#but j would dk it again in a heart beat

[undercover-stories]

I will openly admit that a big reason why I am so harsh on Jiang Cheng is because (and this is as an Asian coming from a small Asian country) I would never have treated my siblings the way he did. Filial piety and cultural traditions be damned. He might have 'succeeded' as a sect leader, but he completely failed as a brother. I don't think he had the right to demand Wei Wuxian to fulfill his promise when it would have cost the lives of countless innocent people. I think the fact that he never gave his brother the benefit of the doubt, in that he wasn't just trying to play hero like Jiang Cheng had always accused him of doing, was shameful of him.

He might have succeeded by society's standards, but morally and even by the standards of the Jiang Clans motto, he failed miserably, and I think it's genuinely one of the things that haunts him. Something that he hides behind his anger and grief because facing it meant facing the part he had played in the demise of Wei Wuxian and indirectly even Yan Li

In The Untamed, I really liked that when Wei Wuxian was falling to his death, there was a moment focused on Jiang Chengs face where he seemed to be asking himself, "What have I done?" But of course, the moment passes as quickly as it came, and that's pretty much Jiang Cheng in a nutshell. He has turned into his mother. Bitter. Angry. Spiteful. Petty in her willingness to blame anyone and everyone for playing a part in her misery except for herself.

I'd like to think at the end that there is a glimmer of hope for him and Wei Wuxian's relationship. But time is probably what they need most.

[overtheimaginationwall]

Favorite boss(es) in No Straight Roads?

Least favorite?

(Sincere apologies. I've been holding this one for more than a year in my box, so I hope you don't mind a really late reply ^^")

(Also Happy 3rd Anniversary, NSR!! 🎉)

I will tell ya honestly - they all are my favourites!

Tho if to be more specific I decided to set them up by TOP.

1. Sayu

Oh Sayu, my beloved <3

The Best Virtual Idol and The Reason I bought this game in the first place!

Her music and style of battle was the most fun and dancy! I still vibe to it to this day-

Sooo many references to Internet Culture and Digital Art fills my heart with warmth and gives me determination just like her song itself as well!

Funny Useless Fact: She is the only boss I've beaten on Rank B on my first blind playthrough!

2. DK West

He's OUR MAN, He's THE BEST!

My second favorite and at the same time the hardest for me to beat.

I personally didn't adore RAP genre at first and never seen anyone preform it as an actual entertaining battle until he showed up...

HOLLY MOLLY DESPITE ME BREAKING MY THUMBS WHILE GOING THROUGH THE PAINFUL DODGE GAME - HIM AND ZUKE RAPPING FELT LIKE I'M WATCHING DISNEY-

LIKE-

I STILL HAVE IDEA IN MY HEAD TO MAKE A SORT OF ANIMATIC WITH "FIRST ENCOUNTER" ALONE!!

Anyway, despite damaged fingers - 10/10, would fight again!

Funny Useless Fact: When I was drawing him for the first time I listened to his theme on loop for 4 days straight in order not to get myself distracted or lose motivation, so I finish the piece.

3. Yinu

Oh, sweet child...

I love Yinu and her theme lots even if I'm not that big of a fan of Classical Music. And her backstory...Gosh! It made me cry a lot.

And I'm still feel ashamed of breaking the piano ;;-;;

Love the pace of how music goes with the fight and it feels even better when you get into actual rhythm. There were issues that gladly wore off thanks to practice and fighting this boss over and over.

Tho those slamming cords haunt me whenever I listen to the song off-battle-

Funny Useless Fact: I didn't like her Mother at first but when I read more about her and relationship with Yinu my opinion completely changed. And this is why I would nominate No Straight Roads for The Best Storytelling and Character Design.

4. EVE

Two-faced, tall woman.

Used to be one of my favorites but due to some circumstances I can't look at her the same way I used to but I still adore her as a boss!

I honestly love her style of the fight and music that changes depending on who you play.

Tho fighting her is literally like eating a lemon but eventually you kinda just accept your fate and roll with weird artistic antics happening around you.

And EVE herself as a character is so fascinating. Like this is the moment where I started to see that these aren't just bosses, they are actually characters that tie this little but complex story together bit by bit. And this is why I would nominate No Straight Roads for The Best Storytelling and Character Design AGAIN!

Funny Useless Fact: EVE was supposed to be a next character to have a complete and detailed art of but due to my forgetfulness, difficulties with her design (and many other things) - it was never finished but I hope to get that dusty sketch out of WIP folder someday.

5. Tatiana

The Bitch. The Boss.

I don't really like her music and rhythm but I can forgive that since it is kind of fitting for conflict between her and the BBJ.

She tries to hide her true image throughout the story and the fight but ultimately crumbles cause escaping from the past isn't the best option to improve.

I love her design and personality and I wish there were more villains like her. Strict, simple, stoic and yet well-written.

Funny Useless Fact: I've never drawn Tatiana until NSR announced their release on Steam with addition of Fanat Graffiti Contest that I certainly didn't want to miss out on. It was difficult but I did it and ngl, I am still proud of the results.

6. DJ Subatomic Supernova & 1010/Neon J

I can't really say anything much about both of them. Sorry, guys...

Their designs and personalities are fun and well-made but due to one of them being the first you fight as "tutorial" and the other appears only at the end of a fight. (1010 band doesn't count as an actual boss to me more like a part of it) They didn't struck me much as the others did...

I will say this thou: their backstories are interesting. One is an academy astrology teacher with a goal of achieving the stars and other is a war veteran who just wanted everyone to live in peace and he himself despite everything never stopped his passion for doll-making and making people happy.

Just simply, beautiful...

Cool Science Fact: Their VAs are GOLD!

[seokmingiggles]

65 song lyric prompts. (+ requests are now open!)

Happy three-month anniversary of me posting my first fic! To celebrate, I’ve decided to re-open my requests! This time, I’m opening requests for drabbles only (so I’ll be writing for pieces approximately 0.5-2k in length). As I am still in the middle of my semester, I do not want to have longer requests on the back burner to worry about (and I have far too many wips, too... remind me why I’m doing this again?).

Something else that I’m doing differently this time around is supplying some potential prompts to include with your desired member (or group if you’d like a surprise pairing; I enjoy doing that, too!). I will mention that the lyrics listed below are entirely optional to include in your request.

If you do decide to include a lyric in your request, I will either use it directly in your story or as a concept to determine the overall tone of the fic. (What I mean is, don’t be surprised if your chosen song lyric isn’t explicitly mentioned in your requested piece!)

The lyrics listed below are a blend of fluff and angst; feel free to include a specific genre in your request, too, if you’d like! And this is a friendly reminder that I won’t write anything regarding incredibly sensitive topics or NSFW. Here is my request faq page if you’d like a refresher!

(Lastly, here’s a quick shoutout to @woozisnoots​ for supplying me with the last three song lyrics on this list. Thanks again, Alex!)

"Those three words now are home." Broods; Four Walls.

"Come and kiss me slow." Niki; Spell.

"You'll be my best friend until we grow old." Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler; this is how you fall in love.

"So pull me tight and close your eyes." Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler; this is how you fall in love.

"I want to embrace you like I did then." Seventeen; Habit.

"I want things like they were before." 88rising, Niki, Phum Viphurit; Strange Land.

"The starlight of the day we saw together." Tomorrow x Together; Magic Island.

"The smile that you gave me." Billie Eilish; i love you.

"There's nothing stopping you from leaving." EDEN; love, death, distraction.

"Hold my breath another minute." The Japanese House; Lilo.

"Every move was just habitual." The Japanese House; Lilo.

"I keep looking for something even though I know that it's not there." The Japanese House; Maybe You're the Reason.

"We don't touch anymore." The Japanese House; We Talk all the Time.

"And all the ideas, and the hope I'd never ask him for, I'll throw them away." dodie; Cool Girl.

"And I'm kissing pillow lips, drunk off saccharine potions." Niki; Pandemonium.

"I won’t take you for granted because you loved me as I am." Seventeen; Fallin' Flower.

"I met you, and I realized that everything has a reason." Seventeen; Fallin' Flower.

"In my heart, it’s only you." Seventeen; Thanks.

"I'll disconnect and keep the heart safe; I replicate emotion." Chase Atlantic; LOVE IS (NOT) EASY.

"I remember your eyes in the moonlight, but I only get to see you in my mind." Daniel Schultz; Bad Company.

"Those little curls on the back of his head bouncing as he steps out of my life, forever." Tom Misch; Movie.

“Two lovers in this mystic dream.” Tom Misch; Movie.

“But would you realize what you meant to me, or was it mystery?” Tom Misch; Movie.

"But when I reach for you, there's just a supercut." Lorde, Supercut.

"In the starlight so blue, remember evenings so yellow." Miles Cameron; Caged Bird.

"I no longer dream of you, but your shirt's still in my dresser." Miles Cameron; Caged Bird.

"Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new." Arctic Monkeys; Do I Wanna Know?

"Thanks for listening to me out of pity." Gallant, Panasonic.

"Say what you want, but I've seen a million faces, and not even one can compete with watching you." Gallant, Céline.

"You are the sunlight that rose again in my life." BTS; Euphoria.

"When you called me, I became your flower." BTS; Serendipity.

"You're something like an angel; you do something to my mind." Pink Sweat$ (feat. Joshua & DK of SEVENTEEN); 17.

"I find solace riding in your front seat ‘till morning." Dizzy; Joshua.

"Think about your lips and the way they kiss; there's so much I really miss about you." Sam Smith; For the Lover That I Lost.

"Guess we'll never know all the beautiful things we could be." Sam Smith; Forgive Myself.

“I love that it's not hard to be in a place where laughing's easy.” Still Woozy; Goodie Bag.

"We don't need much outside of us, do we?" Lauv, Alessia Cara; Canada.

"The way I feel and the way we kiss, swear that nothing else in the world exists." Lauv; Invisible Things.

"Close your eyes; if you're tired, lean on me for a second." TAEMIN, WENDY; Be Your Enemy.

"And I know I like to draw that line when it starts to get too real." Troye Sivan; Talk Me Down.

"Just like the tall sky, the chilly wind, the vast ocean, you’ve become a part of the scenery that I take for granted." Seventeen; Smile Flower.

"We mess around, and laugh too loud, and make the sounds we try to hide when people are around." Conan Gray; Comfort Crowd.

"Flowers bloom even in the falling rain." Hwasa; LMM.

"Will I get to you a little faster if I was the snow in the air?" BTS; Spring Day.

"Wait a little bit, just a few more nights; I’ll be there to see you." BTS; Spring Day.

"But we're the greatest they'll hang us in the Louvre." Lorde; The Louvre.

"You asked for my heart, but I didn't know where to start." The Weeknd; Nothing Compares.

"And I know you don't love me so, but please say it once before I go." Matt Maltese; Even If It's a Lie.

“I hope it’s you they put me in the ground by.” Niki; Around.

"Collecting my thoughts just to keep them on inside." Thomston; April.

"I'm surprised when you kiss me." King Princess; 1950.

“You’re beautiful, that’s what you are, and I still don’t know how we fell in love.” Jeremy Zucker; orchid.

“I ask you just to hold me, hold me tightly, hold my body.” Wet, Body.

“I will lay down by your side; I will keep an open eye while you stare into the Sun.” Jeremy Zucker; hell or flying.

“Listen carefully, winter; you made me bloom. Now I will send forth my blue aroma with my branches; I'll show you that there's another sky.” Younha, RM; WINTER FLOWER.

“Some things stay, and some things fade.” Rei Brown; Wouldn’t It Be Great.

“I find her silhouette dances in the corners of my mind.” Rei Brown; Wouldn’t It Be Great.

“And in spite of it all, you’re still my everything.” Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler; emily.

“So do your worst to me.” Bruno Major; Just The Same.

“I don't need to take your heart; you keep yours, I'll keep mine.” Niki; Lose.

“I'm brittle at the parts where I wish I were strong.” Niki; Lose.

“Inside my blue dream, I want to hold you even if you say we can't.” J-Hope; Blue Side (Outro). 

“Heaven is in reach; does your heart skip a beat when I'm gone?” PARADISE RISING, Fern; Kaori.

“Sometimes is just sometimes, and you know, sometimes never stays.” khai dreams; Sandals.

“I only feel alive when I’m breathing in your air.” pretty havoc; goddess.

[silvermoonharry]

Tell me about your top 5 OC’s

Thank you for asking! ^_^ It’s super long, with pictures included so I’m keeping it under this read under! It was super tough just choosing 5.

Beyhana

Night Blood Elf Demon hunter

Bio: 

Neyhana Beyhana Felmoon was one of my first RP characters on WoW. My first character to come to WRA after I migrated from Aggramar. Her backstory grew naturally as I learned more about WoW lore and the game itself. She’s an old Kald-cough-I mean Sin’dorei whose mostly retired after the defeat of the Legion. Once alliances were reestablished, she moved to Boralus and bought a small cafe with her adopted human son Leon. She took to a less action paced lifestyle because it gave her more time to be with her son, and should she ever die, due to demon possession or horde attacks. She hopes that having the cafe around would at least be something Leon could use to keep himself in honest work without having to go through the hardships of war that she once did.

Hobbies:

Walking the harbor of Boralus with Leon.

Trying to learn new recipes that are easy enough to be made blind.

Listening to Leon read her stories.

Top Spotify Artists/Songs: 

1. Myself by Bazzi

2. Defying Gravity by Wicked

3. When You Were Young by The Killers

4. Ugly Heart by G.R.L.

Belnet

Bloodborne Elf Adventurer

Bio: 

Pelnet was the first horde character I really found myself in a groove with. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a nelf belf slut or just because it was my first time trying a fury warrior. I found myself really getting immersed in his character, despite my lamination over the lack of Nightborne themed weapons and plate armor. The lack there of, sort of influencing his more worldly nature of trying out other culture’s weapons and armor. Sidenote, that’s not his current RP gear, just my current questing gear that I have him in and I think looks pretty a’ight. 

Belnet is a wandering sword for hire. Since the revolution in Suramar, he finds his pleasure in traveling the new world and enjoying all of the new cultures, foods, and thrills that have come about during his time in Shiny Bubble Isolation(SBI). Currently, he hangs around the wealthy Troll capital of Zuldazar, finding good money in the few skills he has. For as we all know, Gonk wants heads.

During his time in SBI, Belnet was a beat cop of sorts. A guard who spent most his years stopping minor crime. But once the revolution came into full swing is when things got complicated. Shamed with the things that the Old Regime ordered of him and his comrades during the revolution, he now keeps himself in self-imposed exile. Not yet willing to go back to Suramar and deal with the ghosts that still haunt him.

Hobbies: (I’m not doing a normal numbered list anymore, tumblr is a broken website and it fucks up my formatting every time i click the list button.)

1. Going to new restaurants/bars after a good pay day.

2. Loves going to beaches and swimming in the warm waters.

3. Doing enchanted tattoos as a side hustle.

4. Finding free beds to share with interesting locals. 

(could I have put that any weirder if I tried? No. I rolled a nat 1 in flirting, and now in my descriptions)

Top Spotify Artists/Songs: (He has my 2nd most favorite playlist so it was hard to choose)

1. Blasé by Ty Dolla $ign

2. False Kings by Poets of the Fall

3. I’m Born to Run by American Authors

4. Danser Dans Ma Chambre by Helix Jr

5. Lost in the Fire (feat The Weekend) by Gesaffelstein

6. Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader (it’s the only artist spotify had for that song)

7. Caught in the Fire by Bazzi

Valthendias

Blood Elf Holy Knight

Bio: 

The one character I didn’t have to poorly photoshop at all, Valthendias is the OC I have the weirdest relationship with. A belf Knight who, through some shitty situations, ends up guarding a group of Sin’dorei Mages as they explore the Void. During which he finds himself contaminated and suddenly a new type of elf, being exiled from his homelands for a second time. His wife refusing to talk with him fearing the damage to her station, his family exiling him for the risk of themselves being considered collaborates. He came to the Alliance alone and broken. Surround by those he once considered as the enemy and by Velfs who he feels betrayed him.

I have about 5 different class versions of Velf him, none of them seeming to stick. His past self being a pally worked out perfectly as I find I love playing Belf pally. But post-pally him?? I have a velf warrior, DK, Hunter but none seem to really be exactly how I envision an ex-Belf Knight being in my head. But despite not being able to find a stable class for his current self, I have the most love for him, he has the largest playlist on spotify out of all my OCs, the most written about his story past and present, and yet I hardly ever play him! Poor Valt.

Hobbies: 

1. Learning how to care for his new Voidstalker friend.

2. Drinking.

3. Drinking.

4. Trying to find a stable job that doesn’t involve other Velfs.

5. Not thinking about the Void.

6. Trying to write poetry to get the thoughts out of his head.

7. Drinking.

Top Spotify Artists/Songs:

1. Born Again by Saint Motel (He has so much Saint Motel, so I’ll limit it to this one song of theirs)

2. Hurt by Oliver Tree

3. Nice Guy by Courtship

4. Don’t worry, You will by Lovelytheband

5. Turn the Lights off by Tally Hall

6. Get Used to It by Ricky Montgomery

7. It’s Alright by Mother Mother

8. Saint Bernard by Lincoln9. Breezeblocks by Alt-J

10. Goodbyes (feat. Young Thug) by Post Malone

Bydryn

Night Blood Elf Ex-Druid of the Talon, current Druid of the Ranch*

Bio: 

Mydryn Earthclaw quickly became one of my favorite characters to RP, the calm, peaceful nature of being a druid in quiet isolation was a fun one to do, especially when I was leveling him through Pandaria and built up his little farm house. 

Bydryn Bloodclaw’s main form became the bear form. Coming from my love of playing druid tank, and from that rush you get when you kill some shit geared prick ganking lowbies in leveling zone. Nothing beats the sound of the /claps of level 20s as you achieve victory lmao.

But in character he plays as a soft spoken defender who enjoys bear form mostly for how damn comfortable it is taking a nap in a cushy hill of grass as a bear. After the burning of Teldrassil, he currently finds himself trying to give aid to those in need in Stormwind, offering traditionally cooked meals or healing. If you’ve RPed in the streets of Stormwind of WRA, you could find him walking a route shouting about “FRESH SPICED BREAD! ROASTED KALDOREI FISH!”

Hobbies: 

1. Cooking traditional Kaldorei Meals.

2. Managing his farm.

3. Spending hours wandering the forests, gathering herbs for tinctures.

4. Talking with and eating dinner at his good Draenai friend Siphyr (eyes emoji)

Top Spotify Artists/songs:

1. The Wider Sun by Jon Hopkins

2. A Gift of Thistle by James Horner

3. Healing Elves by Derek Fiechter

4. Moonshadow by Yusuf/ Cat stevens

5. Healing Chant by Heather Alexander

Bcazim

Goblin Boblin gangster

Bio: 

Scazim while not my most fleshed out character by any means, Bcazim is on this list because i’ve had the most fun while Rping him.

A creepy, scummy, drug dealer in Silvermoon makes for some real interesting times lmao. Even if they try threatening him, trying to offer an Orc deathknight, or a group of Blood Knights some cheap blood thistle is the best RP ever if they play along.

Hobbies:

1. Selling Blood Thistle

2. Lying about his name

3. Trying to convince his friend Kyrus to hang out with him at all.

Top Spotify Artists/Songs:

1. Ispy (feat. Lil Yachty) by Kyle

2. King of the Clouds by Panic!

Honorable Mentions

Noalith - The Velf responsible for ruining Valthendias’ life who has #NoRegrets.

Duff - Disgraced Dwarf of few words.

Thylivour - I wanted to include to include her, my Nightborne Mage whom I love. But I suck ass at playing a mage, and i’ve already made this list too long. 

[justtextmeoppa]

Seventeen’s reaction to find a photo of you with your ex girlfriend

Seungcheol / S.Coups 

The moment he finds the photo remains slightly perplexed. At first, he doesn't recognize you, you've changed a lot, but when he understands that you're the one kissing the other girl, he has a total vacuum. He looks the photo for a few moments and tries to understand why you didn't confess that relationship. So when you two hang out that evening, he rests the photo in front of you with a quiet look. He's not angry or anything, he's just curious to know your past.

"Where did you find it..?" 

"Among your things, I didn't want to peek but I was looking for my headphones."

And with a sigh, you begin to tell him everything, but after you have finished telling him he smiles gently and takes your hand into his. 

"Nothing changes, I love you even more than before."

Jeonghan 

I think he's totally upset. Perhaps more for the surprise than for the photo in itself. He's doing your thing when from one of your notebook falls a photo and he takes it immediately. He doesn't think of looking at it but his gaze falls on the two girls hugged with a sweet smile. Your sweet look and those dimples are unmistakeable for him and in a second the shock takes possession of him, who sits on the couch and starts rubbing the photo between his fingers. He doesn't care about your sexuality, he just feels a little bit apart for not knowing. Immediately he sends you a message and reading it you feel obliged to call him and explain him in voice. 

"Jeonghan.. Is it a problem?? " That's your biggest fear, it's for that reason you haven't told him yet. 

"The thought of you kissing another girl is strange, but honestly I don't see anything wrong. I'm just sorry I knew now, that's all. "

Jisoo / Joshua

I think Jisoo would be incredibly fought. We all know how much he's related to the concept of family and religion in itself. However, he loves you and I believe that anyway the love that feels to you would surpass any doubt or confusion that it could create in him. You're talking about a movie you'd like to see when he gets back in the room, with the photo into his hands. You immediately recognize the two subjects and you sit better on the bed, observing his expression completely blank. He begins to walk back and forth, feeling the confusion reigning in his mind. 

"Jisoo..?" 

"Did she love you??" You nod lightly and a little smile is painted onto his thin lips, while he sits next to you and wraps an arm around your shoulders. 

"What..?"

"If you were happy, that's all I really care about." 

The fact that was a girl to make you happy doesn't touch him personally, the only thing that matters to him is that there was love in your previous relationship.

Junhui / Jun 

I'm of the idea that Junhui wouldn't care about your sexuality. Of course, at first he would be upset, take aback but after a few moments, the question in his head is "So? I don't think it's changing my life. " And that's why he doesn't even say anything to you, but he's pretending nothing. I think h would be one of the first to decide to be silent because he wants you to feel comfortable enough to talk about something so important. So when, after almost two months, you're sitting on the couch watching a movie and you start telling him about the person you were with before him, Junhui simply asks "Girls or boys? I mean.. Who's the best kisser??". 

You're shocked by his sentence because you hadn't specified the sex of your ex, but he smiles gently and starts to bit gently your sweet bottom lip, making you then lay on the couch and overtopping you immediately. 

"I think I'm the best kisser, what do you say?" 

"I say you're a pervert, Wen Junhui."

Soonyoung / Hoshi 

A small ray of sunshine, so much so that when one of his friends sends him a picture of you with a girl, where you are kissing, he calls him and asks him quietly not to meddle in business that doesn't concern him. He sends to you the photo and the caption simply read "You are Beautiful".

As soon as you see his message your heart loses a beat and you come out the rehearsal room, where you were helping Junhui to translate some things into Korean. You enter with concern into the room and look at him, or rather look at his reflection in the mirror but he immediately sees you and runs to you. He brushes your lips with his, without stopping to smile for a second.

"It doesn't bother you..?"

"You're bisexual, you were happy in that picture, what should be my problem??" 

Without adding more he hugs you forcefully and hides his face against your neck, savoring your scent and feeling really at home. He would be one of the quietest and at ease with your sexuality because he doesn't think that it defines the fantastic person you are.

Wonwoo

Due to his calm and quietness, sometimes you also think that he doesn't feel many emotions, he doesn't take this "news" in a shocking way. Indeed, I think he would be the most curious even if he couldn't ask many questions, precisely because of his fairly outgoing and closed character. 

You invited him to take a coffee to talk to him because you finally decided to tell him about that particular of your life, but when you sit down and take a breath to talk he simply shakes his head and grips your hand. 

"W-What..?"

“I already know it."

Those words aren't seasoned with malice or disappointment, but it's his usual tone, indeed that smile that has won you at the beginning is presented on his lips and you simply will be facing him, starting to kiss him gently. 

"WonWo--”

"I only have an hour to be with you, do you really want to waste time talking?"

Jihoon / Woozi 

Jihoon seems pretty serious about certain things, maybe far too much. And the thing that would really disappoint him is the fact that you didn't tell him right away. He doesn't care about the fact that it was a girl, but of your having not "confessed" to the beginning. The anger is painted on his face when you enter the rehearsal room, you brought him some food because you know he doesn't eat when he's too busy writing and composing songs.

"So?" 

He welcomes you with a harsh voice, his eyes that almost nail you to the wall so much are sharp at that moment. He's waving the picture in front of your eyes, without realizing that he's hurting you. You live your sexuality with fear, for the mere fact that Korea is still an incredibly retrograde country on that subject.

"J-Jihoon.." 

"Why didn't you tell me? I thought you trusted me. "

"You cannot understand." 

And it's true, at that moment he doesn't understand and it's perhaps for that reason that he's reacting in that way, throwing upon you the ignorance of his mind. And you quietly leave the room, knowing that that speech isn't closed but is just postponed to another moment.

Seokmin / DK 

Okay, Seokmin like Joshua would be incredibly confused. I think he's very much related to his own culture and his family, but he also is very much linked to you too. But I think though he would be curious to know the difference of the relationship if with the girls you find a better way to live or he somehow changed the cards on the table. So during a music show, to which you had decided to participate in cheering for him, he approaches you and asks you into your ear who was the girl in the picture that he found in one of your boxes while you cleaned in the attic. You look upset and search for an answer with your gaze, but he simply hugs you and asks you to tell him everything when you have time. You just nod, still too upset to react and he comes back on the stage. His first fear had been to lose you in some way, maybe he was the classic "one problem drives away another" for that girl, but the frightened look on your face had reassured him. Because he understood that you care about him in the same way he cares about you. And dedicate the prize that they win at the end of the program to you, is the way to prove that he would still do anything to conquer you, again and again. 

Mingyu 

I think Mingyu along with Jihoon would be the most angry. First, because he doesn't know what you're going through, how you live in that context. Second, because you've been together for almost a year and he's discovered by pure chance. He would like to talk to you, after discovering the photo in one of your notebooks, but there are all the others and he's not the guy to make a scene in front of everyone. But you understand something is wrong, so you take him out and ask him what's going on. 

"I found this.." 

You remain silent, surprised but above all frightened. And your silence is interpreted badly by Mingyu, who is still very young and inexperienced as regards relationships. 

"If you like other things, you could stay with her." 

He whispers, leaving you alone and returning to the dorm, without realizing that he has just made a huge and possibly irreparable mistake.

Minghao / The8

This guy has the swag by ages and we know it very well. That's why when he finds this photo, ripped under your bed, he understands there's something you haven't told him about. And his slap face immediately appears on his face, while he reaches you in the kitchen and throws the bits of the photo on the counter where you're cooking. 

"It's bad education peeking into others' thing." 

"I was looking for your cat." 

You remain silent, waiting for his next move, but he simply rests his chin on your shoulder and observes you, always with that calm expression that you would like to wipe away with a hard slap. I think he gives really nothing of who you liked or your sexual tastes. 

"So?" 

"What Minghao??" 

"Why was the photo ripped..?" 

"Because she cheated on me." 

That's the only thing that provokes a reaction in him. You can feel his hand, leaning against your back, closing into a fist and you understand that he's not affected by the news of your bisexuality. And indeed he's not, to know that someone hurt you in that way erases the actual surprise of having found out that his girlfriend is bisexual.

Seungkwan 

I'm expecting a lot of screaming. But of the ones, you can hear even in the near city. Not because you're bisexual, but because your ex is much gorgeous than him. And it's his words. Seungkwan, for me, is the king of "I'm not interested if you like girls too", and the only thing that disturbs him is that you two, at least from that picture, you seem absolutely perfect together. So when he makes you sit on the couch, starting to storm questions, you look at him without understanding and above all how to answer, because inside you're still afraid that perhaps he might understand that he doesn't want to be with someone "like you". So many times people have left for that reason and you don't want to lose the guy you love. 

"Seungkwan.. Are you sure it's not a problem..? " 

"Problem? Why? Is she a better kisser than me? She sings; " And he begins to sing as he stops before you; "Or dances better than me?" He asks starting to dance while singing a song you don't know. And you burst to laugh because you were a fool to think that Boo Seungkwan could even leave you for a similar reason.

Hanson / Vernon

Memesol. Memesol in his absolute splendor. The moment he finds that picture, in your parents' house the day you finally decided to make him know they, his expression turns into an absolute shock. It's not due to the photo, but it's your mother's sentence, shortly after, to make him completely lose control. 

"Oh, they were so beautiful together Vernon! But you look like a good guy, I'm sure she'll love you a lot more. " 

And I think that Vernon's quietness would disappear, replaced by a strange and unusual fear. When you find him sitting on your bed, that picture in his hands, you understand that at that moment both of you are afraid and the speech must be done, because any way you have had two relationships. And as much as you loved your ex gf, Vernon is someone you don't want to lose for any reason in the world. 

"Are you angry??" 

"No.. I'm scared. " 

"Hansol Vernon Chwe.. You will never lose me, for no boy or girl in the world. "

Chan / Dino 

This little mess of our maknae wouldn't know how to react. You are his first girlfriend, his first kiss, his first time. To make him loosen up and make him speak for more than ten minutes in a row it took ages and all your patience. So when he just discovers your bisexuality, he runs immediately from his Hyungs because he absolutely needs their advice. Everyone is shocked to learn that you also like girls, but immediately Seungcheol takes the younger away from the group and tries to calm him. 

"What do you feel for her?" 

"I like her, Hyung and you know it!" He nods with a huge smile and rests both hands on his shoulders, squeezing them with delicacy. 

"Then there is some problem if she also likes girls?? 

And he thinks about it for a few seconds, still very confused, then shaking his head with one of his sweet and bright smiles. 

"No Hyung, she remains my jagi."

[dustbunny105]

Gonna do my live reactions to MtMtE Revolution and LL #1 in a couple posts so I’m not flooding the tags with old stuff, I’m sure everyone’s devastated, yadda yadda, HERE WE GO, GIMME THE CRANKDATE.

I’m not even gonna lie, this cracked me up. I’m still laughing. I love this brand of irreverence, Idk.

Aaand turns out that’s the back cover. How tf did I end up there?? Well, whatever, still laughing and now at the beginning of the book.

Okay, first and foremost, I need a series about The Big Conversation, I’m not even kidding. I already wanted more of it, now I want all of it. I especially want o see the losers behind these screen names. Assuming that “Cons4Eva” and “TILL ALL ARE CON” aren’t real names, because I would not put it past the Decepti “let’s use our sigil for freaking everything regardless of whether it’s appropriate or in good taste” cons.

The progression of Crankcase’s interactions with his chat buddy is freaking adorable, don’t touch me.

Also, I spent most of it wondering why Con4Eva’s icon was wearing a domino opera mask before realizing it was an infinity sign. Cute.

Grimlock is cuter than a giant robot dinosaur rampaging through a strange town (speaking of-- what?) has any right to be.

Idk if MP3 is an established Joe, as I’ve never been much into the Joes, and I also dk what I think of him. Like, he’s kinda cute, kinda too much?

Why did I laugh at this so hard.

Omg, is that who I think it is... WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS EVEN DOING?

Yep, that’s who I thought it was alright... I repeat my previous question.

I wonder if they named themselves or if the holoform program gave them those names. Because on the one hand, I wouldn’t have expected them to come up with passable names on their own, but on the other hand, those names are also better than I’d expect from the program.

n a similar note, re: Spinister being called Dennis-- is the program still “struggling with human gender” or is it just doing better at human gender than a lot of humans?

Honestly, I’m surprised to realize that that babbling bunch of speech bubbles there is Spinister’s, not Misfire’s.

Incidentally, where is the Crankdate? I feel cheated.

OMHG WHY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WHY THE CUP HOLDERS. DID YOU SIT AND HASH THIS OUT OR???

No, seriously, they were so eager to show off the helmets. They were totally waiting for a cue. They totally put thought into those features.

Why does Misfire know the phrase raison d’etre. How much thought did he put into this operation. What is even going on.

Omg, are they presenting their alt mode bodies as their vehicles. Why does that tickle so much?

Crankdate preparations! Yes, very good, this is what I’m here fo-- IS HE WEARING A REPLICA MEGATRON HELMET, OMG, DO THEY MANUFACTURE THESE FOR SALE.

I’m honestly not sure if it’s better if these Megatron helmets are sold on the market or if Crankcase made this one/someone made it for him. I also am not sure what “better” means here.

Wait, this isn’t a Crankcase line? I’m legitimately shocked. Look, I even wrote out the entire word legitimately, that’s how legitimately shocked I am.

For real, though, what’s Krok’s problem? Fulcrum wasn’t even talking to him, he was answering Crankcase’s question and Crankcase’s personal appearance. Like, did Krok suggest the helmet, is that why he’s so defensive?

Also, “Says the Decepticon with a chin the size of Luna-2.” If they’re gonna keep going on about Fulcrum’s chin, I wish he’d be drawn with, y’know, a more distinct-looking chin. Get Derrick J Wyatt on him or something.

Does Fulcrum seem kinda skeptical/judgy about this online dating meet-up thing or is it just me?

... The Big Conversation. Ongoing series. Now.

Fff, this is really cute :,D

Okay, I straight-up cackled. I feel like a lot of the fandom forgets that Fulcrum is a xenophobe when it comes to organic races and so having it laid out like this pleases me muchly. Also, I mean. It’s awful but still. Humans are kinda gross and we’d probably be super-gross to robots, let’s be real.

FFF, THIS IS. REALLY CUTE.

Yeeeah, Fulcrum is totally skeptical/judgy about this online dating meet-up thing, energon goodies or no.

Also, come on. Are you seriously asking me to believe that Con4Eva is not a name that would be found somewhere in the annals of Decepticon history, come on. Granted, it is still pretty weird that Crankcase seems puzzled by the idea that Cons4Eva is not a real name when he himself uses a screen name.

Pause.

Soften his face? Soften-slash-hide his face? I THOUGHT THEY WERE TRYING TO COVER THE MASSIVE FREAKING HOLE IN HIS HEAD, BUT KROK IS JUST WORRIED ABOUT HIS SCOWL??

... A-are these stories taking place at the same time. Do they seriously not realize that the three most conspicuous members of their crew have run off? I realize this date is important but, YOU GUYS.

"Be who you are. Within reason, obviously.” That is so this title.

Aww, that’s cute in a misguided kind of wa--iiit a minute. Wha--

I. This. I don’t. It’s like. I know all of these words individually but here they are together and I just. Can’t. What.

Also of note is “tasteful kibble”. What exactly qualifies as tasteful kibble? I mean, is this in line with “minimal kibble”? Interesting, if so, that lack of kibble is apparently widely considered attractive as long as you’re not a monoformer.

IS THAT FREAKING THUNDERWING, WTF. CRANKCASE, WHAT.

Er. Come again...?

Yeeep, I’m cringing. On the bright side, I think I’m supposed to be.

I still don’t know what I think of MP3 but I’ve decided I feel bad for him. Having to follow those cool, sophisticated aircraft in a junky van. And not doing such a good job of it, apparently.

Plus, I mean, the van breaks down and he decides to sit out the whole mission? Like, he remembers he’s trying to find a giant robot dinosaur causing massive damage to people and property, yes? Though I guess there’s not really room to ride along with either of them, so... Idk, still weird.

THE HELMETS OFF. I’M SCREECHING. I’M SCREECHING MY LAST SCREECH, AFTER THIS SURELY FOLLOWS DEATH, I CAN’T. MISFIRE, FFS, YOU HAVE A HUMAN-LOOKING FACE ALREADY, WHY THIS.

Aww, look at poor Crankcase, though :(

*Neil deGrasse Tyson voice* Watch out, we got a bada--

Well then. I rescind my sarcasm. Those, uh. Those are some powerful nibbles.

Pft, I though Krok and Fulcrum were holding hands for a second there.

Seriously, though, they left Crankcase behind? For booting up cold, Krok, you were standing right next to him.

Ffs... And from the character wants to open a mental health clinic too :/

"Typical.” The way I’m imagining this whole bit being delivered is making me laugh but also I’m back to “poor Crankcase.” Dude just wanted a nice date with his chat beau ;;

I’m cackling. I approve this running gag.

What in the-- is that a Dire Wraith? Is that better or worse than Thunderwing?

... You didn’t. You guys, you didn't.

What am I saying, of course you did.

I know the Wraith is probably just calling him Grumpybox because they didn’t exchange names, but I want the Wraith to think that’s Crankcase’s name.

Is that a Russian thing?

And the context in which he talked about him didn’t tip you off...?

Everything about this is making me choke.

Still choking. Meta jokes get me every time, I swear.

Nnnnnd’awww, babyyyy ;~; Lookit that face, my heart. Even after this, he wants, uh... what’s-his-name to stay. Don’t go, Cons4Eva...

Listen, if you didn’t notice Grimlock literally breaking out through the hull of your ship...

Nnnooo, don’t do this D:

Aw, no, did Spinister and Misfire kill MP3?

Uh... huh. Listen, Misfire, Idk when exactly you tripped over a conscience that encompasses squishy people, but I still don’t think you’re really in any position to be throwing stones.

That feeling, though.

This face is killing me ;;

Aaand I’m cringing again. At least, again, I’m probably supposed to be.

This is really cute, but... why? Idk, I feel like we were cheaped on some relationship-establishing interactions here.

Aww, that was quite a feelings dump. I’ve decided I like MP3.

More meta jokes, yasss~

Extensional beat-boxing. And it’s working.

My heeeart. Cons4Eva, don’t gooo.

Wow, rude.

Couldn’t Cons4Eva just shift to get through there anyway? Not that I want him to, of course, but still.

Okay, you’re pushing it now... I say as I’m laughing anyway.

Cuuute <3

Nooo, stay with Crankcase >(

On the one hand, poor MP3. Getting left behind like that after being invited has to suck. On the other hand, he just dodged a bullet, let’s be real. They would’ve accidentally killed him within a week, tops. Or Spinister and Misfire would’ve used him to pull some prank on Fulcrum and Fulcrum would’ve very deliberately killed him.

Within a week. Tops.

Okay, so. Huh. I dunno. I felt a lot of things about individual things while I was reading, but looking back at the whole... I dunno. It was kinda cute, it was pretty fun, there were some gross parts. I sort of get the feeling that the bRos were more interested in having a good time together than anything else. Which is fine by me in theory, honestly, especially in a case like this, but that makes three MtMtE finales (well, “finales”) that were ultimately underwhelming.