#cali rhodes

[kyistell]

Wow me, drawing Jersey? Craazzzyyyyy

Anyway, I had an original design for this type of look on the Ipad, ended up not looking at it once since I apparently have memory. Kinda glad I didn't since I could go just by memory and figure it out as I went along ya know. (ps, for those who don't normally read tags just like, please do, i put so many lil things in there lolz)

Okay SO, I have this lil headcanon, nothin big, that Jersey didn't used to wear shorts until like 2000 or something, maybe a bit before then. This is because he has some scars on his legs, just from over the years, and wearing shorts not only shows those but also make it easier for him to get scrapes and such.

He was fine wearing shorts around NY, Del, and Rhode, occasionally Mass as well if he happened to be around at the time. He couldn't wear them around anyone else for a long time, some scars had Memories(tm) attached to them, some good most bad, so he just never wore shorts.

He's gotten a lot more comfortable wearing them around the other states over the years, mainly because of Covid where Mass unfortunately wouldn't let him keep wearing the same two pairs of pants. So he's fine now, if still a lil uncomfortable around some states (the west mainly), you just won't see him wearing them until it's the first day over 60 in state.

Anyway I love NJ but this isn't surprising, I live here. I am NOT a simp for this bitch, he's my state, I have to like him, 'sides who else would I attach to? Pennsylvania? Florida? Or god forbid NEW YORK!? Absolutely not, that's sacrilegious that is.

[pb-n-ded-jelly]

now THAT is something i’d want to see

nightmare blunt rotation

[birdiewriteslit]

“the sunset strip”

warren rhodes x fem!reader

warren’s band might actually have a shot at fame, but where does that leave you? a high conversation confronts the issue.

word count: 1k

Warren passed the blunt to you. The two of you were laying on the floor of his band, staring up at the beige ceiling.

“We’re going to California, man,” he said casually, laughing with a slight cough.

You turned your head to the side and furrowed your brows. “The fuck are you talking about? I’m not going anywhere.”

He shook his head, his curls shaking with it. “I didn’t mean you. I mean the band.”

“The fuck are you talking about?”

He flicks his sunglasses on top of his head and met your eyes where they were. “You wanna come? We’re gonna be something.”

You laughed. “You’re nothing here, no offense. What are you gonna be in the sunshine state?”

He took the blunt back. “Pretty sure that’s Florida, girl.” He took a long drag from it.

“Is it?”

He shrugged. “I dunno geography. I’m in a band. I don’t need to.” He grinned.

“If you’re touring you do,” you pointed out.

He propped himself up on his elbow. “Billy’s serious about this. We’re going to Cali, and we’re gonna be big. We know this guy.”

A snort escaped your lips, a belly laugh following. “Gimme that shit.” You gestured to the weed, and he handed it to you. You took a drag and sang, “California, California dreaming on such a winter’s day,” dragging out the last word.

“Y/n, listen to me, girl,” Warren pleaded. You gave him a skeptical look. “There’s no winter in California.”

You scoffed. “Oh, sure there is. Way up North it gets cold.”

“We won’t be way up north. We’re gonna be performing on the sunset strip. People from all over are gonna be coming to see us.” He brought his other hand up to play with your sprawled out hair. “You could come with us,” he suggested quietly, looking at the strand of hair he twisted between his fingers.

“I thought you didn’t mean me.”

“I mean us and you. Billy’s girlfriend is coming. You’d like her.” He proposed this looking you straight in the eyes, the hair he held falling back to the carpet.

“But I’m not your girlfriend,” you whispered. Your heartbeat was picking up and you got the feeling this wasn’t a good conversation to have high on marijuana.

He sighed and laid down on his back. “I know.” The silence that followed was excruciating. The blood was rushing to your face, and it felt warm to the touch. You were still staring at him while he looked straight up. You put the blunt out and sat up, feeling a sudden confidence within you.

“Warren, what are you saying?” You crossed your arms, and gave him a firm stare, which was really just a facade.

You’d never seen him look so serious. Hell, you’d never send him so much as act serious in the six years you’d known him. He didn’t face you. “You know what I’m saying,” he mumbled.

“Tell me what you really feel.”

He turned his head and showed you his infectious smile. “I feel like you know what I’m feeling.”

You bit back the smile that he always knew how to bring out of you. “Warren, I’m not kidding.”

“Neither am I.” He sat up, his glasses falling off of his head. He didn’t spare them a glance as he crawled toward you.

You fought hard to keep the smile off your face. “Don’t look at me like that.”

“Like what?” he said innocently, but you knew he knew exactly what you meant. He came closer until he hovered above your legs and his arms boxed you against the wall.

“Warren, be serious.” You were basically laughing at this point, his nose coming to nudge yours.

“I’m serious about you, girl.” The shit had the nerve to grin at you while you gave up all hope of holding a straight face. “Loved you forever, but we got nothing here. Come to the sunset strip with us.”

You couldn’t hold back you laugh. “That’s some poetic shit, man, you should take that up with Billy.”

“Hell, I’ll write a song about you myself.” He leaned in and kissed you then, arms wrapping around your waist as he pulled you up against him. You kissed back feverishly, slinging your arms loosely around his next.

He pulled away and gave you a toothy smile. “So, my girl, what do you say?”

You bit your lip, fighting the smile once again. “I guess I could tag along.”

He said, “That’s what I like to hear,” before leaning back in.

[mackjlee9]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE—

Can i request SilverAsh 「Arknights」

w/ Dokutah–reader, Bondage/Blindfold, Breeding, Nipple play, Overstimulation, Aftercare 【idk if you're fine with mindbreak, male lactation💀, and/or Degredation】

Liek– SilverAsh wanted you and his sister 〔Pramanix or Cliffheart〕 to continue the bloodline but you pulled the uno reverse on him 【and just bred him on the spot sorrymetoohorny】

I don't know if you still take req to this Feline 【and uh- if i can be apart of the anon list—you call me ☎️ or Cali because ill probably be here for awhile】

I no-brained this, so sorry if it's shit

Silver Ash x Doctor!Male!Reader [Smut&Fluff]

Warning; sensory deprivation, breeding kink, nipple play, overstimulation, mindbreak, rimming, dacryphilia, marking, I use their real names once or twice.

Masterlist.

Game; Arknights

"Doctor!" The sound of Silverash's voice made (M/n) flinch and tense on his spot, his hand gripped tightly on the knob of his office's door, and turned around to look at the tall feline.

"Yes?" (M/n) gritted his teeth, dreading he was gonna ask the same thing again today. Silverash walked a bit closer and stood in front of Rhodes Island's Doctor, looking at him with a sparkle in his eyes.

"How's everything going with Enya?" And yeah, he was still going on about (M/n) getting married to his sister, Pramanix, and continuing his family bloodline, but (M/n) just wasn't interested in her or Cliffheart- or women, for that matter.

Sighing, he opened the door and walked into his office, knowing Silverash was gonna follow him and let the feline close the door behind him.

"I told you I'm not interested in her, En-" he started saying while looking down at the medical reports he had asked Kal'tsit about the Operators infected with Oripathy, he had work to do, and here was Enciodes, bothering him about something he despised greatly.

Marriage and kids.

"Then I can ask Ensia if she'll-" Slamming his hands on the desk, (M/n) made the feline behind him go quiet, the paper slightly crumbled in his hand and he let it go, he obviously had something to take care of currently.

"Why can't you see? Do I have to be more obvious?" He murmured to himself, but Silverash's fluffy ears twitched as he was able to hear the anger and desperation in the Doctor's voice.

"(M/n)...?" He heard Silverash walking closer until he was standing right next to him, and (M/n) felt like he couldn't hold back anymore.

He looked up at him, a serious expression on his face that made the feline tense and freeze on his spot, unsure of what he should do, "I don't want to fuck your sisters," taking a step closer, (M/n) placed both hands on his desk, next to Silverash's hips, keeping him trapped between his body and the wooden desk.

He leaned closer to his face, making the feline's ears press flat against his head.

"I wanna fuck you, En."

//////

"Fuck- (M/n)... Wait-!" Silverash's breathing was ragged, his hands gripping the desk desperately, his chest pressed against the cold wood and his pants somewhere on the room's floor. (M/n)'s hands fondled with the tie the feline was wearing, taking it off from the collar of his shirt and he reached around his head, using it to cover Silverash's vision, making him rely on his hearing, touch, and smell.

"You seem to like this though," (M/n)'s voice next to his ear made a shiver run down his spine, his tail swaying frantically between his spread legs. He couldn't deny it, and it was obvious.

Silverash just wanted to continue his family's bloodline, but he didn't want to see (M/n) with any of his sisters, he wanted him, but there was no way he can get pregnant, so he gave up on this dumb love of his. But now?

Now his body was being touched and caressed all over by the man he loves, and his mind can't comprehend how it happened. Shivers ran down his whole body, making his legs tremble as he felt (M/n)'s gentle touch down his spine, stopping right above the base of his tail. Noticing his reaction, (M/n) slowly wrapped his fingers around it, making Silverash squeal, his head pressed on his forearms while (M/n) released his fluffy tail, observing its frantic movements.

Well, now that the tail is out of the way...

Sliding his hands down his back, (M/n) gripped onto Silverash's ass, slowly spreading his cheeks apart, and he knelt on the floor, the perfect height to reach his twitching hole.

"(M/...n)..." His voice came out in a breathless whisper, his ears moving and twitching as he tried to hear anything that would let him know what he was gonna do.

But the feeling of (M/n)'s hot breath and warm, slippery tongue pressing on his entrance made his whole body tremble, a loud moan involuntarily escaping past his lips. His reaction only made (M/n) feel more turned on, moving his hand to keep a tight grip on Silverash's tail, listening to his mewls, and watching him squirm on his desk with every move of his tongue.

Biting his bottom lip, Silverash tried to hold in his moans as he felt (M/n) swirling inside him, his grip tightening on the wood and leaving scratch marks. His thighs trembled and his tail perked up, his dick twitching and leaking pre-cum, and holding himself back was proving to be quite difficult.

But, right as he was about to let go, (M/n) stopped, leaning back to observe how Silverash's whole body was trembling and twitching, he smirked and stood up, his hands holding the feline's waist to help him stand up, but his legs were too weak to hold his weight up, ending up leaning against (M/n)'s chest, his arms wrapped loosely around his neck and his forehead pressed on the doctor's cheek.

(M/n) held his body while Silverash nuzzled him, purring right next to his ear. His fluffy white tail wrapped around (M/n)'s middle, his hips mindlessly grinding against his, having the feline act like this was making it hard for (M/n) to try and hold himself back.

Gently, (M/n) made Silverash sit on the desk before slowly making him lean back on it. With lustful eyes, (M/n) looked at him, his dress shirt unbuttoned and fully opened, exposing his toned chest and abdomen, his pale white skin making the blush going down to his neck more notorious, and his perky pink nipples.

With hurried hands, (M/n) pulled Silverash's underwear off his body, exposing his wonderful body. Keeping his legs up, (M/n) held the back of his knees bringing them closer to Silverash's chest, and moving closer to him, eliciting a small moan from him as his bulge pressed on his pulsing entrance.

At that, Silverash moved his hands to hold his legs up by himself, feeling (M/n) chest against his, followed by his hot breath on his chest before his lips wrapped around his nipple.

His back arched and his dick leaked pre-cum when (M/n)'s tongue swirled around his nipple, his hand going up to pinch and pull on the other. Hearing Silverash's moans and whimpers to getting his nipples played with made (M/n)'s cock throb in pain, which made him growl and grit his teeth, making him bite the feline's nipple. Silverash's eyes rolled into the back of his head as he released a moan of (M/n)'s name, cum spurting out of his slit.

A little surprised, (M/n) held himself off with his hands and saw Silverash's cum glistening on his abdomen, his saliva on his swollen nipples, and hearing his needy whines when he backed away, his tail tightening around his waist.

Silverash's whines turned into whimpers, his tail squirming slightly in distress, and (M/n) reached his hand up to remove the blindfold. He saw tears filling his eyes and running down his face, holding his breath at the beautiful sight of Silverash crying, he gently dried his tears away, and the feline bit his lip with uncertainty, holding his legs spread wider, bringing him closer with the grip strong grip of his tail.

(M/n) held back a moan when his sensitive tip pressed on his wet hole, and taking a deep breath, he smirked, pulling his pants and underwear down enough for his dick to spring out, rubbing it on his hole, smearing it with his pre-cum.

"You want me to fuck you, En?" He let out a whine, covering the lower half of his face with the back of his hand, his glimmering eyes looking into (M/n)'s with a hint of shyness and lust.

He nodded once, his blush intensifying, "Please?" He mumbled softly, barely audible.

(M/n)'s jaw clenched when he felt Silverash's tail squirming again, this time to bring him closer and closer, it surprised (M/n) to know how strong his tail was, but he ended up doing what the feline wanted.

Slowly pushing inside, he saw how his eyes rolled back, his nails digging into his pale skin, leaving red marks behind, and damn, (M/n) really wanted Silverash to hold onto him like that, so desperate for him.

"Fuck... En," he held Silverash's hands and moved them away from his legs, "Hold onto me," with greedy hands, he did, he held onto (M/n)'s hips, touching the exposed skin, sliding his hands up under his clothes, his nails scratching his back every time his thrusts reached deep inside him.

(M/n) released a groan of pain and pleasure whenever Silverash dragged his nails on his skin, knowing he was marked by him, and with every thrust, the tail squeezed a little tighter around him, and Silverash's hole clenched around his dick, keeping it inside him as much as he could, calling out his name as a plead for more.

"I'm gonna... cum, En," the male under him looked at him with a dizzy look, his eyes glossy and clouded with lust, his legs moving to wrap around (M/n)'s hips, gripping him against his body to prevent him from pulling.

"In-inside... cum inside me, p-please~," grunting, (M/n) closed his eyes as he felt how Silverash tightened around him again, greedily swallowing his cock, whimpering as he felt it throbbing inside him.

Let out a growl, (M/n)'s grip on Silverash's waist tightened, holding him still as he pumped him full of his cum. The feline's back arched off the desk, his tail loosening its grip as his mouth opened wide, letting out a drawn-out moan as he came all over himself.

"Yes~ keep-... keep cumming i-inside, breed me fu-full, please~!" Well, who was he to deny him when he begs like that?

Continuing his thrusts, the wet squelching sound filled their ear with every move, watching Silverash come undone under him, exposing every bit of his skin, inviting (M/n) to mark him as his. With each kiss left on his neck, Silverash tightened the hold of his legs, his hands going up to (M/n)'s upper back to keep him close to him, he just couldn't get enough of him.

He couldn't get enough of his body heat, of his wet kisses, of his deep thrusts, and of course, he could never get enough of his want cum filling him, breeding him.

He had realized just how much he would've missed out on if (M/n) had accepted courting one of his sisters, but now, as he kept cumming over and over again, he knew he would never give (M/n) up, never again.

Not when he was feeling how (M/n)'s cum dripped down onto the desk and floor, hearing him grunt as his thrusts didn't stop, and he came again at the thought that he might actually be able to carry (M/n)'s cubs. And with that thought he just himself go, his mind numb from the pleasure.

//////

A gentle sway woke him up, he opened his eyes and with a blurry sight, he realized he was being carried. A little disoriented, he looked up, seeing that (M/n) was the one carrying him, and he smiled, nuzzling against his neck and purring low enough for him to hear.

(M/n) glanced down at Silverash, who had closed his eyes again, and he kept walking to his room. The room in his office was too small and was full of medical supplies, so he decided to carry Silverash to his individual room, where he'll be able to lay his tired body on his comfortable bed.

He had already cleaned his sweaty, and cum-stained body before leaving his office, after he had passed out and released his tight grip. (M/n) he might've gone too far, but when he saw the bruises forming around his waist and the deep, bright red scratch marks he realized that he wasn't the only one that was more than little rough.

With his mind wandering, he reached the room quicker than he thought, and he opened the door, gently closing it behind him with a slight push. He walked to the bed and gently laid Silverash on it, moving the covers away to be able to tuck him in. He placed a small kiss on his forehead and was about to leave back to his room, but something fluffy wrapped weakly around his wrist.

Silverash's tail.

He sighed and sat down on the bed, feeling and seeing how his tail moved to hold him as it did before.

"Stay..." The feline whispered without opening his eyes, and (M/n) smiled to himself.

"Okay," he responded just as quietly, making himself some space next to the male, who instantly wrapped his arms around him and cuddled against his chest, "Sleep well, En... I love you."

Feeling a shiver running down his spine, Silverash looked up into (M/n)'s eyes and leaned up to press a gentle kiss on his lips, "I love you too..."

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[phoenixfangirl]

Cali/NorthEast ( not NY,NJ,Maine) au headcanons.

-Cali does not realize he is dating them until NY and NJ sit him down to make sure he is happy

-Florida has threatened all of them with sending all there snow bird people back

-Gov has to rearrange meeting for minimalist damage

- Cali starts always caring sunscreen for these pale burnable idiots

- Rhode Island has to be held back after someone bought him a portable step stool which a note saying "For better ease of access" ... Cali laughed his ass off and was then cut off from kisses for a week

- Delaware and Vermont is the one to start the trend of keeping track of dates on a calendar app

- Mass starts coaching Cali on how to better compose himself during arguments with texas

let me know if you want more of these

[yippeeometer]

Do you have any physical appearance headcanons? Anyone will do but perhaps for Montana and Wyoming?

heavy believer in cut being as pale as a ghost. the light is reflecting off the man. he's sunburnt in january. HAUNTING

furthermore i believe that georgia should be fat and im tired of pretending hes not. we cant all be twinks some of us are interesting.

i love the idea that mass has a missing arm and whenever anyone asks hes just like oh yeah maine did it. they took my land to make him and my arm. what a bitch.

montana has disgustingly beautiful brown eyes and wy is instantly upset bc it makes beinga bitch very hard.

speaking of wy that man has a constant farmers tan. its violent. he's receiving western judgement.

oregons ginger as well. gay and ginger. pick a struggle

colo has brightly coloured dyed hair, but no idea how he got it. he got high with new mex and woke up with blue hair and has just been doing crazy colors ever since

jersey's hair is constantly stuck up in spikes and he has no way to flatten it.

i eat that shit up when cali and texas are just the same person in different fonts. both dark hair, blue eyes, its infuriating

speaking of okla he has long hair that nev is disgustingly jealous of. okla wears it down once and nev almost has a stroke thinking ab how shiny it is

strong believer in indi having a tooth gap its very him

rhode has one leg. ur honour hes not beating the pirate allegations.

florida has HORRIBLE YELLOW highlights. theyre terrible. they make him wear the hat because theyre such a fashion crime

[speaks-ny]

Things we forget are canon

-Massachusetts can hack

-Utah has six children

-Mississippi is referred to as sippi

-Florida is pan

-Montana and the Dakotas do homemade meth

-Florida would be jealous if Louie got an S/O

-Oregon is gay

-East Washington is it’s own character

-Cali insinuates that Austin has a small *Corporation*

-Nevada himself says that Reno is a safe space for the mob

-Rhode Island replied to the question “is your state run by the mafia” with “who’s asking”

-Louie practices Voodoo

-New York was late because he was ‘gardening’ in the episode when human composting was legalized

[fandomgeeknerd]

ok i'm done i did it here it is ( i got done with this last night but i knew it wouldn't get any traction if i posted it last night)

and now i will list off every book on this list so you guys can know

list under cut cus listing 50 books is long af

the west: the night before christmas in nevada by sue carabine, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oregon by Susan Blackaby, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Washington illustrated by Jo Parry, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona by Jennifer J. Stewart, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in New Mexico illustrated by Jo Parry, 12 little elves visit colorado by trish madson, santa's sleigh is on it's way to wyoming by eric james, 12 Little Elves Visit Montana by trish madson, The Night Before Christmas in Idaho by sue carabine, Santa Is Coming to Utah by Steve Smallman, santa's sleigh is on it's way to alaska by eric james, Hawaiian Christmas Day by Beth Greenway and you already know cali's book.

the south: Santa Is Coming to Tulsa by Steve Smallman, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Arkansas illustrated by Jo Parry, Christmas Stories from Mississippi by Wyatt Waters,I Saw Santa in Alabama by JD Green, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia by Susan Rosson Spain, the Charleston 12 Days of Christmas by Vickie Trippe, The North Carolina Night Before Christmas by E. J. Sullivan, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Tennessee by Alice Faye Duncan, An Old Kentucky Christmas by pat lucas, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in West Virginia illustrated by Jo Parry, Santa's Visit to Maryland by Lynn Roxy Gambrill, I Saw Santa in Virginia by JD Green, Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way to Delaware by Eric James, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Washington, D.C. by Candice Ransom, you guys already know what tex, loui and flo's books are.

the midwest: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in North Dakota illustrated by Jo Parry, Santa Is Coming to South Dakota by Steve Smallman, 12 Little Elves Visit Nebraska by trish madson, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Kansas City illustrated by Jo Parry, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Missouri by Ann Ingalls, Santa Is Coming to Iowa by Steve Smallman, A Minnesota Christmas by Ryan Jacobson, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin by Erin Eitter Kono, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Illinois by Gina Bellisario, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Indiana by Donna Griffin, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Ohio illustrated by Jo Parry, A Michigan Night Before Christmas by Norma Lewis.

the northeast: Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas by Chet Williamson, The Twelve Days of Christmas in New Jersey by Margaret Woollatt, Santa Is Coming to Connecticut by Steve Smallman, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Rhode Island illustrated by Jo Parry, Santa Is Coming to Massachusetts by Steve Smallman, now maine has two books one is The Lobsters' Night Before Christmas by Christina Laurie and the second one is One Maine Christmas Eve by Douglas Coffin, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Vermont illustrated by Jo Parry, and lastly Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way to New Hampshire by Eric James and you guys already know ny's book.

ok now enjoy this post bye

[angiesayshush]

Incorrect Quotes (ft. Welcome To The Table)

pt.2

———————

California: You know, I’ve gotta admit. Sometimes I can be hard on you and act like you aren’t as smart as me… But now I finally understand how you feel all the time

Florida: Thanks Cali :]

Florida:

Florida: Wait a sec…- CALI

———————

On the run + Trying to hide

Gov: I don’t know- I’ve never been in the wild before! Have you??

Florida:

Florida: Does Jersey count-?

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Gov: *Answering his phone* Gov-

Florida: Gov! We need help! Loui’s been bitten by a giant poisonous fish!

California, with Gov: That’s not possible- If he was bitten, it’s venom not poison-

Florida: … Interesting interesting- GET OVER HERE-

———————

California: Too much?

Florida: Do you really want my opinion?

California: Only if you think it’s perfect

Florida:

Florida: It’s perfect!

———————

Rhode Island: Can I touch that?

Massachusetts: Sure- If you want to blow us and the whole Northeast to pieces

Rhode Island: No I’m good-

———————

Louisiana: Sha you’re awesome

Florida: Yeah :] I was born with a naturally rare awesomeness… *faints*

———————

Massachusetts: I could do this all night *kicks away an attacker*

*All the attackers are on the floor, knocked out*

Massachusetts: Damnit

PA: Mass, if you keep breaking your toys we’re not gonna buy you new ones

[tsunflowers]

I’m thinking about if the touden siblings are from the midwest then where would other dungeon meshi characters be from if they lived in the US

marcille is east coast Italian-American. she’s probably from rhode island or something but she says “east coast” bc that sounds more elite

chilchuck is a divorced dad from new jersey

senshi would be from colorado bc of mountains and mining but also I feel like colorado has an unsettling mix of quirky liberals and guys who live in a mountain shack with ten guns

shuro would be from a historical Japantown district in california so I guess izutsumi is also from cali

kabru I feel like was born in missouri or something but after being adopted he moved to a more prestigious big city

[kyistell]

Here have some Jersey, Rhode, and Del at the Table. Who knows what is happening, use your imagination, be ~creative~

[jwgh]

Song spotlight: Totally Awkward

The kickstarter to fund my new album ends tomorrow, so let's talk about its title song, 'Totally Awkward'. I once saw Erin McKeown lead a songwriting showcase in Providence, after which she spoke to a long line of people, all of whom she remembered from back when she lived here; she spoke to them with an effortless charm. On observing this, I commented to a friend, "Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to not always be socially awkward in every way." She said, "You should write a song about that." And here we are!

I mostly don't take suggestions for song topics, but this one did appeal to me. One thing that struck me about it was that the phrase "Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to not always be socially awkward in every way" is itself a pretty awkward sentence, and I liked the idea of trying to set it to music in a way that would be simultaneously awkward and musical. I tried to emphasize the awkward cadence by making the melody speed up and slow down, stretching out "Sometimes I wonder" melismatically before galloping through 'what it would be like,' and so on, back and forth. At the same time, I wanted it to be catchy and infectious, and giving it a New Orleans blues style accomplished that.

This song has only two verses, mainly because I didn't think it would necessarily benefit from having more; but, after those verses were written, it seemed like it needed a bridge. Since the verses described specific incidents, I wanted the bridge to be more reflective of the general situation. And, unnecessary literary reference alert: The idea of wanting to melt into the floor made me think of a quote from one of Hamlet's soliloquies: "O, that this too too solid flesh would melt, thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!" (My recollection from English class is that there has been a lot of debate, over the years, as to what exactly Shakespeare was getting at here.) The bridge consists of that highfalutin reference, followed by a more mundane wish to be able to remember people's names and faces.

I've only ever played this song solo, and I'm looking forward to recording it with members of Superchief Trio, who really excel at New Orleans-style blues.

This will be one of the songs that will be featured on my new album, 'Totally Awkward'. To help fund it, go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jwghaller/totally-awkward-my-next-album , where you can pledge to get an early copy of the album (in digital or physical form) as well as other rewards and add-ons! The campaign ends soon, on Wednesday June 26.

The campaign hit its original goal over the weekend, so we're on to some stretch goals: If the project hits $2,000, I'll commission artist and streamer ToxicD0gs to create an illustrated lyric sheet for one of my songs; if it hits $2,250, I'll add a cover of Allysen Callery's song 'So Slo-Mo' to the album; and if it hits $2,5000 then I'll commission Rhode Island singer/songwriter Allison Rose and Twitch streamer Cali Naughton, Jr. to cover one of my songs each!

Tune in tonight (Tuesday June 25) at 6:30 pm for a closing livestream for the end of my Kickstarter, to thank you all for your support, and to make a final push to hit some of those stretch goals! Featuring an updated Wheel of Fate. Tune in at https://twitch.tv/jwghaller !

[sterek-ao3feed]

Titanium and Iron

Read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58300762

by FireFlareC

Life seemed to happen to James Buchannan on a Tuesday, a pregnant whirlwind that would become his best friend, an eccentric billionaire that would become more and a baby with his mother's brown eyes but James jawline and pale skin. By the time Steve was found and woken up in New York, James was marking yet another sophomore essay on Russian literature where they had clearly not even read the sparknotes properly. His husband was fighting verbally with Fury about not wanting to be an Avengar because they had a kid at home and Tony wanted to be able to attend shooting tournaments and Ballet recitals in peace. See what happens when Tony Stark doesn't need to make the Avengers his family because he already has one. His husband looks uncannily like Bucky Barnes even though no one can prove he isn't from North Cali.

Words: 3112, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Teen Wolf (TV)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Tony Stark, Stiles Stilinski, Derek Hale, Pepper Potts, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Jackson Whittemore, Lydia Martin, Thor (Marvel), Loki (Marvel), Nick Fury, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Phil Coulson, Clint Barton, Happy Hogan, Peter Parker, Jarvis (Iron Man movies)

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Tony Stark, Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski, James "Bucky" Barnes & Stiles Stilinski, Tony Stark & Stiles Stilinski, Stiles Stilinski & Jackson Whittemore

Additional Tags: Irondad, winteriron, Not Canon Compliant, Not Civil War Team Captain America Friendly, Protective Derek Hale, Spark Stiles Stilinski, BAMF Stiles Stilinski, Jackson Whittemore is a Hale, Slow Build Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski, Stiles Stilinski was Raised by Others, Bucky Barnes is Good With Kids, Parent Bucky Barnes, Dead Sheriff Stilinski (Teen Wolf), Alternate Universe - Werewolves Are Known, Established Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark, Parent Tony Stark, Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker's Parental Figure, Alternate Universe

https://archiveofourown.org/works/58300762

[hoverboards-and-dragons]

Your Cali can pick up both Texas AND Alaska [with difficulty] headcanon has given me a wonderful, awful idea. I must share it with you: California and Rhode Island weight lifting club.

I-

this sounds incredible

I must inquire further

is Rhode Island asking Cal to train him so that he too, can lift Texas and Alaska

or is Rhode Island training Cal to bench press the two of them in his place since he never can?

or some third secret option

[stealth-liberal]

My son's bar mitzvah is tomorrow, my daughter's bat mitzvah was last year.

Everything is nice and meaningful. We're doing the same thing we did for my daughter. After the service, there's a luncheon in the courtyard of the synagogue. It's not catered. Instead, family and friends are bringing homemade dishes that my son loves that they make. Both of my kids had certain dishes that they associate with loved ones, and that's the food both of them wanted.

There's a HUGE tree in this courtyard that my kids have always loved, my daughter decorated it last year, my son will decorate it this year. It's not a mini wedding, I think that sort of b'nai mitzvah excess is vulgar personally. Everything has been chosen for it's meaning to Micah.

Ya wanna know what wasn't planned? THE CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE THAT WILL HIT OUR PART OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SATURDAY AFTERNOON!

Ya wanna know when the last time a hurricane hit this part of Southern Cali? 1963!!! We. Don't. Get. Hurricanes.

I grew up in Rhode Island, we got hurricanes there. We do not get them here.

Hurricane Hillary may or may not hit during the bar mitzvah. Hurricanes are temperamental. We are frantically planning on moving the luncheon to the lobby of the synagogue, which is NOT set up for this sort of thing.

I'm gonna have a fucking heart attack....