love him.

And Caesar, sitting close by on the floor, gazing up at his relatively-towering form, felt the same.

He loved him for granting him life. He loved him for the care and affection, and all the numerous things he'd done for him, even if he couldn't return the favor.

And he loved him for just... being Joseph.

Their gazes met, and two shy smiles crept across their faces.

Perhaps Caesar belonged with a certain star after all.

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[gloriousprofessorhan]

blue flowers

it was a fun game until she’s gone.

re-upload ‘blue flowers’ from AFF 2019

“Babe, where are you?”

“On my way back home.” He said.

“I called you.”

“I know, I know, I was busy with all people who trying to be chatty with me.”

“Replying my message would only cost you less than one minute!” 

You hear a low grunt from the other line.

“Oh, you’re annoyed? You’re annoyed because I’m nagging while you were gone MIA for two days?”

“I wasn’t MIA, ok? Yesterday I was on the plane from Dubai, and today I was on a big meeting and I told you I’s have a charity party at night. You know how is it at the party. People trying to talk to me and I can’t be seen being busy with my phoen just because my girlfriend is too clingy.”

You paused, now he thinks you’re clingy.

“Alright, good night.” You hang the call, there’s no need to continue the argument, he would never pamper you anyway. Then you saw at your wrist, your smart watch is showing a blue flower, an icon to remind you to breathe.

And you breathe.

-

It was the summer party your parents made in your summer house. Many colleagues and family friends are invited, and you’re being introduced by one of your cousin to this young businessman, got an adorable smile, quite chatty, and handsome as hell.

You two very quick got into a deeper talk that night, you’re captured by how this guy got everything in a perfect amount. To be honest, as the daughter of a rich businessman, you’re tired of guys who treat you like a fine china. And after few dates, and two kisses, you two decided to date exclussively.

Baekhyun sighs when you hang up the phonecall, he’s looking at someone sitting across him at the lounge. Still at the charity party.

“Why you’re lying?” she asked. She’s Jieun, a client turned to friend. You knew her but never met her, Baekhyun also not very close to her but she seems to like talking to Baekhyun in any occassion. Hopely only like to talk to him because he’s such a smart guy, not into something more.

Baekhyun shrugged his shoulders, “I don’t know why I’m lying…”

“Will she be mad if she knew you’re still at the party?”

“I just want her to stop asking where am I.”

“She’ll stop asking when you give her answer.” She said again.

Baekhyun sip his champagne. 

“Why are you being like this?” she asked.

“I don’t know… maybe I’m just bored, I need a getaway.” He replied.

“Then ask her to go on a weekend short getaway with you.”

He scoffed, “his parents are too old fashioned to let her go on a vacation with his boyfriend.”

“Really??”

“Yeah… they’re a strict family.” Baekhyun swirl the glass, “I mean, she can go on a vacation with me but not only two of us.”

“Oh, like family retreat?” she chcukles.

Baekhyun laughs, “silly, right? What are they afraid of? That me and my grilfriend would sleep in the same room doing whatever couples do?” he scoffing again, “if we want to do that, we don’t have to go on a vacation, fool, I’m just gonna invite her to my house and problem solved.”

“But, is it really the problem? Mean that you never slept with her before?”

Baekhyun snickered, “of course I had! I told you, there’s no use on watching us during holiday, because we’ve done sex if that’s what her family was anxious about.”

“Is her family religious?”

“I don’t think so... they’re just afraid that I’d impregnant her before marriage. Because they don’t want to be embarassed by that…”

“What so embarassing by being pregnant?”

“Ask those old money, they’re somehow a little narrow minded.” he scoffed.

“And that makes you love her less?”

“I love her, but she couldn’t decide anything on her own!” he emptied his glass.

They both enjoying another glass of champagne, with him ignoring the buzzing from his cellphone, and her accompanying him through the rest of the event.

“Baekhyun…” she said, her voice is lower and huskier than before, “if you need a getaway, you can go with me… we can go to a resort on a beach for one night or two… I promised you it’s gonna be a relaxing getaway for you…”

-

He came to your house with the smile you always love and the flowers in his hand.

“Hey…” he said.

You let him step into your house and let him following you to the kitchen. The big house looks empty so he asked,

“Where’s everyone?”

“Dad’s at his office obviously, mom going abroad. No sibling because I’m the only child in case you forgot.” You shortly replied.

“You’re being sarcastic.” He pouts, “I’m sorry...”

“For?”

“For neglecting your calls last night, I was go straight to sleep because I’m exhausted.” He gave you a hug.

You pour him a drink before you two talking at the backyard.

“Wanna go somewhere? Movie or dinner?” he asked.

“Now?”

“Uh hum…”

“I can’t, I have to study for a test.”

“What test? As far as I know you’re graduated from college.” Baekhyun tilr his head.

“I’m going to work at dad’s company, and he doesn’t want me to get in there just because I’m his daughter, he wants me to take proper tests.”

“Whoa… so you’re gonna study in your room later?”

You nodded.

“Why don’t you go study now, I can come with you, accompanying you…” he smirks.

“Upstairs?”

He cheekily nodded, and then leaning to whispers, “I wanna be alone with you.”

Of course the study never happened because now you’re under him, hugging his waist with your leg, breathing heavily while you got pumping down there. His mouth keep searching for places to kiss while you grab his hand harder when you feel the intense tickling feeling bubbling on you lower stomach.

“I’m coming, babe.” You grunts and he smirks.

“Want me to go harder?”

“Uh-huh, uh huh… uh yess…”

He kissed you when your body shaking and your leg gave up from hugging him.

He sleeps on the bed while you’re reading some notes, his cellphone buzzing on the table several times, and since it’s close to you, you can read the preview.

Jieun: what you doing?

You creased your eyebrows, “Why would she text Baekhyun?” then you remember she was his client, “maybe they have another project together?” you’re trying to think positively.

-

“Baekhyun!”

he turned and saw a girl, “Hyeji?” 

“Hey! I didn’t expect to see you here!” they were at the lobby of a luxurious junction which has a fine dining area, laid back lounge and a night club upstairs.

“Me too.” He smiles, “I’m just finishing a meeting. So, how are you?” he rose and give the girl a light hug.

“Fine. Never better!”

Baekhyun saw a ring on her finger, “and engaged?”

She shyly chuckles, “yup.”

“I can’t believe one of my ex going to settle down soon!”

Hyeji giggles, “fun fact, I dated my fiance for less than a year before he’s on one knee.”

“That soon?”

Hyeji grinning, “it doesn’t take long to realise that he’s the one, really!”

Baekhyun smiles, Hyeji is one of girlfriend he adores when they were still together. She’s a hardworker, it’s just their living class which way different. Baekhyun came from wealthy family just like you. Moreover, he’s witty self let him being a multimillionaire in young age. While Hyeji has to work extra hard to pay for school and living. Even if Baekhyun told her that he’d cover everything for her, seems like Hyeji has a different way of thinking which made them argue all the time.

“I’m happy for you.” He said.

She smiles.

“So when is the wedding?”

“Next month.” She replied, “so… how are you?”

Baekhyun shrugged, “as you can see.”

“You aren’t change much.” Hyeji said.

“Hope I’m not.”

“What about girlfriend, or fiance maybe? Or maybe a wife??”

Baekhyun laughs, “I have a girlfriend.”

“Cool, tell me more about her.” 

“Have a seat.” Baekhyun sat and Hyeji sat across him.

“So, who’s this unlucky girl?”

Baekhyun laughs, “right, she’s unlucky because she fell for a guy like me, but I kind of lucky because she met all my expectation about being a girlfriend, or maybe a future wife?”

“Aww, Byun Baekhyun thinking about settling down?”

He laughs again.

“She came from a rich family like you?”

Baekhyun nodded.

“See? It’s easy if its meant to be.”

“Yeah, maybe you’re right.”

Hyeji were there for her bachelorette party and somehow Baekhyun was suddenly invited, the party wasn’t wild, but everyone is partying and drinking, and at some point they were dancing. Just two of them, inside a crowd of strangers.

“I was still in love with you when we broke up.” Hyeji said.

Baekhyun smiles, thin and sweet, “do you think I wasn’t?”

“Don’t lie, I was the one loving you so much while you always had your eyes on that girl… your colleague daughter.”

Baekhyun chuckles, “fun fact, she’s my grilfriend now.”

“Seriously??”

“Yeah…” he smuggly smiling.

“Damn you Baekhyun, you’re really in love with this girl, aren’t you?”

“Told ya, I’m so lucky that she finally mine.”

“Marry her.”

“I will, one day…” he smirks.

And she smiles.

“God, your smile is still captivating.”

“Baek…”

“One last kiss won’t hurt your fiance’s feeling I guess?”

“Wouldn’t it hurt your girlfriend?” she asked.

“She doesn’t have to know…” and he tilt his head, kissing her passionately.

-

Baekhyun thanked God he didn’t wake up beside his ex-girlfriend, instead he was home, and you were there.

“Baby…” he groaned while stretched out.

“A girl called me from your phone last night, no, this dawn, because you passed out in a club. Lucky that mom and dad aren’t home.” You said, “I drove at 3 to picked you up… Gosh, Baekhyun…”

he sat up and reach your waist, “this is why I fucking love you…” he snuggles further to your neck. “I love you…” he murmured.

“Stop it…” you don’t feel good when he keeps saying those words because you know he must keeping something from you, an dthinking of how he was wasted at a club really bother your mind right now.

“Who was the girl who called me last night?”

Baekhyun shrugged his shoulder, “a nice stranger?”

You never satisfied with this kind of answer but you know more question means arguments and you knew where it goes, you have no energy for that. Not after hundred of arguments about the same cause. You feel your smart watch buzing and the blue flower forming. You’re breathing following the movements of the petals.

“You still using that breathing app?” he asked.

You briefly nodded.

“Breathing is automatic, babe, why you even need that?”

“Sometimes it’s suffocating.”

“Why? Because of me?”

“Not particularly, but it’s nice when something remind you to breathe, to relax… reminding you that you’re alive.”

He paused, but his eyes looking at you, “Hey, let’s go somewhere since your parents aren’t in town.” Baekhyun pull away a bit to see you face.

“Like where?”

“To my beach house?”

“But it’s not summer.”

“Who cares? I just need to be with you.” He pulls you to his arms, let you cuddled up inside his embrace.

Jieun: [picture]

Jieun: check that out.

“Who’s that?” you asked.

“Jieun.”

“I saw her texting you all the time. Do you have a new project with her?”

Baekhyun humming, “yeah…”

“What project?”

“Uh, long story, I’ll tell you only if you agree to stay with me at my beach house tonight.” Baekhyun still busy with his cellphone.

“I can’t, I stayed out last night because of you, remember? I can’t stay out everyday.”

He pouts, “come on… don’t you wanna be with me?”

“You know how to be with me all the time…” you said.

“I know, I know,” he smiles, he took the hints perfectly all the time. You just want him to say those words, to ask you to marry him, but he’s never ready.

“What keeping you from saying it to me?” you asked, “am I not good enough?”

“Babe, come on…” he hugs you again, “don’t make me sad.”

“You’re the one who make me sad.”

“Okay, okay, give me just a little more time.” He said, “not to convince my heart, because I can’t think of anyone else to be my wife beside you, but a little more time to plan where, when, and how I’d ask you… I promise you it’s gonna be astounding.”

-

Baekhyun called you yesterday telling you that he has to go to Singapore for a business trip, he’ll be back on Saturday. And you haven’t heard from him since last night.

“Girlfriend again?” Jieun asked. She was in a bathrobe stepping out from the bathroom.

He was in Jeju with her. The text she sent was the resort she said she wants to go and Baekhyun booked a room for them.

“Uh huh.” He type a message.

“Why don’t you just broke up with her and be with me?”

“I can’t, I love her.”

“But you did this to her??”

Baekhyun smirks, “I’m going to propose her after I come back from here.”

“You wh-???””

Baekhyun sighs, “I promise myself that I’d stop all the game after this. I’m going to focus on her only. She’s the only one I could ever think of being the one.”

“You really turn me off.” Jieun rolled her eyes.

Baekhyun snickered, “really? Let me check if you really aren’t wet for me, miss.”

-

You went inside this famous bakery in town, buying some pastries when someone called you.

She bowed and you realised that she’s Baekhyun’s secretary.

“I thought you’re still in Jeju, miss.” She said.

“In Jeju? Baekhyun is in Jeju now?”

The secretary hesitantly nodded.

“Isn’t he in Singapore now?”

She seems pale.

“Hey, hey it’s fine,” you said, “I’m sure it’s just a misunderstanding. But why did you think I’m in Jeju with him now?”

“Uh, yes, miss, because mr. Byun bought two tickets to Jeju and he booked a resort there.” She said.

“Oh…”

“I’m—“

“Hey, it’s fine.” You smiles, “I know about the resort, I think he bought that as a surprise for me… and you just ruined it.” You playfully winked.

As someone who taught to always held your head high even in a critical situation, you know you can’t be seen fooled by anyone, especially your own boyfriend.

But you cried in the car and your smart watch buzzing again and the blue flower showed up.

-

“NOW YOU EXPLAIN TO ME WHO WAS WITH YOU!!” you shouts at him on the day he appeared in front of you on Saturday night, the day he said he was just landed from Singapore.

“Babe?”

“I know you were in Jeju, you bastard!!”

“I was—babe, I can explain.”

“Yeah you should be, now explain!!”

“It was a surprise present for a friend.”

“Who?”

“Junmyeon, for his honeymoon.” He said.

“Don’t lie to me, Baekhyun, I can call Junmeyon now!” you yelled, how silly was the reason, Junmyeon hasn’t even got married to anyone and it boiled your blood even more.

“Babe…”

“Stop using your friend to keep lying to me, Baek!!”

“Argh! Listen to me!!” he grunts.

“I am not listening if you still thinking of lying to my face!”

“Okay, I’m sorry! I lied to you, I was with Jieun.”

You stop, your whole world stop spinning, you can’t believe what he just said. “y-you  were with Jieun…?”

He’s gazing at the marbled floor, “I’m sorry, I was… I was wrong…”

“You’re… you’re cheating on me…?? Baekhyun?” tears rolled down, you didn’t even notice it.

“Baby, I promise you it’lll never happen again! I swear it was a mistake I’d never repeat!!”

You didn’t say anything for a moment, trying to make up your mind.

Byun bakehyun, your boyfriend fro 2 years, lying to you. And you sure that wasn’t the first time.

“Babe…?” he’s trying to come closer, “babe, I’m sorry, it was a mistake.”

“No.” you cut him, “I was, I was the mistake.”

“What are you saying??” he looks concerned.

“I know I’m different than all girls you’ve been having relationship with… you always told me I can’t even make a decision by myself, I am driven by my family, unlike other couples we can’t go on a vacation just two of us… I never met your expectation of how common couple would date…”

“No, baby…”

“I’ve been thinking about it a lot,” you said, “the way I stopped confronting you when you’re going MIA, when you’re wasted in a club, texting girls… because I know I can’t give you—“

“You gave me everything! Please! Please stop.” He cuts you. “please…”

You’re looking at him, he was the most beautiful man you ever known, you had several exes in the past but Baekhyun hold most of your heart, he’s witty, he’s funny, he’s good looking. “Baekhyun…”

“Please…” he whispers whil ereaching your hand.

“… broke up with me.”

“Wh—“

“Broke up with me, Baek…”

“But—“

“It’s a mistake if you want to stay with me… you need someone match your pace, someone who can run with you wildly, not some bird in a golden cage.”

Baekhyun staring into your eyes, trying to let you know that he doesn’t agree with whatever you said.

“Break up with me…” you pleaded.

“Wait for me.” He said, “I’ll be a better person for you. I promise.”

-

8 months later.

It’s nice to be back to Seoul after an intense work training to your father’s company in Europe. And you have to admit that being away from the city in which you got your heart britally broke was nice.

Today is the first month of you officially working at your father’s company as one of the business analysts, you did a good job, even your father is proud of you.

“Miss, here the file you asked, and you got an invitation.” Your assistant came and give you few big envelopes.

“Invitation?”

“A wedding invitation.”

Your heart pounding.

Who?

You snatch the envelope and read the name.

Kim Junmyeon & Kang Jieun

You feel silly for breathing in relieve, you shouldn’t feel that way. Even if Baekhyun name was on it, you should be happy for him.

-

The wedding took place in a big cathedral, nice and elegant, the flowers are all white and the wedding band playing the smoothest jazz ever.

You stepped in and looked around, you found some old friends who immediately greet you, asking you how are you because ethey didn’t expect to see you here in Seoul, they’re all knew you moved to Europe 8 months a go, after the break up.

“Hey, someone looking for you.” Sehun, your junior in college, also a family friend pointed at a direction.

Baekhyun.

In a blacksuit, white shirt, no tie, smiling at you.

“Hey…” he said.

“Hey…” you greet him back.

“How are you?”

“Never better.”

And his smile bloomed. “You came alone?”

You nodded, “you?”

“Yes.” He replied.

“Where’s your girlfriend?” you asked.

“I don’t have one. Not a girlfriend, not a fling, no one. No one after you.”

You feel the bubble formed inside your chest, but you just smiling.

“I’m trying to prove something here…” he whispers.

“Yeah, and you did.”

He nodded, “so…” he looked down briefly to take your hand when he stopped, stunned, dumbfounded by the ring on your finger. “Wh—what the… what is this? This is just an accessories, isn’t it??”

You waited for him to level up his eyes to yours, and when he did, you shook your head.

“Who?” he asked.

“An aqcuiantance I met in Europe some months a go.”

“But to engage to him… isn’t it… too soon?” he asked.

“It’s easy when it’s meant to be, Baek.”

“Bullshit.” He gritted his teeth, “but I, I did this for you! I changed for you!”

“But I changed after I met him.”

Baekhyun scoffed.

“It’s not anymore suffocating, Baek… breathing is easy when I’m with him.” You rubbed the chained watch on your wrist, not anymore the smart watch.

“And where is he now?” he asked.

“Still in Europe, he’ll be here next week.”

“And you’re okay with long distance relationship?” he asked, “come on, you love me more because you can’t stand being away from me even for two nights.”

“Because I trust him…” you replied.

You gotta admit, to see those dark orbs of the man in front of you wet from tears breaking your heart, but as much love you got for him, you were never find ease when you’re with him.

“I’m sorry…” you murmured.

“But I love you…”

“I loved you enough when I’m with you.” You said, “now please… be happy for me.”

He gulped, swallowing the lump in his throat. “I…”

You stepped forward and reach him, brought him to your hug, “be happy for me…”

And he didn’t say anything because he could never.

-end-

[dontbesoweirdkira]

Hi there! Just found your blog and I like it so far. Btw being Present Mics favorite student headcanons were amazing, as a bnha nerd may I request a part 2 where Mic meets readers parents and other stuff? Sorry if my English is bad.

A/N:Thank you so much for liking my blog and choosing to request, that means a whole lot! I got you with the Present Mic headcanons, please let me know if you want any more Present Mic stuff i’m here. I’m sorry this request took so long to come out, i was busy with a few thing please love me

-So i would feel this year would be a lot of fun, just like last year but the only difference being you are working harder towards your hero license and school is becoming much more difficult. This means that you have to up your game with your quirk skills and tactics while staying on top of your studies. You are stressed to say the least.

-Like i said previously present Mic knows when you are having a hard time, believe it or not he is quite attentive and super smart so he quickly asses the situation and realizes a few things. He sees you’re struggling with your quirk and school so he takes matters into his own hands.

-He offers to train you and offers extra help with school to you, he only wants to see you succeed even if that means sacrificing his free time.

-”oh- no no Mr.Hizashi that’s so sweet but i know you’re really busy-”

-”SHHHSHHSHSSJSJ Y/N I SHALL GET YOU THAT HERO LICENSE AND HELP YOU PICK UP YOUR GRADES EVEN IF THAT MEANS RISKING A FEW HOURS OF REST, I CANNOT LOSE TO YAGI AND DEKU- i-i- Mean icareaboutyourhealthandgradesandireallywannahelp”

-tHaT soCCer dAD rIvaLrY iS stiLl haPPeNinG 

-Everyday after school you guys meet up at the park or one of the training centers to train for a few hours

-”Now Y/N, breath in and when you breath out use that force to push your quirk-”

-Honestly you thought the training wouldn’t be as hard as it was (it’s Present Mic after all) but boi were you wrong

-”Get up off the ground Y/N, you’ve only been running for .3 seconds”

-”.3 SeCoNdS????? I DID THREE MILES NONSTOP YaMaDA!”

-” hUstLe y/NnNNnN”

-Aizawa comes to your trainings and observes bEcAusE hEs nOSeYy

-He actually helps out and help with things present might not have thought of or isn’t the best at

-This year your relationship with Present actually takes a deeper turn, you find yourself around him more often both in school and after school. You both learn more about each other's quirks and personalities a lot more.

-You thought you already knew a lot about him, given he was like an open book it seemed. But Hizashi is a much deeper and emotional person than you honestly thought and he truly had such a more serious, kindred spirited side to him

-Like sometimes when you guys are taking a break from training he will open up about his life at UA and how it was for him. He told you how he felt kind of odd and awkward and how that’s probably why he can relate to you so so much uwu

-”You know Y/N as much I am super bubbly and “overly confidant” , i still feel super out of place sometimes. I guess i always have it isn’t a new feeling, although I have Aizawa and the other teachers, sometimes I still feel...not understood? If that makes any sense?? But like I totally understand how you feel, and you are not alone...seriously. Thank you for being open to me and allowing me to teach and train you. Kind of makes me feel wanted and useful..haha-”

-iM sOft 

-He always thought of you as a little “sidekick” however recently he kind of looks at you as his own daughter and he’s really protective and fatherly over you. He’s more on top of you and making sure all your ducks are in a row. He’s not controlling or anything like that tho so don’t worry

-”Did you eat yet, Y/N?”

-”are you okay Y/N? You look exhausted.”

-”make sure you finish that report for class, okay? If you need any help let me know.”

-pRotEccS yOu fRom bOys

-If he sees a teacher kind of poking at you and making you feel uncomfortable or feel bad for being a “teacher's pet” he will immediately have them stop. He feels bad you have to get crap from him being a bit biased towards you

-You guys have a secret handshake

-HE’S STILL THE BIGGEST cRacK hEAd I swEar

-*crushes you in a hug* “MISS. AMERICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA WHAAATtattatSSSSSs UpPPPPPPPPPPPp”

-”YO Yo yO AMERiCaAAaAAAA HOw Is IT CrACkINGGGG”

-”YNNNNNNNNN AMErIcAAAA YoUU foRgoT yoUr lUnCH Box iN mY cLaSS *whispers* i put a donut in there for you”

-USES YOU FOR ENGLISH CONVERSATION EXAMPLES IN CLASS ALL THE TIME 

-HE EMBArASSES YOU SO MUCH ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY THIS DUDE NEEDS TO SIT TF DOWN AND LET YOU LIVE POOR GIRL

-It’s okay because he lets you skip class to pass out in the library after being exhausted from everything

-You take his weird sunglasses and strut around with them all the time

-”BlUghH I’m a rich fashion model. WAIT OMG HIZASHI ARE THESE CHILDREN SIZED GLASsES?!?!”

-EmaiLS yOU

-” ohiyo americAa,

It’s me MiC and iM waTchING tHat drAmaA you recommended to me and Im cRyING. Also i heard from the sleepy teacher that there may or may not be a pop quiz in his class on last weeks topic...Anyways I’ll see you tomorrow...unless...Nah just joking okay mic is out!

                                    -Hiz

                              sEnt fRom ToaSter oVeN”

-You get about ten of these things a week from him. help this poor man ;-;

-Made a few youtube videos with him

-He helped you pick out your hero name and outfit, you are so ready to be a hero i swear

-Once you do get your hero license..he is such big boi proud like he’s in tears, snot running out his nose, eyes all puffy and his voice is cracking. He even got you a little teddy bear with a little candy bag attached to it.

-”LOOK LOOOK MR.HIZASHIIIII LOOOK I GOT IT I FINALLY GOT IT THANK YOU SO SO MUCH HIZASHIII I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH THANK YOU”

-”See kiddo, i knew you could do it!”

-” Pfft all thanks to you!! Oh and Hey, Mr.Hizashi? My parent(s) are coming up this weekend to celebrate me getting my license. I was wondering if you would like to come to dinner? They’d like to personally thank you for helping me.”

-THIS MAN IS THE UTMOST HONORED LIKE LET ME TELL YOU HE SAYS YES IN A HEARTBEAT AND IS AT THE RESTAURANT ON LITERAL TIME

 -He somes in a very nice suit with his hair tied into a perfectly neat bun. And is thAT GLasses he’s wearing??????  (so cute omg)

-Him meeting your parent(s) was a pretty chill experience 

-”Mr.Hizashi, right? SO NIce to finally meet you and thank you for everything you have done for Y/N.”

-”Ah, it was my pleasure. And please, call me Yamada.”

-At first it was kind of awkward but once the conversation got going, you guys were there for hours

-and i mean HoURs

-”um excuse mE, wHen aRe yoU gUyS lIkE idk LEAVING???”

-Haha but no, the literal talk was just them hyping you up and how the waiter dramatically fell coming over to the table

-”yeS Y/N is such a great kid i can’t believe you raised such a strong and patient daughter”

-”Did he just trip and act like he didn’t just dropped our food on the ground??”

-”One time Y/N tripped and dropped her easy bake cookies and she didn’t even cry, that’s when we knew she was going to be a pro hero.”

-”did he step on the fries and up it on the plate and try to serve it to us???”

-Also your parent(s) grew up around the same time as Present so they had a lot to talk about and it was interesting learning about each other different childhoods and cultures.

-Your parent(s) seriously enjoyed Hizashi and they would love to talk to him again. Vise versa, it was a great time for Hizashi as well and prepare to hear about it the next time you see him.

-”Thank you Y/N for inviting me and allowing me to meet your parent(s) it was very nice getting to know them. Next time they come up, I must treat them out instead.”

BonUs

-Let’s just make up a different scenario where maybe your parents were kind of rude and not as nice and welcoming, both to you Yamada

-When you heard your parents were coming up to visit you in Japan, you were at first excited. You were still in this frenzy of like “wow i got my hero license” so you weren't thinking about it too much plus you were excited about being treated out to dinner and having your favorite teacher tag along. 

-Everything was great...that was until you started to think about it more and started to question was that such a great idea?? Let’s just say your parents aren’t the nicest people (person). For some reason it seems like they were never proud of you, no matter how well or bad you literally did. 

-Won a championship game? Eh good, but could be better

-4.00 GPA? That’s okay but thousand of kids get that, you have to do better.

-You want to be a pro hero?? Ha in your dreams, that kid next door has a better chance of becoming one than you do.

-You started to realise they were one of the biggest reasons you wanted to exchange to Japan so much. It was far away from them and super peaceful. You wanted to tell Present to not come, but he seemed so excited, and you wanted to tell him how dreaded your parents were. But you didn’t want him to worry and get others involved. So you just hoped and prayed that they would be nice? And everything was okay?

-Everything was okay...for the first five minutes. 

-Well everyone greeted each other and sat down to eat, then the condescending comments started to pour in.

-”Yeah, well I think Y/N will make a perfect Hero in the near future. She’s gotten a lot stronger with her quirk and-”

-”Pfft, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now, Although Y/N has gotten her License that doesn’t mean she’s hero material. We watched the sports festival and compared to the other students, she’s severely overshinned. I just don’t think a year or so of training can fix that. She has to do better.”

-For a second hizashi just sat there with his face utter disbelief. How could someone just say that about their child...in front of their child...so camly?

-He looked over towards your uncomfortable figure, your face was colored with complete dismay, He felt so sad and slightly angry. You didn’t look in a position to defend yourself so he started to speak up for you

-”I really hope the both of you are seriously joking.” he snapped back with a sassy firm tone in his voice which made you look towards the three adults

-”No we are not, Y/N is pretty average and for you to put in her head that she could possibly become a Pro? Haha I understand teachers are supposed to be supportive but like come on now, just be honest with yourself.”

-Hizashi slammed his hands against the table, gaining the attention of everyone in the restaurant, including yourself who was previously looking down to avoid confrontation.

-”How DARE you. Y/N is PERFECTLY  CAPABLE of becoming a hero, her quirk,skills, technique and intelligence is all was stronger than you can even imagine. Do not downgrade her just because you’re too idiotic and narrowminded to see that. She is the sweetest kid I have ever met and quite frankly the purest. Disgusting how you talk about your own child like that. AND IN FRONT OF HER?? Now with all due respect, I think you guys need to do a self reflection and change the wrongs you have within you. If you need any help i don't mind emailing you a list of things.”

-SKSKSKSKSKSKS WOT???? DID MR.HIZASHI THE ALWAYS HAPPY AND CRACKHEADY TEACHER JUST PUT YOUR PARENTS IN THEIR PLACE???? IN FRONT OF A WHOLE RESTURANT??? BEST. TEACHER. EVER.

-on you still wore an embarrassed kind or dismayed face and when Present say that. hE tHoUghT yOU wErE eIthER mAd oR sCaREd oF Him. cri

-In reality you were literally so joyful and happy. LIKE DUUUDEEE. MARRY ME LOLOL. Seriously you were super thankful that he did that for you. 

-He looked around and suddenly realised that all eyes were on him. Aww poor man felt so flustered he didn’t mean to make a fuss and disturb others, he was just so angry your parents were such a*ssholes. 

-He turned to you and bowed while simply muttering “I’m sorry Y/N”, then grabbed his coat and walked out.

-Without even thinking you jumped up and rushed out the door with him, leaving your dumbfounded parents at the restaurant

-”m-Mr.Hizashi wait up!”  you called out from behind the blonde haired man, he stopped in his tracks then pivoted in place to face you

-”y/n im very sorry to you and your family i didn’t mean any disrespect. I understand if you may not want to be around me any more or allow me to train you.”

-”ARE YOU SERIOUS THAT WAS EPIC LIKE SERIOUSLY THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I CAn rEMEBER I SWEAR YOU ARE SO AWESOME MRHIZASHI THANK YOU THANK YOU LIKE YOU’RE THE DAD I ALWAYS WANTED I FREAKING LOVE YOU AND DID YOU SEE THEIR FACES HAHA BOOM I CAN'T BELIEVE IT TELL ME I-”

-cutting you off from your frenzy and gave you a big bear hug, “haha don’t ever let what they have said about you ever ring in your head...okay L/N? I belive in you and i know you are going to be fucking great.”

-”Really?” you smiled

-”HECK YEAHHHHH, AMERICAAAAAA” 

[savysavannah]

Challenge 1 part 2

The fact that I /haven’t/ partied and just listed other strategies that /weren’t/ partying proves that I’m going to be unreliable?

No. What I'm saying is that you haven't been out of school for long enough to know if you're going to lean on that again and you aren't at the same level of pressure, and your uncertainty over what you're going to do, since I'll bring up your word choice of "perhaps" makes me nervous about your future ability to succeed.

*flatly* The “perhaps” was sarcastic, pointing out things I’d already said.

You shouldnt use sarcasm during a serious discussion, it's confusing. *huffs and goes to get her heels*

*he sighs through his nose* Apologies. *he watches her for a moment, then asks with a message noted tone* Let me walk you back to the palace?

*less annoyed

No thanks. I am quite capable of walking on my own and you've got baskets to attend to.

I was heading in soon anyway. *he shrugs*

*sucks in a breathe because it means she cant run away on her own now and slips on her shoes then fixes her pants* Alright since you're walking the same way anyways.

*he nods, waiting for her to have her shoes on before starting to walk, making sure to walk at a pace she can keep up with*

*she looks at the ground. Shes embarassed and mad and doesn't quite know what to say*

*after a moment savy finally breaks the silence and stops walking to face him* Look- I'm sorry I was harsh and critical of you. *pauses* It wasn't fair of me to do. I was curious and am a good people reader so I asked, work makes me critical of what people say so I had to attack and digest what you said. It was impolite and rude of me to do and I'm sorry for any offense I've given.

It’s okay. *he gives her a small smile, then looks away* I get it. I’d be doubtful of my abilities too, if I saw what everyone else in this country sees, through the media. But... knowing that the fate of an entire nation, and millions of lives, is going to lie in your hands in the near future is terrifying, and I just wanted to... I don’t know, be a teenager for a few years. *he shrugs* I knew it would be over quickly, anyway.

You mentioned it earlier and I thought it made sense. When you said it was just a lot of pressure from a young age, it kinda clicked to me that you were once- and still kind of are, also a kid. We get terrified too, you're scared to have our nation and lives in your hands, but we're equally scared of them being out of our control. It's easy for us to turn that fear into anger and hypercritisim of a kid. That isn't right. *pauses for a moment* I'm sorry for that too.

*he shakes his head, giving her a small smile* You don’t have to apologize for that. It’s not like my actions or the national response to them are your fault.

No but being part of that response is something I can apologize for. I have had many discussions over the bleakness of our future under your reign, and talking about someone behind their back, even a public figure, still warrents an apology.

*he chuckles a little wryly, shaking his head again* People should be talking about politics, and keeping themselves informed on their leaders and their decisions, and forming their own opinions. And if it’s any consolation, being in the public eye is something I’m used to dealing with, at this point. It’s just another part of life *he shrugs*

*chuckles* and you haven't punched someone yet as far as I know. *blushes* not that I punched someone. *sighs because now he needs context* I was at a sushi bar when the selected were announced with my brothers, long story short I got surprised that I was in and cried outside the sushi place, passerbyer had a camera and wouldn't leave me alone. My older brother Danny punched him. So at in a positive light you've managed it better than that.

*he chuckles* I thought you meant that you had punched someone, and I was almost going to ask if the poor guy had lived to tell the tale

*chuckles too* No I have punched someone before though. *thinks* two people before. One was when I- three people actually. *think* that's really it though. But anyways, One was when I was in like elementary school. Bully on the playground. Another was in high school, asshole creep. Third was in undergrad, another asshole creep. And those are excluding my brothers because who knows how many times I've had to square up with them.

*he grins a little wider at that* How many brothers do you have?

Ughs three. And get this their names are Danny, Daniel, and Dan. My fathers name is Daniel. Anyways, they're all older than me so they've always done stupid shit in the name of "protecting me" such as threatening exs and any guy who I've been friends with.

*he chuckles a little at that, and his eyes widen a little when she mentions the names* Should i be nervous, then? Am I going to wake up one day during the selection and find them all lined up in my doorway?

Oh it's very possible. Though, Danny seemed hopeful that this would be something good for me so he may be able to hold them back. He's probably the most responsible of us, also the oldest.

*he raises his eyebrows* Ah, I see. Are you all in law too?

*laughs* No the other two are total morons. My dad runs a sports analytics company, they all work for the company. I was planning on it too before law. Not entirely sure what they do in it though. Danny's much higher up though and seems to actually like the work. Dan just likes the benefits finacial and other. Daniel just kinda does it because he had family to get in.

*he smiles a little* Hey, sports analytics is pretty cool. The way the statistics work, to calculate which team is likely to win the next year, and all that. *he waves a hand through the air* I always thought it was interesting.

I do not at all. I think it's really boring and a waste of time but if they're happy being nerds they can do that. My dad meet my mom through it though, and Dan his wife so I guess it's good for that though.

*he laughs a little, joking* Dang, maybe I should just call off the selection, and go take a summer internship in sports analytics instead

Apperantly it's really easy, just gotta flirt a little with one of the cheerleaders at a game, boom you're in wife found.

*he raises his brows* Really? That simple? *he shakes his head, still joking* We’ve been going about this all wrong for generations now

Absolutely! Though then the choices would be limited to twos, but nonetheless, would probably be faster

*he frowns* That would leave too many incredibly smart and capable women out of the mix, which isn’t fair. *joking* I guess that’s why we have a selection instead of just going into sports analytics, after all

Mhm. The one and only reason for it.

You know, I did mention when I proposed the idea of a selection that I thought it would be good to get the perspectives of people from different walks of life all over the country. *he shrugs*

Its a good reason. Other perspectives can be very inspiring, I was even just speaking with another selected the otherday and got a new idea for a program within the ICLU. Easy inspiration in just speaking with others

*he has a small smile* I’m glad you think so.

*nods* I don't think I said thank you. Thank you for the help with my heel. I'm somehow still not the best at them despite having worn them for years, just don't have the instinct to not walk in gravel while wearing them. *chuckles* here's hoping survival of the fittess doesn't knock me down.

*he chuckles and shakes his head* Anytime *they’re getting closer to the palace now, and once they get there, he holds the door open for her, joking* Maybe next time I’ll even sweep you off your feet

*kinda snorts then blushes FURIOUSLY becauze she snorted* Thank you for the door, the pick up line not so much.

*he pretends to be offended* But the manners and the jokes are a package deal.

*does a joking dramatic cringe* Oof, you may have more problems finding a wife than previosuly thought then.

*he laughs* I sure hope not. *he stops, inclining his head towards a hallway to the side* Ive got to head this way, but it was great seeing you, savannah

*curtseys* A pleasure, *pauses* Damian.

*he smiles* Likewise. *he takes a few steps backwards down the hallway, then turns around and starts walking away*

*nods and goes the other way*

[thebibliomancer]

Shadows of the Dark Crystal liveblog

Shadows of the Dark Crystal by J. M. Lee

Because I crave more Dark Crystal content. More and more.

Young Adult novels? Why, I'm a young adult, in comparison to older adults!

I have intentionally learned zero (0) things about this book so that it will be a surprise. All I know is that it contains shadows, Dark Crystal, and probably a non-zero amount of Skeksis.

Also, a map! I love books with maps in the front! Books with a map are just better.

Hmm. The known clans and the Skeksis and the castle of the crystal all occupy a relatively small area. I wonder what the rest of the world is like.

The Conqueror was conquering something!

Anyway, the chapters are on the shorter side so I'm going to see how two chapters a post feels.

Chapter 1

So the book starts when a new transfer student Vapra stranger arrives at the Swamp of Sog while Naia is on watch

Naia has a pet eel thing called Neech which lives in her hair. That is delightful

Naia is like 'should i introduce myself, nah strangers are strange' and just stalks the Vapra through the swamp all day and complains about how long it takes the Vapra to get to the city.

I adore the descriptions of the boardwalk/rope bridge swamp city of the Drenchen and I would have loved to see it in the show.

When the visitor stops for a breather, Naia runs on ahead to tell her mom... maudra... her momdra about the visitor.

"She took a flying leap, clearing half a dozen paces and landing with a calculated ka-thump! on the outer landing balcony. The wingless landing made her sound like a boy, but it was unavoidable."

Gelfling gender stereotypes. Interesting to think of the various ways that wings and the use of wings would affect so many levels and conceptions of life.

Naia tells Momdra Laesid about the visiting Vapra, that she took the low way through the swamp, and asks why Vapra don't have any sense.

Momdra Laesid: "No, they don't have swamps on the Vapran coast. You could have helped her, you know. It would have helped you too."

Naia literally reacts to this suggestion by sincerely thinking 'wow what a galaxy brain idea, mom. That's why you're the Maudra and I'm not'

Also: Drenchen healing magic! Maudra Laesid heals one of the eel things. I had just assumed that healing magic was one of the liberties Tactics was taking to jam the setting into a trpg mold.

I guess its not too surprising that the Gelfling can do magic considering that you can squeeze a lot more essence out of them than out of a Podling. Also the way they psychic, a little.

Naia apparently has some complicated envy towards her cool brother Gurjin, since he got tapped to go be a castle guard while she's stuck in the swamp because as eldest daughter, she's going to become the maudra some day. But she still hopes that someone will show up and take her to the castle too.

She's kind of got Disney princess I Want More thing going on, except in a swamp.

She wants to go out and see the world but she has responsibilities and such. Possibly has a song in her heart.

Naia goes to finally meet with the visitor and oh my gosh

"... the Silverling woman's hair hung in sad sheets of pale lavender, and though she had a proud even brow and the posture of an adult, it would be easy to life her with a hand and toss her back into the swamp through which she'd come"

I adore that this is Naia's thought process for meeting someone new. "Can I dunk them into the swamp y/n?"

The visitor is Tavra! The coolest and middlest princess of Ha'rar!

Vapran accent: sharper and shorter than the Drenchen

Tavra is apparently eyeing Naia during this conversation like Naia might dunk her into the swamp. Its so sad the way there's all these prejudices and misconceptions between Gelfling clans.

Tavra: "I have long since heard of the sights and... smells.. of the Swamp of Sog. I was hoping I might ask the inconvenience of your hospitality, that I might witness all you have here for myself."

The ellipses makes it rude, Tavra. I don't feel as bad for Naia's dad cracking jokes at your expense anymore, Tavra.

Chapter 2

So by dinner time, Tavra has had time to get her composure back and is putting on a noble bearing and less of a 'I've just spent all day slopping through mud and getting bitten by every bug'

Then she sees the Drenchen feast and boom composure back gone.

A big part of it is because there's no utensils and Tavra is kind of flailing not knowing how to proceed. Another part of it is that its a lot of whole fish and bugs

So Tavra is just sitting there panicking and not eating at a feast which has to be making her more anxious.

"Beads of sweat dotted the Silverling's forehead like a tiara, as if the feast were more stressful of an ordeal than her journey to the glen."

I kind of like how the Vapra get called Silverlings. Like how the Grottan have a bunch of semi-mean nicknames for everyone on the surface.

Naia actually takes pity on Tavra and cuts up a bunch of swamp fish for her and shows her how to make a wrap using some leaves. Which is like a compromise between eating with your hands and using utensils. Like a sandwich.

"Sorry we don't have... utensils," Naia said, taking her seat again. "We believe that feeling your food is part of the experience. Smell, taste, sight, and touch."

That's a really interesting point. Get all the senses involved. But I'd probably be flailing as much as Tavra in the situation.

Ooo! A picture!

Look at that cute shoulder eel! Look at those cute Gelflings!

Tavra then tells Naia about living near the ocean and how you can stand on the ground and see the water going out all the way to the horizon. And Naia is like 'what the heck is a horizon?'

Apparently shoulder eel Neech isn't just delightful. Naia is training him to retrieve fallen prey or bolas.

Losing a bola is a huge waste and here I am just throwing them around in Age of Resistance Tactics. Game should have given me a pet muski to pick them up.

Tavra tries to pet him but Neech is like 'hey i don't know you, no touch'

Tavra brings up Gurjin and Naia starts thinking about how Gurjin gets to live in the castle where all the cool stuff happens and they probably have much cooler feasts and how he comes home less often because of how cool the castle is.

Tavra: "Sibling rivalry can be difficult"

-probably going 'oh god i just got away from this kind of thing'

Then some rowdy kids knock Naia and Tavra to the ground. When Naia helps her up they accidentally dreamfast.

I wonder how many Gelfling romcoms have this setup? A lot. I bet just so many.

Apparently accidental dreamfasting is a breach of privacy (because yeah) and something that mature Gelflings just do not do. Obviously Naia is mortified and Tavra goes 'WELP BEDTIME GOODNIGHT'

Except instead of seeing some embarassing personal memories, Naia saw the All-Maudra tell Tavra to go spy on the Drenchen.

"Find Rian. Find Gurjin. Find them. Find any of their allies."

I mused on the plot breaking power of dreamfasting where any question of trust or honesty could be cleared up  by a quick dreamfast so you need to find ways to write it out (either by having so it can't be done like with Thurma or by convincing people not to like how the Skeksis claimed Rian had a super brain problem that would infect anyone who dreamfasted with him).

But fool that I was, I didn't realize the plot building power of dreamfasting. 'Oops, I accidentally picked up an incriminating memory!'

And then Naia's parents wander over and very seriously ask her if she saw anything incriminating. So now parents Laesid and Bellanji are suspicious of Tavra, who has been behaving very suspiciously.

Cool, cool.

Also, I guess this is set during the series, if people are looking for Rian.

[irisvseyelash]

[Part 1] B-But my thingsss is just either sleep, eat, having existensial crisis while doing nothing (esp during this lockdown), staring at my ceiling for hours, checking any Batarou content for hours too, or making super random hcs. So yeah, I'll do it anyway! It's already halfway done, btw✌ Also good chance to try how that submit button will work I'm honestly curious, too 😗 Lmao the teachers had already fed up for these 2 rascal kids, they're so done with all shoujo love drama between them 😂

[Part 2] I believe Bang will pester Garou by asking anything about Badd EVERYTIME like a nagging father. Bang: "When will you make Badd my son-in-law?", Garou: "I'M NOT EVEN GRADUATED FROM HIGHSCHOOL PLZ CHILL, OLDMAN!!". Zenko: "Ma, bigbro has a new bf. That's why he insisted to make extra lunchbox every morning", Badd: "Zenko NO-", Mom: "WHA-, BADD WHY YOU DIDN'T TELL MA, HUH?! NOW CALL YOUR BF HE MUST GOING TO DINNER WITH US TOMORROW". They adore Garou very much in the end. Good! 😆

[Part 3] It's OK to write our emotion out! Sometimes I also write comfortfic/sickfic when I'm depressed, depended my mood atm. But happy end always there, even it's in "twisted" way, huehehehe~ *suspicious evil laugh* 😈 When I make my OTP die: "oh no poor soul.. let me do it in a quick merciful way 😢😇". When I make my disliked charas die: "YASS SWEET PAINFUL DEATH TASTED SO GOOD, MMHMM.. NO MERCY FOR YOU OHOHOHO-- 💀😈" (and yesss plz talk more about your Batarou Hanahaki!AU 👀✨)

[Part 4] Aww THANK YOU, IRIS! I'm glad that you think I'm one of the best anon or I've provided good Batarou hcs this year, I feel honoured too tysm I LOVE YOU TOO aaaa-- 😭🙏💖💗💘💕💞💝🌸 (wha? I never joined any discord, only lurking around on tumblr as anon or ao3 as Little1993lamb lol 😜). Also, I'm glad that I could meet you in this fandom. Because what? TWOSET GANG!! SOUTH-EAST ASIAN GANG!! FELLOW BATAROU FANS!! YOOO~ WE (and the rest of fandom members) ARE AWESOME!! 🙌🙌

[Part 5] OMG I FORGOT TO MENTION, Temperans-sama made another DemonAngel Monster!Batarou again it's so magnificent I'm fangirling at it rn I'M CRYING I'M MELTIN-- *incoherence babling mess*. Lol sorry for that, but seriously plz checked on her newest art! Despite labeled as nsfw, there's no actual explicit content in it. Only implication, the rest is our imagination.. 😏 Badd's wings in the art, bro.. I can't stop looking at his soft fluffy wings. The lighting made him looked like HOLY BEING 😳✨

Me: Hm... Wonder if Dyan's replied yet

This 5-Part ask: hELLO THERE

Me: *literally startled enough to drop my phone*

Ah yes anyway, your things is indeed a big mood but don't you have like... Work, to do? I mean mine's just a mountain of assignments and schoolwork ( ;- ;)

wEll I guEsS NOt ¯\(°_o)/¯

It's halfway done? 👀👀👀👀👀 can't wait to reaaaad ugghhhdhdhdh and looks like the mystery of a post submission is gonna be solved soon wheeEEEEE

Okay but the teachers being So Done™ with the two of them is a big mood like who wouldn't be if they were probably the type to literally skip class just to escape school and hang out at the arcade or the manga store or sumn (*cough* Date *Corona*)

Also, your little convo of the typical teen and their s/o is PERFECT I CAN SEE IT HAPPENING 😂😂😂😂👌👌👌 Bang's just going "I want to see grandchildren before I die" and Garou just going "dAD NO—" AND BADD'S MOM GOING ALL "LET ME SEE MY FUTURE SON-IN-LAW *SCREECH*" and Badd just looking around at the shopping centre like "Mom.. Mom stop... Mom people are looking sTOP" because they would be at the grocery store looking for the ingredients to buy and his mom dragging him because she wants to know ALL about this charming young man that successfully charmed her hard-head of a son

And when they meet one another they just. CHARMED. CHARRRRMMMMEEDDDDDD YOU HEAR MEEEE

Garou's arrival would be like *steps into Badd's mom's view* *imaginary roses start appearing out of nowhere because he REALLY DRESSED UP for this* and his mom turning to Badd like "If you're not gonna marry him I will" and then Badd just proceeds to choke because this old woman wants to marry an 18 year old like no bro nooooo

And Badd would be just. Baby. He's baby enough that Bang would fuss over him so much that Badd accidentally snaps at him and Bang goes all "Oooooh feisty. You chose a great one, Sonny" and Badd has his back almost folded in half by how hard Bang smacked him and Garou just flusters and stutters amd is just overall Embarassed™ not for himself but for his 'Dad' whose making Badd a little overwhelmed at how he's acting

Idk man my teacher said writing with the ink called emotion's not good. Like the readers can see that you utterly despise or adore that character or situation. Which in my opinion is great, but I guess not

ヽ(｀⌒´)ノ

But yess killing off that one character you hate the most just gives you so much satisfaction that you just... Can't help but grin when you write out their death.

And Imma write up the Hanahaki AU in the reblog of this post... Soon. Cause I needa finish reading Azfa Hanani (my literature book) for tomorrow's quiz D': AND YES DYAN YOU DESERVE ALL THE LOVE FOR WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW I LOVE YOUUUUUU

*squints suspiciously* that wink looks very sus and even if you ARE in the discord gang, Fiji is the twosetter there and YES TWOSET GANG (wait a damn minute) ASEAN GANG AND BATAROU GANG WE COOL (EVERYONE TOO)

AND TEMPERANS-SAMA POSTED ANOTHER ART?! HDHDHDGSGGD OH NOOOOOO ITS NSFW I CANT LOOK AT THATTTTTTT I'M 15 (°ﾛ°٥) *snurt* Oh there's no explicit content? Oho okay~ AFTER FINISHING MY BOOK.

And BABBLE ON ALL YOU WANT DYAN

Temperans-sama's art is ✨magnifique✨ and is just simply on a whole other level. SO I TOTALLY GETCHU.

I WAS A WHOLE BABBLING MESS WHEN Y'ALL STARTED TO INTERACT WITH ME TOO MY FIRST WAS CAIN THEN EIR AND THEN YOU AND THEN THE DISCORD GANG AND I LOVE, APPRECIATE AND ADORE ALL OF YOU—

*clears throat* Excuse me. Anyways, since I'm a little restless today, my mind made another au but Azfa Hanani style and I can't wait to finish the story so I can just write a whole AU for my boys :')

So anyways when I've seen the art I will simply simp harder for them I see 👀 I am unprepared but then again just when are we, amirite?

[th3okamid3monart]

Things I’m going to miss this Holidays

There are a couple of traditions we do in my family that I havent seen in other places and with one search on the internet I realize that most of the things we do are from my own country + some that we make up ourselves. 

So Im going to share them here because... Well, there’s a big-ass chance I wont be able to do them this Christmas nor New years. 

NOTE: When I say ‘my family’ in a lot of this, I mean ALL my family. Which means, all my grandparents, all my aunts, all my uncles, all my cousins, and, yes, EVEN my great grandaparents, cousins, uncles, aunts and more. Because we all know each other and we even make a party once a year for my dad’s side of the family 

Here I go:

Las Posadas

There’s this thing that we do at one of my grandparents’ house that involves singing a carol about the time Maria and Jose were looking for a place to stay to rest before travel far away for the birth of Jesus. It is a song which is singed by 2 groups, one that is inside and the other that’s outside. What we do is the following: One group goes inside a room in the house while the other stays outside the door, the group outside sings one part and the other sings the other. We go back and forward until we finish the song. It is pretty funny because no one sings well and its just like a bunch of grown ups practically screaming but we always end up chuckling. I used to think it was pointless and boring but that was because I was an edgy potato, after I enter University i began to enjoy more things and be happier. This is going to be the second time I wont be with my complete family for Christmas and now its all the family who wont be able to go to my grandparents house for a celebration. 

12 grapes, 12 wishes

In both sides of my family we usually fill up 12 grapes in a cup and give everyone 1 cup each. I dont remember what exactly the grapes meant or the story about the wishes but it’s supposedly like before it strikes 12 am on New Years, we have to eat our grapes while also wishing for something. I remember when I was younger I’d wish for peace on the world or that everything went well for everyone. I think I’m going to buy a bigger bag of grapes this year. 

Something that was funny was that everyone would just... Stuff their mouths with grapes, mostly my cousins and I, just to see how many we could fit. Not everyone wished for many things in the family because I think we all feel we had and have enough. If my family does this again on their own, I’m pretty certain their wishes would be to be able to meet with the family. 

Piñata

Every year since I was little, my grandparents buy a piñata to smash before or during Christmas. They find it such a good activity for cousins and even for my aunts, my mom and uncle. They literally havent stopped buying them, the oldest grandchild in that side of the family its in her 30s, but they still buy a piñata. I think its mostly for the youngest which are below 16, never the less, its still super funny and hilarious because we go from youngest to oldest. By the time it gets to my brother, its still intact, he only swings it once and its completely DESTROYED. We just have a lot of fun, and sometimes we make my mom or my aunts to hit it. My mom wasnt as cheery when I was a kid, but now she laughs more and when it comes to the piñata she laughs and enjoys her time even more. 

Games 

Like any gathering, all cousins bring up something we can do to entertain ourselves. At first they were toys my grandparents had for us, then it was videogames and now... Its board games. My bro is the one obsess with different boardgames and DnD and other card games. So, about 5 years ago he began bringing boardgames for all cousins to play along. We either talk with each other or try to destroy each other with any game there is. Videogames are fun but we all find it a drag to bring the console to the place, besides we usually get so busy with each others banter and weird conversations that we just forget about the videogames all together. 

At my other grandparents house it becomes W I L D. Last time someone brough a beer pong table and they all began to take shots with mezcal (I’m trying to not drink a lot of the time ever since I puked one time. If I drink its light things like wine and only one glass). Then my aunts play music and began to sing and everyone follows up, and... Well last time they began to dance.... And all my cousins were very embarassed and I was hella confused. Suffice to say, my dad’s side of the family are super freakishly energetic and wild, while my mom’s side is more of a geeky, nerdy vibe with a lot of meme stuff and political conversations at times (Oh yeah, we talk a lot of different political stuff, but guess what? It never derails into a fight. I note this due to always reading people’s talks ending with fights and stuff and that kinda weirds me out a bit at times) 

Dinners 

I don’t remember the time exactly, probably since I was 15 maybe, my dad and I turned into the designated ‘chefs���. Every year we’ve been deciding and preparing foods for each house. We make the main course while my aunts do the sides (although sometimes it becomes like 3 main courses with 2 sides). Im waaaaaaaaay into the cooking and I try to make it perfect each year. I kinda chillaxed a bit with some foods because it wasnt that big of a deal. Besides the main course, I also decide to make a dessert and sometimes they arent eaten because my families have some sugar regulations. They are stored and kept after Christmas because thats better than eating it all in one sitting and having sugar poisoning (AKA, high sugar that needs a fast Insuline injection afterwards). 

It is always fun to make food with my dad, and to make the famous Tamales from my grandma’s recipe. Last time i think we made around 400? Between green salsa chicken, red salsa beef and pork, and some that were like... its like an adobe, its with achiote and orange juice. It was very tasty. We usually make a lot and freeze them. THEY ARENT COOKED, they are raw and then frozen. Every time we take some out, we make them with vapor, takes around 2 hours and they are always tasty. I remember I made a batch all by myself, I made the feelings, I mixed the masa, and I assemble 100 by my own, the rest was thankfully made by my parents. And it was the best when I gave some to my grandma and she told me that they were super good. Of course, I made a couple mistakes, Im not perfect but she still enjoyed it with the salsa I made. Maybe I can still make some this year and give each family a batch. 

Aunt’s cookies

Every year, every god damn year... We all wait for one thing... It’s not the presents, its not the food... Its the cookies. The motherfucking cookies. My aunt has made this cookies since I was a kid, and we all fought to get a bunch of them. She has made choco chip with nuts cookies every year without missing. And they always end before Christmas even hits. She once gave me frozen batch so I can cook them at home and she told me ‘Dont tell anybody’. Of course I cannot not tell anyone since I live with my parents and siblings but when I made them I made sure to make them when my dad wasnt home. Not only because Im a gluttonous fuck but because my dad is diabetic and he shouldnt be eating anything like that. 

It used to be a battle royal between my cousins, now its a battle against my uncles cause they LOVE TO FUCKING HIDE THE BIG ASS CONTAINER. I swear, i only got 1 or 2 god damn cookies last time. 

Breakfast at...Lunch at...

After Christmas, we always go eat at my grandparents house. Always. And it’s, most of the time, Menudo. The most delicious food you can make with cow stomach. It’s my grandpa’s recipe and it’s always good. Meanwhile, we lunch at my grandma’s house the leftovers of yesterdays dinner which it varies if its turkey or pork but it always ends up as a torta. Delicious, leftover, tortas. 

We end up... SUPER CONSTIPATED because you eat menudo with bread, and you make tortas with bread, and we all eat bread and like... A LOT. Its hella good but well... THERE ARE CONCEQUENCES!! 

I think thats all, at least the most relevant parts. There’s also The Toast of El Bohemio, the stupidity and over eating i do for fun for some cousins, the conversations that go from super deep to stupidity with cousins, the music we play, the hugs... 

THE HUGS

When its the New Year, we scream out HAPPY NEW YEAR. And we proceed to hug each and everyone, one time I waited to see everyone and they all were very very happy. Its something I didnt realize before, but that was a happy thing all the time. Last year we event celebrated with other family, most of this reunions are compose with the nuclear family, but we arent shy about involving more family or friends. So last year not only included some family and their friends, we also included a 2 new members of the family: My newborn cousin and my cousin’s now husband. 

It was like.. One of the best beginnings... Which kind of... didnt prepared us for what this...sucky year. 

I’m sure we’ll make it ok... I sure hope so, I wanna see my grandparents again... I wanna see my baby cousin, he is babbling and has already learned to walk. The little dude doesnt have cousins to play with anymore, I wanna make sure he doesnt confuse me by his aunt ajjajajaja. I want to talk to my cousins, I want to hug them and scream with them and eat with them all. 

But maybe this year it wont happen, and I rather it not happening than loosing any of them. 

Right now I cant smell, and everything hurts, but it kinda helps ease things when i remember this and when I think they all are still kinda healthy. 

Maybe when it all passes we can make a march reunion, to celebrate my grandma’s birthday. In the meantime, I’m going to try to get better and wish for this Christmas to not suck now that It’s only my main family and I. 

Hope everyone is safe, I hope you can at least see your parents or siblings. I hope you dont get sick nor have to spend time at a hospital or anything. I hope all who are, get help and dont get worse. I hope you all get better. 

Hope you have Happy Holidays. 

[smartguyreviewed]

1x5 - Don’t Do That Thing You Do

Original air date: April 16, 1997

Alright, Disney. We need to have a little talk.

I take a lot of shit from you in the name of nostalgia. You repay me by selling all of your DCOMs on iTunes but since they are DRM protected, you then make me have to buy third party software to remove said DRM just so I can watch these movies for my own personal viewing. If you’re worried about me selling and distributing copies of your movies to people who also wanna relive them good ‘ole days, stop. People will find a way to pirate your shit regardless and actually have more than what you release. Really, just stop.

You then removed all of the Smart Guy episodes from YouTube so that the only dregs of the show left are sped up, slowed down, or only take up a third of the video player due to copyright shit. You gave me considerable hope when I saw you’d be putting all the original shows and movies (minus In a Heartbeat. Minus The Jersey. Minus The Famous Jett Jackson. Minus Model Behavior. Minus My Date With the President’s Daughter.) on this shiny new channel of yours.

I know you have a problem with misordering episodes, making certain episodes season finales when they shouldn’t be and just not having any general sense of continuity. I am still baffled as to why this episode, episode number 5 is not included in the first season, which is already hella short at just 8 episodes. Disney, do you enjoy making me wonder why I even fuck with you? Once I get a .mp4 file of Johnny Tsunami and maaaaybe Can of Worms, I’m through with you forever.

This one is gonna be long because TJ really pissed me off in this episode. But if you actually read the above, I love you because I’m literally just whining.

In this episode, I will actually feel bad for Marcus. Yes, Marcus, teenage horndog, sexist Marcus will tug on my heartstrings and make me relate to him. I know I give him a lot of shit, but at the end of the day, he’s still a teenage boy. A dark-skinned teenage boy in a family full of gifted and/or capable light skinned people, at that. In this family, guess who is the odd one out, the black sheep? Marcus. Coincidence? I just couldn’t help but notice some things Yvette does (like pursue dance at one point) are encouraged while Marcus’s hobby (music, another art) is constantly shit on by Floyd who wants Marcus to be more book smart. Or how Yvette didn’t get into any trouble for not trying to stop TJ’s party just because Marcus, who is younger than her, was in charge? Just two examples, but you get the point. 

We begin the episode with TJ bothering the big kids while they’re trying to rehearse for the upcoming Battle of the Bands gig. The gang needs cash to continue banding, especially since Mo’s strings are caca. Marcus is certain they will win and as soon as he manifests positivity about his future, something bad happens. Their guitarist breaks his finger. 

Marcus is whining to pops about this little roadbloack when we see Yvette has invited Gabrielle Union back to her place to study in the kitchen. None of that learning crap will be happening right now though, because Floyd has made Gabs wet. She tells Yvette who delivers the most visceral reaction. But Yvette...your dad is hot. And it’s perfectly normal for friends to have crushes on your parents. And you also date older men! Yvette has her moments where I hate her and this is one of them. Instead of just dropping it and continuing to study, she actually throws her friend out! You would have thought Yvette was Floyd’s damn girlfriend, the way she was acting. 

Because every show needs a montage here and there, we are now jettisoned to the garage, where Marcus is auditioning for a new piano player. Spoiler alert: they all reek, except for one guy who clearly must have been on some type of psychedelic drug to audition for a high school R&B band during a federal pursuit. The others were straight duds, including the most aggressive polka musician ever who thought his accordion counted as a keyboard. 

Marcus is fucked. His goose is cooked. His dream is deferred. How the hell is he going to pull a new piano player out of his ass in time for BotB? He suddenly hears someone tickling the ivories and is beyond impressed...and then disappointed once he sees its TJ. Turns out the little guy knows all their songs and then proceeds to explain music in math terms and I pretty much feel the way Marcus does here.

I mean, really, it’s annoying to know that your freakishly intelligent brother is pretty much good at everything, including the thing that you love more than anything. You share a room with this person, you see this person every day at school and you now have to let him in your band because of circumstances.  I do like that Marcus includes the rest of the group in his decision making, even though they really don’t seem to care about its direction as long as they can have sex with all the groupies. 

So now its Mackadocious +TJ and Marcus is doling out the “kicks” to everyone except TJ. But TJ, homie, you just entered the band and your role is to just play the piano, since nobody else is around. This is not the time for you to be trying to get your Regina Spektor on. Play your part! TJ gets upset at this, but once Marcus threatens violence, he immediately goes back to his role.

B plot land is just Yvette pissed off that her friend finds her father attractive. They go to the BotB thing and she even cuts in front of them. Jeez Yvette, chill.

When her bestie leaves a voicemail directed more towards Floyd, although flattered, he has to let her down gently. Yadda yadda, Floyd is about to have that uncomfortable conversation but it’s fine because Gabby met some dude in a black trench coat and needs Yvette to style her hair like Halle Berry’s in the last month’s Essence. Yvette is happy that things are back to normal, at the expense of her lonely father who most likely reveled in that small amount of validation as quickly as it was snatched away from him. Poor Flody. 

Anyways, back to the main arc of the episode. It’s time for the BotB and TJ is still vying for that piano solo but Marcus isn’t budging. This will end well. Once they get far enough into the song, Marcus is about to do his solo. He’s probably thinking that finally, the spotlight will be on him for a change and he can feel like he’s doing something worthy of praise. But this is TJ we’re talking about, and he is a petty little asshole, so he immediately hijacks the show and begins with his piano solo. Marcus looks straight dumb trying to hop back into his own set. So now instead of being a dick and doing the solo he wasn’t supposed to do, he has now embarassed Marcus. His feelings about the situation can best be summed up here.

The next day at school, we see that TJ is still hogging all of the band’s attention. Marcus’s insane level of togetherness right now is commendable, seeing as TJ clearly has no remorse for what he’s done and is now rubbing it in their faces. Just Marcus, though. TJ is a little babe magnet and is now basically getting girls for Mo and Goose to have sex with. Everyone is getting what they want right now. Except Marcus. 

During a rehearsal, TJ moves on to insulting Marcus’s compositions and telling the band that they need something “else.” Marcus has had it and decides it’s time for TJ to go. TJ tries to save his ass by apologizing for something he’s clearly not sorry for after the fact, but the damage is done. Now we all know that TJ is totally one to accept defeat and move on so I’m sure nothing else will come of a rather amicable split.

Later, Kid from Kid n’ Play shows up and offers Mackadocious some moolah if they play again, but with TJ, seeing as Mackadocious has been unwillingly changed to The Band With the Cute Little Kid. Marcus, putting his dream over his desire to teach his little narcissist brother a lesson (just kidding, he wants the money) asks TJ back, but he’s strangely okay with staying out of it. Marcus then grabs TJ and threatens him, calling him a little twerp. This is still funny to me.

Floyd comes in and breaks up the fight and forces the siblings to hash out their differences in a healthy way. TJ says he wishes he could sing like Marcus. Marcus hates that TJ is good at everything. They both apologize to each other and Marcus even asks if TJ wants to rejoin the band and TJ is about to ruin this totally fine moment between them by revealing his evil plan.

After being kicked out of the band, TJ wanted to get even. Instead of just taking the L and moving on, he reached out to Kid and offered some tax code write offs in exchange for promising Mackadocious a lot of money to perform a bogus gig where nobody would show up. Yes, you read that right. TJ wanted to destroy Marcus’s life and possibly crush his spirit to the point where he’d never want to pursue music at all. All because he did something shitty and got punished accordingly. TJ is a petty little asshole. Floyd hears this and allows the beating to continue. Did I mention how much I love Floyd?

Stuff I noticed:

- TJ’s shirt. Where can I find this shirt? Seriously, it’s amazing.

- Oh hi, Christina Milian.

- When TJ is mentioning the name of the band’s fan site, he just says it’s ww.cutekid.com which makes no sense because that’s too general to refer to a band and also sounds like pedo bait. 

[crybabiegeeks]

Just got sent one of those questionnaires that are just an excuse to talk about yourself but fuck it.

1. What was the name of the first person you ever had a crush on? Why did you like them?

The first one that I can remember would be a guy called Liam in year three but I’m sure there were people before that. I’m pretty sure it was because of some silly shit like he was sporty and played soccer hahaha

2. What is one thing you regret having done or not done in your life?

Every time I think of my number one regret there’s one memory that comes to mind. I’m going to hide some details because it’s too embarrassing to tell truthfully on here. When I was fifteen I was drinking in a park with friends and then did mdma. I ended up hooking up with a really SHIT guy, like honestly one of the worst people I will ever meet. It went further than that and the whole night was a complete mess I’ve never experienced again the feelings I had on that night I think its the most unsafe and anxious I’ve ever felt, being alone and drugged up with this psychotic douche bag in a park at three AM. I later found out while coming down that the dickhead had a girlfriend, not only that but his bestfriend was in love with me which caused me and him to lose our friendship. I didnt know at the time that the friend’s feelings for me were so strong and what I did really hurt him.

3. Which parent do you identify with the most?

Definitely my mum. The similarities I see between me and my dad scare me.

4. What do you think you cook or bake the best?

My pasta bake changes lives

5. If you could change your first name what would it be?

When I was a kid i always wanted to be called Lilly, I couldn’t decide now though.

6. Can you hula hoop?

Only on my arm

7. What embarrasses you the most in front of other people?

When I get loud and obnoxious without realising it

8. Have you considered running for president?

God no im a mess

9. If you had to choose one thing you were most passionate about, what would it be and why?

I hate being asked what my passions are. I feel like if you dont play a music or a sport then youre just basic. I dont read heaps or get into politics or anything like that. I guess it’d be music and films but isn’t that everyone?

10. Who are you most envious of—real or fictional—and why?

I’ve never thought about this before, I dont know how Im meant to pick one person because im pretty much jealous of everyone

11. Where is the most beautiful place on earth and why?

This isnt the most beautiful place on earth because I have no way of knowing where that is, but my favourite spot in the world is on this rock me and my sister discovered as kids. Its near my house down on the water. Sitting there at sunset is so incredibly beautiful.

12. Are ghosts real?

Hope not

13. Are aliens real?

Hope so

14. How old is the most expired item in your fridge?

Dont think anything in there would be

15. What are your favorite style of underwear?

Lace cheeky ones

16. What’s the saddest song you’ve ever heard?

Off the top of my head Id say let down by radiohead

17. How about the sweetest song?

Falling slowly from the Once soundtrack

18. Do you know how to play dominoes?

Yep

19. What’s under your bed?

My box of memories from highschool

20. Have you ever prank called someone?

Yess

21. 100 kittens or 3 baby sloths?

SLOTHS what kind of question is this

22. Are you proud of what you’re doing with your heart and time right now?

I think relatively, i finally feel like im on track with what i want to do with my life. I wish that i had a connection with someone at the moment but theres not much you can do about that hey

23. Why or why not?

I explained already

24. How many bones have you broken?

surprisingly none, torn my acl and meniscus twice however

25. Have you ever won anything? Big or small?

nothing more than concert tickets

26. If you could buy one material thing, and money was not an issue, what would it be?

first thing that came to mind was air pods

27. What’s your favorite movie from your childhood?

twilight, i dont know why but i can watch it over and over again

28. What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat?

vegemite

29. What’s the best way to comfort you when you’re having a really terrible day?

Cigarette, cuddles, and a movie in bed

30. Has anything/anyone every saved your life before?

Not that I can think of

31. Would you ever adopt a child?

Definitely

32. What is one thing you’re embarrassed to admit you want to try

Skateboarding haha im so uncoordinated though and itd be extremely embarassing if i just started

33. If you were a cake which cake would you be?

id like to think a red velvet cupcake

34. What is the most important material possession you have and why?

My box of memories think the reason is a given

35. What is the most important memory you have and why?

I cant think of any big good memories that have had huge impacts on my life its mostly the bad ones that have. But thinking about it now, Im doing what i want to be doing and im relatively happy so they cant have been to bad hey

36. When was the last time you cried?

On saturday night, I was talking to my bestfriend about his mum who recently passed away.

37. How old was your mother when she had you?

thirty

38. Which famous person would you like to be BFFs with?

tom holland

39. Is there something you wish you had said sorry for but never did?

to my step sister for not trusting her, i still dont know what really happened but i wish i stuck by her i couldve made a difference in her life.

[precioustinkie]

Mini Scout

Amii's P.O.V

Its been a few weeks since mom and dad left, and everyone was taking the leave kinda well. Mom and dad made sure to write letters to us when they had the time, the letters always talked about how the training was, the people they met, every update they had about them was all in their letter. Auntie and grandmother kept the letters in a box so all of us can always revisit them. But the best visit of them all was the visit with unexpected guests.

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I was at the ocean with Kyrii watching her play in the water and make sand castles. I smiled as she called out that she found a seashell on the shore and asked if we could take it home as a souvenir. I nodded at her agreeing to it and also telling her that we could make a necklace or bracelet out of it, she smiled widely and jumped up and down at the thought telling me that she was going to find more shells so everyone can have one. I told her to stay where I could see her so I know when she is in danger. I looked at the waves crashing against the sand softly as I was in thought, 'this...is just what we needed', I sighed to myself in relaxation. Even though everyone at the house was acting normal, I could tell that the tension was high, and without mom and dad to balance things, it just made it a little worse. 'I just hope they're okay', I thought.

With mom and dad gone, both aunt Katie and grandmother had to act like our parents, which I could tell they're trying really hard to do. Grandmother took the role of mom, making sure that we're dressed and well-fed while aunt Katie took the role of dad by helping us train every day and giving us tips on survival. Uncle Mark and Grandfather didn't really intervene at all...well at least uncle Mark didn't. You see, ever since the decision was made, uncle Mark closed himself from the rest of the family, he would hide out in the attic all day and won't come out unless it was time to eat or talk to grandfather. Arn acted the same as did Kyrii. But for me? I was in the middle. I act like everything is fine on the outside but deep down I can't help but think that something is going to happen like an answer is waiting to unfold.

As I was in my thoughts I didn't hear my sister calling to me until I felt a splash of water on me, "HEY!!!", I looked at her glaring as she giggles mischievously,

" To be fair, I did call your name three times.", she laughs and so do I eventually.

"So do you have all the shells you gathered?"

"Yup! I'm ready to leave now.", I nodded grabbing her hand as we made our way back to the forest a question popped in my mind,

" Kyrii..." she looked at me,

"How do you really feel about mom and dad leaving?" she looked taken back by the question and looked down thinking,

"I feel like...like mommy and daddy will never come back. Like they'd leave us here forgotten" I looked shocked at her answer and sighed about to respond until she brought something up that left me surprised,

"I know that the reason you agreed to them going was that you hoped that dad would allow you to go in the walls one day" she looked at me smiling

. I shook my head in denial, "N-no!!! I agreed because what mom said is true!!"

I blushed in embarrassment as she giggles,

"Sure sis whatever you say." I roll my eyes chuckling at her response. As we get to the house we noticed some horses lines up by the side of our house. Kyrii and I looked at each other in confusion then ran to the house, as we did we both saw everyone in the living room with a smile with three unknown faces and two familiar ones,

"Mom?.... Dad?..", I mumbled until Kyrii ran and jumped on them,

" MOMMY!! DADDY!!"

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I still couldn't believe it. It has only been a few weeks since they left and now they're back with 3 other people whose names I learned to be Erwin, Hanji, and Levi, a corporal, squad leader, and a commander. I remember dad telling me about those rankings before when I was 6 years old. I remember asking him about his life inside the walls super excited to hear his story, I giggled at the memory and took a look around the room, everything looked... 'normal', I thought to myself.

"Your sister is incredible!! She knows the forest so well!!" I heard the squad leader say.

"Hanji is right. If it wasn't for Angel joining us, no one would be alive or have hope for that matter." the commander said.

"Aw c'mon guys don't let me take all the credit", my mom pouted, "We all have our parts to play and I just do what I think it's best."

"Tch like a rebel against orders." the corporal stated.

"Haha Angel has always been the one to go off on her own.", auntie mentioned,

" I don't go off on my own! I go by my heart!", my mom yelled.

"Yeah more often than not!", my auntie replied.

I could tell that the atmosphere around the house was joyous, 'I just hope it stays that way', I thought to myself.

" So how long are you all staying?" the grandmother asked gently.

"Not too long ma'am, we don't want to be a burden.," the Commander said

"Oh please. The day she will be burdened will be the day she stops fighting." grandfather replied snarkily.

I laughed causing Hanji to look at me, " And who is this lovely young lady?" the squad leader said to me.

I blushed and looked at her then looked away saying my name very softly, "My name is Aimii"

"Aimii huh I have to say surprisingly you look just like your mother!" the commander looked at me and nodded his head in agreement.

"They're absolutely right Angel, she looks just like you.", the commander agreed.

Hanji looked over at me and asked me the question that I was surprised that they asked, "Are you going to join the military just like your mom and dad?"

I looked at her shocked and somewhat surprised, I didn't know what type of answer I should have given them. I've never really thought about joining the military, I've always thought about just going inside the walls but facing those things that they're facing is something I wasn't really sure I would be ready for...my brother quickly looked at them earning a glare from him,

"No she's not to join the military, she's not leaving." everyone was surprised at my brothers tone.

They never really seen him this stern or angry ,to be honest he sounded a little bit like Uncle Mark at the moment. My grandfather chuckled and looked at my brother and told him,"Now, Arn, you shouldn't be quick to say something that could possibly not be true."

My brother sister and I both looked at our grandfather in utter confusion.

"What do you mean Grandpa?" my sister asked.

"Well if she has the heart of your mother and she wants to live inside the walls I won't be surprised if she decides to follow in her parents footsteps but then again it is her choice."

My aunt nodded in agreement, "That's true but we wouldn't want the kids to go inside the walls just yet there's still so much of undiscovered land they have yet to explore."

"Oh speaking of undiscovered land Kyrii found something that she wanted to give everybody, right Kyrii?", I stated.

My sister looked at me and confusion then looked at me in recognition "Oh right!", Kyrie runs upstairs and got her seashells.

"We went to the beach today and I found some seashells, I didn't know there was going to be more people so I don't think I have enough for you three but if we go to the beach tomorrow then I'll be sure to find some for you guys before you leave." she said cutely.

Hanji Levi and Erwin looked at my sister in complete shock, was she really willing to give strangers seashells that she just met? Of course, that's how my sister always was, nice and always willing to think of people before herself, I love those moments about her.

My grandmother smiled and said "That's very nice of you Kyrii but if they're going to be staying overnight then that means they have to leave in the morning so I'm afraid that you can't really find them seashells but who knows maybe if they do come back you can give them some alright?"

" Yes ma'am." my sister replied.

∆•∆•∆•∆•Later that night•∆•∆•∆•∆•

It was time for everyone to go to bed but I couldn't sleep. I was tossing and turning in my bed,my room looks so dark and the only thought that was keeping me up at night was that my mom and dad were going to leave and this could be the last time that I was going to see if them. I guess reading my thoughts my mom came into the room after knocking on my door "Sweetie are you okay?" she asked me

"Yeah I guess I just couldn't sleep." I replied back, I was embarrassed to let my mom catch me not going to bed, I knew my mom wouldn't be mad but I was still sort of embarrassed.... no, it wasn't embarassment......it was fear... I was afraid that one of these days I'm going to wake up and my mom's not going to be here.

I didn't realize it until my mom asked me "Sweetie why are you crying? is- are you okay ?"

Was I really crying? I guess my brother and sister were right I guess I am always so thought up and caught up in my thoughts that I never really pay attention to what's actually around me. The next thing my mom and I knew, I had thrown my arms around her, crying sobbing into her chest and I remember telling her,

"I'm so afraid that one day I'm going to wake up and I'm not going to see you or Dad! I don't really want you to go! I know that you're doing this for a good cause but what if I don't see you again?!? Auntie and Grandma are taking care of us really well but I can tell it's still a struggle for them Grandpa h-he's trying to make the most out of everything but he's still so so solemn about you guys leaving and Uncle Mark isn't even talking to us anymore! It's such a struggle without you and Dad balancing out the house... I'm just scared!!"

My mom's shushed me rubbing my back and rocking me back and forth on my bed silently I didn't expect myself to just burst out like that but all things have to come out once in a while right? My mom wiped my tears and said: "Amii I want you to look at me and listen very carefully."

I did what she asked me to see how this look of peace all on her face with a soft smile looking very angelic.

"I know you're scared, trust me your father and I were scared once we've made this decision. When I first went in the walls, I have petrified no one... no one even wanted to talk to me, everyone thought I was a freak because I knew more about the outside world then they did. It wasn't until I met Levi, Erwin, and Hanji that I I learned that everyone is not bad as they make it out to be because everyone id scared all because of what those creatures are doing outside of the walls and that's why I'm here....to help guide them. I believe I was here to help them."

"Even if it means that you have to die for them?" I asked and she nodded...she actually nodded..

"Even if it means I have to die but I want you to know one thing Amii, I know that if I die or something happens to me at least I know I did it for a good cause." she gave me a kiss on the forehead and rubbed her fingers through my hair, "I don't ever want you to think that this is all your fault do you understand me? I want you to know that I made this choice all on my own as well as your father did to protect me."

All I could do is just stare at my mom I always knew that my mom was strong but I never knew that she was this strong, my mom, in my eyes, was a warrior, a fighter, a leader...she was everything that you expect in a person that had a good heart and I knew from the day that she left the I wanted to be just like my mom. After my mom gave me a kiss and a hug and went to bed I still couldn't sleep, my room still felt very stuffy like I couldn't breathe even from the encounter that I and my mom had a few moments before I still felt like I was suffocating so I decided to go outside and take some air into my lungs but as I did I was surprised to see I believe he was a corporal? Levi, I knew that was his name but what is he doing outside? Maybe he couldn't sleep like me? Did he also have thoughts running around in his head? I decided that maybe it should have been best if I go inside but before I could do anything his voice talked to me " What are you doing out here brat? Shouldn't you be in bed by now?"

"I couldn't sleep, sir." I replied.

"Hmph, well I guess that makes both of us." I sat down next to him with a great distance between the both of us so it wouldn't make the atmosphere uncomfortable.

"Sir may I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead."

" Why exactly did you join the military if you don't mind me actually you know, asking that question." he looked at me and he said, "Let's just say I got caught doing something."

"Oh.."

I looked down and it was silent for a few seconds, it wasn't uncomfortable silence but soothing silence just looking up at the dark sky which was clear and the stars are outshining brightly, the warm soothing wind came to blow its very calming breeze making the trees and the grass sway and just a syncing movement. I looked down and then I looked back at Levi.

"What do you think of my mom?" he looked at me surprise at the sudden question "What's with the question brat?"

"W-well I want to know what you think about my mom..you can be honest with me." he looks down staying silent for a few minutes and then look back to me and gave me his honest reply.

"You want the truth? Fine. I think your mom is weird, I think your mom is crazy, and I think your mom is stupid." I was about to argue back until what he said next stopped me "But overall I think your mom is a much bigger warrior than all of us out here doing this damn of a forsaken goddamn job, your mom is the only person I have seen that shows kindness is like no other and if you're anything like her I will say you're also going to be a dumbass as well"

"Hey I'm not a dumbass! I'm very smart I'll have you know, and by the way, I think I have way more outside the wall smarts than I actually have book smarts!.....wait..." he chuckled at my weak attempt to fight back.

"You still have a lot to learn don't you mini scout?" I looked at him surprised at the sudden nickname.

"Mini Scout?" I asked.

"Yeah that's the branch that me, Erwin and Hanji are in, the scouts, we basically are the only group that goes out of the walls to fight those titans and seeing how you don't know what they exactly are or given that you only probably know so much by your father, let's just say they're very dangerous."

He got up and walk back to the house before he can go step into one foot in the door he looked back towards me and smiled and said "I hope I do get to see you in the military.. it will be nice to see you again mini scout...your mom's like a sister to me and I promised your father and I'm making a promise to you that I'll protect her as well as your father so please don't worry mini Scout." and he walked off.

I felt peace within my mind, content...I got up and looked at the sky one last time I smiled and I knew from that day that nothing could ever get worse...

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Okay! The next chapter is out! And I am very sorry it took a while for me to make this chapter, my phone has been glitching, I have been revising this chapter 34 times. Literally. But I hope this chapter makes up for that, please let me know if there is any mistakes or questions I will be willing to correct/answer them as quick as I can!

Ja ne guys!!!

[tumblunni]

First chapter of almost every shonen manga ever

Some incredibly ordinary guy: I am menaced by generic villain!

Generic villain: haw haw haw! I am probably black, arabic, ambiguously queer or some other minority but i'm definately fat!

Mysterious the protagonist: I appear!

Everyone ever: gosh he is so cool and great

Protagonist: watch how i defy social norms (with regards to politeness and not with regards to the stereotype the villain represents)

Ordinary dude: I am frustrated by your irreverent behaviour and somehow meant to seem unreasonable for this!

Protagonist: i will probably waste all your money on food, embarass you at your workplace, and if you are a woman possibly grope you on the way out!

Everyone else: wow he is So Cool

Ordinary dude: time to exposit my Sad Backstory

Protagonist: even though you have been working to fight this guy for possibly 15 years and i have no personal interest in your plight and quite possibly went "eww so boring i sleep", i am somehow the only person truly qualified to resolve your backstory

The narrative: possibly has a note about how he is So Super Perfect because he Just Helps People Even If He Doesnt Have A Reason, even though he just ignored the reason and acted like a rude asshole for 28 pages

Protagonist: I was empathetic all along! And somehow more than people who actually act like it!

Stereotype man: haw haw haw i sure do like menacing people for literally no reason and probably i'm also in a gang!

Predictable moment: he kills his own men to prove how evil he is

Alternatively: look i have captured Ordinary Dude and proved how wrong they were for thinking they could resolve their own backstory ok now i put a gun to their head and its supposed to prove how you are indeed not an ass despite acting like an ass cos you...dont want to let a guy die i guess??

Possible addendum: haw haw do some sort of degrading non badass thing because i am blackmailing u with kill the damsel

Everyone: oh gasp this is so terrible and worse than actual murder because how dare he make badass man not be badass!!

Protagonist: ha i was actually never in any danger of losing and now i reveal my Big Power

Big power: *instantly kills [secondary midboss of main villain] with no effort*

Protagonist: please ignore how this means i could have solved the problem 18 hours ago and the author only dragged it out for a chance to show off

Some guy in the crowd: gasp he's really [INSERT COOL NICKNAME] and is famous in [ALL PLACE] for [THING]

Some other guy: he has a bounty of [NUMBER]!

A third: Somehow we never noticed this wanted poster we all seem to own until it was thematically important!

The first guy: let me exposit his entire backstory in five seconds!

The backstory: my female figure or dad figure died and i am searching for the legendary thingus and/or To Prove I Am More Cool And Perfect Than Everyone Else

Meanwhile: dramatic shot of Ordinary Dude (probably still under Stereotype's foot) staring deeply at Protagonist with Emotion I Guess

Crowd: wow we should have realized he was cool and perfect!

Ordinary dude: i was foolish to doubt he was cool and perfect!

Stereotype villain: i also instantly believe this and am reduced to a blubbering mess!

Ordinary dude: truly his suffering is worse than everyone else! Ignoring the fact that im living the same backstory literally now! Boy it sure is conveinient that it made him step up and become amazing so he can resolve my plot without me getting the same thing!

Protagonist: *chops off bad guy's head in some cool two page spread*

Protagonist: its great how this is more climactic than the person actually affected by the thing getting any resolution

Overhead shot: we are later now i suppose!

Crowd: we sure are far away from the camera! It is vaguely implied we are thanking you!

Protagonist: Now Is The Time I Must Go For No Reason

Ordinary dude: *runs out like theyre trying to stop a wedding*

The same panel every time: wide shot of them panting out of breath

Dramatic zoom in on face yelling: STOP I HAVE PREDICTABLE PLOT INFORMATION TO TELL YOU

Ordinary dude: wow u like saved my life and such and i appreciate u stealing my entire story and proving i only existed as a vessel to prove you were kinda neat

Ordinary dude: btw i was completely wrong and shameful for thinking you were not the second coming of actual anime christ

Protagonist: hmm yes i agree but like in a non egotistical way somehow

Ordinary dude: IF IM A GIRL I HAVE A LOVE CONFESSION

Protagonist: why are you yelling

Ordinary dude: BECAUSE YOURE WALKING AWAY

Protagonist: WHY DOES NOBODY AKNOWLEDGE HOW MUCH OF AN ASSHOLE I AM

The writer: dude's gotta have Every Woman love him but be all Cool And Detatched, yknow?

Literally everyone: we do not know. No human acts like this.

Ordinary dude: if i am a young male i probably go with him as a sidekick and continue to fail constantly at ever being tough and be rescued for many issues into the future!

Some sort of relative of his: *drops dead now to justify a continuing motivation*

Protagonist: why not just have me not erase his first motivation with my bigass sword?

Ordinary dude: hey at least its better than when im a girl and you just say no to taking me with you for no remotely explained reason

Ordinary dude girl version: AND THEN I STAYED HERE FOREVER PINING FOR HIM AND HIS NAME WENT DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE [completer of previously established plot thread]

Protagonist: [catch phrase]