#but like anyway back to my point: i got a yt video suggested to me about how tcw finale made the prequels good??

[saprophetic]

i kind of absently wish i ever interacted with gatekeepery dudebros anymore because i want one of them to try to talk to me about the sequels or like even the originals frankly just so i can b like "oh i only care about the prequels" and shut down all of his attempts to make me care about anything else. i want to tell him all i care about is the familial relationships and how much they care about each other, and see the light leave his eyes. i want to be the destroyer of some dudes life.

[skadiyoko]

Okay, like, Matt’s been in AH videos BEFORE he was even hired. Wasn’t the first Minecraft we saw him in Griffball? And everyone in AH immediately liked him bc he smacked Gavin? Like, we as a community knew axialmatt, and were excited when the guys played one of his maps! And then he and Jeremy (AH fan artist AND fan fiction extraordinaire) get hired to do their DREAM job! And I hate to say a good chunk of the community took a LONG time to warm up to them (especially Matt, but Ray leaving soon after they were hired I think really threw a wrench in things too), but eventually they got comfortable and clicked into their places in AH, and it was like they were there the whole time!

And especially recently, Matt specifically has been KILLING it! He’s so creative, and funny, and his humor is sarcastic and dry, but he’s GENUINELY so kind, you can just tell. Like, this sucks, everyone’s pissed, WB are burning their company to the ground and idk if RT has any way of getting out of there, but they really need to, bc this is only the beginning.

Challenge Accepted and the Randomizers are, imo, the best content in AH right now. I even watched the Raft series, even though I have no interest in that game, bc Matt kept me there! Shark mage was the best! I love the rest of the cast, I really do, but at this point in AH’s life, Matt and Michael are def my fav members. It just sucks, I’m taking it better than when Ray left (I was a damn mess through that;;), but maybe that’s bc he’s still PT? We’ll see how long that lasts, I’ve really been enjoying seeing him in Chilled’s Among Us lobbys, and if he had more time to devote to streaming, he’ll prob hang out with that crowd more, which would be awesome tbh.

Does anyone know if he has a YT VOD channel? I have a thing, I don’t know why, but I don’t like watching livestreams. They make me anxious for whatever reason;; So VODs are a lifesaver for me, so please let me know if you know! 🧡

And yeah, that’s my jumbled thoughts on the matter. WB is ruining RTAH, and it sucks to see, and I really, really, really hope they SOMEHOW get out of that company. Easier said than done, I know, but it just sucks to have had to see all of the obvious change they’ve had to go through since they were put under them, and are still going through. AH cast and content used to be so colorful and bright and happy, but as much as I enjoy how they’ve matured, and still have fun together, the contrast from the past, more care-free AH is drastic. The past however many years, it’s just noticeable how dark their spaces have been, like, it’s kind of dreary looking at them compared to, let’s say, their tiny OG office. Like, that room was always so full of life! And their past few spaces have just been… sad looking.. and also, they’re not quiet about scheduling. Matt and Michael talked about how Sarah had been breathing down their necks for like, half the Wind Waker randomizers bc they were taking too long, and every time they brought it up it bummed because out, bc I HATE they’re being rushed to make content! Idk who thought a Zelda randomizer was going to be less than like, 8 episodes anyway! But that just suggests to me they’re not enjoying playing the game as much as they could be, bc they’re being bitched at about it behind the scenes. Plus other random, too-businesslike things I smell just bc I’m an employee of a big business, and like, I can TELL they don’t have as much freedom as they should have, and it sucks.

like, I really don’t like getting into the “AH was better when it was just the OG cast 😤”, because those people annoy me (I don’t know why they just don’t stop watching if they just complain every video how they hate current AH? But that’s a can of worms I don’t want to open), BUT I do hate what big business has been doing to them, I hope Matt settles into the path that is right for him, the AH members someday gain their freedom back, and WB burns in hell. It’s 3:30am, I got a bit off track with this post, goodnight.

Edit:

After seeing more information come out, Big Yikes, looks like RT has been shitty even before WB sunk their claws in. I know back in 2013 they would make shitty, offensive jokes and call people babies for being upset when they were called out on them, but as I said before, one of the biggest things I’m thankful for is the vast majority of them [AH] have matured, and realized slurs aren’t funny. The community still, for the most part, gets on my nerves for MANY reasons, but I never get too into any kind of community anyway (so I can actually enjoy the media I’m consuming). All that being said, this looks like the beginning of a real big garbage fire, and I just hope all the good RT/AH people find their way to a happier life, and all the shitty assholes get what’s coming to them.

[nightswithkookmin]

Hii, me again. 😅

Jungkook made a three syllable poem with "min yoongi" name. At the last name of "Gi" He made yoonmin. Is he try to expose that yoonmin is a thing/ or real??

Ahjumma.... why are you being like this?

What did I do to deserve this ghettory?😟 It's too early in the year to be this ghetto uno.

Don't be like that😒

You are asking me, Goldy- GOLDY of all shippers, if I think JEON JUNGKOOK is confirming his boyfriend of seven years and counting is in a relationship with another member within the same group...

Doing what exactly in that relationship??

Is JK cockholding? What's going on.

KWENCHANAYO?!

You think BTS will survive two members dating the same guy in the same group???

Never mind that it's Jeon Jungkook and Park freaking Jimin- Mr I'm greedy and Mr I don't share my friends.

Like make it make sense to me please😭

After everything we've been said on my blogs for months now, you still asking me this??

You are bold, I'll give you that.

Now tell me slowly and in coherent words why I shouldn't pull your hair and give you three quick punches to your throat- ninja style👀

Someone get her before I snap their neck💀

For the last time-

NEITHER 🤺OF🤺JIKOOK🤺 IS 🤺 WAS🤺 HAS🤺 HAD🤺 PURPORTS TO HAVE🤺 WOULD HAVE HAD🤺 COULD HAD HAD🤺 HAD HAD HAD🤺IS HAVING 🤺 ANY 🤺ROMANTIC🤺 FEELINGS🤺WHATSOEVER 🤺 DESIRE🤺CRAVING🤺 WET DREAMS🤺 YEARNING🤺 PASSION🤺ATTRACTION🤺 AMOROUS 🤺INTENT🤺TOWARDS🤺 ANY🤺🤺MEMBER🤺 IN🤺 BTS🤺BESIDES🤺 EACH🤺 OTHER🤺

GET🤺 OUT 🤺OF🤺 YOUR🤺 IMAGINATION🤺

If you are new to the shipping community I suggest you familiarize yourself with every ships dynamics or at least Jikooks- if multishipping isn't exactly your thing.

Jikook's entire dynamics is founded on JK teasing JM to death. It's their thing.

He's said he enjoys teasing Jimin because he loves Jimin's reaction to when he's being teased. In fact, the entire group have said same about Jimin.

Did you see JM's reaction to when JK called out the Yoonmin comment in the dynamite reaction VLive?

Did you see RMs reaction too?

He is trying Jimin with these Yoonmin jokes. He's gonna get stabbed. Lmho.

Jimin reacts strongly to when JK in particular teases him with ships, Yoonmin more recently. Yet he didn't seem to mind when V did it.

V used to be the biggest Yoonminer on the planet rooting for and encouraging certain interactions between Yoonmin. Lmho.

Jimin himself perpetuates Yoonmin as a ship.

It would be an insult on his intelligence for anyone to assume he didn't know exactly why people ship two people together or what interactions and moments is considered a moment in shipping sphere.

Statements like, why can't Suga hyung look me in the eye, why does he say I'm irreplaceable to him, insinuates something and he knows this.

Once upon a time, JK couldn't look you in the eyes too. Still can't sometimes.

Jimin has a presence and he has a hold on these men and he knows it.

He goes out of his way to create the impression he and Suga have a very close bond and dynamic- I'm sold on it. Lol.

'5 Jms? As expected. You'll fall in love with them' not sure if JM said the last bit in the BE.TS Vlive, yall check for me.

It's crazy then that he turns around to react the way he does when JK teases him with his ship with Suga.

It seems to me, Jimin knows the intent and energy behind such seemingly harmless jokes- JK can be petty and passive aggressive with these things. You'd think he is joking but deep down he would be pouting and throwing tantrums behind cams🤧

It's Jimin apologizing and looking like his spirit left his body as he sat on the edge of JK's bed in the new Jersey VLive for me.

He needs to free Jimin.

Talk of things I'm getting too old for- Let's talk about why he posted his version of the bridge in disease online🤧

Not to say he shouldn't have posted it. I support that he did wholeheartedly. Deadass found his groove since he started unbuttoning the front of his shirts in 2020.

He's reclaiming the spotlight, putting himself at the forefront unlike before where he'd resigned himself to a supportive role watching his hyungs be at the center of things.

Now he's been talking about that he wants have sexy dance performances like Jimin, write rap melodies for RM, share his own music, try on a solo career one day- we get it. You found yourself Mr I'm independent asserting myself yall better fuxk off but chilee not at the expense of Jimin! 🤺

I mean it's a broad spotlight and they both can share it but damn is someone changing drastically. Not sure if I should be proud or terrified.

It's great and amazing and I'm really truly happy with where he's at mentally and physically since 2020- it's a great sign, don't get me wrong. Significant improvement. His becoming is long over due but he didn't have to grab the spotlight from Jimin like that.

Jk vs JM isn't something I'm a fan of.

It's a shame it didn't work out? What do you mean JK. I'm sorry but Jimin's version is amazing too!😟

What the actual hell JK😭

Back it up. This is not how to Jikook🤺

On guard sir🤺 on guard🤺

Dude did Jimin dirty🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧

I need a refund😭😭😭😭

Here I was waiting for y'all to get on your Jikook agenda and post that first Jikook selca of the year and you are there shipping Jimin with your bandmate and thiefing his shine. Who taught you that?!😥

Y'all are competitive but y'all don't compete with eachother's shine! JIKOOK 101😭😭😭

You share it😥

Show me where in the books this new development falls under. Show me

You winging it and it's unconstitutional😟

I rebuke it in Jesus name!

Someone beam me up.

You got these 13 year olds coming in my DMs telling me you are not supportive of your man's career.

I don't have time for this shit.

SOMEONE BEAM ME UP! Kirk!

If you've watched their Be behind video, and you've seen Jin talk about how RM complained to him when Tae chose Suga's version over his version you'd know where JK is coming from or where I think he is coming from having JMs version chosen over his.

Watch their Be self interview on yt too.

He said there's a melody he worked on for RM and when Jhope thought he got snubbed he recommended he release it instead- to quench his artistic drive perhaps.

That is why he released this song. He did it for himself. Like he said, he won't put out a song unless he was confident about it.

Suga have said time and again how the music and melodies they create never go to waste because they can repurpose it like he did with Telepathy I think.

Even JK explained he was reserving the melody he made for RM for a future group song.

He could have repurposed this or something.

When Jin talked about V vs JM's Christmas song and kept repeating how much he preferred Jimin's song to Tae's because Jimin"s was bright and upbeat, he made sure to clarify he wasn't implying Tae's song was bad. He was just indicating preference.

I won't lie, I was happy he preferred my bias's song but it made my VMin heart ache a little.

V and JM made very different songs, they shouldn't be compared to eachother in that way.

I don't like competitions. And I don't like when two artists are pit against eachother- which is exactly what these two versions of the bridge is doing out here.

I will literally die if in an interview JM is asked about his part and JK isn't. I can't do this😭

Those saying JM's is better make me sick, and those saying JK's is better make me nauseous. They both great. Point blank purr.

What's even more heartbreaking is hearing how excited he really was to share that bit with Army. Dude's eyes was glistening and everything. His bunny smile! 😥

Thats what makes this very hard for me.

The JJK in me is overjoyed and excited that he is doing things that make him really happy. I'm proud of him.

But the PJM in me just😕

I even feel more guilty that I prefer JM's version this time around😭😭😭😭

I feel like I'm betraying JK🤧

I was so happy seeing JM recieve all the love and attention I know he deserves.

Then here comes his boyfriend

'Hold up what about me!' Lol.

Imagine if RM releases the version of Blue and grey he made for Tae and it turns out we prefer that to the version Tae chose💀

Imagine that.

This has been a recurring theme throughout late 2020 to date. Jk's been choosing authenticity and self interests and passions over anything else and I couldn't be more happy for him.

Like we discussed, he's been learning to compromise too lately, which is great.

But honey this is a red flag. Deadass.

To me anyways😏

I've been a strong advocate for a certain level of independence and detachment in Jikook's dynamics because they lowkey exhibited codependency tendencies in their dynamics which is great for us shippers but not so great in the long run for their relationship or them as individuals .

Maybe I'm thinking out loud and prematurely here. I mean we are only beginning to have intimate access to their raw unscripted selves.

I don't think it's not that much of a big deal. RM and JM have equally shared their own versions of fake love on the internet but it is an interesting development in their dynamic to me.

I remember how happy JM was about his version of fake love, and it remains to date one of my favorite beats even though he was just spewing nonsense on that track. Lol.

He was so excited when he shared it with JK and Jin. He said when he showed it to JK the first time, JK said he loved it very much- how loving and supportive is that!

More of this please. Thank you.

PMS is a bitch y'all🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Has me in my feels about this.

I'm pretty sure JM is the one that even encouraged him to share his part in the first place. Won't put it past him.

'Ya Jungkook, release your version too'

'Army will love it'

'Right but I don't want it to seem like- Goldy is crazy you know'

'Goldy who now?'

'What about the thirteen year old fans-'

'Aht aht aht Who cares about them.'

Lmho.

I mentioned a few times on here how I felt JM seemed to have been demanding 'space' and a little bit of breathing room in their dynamic which was causing a little bit of tension here and there middle 2019 through to March last year and it all sounds like drama and speculation but...

May be if I told y'all I am a witch and my analysis of their relationship is based on mediums, phantom whisperers, empathetic readings or tarot cards y'all will leave me alone?🤥

Y'all don't seem to have a problem with the witches and empaths who be doing the same shit I do out here😒

Like we are all 'reading' these mens!

There's nothing wrong with 'psychoanalytically' evaluating a ship you know? Chilee.

Imma call myself a witch if it will get y'all off my back😹😹😹😹

I mentioned JK equally embarking on his own journey to assert himself within the group and within the relationship due to this?

But damn I did not see this one coming.

This is a red flag for me. And no, it doesn't mean they are broken up or having issues in their relationship.

Jk's TMI indicates they still been spending a lot of time together.

This is just a sign there's too much independence in their dynamic now- if you know what I mean.

Relationships flourish based on how attached we are to people- too much attachment is a problem, too little attachment is equally bad.

Jikook have always had a problem with over attachment in their dynamics in my opinion, to the point it was lowkey unhealthy- the jealousy, not being able to 'act professionally' within a group and work environment, having problems with being separated however briefly, constantly wanting to be where the other is etc.

Less attachment isnt necessarily a bad thing either. It means less of all the 'toxic' aspects of their relationship that over attachment brings but too much of that too can trigger anxiousness and insecurity and resentment.

Especially if one of them hates change. Cough Jimin.

With that comes all the wild aspects of love such as possessiveness, jealousy and I know JM doesn't do too well in that department...

In my opinion, I see JM as having a problem when JK breathes down his neck emotionally speaking, and at the same time he has a problem when he is too emotionally distant.

All this is interesting to me.

Who do I need to talk to to give me more of Jikook interactions individually or jointly?

I want to see more of their interactions beyond the overly staged, dramatized fanservice and official content.

Spending a lot of time around eachother and eating each other's ramen- pun intended, does not reflect on how intimate you are.

Intimacy requires depth and depth requires attachment.

How you treat eachother's needs and goals, dreams and desires is equally indicative of the intimacy in your relationship.

That has always been one distinctive quality of Jikook's ship.

And so I wonder the thought process that went into this decision. I know JM wouldn't object to JK sharing things like these or doing things that make him happy even if it has the potential to impact his own shine in any way.

Jikook don't compete against eachother.

I keep saying this.

Remember when I said I found it sus that JK was lying there staring at JM with his hands in between his legs?

Did yall see what the run editors said when JM and JK went up against each in the pool?

'Jikook don't play by the rules'

Jimin had to push JK in the water to end whatever ancient sex ritual foreplay rooted in kamasutra they had going on. Bless him.

And in so doing, he lost to JK.

Whenever they go up against eachother, one of them intentionally lose even though they are both very competitive.

Isn't that why JK said he'd rather 5 Jms so he can watch them compete against eachother?

When JK first made that post, I felt it was out of pettiness or a move to 'humble' JM.

I thought of when he'd posted that photo of himself with a hickey after JM had 'dated' him during the JinMinKook live.

I rolled my eyes and asked, 'what yall gays up to this time?' Why you out here humbling your man?

Anywho chilee we will never know.

At ease.

Signed,

GOLDY

[aricazorel]

12 from the fluffy prompts for f!shenko please!

Thank you so much for the ask!

“This reminded me of you.” from this list

Rebecca Shepard x Kaidan Alenko; ME3, Citadel DLC; 1548 words

Spending the first few days of mandatory shore leave chasing your own clone and recovering your stolen ship was not how Rebecca Shepard had envisioned the time off. She hadn’t expected Anderson to give her his apartment either, but she wouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Instead she decided to spend the time as ordered: off duty while she caught up with friends, took it easy, and spent quality time with Kaidan. Granted her shore leaves had always been hit or miss on whether other people enjoyed them with her but Kaidan was different. She knew him. Really knew him and thought she might be able to find things they both enjoyed doing.

That’s why she stopped into a random store in one of the lower wards market districts. It screamed Kaidan Alenko. The ward itself was home to a mixture of races and was a prime area for tourists to frequent. And that was what she was at the moment. Not the Commander, not the Savior of the Citadel, not the galaxy’s beacon of hope against the impossible. Just a tourist looking for a gift for her nerdy boyfriend and did that shop fit the bill. Thankful she actually listened to his random facts at all hours of the day and night, she was sure to find something he liked.

The whole concept of the store was based on interesting and unique things from Earth’s past. As one of the newer species on the galactic scene, humanity was still a curiosity to some. The oddities of Earth’s pop culture from past centuries permeated the shelves, racks, and display spaces in the specialty shop.

Shepard roamed the aisles looking for a specific pop culture icon from the late 20th-early 21st centuries. Surely they had something related to his nerdy obsession. After all he had been through and all he did for her, he deserved something familiar, something comforting, something distinctly Kaidan.

Finally at the very back of the store, she found it. All sorts of items: tee shirts, hats, figures, plushies, OSDs with movies and TV series, models, and much more. But one thing in particular caught her attention. A box containing what looked to be a collection of several items. Ones she knew Kaidan would love.

Her target acquired, the Commander- turned- tourist quickly paid for it and made her way back to the apartment. If she were lucky, Kaidan would still be out with Cortez, Vega, and Joker at the arcade. She could wrap it and surprise him.

Hopefully…

~~~~~

“Hey, Becca! I’m back,” Kaidan’s voice called from the living room.

“I’m in here,” she shouted from the bar area. The large box sat on the coffee table in front of her as The Battlespace played on the large vid screen but muted.

The Major rounded the wall partition as he commented, “Joker still wants to have that party. Tried all evening to get Steve, Vega, and me to convince you to agree to it.”

“I told him I’d think about it,” Rebecca groaned from the couch.

“Yeah, well you know Joker. He gets an idea and won’t let go until he gets his way,” Alenko replied as he came to stand by the couch, the artificial fire crackling behind him.

“Yeah. I know but all I want to do right now is spend time with you,” she said tossing her red hair over her shoulder. “Alone.”

“I’m all yours tonight, Becca,” he assured her as his whiskey-colored eyes flickered to the coffee table. “I promise.”

Shepard grinned. “Something catch your eye, Major?”

“You always have my eye, Shep,” he said with a lop-sided grin.

“You’ve gotten better with your flirting,” she noted as he approached the table.

“Who said I was flirting? I thought I was simply stating a fact,” Alenko commented, winking at her.

“Kaidan,” the Commander murmured as she felt herself blush lightly.

“It’s true,” the L2 biotic said as he pointed to the box. “But what it that?”

“It’s a box.”

“Becca.”

“It’s a wrapped box.”

“Shepard.”

“It’s a wrapped box with something allegedly inside it.”

“Rebecca Jane Shepard!”

The Commander laughed as she held up her hands as if in surrender. “Okay! Okay! No reason to sound like my dad.”

Kaidan made a face. “Don’t ever say that again. That’s just…weird.”

Rebecca laughed again as she motioned towards the box. “It’s for you.”

“Me?” the Major asked in surprise. “From who?”

She frowned as she replied indignantly, “Me, Alenko. Unless you have other women gifting you things behind my back.”

“Hell, no,” the second human Specter exclaimed as he reached for the box.

“No guys either?” she teased as he sat down on the couch beside her.

With the box in his lap, he gave her an incredulous look. “Sweetheart, while I do like both men and women, I only love you.”

Shepard was left speechless by his honesty as he quickly kissed her cheek. He gave her a grin and began to unwrap the box. Her once emotionally reserved Lt. was not so any longer, and it suited him. It suited him very well.

“You didn’t have to get me anything.”

“You always say that, and you know I’m gonna do it anyway.”

“Yeah, well I still think you don’t have to…”

The Commander grinned as he went silent. His fingers traced over the edges of the box as his eyes flickered from one image to another on the side facing him. She leaned forward to look at him better. His expression was one of surprise and something she couldn’t place.

“I found it at an Earth novelty shop in one of the wards,” she said softly.

Kaidan nodded as she continued to look over the box.

“This,” Rebecca said motioning to the focus of his attention, “reminded me of you.”

“I had some like these when I was a kid,” Kaidan murmured as he opened the box. “My mom found them somewhere. Used to put them together to distract me from my biotics when I got frustrated with them.”

Shepard smiled as he pulled out several smaller boxes, each of a different model kit. She watched as his smile widened as he told her the name of each ship the model was supposed to build. A look of fondness for a childhood memory on his handsome features the entire time.

“This one’s an X-wing—Red 5. Luke’s ship…This is the Millennium Falcon—a YT-1300…Ummm, this is a TIE Fighter and a…TIE Advanced—Vader’s I think…A Star Destroyer—Venator class used during the Clone Wars and a…Oh wow! It’s the Ebon Hawk!”

Shepard recognized all the ships except the last one from binge watching the Star Wars movies and series with him in the hospital. “Come again?”

He turned to her excitedly. “It’s the ship from a couple of Star Wars video games. I had an emulator for them growing up. I might still have it…”

“So it’s a good thing?”

He nodded with a broad grin. “It was a fun couple of games. I can show them to you some time but…”

“But what?”

“Well, my mom used to say the pilot of the ship sounded a little like me,” he said rubbing the back of his neck, clearly a little embarrassed. “It might be weird.”

She looked at him thoughtfully. “Maybe it’s just one more thing that can remind me of you. You are weird in a special kind of way.”

Kaidan gazed at her happily. “This mean a lot to me, Becca. Just like you do. Thank you.”

“I’m glad,” she said looping an arm though his.

He went back to inspecting the model kits as she laid her head against his shoulder.

“You know,” she began, “when you get those put together I think there might be enough room to display them in the case in the loft.”

He turned to her. “You’d put my model kits from Star Wars with your models of real ships?”

“Yeah, why not?”

“Umm, because they’re not—”

“Not what, Kaidan?” she asked. “They are important to you and you are important to me.”

He looked at her with cynically. “While that does sound sweet and sincere, is that really the only reason?”

“Well, of course it is,” she replied. Shepard paused and winced. “Welllll, that and I think most of them look badass…except for the TIE. It looks like a messed-up eyeball.”

Alenko laughed. “Oddly enough that was a nickname the Rebels and New Republic pilots gave them. The TIE/LN starfighter and the TIE/D Defender specifically. I—”

“Alright, my handsome nerd, I get you are excited and I’m glad you like them, but I thought we were spending the night together. Alone. Do I need to be jealous of the model kits?”

“No, Becca. I’m all yours,” he said setting them aside as he leaned over. Kissing her, he suggested, “We could watch the movies though.”

“Hmmmm,” she said. “We could as long as it isn’t too distracting.”

“If you want my full attention all you ever have to do it ask.”

“I know. And I love you. You and all of your nerdiness too.”

“Oh good. I was worried…”

“Kaidan.”

“I love you too.”

She smiled. Rebecca would always love him. Everything about him. Everything.  

[apathycarestostudy]

Things Every 20+ y/o Should Start Doing (if you haven't) - unedited and unfiltered.

Twenty is a magical age. I don't know why it's not said as often as it should be, but truly, I feel like it's as just a turning point as 30 or 40 is. This is when you struggle the most to come to terms with yourself, or deliberately say you have. This is when you're becoming "conscious" as I like to think to the world — whatever the world means to you.

So, in lieu of hitting 21 a couple of months ago, I've decided to compile a list of things I believe every twenty and more year old should try. If they haven't already, of course.

1. Journaling

I've always been apprehensive of keeping a record of all my thoughts and woes as I thought that would be (a) used against me if found and/or (b) be an admission that I feel some type of way about something. Both of these concerns are damn childish and I'm glad I kinda got over it now that I'm journaling regularly, but I still hold back a little unfortunately. Well. The point of this is that 20 is an awakening that's worth journaling about, even if you have nothing going on. Write letters to your future self, to your families and friends and that one asshole you hate and the shoes you're wearing and —

Also, I always thought I didn't feel any type of way about things until I started journaling and realized I do. Yikes. You might want to make like me and face them now.

2. Learn something new everyday

Did you know that the heart of a shrimp is located in its head?

Life is unfair. There’ll be times when you feel this in all its potency. But just know this - everything can be taken from you, sans your knowledge. Overrated, a little debatable (because, mental illnesses), but it’s a neat standard to have. Plus, if you’re not well adverse in maintaining conversation, or you’re in a tight spot, spouting a random fact would help lighten the mood.

3. Pause your indignation

We’re in the age of getting mad, triggered, attacked, whatever else and that’s sad and unhealthy as all hell. What happened to being cool? To giving people the benefit of the doubt? Are we so fragile now that anything could throw us into our feelings regardless of whether it’s valid or not? 

Okay, you were wronged. You are absolutely entitled to how you feel about it too. But you know what you can control? Your reaction. Your response. How you carry yourself and the way you go about it is what matters. It won’t feel as good in the beginning when you can’t bust someone up (or yourself), but you’ll be proud of yourself. You successfully refused to relinquish a piece of yourself. 

4. Decide what standards you won’t breach

This goes hand-in-hand with the last point, but isn’t entirely the same. If your standard is to always respect everyone, you can’t be late when you gotta meet them because that constitutes disrespect. You don’t tolerate something, don’t engage in it. Draw the fine lines and stay within them. Whatever your code of honor is, you have to stay true to them no matter the situation you’re put in. 

P.s. let it be something righteous, self and community loving, positive. This is not a plea for unreasonable stubbornness.

5. Watch something you wouldn’t normally watch

This is an interesting one. I remember as a teenager, I’d proudly declare what genres I’d never cross over to and what was beneath me, with absolutely no sound reasoning behind it. It was a baseless generalization of what’s cool and what wasn’t in my eyes. Let me tell you, some of the things I claimed wasn’t my cup of tea became my bottle of water (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞

Hah.

Well, I didn’t come upon this epiphany by myself. My siblings put on a show I’d never be caught dead watching and by the end of it, then I got the epiphany. Now, whatever random video I run into on YT, any show that someone suggests that isn’t what I’m into, a documentary about something outside of my faith I’ll watch. It not only polishes your tastes, it broadens your horizons.

6. Learn to let go

7. Pick your role models wisely

This is insanely important at this age. You don’t want to realize too late that your aspirations didn’t become anything meaningful because of the people around you. Who do you look up to? What traits of theirs do you want to integrate into your being? What do they do that you’d like to do some day? If the people you look up to do not fall into any of these things, I strongly suggest you don’t invest any more time into them. I don’t mean cut off your toxic parents or anything life altering like that, I mean ignore the things that don’t fuel your goals. I’m not saying you pick someone and mimic everything they do, I mean critically choose what lessons you’ll take from them.

Be weary of the people you follow. Don’t follow blindly. 

8. Rekindle an old hobby

I used to read a whole book in a day. At the most, I’d stretch it out to a week, but nothing more. It was a glorious time in my life where I just got into anime, steam rolling through seasons, then writing fanficition, wasting sleeping time to write more and post several times in one night, not to mention playing flash games but now I barely do any of that anymore. I keep buying more books and not much of it are getting read. I keep typing drafts that I never publish. I scroll through anime lists before closing the tab, fruitless. 

You must have had a fun hobby when you were younger. Why not slot in a time to try it again? You may be lucky enough to reignite that passion. It’s worth a shot in the race to feeling good the right way.

9. Follow the world news

At this point, there’s no avoiding it because of the current climate. But anyways, it’s important to know what’s going on over yonder because it not only feeds your intellect, it keeps you cultured and it humbles you in a way I can’t describe. It also opens a new conversation topic for you, and as someone who wasn’t into dipping into ANY type of news, it reduces the amount of side eyes you get from people who do. It didn’t bother me before, but again, when one of my siblings kept announcing the news to us everyday, I woke up early and skimmed through google news and just waited until he rolled in the room. His face fell when I started reciting the recent headlines and I’ve never looked back since. 

P.p.s I do not mean entertainment news. Indulge in that if you like it of course, but please, cast your lovely gaze on world news as well.

10. Try and make more friends

I know. I practically hiss at people who approach me. I wasn’t always like this, but circumstance and people’s audacity brutally murdered me every time I reached out. It’s not like I’m antisocial - I’m always kind and accommodating to anyone who comes my way, but I stopped putting myself out there completely. 

I can’t tell you to change and start talking to people, I’m saying to give the newcomers a chance. Don’t treat everyone the same way because that’s not fair and you might lose the opportunity to have another friend. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m stilling hissing at the assholes who forgot how to act right.

P.p.p.s Real life friends. Online friends are just as precious, but it’s healthy to have joy close by as well.

And that’s about as much as I can think of at the top of my head. There are many life lessons I’ve had the privilege to learn, and many more that have yet to come, and so have you. Here’s to our collective success and happiness, our failures and sadness, and all the pointless shit in between. 20s is a ride that doesn’t have to just be full of holes and mistakes and regrets. I really wish people would stop saying it will be and decide for me.

[oikaw-ugh]

hELLO DARLING since you shipped me with akaashi the other day im suddenly feeling really soft for him now LOL so can i req a fluffy scenario with him? could be a date, cooking or just cuddling idk but i trust your writing so 😌😌 ty darling muah

Hello, Soph, this took a while HAHAHAHAHHA. BUT WORRY NOT, I'M HERE.

This might get crazy so here we go!

Soph and Akaashi baking cake! (Soph x Akaashi)

a/n: I actually searched for a recipe but I hate it when there's no visual presentations so I went to YouTube and got sidetracked and before I knew it, I was jamming to Gurenge :))) 💓

Also, I'm sorry if I switch from first person pronouns to second person pronouns. I'm so messy 🤧

Pairing: Soph & Akaashi

You're definitely the one with the upperhand here! You know the basics of baking and so, Akaashi seeks for your help in baking a cake.

OF COURSE YOU'D LOVE TO! I MEAN, WHY THE FUCC NOT-

So! You tell him to buy these, bring that, and you'd be more than willing to let him borrow your oven and other equipment!

Even your love

Akaashi: *that small smile with his brows slightly raised* Thank you, Soph :)

Your heart: 🤧🥺💓🥰

So, Akaashi goes to your place the next day with this huge ass eco bag.

Soph: Akaashi? What's inside that?

Akaashi: The ingredients you asked me to bring.

And then you faint because Akaashi literally brought a pack of salt when you'd only need a pinch of it.

Soph: Akaashi, we only need two sticks of butter.

Akaashi: I had to make sure. We might need more when it comes down to it. *Placing a dozen sticks on your table*

Okay, we can't blame Akaashi. He has spent his three years of youth deciphering Bokuto's random switches on court. Of course, he learned the habit to become prepared at all times.

Okay! So the ingredients are neatly placed, and now you tell Akaashi to wash the bowls, can opener, spoon and whatever (I'm sorry I don't bake, I'm not sure with what you use).

Soph, I feel like you have the tendency to be silent when it feels awkward. So what happens when you leave her with a naturally silent bean?

It becomes awkward. Duh, Leia.

Well, for a while. Not until Soph slaps the mosquito on Akaashi's cheeks.

Take note: Your hands have flour on them.

Akaashi: 👁️👄👁️

Soph: Ah-I'm sorry. There's a mosquito and I-

Akaashi slapped you back but lightly.

Soph: 👁️👄👁️

Akaashi: Now we're even.

That was actually his poor attempt on making the atmosphere lighter. Isn't he cute?

ANYWAY! You're currently mixing the sugar and butter together while you tell Akaashi to crack the eggs.

Soph while holding the mixer: Akaashi, the eggs-

You see him cracking an egg on the spot and you also saw how small pieces of eggshell went to the eggs as well.

Akaashi: I'm sorry. Let me do it again.

He breaks another and the same thing happens.

Akaashi: I'm sorry. This will be the last. I'll do it right this time.

It happens again

You on his 4th attempt: ;))))

Soph: Akaashi, we can just get rid of the shells using fork :))))

So precious ✨✨✨

So! You switched places. You mix the wet ingredients while Akaashi mixed the dry ingredients.

You both took this opportunity to talk about each other. At first they were light conversations. Like, Akaashi sharing his experience with Bokuto or Soph sharing stories about her part time job.

No one knew it'd turn into deep conversation about life, unknown, and death.

Akaashi, dramatically staring at the tray as he smear butter on it: It just fascinates me how capable we are and yet, there are things we can never achieve

Soph, holding the batter: Same. Like, I used to want to become a fairy or a mermaid but I can never be one.

Akaashi, looking at you: :)))))

Anyways! After placing the batter into the oven, you both went to your living room.

My instinct tells me you either watch documentaries or anime series!

You're definitely introducing Akaashi to different vids and Akaashi's just there staring at you as you passionately explained why Kakegurui and Attack on Titan is a child-friendly anime.

Soph: Attack on Titan is about family and trust.

Akaashi, listening intently: *nods*

He'd just let you press the videos that catches your attention, really. He doesn't care of what videos you two are watching as long as you like it.

But when you start pressing on Crocodile vs. Praying Mantis, I'm sorry Akaashi had to stop you.

If you both get bored with watching videos, I feel like you switch to playing board games like Monopoly or something.

Soph landing on Akaashi's lot: 👁️o👁️

Akaashi: Pay the $795 rent.

Soph: Akaashi, I believe we can settle this in a different manner.

Akaashi just looks at you as you 'sneakily' hand him a couple of your 5 dollar bills.

When you both get tired of playing board games, I think you go back to talking again.

Honestly, just jumping from one activity to another.

But when the cake is done, you can see how Akaashi expresses his excitement.

His eyes are wide and although he isn't speaking, you can see how he's biting his lips as he look at you take the cake from the oven.

The two of you: Wow.

You frost the cake (assuming you've made the frosting) and Akaashi just stares at you like a child.

You'd get so conscious you couldn't help but point it out: "Akaashi? Is something wrong?"

Akaashi would just shake his head while giving a soft smile, "Don't mind me. I just like looking at you. Go on."

Heart? Throbbing. Hotel? Trivago.

Finding the cake plain, you suggested you should put food decorations like flowers or starts or something using gumpaste/fondant.

Akaashi: You can make those edible flowers? 🥺

The genuine shock? My heart is crack!

I don't know how to end this but the end game is, you both wrap the cake and stay at the living room for a while as you ate snacks, probably listening to a song you introduced him or watching YT vids again.

And when it starts to get dark, Akaashi bids his goodbye formally. Like, bowing in front of you even though it's not necessary.

Or slightly informally. As he went near you to give you a peck on the cheek as he ruffled your hair before leaving.

[asherlockstudy]

I get that interview was HBO forced but it sounds insane when last season, he was saying Jaime needed to get away from her for good. I mean no nice post about Gwen after the last ep. I dont believe it was about not wanting to stir the hornet's nest if him and B didnt get together as he posted a huge loving one about Lena and that was a very controversial part of the plot. If hed know posted a gwen one saying"sorry JB didnt get a happy ending but here's me and Gwen in happier times" i dont get it

I think it’s very weird too…Imma analyze it. Not that I’m gonna reach any solid conclusion but I will just lay out all my thoughts.

Whatever the reason Nik doesn’t post or reply publicly to Gwen is, it has nothing to do with his personal preference for Braime or Jaime x Cersei. Even if we make the insane assumption that Nik appreciated that Jaime dumped Brienne to return to murderous Cersei and die with her without serving any purpose in the main plot (what lead actor of 8+ years would ever like being unimportant in the ending plot) and saw “pOeTRy” in it, it still doesn’t explain why he should prefer posting about Lena over Gwen. We would be naive to think he made a post about Lena and not Gwen because he prefers Cersei to Brienne. So, we still have no clear evidence of what Nik’s private thoughts and feelings are for his character after the ending. 

Here’s what we have: 

We have two interviews: one with HBO rofl and one with that journalist who collaborates with HBO and was an insider (I’m not gonna search his name) in which he stans Jaime’s choices, his love for Cersei and the tragic poetry in it all. Then we have him promoting the episodes and the documentary in his instagram and twitter, however he is entirely emotionally detached from his character and his fate. I would say he lowkey looks entertained in his weird af episode promo videos and secretly amused while filming the “thank you” video after the last episode where he says “Come on, it was great” and suggests a petition for an Arya (huh?) sequel.

We have two videos uploaded on yt with him: one is a video of a stalker in which Nik looks uncomfortable and passes the question to the random guy next to him who apparently happens to be a GOT fan, have an elaborate opinion on the last season, hate D&D and think they threw away Jaime’s beautiful character arc. What are the odds…The second is a skit in Jimmy Kimmel in which Nik drags his own character by making him stupid and clumsy, a sad little being because of his maiming and, most importantly, an unrepentant sister fucker. All of Jaime’s worst qualities displayed for laughs, plus that he’s actually a likeable but very stupid person. The skit ends with a dragon randomly burning him and his family alive and those credits

So, we have straightforward criticism towards D&D by Kimmel and NCW actually participates in it. This is what this skit means - that this level of writing, this kind of lame character and that ludicrous death is something that only Benioff and Weiss would like to produce. And, well, the Olsen sisters (although I think they’re cleverer than that). 

So, we have two videos where NCW’s intentions are dubious AT BEST. 

Then we have all the promos. When left to speak on his own, Nikolaj would say how the ending was beautiful and made sense and he once mentioned he sent a letter to thank them for this genius plot…Right. But then when asked or caught off guard (1:04): 

Nobody tries to sugarcoat it, look at the title of the video: … NCW is ‘happy’.  Then of course we have our Lady and Saviour Gwen who tries not to laugh as Nik struggles to find what to say and not just stand up and flee.

Also, this one. The best one: 

I could make a thousand gifs for this but just watch again the entire video:

0:07 - Gwen’s face when Nik says he thought the script was fantastic

1:13 - “N-no..NO!!!” when asked if he would change something in the ending and Gwen’s reaction to that. Then, our leader Gwen proceeds to mock him: “So, it’s an immaculate- It’s immaculate?” to which Nik impulsively replies: “NO!” and goes on “do you ever read a book and think you want to rewrite this?” which implies, that yes he would want to rewrite it but knows he can’t. 

(3:03 - 3:06) - VERY IMPORTANT ONE. When Gwen wondered who was closer to predicting the actual ending, Nik says “I was, yeah” and OMG look at Gwen’s face. It’s very subtle but she’s trying to communicate with her eyes a “WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT” to him without being seen by the interviewer. It’s kind of a wife done with her husband’s shit look tbh, that level of subtlety. And Nik answers back with his eyes in equal subtlety and it’s like he says a “What? I truly was right lol….”. To me, this seems to mean that Nik always knew or feared that D&D would eventually destroy all his work and was eventually proven right. Unless this all is about Dany being killed by Jon but I doubt at this point Nik and Gwen cared enough to go all cryptic and eye communicating for this. No, it was about them. 

3:09 - Nik is surprised and then clearly amused at the information by the interviewer that Kit was the one who came closer with his prediction. He can’t hide his smile and says an ironic “good for him” while looking knowingly at Gwen who then says this must be a lie. This shows that it is known amongst the actors that most of them are disappointed and Kit was one of them. Both Nik and Gwen apparently knew Kit hated his ending too and would never expect this to be how the show would wrap up. BTW that writing and that backlash really got to Kit, I hope he recovers soon. But think about this, Kit went into rehab for stress and alcohol, Emilia was devastated and gave a somewhat concerning interview and Nik’s public behaviour regarding GOT is inconsistent and unpredictable. I am thus assuming the writing of the final season and the backlash fucked them up way more than they let on. 

This interview is a gem but here’s the most important part, perhaps the core of what baffles us: 

1:32 - After all the miserable no-nos poor Nik mumbles, Gwen tells Nik what we all think: “I think it’s just a question, you know? Maybe you want to answer it?”

Of course he’s in a total loss for words. Literally, he doesn’t make any sense. Some incoherent sounds come out of his mouth and that’s it. This can mean two things: either he truly thinks the ending is perfect or the ending made him such a mess that he can’t even process it verbally two years later. 

Either Gwen is much braver and Nik is extemely paranoid or Nik actually has many more restrictions in what he is allowed to say. I believe Gwen wanted Nikolaj to be as open as her about it and she still tries to make him open up but he doesn’t. In all the promos without exception, Gwen looks as if she knows Nik is full of shit and secretly agrees with her. If Gwen knows that for a fact, then we can’t argue and it’s actually what makes sense anyway. Nikolaj agrees with Gwen but is not eager to discuss it openly yet, or ever. This could be because he is very professional or because he doesn’t want to get a bad name as a “backstabber” of his projects or it might be a situation of a more sensitive nature. 

If those rumours that the S8 script was changed are true, then Nik and Lena might have had a serious breakdown with D&D and a negotiation might have taken place. For instance, Nik and Lena were really unnecessary in E6, Nik’s scene in E1 could have been eliminated as well and Lena does not appear in E3. Yes, they are big actors but paying them 1,2 million for every episode seems a tad excessive when Emilia and Kit are now famous too and have like 300% times more screentime. All this is wild speculation but maybe they stretched their appearance in the episodes as much as possible and gave them a good amount of money to agree on the butchering of their characters and their importance as former lead actors. I mean, especially Lena was downgraded to a secondary character in this season. Lena had to really fight to see her salary rise in the previous seasons. And now it’s a million for every episode? Wow. How many minutes was she staring out of the window in S8? Maybe they were silenced and payed a shitload of money to stop complaining and promote the show and praise the writing as what it was supposed to be. Maybe they payed them in order to promote Peter, Kit and Emilia for the Emmys instead, who knows. When so much money is involved, things can get frustrating in ways we don’t even fathom. This is wild and rough speculation but all I’m saying is there may be reasons Nik avoids talking freely about his character that we can’t know. 

Besides, it’s not just a Gwen problem. It is not a Gwen problem. Gwen revealed she sent a “Jaime is a fuckboi” meme to Nik privately and he answered playfully as ever (but again as if he’s in denial). They posted a story together a couple of weeks ago. Nik did not just ignore Gwen’s instagram post. Daniel Portman posted the photo and tagged Nikolaj too. Nik ignored him as well. Bryan Cogman, who Nik and Gwen owe a lot to, commented under the photo in a very sweet and emotional way. Guess what, Nik ignored him too! It’s ridiculous to think Nikolaj has stopped communicating and caring about Gwen AND Daniel AND Bryan just because his character returned to Cersei. Furthermore, the fact that they all keep tagging him shows they don’t think their relationships with him have become tense. 

That’s not it. It’s not about Gwen. The only way that Gwen is involved in all this is that she wants Nikolaj to open up so that he would give a little acknowledgement to her character and the relationship with Jaime because she feels very much for Brienne. I’m sad to say, however, that it seems to me that Nik did not take that blow more lightly than Gwen. In fact, his behaviour is more inconsistent and troubling whereas Gwen’s openness about it made her confront that sore subject more healthily after all. I start believing Nik was actually way more devastated than Gwen. At least Brienne remained a decent character, ever faithful to her ideals, ever innerly strong. Jaime was entirely trashed, let alone that he was supposed to be a main character. If Nik can’t even handle a photo that reminds him of his destroyed character arc, I wouldn’t be surprised. Maybe Gwen wants Nik to open up so much for his benefit as well - he keeps it bottled up and she might know first hand how that affects him.

Long story short, the reasons Nik doesn’t post anything about his feelings for Jaime’s character arc, his relationship with Brienne and his collaboration with Gwen probably are both professional, after begrudging deals and agreements and restrictions from HBO, and very personal, inner and private, as he’s still trying to cope with a disappointment that crushed down on him from what used to be his dream job and a role he hoped would be a (or the) peak of his career. I bet all these years Nik was hopeful Jaime would be extremely important and fully redeemed in the end but also extremely scared and anxious that the writers won’t give him what he hoped for and what made sense. Would I exaggerate if I said this should be the biggest professional disappointment he ever experienced, provided that he didn’t like the character’s ending? 

From everything Gwen has said about him, I have surmised that Nik is very emotional and anxious but with a very blasé and superficially amiable attitude. He avoids expessing emotion in real life which is why he might be dissociating a lot lately. He tries to distance himself from that part of Jaime’s character that involved Bryan and Gwen because this is the part that he loved and lost. Honestly, I can’t think of any other logical reason he ignored Gwen, Dan and Bryan one after the other and never made a post about his own character specifically or his good times with Gwen. It’s obviously not that he suddenly hates all of them to the point of not even replying. Even if HBO restricts him on what he can say in interviews for a while, there is no other explanation for this other than that D&D’s genius writing fucked him up emotionally as much as Emilia and Kit and he does not want to deal with it even though Gwen probably thinks it would be for the best if he did. 

Now after I wrote all this, imagine if Nikolaj actually doesn’t give a shit and is just happy going on with his life while I am here wasting time. But… I don’t think so. I will never not believe Nik didn’t love Jaime to pieces. He had big dreams for this role, I am sure of it. 

[slipscout]

people kept saying that jello joked about trans people being hermaphrodite 5 years ago, is any of that true? i saw someone in the notes talking about it on the original post. i thought you would probably know

Before we begin my computer has witnessed a power outage AND an error code within 5 minutes and WOW have I never felt the need to scream more in my life. 

Let me know if anything needs to be clarified/expanded on or is incorrect and needs to be fixed!

Onto the discourse!

The Welcome to Tumblr video was created January 2014, posted onto Jello’s official yt channel. I suggest you watch it before proceeding. Long post ahead!

Alright! The quote in question, our main suspect!

2:32-2:52

Oh, you’re back! Ah, I see you’ve added something to your facade! (Squeaky toy SFX showcasing a green sticky note with a Y, labelled ‘Vagina’ and underneath, ‘I am a hermaphrodite’). A vagina on a man is a good start, but you can’t go around calling yourself a ‘hermaphrodite’. That’s racist. What you need is a politically correct name for yourself that you can use to yell at people with. You’re not a ‘hermaphrodite’, you’re vagin-abled.

Lets bounce right into it.

A hermaphrodite is where an animal has both sex characteristics. Notably, the clownfish is a sequential hermaphrodite that changes from male to female when needed. Hermaphrodite is a pejorative, outdated term to describe intersex folks.

Intersex is where humans have both sex characteristics, internally and externally. Some people go through their lives never knowing they’re intersex. It’s full of genetics and all that jazz, and I’m not nearly qualified to talk about this, so I suggest you head over to the ISNA to learn more about it.

Anyway, the video is a satirical piece that is supposed to make fun of ‘SJW’s and the radical feminism/inclusionism of passive-aggressive folks on 2014 tumblr. I wasn’t around for that, so I can only witness this post-happening.

SO! Trans people and intersex. There’s a lot of differences here, and better definitions and questions on ISNA. I’ll try to keep it simple:

Trans folks are, for the most part(I’ll get to that in a moment), physically aligned with their assigned gender at birth. However, they experience doubt and dysphoria over that. Its a mind vs body type.

Intersex folks are not aligned with their assigned gender at birth!

Both can use surgery/testosterone/estrogen to align themselves as they please, which is why some intersex folks consider themselves trans! There’s definitely a line that defines the two, but for the most part, they’re separate identities that cross paths every now and then.

Onto the next part.

The ‘vagina on a man’ part can absolutely be interpreted as transphobic, if its taken slightly out of context. The video itself is the context, and focusing on that part alone and not the video as a whole counts it towards being transphobic. 

Some parts of the video just didn’t age well, but here’s the thing: it’s supposed to be satire, comedic, and not meant to be taken seriously.

So, answering your question: was jello making fun of trans people and saying they’re hermaphrodites/not true guys/gals/nb, and is any of that true?

Answer? Yes-ish? In a sense. He was making fun of the 2014 shitshow of tumblr, the pitchforks and mobs if you didn’t show enough respect. The radical political correctness and SJWs was what he was aiming at. He wasn’t basing the entire video on digging at and hurting any selective group, he was showing how random people on the internet will chase people down over anything and everything. 

Certain parts didn’t translate well, most other parts did! Remember, it was a satirical take, and while not one of my favorite videos, it definitely flew right over people’s heads. You kinda had to scrape off the face-value to see the context underneath, and analysing it made it easier to see the comedic effect Jello was trying to get. 

It was ALSO almost 6 years ago. The dude has a series based on AC that he did with his friends that is already a diverse world. 

People want him to take WTT down and apologize, but... he doesn’t have to take it down. Its a somewhat relevant, somewhat poorly aged satirical cartoon he meant for people to laugh at. People took it seriously and, while the quote I’ve been talking about can be taken as transphobic, if you look at the piece as a whole, its purely attacking the 2014 assholes.

((Ok, so now that’s over: political correctness, feminism, and SJWs are a whole can of worms and again, I’m only gonna continue repeating this: be kind. It doesn’t hurt to be respectful towards people’s race, religion, gender, orientation, etc. Just be kind.))

Onto the rest of the video!

WTT is still somewhat relevant, considering portions of it. (still not a fan of the trigger portion, but that’s for another day and I’m tired)

1:22-2:30 is still true! Check your sources kids! Also, the part of ‘if you don't reblog you’re heartless!’ It’s like those chain letters of ‘if you don’t send this to 20 people then SHE’LL be in ur room at 3am tonight’. I hate seeing those. There are absolutely people on here that are self-diagnosing and are almost always incorrect in their ‘diagnosis’. If you want a diagnosis, please go to an actual doctor and not a stranger on the internet, or even TRUST what half the info you see says. The facts/symptoms on tumblr are so out of proportion and sometimes aren’t even ‘facts’.

That’s all I’ve got for WTT, but there’s a couple other takes I think would help form a better understanding:

@hotfox69‘s long take. While I don’t agree with it wholeheartedly, it makes a lot of really, really good points.

@themightylorax​ had a small take on it. I can’t tell when this was created, but 2014 Tumblr was garbage. It was not a safe place, and the people defending it as a ‘safe place’ knew it wasn’t. It’s just a little better now, but there are still pitchfork-wielding people out on the platform.

@kingofdersecest​ has a cursing and somewhat vulgar take, and while I don’t agree with parts of it, it surrounds the rest of the video and simplifies it down into what Jello was jabbing at.

Tl;Dr: Jello’s Welcome to Tumblr didn’t age well in certain aspects, and while some of it is relevant today, a lot of it was focused on the overly political correctness of 2014 tumblr and the radical feminism and inclusionism that took place. It was also made 6 years ago. The quote in question can absolutely be taken as transphobic out of context, though it was directed as a satirical take on the aggressive people of 2014 tumblr.

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #254

“i hate that it seems you were never enough; we were broken and bleeding, but never gave up.”

What’s the best gift you’ve ever gotten? My late dog Teddy. Well technically, it was a container of puppy chow behind the tree, but in essence, him. Has there ever been a person you regret ever being friends with? I don't think so? Do you think you have a good understanding of love? Yes. What do you want to do on your honeymoon? Relax and enjoy quality time w/ my spouse somewhere great. Do you think Medical Marijuana should be legalized? Yes. If you were forced to dye your hair another color, what color would you get? At this current time, silver. What do you think of your parent(s)? I love them, a lot. Who do you talk to on the phone most often? Actually talk, Mom. But I text Sara more. What’s a song that makes you feel happy? Uhhh "</code>" by MIW came to me first. What celebrity would you like to meet? M-M-M-mARk What is your favorite clothing store? I can't really say. I like Hot Topic's content most, but they're really not all that broad in size range, so it seems unfair to say them. What’s a good idea you’ve had recently? Hell if I know, I don't make those. Do you like to wear high heels? No. What are you most excited about right now? Nothing. Would you like to live in a different country? If so which one? Honestly, if it didn't mean leaving Mom behind, I'd go to Canada by now. Recent events have me fucking livid with America's healthcare system. What’s your favorite song from a movie? Like, it was made for the movie? Man, I dunno. Probably something off Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, though. The soundtrack is magical. Where would you like to volunteer? Realistically, I don't know. A zoo would be incredible, but I handle heat incredibly poorly and also canfuckingnot pick up feces or touch vomit. So, that takes a big chunk out of what volunteers can do there. What’s the last song you listened to? "Another Life" by MIW is on repeat right now and I need to turn it the fuck off because I'm in a bad PTSD episode. Do you like being alone? Sometimes, yes, but not for too long. How do you find new music? YouTube recommendations, usually. What’s your favorite city? I don't have a favorite. I've only ever once been to an even remotely impressive one: Chicago. What’s the last YouTube video you watched? Some tarantula one. I'm fucking addicted to tarantulas now and need a Mexican red knee like now. Once we (hopefully) move, I'm gonna at least try talking Mom into it. Where are you going on your next trip? I don't know. If you had to make a six-hour cross-country journey, would you rather take the train, fly or drive? How come? Fly, if I had the window seat. It's relaxing. How long do your earphones tend to last before the connection goes and you have to replace them? Considering I'm like, constantly using them, Mom says they die fast, judging by how frequently I let her know I need a new pair. She got me a big box of them for Christmas, even. I've got one extra pair left. If you could dye your hair any color in the world, assuming it would look perfect with your coloring, what would you pick and why? Pastel pink bc aesthetic. Are you a fan of musicals? If you are, what ones have you seen live and which ones would you like to see? No. Have you ever had to give up something you were addicted to? Did you actually succeed? Yes. Have you ever had to work (or study) with someone that you really didn’t get along with? How did you deal with it (ignoring them, being nice, etc.)? Maybe at some point, idk. Have you ever had any problems with your wisdom teeth, or have they been taken out already? No. Which one of your senses would you miss the most if you lost it? Hearing, probably. That'd feel so lonely. Do you find your mood changes when you’re hungry or tired? Does eating or sleeping automatically cure you of a bad mood? I can definitely become irritable if I'm extremely hungry and/or tired. Sleeping helps me with a lot of problems, lmao. What’s the stupidest fight you’ve ever gotten into? Did you make up with that person or did you end up losing them over it? Oh idk. Probably something RP-related as a kid. Have you ever gotten really bad travel sickness? Has this put you off travelling or going by certain modes of transport in case it happens again? No, thankfully. What’s your opinion on prostitution? Should it be legal and regulated, or is it something that needs to be gotten rid of completely? I don't support it. Just leaving it at that. If it was a case of prostitution or being evicted from your home, which option would you pick (assuming you’d tried everything else to make money first)? Evict me. Morally, prostituting would kill me. I have family who thankfully I know would let me stay with them. Are you into piercings and tattoos? If not, do you judge people who are, and vice versa? Hell yeah, so I obviously don't judge people who are. What’s your opinion on places like Seaworld? Do you think keeping whales and dolphins in such small enclosures is cruel or a necessary evil? First: I'm not very educated on how similar *all* Seaworlds are. But in regards to keeping whales, it's inhumane as all fuck. They are WAY too big to be held in such a small space for our goddamn amusement. I support zoos who do what they do for conservation and educational purposes, but from my memory of Seaworld, that's not their primary concern. Who is one person that you no longer hang out with? Why did that association end? My former best friend. There's a novel on why I don't associate with her anymore, but the top reason would be she's just a drama magnet that does no wrong. Wonders why her life is so insane and tumultuous while never looking into herself as the potential reason. What was the last item you put into your pants pocket? I don't really wear pants with pockets, but I'm sure in the last case, it woulda been my phone or money. Who was the last person to endanger your life, whether it was accidentally or intentionally? Well I'm certain it was accidental, but idk what the most recent situation would be. What was the last thing you started over on? Job searching, I guess. What was the last task that you completed? Does eating breakfast count? Esp. when you really didn't want it but needed it? Have you ever failed at something extremely important to you? If yes, what? Ah, what a timely question. I dropped out of school for the third fucking time a few days back. When was the last time that you wanted time to move faster? Last night in my regular routine of waking up in the middle of the night twice/thrice. I sleep so poorly that I just want the morning to come at some point so it's "normal" for me to be up. ^Slower? Hm. I dunno. I don't have much reason to want time to slow lately. When was the last time you felt impatient with someone? Currently w/ Mom, but it's at a low level and probably isn't fair feeling impatient in the first place. Who was the last person that you called a “bitch”? I don't know. Probably playfully, anyway. ^Who, if anyone, was the last person to address you by that term? I also don't know. When was the last time you questioned whether or not you were making the right decision? Every time I make one lmao. Has a boy-/girlfriend ever suggested that you might want to lose some weight, or that it might make you look better? lol wow no. What is your idea of “too big” when it comes to weight? Once it comes to a point of infringing on your ability to function normally. ^How about “too thin”? Same as ^, really, it just goes in the opposite direction. Have you ever experienced an overly clinging boy-/girlfriend? Yeah, we lasted two weeks lmao. What is the most annoying thing your family members do on a daily basis, if anything? I only live with Mom, and she doesn't regularly do annoying stuff. With which family member do you get along with the least? The best? Least, my grandma. We've gotten kinda better though now that she's dying. Best, Mom. ^Why do you think that you don’t get along well with that family member? We have very, very averse beliefs and standards. Who is someone that you wish would be there for you more often? My sisters, honestly. Shit's going on with them, I always reach out to let them know I'm here. Something's wrong with me, I never hear a word. Have you ever felt like someone abandoned you? If yes, explain? BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITCH- How often do you find that you are bored? Daily, nearly at all times. This is gonna sound pathetic, but I tend to be so bored so regularly that I experience passively suicidal thoughts now and again because I just feel being dead would almost be more exciting. That's something I'll never act on, but yeah. I have mega bad anhedonia. What activity has the best chance of holding your attention for a long period of time? Hm. Playing a game, maybe. Or if I'm watching a really good video on YT. Have you ever decided that you like/dislike someone based on their survey answers? Yup. What previews did you see at the last movie you saw in theaters? Hell if I remember. How many things are you a fan of on Facebook? Wow, a fucking lot. Back in the day I would "like" lots of those pages that just had funny/relatable names, and man does it pay off (usually) now. I Got The Memes. Do you have more friends on Myspace or Facebook? Probably Facebook? I don't really remember the friending process on MySpace besides the "top 8" thing that destroyed friendships, lmao. Have you ever been to a movie that sold out? Maybe? Idk. Have you ever been to a midnight movie? One. What’s your state’s weather usually like this time of year? Too fucking hot. Do you get those leg cramps in the middle of the night? No. What movie last made you too scared to go to sleep? *shrug* Is your cell phone a qwerty (full keyboard) or no? Yeah. What was the last website you logged onto (besides the one you’re on)? PetSmart to apply for a position as pet trainer. I hate chain pet stores, but whatever, I'm desperate. What’s your home page? Google. Do you have split ends? No. When you’re on a laptop, do you hook up a mouse or use the touchpad? I prefer to have a mouse. If you’re learning a language, what year are you in? I'm not anymore. Do you think you’re done growing or will you grow a couple more inches? I'm sure I'm done. What’s your mom’s mom’s name? Cecelia. Have you ever encountered a creepy neighbor? OKAY at my old place where I used to ride my bike all the time, there was this old man way down the road that liked to talk to me but he creeped me out so much that I started turning back before I got in sight of his place. Do you like the foam soap or the liquidy soap? Foam. Do you tend to lean towards bright colors or more subtle colors? Bright. Do you use British spelling even though you’re not British? No; I even change it in surveys a lot, lol. When was the last time you attended a barbecue? I don't have a clue. I don't like them. Can you handle movies involving lots of bugs and insects? Yeah. Are you borrowing books from anybody at the moment? No. What is one similarity between your parents? Christ... they seem incomparable by this point. Do you keep scissors in your kitchen? If so, where? Yes, in the drawer beside the fridge. When was the last time you used a payphone and who were you calling? I've never used one. Have you met everyone who lives on your street? No. Do you have a boyfriend? No. When did you last write out your name? Recently for something at school. Do you like being kissed on the neck? Yeah. What friend can you tell everything to? Sara. Would you be shocked if the last person you had feelings for texted you? No. What if you had a baby with the last person you texted? We're both cis females so physically can't. And neither of us want kids. Who knows your biggest secrets? Mom, Sara, Jason. Do you have any hickeys on you? No. Is there anyone you wish you could fix things with? Yeah. Who is someone that puts up with you no matter what? My mom. When was the last time you cried? Two days ago I sobbed for a good while. Can you honestly say you’re okay right now? Not really. Is there a girl you would do anything for? Anything? No. Is there a boy you would do anything for? No. Who IMed you on Facebook last? My friend Ian, but I haven't read it yet. What color was the last swimsuit you wore? Black. Have you ever been to an auto show? Yooo I remember as a kid, my family went with our friends to a monster truck show, I think it was? I was so not digging it and wanted to go home the whole time. What was the last thing you cooked for dinner? I had one of those Banquet microwavable dinners last night. Spicy chicken and mac 'n cheese. It's fuckin GOOD and really filling. Do you live in the city/town you were born in? No. Have you slept for longer than usual today? No, I slept terrible. Have you ever smoked a cigarette? No. Have you consumed alcohol today? If so, what? No. What’s your go-to website when you’re really bored? YouTube is my general go-to. Who was the main cook of your Thanksgiving meal last year? My sister. Do you have a passport? If so, how many stamps do you have in it? No. Have you ever been dumped really harshly? WHEEZE Have you ever taken classes for a musical instrument? Yes. Have you ever been on vacation with someone other than your family? Yeah. Do you live with your parents? With my mom. Can you do a blackflip, or anything else of that sort? No. What moment in your life have you been most scared? The night of the breakup, particularly when Mom dragged me back inside and I just literally melted. Do you have any exes you can’t stand anymore? What happened to cause you to feel that way about them? No. Do you ever make your own surveys, or just take them? I just take them. Have you ever actually thought you were pregnant? Were you? Yes, but it was entirely illogical, so I obviously wasn't. Anxiety and being terrified of pregnancy is fun. Are you more of a phone or a computer person? Computer. Do you like to cook, or do you prefer when other people cook for you? I don't cook. How old do you think you’ll be when you move out on your own? Who the fuck knows anymore. Do you have a job? If so, where do you work? If not, do you want one? No; yes. Have you ever ripped your pants in public? I don't think so? Do movies such as Saw and The Grudge scare you easily? No. How many best friends do you have? What are their names? One; Sara. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever been dared to do? Did you do it? No clue. Can you drive? I mean I can, but I'm terrified of it, and my permit is expired anyway. What do you consider to be a good grade? What do you consider to be a bad grade? B; C and below. Have you ever had a teacher who hated you? No. Can you remember who your grade 5 teacher was? Did you like them? Yes, I adored them both. Do you know anybody that has severe allergies? Multiple people. Who was the last person you slow danced with? laskdjflka;jwe What’s your favourite song at the moment? Ah shit man idk. Do you prefer headphones or earbuds? Earbuds. Headphones aggravate my ears. Do you ever ride the city bus? How much does it cost you? We don't even have one here. How do you get to school? N/A What is the last book you read? Did you enjoy it? The first Wings of Fire book, and yes, very much. Do you scream out the answers while watching game shows on TV? Scream, no. I'll say them sometimes, though. Who in your life do you care about more than yourself? Mom, Sara. Jason, probably, as much as I hate to admit that. Would you ever consider adopting a child with a severe mental illness? HYPOTHETICALLY, if I even wanted kids, yes. I'm very empathetic and care a shitload about mental health, so I think I'd be a very good cheerleader for them. Which wild animal would you most like to have as a pet? Again hypothetically, a meerkat, but I DO NOT support them as pets and get very upset when I see them as such. What bill do you hate paying the most? I don't have any. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? Never. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you, who and where would it be? Sara to the mountains of NC. Favorite non-sexual thing to do with girl/boy? Play games together. Who from high school would you like to run in to? A handful of people.

[slowianeczka]

Hi, Karolina! I've got ton of questions again. (Somebody, stop me!) 1) What are top 5 Polish singers/music bands you can recommend? I only know Czesław Niemen and Annna German (admire both of them) but that's such a limited list! Definitely need to explore more Polish music. 2) Top 5 favourite movies? 3) Top 5 books you've read this year? 4) Top 5 suggestions for learning basics of the Polish language? 5) Top 5 reasons to study French, in your own opinion?

I loove questions!

Top 5 Polish singers/bands(I can’t add more because there are not many Polish singers or bands I can say I listen to :c There are just random songs here and there.)

1. Enej - mix of folk and rock music. Favourite: Może będzie lepiej, Dzisiaj będę ja, Symetryczno-Liryczna 2. Dawid Podsiadło - I can’t say I’m a total fan but I like a few of his songs and unlike many other artists, lyrics actually mean something. Favourite: W dobrą stronę, Pastempomat, Powiedz mi że nie chcesz

Top 5 movies(Maybe not necessarily top 5 because there are others and I watch way more tv shows)

1. Legally Blonde (can’t say why but it just relaxes me)2. Nie lubię poniedziałku (I don’t like Monday; Poland 70s, some understanding of Polish reality of that time and sense of humour recommended)3. Black Swan4. any 1-3 Indiana Jones 5. K-19

Top 5 books this year

1. The Picture of Dorian Gray2. Wuthering Heights3. In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin4. Vanity Fair5. Dans la tête de Vladimir Poutine

Top 5 suggestions for learning basics of the Polish language (I’m a native so I’m probably not the best person to answer this, other non-native learners may be more helpful in the topic but let’s try)

1. When learning vocabulary, try to divide words into categories like “the same like in Ukrainian/Russian”, “similar”, “different” (yes, now I’m speaking of kind of my own experience of learning ua and ru; pay less attention to the words which are the same, more to false friends). It may make things less confusing and more structured. The same goes for grammar e.g. conjugation/declension endings (they were very similar in Russian, a bit different in Ukrainian, comparing to Polish)

2. However, don’t learn endings by heart. I noticed that many people learning Polish do it and in my opinion it doesn’t make sense. It’s better to learn the general rules and try to “feel” the right answer while using them in context (e.g. by making sentences). You’ll get it eventually with time.

3. Write. Even if you think you’ve got limited vocabulary, write anything, using all the grammar and words you know at the moment (use a dictionary if you need it).

4. Immerse yourself, mostly try to read and listen as much as possible.

5. Don’t hesitate to ask any natives here, Polish people are generally happy when someone learns their language!

Top 5 reasons to study French

1. It may be not the most important thing in the world because if one likes the language, will learn it anyway but it’s just useful, especially when it comes to diplomacy. 

2. You can surprise those French freaks you understand what they say behind your back (and just make them happy when you can help them in their own language - extra points: in foreign country) ~ Montenegro trip 2019.

3. That satisfaction you’re able to read French books in original and watch videos on yt and movies/shows.

4. It just sounds nice (but I wouldn’t call it the most beautiful in the world, sorry Frenchies, there are also different languages).

5. I can compare “French French” to e.g. Quebec French and I find it interesting.

[fanficksandimagines]

"You are buying me food for this." - I.J.

Ian Jeffrey X reader

Request: Nope

Word count: idk. I'm writing on my phone.

A/N~ Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I wrote an Ian Jeffrey imagine. Wha-chu-gonna-do? I read a Tom Holland imagine yesterday called "Be my boyfriend for 15 minutes" (I think that was the name of it) and then watched Ian 1st ever yt video and came up with this. Hope ya'all enjoy! Happy Tuesday and may God bless!

We were at a party. It was something like a youtuber events after party where the youtuber could bring their plus ones. Since I was visiting my childhood besties aka the Dolan twins, and Ian was visiting James, the full version of the sister squad ended up here.

The after party took place in a club, but it was all about drinking and getting wasted. There were some other things to do and we were all enjoying them, until we got a bit tired and decided to just go sit down by a table and chat.

A few minutes later Ian went to the bathroom. We kept the convo going. I was chatting about "girl stuff" with Emma and James, whilst the twins tried ro understand what even the topic was. A little bit latter Ethan excused himself from the table and went to the bathroom.

Then we started talking about some crazy stuff we did as childs, most if my memories linking up with Graysons. Ethan came back and joined us.

"Wait, where's Ian?" James suddenly realised that his younger brother was gone for longer than he should've.

"Did he go to the bathroom?" Emma spoke.

"That was like 15 minutes ago." Gray said.

"I was just there, I didn't see him." Eth answered.

James' face was washed over with worry.

"Text him, maybe he went outside or something." I suggested.

James did as I said, took his phone and staryed typing away, whilst we all took a look around trying to spot Ian from our seats.

"Shit." James whispered.

"He's not answering?" Gray asked.

"He is. Ian's kinda in trouble."

"What'd he do?" Eth chuckled slightly.

"Long story short- there's this girl that he once hanged out with but didn't like, and she's been stalking him ever since. And not like "I have a crush on you so I stalk your ig" kinda stalking, but almost like "I know what time did you sneeze and where you live" kind."

"That's scary." Emma said and I nodded agreeing.

"Yeah, and she's here. He says he ran into her by the bar and he tried to tell her to stop."

"And?" Ethan asked clearly intrigued.

"And he told her that he has a girlfriend who's here?" James read the text he received a minute ago.

"I tought he was single?" Grayson questioned.

"That's the point."

"Well we need to find him a fake girlfriend then." Emma said gaining all of the boys looks. "What? NO! Hell no, I'm not good at shit like that." She refused.

"I'll do it." I shrugged, now all of them looking at me.

"Really?" James seemed surprised.

"I volunteer as tribute!" I chuckled and out my hand up like I was from Hunger Games. I stood up and made my way trough the people, leaving a 'sorry' or 'excuse me' here and there.

After a little bit I spotted Ian near the bar talking to another girl. His back was facing my way so I walked up to him from behind and quickly grabbing his right hand and locking our finger.

"Hey, handsome! Sorry I was away for so long." Ian was obviously caught off guard, I gave him a kiss on the cheek and quickly whispered "play along" for only him to hear.

"It's o-okay." Ian really seemed creeper out. I gave his hand a soft, reassuring squeeze.

"Ahem" the girl in front of us brought our attention to herself, as she stood there, her hands crossed on her chest.

"Who's this?" I questioned as if I was clueless.

Ian looked at her,then at me.

"She's uh- sh-"

"Lucy. I am Lucy with the 'y''." Her tone was full of hatred.

"I'm y/n. Nice to meet you" I pushed my hand her way for her to shake, but she gave me a nasty look instead.

"So, you are the girlfriend, huh?"

"Yeah, I am." I kept holding Ian's hand. He was shaking slightly and I could tell that his breathing was a little uneasy.

"Can you both wait here for a moment. I need to grab a drink." She said and walked off to the bartender.

She stood like 13 feet away from us and didn't take her eyes away from where we stood.

"Should we run?" Ian whispered.

"She's watching us and it's pretty crowded everywhere. We won't get too far."

"She's crazy."

"Just play along and we'll get away from her."

"I'm bad at lying."

"Oh, are you? Then why did you tell her you have a girlfriend? I think you're a pretty decent liar."

"It was out of momentum."

"Well then, imagine were actually dating ")'out of momentum'. Just no kissing."

"What if she asks something. Like about us dating?"

"Come up with something. Just don't stumble with your words."

"Okay."

"And don't stand like you're frozen. Put your arm around me or something. Don't be awkward."

"Why do I feel like this is an actual argument a couple would have."

"Maybe because we are a couple at the moment."

"Fair point" we were having the whole conversation with our voices barely lauder than whispers.

"Just relax." I mumbled to myself.

"I'm trying." Ian mumbled as well.

Lucy came back to us with a drink in her hand and the fakest smile spread across her face.

"So how did you two meet?"

"Trough friends. We just hanged out in the same squad." He pulled me closer and wrapped his arm around my waist, "She's very smart and cute, and she's fun to hang out with."

Even if this whole thing was pretend, my cheeks started blushing.

"Not to mention that she's obviously beautiful." He added.

"Interesting. How long have you been dating? Must be recent, since I've never seen you on a date or anything."

"S'cuse me, what?"

-seen you on a date? Is she really stalking him like that?-

"I mean like on social media."

"Well, not everyone posts every little thing online." Ian stated the obvious.

"Oh" She chuckled, " so you guys' relationship is just a little thing? And I tought it was something serious for a moment."

This girl was starting to get me pissed and my blood was slightly boiling.

-If someone says 'no' multiple times to you, then it means no.-

"Why are you interested in our relationship anyways?" I asked, my voice turning from nice and polite to poisonous.

I took Ians' hand in mine, as if it would help me calm down.

"Well, Ian and I are actually going out too."

I looked at Ian as if questioning him.

"Lucy, we hanged out one time, and it was like half year ago. I can tell you the same as I said then, I'm not interested in you, sorry... besides I like y/n and we're dating... so.. could you leave me alone, please?"

"You really like a bich like her?"

-what now?-

"Sweetie, I'm not a bitch."

"Oh stop the bullshit. You're not dating, it's all just a big lie you came up with."

"That's it, I'm done. Either you stop stalking me and leave ms alone or I'm turning you in to the cops."

"So it is a lie."

Ian was noticeably full of it as he squeezed my hand and breather more heavily.

"Are you kidding me? Do you have anyth-"

Out of momentum, I decided to break my own rule. I took his shirt near the collar and pulled him closer to me than ever, before kissing him.

Something about the kiss seemed wrong and right at the same time. More right than wrong, tought.

His slightly chapped lips slid against mine so perfectly, that it made the butterflies go wild in my stomach. I never wanted it to end.

"Disgusting." Lucy said snapping me back in reality.

We pulled apart, "Satesfied?" Ian's eyes never left mine.

"Was nice meeting ya, Lucy with a 'y'." I flipped her off as I staryed to walk back to where I came from, this time taking Ian by his hand and pulling him with me.

"Oh, thank god, you're alive." James shoot up form his seat and hugged Ian, which he didn't seem too happy about but hugged back anyways.

"Yeah, thanks to y/n." He chuckled as James let go of him.

"You are a life saver." He announced whilst sitting down in one of the seats.

"And you are buying me food for this." I chuckled pointing at him.

"Only if we call it a date."

[moonraccoon-exe]

What if Gladnis did, the chapstick challenge? (If u don't know what that is there are tons of videos of it on Youtube)

I did have to check it out on YT because I had no idea what it was, and kept mentally picturing the Gladnis and DUDE, YES. (ノ*°▽°*)

I’m in for this!

Edit: I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH THIS IT WAS INCREDIBLE, HHNFHGF, THANK YOU ANON![Adding a Keep Reading at some point]

Gladnis did the chapstick challenge and had a darn good time with it.

Did you know that they did it on a video, too, not just alone?

The video is up on Eostube, as well! It’s got over four million views already, and it’s in Prompto’s channel! That’s right, Prompto’s a vlogger. 

Since he doesn’t talk much with his parents and he has no other friends to share what he does with his friends, but wants so much to talk about it, then why the hell not talk to the camera?

And so he started vlogging! It wasn’t in his intention to grow famous, he only wanted someone to share his experiences and feelings with, and as he had no one in particular, then why not whoever wanted to listen? So of course he tossed all his videos onto Eostube.

He had no thematic at first, since he just shared random stuff and events.

People started liking and suscribing and asking him things, so he started making it much more formal and putting more of editing hours into it, and his suscriptions grew and grew and never stopped!

He films and takes photos of the places he goes and the things he does (without exposing his adress or anything too personal). As the channel grew, he started making some thematics into it: he has Q&A Fridays, ‘Chocobo Hunt’ (he’s just filming places where he spots a chocobo, whether real animal or not), ‘Dead or Alive’ (he goes to taste test to different stalls or restaurants and marks ‘dead’ or ‘alive’ according to whether he liked it or not), and, among some others, he has the space ‘Princefriending - A Common Friend.’

He’s gotten so used to Noctis as his friend that he just filmed the two of them doing things without giving weight or particular highlight that this is the prince, until the people in the comments recognized him. And ofc the Q&A went on and on until Prompto had to open that space just for things regarding his adventures with Noct and company!

At first it was only Noct, but Prom introduced Gladio & Ignis at some point.

Prompto has an adorable video of him ranting and reacting to the news that Gladio and Ignis are a couple (only released on his channel after Gladio and Ignis confirmed it was okay to make it public).

And so, while most of the videos focus on all 4 or Prom and each bro individually or etc., Prom has Gladio’s and Ignis’ Chapstick Challenge on his channel (ages; Prom - 19, Ignis - 21, Gladio - 22).

Coon has a special net that connects to Eostube, so I’m gonna describe it to you:

*www.eostube.lcs**Enter**Typing on Search Box: ‘Promptocobo Gladio and Ignis’**scrolling down**Clicks on thumbnail that shows the caption ‘Chapstick Challenge ROYAL edition!? /open-mouthed emoji/’**slams the heck out of the ‘Skip Ad’ box*

*8-bit Chocobo theme song playing; a toon Prompto dancing in the middle of the yellow, white and blue colored background; there’s a signature in a corner of the fanartist*

P: Hello and welcome to…. PROMPTOCOBO ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

P: I am Prompto! And this is another video for… *sounds and visual effects* Princefriending! Or, videos where I rant and show you a commoner’s life as friend to the Lucian prince and company.

P: Today, in case you haven’t read the title, or the caption, or seen the thumbnail,or the description, I bring to you the so famous: Chap- stick  Cha- llenge! *sound effect of cheering*

P: Now, I know what you’re thinking: am I kissing Noctis? Is Noctis kissing me?

P: The answer is a magnificent No!  ☆ ～(‘▽^人)

*sound effect of sad Aaw*

P: *sigh* I know, I know. Pretty disappointing. He’s missing a lot.

P: So you can skip this video if that was what you were looking for, BUT, you’d miss the opportunity to see… “Cockatiel Chef” *picture of Ignis pops up* and “Boulder Bookworm” *picture of Gladio pops up* make out in front of the camera, oh yeah  („ಡωಡ„)

P: Please don’t tell them I called them that.

P: So as you know, Noct’s adviser and his Shield are dating-

P: Creepy.

P: -And they’re gonna give the Chapstick challenge a go!

P: *taking the camera off the tripod to carry it in hands* Let’s say hello to…Mr. Gladiolus Shield Amicitia, and Mr. Ignis Adviser Scientia!

*Prom turns the camera so instead of self-filming, he’s filming said guests.*

*They’re in a cozy apartment or home, nothing too extravagant; both are sat at the sofa, and it seems they had been casually talking before this, and they wave at the camera as casually and carefree as if though Prompto had as casually started filming this instead of this being prepared*

P: Say hello, you two!

G: Hello, you two!

P: That was lame.

I: Hello, everyone.

P: Ignis, classy as always.

P: *self filming again* Now, you may be wondering…how did Prompto get *visuals of a black background and big, thick captions in red appearing word per word as Prompto says with a dramatic voice* THE HOTTEST COUPLE OF EOS *black background turns into animated fire; screen goes back to Prompto as normal* to agree on Chapstick challenge? Gladio and Ignis, the relationship made public, still don’t often show PDA to the media or even at work at all, so- how did I get them to agree to not only kiss to the camera but also accept the Chapstick Challenge?

P: ANSWER IS:

P: I did not!

P: Honestly the only thing I did was to say ‘Hey, why don’t you try the chapstick challenge?’ and they agreed before I even explained what it was.

P: *turns the camera to them* Wanna explain that?

G: Eh, yes. Thing is *points at Ignis* This idiot over here says that he’s got a more sensible and better developed sense of taste than I do. And obviously that can’t be.

I: Honestly, it can be and is. This twat over here *points at Gladio* thinks that only because between the two of us it is me who cooks and he who swallows the entire refrigerator at once-

G: I do not-

I: -he’s got a more sensible sense of taste than me. Which is obviously ridiculous.

G: See, what you say makes no sense. It’s obvious that the one that eats more has a better sense of taste, and that’s…me.

I: *sarcastic, elegant laugh* Gladiolus. Dear. *places fingertips to his own chest* I am the chef.

G: ….so?

I: So, it is obvious I’ve got a better sense. It’s not about how much you eat, but how many things you’ve tasted. As a cook, I’ve tasted many, many ingredients and a wide variety of dishes, most of which you couldn’t even pronounce the name of.

P: OOOOOOOOH!

G: That was low. Right, okay, but it’s not about who’s eating more or better. It’s whose tongue is more sensible to the ART of the culinary art itself.

I: That makes no sense.

*G & I continue to argue*

P: *self-filming again* ……

P: So what happened is, these two have been arguing over this for days, I got exhausted, and I suggested-

P: sarcastically and not even expecting them to have heard

P: - “hey why don’t you make the Chapstick Challenge? I mean, it does have a lot to do with the ‘sense of taste’”, and because all their ‘arguments’ end up in them making-out anyway, why not argue, figure the answer, and make-out all at once?

P: Just when I said what it was about both screamed ‘YES’ and didn’t even question me or the game; they only needed to know there was a game where they could compete against each other and prove who’s better, and the rest doesn’t matter.

P: These two are so competitive over everything.

P: Honestly I’m not sure if I respect or fear them.

P: *sounds of the couple friendly arguing in the background* …

P: Okay just- let me control these two

*black screen, the chocobo theme, and the captions ‘84 hours later…’*

P: AAAAH! So, where were we? (￣▽￣*)ゞ

P: Right!

P: *filming the couple, still sat at the sofa at a height that suggests Prompto put the tripod at a similar height as if the camera were his own eyes and he’s sat across them. Gladio and Ignis look at the camera, both smiling each their way; Ignis has a leg crossed, and Gladio rests the head against a hand. Both are paying attention*

P: So, what we will do is….here I have, packed and new-

G: *contains a laugh as Prom speaks, Ignis subtly nudges at him*

P: -*showing to the camera* twenty different chapsticks, all a different flavor. So I’m going to put them all in this bag *showing it to the camera*, we’re gonna, you know…shake it-

G: *is about to burst out laughing again; Ignis, once more, tries to subtly nudge at him but starts starting-to-laugh as well*

P: -and I’m going to pick a random one, so while one of them is blindfolded-

I: *snorts*

G: *laughs as quietly as possible*

P: …

P:….what?

P: ….

P:… ohmYGO-

*black screen, high pitched beep, and captions in white ‘We’re experimenting technical difficultitties, please stand by’ and a ‘lol u read that wrong’ pointing at the ‘difficultitties’*

*Back to the couple sat at the sofa, different poses, both are smiling as if recently done with laughter. Ignis’ expression could be saying ‘My gods, what the heck are we doing?’ but he looks amused*

P: So as I was saying, we put the chapsticks in the bag, one of them closes the eyes or wears this absolutely beautiful eye mask, I pick a random chapstick, I give it to the one that didn’t close the eyes, so he puts it on, they…do that thing with kissing, and the other tries to figure the flavor! Easy enough, guys?

G: Yep.

I: Understood.

P: Okay, so…who goes first?

G: Me, of course.

P: You’re not gonna fight that, Iggy?

I: Not really.

P: Okay, so, have the eye mask, Big Guy.

G: *while they talk unimportant stuff, takes the mask, sees it and laughs, puts it on. It’s got a pair of big Kenny-Crow eyes on them.*

I: *stares at him trying not to laugh*

G: So. How do I look?

I: Terrifyingly handsome.

G: I know. *smirks for a moment, and then starts making kissy gestures at Ignis*

I: *holds it only a moment, bursts out laughing and smacks Gladio in the face*

*change of moment, same scene*

P: Okay, so…I pick a random one and… *digging into the bag; takes one out, shows it to the camera. Works on the lense’s focus so it can be readable. It reads ‘Coconut’*

P: *shows it to Ignis*

I: *sigh* I am disappointed. This represents no challenge to either of us, but…

G: *talks unimportant matters while Ignis puts the chapstick on,who’s only replying sarcastic ‘Huh’s at Gladio’s ranting*

G: You’re not listening, are you?

I: Are you going to kiss me or not?

G: *short but exaggerated deep breath, moves towards Ignis blindly* Come ‘ere you loser.

I: *reaches closer to him and uses a fingertip under Gladio’s jaw to guide him*

G: *holds his face and pulls him close, holding him in place, and kisses him*

I: *smiles during the kiss*

G: *kisses him more*

*chibi-like Prompto’s head popping from a corner with the little caption OMG*

G: *pulls apart and licks own lips, making unnecessary/exaggerated noises of tasting*

I: *smiles, lips still ghosting and face still trapped in Gladio’s hands*

G: Hmm….this tastes and smells like your shampoo.

I: *rolls eyes, but keeps smiling*

G: That’s easy. This is coconut.

P: *cheering, at the time Fanfare song plays background and a chibi Prompto appears from the bottom of the screen, holding two little flags*

I: Okay. My turn.

G: HAH. See, I got it at the first try *pulls mask off* I am the master of this, Iggy, I don’t know why you still want to try.

I: Honestly, this one shouldn’t even count.

G: Oh, so you’re not gonna count it?

I: Yes, I am. But the only reason I’m counting it is because you’ll do so poorly with the next ones that it will embarrass me that your counter stays 0 by the end.

P: OOOOOOOOOOOOOH

G: *exaggerated offended expresion*

G: That hurt.

I: Good.

P: *laughs*

G: You are so mean. What are you waiting for, put it on!

I: I am not putting that frightening mask on myself. I am beautiful as I am.

G: *rolls eyes* Put it on, it’s to be sure you won’t look and cheat.

I: I can just close my eyes.

G: Unfair.

I: What, do you not trust me?

G: No.

*background music stops playing at the time Ignis gasps; Gladio & Ignis hold eye contact in total silence, tense*

*dramatic piano music; screen shows a black and white picture of the couple as if it was about a poster for a dramatic movie, with captions ‘Are Gladnis breaking up!? Find out in Season 2′*

*back to normal screen, Gladnis friendly arguing lowly; Ignis ended up just closing the eyes*

*Prompto’s digging for a new chapstick and shows it to the camera; it reads ‘Ebony’*

G: UNFAIR. Pick another one.

I: That’s cheating.

G: Shut up, Scientia.

*dramatic zoom to Ignis’ face, as he raises an eyebrow. Chibi Prompto pops out with caption ‘LMAO Gladio gonna DIE’*

*Prompto takes out a new chapstick. It reads ‘cake batter’*

G: *exasperated sigh* My god, what did you buy, ‘Ignis’ choices of chapstick flavors’?

*the guys talk while Gladio puts the chapstick on; they friendly argue when Ignis asks him if he’s done, Gladio bursts into a Patience rant, and Ignis growls that that’s not what he meant*

G: Kay, I’m ready.

I: Okay. *awkward silence; voice louder as if nagging* Well would you be so KIND to come kiss me? I can’t see.

G: Didn’t know you kiss with the eyes.

P: *laughs*

I: That was lame.

G: Well, actually you do. You know your sweet, sweet gaze feels like a kiss to my heart, don’t you?

*background music stops playing, at the time Ignis turns the head in Gladio’s direction and smiles. Ignis puts a hand up and sweetly caresses the Shield’s face with his knuckles*

*Screen changes to a chibi Prompto that looks between terrified and disgusted*

*Back to normal screen. Gladio takes Ignis by the face again and brings him close, guiding him. He closes the eyes when their lips meet. Ignis kisses him very slowly only a few times; takes as long as Gladio did, except slower*

I: *pulls apart and stays quiet*

G: …so?

I: Hm. It’s tricky. I am going to assume this may be vanila?

G: HAH.

I: What?

G: WRONG.

I: Seriously?

P: This says ‘Cake batter’, Iggy.

I: ….

I: Nonsense. That doesn’t taste like cake batter at all.

G: Loser.

I: It’s unfair, does it taste like cake batter to you?

G: Yes.

I: You don’t even know what cake batter tastes like, then.

G: You’re just claiming the flavor is nothing alike because you’re too proud to admit you’re mistaken; how is this not going to taste like it should, what is the point on naming it this then, what is-

*Prompto self-films a blank expression while the couple argues background*

*Next chapstick Prompto pulls reads ‘Ebony’. There are many complaints, but Ignis accepts it claiming he’s not a cheater ‘like some others’, puts it on and reaches for Gladio. The couple kisses for a while, and Gladio lingers on his lower lip, with a ‘Hmmm’ of thinking before he lets go of Ignis’ mouth.*

G: …that’s…I don’t know…bitter cocoa?

P: *bursts into quiet laughter*

I: *snorts*

G: What?

I: I feel personally offended, Gladiolus. By this point of our relationship you should be pretty acquaintanced with my favorite drink.

G: Wha- *pulls mask off, reaches for the chapstick on the table and reads it, shocked. He looks at it intensely like the more he stares could make the flavor change; eventually puts it down and turns to Ignis*

G: That doesn’t taste a single bit like Ebony!

I: *raising the pitch of his voice* ‘You’re just claiming the flavor is nothing alike because you’re too proud to admit you’re mistaken’

G: How DARE you use my own words against me, Scientia

I: See, these don’t even taste at all like they should. You lose this round.

G: Wha-!? Not fair! Bu- say, we’re still 1 - 0 to my favor. I’m winning. I lost the battle but not war.

I: A rough beginning tends to predict a sweeter victory for the one in disadvantage.

*Prompto continues to pull chapsticks from the bag, showing them to the camera, and handing them to the respective gamer. Eventually, the count is 5 - 6 to Ignis’ favor*

G: *exasperated sigh after losing again*

P: *laughing* Heeeey, Big Guy, what is the probleeeem? I thought you had this!?

G: Shut up, blondie.

I: Rough beginning; a sweeter victory.

G: You too shut up. Your turn, babe.

*Prompto digs through the chapstick; by this point Ignis has closed the eyes and is staring away, waiting; the mask has been thrown behind the sofa 3 chapsticks ago. Prompto murmurs a ‘what the f*ck?’ and shows the chapstick to the camera; it reads ‘Popcorn flavor’. He hands it to Gladio, who, after reading it, stares up at Prompto and makes a face that clearly asks ‘How in Eos is that even possible, wtf does this mean???’, but none share a word. Gladio shrugs and starts putting it on*

*Gladio finishes putting it on and turns to Ignis, claiming he’s ready*

*Ignis tries to get close but doesn’t get anywere when-*

G: *sigh* Iggy, this won’t work, it’s stupid and awkward-

*P and I are asking him separatedly what does he mean, but Gladio continues talking no interruptions*

G:- we’ve been sat side to side all awkward and it’s uncomfortable, if I’m going to be kissing you for like another two hours I want to be comfy and I want to hug you, so you have to come ‘re-

*Gladio’s hands sneak around Ignis’ hips and under his ass at the time the Shield turns to his side and tucks the legs onto the sofa, scoops Ignis up at the same time and pulls him onto his lap so he’s straddling him, his thighs at each of Gladio’s sides, even though camera doesn’t offer a sight of it, showing from torso to head, Ignis barely reacting or having time to do so*

G: *serious* See, much easier and comfy!

I: *blinks a bit startled at first, but immediately smiles softly. He gets secured in his place crossing the ankles behind Gladio’s back, without applying pressure, and rests his hands on the Shield’s shoulders*

I: Much easier and comfortable, indeed.

P: Eeew, you guys going to do the thing or are you turning this into a cheesy romantic video?

G: What, wasn’t this supposed to be so already?

I: *laughs very quietly*

G: Kay, chapstick’s on, Iggy. So, kiss me.

I: Make me.

G: *raises eyebrow; dramatic zoom to it; dramatic extra zoom and black and white filter along dramatic music for a few seconds*

*screen back to normal*

*Ignis reaches down to kiss Gladio; his hands still rest on Gladio’s shoulder and they caress subtly on them. He’s got the eyes softly closed, like the Shield. Both focus on the kiss for a moment. Gladio tries to break apart, but Ignis requests ‘One more’ and they lean into the kiss only an inch after separating.*

*Ignis asks Gladio for ‘one more’ around five times; by the fourth, Prompto’s face appears by the corner, with a disgusted expression; by the fifth and as they kiss the Shield widens a smile*

G: *not opening the eyes, lips still rubbing on Ignis’* You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t ya?

I: *soft chuckle* You wish. One more.

*Gladio laughs softly only for a second before leaning closer for another kiss.*

I: *a few seconds after breaking apart* This…is…new.

G: *smirks at him*

Ignis: …I don’t know. Honey?

G: Yes, sweetheart?

I: *smacks his shoulder; Gladio only laughs*

I: Is it honey flavour or not?

P: *sound of Fail/Rejection similar to a NYEH*

I: Wha-!? But why!?

G: *laughs* See, you suck at this game, too. It’s nowhere close, does it taste like honey to you?

I: Of course not, but-

G: Then why the hell would you say so?

I: -No, listen, it’s just- the Cake batter flavor didn’t taste like Cake batter, the Caramel didn’t taste like caramel at all, Sugar was almost the entire opposite, so if nothing tastes like its name suggests, Honey wouldn’t either so as this doesn’t taste like Honey but is similar to-

Gladio: Ohmygod, Ignis, it’s Popcorn.

I: How is that even a flavour!?

G: Look, I didn’t make the rules!

*Prompto self-films his blank expression again while the couple continues arguing background*

*The next that Prompto digs from the bag is Cherry. Ignis looks at it and smiles, and mouths at the camera that ‘Gladio will like this one’’; captions included for those not catching it and non-native speakers*

*Prompto has to get closer to hand it over to Ignis seen as both refuse to move from their “Comfy Love Nest”. Ignis takes it, argues with Gladio when the Shield gets worked up by Ignis’ telling him to ‘keep the eyes closed’, ranting about trust issues and going full fake drama on him while Ignis rolls the eyes and puts the chapstick on*

*Ignis hands it back to Prompto, and as he moves the lips to spread the chapstick on them real good, camera makes a zoom into his face and captions write ’Fabulous’. A note appear saying ‘Ignis got angry at me for that caption. He said I forgot to add ‘& Splendid’*

I: Okay *rests the forearms on Gladio’s shoulders* I’m ready.

G: Kay, come and kiss me. I miss you already.

*Quick appearance of doodle Prompto’s disgusted face*

I: *laughing softly and leaning down* Aren’t you the smooth talker?

*Gladio smiles but doesn’t reply; Ignis pressed their lips together and Gladio catches Iggy’s; they kiss only twice before they pull apart half-an-inch*

G: *shaky voice* Oh, my Six, I like this one.

I: *subtle turn to look at the camera and half-nods as if saying ‘Told you’*

*While Ignis did that Gladio had reached up for another kiss, but found Ignis’ cheek instead; the pressure makes Ignis’ cheek sink and grow rounder, and the adviser grins happily while Gladio complains on ‘where did your mouth go?’ Ignis turns to face him again, still happily smiling, before reaching to kiss him again*

*kisses lingers too much. background music stops playing to make this much moreawkward on purpose (for viewers, that is)*

*Gladio purrs out a ‘Hm, yeah’ after another kiss and doesn’t break apart. Ignis keeps smiling and lets Gladio kiss him long and slow. The Shield still hugs him by the waist, very softly, and Ignis moves the hands to Gladio’s face to cup it*

I: One more?

G: Just shut up.

*Ignis gets to laugh for only one second before locking the lips with Gladio’s again. Along the kiss Ignis asks ‘You done yet?’, ‘Got the answer?’, ‘Is that enough?’ and other similar questions, only to be answered with ‘Nope’s, ‘One More’s, and ‘I need another hint’ and similar responses*

*The kiss goes on for thirty slow seconds in silence and awkward.*

*Dramatic zoom in to the counter* *Dramatic zoom to the kissing couple* *Zoom into the time counter* *Zoom into the couple, and then a dramatic zoom into Ignis’ thumb (the one the camera can see) catching the subtle way it caresses Gladio’s face*

*Black screen with an entire white toon Prompto with a blank expression*

*Zoom into counter that reads 3 minutes into the kiss*

*Back to toon Prompto, this time terrified while screeching*

*Back to normal screen; the couple is still kissing, holding each other and mouths connected. Gladio looks rather serious and focused, Ignis looks happy and purely content*

P: *standing up and crossing the camera’s sight* That’s it, I can’t, I won’t stare at this all day.

G: Oi, blondie!

P: *stops and turns as if prepared to retake the game.*

G: *stretches a hand towards him, palm up* But leave that cherry chapstick with us.

*Screen with terrified, screeching Prompto again, zoomed in*

I: *sighs and closes eyes*

G: *smirks up at him* Can’t miss it. This one does taste of cherry.

I: Alright. That’s a point to you.

P: That makes the game even!

I: …*looks at a side*

I: …actually…that’s not quite correct.

P: Huh? Of course it is, it says on the-

I: *gestures for him to keep quiet, talks slowly and in a clear lie* No. Apologies. It is not cherry, Gladio.

G: Oh? *smirks and raises an eyebrow* It isn’t? *pecks Ignis on the lips* *fake gasp; talks with faked, flamboyant voice* You’re right. It is not cherry. I am afraid I can’t name it… Some come ‘ere, I gotta study this real good.

*Both lean into the kiss; this time, Ignis wraps his arms around Gladio’s neck and Gladio hugs him tighter*

P: *crosing the camera again in the opposite direction than before*

P: Eeeeew I AM- DISGUSTED.

I: *not opening the eyes and basically mid kiss* You suggested we’d make this.

G: Can’t complain, sunshine boy *immediately retakes his slow kissing with Ignis*

*screen shows the couple for a few moments, before it turns blue & golden with jazz music background and captions ‘I came back thirty minutes later and found them-’ ; caption changes into a smirk emoji; changes to new captions reading: ‘NAPPING, THESE IDIOTS WERE NAPPING WTF I FEEL LEFT OUT >:’(*

*screen comes back to the living room, the couple is sat side by side on the sofa, holding hands; Gladio yawns heavily and Ignis, head rested on the Shield’s shoulder, sometimes rubs at his eyes; Prompto’s inventing a silly rant on how it is rude to nap on the prince’s couch without his permission, lecturing them like it’s a serious issue except he sounds silly and trying not to laugh*

*silence with the sleepy couple after Prompto shuts up; Gladio’s staring at Ignis and lazily plants a kiss on top of his head, and Ignis rubs at his eye from under his glasses once more before putting the fist down*

P: ….did you understand?

I: ….*sleepy* what?

Chibi Prompto appears at a corner, laughing

*same scene, different moment*

P: SO! We’re obviously not doing ALL the chapsticks we’ve got or this video would be like three hours long-

P: Especially with how long these two take with their smooching

P:- so we’re keeping it there! Are you guys content with the results?

G: *lazy smile* Yeah…

I: But you didn’t win.

G: So? You didn’t win either.

I: …true.

P: See, that must mean that I win. I was never mistaken.

G: *laughs* That doesn’t count.

I: He didn’t get any kiss. Let him have some triumph.

G: *histerically laughing*

*a :’( appears on screen*

P: that was mean. So mean. *Gladio’s still laughing* You know what guys, this is the last time I guest feature you in my channel. *another :’( appears* Why are you so mean to me

I: *Tenderly and quietly, with a little smile* We love you, Prompto.( ´ ▽ ` )

*silence*

*A :’) appears*

P: Ohmygod, Iggy, that’s… *a ;A; appears on screen* That’s so nice, I love you too!

I: Really?

P: Yeah!

I: Nice :)

G: And do you guys love me?

P: Yeah!

I: No.

P: Oh. *pauses before bursting out in laughter*

*Gladio only lets out a little ‘Dammit’.

*screen goes back to Prompto as the video started, with the camera on the tripod, giving its back to the sofa/living room area, and Prompto as the focus, only the wall visible behind him*

P: Well, guys, that was it for the Chapstick Challenge, royal edition! Featuring Iggy and Gladio, the chamberlain and the Shield of the prince, but, more than just that, his friends and brothers, and who I’ve had the pleasure to know and befriend as well.

P: I hope you enjoyed this new video for ‘Princefriending - A Common Friend’ it was a pretty traumatic experience to me in some points, but- I had fun and they did too, so…hope you guys had fun too!

P: If you liked this video do consider liking it and suscribing in the buttons down below.

P: Like always, remember to stay well hydrated, stretch those legs, and-

P: *dramatic gesture of self-hugging*

P: Receive a TIGHT, TIGHT HUG from me-

P: And see you next-

P: *looking off screen, as if offended* O h  m y g o d, THEY FELL ASLEEP AGAIN>:’(

P: I can’t believe them, it’s like I don’t even exist-

P: *quiet*

P: *stares at both sides*

P: *stares at the camera*

P: * smirks and glares at the camera*

P: *same expression than before, but now he’s holding up a marker*

P: *same than before, but there’s a filter ofanimated fire and sound effect of a demon-like laughter*

P: *back to normal filter and happy looks as if nothing had happened*

P: So, see you next time!

P: *Kisses two of his fingertips and uses both hands to salute, waving them from his forehead to the outside; winks and says ‘See ya!’*

*screen changes to the blue&white background, 8-bit chocobo themeplaying, and a toon Prompto sits in a corner with a pet chocochick; two other thumbnails show rounded by their respective links*

*Three seconds of a photo of Gladio and Ignis asleep; Gladio lies on the couch, and Ignis sleeps on top of him, head to the Shield’s chest. They’re hugged during sleep. They’ve got whiskers, chocobos, little toon Promptos and little hearts all over their faces. Gladio has a unibro and Ignis was given a mustache*

*End of video*

Hahaha, well this was a lot of fun! I feel like this turned out rather ‘short’ compared to the time I feel I spent here, but I’m content with the result.

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for reading! (o´▽`o)

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One of my favorite pieces of classical music is “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. Here’s my story on that: I was a fan of the Japanese musician Isao Tomita, and I bought his “The Planets” record way back in 1976 when I was just an impressionable teenager. I was listening to a lot of synthesizer music back at the time. Otherwise, I was not educated enough to know the first thing about Holst.

Much later in life, I bought a CD of Planets by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Recently I started a playlist of several different symphonic versions. Indeed, There are a lot of good ones to choose from all over YouTube … but I will share this recent one with you today. This is from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, on November 8th 2019.

I love it of course! The Planets is kind of like a “concept album” that a rock group might make. Each part, or “movement” is a musical description of each planet. Let me also share with you, this gallery of “The Planets” album covers. Do you own any of these?

Before I proceed much farther, I also want to share this video from YT user Classics Explained. His video  is a whimsical history about how Holst came to write “The Planets”. CE vividly and accurately describes how each movement relates to each planet musically.

This music history got me thinking about the ORDER of the planets in the symphony. The order of Host’s planets are Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. This order does not seem to make sense at first — and where is Earth, anyway? If one were to navigate in a space craft, and view and explore Mars (the fourth planet in our solar system) first, then how or why would one go back to Venus (the second planet) next?  The order should be: Mercury, Venus, (Earth), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Part of the wrong order of the planets may have to do with the order that Holst wrote the movements. He wrote “Mars: The Bringer of War” first, and “Mercury: The Winged Messenger” was written last.

So … what ever was the flight plan through “The Planets” by Gustav Holst? The only way I can excuse the order when I listen now, is to envision this travel plan scenario:

Our craft zips from Earth out to Mars first. Modern planetary explorers are in a hurry to explore and colonize Mars, so it does not surprise me that the planet is explored first. Our craft circles Mars, but not before dropping two surface problems which land, then drive around Mars to measure, dig and modify the Martian surface. The two land probes may even be in competition with each other, and may even have “wargames” at the surface. Our spaceship uses the gravity of Mars to fling our craft back to the other side … the inner side … of the solar system. We will use a GRAVITY ASSIST – similar to how the Cassini spacecraft used the gravity slingshot technique to zip around  Earth twice to get to Saturn.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah … man those cats can really swing!

Our ship will need more speed to travel the outer solar system, so our spaceship next flies AROUND Venus. (The surface is too hot to land anyway.) The path around Venus gives it a gravity boost – and propels it rapidly to Mercury, where our craft picks up even more speed through the fastest planet’s gravity.

After that gravity boost, our ship begins the long journey to the outer solar system, eventually graduating to the pull of Jupiter. At this point, our journey is in the correct order. We get flung around Jupiter and voyage out to Saturn where after a dance there, we are flung out to Uranus, then finally Neptune.

Oh —  I forgot to tell you – our craft does not go back to Earth. I probably should have said something. We keep going as the music to “Neptune” fades. Oh Ok … OK … if you really, really need to go back, listen to “Space Trucking” by Deep Purple for a straight path back. DP song linked here. Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah … the freaks said: man those cats can really swing! And yes, I digress once again.

Do you know what would have been a hoot?  if Host had wrote music for Earth, or perhaps even Earth’s moon – Luna. Why not a special movement for the Asteroid Belt? There was no planet Pluto at the time Host wrote, so we cannot blame him for not including it.

Remembder to use the “gravity assist”!!!

Starlight: Forty-four light years it has been! Do you have a favorite “Planets” album? Please share with me in the Comments!

Suggested Links:

https://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2018/09/27/for-holsts-the-planets-one-fans-online-quest-to-rank-every-recording-is-out-of-this-world

https://petersplanets.wordpress.com/

  What ever was the flight plan through “The Planets” by Gustav Holst? One of my favorite pieces of classical music is "The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Here’s my story on that: I was a fan of the Japanese musician…

[niksemosmusic]

MANIA Album Review 🌊

I have been waiting for this album since they announced it last April, so of course I had to write a critique of the album. 😅

Let me start by saying this: Song order matters. When I got the digital download, I thought the songs were out of order (which I now know they weren't), so that's how I listened to them. Being in the proper order, I feel like the tracks are grouped in pairs (the next one complementing the previous, showing a different POV from each other). It gave me a sense of the back and forth thoughts and feelings a person has on a day-to-day basis (at least I feel that way most of the time). Later, when I listen to the album in the order on Spotify, I had a different view on the album. The correct order gave me a sense of tentative hopefulness, and the other made me feel like I was floating in despair. The musical styles on this album jump around, and the lyrics seem autobiographical, so they have to be arranged properly to convey this story. Period. Also, I feel like I must add that I LOVE the hip hop and soul influence on this album. It is what I grew up listening to, and they used it properly, not trying to fit into the hip hop/R&B mold but mix it into what they do naturally. BRAVO! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Now, let's move on to the actual breakdown of tracks (in order).

Stay Frosty ❄️ is a powerful song to open with. The fact that the kick/low tom and guitar follow that same, accented beat pattern is incredible. (The distortion and reverb really help bc that musical idea has been used before & can get hokey if you aren't careful). Lyrically? Bitch! It's dope!  The opening line "I think I got too many memories getting in the way of me" is the best way to start an album entitled MANIA. When you have bipolar disorder (or are just an overly self-critical person), you hold onto the past way too much. (Honestly, there's little things from YEARS ago that still bother me that I should let go, esp. since most of them are super petty.) The lyric "You only get what you grieve" really expresses that feeling honestly. Anyway, back to the critique haha  So yeah, lyrically, this song really shows the anger & frustration you have w/ the world, esp. when you're trying to grow & aren't in the way you hoped. And musically, it's powerful yet danceable (I really want to vogue to it  And if you think voguing can't be powerful, go watch Paris Is Burning or videos of The Haus of Ninja on YT. You'll take those words back).

Moving on to Real Ones 🔮. An openly hopeful song. You recognize how painfully lonely and hopeless you were, and then you found true love (or at least you think it's true). I say that bc the lyrics hint that the protagonist doesn't completely believes it. "You were too good to be true/Gold plated/But what's inside you?" (They're slightly questionable of this love, mostly bc they've been wrong before, but they took time to get to know the person so most of their suspicions are gone.) The lyric "I'm done with having dreams/The thing that I believe/You drain the fear from me" touches on that. Now musically, it is amazing. The way the piano feels like it's floating front and center is incredible! The bass line drives most of the song (as bass should). The music feels upbeat and skeptical (yes, it is possible to feel them simultaneously; I do most of the time). Overall, great. 👍🏽

Okay, moving on HOLD ME TIGHT 💀. It is not my favorite, but I don't hate it. I actually made a thread for it back when it was released, so I'm just gonna attach the link to it (my feelings about it are mostly unchanged): https://niksemosmusic.tumblr.com/post/167519897006/niksemosmusic-okay-now-that-i-got-some-sleep **Okay, I thought I had broken down the lyrics but no. 😑So this song is about loving someone more when you're away from them. The lyric "The distance between us/It sharpens me like a knife" in the bridge is a clear representation of this. Verse 2 is very telling: "I got too high again/Realized I can't not be with you/Or be just your friend/I love you to death/But I just can't, I just can't pretend/We weren't lovers first/Confidants but never friends/Were we ever friends?". They love the other person, but they are too afraid of love (or of loving the other person too much and it ending) that they do not want to be constantly be there with them. (If they stay away, their love won't change and won't risk destruction.) 😐

Going to Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) 🏐, this track wasn't released that long about before the album, and I have a previous critique of it as well so I'll attach the link (again, my view is mostly unchanged): https://niksemosmusic.tumblr.com/post/169580442026/falloutboy-get-your-wallets-ready-youre-about **In my previous critique of Wilson, I said the lyrics seemed a little stream-of-consciousness. That is kinda accurate of mania. Your thoughts race back and forth, either between joy and sadness,between different points of happiness, or between different points of sadness.

That takes me to Church ⛪️ (pun not intended lol) The new video? GORGEOUS! (Though in a few of the band scenes, Trick's words seem out of sync ) & I love they included an interracial couple (which they've done before). & Patrick's corpse makeup is to die for (pun intended ). **(Going back to the inclusion of an interracial couple, I am glad they weren't pandering for diversity. A lot of the time, POC are added just so the creative party can say "Look! We have Black people! See! We're good people." FOB didn't do that. They are a couple, a pair of human beings living their lives like other human beings. They aren't at odds with a world that says they shouldn't be together bc of their race. That troupe is overused and lazy, and as a person of color, I really appreciate they didn't do that. Also, the fact that the couple is a black female/white male pairing is good. Most of the time, an interracial couple is portrayed as a black male with a white female. Generally speaking, I wish black-and-white-people-together wasn't the only view of interracial relationships in media. And can we have more queer couples in general? And not have their queerness be a us-against-the-world troupe? Again, that's overused & lazy.)** Now, as for the music, it’s wonderful! They really made sure it felt like going to church (that pipe organ was amazing. I kinda doubt they used an actual pipe organ instead of a plugin, but they could have. It just sounds too clean to be real). Let me move on to lyrics, and frankly, I really don’t see how so many people are hearing this as a very sexual song. "If you were church, I'd get on my knees"? Yeah, that does sound sexual, but when you listen to the rest of the song, it's obviously not the case. This is another unconventional love song, filled w/ anger and hopefulness. "Take the pain/Make it billboard big and swallow it for me/Time capsule for the future/Trust me, that's what I will be". The antagonist is trying to let go of the past & their new love is helping. And this lyric also suggests if anything goes wrong with this love relationship, they will get that old anger and pain back (they know how this has worked in the past for them).

Heaven's Gate 👼🏾 It is the most hopeful and happiest of any of the tracks. "I got dreams of my own/But I want to make yours come true" The protagonist is giving up their selfishness to fully commit themselves to the one they love. (Though giving up your dreams for someone else seems like the other person is selfish, but hey, love is often selfish. And if the "dreams" equal "fantasies", then those could be abandoned. Fantasies tend to hold a person back.) "If there were any more left of me/I'd give it to you/And I'll tell you that I am fine/But I'm a missile that's guided to you" They are fully committed. Their life is nothing without the other in it. (Again, their selfishness is gone.) Musically, it's amazing. I grew up listening to doo-wop and early soul w/ my mom, so this hits very close to my heart. (And Patrick can do no wrong vocally, so the fact that he let lose & put that range of his on full display deserves plenty of accolades 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾) And this song ticks all of the doo-wop/early soul boxes: Minor key (which may just be a major key in disguise)✔️ Lyrics that show how desperately in love you are✔️ Vocal runs and leaps that put the heart in a panic✔️ The whole song is just incredible! 😍

Moving on to Champion 🏆 When you are questioning everything in your life, this is the song to listen to. It is telling you that you will get through whatever your situation is. It's not telling you that everything will be amazing, but it's not gonna be as bad as it is now. I don't really need to dive deeper into the lyrics. Their meaning is kinda given to you at face value; they don't take much deciphering. Musically, it's a fight song. It is meant to pump you up. Period. There's nothing else to say. It's just good.

Sunshine Riptide ☀️🌊 It is lyrically genius. The beginning talks about being isolated and lovelorn ("She said I love you till I don't/I'm just playing house/No idea what I'm doing now"). But after a new love comes in ("The sunshine riptide/You came in like a wave when I was feeling alright"), they're happy once again ("You are my truest feeling yet/I love you so much/It's just like oxygen"). Or the affects of the drugs are giving them a false sense of happiness ("Driving down the coast again/The pills are kicking in"; "Smoking in my fucking ride...Feel like I'm bulletproof, bulletproof, baby"). You could argue for both. I love how they went full calypso/dancehall/afrobeat on this track. It works perfectly for the lyrical content. It's like a peaceful daze (another argument for the drug scenario). Overall, amazing! **(I'd also like to add how much I appreciate the reversed lyric at the beginning. It reminds me so much of "Work It" by Missy Elliott. Missy is one of my favorite rappers, so that really hits close to my heart. 💜)**

Young & Menace 😈 The 1st single from this album, & it holds a close place to my heart. It lyrically & musically describes true mania the most accurately. I can't put it into words, so I'm attaching a link to an interview Pete did when Y&M was released: https://niksemosmusic.tumblr.com/post/160090326586/rocksound-interview-fall-out-boys-pete-wentz

That leads us to the last track: Bishops Knife Trick 🔪 Some people think it is a breakup song, and in a way it is. It's a I-love-you-so-much-that-if-we-break-up-I-don't-know-what-I'll-do-with-myself song ("I got a feeling inside that I can't domesticate/It doesn't wanna live in a cage/A feeling that I can't housebreak/And I'm yours/'Til the earth starts to crumble and the heavens roll away/I'm struggling to exist with you and without you, yeah"). This is some Mary J. Blige-type emotion they’re on right here. This song will break you in half. (I can barely listen to it without tearing up 😭). ("I'm sifting through the sand, sand, sand/Looking through pieces of broken hourglass/Trying to get it all back/Put it back together/As if the time had never passed/I know I should walk away, know I should walk away/But I just want to let you break my brain/And I can't seem to get a grip/No matter how I live with it") This is some deep stuff. 😶 The protagonist is debating whether they should stay in this relationship: "I love you, but do I really love you? Do I just love the way you make me feel? Is this really happiness or a trick? Maybe I'm holding onto the past too much". And the way the music is arranged rips my heart to shreds!  There is nothing like a simple bass line that pads the keyboard. The drum pattern is not overly complicated. The electric guitar moves the whole song along, just picking & strumming. The vocal melody doesn't have lots of embellishments, only at the start of the last chorus. And Patrick's singing sounds broken and contemplative. BKT is just... 🔪💜

So that concludes my review of MANIA. I am officially calling it my favorite album (Folie now takes the number two spot) I am so appreciative of this album, Fall Out Boy. Thank you for this album. Thank you for pushing it back. Thank you for making art on your terms. 🙏🏽

[suga-ssi]

Nope.. I've actually been a fan for almost 3 years now but I've been away from the updates and stuff about steaming and voting because of real life so I'm not sure if the info I have is actually up to date?? Like.. youtube changes the way they count views and some methods don't work anymore so I'm??? Yup a fan posted a photo from inkikayo and it said only their names next to mic drop and the comments said so, so I'm assuming it's like that. I'm always ready to be proved wrong by bighit though 😂

OH!!! THOSE STREAMING TIPS! HERE’S A LINK

I’m not sure how much it has changed… I started a few years back but have used the same stuff since WINGS... before that… I just helped through Youtube. :) Biggest change… they suddenly decided that songs dropped at 00:00 KST… won’t be counted for the day… hence the time change for the MV drop. 

But Digital streaming is still prety important:

They represent:

     55% for SBS Inkigayo.

     50 % for MBC Show Music Core.

     65% for KBS Music Bank.

     50% for Mnet Mcoundown.

     50% for Show Champion .

MELON and NAVER are still our go to apps for Music streaming to count on charts… but you would need passes and accounts for that. The link up top has a mini tutorial on how to get Naver :) I use MELON, but I had to change my whole Apple location set up for that to waork.

People usually give out passes to stream. So once you have an account try searching this #내_가수1위만들기 hashtag on twitter. Best do it at 10pm KST since that is when passes are released. ALSO, you need to have quick fingers coz those are limited.

THE EASIER OPTION… YOUTUBE!!

Youtube streaming is still substantial… it interferes in Music shows ranking system…

Social media score (Views on official MV on YouTube) represent 15%  on Mnet Mcountdown

Video points are 10% for MBC Show ! Music Core 

SNS points (Offical MV views ONLY ) are 35% on SBS Inkigayo

Plus it give Bangtan the international recognition and breaking those records are pretty fun!

Make sure that…

You watch the entire Video

You DON’T skip or pose the MV

You DON’T skip the adds

The auto-player is off

The volume on YT is +50%

The quality is +480p

You DON’T put the songs on a playlist

You search for the MV not clicking on the suggestions

If you want each of your views to count… safest way…

√ open Youtube , search the MV , watch it , open another MV , delete your history, and REPEAT!

FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY FOR BANGTAN AND ARMY… DON’T REPOST THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHIN the FIRST 24 HOURS!!!

The official MV has Eng Subs. If you want to translate in your language, link the video or embed it and post the trans.

Your reactions to the videos is not as important as increasing the MV views! I personally don’t care how you cried. I probably would cry too… but I won’t share it. Force the other fandoms to watch the official MV if they are curious, not through reactions.

Remixes, subs, etc… just don’t

BTS x ARMY GOALS!

Youtube: (boy this is crazy!)

20M in 24 hours (some said 25M… I say let’s just keep going lol)

30M in 2 days

50M in a week

80M in 2 weeks

100M in less than a month

Music Shows: (each freakin show has a voting app 😅 i think... i have the app for mcountdown)

**Triple crown  = winning No.1 in THE SAME music show three weeks in a row

Triple crown on Music Bank (includes physical sales, so we good)

Triple crown on MCountdown (VOTING IS IMPORTANT)

Triple crown on Inkigayo (Digital Streaming is VITAL!)

MORE THAN 6 MUSIC SHOW WINS… which is the most Bangtan has gotten so far… which is crazy by the way T_T (we need to be stronger longer!)

Charts:

Stream as soon as it drops to make it PEAK immediately

Keep BTS in Top 3 for at least a week in Melon (some say just Top 10… but let’s aim for the moon!)

AWARDS:

Good job ARMYs on album preorders… Album sales are pretty freakin important for MAMA Daesang and other awards.

For Gaon, they award best per quarter and best per month… let’s hope we win for both YNWA and HER… yes?

THIS GOT LOOOOONNNGGG~~~~

anyway… creds to The Red GARNET from ARMY AMINO. I told her I’ll share her stuff here.

!!!!

AND OMYGOD! AN ALL RAP LINE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSIC SHOW!!?!?!?! THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED SINCE… ever… I think… WOW! (correct me if I’m wrong but even for Satoori Rap, all of Bangtan was there and none of the cyphers are allowed to air LOL)

!!!!

[beeyeah]

Jikook: Insight

Title: Insight

Summary: /On-going/ Jikook/ In which Jeon Jungkook was introduced to the world of shipping and fan analysis.

“Jimin-hyung, do you think I stare at you too much?”

Author: Beya

Notes: This was supposed to be a one-shot but I think we all want that slow burn fanfiction where we see the characters understand themselves as the events unfold. I’ve been looking for a story that would tackle JK’s reaction should he discover the world of fan analysis (i.e. real clips of him instead of made-up stories over the internet). Did I mention I’m new to the fandom? Anyway, I wasn’t able to find one so I came up with my own lol

Would encourage you to watch Nochuchimchim/ Yutensol90’s YT videos (Reason why I ship Jikook series). It inspired me to write this fic. The fan videos mentioned in this story are all hers.  

Chapter 1 under cut

Jungkook looked at the small piece of paper in front of him and read the hastily scribbled question. He titled his head, mouthing the foreign term.

Do you read fanfictions? Yes or No.

“Fanfictions?” He asked the fan curiously.

As scheduled, they were on active promotions for Hwayangyeonhwa. They’d just finished performance on MCore and went straight to Myeongdong for a fanmeet. While he’d admit that a photoshoot just the day before combined with performance the day after could already be considered too much, he thought meeting the fans would be a nice way to end the week.

The doe-eyed girl who’d just given him the paper bobbed her head in affirmation.

Was it, he wondered, an internal term he should have learned ages ago?

Fictions written by fans? He wasn’t much of a reader though.

“Which one?”

“You know,” her low-pitched voice came in a whisper as she gave him a knowing look, her puckered lips pointing to the hyung beside him busily entertaining another fan with his crescent-eye smile.

Does it have something to do with Jimin-hyung?

“Ah,” he responded, finally deciding that he could just search for it later. He encircled ‘no’ and shook his head, leaving the anticipating girl down and disappointed. Did he answer it incorrectly? But he didn’t know which fiction it was, let alone got the chance to read it.  

He lifted his hand for a high-five, “I’ll check it later. Can you give me the title?”

It was fascinating. The way her face lit up with his promise as she rummaged through her bag and offered him a small USB. By now, Jimin was already looking towards their direction. He was done talking after he received a pink headband and a high-five.

Jungkook thought he was done after a slap of hand too.

“Please watch this instead!” she said and raised her pinky, silently asking for commitment.

Well, he did plan to follow through his word but watching would make things easier for him. His fans know him all too well.

“Sure thanks,” he said as he sealed it with his own pinky.

“Oohh,” Jimin cooed as the fan moved to his side of table. “What did you give to our Jungkookie? Do you also have something for oppa?” He wiggled his brows suggestively.

The fan blushed and bit her lip but shook her head.

“Ah, what a pity. Oppa gets jealous easily, you know?”

Jungkook elbowed his hyung lightly with a laugh. The girl was obviously flustered having been caught playing favorites.

“We can just watch it together,” he offered to appease the man beside him.

She probably would have agreed since it sounded like a good idea for a moment. Not a second too long though, her eyes grew in alarm and she was waving her hands frantically in front of her.

“No?”

She shook her head and gave Jimin an apologetic smile which screamed ‘For Jungkook’s eyes only.’

Jimin faked a pout but returned the smile regardless at the fan’s honesty. They talked for a few moments and she left uneventfully, ducking bashfully as Jimin patted her head.

“Oppa,” he heard someone said and was surprised that another fan was already waiting in front of him. There he went again, dozing off. He must be feeling tired to space out this much.

“Sorry,” he replied and perked up. “Did you bring your ID? You’re calling me oppa,” his tone challenged.

It sure was going to be a long night.

–

“So,” Jimin nudged him with his foot as he pulled a chair beside him by his desktop. By the sound of the prolonged ‘o’, Jungkook would bet his right arm that the older guy was still bearing grudges that he received a fanfiction recommendation while he didn’t. “Did you watch it already?”

“What?” he tried to feign ignorance. He didn’t want to talk about the USB just yet when he’s trying to win a game.

“The one the fan gave you earlier. What’s in it that I can’t watch?”

As they say, the older a guy, the nosier he gets. Thank God he was youngest.

“Nope,” he answered, his eyes not leaving the monitor.

“Come on. If you want, hyung can watch it with you,” Jimin encouraged, his hand massaging his neck. It felt nice, the massage, and Jungkook found himself leaning to the touch. He didn’t close his eyes though because he had every intention to win Friday the 13th (1). “Stop playing that violent game. It’s not good for you!” The massage then turned to Jimin shaking him senseless.

“No. Not right now.” He pulled away from Jimin’s hand to regain his bearings on his killing spree.

“Aish, this brat. Using informal language with me again!” Jimin tried to sound threatening but his motives took over when he offered, “You can give me the copy and I’ll watch it on my own. Let me borrow your computer.”

“The fan said you can’t watch it.” Jungkook’s cursory glance was judging. He got that the older guy would be curious. He would be too if he were in Jimin’s position. But Jungkook stands firm that words said with ARMYs should be kept. That’s how they remain loyal.

Jimin probably agrees because he put a thoughtful finger to his chin. “Well then…” he said listlessly. “You watch it and tell me what’s inside.”

Jungkook groaned. Both because his hyung was insistent and because there were two survivors that escaped his supposed massacre. Usually, Jimin would leave him alone after two or three pokings but he was surprisingly nagging and it was making him want to just grab him and throw him on the couch outside. He would make sure to shut the door while he was at it. The only reason this happened frequently was because Seokjin made a rule that nobody was to lock their rooms in fear that he wouldn’t be able to rescue them should anything bad happened.

They could just kick the door anyway.

“What?” Jimin blinked at him and raked a hand through his hair. “Is there something wrong with my face?”

Ah, he was at it again. Spacing out and staring.

“Nothing. Just…okay.” He heaved an exasperated sigh. “I’ll tell once I watched it.”

Jimin’s eyes were almost lost in the curl of his smile. Jungkook couldn’t help but return it and he received a pat on the head in return, the way Jimin did earlier with the flustered girl.

Jungkook swatted the hand away and turned to his computer. “Just one more game, hyung.” One more. Because he lost the previous match.

He didn’t need to turn back to see Jimin shaking his head and exiting his room.

After a few cursings under his breath, tapping the mouse a little too hard when his PC lags, he finally decided to quit. He should probably start upgrading RAM and graphics now that it was jammed with game softwares. That would probably cost him a bit of his allowance but a real man could sacrifice.

Jungkook grabbed his duffel bag and dug through to find the black flashdrive. He hoped this wasn’t a prank that would infect his desktop with virus. Should he use the PC in the studio?

He shook his head knowing that it was ridiculous. ARMYs wouldn’t do that, would they?

It took him a minute moment of hesitation before he inserted the disk to the CPU. It seemed nondescript so far with only one folder in the drive named Jikook. The fan must have misspelled his name since it was written in English letters. She seemed young. She probably needs to take more lessons.  

He clicked the folder twice and it revealed a list of videos entitled Why I ship Jikook divided in parts. So it was a movie after all. It would probably take long seeing that there were 13 files overall but they’d have a time off tomorrow provided the consecutive schedules the past four days so might as well entertain the fans and watch. He could probably do some VLive afterwards and tell them what he thought about it.

And so he opened the first clip and it started playing a very familiar song. Was that Sistar’s playing in the background?

It didn’t take him long to realize that it wasn’t a movie. The next thing, he found himself reading through the black screen a script – “The way he looks at Jimin”.

The song gave off a pink and cheesy vibe to it which made the scene look surprisingly private. Through the lens of a fan camera, it showed him and Jimin at their concert in Hongkong staring at each other without breaking eye contact. He remembered quite well that he lost when he turned away, hiding it with a smirk. He also remembered Jimin jabbing at him playfully because there was an unspoken weirdness to it.

His mouth went slightly gaped and he blinked. Twice. Lightly scratching the side of his neck as he consciously watched himself on the screen. Were these all him? It was illuminating how the fans could collect so much clips of him looking and staring at just one person.

He wasn’t conscious about it as much as the person who took all these videos. When a person talks, he sometimes just got a habit of paying attention so he could understand better. Wasn’t it the same for everyone?

Soon as he wondered, his monitor showed a clip of Jimin talking while all the members looked in front of the camera. All except for him.

He bit his lower lip thoughtfully. In aggregate it did seem a little odd.

There was a second half which revealed the instances when Jimin looked at him in return. Jungkook’s seemingly growing list of clip collection won by landslide. He pondered if this was what most of their fans viewed him. Someone who stares at people, that is. He wondered if it made people uncomfortable especially that it wasn’t in his intention. Well this was about him and his hyung mostly.

“Ah,” he muttered as an epiphany arrived.

Jikook probably meant Jimin and Jungkook combined. So the girl who brought the USB was providing him reasons why she liked him and his hyung together. Why didn’t she agree though for both of them to watch it?

On a second thought, that was probably for the best.

He wouldn’t be able to handle an elated Jimin once he found out that he was this…person who had been staring at him.

Not wanting to imagine what the reaction meant for him, he pressed on and randomly clicked through the list. Part 13 showed and the screen read –

“Satellite Jeon” – used to describe Jungkook’s stubborn habit of always orbiting around Jimin wherever he goes.

Was that actually a term in ARMY dictionary? Jungkook let out a short laugh. He does not follow Jimin around.  

Or did he?

Naturally, he thought they should always be together because they were in one group. Bangtan Sonyeondan. Like family. They might as well be saying that he was just tailing after the members.

But the fluffy music continued and showed the members on a music bank stage. Their fifth win for their track Run. It was fun and they were dancing and playing but even he felt embarrassed to see himself. There was a fucking red arrow on his head and it followed him as he gravitated where Jimin was on stage. He pressed the back of his hand on his lips feeling his face and ears heat up.

“Jungkook-ah,” someone called just outside his door.

Jungkook instinctively closed all windows and turned towards the intruder who just let himself in.

“Aren’t you going to eat?” Jin asked, pink apron tied around his waist and his hand still holding a spatula. He curiously looked at the monitor and raised a brow when he found it without any windows opened. “Were you doing something?”

Jungkook forced out a laugh at the suggestive tone the older man used. Instead of answering though, he merely went past him and went straight for the dining room. Why was he even acting like he just watched porn?

“Ah! Jungkook-ah, did you watch it yet?”

“Watched what?” Jin piped in as both he and Jimin entered and sat with him on the table.

Jimin was wearing the oversized white shirt again and putting grapes on his mouth.

He just stared again, didn’t he?

Jungkook rubbed his face with both hands harshly.

“Don’t do that.” Jimin removed his hands from his face.  “You know it’s bad for your skin.” When he successfully removed them and held them down the table, Jungkook was met with concerned eyes. Both from the two grown men in front of him. He hated it when they do that. That meant they’d get overprotective.

“Was it an anti-fan?”

“What? What?” Jin interjected and tapped Jimin’s arm lightly. “What are you talking about?”

“A fan gave him a USB earlier and said to watch a movie.” Jimin turned, his tone suspicious. “Said Jungkook can’t watch it with me.”

Why are both the worrywarts left with him in the dorm? Why did everyone else choose to go back to the studio or head out to watch a movie even after two consecutive schedules?

“Did she say hurtful words in the video?” Jin was already standing up and pacing back and forth.

It wasn’t that Jungkook didn’t understand the root of their paranoia. After all, it was just recently that a fan sent Hobi-hyung a letter. Back then, he remembered seeing him all too excited only to find out it was all flames and bashing. He was silent for a week while everybody could only try to support. Try to shower him with compliments, crossing their fingers and hoping he could forget the words across the pink, scented letter. It was the first time such thing happened that it left them shocked.

Their manager told them later that evening to remember that there is an ARMY of fans behind them. Pun intended. It was just one person and a lot of people love them. The hate was part of the industry if they wanted to make it big.

“Just give it to me. I’ll watch it,” Jimin suggested and lent out his hand, the other squeezing his own when he grabbed it from his face earlier.

“Why watch it? Just throw it away!” Jin sat harshly on his seat.

“Calm down, hyung,” Jungkook finally said and pulled back. “It wasn’t anything okay?” He reached for the bowl of rice in front of him and started eating. He had to think of a way to answer why he was acting so strangely. “I haven’t finished watching yet.”

Jin remained quiet, watching him and not touching his food.

“Aren’t you going to eat?”

“If it wasn’t that then—“

Before Jin could further interrogate him he decided to just come clean about it. “Jimin-hyung, do you think I stare at you too much?”

Jimin’s hand was mid-air, reaching for his chopstick, when he asked. It hovered just as Jimin looked at him to answer his question. “Stare? Why would you ask that?”

“Just…” Jungkook trailed and searched the answer on Jin’s face. It wasn’t there. “Because.”

“What did you watch, Jungkook-ah?” The older hyung asked, resting his chin on his palm as he leaned on the table. His face now showed bafflement instead of concern. “I honestly thought he was watching porn earlier. He looked so shocked when I came in!” His face was all too animated as he recounted what happened. “Our maknae is finally growing.”

“I’m all grown up already, you know? I might be even taller than everyone. Not that I haven’t went past our Jiminnie.”

“Aish, seriously, this brat,” Jimin lightly kicked him by his leg and playfully motioned to smack him.

“Anyway, it wasn’t anything,” he mouthed after a spoonful. “It’s just a compilation of how my fans view me and my relationship towards hyung.”

What he said wasn’t far from the truth.

“With me?” Jimin asked curiously.

“The first two were. I haven’t watched it all yet so.” Why he was saying the words almost in a whisper, he had no idea. Though he was aware it was just about him and Jimin, he couldn’t say it. He knew too well Jimin would make it a big thing. He dotes on him way too much and he wouldn’t be able to handle more.

He could, actually, but that’s beside the point.

“Oh…so what do they think?” Jin’s voice was just as curious but unlike Jimin, he was now more interested about his food. He was perhaps most relieved it wasn’t a hate mail.

“So do they think you stare at me too much?” Jimin laughed and whether Jungkook liked it or not, he felt his ears getting red once again.

“Do they think you have a crush on Jiminnie?” Jin was joining the teasing streak now. “Our fans do love that.”

“They do, they do,” Jimin agreed and went back to his dinner. As if him having a crush on one of the members was the most natural thing in the world. Not that he ever thought of their relationship that way.

Jungkook didn’t quite get ARMY’s logic sometimes but if it made them happy and the hyungs didn’t mind, he must be overthinking if he was letting it affect him.

“They do?” he asked instead.

But Jimin didn’t comment further. He simply nodded and did his trademark smile, dismissing the topic. Funny considering that he was the one who kept prodding earlier. He must’ve lost interest once he finally got what he wanted. He usually does.

“Jin-hyung, I’m going to the department store tomorrow. You said you want to buy that shirt right? Wanna come?”

Jin lifted his head from chowing down his last piece of meat.

For some odd reason, the suggestion felt a little too random for Jungkook.

“What time? I’m meeting with Namjoonie at the studio tomorrow.” Jin looked seriously conflicted. He must’ve badly wanted that shirt.

“I can buy it for you, Jin-hyung,” Jungkook suggested and turned to Jimin. “Can I come with you? The others will be out tomorrow.” It sounded like a plea but he wasn’t going to spend his holiday alone inside the dorm.

His original game plan was to offer Jimin that they go dance practice or cover a song but it seemed that the older man had other thoughts in mind. He sighed and pressed his tongue against his cheek. He wasn’t disappointed, just a little put off balance.

More so that Jimin wasn’t answering his question. Just staring and pursing his lips.

Jin probably sensed whatever the atmosphere was enough for him to interfere. “Thanks, JK. You do that. I’ll give you the money. You buy the shirt with Jimin tomorrow.”

Jungkook’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Do you have other plans?”

It was for another beat of silence until Jimin graced him with his usual good-natured smile. “Nope. Hyung is going to buy you a meal tomorrow.” He stood up and motioned towards the leftovers and plates on the table. “Clean this up for me?”

Jin comfortingly rubbed his shoulder which he answered with a groan.

Today was Jimin’s schedule to wash the dishes.

Next chapter

Postscript:

(1) Friday the 13th – a horror/suspense PC game based on a movie where a masked character called Jason is out to kill. If you take the role of a civilian, then your goal is to survive. If you’re Jason, then you’d have to kill all the other players. Haha I only watched this on YT because my brother liked it. I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be played seriously. It’s still on beta version so let’s just assume JK has the connection to obtain a copy. 

Anyway! Comment how you personally think JK would react to Jikook fanvids/analysis.