#but this could also be applied to tilly

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gotta love the star trek trope of "shouting at something they know full well is a hallucination in a public place"

[whereispearlescentmoon]

Listen I love Martyn’s watcher lore and his narratives as much as the next guy but there’s two instances of his lore straight up failing that I find extremely funny, and that you would would only really know if you’ve watched these two povs. Again, cannot emphasize enough, I love Martyn’s lore and he can do whatever he wants and it’s fun when other creators play into it (Jimmy being the best example) but it’s also very funny when they just don’t.

The first example is when he created that little story that actually Tilly was evil and corrupting Pearl into becoming Scarlet/Red/5 AM Pearl. This of course failed because he had no way of knowing that Tilly had already died when he went to fight Pearl in the finale, as only the owner of a wolf sees their death message. Also, the fandom at large rejected it because from Pearl’s POV, Tilly is her soulmate and her best friend, and is absolutely not evil.

The second is that Gem has her own Life Series lore, which again is only in her POV, that goes directly against his. Gem’s lore, which exists through her Empires and Hermitcraft series as well, is that she remembers literally everything and is willingly traveling across worlds to do things. So the whole “people are made to play the games and also don’t have emotions tied to the previous ones” doesn’t apply to her because she is just willingly participating and still feels exactly the same. Hence her intense beef with Pearl in Wild Life because she remembers Secret Life and the emotions connected to it. You could try to fit this into Martyn’s lore by making her a watcher or a listener, but it’s funnier to me if she’s just a special exception.

Honorable mention to ZombieCleo, Smajor, and Pearl who have also disproven the whole “no emotional ties to previous games” thing multiple times by being deeply emotional towards each other and towards other players about things that have happened in previous games. Cleo literally still felt bitter at Impulse for 3rd Life at the beginning of Wild Life and that’s beautiful.

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All the milestones (Lando Norris)

Fraser came earthside earlier than you expected

Note: english is not my first language. Believe it or not, I'm also a preemie (genetically and health wise, I am a catch, I know). Jokes aside as this is a serious topic, I was born at thirty three weeks because of some complications and it all turned out well, but I am aware of what it entailed from people telling me and it isn't something I've seen around here! Knowing that the diversity I write brings comfort to read and to ask this warms my heart up so much 🫶 I'm also basing this off of my mum's experience!

Thank you so much to everyone who likes and reblogs, your feedback is appreciated 🤍 and I'm taking requests so if you have any ideas or concepts you want to share, feel free to do so as I'll try to get to them the best I can!

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Tw: mentions c-section and themes related to hospital stays and procedures, prematurity, pre-eclampsia

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"I'm really sorry I can't go with you, darling", Lando apoligised as he set the plate with lunch in front of you, "it's okay, it's just an ultrasound", you responded, "we're just going to check if everything is alright with you, right, little one?", you tapped your babybump softly. At thirty weeks pregnant, you were starting to feel the tiredness and aches like you had felt in your previous pregnancy, only now you had a toddler to look after as well, so you had been taking it easy. Fortunately, you were able to juggle work and family life in a way that allowed you to make the minimum compromise to both spheres of your life.

"Drink your water, baby", Lando reminded you, tapping the jug, "I'm going to pick up my dad from the airport and then we'll both get Tilly. Are you feeling like going out for dinner or should I get take out and we eat here?", he questioned, taking a bite of his food.

"I'd prefer to stay in", you stated, "are you feeling like anything special?", he asked back.

"Right now I can't think of anything", you offered, not really looking forward to eating the delicious food in front of you if you were really being honest. Still, you manage to eat the most of it.

"Have a good meeting, Lan, I love you", you said as you put your coat on, grabbing your bag with all your documents.

"Be safe, okay, baby?", he checked, kissing the top of your head and then kissing your baby bump, "and you too, buddy, keep yourself and mummy safe and sound, don't give her too much trouble", he said, helping you out of the door before you went on your separate ways, "I love you, gorgeous mummy!", he winked before he got inside his car.

Once you arrived at the hospital and checked yourself in, your midwife Amelia greeted you in the examination room, "how have you been feeling, Y/N?", she asked as she slipped the bad on your arm to get your blood pressure numbers, sending the urine sample to the lab.

"I've been feeling a little tired, especially compared to last time, which I can only put down to having Tilly, and she's a very calm child", you giggled, remaining quiet as the machine got your numbers.

"These look quite high, did you run up here?", she asked, "no, I got here earlier than I expected actually, I've been sitting on the waiting room for a bit", you scrunched your face.

"We'll just wait for your results and then we'll see if it's something we have to wordy about", she tranquilized, "let's see you baby boy, shall we?", she smiled as you lifted your shirt, letting her apply the cream and move the wand around.

"There's your son, Y/N", she smiled, "He's a bit quiet, but the heartbeat sounds good", she smiled, taking a few more pictures so you could bring them home for Lando and Matilda to see.

A knock on the door alerted you both as Amelia was taking your measurements, "I have the results for Y/N Y/L/N-Norris", your OB checked, seeing you in the room, "Hi, Y/N, I thought I'd only see you later", she said as she walked in. She pulled on a stool and sat on it, "your results are indicating that you might be in pre-eclampsia", she said as she showed the tablet's screen to Amelia, her stern expression confirming your suspicions on how serious the situation was, "your body is having trouble keeping up with everything, hence your high blood pressure and your urine results suggest your kidneys are working overtime as well", Dr. Martin said as you straightened up, hands coming to wrap around your baby bump protectively, "your baby is fine, so that's not a big worry, but we do think it would be best if we delivered him tonight", she advised.

"But he's too small", you argued.

"You're at thirty weeks, which isn't ideal, but the survival rate is very very high for babies born at this time, and we also have a team that is specialised in preemie care, so he will be in the best hands", she comforted, "we need to give you corticosteroids to make sure the baby's lungs are ready for when he comes earthside, we'll get you admitted and monitor you and the baby to make sure he's not struggling either. In a few days, depending on how this goes, we'll do a c-section. I know it's not ideal, but this is the best way to make sure you and baby boy stay safe".

Sighing, you nodded, "okay, whatever is best for both of us", you asserted, "I just need to call Lando - my father in-law is coming to stay for a bit and they're getting Matilda from school", you thought out loud.

"Absolutely, dear, everything is going to be just fine", Amelia conforted while Dr. Martin set you up to go to a room.

Lando helped Matilda up to her car seat, strapping her in as she spoke to his father, "and did you have a good day, princess?", Adam asked, "yes, we coloured lots and we saw a couple of butterflies when we were having our snack!", she smiled as Lando drove home.

The car system alerted them of a call from you, "hey, beautiful, I'm in the car with my father and Tilly - say hi to mummy, babygirl!", he encouraged, "Hi, mummy!", she cheered, "Hey Y/N", Adam greeted too.

"Hey, guys! Lando, can you give the phone to your dad, please?", you asked, "sure, love", he said as he disconnected the phone from the car, nodding his father to take the phone in the console.

"Hey, Y/N, is everything alright?", Adam asked over the phone, "Hey, Adam, I hope you travelled well! I'm not sure if Lando told you, but I had an appointment today, and it turns out I have to be admitted", you began, "I don't want to worry him, much less when he's driving, so as soon as you get home, can you tell him to call me back again, please? Baby Fraser might join us sooner than we expected", you mumbled, nerves obvious in your voice as Adam stayed with a neutral face.

"Absolutely, Y/N, I'll let him know", he said before hanging up.

"What was it? Is everything alright?", Lando asked, knowing there would be a reason as to why you didn't want to have everyone listening to the conversation.

Checking the rearview mirror to see Matilda playing with one of her books, Adam clarified Lando, "she is going to stay at the hospital for a little longer than she expected for some check ups, she didn't want Matilda to hear about it", he said. It wasn't too much of a lie, and he certainly didn't want to scare anyone and since Lando would be calling you anyway, it could wait for a bit, "she asked you to call her when you got home. Don't worry, I'll keep Matilda entertained", he smiled.

Once they arrived, Adam left his things in the guest bedroom and met Matilda in the kuchen, "grandpa will make you some snacks. What do you want, darling?", he asked as he urged Lando to go and make a call to you.

"Hi, baby", Lando said as you picked up, "dad said you wanted me to call you, is everything alright?", he asked as he stepped inside the bedroom, hanging his coat in the closet.

"Hi, my love", you sighed and sending Lando into alert, "when they did my check up, Amelia took my blood pressure and it was really high, and my urine sample didn't look great either. It turns out I'm in pre-eclampsia and they want to keep me for observation, and it's likely Fraser will join us in the next few days", you added, "I need you here -, and things for me", you let out.

"Are you okay? I'll start packing right away", he said as he put his phone on speaker, looking for pyjamas and toiletries.

"My blood pressure is high - so far there's no distress for the baby, and they want to keep him in for as long as they can", you explained, "I, I am fine staying here on my own, that's okay, but I really need you here for a bit", you asked, "of course, my love. I'm going to pack these up quick and I'll be there. I love you", he said before you said it back, putting his phone in his pocket and zipping the bag.

"Daddy, where are you going?", Matilda asked as she saw the bag, "princess, mummy is going to stay in the hospital for a bit so the doctors can make sure her and baby are okay, and daddy is going to take a few things for her", he announced, crouching down so he was at her level.

"Is mummy sick?", she pouted, "she's a little tired, so they're going to make sure she rests up as much as she can", he slipped out, "I'm going to be there for a little bit to giver her her pyjamas so she's comfy, and then I'll be right back, okay? Can you stay here with grandpa?", he asked.

"Okay, daddy", she said before walking away, "but wait!", she called from the hall.

"I'll get dinner started and tuck her in if it gets too late - she didn't want me to tell you until you were home", he apoligised, "I know, I know, thanks for being here, it was bloody good timing", Lando mused.

Matilda came back with one of her stuffed toys, a McLaren bear she loved, "this is for mummy, so she doesn't sleep alone", she smiled sweetly. Maybe her innocence was positive because it meant she was dealing with the situation quite well.

"I'll give it to mummy, baby girl, I bet she'll love it", he smiled, kissing her cheek and leaving to the garage so he could drive to the hospital.

When he arrived, Amelia walked up with him as she told you all there was to know, knocking on your room door before they stepped inside.

"Darling", he said, setting the bag down and sitting next to you on the bed, kissing your forehead protectively, "how are you?", he asked.

"Fine, although I don't think it has really sunk in", you mumbled, playing with his fingers, "how is Tilly?", you wondered.

"She gave you Mr. Brown", he said as he fished out the bear from the bag, "she said she wanted you to have it so you wouldn't be alone in here", he smiled.

After spending as much time as he could with you, he bid you goodbye and went home, finding his father washing up the dishes as Matilda got her pyjamas on for the night, "I have a tupperware for you in the fridge if you want something to eat".

"Thanks, I've got it from here though - c'mon, little miss, we're going to sleep!", Lando hoisted her up, holding her on his hip as they walked upstairs to the bedroom, "can I sleep in your bed, daddy?", Matilda spoke in a small voice, "I don't want you to be alone either", she admitted.

Smiling at her sweetness, he nodded, "of course you can, love. Mummy sent her goodnight wishes for you, and maybe we can visit her tomorrow, how does that sound?", he smiled, "yes, please, daddy!".

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"I made these for you, mummy, so your room is nice and colourful!", Matilda smiled as Lando let you in for a cuddle, your little girl getting help from her grandfather at ripping the tape so she could display her drawings she brought you almost daily, only missing days where Landk hadn't been able to bring her to the hospital because of their schedules.

"That's beautiful, darling, thank you so much", you gushed before turning to Lando, "has she cried again?", you whispered. You had been in the hospital for five days now, and two nights ago Matilda started with what was a tantrum at first and then evolved to crying about the fact that you weren't home. Lando was able to talk it out with her, welcoming her and allowing her to talk about how she was feeling and how it was beyond the fact that her tights were itching her.

"No, yesterday she told me she couldn't wait for you to come home, and that you were taking longer than she liked", he snickered, "always little miss rushing when it comes to you", he kissed the side of your head. Even though she was a daddy's girl through and through, she never made you feel left out.

"Y/N", Dr. Martin called after she stepped inside the room, "Oh, Matilda, you're so grown up already! Time flies by", she said as she waved at your little girl while Adam pulled her to sit on his lap, whispering "That's mummy's doctor, she is going to check up on her so you have to keep quiet, okay?" into her ear.

"I was checking your results, and I think between tonight and tomorrow, we might have to deliver your baby boy", she stated, everyone in the room straightening up as Matilda tried to read the adults' faces.

"His lungs look really good in the ultrasound we did this morning - as you know those were our biggest concerns, so we'll come up to monitor you, okay?", she rubbed your shoulder comfortingly before excusing herself.

"Well, I think it's best if we get going, then", Adam said as he got up, coming up to kiss the top of your head and squeeze your hand in his.

"Mummy, I know you're going to do very well", she said, earning small giggles around the room, "when can I come and meet the baby?", she stepped up to give you a kiss.

"We will have to see how it all goes, princess, but when you can, you'll be the first to come, okay?", you smiled, brushing the curls out of her eyes and kissing her head.

"I'll drop these guys home, get the baby bag and then I'll be back", Lando said, kissing your lips and your baby bump, "you stay in there for just a little longer, okay buddy?".

By the time Lando got back to the hospital, you had already been given a few medications to prep you for the c-section, "Kelly and Max advised that I shopped for some smaller clothes, so I have those in there", he tapped the baby bag, "and how are you feeling?", he cupped your cheek.

"My blood pressure is really high, so they're thinking about putting me under, like, full body anesthesia", you bit your lip. Getting surgery was already a big thing, but being completely under was another.

"Oh, okay", Lando gulped, "they won't let me be in there then", he realised, "that's not how we wanted this to happen, but it's going to be okay, gorgeous. You're the strongest woman I know, you're going to be just fine", he smiled, "and our baby boy will come out screaming and he will be the strongest little one ever", he said, trying to convince you and himself of his words. He was scared too, but it wouldn't do you both any good to dwell on it too much.

Knocking on the door, one of the lovely interns and Amelia came to get you, "are we all ready? I'm afraid you already know this, Lando, but you won't, be able to be with us in the OR", she apoligised, "I'll wait right here, if that's okay", your husband suggested, kissing you one last time before they wheeled you off, "I love you, Y/N", he muttered against your lips.

While he waited, he looked at the drawings in the room with precise attention, finding one where Matilda drew the four of you, her brother in your arms and Lando holding her hand, names scribbled under each person in Adam's writing.

Less than an hour later, Amelia stepped into the room, Lando getting up from his spot on the chair immediately, "everything went well, they were weaning Y/N off of the anesthesia, she's going to the PACU until she wakes up and then back here", she smiled, "your little boy is in the neonatal unit, do you want to come and meet him?", she asked, Lando letting out a sigh of relief at her words, "I'll let you know when Y/N comes back to the room", she ensured, having been in the job long enough to know the dilemma of wanting to be in two places at the same time.

"Yes, let's go", he said as he straightened up his sweater, "can I hug you?", he allowed himself to feel emotional, Amelia's open arms offering him a little comfort, "they're both alright, Lando, you have such a beautiful family", she cooed.

Walking with him to the neonatal care unit, she helped him into one of the gowns as they greeted the other parents inside along with all of the staff, "this is your little boy", she said, offering him a sanitizer for his hands, "he can't eat on his own just yet, so that single tube on his nose is feeding him, the other one is giving him oxygen, and those stickers are to make sure his heart is doing okay - little milestones and little victories", she explained as Lando took him in.

Surely, he was much smaller than Matilda, but he could already spot some similarities, "Can I touch him?", he asked, weary of disturbing the perfectly architected environment inside the incubator, "yes, of course! Just be mindful of the wires and tubes", she encouraged, opening the little doors so Lando could touch your son.

"Hey, buddy", he spoke as he touched his tiny fingers, "you're already such a fighter, breathing so well without ventilation", he cooed. He looked up all the complications and when he didn't see a mechanical ventilator, he couldn't help but feel proud of the baby, "he is, we did all the tests and for now supplemental oxygen seems to be enough", Dr. Martin said softly, not wanting to spook them as she showed up, "everything went well with Y/N, she should make a full recovery once it heals", she rubbed his back.

"Thank you", he said, keeping the tears at bay as he looked back at Fraser, "you're so tiny they had to roll up your diaper, hm little love?", he spoke, "there are so many people who love you and they have so much of it to give you".

A little while later, Amelia told him they were taking you up to your room, so Lando said goodbye to Fraser, "I'm going to see mummy, Fraser, and I'm going to tell her how much of a higher you are, I love you", he cooed one last time, rubbing his arm before taking his hands away, closing the little doors and folding the gown for later.

Walking into the corridor to your room, Lando could spot you in the other end, smiling as you spotted him too, "nearly beat you in this race", you smiled at him as he gestured for them to wheel you into the room, "everything went as expected, Dr. Martin will be up shortly to speak to you two", one of the interns said.

"How are you feeling, gorgeous?", he said, brushing your hair away from your eyes and behind your ears, "I'm fine, the meds are helping with the pain, I'm sure", you giggled, "they gave me a good dose".

"That's nice, at least", he said, "I've texted everyone to let them know you were okay and everything went well", he added.

"Have you seen him yet?", you asked, "yes, I have", Lando beamed, "He's very tiny and he looks a little bit like Tilly already. And he's such a fighter, too! He only had those little pin-like tubes to help him breathe, they didn't need any incisions or anything. I would've taken a picture but I couldn't take my hands away from him", he admitted.

"Hopefully soon I can see him", you gulped, knowing it would off the books for a bit since you had abdominal surgery.

"All in due course, baby. I'm so happy you're both fine", he kissed your forehead.

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"I just want to hold my baby!", you hiccuped, wiping the tears falling on your cheeks while Amelia conforted you, "just one more day, Y/N, maybe two at maximum to make sure you're healing well, too", she smiled apologetically.

A knock on the door alerted you as Lando and Matilda walked inside, making you wipe your cheeks quickly, "mummy!", she cheered softly, approaching you and climbing on the bed softly since she knew you were healing, "have you been crying, mummy?", she said, hugging your arm and resting her head there.

"Mummy is upset because I can't go and see Fraser today", you explained as Lando kissed the top of your head.

Amelia excused herself as you caught up with everything back home, "grandpa asked me to give you kisses", Matilda recalled as she kissed your cheeks, "his plane has landed alresdy", Lando added, "That's nice of him, thank you darling".

"We can go and meet Fraser, Tilly", Lando said as the window they allowed visitors in was coming to the half-time mark, "I'm going to give him loads of kisses from you mummy, don't worry about it!", your daughter said sweetly as she climbed off the bed, "I'm going to try and FaceTime, okay?", Lando confirmed, handing you your phone before they left for the neonatal unit.

"Matilda, darling, you have to put this on, okay?", one of the nurses gave her a mask, "she's in nursery and she might have caught some bug that isn't showing symptoms yet and it could be harmful for the babies", he checked with Lando as your husband nodded.

"It's like a costume, Tilly!", Lando tried to make it fun for her, adjusting the gown and then the mask around her face, "you can't go around touching things, okay princess?", he stated as she nodded, ready to meet her little brother.

Lando got himself gowned and led them to Fraser's incubator, "that is Fraser, baby", he cooed, typing on his phone inside the clear bag and FaceTiming you like he promised so you too could see the moment they met for the first time.

"He's so tiny", she gasped, standing on the stepping stool so she could see him properly, "I can't kiss him, can I?", she asked and Lando shook his head, watching you smile on the screen, "I'm going to blow him the kisses I have from mummy then", she said, her hand making the movements from her covered mouth to her brother, "I love you, Fraser, and mummy loves you too, she can't be getting because her tummy still hurts a little", she told him.

"This just makes you want to have another right away, doesn't it?", Lando croaked out as he wiped a tear from his eye, your wide eyes looking at him, "not anywhere in the near future - my body knows that much!", you giggled at the soft sight, "but it is incredibly cute, yes", you smiled as tears fell on your cheeks too.

"Look, mummy! He moved his hand, he's saying hello to you", Matilda smiled, "He's saying he wants to see you, too!".

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You were finally able to stand up and sit in a wheelchair, so your other goal for the day was going to see your son.

Amelia was the first to say she would take you, helping you sit and getting you there, "That's your little boy right there", she pointed as you were filled with giddiness and excitement.

Wheeling you to face plastic bassinet, your hand went straight inside, "he doesn't need oxygen anymore?", you asked his doctor, noticing the single tube you recognised as a feeding tube, "no, not anymore", he said, "we ran some tests this morning and he's doing just fine on his own, strong set of lungs he has! He woke two of the other babies up yesterday", he smiled.

Chuckling, you touched his arm softly, his hands opening and closing, "do you want to hold him?", he asked, catching you by surprise. Until now, no one ever held him as to make sure the treatments being done were working as best as they could.

"Can I?", you asked, eyes hopeful, "me and the rest of the team think he's finally strong enough to move out of here actually", he added, "not enough to go home just yet, but he can be in your room. This way you can have him close to you and of anything happens or you need help, the staff in your floor know what to do. He just needs to be able to feed without a pump, so either breastfeeding or bottle feeding", he stated.

"Wow, okay, I wasn't expecting this, I was so happy that I got to see him", you teared up, bringing your arms to position so the doctor could place your baby in your arms, mindful of the feeding tube that was still in him, "hey, my love", you cooed, touching his cheeks, "I'm your mummy. I know you were rushed out of my tummy, and it was scary for both of us, but it's looking up now", you cried, Amelia wiping your cheeks as she smiled too.

"Do you mind if we take his tube out now? Might be a little better for this little guy to be in his mummy's chest", the doctor suggested, getting the supplies he needed and setting them in the tray.

"It's okay, little guy", he said as he pulled it out, baby Fraser crying at the discomfort you could only imagine as you rubbed his back, "it's okay, my love, mummy's here to make it better", you shushed him, kissing his head multiple times.

"There, all done!", the doctor said, "if you want, you can feed him here or in your room, where you feel best", he wondered, "could we go to the room, please? I have my supplies there, too", you asked.

You had been pumping milk out since it came in, and you were finally able to feed him straight from your nipple, "okay, little one, you can't get lazy on us now that mummy has you in her room", Amelia encouraged, tapping his cheek slightly as he began suckling on your nipple, "there we go!", she cheered, "I told you it would get better, didn't I?", she winked at you.

When Lando and Matilda came for their daily visit, they didn't expect to see you walking around the room, your back facing the door, "you're up, mummy, that's good!", your daughter said as you turned around, showing her brother on your chest, "oh", she gasped.

"He passed all his tests, and he's getting chubby too", you cooed, squishing his thigh softly as Lando took the sight in, Matilda holding onto you as you patted her head and held your son. Your family was complete.

"That's daddy, Fraser", you cooed, pointing at Lando as your baby boy looked around to the two new people in the room.

"Can I have a cuddle?", Lando whispered before you transferred Fraser to his arms, your little boy curling up against him just like he had been curled up to you.

"Does this mean you get to go home?", Matilda asked, hugging you properly as you sat down on the bed with her, "not for a few days still, they just need to make sure Fraser is alright", you informed, "then we can go home and the four of us are going to have loads of fun", you smiled.

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"Tilly, can you help me here, please?", Lando called as her footsteps approached your bedroom, "can you get me that bedding from the drawer, please?", Lando asked as he held the mattres up, not wanting to miss the exact placement of the sheet, "thank you, baby, you're such a clever girl", he complimented, folding the corner in and letting the mattress fall back into place.

"When mummy comes home tonight, is Fraser coming with her?", she wondered, touching the next to me bassinet you kept in your room for the baby to sleep in the first few months, "yes, he is, he's finally good and big enough to come home, no more hospital visits", Lando sighed. The last couple of weeks were hard. Juggling things on his own made him even more appreciative of you and the efforts you made to make sure everything was smoothly running in the house, as well of your friends and family who suported your family in every way they could.

"That's going to be nice, the hospital smells funny", she scrunched up her nose, "and it's going to be like before but with baby Fraser?", she wondered.

"At first mummy will need our help in many things - she still has some recovery to do, but then it will be back to normal, yes", Lando offered, "and we'll have Fraser to go with us in our adventures".

"I can't wait to show him my soft blankets and my toys", she beamed, helping Lando with the bed and then getting ready to pick you up from the hospital.

"Thank you again for all of your work and dedication, we truly can't say it enough for all you've done for our family", Lando said to the team as they discharged you from the hospital, waving at Fraser in his carrier as he looked around.

By the time the four of you were back home, you ate dinner on the sofa, Matilda cuddled up to your side while Fraser slept in your chest, Lando holding the four of you in his embrace as much a she could, "we're finally all together", you smiled, "the Norris family is all together in one place we it should be", he said, kissing your lips softly, hand coming to rest on top of yours in Fraser's back as Matilda smiled up at you, "this is the best day ever", she murmured.

Post partum blurb

[tookishcombeferre]

I've been seeing a lot of talk about underappreciated characters in fandom lately (specifically my beloveds Tilly and Cordelia - lord I love them.)

So, I'm also going to jump in with another character who is so WOEFULLY under discussed.

Can we talk about Winifred for a moment please?

Like, unironically, I love her? She is trying her best with arguably the worst hand a parent can be dealt?

First, in the prim and proper Enchancian society, where does she fit as the wife of the most "perfect" Royal Sorcerer? He's out there being the face of the country and she has these two incredibly mischievous and incredible children to look after both of which are stuck in Dad's shadow to various degrees.

How present was Goodwyn? I'm willing to bet not very.

His favorite things are his trophies and awards. He has a whole collection of artifacts from the things he has defeated and destroyed. He was likely some kind of battle mage specialization. Goodwyn is Great ... Winifred is WISE.

My reasoning for why we don't see past Winifred in The Looking Back Glass episode is because she was standing with Eliza (the name I have given Grandmum because she deserves a name - darnit.) Winifred doesn't stand with Goodwyn. She can't. She's not one to have all eyes on her. She blends into the crowd with her friend so she can see her daughter without the pressure of having to hide whatever emotions come naturally to her. She is not stone. She is not performative. Her heart is too big, and she doesn't want to be judged for whatever reaction she has. (Favorable reading here of Winifred, but I think it suits the sort of "heart on her sleeve" way she lives her life throughout the series.)

Regardless, the day of The Incident took both Winifred's children from her.

Cordelia closed herself off. She became bitter and distant. I think Goodwyn might have even encouraged Cordelia to close off her emotions because it would have made her a better warrior or useful to Enchania in other efforts. Winifred, however, having been around Cordelia knows that isn't who Cordelia *is.*

The Cordelia Winifred remembers is the one who loved her brother. Who loved mischief. And, to lose that? My lord, what emptiness!

(My personal headcanon is that Cordelia chose to take up a position as an Enchancian spy because Goodwyn wasn't ready to retire yet when she finished school, but she wanted a job in a field he would approve of. By the time Goodwyn was ready to retire, she liked her spy work too much to apply for the Royal Sorcerer position so she just didn't. But, she became just ruthless in her conjurations because it's what she was taught to become.)

Then, Winifred saw what happened to her son. She had to be split right down the middle. My headcanon for how Winifred got the title of Wise is that she took some minors in Prophesy and Divination at Hexley. So, while she could never get to the heart of what actually happened on the day of The Incident, she knew whatever happened wasn't Cedric's fault. She couldn't explain how she knew, but she knew. And, still, even if it wasn't, she couldn't understand how her husband, and the whole world looked at a tiny child, no matter how big the mistake, and decided to judge his entire life by it.

To Winifred, because in her WISDOM, she was able to keep some form of objectivity it seemed as though Cordelia would be alright because the world had chosen her. But, to Cedric? Winifred would have to be the world. No one was going to love him. No one was going to care for him. Everything had been taken from him in an instant because of one spell gone wrong. And, was she just supposed to leave him too? He would have No. One. Else.

And, still, I'm not even sure she gave up on trying to repair the rift between them. How much of Calista's desire to see her mother and Cedric reconciled is a reflection of the times she's heard her grandmother pleading for the same thing? How much of her hope to see that relationship repaired comes from Winifred's desperate hope for the same outcome?

But, regardless, what a choice to have to make! The amount of guilt, frustration, and pain that must have existed in every one of Winifred's choices after The Incident is immense. She is the wife of a powerful man in a society that affords her so little power of her own.

Things seem to improve throughout the series. But, we see Grandmum (Eliza) hiding her interests in stunt riding for the sake of propriety. How much did Winifred hide? How much of her own tendencies did she push back?

I think of Winifred and Goodwyn's relationship a lot like Hamilton and Eliza's as portrayed in the musical Hamilton (not the historical one.) Goodwyn was ambitious. He was "obsessed with his legacy." He has to be the best. And, she is left picking up his pieces. She is trying to help everyone stay together as a family, and I think she deserves SO MUCH more credit and love. She's woefully complex, and she's so imperfect. But, there just wasn't a perfect choice to make in the position she was placed in.

Winifred has experienced a lot of hardship. She has lost so much. And, she finally gains it back in the end. But, like, she has endured so much, and I think she deserves WAY more love.

[scarfacemarston]

Secret relationship with Abigail meta

(Repost because of glitches with main post.) Someone requested I hc whether Abigail would be in a secret relationship with the reader.

So, I really hate the phrase “Actualllllyyyyyyy...” but it actually applies here! I’m just going to warn you that I’m basing this on my personal meta / psychological opinion of her, so it may be less exciting or not exactly what you want. However, I think it makes for a more authentic request.

Abigail/F!reader wouldn’t have to be as much of a secret as you think. They would have to be careful, yes, but depending on where one lived, it could be a bit more accepted than you think.

Queer people have always existed, and Dutch and Hosea appear to have had minimal trouble if the audio files are to be believed. However, you’re right that outside of the gang, a queer relationship with Abigail would have to be on the down low, but queer women actually had it a lot easier in terms of hiding. They would mention being “sisterly,” which was the most common explanation that rarely seemed to be questioned. I’ve heard of some people calling each other step sisters. There were also “marriages” called Boston Marriages, which were essentially two women who lived together without any financial presence of a male. Not all Boston marriages were romantic, but queer scholars believe a lot of them were.

All this to say that it would be entirely possible for Abigail and a F!Reader to live together happily and with or without John’s presence in the household. (As in to parent Jack.)

I also say this to say that Abigail would not approve of a secret relationship within the gang. She is the type to not want to “live a lie.” In some ways, I believe Abigail felt she was living a lie, waiting for John and telling herself that she would be okay if he didn’t reunite with her. Arthur points out this is wrong as she’s “pining for him.”

I think she would want to demonstrate honesty in the best way she could in relationships, including the reader. She would want Jack to be involved. There’s no way she would be in a relationship that didn’t include the reader’s presence in Jack’s life as another parent.

Abigail is used to the gang judging her and even gossiping about her. Outside of Hosea, Arthur, Sadie, and Tilly, hardly anyone talks to her. Abigail would basically say let them gossip, but she would worry if the gossip bothers the reader.

That would cover all her bases in terms of living a truthful life. She’s not afraid of John. She would very bluntly but maturely state that you were her partner and that it was over between them. She would likely only want John in her life to provide for Jack, but she knows that is a dwindling prospect.

If you can handle the possibility of gossiping, that would be such a relief to her, and the gang would quickly knock it off if they were told off or moved on to another subject.

I’ve always been of the opinion that Abigail would be better with a woman. I just feel like she’s really queer coded. Yes, she loves John, I truly believe that, but I think she would thrive with a woman in a way that she couldn’t with John. I think a woman would view her as an equal and appreciate her more. I think they would laugh more, and she would worry less. Jack would have a more stable environment, as I think she would have likely left the gang earlier. I think she would have been able to achieve her dreams quicker and see Jack grow up safely and happily with a normal childhood.

If you want more actual hc’s, let me know. I have already written a few Abigail x F!Reader posts already that you can find on my master list or under the Abigail Marston x Reader or Abigail Roberts x Reader tags. 

[anglsenthvnsent]

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 JOBS THAT WOULD FIT STRAY KIDS MEMBERS

these are all specific stores!!! most of these are american stores (i think?) so sorry if they are unfamiliar!! i may or may not have worked at these places before…

BATH AND BODY WORKS

-LEE KNOW!

-chan

-felix

-changbin

what do u mean when u tell me lee know has never stepped foot inside a bath and body works before?? HE IS MADE FOR IT OMG. the apron tied around his waist, his pretty visuals literally drawing customers in. people would actually take the scent testers from him. imagine asking for recommendations and him leading u around the store, calling out scents by name and their “floral, dark, clean” notes. his favorite scent is definitely a spring scent like book loft or a classic like crisp morning air. ALSO imagine his shy, working voice when asking people for their rewards number and then going to the back, rolling his eyes and immediately complaining. made for the job. he’s perfect.

chan and felix are also great fits! they would definitely be a lil too knowledgeable (thanks to sisters and genuine interest). imagine asking for recommendations for scents and felix whips out gingham gorgeous (aka one of the strongest, clean scent with floral). my wonderful body care men :’]

let’s be honest. changbin in an apron. that’s it.

BARNES & NOBLE

-hyunjin

-seungmin

u mean to tell me these nerds wouldn’t apply for barnes & noble at least four times? (honestly, it seems like they’re always hiring then never hire lmao)

hyunjin definitely likes the “quiet” vibe of the workplace. it’s definitely not always quiet, but being surrounded by books and drawing when he has no customers at the help desk is nice. he likes roaming around and looking at new journals, stationary, popular authors, etc. he doesn’t always read, but if the book seems popular enough he will get it to try it out! also, hyunjin dressed as a nerd with his eyebrow piercing and dyed hair. sHEEESSHH that’s the death of me.

ur probably wondering why seungmin isn’t the first name. he is literally the member that ppl said his room was “boring” bc of all the books and that he probably studies for fun. BUT, i don’t think he would necessarily like it as a job? he likes to keep his interests and hobbies to himself, so constantly recommending books or seeing others buy an author he absolutely hated might not be his favorite. although, some days he walks in and is GRATEFUL that he chose this over any other mall job. some days it’s his escape. bookworm 4L.

TARGET

-han

-jeongin

-changbin

han as a target worker is literally canon at this point. lets be honest, he would be a perfect fit. he would wear the same red zip up jacket ever shift, no matter is he’s doing shipment orders or register. mans just wants to be comfy and make money. but in all seriousness!! he likes the people he works with and enjoys how organized everything is. less to get confused and overwhelmed by.

u could find jeongin either at target or ur local grocery store. he just fits the grocery store worker vibe so well. don’t know how to explain.

changbin in a target is something i never thought about but it would work so well? imagine him at the customer service desk asking for ur card information for a refund. like how does it seem so normal???

BEST BUY

-CHANGBIN!!

-felix

first person i thought of for best buy. changbin. he just seems like such a lil dork when thinking about it?? ur telling me he wouldn’t giggle and act flustered when u thought the iphone 15 and 15 max were the same thing? he would. u know he would.

felix just works and we all know it. his mom definitely made him apply bc of his love for PCs and he kinda just got the job. loves doing tech things!! (but hates how rude some of the customers are :[)

TILLY’S

-chan

-jeongin

-han

for those who don’t know, tilly’s is kinda like an alternative skater/surfer clothing store! like beach clothes for skaters… if that makes sense…

from past experience of working here, chan just fits the manager role so well. diligent when working and so nice?? customers never feel overlooked when talking to him, all workers respect and like him, and he does amazing at his job! another thing that fits him so well is how tired he is :(( tillys puts their managers to workkk i am telling u.

jeongin would feel a lil outcasted when working here, cuz he never expected to work at a mall store??, but he likes it pretty much. he likes being on fitting room duty the most bc he could be on his phone most of the time. but he would DREAD if he was called to be on register bc he always forgets to take the security tags off.

han would fit right in. a lil… too good. he’s there for that employee discount and the limited nike clothes that get put out. would always want to be on register so time goes by faster. once again, he’s there for that check.

[hannahwatcheshorror]

BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998)

💁‍♀️Strong Female Lead

“Rude f*ckin’ doll.” Jennifer Tilly brought it and there were so many good doll special effects which takes us back to what we love about chucky in the first place. This movie was fun, flirty, and deadly. A very worthy addition to horror films in general, not just the series.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chucky’s old girlfriend brings his doll back to life because she missed him but he isn’t super sweet on her so she locks him in a crib. To get back at her he kills her and makes her into a doll (you know, an eye for an eye). She is not happy about this and now it is a lot harder for them both to go to Chucky’s physical burial location and get the special necklace he was wearing when his human body died. If he left her alive and human she could have just driven them but he’s such an angry little dickhead he had to make her into a doll to “teach her a lesson,” it is so silly. Tiffany calls her neighbor and asks him to transport her and Chucky as “two special dolls.”

The kids are Jade (played by Katherine Heigl!) and Jesse and they have a cute love story but also who cares about them because Chucky and Tiffany, baby! Just in trying to leave town the dolls kill the uncle police officer and another police officer and get the kids on the most wanted list (wack). Random scenic shots of Niagara falls. Tiff is all about utilizing her surroundings for her killings and is very inspiring to Chucky who asks her to marry him after a particularly poignant encounter. We also have very goofy doll sex at this point which is wack. The kids think each other are the killer which is a little goof about but then their friend comes in to try and prove they are both not murderers and he ends up getting a high five in the face from a mac truck after being surprised by the living dolls.

When they get to the grave site, the kids don’t want to give their bodies to the dolls so they fight back, Tiffany goes in the oven and Chucky out the window. Tiffany gives up at this point, she is toasted and toast, but Chucky takes Jade and gets to the grave. Tiffany has other plans though, she wants to see her mans in Hell so she fights him to the death. He bests her and it is up to the kids who basically trap him like a small animal in a hole and he runs around all wild like. Then they shoot him after the local law enforcement comes up so he can prove their innocence and they get to go back home ever again. Very good and fun movie (wish it didn’t include the little bit where Tiff immediately birthed a Chucky hell-spawn at the very end but, hey, I still really enjoyed this film).

But let’s go back to the tub, let’s go back to Tiffany watching Bride of Frankenstein and realizing that the bride never loved The Monster. She is crying because she is applying this to her life, but which one is she? Is she the bride? Or is she The Monster? Now we can never know because Chuck and Tiff have one of the most toxic relationships that people idolize but there was a turning point for our girl Tiffany in that moment. Was she going to apologize and confess her undying love for Chucky, not ever wanting him to feel like The Monster? Or would she tell him off for making her feel like The Monster? Such an important little scene that I wish she talks to Chucky about, and considering the end, I have a feeling she might see herself at the ladder.

----------------------HANNAH WATCHES HORROR---------------------

[nodramapossible]

Saturday, November 30 — SWYNRP Character Wishlist

First I'm going to list some characters that I'd like to play.

Joy Hepburn (FC: Lana Condor)

I still have a lot of love for Joy as a character and hopefully one day I might get to tell her story again.

2. Roxanne Martin (FC: Sadie Stanley)

Another character that I would love to tell her story again.

3. Professor Milo Thatch (FC: Jonathan Bailey)

I always have ideas for him and never feel like I can get the story right. Maybe one day.

4. Romeo "Roo" DeRosa (FC: Froy Gutierrez)

I have an idea for him but nothing concrete yet. I just feel like he would be a great addition to Pride University and bring some drama to the dorms.

5. Grace Tilly (FC: Nicola Coughlan)

Another character I would jump at the chance of telling her story once I figure out what I want to do with her story. She's just an interesting character and the fact that she is "immune" to magic intrigues me even more.

6. Terrence Sparrowman (FC: Chase Stokes)

I find him interesting as a fairy because he probably does deep down care about the Magick and Fairy politics in Swynlake but he is too busy enjoying himself to actually show he cares. He just wants to have a good time and not get judged for it. Plus, he likes showing off his magic to anyone who will watch.

7. Sylvia Marpole (FC: Quinta Brunson)

I find her interesting and the fact she has a magical artifact and that's the Pagemaster Bookmark. I used to watch that film when I was younger and I just love the idea of a character having that kind of power especially a librarian.

8. Prince Naveen Charles of Maldonia (FC: Anirudh Pisharody)

He is a character I would love to tell the story of one day. He is someone that would definitely cause drama in the Pride U circle and he would live for the attention.

Now, some characters I'd want to be brought in for connections.

Ron Stoppable (FC suggestions: Aidan Gallagher, Alex Wolff or anyone you think would fit)

Kim needs her partner in solving crime and who doesn't love a dynamic duo. Please someone apply for him!

2. Bonnie Rockwaller (FC suggestions: Camila Mendes, Alisha Boe & Isabela Merced or anyone you think could fit)

Kim needs a good nemesis that isn't Dr Drakken and someone who knows her history from Middleton. Plus, they have the same abilities which would be a very interesting dynamic for the both of them. Also who doesn't love a strong female. Please someone apply for her!

3. Monique Fox (FC suggestions include: China Anne McClain, Precious Mustapha & Lexi Underwood or anyone you think could fit)

Another strong female from the Kim Possible universe. I could see her and Kim becoming fast friends and gossiping about the hotties in Swynlake plus all the other drama that happens there. Please someone apply for her!

Next, characters I'd like to see in the RP.

Mindy Di Stefano (FC suggestions: Mimi Keene, Vanessa Morgan & Hannah van der Westhuyse)

2. Maximillian Goof (FC suggestions: Charlie Gillespie, Jonathan Daviss & Xolo Maridueña)

3. Ashlé Boulet (FC suggestions: Sarah Jeffrey, Elisha Applebaum & Savannah Lee Smith)

Finally, some FCs I'd like to see on the dash.

Victoria Justice

2. Arden Cho

3. Ncuti Gatwa

4. Zoe Colletti

[venus-star-bynding]

a little bit about... Matilda (Tillie) Scarlette!

HI GUYS ITS ME aren't you guys so happy i'm doing these more and clogging up your dash some more !!!! (just kidding vsb is Fucking awesome and if you don't like it. dandori issue)

so name reveal.... yes her full name is MATILDA... tillie is a nickname sad emoji

anyways... so tillie is the porky au of vsb!! and oh boy... i have some things to say about her. strap in.

so, first i'll explain a little bit about the Empire of the Mind.

the empire is a nice little fascist regime run by a certain mind alien by the name of Gyiyg (giygas au)! it is responsible for the creation of chimeras, among many many other things.

the empire's first ever project was an experiment known as the Onett Project. the onett project was a fake town within the empire's chimera laboratory that housed several of their first chimeras, those being Tessalane Starriy, Niiya Tenni (Franklin), Pollyanna Talj, Zamor Roosevelt (Twinkle), and Matilda Scarlette. these chimeras were/are all young children that were abducted from their homes as babies, alien style. the goal of the onett project was to provide a (fake) "home" for their chimeras so they wouldn't try to escape. this ultimately did not succeed, but that's a conversation for another time.

now, the thing about the empire's chimeras is that they are all humans (or, were humans, rather) that were given either Mindkin dna which gave them PSI (and we will be explaining mindkin later, don't worry), metal/robotic parts, or both. in some cases, their Magicants were also altered (brainwashing basically) (we will also be explaining magicant lore at some point! probably in the same post as mindkin maybe). the chimerization process is very painful and very violating and just. not a good experience

but the thing is, tillie was never chimerized. not like the other onett kids.

no, gyiyg saw potential in her.

she was instead chosen as his Vessel.

so, he entered her magicant and took over as her mindkin. from there, he examined her insecurities, her flaws, her weaknesses. and he used those to slowly manipulate her into becoming a perfect, empty vessel. and he used her so he could have a proper physical form.

now, i know the timeline of vsb makes no sense, but one thing that we're certain about is: the onett project took place around 45 years before the present (we do not know what year the present is). so, you may be wondering.. why are the onett kids still, well, kids?

well, that is because of a very special substance known as Silence! silence is a black liquid that manifests mainly in magicants and is EXTREMELY dangerous/toxic. this shit can and will and has and will continue to kill people. it also has amnestic properties; a large enough dose will completely erase one's most recent memories. physically, it can also stunt one's growth, though this mainly only applies to mindkin.

silence is used very prominently during chimerization. so the presence of silence in the onett chimeras (since they have mindkin dna) sorta stopped them from aging.

but, you may be thinking, tillie wasn't chimerized. so how come she's still a kid?

well, silence was used very frequently on her. every time gyiyg would use her as a vessel, he'd inject silence into her so she'd forget. this eventually built up, and along with stunting her growth, it also broke her magicant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! which is so fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mental illness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

anyways all this is to say that tillie (and all the onett kids) is chronologically like 55 years old

OK THATS ALL I FEEL LIKE TYPING RN... pleaese read this it took like 3 hours to type. please

-ness🕯️

[marinerainbow]

//So I stumbled upon that clip of Jennifer Tilly singing "Miranda's Song" for Shiny's voice reference and I'm realising that the backing singers could easily be each of the Toon Patrol hounding her.

"We hate you!"

"They love me!"

"Be careful how you treat us!"

"They're like children!"

That was absolutely their relationship before XD Shiny pulling whatever manipulative trick in the book she had to try to convince these guys to let her continue her illegal moonshine business, and them (particularly Smartass). This could also apply to Shiny and the patrons at her club that she steals from! Especially the richer clients, "Be careful how you treat us!"

On the topic of Shiny's singing voice, however. I have been feeling conflicted. I love Jennifer Tilly's voice and having Shiny's song being Jennifer as well just makes sense. However, I've been imagining Shiny's singing voice sounding like the YouTuber Karliene as well lately, and now I'm mot sure which one I'd rather go for.

(Choosing this cover specifically since the playful witchy vibes go perfectly for Shiny. Also, slashingdisneypasta if you see this, imagine in the Monster AU, Witch!Shiny singing this to Lottie (or any of the kids) while babysitting them. Her magic is flowing through the air, maybe manipulating the environment in certain ways to add to the song and dance, even though dad Smartass has forbidden her magic in the house XD)

Yes, Karliene's voice may not perfectly align with Tilly's tone, but it is common for characters to have different VA's for their singing, I've noticed. Jessica Rabbit being one of them.

I still have to think on it. If you have input, don't be afraid to share! ^^

[fromdevcom]

"If we have a trader that trades bitcoin, I would fire them in two seconds", claimed CE of JP Morgan Chase & Co, Jamie Dimon, who also called the cryptocurrency a "fraud". Despite these extreme comments, Morgan Chase's relationship with bitcoin has recently come into question, following the revelation that the firm has invested in the technology which underpins bitcoin transactions. Bitcoin first entered the financial scene back in 2009, as software released by an undisclosed developer. Bitcoin represents the first ever decentralized digital currency and differs from other digital exchanges in that users trade directly, with no intermediary as with traditional online transactions. The currency's popularity quickly grew – as of February 2015, 100,000 vendors accepted bitcoin payments. About Bitcoin What is Bitcoin? This is one of the biggest question being asked by many investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Bitcoin is currently the most popular cryptocurrency that can be traded on blockchain network. The currency is virtual however you can transact on it for real money. In recent past, many merchants have started accepting bitcoin as a payment method. This is mainly due to the popularity of cryptocurrency. Blockchain technology is considered as a secure way of doing a transaction for cryptocurrencies. The blockchain network concept has been reviewed and evaluated by many security experts and they all agree that it very difficult to hack. Scepticism over Bitcoin However, because it is decentralized, and remains largely unregulated, bitcoin has been implicated in a number of money laundering, hacking, and drug trafficking operations. For this reason, reputable financial companies, including CMC Markets, the firm responsible for the first online exchanges, have been skeptical about the currency. This group of companies included JP Morgan & Chase Co, yet it has emerged that the firm has been investing in "blockchain" – the technology which supports and records bitcoin transactions. A Morgan & Chase spokesperson has claimed that the tech could be used for trades which do not involve bitcoin, but these investments, some argue, fly in the face of Dinmon's own comments about the illegitimacy of bitcoin. Other large financial firms in the US, such as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have also been involved with the trade of bitcoin, acting as brokers on the Stockholm market, according to the Swedish online bank, Nordnet AB. Other companies still are beginning to get involved with bitcoin, more openly. The exchange company, CBOE Holdings Inc. recently applied with US regulators to handle a bitcoin futures contract. CBOE Holdings' CEO, Edward Tilly, has claimed that "like it or not, people want exposure to bitcoin". The value of bitcoin itself has been fluctuating lately, falling from $4,200 to $3,000 in the wake of Dinmon's comments, combined with a reported crackdown on exchanges of the currency. However, its value has since sprung back to $4,025 dollars, implying renewed faith in its value. Pros and Cons of Bitcoin The concept of a universal currency, without a centralized authority, presiding over it, is clearly seen as an advantage by many who choose to use it. Bitcoin also allows its users the advantage of being able to transfer money anywhere in the world at any time conveniently. The relative anonymity of bitcoin use, which ties transactions to a random 33-digit "address" rather than a personal identity, is another draw for users. The public ledger which records all bitcoin transactions throughout the globe – the "blockchain" technology mentioned earlier – supposedly reduces the threat of fraud, although since the technology is still relatively new this is not always the case. Finally, accepting bitcoin as payment is often beneficial to merchants, since processing these transactions incurs fewer fees than processing credit card payments. Although the use of bitcoin clearly has certain benefits, there are also drawbacks, which have so far ensured financial companies are wary towards the new currency.

Firstly, the fact that many people are as yet unaware that bitcoin exists acts as a serious drawback. The list of vendors and service providers who accept bitcoin payments and the number of consumers in possession of the currency remains very low, discouraging companies from adopting the capability to use it. In addition, the number of complaints made about digital currencies such as bitcoin has been on the rise. In the United States in 2016, 425 formal complaints were made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concerning the currency, a huge spike compared to previous years.  Although this could be attributed to the teething problems common to new technologies, it still explains businesses reluctance to approach bitcoin. These teething problems are extensive – in February 2017, $1 billion worth of bitcoins were stuck in transaction backlogs.  The backlogs were essentially the result of a system not designed to cope with the current large volume of transactions – the fact that bitcoin has seen a spike in its number of users appears to be both an advantage and a drawback. Bitcoin's popularity continues to grow, prompting the Bank for International Settlements to argue that banks ignore the rise of digital currencies at their own risk. In the meantime, institutions such as JP Morgan & Chase will need to be clearer with their stance on current cryptocurrencies. Article Updates Updated article on Feb 2018 - Added more details and updated links.

[tacitusk1llwhore]

So, let’s just get a few things out of the way first. You know the “Charles is manipulative. Calls real indigenous people red skins” person? This is them! They’re trying (and failing) to distance themselves from their past and past faults. But this post pissed me off so much, especially with random people agreeing with it, that I just had to make a response.

Let’s start from the top, shall we? Number one: “Abigail at her age should know.” When we get to the story of RDR2, Abigail is (I believe) 21 years old. She has a 4-year-old son, and if you don’t have a brain the size of a walnut, counting back from 21 to 4 is 17. Abigail was 17 when she was purchased by Uncle for sex and then exploited by other grown men who sold and bought her for sex in exchange for protection and a place to live. Abigail didn’t know any better; she was a 17-year-old girl being exploited, who just so happened to get pregnant. It’s not like they had sex ed back then; it’s not like she knew when her fertile days were or maybe even how to have safe sex. It’s 1895; they knew less back then about a woman’s body and cycles than we do now. So no. She didn’t know better. She was a teenager.

This next part really pisses me off because it’s kind of in the same range of telling a homeless person to just buy a house. “Why does she continue to raise her son in that environment?” What else is she supposed to do? At this point, she is at most 18 years old, with an infant and little to no money. What’s your best bet in this situation? Set off to god knows where to do god knows what or stay in camp, where there are people who will feed you, protect you, offer a semblance of safety, and shelter.

I’ll also point out the flaw in “she’d sell her body to feed herself but not her child?” Who exactly is going to care for that child while she’s gone? His deadbeat absent father? The men who are off doing jobs or manual labor around camp? The girls who also have chores and responsibilities?? Do you want her to drop him off at the non-existent 1899 daycare before her shifts? She could do sex work reasonably without a child because her only responsibility is herself; she doesn’t have a little one who needs to be looked after. Jack has access to food and water; they have meals in camp and a whole provisions wagon. She was asked to sell herself again by Grimshaw to make money for the CAMP, not for her son. She had every right to refuse.

“There were few jobs.” Not for a woman with a young child who cannot reasonably care for herself. Again, this is 1899. There’s no daycare or babysitters; she cannot, as a woman, own her own land or open her own bank account. So, again, where is she supposed to go? What is she supposed to do? She doesn’t hand her child off to Angelo Bronte, he’s kidnapped, and Tilly getting a job. I’m unsure where you got this from unless you’re speaking about the epilogue, in which the same still applies: she doesn’t have a young child. Asking why Abigail never learns to read or cook is also ridiculously ignorant. She’s an adult who is illiterate because of a lack of education; many were back then. Asking why she just doesn’t learn how to read as a teen or adult with an infant to take care of is just absolutely tone-deaf and ignorant.

Jacks childhood isn’t perfect, far from it. But that’s a deep dive for another day. However, blaming Abigail and only Abigail for their situation when she was a teenager with no support and even less life experience is insane, and the rest of your posts encouraging people to call sex workers whores and inciting others to dehumanize them shows you have no idea the historical contexts of being a woman in that day and age. Just like every other fucking post you make, it’s tone-deaf and harmful. Nice try with trying to distance yourself from your controversies though! Would’ve worked if you weren’t fucking brain-dead! xoxo

Abigail from RDR2

She gives me such mixed feelings. Judgment. Respect. Hatred. Admiration.

Probably the most controversial and complex character for me.

Let’s start with the cons:

A terrible mother.

2. A completely unremarkable person.

1. ⚘️ Mother.🤱

Let’s start with this: when you bring a person into this world, give them life — you carry responsibility. (Many might judge me for criticizing a beloved character, but I speak as a mother of two biological and two adopted children.)

I won’t criticize Abigail for her early “job,” where she serviced men. That’s her business. But the fact that she willingly slept with anyone — knowing it could lead to pregnancy — and still got pregnant and gave birth… There’s no excuse for that. Not her age. Not life circumstances. It was completely her responsibility, her choice. (I’m not talking about John here — this post isn’t about him. But yes, I have no fewer complaints about him either — and no excuses.)

It’s terrifying to think that with the number of men she was with, literally anyone could’ve been the father.

And then, when she realizes she’s pregnant, she’s already in the gang, and she tells the potential father — and he refuses to take responsibility.

Okay. So what does Abigail do next? She stays in a gang full of criminals and killers with a child. She raises her son in that environment.

The first thing that surprised me when I played Chapter 1 and got to camp was: “What’s a kid doing here?” I thought maybe he was an orphan they took in or something like that. Because he stayed on the sidelines, didn’t hang around anyone, was always on his own through so many chapters…

And then I realized — this child has a mother. And a father. A father who doesn’t even acknowledge him.

And in my head, I immediately thought: What are you even doing here, woman???

Why would you drag a 4-year-old, dressed in rags and light clothing (while you’re dressed warmly), into the mountains, into snow and a blizzard, where all of you could’ve starved to death if not for Arthur and Charles?

Are you a wanted criminal? No. Do you need to hide? No. Is your child a wanted criminal? No!

Then why the hell are you dragging him into this?

Because of a man who’s ignored you and your child for four years? Because of some fake sense of family with people you used to partially service?

So what’s more important… Your own child, who didn’t ask to be born and was your decision? Or a group of murderers you hang around with, who put your child at risk?

HE DIDN’T ASK TO BE BORN!!! HE DIDN’T ASK TO BE PART OF THIS LIFE!!! HE DIDN’T ASK TO SEE DEATH, STARVATION, THREATS, CRIME, SHOOTOUTS, OR THE ITALIAN MOB!!! HE JUST WANTED TO BE A CHILD — WITH A MOM, A HOME, AND BOOKS!!! 🤬🤬🤬

GIVE HIM A LIFE, NOT JUST SURVIVAL!!!

I was furious at the moment when Abigail told Jack he was wearing rags — then asked Arthur for $5 to buy him clothes…

But then she talks with Grimshaw. Susan says they need money, hints that Abigail should go back to her old job.

And what does Abigail say?

“I don’t do that anymore.”

She refuses. Wants to be better.

Okay… WHAT??? 🤨

Woman, your personal values — that’s admirable. But you have little Jack. He’s hungry. He needs clothes. Not torn boots. BOOKS!

You used to sell yourself when you were hungry — But when your child says, “Mommy, I’m hungry,” you suddenly become moral and above all that?!

Any mother should be willing to do anything for her child — You should go above and beyond, but he shouldn’t have to cry from hunger!!!

And then this moment…

When Jack says he’ll grow up to be a gunslinger — and she tells him he’ll be a lawyer…

…Oh sure, growing up in a gang hideout, of course he’ll be a lawyer…

The only truly selfless, right decision she could’ve made then — Was to leave the gang. Cut ties. Escape. Try — at any cost — to give Jack a better life.

No matter what people say about how hard life was for women back then, about how “there were no jobs” — There WERE jobs. !!! Yes, they were few. Yes, hard. But they existed.

Take Tilly as an example — she got a job as a governess with rich people. You could work in the fields, on a farm, or even still be a prostitute, for all I care — But it would be safer than handing your child over to a mob boss like Angelo Bronte, And after getting him back — doing NOTHING. Not even saying, “That’s it! We’re done here!” No, you go on — keeping him in that nightmare.

2. ⚘️ Wife and Person. 🧘‍♀️

Let’s skip to the epilogue. Abigail, John, and Jack. No more gang. Years have passed.

If in the first half of this post I was completely judging her — Here I’m just… confused.

Why doesn’t she grow as a person? Why doesn’t she learn to read? Why doesn’t she learn to cook? Why is she still making Pearson’s stew eight years later, and still doing it badly?

She knew Pearson way less time than she’s been cooking his damn stew after the gang fell apart!

I never saw any ambition in her. No drive to grow in any area. To become better, to be a role model for her son… Even when she had the chance.

But now — the Pros. Admiration.

Yes, despite everything, Abigail has strong qualities, and I want to highlight them:

1. Even if it took eight years — she goes out and gets a job.

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And she works! It makes her happy, and it makes me, as a player, happy. Because I am proud of her choice. She starts small, but she earns an honest living, she tries to leave the past behind. She grew up. It’s like watching a messed-up kid finally decide to get their act together. And you think: “Now you’re doing it right. Now — good job.”

2. She chose her child over a man.

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That was the moment I truly respected her. She leaves. She doesn’t want Jack to see death. She doesn’t want that fate for him. Yes, it’s late, but she realized it. She left John, clearly stating what she wants. She didn’t choose herself, or John — she chose Jack. And finally — she acted like a mother.

3. The Ranch.

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She set a goal. She realized she deserved more than to be a whore or a camp maid. She wanted stability. And she was ready to fight for it. She’s strong. She can do it.

100% respect.

4. She loved John.

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Madly loved him. This woman was ready to do anything for him. And she did everything she could. Loyalty. Courage. Patience. And the ability to look past flaws for the sake of love. It’s crazy. It’s foolish. But in our cruel world — it’s also precious.

5. The dialogue before “American Venom.”

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I wanted to punch John. Seriously. When he ignored his woman, when she was begging him through tears, and he still walked away to do his thing.

Revenge? Settling scores? The past? I understand John — the need for justice, closure to old pain…

BUT I UNDERSTAND HER TOO.

Anyone who judges Abigail for “throwing a fit” in that moment — Are you serious?! That was a tiny meltdown!

WOMAN, YOU SHOULD’VE KICKED HIM IN THE BALLS.

What kind of man hears his wife cry and still walks off for revenge, risking EVERYTHING? EVERYTHING they built together. Risking making her a widow, and Jack — an orphan.

MIKA COULD’VE WON!!!

Conclusion.

If you compare Abigail Roberts and Abigail Marston — they are two completely different people.

Yes, at the start she fills me with rage and horror. But by the end — I see growth. I see a woman who — late, but still — tried to give Jack the best she could.

She’s not perfect. She’s — just like the rest of us.

And that’s exactly why her character is — beautiful.

I love her. 🩷🩷🩷

(This analysis is only about RDR2, without considering RDR1 events.)

[whereispearlescentmoon]

It annoys me when people try to force curses into working, ex. people finding excuses post SL and WL for why the Canary Curse still exists. It was good while it lasted, but stretching out any bit farther than it's natural lifespan is just painful. I prefer recognizing patterns, whether performance or character-wise, like Pearl's teammates dying before her despite her specifically trying to help them win.

I think it’s actually more interesting to me personally to look at what happens when a “curse” breaks or fails. How does the person it previously affected react?

Jimmy isn’t a canary anymore. He hasn’t died first since Limited Life. He died second in Secret Life and 6th in Wild Life. He didn’t even get the first death in the series in either of those, those honors go to Martyn and Pearl respectively. He didn’t even get a unique death in WL. He died at the same time as Lizzie, if you check the fan wiki they are both listed as 12th place because even though his name popped up first, they died on the same game tick. You cannot say he’s a canary anymore without some massive reaches.

But what’s interesting to me is, rather than trying to find some roundabout way the curse somehow still applies, figuring out what that means for Jimmy now. Why isn’t he dying first any more? Has he changed, gotten more skilled in some way? Has the game changed in a way that aligns more with his play style? What is Jimmy like as a red life when he has time to play? All of that you can examine without insisting he still has the curse.

And I don’t particularly like saying the curse the transfers to a new person because that also doesn’t make sense? Lizzie died first in Secret Life, yes, but she wasn’t cursed because it wasn’t a repeating pattern. Mumbo died first in Wild Life. If anything you could do something interesting with the fact that Lizzie and Jimmy, the first outs of the previous seasons, died together, simultaneously. That’s kind of cool to explore. But it doesn’t make sense as a “canary” curse.

As for Pearl, I almost feel a similar way about her “Widow’s Curse” and talking about whether or not it was actually broken in Wild Life. Like I think there’s genuinely two arguments to be had about it.

The first argument is that Pearl didn’t outlive all of her allies because Cleo was still alive. And what does that mean for Pearl? She’s get some solidarity, some comfort and direction that she normally doesn’t get once all her allies are dead.

On the other hand, you could also argue it didn’t break because, frankly, keeping Cleo alive was never Pearl’s goal. It was to keep Impulse alive and get him a win and she failed. After his death she is aimless and despondent and, by her own admission, didn’t heal up before the final fight because she didn’t care about placing well herself. Because Pearl’s particular brand of “Widow’s Curse” isn’t about just outliving your ally it’s about outliving the people she promised she would get to the end at the very start of the game. Pearl promises BigB and she fails him. She gives him her blood, her time, and it isn’t enough to save him. Pearl promises Bdubs and she fails him. She prioritizes getting him underground during the wither and warden fight, tells him then that she wants him to get to the end, she is determined, and it isn’t enough to save him. Pearl promises Impulse and she fails him. She gets him a totem, dies to each wild card as an almost cautionary tale, and it’s not enough to save him.

And yet. There’s an exception. Because nothing can be a neat little curse. Because Pearl hasn’t failed every ally, has she? She was allied with Scott in Last Life, and a good ally. She kills for him. Scott won, and he won after saying “I have to, you killed Pearl” to Ren. And if we’re just saying Double Life started the curse with Tilly dying, well there’s an exception after that too. In Secret Life, it comes down to the Mounders vs Gem and The Scotts and Pearl decides Scar is one of her Mounders now. She says if it comes down to it she wants him to kill her for hearts. She mostly stays back and lets him fight Gem, after making a blow to solidify whose side she’s on, with the confidence that he will win. And he does! She even gets to die giving him enough hearts to survive the zombie she warned him was behind him.

So did Pearl ever really have a “Widow’s Curse”? She’s got bad luck, that’s for sure, and a not great track record with Day 1 allies in particular since Double Life. But technically two of Pearl’s allies have won. And she didn’t outlive Cleo in WL.

Is it not more interesting to look at the intricacies of the particular way each different season that Pearl manages to outlive her day 1s rather than just slapping “Widow” on it and calling it a day?

[scarfacemarston]

hiii so i’ve been really obsessing over the idea of abigail x female reader having a secret relationship, as it IS 1800s plus abigail has jack with john. do you have any hcs/thoughts on a storyline like this? i absolutely love your hcs and takes on abigail 💕

First of all, if you hate this, I can try to write actual hc's instead of this hc/meta piece that came out. lol

So, I really hate the phrase “Actualllllyyyyyyy...” but it actually applies here! I’m just going to warn you that I’m basing this on my personal meta / psychological opinion of her, so it may be less exciting or not exactly what you want. However, I think it makes for a more authentic request.

Abigail/F!reader wouldn’t have to be as much of a secret as you think. They would have to be careful, yes, but depending on where one lived, it could be a bit more accepted than you think.

Queer people have always existed, and Dutch and Hosea appear to have had minimal trouble if the audio files are to be believed. However, you’re right that outside of the gang, a queer relationship with Abigail would have to be on the down low, but queer women actually had it a lot easier in terms of hiding. They would mention being “sisterly,” which was the most common explanation that rarely seemed to be questioned. I’ve heard of some people calling each other step sisters. There were also “marriages” called Boston Marriages, which were essentially two women who lived together without any financial presence of a male. Not all Boston marriages were romantic, but queer scholars believe a lot of them were.

All this to say that it would be entirely possible for Abigail and a F!Reader to live together happily and with or without John’s presence in the household. (As in to parent Jack.)

I also say this to say that Abigail would not approve of a secret relationship within the gang. She is the type to not want to “live a lie.” In some ways, I believe Abigail felt she was living a lie, waiting for John and telling herself that she would be okay if he didn’t reunite with her. Arthur points out this is wrong as she’s “pining for him.”

I think she would want to demonstrate honesty in the best way she could in relationships, including the reader. She would want Jack to be involved. There’s no way she would be in a relationship that didn’t include the reader’s presence in Jack’s life as another parent.

Abigail is used to the gang judging her and even gossiping about her. Outside of Hosea, Arthur, Sadie, and Tilly, hardly anyone talks to her. Abigail would basically say let them gossip, but she would worry if the gossip bothers the reader.

That would cover all her bases in terms of living a truthful life. She’s not afraid of John. She would very bluntly but maturely state that you were her partner and that it was over between them. She would likely only want John in her life to provide for Jack, but she knows that is a dwindling prospect.

If you can handle the possibility of gossiping, that would be such a relief to her, and the gang would quickly knock it off if they were told off or moved on to another subject.

I’ve always been of the opinion that Abigail would be better with a woman. I just feel like she’s really queer coded. Yes, she loves John, I truly believe that, but I think she would thrive with a woman in a way that she couldn’t with John. I think a woman would view her as an equal and appreciate her more. I think they would laugh more, and she would worry less. Jack would have a more stable environment, as I think she would have likely left the gang earlier. I think she would have been able to achieve her dreams quicker and see Jack grow up safely and happily with a normal childhood.

If you want more actual hc’s, let me know. I have already written a few Abigail x F!Reader posts already that you can find on my master list or under the Abigail Marston x Reader or Abigail Roberts x Reader tags. 

[nepofm]

+𝟑  𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃  𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍  𝐇𝐀𝐒  𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍  𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐃  .  calla  chakrii  (  zorzo  natharuetai  )  is  looking  for  a  miscellanous  connection  ,  a  platonic  connection  &  a  familial  connection  .

misc.   —   calla chakrii is looking for a bodyguard/roommate ( she thinks this bodyguard is useless … but her father thinks she needs them. calla? calla thinks she could beat their ass, and still look good doing it. but she supposes she’ll keep them around for her sister’s sake. ) within the age range of 28-30 that preferably looks like regé-jean page, corey mylchreest, vanessa morgan, lili reinhart, kim jisoo, simone ashley, paul mescal, ana de armas, tati gabrielle, im jinah, really anyone who u think fits the vibe!! . you do have to contact the mun before applying under callastars.

familial.   —   calla chakrii is looking for a half or adopted younger sister ( her younger sister is perhaps someone who she is genuinely soft with; because if calla has no rights in their home, this sister certainly has none. and though they were born to be enemies, calla is very protective over her, and would do anything for her - which is why calla brought her to new york with her. this sister will also be roommates with her! ) within the age range of 21-24 that preferably looks like myra molloy, lalisa manoban, baifern, kitty chica - a southeast asian fc is OK if we’re going the adopted route, but it will be a secret adoption, and to the outside world they’d be half sisters, so they should be able to pull off being sisters - chelsea clark, lana condor, any female presenting southeast asian fc you’re into atm. you do have to contact the mun before applying under callastars.

platonic.   —   calla chakrii is looking for a 2-3 best friends from elementary school ( they would come from some sort of nobility as they met in england - where calla received all of her formal education; sort of the golden trio; they were her rock when her idiot crown prince younger brother was born and she was sort of … more or less thrown to the side. she’s not necessarily sweet or soft to them (she’s not like that with anyone) or anything, but she’s good to them and they’re good with her ) within the age range of 28-30 that preferably looks like aslihan malbora, corey mylchreest, madison beer, chance perdomo, ross butler, charles melton, anya taylor joy, lily collins, tilly keeper!!!!!!!, joe kerry, dylan o'brien, alisha wainwright!!!!!, josefine frida pettersen, alexandra shipp, really any fc is fine. you do have to contact the mun before applying under callastars.