#checked on the 4th and she's ok

[hislittleraincloud]

*wakes up*

Ah. Okay.

So of the 4 friends/acquaintances in the immediate vicinity of me,

— 1 is missing with her dog (😭💔)

— 1 is ghosting us (🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽)

and

— 1 is dead, and I just learned this from a couple of other neighbors that moved away a few months ago (😭😭😭😭😭)

Funny enough, one of those neighbors also had a major falling out with Junkie Cat Lady before I did, but I didn't feel right asking her about it until now, since she asked about her and the cat. Pretty much similar circumstances/their friendship died in the toxic sludge that seeps out of someone like that.

Hmmk. I think I'll just go sit in the shower and cry now.

[thisdudedoesntexist]

I had a fic idea but don't know where to go with it, so if you want to expand on anything feel free.

So, Danny's finally an adult who's off to college at Gotham (the STEM there is crazy for how many supervillains have doctorates). Since Vlad actually took the time to heal and grow past his issues and turned into the crazy Bi uncle he was supposed to be, Danny's got his college paid for.

In the form of $50,000 and an kinda ok motel near the upper west side.

He tried asking his former nemesis why he's done this but Vlad just told him it's so he has some "pocket change and experience".

Danny's been spending the past few weeks aceing his his STEM middling at literature and upgrading the motel into something actually decent.

His business seem to be attracting the strangest living too. That's saying something since he's got ghostly and living guests. Danny knew this place was cursed but still feels surprised every time they show up.

1st: A nice lesbian couple came on the first night cause one with green-ish skin named Pam according to the pale lady named Harley felt the vegetation get really excited when he came. He had about an hour of questioning on Ectology and who Undergrowth was.

2nd: A 10ft tall crocodile man named Waylon came in cause of Harley's recommendation, he looked like he'd run any moment. That night he made sure his staff wouldn't mistreat people like him and by the time croc left there was a glowing sign by the door about how different guests are to be treated with respect no matter how they look.

3rd: THE Red hood showed up asking about a kid who worked there. Her name's Zoe and when her parents reaction to their kid being trans was to kick her out of the house at 17. She biked to the motel to get some rest before catching the bus out of Gotham, got a job checking people in instead and has since found an actual family with the help of Amorpho a social worker Danny met a few years ago.

4th: the most recent event was when Gotham's play boy prince and his cousin Kate Kane stumbled in during his shift at the front desk. Mr. Wayne was pretending extremely well to be drunk while his cousin was wrangling him awkwardly. If Danny didn't have super senses he wouldn't have noticed he was acting, or the tracker added to his cuff when he was semi-forced to shake "Bruce, just Bruce. Everyone's always so stiff." Hand. The tracker had little legs and crawled under his shirt, creepy and fascinating.

[zagreus-eats-your-bread]

rank every dr who on how likely they are to eat rocks

Hm which number should I go by? Let's go from least to most. I'll rank the TV Doctors and then reblog to give you general opinions on the others.

16th place - 3rd Doctor

You may disagree with this because his scientific mind might conceive of a situation where eating rocks could possibly be an option. However Liz would hit him on the nose with a newspaper like a dog if he got anywhere near her rocks. She would at length scold him and tell him that most rocks are bad for you and you shouldn't eat them.

15th place - War Doctor

He would definitely eat rocks but not for pleasure. When you are stranded on a planet because of woke war you may have to eat some rocks. But he would hate it the whole time.

14th place - 9th Doctor

Similar to War Doctor but you know what he kinda sees it. He kinda gets the appeal. I think he ate one (1) rock during his life and Rose was like Why and he was just nodding to himself like "Yeah this has a certain something".

13th place - 12th Doctor

He would eat some rocks on occaission but it would be like his guilty pleasure and he would hide it from Clara.

12th place - 7th Doctor

If there was ever a way he could incorporate eating some rocks into one of his 5D chess plans he would do it. Afterwards Ace would give him the side eye and be like "Professor this could have all worked out without you eating any of those rocks" and he would boop her on the nose and say nothing.

11th place - 6th Doctor

He would NOT eat rocks you are being RIDICULOUS. And then he finds a new rock on some planet and it smells so good and then he would take a nibble and get absolutely addicted to eating them. He would spend the next 40 years always having pebbles in his pocket to snack on and all regenerations after him would lowkey barf when someone offered them one of those rocks because of how much he used to eat them.

10th place - 13.5th Doctor

He would eat rocks just to fuck with Yaz and be quirky but his heart wouldn't be in it.

9th place - 10th Doctor

Someone would offer him something suspiciously rock shaped and he would eat it and be like "This is amazing, what is it?" and they would be like it's a rock and 10 would be like huh.

8th place - 14th Doctor

Same as above but he knows now he likes the taste of rocks. However his recent experiences made him less privy to them. He had too many.

7th place - 2nd Doctor

He would eat rocks in a heartbeat but he doesn't really like them. Like he will do it but his heart doesn't yearn for rocks. He would just do it to be silly and/or make people think hes not a threat and just some weird guy who eats rocks.

6th place - 5th Doctor

Sometimes he will pick up a rock and say what type of rock it is and eat it. And then Nyssa has to hold Tegan back lest she hit him.

5th place - 1st Doctor

Ian sees him eat a rock and is dumbfounded. He asks "Doctor, what are you doing?" and the Doctor will try to gaslight him into thinking HE is the weird one for thinking that him eating a rock is strange. And then he would laugh his old man laugh. He also sometimes eats rock flavoured food cubes from the food machine. Just cause.

4th place - 15th Doctor

He would see a rock, pick it up, laugh and jump with joy and enthusiastically ask Ruby "Do you know what this is?" and she would be like "Uh-" and he would cut her off to say "This is a rock!" and eat it.

3rd place - 8th/11th Doctor

They would both eat rocks and others who see them would be like "Yeah ok checks out". Like no one is surprised they just accept it.

(Both pics = them when they see an uneaten rock)

2nd place - 4th Doctor

Those teeth were made for rock chompin'. If 4 had to defeat an alien monster made of rock he would just eat it, and no matter which companion would be there to witness it they would all be changed forever. He would just carry on like it didn't happen.

1st place - 13th Doctor

She will see a rock and be like "is anyone gonna eat this" and not wait for an answer.

[rogueddie]

Steve wakes up to a beeping noise- a heart monitor. He struggles to open his eyes, turning to squint around the hospital room. Something about it feels off, though he can’t tell what.

A woman stumbles in, almost spilling her coffee. She looks familiar.

“Hey,” Steve tries, only to end up coughing. His throat is painfully dry.

“Steve!” She exclaims. She hurries over, swapping the coffee for a plastic cup of water. She carefully holds it to his mouth for him to drink. “You have no idea how happy I am to see you awake! I know we can’t talk here but… fuck, man, you really had us scared for a minute. Promise me you won’t do anything like that again!”

“I promise?”

“Oh! Eddie finally woke up too! Just the other week. He keeps asking about you, I should go-”

Steve is only more confused. There’s only one Eddie he knows and that Eddie wouldn’t be caught dead worrying about someone like Steve. Not unless...

“Munson?”

“Duh. Oh! Nancy! I was supposed to- you’re ok, right? I’ll just be a minute!”

“Yeah, sure.”

She throws him a thumbs up, darting out the room, calling for Nancy.

His head throbs. He’s not sure what is going on, what happened… maybe that thing in the Byers house did get him after all? Maybe this is just a dream.

"Ah, Mr Harrington," a nurse greets with a warm smile. "It's good to see you awake. I'm just going to check your vitals and all of that stuff, then we'll need to go over some questions. Does that sound alright?"

"Questions?"

"You've been asleep for a few weeks. We need to make sure that everything up there is ok." She lightly raps her knuckles on the side of her head.

Despite how light she's trying to be, Steve feels a sinking in his stomach.

"Is that possible? What- what could be wrong?"

"Nothing too serious. You're speech is clear and legible, you're conscious and cognitive." She lifts the clipboard off the end of the hospital bed. "You remember your name?"

"Yeah," he says. After a moment, he realizes; "oh! Right, sorry. Steve Harrington."

"Date of birth?"

"April 29th, 1967."

"Do you know what todays date is?"

"Um... how long have I been out? You said a few weeks, right?"

"Almost three weeks, yes."

"Three weeks, so that would make today... December 4th?"

She doesn't respond for a moment. The way she keeps her eyes on the clipboard feels too calculated.

"The year?"

"Uh... 1983?"

She only pauses for a moment, before continuing to ask simple questions about current events, how he's feeling, where he feels any pain or discomfort.

He lies when she asks if he remembers what caused him to be hospitalized. He's not sure what the story Nancy and Byers will give. He can't imagine people... involved, would want the truth out. And he's not willing to risk whatever consequences will come with that.

"I'm going to talk with your doctor," she finally says. "I'll be one minute."

"Wait! What- am I ok?"

"Your doctor will explain everything, don't worry."

Amnesia, his doctor explains.

Three years of his life, gone. They try to reassure him, say that it's still early days and he could completely regain his memory, no problem.

But they don't know. Not really. It's all 'possibly's, and 'maybe's. No guarentee. There's still a chance that he may never remember.

The woman who ran in when he woke up, sat by his bedside and holding his hand in a death grip, doesn't look anymore reassured by their optimism than he is.

"We're... close?" He asks her.

"Yeah," she says, forcing a smile. "Platonic soulmates. It's, um... Robin, by the way. Robin Buckley."

"Do we have that... Mrs Click, you sit behind me, right?"

"Yeah. Yeah, I did." She looks stunned, almost dazed. "I didn't think you remembered, or even noticed me."

"How could I not? You're hilarious!"

"What? We never-"

"Oh, uh, you're muttering. Behind me. It wasn't exactly, um... quiet."

"Oh my god," she slaps a hand to her mouth, eyes wide. "You heard me talk about you!"

"Yeah, like I said; you're funny."

Luckily, someone else bursts into the room, interrupting whatever epiphany Robin is having.

"Steve!" He yells.

The guy looks like a kid, barely out of middle school. But he rushes to Steve, eyeing him up like he's Steves babysitter.

"Uh, hi?"

"Oh no," is the kids response. He turns to Robin. "How much does he remember?"

"He is right here, you know."

"I think some time in 83?" Robin replies, ignoring him.

"Before or after the whole... uh..." He glances at Steve with suspicion, then pointedly to the door.

"Jesus," Steve mutters, rubbing at the crease between his brows. "Did Nancy and Jonathan tell you, or what?"

"Tell us about... what?"

He rolls his eyes at them, pointing to the kid. "Whatever has short stack paranoid. The thing with the-" he flops one hand around, raised towards the ceiling, "the lights."

"Do you remember anything that happened after that?" The kid quickly asks. "At the hospital, and Will?"

"You mean the Byers kid? Isn't he, like... dead?"

"So you... don't remember me."

"Sorry?"

"It's fine," he lies.

Steve hates how sad the kid sounds. He glances between the two of them, both seemingly wallowing quietly about the situation.

"Which room is Munson in?" He asks, breaking the silence.

"What?" The kid frowns. "Eddie? Why?"

"Which room?"

"He's two doors down to the left," Robin answers. "Why- woah! Don't get up! You're still-"

"I'm fine," Steve gently pushes her away, ignoring both of them trying to plead for him to get back into bed.

Despite the bandages, bruises and sick look to him, Munson somehow looks better than Steve remembers him looking. The longer hair definitely suits him.

"Steve?" He frowns. He tries to sit up but, grimacing, he soon stops. "What the hell are you doing up? You're gonna freak Dustin out."

"Dustin? That the kid?" He asks, grunting as he sits on the edge of his bed.

"What do-" he pauses, expressions slowly twisting with the horror and realization. "Yeah. Yeah, man, Dustin is the kid."

"Right. So... um... we're friends now?"

Eddie winces. "We haven't exactly had time to talk about... that."

"What? It's been years!"

"It's not that simple."

"Are you saying that because it's true or because you don't-"

"Because it's true," Eddie rolls his eyes. "A lot has happened since then, Steve. You fell in love with Wheeler."

"What?" Steve can't hide his confusion. "Nancy?"

"Yes, Nancy. You made sure everyone fucking knew about that."

Steve snorts, having to grab at his side with a wince. He bites the inside of his cheek to keep himself from laughing.

"So you're still easy to rile up?" He asks, smirking.

"Wh- you-" Eddie gasps. He tries to sit up again, grunting when he flops back down. "You were trying to make me jealous?!"

He's looking at Steve with disbelief, but he's also smiling.

"Are we friends now?" Steve asks.

"Yeah, Stevie. We're friends."

"Just friends?"

"I don't... Steve, how bad is your amnesia?"

Steve quickly looks away, wincing. "Not... that bad? I remember that- the first time. This, um... monster shit. Falling out with Tommy. And the doctors are optimistic- they're pretty sure I'm going to remember."

"Alright... maybe it'd be better if we talk then, instead of rushing into it now."

"Jesus," Steve frowns. "I really have missed a lot. When did you get mature?"

"Hey-"

[sparkclangen]

clangen 6 fanarts but I couldn't stop at just 6!!!

All of these blogs have been massive inspirations for my own and I'm so excited for every new update. If you haven't heard of them, go check em out. and to the authors/artists, you are all so incredibly talented, you've taken randomly generated code and turned it into stories that yank on my heartstrings. You're all amazing <3

Characters, tags, and why I like these guys under the cut!

1st Row:

Barleybee from @clangenrising (sweet girl I love how much she's grown)

Butterflyfreckle from @whispering-clan (tempeststar stop!!! she did nothing wrong!!!!)

Human from @fallenclan (i just think his name is funny)

2nd Row:

Breezebriar and Oakfire from @songclangen (i love couples that kick ass but are soft with each other)

Sootface from @glitterclan (he's just a silly little guy AND I AM NOT OK)

Wormstar from @dirt-clan (freak (affectionate))

3rd Row:

Myrtleflower from @splinterclan (best grandma AND AGAIN I AM NOT OK)

Siltsplash from @loudclan-clangen (they're the best freaking parent/mentor/guy ever, idk what else to say)

Cranedance from @chasing-faith-and-fate (i loooove her whole gift, ahh she's so)

4th Row:

Coldpaw from @darkest-before-dawnclan (she's!! so!! cute!!! I love her fangs!!)

Vanillabright from @moons-of-dewclan (he's so babygurl coded. and he's southern!!!!)

Deertuft from @littlebloomclan (she's so sweet and trying so hard i wanna give her a flower and tell her she's doing a great job)

[catfolx]

update: i have kidnapped 3 of them & they are being fostered. i am committed to capturing the 4th >:0

ahh one of the feral cats i feed had kittens ~1.5 months ago & she is letting me interact w/ the babies!! (impressive considering i did steal her last 2 litters from her) they had been living in a bush for all of their life up until w days ago when a gardener did some work in the area. so Paintbrush, genius mother that she is, decided to move her kittens under a car across the parking lot >:/ i am. stressed abt it. i left a note on the car's windshield so HOPEFULLY the owner won't move their car (they haven't so far) bc the kittens just crawl INTO the bottom of the car when they're scared. this is a most unpleasant situation, except that now i can interact w/ the kittens & their mother is letting me & they are kittens & i am in love. i am experiencing the high of Babies!!! while also being so aware of their seemingly fragile existence & fear that i will get attached to them & be devastated if they die horribly. hopefully the other ppl who take care of our strays will give me resources to Extract them

anyway here are the babies they are the best thing that have happened to me, aside from when i found my own cat as a kitten in this parking lot

i am absolutely lost in the kitten sauce

[allinestarr]

Relentless (1/?)

Max Verstappen x Fem Driver Reader!

Masterlist | Next Chapter

Summary: Y/n L/n was a force to be reckoned with. She had the championship on palm of her hands if it weren’t for Max Verstappen. You hated him and he hated you. Right?…

Warnings: Crash, Violence

Y/n YLN was the only other driver others feared on the track besides the Dutchman himself. She maintained a 1st to 2nd place spot on the podium every race. Even though she was fairly new to F1 and in her 2nd season, she was a force to be reckoned with. The only problem was she had yet to win a championship. Max always beat her to it. The rivalry started early on when they had there first run in, quite literally, in Spain. It was lap 64 and y/n was ahead of Max leading the race until he got within DRS range and tried pushing past her and in the last second she turned to defend but it was to late. He hit the back of her car and they spun out. Max was able to stop before hitting the barrier but she hit head on.

“ Y/n are you ok???. Please respond”, Liz your race engineer asked.

Seconds passed by and there was no response and as smoke started to come out of the engine the extent of the accident raised a new level of urgency. The safety car came on track as drivers began returning to the pits. Max was already out of the car but instead of checking on you he walked back to his garage.

“ Y/n, say something!!.”

Again, nothing. Every second felt like forever to onlookers and just as they feared the worst, you groaned as you turned the radio on and with a shaky breath rasped out,

“Ok…”

Liz along with the rest of the crew breathed out a sigh of relief as you responded. The more you thought about how you got here, the more your head hurt. Most likely a concussion. The smell of burning rubber and the smoky haze snapped you back to reality as you turned around to see a small fire coming from the engine. It didn’t take you long for you to react as you reached down, unbuckled yourself and climbed out. Your knees buckled when you stood and had no choice but to crawl away from the car as the flames grew. Everything happened so fast that you zoned out. When you finally came back to, you were in the ambulance headed to the hospital.

The total damage was a concussion, a fucked up car and your pride. After being on a winning streak since the begging of the season it was gone in the blink of an eye. They wanted to keep you overnight but you refused and returned to the garage.

As much as you wanted to be anywhere but here, you felt you owed an explanation to Toto. It technically wasn't your fault but that didn't stop you from blaming yourself.

" Toto I really want to apologize. I tried to defend but I didn't think he would hit me. I'm so sorry I disappointed you.."

"Y/n don't. It wasn't your fault. You're an amazing driver and I have full confidence in you. You'll be back on top by the next race so don't beat yourself up. All that matters is that you're ok."

Toto wasn't a super affectionate guy but he had a soft spot for you. He hugged you before being called away by an engineer. Although his words were reassuring they didn't make you feel better. The expectations were high from others, but not as much as your own.

The race was over and the results were in. Checo first, Charles second and Carlos third. The first podium without Mercedes since the beginning of the season. Lewis got 4th so we still gained points. The disappointment you felt in yourself was strong but the anger overshadowed. As much as you wanted to march into the Red Bull garage and go ballistic on Max, the media would eat it up and spin it so you looked like an over emotional woman who didn’t belong there. So for now, you’d wait till you were away from prying eyes to address him. Lewis had just walked into the garage and stopped as soon as he saw you.

“ Y/n, you’re back!. How are you feeling??”

“ I’m ok, just pissed.”

Since joining Mercedes you immediately clicked with Lewis. He was the only person you felt comfortable opening up to and he actually listened and was honest when you needed to hear the truth. He knew how hard you were on yourself when you lost so he already planned to have a sleepover later with your favorite snacks and movie. It was a tradition at this point.

“ I just can’t believe he would do that. It was clearly sabotage. What pisses me off most is that he probably won’t get punished cause he’s Max Verstappen, the golden boy.”

Lewis sighed as he nodded. He knew first hand from losing his 8th championship to Max. After talking a little longer you eventually went your own ways for media duties. Every question was the same and so was every answer you gave, no comment. Looking around you hadn’t seen Max once. Pierre said that after the crash Max walked into his garage like a madman kicking shit around screaming and went straight to his room to change and left. What a pussy, you thought. The guys invited you out but you were just not in the mood. Lando tried his puppy dog eyes which in most cases worked, just not today.

Weirdly enough even after getting in a crash you still had energy to burn so you changed and headed to the gym. You were so deep into your workout you hadn't noticed Max had at some point walked in and made a beeline to you.

“ What the hell!” You screamed as someone yanked off your headphones. Max of course...

“You cost me a podium today!.”

“ Are you fucking delusional?. You tried to pass me, trashed my car and cost me a podium. You knew you wouldn’t be able to make it through and couldn’t bare the thought of losing to me again!.”

“You’re the one who swerved last second and caused the wreck!. You think you’re so good cause you won a few races?. You're pathetic!. Next time, get out of my way!.”

In that moment you had the textbook definition of black out rage cause your hand moved on its own as your fist collided with his nose.

“Crazy bitch!.”

You smirked as you grabbed him by his collar and brought his face closer to yours,

“ You have no idea. Humor me, are you threatened because I’m beating you or because I’m a girl and beating you?. Learn how to lose Verstappen cause you won't be on top forever, ill make sure of that.”

Max was at a loss for words. Who did this woman think she was challenging him?. Before he could respond you walked away.

Already showered and changed you heard a knock revealing a giddy Lewis with a bag of snacks and his signature smile. Settled in bed snuggled up to Lewis you thought about your encounter with Max.

“Everything ok?.”

You contemplated telling him about today but decided not to so you just nodded. He of course knew you were lying but didn’t press you since you weren’t in the mood so he accepted your answer. The movie ended and while Lewis was asleep you were awake thinking of how to win your next race and the race after and... actually why not think bigger. How about winning the rest of the season?. The thought of Max losing put a smile to your face as you closed your eyes and drifted to sleep.

It was a game of tit for tat fluctuating between 1st and 2nd place the rest of the season. Mercedes had never been better managing a podium every race and ending with 2nd in constructers by the end of the season. Red Bull kept there streak with 1st in constructors. Max was first in drivers but you took second much to Red bulls dismay since you took Checos spot. At this point Max was a 4 time champion. Usually everyone was planning vacations for break but all you could think of was the next season and the possibility to win your first championship. The best part wouldn’t just be the championship, it would be the look on Max’s face when you beat him to it. The thought was orgasmic. For now though you had a celebration to attend with the guys which unfortunately included Max. How bad can it be right?…..

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@itsjustkhaos

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[midnightnautilus]

Ella loved her paints.

They were a 4th birthday gift, her mother telling her with warmth and promise that art was like magic, creating a world of one’s own making.

At first the girl frowned at this. The splotchy dragons that she had drawn that morning didn’t fly off the page or create some sort of spell.

And yet, day by day, as she tromped through the castle grounds, trying to count all the branches on the trees outside to capture them correctly, painting her friends and her family, she came to understand that it was indeed a magic all its own. What was once in her head or within a wild, big world was now undeniably hers to have and to hold and to share.

It was a small mercy years later.

After the night she tried to forget, where bands of orange licked through the dark of the night and her mother had hurriedly told her to stay inside and to not worry, she tried for days to paint her.

Reams of parchment were tossed away, each only catching a glimmer of her. The light in her eyes, the curve of her cheek, the flow of her locs, the grace and fierceness of her smile.

There was, of course, the family portrait in the hall for reference, but Ella wanted to see her mother again, not just the Lady of the house.

Her last attempt was on a late night, when the moon was high and the candlelight flickered on her dresser.

Her father had briefly checked in with her hours ago. He still loved her deeply, but there was a distance in his eyes.

It was her face that was the hardest. Ella held onto it tightly in her mind. It had to be right. It had to be.

She held the candle closer to check her colors, and—

No-

A spark upon the parchment began to spread. Ella snuffed it out as quick as she could, but it still left a small hole in the middle of her mother’s chest.

Ok… it’s not that bad… it’s fine…

it’s fine…

For the first time since the funeral, Ella sobbed, hugging her canvas tightly. She laid her head down on the table and clenched her hands into fists.

Her breathing eventually slowed as the time passed, deigning to look back up at the piece.

It was still there. But the face of her mother was too.

Despite everything, that smile and those eyes still shone just for her.

Her love felt fainter than before but it still coursed through Ella’s being.

[falesiastuff]

Emmrich and Kate fan comics!!

It's a story that I invented that is unrelated to the event in Veilguard with Kate, who is my OC. I'm trying to post it consistently.

Page 11th is out and is the last one for this intro!!

1st, 2nd and 3rd pages.

4th page.

5th page.

6th page.

7th page.

8th page

9th page 10th page

I'm so proud of myself!! I never set a goal like this and never thought I could finish an entire comics chapter! This is a huge accomplishment for me, after 4 years without drawing properly. If I come back to the first version of the first page, I realize I've made huge progress!! I changed multiple things, studied, watched other artists' styles, and searched for references. I have so much to learn but it's ok, it's a process that constantly evolves. So, big hug to myself!! Now, I have to go back to all the other pages and adapt/correct them with the style I achieved on the last page. This doesn't mean the style won't change anymore but at least, it will be this one for this chapter. Then I will think of a cover and maybe a proper title XD! I've already put down some ideas for the next chapter but it will take time. In the meantime, I will post doodles and sketches :).

Hope you'll enjoy it!!

And thank you as always to @holdingontojupiter for checking on my writing and her feedback. She is such a lovely person and she's writing a fanfic on Emmrich set on the world of Chantry, Delectatio Morosa!! Go read it, it's wonderfully written! Or you could read her other fanfic on Emmrich, Office Hours! Or read both, better!

[ofmdrecaps]

12/11-12/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Samson Kayo; Zayre Ferrer; Damien Gerard; Dominic Burgess; Lindsey Cantrell; Articles; Fan Spotlight: OFMD Advent Calendar: Love Notes; Daily Darby/Today's Taika;

= David Jenkins =

Our dear Pirate Nana (amladydragonfly on bsky) had a bit of a spill at Galaxy Con Columbus, and it left her with some intense bruises! She posted updates on BsKY about them and Chaos Dad, David Jenkins sent her some love--and an invitation to join the crew! You really are badass and beautiful Nana! Just FYI, Nana also wanted me to tell you all that she is doing much better, and is ok after the whole incident-- but wouldn't have been if it weren't for all the kindness of this fandom! She says she's never felt so loved-- so thank you so much crew for taking care of her and spreading so much love and joy her way! You truly are the best crew ever!

Source: David Jenkins bsky = Rhys Darby =

Anyone gotten a chance to watch This Christmas yet? I got to this weekend and it really was adorable. I love Rhys' character, and not just because it's Rhys, because he's a goofy adorable dude. Interested in some fun behind the scenes with the characters? Here's a fun vid below!

Source: Youtube

In regards to more of Rhys' animated works -- "Curse" was nominated for an emmy! Check the article out here!

Source: Instagram

- Darby Daily Doodles -

Only a few more daily doodles for this year!

Source: Darby's Free Substack / 2

- Darby Family Kittens -

Caesar has been getting into some mischief at the Darby Household. Thank you Rosie for the continued cat content!

Source: Rosie's Instagram

= Taika Waititi =

Taika got to work with some fantastic folks at Disney to help make The Boy and The Octopus happen and a lot of folks are praising the ad!

Source: Paige Bonanno

Lots of cool BTS from The Boy and the Octopus as well!

Source: PRConcierge_ Instagram

= Samson Kayo =

Samson has been very busy with the F1 movie in Abu Dhabi (and chilling with a Simone Ashley)!

Source: Samson Kayo's Instagram Stories

= Zayre Ferrer =

One of our talented writers, Zayre Ferrer has been continuing their imaginary Spin Off Series on Bsky! There are so many I'd really love to see actually-- if you'd like to follow along with all their new stuff, check out their bsky!

15: Cuna de Lobos: A New Den

16: The Wire: The Re-Up

17: Cheers: Last Call

18: The Ricardo Radio Hour

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= Damien Gerard =

Hey! Father Teach's Black Ops 6 was nominated for a bunch of BAFTA's and he's putting up some autograph signings on his site! Interested? Check it out here!

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And as always, Damien is keeping us all up to to date on his kitties.

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= Dominic Burgess =

Dominic shared another picture of his character, Beef, on the new Star Wars: Skeleton Crew show!

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= Lindsey Cantrell =

Lindsey has been getting all those Tiny Boat certificates signed!

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== Articles ==

Thank you again to @adoptourcrew for keeping us appraised of all the articles coming out! There sure is a lot this time of year-- it makes me feel like honking!

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== Fan Spotlight ==

= OFMD Advent Calendar =

The OFMD Advent Calendar has been going strong for many days now lots of new awesome works by many of our fandom folks being released each day! It's currently going on bsky here, and hosted and Door Artwork done by TillyChMo! (You don't need a bsky login!) The first day's fic is here by kentern.bsky.social! but if you'd like to follow them on bsky they'll have new ones every day (and there are currently 17 days up!)

The 2nd Door features @tresdem.bsky.social!

The 3rd Door features @ghostalservice.bsky.social fic PLUS @kninjaknitter.bsky.social podfic!

The 4th Door features @dracothelizard.bsky.social!

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== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies! I'm trying very hard to catch up right now, hopefully it'll happen over the next couple days as home and work slows down.

Today I'd like to send out a gentle reminder to take some time for yourself this week! This is the time of year when a lot of folks are busy taking care of others, getting things ready for family or friends, and honestly, a lot of times we forget to take care of ourselves. Take a break-- take a day off work that's just for you if you have the capacity. Buy yourself a little treat, or do something on the list of chores that YOU want to get done and not that other people need you to get done.

Some of you may have TOO MUCH time for yourself and want time with others-- so be sure to reach out if you do! People get busy during the holidays and they can forget to check on folks because their minds are occupied, but I can guarantee you they think about you often, and want you to be okay. Holidays can be such a mixed bag, and not one person will have the same experiences with them, so do what you need to do for YOU. I hope you have a restful week and nothing too crazy goes on. Rest up, drink some water, and know we <3 ya. Night crew!

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== Daily Darby / Today's Taika ==

It's been a bit since I've had room for these so more gifs tonight! tonight's theme is laugh scrunches. Thank you so much to these beautiful gif creators @gottagobackintime and @ourflagmeanssara!

[winwintea]

ᴍᴀʀᴋ ʟᴇᴇ ᴠꜱ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ: y/n’s gang and the exes

Y/N ↬ a girl with a LOT of emotional baggage, just recently broke up with chenle after realizing he was toxic, moved to canada as a way to cope (?? why though) unfortunately for her chenle has formed a league of evil exes as a form of revenge on her and her life will not be filled with any peace any time soon.

WINTER ↬ minjeong, aka mark’s ex, who dumped him suddenly one day. now goes by the stage name ‘winter’ and has completely reinvented her image. currently dating jaemin, and also in their own band together

JISUNG ↬ y/n’s first ex, and a professional dancer/choreographer, has no clue why he’s here but he’ll try his best, 22 year old boomer

HAECHAN ↬ y/n’s second ex, very much a whore, currently in a boyband (except think 90s boy bands bc im obsessed with nsync* and backstreet boys rn)

JENO ↬ y/n’s 3rd ex, rapper and dj, bit of a pushover (poor baby), don’t bully him he’ll cry (literally)

SOYEON ↬ Y/N SO FUMBLED HERE. y/n’s 4th ex, very passive aggressive lesbian, full time assassin part time pop-punk soloist🤷‍♀️ so there’s that

JAEMIN ↬ y/n’s 5th ex, basically mark 2.0, a bassist for winter’s band, and photographer! probably way too obsessed with himself but it’s ok it’s na jaemin

RENJUN ↬ y/n’s 6th ex, solo singer, his voice is literally so angelic, biggest idgaf person ever, also really good friends with chenle

CHENLE ↬ y/n’s 7th and final ex, not in the music industry, but the ceo of a very wealthy company, did not take the breakup well and posted a drunken rant on reddit only to find that all of y/n’s previous exes responded. and so the league of evil exes was formed as a way to get back at y/n

HENDERY ↬ y/n's best friend hendery, trust fund kid so he followed her all the way to toronto bc he has nothing else to do with his life, probably a walking hazard idfk someone come get their man

ZHANGHAO ↬ y/n's new friend, whom she met after moving to toronto, here to absolutely mother. very baffled at y/n's love life, thinks she's the most interesting person he's ever met.

Y/N and MARK'S private accounts

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SUMMARY ↬ mark has never wanted anything in his life. the lead bassist for 'dream on', unemployed, and quite literally a loser, mark expects he's hit rock bottom from here. that is until you, the girl of his dreams quite literally skates out of his dreams and into his life. mark has never wanted anything more. but is love really worth the emotional baggage when you have seven evil exes, who each possess superpowers and are intent on defeating him?

GENRES ↬ social media au (smau), fluff, angst, drama, fantasy au, band au, scott pilgrim au, explicit(?), gay people (ten) help mark find true love

TAG LIST ↬ @lyvhie @h-aechanie @aquaphoenixz @galacticnct @spiderm444rk @nerdsungie @nanaxwi @lotties-readings @nessaassen02 @alethea-moon @222brainrot @kittydollzz @n0hyuck @dudekiss3r @wony1e @whr4nakin @chenlesfavorite @onlyhyunjin (if your username isn’t in blue/grey, please check your visibility settings so i can properly tag you <33)

[sunshine-overload]

[BSTS] Deep dive into the different Zakuros

After S6Ch6 dropped I went a bit mad and looked back through most of zakus old chapters to see if there were any noticeable differences between their personalities, and to my surprise, there actually were

So here’s some ramblings and excerpts relating to the zakus we know

Zakuro Number 1:

4th Dec 2019 ~ 20th Oct 2020

From when he first joined Starless till the end of Showdown

Notes: 

Escaped the Institution’s laboratory thanks to Master’s organisation raiding it

Is acquainted with Master

Is acquainted with Kei

Sin also knows who he is somehow

Is implied to have been sent to Starless by Iwami (Sin could tell who sent him when Zakuro completed a Paracelsus quote. Then later in S6CH5, Iwami quotes something similar.)

Knows a lot about Starless

Is looking for his black card and refers to it as a BLACKCARD

Has no smell

Says he has no memories but seems to be a bit more put together and know more compared to later Zakuro’s

Made Saki first listen to BLACKSTAR along with Sin

Is apparently not the original Zakuro

Zakuro Number 2:

20th Oct 2020 ~ 14th Nov 2022

From the end of Showdown till S4CH8 when he fell down the stairs

Notes

Retrieves a BLACKSTAR disc from the collapsed number 1 in an alleyway

Seems to remember even less than number 1

Is more forceful in wanting Saki to remember her memories

Is the most unhinged phase of Zakuro

Somehow oya’s more than the other Zakuro’s

Was in contact with somebody over the phone

Aogiri is particularly interested in this Zakuro

Laughing appears to be a tell that it’s no.2 

He laughed when taking the disc from collapsed No.1

He laughed after falling down the stairs

He laughed when No.3 listened to the disc that Aogiri led him to btw

Zakuro Number 3:

14th Nov 2022 ~

From the stairs incident till now

Notes

The most desperate to retrieve his memories 

Does not have much time left

Does not know where he came from

Was seemingly becoming less and less of an ‘empty shell’

Eventually merged memories with the previous Zakuro’s

Other things to note:

Zakuro’s weight is unknown, even after the medical check up event

Zakuro’s left forearm is always covered in some way in every one of his outfits, some examples:

The only time we have seen his forearm is in the medical check up events preview mv, which was most likely an error as his arm was still properly covered in the game

Also his Into Me outfit shows the most skin by far      

Also this guy from Sin’s borderline reward card kinda resembles Zakuro. (we still have no idea who tf this guy is btw)

- S2 Finale End Cutscene

(No.1 is replaced by No.2)

The cutscene starts with someone blinking, their vision is blurry and they appear to be stumbling along the streets. They turn into an alleyway and see a collapsed figure along with a standing one.

It is still unclear whose pov we see this cutscene from. The only guesses I have are Saki or Zakuro no.3.

Saki because in the final Showdown chapter she is seen leaving Starless, and her seeing baby Kei when she sees the disc would make sense. What doesn’t make sense is why she would never bring this up again ever.

Zaku no.3 doesn’t have much evidence apart from the other two people in this cutscene being Zakuro’s, so why not one more? It might also be a case of us jumping between point of views, who knows.

-

S4CH8 Chapter 1

(No.2 is replaced by No.3)

Zakuro isn’t himself and is really sluggish during practice, Mokuren puts an end to the day's rehearsal. Zakuro goes out onto the balcony for some fresh air and Kasumi follows him to make sure he's ok.

kasumi: Zakuro, where are you~?

zakuro: …Dizziness… emptiness… (lyrics from Hakuchuumu)

kasumi: There you are, I think it's best you head hime today and rest~

zakuro: … ‘Am I me?’

kasumi: Zakuro! Stop, you're at the stairs!

zakuro: (slowly stumbles forwards and falls down the stairs)

kasumi: ZAKURO!!

zakuro: Ugh…

kasumi: Can you hear me!? Zakuro!

zakuro: Yeah… I can…

kasumi: Get it together! I’ll call an ambulance right away!

zakuro: …No need, I can get up myself… Guh…

kasumi: What are you saying? There's no way you can stand with injuries like this! I’m going to call someone else over, don't move, ok!?

-kasumi leaves-

zakuro: Uu… Ha… Fufu… Kuku… Kukuku… Haha, hahahahaa…

-time pass-

sotetsu: Was it really that bad of a fall?

kasumi: He didn't even try to shield himself on the way down. Anyways, we need to get him treated quickly…

sotetsu: Sounds pretty serious. And so, where is he?

kasumi: Huh?

-kasumi looks around-

kasumi: Zakuro!? Where are you, Zakuro!

sotetsu: C’mon this is a pretty tasteless prank.

kasumi: As if this would be a joke! Zakuro seriously fell down this staircase not a moment ago!

sotetsu: …Actually, there are signs that someone has had a dramatic fall here. There's blood stains, I doubt he’d be able to walk on his own.

kasumi: Exactly… He was in no condition to stand let alone walk anywhere.

-

chapter 2

Zakuro returns uninjured and says the fall wasn't as bad as it looked. (This is No.3)

-

SideB chapter 3

Sotetsu meets with Kasumi in an alleyway and reveals he has obtained video footage of Zakuro’s fall from the nearby buildings security camera. They live react to the footage together.

sotetsu: Alright, the camera is a bit far away but we can still see the balcony. Around what time did it happen again?

kasumi: It should be around here… There, Zakuro’s coming out onto the balcony.

sotetsu: He's stumbling… Oop. (shocked)

kasumi: (gasps) …!

sotetsu: …You're kidding, he stood up after that?

kasumi: Looks like he really did walk off into that nearby alley.

sotetsu: And that's where it ends, huh.

kasumi: …….

sotetsu: What to do. I’m not into fantasy.

kasumi: Honestly this is more like a horror.

sotetsu: It's true that there's no way you’d be able to stand on the stage right away after suffering injuries like that. And so, what on earth is that Zakuro who's singing like everything's fine?

kasumi: That's what I want to know too.

-

sideB chapter 4

Sotetsu sees Sin treating a small cut he got from a knife and asks Sin what he thinks the best way to quickly heal an injury is. Sin says with time.

Sotetsu then asks, what about a more serious injury? If an athlete were to injure themselves right before the big day, would any cutting edge treatment be able to help them heal in time to play?

Sin says that treatment as early as possible would help and that a person’s will plays a big part in whether it would be possible, but even if you were to replace limbs with prosthetics the human body still takes time to heal.

Sin then asks Sotetsu if he’s heard of Theseus's Paradox.

sin: Let’s say that we have a ship here. The sail is torn so it’s replaced with a new one and the mast is bent so it is also replaced. Every time part of the ship breaks, it is replaced with a new part. And once every part has been replaced, can you still really say that it is the same ship as it originally was anymore?

-

sideB chapter 5

Iwami warns Sotetsu to not bother looking into Zakuro and that nothing good will come from it. Iwami also gives Sotetsu his contact information and asks him to send him the video footage of Zakuro’s fall.

-

Zakuro Alt Stage 

This card story is crazy looking back on it, the first chapter is number 2 struggling with the song and looking visibly worn out. While the second is number 3 because it takes place during the closing show.

Zakuro 3 repeats himself without knowing it because it wasn’t even him who originally said it the first time.

read here: https://www.tumblr.com/sunshine-overload/701174463474040832/bsts-zakuro-alt-stage-4-card-story

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S5CH6 Chapter 3 sideA

kongou: That's fine. That's C's... Zakuro's stage costume right? I wouldn't even be able to tell it had frayed, you're pretty diligent.

aogiri: Once I see an imperfection in a piece of clothing I can't stop thinking about it. Furthermore this is an important stage outfit.

kongu: Something the matter?

aogiri: On the inside of the belt there's... Could this be a note? It looks like it's some kind of poem?

kongou: I wonder what's up with that. You can leave it with me if you'd like, I'll bring it to Zakuro. Since you're busy with performing and training.

aogiri: Is that ok? In that case, please do.

-

Chapter 5 sideB extra

kongou: Good work out there, Zakuro. Looking at that note again are you?

zakuro: Indeed. I am still yet to work out what it is.

kongou: Aogiri found that when he was repairing your costume didn't he? It seemed like it had been hidden away there on purpose. I thought it must've been something of importance to you…

zakuro: Hm... I have no idea either.

kongou: At first glance it looked like a lyric from a song.

zakuro: This arrangement of words does not exist in my repertoire. Even so, this definitely looks to be my handwriting.

kongou: Is that so? That's curious then. It's as if it's some kind of code.

zakuro: Hm, a code you say?

-zakuro suddenly looks serious-

kongou: Zakuro...?

zakuro: It looks as though a pebble has risen from the riverbank... This is my...

zakuro: ...!

zakuro: —I see, I see. In the end it appears this was a little love letter to myself.

kongou: What?

zakuro: Please excuse me, I will be heading out to continue this discussion on my own.

-time pass, old starless stage-

zakuro: Let's see here. Will a demon or a serpent appear? Or perhaps...

-looks at note-

zakuro: The answer that I'm searching for might very well be here.

-zakuro searches around the stage-

zakuro: Well well, this is…

-finds CD-

zakuro: There's no mistaking it, this is the jewel that I've been seeking.

-plays CD, blackstar bgm-

zakuro: —Aah yes this is undoubtedly it. This is what I had been lacking for so long. With this, my answer is finally...

-screen flashes-

zakuro: Ugh! ...Ugh...Tch…

-more flashes, zakuro falls to the ground-

zakuro: Ugh... Ah... Haha.... Hahhaha...

-black screen-

zakuro: ....Fufu.

-time pass, break room-

kongou: Oh Zakuro, you're back.

zakuro: Thanks to you I have taken back something very important.

kongou: You understood what the note meant then?

zakuro: Certainly, certainly. Why singing? Well that is once again because it is something that needs to be done. Moreover, simply asking 'why' was just a bubble on the surface. Therefore it is greatly different to that which is well known to most— It feels as though I've finally woken back up.

kongou: Zakuro...?

zakuro: Be as it may I too desire to carry out what it is that I must do.

kongou: I'm not really following what you're saying, but if you've found your own resolution then I'm glad.

zakuro: Yes yes, undoubtedly. From now on, I will leave it to him.

—end

(note: I believe this disc incident is when Zakuro regained memories of No.2 and merged with him. Possibly merging with No.1’s memories as well.)

-

further reading: https://www.tumblr.com/sunshine-overload/778173571249979392/bsts-recent-zakuro-related-chapters?source=share

[url0calnb]

Ok so most of this art is SUUUPER old (like 1-2 years old?) But I really wanted to introduce these guys on here! I have a ton of stuff about them on my insta but because I'm moving to tumblr I wanted to make a big intro post for them!

This is my TMNT AU! This post will only include the 4 turtles +April and casey cause I haven't designed anyone else yet really, they have notes and stuff on their refs but I wanna write some stuff too!

Leo is 18 years old, is the identical twin of Mikey, and is a trans woman! She and Mikey share the leader role, being the oldest they look out for their younger siblings! Leo is more reserved and soft spoken but is also fiercely protective of her family! Her and April are daiting also! Leo also has OCD so she struggles with anxiety and paranoia but her family helps her and supports her!

Mikey and Leo hatched from the same egg, their egg was taken and injected with mutagen by the Foot Clan before they hatched! They were the 3rd and 4th experiments of the Foot Clan (hence the tatoos on their face), respectively, the first 2 having passed after hatching. Leo has arthritis in her knees (the knee brace) and struggles to stand for long periods of time. Mikey is more outgoing and relaxed, though just as protective over his family. He is the only one allowed to drive (according to Splinter) though he's currently teaching Raph and Donnie to drive! They have a truck that she(Mikey) and Don fixed up together though they don't get to drive often. Mikey is also daiting Mondo and Renet (they're poly) and has adhd

Don and Raph were also experiments of the Foot Clan, stolen by Splinter as eggs and raised by him once they hatched. Raph is the youngest, being a month younger than Donnie. Donnie loves to make things and fix things. They love learning how machines and tech works, it's their special interest! Don is autistic and has bad eyesight and aren't the most coordinated. Mikey also has bad eye sight and his heart-shaped glasses are prescription! Oh and Donnie and Casey are in a queer platonic relationship!

Raph is the youngest and has the biggest personality. He loves animals and plants and uses his interests as an outlet for his anger issues. She likes to paint as well and her room is full of things he's painted. She has a pet bird named Soda! He found Soda when he was little and Soda is her best friend (other than Casey). He doesn't always think things through and acts impulsively a lot but she does her best to keep herself in check and find healthy ways to deal with her emotions (she is also autistic and has trouble regulating her emotions.) She has a HUUUGE crush on Y'Gthba aka Mona and Y'Gthba has a HUUUGE crush on him! But they're both to scared to admit it to each other so ya.

Casey is 17 like Raph and Don and those three are best friends, they do literally everything together. Casey loves hockey, food, and music! He plays the drums and bass guitar! He taught Raph how to play the drums too and is teaching Donnie how to play bass! He has a little sister named Angel and he loves her to bits!

April is Casey's tutor and best friend also! She loves journalism, writing and photography and is the head of her and Casey's highschool newspaper! She's a huge book girlie and loves to info dump to Leo about her newest read!

TLDR: Gay, neurodivergent turtles and their happy, healthy family <3

(Sry for any mistakes I typed this really fast and just skimmed for typos)

[harlowtales]

Jack makes one phone call that might be his biggest mistake yet

18+ ONLY - Adult Themes and Content

Saying Goodbye

“Ok Jack don’t fuck this up.” You chided before you left. “Diapers are here, and do it the way I showed you or she gets real fussy.”

Jack had baby Patricia over his shoulder burping her as you gathered your things nervously. You had to take this unexpected trip as your mom was not doing well and bringing baby Patricia just wasn’t a good idea. Jack cancelled everything to watch Patricia. You agreed when she was born that there would be no nannies. Just family and friends helping. His family was good for backup and were happy to help but as a new mom it was harder to leave than you thought.

You kissed Jack and kissed Patricia for the 4th time and patted her little back to which she burped instantly. “How did you just do that?” Jack said in awe of your way with her. He felt like the luckiest man in the world having you as the mother of his child.

“Ok baby I’m gone the Uber’s here” You said hurriedly

“You got your phone?” Jack reminded

“Shit! I left it on the kitchen table” You said in despair

“On it” Jack said running back for it with baby Patricia along for the ride with a satisfied smile having been fed and burped resting on Daddy who she loved his warmth and smell.

“And don’t forget you have that one thing you couldn’t get out of tomorrow at 8:00AM. You got backup?” You double checked before stepping into the Uber “And I pumped milk for the whole time it’s in the fridge labeled with the date of expiry. Call me if you need help, and Clay needs that thing from you by today, oh and…”

“If you don’t get in that Uber imma…” Jack said closing the door on you. “Say bye mommy.” He said to Patricia who is only 4 months old so she just gave you a drooling smile showing her dimples like her dad.

You waved goodbye behind the tinted glass.

No Backup

“Mom pick up!” Jack said in a sweat. It was 7:00AM and no sign of anyone coming to help. He had not asked anyone in advance to babysit and just took it for granted he would have help. He couldn’t reach anyone and it was almost time for his big meeting with Atlantic about renegotiation his contract. He only had one option but he was afraid to use it. Tianna was an ex girlfriend of Jack’s. The one ex he hadn’t told you the whole truth about. Early in dating you Jack slipped up and cried on Tianna’s shoulder about you choosing to take a job in another city. One thing led to another and the rest was buried history. He reluctantly dialled the number he swore to you he had deleted.

“Jack?” Tianna answered in shock

“T…how’s things?” Jack said nervously

“I’m sure you know with your little Finsta.” Tianna said stiffly. Jack hadn’t called in over a year. It was hard for Tianna to be “archived” along with countless other girls. Jack told her they’d always be friends and then he completely moved on with you and the baby.

“T…I ain’t got no time I need a massive favour.” Jack begged. Tianna was never going to say no.

“Sounds serious what’s up?” She said concerned

“I need a babysitter. I’ll pay you top dollar.” Jack blurted out.

“Oh fuck no!” Tianna refused

“Please T, it’s the biggest meeting of my career, Y/N is out of town her mom is ill, and I can’t reach anyone else that’s responsible.” Jack said exasperated

Tianna was silent on the other end. Definitely Jack would not be telling you about this. She was surprised he hadn’t deleted her number like she heard you had demanded.

“T? You there?” Jack asked in that warm smooth tone Tianna missed hearing so badly

“Uh huh” is all she said “For some reason. I’m still fucking here.”

“T..I swear, I had to stay away, you know why.” Jack explained “I will make it up to you for this. Patricia is real sweet. She won’t be any trouble.”

“Oh yes Patricia you named her after your aunt. We were going to name our daughter that remember?” Tianna said painfully. It wasn’t all Jack’s fault it didn’t work out.

“T please. Maybe after this we can sit down and talk.” Jack said softly. He felt terrible what he did to Tianna but he met you and everything in his life changed.

Tianna had gotten pregnant but miscarried and was tired of Jack and other girls always putting their 2 cents into the relationship and crazy fans so she ended it and started over. She remained single unable to be with anyone else but the whole fame thing wasn’t for her. Jack was her first and only true love, but she knew you were better for him in so many ways.

They remained friends and she liked you and felt awful about her and Jack having hurt you. She disappeared for a while to find herself in France and just returned to Louisville to regroup, sell everything, and move to LA to pursue her acting dream. This call was not expected but welcome. She felt she never got good closure with Jack and maybe this was her chance. She was closing this chapter and leaving for good anyway.

“I can’t believe I’m saying this but sure. I’ll watch her for you. It will be nice actually and to catch up before…” She stopped herself not wanting to tell Jack too much just yet. She had to practice not being an open book for him.

“Before what?” He asked preoccupied with snapping Patricia’s onesie on and her cuteness

“Nothing, drop her off I’m here. I’ll take good care of her.” Tianna said

“I know you will. That’s why I called.” Jack said fondly “Look T, I’m sorry about EVERYTHING.”

“Yup no worries I moved on in a big way. France reset me.” Tianna said majorly brushing Jack off.

“I’ll be by in 15mins!” Jack said rushing before Tianna changed her mind.

The Drop Off

Jack pulled up and Tianna’s heart was pounding in her ears. It was harder than she thought to see him get Patricia out of the car balancing bags and her stroller. She took a deep breath and opened the door.

“Hey.” Jack said searching her eyes for forgiveness he knows he wasn’t owed

“Hey.” Tianna said “Come on in. This the little peanut Patricia?” She said playfully already smiling at the baby and taking her out of her carseat.

“How’s it been?” Jack asked “France was good to you I see. You look great.”

“Thanks I feel great” Tianna lied

Jack took a quick look around a place he was very familiar with but felt strange standing in Tianna’s living room. He noticed boxes lying around and it looked very sparse and smelled like lysol.

“Spring cleaning? What’s going on?” He said feeling something was up knowing he didn’t really have time for the answer.

“Um I’m taking the plunge…moving to L.A.” Tianna said seeing it as her big chance to let him know he didn’t ruin her.

“L.A.” Jack said sitting down to process it

“Yeah you know some of our friends are out there.” Tianna said matter of factly

“Yeah but that’s not like you to take risks like that.” Jack said concerned. It was getting to him like Tianna hoped it would.

“I’m different now. Things I went through…that we went through changed me and I can’t look back.” She said with Patricia now fast asleep in her arms. “You took risks now you’re JACK HARLOW”

“Yeah but you hated all the shit that comes with fame remember?” He said disappointed they had drifted apart so much he had no idea what was happening. Not that he had a right to know anymore.

“I do…well I did…idk I just need to get out of here. I’ve outgrown Kentucky. Like you did.” Tianna reasoned

“Yeah T but I came back. This is where my heart is my whole life, my family…” Jack said not finishing

“Your fiancée and child. I get it.” Tianna said a bit bitterly “She is gorgeous Jack.” She said looking down on your daughter “I never meant Y/N any harm.”

“I know and she’s amazing. I’m a happy man.” Jack said truly of you and it felt good to say that to Tianna who had issues of her own Jack put up with for a long time. The conversation was making him realize how fine he was with Tianna leaving.

“T, I wish you all the best. Go kill it in L.A.” He said sincerely giving her a hug. “I figured you might appreciate this time with Patricia and I hope you have your own one day. I’ll be back in a bit. Call me if she needs anything and thanks. This was the talk we needed to have. Now I can block you.” He said cheekily

“Shut up!” Tianna said punching him in the arm

The Pick Up

“So how did it go?” Tianna said bouncing Patricia as she slept after an afternoon of play and a walk.

“I came out on top thanks to Drama and my lawyers.” Jack said smiling

“By that smile I can tell you gained a few more zeros.” Tianna said happy for Jack. The class clown turned legend would always amaze her.

“Just a few.” Jack said. “Can’t wait to celebrate”

“With baby and Y/N as you should.” Tianna said catching a lump in her throat. “As you can see she’s knocked out. We played and went for a walk.”

“T” Jack said taking a longer look at Tianna than her heart could take “Thank you. For all of it.” As he pulled away Tianna felt herself fold from his warmth and brushing the curls down the back of his neck with her cheek.

He hugged her and took Patricia in her carseat securing her in the back of his Jeep. “I’ll Cashapp you something real nice. Help with settling into L.A. You’re the best” and with that the white Jeep slowly backed out of the driveway with precious cargo in the backseat having a nap not knowing all the things aunty Tianna whispered in her ear about being great and watching out for daddy. The love of her life.

“I should not have done that.” Tianna said closing the door sliding down to the floor and burying her tearful eyes in her hands.

Y/N Returns

“Guess who? My little peanut!!” You said so happy to see your fiancée and baby. Your mom was on the mend after 2 weeks of tending to her in the hospital you longed for some catering to from your soon to be husband and to hold your daughter.

Jack had time to reflect on his visit with Tianna. He was riding a wave of emotions and when you called Patricia “peanut” he realized Tianna had called her the same thing and he smiled to himself. If he didn’t have his emergency with Patricia, Tianna would have left for good and he never would have had the chance for the closure he got. Now it was all about you and his future.

“I missed you baby and I’m glad my future mother in law is ok.” Jack said lovingly giving you a sloppy bear hug.

“Thanks babe and thanks for holding down the fort.” You said taking off your shoes and plopping down on the couch beside Jack taking the baby from him. Jack had really missed you. After you being gone and seeing his ex he decided to ask you to marry him when you got back. He had to leave no room for old feelings creeping back. Plans were underway with his family for the secret event much to his mom’s surprise and joy in this “sudden” change in plans.

That night after you put Patricia down Jack popped a bottle of champagne and had your favourite dinner delivered with a bouquet of fresh velvety red roses. “What’s all this?” You said flabbergasted

“Just a little something to show my appreciation of you.” He said grazing your lips with his own luscious pink pillowy pout pressing deeper tangling your tongue with his and pressing himself against you.

“Damn I should go away more often” You said as he relaxed his grip on you. He still had the ability to make you feel drunk with one kiss.

You took bites of each other’s food and it was great to hear all about Patricia’s goings on. Jack never mentioned his emergency and Tianna babysitting and he never would. No sense in upsetting you when Tianna was leaving for good and he wasn’t in love with her anyway. You thought Jack had erased Tianna’s number but he just had it stored under a different name because he meant to check on her sometimes with the way he left things and not have you flip out.

“Y/N I have never thought my bachelor days would be over.” Jack said reaching for your hand as you sipped champagne and shared a piece of cheesecake for desert and soft jazz playing.

You almost choked on a piece of cake. “What do you mean?” Is all you could say and then it happened.

He reached into his pocket and produced a tiny box cracking it open. It shone so brightly in its high solitaire antique setting it blinded you at first as it caught the light. It was his grandmother’s engagement ring he had reset with a single large princess cut pink diamond.

You stopped breathing and your heart was beating like a rabbit. You extended your shaking hand as he slid the heirloom on your finger. “Jack, why? What? Why now? I thought we were waiting until…” You said breathlessly feeling hot and cold at the same time and confused.

“I ain’t waiting any longer to marry my sunshine.” Jack said calling you by your nickname “So Y/N will you marry me…um and Patricia I guess like are we gone do this?”

“Yes!! Of course yes!!” You said excitedly sharing a kiss with him just in time for Patricia’s cry out for some attention.

“Let’s tell her the good news” He said looking at you like his whole world. While you headed to the bedroom to pick up Patricia, he took his phone out of his pocket to call his family and tell them he finally gave you a ring and saw 4 missed calls from “TJ” and a text “Goodbye Louisville. Hello L.A. 😘✌🏾”

He smiled and hit block on the number and dialled his parents. No need to keep that tie anymore. So he thought.

@itsyagirljaz @okaaay-mice @ride4harlow

[sootchild]

So what is happening in your Blades in the Dark Game exactly? The Midnight Runners Specifically?

[Takes a deep breath in] OK so this is gonna take a bit.

Blades in the Dark: The Midnight Runners was run by my friend colinomicon on The Lost Caravan RPG twitch channel at the start of 2024. (You can find 3 out of 4 sessions on the youtube channel, sadly the 4th is lost to time and space.) The premise of the game was the 1979 film "The Warriors".

Where The Warriors leave their turf in Coney Island to take part in a meeting in uptown NY city called by the largest gang in the city. Things go south and The Warriors have to survive the night and get back to their turf whilst everyone thinks it is their fault things went wrong at the meeting. So our game followed that premise but with a bit more to it.

In our game The Midnight Runners is a small gang of drug producers/movers that specialize in "Blue Lips" a psychedelic mushroom that grows on corpses. It mimics the "going into the light" feeling people have in near death experiences, though untreated the shrooms cause actual death. The gang knows how to make the shrooms safe to consume and also how to make the purest high, so they corner the market on Blue Lips.

The members are (L to R)

Rust: The Cutter. The muscle of the group. Loves to fight and fuck, typically in that order.

Soda Pop: The Hound. Second in command and drug tester. Drinks a lot of soda pops, like so much. There is a post about her pre episode 4.

Cricket: The Lurk. "God's favourite child", an ex Blue Lips junkie and sneak thief. Likes having a place she feels she belongs and River.

River: The Whisper. She sees dead people and talks them into moving on which makes the Blue Lips high all the better. She likes stuff... she is insane but she likes Cricket.

Dexy. The Leader. Botanist, mother figure, the best of us all. GM NPC.

The gang got their invite to the big meeting called by The Unseen by crashing a big old fundraiser/ball at the Academy and getting everyone high as balls off Blue Lips that was added to the beef wellington and vegetarian dishes. As well as having smashed so many priceless antiquities and releasing some ghosts in the process.

There was a lot of downtime and flashbacks that happened in episodes 2 and 3 so I'd suggest checking out the videos that didn't get lost to time and space, cause I think we were entertaining and brilliant.

At the meeting (which they had to go to without any weaponry since a truce was called), all the leaders were called up to the stage to talk with the leader of The Unseen... Only for a bomb to go off. Killing a lot of the leaders, including Dexy. Dexy had been wearing a piece of pottery that served as a new calling card for the gang and that unfortunately survived the explosion and made everyone think that The Midnight Runners had set up the bomb.

Episode 4, which is sadly missing, was the gang trying to get back to Barrowcleft.

Dodging gangs and the police. Dangerously climbing under a bridge to bypass a barricade. Fighting Soda's old bounty hunter mentor who was trying to collect the bounty on them. Fighting a gang with a ghost toilet cover, River called up a useless ghost of a man that died on the toilet along with the ghost of his toilet. So Rust having no weapons armed himself with the cover from the ghost toilet and bashed a man's head in.

Getting back onto their boat to try to make it home, only for the mostly exploded leader of the Grinders, Marlo, sitting in the boat being a scary badass. Luckily talked her into not killing us all with her one good hand.

Got back to Barrowcleft only to find our hideout, the barn, on fire surrounded by cops. Decided, fuck it, we are going in live. Ends up that "Officer Muttonchops", a seemingly joke of a man, was the one that set up the bomb and pinned it on us... Soda shot him through the eye before he could get into his whole villain monologue. Everyone ran in swinging: River summoned a lightning storm, Rust punched his way through, Cricket armed herself with dynamite from some stashes, and Soda made her shots count.

In the end The Unseen showed up and ended the conflict. Apologizing for thinking we were to blame for the death of their leader and offered us reparations. We said we'd need a new hideout and since we needed new corpses for Blue Lips, we'd be taking the cops'.

That is how it went. Hope that answers your question.

[r-i-03-17]

Hey everybody, I'm back. Sorry for not being on for a bit, but I wasn't really sure what to write, since my writing isn't THAT good, and I can look back at my other Yaz and Sammy headcanons and cringe, it's taken me a lil bit to figure out exactly what to write. But either way, I hope you guys enjoyed my other headcanons, and I hope you enjoy this one. Peace out, see y'all later 🙂. (WARNING: If you're not aware some of my headcanons/stories have more "mature" elements, nothing blatantly NSFW, but definitely implied things, so if that's something your fine with, then be free to enjoy, I'll always give a warning when my posts have "implied" elements, like this one does.)

It was their daughter's 4th birthday, and Yaz and Sammy had spent the entire morning preparing. They've had other parties sure, but this one was special, they had a surprise for their daughter that was sure to make this one of her best birthdays yet.

Sammy was making the food, humming to herself while sunlight beamed through the window above the oven. She took a deep inhale and exhaled out happily. She was happy with herself, she had a family, her daughter, her wife, her friends, and her dog. After the car accident she had right before her child was born messed up her hip pretty bad, so she couldn't move as fast as she used to, but that was ok . Yaz's job helped financially cover what the farm couldn't, she worked long hours and was always so helpful. When Sammy had to do physical therapy, when she had surgery, Yaz was always right there, helping her, helping get to the shower when she had a hard time walking, giving her cuddles when she was in pain, and always making her food when she felt too sick to make any herself, and Sammy appreciated it, probably more than she could ever express.

Speaking of, Yazmina was outside cutting up firewood for a fire they were going to have when it got dark, she was about twenty feet away, axe in hand, and a decent pile of wood already stacked. She was wearing a white tank top, exposing her six pack, that was gleaming with sweat from the hot sun. Yaz's jet black hair was hanging down over her shoulders, while she dumped a bottle of water over her head and on her tan arms to cool off. She didn't notice Sammy staring out the window, watching her like a teenager staring at her crush, thinking to herself how lucky she was, that not only did she have an amazing life with an amazing wife, but also that wife happened to be super hot, literally and figuratively, she made a mental note to herself to bring her out a a new bottle of water once she put her pie in the oven that she was making. Sammy felt a hand grab her shoulder and it made her jump, when she flipped around, Brooklyn was standing there, a birthday card in her hands.

S: Jesus Brook, don't sneak up on someone like that, you just about gave me a heart attack.

B: Sorry Sammy, didn't mean to interrupt you checking out your wife 😏.

S: 😳. I wasn't.....I didn't....I was just....

B: 😏😏.

S: 😑.

Brooklyn laughed, she loved teasing Sammy about that kinda stuff, even after all these years, she still gets super flustered, it didn't bother Yaz at all when she teased her, so Brooks main target was usually Sammy.

Brooklyn opened the window, and yelled out to Yaz.

B: Hey Yazmina, you didn't notice your wife checking you out? She's been staring at you for the past 10 minutes.

Y: 😏. Good, means I must be doing something right 😉.

Sammy blushed while Yaz and Brooklyn started laughing, to be completely honest Sammy never minded the teasing or anything like that, if anything she loved it. In some weird way it made her feel all bubbly and happy inside, like she felt when the first started dating. Whenever Yaz grabbed her by the hips and lifted her up to kiss her, or when they would just lay on a couch late at night watching a movie, or when they would sit on the front porch swing with Koda (Sammy's Rottweiler) after they put their daughter to bed, talking about their days, and when they their friends we're going to visit again.

Suddenly Darius, Kenji, and Ben pulled up the driveway with a big trailer towing behind them. Sammy called their daughter downstairs and revealed the surprise to her, her very own Shetland Pony, named Tucker. Yaz and Sammy's daughter loved him, hugged her parents, and led her new horse to the barn. As the two of them looked on, Sammy's head resting on Yaz's shoulder, they both thought to themselves " I'm so lucky".

Ok guys I hope you enjoyed this one, idk when I'll make another, but I probably will eventually.