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sunriseseance · 4 years ago

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please,,, even if you dont answer this publicly i wanna know your In Depth Thoughts on fanon klaus and the issues w him bc i also have issues w fanon klaus but i cant put it in words

This got SO LONG, so I hope you meant it when you said you wanted in depth! Holy shit I sorta lost my mind on this.

In my early days as a bear-poker in this fandom, I described fanon!Klaus as that person who gets resurrected in a horror movie and comes back different. As an audience member, I can tell he's wrong, but nobody interacting with him directly seems to know this. I've also talked a little bit about Klaus and intelligence before, which plays into any discussion about fanon!Klaus, but I'll be more specific here. Before I get started, I wanna say that fandom is a fun space and I don't think anyone is *bad* for creating/enjoying fanon!Klaus, especially not for the third reason I lay out. I just think he's awful, and has some harmful roots that I doubt the people writing him even know about on a conscious level.

Okay, let's get into this. Because I'm me and Wittgenstein's early work that he later disagreed with has changed my entire way of interacting with the world, I'm gonna define my terms. Let's talk about what fanon!Klaus is LIKE before we talk about why I REALLY DON'T LIKE HIM. Fanon!Klaus is a happy, stupid, sweet, childish, bubbly, luminous free spirit. He wears bubblegum pink skirts and he cries when Diego eats his cookies. He doesn't know what numbers are, he can't count, he can't walk and chew gum, he thinks that Africa is a country, he forgets that homophobia exists, he doesn't know that drugs are bad for him, the list goes on (These are all real examples. Can you tell what part of fanon annoys me the most?). He cries at the drop of a hat, and doesn't understand his place in the family. He'd move heaven and earth to help the people around him, and he'd never be mean to anyone but Luther (and even then just barely) He constantly needs attention, supervision, etc. He makes jokes about modern memes and listens exclusively to pop music. He's really damaged but it's only because nobody Took Care Of Him and he needs someone to Rescue Him.

Canon Klaus is mean, and quick, and sharp, and miserable, and hiding, and funny because you're laughing WITH him, and an old soul, and a goth, and chronically apathetic, and selfish, and so fucking smart, and acutely aware of just how much he matters to other people. He makes rape jokes, he figures out how to get info on the eye while high out of his mind, he speaks like 10 languages, he listens to Nina Simone, he uses people's inherent fear of the dead to buy himself time, he finds the perfect story within the dead to cause a rift, he tells Luther TO HIS FACE that he doesn't care if the world ends. Klaus is a fascinating study in queer trauma, and robbing him of these traits is a complete disservice to yourself AND the character.

I say this often about fanon!Klaus, but WHO IS THIS??? Like…. Okay, if I gave you this list and you didn't know it was about Klaus, would you think it was? I think he's literally unrecognizable. He's not any of the things I know or love about Klaus. He's nobody to me, except a nuisance wearing the same skin suit and clogging the tags. He is also, weirdly, the most popular character in the entire fandom. I wanna think about why, and I have 3 theories that I think can all be true separately or simultaneously instance to instance.

First, fanon!Klaus exists because of internalized homophobia, classism, and anti-addict rhetoric. I think that on some level people don't believe addicts, feminine queer men, or homeless people are capable of intelligence. I think people see Klaus's canonical positive traits and they sort of throw them out the window because they don't make sense with their world view. A queer addict is a helpless tragedy, and he's someone that needs rescuing by Kind Strong Dave. A queer addict can't be smart, because then he wouldn't be an addict. A queer addict can't be wily, or interesting, because then he wouldn't be an addict. Fandom sees a feminine queer mlm and knows he should be in a sparkly bubblegum pink skirt, and saying "dahling" or "wig" or whatever else all the time. They know he should be bashful and submissive and always falling into the arms of Kind Strong Dave who protects him from Evil. They also know he should really, really like Britney Spears, and not give a shit about Nina Simone.

Second, fanon!Klaus exists because people want to excuse negative behavior in their favorite characters. Klaus is selfish and mean and apathetic. He just is. These are flaws that haunt him, and define a lot of his interactions. These are, also, pretty tough flaws to excuse (which… Hey…. I have a solution for that). I think that fanon Klaus, who just doesn't GET that he's being mean, and is too stupid not to become an addict (I don't think addiction is a flaw, but I do think that addiction plays into this), and is too out of touch and childish to understand that he shouldn't just fucking leave, comes from a place of wanting Klaus to be a good person who does good things. I'm sorry, but he isn't. Not always. I think the impulse to make him constantly sweet and constantly stupid comes from wanting Klaus's actions to be fundamentally excusable. He can't help it! He's just too much of a useless twink to know that it's bad to lie! (also, side note, fanon!Ben comes from this side of fanon!Klaus. In canon, Klaus is self destructing on purpose and Ben's presence helps…. Maybe, possibly, twice. In fanon, Klaus is just stupid and he needs a babysitter and that is Ben, the motiveless, endlessly loving but Exhausted braincell holder. This is fucked up on many levels. Ben is an asshole, and we all need to get used to that idea quick).

The third and final reason is that fanon!Klaus is… More fun, in the traditional sense of the word. Fanon!Klaus seems like he comes from a very emotional romcom or sitcom or something. He's like a barbie. He's fun to play dress-up with. He's fun to make incorrect quotes about. He's fun to write about, especially when it's about his siblings herding him or coddling him. Good ol' useless, loveable Klaus. I think this is partially because Klaus is a pretty fucking heavy character. He's a traumatized homeless queer drug addict, and that's sort of hard to make jokey fandom content about. Not impossible, I don't think, but not easy. This isn't to say that angsty fandom content isn't guilty of fanon!Klaus, though. It absolutely is. Often when Klaus willingly shares his feelings, or cries in front of someone, or asks for help for something more intense than tying him to a chair, it's fanon!Klaus. Hell, any time he GETS rescued it's teetering into that territory. He's still completely devoid of all of the grit and intrigue of canon, but he's fun to write about, and fun to project onto, and fun to rescue. He's also EASIER to write. People know that Klaus is a funny character, they know they laugh when he's on screen, but it is WAY harder to write a character you're laughing with than it is to write a character you're laughing at. It's WAY easier to write a character who moves your angst plot on by asking for help, or necessitating rescuing, than it is to work out how these things would happen without initiation. I get it, and in spite of the length of this, I don't think it's the end of the world.

I guess as I close this out, I would remind everyone that Klaus is smart, and mean, and over 30 years old. He's not a babe in the woods, or a damsel in distress, or a useless silly junkie twink. I promise that the real Klaus is worth the time and effort it takes to engage with him.

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lennydaisy · 4 years ago

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SWAN SONG || The Walking Dead AU

‘You have to trust that every friendship has no end, that a communion of saints exists among all those, living and dead, who have truly loved God and one another.

You know from experience how real this is. Those you have loved deeply and who have died live on in you, not just as memories but as real presences.’

HENRI NOUWEN

The Walking Dead.

Season 1-?

FEM OC! and ?

This is the prologue for a Walking dead AU that I wrote ages ago, and I feel like its too good to waste. So here it is :))

‘Now to John, who's live at the scene. John, what's happening there?'

'I'm here at Central Atlanta Hospital where there has been a reported disturbance within the wards. Patients allegedly have gone rogue, biting and scratching the doctors and each other.'

'If we pan to our left here, you can see the hallways are overflowing with newly found patients from the attacks.'

Glancing up at the ancient box TV perched in the top corner of the room, eyebrows frowned as I take another bite of my bland chicken sandwich.

The screen displays a lit yellow Hospital hallway with beds and chairs cluttering the space. With no room to breathe, the patients packed together like a tin of sardines.

The camera zooms into one patient in particular, who judging by their attire is a nurse themselves. A sickly colour of unnatural grey washed over their face, a layer of sweat glistening under the cheap lights and her veins protruding from her neck as though she's struggling to keep herself calm.

'Miss, would you be able to explain how your feeling?'

I can't help but scoff at the reporter's request. She is clearly in no condition to answer any of his questions and it's downright ignorant to shove a microphone in the face of a woman who has clearly seen better days.

The women slowly turned to face the reporter, her eyes appearing to lack any colour with bags drooping down to her jaw, and glares with all she can muster. Despite clearly being exhausted from whatever is happening to her body, she has no problem expressing her aggravation towards the man.

'Not responsive I see. Well no mind, as the viewers at home can see, Central Hospital is in desperate need of doctors and nurses. So I'm here to announce that if there is anyone-'

I don't know how to describe what I just saw. Just know that it was revolting enough to put me off chicken sandwiches forever.

In the midst of the reporter's announcement, a pair of hands slowly made their way around his body. Their nails were bitten down to stumps, their fingers a troubled colour of blue as though clogged with blood. The sickly hands, lazily but purposefully, claw at the reports button-up shirt from behind. Tugging on the attachments like grips, the women who the reporter was previously questioning is now sinking her teeth into the man's neck. Trails of blood dripping from her lips as she pulls her jaw roughly away from his neck taking a clump of him with her.

The look of pure horror wash over the man's faces, and mines in probably mimicking his. I've never seen anyone's eyes pop so far from their head. The face of sheer panic and terror covering his visuals as he opens his mouth to let out what I can only assume to be a deafening scream but before a sound is made the camera quickly cuts back to the studio, where the two anchors are now shaking at the sight they just witnessed live.

'We'll be back after this quick intermission,' squeaked out the anchor, eyes still wide, never leaving the screen off camera.

'Were you recently involved in an accident?', the convenient ad was interrupted by the television being turned off. Snapping my head to my right, only to be met by the sheepish face of Darcy, the department receptionist. Smiling weakly at me from her desk, "I'm sure it's nothing to worry about."

Nothing to worry about. "Were we just watching the same clip," I breathe baffled at the idea of not worrying about what we just witnessed, "That man just had his neck bitten into but some Wednesday Adams looking women," I laughed, struggling myself to understand what just happened.

"I'm sure he's fine," she waves her hand in my direction before quickly standing up as I did seconds before, " What are you doing?" She questions as I grab my hat off my peg.

Rolling my eyes as I make the reach for my keys, "My job," my fingers scraping the keys before they are snatched out of my reach. Looking up at the elderly women with bored eyes, I hold my hands out waiting for her to cave.

"No, half the department is already helping the city, we need you here in Kings County," she argues quickly running back to her desk, sliding into her roller chair. Out of my vision but not hearing, I hear the clashing of keys, the slamming of metal and the sound of a lock.

She locked my keys in her desk.

"Darcy- " I begin only to be interrupted.

"No" she heaves, hands crossed over her chest tightly, "It's bad enough those two are God knows where doing God knows what, I can't allow the only deputy left in the building to leave."

I would be annoyed and honestly, I am, the woman isn't not letting me do my job, but with just a simple look in her eyes I can see why she doesn't want me to leave, "You're scared," I point out pulling my chair over to the front of her desk, sitting my hat on the table.

Refusing to meet my eyes answered my assumption. She was scared and she had every right to be. What we just watched on the news isn't normal but it's not the first we've heard of this 'infection'. It's been going on for weeks, especially in the city. Residents reporting sights of people staggering through the streets, grabbing and biting anything they can get their hands on. Honestly sounds like a typical weekend in the city in my opinion, after a couple of drinks, you'd be surprised what some people turn into. I haven't seen any of these things personally but that news clip just made everything people have been bustling about all too real.

"These things are apparently migrating. It's not just a city virus, they're making their away out into places like this," her hands brushing the nonexistent lint off the top of my hat, her voice so soft, if you didn't listen closely enough you'd miss it.

"I'm not going to fill you with false hope because honestly, I have no idea what is happening but I will say this if I know you at all, something like a little virus isn't going to be the end to the bombshell that is Darcy Peters."

A small smile begins to creep onto her face, "You should have seen me in my youth," flipping her white shoulder-length hair. Shaking my head with a giggle, I lean over her desk and turn her desktop towards me looking at the set back of work left for her to complete. Moving the mouse to the bottom of the screen I log her off, " Take the rest of the day off."

Knowing fine well she would say no, I left her no room for arguments as I hastily grabbed her coat passing it to her, "Don't tell me no Peters, Deputies orders," I said with authority behind my voice but eventually broke out into a smile at the delightful women before me.

"But what about-" she points at the computer addressing the work she still had to do. Grabbing the women's hands as I begin to drag her out the door, "Don't worry I'll handle it but you need to go home and chill out," snatching her car keys as I begin walking with her hand in hand to her beloved mustard Ford Fiesta.

Opening the driver's door, "M'lady," I bow holding the door. Shaking her head at my act, she wraps her arms around my shoulders, brings me in for a hug, slightly shocked but I hug her back none less, "Thank you, Macy," she laughs in my ear before pulling away, cupping my face like an affectionate grandmother.

Slapping my cheeks lightly she points her finger timidly at my face, "Now no running off play superhero, you're needed here," her eyes never leaving mine as though to challenge me to say otherwise. Well, I like a challenge, "No promises."

A dead look in her eyes causes me to laugh once more, "Okay, I promise I won't run off, I'll stay put. Now beat it, tell Richard I say hi," closing the door behind the women before stepping away from her car.

Just before she was about to drive off, she rolls down her window, "Oh before I forget, here's the key to the desk. Also there's something for Officer Friendly in there you won't miss it," see spoke throwing the flimsy key my way. Nodding my head towards the women, I mockingly salute her off, catching a glimpse of her rolling her eyes smiling.

Tossing the small, rusted key between my hands, I make my way back to Darcy's desk. After a couple of shakes and jiggles, the lock to the drawer eventually clicks. Pulling open the drawer, I grab my car keys stuffing them in my back pocket. That's when my eyes catch a shine reflecting out of the space. Reaching my hand in my finger brush across metal embroidery.

A Sheriff badge.

Unable to help the smile that made its way to my face as I stare down at the achievement of my friend. 'Officer Friendly's going to flip. So will someone else but for a different reason.' Shaking the thought from my head, I quickly run round to the desk of the newly found Sheriff. Going to place the shining badge on the desk, a note stops me;

Gone for a quick lapse of the county. If I'm not back by finish, I'll see you tomorrow, Officer Friendly.

Still sitting the badge on his desk, hoping that he at least makes it back in an hour, his face will be priceless. Snatching the remote from the floor, I flick the television back on, wanting to see if there are any updates on the situation.

'Government officials have requested that everyone stays inside their homes, only leaving unless extremely necessary. Until this is contained, please be cautious. This has been channel 5's news.'

Drowning out the rambling of the adverts, I absorb myself I'm my phone. 7 texts, damn I'm popular.

From Corey. Hey, can you drop me off :) Sent 07:39

From Corey. Oft okay never mind then I know I broke 3 of your car window, but that doesn't forbid access does it?? Fine two can play at that game, I'll walk. Ummmm that's when you're supposed to be the super big sister and say 'no sweet little sister, don't walk and ruin your BRAND NEW BOOTS, I'll happily drop you off' Boo you, you suck :(( Sent at 07:57

From Corey. Hey, can you pick me up ;) Sent at 17:12

This girl, I swear.

To Corey. I'll think about it :)) Sent Now.

Collecting my things, preparing myself for my leave. All too quickly trying to rush out the door, I skid to a halt and turn round to a certain desk in particular. Contemplating my options, I decided to take the newly found badge with me. For one; it is past shift time and I really want to witness his face when he gets promoted.' I'll just give it to him tomorrow when everyone's here', I thought.

Now I'm well aware that my car isn't exactly the best site for sore eyes, I'll be the first to admit that, but it was my dream car and it was the first real big purchase I ever made as an adult. My glorious, yellow Volkswagen Beetle. She's seen better days that for sure, but she means a lot to me and a couple of bumps and scratches isn't going to make me trade her in. Ever.

I grew up in Mormont, Georgia. A small county that no one has heard of and when people ask where I'm from I'm always met with the same look. In Mormont everybody knows everybody. It's a tight-knit community with no secrets. When word got out the resident widow had adopted 3 girls from the now shut down orphanage, the community was sent into a frenzy.

The same woman who was framed for burning down her old farmhouse that her husband happened to be still asleep in, was now going to be a mother of 3 very different daughters.

Without my mom I wouldn't even be here today, I would be how I am today. Mom adopted me when I was 4 years old, and even at a young age, I know that something about me was different from the other kids at kindergarten. Kids would come and leave joyfully holding the hands of their parents whitest they rambled on about what we did that day. I would leave on a bus with a woman who didn't really care enough to remember my name, looking after me in the centre was just a 9 to 5 for her and she got to go home to her family without a care in the world. I will never forget the day I was called down to the main office.

Believing that I had done something wrong, I reluctantly climbed down the creaking bunk beds steps. Looking around the room, I'm met with many stares, some glaring, some shaking their heads. I was in a room surround by judgemental toddlers.

I've never been called down to the office before. I've seen others been called down and they never come back. Tommy told me that Glenda, the houses mistress, feeds them to the two-headed man in the attic. I never believed him, knowing that he only wanted to scare me but now I'm not so sure. 'I don't want to be eaten', I thought.

One step at a time, I slowly make my way down the wooden steps that despite my lightweight still shriek under my shoes. Before I reach the bottom of the stairs, I'm met by the glorious Glenda. Her lopsided, spectacles clawed eyes boring down at me, 'Come,' she said before spinning around and heading to the room she just walked out from, 'There's someone here to see you."

'Someones here to see me? But I don't know anybody' I thought to myself as I follow behind the women with a newfound spring in my step.

"Mason this is Charlotte, she'd like to adopt you."

I guess you could say that's when I knew. When I first land my eyes on hers, I felt something that then in my short 4 years of life had never felt before, safe. Fast forward 22 years and that feeling had never left. Like the light of an eternal flame, that shine behind my mom's eyes never left, never even flickered. It's a constant reminder, I knew it when I was 4 years old and I still know it now at 26, that home isn't found in a physical building but instead found in those you surround yourself with.

No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to fully express my gratitude towards my mother. She gave me a chance and took me into her home with open arms. She says 'Thats what mothers do' and that might be true but she didn't have too. That's just the type of person she is. A heart of gold, a heart that is far too big for this world. She might not be my birth mother but in my opinion no one could do better, I don't know what I did in a past life to deserve the right to call her my mother, all I know is that I'm forever thankful for that.

Cora, or Corey, my sweet baby sister. The best way to describe her would be prissy. A real drama queen but strong-minded. When it comes to Corey no mountain is too high. Basically it's Corey's world and we're all just live in it. I take deep pride in telling her that she was an ugly baby and I'm not telling any lies. One look at her baby pictures sends a shiver down your spine.

She's your basic stressed college student who believes that the world will end if she fails to hand in one essay on time, but has no problem with partying the night before a big exam. Beginning to understand what type of person Corey is?

Then there's Ally. The big sister, my big sister. I remember growing up and always wanting to be like her when I grew up, I thought she was the coolest person in the world. She shaved off her hair when she was 18 and me and my 8-year-old self desired to do the same. Mom was mortified and kids at school did laugh at me for a while but I didn't care, I wanted to be like my sister, buzz cut and all.

As I grew up however I realised something, Ally had a darkness inside her. When I was younger I never noticed, I always saw her acts for rebellion as inspiration for my own mischief but as I got older and matured, she never. She always stayed the same. It some cases that's a good thing if you're a good person that is. I never believed my sister to be a bad person, more troubled than anything. I think why you get to the age of 36 and still rebel against your mother like an edgy teenager somethings not right.

Ally thinks the world is constantly against her, that the whole world is testing her, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I was the first to know she was pregnant, she didn't tell me herself but the positive stick sitting in the bathroom bunker was a big give away. I've seen her anger a handful of times and more often than not it consumes her, her anger is her own worse enemy and that day I meet the worst of it. There was a lot of screaming and hitting, and things being thrown in my direction. Luckily enough no one else was home when all this happened, but it was quite hard to explain why I had a black eye and Ally had burst knuckles. I lied, that's what I did.

'I got jumped,' it was the best I could come up with at the time. I made up a story of me being mugged and Ally saving the day. Mom barked up a storm, ask question after question, and I was slowly running out of ideas for my action sequence. That was until Ally spoke up,

'I'm going away for a while,' she said placing her fork down on her barely touched the plate, 'Work,' she replied to the looks that were sent her way. I refused to meet her eyes but I knew fine well that she was staring at me in particular, that didn't stop me from listening though.

'Oh, well for how long?,' Mom asked swirling around her glass of wine, 'A couple of months.'

'And what work relate thing causes you to be away for a couple of months?' Corey spoke up, her eyes never leaving Ally's as though to challenge her, 'The companies looking for a new manager, I thought I would try and run for it. It is more money,' she spoke trying to convince not only Cora but our reluctant mother too. Reluctant and our mom isn't two words that I would put together, she's a keen believer of 'if you want it, go and get it', but not when it comes to Ally.

'It seems like a good opportunity,' mother said honestly, nodding her head at her oldest daughter, 'seems like bullshit,' I muttered under my breath causing my mom to kick my shin from under the table, only to be faced with the stern stare of my mom.

'Language Mason' sternly spoke our mom making Cora laugh slightly at the use of my full real name.

'I'm just saying, she seems to go on a lot of these trips and comes back empty-handed every time, sorry for having some doubt.'

'That's enough Cora,' Mom said not breaking eye contact with her youngest who is sitting across the dinner table from her, 'yeah whatever, can I be excused?' Before she could get an answer she was already on her feet marching out the room.

Nodding sadly, mom looked around the table at the remaining 2, 'Macy, darling, you've barely touched your dinner.'

Meeting her eyes, 'I had a big lunch,' the lies pouring out my mouth at this point.

The rest of the dinner that night was filled with awkward silence. The sound of the chair next to me scraping against the old hardwood floor breaks my concentrated gaze on my plate. Ally's hard duty boots marching out of the room and storming up the stairs.

My mom let out a sigh and placed her fork on her now empty plate, looking up at the only remaining daughter at the table. Flashing my mom a small smile, taking a sip of my now lukewarm water, "You make good spaghetti mom"

"Go check on her for me please," she practical begged, her voice suggesting nothing but defeat, "She never talks to me anymore."

'I'm probably the last person she wants to see," is what I wanted to say to my mom, but looking at my mother with her head in her hands at the thought of my troubled older sister broke my heart.

Before taking the dreaded walk up the stairs and to the door at the end of the hall, I placed a hand on my mom's shoulder, squeezing in reassurance.

'Everything will be okay.' I thought to myself.

Knocking on the door, only to receive no reply, 'I know you're in there,' I said continuously knocking on the oak door. Getting bored with being ignored, I did the brave and open the forbidden door, Ally's bedroom door.

Ally's bedroom is something, I don't know what that something is but it screams Ally. It's dishevelled yet bland, perfect for Ally I guess. Nothing but a set of drawers with half the handles missing, piles of dirty washing sitting in the corner of her room that will probably stay there for weeks, and a chipped dark wood bed. And then there's Ally, who is currently packing a bag.

'There is no business trip is there?' I asked even though I fine well knew the answer already. Throwing the last of her clothes in the bag, she stares me dead in the eye from her position at the bottom of her bed, 'I have to get out of here.'

Walking further into her room as she walks back to her drawers closing them loudly, 'Promise me one thing,' I asked looking out the window at the deserted street. Hearing no noise for behind me I continued, 'That we'll get to meet them one day,'

'I can't promise you that,' turning round to stare at her in confusion, 'what you're never coming back?' I asked softly shaking my head at the idea of her leave and never returning. Ally goes away a lot but she always comes back. We might not be as close as we use to be when I was younger but it's a comfort to know that she's here with us.

She just looked at me not speaking yet her glances spoke a thousand words. I didn't know silence could get any quieter but I was proven wrong in that moment. It was as though the whole world stopped spinning, it was like the world ended right and then. Shaking my head at my sister mentality, my heartbreaking even at the thought of what she wanted to do, 'Oh,' was the only response I muster up as I move to sit at the edge of the bed, my legs suddenly feeling like jello.

Rubbing my hands over my eyes and tugging at my hair, trying to get all my thoughts to settle down. The feel of a hand softly holding my shoulder caught my attention. Looking down at me was my sister, my big sister, that I wanted with every fibre of my being to be like when I grew up. But people change, and Ally surely did. That moment made me realise something, Ally never changed. No, she was always the same. It was me who changed, I was just too young to realise.

The day that Ally left, a part of myself left with her, and that necessarily wasn't a bad thing. No, she took the naive part with her. The sense that everything was okay now, that everything was perfect now because I had a family. Sometimes families go through rough patches and for some reason ours was never-ending.

Shaking my head, snapping myself out of my thoughts, focussing once more on my journey home. I love county lanes, there the best to drive on. You can go as fast as you want and when you go over a little hill you get those silly butterflies in the pit of your stomach. My family hates driving with me on these roads. Apparently I'm too careless when it comes to driving, I argue that I'm not careless I'm just used to acting like I'm in the Fast and Furious movies.

Speaking of radical driving, I hit the breaks slowly once I spot what's up ahead. A car parked sporadically in the middle of the lane, but that's not what's got me confused. There are people, a headcount of about ten, all banging their hands lazily on the windows of the car, smearing their faces over the glass.

Cutting the engine, leaning over to the car pocket reaching for my emergency gun, I slowly stalk my way out of the car. Holding the gun with both hands at the ground, the safety still on as I make my way closer but not too close.

"Hey, what are you guys doing, what's the problem-" my voice slowly losing its confidence as the figures around the car turn to face me and begin to walk drunkenly towards me. The noise they make doesn't sound too good, the air now filled with grunts and groans, the sounds of pain. I noticed a couple not paying me any mind, to busy eating something. Oh.

Realising exactly what I'm witnessing. Those are the sick people that has the world on edge. A group of them a coming right towards me. Raising my gun and flipping the safety off, I take aim, "Don't come any closer, I'll shoot," I announce not really wanting to have to shoot them. I might as well not have spoken, they just keep pushing, stumbling over one another as they inch closer.

Lining up, setting my sights on one, in particular, a middle-aged man, a civilian, I shoot one shot into his left leg. Nothing. A slight knockback at most but he's still alive. Trying again, I aim for his chest and the same happened again. Lastly shooting the head, that's what does it. He's down.

That one alone took up to much time, I have another 8 headed my way and I only have a limited amount of bullets. The odds were not in my favour, that much was clear. Making a dash for my car, hastily ripping my keys from my pocket. Silence.

"Come on don't fail me now!" I said through gritted teeth. Shoving the keys into the engine once more and twisting. Sounds of my struggle echo throughout the car as I feel the nonexistent sweat beginning to build as my breath becomes hot with frustration. Now as good a point as any to point out that I have 3 broken windows, no thanks to Cora. Not broken as in they don't go down, oh no, they don't go up. I mean how one single girl breaks 3 windows is beyond me. Honestly, it didn't bother me that much to begin with, it gives my car character. Right now though it's a different story.

If my internal panic with my car not starts wasn't enough, then maybe those things reaching their grimy hands in my car are. Before I knew it my car was surrounded by the creatures, some toppling over the bonnet of my car, others pushing their hands through my half-cracked down windows. I feel the lazy touch of the fingers brushing against my shoulders and hair causing my entire body to shiver.

"Please" I beg over the sounds of the deathly groans and screams. Turning the key again with my sweaty hands, my body shaking in fear of what's to come. As though Jumpstarted, my car roars to life. The sound of my own engine has never sounded so delightful and I should honestly appreciate it more.

Not caring for speed limits, I push the pedal to the metal. The shrieking of my tires scraping on the hard concrete leaving evidence of my wheels spinning. Pushing through the moss pit of things before my car wasn't as hard as it sounds, even though they look like dead weight, they are quite easy to redirect.

Speeding my car a distance away for the scene, next to the car they were previously attacking, before I slow to a stop again, looking in my rearview mirror. They're following me. Looking to my left, I see the beaten car. Curdling blood dripping from the passenger seat window with loose pieces of straggling hair stuck to the wing mirror. Leaning over slightly I see a few fingers laying on the ground. Holding back my gag, I look back up into the car, only to be met with a figure. A hard to distinguish figure. Completely devoured and unrecognisable. Those rabid animals shredded these poor souls face to shreds with any features now ruined.

Shaking my head at the sounds of the things coming closer to my car again, I slowing start moving, only to hit the breaks instantly as a thought came to my head. Looking in my rearview mirror again at the car, tears begin to build in my eyes. A mustard Ford Fiesta. That's the car. That's her car. My cheeks slightly soaked, my hands shaking once again as I roughly grab the roots of my hair. Having enough, I swat away the tears that are trailing down my cheeks, nose scrunched up as I try my hardest not to look back again. I didn't.

Driving down that road, the road that usually fills me with overwhelming joy, felt different this time around. It felt darker. The road that I knew ultimately leads me to home is beginning to feel like a drag. It's a road that I never want to drive down again because the only thought that I can think of now is: it's my fault.

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natsumebookss · 4 years ago

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Io Asteria Voice Lines

Next up's Io, the last member of my main three Nebula girls! Let me know if you want to see lines for the others! (I can't promise all nine for fear of clogging this blog with Nebula content, but Stelle and Phea are definitely priority ones.). Enjoy!

Self-Introduction 1: The name's Io Asteria. I just came here for intel, so don't get too used to me. With any luck, I'll be outta here before you know it, so don't you dare give me a reason to miss this place, okay?

Self-Introduction 2: Hello, honored citizen. I am Io Asteria and I am most pleased to meet your--gyah, don't you dare walk in on me when I'm trying to practice my professional introductions! I swear I'll fucking kill you if this happens again!

(Note: Io is the daughter of the Manufacturer and one of Olympia's three current presidents. Since the Manufacturer kidnapped her and faked her death when she was very young, she wasn't really raised in a presidential household and...it shows. Hence why she works on looking more "polished" to the public now that they know she's alive.)

Personal Story

Story Chapter End 1: The Firebrands...they've gotta be the best path to my revenge, right?

Story Chapter End 2: If I'm a mad princess who kills for what she wants...what stopped me from killing her?

(Note: Io did not take the Actress revelation well at all and it was frankly a miracle she didn't Witch out then and there. She did, however, mercilessly attack the Manufacturer, and since he's her father and people didn't know the full story, the Actresses at Star Corporations assume she's some kind of madwoman. She starts to assume this herself until another magical girl, Xing, confronts her for trying to join the Firebrands. Xing asks Io if she can really kill her, since she's one of the Firebrands' biggest enemies. Io doesn't, which makes her question if she really is who the rumors make her out to be.)

Story Chapter End 3: Valvi-nee's the only family I've got now, so I've gotta fight for us to stay together!

Story Select 1: How the hell can I not hate my father? He started all this!

Story Select 2: I'll do whatever it takes to get back to them.

Story Select 3: If it's for the ones I love, I don't care what I've gotta do!

Story Select 4: I'm sorry, Xing. I guess I can't be a Firebrand after all.

Story Select 5: Is it normal to hate someone enough to try to kill them?

Story Select 6: Your gang captured my friend, so you ain't getting off that easy!

Stats

Strengthening Complete: My lasers are all fired up and ready for action!

Strengthening Max: I'm so strong now, I could vaporize a Firebrand just for lookin' at me! Relax, I'm kidding!

Episode Level Up: I'm Nebula through and through, past alliances be damned!

Magia Level Up: If only my father could see how strong I am now. I bet I could almost convince him to put a stop to all this with enough magic.

Magical Release 1: I'll never stop bein' amazed at how generous Valvi-nee is. She should hate me after everything my family's done to hers.

Magical Release 2: Back when I was out on the streets homeless, she took care of me. Even once she found out I was a dirty Tsukimura...

Magical Release 3: God knows I couldn't forgive like that. That's why she deserves a happy life more than any of us. Certainly more than me.

Awaken 1: This is where the Manufacturer came from. These magical girls inspired him to make us. That's why I gotta fight for them!

Home Screen

Login (first login): The Actress name my father gave me was "Altesse," or "highness" to you. I ditched it and became Chevalier as soon as I found out I didn't wanna be the one being saved. I might not be a kind knight, but I'll protect ya all the same.

Login (morning): School is so pointless when you're an Actress like me. I mean, what're they gonna do, make me write 2000 words on the horrors of war when I was made to be part of all that? Valvi-nee'll kill me if I skip, though.

Login (noon): Why aren't I sitting with anyone? All the rich girls at Mizuna are way outta my wheelhouse 'cause I was raised to be a warrior instead of an heiress. Maybe I should try some of the regular gals who tested in instead.

Login (evening): Wait, is that actually a video store over there? I should probably be getting back, but I gotta check it out. These things all closed by the time I escaped Star Corporations, and 'sides, I still haven't decided what movie I'm gonna watch tonight.

Login (night): Hey, you goin' to the midnight premiere of that horror movie in a few hours? I swear, the franchise is so bad, but I've always gotta be the first to see them. Even a student director like me could do better than that!

Login (other): Leo-nii volunteers at a hospital and was born with healing magic, so he helps us out a lot on cases. I get that both presidential kids couldn't up and leave the country, but I miss him so much already.

Login (AP full): I might be neutral, but I ain't sitting out when it comes to Actress work. Stelle and Valvi-nee need all the Soul Gems they can get, and I like takin' out Witches anyway. Anything to keep me from going at some of the shady magical girls in town.

NOTE: Io really, really hates Promised Blood and Neo-Magius due to the former's status as a Firebrand-like magical girl gang and the latter's association with the Wings of the Magius (whose brainwashing techniques she opposes most of all since her friend Stelle was brainwashed for many years). Of the Nebula members, Io has come the closest to breaching the neutrality contract, since her and Juri being in the same room together practically guarantees that a fight will break out between them.

Login (BP full): Can the Mirror Witch really make copies of anything? Even your past selves? 'Cause when I think about the girl I was back then and how I believed all my father's lies, I just wanna throttle her! Maybe I'll finally get the chance!

Tap 1: There's that cheesecake shop they were talking about... Valvi-nee wanted caramel and Koto wanted mint. I told Koto I didn't want anything to do with that nasty stuff, but whatever. I'm feeling nice today.

Tap 2: People always tell me I get mad real easy, but that ain't the case. Just don't hurt my friends or call me by my father's name, and you're good. Can't say what'll happen to you if you call me Io Tsukimura, though.

Tap 3: Surprised to see me in a Mizuna uniform? I pulled some strings to get in. Mizuna can brag about havin' a president's daughter, and they'll write me one hell of a reference letter for film school. I ain't proud of it, but that's how it's done, y'know?

Tap 4: Mom and Leo-nii just found out about me a few months ago, and it's already leaked all over. The lost First Daughter, alive all this time and all that. Don't get me wrong, having them back is awesome but...I'm just glad the paparazzi aren't breathing down my neck here.

Tap 5: Every rebel leader from the movies gotta have a bruiser to back him up, and I don't mind playing that role. If it's what I have to do to keep Valka and Omega out of trouble, then consider it done.

Tap 6: My wings retract when I'm not in Actress form, so looking human is super annoying. I wanna stretch them out all the time, but all the "out" Actresses at my old school went Firebrand. They kept pestering me so damn much that I just go to school like this now.

Tap 7: "You're a light Actress like her. If you killed the Valkaine Project, you'd be at the top of the food chain." That was the last thing that Firebrand said to me before she hit the pavement. Just hearing that made my blood boil so hard, the other Nebula girls had to tear me off her.

Tap 8: Tsukuyo and I hang out sometimes. I never thought I'd find someone in Kamihama who went through the same stuff as me, so it's nice getting tips from her on the whole estranged twin thing. I'm still gonna make sure she loosens up a ton by the time I leave, though!

NOTE: I have a whole semi-event planned in my head where Io finds out about Tsukuyo's secret and asks her for advice. She kinda intimidates Tsukuyo a bit at first (a callback to her interrogation in the Endless Solitude arc), but they eventually become odd friends. The rest of the event consists of Io taking Tsukuyo out of her comfort zone, trying to get her to rebel more, etcetera. I also feel like she'd be good friends with Kyoko.

Tap 9: I--I can't go over there...there are too many people. You have to get me out of here! *clears throat and attempts to return to her normal personality*. You gotta understand, I don't do crowds. Back at Star Corporations, I was a special experiment kept under complete isolation and...God, you gotta get me outta here right now!

Battle Start: Oh, they're askin' for it now! C'mon!

Battle Victory 1: Ha! They were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't even stop to think if they should!

NOTE: Yes, this is meant to be a Jurassic Park reference. Io is that much of a movie nerd, and fully intends on screaming the actual quote at her father the minute they meet again.

Battle Victory 2: All right, everyone's safe! Now I just gotta make sure the enemy's completely withdrawn.

Battle Victory 3: If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

Doppel: We're finally together, Mom.

Dying: You'll never win in the end!

NOTE: I spent a long time trying to phrase this before remembering the She-Ra theme and figuring a negative version of it would flow best.

#magia record #premiere nebula

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reylo-solo · 5 years ago

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I have thoughts.

About what happened last night and on nye. If I don’t write them up somewhere I may explode. Don’t read if you don’t want to. I just need to vent. Also I’m on tumblr mobile and it’s still not letting me insert a read more break so I apologize if this clogs your timeline. :/

1. Arrogance. It reeks of pure “I’m famous and can do/say whatever I want” arrogance. Sucks that I thought he was better than that. Disillusionment to the extreme on my part.

2. How is he gonna put out an ad he did with a company, the slogan of which is to “put down your phone” and enjoy life, then turn around in 24 hours and upload something so immature and inflammatory? That’s quite contradictory. I wonder what the company he did the ad with thinks of that? If he keeps behaviour like that up he’s going to find himself losing brand deals and job opportunities. Any director worth their stock knows fans build an empire. How’s it going to look when they see him harassing a group of fans just for a little ego boost? I get a feeling the words “don’t you know who I am? I was in star wars!” may end up being something of a common refrain in the future if that’s the case.

3. He knew what would happen, because it happened on nye. He knew he’d get people upset, get antis and even people with no clue about any of it riled up and shouting “racism” in his name, thus making him trend on twitter. And all the noise made on that platform would flush out the truth: that it all started bc he made a gross misogynistic joke that people didn’t like. It wasn’t specifically reylos that called him out on it either, it was rightfully unimpressed and uncomfortable women, but it’s the shippers he decided to deflect with.

4. Because he did this, and because the truth got drowned out by a bunch of people using us as scapegoats, reylos are being blamed for being racist towards him and Finn since the casting for TFA was announced, when anyone who was actually around at that time knows the racism came from old, white male fans, who said there couldn’t be a black stormtrooper. (And I have to ask - how can reylos be at fault for this particular instance of nastiness when ‘reylo’ as a ship wasn’t even a thing yet? We only had the trailer! We didn’t even know these characters yet! Make it make sense, luv). Don’t get me wrong, though. The racism he faced and has faced through this has been truly awful and unjust. But it wasn’t specifically reylos spewing it, which is somehow what many people seem to have taken away from all of this. The fact that he has done nothing but push this false narrative rather than turn the mirror on the real problem (i.e. the older generation’s “fandom m*nace”) is...haunting to me. It feels spiteful. It feels cruel. I’m sat wondering why. Why use your 1.5 million follower influence to harass a group of people shipping two fictional characters online, when you could put that influence to good use for, idk, a charity against cyber bullying perhaps? Or some other cause he supports? It’s baffling. Almost as baffling as the fact that no one else who’s feeding into this with any kind of public influence cares to look behind the curtain.

5. That being the case, celebrities and other news outlets with large platforms are reporting that we’re a toxic fandom based in racism and bullying. Continuing to spread that toxic narrative that he built to deflect from his own mistake. And why? Because we’re a fandom largely comprised of women, to be sure. We ship a pretty gentile (and canon) enemies to lovers couple. And because we’ve been dogpiled and attacked for four fucking years as it is so he likely knows we can get defensive when wrongfully accused or targeted. This enlarges the conversation; it makes it trend. This inflates his ego. This is why we should not engage.

6. Lastly, I must have been following the right people on all platforms these last four years, because I have never come across a reylo who was racist towards him (or anyone else for that matter) and wasn’t immediately called out and exiled from the fandom for it. That says something.

In short: I’m glad Star Wars is over because I’m tired of being a scapegoat just because I ship two fictional characters in an online fandom space, where it should be safe to do so but apparently isn’t. I’m tired of the bullying and the death threats, and it still isn’t enough to get people to leave us alone. I just want to read and write fic about these two fictional space nerds, and reblog art of them, and talk to the friends I’ve made bc of it all in my own space, where I’m not inviting anyone who doesn’t like reylo to look at or engage with reylo. That’s it. So for someone like him to come in and act that way, with his platform and his connections...it makes me sick. I’ve lost all respect for him. Not that it means anything to him, clearly. Just sucks.

With that out of my system, I continue my day reblogging great posts and writing fic. (Side note: Please don’t reblog this post - I don’t need unwanted attention brought to it. No matter what we say or do, they will not listen. They will not relent. And I don’t have the energy to deal with it rn. I may end up just deleting this later anyway, but I needed to say it somewhere and twitter is REALLY not the place, for so many reasons.)

#fandom wank #discourse #venting #long post #fandom drama

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fuck-customers · 6 years ago

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FAQ’s

I decided to get around to making a full FAQ to add to the sidebar. If I’ve missed anything, let us know.

Do you accept fuck coworker and manager submissions?

Yes we do! A while back we tried running a couple of separate blogs on the subjects but they weren’t successful because we continued getting asks and submissions here about coworkers and managers. Instead of just rejecting these we decided to accept them because they are a part of why customer service sucks. Changing the name of the blog isn’t necessary and would hinder the ability of our old and even new followers to find us if we suddenly just changed. We’ve been Fuck Customers for years, and it’s going to stay that way no matter how the blog evolves.

Why is the inbox/submission box closed?

We need to catch up because we’re neck deep in back log.

Can I use fan mail to submit my stories since the inbox is closed?

For the love of God no! This clogs the inbox up so bad and makes the process of catching up so much harder! Please be patient! We can’t reopen in a timely manner if we have to sift through and delete fan mail submissions that had no place being submitted in the first place in that format. Even when the inbox is open we delete those. The faster we can reopen the better. That all depends on our inbox remaining closed and uncluttered by fan mail. I may seem rude saying this, but it has become a serious problem and is hindering progress a LOT.

Why hasn’t my submission posted yet?

See here.

Who are the mods?

Abby, and Rodney.

Can you tag (insert thing)?

We used to, but with how big the blog has become it is unrealistic to be able to tag absolutely every single thing. We’re going to have to trust that our followers will be able to put trigger warnings before their own asks and submissions. We get up to 200 new asks and submissions a day on top of our personal and professional lives, so keeping up with posting/queuing is top priority.

Do you need anymore mods? Can I be one?

Ultimately this is up to Mandie, but at the moment the answer is no. Three is more than enough. You know what they say about too many cooks in the kitchen.

What don’t you post?

Anything racist, transphobic, homophobic, xenophobic, etc for starters. Anything not on topic to customer service is a big one too. We also don’t accept customers whining about employees. There is a line where it might be acceptable, though, like a case where a customer may see a manager or coworker abusing an employee. But if you’re bitching because someone smashed your bread then you are in the wrong place. Go to yelp. Fan mail is not the proper course of submitting your questions or stories. Use the ask or submission options and if the inbox is closed then check back later. Finally, hate mail. We get a lot of it and it’s a waste of space. Now, sometimes we do post one of any of these simply to drag your ass through the coals. Catch us on a bad day and expect to get roasted. Don’t be an asshole and you’re fine. We also try not to post anything that includes real store names, so try to use a fake one.

Why have I been blocked?

If you said anything offensive in a note towards us or another follower then you will be blocked. That could be death threats, telling someone to kill themselves, racism, homophobia, basically being an asshole. If you’re dumb enough to send hate mail without being anon, whether it’s to us or another follower, you’ll also get blocked. We do not tolerate that shit.

I requested my submission be posted anonymous! Why did it get posted or why wasn’t it posted?

It is your responsibility to submit anon. We post what is given to us in a format that tumblr allows(why we don’t post fan mail btw). If we were to post your submission anonymous we would have to cut and paste. Multiply that by 100 per day and we’d be swamped. If it accidentally gets posted that is on you, but most of the time we just delete it.

I found something on here offensive! I’m sending hate mail right now!

You know that is the equivalent of asking to see the manager, right? Just skip the post and move on, you’re holding up the line.

*This does not include reporting posts that were accidentally posted that we would definitely remove. If you’re polite about it that is fine, but if you’re going to yell at us and tell us you’re unfollowing then that’s customer like territory. We get a lot of hate mail when all you need to do is point it out nicely. We also don’t condone sending hate mail to other followers. Maybe what they said was offensive, but sometimes good people don’t realize that their wording wasn’t that great. Sending hate mail isn’t the proper way to get your point across and help them learn from the situation.*

If I’ve missed any questions that need to be added let us know. These are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

Why hasn’t my submission posted?

We get this question a lot so I thought I’d compile a list:

1.) You sent it through fan mail. We do not post anything sent that way since it does not include an option to queue or post it, just reply. We stopped copy pasting submissions a long time ago.

2.) You included a store name. Some of these slip through, but for the most part these get deleted for the safety of your job and this blog. There are actually people whose job it is is to hunt down stories like these and punish those who tell them.

3.) You requested to be anonymous without actually submitting on anon. Again, we do not copy paste submissions.

4.) You said something extremely offensive. Such as racist, ableist, homophobic, xenophobic, etc. Sometimes you might find we will call you out on it, but for the most part these posts are deleted.

5.) You sent hate mail. We will sometimes destroy you in response, but we delete 99% of these.

6.) The subject matter has been talked about to death. After a while we stop beating the dead horse with a stick.

7.) You posted a customer complaint. Yes, we will post good experiences praising an employee, but if you’re here to complain about an employee from a customer point of view then you’re in the wrong place.

8.) Rarely tumblr will eat the post. If your submission hasn’t posted in a month and it does not fit the rules above then resend it.

9.) Also extremely rare we might have accidentally deleted it. Again, if it hasn’t posted in a month and doesn’t fit the first 6 rules resend it. I think this has only happened twice to me personally though.

10.) It’s already queued or still in our inbox waiting to be queued or posted. We get a lot of submissions and asks, so you’ll need to be patient.

11.) Also, if you send a long submission through several asks instead of the submission link then we’ll delete them all. It is difficult to find all the parts.

12.) It isn’t on topic for the blog or any conversation happening on the blog.

13.) Asking to become a mod. We’re not accepting new mods.

14.) Complaints about what has been posted that does not fit the criteria on this list. This is rare, but it happens.

15.) Anything that seems like it’s an advertisement.

16.) Your post did not seem like it was related to customer service in any way. If you did experience at work then you need to make it clear.

#FAQ rules submission

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alterlifes-a · 6 years ago

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i love u and the psd u have for mirio is beautiful!!! can u rec some bnha blogs? or maybe anime blogs in general, thank u!

you want blog recs ?! i got blog recs ! also , i did have another anon a few months ago asking for blog recs , so i’ll only be recommending b.nha blogs , since i can do non - b.nha blogs another day ! ALSO , thank you so much for your input on my psd for mirio !! i’m so proud of it , as well tbh ! ❤︎ i’m putting this under a read more so i can gush and not clog up peoples’ dashes !! also these are in order of my following list rn , so it’s in no specific order .

@dualbred / @soarsun / @eletriq / sunny’s other blogs ❤︎ sunny is someone whose name describes what they are perfectly : he’s a ray of sunshine in your day ! he’s very charming, creative, and sweet, and he’s the perfect person to go to if you want to plot and walk out of the conversation just . screaming . whether that’s good or bad , depends .@frogblep ❤︎ idk if birdie is okay with a lot of people following since they’re really private + super mutuals-exclusive, but they’re so cute and have such a great personality ! 10/10 would chirp .@ichorsun ❤︎ wow i love hide the canon character . but for real , rye has such a well - crafted oc , and this blog deserves all the attention it can get !@dprssin / @quirkgifter / @mcka ❤︎ listen i know nanners is on hiatus cause the fandom sucks ( which is why i also linked his d . va ) , but that doesn’t erase the fact that he’s got one of the best [ and only , from what i’ve seen hsdkfjs ] nanas out there . also , we support n adore his native american mixed aizawa , thank you . @toughfist / @torncape / @tailsfur ❤︎ nora is so so kind and honestly just a huge burst of sunshine in your day ! also sakkun is such a cute oc tbh . it’s obvious she puts a lot of love into her muses , so go check out her blogs !!@knowthem / @inneall ❤︎ i haven’t interacted much with jade yet , but honestly if you write iida i already trust you … sfkjs but honestly speaking , jade is a welcome and warm presence on the dash . just having them around is grounds for a good time !@pyrrhe / @spireheart ❤︎ ram my love … my buddy in great music taste … she’s your local lesbian who’s here to kick butt and write amazing replies and guess what … she’s all out of butts to kick .@sepiternal / @amariodal / @hwitzr / @solsace ( shut up , will’s an anime — ) ❤︎ rory literally made a mirio because i wanted one , what more could you ask out of a son … but really , he’s one of my longest standing friends and no matter rain or shine , i know i can count on them to be vivacious and original @lacquarms / @jetlegs ❤︎ if anything happened to theus i will personally manifest in every tumblr user’s room and delete all of their blogs and destroy the entire website myself . but tbh , theus is so amazing and charismatic !! 100% recommendation from me@whiphero ❤︎ hansie is just one of those people who , like , you see a new blog followed you and you go to check it out , then you see hansie’s name on there and it’s just an instant follow tbh .@palmfed / @wuvlite / @dphium ❤︎ punpun is always very funny and super multifaceted in his skills … he has so much creative energy , but also he’s the друг friend so like . tread carefully . oh . he’s already there . clicking the follow button . you’re on your own now . godspeed .@amerismash ❤︎ FOSTEEEER [ i yell so loud i break the sound barrier ] follow foster , just trust me on this . you won’t regret it .@tikkvn / @montlady ❤︎ cass radiates big lesbian energy by merely existing and if that’s not the kind of presence you aim to be … but for real , befriending cass is going to be nothing but fun times and a nonstop waterfall of support . they’re so lovely and super valid and just the kind of person you naturally want as a friend !@ohaul ❤︎ i’ve yet to interact much with veggie , but honestly ? i already trust them . sfhjdks but seriously , they seem real cool ! doctors say you need veggies everyday so here’s a perfect chance for you to get your daily dose !@c0py ❤︎ bruno this icon of yours radiates so much chaotic feeling … but honestly , bruno is great and you gotta check out their monoma 10 / 10 say critics ( me )@natsutodoroki / @ksri / @negativeat ❤︎ i’m not over the fact that you managed to get such canon urls but hskfjds clarrie is honestly such a kind and charismatic person , and the way she writes her muses makes it evident they put a lot of thought into how the character is portrayed in canon itself . also natsuo is clarrie’s oc i don’t make the rules .@heartmindcd ❤︎ okay first of all , can i just say : vincent’s art ? [ fans myself … ] but honestly as a fellow artist in the rpc , i love seeing other muns’ art on my dash and vincent is no exception . he has such a distinct style , and this also translates into how he portrays shinsou ! he obviously has a good handle on how shinsou works as a character , and seeing him in my notes or on the dash is always grounds to make me smile !@yunihon ❤︎ endy is the best , eri is the best … but seriously , endy’s eri ( that sounds like a tongue twister ) is amazing . 5/5 best daughter , would adopt and protect from all harm ( please protect eri from all harm )@charistatic / @ofiignition ❤︎ i have so many feelings for gina and tbqh they are all positive . we kind of brushed shoulders with one another in a previous fandom , but now that i’ve gotten to better know her , i can say for sure that i will personally destroy you with both my hands if you make gina upset in any way . but for real , she’s caring and so fun to be around . also we scream about promised neverland together , i mean , what’s not great about that ?!@riteous ❤︎ eulalie has a b.nha verse on this blog so i’m putting them here . ok ok but thanos is singlehandedly one of my most favourite oc’s in the world . whenever eulalie posts about them i’m just : eyes : : ok_hand : : 100 : … also they look … stunning . seriously , if you’re going to follow eulalie for like the most bare bone reason , follow because their muse is the prettiest but stay because the mun is a wonderful person .@faceplain ❤︎ kit’s sero is iconic … you should check out their blog !! and if not it’s okay , i’m activating my own tape quirk to slingshot you over there right now as i type .@trapsminds ❤︎ i literally look at sunne’s icon on my dash and i immediately light up into a smile , and if that isn’t any indication that this is a shinsou worth following then idk what ever will be .@bgku / @kwurk ❤︎ CLOOOOOOO —- [ i continue this for 3 hours straight until you click clo’s blog ] ok but really i love clo’s headcanons for bakugou so much … even the smallest , two word post will leave me going :D !!@raijima / @slipstep ❤︎ ryou has a b.nha verse so i’m putting him on here too but also vanur is such an imaginative person and i love every single idea that pops out from his head . he writes such amazing and divine original characters , they feel like they’re real and palpable .@tapeties / @exposensei ❤︎ REID I GIVE YOU ALL MY LOVE RIGHT NOW !!! tbh when i think of aizawa , i just think of reid in general … his penmanship with any character is * chef - kisses my fingers *@chargebolted / @noquirk ❤︎ if you’re not following prince i’m going to come into your house and steal all of your left shoes . ok but really , prince is not only inventive and innovative , he puts a unique and loving touch on every single character he writes . literally ! what more can you ask for ?! i actually mix myself up because i’m so accustomed to writing about / with his deck that i forget he isn’t canon , which . hello , hori ? do it . now . puppeteer and analyzer spin off WHEN !?@trickry ❤︎ you’re lucky i’m putting you on here because i literally hovered over your blog just to double check things like i did with everyone else’s and i got met with that stupid header oh my go — ( but follow hunni actually )@thuskindlyiscatter ❤︎ what do you mean ruby isn’t a canon bnha character ( august just ended but i’m extending it . today is august 37th . so you have to follow august during this month . )@rdriots ❤︎ you know how sometimes you just associate a mun or muse with one another ? like , if you thought of the name tooru , a lot of people would think of me ? i think of kiri and one of the first blogs that comes into mind is this one , because leo’s kiri is just that iconic .@viperot ❤︎ don’t follow if you don’t want madoka to release 10 , 000 snakes into your muse’s house . actually it doesn’t matter , they’re going to do it anyway . i hear their reviews on yelp are awful , though :( in all seriousness , lemon is one of the best muns i know out there . they’re naturally just a great person . #geminisolidarity@scartar ❤︎ i would kill for zander . like . literally . i would kill for zander . seeing zander on my dash brings me so much unbridled joy … also they’re the person who likes every single one of your posts , get THAT kind of support in your life tbh .@quirkedit / @heartslight ❤︎ sparky log onto your monoma . sparky log onto your monoma . log onto your monoma , sparky . sp@ondespair / @onfaith ❤︎ who is this man i don’t know him he just randomly appeared on this blog rec and definitely does not have a super well - thought out and developed oc .@killslove ❤︎ rose logged onto his himiko yesterday and i am still screaming about it more than 24 hours later … but honestly , rose puts SOOOOOO SO SO SO SO much thought into how himiko works as a character , and that makes me happy because i also wrote / psychoanalyzed her for a brief moment and tbh rose ? articulates all of that research into a well fleshed out and believable interpretation of her .@creatied ❤︎ i went to type in the url but then just typed in ‘ maddy ’ like an idiot . but yeah . maddy . she’s beauty she’s grace she loves momo so much and you can very much tell . she isn’t super active rn and that’s understandable but whenever she does post i am heart eyes !@implosiveexplosive ❤︎ HONESTLY JUST LOOK AT JAY’S WRITING AND TELL ME YOU WOULDN’T FOLLOW OH MY GOD IT’S GORGEOUS@boydazzle ❤︎ egg est un auteur magnifique ! aussi … voulez-vous du fromage ? :)@keiuu ❤︎ QUEENIE IS LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING PEOPLE ON THIS WEBSITE this isn’t even my opinion it’s literally a FACT thank you goodBYE@aerve ❤︎ can you tell i’m writing so much i’m running out of things to say without just repeating 20239 times that everyone is amazing ( which they are ) anyway coral is one of said people who i can use a billion adjectives to describe positively and yet my brain is churning out none . but coral ? valid . so valid . also gr8 art amazing beautiful wondrous@halfher ❤︎ i think out of everyone here , kaien is the person who has known me the longest … honestly kaien has the skill to be a full - fledged published author at this point and you can’t convince me otherwise . i’ve seen them improve and grow in the 3 or so years between when we first interacted and now … i’m so proud of them tbh !@juuheart ❤︎ i love notay the canon bleach character bUT ALSO NIQUE STOP HURTING HER !! >:((( but also follow nique so you can become attached to notay and yell every time nique hurts her — KJSFFNSDJK@negatiiv ❤︎ hands down one of the most well - done / well - executed oc’s on here . there’s so much development that’s gone on with emi , it’s unbelievable . but also [ naruto vc ] believe it@anquished ❤︎ jihoon is my son and izuku is tooru’s son need i say more i mean really … but also jihoon writes such a unique take on izuku and i love his portrayal so much @faulterd ❤︎ rOWAN’S MOMO IS SO AMAZING IT’S LIKE I’M READING EVERY INTERACTION STRAIGHT FROM THE MANGA ITSELF !!!@quirkthief ❤︎ oh my god i’m posting all of these blogs in the reverse order that i followed them from and i literally had to go through 700 followers to finally find connor all the way in the first few hundred i followed after making the blog … how long … is that … how lONG HAVE I KNOWN CONNOR ?! but existential crisis aside , connor’s afo is like … the one canon afo for me lmao . i could write a huge tangent on how much i appreciate him but honestly if you follow him and talk to him you’ll know already . but also be warned cause you’re basically already going to be placed in the afo cult and there’s no escaping please help me i—@greaterhero / @conhnhaketon ❤︎ i literally had to find an excuse to put ro on this because they’re not even an anime blog and they hate the b.nha fandom ( hecking valid if you ask me ) but i want to put them here anyway because you need to follow ro … how are you following me but not them … okay but for real , they’re smart n kind n super fun to talk to ! love forever … and also huge respect tbh …@mightyfrail ❤︎ a wonderful wonderful all might honestly hsdfjs i’ve been following this blog for soooo long it’s literally … illegal that we’ve yet to interact what the heckie … but yeah , all might is a trans icon there is nothing you can do to convince me otherwise

#anon .#you bare your teeth as god disproves existence of himself ; tell me —– is that a snarl ‚ or a grin ? / ans.#did u think i was kidding i literally went through 800+ BLOGS ON MY FOLLOWING LIST #TO MAKE THIS BLOG REC ...#also i'm so sorry if i missed you i didn't recommend inactive blogs / ones on hiatus #lmk if ur not on here and ur a b.nha blog mutual of mine i'll add u right away #what’s up —– i’m ru ‚ i’m 19 ‚ and i never h*ckin’ learned how to read . / ooc.

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theenduringsun · 7 years ago

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okay well @melodymeddler has asked me to do All of my ocs so here we go! (it’s under a readmore so you dont have my children clogging your dash)

galatea

Full Name: galatea lol Gender and Sexuality: demigirl, polysexual & polyamorous Pronouns: she/her or they/them Ethnicity/Species: gerudo Birthplace and Birthdate: uhhhh Desert and november 4th Guilty Pleasures: she’s a good person usually but sometimes ya just gotta be Morally Ambiguous, ya feel? Phobias: losing her control of herself, death What They Would Be Famous For: saving the world!! What They Would Get Arrested For: stealing shit like cmon honey OC You Ship Them With: narei! OC Most Likely To Murder Them: probably dhulsaei but it’d be like a huge misunderstanding lol Favorite Movie/Book Genre: action/adventure. like tomb raider because That Her Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when there are love triangles! she’s like “date both of them asshole!” Talents and/or Powers: very stealthy, agile, and acrobatic. can also talk her way out of anything Why Someone Might Love Them: the snark is real, has the wittiest retorts Why Someone Might Hate Them: bc she started as part of an oc/canon character ship lol How They Change: she learns not to rush headlong into things and learns that she’s not infallible. she also learns not to judge things by appearances like she hates when people do to her Why You Love Them: she was one of my first ocs that i started developing independently! i’ve really got a soft spot for her

narei:

Full Name: prince narei (i’m not sure that gerudo have last names? so he doesnt have one lol) Gender and Sexuality: cis male, pansexual Pronouns: he/him Ethnicity/Species: gerudo Birthplace and Birthdate: Nonspecific Gerudo Village (not gerudo valley tho), july 13th Guilty Pleasures: romance novels Phobias: he’s really scared of cold. he doesn’t have much experience with it and fears that his limbs will fall off. What They Would Be Famous For: being a somewhat okay leader (with help) What They Would Get Arrested For: dark magic (he did apologize though) OC You Ship Them With: galatea (it’s mostly one-sided though) OC Most Likely To Murder Them: dhulsaei, but only if he’s actively endangering someone Favorite Movie/Book Genre: he says it’s action/adventure but, like i said before, the boy loves a good romance novel Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: miscommunication (you can catch him in his quarters screaming “JUST TELL HER” into his pillow. he should take his own advice) Talents and/or Powers: dark magic, swordfighting, handsomeness Why Someone Might Love Them: he honestly tries his best? most of the things that happen to him are not his fault (key word there: most) Why Someone Might Hate Them: he does a lot of things without thinking through them first, including spouting some pretty sexist ideology. however, he does grow past this, and it’s an important part of his character arc to me How They Change: he learns to look at all perspectives of an issue before taking it on, and he does a lot of introspection over his arc that helps him move more towards where he really wants to be Why You Love Them: he and galatea are my two favorite ocs because of how different they are tbh. i love putting them in situations where their differences complement each other and honestly i love how galatea helps him to be a better person. i just. yes

hokulani:

Full Name: hokulani iona Gender and Sexuality: cis female, bisexual Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: native alolan/hawaiian Birthplace and Birthdate: hau’oli city, march 16th Guilty Pleasures: fatty starchy foods. they’re not good for her but they’re good for her soul Phobias: being forgotten, not being able to speak up for herself What They Would Be Famous For: winning All the Medals in the paralympics! What They Would Get Arrested For: being young and reckless and accidentally doing something illegal OC You Ship Them With: a little bit with noelani but not really OC Most Likely To Murder Them: i don’t honestly think any of my ocs would? Favorite Movie/Book Genre: generic sports movies. she adores space jam with her whole soul Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: she hates rivalries, actually. she wants them to be friends Talents and/or Powers: she has incredible stamina, even though she’s in a wheelchair. she’s also very strong and will beat you in arm wrestling always Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s cute and determined lol Why Someone Might Hate Them: because she rushes in and does dumb things, and then is stubborn about how the thing she did was the right thing How They Change: i think she learns to accept her disability over the course of the island challenge, and she begins to see that she can do amazing things while being in a wheelchair (because she can!!) Why You Love Them: because i love paired ocs and she and noelani are my faves

noelani:

Full Name: noelani kalani Gender and Sexuality: cis female, bi Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: native alolan/hawaiian Birthplace and Birthdate: iki town, march 16th Guilty Pleasures: she likes to have coffee and chocolate past 9pm despite her insomnia Phobias: bugs. anything that is creepy crawly is a no from her. What They Would Be Famous For: her dance skills! she’s primarily a ballet dancer but she does other styles as well, and she’s very skilled as a ballerina :D What They Would Get Arrested For: being accomplice to something hokulani did OC You Ship Them With: a lil with hokulani OC Most Likely To Murder Them: mihlanna probably Favorite Movie/Book Genre: you know those horse movies everyone makes fun of? those are noelani’s favorite. Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: not sure this is a particular cliche, but she gets very bad secondhand embarrassment, so much that she’ll have to turn off the tv/stop reading and just walk around for a while to shake it off Talents and/or Powers: very skilled dancer, abnormally good balance even for a dancer Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s not the type of person who you’d expect to take the island challenge. she seemed to be content where she was, but she journeyed with hokulani anyway. Why Someone Might Hate Them: honestly? bc i have like no experience writing hawaiian/hawaiian-coded characters and i’m probably going to fuck it up at least six times (side note pleeeease tell me if anything i ever say is offensive because that is not my intent and i want to be the best person i possibly can <3) How They Change: noelani learns not to judge things by her first impression of them. for example she thought hokulani wouldn’t be able to do anything except sit at home after her accident, and yet they traveled across all of alola together! she also learns that when hokulani is set on something it will be done no matter the collateral damage lol Why You Love Them: she was the oc i made when primarina was first announced <3 i love dance, even though i’m not too good at it myself, so i love having an oc who’s good at dancing too.

camille belrose:

Full Name: camille adelaide belrose Gender and Sexuality: cis female, straight Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: kalosian/french Birthplace and Birthdate: coumarine city, june 16th Guilty Pleasures: chocolates and sugary things which are bad for her figure but FUCK when you’re crying about augustine sycamore at 3 am you need a box of russell stovers Phobias: bugs, if it crawls she hates it (except araquanid) What They Would Be Famous For: covering a huge story What They Would Get Arrested For: going the extra mile for a scoop (i shit you not she’s climbed fences before) OC You Ship Them With: none OC Most Likely To Murder Them: hokulani if only because they’d disagree on everything Favorite Movie/Book Genre: rom-coms Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when an “ugly” girl is just a pretty brunette with a curvy figure? like what the fuck? Talents and/or Powers: would do anything to get paid. anything. Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s arguably the most fashion-forward of my ocs and you wouldn’t catch her dead in something un-coordinated Why Someone Might Hate Them: she’s stuck up as fuuuuuuuck. also started as a canon character/oc like galatea lol How They Change: she becomes less snobby and more appreciative of the things around her Why You Love Them: because i love making her swear in french it’s my favorite thing

aria:

Full Name: ariadne jane raptis Gender and Sexuality: demigirl, straight Pronouns: she/her or xe/xir Ethnicity/Species: whatever the pokemon equivalent of greek is/sinnoh! Birthplace and Birthdate: twinleaf town, march 21st (i have a lot of pisces ocs holy shit) Guilty Pleasures: making people angry. it’s the one thing that keeps her sane Phobias: death, deep water What They Would Be Famous For: winning the most fucking super contests ever holy shit What They Would Get Arrested For: honestly? public intoxication, but not until she’s way older OC You Ship Them With: none OC Most Likely To Murder Them: mihlanna or cerys Favorite Movie/Book Genre: high fantasy this girl has a billion d&d characters Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when humans are always portrayed as the default race. like no tell her about gnomes please Talents and/or Powers: empath, very good at sewing, has a nice team of pokemon Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s adorable and also only five feet tall Why Someone Might Hate Them: she gets angry extremely easily and takes it out on everything around her How They Change: she learns how to work with other people without destroying entire towns in the process! Why You Love Them: sinnoh is the best region fight me.

cheyenne solberg:

Full Name: cheyenne rose solberg Gender and Sexuality: agender, pan Pronouns: they/them Ethnicity/Species: mixed native/white Birthplace and Birthdate: goldenrod city, august 13th Guilty Pleasures: pop music (it’s the same four chords but it’s so catchy) Phobias: losing their friends, dying alone What They Would Be Famous For: writing the best jazz cello repertoire known to man What They Would Get Arrested For: not caring enough and accidentally walking out of the house without a shirt on OC You Ship Them With: estelle!!!!!!! estelle!!!!!!! OC Most Likely To Murder Them: sylharice, she doesn’t see how they can just not care Favorite Movie/Book Genre: horror Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when the girl in the horror movie is a dumbass. like please Talents and/or Powers: mad cello skills, unyielding love for their gf Why Someone Might Love Them: they’re incredibly critical but also extremely appreciative of music Why Someone Might Hate Them: they don’t care enough. at all How They Change: i like to think that they learn to care a little lol Why You Love Them: i just made them yesterday and i love them!!!!!!!

estelle beaumont:

Full Name: estelle louise beaumont Gender and Sexuality: demigirl, lesbian Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: kalosian Birthplace and Birthdate: lumiose city, july 18th Guilty Pleasures: cute violin/cello duets with her enbyfriend!! Phobias: cheyenne losing interest in her (which will never happen) What They Would Be Famous For: being the best violinist! What They Would Get Arrested For: doing something illegal to stop cheyenne from doing something illegal OC You Ship Them With: cheyenne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OC Most Likely To Murder Them: galatea Favorite Movie/Book Genre: horror Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: jumpscares! she’ll be clinging to cheyenne nonstop Talents and/or Powers: very good violin girl, looks at things big-picture Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s a sweetheart holy shit???? Why Someone Might Hate Them: because she’s one of those “all sides” people who insists everyone gets a voice How They Change: she learns that some people just need to shut up. Why You Love Them: listen i made her and cheyenne yesterday they’re the greatest

sylharice amastacia:

Full Name: sylharice amastacia Gender and Sexuality: trans woman, gay as fuck Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: high elf Birthplace and Birthdate: somewhere in the wild, march 4th Guilty Pleasures: her flaw is “i can’t resist a pretty face”. she is quite literally too gay to function Phobias: losing her agency What They Would Be Famous For: creating the hit single “call me maybe but with all the pronouns changed to make it super gay” What They Would Get Arrested For: adultery....oops OC You Ship Them With: there’s a character in her backstory named diantha who she’s very much in love with but also diantha’s married so that’s a Bad OC Most Likely To Murder Them: dhulsaei Favorite Movie/Book Genre: smut novels Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: badly written foreplay Talents and/or Powers: she’s a very talented bard! she likes her rapier. Why Someone Might Love Them: such a beautiful gay bard Why Someone Might Hate Them: because i suck at using my offensive spells i’m sorry d&d group How They Change: i’m anticipating some coming-to-terms with the whole adultery thing in the future Why You Love Them: fuck dude i love playing gay bards

dhulsaei:

Full Name: dhulsaei aurelia doesn’t have a last name because her father was a rando Gender and Sexuality: demigirl, bisexual Pronouns: she/her Ethnicity/Species: sylph Birthplace and Birthdate: rugged reef, she can’t remember Guilty Pleasures: her vice is alcohol. she’s like always drunk Phobias: being controlled What They Would Be Famous For: saving the world with her posse What They Would Get Arrested For: public intoxication without a doubt OC You Ship Them With: i highkey ship her with @melodymeddler‘s oc leo lol OC Most Likely To Murder Them: sylharice probably Favorite Movie/Book Genre: epic plays Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when there’s an improperly translated bit of language/bilingual characters written terribly Talents and/or Powers: sylphy shit, very good at stealthing, way smarter than she looks Why Someone Might Love Them: she’s cute, she has a british accent, and she’s almost never sober. what’s not to love Why Someone Might Hate Them: she says she’s neutral good but she’s more on the chaotic side of that alignment How They Change: she’s learning that snooping on her party’s things can sometimes lead to bad things. also that if you challenge a boat to a drinking contest, you will lose and get turned into a dog. multiple times. Why You Love Them: i love playing dhulsaei holy shit. it’s all the me i’ll never be

kit willoughby:

Full Name: katrina carlotta willoughby (call them anything but kit and they’ll murder you) Gender and Sexuality: agender, bi Pronouns: they/them Ethnicity/Species: half-elf Birthplace and Birthdate: a port town, august 1st Guilty Pleasures: self insert fics Phobias: crashing and dying horrifically What They Would Be Famous For: a cool and daring expedition! What They Would Get Arrested For: flying in a no-fly zone OC You Ship Them With: none OC Most Likely To Murder Them: dhulsaei, they’d get into a stubborn-off Favorite Movie/Book Genre: action/adventure Least Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: when flying is written poorly, and they know Talents and/or Powers: they’re only a recruit right now but they know their shit (spoilers: they don’t but they defo act like they do) Why Someone Might Love Them: they’re spunky and resilient! Why Someone Might Hate Them: they do things without thinking them through fully. a lot. How They Change: they learn that they’re not always gonna be right, and that dying isn’t really that bad. Why You Love Them: full disclosure: they’re 100% a self-insert oc. i don’t give a fuck tho

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survivalgrad-blog · 8 years ago

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Essay Writing Crash Course - Arguments (and Others!)

OK, so you’ve got to write an argument essay on a test. Time is of the essence, and you’re nervous, you haven’t slept, you’re disappointed in the last season of True Detective, yadda yadda. We all have our reasons to feel “off.”

Let’s say you have 30 minutes to write this thing. First off, before you begin writing, read the prompt and take a deep, cleansing breath. Do the 5-2-7 technique and inhale for five seconds, hold for two, and then breathe out for seven. This will allow you to center yourself a bit. If you’re real nerved out and are a fast writer/typist, you may even want to do this twice; the calm you’ll gain will offset the “five minute panic clog” that destroys precious time... and yes, I’ve lost more time than that due to panic in the past.

(I suggest you practice this in non-study situations as well; it’s certainly helped me relax and I am a machine that runs on coffee, fear, and nervous energy!)

Now that you’re feeling a bit more relaxed and on top of things, let’s skip to the meat-of-the-meal and get you on the path to essay supremacy. Here are my tips for outlining and writing a great argument essay in a time crunch. These techniques will also work with other essay types as well. I recommend having good practice essays around to read as well, such as the ones you’d find in this Manhattan Practice book, and also this other one.

Step 1. Outline the whole essay paragraph-by-paragraph.

This is nothing special, but you’ll need an outline that will allow you to map your essay’s terrain. I suggest the standard model:

A. Intro / Precis

B. Argument Point 1

C. Argument Point 2

D. Counterpoint with Rebuttal

E. Summation and Conclusion

I’ve had success with this model for years and years, and I don’t think of myself as a particularly strong writer. I’m sure rhetoric/debate students are sick of it, but it works.

(Note: Some GRE test takers add another “argument point” paragraph; if you have time I suggest doing so on that particular test.)

Step 2. Assign a “point” to each paragraph.

Each paragraph should fulfill an aim. Look back over your outline and define a main point for each paragraph. These points are KEY; if you wrote your essay just using these points in sentence form it should still make sense.

Example prompt: “Some have argued that all zebras are NOT black and white. Write an essay explaining the extent of how much you agree or disagree with this argument. Support your answers.”

Point plan:

1. I disagree on the basis that the argument has major shortcomings.

2. The evidence as presented may be biased.

3. The term “all zebras” is problematic; it’s tough to confirm and non-committal.

4. Although it could be true, the absolutist nature of the argument would mean that it would have to be empirically and irrevocably verified.

5. In light of these points the argument’s over-reaching nature means it does not stand up to scrutiny, and thus I disagree with it.

These points are key. Your job is to take them, build on them cohesively one sentence at a time, test and rebut them in paragraph D, and then hammer your points home at the end. Easier said than done? Yeah, so start writing strong intros and strong conclusions and using them in conversation; these are directly applicable to your essays. Openings and closings are the toughest in my experience, so see step five for some ideas on how I approach them.

Step 3. Pick key terms, phrases, and transitions. Vary them AND stick by them!

The bird is the word and the word is the bird. Expanding your vocabulary enough to support your arguments and to avoid repetition is vital; this is why “meh” writers barely read and why AMAZING writers are voracious bookworms.

Don’t use the same verbs, nouns, and adjectives over and over; switch it up. Find different words for the same thing and reinforce your points to display your language skills. This sounds intense, but if you read enough example essays you’ll start to see established forms and variations reappear all the time, many of which are just glossed up basic sentences.* Hell, I straight out memorized and listed transition terms on my writing sheets for my last essay test and got a perfect score!

Check out this page for transition resources. All of them are worth knowing, no matter where you are in your schooling.

* = (”I ‘descried’ such permutations upon further re-examination.”)

Step 4. Populate the paragraphs.

This is where you get comfy and set up your base. Use your outline, points, and your wording as tent stakes to secure your paragraphs onto the grounds of Camp Cohesive Essay. Aim for at least four sentences in each paragraph and let them flow.

Keep an eye on the clock. You’re going to need to leave yourself time to re-read and correct anything later on. There are various diverging opinions regarding “population” technique; some say to write the first and last paragraphs first and then fill them in, others say to do the first sentence of every paragraph, and some say other approaches work better... but rest assured THE CLOCK IS YOUR FRIEND UNTIL IT’S YOUR ENEMY. Keep breathing, but don’t sleep on it!

Oddly enough, despite this taking up the lion’s share of the writing time you should be moving pretty quickly when you get to step four if you’ve worked with this model a bit. So practice. But remember the goal is to use each one of your points to...

Step 5. Nail the take-off and stick the landing.

You need to start and finish STRONG. To leave a lasting impression, you need to write the strongest possible introduction and conclusion you can to accentuate your points. Writing these is an art unto itself, so drill this when you get the chance. As much as it can be a cess-pool of anger, hatred, and whiny, self-centered annoyance (and yes, this is coming from a guy who dabbles in modern survivalism, where every second person’s opinion may as well be accompanied by “wahhhh me!”), Twitter is really good for this.

Opening Paragraph Example Guide - Acknowledge argument, state your position, explain how you’ll investigate this position in the paper.

Concluding Paragraph Example Guide - Restate points, acknowledge difficult aspects of argument, restate why those are negligible to your conclusion, complete everything with a strong closing sentence.

You can use these over and over again once you find a few you like. Rework them at will to complement your essay. Practice makes perfect.

(Ed. note - Dear Twitter: I await your high-paying job offer.)

Step 6. Take a breath and re-read.

Now that you’ve rocked this thing top-to-bottom, go ahead and do another 5-2-7 breathing pass and then re-read your essay.

Ideally you’ll have time for two passes. If so leave yourself time to read it for comprehension on the first pass and focus on minor issues during the second. Your foremost goal is to make sure your essay can be understood. Aside from ridiculous screw-ups in spelling and the like you should focus on the minute edits at the very last stage and read for comprehension first. Keep it simple and “stupid.” Strive for clarity first!

Assuming you’re not seeing any egregious errors and that your argument makes sense, you can now do your last bit of buff and polish work if there’s time to do so.

Step 7. Make final edits.

This is fairly self-explanatory... but please please please do this WELL before the time limit is up. After that all you have to do is turn it in.

...

I know there’s a weird feeling of paralysis when you first see a prompt and think “OH GOD 30 MINUTES WHAT AM I TO DO!!?”, but with time and practice you’ll feel more secure using this model and you’ll grow more assured of your ability to create cogent arguments in a small amount of time. The end goal is to stop second-guessing yourself and to make good points in a manner that establishes a united body of thought. After you’re there you just put your ideas on paper in a way that reinforces them sequentially. Confidence will come with time and effort.

If everything goes to hell -- or you’re anxiety-ridden test taker -- just make sure you have a great intro and a ripping conclusion. This is why a lot of people suggest writing the intro and conclusion first and then filling the essay up from the “middle out.” (Hi Erlich!)

Hopefully that won’t happen to you... it’s happened to me though, which is why I’m writing this sucker.

I’ve used these steps to make a 6.0 on the GRE essay section two times in the past year. Planned ‘em, wrote, tied my ideas together, read, re-read, corrected errors, turned them in. Again I’m not a great writer by any stretch of the imagination. The secret is drilling, repetition, and familiarity. Figure out your verbs, your alternative words, your analogues, etc. and go to town. You can easily memorize good set phrases so you’ll have strong transitions at the ready, and it’s never going to hurt you to get good at introductions and conclusions.

Educators say if you study hard enough and often enough you’ll eventually find yourself “testing easy.” It sounds like BS but it’s true; trust me. In my case I had test anxiety so great that it brought on regular, crippling panic attacks. But over the course of the past year and a half I managed to cow it enough to get into two top-flight PhD programs and win a doctoral fellowship award. It was just a question of getting acclimatized to the material and practicing A LOT with an approach that worked for me. Not bad for a guy whose last regular job was as a janitor, right?

Believe me: If I can do it, you can do it. Now go show that paper who’s boss.

#GRE #Essays #essay writing #grad school #gradlife #essay #studying #studytips #study #panic #anxiety #PhD #phdlife #test anxiety #breathing #panic attacks

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b4kuch1n · 8 years ago

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Question Form RQ03 [special use]*

*Question form edited by MIB Secretariat, used under particular conditions, use authorized by Personnel[redacted]

R Lounge, MIB HQ, [date/time redacted]

Teruki HANAZAWA | Minor | Starchild

(There’s no alien prison on Earth. Earth is like a big neighborhood, and the US a particularly noisy block. Convicted criminals leave the neighborhood and go to prison. Which Earth is not.

So, of course, the place Hanazawa was about to be kept at (really, O.? Really? Kept at?) does not qualify as a prison.

Technically that is true: it’s as big as a normal lounge and there’s a good-size screen in there and probably Wi-Fi too, even though the filter’s probably tighter than his hair-clogged drain at home. It’s also rumored that you can ask for any magazines in existence, as long as you say “please”. Might also be alcohol in the mini-fridge, which he wouldn’t know was the good stuff or not, since he can get trashed on three shots of anything barely alcoholic ever.

But if there’s anything his years (has it been years already? Christ, you really don’t feel it while it’s burning bright, do you?) serving the MIB can teach him, it’s that isolation freaks people out. He has yet to come across a race that doesn’t value connection under any form. Someone raised with human values would even be more attached to it. And if there’s something that lounge-for-folks-in-questioning doesn’t provide, it’s a humane connection.

A week in there for a teenager would make them implode.

So he presses O. on that issue. “Tell me in less than thirty words what my lounge has less than that one in term of security,” he says, tapping the pen on the glass surface under his hand.

O. lets out a long sigh. “You.”

“Excuse you!” he throws his hands up, the pen falling from his grasp perfectly into its slot on the stand, “I’m your recruit, madam! You don’t trust your own employee - is this whole agency already starting to collapse onto itself?”

Another sigh. “No, Agent R. We’re going steady and strong, with a strict and efficient hierarchy and division. Which dictates that you’re a field agent and not a security officer.”

“When did I say that I’m replacing security? Lounge R has security like any other place in this whole building. What I’m saying is that I should be added into this scheme.”

“You know,” O. says, sipping on her chocolate milk, “you’re unofficially still not off the hook on that microwave accident yet. But — ” she cuts him off before he can reciprocate, “ — I see where you’re coming from. And I acknowledge that as a field agent, you know more about this than us pen pushers do. So I’ll see how that goes with the higher up.”

The other thing being in on the whole alien stuff teaches him, after that many years, is that there’s a rhythm to negotiation. There are good moments in the conversation to push a point, and there are times you can only go that far with the set system. And O. is not a bad boss - she is sensible and smart, and the amount of shit she has to deal with daily is honestly baffling - so even though he does not like to be called out, he knows to back out in front of an incoming misstep.

That’s how Agent R. finds himself in the people-in-questioning lounge half a day into Hanazawa’s stay at the MIB headquarter, a pint of ice cream in one and a tablet in another, asking the security guy passing by to put on a nature document to fill the silence.

“Uh,” Hanazawa greets him, “hi. Nice to meet you.”

“Same to you, kiddo,” he replies, putting down the pint of ice cream. “I just got moved here. Would you mind if I watch my soaps at nine in the evening?”

Hanazawa stares at him for a very long time. Finally he says, “So you’re the soaps kind of person,” and pulls the ice cream towards himself.)

1. Are you completely aware of your alien heritage?

(”So, Hanazawa Teruki,” he says while Hanazawa’s flipping to the next page on his book, “how much do you know about you being a Starchild?”

The beat of silence is casually tense, until Hanazawa starts speaking. “Well, I am a Starchild, I know that much.”

He dutifully types that down on his tablet.)

2. Are you born on Earth?

(”You know, it’s really weird,” Hanazawa says, “I don’t know. But memories only go back as far as to when you’re four years old, right? And I do remember being here then. So maybe I was born on Earth.”

“Just gonna put a ‘maybe’ in here,” he says, typing down a comment on the tablet. “Let the office deal with it.”)

3. Of which heritages are your guardians?

(The quiet is a bit worrying.

After the first pint of ice cream has been consumed with a speed that only makes sense in context, he has set up a Code Ice with security so he can wordlessly order ice cream to the lounge at any time. Partly because he feels like he should prepare thoroughly for more urgent situations, but he also just want to alert security when they enter unknown ground. No matter how many times he has dealt with Mob’s more extreme emotions before, he’s still talking to a different, separate individual, who is not Mob, and should not fall under generalisation.

Hanazawa’s control seems strained, very unlike Mob’s. Mob’s control over his emotions is... motivated. Hanazawa’s, not that much. It’s like a prosthetic at this point - something the kid wears to help him function - but it’s stressing its own wielder out.

“They’re human,” Hanazawa says, finally, but the tension doesn’t leave. “Through and through.”

He tables any other inquiries on the subject - the main question’s already answered - and holds up the clicker. “I’m gonna call for more ice cream.”

The big screen flickers a bit, before Hanazawa blinks and grabs at the remote. “Can you call two pints at once?”)

4. Specify the conditions in which you recognized your alien heritage.

(”...so the accordion fell down from the portable chandelier, and I swallowed it whole, and when I looked back the chicken was pointing a gun at me. I don’t really know what he thought that would even do to me, but I think he was too far gone to care. He fired the gun. Then the van crashed, and he got squished under the shotgun seat, and people were coming over to see what was going on, so I pulled myself together and fell out of the side door to avoid suspicion. I got out of the hospital that evening and came home to think the whole story through, and the chicken might have been tossed into the dump when they inspected the van afterwards. I don’t know where he is now.” Hanazawa stops to change position on the couch. “That was back when I was eight.”

He taps the tablet screen lightly. “Yeah, I’ve heard about that guy. Got deported, I think-- wait. That accident was on TV, wasn’t it? So you’re that kid?”

Hanazawa shrugs. “Probably. The news loved me.” He sounds a bit put off by that.

“The real story’s more interesting anyway,” he says, puts down the tablet and looks at the digital clock in the corner of the big screen. “Jesus Christ, it’s six already?”)

5. Are your guardians aware of your alien heritage?

(This time Hanazawa replies almost too fast. “I don’t know.”

He looks up from the tablet, “Huh?”

“Never tried to ask,” Hanazawa says, just barely faster than his normal speech. “I think my mom does have a vague idea though. I mean telekinesis and such isn’t really normal human traits, right? She should know at least a bit, since I was. Well.” He gestures vaguely with his hands. “Yeah.”

There’s a beat of silence before he can reply. “Doesn’t mean they can let you live alone for three years at the age of fourteen,” he says, calmly.

Hanazawa looks down. “They really shouldn’t have,” he says with a small laugh. “At least they haven’t cut my card yet.”

The tablet is set down on the table. “No, okay. I’m saying that their decision wasn’t justified, and it still isn’t.” He says, crouching forward a little bit. Hanazawa looks up at him with wary curiosity. “Doesn’t matter the consequence. That is not something guardians do.”

Hanazawa keeps looking at him for a moment longer, then he shrugs and says dismissively, “That wouldn’t matter now anyway, right?”

There is too much to that statement for him to address in one single conversation, so he notes down the answer first, just to get his duty out of the way.)

6. Are any groups/individuals with residency on Earth (other than your guardians) aware of your alien heritage? Specify their nature if the answer is yes.

(Hanazawa’s answer is at first morphed beyond recognition, through the mouthful of ice cream he’s currently trying to get down. “You gotta learn some table manners, kiddo,” he says, pushing the button on the remote absentmindedly, checking through the free channels on the network, while the kid frees some more space in his mouth to continue on the current pint.

“I learn my lessons,” Hanazawa says.

“Good, good, great. Go over that one again?”

“Oh, right. The Thursday market.”

“The one on Spice Intersection?”

“Yep.”

“Who there knows about you?”

Hanazawa scraps the ice cream idly with the spoon. It’s melting a bit. “Well, the market.”

“Okay.” He notes that down. “Anyone else?”)

(The form is submitted a bit late, but otherwise the Office can’t find any reason to bother them more on that one. He fills out another form not long after that, and by the end of the same day they’re released from the HQ.

Hanazawa is quiet on the ride back to his apartment, but it’s a serene calm, if a bit thin. They arrive at the block a bit late; the night guard stares at them as Hanazawa climbs out of the car.

“Good evening, Ben,” Hanazawa waves at him. So that’s where Ben’s gone to after he closed the store on the old street.

“So,” he says when Ben has looked away.

Hanazawa takes a deep breath. “So,” he repeats the word.

Time to fish the keys out of the candy pocket. “Here,” he tosses them to Hanazawa, “this is for my place. Number ten, seventh floor, Fifth street.”

Hanazawa catches the keys, but for a moment doesn’t seem to know what to do with them. His hand balls up around them, and when he finally finds his voice again, he says, “You don’t need to.”

“Mob has a set too,” he waves his hand dismissively. “I treat it like a cottage all the time, so why not. Doesn’t hurt to have a second place to crash sometimes.”

Hesitation shows in the way Hanazawa pockets the keys, but his tone is sincere when he says, “Good. That’s great. Thank you, Sir.”

Agent R. - Reigen - smiles. “It’s Arataka Reigen. Nice to be in this together.” He holds out a hand for Hanazawa.)

By signing this form, you’ve acknowledged that you’ve read and completely understood the questions asked, and that all of your answers are truthful. Once this form is verified, you will be registered in MIB’s databank as an alien citizen.

Are you ready to sign and submit this form?

(Hanazawa shakes his hand.

”Same to you, Mr Reigen,” he says. “That doesn’t rest well on the tongue. I’m just gonna call you Boss.”

“That’s fair,” says Reigen.)

Signed, Teruki HANAZAWA

Signed, Personnel[redacted]

#mob psycho 100 #reigen arataka #hanazawa teruki #MIB au #writing #long post #okay I just realised theres some continuity problem in the timeline rn #with terus ''adoption''#like at the beginning I put it after the world domination gig with touichirou #but then the ochimusha thing jumps in and I feel like its more logical to put it there #and now catter has written some abt the end of seventh division arc with reigen not realising who teru is #so rn my thinking of this is #reigen becomes terus ''guardian'' after the ochimusha accident #and teru agrees to documentation after the world domination arc??#anw have some weird shit I write down to try to write some interaction between these two #hope it can get a laugh or two out of any of you #bc I wanna write abt reigen talking to terus parents next #and wow holy thats something you wont wanna be there for #syke watching reigen tear down these adults gonna be hella satisfying #too bad they gonna be neuralyzed by the end of it #according to protocol #anw there it is #enjoy

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shslshortie · 7 years ago

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Little log 8/9 (please ignore)

Again, this has absolutely nothing to do with like any of my followers, so please ignore it cuz it'll just clog your dash.

Luckily, I'm posting this at 4:57 am, so not THAT many people will have to see this.

BUT Kaja asked how this whole thing was going, so I figured I'd update this thingy with the stuff that happened Saturday and Sunday.

Current list:

1) Christianna

1) Kelsey

1) Rae

(Everybody else is mostly the same?? Or my opinion hasn't changed THAT much to where I need an update on them)

I don't know how to do a read more on mobile???? So sorry?????????

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Okay, so Saturday was rough for me. This weekend had a lot of things kinda up in the air, and most of them didn't turn out the right way, so I was not in a good mindset.

But while I was alone and upset and feeling fairly unwanted, OUT OF NO WHERE WITH NO PROMPTING, both Christianna and Kelsey were texting and snapchating me like everything was completely normal (which it was for them). This was amazing, because when I felt so shitty, they were still reaching out to me just because they wanted to, or because they had stuff that they specifically wanted to tell/show me. Kelsey was even saying how she wished I was a dance major just so I could have been with her at the dance major watch party. And she was the one who convinced me to go to the party on Saturday night. (Which was not good, especially since she ended up leaving with the only other member that I've heard she wants as her big, so YIKES). ((I mean if Madison (the member) wants Kelsey, there is literally nothing I would be able to do to stop her from taking her. Everybody would want Madison if they thought she would want them, and I wouldn't even be able to be mad about it, because she is perfect))

So I happy cried over both Christianna and Kelsey because it made me feel wanted by both of them, and kind of solidified the relationship I want to have with them. A two way street of care and love, where even though I will basically be their mom, where at the basis of our Big/Little relationship, we are still really good friends.

And with Rae, last week she was apparently looking for me at the tailgate because she didn't know anyone else there, and because I was the only one who she felt comfortable around who wasn't black out drunk. (Bad thing was, I showed up real late and she had already left, BUT I ended up seeing her in the stadium and we talked for a bit!!) And yesterday and today she was asking me for advice about guerrilla; and me being the Pledge Mom™ that I am, offered to bring any pledges who wanted it food/coffee while they were waiting in line for guerilla sign ups. I ended up staying the whole time??? (Which was stupid and unnecessary but it was fine) and for most of it, she was just telling the other pledges how wonderful I was.

This is a huge ego boost, but the problem is that if these rankings stay the same for me... I have no idea who I would pick. Because if I decided to put Christianna and Rae as my #1 and #2, I would probably have guaranteed twins with both of them. Currently, I want Kelsey a bit more, just because I feel like it would be a better Big/little relationship, since Rae doesn't drink or do a lot of stuff like that, and I don't want to end up with a little that judges me or is ashamed of me. BUT I know that if I end up putting Kelsey as like #1 because I want her most, and put the other two at 2 and 3.... I might not get any of them... and even though I feel like I would get at least 1 little that I love, even if they aren't on my list... I don't want to mess it up with any of them because I made a mistake in ranking.

So long story short @ me:

Christianna: I'm like 90% sure I'm gonna get her. We are planning a guerrilla act together, and I was the first/only person she thought to ask. She doesn't know that many people, so I have absolutely no clue who else would be on her list. AND WHEN I WAS COMPLAINING I DIDNT HAVE ANY BLUE GLITTER, SHE SAID SHE HAD SOME THAT I COULD USE. and especially with my reputation in APO (my fucking pledge name was Sparkle Tits for crying out loud) there's no way it wouldn't be a match.

Kelsey: I love her, and we snapchat all the time, and she is super fun, and we will be going on a second pledge date soon. I'm just worried because she might want a Dance big, especially if she ends up with Claire as her dance honor society big... so I'll just have to figure out if she wants Madison or not and if Madison wants her. Which is what I'm stressed about, cuz I thought Madison would want someone like Blaire or Olivia or Emma or Nicole (the upperclassman dance majors who are pledging). And since she's 1) a senior, 2) is in a sorority... I can't imagine that she will take twins??? And she hasn't even been around that much?? Only at guerrilla and popping in at parties??? So like??? HOPEFULLY I can hear the whole situation when we have family brunch.

(Which is a WHOLE different monster of stress)

Rae: love her, and she's very sweet, but what people usually think of her as is a little pompous or know it all or above it all, which isn't really true. She just doesn't drink/party, and doesn't really like it when people do. She can tolerate it, which must mean she doesn't care that I do/has never been able to tell when I've been drunk (cuz I've definitely been drunk around her at least 3 if not 4 times). And she has a very matter of fact way of talking, which kind of stems from her education/how she wants to go all the way to get her PhD and her interests, which can make it seem like she's being short with you. And I don't have a problem with it, but like I'm not entirely sure if I would be the best big for her needs??? But we've talked a lot about makeup and dance and everything, and she's been very grateful whenever I've done anything for her or offered her help, and has reached out a lot, which is probably why I'm more drawn to her right now.

Again, the biggest stressor right now, is trying to figure out the order (which Luckily, I don't have to figure out until at least the 25th, if not the end of October) so that I feel like my twins both have me as their #1, and that they are who I want. Because originally, I was very much keeping my mind open, so that I would be happy and love whoever I got. Of course, if I got someone else, that means that they wanted me, I just might still be hurt or a bit upset if I was dead set on having a particular pair, and ended up with someone else. Because the biggest thing is, I don't want to be that big that has an obvious favorite twin and an ignored twin -- because looking at it last year, it fucking SUCKED when I saw some of the pairs, and I felt bad for some of the twins because of how obvious it was. Overall, it matters what the pledges want, so no matter what, I will do my best to make them happy, give them all the love they deserve, and give them the best APO experience.

Last note:

Holy hell am I stressed about this upcoming family brunch. We've been trying to plan it for 2-3 weeks, and it still hasn't happened yet. I'm very worried specifically because I don't want to be split off from the Peyton-Carli line just because LC is gone. Unless EVERYONE in our family gets twins, we wouldn't be strong enough on our own. Peyton and Carli would be fine, and could even still be too big. But for LC's line, it's just me and Brannon who are going to take littles. (IF MARISSA TOOK A LITTLE I WOULD BE FUCKING SHOOK. Girl Peyton could, but I would highly highly highly doubt it) and that would mean it would be like 4 people on that stage, maybe 5, maybe 6. Plus I don't want fake to split again, unless we did Peyton, Carli and LC all separate, and then came back together once everyone was done.

I also am stressed because at the very least, the entirety of Fake Fam (16 active members who attend UA currently) could theoretically take 32 new littles. At the very least, it could be 7, but it would most likely be between 10-17. That is a LOT. Which means that unless we all did the same thing (instead of the same theme like we did last year) it would be super fucking difficult to coordinate a reveal.

Finally, I'm stressed because I don't know who everybody wants???? And I KNOW that will be a huge big deal at brunch because Carli and Peyton are literally in charge of assigning Big/Little pairs for the entirety of APO. So hopefully, that means they will put us on high priority... but it COULD also mean that theyre gonna put their littles/grand littles/future ggrand littles on high priority above LC's line. ESPECIALLY if some people on their side wants the same people as Brannon or I do. (Cough cough Madison).

Best case scenario, Carli just goes around and asks everyone "do you want twins, and who do you want" and nobody has any issues with anybody else's picks.

Bad case scenario: the first thing they bring up is a split. Madison wants Kelsey and only Kelsey. I end up getting 1 little who is a random, and Brannon gets none. And drama happens where people start explaining why certain people shouldn't be a big little pair.

Well, here's hoping that it all works out, and I figure things out further. ✌

#big little #big little ideas #apo #apo relevant #shut up dani #please ignore

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Using Plastic Scoop for Cleaning Gutters

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Gutters - Cleaning and Maintenance

The standard cleansing method for all rain gutters is to clean out any leaves or other debris by hand or using a plastic tool. If utilizing a ladder is out of the question because of physical constraints then you might desire to think about acquiring tools to clean your gutter systems from the ground. One is a tool creating particularly for cleaning up gutter systems and the extension allows you to reach up to 2 stories high.

Copper gutters need you to utilize gloves when cleaning them out. This is since of the oils in your hands and the discoloration or damage they can cause. Since they scratch simple, copper gutter systems require you to use a plastic scoop to clean them out. These types of rain gutters need you to polish them in order to keep them looking good. Combine 2 cups each of vinegar, flour and salt. This paste is applied to the surface and wiped clean.

For cast iron rain gutters, it's best to watch on the joints and seams. When these start to leakage you ought to connect brand-new bolts with clear silicone. If you are not able to reach the joints then you might consider putting flashing tape which has a self-adhesive and can be put over the within the joint.

All other rain gutter types are really low upkeep but simply have to be cleaned up out on a month-to-month basis. Part of the total upkeep is to keep the downspouts clear. These are the part attached to the gutter system at the roofing line and permit the water to stream out and away from your house. In order to clean out any debris from this pipeline, you must run water through it. If the water does not flow easily or at all then use a plumbing's snake to loosen up the particles. After the debris has actually been cleared then you can use a garden hose to rinse any remaining sediment. Please note that if the downspout goes underground then you will need to get rid of the base of it prior to performing this task. When you replace it back to the initial position then you will have to replace the joint with a new one and seal it.

Reasons to Clean Your Gutter systems

1. To avoid expensive water damage.

- Clogged gutter systems and downspouts do not allow the water flowing from your roof to properly drain pipes away from your house. In colder environments, blocked rain gutters can also slow down the melting procedure and drainage of roof snow, therefore increasing the threat of ice dams.

2. To keep the integrity of your rain gutter system.

- While gutter systems are designed from high quality products, they are not developed to carry the load from excess leaves, pine needles, and other debris. These foreign substances trap water in the gutter systems and obstruct drainage downspouts. This develops an increased load on your rain gutter system and its stability. Entire sections of overloaded rain gutters can break loose from their anchor points, seams in the rain gutter can form leakages, and downspouts can end up being stopped up and damaged. If gutter systems are not cleaned up for several years, the overflowing organic matter will disintegrate quickly, causing numerous gutter systems to fill with a kind of "organic soil matter". Freezing temperature levels can likewise increase excess weight from the development of ice and icicles.

3. To decrease the increase of pests & bugs around your home.

- Many property owners are not aware that caught, stagnant water in clogged up gutters functions as a best breeding place for numerous bothersome insects - including mosquitoes. Rain gutters that are filled with particles also act as a quiet house for other insects and rodents too. Routine evaluations of your gutter system will also inform you of any new critters. Some things to search for are nests and bee hives.

While cleaning your gutter systems and keeping them complimentary flowing is a great idea, the real act of doing so might be a bit more complex. Beware when climbing onto a roofing system, or utilizing ladders. Watch for power and utility lines that run overhead to your house. Debris that is eliminated from your gutters can make a terrific addition to your compost stack at house, or consult your regional town regarding their composting standards. If you feel like working with out this laborious job, try to find a quality guaranteed gutter system cleaning service with references or a quality guarantee.

For most homeowners, a one time seasonal cleaning and examination should suffice. Areas with lots of overhead trees should probably clean their gutter systems two times annually.

Reasons to Hire a Company to Clean Your Gutter systems

It's a known fact that gutter systems should be cleaned up on a constant basis in order to avoid blocked rain gutters and poor funneling of water during rain storms. If you're weighing the pros and cons of hiring a company to clean your rain gutters for you, it's time to think about the 5 reasons why to employ a company to clean your gutter systems.

Factor # 1: Professionalism

There are some things, such as painting, which can be easily done by an amateur and still look excellent. And then there are other things, such as cleaning up out gutter systems, that ought to truly only be done by experts. By working with a business to clean your gutters, you're guaranteed to have an expert task made with enduring results.

Reason # 2: Safer

Every year, thousands of individuals get injured carrying out maintenance on their house. By climbing a ladder and cleaning your gutter systems yourself, you're taking a risk that you might get hurt if you fall off of there. This is another factor why to work with a business to do the job for you: you will not be putting yourself in any kind of risk by having another person do it.

Reason # 3: It's Not Time Consuming

If you've got a huge home, doing anything to it will take a great deal of time, whether you realize it or not. If your rain gutters are especially clogged, you'll be investing rather a bit of time cleaning it out thoroughly-and for a lot of working specialists, time is of the essence. Since professionals have all the tools needed to do the task quickly and quickly, you will not have to invest hours of your precious time cleaning the gutters, which is an excellent reason that to work with a business.

Reason # 4: Cheaper

The exact same reason that lots of decide to clean their gutter systems themselves is also one of the reasons that to hire a business to do it: it's more affordable. If you desire a great gutter system cleaning, you will have to buy particular tools that help you to achieve this, and in the long-run, it's far cheaper to just pay a rather little charge to have a business do it for you. You will conserve literally hundreds of dollars by doing this, and will be a lot happier with the result.

Factor # 5: Bio-Degradable and Removal

One of the big focuses nowadays is doing things to help the earth. Leaving the leaves you clean out of your rain gutter in your yard, or dealing with them in the garbage is no longer thought about and earth-friendly thing to do. Luckily, business that do rain gutter cleansing for you will look after the leaves. Some of the leaves can be used as mulch in your garden, or, if you don't have a garden, the business will get rid of the leaves in an earth-friendly manner. This is probably one of the very best reasons to obtain someone to clean your gutter systems for you, as it will be done so regarding help the earth.

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Lessons about home improvement from the Hilton

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Gutters - Cleaning and Maintenance

The basic cleaning method for all gutters is to clean out any leaves or other particles by hand or utilizing a plastic tool. If using a ladder is out of the concern due to the fact that of physical restrictions then you might desire to think about acquiring tools to clean your rain gutters from the ground. One is a tool producing specifically for cleaning up gutters and the extension enables you to reach up to 2 stories high.

Copper gutter systems need you to utilize gloves when cleaning them out. This is because of the oils in your hands and the discoloration or damage they can trigger. Since they scratch easy, copper rain gutters need you to utilize a plastic scoop to clean them out. These kinds of gutter systems need you to polish them in order to keep them looking good. Integrate 2 cups each of vinegar, flour and salt. This paste is applied to the surface and wiped clean.

For cast iron rain gutters, it's best to keep an eye on the joints and joints. When these start to leak you must attach new bolts with clear silicone. If you are unable to reach the joints then you might think about putting flashing tape which has a self-adhesive and can be positioned over the within the joint.

All other gutter system types are extremely low maintenance but just need to be cleared out on a regular monthly basis. Part of the general maintenance is to keep the downspouts clear. These are the part connected to the rain gutter at the roof line and allow the water to drain and away from the house. In order to clear out any debris from this pipe, you ought to run water through it. If the water does not stream quickly or at all then use a plumber's snake to loosen up the debris. After the particles has actually been cleared then you can use a garden hose to clean out any remaining sediment. Please note that if the downspout goes underground then you will have to get rid of the base of it before performing this task. When you change it back to the initial position then you will need to change the joint with a new one and seal it.

Needs to Clean Your Gutters

1. To avoid costly water damage.

- Clogged gutter systems and downspouts do not enable the water flowing from your roofing to properly drain pipes away from your home. In colder climates, blocked gutters can likewise slow down the melting process and drainage of roof snow, for that reason increasing the threat of ice dams.

2. To maintain the integrity of your rain gutter system.

- While gutter system systems are developed from high quality materials, they are not created to carry the load from excess leaves, pine needles, and other debris. These foreign substances trap water in the rain gutters and block drainage downspouts. This produces an increased load on your rain gutter system and its integrity. Whole areas of overloaded gutters can break loose from their anchor points, seams in the rain gutter can form leakages, and downspouts can become blocked and harmed. If gutters are not cleaned for lots of years, the overflowing organic matter will decay rapidly, triggering many gutter system systems to fill up with a type of "organic soil matter". Freezing temperature levels can likewise increase excess weight from the formation of ice and icicles.

3. To minimize the increase of bugs & pests around your house.

- Many homeowners are not mindful that caught, stagnant water in stopped up gutters serves as a perfect breeding ground for numerous annoying pests - including mosquitoes. Gutter systems that are filled with debris also serve as a quiet house for other pests and rodents.

While cleaning your gutter systems and keeping them free streaming is a great concept, the real act of doing so may be a bit more complicated. If you feel like hiring out this laborious task, look for a quality guaranteed rain gutter cleansing service with referrals or a quality guarantee.

For the majority of house owners, a one time seasonal cleaning and assessment should be sufficient. Locations with numerous overhead trees should probably clean their rain gutters two times annually.

Reasons to Hire a Company to Clean Your Gutter systems

It's a known reality that rain gutters must be cleaned up on a constant basis in order to prevent clogged up rain gutters and bad funneling of water throughout rain storms. If you're weighing the pros and cons of employing a company to clean your rain gutters for you, it's time to consider the 5 factors why to hire a company to clean your gutters.

Factor # 1: Professionalism

There are some things, such as painting, which can be quickly done by an amateur and still look excellent. Then there are other things, such as clearing out gutter systems, that need to actually only be done by experts. By hiring a company to clean your gutters, you're guaranteed to have an expert job finished with enduring outcomes.

Reason # 2: Safer

Every year, thousands of people get hurt performing maintenance on their house. By climbing a ladder and cleaning your rain gutters yourself, you're taking a threat that you might get injured if you fall off of there. This is another reason that to hire a company to do the task for you: you won't be putting yourself in any sort of risk by having another person do it.

Factor # 3: It's Not Time Consuming

If you've got a big home, doing anything to it will take a lot of time, whether you recognize it or not. If your rain gutters are especially clogged, you'll be spending a fair bit of time cleaning it out thoroughly-and for many working professionals, time is of the essence. Due to the fact that specialists have all the tools needed to do the job quickly and easily, you won't require to spend hours of your valuable time cleaning the gutter systems, which is a great reason to employ a company.

Reason # 4: Cheaper

The very same reason that many opt to clean their rain gutters themselves is likewise one of the reasons why to hire a business to do it: it's cheaper. If you desire an excellent rain gutter cleaning, you will have to purchase specific tools that help you to accomplish this, and in the long-run, it's far less expensive to just pay a rather small cost to have a business do it for you. You will conserve literally hundreds of dollars by doing this, and will be a lot happier with the result.

Reason # 5: Bio-Degradable and Removal

Leaving the leaves you clean out of your gutter in your yard, or disposing of them in the garbage is no longer thought about and earth-friendly thing to do. Fortunately, business that do gutter system cleansing for you will take care of the leaves.

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The Secret To Home Cleaning Improvement in Frederick Is Revealed

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Rain gutters - Cleaning and Maintenance

There are several kinds of gutter systems and they should be cleaned and kept at a minimum of as soon as a year. If you have a great deal of trees around then it is suggested that you clean them regularly. You may consider installing a leaf guard if this is a weekly problem. This can be an excessive issue in locations with a lot of storms throughout the year. The basic cleansing strategy for all gutters is to clear out any leaves or other debris by hand or utilizing a plastic tool. Spray out any staying dirt with a hose. Remember to use a ladder to perform this task. You should never rest on the roof itself in order to clean it out. If utilizing a ladder is out of the question since of physical restrictions then you may wish to consider buying tools to clean your gutters from the ground. One is a power washer. These are a bit expensive but they can be utilized to clean up the whole beyond your home along with your concrete driveway. These are terrific as an investment. There are likewise specialty tools made to perform this task. One is a tool creating specifically for cleaning up rain gutters and the extension permits you to reach up to two stories high.

Copper rain gutters need you to use gloves when cleaning them out. Due to the fact that they scratch easy, copper gutter systems need you to use a plastic scoop to clean them out. These types of gutter systems need you to polish them in order to keep them looking great.

For cast iron gutter systems, it's finest to keep an eye on the joints and joints. Once these start to leak you need to connect new bolts with clear silicone. If you are unable to reach the joints then you might think about putting flashing tape which has a self-adhesive and can be positioned over the within the joint.

All other gutter types are really low upkeep however merely have to be cleared out on a monthly basis. Part of the overall maintenance is to keep the downspouts clear. These are the part connected to the rain gutter at the roofing line and allow the water to drain and away from the home. In order to clear out any particles from this pipe, you should run water through it. If the water does not flow quickly or at all then utilize a plumber's snake to loosen up the debris. After the debris has been cleared then you can utilize a garden hose to wash out any remaining sediment. Please note that if the downspout holes up then you will need to eliminate the base of it before performing this task. When you change it back to the initial position then you will have to change the joint with a new one and seal it.

Factors to Clean Your Gutter systems

1. To prevent pricey water damage.

- Clogged rain gutters and downspouts do not permit the water streaming from your roof to properly drain pipes away from your home. In chillier environments, clogged up gutter systems can likewise slow down the melting process and drain of roofing snow, for that reason increasing the risk of ice dams.

2. To preserve the stability of your rain gutter system.

These foreign substances trap water in the gutters and block drain downspouts. Whole sections of overloaded gutter systems can break loose from their anchor points, seams in the rain gutter can form leakages, and downspouts can end up being stopped up and harmed. If gutter systems are not cleaned up for many years, the overflowing organic matter will decay rapidly, triggering numerous gutter system systems to fill up with a type of "natural soil matter".

3. To reduce the increase of insects & insects around your home.

- Many property owners are not conscious that trapped, stagnant water in blocked gutters serves as a perfect breeding ground for numerous bothersome bugs - including mosquitoes. Gutter systems that are filled with debris also serve as a quiet house for other insects and rodents.

While cleaning your gutters and keeping them totally free flowing is a great idea, the real act of doing so might be a bit more complex. Beware when climbing up onto a roofing system, or utilizing ladders. Expect power and energy lines that run overhead to your house. Debris that is removed from your gutters can make an excellent addition to your compost heap in the house, or talk to your local town concerning their composting standards. If you feel like employing out this tedious task, look for a quality insured gutter cleaning company with recommendations or a quality assurance.

For most homeowners, a one time seasonal cleaning and evaluation must be sufficient. Locations with lots of overhead trees must most likely clean their rain gutters two times annually.

Needs to Hire a Company to Clean Your Gutter systems

It's a known fact that rain gutters need to be cleaned on a constant basis in order to prevent stopped up gutters and poor funneling of water throughout rain storms. Failure to do it can result in damage to your home, which is why numerous resident opt to have their rain gutters cleaned up routinely. A good numerous property owners opt to do it themselves, believing it will conserve them money. In truth, it can be hazardous. If you're weighing the benefits and drawbacks of working with a company to clean your rain gutters for you, it's time to think about the 5 reasons to hire a company to clean your rain gutters.

Factor # 1: Professionalism

There are some things, such as painting, which can be easily done by an amateur and still look good. And then there are other things, such as cleaning out gutters, that need to truly only be done by experts. By hiring a business to clean your rain gutters, you're guaranteed to have an expert job made with enduring outcomes.

Reason # 2: Safer

Every year, thousands of people get hurt performing upkeep on their home. By climbing up a ladder and cleaning your rain gutters yourself, you're taking a danger that you might get injured if you fall off of there. This is another reason to employ a business to do the task for you: you will not be putting yourself in any type of risk by having somebody else do it.

Factor # 3: It's Not Time Consuming

If you've got a huge house, doing anything to it will take a lot of time, whether you understand it or not. If your gutter systems are especially blocked, you'll be spending a fair bit of time cleaning it out thoroughly-and for the majority of working experts, time is of the essence. Because specialists have all the tools essential to do the job quickly and easily, you won't require to spend hours of your precious time cleaning up the gutter systems, which is a great reason to hire a company.

Factor # 4: Cheaper

The same factor why lots of opt to clean their rain gutters themselves is likewise among the reasons that to employ a business to do it: it's less expensive. If you want an excellent gutter system cleansing, you will have to buy particular tools that help you to achieve this, and in the long-run, it's far less expensive to just pay a rather little cost to have a business do it for you. You will save literally numerous dollars by doing this, and will be a lot happier with the outcome.

Factor # 5: Bio-Degradable and Removal

Leaving the leaves you clean up out of your gutter system in your lawn, or disposing of them in the trash is no longer thought about and earth-friendly thing to do. Luckily, companies that do gutter system cleansing for you will take care of the leaves.

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The Untold Secret To Gutter Cleaner

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Gutters - Cleaning and Maintenance

There are numerous types of rain gutters and they should be cleaned up and maintained at a minimum of once a year. If you have a good deal of trees around then it is suggested that you clean them more typically. You might consider installing a leaf guard if this is a weekly problem. This can be an extreme issue in locations with a lot of storms throughout the year. The fundamental cleansing strategy for all gutter systems is to clean up out any leaves or other debris by hand or using a plastic tool. Spray out any remaining dirt with a hose pipe. Keep in mind to utilize a ladder to perform this job. You need to never ever rest on the roof itself in order to clean it out. If using a ladder runs out the concern due to the fact that of physical constraints then you may wish to think about acquiring tools to clean your gutter systems from the ground. One is a power washer. These are a bit expensive but they can be utilized to clean the entire beyond your house in addition to your concrete driveway. These are excellent as a financial investment. There are also specialized tools made to perform this job. One is a tool creating particularly for cleaning up gutter systems and the extension enables you to reach up to two stories high.

Copper gutters require you to utilize gloves when cleaning them out. This is due to the fact that of the oils in your hands and the discoloration or damage they can cause. Because they scratch easy, copper rain gutters require you to use a plastic scoop to clean them out. These kinds of gutter systems require you to polish them in order to keep them looking nice. Integrate 2 cups each of vinegar, flour and salt. This paste is used to the surface area and wiped tidy.

For cast iron rain gutters, it's best to keep an eye on the joints and joints. When these start to leakage you need to attach new bolts with clear silicone. If you are unable to reach the joints then you might think about putting flashing tape which has a self-adhesive and can be put over the within the joint.

All other gutter types are really low upkeep however merely need to be cleaned up out on a monthly basis. Part of the total maintenance is to keep the downspouts clear. These are the part connected to the gutter system at the roof line and allow the water to drain and far from your home. In order to clean out any particles from this pipeline, you need to run water through it. If the water does not flow quickly or at all then use a plumber's snake to loosen the particles. After the particles has actually been cleared then you can use a garden hose to rinse any remaining sediment. Please note that if the downspout goes underground then you will need to remove the base of it prior to performing this task. When you change it back to the original position then you will have to replace the joint with a new one and seal it.

Needs to Clean Your Rain gutters

1. To prevent pricey water damage.

- Clogged rain gutters and downspouts do not permit the water flowing from your roofing system to correctly recede from your house. Water will always take the path of least resistance, which might indicate water intrusion and damage to your roofing, siding, trim, and the interior of your house. Downspouts that are damaged or clogged may not be distributing the water away from your house's structure - as developed. In chillier environments, blocked gutter systems can also decrease the melting procedure and drain of roofing snow, for that reason increasing the danger of ice dams.

2. To keep the integrity of your rain gutter system.

- While rain gutter systems are developed from high quality products, they are not designed to carry the load from excess leaves, pine needles, and other debris. These foreign substances trap water in the gutters and block drain downspouts. This produces an increased load on your gutter system and its stability. Entire areas of overloaded gutter systems can break loose from their anchor points, seams in the gutter system can form leakages, and downspouts can become clogged and damaged. If rain gutters are not cleaned up for numerous years, the overflowing organic matter will disintegrate quickly, triggering numerous gutter system systems to fill up with a kind of "organic soil matter". Freezing temperature levels can also increase excess weight from the development of ice and icicles.

3. To decrease the increase of bugs & bugs around your home.

- Many homeowners are not mindful that caught, stagnant water in stopped up gutter systems functions as a perfect breeding place for lots of pesky pests - consisting of mosquitoes. Rain gutters that are filled with particles also work as a quiet house for other pests and rodents as well. Regular assessments of your gutter system will also inform you of any brand-new animals. Some things to search for are nests and bee hives.

While cleaning your gutter systems and keeping them totally free flowing is a smart idea, the real act of doing so may be a bit more complex. Take care when climbing up onto a roofing system, or using ladders. Look for power and energy lines that run overhead to your home. Particles that is removed from your rain gutters can make an excellent addition to your compost heap at home, or talk to your local municipality concerning their composting guidelines. If you feel like hiring this laborious job, look for a quality guaranteed rain gutter cleansing service with referrals or a quality guarantee.

For many house owners, a one time seasonal cleansing and assessment must be sufficient. Areas with lots of overhead trees ought to most likely clean their rain gutters two times annually.

Factors to Hire a Company to Clean Your Gutters

It's a known fact that gutter systems need to be cleaned up on a constant basis in order to prevent blocked gutters and poor funneling of water throughout rain storms. If you're weighing the pros and cons of employing a company to clean your rain gutters for you, it's time to consider the 5 reasons why to hire a company to clean your gutters.

Factor # 1: Professionalism

There are some things, such as painting, which can be quickly done by an amateur and still look excellent. Then there are other things, such as cleaning out gutter systems, that must really just be done by experts. By employing a company to clean your rain gutters, you're guaranteed to have an expert job finished with lasting results.

Factor # 2: Safer

Every year, countless individuals get injured performing maintenance on their home. By climbing a ladder and cleaning your rain gutters yourself, you're taking a risk that you may get hurt if you fall off of there. This is another reason that to hire a company to do the task for you: you will not be putting yourself in any sort of threat by having somebody else do it.

Reason # 3: It's Not Time Consuming

If you've got a big home, doing anything to it will take a great deal of time, whether you understand it or not. If your gutter systems are particularly obstructed, you'll be spending a fair bit of time cleaning it out thoroughly-and for many working specialists, time is of the essence. Due to the fact that specialists have all the tools essential to do the job quickly and easily, you won't require to invest hours of your precious time cleaning the gutter systems, which is a great reason that to work with a company.

Reason # 4: Cheaper

The same reason lots of opt to clean their gutter systems themselves is also among the reasons to employ a company to do it: it's cheaper. If you want a great gutter cleaning, you will need to purchase specific tools that help you to accomplish this, and in the long-run, it's far less expensive to just pay a rather small charge to have a business do it for you. You will save actually numerous dollars by doing this, and will be a lot happier with the outcome.

Reason # 5: Bio-Degradable and Removal

Leaving the leaves you clean out of your gutter in your lawn, or disposing of them in the trash is no longer thought about and earth-friendly thing to do. The good news is, companies that do gutter system cleaning for you will take care of the leaves.

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