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ameliapodcast · 3 years ago

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Cocoa Spy Recommendations

Here we go again! Intern shares their unfiltered, duck-petting opinion because even if you want them to, they really can not stay quiet for the life of them. For the full rec, click the read more, as this is a long post. Note: Those are Intern's recommendations, if I mess up, it's me doing that. Please let me know! Last time, we had Forgive Me! and before that patient33, if you haven't seen the posts, find them linked.

Today! @thenightpost

I will try my best to keep as neutral as possible, as I don’t want to spoil anything, just that here, it’s kind of hard?

In Gilt City, conscripted couriers are both respected and shunned. They inhabit the borderlands between a growing industrial society and the untamed, arcane frontier that surrounds it. The Night Post is a weekly supernatural audio drama about survival, tradition, and the vast unknown.

Give it a listen if…

You like Mystery, if you like the Magnus Archives and if you like the Statements, if you like a story that slowly unfolds and the occasional goosebumps in between. Also, all the gays.

A note

Apparently, they’ll start on the second season on the 11th of August! Which means I am super late but I wanted to listen again before writing anything. Website , Twitter, Spotify, Transcripts! Also, they are on Tumblr, tagged above!

Why you’d like it as a listener of Amelia?

Stories. Singular stories that give a pattern (cough), the stories of the people reading the stories, piece by piece, a little. All the strangeness that is treated as normal. The way The Interviewer wasn’t surprised with Percy being a podcast character-normal, I mean. Not as not scary, but … used to it. Also, again, if you loved TMA, here you go!

Why I like it?

Oh god, this category is so hard. It’s a good way of spooky, that doesn’t make me afraid to turn around but has me sitting with open eyes and completely straight all the same. I like the characters and unfolding story, I like the secrets. Feels so familiar, as a former spy I was surrounded by secrets, and now Amelia is also all about the secrets. And the stories! The single stories, as stated above. Also, I love letters just so much. It’s hard to get letters when you are officially dead and your name is literally Intern, but… One can dream…

How long did it take me to get into the story?

To be honest, it took me a few episodes. This is kind of strange, but I think it took me a while to warm up to the voices? That sometimes happens to me, and while I think it’s a me-thing, I feel like I should mention. While I was, simultaneously, super curious about the story after the first episode already. It got me hooked pretty quickly, is what I want to say. The writing is really, really good. The story is really good. If this one was a book, consider me reading through all my responsibilities. (Even so, I did listen instead of responding to several calls by Alvina and the Interviewer to do things…)

Others? (without context, I don’t want to spoil)

I kind of love the way the mail people are called pigeons.

“Minute House” sounds so cool.

Oh god, so many little details! The characters, who sometimes seem kind out of the character you think they had for a moment before you go “wait, I would have reacted the same way” which makes them super relatable, even though they are literally delivering strange mail at night (again, no spoilers) So much potential to get even better 👀 I love the story so much

- Intern

#cocoa spy recommendations #podcast recommendations #the night post #the amelia project #fiction podcast #audio drama

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aftgficrec · 3 years ago

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Hello! I was looking for mafia/cafe aus? I've been recommended a few but have yet to find a whole bunch of them that will keep me busy for awhile! Thank you lots!

We debated for a bit if you were looking for coffee shop AUs and mafia AUs, or AUs which included both. The only one I could find that truly fit that was the Clouds series, then there were a few more coffee-shop-with-a-hint-of-Neil’s-past that I included as well. Plus, check out the previous recs, which are chock-full of amazing fics! -F

Coffee Shop AUs:

check out our June staff recs here!

‘to know a man’ here

‘wingpeople’ here

‘Coffee & Lies’ (now complete) here

‘The Sweetest Leaves’ here

‘Coffee-Cats-Home’ and the ‘(Neil lives out of his car remix)’ here

‘the foxhole - coffee shop au’ series here

‘the ballad of the cat café’ here

‘I like you a latte’ (jean/neil) here, plus new podfic

‘The Smell Of Honey’ (jerejean) and ‘Love You a Latte’ (renison) here

‘the beauty of the no (and sometimes, yes)’ (jerejean) here, plus new podfic

‘cocoa dust’ here

‘tread lightly on my ground,’ ‘Dough-Filled Hearts’ and ‘said to be’ here

‘Daily Special’ and ‘coffee shop au’ here [‘Daily Special’ has a podfic]

Mafia AUs:

Mob Boss Andrew fics here

Neil working for the Moriyamas here

‘married to my enemy’ series here

‘You Don’t Even Know Me (It’s Only A Feeling)’ and ‘no body, no crime’ here

‘Armies’ here

‘Murder Boyfriends’ here

Coffee Shop + Mafia-esque:

NB: the first fic is listed as Complete, but appears intended to continue. The trigger warnings do not apply to the first chapter that has been posted.

I'll Be Good by Graceeva722 [Rated E, 3631 words, Complete 2021]

Neil looked knew who his target was, he knew what he had to do.

Andrew made a deal, he was going to stick to it.

But coffee and knives tend to change ones plans.

(or the spy/coffee shop au no one asked for)

(tw: violence, tw: rape/noncon)

Clouds Series by Nekojita [Rated T/M; 16888 words; Incomplete, 3 Complete stories]

part 1: Clouds [6007 words, Complete 2018]

Needing to put some space between him and his twin brother, Andrew Minyard decides to study aboard for his junior year of university. Except things aren't that different in Manchester, UK - he still doesn't want to be bothered with people or to do much of anything, so he finds a quiet coffee shop out of the way to spend his time when not in class.

A quiet coffee shop where a quiet (attractive) young man whom Andrew tells himself is not interesting at all works.

Valentine's Day fic exchange for AFTGExchange

(tw: implied/referenced abuse)

part 2: Ride [Rated T, 5273 words, Complete 2018]

Andrew and Neil on a roadtrip! Follow up to 'Clouds', where Andrew and Neil are on their first official date (or something), off to visit a small Scottish town known for an old castle and historic jail. Doesn't that scream 'romantic date'? These poor boys are trying....

part 3: I'll Be Home For Christmas [Rated M, 5608 words, Complete 2018]

Still studying abroad in the UK, Andrew spends his first Christmas (a holiday which has never held any special meaning let alone good memories) with his boyfriend, Neil. They take steps together to make the occasion something special as they cautiously build a life together.

My contribution for the 2018 AFTG Winter/Holiday Fanzine

Coffee Shop AU + Neil in hiding:

Outside of the Spotlight by DesertLily [Rated T, 1711 words, Complete 2021, AFTG Exchange]

As much as Neil Josten adored Exy, working at the campus coffee shop at PSU in lieu of playing was by far the safest option; it kept him safe and unseen. Andrew Minyard, however, doesn’t plan on making it easy

Coffee, Cream, and Something a Little Sweeter by Carryonhowell [Rated T, 3184 words, Complete 2021, AFTG Exchange]

Working at Busy Bee’s Coffee would never have been Neil’s first choice in jobs. For starters, the name of the establishment was an oxymoron to the number of customers it received. The place was never busy. Secondly, Neil didn’t get to choose where he got to work. After his father had caught him one last time, Neil was placed under witness protection as the rest of his followers were caught and put on trial. Neil was told that he would work at Busy Bee’s while pursuing a degree of his choosing from Palmetto.

His days worked as a cycle. Wake up, work, go to school, sleep, repeat. The monotony of day to day life slowly wore Neil down. That was, until a blonde haired boy kept coming into the shop. With him came a series of deductions and Neil's first chance at romance.

(tw: scars)

stuck between your teeth like cotton candy by IzzyAguecheek [Not Rated (we say T), 4554 words, Complete 2021]

Andrew was very good at associating names to faces. His memory had always been great, and, besides, he’d been working at a coffee shop that called its costumers by name to get their orders for over a year and a half, now. If you told him the name of anyone he’d met during this time, he would most likely be able to place it on a face.

Which is to say, when the cute redhead with the scars of his face walked into the coffee shop for the second time and said his name was Kevin, Andrew knew immediately that something was off.

(or: Andrew works at a coffee shop, and he's equal parts annoyed and in love with the cute redhead guy that gives him a different name every time he comes in.)

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mileawrites · 3 years ago

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Baby

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x female!reader

Warnings: some angst in the beginning I guess, fluff, proof read but mistakes could still be there

Summary: Oh for her he would do whatever. He is whipped. The question is if she is as whipped as him.

Inspiration: a freaking Justin Bieber Song called Baby, technically I got the inspiration from a girl singing the bold lines in this work, I do not have the Tik Tok saved though

Word count: about 2.500 (whoopsie)

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A week ago:

Oh for you I would have done whatever and I just can‘t believe we ain‘t together

Bucky watched her from the kitchen as she talked about something to Natasha and Wanda that excited her. Her whole face lit up and her eyes had that sparkle in them that always appeared when she was excited or simply just happy.

With his super soldier hearing he would have probably heard what she talked about but he was to distracted from how happy she looked. It suited her. Happiness. Bucky would do anything for her to make sure she stays happy. If she had a bad day though, which sometimes is just inevitable, he will make sure to cheer her up. Like watching her favorite movie in pajamas and a ton of snacks with hot cocoa and tiny marshmallows, or a walk in the park at the ass crack of dawn. In any way possible and even if it is embarrassing. He didn‘t care. It didn‘t even matter that Sam would always call him whipped afterwards. He was totally whipped and he knew it. Despite always rolling his eyes so hard they may get stuck in his head and muttering a „Shut up“, there was simply no denying his feelings for this certain girl.

Maybe there are some feeling involved on her part. He was never really sure. Bucky has his insecurities and one definitely was not being sure if he was good for her. Nightmares still disturbing his sleep on many nights. His left arm, although he was more sure of it now because it was not what Hydra once so carelessly put on him. His arm now, it was gifted from Wakanda. Black and gold not silver with a red star and made to help people instead of killing them while being brainwashed. It still made him insecure sometimes. The scars that covered his body that reminded him of his past. He technically knew that she did not mind his arm or his scars. Neither are the nightmares bothering her because if they would she would not help him calm down from the disturbing dreams on so many nights. He has a nightmare, she is there for him. One of the reasons he started to fall for her. Technically he was aware that she would not mind all of these insecurities but it seems like Buckys brain likes to torture him sometimes as if it could not let go from the 70 years of being put into a blender and tortured.

Bucky sometimes heard her heartbeat pick up when being near her or her pupils dilating when they are talking. Signs that she could at least harbor a crush on Bucky. If it would be the 40s he would have already made a move. Something is always stopping him though although he could see some signs of her liking him back. Should that be the case then he simply could not believe they weren‘t together yet. Both being to shy to do something about it.

„Hey Bucky are you with me?“ Sam snapped his fingers infront of Buckys face which he slapped away. „I just told you about the cute girl in the coffee shop“, Sam slightly pushed Buckys shoulder to gain the soldiers attention.

„I absolutely did not pay attention.“ Immediately Sam started to grin and followed Buckys line of view. „Why don‘t you just ask her out? I could be too late soon enough.“ Bucky never snapped his head so fast into Sams direction, for a moment you could think it might have broke. „What do you mean“, the soldier tried to keep his voice from trembling but that did not really work. The Falcon just shrugged his shoulders. „You are whipped. Take a chance before it is too late Buck.“ Bucky rolled his eyes. „First, it‘s Bucky and second, what do you know that I don‘t?“

Slowly the brown haired man started to loose his cool. Could it really be over before anything started? He did not want to miss her in his life. Bucky wasn‘t to sure he would be able to handle a friendship while having to watch the women he liked being in love and happy with someone else. Sam kept his grin on his face.

„I might do.“ With that he left and Bucky was still standing in the kitchen with a sad puppy dog face. He started to drift off in his mind that he did not even notice the girls where not in the living room anymore. Was he too late?

Four days ago:

A week passed and Bucky did not do anything about his feelings for her. Everytime he tried to talk to Y/N about his feelings or a possible date with him, he either stumbled over his words or got interrupted.

When he wanted to ask you on a date it went like this:

„Friday do you know where Y/N is?“ The AI answered immediately, telling him that she is in the kitchen. Bucky thanked Friday, still finding it slightly weird talking to something he could not see.

The 21st century was something he could not have imagined in the slightest back in the day, eventhough he was very interested in what the future technology could bring. Granted this century did not have flying cars like they expected in the 40s but having an artificial intelligence that helps you out is quite fascinating.

Bucky walked int the kitchen and saw Y/N making herself a coffee.

„Oh, hey Buck.“ „Hi Y/N.“ „You want a cup?“ He shook his head no. „No, thank you. I wanted to tell you something though.“

Bucky could not be bothered enough to look around and see NAT making her way into the kitchen.

„Sure what’s up? Are you okay?“ Y/N started to worry slightly. It did sound kind of serious. Bucky noticed her worry and started to smile. She was concerned about him. One more reason to like her. He knows at least that Y/N cares about him.

„Yes don’t worry. I just wanted to“, he stopped talking and started to blush slightly.

Since when did Bucky blush? That never happened in the 40s.

He takes a deep breath, looking into Y/N eyes. A beautiful e/c. He could stare into them for hours as cheesy as it sounds especially with that sparkle they held just now. Y/Ns pupils are dilated.

„I wanted to tell you that-“

„Sorry for interrupting Bucky but I need to make Y/N ready for her date.“

He felt like his heart stopped. So Sam was right but soon definitely was too soon. His shoulders started to slump and he looked away from Y/N.

Nat eyed him and hid a smile. Of course she knew what Bucky and Y/N felt for each other. She would not be a good spy if she wouldn‘t notice her friends looking earth other with heart eyes or how their body language changes when they are around each other. Both were shy though. Therefore Wanda and her planned to get either of them to make a move. Their plan to make Y/N go on dates and let Bucky know may be a little mean but they have three outcomes here.

First, Y/N makes a move because she finally admits that it doesn’t matter on how many dates she goes, neither can compare to a certain blue eyed soldier.

Secon, Bucky realizes that he does not want the young woman to date anyone else an finally finds the courage to say something about his feelings for her.

Third, he one hopefully doesn’t happen, is that neither of them is telling the other what they are feeling and both are going to be sad and unhappy for the rest of their lives. A little bit exaggerated but they need to realize this.

Y/N smiled at Bucky, her eyes sparkling less. „What did you want to say Buck?“ Ignoring Nat for a second.

He looked at Y/N for a split second. Bucky shook his head slightly and runs a hand through his brown hair. „Forget it. Have fun with your date.“ He smiled lightly and left.

Y/N called after him but he did not turn around. She was even more concerned now. What did he want to tell her? Why did he seem so sad now?

„Maybe this date is not a good idea Nat?“

The spy shook her head. „Nonsense. Let’s go.“ Y/N got ushered out of the kitchen into the direction of her own room.

„I‘ll go get Wanda.“ Nat disappeared and Y/N sat down on her bed.

She kept thinking about Bucky. Hopefully he was okay. Did he have nightmares again? No that they ever fully stopped. The h/c woman made a mental note to ask Bucky if he would like to have one of their movie nights. The ones without the team. Just them two. She liked being alone with Bucky, cuddled up to him while watching some movies. Cuddles with Bucky is not something that you could take for granted. When the sergeant came first to the compound he did not let anyone apart from Steve get close to him or touch him even though he was touch starved. Y/N slowly but surely showed him she is not going to hurt him and would you look at that, he opened up and they got close especially during movie nights. With the team it took Bucky a little bit longer to get used to touches but to Y/Ns he got comfortable quite fast.

The door opened and Nat, followed by Wanda, entered.

„Are you excited“, Wanda asked.

Y/N took a second to think. Well, it is someone she does not know. Nat set her up with him and meeting new people always sparks her anxiety. She shrugged her shoulders and sighed. „I am not to sure about it.“

The other girls shared a look that Y/N did not see. „Well-“ Wanda started but Y/N was starting to get lost in her head, thinking about the ex-assasin.

Yesterday:

And I wanna play it cool but I’m loosing you

Three days later and Bucky was still sad that his chance with Y/N might have slipped through his ingers. He did not ask about the date she had, afraid she actually enjoyed being with the other guy. Not that she did not deserve it but he wanted her. Badly.

the soldier was sitting in the Irving room trying to read a book Steve recommended. Yesterday Steve told him to just talk to Y/N. It may not be as bad as Bucky made it out to be. The man did not take his friends advice. But fate had another plan.

„Hey pretty boy.“ Bucky looked up and saw Y/N entering the living room. Immediately he started to smile.

„Doll“, he greeted her.

„What are you doing?“ She sat next to him.

„Reading.“ „Obviously. Do you maybe want to stop reading and watch a movie with me?“ She gave her best puppy dog look.

Bucky stared at her, getting lost in her eyes for a second. As if he could ever say no to her. Something stopped him though, remembering a conversation he heard his morning. Bucky sears he was not eavesdropping, he just overheard a conversation between the Black Widow and Scarlett Witch.

He got that sad look in his eyes again, something Y/N noticed immediately. „Don‘t you have a date today?“

The woman looked at him surprised, wondering how he knew. „I canceled the date Buck.“

And suddenly Bucky felt mor alive than ever. She what? Why did she cancel? „Why?“

„I wanted to hand out with you pretty boy. We haven’t in a whil and I miss you.“ She started to slightly lean into the soldiers body. „You do?“ Bucky never saw anyone nod their head yes that hard.

„Of course. You are important to me.“ The 100 something year olds heart skipped a beat. Luckily his body had the serum to not make hi have a heart attack.

Time to be honest. To take his chance. „I honestly thought I was loosing you, doll.“ Confused Y/N looked at him and took his metal arm. „We haven’t hung out in a while and maybe that’s alsokind of my fault but you were going on dates and I tried playing it cool but I am so not cool with it? I kind of feel like I am loosing you.“

The sergeant didn’t think Y/Ns e/c eyes could sparkle even more. She had a smile on her beautiful face.

„No.“ „No?“ The woman shook her head. „You are not loosing me and I am not dating anyone.“

Now it was the soldiers turn to be confused and he interlaced his fingers with hers. He loved that she took his left arm, no being afraid at all.

„But the dates you went on?“

She put her free hand on his face and he leaned into her hand. Suddenly overcoming with the courage to tell Bucky her feelings for him. This is it. Her heart is beating so fast she is afraid it might jump out of her chest. Also, her hand started to sweat slightly.

„Neither of them are you. Nat and Wanda set me up with them. You are not loosing me Bucky. You always have me, if you want me.“

Now his eyes started to sparkle the second he registered Y/Ns words. Blue eyes looking so light and full of love and admiration, mirroring the eyes of the woman infront of him. Slowly his whole face lights up. Bucky brings their interlaced hands to his face and kisses her Nuckels.

„Of course I want you. You have me, doll.“

Slowly they start to lean in and softly their lips meet. A kiss that was long overdue. It is filled with love and gentleness.

„Finally, oh my god.“ Nats voice startled the pair and made them break the kiss.

Wanda and Nat were standing in the living room, grinning at them both. Steve, Sam and Tony also appeared.

„Why are you two smiling like idiots“, Tony asked.

„Nats and mine plan worked.“ The attention was suddenly on Bucky an Y/N. Still with interlaced fingers and Y/Ns hand on Buckys face. the newly couple looking confused.

„Plan?“ Y/N and Bucky spoke at the same time, laughing lightly when they noticed.

„Yes. These two made you, Y/N go on dates. So either one of you confesses their feelings for the other. Apparently it worked.“

„You knew Steve?“ Bucky looked at his childhood friend. „I was in on the plan.“

„It was exhausting to watch the both of you pinning over the other and neither doing anything“, Sam said.

„Your welcome“, Wanda and Nat spoke, smiled, turned around and left.

Wanda quickly adding while walking that she wants to be one of the bridesmaids at their wedding and Nat agreeing. The guys went for the kitchen.

Today:

Bucky and Y/N walked through the Central Park. It was a little before 6 am.

„You like getting up early, Doll.“ „It‘s nice and quiet early. We could always sleep more afterwards.“

Bucky kissed her cheek and put an arm around her as they kept walking. It was quiet. Y/N was right and he loved it as well. Sleep be damned if he could spent his time with his best girl.

Oh for you I will do whatever and I just can‘t believe we are together

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Authors note:

So, this is the first piece I have written in a long time. I am not to sure about it but I just liked writing it.

Feedback is appreciated as long as you are not being mean. Tell me what you think if you read this. :)

#bucky barnes x you #marvel x reader #bucky barnes x reader #bucky x reader #fanfic #mileawrites #james buchanan bucky barnes #james bucky barnes #james barnes #james barnes x female reader #reader insert

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thecowardwrites · 4 years ago

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The Coward’s Winter Fic Recommendations 2020

I haven’t been writing a lot in the past few months, but I sure have been reading a whole bunch so here are my favorite fics for your holiday reading pleasure. (I was going to choose winter-themed ones but then I didn’t get to include a lot of my favorites so we will pretend they’re winter/holiday themed)

***I want to reiterate this is a recommendation masterlist, none of these works are mine I just really loved them a lot. (I will also be reblogging them on my other blog)***

The Witcher:

Hot Cocoa by @cap-n-stuff [Geralt x Reader] Summary: Geralt can never seem to get enough of your hot cocoa I really really really loved this! It was so cute, it made me feel all warm and fuzzy - I love these domestic fluff fics

Come Away With Me by @krysalla [Geralt x Reader] Summary: Geralt comes home to you after a four month separation. This was so beautifully written! The language, the little descriptions. I loved it. It’s definitely one of my new favorite comfort reads!

A Humble Favor by @onthepageoftears [Jaskier x Reader] Summary: Jaskier asks you to attend a banquet with him, but there’s a catch. This reminded me of a holiday romcom kind of thing which I love! I think it fits the season pretty well and it has one of my favorite tropes in it (fake dating anyone?) So so good <3

The Marauders:

I Loved You by @cunningambitousdetermined [Sirius Black x Reader] Summary: “Sirius Black was in love. That was the fact of the matter...” Okay this one didn’t really have a summary with it, but I thought the first line summed it up really well. I really loved this and it totally fits the wintery theme because there’s a snowball fight! --- Here’s part two for this! I haven’t read it yet but i’m about too I love it

To Be a Chocolatier by @unnecessarywriting [Remus Lupin x Reader] Summary: “Chocolate cures everything you know,” you said, still savoring the sweet taste....“Not everything,” he responded bitterly. You glanced over at his features....“Well, maybe those things that it isn’t curing don’t need to be cured,” you offered. This one also didn’t have a summary with it, so I just picked out the first line in the fic that made me squeal into my pillow like a banshee. Like seriously this one is so good please read it for the love of everything.

Mistletoe by @dogweedanddeathcaps [James Potter x Reader] Summary: James Potter is nothing if not persistent. Okay here’s a Christmas themed one! Absolutely adorable, absolutely amazing. I guarantee you the person that wrote this can do no harm in the world and if they did I would look the other way. Absolutely fantastic!

Haikyuu:

Fifty Kisses by @kodzurin [Kuroo x Reader] Summary: “I know I already kissed you like fifty times, but can I have fifty more please?” Yes, I am biased what about it? This one is by my best friend here on tumblr and I might have requested this from her, but we aren’t going to acknowledge that though because this is amazing anyways!

The First Rule by @thegreatk1ng [Sakusa x Reader] Summary: Life’s not easy when you’re a spy. Especially when you’re paired with Sakusa Kiyoomi for a mission that could change both of your lives. First off: SPIES! Like spy au? spy au! Sorry I get excited. But this is a really great series I think - I’ve only read Chapter one so far. Either way it is amazing the writing is absolutely gorgeous and I am so excited to read more! I think I found a new favorite haikyuu writer <3

Stay by @toshijimafarms [Daichi x Reader] Summary: “There’s my girl. How are you feeling?” No summary on this one so I just grabbed a line of dialogue from Daichi and called it a day! I love the “one of them is sick” tropes and I’m not really sure why. But this is so cute, so adorable, so fluffy! Literally anything you can use to describe a really amazing fluff fic. Awesome stuff here I’m in love with Daichi 20x more now.

Okay that’s all for now! These are just of my favorite fics that I’ve read in a while and seriously recommend all of you going to follow these amazing writers ASAP because they are doing gods work out here.

Check out my second blog @thecowardbutmakeitpersonal where I reblog some of my other favorite fics (i just made it so there’s not a lot on there yet) and other stupid get-to-know me type things!

That’s all! Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating something this winter season (I’m excited for the winter solstice) I hope it’s been great to you.

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write-like-you-mean-it · 4 years ago

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Celebrities Need Milk Too: Haikyuu Coffee Shop AU

My favorite time of the day was walking to work. It didn’t matter the shift, daytime, or who my co-workers were. All that mattered was the music playing through my headphones as I would walk down the cracked sidewalk. I found myself staring at my reflection in window shop glass more than I looked where I was going. I trusted my feet to go where they needed because of the amount of time I’d walked this path.

My hands mess with a misplaced hair before being covered up by a new poster in the window of a macaroon shop. My feet stop as I look at the volleyball players that littered the paper. It was for a big match up tonight against the Schweiden Adlers and MSBY Black Jackals. This particular poster seemed to be dedicated to the Adlers with their star players lit up by a golden light.

If I was being honest, I hadn’t been paying too much attention to the recent volleyball tournament that plagued the city. All the hubbub has done is make the shop a busier than normal.

A small buzz takes me away from the poster. I curse under my breath as I see that I was slightly late for work. My feet pick up the pace in hopes of getting there in a time that my boss would deem acceptable.

As I got to the shop, a group of people had gathered around one person. He was taking pictures outside as if he were a celebrity. This struck me as odd because we don’t get a lot of famous people that visit this particular coffee shop.

The so-assumed celebrity seemed to not be a fan of pictures or autographs. He had yet to figure out the perfect hand placement so that it was not awkward for the girls or himself. His smile had yet to meet his eyes and even looked like a painful experience. I couldn’t help but chuckle as the girls fawned over him.

In-between photos, I caught the eyes of this strange man. His dark turquoise eyes seemed to be filled with a mixture of please help along with disinterest and an intensity unmatched by anyone I’d ever met. I had seen them somewhere before but I couldn’t put my finger on where.

I, however, did not have time to ponder who this celebrity could be. No Doze Cafe was bustling with people. Almost all the tables were filled with patrons either waiting on coffee orders, studying for an upcoming test, or laughing with their group of friends. A few people were crammed at the window in hopes of getting the celebrities attention.

“You’re late again,” called Carrie as she walked out from the back room. Her apron was covered in old stains.

“I know,” I say while putting on my own apron. “I promise it won’t happen again.”

“I really should keep a tally of how many times you’ve told me you won’t be late again.” Her voice may have been teasing but I could feel her pressing me about my tardiness.

“Or you could just dock my pay like you keep saying you will,” I comment while picking up the closest cup. I read the marking scribbled on the side. White Peppermint Mocha: Our most popular seller around the holiday seasons.

I quickly mixed this drink while preparing for the rush of customers that would likely enter the shop if the guy ever was given a break. “Akashi,” I call while placing the drink on the counter.

My fears became a reality as the swarm of people followed right behind the guy from outside. I found myself cursing his very own existence. Instead of immediately stepping into line, he decides to take a seat, pull out his phone, and start watching some video.

Rather than comment on his strange behavior, Carrie shouted at me to get back to work. She can sometimes get grouchy if enough people have pissed her off today. Sadly, I was one of them.

As the day grew later and later, people became less interested in the celebrity and more interested in getting their coffee to go. The after school rush had simmered to a slow boil. There were a few people still seated at tables watching the man.

Carrie decided to take a small smoke break to clear her head from the rush. I was left taking and filling orders.

“See you later Ms,” called one of the regular high school students. I waved goodbye to him before walking back to the cash register. To my surprise, it was the man from outside.

“Oh it’s you,” I say.

His eyes narrow to the same intense expression-filled scowl he had earlier in the day. “Would you want a picture or something?” he asked. His voice was filled with annoyance and a little disappointment.

“No,” I commented. “I wasn’t expecting you to actually get anything after you didn’t get in line at the start.”

He paused. It was the same pause that I had given him earlier when we locked eyes. It was the feeling of confusion mixed with a little wonder. “You were watching me?”

A heat flushed along my cheeks. “I-I was watching you because of the crowd. We normally don’t get celebrities in the cafe.”

I could’ve sworn that the same blush on my cheeks mirrored on his. “I wouldn’t say that I’m a celebrity,” he said. “I’m just well known.”

“Well, sorry for calling you a celebrity,” I say, trying to make up for my misstep. “What could I get for you?”

He looked around as if to spy on anyone that would listen to his order. “That’s actually what I would need help with. I haven’t visited a coffee shop before. A friend of mine said that you made good hot chocolate with real milk. He said it was the best he’s ever had.”

“Oh would you like to try the hot chocolate?” I ask. “We import some of the cocoa from a shop in Paris.”

“Is there anything else with a lot of milk? I’m not a huge fan of chocolate.” His face flushed harder. It was a cute look to break up the angry intensity of his normal face.

I giggle before responding, “Yes we have plenty of items made with milk. Would you want something cold or hot?”

“I guess cold,” he mumbled. “Also could you add coffee?”

“Yes we can,” I say with my typical retail smile. “I would recommend a Macchiato. It has two shots of espresso with a base of milk. I enjoy the drink a lot. I would get a shot of some flavor in it though.”

“I’m fine without the flavor,” he said. “But make it a large.”

“And can I get a name for that order?”

“Kageyama.”

Suddenly, the names of the teammates on the poster flash before my eyes. His name was highlighted under one of the players. That was where I remember seeing his eyes before. “You’re the setter for the big game tonight.”

The comment must’ve caught him off guard. The already pink cheeks became an even darker shade of red. “Y-yes I am,” he commented before pulling out the money to pay. “You can keep the change. Think of it as a tip.”

He handed me six extra dollars about the cost of his drink. “I can’t take this,” I say while pushing the money back into his hands. “That’s too much as a tip.”

“N-no. I insist.” He pushed the money back into my hands. “You helped me a lot.”

“If you’re sure.” I make the change before placing the rest of the money into the tip jar. “That was very nice of you.”

“No problem.” Embarrassment must’ve been too much for him because Kageyama walked towards the end of the bar. I quickly make his drink before handing it over to him.

“Here you go sir. One Macchiato.” I turn away before he stutters out “W-wait.”

I turn back to see that he is looking at the drink. “W-would you be at the game tonight?”

“Oh, I don’t get off work until really late. I doubt my boss will allow me to go.”

Kageyama scoffed before looking back up at me. “I-I would really appreciate it if you could be there. I don’t have lots of pull but I could pay a little extra if you can get off.”

“Are you asking me on a date?”

“No,” he stammers. “I was just asking because you’ve really helped me and I want to see you more.”

A smile crossed my face before I picked up a napkin off the counter and my pen. I wrote down my number and placed the napkin on top of his cup. “I don’t think I can come tonight,” I comment. “However, I’d love to see you again too, Kageyama.”

“O-oh,” he stutters before locking eyes with me. The faint blush had faded. “I’ll give you a call after my game. Maybe we can meet up and I can show you the video.”

“I’d love that,” I say. The black-haired man seemed confused that his confession had worked. He bid me a farewell before walking out the door.

“What was that guy’s deal?” asked Carrie. She must’ve finished up her cigarette in the time we were talking.

“That- my dear Carrie- is the celebrity that was outside.”

Haikyuu Masterlist

(This series is a choose your own adventure. Pick your favorite man or all of them. I will try to make as many of them as possible with continuations. So far, there is Oikawa, Sugawara, Tuskishima, and Kageyama. If you have a suggestion or comment, please message me!!)

#haikyuu!!#haikyuu #hq #kageyama #tobio x y/n #haikyuu tobio #kageyama x y/n #COFFEE SHOP AU

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dokidokivisual · 4 years ago

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Gochiusa BLOOM episode 3 impressions

Previously: episode 2, episode 1 (seriously, the number of notes on ep 2 review is too low...)

Welcome to another review of Gochuumon wa usagi desu ka? BLOOM. In this episode, the series explores a topic it rarely touched previously, which is school life. Unlike many similar slice-of-life series, Gochiusa rarely concerned itself with such a mundane setting, preferring the ambience of cafés and cobblestone streets. There were a few exceptions, such as the first half of season 2 episode 10, but this is the first episode fully dedicated to a school setting.

Another distinguishing trait of Gochiusa is that the group of main characters attends not one, but several different schools. In particular, there are two high schools: a “normal” one attended by Cocoa and Chiya, and an “elite” one attended by Sharo and Rize. Moreover, there’s a group of middle school characters on the verge of graduating. As such, the question of which high school will Chino, Maya and Megu eventually choose was bound to come to the forefront at some point. And that’s exactly what happens in this episode.

There’s a lot of interesting stuff to discuss, so let’s get down to business...

The episode opens with a shot of Aoyama Blue Mountain on a boat, which also appears in the beginning of season 1 episode 1. By the way before COVID you could totally ride a boat like this in Colmar. Just watch your head...

Yeah, this is under the bridge from season 2 ED. Filmed by me.

Anyway, I’m being sidetracked. What’s important is that this is the only shot where you could tell it’s morning, because of the angle of the shadow from the bridge. It is indeed morning, and we see Cocoa and Chino walking down to school. Seems the summer vacation is over and it’s already September? Cocoa, the self-described pikka-pika no onee-chan, tries to coerce Chino into committing to enter the same high school as her, while Chino is not sure about that. We’ve seen Chino being unsure about her future as recently as this season’s episode 1, and in regards to the high school choice the time for a decision is quickly approaching.

Soon we see Maya and Megu who are facing the same decision. Megu seems to have already decided on what Maya derisively calls the gokigenyo school. The greeting gokigenyo (ご機嫌よう) comes from the word “kigen” (機嫌) which means “mood”, and can be literally translated as “how do you do”. However the same word is also used as farewell, which often causes troubles for translators.

The concept of “gokigenyo school“ has been popularised by the light novel and anime series Maria watches over us (Marimite), which is also one of the most influential works of the yuri genre. This concept has also been parodied a number of times, for example in the excellent episode 5 of Flip Flappers.

Megu manages to convince Maya and Chino to come with her to a tour of this school, and we get a close-up of Maya hinting that she’s definitely hiding something.

Meanwhile at Cocoa’s school, the class president declares the theme of the cultural festival being “cafe”, and puts Chiya and Cocoa in charge of it, because they work at a cafe. It seems that Chiya is considered to be more dependable than Cocoa by her classmates, since she got a higher rank. Nevertheless, it is Cocoa who mostly delivers the speech to fire up the other students.

Note the usage of Chinese tally marks to tally the votes. The five strokes comprising the character 正 (”truth”) equate 5 votes. This method is popular across East Asia, even in Korea where Chinese characters are no longer used.

Also I’ve seen a lot of people were confused by the inclusion of “sex museum” as one of the proposals, which is how 秘宝館 (hihokan) has been translated by the official subtitles. This word, which literally means “the hall of hidden treasures” has been used by various establishments of this type in post-war Japan, however only few of them remain open now. I think “sex museum” is a bad translation because, while technically correct, it breaks mimesis, or in simpler terms, immersion. The English translation is so blatantly inappropriate that it would never make it onto this blackboard, whereas the Japanese word is obscure and innocent-looking enough that it just might. A better translation would be “adult museum”, in fact that’s what the most well-known hihokan, Atami Hihokan uses for its English title.

As proof of each other’s ability, Cocoa mentions Chiya’s triple tray wielding skill (お盆三刀流 obon santoryu) which has been demonstrated in season 2 episode 1. Chiya brings up Cocoa’s “basking in the sun” (日向ぼっこ hinatabokko) attitude which supposedly makes her popular among customers. This is a reference to season 2 episode 5 where Rize says Cocoa always either practices latte art or basks in the sun.

On the way back from school, we learn that Chiya is actually scared of the responsibilities placed on her, and her dream of becoming the president of Ama Usa An franchise (which has been mentioned in s2e1, s2e9 and maybe other episodes I forgot) might be ruined because of this. Cocoa consoles her, again showing her motherly side.

Back at Rabbit House, Cocoa explains how the upcoming festival will be exciting (wakuwaku) and fluffy/cuddly (mofumofu). This is one of several times Cocoa uses silly onomatopoeia to describe something in this episode (aforementioned pikkapika onee-chan and describing her school also as mofumofu in a latter scene). Interestingly, all of these lines are anime-original, and at this point seems like an intentional effort to make Cocoa speak in a more eccentric manner.

In the next scene Sharo becomes angry at Chiya for keeping secrets from her, and blows her cheeks, which makes her turn into a Fugu fish, according to Chiya. Fugu is famous in Japanese cuisine for being a highly poisonous but sought after delicacy, however in this case the comparison has to do with the tendency of a live fugu (as well as other pufferfish) to inflate its stomach, giving it an almost spherical appearance to deter predators.

Next there’s another anime-original CocoChino scene where Chino asks Cocoa about what her school is like. This is my favorite part of the episode because it’s just so adorable. Like, even the fact that Cocoa is drying Chino’s hair with a towel after bath shows how close they became. The direction and the delivery of the dialogue is masterfully executed. Cocoa would be really hurt if Chino chooses any other school, and Chino knows that. But Chino can’t admit she’ll choose her next school because of Cocoa, at least not yet.

Now we move on to the main plot of the episode, which is Chimame visiting Rize and Sharo’s school. Like I said in the preview, this episode covers chapters 10 and 11 of the volume 5 of the manga, which in-universe occur at the same time. However while it fully covers (and has the same title as) chapter 10, only the first half of chapter 11 is included. So about 2/3 of the episode are dedicated to the story of chapter 10.

Chimame attend a speech by “OG” Mate Rin. OG in this case doesn’t mean “original gangsta”, but “old girl”, which is a Japanese term for female alumni of some school (there’s also OB for men). Chino recognizes Rin as the editor of Aoyama Blue Mountain, and I’m not sure if Maya and Megu ever met her, so they don’t. When Rin recalls a senior who turned her life around, Chino recalls her chance meeting with Cocoa. In particular the phrase deai ga taisetsu (”chance meetings are to be cherished”) sticks with her. On the other hand, Maya seems to be interested in the fact that Rin was recommended for scholarship. Interestingly in the manga, Maya slept through most of the speech.

The senior Rin was talking about was obviously Aoyama and we see that there’s actually a huge bounty placed on her. The currency sign consisting of combined letters G and U wasn’t seen before, with prices usually displayed in yen, but there was a Euro-like sign at an open market at the beginning of season 2 episode 1, which might be a shorthand way to write GU. Either way this currency must have a serious hyperinflation problem as the reward for finding Aoyama exceeds 10 billion GU. In countries affected by hyperinflation, a stable foreign currency is often used to perform economic transactions, which might explain why most of the prices are in yen.

But is there some significance to this exact number? Why, yes, 10/27 is Aoyama’s birthday! It is also the start of “reading week”, which actually lasts 2 weeks, until November 9.

After the speech Megu gets separated from the rest of the group, and the other two also get lost in the vast campus of the school. As seen from the above interior shot of the school, it is also inexplicably rabbit-themed (or maybe just this particular hall is), with golden rabbit statues and also a picture on the left wall with the kanji for rabbit (兎).

Through a series of misunderstandings Chimame end up infiltrating the school with Sharo and Rize providing uniforms for them to blend in. Despite having trouble to behave “ladylike” before, Maya naturally blends in once she treats it as a game, and even gets invited to a tea party. She makes a mistake though by mentioning moyashi (bean sprouts) which is considered a cheap and low-class food, but she’s saved by the fact that the rich girls don’t even know what that is, and Sharo explaining how to prepare it in a fancy way.

Eventually the groups meet each other and Maya reveals she has been recommended for scholarship due to her good grades. Perhaps she also treated her school grades as experience points to gain, as the title of the episode (and the manga chapter) ”The whole world is my experience points” seems to suggest. This is the idea behind a real concept of gamification, by the way.

There’s also a callback to the season 2 episode 8, where Maya asks Rize for advice while Chino and Megu are spying on her. It is worth to rewatch that scene, because it’s full of foreshadowing for this episode. Back then Maya thinks she’s the only one of the three to go to this school, but now she thinks there’s a good chance all three will still go to the same school. Chino doesn’t seem to feel this way though.

In the end we see Cocoa and Chiya joining the group, also wearing the elite school uniforms, which is briefly explained by them gathering supplies for the cultural festival. I guess the next episode will explain how they ended up there. In the manga even the fact that they have a cultural festival wasn’t revealed until this point. Also in the manga fukiya club president, Karede Yura, inexplicably appears for just one panel so that Cocoa and Chiya could thank her, without any lines. In the anime she appears just as (if not more) suddenly, however there’s some foreshadowing with her inviting Rize to a tournament earlier, and she gets quite a few speaking lines.

If you listen closely there’s a funny sound effect as she looks at Rize, and then at Sharo. I really liked her design since her first appearance in the manga, and Koi probably does too, as her role has greatly increased in the recent chapters. Consequently her single-panel background appearance has been expanded as well in this episode, she got her full name mentioned in the credits, and there’s even a Karede Yura character song included on the second BD volume (which includes this season’s episodes 3 and 4). All things considered, I fully expect Yura to appear in the episode 4 as well.

The episode ends with Chino looking at the sky with a worried expression. It just hit her that both Megu and Maya are going to a different school than she is expected to go to. As Megu and Maya have a clear path forward, Chino’s future has become even more uncertain, and she feels like the odd one out in the group. Now the part of the ending where Chino is suddenly alone makes sense:

this is basically her imagining the future where Maya and Megu leave her. The coffee cup transition symbolises Chino waking up and seeing that MaMe are still her friends and aren’t going anywhere. We’ll see though...

This time it’s Megu doing latte art in the ending, and the picture is of Chino and Maya dancing. The weird thing is, Megu wasn’t even present at this scene, so how did she draw it in such detail?

Also another random fact I noticed: Chino’s Alice costume actually appeared in the opening of both season 1 and season 2. Here’s a comparison for reference:

Anyway, that was the third episode of Gochuumon wa usagi desu ka? BLOOM and I hope you enjoyed reading my review. See you next week... or so.

#gochiusa #gochuumon wa usagi desu ka?#is the order a rabbit?#review

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melynen · 6 years ago

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Eve’s Charming Chocolate Cupcakes

Eve likes chocolate as much as the next woman. She also likes baking, though perhaps not quite as much as Q does. (Q has taught her some of his special recipes, but that’s a secret no one knows. Well, perhaps a certain someone does, a bloody spy that he is, and Q’s significant other besides. But no one else knows, and Eve fully intends for it to remain that way, or else one James Bond will end up finding out just how true her aim still is.)

In any case, Eve is aware of just how much Q appreciates homemade treats. And being the good friend that she is, she’s more than happy to surprise him with her own creations from time to time. For example when Q’s had a long and tiring day at the office, wrangling stubborn Double-O agents and salvaging what’s left of their kits; or when Bond has once again been keeping him up all night and Q’s all but falling asleep on his feet; or even when M has piled up a meeting after meeting for their Quartermaster to attend to with no end in sight. Eve is sure to always have a little something special for him to return to after such occasions, because she’s thoughtful like that.

And because chocolate is the solution to (almost) all that’s evil in the world, Eve often ends up including it in her baking. Something that both she and Q especially enjoy are the Chocolate Cupcakes.

Batter:

3 eggs

4 ½ decilitres sugar

200g melted butter

6 decilitres wheat flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

3 teaspoons vanilla sugar

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 ½ decilitres milk

Icing:

200g powdered sugar

4 tablespoons melted butter

4 tablespoons coffee

1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

For decorating:

Coconut flakes or sprinkles

Note: Eve received this recipe from Q, and is used to working with it by now. If others who are not familiar with decilitres want to convert them to more familiar amounts, she says go for it, she’ll be your cheerleader if you need one, but that you’ll need to do the work yourself.

Okay, moving on.

Start with preheating the oven to 200C and finding a nice big bowl. Then put the sugar and the eggs into the bowl and beat with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. (It might take a bit of time. Eve recommends having nice music playing in the background. Or, if you can concentrate on two things at once, an audio book could be something to consider, as well.)

Once finished, add the melted butter. Then mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Sift them in, together with milk, and fold carefully into the batter. Try not to whisk the batter too much in this stage anymore, though, as it doesn’t appreciate too hard handling. (Yes, she’s looking at you, 007.)

When the batter is finished, it’s time to pour it into the paper cases. Using a cupcake tin is highly recommended if you want the end result to be nice and round instead of uneven and not so good looking. (Note that this amount of batter will make at least two batches of cupcakes; pictured is only one.)

Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Once the cupcakes have cooled, make the icing by mixing all the ingredients in a smaller bowl. Keep an eye on the amount of liquids, though, as you won’t want the icing to become too runny. When suitable consistency has been reached, congratulations: it’s time for the best part, icing the cupcakes. Eve’s of the belief that more is more, but you do you.

And when you’re done, decorate the cupcakes with coconut flakes. (Or sprinkles, if you’re like Q who is not too fond of coconut for reasons inconceivable to Eve.)

#007 fest #teambondvillains #headcanons #recipes #mi6caferecipes

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skeletorific · 6 years ago

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Ko-fi and Kisses Matchup Drabble: Something’s Brewing: UT!Sans/Fem!Reader

Back to the street where we began

Feeling as good as lovers can

You know

Yeah we’re feeling so good...

The end of Jen’s pencil bobbed a little bit to the piano chords ringing out of her headphones. The music drowned out the noise of the cafe that surrounded her table.

She’d been coming here for a few weeks now after getting hooked on their hot chocolate. Normally she wasn’t much for coffee but her friend had recommended this place to her. To her surprise, their non-coffee menu was surprisingly extensive and their pastries were better than the usual dry biscotti-and-maybe-a-bagel affair of most places. The staff was friendly, but not overly so, leaving her in peace to doodle or work on her laptop. She found herself spending at least a couple hours there a week. Which was odd, normally she hated being in public when she didn’t have to be. But the cafe was....peaceful.

Which is why the sudden tap on her shoulder felt so jolting.

She instinctively gripped her headphones and whirled to tell off whoever had felt bold enough to intrude on someone innocently minding their own business, only to nearly get a faceful of her drink. The skeleton monster holding it backed off a few paces, holding up his hands apologetically. “Whoa, whoa, easy kid.”

It took you a second to process what she was seeing before she relaxed. “I’m so sorry, i-”

He shook his head, grinning faintly as he set the cup down. “Didn’t mean to startle ya, just finished your drink. Don’t think you could hear me calling your name, so I thought a little hand delivery might be nice. Probably coulda thought that one through.”

She sighed, pulling out one headphone. Should’ve done that in the first place, she tended to zone out, and the music certainly didn’t help. “Thank you...” She didn’t know the names of all the staff yet and were forced to check the nametag, pinned carelessly onto the blue sweatshirt he wore. “Sans”

“Don’t mention it. Least I can do for the new regular.”

she smiled, taking a sip of her hot chocolate. “Guess that’s what I am now, huh.”

“No bones about it.”

She nearly snorted out her cocoa in surprise, which made a grin spread over the shorter skeleton’s face.

“U-um” She said, cheeks bright red as she tried to subtly wipe her face. “Yup! No bones!”

“you doin alright there?” His grin only widened at her efforts to save face.

She chuckled again, finally getting the last of it off with a napkin. “Fine, except for my pride. You caught me. I’m a closet pun lover.”

“Good to know I'm not the only one around here.”

She turned to look at him. “I don’t think I’ve seen you here before.”

“been taking a few days off. Between you and me, this job can be a latte”

She snorted again but wisely kept her face out of the coffee.

“but I’ve seen you a couple times. Back when you first started coming. Jen, right?”

“Um..yes.”

“Yeah, thought so. My bro’s here most mornings, he mentioned you.”

“All good things, I hope?” She said, slightly flustered at the thought of being noticed and discussed.

“He and the boss are slightly concerned you’re gonna be opening up an art studio or a therapist’s office in this corner, but other than that, he’s a fan.”

“Oh, gosh, am I really here that much?”

He waved off the concern. “Nah. my bro’s just a chronic spy and likes to get familiar with the customers. Somethin about better service. Edge is just nosey.”

“Well....art studio might not be far off.” She said, glancing at the doodles in her sketchbooks.

Sans glanced at them. “They’re good.”

“Uh...thanks” she said, shifting her arm a bit to cover them. Shyness, modesty, who knew. She tried to laugh it off “Anime eyes, really breaking new artistic ground there.”

“You seen my handwriting? I’m impressed by anyone who can manage to draw a straight line.”

She couldn’t help a shy grin. “But, uh....therapist’s office?”

“He said ya usually have a friend with you or are calling someone and you get them venting about their life problems. Talk em through it.”

“Oh, well that’s-” She flushed. “That’s nothing”

“I think its cool.” He said, leaning slightly against the wall and grinning. “Cool thing to do for someone.”

“....oh.”

He was kinda cute....Mind racing she scrambled for a joke. “Well, what can I say....I like it when someone feels comfortable enough to....espresso their feelings”

Silence. And then....he burst out laughing.

It was a good laugh.

Jen wasn’t much for idle chatter. In general, she preferred the quiet. But...something about this cornball of a skeleton just made things feel easy. He was funny, charming even, in a sort of laid-back way. They traded jokes, swapped anecdotes from work. Somehow he even got her talking a bit about her personal like (although he seemed reticent to open up himself). Jen was used to being the one who listened to other people, who tried to help others. And while she didn’t resent that....it was kinda nice being on the receiving end of attention, for once.

Before she knew it, nearly two hours had passed. He was seated across from her

“...so long story short the kitchen is on fire-”

“How did he manage that with pasta?!”

“Million dollar question. Anyways-”

“yo, shithead.” The grouchy voice came from behind them, making her turn her head. Another skeleton, similar to Sans but with sharper teeth and a black jacket, was scowling at her conversation partner over her head.

“hello to you too, red” Sans said. Clearly a bit irritated.

“here to swap you out. Definitely seems like you’re hard at work.” He said, pointedly glancing at her.

“...right. Uh....yeah.” He took his apron off at chucked it at him. Red grumbled and went behind the counter.

“Man, what time is it...” She checked her phone and her eyes widened. “....shit, I should go.” Much as she was enjoying herself, she’d been here much longer than she intended to and she still had things to do at home.”

Sans sighed. “Yeah. me too. Lotta napping to do at home.” He got to his feet. “See you around though?”

Was she wrong for assuming he sounded...hopeful? She tried to shoo the thought away but there was a slight race in her pulse.

“Well, if you can put up with my motormouth for that long, sure, I’ll come back.”

“I think you’ll find I can take quite a bit.” He winked, and she felt her face coloring again. Curse her uncontrollable expressiveness. “Tomorrow?”

“....yeah. Sure.” she smiled. “But next time, I ask the questions.”

“Its a date then,” He said, strolling away.

....date?!

“...hey!” she called out, stopping him just before he opened the door. He glanced back at her.

“...how does the barista hit on the customer?”

His eyelights brightened fractionally. “How?”

“I’ve been thinking about you a latte.”

He laughed, opening the door and waving goodbye. “See you tomorrow, sweetheart.”

#ko-fi and kisses #skelething is broke and doing commissions #undertale #sans #sans x reader #matchup #long post

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ameliapodcast · 3 years ago

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CocoaSpy Recommendations

Here we go again! Intern shares their unfiltered, duck-petting opinion because even if you want them to, they really can not stay quiet for the life of them. For the full rec, click the read more, as this is a long post. Note: Those are Intern's recommendations, if I mess up, it's me doing that. Please let me know! Last time, we had Academicasaurus, before that Forgive Me!, The Night Post, patient33, if you haven't seen the posts, find them linked.

Today! @vanishingpod

Website, Spotify, general Listen, Transcripts

"In 1699, at the premiere of his newest masterpiece, renowned stage magician Jean Jacquline Lemarque caused the 2nd or 3rd greatest disappearance-related theatrical tragedy in history…

In 1932, a prickly German theater artist, an American conman, and an unfortunately-named mechanical engineer globetrot from Berlin to Paris to Hollywood, encountering artistic geniuses, secret societies, and plagiarists in an attempt to unfold the mystery of Lemarque’s Vanishing Act... or at the very least avoid doing any actual work.

A farce, a heist, a con, a murder mystery, and a disappearing act all at once, The Vanishing Act finds a slew of off-color characters at odds with art, fame, magic, and history in the making." LINK

Give it a listen if…

Bad French sounds as funny to you as it sounds to me, if you like characters that are so 3-dimensional I don’t have a word for it, if you like different accents (YES), if you like banter between characters.

A note

I am only just done with act 1, so I may not have the full picture yet. But I’ve been binging, my brain is soup and I am one excited Intern! This one has been on my list for so long and I have no idea why I didn’t get to it sooner.

Why you’d like it as a listener of Amelia?

Globetrotting! Also, ducks! And people vanish! But, okay, seriously now: it’s the whole tone. If you like The Amelia Project for the way they use humor, if you like it for the general tone the story is told, you’ll love the Vanishing Act Podcast. Also - I might have mentioned but they have the coolest duck in podcast history!

Why I like it?

DUCK. Okay, I’m sorry, I just can’t get over this. I love the story. I love the way the characters just unfold, the story is important but the way the characters intertwine with it, the way they are build? It speaks of very good writing.

How long did it take me to get into the story?

Since it’s raining today, had me at the rain. Realistically I’d say after the first episode.

Others?

Intern is super busy right now, but they barely got anything done today due to just being caught in the story. Not sure if I will get into trouble for this, but even if... worth it!

- Intern

#cocoa spy recommendations #interns podcast list #the vanishing act #the vanishing act podcast #Sorry friends this took so long but I'm really really busy right now #the amelia project

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artistiquereader · 6 years ago

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Merlin Writer Month: Faves Week

So, I’ve been really looking forward to this week and I have a ton of recommendations. Hope I provide you with something new and that you enjoy it! This are in no particular order, they are just works that I love in equal measure for different reasons and that I feel everyone should read because they are amazing. Also, this is going to be long, so sorry (but not really) about that, so you’ll find everything after the cut.

Also, if the fic has a “*” beside it, it means it is a restricted work on AO3, so you’ll need to be logged in to read it.

The thing is, I need to start this list by putting my absolute favorite at the very beggining. After it, as I wrote above, they’re all equally beloved to me, but this first one is just it for me for various reasons.

The Sidewalks of New York by emmbrancsxx0 Lenght: 161,191 Summary: New York City, 1925. Jazz, flappers, parties, and violence. In the midst of Prohibition, crime boss Arthur Pendragon and his gang, the Knights of the Round Table, arrive from London to open a speakeasy in Chelsea. Fearing they’ll lose their hold on Manhattan’s West Side, the Black Kings send Merlin Emrys to spy on the Knights. The two gangs quickly become rivals, and there is no place for love in war.

Comment: This fic is just absolutely brilliant in every sense. It picked my interest because of the time it is set in (which is my favorite time in history). I’ve always had a fascination with New York 1910-1930 and the whole Prohibition and gangs aspect of it. This is just so well balanced in every aspect that it offers: the romance, the betrayals, the rivalries between gangs, the characters and their personalitites and motivations are just fantastic. Arthur as a crime boss is just delightful as is Merlin as the charismatic bartender of the speakeasy (even tho he is so much more than that). It’s tense, it’s violent, it’s romantic and it has a happy ending, what more could I ask for? This author writes so freaking amazing and I love everything she’s written so if you like this one, you should totally check out all her other stuff because it’s just as amazing. Also, Arthur is known as the “Golden Knight” and for some reason that just made me love it even more. Arthur and Merlin are brilliant and she just gets the point across so well of how much they love and get each other and that’s one of the reaons why I love it so much, it’s just... they belong together and I love the journey (the hearthache and the love and everything in between) until they get to the point of actual happiness and understanding.

1. True North by Kroki_Refur * Lenght: 6,752 Summary: Arthur is given a compass that is unable to tell north from south, but always points him to where Merlin is.

Comment: Oh, this fic. It follows Arthur and Melrin throughout the centuries, with Arthur always finding his way to Merlin. Soulmate-y of sorts and just lovely in the way this gets the point across that they belong together and that they’ll always find each other.

2. The Reincarnation Situation by orphan_account Lenght: 16,591 Summary: My series finale gift to the Merlin fandom. Reincarnation. Merlin and Arthur only remember their past lives for one night a year - New Year's Eve. This is a quick tour (and it's not cracky like the title suggests, I swear). Merlin still thinks that perhaps the dragon was right and one day Arthur will return as a king destined to save the people of Albion, but that day has not yet come. Arthur has not missed a single moment of life since Merlin laid him to rest in the waters of Avalon but the lives he has lived have not been for his people or for the greater good, they have been just for Merlin.

Comment: SO, SO, SO much love for this one. Again, anothe bitter-sweet read but so worth it, it tugs at your heart but comforts you in the knowledge that they’ll always have each other. Fantastic narrative and I love each of the reincarnations shown. It also has a lovely podfic. Soulmates is something I’ve always been a sucker for and this fic is amazing in how it portrays them througout time and the intensity of remembering for one night, who they really are.

3. Tulips Are Better; Dragons Are Best by sweetiejelly Lenght: 58,627 Summary: Arthur loses a bet with Morgana and ends up on The Bachelor. As he identifies as bisexual, the pool of candidates is quite diverse and includes one Merlin Emrys, his ex. Arthur thinks it's fate. Merlin thinks it's bollocks. Thus begins (again) their courtship.

Comment: So delightful and fun and angsty. Arthur’s complete dismissal of anyone that isn’t Merlin is just so fun to read, how he wants to just send everyone home as soon as he realizes Merlin is there is just hilarious and shows how gone he is. A Modern AU with magic with boths sides wanting each other but with issues that need talking over and mending before they get together and Merlin’s magic being as in love with Arthur as he is, is just one of the things that make me love this as much as I do. Stupid and stubborn boys make my heart melt with their longing. The art is so lovely and adds so much to it. Read it, it’s fantastic.

4. You bring music to my silent world by Balthamos Lenght: 49,818 Summary: Arthur and Merlin are thrown together as children when Merlin’s mother moves into the Pendragon Manor as the new housekeeper, bringing her deaf son Merlin with her. Arthur is a loud and obnoxious child, whereas Merlin is quiet but not as shy as everyone thinks. The two children become fast friends, but as they grow up together things begin to change, due to the pressure of wanting to be normal, and the growing lack of communication between the pair. Growing up is never easy and the graceful friendship they had as children gets lost as they reach their teenage years, but through their difficulties they develop a deeper, stronger relationship, one far more permanent.

Comment: I love, love, love, love this one. Like anything by this author is amazing, so you should totally check them out if you haven’t, but this one, gosh, it’s so lovely it hurts.

5. Where the Hurt Is by undersomestairs Lenght: 12,349 Summary: For this Kink Me! Merlin prompt: They were childhood/teenage sweethearts but Arthur's family moved away (because Uther detested Merlin but Arthur doesn't know this) and they promise to write. After Uther's death Arthur finds all the letters from Merlin he never received. All the time he thought Merlin had forgotten him. Arthur seeks him out.

Comment: Oh my god, this one made me cry. It takes your heart and stomps on it and then mends is back but not before it kind of destroys you. How you see Merlin losing hope, Arthur’s feelings after he realized Merlin didn’t forget him but that it was Uther and then his sorrow over what he thinks lost. Read it, it’s just beautiful.

6. License to Thrill by lady_ragnell Lenght: 14,174 Summary: Merlin's employees bet him the recipe for the most addictive cocoa in the world that he can't find out what the hot blond who comes into his chocolate shop does for a living within the month. He ends up getting far more than he bargained for.

Comment: Arthur as James Bond (kind of) and Merlin as the chocolatier who steals his heart via his sweet tooth and shameless flirting from Arthur’s part because Merlin is lovely. So incredibly good and it has a podfic by wildwildwoods which is also incredibly lovely. Read/listen to it, you’lll feel better after.

7. Remember, Remember by winterstorrm Lenght: 16,480 Summary: Prince Arthur gives up the person he loves to do his duty, but Merlin's impossible to forget.

Comment: So, anything by this author is amazing (please, check out all of their other stories because they’re fantastic), but this one just breaks my heart. Arthur’s longing and regret is so palpable through every word. His love for Merlin is just so big and I always love to read something where I get to see how much Arthur feels for Merlin, how much Merlin means to him, how much he loves and needs Merlin.

8. Mr. & Mr. Smith Series by Detochkina * Lenght: 101,837 Summary: Merlin Emrys is used to living life on the go. As an agent for the Agency of Magic, Merlin’s days are consumed by travel, exotic locations, and battling a faceless rival -- an officer from the competing Bureau of Corrections, who is always hot on his heels and ready to one-up him. When Merlin is sent on a mission to Las Vegas to secure a powerful artifact, he allows himself one night off. Just one, because he bloody deserves it. Drinks and foreplay lead to a bet with a hot financial advisor he just met. Merlin ends up as a newlywed. Oops.

Comment: This series has a special place in my heart because apart from being so bloody good it made my head spin and has me (still because it’s a WIP) on the edge of my seat, I was actually in Vegas and stayed in the hotel in which Arthur and Merlin are in the first two installments. Being able to read while on the locations described in it, made me feel an even bigger connection with the world. This is an absolutely addicting read that before you know it you’ll have read the 5 available works and will be eagerly awaiting the next.

9. So Are They All, All Honourable Men by seperis Lenght: 18,199 Summary: Considering Arthur's future wife will be chosen less for compatibility than for her political value, Merlin may be the only marriage he'll have that won't end in bloodshed or a great deal of fortifying wine.

Comment: Lovely, so very, very, lovely. SO many great lines and the old married couple dynamic and them being so in love is just brilliant. Canon Era, Magic Reveal and lots of love and pinining and getting together. Please do yourself a favor and read it if you haven’t, and if you have, do it again because it’s just amazing. There are moments here in which their love and worry is so palpable it hurts, I love it so much.

10. Oscilliate Wildly by suntipped Lenght: 11,246 Summary: Fucking Arthur, he thinks, pushing his head against the seat. It’s not so much that he’s breaking promises left and right by bringing up that thing between them in public again; it's just his ever-irritating sense of entitlement. It’s Arthur being a prick and thinking he can go around doing anything he wants sometimes, because obviously, obviously the entire world exists only to amuse him.

Comment: This is just one of my all time favorite fics ever. Oblivious, pining boys in love are my favorites. Also, pet-names. A lovely Modern AU with stupid boys who won’t talk to each other. I read this at least 3 times a year, yes, I love it that much.

11. These Feathered Breaths (a Handfasting remix) by Emjayelle Lenght: 3,580 Summary: There was at least a dozen reasons why Arthur, Prince of Wales, couldn't marry Merlin, bird-whisperer, but it didn't stop him from thinking it was the best idea in the world.

Comment: This is one of the most romantic, heart-wrenching and loved filled reads I’ve ever encountered. It’s so insanely beautiful and it tugs on my heartstrings because of the absolute love, devotion and longing that fills each word. The knights as little robins is one of the most adorable concepts ever and if there’s something I love is seeing Arthur not being able to cope with how much he loves Merlin and this conveys it in such a way that it puts fairytales to shame.

12. We Pull These Jobs To Make A Little Money (No One Gets Hurt If They Don’t Act Funny) by leashy_babes Lenght: 48,918 Summary: Arthur and his friends have been making their money this way for years. It's all they know and they're good enough to get away with it. Merlin grudgingly works in a bank, wishing his days away. Their worlds collide and everything changes.AKA: Bank robbers of the round table.

Comment: Arthur is so smitten with Merlin he almost forgets what he actually was there to do. If you haven’t noticied, besotted!Arthur is one of my most favorite things ever and this nails it. I love the concept and the development is fantastic, please read it if you haven’t it’s such an entertaining and lovely read and I love it a lot.

#merlinwritermonth2018 #merthur #bbc merlin #all time favorites week

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dumpsterfiresons · 7 years ago

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LB:MR Secret Santa ‘17

To dearest @introvertedphantom, I bring thee an entire frickin’ AU for your viewing pleasure, as well as a snippet of a scene from it! It’s a bit late and I may be new to the PL fandom but I’m still giving it a shot!

I recommend reading the entire AU summary in the link before indulging in this little snippet. Enjoy!

November 13, 1XXX

It's been one dead end after another. Al and Kat have been at each other's throats more and more, and Hilda and I can only do so much. Kat refuses to leave until her brother does, and Al refuses to leave until we have more information, or at least a plan. It's been one dead end after another, with only the two of us out and about, and pretty soon, someone's going to do something rash.

I just hope things’ll

~0~

The brisk fall wind nips at Lucy's face as she made her way to the cafe. It was one of the few respites she has these last few weeks, the only place she feels free to be herself in. As usual, the cafe was near-empty this time of day, and Anne was there, smiling sweetly and waving at her. She smiles back, and takes her usual seat in the corner. She's been here often enough that Anna didn't even take her order, only going into the kitchen with a small, soft smile on her face. Lucy smiles back, but turns her eyes out the window, worry furrowing her brow.

"In five days," Al said, running a hand through his hair, "And I doubt I'll be able to last much longer with you sorry lot, but in three days, I propose we spring our own trap and see who bites."

"Eh? What're you goin' on about, Al?" Lucy asks.

"What I'm saying and this is a terrible, terrible plan but we have no bloody choice now, do we? What I'm saying is that I'm going straight outside, and I'm going to let myself be bait. You hear that? Terrible idea, more fitting for troglodytes who can't even see the obvious, but the only one we have right now! We don't have much to go on, Hilda can't go digging too far without alerting whoever the traitor is, and I am bloody SICK and TIRED of BEING HERE!" He says, slamming his hand on the table for emphasis. Hilda looked worried, but nothing could ever beat the sheer horror of Kat's expression hearing it. "No. NO! Al, you can't just do that!"

"And why not? You know as well as I do that we've been hitting a wall one after another, this might be the only option left, Kat. The longer we wait, the greater the risk of the spy finding us. And..." Al trailed off, sighing gustily. "I'm tired. I want this done and over with."

"It's still risky! Who knows what'll happen when you come back! You almost died, Al!" Kat

Hilda looks away from Kat. "He... has a point, Katrielle. At this point, we don't know where Makepeace is, and I'm no closer to finding out who sold us out. If we do this, I can arrange for witness protection, but we'll need trustworthy-"

"No, don't even attempt to veto anyone out. The idea is to draw the traitor out with my presence, and my surprise return should shock our spy into making some hasty decisions."

"But you might get hurt! I... I can't stand the thought, Al." Kat whispered, looking distraught, and a hurt, conflicted look crossed his face before he sighed.

"Fine, if you have any other ideas, say so. But once I step out, we only have one shot at this."

... And yet nobody could think of a better idea. And all the time they had left was spent planning, tempers running higher as the possibility of Al being hurt lingered in the air. The man had been frantically muttering to himself before Lucy left the flat, plotting out safe routes and contingencies and making worried glances at his sister when he thought she wasn't looking. If anything, he seemed more concerned about Kat's safety than his.

The sound of ceramic on wood startles Lucy out of her musing and turns to see Anne's smiling face and a steaming cup of cocoa on the table. "Tha’s a lifesaver, Annie!" Lucy says, taking the cup into her hands and savoring the warmth.

"Anything for my favorite customer!" Anne replied, tucking back a lock of blonde hair that escaped her ponytail. Lucy smiles, but it falters a moment later, something that didn't escape the waitress' attention.

"What's wrong?"

... Right, there's a reason she went here. One thing she never wanted to do.

"... Anne? I'm leavin' t'morrow. Back't London."

Today was the fifth day. And tomorrow… There’d be no turning back.

"Oh. That's... Sad to hear."

"Don' worry, Annie-lass! You ent' seen t'last 'o me! I'll be back b'fore you know it!" Lucy says, trying to keep her voice enthusiastic.

For a moment, Anne looked hesitant, before Lucy's efforts were rewarded with Anne's bright, sunshine-y smile. "I'll hold you on to that, then! Can't lose our favorite customer, after all!"

"If tha' were true, where's me extra whipped cream?" Lucy teases, and they settle into light banter until the sun's rays start disappearing into the horizon.

Tomorrow, they'll be leaving for London. And whatever comes next, they'll hopefully be ready for it.

#lbmrsecretsanta2017 #lmj #lbmr #katrielle layton #lucy baker #alfendi layton #hilda pertinax #justin lawson #diane makepeace #keelan make #i dunno if i should keep tagging characters who are only vaguely mentioned???#also first time posting ficcy in tumblr pls be gentle #the ceftic tank #a nasty case of word diarrhea

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glowstickia · 7 years ago

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lisabel with the prompt “are you finishing that or…?”

*KICKS DOWN DOOR* MAH TWO FAV GIRLS OH HELL YEAH

Stars & Brews

Elbow resting on the freshly wiped down bar, Lisa propped her head up. Her half lidded eyes stared down her newest patron as they pushed open the cafe doors to her saloon-esque establishment. Her signature cat-like grin pulled lips tight, showing her sparkling white teeth. “What can I do you for?” she asked, hand itching to snatch the golden Starchmen stars.

Tall, dark, and beautiful Isabel strolled passed the gambling, the drinking of high sugared drinks, and rowdy merriment in the back corner. Someone told a cheesy joke. Arriving at the counter, Isabel slid into one of the bar stools, reached in her pocket and pulled out two stars. “Information.”

Lisa’s hand moved with surprising speed to snatch the stars. Isabel was faster. Lisa blinked. Her wrist being held by the jock superstar. No stars in sight. She cleared her throat, retrieved her hand, grabbed an empty glass, and proceeded to wipe it down. Lisa fogged up the glass, her eyes refusing to look Isabel in the eye. “What kind of information you looking for?”

Isabel sat, her nail tapped the bar as she decided.

Are you the older twin?You wanna go out for pizza sometime?What do you know about Mr. Garcia?

The stars rubbed against each other. “What do you know about Mr. Garcia, our science teacher?”

Lisa hummed as she raised her glass high into the dim lights. “Spying on teachers, huh? Did your club adviser send you?”

“No comment.” Isabel said, her face remaining neutral.

Lisa smirked. She gently placed the glass behind the counter and pulled out a thick, black notebook. Shiny silver quarter moon stickers and stars littered the cover. She licked her index finger and moved down the color coded tabs. Picking the green one, she flipped the notebook open. She hummed again. “One star for basic, two for basic plus some, four stars for two juicy secrets.”

Isabel slid two stars across the counter. Lisa immediately snapped them up. Isabel pulled out two more stars. “Half payment until you give me the information.”

Lisa’s eyebrow twitched. Oh, she liked this one. “That’s not how we run around here.”

Isabel leaned forward. “I’ll even buy a drink.”

She clicked her tongue. “Well,” Lisa turned, pulled out a piece of purple paper from a hidden stack and quickly scribbled on it. She slapped her notebook closed, folded the paper, and like magic, turned around with a silver glitter covered lavender envelope. The notebook had since disappeared. Lisa held out her hand. “Stars.”

Isabel held them up. They were immediately replaced with the envelope. She tapped the envelope with her chin. “So, what’s the cheapest drink you’d recommend?”

Lisa leaned on the bar again, in the same position Isabel saw her as she walked in. “A tall glass of water.” She winked.

Isabel rolled her eyes, and noticed Violet, who was sitting a couple seats away, taking a large gulp of something neon green. “Hey, Violet.”

Violet leaned forward on the bar, placing her empty glass on the wood, and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. “Hm?”

“What’s the cheapest drink you’d recommend?”

Lisa kept her smile plastered on her face as she looked between her best friend/patron, and Isabel. Violet slid her glass in Lisa’s direction. With practice ease, she caught it and pulled out a shot glass along with a large pitcher of bright pink liquid.Violet glanced over at Isabel. “Eraser.”

Isabel looked to Lisa. "I'll have what she's having."

Lisa shrugged. She poured two glasses and snapped up their respective stars. Violet and Isabel raised their glasses to each other and took a swig. Violet slapped her empty glass down first. Isabel followed suit.

Isabel licked her lips. The bubbled and sugar filled drink coated her mouth. Her top lip still had some residue.

Violet licked her own lips. “Any Special Brew left?”

Lisa’s signature grin returned. Something dark, sinister seemed to pass behind her eyes. “You may need more stars for that Vi.”

Violet started shaking. “H-how many?”

Lisa glanced at Isabel then to Violet. “As much as I’m usually opposed to this, I’ll allow a shared drink this one time.”

Violet’s eyes widened. Her head turned to Isabel. Her long braid, whipping the air behind her. “Please,” she whispered.

Isabel felt the stars in her pocket burning. It’s okay. She reminded herself. Her bro’s got sticky fingers and makes poor bet decisions. She squared her shoulders and stared into Lisa’s half-lidded blue eyes. “How much?”

Lisa’s wide grin grew bigger. “Quite a sum, but since you’re willing to help this poor girl out…. Five. Stars.”

Isabel gripped the bar for a moment. Violet’s gaze didn’t waver. Isabel swallowed. “May I ask: Why is this ‘brew’ so special?”

Lisa spun on her toes. The clear pitcher she had in her hand magically vanished as a steel coffee pot appeared in her hand. “I’m glad you asked.”

Lisa flourished up a bright green and black mug with the words “Got Ghosts?” written in cursive writing on the side. She poured the hot brew into the mug, tossed a generic ghost shaped marshmallow on the top, pulled out whipped cream, gummi bats, and purple food glitter. Isabel and Violet stared at the Special Brew then at each other.

“I’ve got two left.” Violet admitted, her hand moved stray hair away from her eyes.

Isabel looked back at the drink. She sighed and slapped down three more stars. Violet’s eyes lit up. She immediately added two more to the pile. Lisa swiped the stars away and flipped two purple and white striped straws from her apron, twirled them in her fingers before sticking them through the whipped cream.“Enjoy you two~” She winked and walked to another part of the bar. A new customer had arrived.

Violet’s mouth watered, but she restrained herself. “G-go ahead.”

“Huh?”

Violet nodded to the drink. “You paid more than half. You should get the first sip.”

Isabel glanced between the drink and Violet again. ‘Make this quick.’ Her eyes seem to say. Isabel leaned over, picked the straw closest to her and took a sip. Hot. Her eyes watered and her hand went to her mouth. Violet pulled the drink a little closer and took her sip.

After her mouth seemed cool enough, Isabel and Violet took turns sharing their hot cocoa special. Lisa returned a couple times, chatting them up, while wiping her glasses. The whipped cream and gummi bats had been devoured and the cocoa was mostly gone. Then the first bell rang.

The girls looked at each other in panic. Lisa, however, calmly pulled her backpack out from behind the counter. Her clothes changed into a large sweater and jeans. She grinned at them. “Well…are you finishing that or…?”

Violet grabbed the mug and took a swig she placed it down, nodded to Isabel as she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, and bolted. Isabel glanced in the mug, there was still some left. She took a swig and slid it over to Lisa. It vanished.Lisa winked at Isabel. “Better hurry.” She said, now beside her.

Isabel blinked. “How’d-Never mind.” Most of the patrons had already cleared out. Isabel pushed passed them, sprinting down the hall to her locker.

Lisa stood in the middle of the empty tables and chairs. She grinned as the lights flickered off. “See you in class.” She called out, to no one.

#paranatural #pnat #pnat fic #glow writes #ended up being a love triangle WHOOPS ah well wlw NERDS #i love them i love my gals *sniffs*

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lovemesomesurveys · 8 years ago

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1. Who’s your favourite character on Boy Meets World? Eric.

2. Do you have underbite or overbite? Nope.

3. Do you like those red flowers they put out during the holiday season? Yeah, Poinsettias are pretty. I just think Christmas when I see them.

4. When was the last time you used poster board for? For a school project like 3 years ago.

5. Have you ever ridden in a U-Haul? No.

6. Who was the last person to message you over facebook? Probably Arynthya.

7. Do you like Auntie Anne’s pretzels? What’s your favourite flavour? Yeah, although I haven’t had ‘em in awhile. I’d just get like mini pretzels with cheese.

8. Do you like folk rock? I’m not too familiar with that genre.

9. Do you ever go to bed with her hair wet? Yeah.

10. Do you hate it when people post statuses on facebook like “today was amazing” “I’m off to bed” ? I mean, whatever. It doesn’t bother me.

11. What colour highlighter do you prefer? Pink.

12. Do you wear socks that have holes in them? Nope.

13. When given a present, do you usually keep the gift bag it came in? Sometimes, yeah.

14. Have you ever bought anything off of amazon.com? Yeah, I’ve bought a lot of things from Amazon.

15. Do you like to play Scrabble? Yeah.

16. How often does your school have assemblies? Do you show your school spirit or just sit there? Aw you make me feel old cause this question assumes I’m in a grade that has assemblies, which could be elementary, middle, or high school. I’m coming up on my 10 year high school reunion, so it’s been awhile.

17. Which is your classes is so slow it bores you? Which class is so fast that you can’t keep up? I graduated college two years ago. My school days are over.

18. What are you saving your money up for right now? Vacation.

19. Do you hate how cold you get after a shower? Ugh, YES.

20. Have you ever played with one of those tiny plastic flags with the metal rod sticking in the ground? Probably at some point in my life.

21. What do you do when you spy a bug in your house? I freak out and get someone to kill it.

22. Do you like watching old western films with those corny jokes? No.

23. Are your peers over the Chuck Norris phase or are they still into it? That’s been dead for awhile now, but yeah I do remember those days.

24. Do you like the show Drake and Josh? I loved that show.

25. Do you make hot chocolate by using Swiss Miss hot cocoa powder? Yeah.

26. What do you normally drink at lunch during school? lol I see who the target audience is in this survey. I mean, I know they’re usually geared towards teens, but this one sounds younger. Or maybe I’m just getting too old for surveys. Which I mean... yeah, probably. Will I stop? Nah. haha. Then what will I do?

27. Which one of your friends is the most indecisive? Me.

28. Have you ever made rice krispie treats? Do you prefer the homemade kind or store bought? Yep. Homemade is the best, of course.

29. Who’s your favourite Disney princess and why? I actually wasn’t like super into the princess thing. Alice from Alice in Wonderland is my fave Disney character.

30. Are we all going to run out of good surveys in the near future? I’ve thought about that. I mean, there’s already so much repetition in questions. I’m like when will I have done all the surveys? When will all the questions have been asked? ha. Some days it is hard to find a survey to do. I guess I’ll just have to cycle through ‘em again if that happens.

31. Do you wash your hands for the recommended 20 seconds? I’ve heard a long time ago that you should wash your hands to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, so that’s what I do.

32. Do you like celery and peanut butter? I don’t like celery.

33. What was the last gift card you received? Probably Starbucks.

34. Do you look at people in other cars when stopping at a red light? I mean, I sometimes glance over. It’s awkward when you make eye contact with the person haha. Or if you look over and they’re already looking.

35. Do you use double negatives in your sentences (like, I don’t know nothing about that)? No.

36. What’s your favourite type of girl scout cookie? The Lemonades.

37. Do you like pulp-y orange juice? I don’t like orange juice at all.

38. Are you growing your hair/bangs out right now? I’ve been letting my hair grow for the past 2 years. It’s so long now.

39. How often do you iron your clothes? I don’t.

40. Have you ever tried putting on fake eyelashes? How did it look? Yes. I like ‘em.

41. What was the last movie you saw on TV? Bridesmaids.

#personal #text #survey #surveys

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super-perspicacia · 8 years ago

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Going Home (#roguerobin005) , round 2

Entry for @jedifest RogueRobin, round 2, callsign #roguerobin005, continuing Going home, round 1, written by @aeremaee. I strongly recommend reading that very nice first part before this one!

Many, many thanks to @jedicuties for the beta!

Era: Rogue One, High School/University AU

Characters: Baze Malbus, Chirrut Imwe,Bodhi Rook

Little ficlet under the cut:

What do you do with a student after school is closed?

You can’t exactly take him home just like that. He’s not a stray cat, needing only water, food, and a trip to the veterinarian in search of a microchip!

Of course, there was the library, but poor Bodhi was so wet people would think they had fished him out of the river.

Besides, Chirrut and Baze wanted a chance to talk with him without other students or professors’ interference. Professor Krennic always had a plan for seizing power in his department. One of these days he would try to recruit them for one of them, but that day wasn't today.

This was why they were there, in the smallest diner in this part of town, sipping hot cocoa and waiting for the poor boy who was trying to use the hand dryer on his hair in the lavatory…

Paranoia…

It was such an overused word. Every time someone is suspicious of us, every time someone is cautious… And in movies, books too, the poor word is tossed into the conversation for every small occasion. Every hero joking with the word in spy movies, just to be validated in the end because there was a conspiracy. Every character thinking their partner was cheating on them…

Yes, paranoia was such an overused word that it seemed to have lost all meaning.

The sad truth that young Bodhi had painted with his words was very different.

“She was never diagnosed,” the young man had said in a small voice, when the hot drink and their undivided attention had broken his silence. Or perhaps the time for him to talk had simply come.

“It’s probably not the right word. I tried to convince her to consult but it made her furious.”

Chirrut searched for his lovers hand, needing his warmth under his palm. His words had always be a powerful weapon in his arsenal, in all his years working at the student's desk, he had used them to soothe nerves, to encourage, to help in every way, to mollify very-much-not-in-tune-with-their-child parents sometimes… But his words were lacking faced with this tale, a tale of rent money used to change locks twice a month, of an alarm worthy of a museum guarding an empty apartment, of afternoons spent doing homework in front of the door “because she fears someone will enter if we are not guarding it”, of never-ending distrust, of problems with every neighbour, of family members or friends slowly renouncing them, because everything, every word, every act, was interpreted as intentionally hostile.

“She wasn’t like that before,” Bodhi completed his tale, as if it excused the marks on his wrists.

-“She binds you,” Baze remarked, to clue Chirrut in on the marks without describing them, trying to spare the modesty of the younger man.

-“She thinks someone will steal me. That’s...that’s how my father disappeared, in our old country. Military came for him and she never saw him again. But she didn’t become like that until years after.”

-“The human brain is an ongoing mystery,” Chirrut wisely remarked before pushing Bodhi to use the restroom to dry himself off a little.

- “That poor woman needs medical help.” Baze sighed , once they were alone.

- “And it will be difficult.I suppose it’s a challenge to treat someone when they refuse that anything is wrong. Especially when they think that everyone is out to get them.

Baze entwined their fingers.

“I know what you’re thinking, sweetheart.” Chirrut said.

-”And you’re ok with it?”

-”Your soft side is one of the reason I married you, after all. And your body of course. I hope he loves ragu.”

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