#daryl op

[fbfh]

Thinking about Daryl Dixon again. Early seasons Daryl, like season 2 farmer era Daryl. Before things got really really bad, you managed to worm your way under his skin and into his heart. You, with you sweet smiles and gentle touches, you who seems to fix anything just by having a little heart to heart with someone, you who can take down walkers with a sniper rifle like it's nothing but still make sure all the worms are off the pavement after it rains. With your boundless resilience and empathy, you're a gorgeous little contradiction that shouldn't exist. But Daryl's sure as shit glad you do.

When you first joined the group, everyone warned you against him and his brother. He heard the whispers, heard Dale and Shane and Lori tell you how the Dixon boys are bad news. They're scary, hot headed rednecks who you'd do well not to associate with. You thanked them for the advice, then went over and sat with them at dinner that same night, at their separate little fire. Merle was too strung out to care much, but Daryl... he cared. A lot.

No one but his brother would believe it, but Daryl is shy. Daryl puts up a big show, but it's hard to open up to people. Between the trauma and isolation he's endured for so long, he just doesn't know HOW to be around people, especially people like you.

It didn't take long for Merle to make some gross comments toward you then head off to get high, but you just laughed them off. And you stuck around.

He didn't know what to say. He never does, but around a sweet little thing like you?? No chance. So he made some jab, he's bad news, didn't you hear? He'll just cause you more trouble than he's worth.

You didn't laugh. You didn't agree. You didn't deny it.

"I think I'll find out for myself."

You said it so surely, like you already knew the answer. That it was so obviously untrue. You stuck around. You were patient, even stubborn at times. You kept aligning yourself with him, defending him to the rest of the group. He doesn't understand it, that stubborn belief you have, as if you can see something good in him the others can't. Like there's anything good to see.

Eventually he asks you about it, and you tell him.

"I trust my gut over what other people say. It hasn't steered me wrong once."

That's the moment that he realizes, whatever you see in him isn't some naive optimistic savior complex, it's... he doesn't know what it is. It's the same instincts that have kept him alive his whole life, told him who not to trust.

But yours is telling you that you SHOULD trust him.

Merle knew it before he did, and you might not even know yourself yet. But that night at the campfire when you decided to make up your own mind, when you looked at him and his brother like honest to God people and not some stereotype to be wary of, you became a Dixon. In their minds, at least.

[the-real-lucy]

There is far too little gay sex in this show for how much tension the male characters have

[pageslearntothink]

tale as old as time

tune as old as song

[proship-froggo]

Anyone here watch TWD? An underrated darkship is Merle x Daryl. They’re redneck trash, they’re enemies, and they’re brothers. BRAVO!!

It's been such a hot minute since I watched TWD, but YEAH, I can absolutely see that!!! 🐸💚

[paledarklight]

Consider...

CSI BETH and Tracker Daryl with a military/Special OPS background

@mistressheroine

@gneebee

[stunt-lads]

It's okay to not like a ship, that's fair, but don't post your hatred of said ship in the ships tag. It's not cute, it's baity on purpose, you're just being a nuisance and trying to ruin peoples day.

[vampyr-bite]

do you think they ever explored each other's bodies

[pick-a-poncho]

Their best and most random traits

Chan: The happy noises he makes when cuddling.

Lino: Screaming while stretching and/or yawning.

Bin: Sporadic squeaky, cute noises.

Hyune: Purposely doing dumb things cuz he knows he's pabo.

Han: The way he stuffs food in the Jeekies.

Felix: All the different weird voices he does to be silly.

Min: Random barking out of nowhere.

Innie: How he laughs almost compulsively all the time.

[thedogsleg]

I gots 2 wathc letterkenny again.

[the-real-lucy]

You people need to get way more creative with your shipping

[gyroshrike]

Link for easy clicking

you guys remember that time lauren ridloff said a shower scene between these two would be nice

[wolvietxt]

𝓭ay 𝓮ighteen.

daryl dixon and jealousy.

it had been happening more and more lately - this strange distance that seemed to creep in between you and daryl, settling into the spaces where you used to find easy conversation and shared glances. it wasn’t obvious at first; it was subtle, just a shift in the way his eyes wouldn’t linger on you as long, or how he would walk off without a word right after talking to you.

like today. you had been standing near the campfire, listening to jim explain his plans for fortifying the perimeter. it was a practical conversation, nothing out of the ordinary, but you could feel daryl’s gaze on you from across the camp.

when you finally glanced his way, he was already turning on his heel and heading off toward the treeline, his back stiff and his steps heavy. you hesitated for a moment, your brow furrowing, before excusing yourself from the conversation with jim.

you caught up with daryl a little ways out, where the camp started to fade into the woods. he was crouched down, messing with his crossbow strap, but there was something almost too deliberate in the way he fiddled with it.

“hey,” you said, stepping closer. “you’ve been disappearing a lot lately.”

“had stuff to do,” he replied without looking up, his tone rough and clipped.

you exhaled slowly. “you didn’t have to leave back there. jim was just talking about the camp’s defenses.”

“yeah, i heard,” daryl muttered, standing up and slinging the crossbow over his shoulder. “figured you had it covered.”

something in his voice stung, a hint of dismissiveness that made your chest tighten. you stepped in front of him, forcing him to meet your eyes. “what’s going on with you lately?” you asked, your voice softer than you intended. “you’ve been… distant.”

his gaze flicked away from yours, his jaw tightening. “ain’t distant,” he grumbled, trying to sidestep you.

“you are,” you insisted, taking a step to block him again. “if there’s something you’re not telling me - ”

“ain’t nothin’ to tell,” he interrupted, his tone sharper now. “just don’t got time to be hangin’ around talkin’ all day.”

you flinched at the way he brushed you off, the words hitting harder than you expected. “right,” you said quietly, feeling a bitter edge rise in your throat. “wouldn’t want to waste your time.”

daryl’s expression faltered for a split second, his eyes searching your face before his brow furrowed again. “didn’t mean it like that,” he mumbled, but there was still a tension in his stance, a reluctance that didn’t quite go away.

the silence stretched between you, heavy and unspoken, before daryl shook his head and turned to walk away again. this time, you didn’t follow him.

over the next couple of days, things didn’t improve. if anything, it got worse. you would catch him looking your way when he thought you weren’t paying attention, his expression almost unreadable, but whenever you tried to talk to him, he seemed to find some excuse to leave.

it wasn’t until a week later, when you were sitting on the outskirts of camp, that it all came to a head. you had been talking with jim again, going over the same defense plans - honestly, it was just to fill the silence in your day. but the whole time, you were acutely aware of daryl’s presence across the camp, the way he was watching you.

as jim finally wandered off, daryl approached, his strides purposeful. there was something different in his posture - something coiled tight, like a spring.

“he’s got you talkin’ his ear off every damn day now,” he said, his voice low and rough. “didn’t know you had so much to say about barbed wire.”

you blinked, taken aback by the tone in his voice. “what’s that supposed to mean?” you asked, your voice edging with confusion.

“just seems like you found yourself a real good listener, is all,” he replied, not quite looking at you. “thought maybe you’d rather be talkin’ to him than wastin’ time on me.”

the words hit you like a slap, the bitterness in his tone cutting deeper than you expected. you opened your mouth to argue, to defend yourself, but the sting in your chest was making it hard to find the right words.

“that’s not - ” your voice wavered, and you hated how small it sounded. “why would you say that?”

daryl’s gaze finally met yours, but there was a darkness in his eyes, something wounded and raw. “don’t matter, does it?” he said, his voice rough around the edges. “you’re off talkin’ with whoever you want, don’t need me gettin’ in the way.”

the hurt welled up in your chest, stinging hot behind your eyes. you took a step back, your breath catching. “that’s not fair,” you managed to choke out, your voice breaking as tears blurred your vision. “you know that’s not true.”

he saw the tears brimming in your eyes, and the tension drained from his shoulders almost immediately, replaced by a look of sudden regret. “hell, i didn’t mean to - ” he started, his tone shifting softer, almost desperate. “i shouldn’t’ve said that.”

you shook your head, trying to blink away the tears. “then why did you?”

daryl let out a harsh breath, running a hand over his face. “because - ” he hesitated, like the words were fighting to stay locked behind his teeth. “because i keep seein’ you with him, and it’s like… i dunno. like you don’t even notice i’m around anymore.”

the confession hung in the air between you, heavy and vulnerable, and it was the closest he’d come to admitting how much he cared. it made your heart ache in a different way, the kind that was sweet and painful all at once.

“of course i notice you,” you whispered, your voice still trembling. “you’re the only one i’m always looking for.”

daryl’s eyes met yours again, and this time, there was no mistaking the relief in his expression, the way his features softened as if a weight had been lifted off his chest. “yeah?” he asked quietly, like he needed to hear you say it again.

you nodded, taking a step closer. “yeah,” you murmured. “but you’ve been pulling away, and i thought… i thought maybe you didn’t want me around anymore.”

“damn it,” daryl muttered under his breath, reaching out to cup your cheek, his thumb brushing away the tear that had escaped. “you think i’d ever push you away if i didn’t have to?” his voice was low and sincere, roughened by emotion.

your breath hitched as you leaned into his touch, your hand coming up to rest over his. “then don’t,” you whispered. “don’t push me away.”

for a moment, the only sound was the quiet rustling of the wind through the trees. then daryl leaned in, his forehead resting against yours. “i’m sorry,” he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. “shouldn’t’ve said any of that… should’ve just told you what i was feelin’.”

“it’s okay,” you breathed, closing your eyes as you savored the warmth of his touch. “just… don’t make me wonder again.”

“never,” he promised, his hand gently slipping behind your neck as he pulled you into a tender, lingering kiss, the kind that spoke all the words you both had been too afraid to say.

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SKZ's "Maniac" - Seungmin Fancam

Poppin', If you think I'm just pure and innocent, you're wrong

[loganlostitall]

NOT THE TWD AND TLOU MASHUP I’M EMOTIONAL

“I used to hate the world, and I was happy when everyone died.

But I was wrong, because there was one person worth saving”

[yawping-poets-society]

The Outsiders Musical Pt. 2: Notes on the Cast

for a master post of all of my posts about my outsiders experience, click here. i recommend looking at this before reading the individual posts!

note: i might come back and add some things to this, but i wanted to get it posted while the stuff i wrote about dally's actor(s) was still technically accurate. only two days left until alex joseph gray's debut!! yay!! read on for my thoughts about the outsiders cast! (cast member names and characters are in bold to make it easier to skim, as this post is really fucking long)

edit: i doubt anyone is coming to this post for information, but alex joseph grayson’s debut has been pushed back to march seventh. daryl tofa will play dally all of this week. yay for daryl!! (not changing the original text, just putting this info here so everyone sees it)

okay!! for starters: i saw 4 understudies. 

Trevor Wayne played Ponyboy instead of Brody Grant. I was a bit bummed about this at first but he was very good!! Everyone please pour one out for the teenager in the center front row wearing an “I ♥️ Brody Grant” t-shirt. Trevor did give them a copy of the book during the final number (this happens every show) and my only thought was “Thank god.” because like. I would’ve crashed out if that was me. Poor kid. I hope they had a good night.

Daryl Tofa played Dally instead of Joshua Boone, because Joshua Boone actually left the show on January 26th of this year. I'm not gonna lie, I was kinda upset when I saw this as we walked in (I did not know he had left until a couple days [and a tiktok deep dive] later). I’d been really looking forward to seeing Joshua Boone who I think did a fantastic job as Dally. However!!! Daryl Tofa was phenomenal. He usually plays Two-Bit so I had no idea about how he would pull this off, but zero complaints here!! More on his performance later. (side note: i believe several actors are rotating filling the part depending on availability, who else is out, etc., until February 28th, when Alex Joseph Gray will take over. However, anyone who gets to see Daryl Tofa play him should feel lucky! He is, again, really truly wonderful). 

And Two-Bit was played by Henry Julián Gendron instead of Daryl Tofa and Steve was played by Ryo Kambayashi instead of Renni Anthony Magee. These weren’t very noticeable changes imho, and as with all of these actors, i wouldn’t have been able to guess they weren’t principles if i hadn’t known.

Everyone involved with the show is incredible, and I was happy to have seen understudies, as it really makes the experience unique! I wasn’t sure how I felt at first, as this will very likely be my only time seeing the show, at least on Broadway, but as soon as Trevi walked up the aisle and hopped on stage, I bought in. At the end of the day, I was there to see The Outsiders, not Brody Grant (Again, pour one out for that kid). And the show was wonderful.

With that out of the way, let’s get into it!

My favorite performance of the show was Brent Comer as Darrel Curtis. This came as a surprise to me, but the more attention I paid to him, the more wowed I was. The strength of his voice and his ability to project were pretty much unmatched by the rest of the cast. His voice also had a really rich quality to it that I personally enjoyed, mostly just because of his low range. There's such an openess to it, if that makes any sense.

Darrel hasn’t ever been my favorite character before (I’ve been a Dally fan since day one), but I left this show wondering why that was. Perhaps because the musical gives us more one-on-one time with him, more of the story from his perspective,  I found myself really connecting with him in a way I hadn’t before. He really is stuck with nowhere left to go, and though he does put up a tough front for the most part, we get to see this facade peel away somewhat–especially when Pony is at the church, and Darry is alone with Sodapop.

In the song “Throwing in the Towel,” all of his resentment and frustration from earlier in the show fall away to reveal what it was really all about in the first place–he cares and worries about his little brothers, who he now is essentially raising. And oh, my goodness, Brent Comer just plays it so well. The heartbreak and utter defeat that he’s feeling are so evident. Also worth mentioning–in that song and in the following number, “Soda’s Letter,” there are some three-part Curtis brother harmonies that are pretty cool on the cast album, but utterly mind-blowing live. I wish I could remember exactly how they sang it, but alas, the excitement overrides everything. It was really magical, and I do know for certain that Brent Comer absolutely soared. I think he did some kind of opt-down? God I don’t even know, it was just so fucking amazing.

Additionally, in a scene towards the end including all three Curtis brothers, Darry and Soda are sitting at the dining table, and Pony comes out of his room to join them. He asks to eat dinner, and it’s been stated before that he’s barely eaten in weeks. When Soda asks what Pony was writing, etc. etc, they reach a point where Soda asks if he will be in the story, Pony says Darry might be too. Darry says, “Oh, great. Just make sure to give me fantastic hair.” and he is visibly crying. I think this starts around when Pony asks for food, but I’m not quite sure. Regardless, it is so emotional, and communicates so much about how much Darry cares about his brothers.

So yes! Yay for Brent Comer!

Trevi Wayne’s Ponyboy was so funny. Like, I’m not sure how Brody or anyone else plays him, but he had so many line deliveries that really drove home that he was a fourteen year old boy. 

Standouts were: 

Him and Johnny sizing each other up, and swaggering very slowly over to Cherry and Marcia at the drive-in

His A++ delivery of, after Cherry tells Pony not to take it personally if she doesn’t say hi to him, “I’m not gonna lie, that didn’t make me feel too hot.” This actually got some of the most laughs of anything in the entire show, and deservingly

His and Johnny’s exchange in the church, after Johnny has dyed Pony’s hair. Pony asks, so abruptly, it’s like he’d been fighting it back and couldn’t, if he looks like Julie Andrews. Johnny says no, he looks more like Burt Lancaster in Elmer Gantry. Ponyboy replies, “Burt Lancaster’s a sissy! And Elmer Gantry is a terrible movie!” And when I tell you Trevi absolutely delivered the annoyance, indignation, and distress that a fourteen year old boy would feel in this situation, I really mean it. Johnny, rather helplessly, offers up, “Paul Newman, then.” Pony pauses, looks at Johnny like he doesn’t quite believe him, and then, mood instantly lifted, says: “...no shit?” Maybe this doesn’t sound funny reading it like this. I PROMISE you, it was so fucking funny live. I loved it.

He just really seems like a kid, it was wonderful and he was great. He also has a lot of vulnerability, especially in scenes where he’s narrating, such as right before the church fire, and when we see Dally’s death, which further drives home just how young Pony is. He had so much sorrow, it was really remarkable. And of course his singing voice is amazing.

Moving on to Daryl Tofa, the man that he is… Like Trevi with Ponyboy, Daryl plays Dallas very young, very playful at times. I loved this decision!! He’s just so so good and I don’t actually know what else to say hmm… His scene with Johnny (new for the show) before the drive-in was INCREDIBLE. He doesn’t push Johnny, he’s careful with him, his delivery of “I’ve got a hershey bar” and him dangling it in front of Johnny was maybe the most adorable thing that happened all show. His whole relationship with Johnny and Pony, actually! The protectiveness and love he feels for them is so evident.

Also! Daryl’s version of - “Little Brother”. I don’t know if other actors do this, or if he does this every time, but he screamed “does anybody care” before returning to singing “when a greaser disappears.” This already hits hard in the cast album, and I was in no way prepared for this delivery of it. I’m pretty sure I jumped, and it echoed around the theater in the craziest way. I started crying right then, it was so powerful.

Dally's death scene, also? Heartbreaking. Devastating in every way. How he dug his feet in just as Pony said maybe he did, but how he eventually winced and curled in on himself, bracing for impact. I'm not crying you are.

Short(er) notes on other cast members, in no particular order:

Jason Schmidt🩷 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 and yeah that’s mostly what I have to say. I love him, he plays Sodapop equal parts hilarious and tender, and brings all the necessary nuance to his character. His singing voice? You’ll never believe it, it’s also great. I love the roundness of it, I love how much energy he puts into every single note of every song. “544 FUCKING PAGES?” iconic. King shit. The way he comforts Darry in “Throwing in the Towel”....don’t even. Oughhhh Curtis brothers save me…save me Curtis brothers. Sorry this is so incoherent, I just think he’s neat.

Emma Pittman was Cherry Valance and goodness, does anyone exist more perfect for the role? Her voice is crystal clear. She’s strong when she needs to be, but also gentle and sensitive. She holds herself with such poise and grace, just like you would imagine a Soc girl would. In the scene where she brings Johnny’s things to the Curtis house, the way she talks about the sunset, in an effort to get a response from Ponyboy, is just heartbreaking. Incredible. Her inner conflict is clear and I loved her.

Dan Berry was Paul, he was great and would’ve been even better if he’d kissed Darry instead of punching him, but nobody’s perfect.

Kevin William Paul plays Bob and the cop in acts one and two respectively. Frankly I almost laughed out loud at “Eat shit, Marcia,” and I would have if I wasn’t lowkey scared of him. He’s intimidating, both as Bob and as the cop. In “Justice for Tulsa”, when the cop is interrogating Dally? Yeah, that was genuinely frightening.

Melody Rose as Beverly–Speaking of things that were scary, Beverly burning Two-Bit with her cigarette during “Justice for Tulsa” was also just plain upsetting. Melody Rose does it with such sass I honestly can’t be anything but impressed. Go girl go!

Marcia was SarahGrace Mariani, who was very funny in the drive-in scene, but also shows real grit in standing up to Bob. It was really sad to see her not side with Cherry in the end of the split among the Socs. Also, the costume eats? Yeahhhh

Henry Julián Gendron as Two-Bit! Funny as hell, I wish I remembered more about his performance, especially his “Hoods Turned Heros”.  Argh oh well.

Tilly Evans-Krueger’s Ace saying “You wish” lives rent-free in my head. You wish you were as cool as her. What are she and Two-Bit doing under that bench at the drive-in?

Ryo Kamibayashi as Steve was great! He does not do too too much if we’re being so real, but like! He’s still great! It’s the little things, like how devastated he looks after Johnny dies, that really make his performance sing.

Okay, I think I hit everyone I really wanted to! Overall, the whole cast is fantastic!! Every single person is so talented, and they all make the show what it is.

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ithink this is what tumblr would be like in the dogman universe: a simulator

😀 randomcivillian-956 follow

can those villain asshats get control of those goddamn monsters i have lost literally every single fucking thing thanks to those brainless pieces of shits last week a fucking T-REX SKELETON destroyed my fucking HOUSE and everything around it

🪻 inmylane-1999

how are you able to say those words

😀 randomcivillian-956 follow

what words?

🪻 inmylane-1999 the a word, f word, and s word

😀 randomcivillian-956 follow

oh i see you're one of the Collardale inhabitants. screw the fuck off your town is a CURSE

🪻 inmylane-1999

what did i do? :(

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🪰 greenweirdthingwithteeth follow

hnstly i dont get y Daryl hangs arnd that pig guy hes rlly mean & bad

🐊 piethrowingboss

didnt u help us go after him when he ditched us after the mini jail broke 2 bits?

🪰 greenweirdthingwithteeth follow

yeh butt hes still rlly mean & i was a lil moar concerned 4 Daryl

🐊 piethrowingboss

ohhhh kk

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🐕 zupabuddiezthezenutz

zomg did u guyz watch that new mini-documentary w/ Petey The Cat n Zarah Hatoff??? that waz tragickk..

#holy shart i have so much moar respect 4 him now..

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🌆 icareforyou follow

still dont know why people are supporting Petey Duckhat just because of that documentary, didn't he terrorize the city for more than a month or two?? ntm he quite literally MUTILATED Officer Knight and Greg The Dog's bodies bad enough with that bomb to where they had to become that sick and horrible abomination i have to stomach through seeing on the news every week.

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i know right?? like hes genuinely a horrible cat but people are supporting him for no other reason other than "oh hes a victim!!" like shut the fuck up and grow up.

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op i wouldn't say DogMan is sick and horrible, he seems to be in great condition despite such an accident and hard surgery to conduct, and looks perfectly happy. while i don't support Petey Duckhat either, you took it a step further and suggested that DogMan is currently in conditions horrible enough to render him an "abomination".

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dont you post tips for fucking evil monsters on your blog.

#LMAOOO dude was SLAUGHTERED so hard they deactivated #redogs

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🌭 24hotdogsatyourdoorstep

walking on the street with a small can of living spray in my pocket and the nearest cop explodes into blood guts and viscera

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🦷 bigmonsterinyourheart

okay i get that Dr. Scum is a real and kinda sucky person and all that but his labcoat kinda fucks!!

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✨ lookatthestars

Hot take or whatever but I don't think we should trust a guy who gets really distracted by squirrels and balls and a kitten who could easily get hurt to protect our city. Lightning Dude IS one of the better options as they ARE a highly durable and strong robot, but The Bark Knight and Cat Kid maybe aren't our best bets, they could get hurt easily and aren't exactly professionals.

Don't get me started on the Friendly Friends, I don't think we can trust two guys who JUST left the same exact trio that was responsible for that marshmallow factory's destruction (which left many injured, some DEAD), what if they're pretending? Also the bugs could easily get killed, they're small and fragile, the most work they can do without a high risk of getting smashed is spying on villains.

Commander Cupcake's a different story, as I'm pretty sure that guy only helped out, like, 3 times.

#anti-supa buddies #anti-friendly friends #twinkle twinkle little star

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🪁 lalalalala89

dude imagine if we were in a book rn and ppl were posting on tumblr abt us

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🎠 supastarr

remember, calico trans toms are perfectly valid! even cis toms can be calicos, and fur pattern doesn't determine exact gender, especially with fur dying technology nowadays! :)

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