#canada amirite

[themundanemudperson]

[correliebre]

New Edition of: Things You Find In Canada

Things you find in Canada.

[ego-meliorem-esse]

Questions He Can't Answer

1880s, London

In the serene atmosphere of Arthur's private library, Matthew found solace among the rows of rare and treasured books that adorned the shelves. Bathed in the soft glow of gas lamps, he was nestled in an ornate, much too large armchair, surrounded by a collection of books that held secrets in their aged pages.

In the dimly lit library, Matt sat engrossed in the pages of a weathered medical tome. The leather-bound book lay open on his lap, its delicate pages filled with intricate illustrations and detailed descriptions of ailments and their remedies. The book itself was even older than he himself was. His fingers traced the words, absorbing the knowledge that lay within.

Around him, the shelves stood tall, bearing witness to a vast collection of books that spanned various subjects and eras. History, philosophy, poetry, and literature mingled together, creating an intellectual tapestry that mirrored the breadth of human knowledge. The scent of aged paper and worn leather filled the air, a comforting aroma that always seemed to put Matthew at ease.

As his eyes scanned the pages, his mind delved into a world of medical theories and practices. The tome spoke of ailments, treatments, and the delicate art of healing. Matthew found solace in these pages, finding comfort in the tangible knowledge they held.

Lost in thought, Matt's focus shifted momentarily from the book to the surrounding shelves. His eyes wandered over the titles, the eclectic collection reflecting Arthur's insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as his need to collect. Mostly pshysical valuables. He marveled at the diversity, the wealth of human ideas and experiences captured in the rows upon rows of books.

But amidst the philosophical musings and historical accounts, there was one section that stood out to Matthew—the shelves dedicated to art. A wide array of gathered paintings, drawings, and sketches shoved into an old leather binder adorned the shelves. Matt's gaze lingered on a particular piece of paper that had slipped out of the carefully gathered pile of papers and stuck out from the rest, if only slightly. Enough to see that the sketch was done some time ago and certainly not by Arthur himself.

It was in the realm of art Matthew used to find peace. In those days, sketching was his solace, his sanctuary where he could pour out his emotions and express the depths of his soul. As a quiet child, this was one of his favorite hobbies. It was a language he understood.

But as the years went by and his life took unexpected turns, Matthew's artistic pursuits became neglected. There was little room left for creative expression. The once vibrant palette of colors faded, replaced by the weight of duty and the burdens of history.

A sigh escaped his lips, tinged with a hint of regret. He wondered if he still possessed that same artistic spark, however limited the ability may be, to capture beauty on canvas. Doubt crept into his thoughts, whispering that perhaps he had lost that part of himself some time ago.

Shaking his head, Matthew banished those doubts and refocused his attention on the open tome before him. With renewed determination and interest, he continued reading the medical tome, absorbing the knowledge within its pages. For now, he set aside the canvas and the paintbrush.

Just as he was about to turn the page, the library door swung open, and in rushed Jack, his still-growing, energetic footsteps echoing through the room.

"Matt!"

Startled, he snapped the tome shut and looked up, his heart pounding in his chest. Jack's voice echoed through the library, calling for him with a mix of excitement and curiosity.

The abruptness of Jack's intrusion caught Matt off guard, his mind still processing the wealth of knowledge he had just absorbed.

"Hey, Matt!" Jack exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "What are you reading there? Anything interesting?"

Matthew's eyes meet Jack's. There was a brief pause as he considered his response, his words cautious and measured. "It's a book on medicine," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of amusement. He looked at the book, turning it around in his hands and tracing along the title on the cover with his finger. "Old book. Older than you by at least by a few decades."

"Why do you speak French?" Jack blurted out, his eyes wide with anticipation. Completely ignoring the previous answer to his questions. Matthew got used to that by that point.

Matthew's lips parted, his voice quiet and measured. "I learned it... growing up."

Confusion knitted Jack's brow. "But why? We're English!"

A flicker of sadness danced in Matthew's eyes, but he masked it well. "I'm not English. Neither are you. "

"Father says we are."

"I suppose there's no debate then." Matthew had no fight left in him to continue this fruitless discourse.

"Why do you speak French?" Jack tried again. The hope that his question will be answered this time very much present in his big, green eyes.

"There are reasons... I suppose it's my mother tongue."

Jack's curiosity only grew stronger. "Then why don't you have a French accent?"

Matthew's response was curt, his tone guarded, yet slightly amused. "Accents can change... depending on where one stays for a long period of time."

Jack thought about it for longer than Matthew deemed necessary, but he didn't comment. The boy's gaze shifted to the shelves of books surrounding them. "Why does Father think Francis is a bad person?" Jack was eyeing the books, absentmindedly asking questions he didn't know the weight of.

Matthew hesitated, his eyes narrowing ever so slightly. "There are... complicated history and personal reasons I think."

A furrow formed between Jack's brows, a contast to his young face. "What do you think of Francis?"

The amusement left Matthew instantly.

Matthew's silence was deafening, his emotions tangled in a web of unspoken words. He shook his head, avoiding Jack's gaze. "I can't answer that, Jack."

The frustration tinged Jack's voice as he pressed on. "Why not? Is he really a bad person?"

Matthew's eyes darted away, his voice barely a whisper. "He... he is complicated, Jack. It's not as simple."

Jack's eagerness began to wane, replaced by a mixture of frustration and confusion. "I don't understand... Why won't you tell me?"

A wave of panic crashed over Matthew, his chest tightening with unspoken fears. He fought to maintain composure, his voice strained. "It's... it's complicated, Jack. I can't explain it all."

Jack's frustration reached a boiling point, his voice escalating into a frustrated yell. "Why won't you ever talk about yourself, Matt? You know everything about me. About Zee. But I can't know anything about you? It's not fair!"

Matthew winced at the intensity in Jack's voice, his eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and resignation. He took a step back, his hands trembling slightly. "Jack, please try to understand... It's not...I am not..."

Slight tears welled up in Jack's eyes. The same tears that had Arthur allowing his son to bring a new wild animal into the house, knowing fully well he'd have to replace the ottoman a week after due to unfortunate fabric ripping or nonwashable stains. "But why, Matt? We're supposed to be like brothers! I've trusted you with everything, and you won't give me anything in return!"

Jack's curiosity and frustration burned bright in his eyes as he leaned closer to Matthew. "Matt, what happened? Why doesn't anyone tell me anything? I'm not stupid!"

Matthew's gaze flickered, a shadow of discomfort crossing his face. He hesitated for a moment, his voice filled with evasion. "Jack, it's complicated. And of course you're not stupid! Just... There are things in our past that are not pleasant, things best left unsaid."

Jack's brows furrowed with determination as he leaned in even closer, his voice growing more insistent. " I can handle it. Tell me, what happened?" Jack insisted with a burning fervor.

A wave of overwhelm washed over Matthew, his breath catching in his throat. His gaze darted around the room, searching for an escape, but finding none.

His voice trembled slightly as he spoke, each word weighed down by the weight of his past. "Francis... is best when he's by himself, Jack."

Jack's eyes widened, a mix of shock and disbelief washing over his face. "Why? Did he really leave you like father says?"

Matthew's voice cracked with vulnerability as he continued, his gaze fixed on an unseen horizon. "Jack, it's really not important. "

Matt sat back down to regain his composure. He hoped Jack wouldn't notice his disconcertment.

Jack wouldn't have it. Matt never avoided his questions like this. It didn't seem right. He refused to let the topic rest, his voice filling with determination. "Did you do something to make him upset?"

Matthew shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze shifting away from Jack's piercing eyes. He was taken aback by this question. It wasn't one he was anticipating or expecting. "I don't know." He said honestly, for the first time in this suffocating conversation.

"Trust me, it's better if we don't dwell on it." Matt tried again. He always tried with Jack.

Jack's frustration grew with each dodge, his voice growing more insistent. "No! I won't let it go!"

Matthew's breath caught in his throat, his voice strained as he tried to find the right words. "I am his son. He is my father. But...politics... They change, Jack. People tend to find what's best for them, what suits them better. Like I said, it's best to look forward in life."

Jack's voice trembled with a mix of anger and hurt. "Why won't you answer me, Matt? Don't you trust me? Am I not important enough to know?"

Matthew's eyes filled with tears, his voice barely a whisper. "Of course you're important to me, Jack. It's just... I can't open that door again." The tears didn't shed this time. Not from Matthew. He had enough of those in the past decades. If he was going to be even the slightest bit honest, he would do it in a composed state.

Undeterred, yet still aware of the shift in the room's aura, Jack's voice grew softer, tinged with vulnerability. "Do you want Francis to come back? Do you miss him?"

A heavy silence hung in the air as Matthew's eyes locked with Jack's. The weight of the question was unbearable, pushing him to his breaking point. They locked eyes for a long moment until finally, Jack opened his mouth to add something else. Abruptly, Matthew's composure shattered. Overwhelmed by a tidal wave of emotions, he felt his heart race and his breath quicken. A silent panic attack consumed him, the weight of his secrets and unanswered questions suffocating him.

Without another word, Matthew rushed out of the library, leaving Jack standing there, bewildered and filled with unanswered inquiries. The air in the room grew still, the books on the shelves standing as silent witnesses to the unspoken complexities that shaped their lives. They were taunting him as he walked out. A silent reminder of the history and recognition that he could never have.

In the wake of Matthew's departure, Jack was left with a burning curiosity, a hunger for understanding that gnawed at his core. The questions remained unanswered, the mystery surrounding Matthew and his past deepening with every passing moment.

And as the library fell into a hushed silence, it held the weight of untold stories. As if waiting along with Jack for Matthew to return. As Matthew always did.

.

Soo uhhhh

I'm sorry again, but I truly do love me some angsty Matt. He had a tough childhood and I shan't let him rest :)

Maybe a part 2 if I decide it's worth continuing. idk if people like it I will continue this angst lol

Anw, Francis ain't shit and you have my written and verbal consent to run him over in any motor vehicle model of your personal choosing.

[ladysophiebeckett]

looking at map of panem like its 2012 trying to figure out whats going on.

[leam1983]

Yuks

Sarah and I are thumbing through the new season for Un gars, une fille - likely known in its English adaptation as A guy and a girl, and rolled our eyes once we realized that most of the episodes tended to focus on the titular Guy and Girl - a Baby Boomer couple resettling in the city after decades spent in the suburbs - and in how they can't parse their own kids' aspirations or the changing social mores.

Two episodes in, once we realized that one of the gags would involve the Guy, of sorts, would try to make sense of how queerness works while simultaneously dealing with a phone call from his gamedev son whose only subject of discussion involves a direct lift of World of Warcraft's Corrupted Blood incident, we opted to tune out.

I mean, I understand that for writers above a certain age, creating the character of a twentysomething gamedev and making him lose his shit over a bug in a game he's merely playing, and not developing, might seem like a funny way to show how out-of-touch with reality younger generations can be - and I do get the show's surrounding thesis in that we all have our foibles - but this is hilariously low-hanging fruit.

The first four or five seasons of that show took place thirty years ago and were genuinely funny. They focused on the antics and occasionally weird shit an average couple from Montreal could go through - but the later crop of episodes feel like Archie Bunker's possessed the two leads and is making them sputter around, motioning for befuddlement and confusion whenever someone calls themselves an Enby.

The one and only gag I actually found funny involved that same gamedev character falling for an Otherkin - as in, a young woman in the same age bracket who openly identifies as an elf. IRL Otherkin, based on the single, one person I know who fits the bill, tend to pocket their ears or tails or fangs in a convenient pocket of their sense of Self when out in public and only really embrace what they identify as when in safe spaces. The idea of a girl attending a house party with new acquaintances in full-on Arwen Undomiel mode while trying to spend the entire evening out-Galadriel-ing Galadriel herself is, well, utterly absurd.

I mean, between well-meaning reactionary crap that makes all parties involved look equally silly and, say, atrocities like Adam Carolla's Mr. Birchum wherein the Conservative proxy is the only sane person onscreen; I'm picking the one where local actors have to pretend that drag queens are shocking while the drag queen character roasts the token man for, well, being a man.

It's stupid, but nobody's seriously hurt.

[itsanit]

Why is it so smokey?? I don't even live near the smoky mountains???

[wawanakwawritings]

Alejandro, Scott, Rock, and Justin reacting to affectionately being called babygirl by their gn S/O!

a/n: well. we all need to start somewhere, amirite?

Alejandro

Asks his S/O to repeat that. Surely he didn't hear them correctly?

What an... interesting choice. Wouldn't he be better suited to something else, such as "handsome" or "gorgeous"?

Honestly, even if it's said earnestly, it makes him die a little inside. #toxicmasculinity

Won't make a fuss if his S/O insists on it, but he'll (affectionately) call them something equally embarrassing just to keep things even. Whatever makes them cringe the most.

Just refrain from calling him such in front of the cameras, please? He'd hate for José to catch wind of it. He'd never hear the end of it.

Scott

Absolutely oblivious when it comes to relationship customs, so he easily accepts the new pet name.

Sure, he's a babygirl now. Whatever you say, S/O! Should he call them babyboy now or something?

Doesn't find out it's not a common pet name for dudes until he proudly declares he's his S/O's babygirl to the Toxic Rats, only to be met with strange looks & laughter.

Whatever! Being laughed at only makes him double down on it. Those idiots are just jealous they don't have someone to call them babygirl.

Rock

Depends on when it's said. If it's said in greeting, he's too busy hugging/high fiving his S/O to notice it.

If it's said while his S/O has his full attention, it definitely catches him off guard. Enjoy watching him try to play it off with a totally red face.

He's the type to call his S/O bro/dude regardless of gender, so it really doesn't bother him. Plus, ever hear of Twisted Sister or Alice Cooper?

Names have no gender, dude. If his S/O deems him babygirl, he's babygirl! He's just happy to have a cool S/O that wants to give him cute pet names.

Justin

Oh, that's cute, S/O.

Laughs it off and moves on, assuming it's meant to be a joke or elicit a reaction from him.

It has to be a consistent thing for him to actually address it.

More confused than anything tbh. He's used to people fawning over him and giving him cutesy pet names, but being called something with girl attached to the end is new.

Asks his S/O to stick to more masculine pet names in public. He does not want a tabloid to start calling him Canada's Babygirl.

[oh-snapperss]

canada amirite chat

explanation and reference pic below the cut 😭

[jehans-flower-pot]

no because it IS a skill issue why didnt they teach me (read: why did i spend all of grade 6 geography debating politics w the republican girl i sat with)

cuz like yeah thats more than ik abt canada babygirl thats more than i know abt america

my lack of geography knowledge has come back to bite me my seminar teacher has decided that since the actual class is over hes gonna teach us the social studies shit that we shouldve learned in like 4th grade and today he had us fill out maps (thank god he didnt ask us to label states) which like kinda got the mountain ranges got the rivers he asked for (protip its just the wobbly state borders) but apparently i only know like 5 state capitols and i had to ask multiple times where colorado is (and i called it vermont at least once). also apparently i just dont know where hawaii is?? like at all? hate that a canadian knows more us geography than me

skill issue

(/j)

to be fair i dont know that much about us state capitals or mountains or whateever i know like four capitals. um. albany new york boston massachusetts santa fe new mexico (santa feeeeeee my old friend) juneau alaska. though tee bee haych i think thats more than u know about canada

[yuri-alexseygaybitch]

can you talk more abt pierre? i’ve always heard him revered by the ppl around me

tl;dr he tried eviscerating indigenous rights throughout his premiership, first by trying to abolish the Indian Act and all treaties negotiated between First Nations and Canada (both of which are shit but at the time were the only legal basis for indigenous rights and land title), then by deliberately trying to leave indigenous and treaty rights out of the Canadian Constitution (bear in mind like half of the constitutional process was based around coddling Quebec nationalism and by giving Quebec a bunch of special sovereignty and making French a national language and a bunch of other shit Quebec still bitched about anyway, because Francophone settlers matter more than indigenous people lol). Both times he failed because of activism led by the National Indian Brotherhood (now Assembly of First Peoples) but if he had succeeded indigenous people would have had not a single acre of land left and been forcefully assimilated into Canada in a way that even the settler government at the height of settler expansion in the 19th century would have balked at. All of this was framed by his administration as being progressive/anti-racist by (forcibly) making indigenous people full Canadian citizens equal to settlers because why do they need "special rights" when We're All Canadians™️ no matter if we're white, black, brown, or heckin purple amirite?

Basically a case study in all of the worst aspects of liberalism especially in settler-colonial contexts and why Canada's Nice™️ brand is built on a pile of bones and ashes.

[stuckinmyweb]

Imagine still having a Canada in your timeline. Couldn't relate, amirite, Webster? Remember what I said yesterday,about me exploding Canada? Remember that? - Teen Rick

...

yes

[daniigrimm-blog]

Can we just take a moment to simp about the newest album drop by Black Veil Brides, The Phantom Tomorrow, released October 29, 2021. I know, I know, I maybe should have wrote this post like two years ago but really I had a lot to do in the meantime and wanted to give it the true justice this piece of art really deserves. This release is the second album drop since the band's decision to part ways with former bassist Ashley Purdy, (the first basically being a re-master of their former masterpiece debut album "We Stitch These Wounds", now dubbed cleverly, "Re-Stitch These Wounds") and now this! Can I just say, WOW-wowie-wow-wow-wowzers! omg I am just BLOWN away by what has gone into this piece of art and I feel blessed to be born in a time where I got to truly experience its release. Just wow. Welcome to the band Lonny Eagleton, with a resounding, please please don't ever leave.

Tracklist:

The Phantom Tomorrow (Introduction)

Scarlet Cross

Born Again

Blackbird

Spectres (Interlude)

Torch

The Wicked One

Shadows Rise

Fields of Bone

Crimson Skies

Kill the Hero

Fall Eternal

Oh hey did you know that Black Veil Brides released a COMIC BOOK?! It apparently goes right along with this masterpiece of an album because WHY NOT? Siri, can you add "Buy The Phantom Tomorrow comic" to my to-do list? Hell yes. I bought Andy's Ghost of Ohio when it dropped so ya know ya girl is gonna hop this band wagon. And who wouldn't? With such an awesome story and a crazy ass cover like that? Name two people, I bet you cant. And if you can I don't believe you.

From the mouths of babes, as they say. And man is Andy a MAJOR babe. Anyhoo, I figured I would save ya'll a track-by-track personal breakdown because who can do it better than the guys themselves? Amirite? I will say this though, this album feels WHOLE. It feels full. It feels like a really well-rounded album. I'm not a musician myself, but I LOVE music, and I have been watching a lot of different bands grow and rise and it has been an absolutely AMAZING ride. But this band, what a well-rounded flushed out sound they have come to grow into as each individual has honed their craft or joined. And before any of you ask my personal favorite off this particular album is Torch. It's on my On Repeat on Spotify for a reason--but I digress...that brings me once again to Lonny.

Lonny Eagleton

Who is Lonny Eagleton you ask? Well, he's a sweet boy from Canada who joined the BVB family, and man does he fit RIGHT in. Well, his website Bio boasts he's a professional musician who has worked with multiple recognizable names in the industry, that he's done his fair share of arena/theatre based tours, and a plethora of other hidden talents all backed by a degree. I mean, that's impressive enough but man he is humble and sweet to boot! I don't think I am out of line when I say that the BVB family has scored big with this addition to the band--especially if the "The Phantom Tomorrow", and the latest ep drop (October 21, 2022) "The Mourning" are any proof of what is to come in the future.

Now that brings me to "The Mourning" EP which I am also very late to mentioning (at least here!). It's four tracks of powerful music that speaks from and to the soul directly. Clearly what went into this was some powerful storytelling, some genius mastery, and some amazing skill-work. Dare I say, that the older these boys get--the more they manage to master their craft? But it's true. And being someone from the sidelines watching them grow, has been a most satisfying experience--man am I PROUD to be in this fandom. NOT TO MENTION the totally amazeballs producer they have, Erik Ron who handled this ep and the previous album before this. Way to rock out with that cock out Erik!

Tracklist:

Devil

Saviour II

The Revival

Better Angels

"How the fuck is one so evil left to just proceed? All the luck and how deceitful that idle minds can be." Lyrics from Devil really hit close to home some days, especially if you're currently living in America (and I am). It's clear from the tone set by the melody of the guitars when the track first open-fires on your eardrums for an eargasmic explosion of what can only be described as pure Black Veil Brides energy. Straight from the speakers to your soul, Andy Black truly has a way with words and the boys on strings (Jake, Jinxx, and Lonny) really know how to nail it home and build a mood to a harmonious climactic point before bringing it smoothly back down again. And may I say, that CC has really just been on fire these last few albums? He is really kicking some ass behind that kit and I think it's fair to give him a mention for it.

In softer tones Saviour II was second on the EP and set a more serious and tender vibe. A soul bearing ballad needs to be on every album right? At least that seems to be a theme for BVB that I personally hope never dies. They do amazing with a good somber heartfelt melody and these new lyrics that sort of offer different softer, more human side to the Saviour we as a fanbase were used to. The first being: "So hear my voice, Remind you not to bleed. I'm here." the message being a strong voice offering a shoulder to lean on here. A superhero almost. Whereas, the second, "So I'm trying my hardest to be what you made, Like a court jester, my smile won't fade. Giving it all, rising to fall to my grave. Answer the call, living in thrall-You're the one born to save." Is a tooootally different vibe. Like someone human just trying to make it through each day. So-so so good.

The Revival is the third track on the EP and it unfortunately didn't get a video but is still really cool and definitely worth a mention. It feels like Saviour II worked right up into this song. I'm sure they did that on purpose but I can hear/see a story playing out before my very eyes. Maybe my imagination is running a little high, but they have a habit of writing a whole ass story and following it up with a rock opera--so I am not sure because I looked all over for like a track-by-track breakdown and didn't find one (so if anyone has one and can link one to me that would be sugar and spice!) but nevertheless the instrumentals in this song are fire but from 2:19-2:35 it is just the best musical soup I have ever tasted. There I said it. I can say it. It is hot fire.

That brings me to the final track on the EP, Better Angels. I think instrumentally, and melodically, Better Angels may actually be personally my favorite track. Lyrically it is one of the coolest things I have ever heard. I came from a really strictly and very strangely repressed religious background and when I hear the stories told in these songs tied up in some sort of religious metaphor it really resonates and I know I am not the only one in the fanbase that is dealing with these issues. "Go back to hell with all your demons-leave me alone to find the pieces inside my mind. They came in to control my life. And all the devils devour- Your better angels devour." Whether it comes from a religious place or not, that is a pretty fire chorus, you have to admit. Not to mention the absolute MELTDOWN I have inside my head when the guitars (2:35-2:50) fuckin slap my dudes! I am telling you, if you haven't heard it already, please do--your life will be more complete because of it. It's one of the prettiest things I have ever heard ringing in my ears.

Really can't wait to see what Black Veil Brides has in store for us next! I mean between the comic-book, the album, and the ep, I'm already pretty stoked and I literally have no fuckin clue outside what Andy has mentioned in recent interviews! But I will be keeping my eye out! you bet!

Also before I go please enjoy this acoustic set I found on Youtube.

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[writing-corner-of-my-quill]

10 first lines

Rules: Share the first line of your ten most recent fic (or however many you wrote, if it's less than 10), game taken from @terresdebrume in this post and it looked fun. It’s been a bit since then, but hey, better late than never amirite?

I’ve only ever published 10 fics on Ao3! So this is essentially everything I’ve put out onto the internet haha.

Organized from oldest to newest by the day I updated it.

Zoom Call (Hetalia - 2020):

The world meeting was decided sporadically. America set it up, so — Canada shook his head, berating himself for chuckling — it was going to be a disaster. How did Matthew know it was going to be a disaster? Multiple reasons actually.

^ Oh my gosh I was a child when I posted this LOL what a blast from the past

After the Computer Lab: Early Fall Mornings (Hetalia - 2021):

“Fuck. This.”

We'll Wait for Dawn (Hetalia - 2021):

The sky wavered between navy blue and black when Lithuania arrived at Greece's place. Greece sat and smoked outside his porch when the other immortal nation representative arrived. Most people who came to world meetings flew in by plane, but the Baltic country drove his old secondhand car down to Athens. Now, he decided to park it on the side of the street. He got out of the car, his keys rattling in his hands as he shut the door down.

If We Go Down, We Go Down Together (Unprepared Casters - 2022):

The treacherous path they traveled was near its end.

At least, that was what Beryl Hatebad thought to herself. The wind howled in her ears, and she was unbelievably cold. But she couldn’t help but admire the giant towers of Glaceria from afar. Now, if they could just last through this challenge, they would make it.

Start It Off With A Bang (Unprepared Casters - 2022):

BANG.

The sound, piercing fast and loud, halted Helga Hatebad in her tracks.

Escape (My Hero Academia - 2021 to ‘23):

Izuku felt the sensation of getting lifted off his feet by a pair of strong, secure arms. Wind rushed through his hair as he was carried upwards.

“Wha—?” He managed to gasp out.

“I am here!”

^ This is on permanent hiatus now. I know. I miss it too, just kinda got too much for me to handle and I didn’t even ship the pairing it’s for.

The World Orbula Cup (Unprepared Casters 2022- ‘23):

“Ace?”

At the sound of their name, Ace looked up.

“Ace!”

^ On hiatus. Turns out writing about death is difficult, who knew?

The Final Charge Tonight (Do You Have Anyone You Love?) (Unprepared Casters 2023):

Suds loved putting himself into Scenda.

You're the Boss (Unprepared Casters 2023):

Soft moonlight trickles through the windows and pulled curtains of The Last Stop, a functioning bar and also the unofficial headquarters of the revolution.

Be Better, Batters (Unprepared Casters 2023):

“Hey—”

Bishop and Marigold said the greeting at the same time. Both stopped abruptly when they realized their voices clashing against the other’s.

Tagging: Nobody because I’m lazy, but hey if you see this feel free to play the game

[random-cryptid]

ok so the light brown one with pink spots on its wings is an achemon sphinx moth is a species of hawkmoth and eat nectar from flowers like phlox and japanese hineysuckle. apparently their wings can beat so fast that they can sometimes be mistaken for hummingbirds (which is making me lose my mind over it cuz now im imagining either mary or winnie freaking out ciz they thought they were being attacked by a bird but its really just a big moth tryna hamg out on their head)

the little greenish blue one is a blackberry looper. theyre super small and like eating flower petals, and the leaves of blackberries and strawberries. theyre also found in most of the u.s. except for california, washington, oregon, alaska and hawaii, which im sad about cuz they look so cute and tiny and i wanna see one up close! (cant have shit in cali djdhdj)

the last on vibing on sarah's head is a cecropia silk moth! the catsrpillars like sugar maple, dogwood, apple and plums while the adults dont seem to really eat. their found anywhere from nova scotia down to florida as well as southern canada all the way to the rocky mountains (which means i cant fuckin see these guys either! why are all the cool moths found onthe other side of the country?!)

im honestly having so much fun learning about moths! ive always loved learning about different insects, and getting to learn more about moths was so much fun!

Boy do I love moths they’re so cool 😭😭😭😭 look at all these funky fellas!!! I love learning about moths and beetles so much

My fave from all of these has to be the Cecropia Silk Moth like look at those colors!!!! It’s so pretty 🥹🥹🥹 and idk but I find the Blackberry Looper eating flower petals and strawberry and blackberry leaves so cute I JUST LOVE MOTHS

Well at least you get to see moths, here where I live I barely see any 😭😭😭😭😭 (the perks of living on a tropical island amirite)

Thank you for showing me these!!!! I love them they’re so cool looking

[agentstarkid]

So I’ve been rereading the joker and the queen….again and that one chapter of after the break up and she’s writing all these songs dude!!!

When she’s on the phone with Chloe and she breaks down crying and then the smau chapter seeing Chloe and Scotty hang out with her on their own!!!

I love it!!!!

I can just picture Chloe being like “dude we NEED to see her I have to know she’s surviving”

It’s soooo good!!!!!!

first of all... you re-read my series? 🥹 weird way to propose but okay 🤭

you bet they took their first opportunity to go and visit her!! chloe and scotty are my ultimate mvp when it comes to friendship. I feel like they adopted her in some ways, like she's their baby sis now, gotta protect her and shower her with love and support yk?

lemme give you some headcanons about Queen + Scotty & Chloe's friendship because they need to be appreciated more 💗

They try to visit as much as possible, they even helped her move out of her old house and move in to the new one—they can add house painters to their resumé now lol

She sees them as her "found family." She often jokes that if she could pick her siblings, she'd pick them in a heartbeat. Scotty takes the role of the teasing older brother, while Chloe is her grounding, big-sister figure.

Scotty and Girlie definitely have a sibling-like banter ALL THE TIME—Whenever they start to bicker, Chloe steps in with her “mom voice.” She’ll say something like “You two are literally children,” which usually makes them laugh and stop.

Scotty was the one who gave her the nickname "Sparky" and then, every single one of Daniel's mates picked it up and it just stuck, but he has a million embarrassing nicknames for her, like “Squirt,” “Babyface,” or “Trouble.” Girlie pretends to hate it, but secretly she loves the big-brother energy.

Chloe loves doling out wisdom and often tells her, “You’re smarter than you think, sunshine.” but I see Girlie being her go-to for advice on her career moves!!

Also btw, while she's "Sparky" for the boys, Chloe's nickname for her is "Sunshine", saying she lights up every room she enters 💖

She always makes time for heartfelt check-ins to make sure Girlie feels loved and supported (queens uplifting queens, amirite? 🥰)

I definitely see Chloe and Girlie having impromptu jam sessions whenever they’re together, and probably have written one or two songs here and there. There's always a piano or a guitar involved, or both—maybe Girlie co-wrote or co-produced Chloe's album under a pseudonym 🤔

Once Girlie goes back on tour, they are her loudest cheerleaders at any concert. They’ll show up wearing her merch, holding embarrassing signs, and screaming louder than anyone else in the crowd.

Chloe insisted on vetting Rúben out when him and Girlie started dating. She told her that, “If he doesn’t treat you like the queen you are, he’s out.”—Safe to say, he definitely got on her good graces now <3

Scotty though...He once jokingly gave a him a mock interrogation, complete with fake police lights on his phone 😆

Whenever life gets overwhelming, Chloe invites her over for a quiet night in with wine and heartfelt conversations. Girlie loves how Chloe always knows what to say to make her feel seen and supported.

Scotty, bless his heart, sometimes mentions Daniel in front of her without realizing it. Chloe immediately elbows him, and Girlie just laughs it off, telling Scotty he’s as subtle as a brick.

Girlie’s clumsiness is a running joke in their friendship—like once, S & C managed to convince Girlie to give snowboarding a try during a winter trip (to Aspen, Canada or maybe France???). Despite her hesitance, she strapped on a board and gave it her best shot. She definitely spent more time flailing, falling, and sliding on her back than actually riding. Scotty couldn’t stop laughing, though he was quick to help her up each time, saying things like, “You’re doing great, champ!” while barely containing his amusement, and Chloe chiming in,“Next trip, we’re getting you a sled instead.”

These two have mastered the art of navigating their friendships with Girlie and Daniel post-breakup. They refuse to take sides and jokingly call their home "Switzerland" because it’s a neutral zone where both are welcome.

That being said, I think they still secretly root for them, and hope that, if the time is right, they could maybe get back together—they are obviously very respectful of each of the other's relationships, so they keep quiet about it. But they hold the power of knowing both sides of the story though 👀

Despite their best efforts to stay neutral, Chloe and Scotty sometimes catch themselves saying things like, “Yeah, Y/N’s doing amazing,” or “Dan’s been reflecting a lot lately.” It’s unintentional, but they’ve joked about their roles in possibly helping the two reconcile.

Even though she's secretly on the Dan-Girlie train, Chloe is fiercely protective of Girlie. She ensures any mention of Daniel around her is sensitive and appropriate. If anyone else in their circle brings it up, Chloe gracefully changes the subject to avoid any discomfort.

Scotty & Chloe are always telling her, “You’re stuck with us, kid.” Their friendship is the kind you only find once in a lifetime—built on love, laughter, and unshakable loyalty.

BONUS

Chloe’s mom always asks about her as if she were another daughter <3

When the time came to ask her friends to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, Chloe didn’t even have to think hard—it was a given that Girlie was going to be one of them. Even though Chloe always hinted at it, Girlie was so surprised and super touched by the question.

Chloe might or might not have tried to set Lance and Girlie up at some point 👀 it obviously didn't work out the way she wanted but they became really good friends after that!

it got a little bit out of hands but I just love them so much!! hehe 🤭❤️

[pseudo314]

canada... amirite?