#dot/jocelyn

[bytheangell]

None of It Was Accidental

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Dot tries, and mostly fails, not to let the pain show on her face in front of Jocelyn. Everything she’s done up to this point has been for the Shadowhunter - she barely slept since Jocelyn’s disappearance, working tirelessly to track her down while still fulfilling her promise of keeping Clary safe.

And now here she is. After allowing herself to be captured by Valentine to gain the access she needs to free Jocelyn, Dot knows that she isn’t going to make it back home with the woman she loves. Valentine’s experiments on her have done too much damage too quickly. She has just enough magic to drop the wards long enough to portal Jocelyn out. It’s just a matter of convincing Jocelyn to go when the time comes.

“You should’ve stayed away, Dorothea,” Jocelyn says, eyes wide and brimming with tears at the sight of the black veins spreading slowly but surely up Dot’s neck and across her face.

“You know I couldn’t do that, Jocelyn,” Dot says, shaking her head with a small, sad smile.

“I never should’ve let you get dragged into all this,” Jocelyn sighs.

Dot, against the seriousness of the situation, laughs. It sounds insane given the circumstances but she can’t help it.

“Drag me into this? Jocelyn, from the moment I met you, I started inserting myself into your life more and more. I put myself here, my dear.”

“If I hadn’t needed help hiding Clary and the cup-”

“I offered to help the moment Elliott and Magnus told me about you. And I knew you were a good person the moment we met. Since then I started visiting you more often, staying longer, lingering touches…”

Jocelyn says nothing but smiles slightly.

“Nothing was going to stop me from protecting you, Jocelyn. Not then, and certainly not now.”

“So every late-night drink I thought you were just having because you felt bad for me…” Jocelyn trails off.

“None of it was accidental,” Dot confirms.

“I know,” Jocelyn says, and this time it’s Dot who falls into silence. “I knew, even back then.”

“Then why didn’t you stop me?”

“Because I wanted you, too. I was always yours, Dorothea. I just… I don’t know. I didn’t realize how much I meant to you, not really.”

“Unfortunate that you have to find out this way,” Dot says. She can feel it now, even her words are coming with great strain and there’s not a lot of time left. Not for her, at least.

Dot closes the gap between them, gently placing her lips on Jocelyn’s, her hand coming up to cup the side of Jocelyn’s face. Dot feels Jocelyn’s hand come to rest on the small of her back, pulling her closer. Dot knows she should pull away, she knows they’re running out of time, but she can’t bring herself to end this moment any sooner than she absolutely has to.

When that moment comes Dot pulls herself back, slow and reluctant.

“I love you, Jocelyn. Take care of yourself, and Clary,” Dot takes a deep breath. “And I’m so sorry, I hope you’ll forgive me.”

“Forgive you for what? Dot, what’s-”

Dot drops the wards, and with what little magic she has left at the very fringes of her reach she summons a portal behind Jocelyn, reaching out to push her backward through it to safety. Dot barely has enough energy to keep it up until Jocelyn is fully through before her magic is completely wiped out and the portal closes.

Dot feels the poisoned veins spread and knows this is it, but she doesn’t care.

She did it. She wishes more than anything she could’ve followed, but as long as she got Jocelyn to safety that’s all that matters.

That’s all that ever mattered, she thinks with the smallest smile just as everything goes black.

[nouketou]

The Dance of the Dragons, from Viserys I to Viserys II

I tried to include as many characters as I could but I had to make some choices (Baela's daughter, Rhaena's husband and daughters, Mysaria, the other dragonseeds, Marilda of Hull, Otto Hightower)

As I progress through the Targaryen family tree I try to ad recurring details :

Some of the characters have traditional Valyrian markings/makeup:

-> the dots under the eyes is "traditionally" a feminine attribute symbolizing beauty but also that the person is cherished by others

-> the line on the chin is a more "masculine" attribute wore by warriors to represent their success in battle (as a dragon rider, in the Valyria of Old) Some characters such as Rhaenys or Rhaenyra (she ads the line after taking King's Landing) wear both. I decided that Alyssa, due to her character would have also wore both marks, even if only to exasperate her brothers

Syrax is the little dragon symbolizing the continuation of the bloodline, Meleys was the previous one

the two dragons in the frame are Meleys and Vhagar fighting

Daemon is wearing the earring of Aegon the Conqueror (made with scales from Vhagar, Balerion and Meraxes)

Rhaenyra's crown is her father's (and Jaehaerys I) with the ornementations of her mother's

Laena is wearing the crown of Alyssa Velaryon, with Rhaeny's head/crown ornement

Laenor reused the jewel of Jocelyn Baratheon's crown for his own

Helaena also reused Alysanne's crown ornaments/pendants for her own

the crown of Aegon III and Viserys II is Jacaerys's circlet (or a reproduction)

Baela wears Rhaenys's earrings

Addam Velaryon is given the right to wear the Valyrian markings (despite being neither born or married in the Targaryen family) by Rhaenyra to reward him for his loyalty

despite Aemond's aversion for his uncle, his style mimics Daemon's (hair, armor, traditional Valyrian markings) which is in fact copied on Aemon's

[im-out-of-it]

making a complete list of my thoughts of the show vs books since I finished it and will probably leave some stuff out since I’m super forgetful, sorry 💀

1. once again love that they upped the ages. glad we didn’t have centuries year old Magnus chasing teenager Alec or all the other inappropriate relationships in the books

2. Malec is fucking perfect on the show and it really showed that if anybody actually cares about them, they can make the characters much better and give the characters a better shot than the author ever did. I seriously love all the details Matt, Harry, and whoever wrote their episodes did. only one I cannot stand is when Alec doesn’t realize right away that Magnus and valentine switched bodies. but alec handled the immortality thing wayyyyyy better than book Alec ever could. book Alec (and pretty much TMI content and etc) barely exists let’s be real

3. Izzy and Simon are way too rushed in the series but at least they have more of a friendship and there’s no cheating storyline. but I kinda like Maia and Simon together. I feel that Maia understood Simon.

adding: I don’t mind Simon and clary in the show dating and the way they end things is not as harsh as it is in the books. maybe clary (I’m being kind lmao) actually cares about Simon in the show but still kinda uses him at times

4. might be the only thing I’ll say about the books that’s nice but it would’ve been cute to see the vacation storyline (eldest curses) in the show. would’ve been cute to see a Malec holiday and moving towards them having children 🥹

5. Maia doesn’t get enough credit. she’s one of the few sensible people on the show and gets more attention than book Maia ever did

6. speaking of Maia, I’m glad they didn’t go too extreme with the Jordan plot. in the books, I think she was made to feel to get over how Jordan treated her. but man, why does the actor have to be attractive 😭

7. I really like Maryse and Luke together. they fit each other quite well. Maryse has some of the best development in the show and I loved seeing her grow

8. glad Jocelyn was killed off. she was more insufferable in the books so glad the show decided they didn’t need that energy

9. Jace and clary are both clearly insufferable but it’s worse in the books. I feel like in the show they’re still pretty bad but it’s a little tamed

10. Alec deserved better than jace. dude had the audacity to act as though Alec is a fling, expected Alec at his beck and call to do whatever he wanted while not understanding or caring about Alec’s feelings and his needs, practically invites himself at Magnus’s place while being the worst roommate, and then taking for granted all the people who sacrificed (MAGNUS AND HIS MAGIC LITERALLY THIS LOVELY MAN LOSES HIS MAGIC AND HIS HOME AND HIS MIND) once again to help his worthless ass

11. wish they wouldn’t have killed ragnor off. we got to see a lot of vampires and wolves but not a lot of warlocks. would’ve been great to see more of Magnus’s friends. you could seriously make a whole show based off on Magnus and his life

12. kinda wish they kept camille around. I know she was drama for malec in the beginning but she’s still a very fascinating character

13. I’m 100% thankful for the show not following the books and creating their own world

14. I would’ve loved to see more of the alternate universe episodes. one of the best episodes

15. ALL THE MALEC PARALLELS. these two beautiful and desperately, devoted, in love with one another men are seriously the best part of the show 😭 the fact that there are no cheating stories (when Alec is all drunk, underhill is flirting and all Alec can talk about is Magnus. Magnus defies bisexual stereotypes when dot tries to kiss him.), no taking away immortality or throwing fits or bierasure, or any toxic storylines is one of my fav things about Malec. they’re just two beings who are so in love with one another, who communicate, and are just completely devoted to each other. and it’s one of the reasons why everyone was so hooked on Malec. they’re healthy but you’re also excitedly rooting for them 🫶🏼

16. Clary deserved to lose her ability with runes. the angels message was to not use her rune ability for whatever she pleased but she took advantage of it. but I will say, some helped but I feel that the rest she just used because she didn’t care

17. season three breakup wrecked me and I’ll not emotionally recover from that. it breaks my heart seeing Alec break his own heart and Magnus’s all so Magnus can have his magic and be whole again. I’m so glad they got married in the end 💓

18. I’m glad the twinning rune went to clary instead of jace because how many times does this worthless fucker need saved????? SERIOUSLY HOW MANY

19. I think Magnus recognizing what Alec needs at the beginning when they meet is beautiful. I don’t think it’s creepy (as some book fans state.) and it shows that Magnus understands that Alec is not ready to be out. I’m glad Magnus doesn’t get shitty with Alec on not being out like he does in the books

20. also book vs show thing. I actually like the whole marrying Lydia plot. I get the whole grand gesture of kissing in wherever they were- sanctuary???? (y’all cannot pay me enough to read TMI again, I will not go through that torture again) but I really hate that it’s not even in Alec or Magnus’s pov. CC makes a point of giving characters she chooses to have unnecessary pov

21. I probably forgot something but I mainly skipped all the clace content that didn’t involve Alec or Magnus but otherwise, messy show but so amazing for the Malec content. Izzy, Maia, Raphael, and Simon are a bonus as well. I’m just saying that the show could’ve been a whole lot worse lmao

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Jocelyn Hobbie Polka Dot Swoon 2022

[alexanderlightweight]

Instead of giving you even more prompts this week, can I just request a continuation of something you’re already working on? Honestly there is so much great stuff to choose from. Anything would be good but I’ve been really thinking on the two time travel fics you put out. Really interested to see where you take those and how thoroughly the boys will destroy canon.

Really though, I’ll be happy with anything you might pick.

here! some more of the same sky where malec timetravel back to the past ^_^

i am hoping this is one of the two? i'm not sure which of the other tt is yur preffered second though

i hope you enjoy

<3 lumine

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Alec dies on a Tuesday.

Alec dies on a Tuesday and the shadowworld goes to hell on Wednesday, as if Alec’s death was what broke the dam.

Jace knows it’s dramatic, he does, but that doesn’t mean he and Izzy both can’t feel that it’s the truth.

Alec died and now the downworld is locking itself down, as if Alec’s death is just the first catalyst in a series of unforeseen and terrifying events that even the clave doesn’t know how to deal with.

Demons killed Alec — and if it wasn’t demons than Jace is going to find out what it was that stole his parabatai away and destroy whatever and whoever it was — and Jace is fully dedicated to eradicating every single one. He’s going to ensure that he earns justice for the broken bond.

—

Alec frowns as he looks over a book with Ragnor, “Jocelyn shouldn’t need to use it again, but even if she does she won’t need your assistance. We don’t even need the book since he’s already done the spell before.”

Ragnor nods in obvious agreement and they share a look.

Alec hopes it means that Ragnor is also impressed by the fact that Magnus has never forgotten a spell that he’s cast.

“But I still don’t like leaving the Book of the White with Camille, there’s too much of a risk of it ending up somewhere it shouldn’t.

“What do you mean it’s with Camille?”

Alec frowns and racks his memory, “from what I remember, Dot Rollins traded it to Camille for some sort of safety for the Fray’s.” Alec takes a moment to consider Ragnor’s rapidly purpling face and then he wisely sets down the book he was reading and backs out of the room.

He doesn’t understand half of what Ragnor is saying but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s clear Ragnor could use a little space while he processes the information that Alec gave him.

“Everything alright, darling?” Magnus asks him and Alec leans in to press a kiss to his cheek and sigh in relief that he’s warm beneath Alec’s lips.

“I think I upset him. I didn’t realize he didn’t know that Camille ended up with the book.”

Magnus winces and shrugs while Cat stares at the both of them. Alec doesn’t know how to respond to this version of her. This Cat doesn’t know him and is only allowing his continued existence because of Magnus, Alec can tell.

He respects that about her, but he also misses sharing stories and love for Magnus while they watched Madzie at the park…

“Madzie—” Alec breathes out turning to husband and then Magnus’ face transforms into one of darkness.

“You’ll act as a distraction?” Magnus asks quickly, because they both know that right now they have the very best element of surprise.

Rouse will never expect Magnus to be working with a shadowhunter.

Just like Valentine won’t be expecting Alec to be working with warlocks.

What became common knowledge is now their secret weapon and Alec nuzzles Magnus cheek even as his gut twists in memory of being too late to save Madzie before she survived more trauma.

This can be a gift, to both this new start for her as well as the failure that still haunts him.

“Of course.”

“Cat—” Magnus turns to give her a serious look filled with fury. “I will need your expertise and any comfort you’d be willing to offer a warlock toddler. She needs the stability of a safe and steady home and lifestyle and her core seems to be similar in wavelength to your own.”

Eyes warm with trust and Cat merely inclines her head — and Alec had expected no less — “I’d be honored, Magnus.”

[pers-books]

As Doctor Who gears up for its global premiere this May, the episode titles have now been revealed for the season, as well as a guest star who has jumped aboard the TARDIS for the upcoming season.

DOCTOR WHO – EPISODE TITLES

Space Babies: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Julie Anne Robinson

The Devil’s Chord: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Ben Chessell

Boom: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Julie Anne Robinson

73 Yards: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Dylan Holmes Williams

Dot and Bubble: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Dylan Holmes Williams

Rogue: Written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman, directed by Ben Chessell

The Legend of Ruby Sunday: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Jamie Donoughue

Empire of Death: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Jamie Donoughue

Joining Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in the Julie Anne Robinson directed 'Space Babies', is Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) who joins Doctor Who as Jocelyn, who the Doctor and Ruby collide with, in their first adventure in the TARDIS together.

Russell T Davies, Showrunner said:

It’s been amazing to see the whole world appreciate Golda’s talents, because of Bridgerton, and it’s been an absolute joy to invite her to Cardiff to help launch Ncuti and Millie’s first season.

Rounding out the explosive double bill is previously announced Jinkx Monsoon who stars in ‘The Devil’s Chord’, the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet. In this episode, the Doctor and Ruby step back to the sixties to meet The Beatles.

New episodes will then debut weekly across BBC iPlayer, BBC One and outside of the UK on Disney+ (where available), with the Steven Moffat penned adventure ‘Boom’ up next, followed by ‘73 Yards’, ‘Dot and Bubble’, ‘Rogue’, and a massive two-part finale spread across two weeks titled ‘The Legend of Ruby Sunday’ and ‘Empire of Death’.

Over the rest of the season there are an array of brilliant guest stars jumping aboard the TARDIS, including Callie Cooke, Dame Siân Phillips, Alexander Devrient, Bhav Joshi, Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy, Tachia Newall and Caoilinn Springall. They join the previously announced guest cast: Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Anita Dobson, Aneurin Barnard, Yasmin Finney, Jonathan Groff, Gwïon Morris Jones, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush and Indira Varma.

[hippolotamus]

WIP Wednesday

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I don't really have anything new today (this cold hasn't been helping any writing). Have this snippet of with my heart in my lap that you've definitely never read before.

The rear door opens, allowing Twyla to maneuver inside while showing off the deep cut V that comes to a point halfway down her back.  Alexis clutches at the underside of her thigh, nails digging crescents into the flesh to prevent herself from reaching forward. So she isn’t further tempted to trace the expanse of bare skin, or spontaneously press a kiss to every visible freckle.  A wave of emotions crashes over her, making her want to call the whole evening off. To keep Twyla to herself so she doesn’t have to share. But, as much as Alexis wants to, that’s not a decision she's entitled to make.  “Hi.” Twyla’s greeting comes out breathy and light. The single word seems to float between them, fluttering across the space, gentle and delicate. Like something Alexis could catch in her palm and tuck away for later.  “Hey,” Alexis manages to answer. “You look… beautiful.”  Except Twyla is so much more than that. Beautiful doesn’t scratch the surface of how stunning she is. She should be photographed or, better yet, immortalized in a painting.  A rosy pink settles high on Twyla’s cheeks as she mumbles thank you and shyly averts her gaze. But then she tilts her head, looking at Alexis as though the rest of the world no longer exists. There’s a haze of sadness in her eyes when she adds, “You look like you’re going to break a lot of hearts tonight.”  Alexis pushes away the immediate ache that settles in her chest, fairly confident the only heart breaking tonight will be her own.  The rest of the ride to Elmdale they gossip about who’s coming out tonight, whether Roland and Jocelyn will be asked to leave for inappropriate dancing, and generally buzzing about the idea of an up and coming band performing so close to them.  Street lamps begin dotting the landscape, situated closer and closer together as they approach the edge of town. Cars and pickup trucks converge in slow moving traffic leading to The Quarter Note. When Alexis spies the electric blue sign at the front of the club, an idea begins to form as she peers at the long lines of vehicles.  “C’mon.” She grabs Twyla’s hand, pulling them both toward the door. With her free hand Alexis grasps the handle, tugging it open.  “Lex! What are you doing?” Twyla giggles behind her, scooting across the seat. The sound sends a thrill through Alexis, making her feel like she’s on top of the world.  “Getting us there faster!” They hold onto each other like a lifeline, fingers interlaced as they weave through the maze of vehicles, ignoring the horns blaring as they cut through.  People glare and mutter under their breath as they make it to the sidewalk, laughing and breathless. Alexis can't care what anyone says though when Twyla is squeezing her arm, head thrown back and eyes shut tight, voice ringing out like a bell.  Unwilling to separate herself for longer than necessary, Alexis holds out her arm, offering it for Twyla to take. She does, slipping her hand through Alexis’s elbow and connecting them together. Alexis enjoys the way they fit like two puzzle pieces. Like a sign that this is how they should be.

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2-Shadowhunters

An Au where Asmodeus steals Jonathan before Lilith gets to do anything to him and brings him to Magnus? Like, he wants to be the only ruler of Edom and with Jonathan having Lilith's blood on him it would make him his competition.

Wouldn't make more sense for Asmodeus to kill Jonathan? Maybe but perhaps he thought that by giving the child to Magnus his son would agree to help him when he wished for it.

Magnus immediately realizes that Jonathan is Valentine's son but even then he decides to raise him as his own both because the children shouldn't pay for the parents sins and because Jonathan's powers could ge out of control and hurt himself and others if he wasn't taught as it should be.

Jonathan Morgensten becomes Jonathan Bane and his raised in secret by Magnus who believes doing that is safer so no one tries to get revenge on Jonathan for what his father did and for no Circle member to find his child and try to use him to further their plans.

When Jocelyn runs away, she never approaches Magnus for anything as Dot talks with some warlocks and they decide it is for the best to make Jocelyn believe Clary is her goddaughter/niece then the truth to help protect the girl better from her father and the Circle members(Luke would teach Clary how to be a shadowhunter without revealing that to her until she was about 16/17 where they would reveal the truth to her...if they reveal her true parentage is up to the writer)

Thanks to that, warlocks and others(werewolves and vampires) decide to keep an eye on the children of other Circle members' children as if they had been as they did then who says they would be good parents to their children and not try to use them for Circle plans ro to absolve their crimes.

Every children from Circle members end up having an aunt/uncle, who they never inform their parents about, who protects and teach them that the world isn't fully black and white.

Camille still attacks Simon but it is before Clary's birthday and he is saved by Raphael who takes him to Magnus to be protected as Camille may try to turn him latter so Jonathan gains a friend in Simon.

How would the first meeting between Alec and Magnus go? Maybe similar to canon or Tessa(who would be the keeping an eye on the Lightwood siblings, especially Jace who looks like an Herondale instead of a Wayland) tells Alec that if something happen and they can't contact her to go to Magnus and they do it(what happened for them to need Tessa/Magnus? Maybe one of them was hurt by a demon and the injury isn't healing like it should? I have no idea).

Would Jonathan being Magnus' son affect his relationship with Alec? Maybe in the terms that it makes more obvious that Magnus has been alive for longer or when it is found out Jonathan's true parentage and how he came to be in Magnus' care but otherwise I don't think it would affect too much.

Would Clary join the New York Institute? Yes, after Luke and Dot tell her the truth she decides that she wants to be a shadowhunter especially as she believes being one will help her find Simon who had disappeared a month or so before her birthday.

Anything else is up to the writer but there needs to be a reaction of the Circle members finding out that their children have been partially raised by downworlders who said children trust more then their own parents.

Also, if you decide to have Asmodeus approach Magnus again it would be to request for help to finally kill Lilith(or maybe when he went to give him Jonathan they made a deal were Magnus would help his father when the time to kill Lilith comes).

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What I like about it: The Amazon Prime series is a pretty solid adaptation of Naomi Alderman's book. As the series went on, I realize that I am also remembering the events of the book right before they play out--which, I have to say, added quite a bit of suspense during some episodes.

The casting directors, Carmen Cuba and Nina Gold, really nailed--well--the casting. Halle Bush was especially astounding as Allie Montgomery-Taylor. Although I think they dropped the Taylor for the series. Toni Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary was also exceptional, as were Zrinka Cvitešić as Tatiana and Ana Ularu as Zoia.

Not to say the others weren't as good. But, in my opinion, these four really went above and beyond expectations. Especially for the characters they portrayed.

I also love Daniela Vega as Sister Maria. I don't remember her being a transwoman in the book. If she was, then I apologize to Naomi Alderman. If she wasn't, then I salute the team behind the show. This was a great addition to the narrative. And, for me, it strengthens Allie's relationship with Sister Maria.

And speaking of things that were not in the book; I liked that they made Mayor Cleary more than just a politician. Like, sure, she had daughters in the book. But making her still married and giving us time with her family allowed us to understand her better.

They really gave Toni Collette some good material.

I also really like that the guy being manipulated by UrbanDox is no longer Jocelyn's boyfriend like it was in the book. (Jocelyn is Mayor Cleary's daughter. Played by Auli'i Cravalho.)

What I didn't like: Dr. Rob Lopez. Especially after the fifth episode. It's like a switch was flipped and John Leguizamo was playing a different character from the one he was portraying in the first four episodes. And the thing is, you can see John Leguizamo struggling to understand why his character is suddenly so different from the one he was playing before.

They do bring him back to who he was by the finale. But, by then, his character has been assassinated.

I have issues with the pacing. Especially with the second, fourth, and fifth episode. It's like we're running through plot points that need to happen, but the timeline doesn't make sense. None of the storylines were connecting with each other. I had to take breaks from the show after those three episodes to reassess where the characters were in their lives, why they were acting the way they were acting--

I had to do a lot of connecting the dots and sweeping-under-the-rug just so I could continue with the show.

And now we come to my biggest gripe: the finale.

I hate the way they finale ended.

Specifically: I hate how they ended it for Mayor Cleary.

Allie and Roxy (Ria Zmitrowicz) got pretty clean arcs, I feel like. Tatiana and Zoia would've had clean arcs too, had Tunde (Toheeb Jimoh) not ended his storyline with theirs. And then there's Mayor Cleary.

I know what happens in the book. They could've picked a better stopping point for her since they were already changing stuff up for the show. Instead we get... what the show gave us.

It's a powerful scene, yes. It would have been more powerful had it happened at the end of episode eight. They could've moved some of her plot threads up. There was one episode where we didn't see her at all but the next time she showed up, it didn't feel like any time has passed since her last appearance. And so we end her story with a scene where a major event happens, and it's left hanging.

And not in a cliffhanger kind of way.

Her story is like someone decided to bake a cake. They prepared the ingredients, pre-heated the oven, mixed the ingredients, poured the mix into a cake pan...and just chose never to put the pan inside the oven.

It is so frustrating.

And it messes up an otherwise great finale.

It messes up an otherwise amazing season.

[hollyvorpahl]

8 and 10 for the writing meme!

8. I'm gonna sound like such a sap. I don't really have a favorite because each main character has something about them that I really like. Marian is a practical person learning to be more romantic. I relate really hard with that concept. Almost a decade ago I was in a really bad relationship and the journey I had to take to open back up and see things romantically was a hard but really rewarding one. I love Dot and Jocelyn for their more feminine natures. Dot is the more nurturing of the two and she embodies the kindness and warmth that entails. Jocelyn is super girly with her clothes, hair and jewelry but I don't slip her into the trap of being a mean girl. She's the Disney Princess I wanted growing up. Most Princess characters don't want to be a Princess. They want to flee like Jasmine. Jocelyn loves her lifestyle and is looking forward to choosing a suitor and doing all of the things she was taught growing up. On top of those traits, both of them enjoy baking. Something I wish I could do but don't have the room in my tiny apartment. I think out of my dudes, I really like Athello. I love writing a Faerie romantic lead that isn't an ass or does awful things. His personality is a mix of that moment in Beauty and the Beast where the Beast is leading Belle into the library, Abe Sapien in Hellboy and just a hint of impish Jareth mischief. Perhaps a more toned down Lumière.

As for least favorite? I don't know. There's a villain or two in one of my back burner stories that I don't like as people. One of them was from a story about a Lady Knight named Constance and her first year or so as a green knight. She has to save her Kingdom from these cultists who took over the capital. She's caught and for months tortured by this sickly pale man with patches of snake skin and a mouth that was unnervingly wide (like a human in mid-transformation into a snake) called The Commandant. He uses psychological torture as well as physical. I hate that fucker but he was also pretty fun to write.

Side note: This story also has one of my favorite dynamics in a romance. Constance is a short, stocky and ill-tempered young woman and her lover is a tall, lanky Necromancer called Asmodeus or "Oz". He's inspired by Gordon Agrippa in appearance (Oz is thinner in build though) and in quiet demeanor. He's almost completely nonverbal and I played around with idea of him being completely mute and using sign language. That is still a possibility.

The other villain is from my High Fantasy Cinderella retelling. The main character's father is a Sorcerer who wants war between his country and that of the country they just formed an alliance with. He sends his daughter, Hester (the Main Character) to kill the king. Her father is based on my father and how he made me feel growing up. Inflicting the pain he caused me on one of my characters is hard on me. That's probably why it's on my extensive back burner.

10. Ummmmmmm I don't really know. I think it's my dialogue and I think some of my descriptions are good. Honestly though, I'm really hard on my work and think everything I write is hot garbage. I have no idea how I'm ever gonna get the courage to charge people to read my work.

[sporadiceagleheart]

I got it I got the edit I made this easycut murdered and killed victims young tribute edit for those who passed away lost their lives to suicide because of bullying those who went missing found dead raped and Murdered gun down shot and killed bombed down abused beaten kidnapped abducted reported dead reported missing stabbed by knife attacks Murdered At home shot and killed at home or at schools or at concerts or main events anyway innocent lives starts with all lives matters including the little babies and children out here out there everywhere this is for Michele Yvette “Missy” Avila, Danka Ilic, Mercedes Losoya, Mei Shan “Linda” Leung, Linda Anne O'Keefe, Michelle B. Norris, Alanis Maria Laurindo de Oliveira, Elisa Izquierdo, Kayden Kathryn “Kay” Mancuso, Joan Angela D'Alessandro, Sharon Lee “Little Miss Nobody” Gallegos, Cherish Lily Perrywinkle, Karla Isabelle Ruth “Karly” Sheehan, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice DaSilva Aguiar and BeBe King, Debanhi Escobar, Jocelyn Nungaray, Brianna Ghey, Isabella Nardoni, Jonbenet Ramsey, Rose Pizem, Saffie Rose Roussos, Lily Peters, Olivia Pratt Korbel, Elizabeth Shelley, Nikki Allan, Amber Hagerman, Angie Housman, Opal Jo Dace Jennings, Maddie Clifton, Sara Sharif, Lois Janes, Mary Crocker, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, CeCe&Bella and Shan'ann&Nico, Eva Heyman, Anne Frank and Margot Frank, Kayleigh Slusher, Riley Ann Fox, Riley Ann SAWYERS, Polly Klaas, Tristyn Bailey, Kenneka Jenkins, Sierra Newbold, Caylee Marie Anthony, Teresa Cormack, Jonathan and Nathan and Barbara and Joey Tinning, Ava Jordan Wood, Ava White, Sarah Foxwell, Sarah Payne, Alicia Lynn Clark, Kristen Lee Dutton, Brenda Sue Brown, Brenda Sue Gere, Emma Walker, Dominique Dunne, Athena Strand, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,Abraham Lincoln, Audrii Danielle Cunningham, Lucy Morgan, Sloan Ella Mattingly, Bella Edwards, Bella Bond, Natalia Wallace, Sherin Mathews, Melissa Ann Tremblay, April Jones, April Tinsley, Gretchen Harrington, Elizabeth Short, Young Dolph, XXXTentacion, Angelina Gonzales, Jaclyn Dowaliby, Morgan Jade Violi, Jenise Wright, Leiliana Wright, Fanta Bility, Jennifer Delgado, they all deserve more time in this world they deserved better

[thegospelhighways2020]

#brothercory2024 Good Morning Church Folks And Memorial Pages Out There This Is Ministry Trinity Outreach With Brother Cory 2024 we're praying for her #micheleavila Preach Preachers next Sunday I'll Post and pray and preach about #aubreighwyatt but about Michele Avila that name that last name sounds like #rosalieavila but different first names Y'all I was preaching about the wildfires of California and the hurricane helene and Milton knocked out the power but Jesus restored all power when we had nothing last year in September 24th 2024 and October 7th 2024 Florida Georgia North Carolina and Tennessee had hurricanes now California had wildfires in January 2025 but back to her now about the murder of Michele Avila Michele Yvette "Missy" Avila was an American teenager who was murdered by her rivals and former best friends, Karen Severson and Laura Doyle, in October 1985 her killers maybe caught and in prison I remembered hearing about a young girl who was in her shower and a man went in the bathroom dragged her out to her room and Raped her and She was found murdered no towels no clothes no nothing on her bed Dead Y'all know what I'm talking about somebody else but this got nothing to do with her yet she was murdered just like Debanhi Escobar she was murdered just like Jonbenet Ramsey just like Rose Pizem just like Amber Hagerman just like Opal Jo Dace Jennings Lily Peters Polly Klaas Tristyn Bailey Ava Martin White Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Abraham Lincoln Anne and The Frank Family Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette Lois Janes Mary Crocker Ava Jordan Wood Emma Walker Dominique Dunne Jocelyn Nungaray Brianna Ghey Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar. SARA Sharif Sarah Foxwell Sarah Payne Alicia Lynn Clark Kristen Lee Dutton Linda Ann O'Keefe Jenise Wright Michelle B. Norris Fanta Bility Isabella Nardoni Alanis Oliveira Elisa Izquierdo Kayden Mancuso Jennifer Delgado Angie Housman Joan Angela D'Alessandro Natalia Wallace Bella Edwards Sherin Mathews Melissa Ann Tremblay April Jones April Tinsley Gretchen Harrington Elizabeth Shelley Nikki Allan Brenda Sue Brown Brenda Sue Gere rest In Peace To Michele Avila

[im-out-of-it]

part 7 of season 2, episode 9 continued “bound by blood” AKA ALEC GOES OFF

107. it’s always funny to me that Luke thinks Maia will stay secluded and won’t get mad. you locked her in a small space knowing she’s scared of being locked in small spaces so of course she will be angry. Luke is also one of the dumbest characters thinking that an already angry wolf won’t be extra angry when you use those fears against her. Luke is just as bad as Jocelyn jace clary because he thinks he can make decisions for everyone because he knows what’s best for us all

108. ALEC HAS HAD ENOUGH

109. I knew this parallel would come in handy

110. Alec literally just took control and he did it so easily. THATS THEE SHADOWHUNTER WHOS THE BEST. Alec didn’t use any violence but just hit aldertree where it hurts

111. Alec: fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, I’ll blackmail you. what I love about Alec when he calls people out, is some of the time he says it in a calm voice. he’s not yelling it out like when he was mad at Magnus, but he’s just speaking super calm

112. that little smile of Alec’s when he’s called you out and he knows you’re done

113. Alec: you answer to me now. it literally makes no sense when Imogen made jace the head of the institute and not Alec- all because she’s related to jace, and the fact that Alec is dating a warlock. fucking prejudiced shadowhunter. and you know she would ignore jace if she didn’t know they were related. Jace got that position handed to him because he’s blood and because Alec is dating the most powerful warlock.

114. Magnus gifs I forgot earlier. I just love seeing the expressions on his face and how quickly they change

115. it’s sad that the whole shadow world is basically burning and Malec aren’t even speaking to each other. like Magnus is going to be helping madzie and Alec will be fighting in the institute. Alec doesn’t know where Magnus is and I doubt Magnus knows where Alec is. it’s literally the worst time to have a disagreement

116. other Alec gifs from this scene and the scene with Izzy I overlooked

117. aw aldertree is mad that he got called out

118. of course madzie is going to do what Valentine says. if the scary villain says this person is responsible for taking away her nana, then she’s going to do all she can to get her nana back. duh clary

119. wrapping up this episode- I like seeing how upset Alec is with Magnus because Matt shows how terrified he is that Izzy is hurt and he didn’t know so he couldn’t of done anything about it. Harry also does a wonderful job at subtly showing his emotions. from needing to tell Alec but worried how this will affect Raphael, shocked at Alec’s actions, and then scared because of Raphael and quickly showing support and tough love to Raphael. he’s stuck between supporting Alec and Raphael- Harry does a good way of subtly showing this. I love Maia calling Luke out because he needs a harsh wake up call. but I love seeing her expressions. Alec Magnus Izzy Raphael Maia have the best scenes, with an addition to madzie

120. what I hate and wish the show would have changed: the fact that it’s accepted how jace and clary kept this secret from downworld, when they had no right to do so. I don’t like how jace and clary think they are saviors to downworld when they’re not. I hate Luke in this episode and he should’ve paid more with how he let his wolves go anywhere near the institute. he shouldn’t have believed jaces word especially when it was never said that he’s the demon who can destroy the sword. he even says that we have to find the demon. Dot played in valentines hands like everyone (almost) is so stupid in this series because they believed everything a villain says. a villain who lies to get what he wants. Dot should’ve known better than to believe valentine.

I don’t like how the whole theme is we must save clary. I’m tired of seeing this pattern in CC’s content and the show should have handled this better. kill her off, I don’t care but I hate how this whole message is that clary’s life means more than a mundanes or downworlders life. there are so many better characters in this series than clary and jace and trust me, we would have survived. Jace and clary are not the heart of the series. Malec is, Izzy, Raphael, Simon, Maia, the downworld community. that’s the heart of the series.

it just irritates me how everyone has to worship and protect clary and jace asap. no one can ever be mad at them for long or they are seen as the villain. Alec has paid for so much and hasn’t done as much damage (but is treated so horribly and almost no one ever apologizes or attempts to make amends. Alec almost takes his life and Magnus is the only who is concerned. Aldertree just uses it as leverage.) but jace fucking plays in valentines hand and is responsible (partially yes) for the death of probably hundreds. and what does he get? no punishment. gets a fucking raise when it’s found out he’s actually a herondale. because in CC world, they can do whatever and are seen as superior. the lightwoods get thrown to the side in her books even if they are better. Jace doesn’t know a single bloody thing about ruling. he doesn’t think his decisions out because it’s only what jace or clary wants.

so if they would have toned down these themes, I think the episode could have been better. but it’s great with the emotions from Alec Izzy Maia Raphael and Magnus. they do it so exceptionally well. I’d give this episode a 6.5 rating because it’s good but it needed so much more work honestly. and I’m not a professional and this is just my opinion. but this felt closer to the book themes and I just don’t vibe with the books. the show had a chance to separate itself from the books and I didn’t see that here. and I’ve already gone off about luke clary and jace so I don’t feel the need to keep repeating myself. I think I made my point lmao

but 120 is the number and thank you for joining Malec is fighting so we are crying and can we stop making it about clary and jace 24/7 asap discussion post bitchfest shitposting debate!!!!!!! I’ll probably start the next one in a couple days and just release it all at nice like I did with this one. as always, I appreciate everyone taking the time and reading my nonsense and I will be heavily anti luke and anti CLACE on the next one, see y’all soon

[lkinvnp]

Day 7 (1/9)

Travel Day!

Starting with a late start because I put off packing until this morning. We ate our last KMC breakfast before packing everything into the vans, intense Tetris style for our drive towards Hilo. Exactly a week in Hawaii, and we’ve switched vans, which means Noah now has to deal with mine, Jocelyn’s, Anna’s, and Morgan’s nonsense while he drives. I like to think he finds us entertaining. We started our drive, squished like sardines but ready to see more of the Big Island. Our first stop? On Anna’s request, we made our first stop on our journey at a 7/11 twenty minutes outside Hilo. There, we all got various kinds of musubi treats. My brunch? A Spam Katsu Misubi, a char siu Manapua, and a POG Hawaiian soda. For gas station food it was surprisingly delicious.

Back in the car, we made it to downtown Hilo. Noah, Jocelyn, Anna, Morgan, and I decided to stick together and started at Basic Books before working our way through different stores along the water front. I really enjoyed all the second-hand, consignment, and antique stores there were. I found three thrifted Hawaiian shirts (only one is for me!) and my favorite find was a gift for my sister. A hand carve monkey pod wood trinket dish in the shape of a leave, made in Honolulu pre-statehood. I’m almost tempted to keep it for myself. Then, it was back towards the car to meet Dr. Hom for shaved ice, something I didn’t know was such a delicacy of Hawaii, but it was DELICIOUS. I got the lava flow, which was a strawberry based shaved ice with a coconut whipped cream on top, and lilikoa butter drizzled over. I could drink a bottle of the lilikoa butter all by itself. Afterwards, Noah and I breezed through the farmers market where I bought three mangos that I’m so psyched to cut up, try, and share with the class, Noah bought some guavas, and we were both harangued by a very persistent salesman of butter. The free samples were tasty though! Finally, we loaded back in the car and made another stop to Goodwill for some away-from-home thrifting.

With our shopping down, it was back on the road to Waimea. We made two stops. First to the ultra short walk to Rainbow falls, an absolutely gorgeous waterfall not too far out of Hilo. There was a gorgeous river flowing into an eighty foot waterfall. There was a small forested area that was overflowing with monstera and small sweet flowers. Absolutely gorgeous park that was surprisingly accessible for something that seemed so exotic and wild. Next we drove about forty minutes to our next point. Laupahohoe Lookout Point. This waterfront was stunning, a reminder that not all beaches are tranquil. Cerulean waters crashes against a lava rock shore in a way that made it hard not to believe in the Hawaiian spirits. The shoreline was dotted with remnants of shells and coral pieces, as well as little crabs scuttling about.

Forty more mintues of driving through some impossibly dense fog, we’ve finally made it to our home for the next three days: Waimea Country Lodge. All settled in, we went across the road for a quick dinner in the food court (Thai food and Poke for me!). Finally, back in our rooms, showered and cozy, we’re ready to start another work day tomorrow!

[alexanderlightweight]

hello hello

I know you only posted it to a03 last night, but I would love to see more from "marriage of inconvenience." 💛💛💛

you're not the only one <3 and i'm glad so many people like it! I realize now that I could have just combined all the prompts for more marriage of inconvenience but that honestly didn't occur to me.

so I'm writing separate ones for each! i hope you enjoy and thanks for the prompt

so there is a piece that goes before this in alec's pov

there and now this

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Magnus is seething especially because he suddenly realizes that Alexander doesn’t know who Clary is, not as much as he should for someone he was expected to marry.  At the very least, Alec should have had a dossier. 

“Do we need to pick up your things? A go bag? Anything for my handsome eloping shadowhunter?” 

“Ah-” And under him Alexander is blushing but he’s grinning as he says, “I may have burned most of my wardrobe. In a completely accidental fire that took out my wall and caused Clary and I to be moved to opposite sides of the Institute.” 

Alexander looks smug as he says it and Magnus rewards them both with a kiss. Because every time Alexander opens his mouth he gets more and more delightful and Magnus needs him to stop before Magnus doesn’t let either of them leave bed.

Ever.

“It sounds horrendous.” And Magnus wants to know every bit, especially since Jocelyn conveniently never mentioned a word that she was returning to shadowhunter life and the shadowworld.

And neither has Dot.

Alexander seems to get that because he gets this distant look, like he’s going over something only he can see. Magnus gives him time, smoothing out the little creases on Alexander’s brow when he thinks too hard for a moment.

“Jocelyn Fairchild arrived at the Institute six months ago. She requested to speak to Hodge Starkweather who is a known Circle member and when I alerted the clave, the entire Institute was put on lockdown. When we came out of it, Jocelyn had a position of power in the Institute. Not a commander, but high enough and my parents came back to make sure she wouldn’t make a permanent grab for power. And then Jace and Clary found out they were siblings and ruined my life. Because Jocelyn and my parents decided to consolidate power and Clary was apparently so heartbroken over Jace being her brother, that she agreed to it.”

“Ruined your life?” Magnus asks, because Alexander really does look and sound incredibly frustrated.

“After they forced the engagement I had to play nice with Jocelyn because of the clave and because of my family. But Clary is an impudent, disrespectful, reckless, insubordinate toddler. Magnus three of my personally trained people were injured because of her antics. And Jocelyn and Jace would dress me down, like it's my fault Clary throws herself at danger. Because the only thing that Jace and Jocelyn can agree on is that Clary is perfect and needs to be protected and nothing is ever her fault and I’d better be a good husband or else.”

“You’d better only be my husband, or else.” Magnus promises and Alexander grins up at him in delight.  

“You’d kill anyone who looked at me?” Alexander asks, like it’s even a question.

“Obviously.” Magnus says and then he’s saying nothing much for a good few minutes as Alexander sloppily but eagerly kisses him.

“And what do you think I’d do if you looked at someone else?” Magnus asks when Alexander finally drops back to the mattress, breathless and hazy eyed.  Magnus finds that he’s curious for the choice in criteria and Alexander scoffs and gives him an incredulous look. 

“Magnus, why would I look at anyone else when I can look at you?” 

And Magnus finds himself flustered as he looks down into earnest, soulful eyes that are gleaming with overwhelming sincerity.