#chronicled: pepper

[nevermore-grimes]

I was writing an entry for Daydreamtober, got distracted, and then... Has anyone tried sticking their paras in the Headcanon Generator yet?

Here's what happened when I stuck my sillies in there, and I also ranked how accurate these would be:

REJECTED - I originally accepted this, but honestly, I think she'd hatecrime anyone she caught eating soup with a fork, lmaooo!

ACCEPTED - Bibically accurate Aerith behavior

REJECTED - Giffany definitely has some sort of cuteness aggression, so maybe the tackling part is true, but girlie does not wrestle

ACCEPTED - She sure can!

ACCEPTED - BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! HIS ASS WOULDDDDD!!!

REJECTED - THIS IS NOT EVEN REMOTELY TRUE!!! Why the royal fuck would you say that! He was a prince! He takes personal hygiene extremely seriously! If anything, I think he gets cranky on missions where he has to spend time without access to things like... soap and water. DON'T INSULT MY HUSBAND LIKE THIS AGAIN! BYE!

REJECTED - Tell me why my brain went "Oh, I wonder if he'd play Work at a Pizza Place! ...Wait."

ACCEPTED - Also, is the kid okay? I could just imagine either Nevermore or May going to check on him and then slowly backing away from his door because all they could hear was him scream-singing "PAIN, YOU MAKE ME A YOU MAKE ME A BELIEVER!!!" because he thought he was home alone.

Fun fact! I actually associate Believer by Imagine Dragons with a moment from The Chronicles, but I think that's a story for another time...

ACCEPTED - Well, duh! He loves him some vintage clothes

REJECTED - This would genuinely break my heart. Don't play with my feelings like that!

ACCEPTED - Poor guy's too anxious for this world, fr...

REJECTED - Elaine is an absolute neat freak. That's part of being a head maid, for you! I think mismatched socks might give this woman an aneurysm.

UNDECIDED - I've never heard her use nicknames for anyone, but I don't think that's out of the realm of possibility for her

UNDECIDED - I dunno why I chose to include a para I know next to nothing about in this, but I have no idea how the woman feels about kids...

ACCEPTED - Yes, but only with Nevermore because, since she lived in her brain, she always knew what Nevermore's next move was gonna be and then tied with her out of pure spite just to piss her off, lmaooo!

REJECTED - I dunno if this is a reference to something specific, but Tony cannot cook for shit. I think Neil Cicierega of Lemon Demon would be disappointed.

REJECTED - Just because she knows how to protect her peace, lmaooo!

ACCEPTED - He absolutely would, on accident, obviously. And then all the Avengers would have to bust their asses to un-summon it, lmaooo!

This was so fun, I'm making it a tag game! Don't feel pressured to go as crazy as I did, or to even do this at all. I just thought y'all might be interesteddd~

No pressure tags! @acircusfullofdemons @star-drip @kitkat-dreams @caffeinated-eccentric-polymorph (and also anyone else who sees this and wants to give it a try!)

[nevermore-grimes]

*Glances at my main (@divine-knight-hand)* Well, how could I not play this?

Also, I totally went the vibes route because only a handful of my paras can ride horses… (*Womp womp*)

Announcer Duo: Tony + Pepper

Scaredy Knight: Chase (Lmaooo!)

Unlucky Knight: Venice

“We needed an even amount of knights” Knight: Logan (LMAOOOOOOOO!!!)

Girl Knight: Aerith

Hero Knight: Nevermore

Evil Knight: I’m tied between Inferno and Amora for this one…

Thank you for tagging me, @parasafterdark! This was too fun! Also, I hope you enjoyed the Knight Tourney! That sounds so epic!

Taggiesss: @acircusfullofdemons @star-drip

Casting paras in the Knight Tourney I just watched:

Announcer Duo (non rider): Sheo + Ava

Scaredy Knight (Beginner): Zitrell

Unlucky knight (average): Chris

We needed an even amount of knights Knight (average): Kuzan

Girl Knight (2nd best rider): Fluke

Hero Knight (3r best rider): Shal

Evil Knight (best rider): Meth

Tagging @madd-many @nevermore-grimes @aircastledweller to cast their paras as knights in the tourney I just watched (be it vibes or actual riding ability)

[geekcavepodcast]

Dark Horse Announces Part 2 of "Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein"

Dark Horse Comics' comic book adaptation of Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign is continuing. Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein Part Two is created in collaboration with Matthew Mercer and the rest of the team at Critical Role. The 300+ page hardcover art book is written by Dani Carr and features art from the Critter community. The cover is by Stephanie Pepper.

"The Chronicles of Exandria--The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of a behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon and beyond." (Dark Horse Comics)

Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein Part Two goes on sale in bookstores on November 26, 2024, and in comic shops on November 27, 2024.

(Image via Dark Horse - Stephanie Pepper's Cover of Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein Part Two)

[serenastark-writes]

Chapter 2: Foundations of a Genius

Malibu, California. 1999.

The morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Stark family’s cliffside estate, casting warm golden hues over the pristine living room. Two-year-old Serena Stark toddled across the plush carpet, her tiny legs wobbling yet determined. Her unruly black curls bounced with each step as she clutched a screwdriver in one hand and a small metal panel in the other.

“Careful, Starkling!” Tony called from his workbench, glancing up from the prototype he was fiddling with. He’d coined the nickname the first time Serena managed to dismantle her toy robot rather than play with it. “That’s a plasma conduit cover. Not a teething ring.”

Serena tilted her head, her wide black eyes filled with innocent curiosity. “No teeth,” she said, her tiny voice resolute as she waved the part in her father’s direction. "Fixsh dis"

Pepper chuckled from the kitchen, where she was making coffee. “You started this, Tony. Don’t be surprised when she wants to join you in the workshop full-time.”

“She’s a Stark. She’s already got the instinct,” Tony replied with a grin, walking over to crouch in front of Serena. He gently took the panel from her and showed her the intricacies of its design. “See this? It fits into a larger system. Everything works together—nothing’s just there for no reason.”

Serena frowned, her tiny brow furrowing in concentration as her father spoke. “Like pushle?”

“Exactly like a puzzle,” Tony said, his voice softer than usual. “And someday, you’ll solve ones even I can’t.”

By the time Serena turned three, her knack for problem-solving became impossible to ignore. She spent hours sitting at Tony’s feet in his workshop, watching him tinker and asking endless questions. At first, he tried to brush her off, convinced she was too young to understand, but Serena had a way of demanding answers with her sharp gaze and unrelenting persistence.

One day, while Tony was working on a miniature arc reactor, Serena walked up to the table and pointed at the power module. “Too big,” she said confidently, her tiny finger jabbing toward the component.

Tony raised an eyebrow. “Too big? What do you mean, it’s too big?”

Serena shrugged, the nonchalant gesture looking comically out of place on such a small child. “No fit.” She tapped the schematic with her chubby hand.

Tony blinked, his brain working to process her suggestion. The crazy part was, she wasn’t wrong. “Well, I’ll be damned,” he muttered under his breath, ruffling her hair. “You might actually be smarter than me one day, kid.”

Serena giggled, hugging his leg. “I smart!”

Pepper walked in at that exact moment, a folder of contracts in hand. “She’s not wrong,” she quipped, smiling as she leaned against the doorframe.

These moments became the foundation of Serena’s childhood. She grew up surrounded by the hum of machinery, the click of Pepper’s heels on marble floors, and the sound of Tony’s voice, alternating between sarcastic quips and heartfelt advice.

Malibu, California. 2001.

Though the Stark name carried its burdens, Serena didn’t seem to notice. To her, life was a series of problems to solve, puzzles to piece together. Her bedroom became a miniature workshop, filled with gadgets she’d disassembled and rebuilt.

“Let her be a kid, Tony,” Pepper would say during their late-night discussions.

“I’m not stopping her from being a kid,” Tony would reply, his tone defensive but soft. “I just want her to know how incredible she can be.”

And incredible she was. Serena’s intellect blossomed, matched only by her curiosity and boundless energy. But for all her brilliance, she still had a child’s heart—filled with love for her parents, endless questions about the world, and the occasional tantrum when things didn’t go her way.

As the years passed, the Stark family’s bond only deepened. Tony and Pepper worked hard to shield Serena from the darker sides of their world, but they also made sure she knew that she was loved, supported, and destined for greatness.

Serena’s early years were filled with laughter, learning, and the steady hum of innovation. She was a Stark through and through, but even then, there was something more—a spark that hinted at the extraordinary journey ahead.

[jolalibrary]

if i've not responded to your message. it's because @thetriumphantpanda got me hooked on a farming game. blame her.

[omegalomania]

i will defend the faith, going down swinging.

ten years ago today, fall out boy rose from the ashes and changed my life forever.

never silence the noise.

[lifewouldbebetteronmars]

Tomorrow is going to be a Hobbit breakfast morning

I can feel it in my nuggets

[vanitasmorgue]

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[b3crew]

Duck Amuck in Japan: Episode 12 | Hokkaido Gals Get Bungled | B3crew.com

It's a whole lot of random on this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, with topics ranging from award shows and metal concerts to art galleries and cute gyarus! But first, King Baby Duck shares an incident that made him feel his not-so-young age, leading towards a chat about this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards! (And no, we're not happy with the results either.) Thankfully, Mr. Bungle comes to Tokyo to make things all better, especially when it comes to riffing on Anthony Kiedis.

King Baby Duck talks about health care in Japan, as well as the best dentist visit he's ever had! AFLM leads a mobile gaming discussion, in the wake of the PS5 release of DanMachi: Battle Chronicle. KBD visits the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, and changes his tune on both NFT and AI art. Lastly, he and AFLM attempt to convince JonStar to watch Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!

[nyssasorbit]

Crowdan and Pepper doodles!

[nevermore-grimes]

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 💍

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After Thanos killed her husband, Pepper avoided her grief by pouring all her energy into having Potts HQ built to house the Avengers displaced by the events of the final battle: Nevermore, Aerith, Amarilis, Anya, Thor, and Loki.

This resulted in her becoming the leader of her own branch of the Avengers, with the team unofficially settling on the name “Potts H-Crew” (a nickname coined by Giffany).

Pepper even served as the crew’s medic at times when they suffered grave injuries.

Once everyone finally got back on their feet and moved out, Pepper opened up the headquarters to be a general Avengers base location, but the original crew still responded to Pepper as their boss. She always had their utmost respect.

Even after being fired, Nevermore still finds herself compelled to stay loyal to Pepper, as does the rest of the Crew after they disbanded.

[kyoshi-week]

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[zombie-projects]

My mom and I when the Baker's Creek catalog comes:

[sandythereadingcafe]

REVIEW TOUR

WHEN A MOTH LOVED A BEE (Destini Chronicles 1) by Pepper Winters at The Reading Cafe:

‘a slow building, detailed, complex, complicated  story’

http://www.thereadingcafe.com/when-a-moth-loved-a-bee-destini-chronicles-1-by-pepper-winters/

[serenastark-writes]

Chapter 8: New Suit from a New Friend

The aftermath of the Battle of New York had left Tony Stark grappling with anxiety, pushing him to the brink as he delved deeper into his work. Serena Stark had stayed close to her father, trying to be a source of support as he battled his inner demons. Meanwhile, Happy Hogan had been spending more time with Pepper, offering a steady presence as Stark Industries faced its own set of challenges.

The attack on Tony’s Malibu mansion had been sudden and devastating. As the explosions ripped through the once-impregnable fortress, Tony had instinctively shielded Serena, using every ounce of his ingenuity to protect her. The chaos ended with them being flung across the country in a damaged Iron Man suit, crashing down in the snow-covered landscape of Tennessee.

Tennessee

Serena and Tony stumbled through the snow, the remnants of the Iron Man suit sparking with each faltering step. Serena shivered, both from the cold and the adrenaline still coursing through her veins.

“Dad, we need to find shelter,” Serena said, her voice tight with concern as she noticed Tony’s labored breathing. The toll of the events was evident on his face, but Tony Stark was nothing if not resilient.

“Right… shelter,” Tony muttered, his mind racing as he tried to recalibrate the suit’s systems. “J.A.R.V.I.S., what’s our status?”

“Sir, the suit is at 15% power. We need to recharge,” J.A.R.V.I.S. responded, his usually steady tone tinged with urgency.

As they trudged through the snow, a small light appeared in the distance—a garage, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Tony and Serena exchanged a glance, hope flickering in their eyes.

They made their way to the garage, Tony dragging the suit behind him as they reached the door. Serena knocked, her gloved hand barely making a sound against the wood. After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing a young boy with curious eyes and a cautious expression.

“Can I help you?” the boy asked, eyeing the strange duo in front of him.

Tony, ever the quick thinker, managed a weak smile. “Hey, kid. You mind if we crash here for a bit? We’re kind of in a… tight spot.”

The boy’s eyes widened as he recognized the man standing before him. “You’re Tony Stark!”

Tony’s smile grew a bit more genuine. “Guilty as charged. And this is my daughter, Serena.”

Serena offered a small wave, her energy drained but her curiosity piqued. The boy nodded, stepping aside to let them in. “I’m Harley. Harley Keener.”

As they entered the garage, Serena took in the surroundings—various tools, gadgets, and inventions scattered about, evidence of Harley’s own budding genius. Tony immediately set to work, trying to restore power to the suit while Serena sat down on an old couch, rubbing her arms to warm up.

“You live here alone?” Serena asked, glancing at Harley as he watched her father with wide-eyed fascination.

Harley shrugged. “My mom works late. I’m used to being on my own.”

Serena’s heart twinged with empathy. She knew what it was like to feel alone, even when surrounded by people. “Well, thanks for letting us stay. My dad’s good with machines, so if you ever need anything fixed…”

Harley grinned. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

Back in Malibu

Meanwhile, Happy had been with Pepper when the attack on the mansion occurred. The chaos had been overwhelming, but Happy’s instincts kicked in as he ensured Pepper’s safety amidst the destruction. They had narrowly escaped, but the fear for Tony and Serena gnawed at Happy’s mind.

Happy had always been fiercely protective of the Stark family, and not knowing where Tony and Serena were was a torment he couldn’t easily shake.

Pepper, though shaken, had taken comfort in Happy’s presence. “We’ll find them,” Happy reassured her, though he was desperately trying to believe his own words.

Back in Tennessee

As the night wore on, Tony and Serena worked alongside Harley, their bond with the boy growing as they shared stories and laughter despite the dire circumstances. Serena couldn’t help but admire Harley’s resilience and intelligence, seeing a bit of herself in him.

Tony, for his part, found himself unexpectedly fond of the boy. Harley’s sharp wit and resourcefulness reminded him of a younger version of himself. “You’ve got potential, kid,” Tony remarked as they tinkered with the suit.

Harley beamed. “Coming from you, that means a lot.”

Serena watched them, a small smile playing on her lips. In the midst of everything, they had found a moment of normalcy, a brief respite from the storm. But she knew it wouldn’t last—danger was still out there, and they had to be ready to face it.

As the sun began to rise, the suit was finally functional again. Tony and Serena prepared to leave, but not before exchanging a few more words with Harley.

“You stay out of trouble, okay?” Tony said, his tone half-serious, half-joking.

Harley grinned, giving them a mock salute. “You too, Mr. Stark.”

Serena crouched down to Harley’s level, a gentle smile on her face. “Thanks for everything, Harley. We owe you one.”

Harley shrugged, trying to play it cool. “Just remember me when you’re famous.”

With that, Tony and Serena left the garage, ready to face the challenges ahead. As they flew off into the distance, Serena couldn’t help but feel a newfound sense of determination. They had survived this far, and with people like Harley out there, she knew they would find a way to win.

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