#downside: my mom at least would probably try to deliver it to me in person the day of which means i'd have to talk to someone

[coquelicoq]

my (divorced) parents have both asked me what i want for my birthday. i'm tempted to tell them the same thing and see which one does it better.

[unmaskedagain]

Ladybug: A Young Avenger

Hey Everyone, I got prompt for a civil war ML crossover fic but I was really into Team Iron Man on Ao3 for longest of times and, after endgame, I kind of need some team fluff. So I tweaked the prompt. It’s still team Iron man; just… not the way you’d expect. (Also did anyone know else know that Penny’s last name was Rolling?)

It took Tony Stark all of five minutes to figure out Ladybug’s identity.

“Jarvis, buddy?” Tony called out.

“Yes, sir?”

“What’s up with teenagers and being bug-themed heroes wearing inappropriate costumes?”

           The A.I took a moment before answering, “…I, for one, blame Vine.”

           Tony sighed. First fifteen-year-old Peter Parker aka Spiderman. He took the kid on an as an intern the second he learned about Spiderman. Now fifteen-year-old Marinette Dupain-Cheng aka Ladybug.

           He groaned.

What could he do? He needed help.

           Captain America needed to be stopped. The Winter Solider needed to be taken down. Team Cap had gone too far.

           It was war.

           Getting Harley Keener, a mechanical mastermind to agree to be his intern was a bit like chewing nails but Tony always knew the kit would agree. Getting Peter Parker, a child genius with a bright future as a scientist, to agree to be his intern was a piece of cake. Honestly Tony could’ve asked for the kid’s soul in repayment and Peter would’ve asked if he wanted on a silver plate or if plastic was okay? Getting Riri Williams, an engineering prodigy to be his intern, was easy. Too easy; her mom practically threw her at him, all while making him swear into a recorder that he wouldn’t sue. No matter what. Introducing the kids to his labs made him feel like Willie Wonka hand-delivering the golden tickets.

           They were all future scientists and engineers like Tony. They grew up worshiping at the altar of Stark Industries like ever future MIT graduate did.

           Marinette Dupain-Cheng, on the other hand, was an entirely different beast who played an entirely different game. She was a fashion prodigy who had designed for stars like Jagged Stone and Clara Nightingale. She had interned for Style Queen Audrey Bourgeois, had her clothes walk the runway during Paris fashion week, and had a summer job that somehow lasted over a year, working for Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-Chief for Runway Magazine when the scary woman took over Paris: Runaway. Said job ended when Miranda when back to New York. Marinette only prayed to the fashion gods. So when Tony Stark, god of the nerds, showed up at her door, she only blinked once.

           Said girl sat between her parents, with cool blue eyes glaring at him suspiciously. Luckily Tony was smart enough to bring Pepper with him.

           Pepper Potts smiled at the family in front of her; two bakers and the daughter, who made the most delicious macarons that she ever tasted. “So you see, after Tony came across Marinette’s wonderful re-design sketch of his suit on her website, he was very impressed with her talent.”

“But to take Marinette on as an intern?” Sabine asked. “Excuse me, but Marinette has always leaned towards the arts than science.”

           Tony gave the woman his best charming smile, “What is science if not another form of art. We both create, strive to better our talents, work to make names for ourselves; experiment and test out hypothesizes. Granted no one in my field ever created the disaster that was crocs.”

           Marinette narrowed her eyes, “Didn’t your father help on the Manhattan Project?”

           Silence.

           Pepper cleared on her throat. “Tom, Sabine, before anyone agrees to anything I’d like to go over safety procedures in place. Would you mind stepping outside with me, I could use a bit of fresh air.”

           Tony and Marinette just stared at each other as the three left the room. When the front door closed behind them, Marinette leaned forward, “What do you want?” Her patience had reached its end.

“Aren’t you being a little rude?” Tony smirked.

“Aren’t you a little old?” Marinette snapped back. “What do you want?”

“I want Ladybug’s help.”

           Marinette flinched back in shock. Her heart raced in her chest. “How do you know?”

“I’m Tony Stark,” He shrugged easily, picking up a mint chocolate Macron. “I know everything.”

           Marinette fought the fear racing through her, and steeled herself like Miranda and Audrey had taught her, “So Iron Man’s wanted Ladybug as an intern? So what does Iron Man get? What does Ladybug get? What does Tony get? And what does Marinette get?”

“You made clear distinctions,” Tony said approvingly, his business-side gearing up. “But I am Iron Man.” He said. “You come to New York for this spring break and for the summer. I get Ladybug’s help in handling a personal issue that has developed within the Avengers. Ladybug gets training from the Avengers. Marinette gets to add Stark Industries and a personal letter of recommendation from Tony Stark to her resume.”

“On the condition, that identities stay secret from the media,” Marinette crossed her arms. “I don’t suppose I can hide it from the rest Avengers for very long. And I get an additional letter of recommendation from Pepper Potts. Pepper takes my friend Chloe on as an intern; she’s the hero, Queen Bee. And only one who knows my identity, besides you. Also, I actually do get to help design your next suit. My expenses?”

           Tony smirk widened. The girl knew how to cover her bases. She even wanted to have an Ally with her should things take a turn. “All paid for by me. First-class all the way. You and Chloe will stay in the Stark Tower on the same floor as the other interns.”

“Other young superheroes, you mean?” Marinette guessed, causing Tony’s eyes to twinkle in joy. “Spiderman, Iron Heart, and WarIron. Based on their sizes, I had guessed they were young; teenagers probably. Why didn’t you ask Chat Noir too? Or why aren’t you? Because you’re not, you would’ve mentioned it by now?”

“You mean the Agreste kid?” Tony said, not noticing Marinette’s eyes widen in surprise. “He’s not serious enough for me. I play games but he goes too far. Surprised you haven’t dumped him yet. Get a better partner.”

           Marinette took a bit of a macron to get a moment to think. Adrien was Chat Noir. In retrospect, it made a lot of sense. Both were socially immature, and a bit naïve. Each had an idealistic view of things and didn’t let the real world break them of it. For example Adrien and his dealing with Lila’s lies. Chat Noir and Ladybug turning down his advances.

“Very well,” The bluenette finally agreed. “I agree to be your intern. Shall we discuss my salary now or later? Well, need to before I or my parents sign any contracts.”

           It was Tony’s turn to narrow his eyes. Not one; not a single one of his interns: Harley, Peter, or Riri ever asked about how much they’d get paid. They’d all assumed it was an unpaid internship and was surprised when their contracts included a salary. “You’re a shark.”

           Marinette hummed, “You should see me when there’s blood in the water.”

           That was something Tony was looking forward to seeing.

           The official paperwork was signed three days later; Marinette was officially a Stark intern. Due to go to Orientation for spring break in New York in a few weeks.

           Those weeks flew by. She let Fu know she’d have to go back and forth for a few weeks. She didn’t bother telling anyone else. Her friendships in the class had dwindled dramatically. While most weren’t her outright enemies, her classmates tended to avoid her. If they couldn’t do that, they were beyond cold to her. It was Lila’s doing. She got her hooks into the class, who all wanted to tie themselves to the golden goose, and when it was clear that Lila and Marinette didn’t like each other, they picked sides. They chose their meal ticket over their lifelong friend.

           Honestly, it made Marinette almost wish that Lila had lied about her instead; accused her of being a bully or something. Anything. Because at least then her ex-friends would have somewhat of a reason to be ex-friends. Even if it wasn’t a very good one. Instead, they were just bad friends all on their own.

           Still, Marinette didn’t mourn their loss as she sat in the back of the class with Chloe on a Sunny Tuesday morning, and they were living for New York that Friday. She had a steadily rising career in Fashion. She had worked under Miranda Priestly and Audrey. From them, she learned it was best to drop fair-weather friends and how to spot wannabes, fame-seekers, and gold-diggers from three miles away.

           She was happy with Chloe as her bestie. The girl had turned a new leaf and proven her loyalty to the point where Fu made her a permanent hero. And the Blond had been ecstatic when Pepper Potts had shown up at their door. She had hugged Marinette a full five minutes for getting her the internship. All while screaming with joy.

           Both girls were excited to go. Though Marinette did encounter one downside. The night before, Jagged Stone and Penny Rolling; or as Marinette deemed them #RollingStone, called her. Or rather Penny did the talking. Jagged was trying to wrestle his newest jacket away from Fang’s teeth. Penny offered Marinette a chance to spend her spring break traveling around on tour with Jagged, as his personal stylist. Marinette had no choice but to turn the job down. She loved her honorary Uncle Jagged but she already signed the contract.

           That morning Lila had spun another set of lies. The first was about helping Tony Stark fix his Iron man suit when she was traveling in America. The second was about the newest song Jagged Stone wrote about her. It was exhausting to listen to but the class hung on every word.

           Bustier had just finished her first lesson of the day when she invited Alya to stand up.

           The glasses-wearing girl grinned at the class, “So as everyone’s aware; there’s a class pool party is this Saturday; first day of spring break, baby!” The class cheered. “Everyone who’s invited should’ve gotten their invitation. Don’t want any drama,” She cast a cold look to the two girls at the back of the class. “Invite only. So no party crashers. Marinette, Chloe what are you doing this Saturday?” Alya smirked at her call out that the two girls weren’t invited; that they were the only ones who weren’t.

           As if on cue, the classroom’s door burst opened and in walked Tony Stark, followed by a very apologetic looking Pepper, “Marinette; it’s time to go! Grab Pepper’s minion and let’s go.”

           There were gasps from the class. Max sat up straight. Iron Man was in front of him, in his class, this was the best day of his life.

           Marinette just sighed, “Did you kick the door open, Tony?” Disapproval clear in her voice.

“…No?”

“I can’t go now!” Marinette explained. “I have class. We weren’t supposed to leave until Friday, remember.”

           Tony waved her off, “Details. Spring Break starts now. Queenie, Mari; chop-chop! New York is waiting!”

           Bustier decided to step in. She may not always be the best teacher but she refused to allow a strange man, even if that man was Tony Stark, to take away any of her students. “Mr. Stark, can I ask what you want Marinette and Chloe for?”

           Thankfully, it was Pepper that answered as she closed back the classroom door, “They have been employed as interns for Stark Industries. They’ll be attending orientation during their spring break at Stark Tower.”

Max actually fell out of his seat. Because this couldn’t be happening. Stark industries rarely ever took high schoolers’ as interns. Tony Stark only chose the best of the best. How could Marinette land the job?

“Marinette’s my intern,” Tony grinned. “Blondie’s Pepper’s. Who else is gonna teach her how to rule the world.”

           A slow smile spread across Chloe’s face, “With an iron fist.”

           Tony pointed at her, “You scare me. Pepper get your intern!”

           The other students were amazed. Marinette was Tony Stark’s intern. Chloe somehow got Pepper Pott's attention. What had they missed? Why didn’t Marinette tell them? How?

“That’s what we’ll be doing this Saturday, Alya,” Chloe drawled. “In New York, hanging with the Avengers.” Causing Alya to flush with anger. “We couldn’t come to your pool party even if we wanted to. Which we don’t.”

“He found my sketch of a potential Iron man suit design,” Marinette explained, continuing the story Tony had told her parents. “He loved it and offered me the job a few weeks ago.”

“Weeks?” Nino asked. “And you didn’t tell us? Dudette, not cool.”

           Alix nodded, her arms crossed, “Yeah I thought we were friends!”

           Marinette and Chloe just looked at them like they were stupid.

           Alya put her hands on her hips, “Mr. Stark, why didn’t you ask Lila Rossi to be your intern? She helped you with your suit before. She’d be much better than Marinette!”

           The girl in question face turned bright red, “This can’t be happening.” Lila muttered.

           Tony looked honestly confused, “Lila? Who’s Lila? No one ever helped me with my suit except the kids I already got as interns.” He looked at Pepper. “Do I know a Lila Rossi?”

           Pepper shook her head, and turned fierce eyes towards Lila, “Miss Rossi, please refrain from lying about Tony Stark and or Stark Industries. Or we will sue you on the grounds of defamation.”

           Lila squeaked. Sue? She couldn’t be sued. Her mother would kill her if she got a lawsuit from Tony Stark.

           It was the rest of the class’s turn to look confused.

           However, before anyone could ask any follow-up questions, the classroom door burst opened again. Jagged Stone strutted in, followed by a very apologetic look Penny and happy Fang with, what looked to be, the arm of a leather jacket.

“Marinette!” Jagged yelled. “What’s this about you not coming on tour? I need my favorite stylist, love.

Marinette just sighed, “Did you kick the door open, Jagged?” Disapproval clear in her voice.

“…No?”

           The bluenette just shook her head, “I have plans this Spring break. I’m sorry.”

“Plans?” Jagged whined. “What could be better spending your Spring Break with a Rock Star? You can even bring your Blonde. Penny could use an assistant!” He paused, finally noticing it wasn’t just kids. “The bloody hell is Tony Stark doing here?”

           The two famous men eyed each other. The women they came with just looked so done with the world.

           Tony crossed his arms, “I got custody of Marinette for Spring Break; you snooze, you lose.”

“What?!” Jagged hissed. “She’s my designer.”

“She’s my intern!”

           Jagged glared, “I knew her first. By rights, I get custody.”

“I have a contract that says otherwise!” Tony taunted the Rock Star. “Her future is Stark Industries.”

“Her future is Rock and Roll!” Jagged yelled back.

           Both men glared at each other.

“Pepper!”

“Penny!”

           Both women groaned. How was this their lives? Why what was this their lives? What bus full of nuns and orphans did they rob in a past life?

           Penny smiled, “Marinette means the world to us. I’m her honorary Aunt Penny,” She held out her hand for Pepper. “Jagged’s her honorary Uncle. We’ve known her for years. Contracts were already signed?”

           Pepper nodded, “Tony doesn’t play when it comes to his interns. He won’t budge. Trust me; we’ve done this three other times. Marinette’s his kid now, all but legally.” For now, Pepper didn’t bother to add. Every now and then she found discovered a new set of adoption papers with one of the interns’ names on it; one time she found three sets for all three. Plus if Tony kept hinting any harder, May was going to gut him.  “She’ll be in New York for Spring break and all of the summer.”

“Summer!” Jagged whined. “He gets custody for summer too! No!” he shook his head. “Not happening. Call our lawyers, Penny. We’re going to family court!”

           Tony blew him a raspberry. Tony Stark blew Jagged Stone a raspberry. The class could only blink, trying to process what was happening.

           Marinette just wanted the earth to open up and swallow her.

“Marinette already designed your clothes for the tour,” Penny tried to placate. “They’re amazing. We can call and skype if we need any additional tips. We have a concert in New York over spring break so we can go and see.” They didn’t. But Penny would be damned if she could have one booked within the hour. Anything to stop jagged from mention family court again. “Most of our summer is free too, we can visit Marinette whenever we want.”

           Jagged huffed but didn’t say anything.

“Well not whenever you want,” Tony teased.

“Family court!” Jagged hissed.

“Tony!” Pepper said warningly. She was not going to let this going to court. No matter how lovely Marinette was. “Be nice.”

           Tony pouted.

           Marinette raised her hand, “You guys know that legally my parents still have custody of me, right?” There was no answer. “Right?!” Nothing.

           The bluenette just sighed.

           Alya took that moment to break in, “Jagged, don’t you want to say hi to Lila? She’s right here,” Alya pointed to her bestie. “Oh, can we listen to the songs you wrote for her? Can you tell us how she saved your cat from getting hit by a plane?”

           The look Lila gave Alya could’ve killed a thousand men.

           Jagged looked affronted, “Lila? Who’s Lila?” He looked at his fiancé. “Penny, do I know a Lila?”

“No!” Penny glared fiercely at Lila. “Jagged Stone has never written a song about an underage girl before. He has never owned a cat. What parents and airline would careless enough to allow a child to rush onto a runway for a pet? Refrain from spreading any further slander. Or we’ll hit you with a lawsuit so fast you’ll get whiplash.”

“I’m allergic to cats by the way,” Jagged told the class. “All fur actually. That’s why I got Fang here.” He pointed the crocodile who had made its way to Marinette for cuddles. “I’ve had him for twenty years. He’s the only pet I’ve had all that time.”

           Marinette rolled her eyes and took the crocodile in her lap.

“Twenty years?” Kim’s eyebrows furrowed. “Whoa, that’s long that we’ve been alive.”

           Nino glared at Lila, “Yeah it is.” He finally realized the girl was lying. Most of the class had in fact.

“Enough of this,” Tony waved. “Marinette, Chloe, time to go. Leave the dinosaur.”

           Bustier took a deep breath, “No one is taking Marinette or Chloe anywhere. Until I get a note from their parents verifying that is. I’m going to have to ask you all to leave.”

           Penny and Pepper nodded understandingly. Jagged and Tony just looked shocked.

“But I’m Tony Stark!”

“I’m Jagged Stone, love!”

           Bustier just rolled her eyes and shooed them out of her class. It took some handling, and eventually, the women had to drag the guys out. The teacher shut the door with a sigh of relief. She brushed off the imaginary dirt on her clothes. “Marinette,” She called. “If you could tell any future visitors to wait until after school to pick you up, with a note from your parents that would be most helpful.”

“Sorry,” Marinette blushed, a deep dark red.

           Bustier walked back to her desk before pausing. “Is that Crocodile still in my class, Marinette?”

“…Yes.”

“I think he’s here for the rest of the day,” Chloe shrugged. “Unless you want to invite Jagged back?”

           Bustier paused. No. Never again. “No. No. Fang can stay for the day.”

           When the lunch bell rang, Marinette found that it was easier to avoid her classmates' questions, as they were too busy yelling at Lila. It wasn’t long after that Ladybug had to take down Lila’s seventh akuma form.

           Marinette and Chloe left that night to New York. Somehow he managed to convince their parents that missing three days of school to study in the most advanced building in the world was a good thing.

           When they got to Stark Tower, they were given a quick tour. Then Pepper took Chloe to show her where she would be working. And Tony took Marinette the workshop where three other kids were already working.

           The oldest one glanced at her and snorted, “God he kidnapped another one.” He was the tallest in the room with dark brown hair and a smirk on his face.

           The other two snickered.

           Tony looked affronted, “Oh please; your parental units practically threw you at me.

The younger looking boy smirked, “Aunt May threatened to shank you next time you took me out of school early.” He had light brown hair and big brown eyes

           The genius pointed, “You tell Aunt Hottie to leave me alone.”

“HI, I’m Marinette!” She waved happily. “He keeps mentioning he has custody. And I’ve become moderately concerned.”

“And you should be,” The other girl in the room laughed. She was a pretty brown-skinned girl with black wild curls. “Name’s Riri.”

“Harley,” Said the first boy who spoke.

“Peter,” The other boy introduced.

           Marinette nodded and eyes them, “WarIron,” The pointed at Harley. “Iron Heart,” Then at Riri. “Spiderman, right?” She pointed at Peter.

           The three looked at Tony with questions in their eyes. Tony raised in hands in surrender, “Hey, I told her nothing.”

           Harley eyed the new girl, “You’re from Paris, right?” She nodded. “Ladybug, I’m guessing.”  Marinette blushed. “Welcome to the Young Avengers, I guess. Why’d he bring you in?”

           Marinette shrugged, “He said to there was a personal problem happening with the Avengers. He wanted my help.”

           The teen froze. Peter just shook his head, “You didn’t, Tony!”

Tony looked sheepish.

“What?” Marinette asked.

           Riri rolled her eyes, “That personal problem? It’s called ManHunt.”

“I’m sorry?” Marinette asked. She was going to have to hunt a man?

“It’s a game,” Harley explained. “Team Iron Man versus team Cap. One team hunts the other in a sort of hide and seek type of thing and tries to capture as many members as they can. Last time we played it, Team Cap crushed Team Iron man. It’s why Tony brought us all in. Revenge.”

           Said Man didn’t look one bit ashamed, “Rules were since Thor and the Big guy are gone I can bring in whoever I want to replace them.”

           Marinette tossed up her hands, “You brought me here to play a game?” Unbelievable.

“No,” Tony said. “I brought you here to take out the Winter Soldier.”

“Say what now?”

“Welcome to orientation,” Was All Tony said to her question.

           The kids trained together for a week; Chloe, a girl named MJ who was Pepper’s other interns, and a boy named Ned who was a tech intern, were brought in as well. When it turned out that Kagami was in New York City for a fencing tournament. Tony was happy to bring in the scary girl as well. (And somehow get her mother to agree to let her stay for Spring Break) He made practice stealth and learn hand signals. Tony drilled them on the Team Cap’s strengths and weaknesses. They reviewed videos of previous missions until they had everyone’s fighting style memorized. Tony went over body anatomy aka where the best place to hit them was. They memorized plans and scenarios to take out each specific member of Team Cap.

           The teens spent a lot of time in the lab creating gadgets to use against the Avengers. Each one straight out of a spy movie.

           As far as Tony was concerned this was War. And there would be no prisoners.

Team Cap consisted of Captain America, The Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, The Falcon, Antman, along with several Shield employees which included Fury, Melinda May, and Coulson.

           Team Iron man consisted of Ironman, War Machine, Vision, Maria Hill, The Wasp, Quicksilver, Daisy Johnson, and a bunch of names Stark employees: I.E the interns. (Black Panther refused to participate. Though he and sister would watch from Wakanda.)

           Each team had a total of thirty players; no more, no less.

           The game would take place at the compound. Anything area within the compound legal territory was free to use. The living room would be home base and were all ‘out’ people had to stay. Until they were freed. Or until every member of the hiding team was captured and then it was Game Over. Everyone could communicate with their own team using special mics; normally only taken out for missions. However, those imprisoned in the home base couldn’t communicate with their team.

           On Saturday, just before sunset; the main superheroes of the avengers met up. Tony facing Steve. Rhodey glaring at Bucky. Vision versus Wanda. Hawkeye to QuickSilver. The wasp against Ant-Man and the Falcon.

           Steve smiled, “Tony.”

“You ready for war, Cap?” Tony asked.

“Training exercise,” Steve corrected his husband. “I trust your team is ready.”

           Tony smirked, “Oh you have no idea. Your little spies are already hiding in the shadows.”

“Like your team isn’t?”

           The alarm went off.

           Tony suited up, “You have 1000 seconds, Steve.” His helmet shut. “I’d get running.”

           Steve rolled his eyes. His team split up, running into the growing shadows.

           The game had started.

           Marinette waited, hiding in the shadows on the roof. Her ladybug costume was all back with little red polka dots; mostly easy to move around body armor. This wasn’t her actually Ladybug suit; Tikki, while willing to create a new suit design, decided it wasn’t a good idea to involve magic. So Marinette designed herself a new suit, and Tony help her trick it out.

Tony had pointed out the all-good hiding spots located in the Compound. She was the overly large landing pad. She forced herself to stay completely still. Even when she saw the Falcon take flight with WarIron right on his tail.

           The smallest of moments caught on the corner of her eye, the glint of metal. An arrow, she realized. She smiled. Hawkeye.

           She watched the man take stock of the room, looking in every possible place a person could hide. Unfortunately for him, Marinette had a bit of luck on her side.

“All clear on the roof, Cap,” Clint said into his mic. “I’ll keep a lookout from up here.” There was silence as he listened to Cap’s orders. “Okay. Will do. Stay invisible, got it. Over and out.”

           The second the conversation had ended, Marinette through a smoke bomb at his feet. Before Clint could even finish saying, “What the he-” Marinette was on the attack. Using the smoke to her advantage, she swung her yo-yo at Hawkeye’s feet. The String wrapped around his legs, tripping him. Five seconds later, Hawkeye was hogtied on the ground.

Marinette touched her mic, “Tweety Bird down. Bringing him to home base now!”

“Copy that, Ladybug,” Tony said. “Be careful.”

           Clint looked up at his assailant; expecting to see Tony or the Wasp, any avenger. Instead what he saw, was a teen girl with a scary blue-eyed glare on his face, “Who are you?”

           Marinette leaned down, “Your reckoning.” She hissed.

“What the fuck!” He said as he was thrown over the girl’s shoulder and carried to home base.

           When Marinette got to home base, she saw Harley putting a rather put out Falcon on the ground, Spiderman with five webbed up shield agents, Chloe had brought in two, Kagami and Riri brought in six. MJ and Ned both brought in one random shield agent. Marinette tossed Hawkeye on the couch.

           It had been twenty minutes, Clint knew by the clock on the wall. Twenty minutes since sunset and the game had started. And they had already lost just over half their team to a bunch of teenagers.

Clint couldn’t help but wonder what the hell had Tony unleashed on them.

“Foghorn Leghorn secure,” Harley said into his mic. “Tweety in his cage. The shadows are all accounted for.”

“I’m Tweety,” Clint told Sam.

           Sam paused. “…Am I Foghorn Leghorn?”

“Wasp and Vision on their way with The Blue Fairy,” Tony’s voice rang their ears. “They’ll play guard dog. QuickSilver is down; Miss Tuffit got him. Seven minions gone; Captain Hook and his jolly crew got them. Over and out.”

“Queen Bee, MJ, guard the Home base until they get here,” Harley ordered. “Guy in the chair, Mj, back on monitor duty. Fulfill mission Top hat ASAP.” They nodded and left the room.

           Top hat was important. The two were trying to hack into Team Cap’s communications, once they did; it was game over.

“The rest of you complete the assignment,” He told them.

           Then all split up again. Vision and Wasp arrived with Scarlet witch just as they were leaving. All three avengers gave the kids confused looks as they left.

           It would take Marinette another hour before she came across another member of Team Cap. And she didn’t so much as come across, as she did respond to Peter’s cry for help.

“Captain Sparkles!” Peter yelled in their earpiece. “Training yard. I’m trying to hold hi-No I won’t give you back your shield! Hurry! Over!”

“I’m around the corner,” Marinette hissed into the mic as she ran for the yard. When she arrived it was just in time to catch the shield that was flying at her face.

           She held the shield tightly in her hand, feeling like Wonder Woman, as she stared down Captain America.

           Steve looked at the young girl who had joined the fight, “My shield, miss?” He was aware that Spiderman had landed behind him.

           Marinette smiled sweet. Then she launched the shield at him with such brute force, he was lifted off his feet. “The Name’s Ladybug.”

Steve didn’t catch the shield in time and it bounced back to Spiderman.

           Captain America glared at the two teenagers.

           Then the fight was on.

           Spiderman hits Steve with his shield, distracting him. The shield falling to the ground. Ladybug barges Captain America backwards. Steve shoulders her to the floor. Marinette lands on the ground; pain flaring across her shoulder. Spiderman punches Steve who just lifts him and slams him against the ground. Spiderman raises a fist but Steve twists it. A web shoots out of his hand, the sound of a small explosion fills the training yard.

           Marinette takes the distraction to trip Captain America and jump up. As Steve falls to the ground, Marinette uses the electro-shooters that Riri made and shocks the dear life out of him. It wasn’t enough to bring him down but then Peter added in his own shocking web-shooters.

           Yet Steve still looked ready for another round of their fight. Marinette quickly picked up the shield and slammed it across his head. Steve Rogers fell forward in a slump.

           Spiderman webbed up with quick-drying cement.

           Both teens breathed heavily; struggling to catch their breath, tense from the fight. Marinette could even find it in herself to unclench the shield.

“Captain Sparkles is down, over,” Marinette said into the Mic.

“We’re bringing him in, over,” Spiderman added.

           There was a moment of silence.

“…What the fuck?” They heard War Machine say.

           When Marinette walked in with the shield in one hand and helping Spiderman carry Cap with the other, the avengers present quietly lost their shit. Kagami nodded, where she stood over Fury who looked more pissed than ever before in his entire life. Chloe stood over Coulson, who just looked put out. MJ and Ned looked overly pleased. Their mission had been a success but it only lasted long enough to get Fury and Coulson. After that, Team Cap was smart enough to ditch the communications, figuring something was up.

“Who’s left?” Spiderman asked in the Mic. “Over.”

“Stoneheart,” Kagami answered bitterly, referring to Melinda May, into the Mic so the team could hear them. “She took out Daisy and got away. Hill is after her now.”

“Jon Snow and Miss Tuffit,” Chloe said referring to the Winter Soldier and Black Widow. “Iron Man and WarIron are after Small fry. War Machine has eyes on Miss Tuffet.”

“I’m closing in on Miss Tuffit, over.” War Machine said.

           Marinette looked at her team, pressing on her mic, “Guy in Chair, Mj, I want you on Stoneheart’s tail. Spiderman go be back up for the War Machine. Iron Heart, meet me on the Location 12. Over.”

“What are you going to do, over?” Harley asked.

           Marinette clenched the shield in her hands, “I’m going to go tell Jon Snow that Winter Is Over. Queen and Dragon with me. Over.”

           The battle with the Winter Soldier was epic. The showdown happened in the gym. It turned out they weren’t hunting for the Winter Soldier, the Winter soldier was hunting for them. The second they walked into the gym, the doors closed behind them.

           Bucky jumped down from the rafters. He stared at the girls. He had seen them fight. None of them fought with any ounce mercy but plenty of skill. But they were clearly just kids. Just Dames in over their heads. He’d go easy on them. “Shall we, Ladies?”

           Ladybug, Queen Bee, Iron Heart, and Dragon shared a look before giggling.

           The Winter Soldier only just barely stood a chance.

           The girls laid Bucky gently on the floor on home base. He grunted and glared at them.

           A few minutes later, Tony and Rhodey walked in with the Black Widow. The last of Team Cap.

           Tony smirked, “Game over.”

           Rhodey shook his head, “Record time; two hours and four-two minutes. Beats the last one by about seven hours and sixteen minutes.”

           Then they debriefed. Video of the fights and footage was seemed was shown so everyone could see where they could improve. The image of tiny Ladybug clocking Captain America in their head with his own shield was rewinded and watched seven times.

           Tony fell over laughing, “I’m putting on Youtube!”

“I will divorce you!” Steve snapped but couldn’t fight the smile on his face.

           Once The random agents of shield and Stark industries left, Steve glared at Tony. His team had gotten demolished. In record time. “You brought in outside heroes, that’s not fair.”

“No,” Tony laughed. “I brought employees of Stark Industries as agreed upon. Everyone meet WarIron,” Harley lowered his helmet. “Iron Heart,” Riri lowered his, “You know Spiderman already,” Peter took of his mask and waved. “MJ, and Ned” Both teens nodded. “Ladybug,” Marinette took off her mask. “Queen Bee,” Chloe glared as she removed hers. “Dragon!” Kagami took off her black mask. “The interns. Otherwise known as the Young Avengers.”

“Oh, fuck you too Stark,” Clint complained. “Did you see what they did to poor Bucky. He’s the deadliest assassin in history, and I felt they went a little rough.”

           Bucky nodded with a wince, “Can I have my arm back.”

           Steve looked at the bluenette still holding his shield, with a charming smile.

Kagami glared. She held the metal arm like trophy. “Spoils of War.”

           Marinette giggled.

           Being a intern was going to be fun.    

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The Hunger of the Gods review

My Overall Thoughts - 4/5

The Shadow of the Gods is the first installment in a Norse epic fantasy series. With three main POV characters and a wide, dangerous world to explore with them, I was excited. (And also, DRAGONS!?!) Give me Skyrim, but a book, and I’m a happy camper. This book delivered on all fronts, to an at least satisfactory extent. The tiny creatures that collect human teeth? Heck to the (creepy) yes. Mild spoilers below the cut.

Character Development - 3.5/5 I connected to the characters unevenly throughout the narrative, and that’s always a slight bummer. Orka was my favorite and I loved her from the get-go. As the mother of sons, we had commonality on our side and I adored her relationship with her family. The reader had the opportunity to see the nuance and tension in her relationship with Thorkel while not being held back from seeing their affection for each other as well. Next for me was Varg. He had it hard and early in the book had some of the most brutal scenes. His place in life as a thrall and what he discovers through the book was all very interesting, though, and I enjoyed his POV. Last was Elvar, whom I started to connect with more after the 50% mark. She did have the bit of romance going for her, but it was short-lived. I liked her backstory and her interactions with people, but she offered the least tangible umph in her personality. 

Story Structure - 3.5/5 In huge fantasy books, I often like short, manageable chapters, but in this book I think the short chapters generally worked against it. Three virtually unconnected POV characters share the stage and the reader doesn’t have a lot of chance to spend time with one character before switching to another one, with other friends in another place. I personally really like multiple narrators in big stories, though, so that overall was a plus for me, though it would have been nice to have slightly longer chapters.

Tone/Style - 4.5/5 The tone of the writing really suited the book, grim and honest. There were some turns of phrase that were redundant here and there, but overall the writing was really clean and concise. 

World Building - 4.5/5 There was really no easy way to create a Norse-fantasy world and not have me like it. The divisions, the danger, the creatures…it was all great. One advantage of using multiple POV narrators is getting to show the scope of a world and this book does that very well. Not only do we get three characters in different physical and social perspectives, but utterly different socio-economic backgrounds and entirely different goals. It really works to show the wideness of the world in a figurative sense. The only downside (for me) was the extent of Norse language and names. There were a lot of similar names and it occasionally got confusing. I could not have listened to the audiobook for this one because I would not have been able to keep them straight.

Representation/Diversity They’re all Nordic and, as far as can be seen in this book, heteronormative. That’s a non-issue for me, but I always try to mention it.

Content Violence and gore like there’s no tomorrow. 

My Final Thoughts It’s a lengthy book, but is it long enough to contain a full story arc? Apparently not. That last scene will haunt me until I can get some resolution in the second book—which I WILL be reading—because I am a mom and I have to know. If you like violent epic fantasy with a heart (and the occasional dragon), this read is probably also for you.

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Motorcycle Fairy - Part 1

Part 2 | Part 3

Planning on a part 2, but seems like we could all use a little pick me up, so here’s the first half today. 

Luka had worked a lot of jobs since he was sixteen, but he had to admit working in the motorcycle shop was one of his favorites. He got to see all the merchandise as it came in, he got to see and occasionally touch bikes he would never be able to afford, and the owner was fairer than most of his employers. 

Really, there was only one downside, and it was standing at his elbow right now bitching him out. Lula ignored him, continuing his inventory check. 

“You’re only here because the old man knows your mom,” sniped Jean.

Luka raised his eyebrows, but didn’t look up from his clipboard. “You’re only here because he’s your dad,” he observed dryly. 

“Kiss my ass, Couffaine.”

“Michel doesn’t pay me near enough for that.”

The bell at the door chimed as someone came in. 

“I got this one,” Jean said quickly, taking a step towards the door before Luka had even had a chance to turn around. Jean didn’t make it more than that first step before he jerked back from the hold on his collar. 

“Oh no you don’t,” growled Michel, the owner, his bushy eyebrows making an angry V over his nose.

Jean scowled. “Aw, come on, Dad, I took the class, what do you want from me?”

“I want you to not turn into a walking sexual harassment complaint every time a woman walks into this store,” Michel grunted. “That’s not even a woman, it’s an underage girl, and I am not going to subject her to you until you can prove to me you took that training seriously. Couffaine, she’s yours. Don’t talk down to her, understand? That’s a potential lifetime customer right there and you better not lose her.”

“Yeah,” Luka said with a half-smile to himself at his boss’s rather practical approach to equality. “Got it.” 

“She probably won’t even buy anything,” Jean grumbled. “No way a girl like that knows anything about bikes.”

Luka ignored the lecture he knew Michel was about to deliver on the issue and walked to the front. He had to hunt about a little bit, the girl wasn’t very tall and she’d disappeared in the racks of gear before he got a good look at her. 

He found her at a display of women’s helmets, standing on her tiptoes to look at a particular model. Jean kind of had a point; everything about her screamed sweetness and light, and nothing said biker.

Then again Luka’s sister was every inch the sophisticated model, yet she carried a switchblade that she absolutely knew how to use, so Luka knew better than to judge.

“Something I can help you with?” Luka asked, and the girl yelled and jumped away, flailing. Luka had to act fast to grab a rack of gloves that she nearly knocked over. “Sorry,” he said, straightening the rack. “I didn’t mean to startle you.” 

The boss was right, she looked a couple of years of years younger than Luka at least, which would make her seventeen or eighteen at most. Maybe younger, she had one of those faces where it was hard to tell. She was cute, with a light dusting of freckles across her nose, sweet blue eyes, and a growing blush as she stared at him.

“I’m sorry! I’m so clumsy!” she gasped, shrinking a little.

“Don’t worry about it,” Luka said with an easy smile. “I’m sorry for scaring you. Is there anything in particular you’re looking for or would you just like to browse in peace?”

“Oh!” she said, straightening and pulling a piece of paper out of her pocket. “Umm, I need a helmet. This one, please. Preferably flat black if you have it. It said on the internet that you carry this brand, so, um…” She held out the note for him shyly and he couldn’t help thinking again that she was awfully cute. 

Luka smiled almost involuntarily as he took the note and unfolded it. It had the brand name, model, and even the size on it. “Cool, with this, I can go grab it off the shelf in the back no problem.” He looked up at her, smile growing at her excited face. “You can keep looking around if you want or just meet me at the counter. I’ll be right back.” 

Luka went to the stock shelves in the back, unsurprised when Michel popped up next to him. “I don’t think it’s for her,” Luka told him absently as he ran a finger down the row of boxes. “But if she knows someone who rides, maybe she’ll get interested in learning.”

“Hmm,” was all Michel said. He didn’t follow as Luka picked up the right box and walked back out front. She wasn’t standing at the counter. Luka set the box down and turned to look around.

“Miss?” Luka called. There was a yelp and a crash from behind one of the racks. Luka sighed and went in the direction of the noise. He found her on the floor surrounded by boxes of road flares that had been artistically stacked a few minutes ago. 

“I’m sorry again,” Luka chuckled, reaching down a hand. “I didn’t think I was that scary,” he teased, eyes twinkling.

“Oh, you’re not scary at all, you’re really nice-looking—I mean, you look nice!!” she sputtered as he grinned. “I’m just naturally jumpy,” she sighed as he helped her get to her feet. “And clumsy. My name’s Marinette by the way.” She looked at the boxes on the ground. “I’m so sorry,” she moaned, putting her hands on her head. 

“Hey, don’t worry about it,” Luka reassured her, squeezing her shoulder. She looked up at him and he smiled kindly. “Happens all the time. I’ll clean it up after we get you checked out. Did you need anything besides the helmet?”

“No, I don’t think so,” Marinette said, tapping a finger to her lower lip thoughtfully. Luka had to look away. “No, that’s it,” she said more certainly. “For now, at least.”

Luka motioned her to go ahead of him, and then riveted his eyes to the ceiling when he caught himself checking her out as she passed him. She might be cute and maybe definitely kind of hot but Michel sent him to be professional. He was sure Jean was watching somewhere and the last thing he needed was to give the guy more ammo to resent him. 

Luka followed Marinette to the counter and put it between them, sliding over to the register. 

“May I take a look at it?” Marinette asked. 

“Of course.” He opened the box from her and let her turn the helmet in her hands. She ran her fingers over the outside thoughtfully, but didn’t try to put it on. 

Luka leaned on the counter admiring her concentrating face. “Is this for you or are you picking it up for someone else?” Luka asked. 

“Oh, it’s for my grandmother,” she said brightly, reaching into her purse. She held out a picture of a badass-looking grey-haired woman leaning against a red Misurati. Luka took it, looking closer. A rather younger Marinette, her hair in pigtails, was standing on her tiptoes grinning hugely over the bike’s saddle. 

“Nice ride,” Luka grinned, returning the picture. “She looks like a cool person.”

“She’s super cool!” Marinette exclaimed brightly. “She’s always going on all these adventures. Last time she went…” Luka leaned his elbows on the counter as she went on. She was more than cute, animated, effervescent and completely captivating as she told him about her grandmother’s travels. The amount of love and pride pouring out from her as she spoke touched him. 

“You must be really close,” Luka observed when she paused for breath.

“Oh, well we—I mean she’s gone so often—but when she’s here—and I mean my grandfather never really—you know what, it’s complicated, and I’ve taken up enough of your time, I can’t believe you even listened to me ramble on, I’m so sorry—“

“Please don’t apologize,” Luka smiled, setting the bag with her purchase on the counter. “I really didn’t mind. I’m sorry if what I said upset you. I just meant that I can see you love your grandmother very much.”

“I really do,” Marinette smiled. “She’s coming through town soon on her way to the races in Le Mans. I’m hoping I can get this painted by then.”

Luka raised his eyebrows slightly. “You’re going to get a custom paint job?”

“Yes!” Marinette said, and then hastily. “I mean no. I’m going to do it myself. I already designed the art for it!” She pulled a book out of her bag and flipped through it before showing him a page with a mock up of the helmet she had purchased. The design on the side featured a fairy sending a beam of light from her wand through a prism which fractured the light into a rainbow. Flowers curled artfully around the main design.

“Wow,” was all Luka could say. 

“She calls me her little fairy,” Marinette said, touching the fairy silhouette. “I hope she likes it.”

“I’m sure she will,” Luka looked up from the sketch and smiled. “It looks like it’ll be really special.”

Marinette seemed to glow under his praise, as if he was a friend instead of a random stranger. He kind of wished he was. She seemed like a really cool person. For a moment neither of them said anything. A noise from the back brought Luka back to Earth.

“Well, good luck with your gift,” he said. “And I hope you’ll come back if you need anything else. I really wish I could see the finished piece, it sounds awesome.”

“Oh,” Marinette straightened slightly. “Well...I mean if you’re really interested, I could give you my Instagram? That’s where I usually post things I’ve designed.”

“I’d love that,” Luka smiled, grabbing a post-it pad and a pen from beside the register and sliding it over to her. “I’m sure my boss would like to see it, too.” 

Marinette beamed at him and his breath caught for a moment. 

“See what?” 

Luka jumped slightly as Michel loomed over him. “Ah, Marinette here is an artist. She’s planning to do a design on a helmet for her grandmother.”

“I see. Is Luka helping you get what you need?” the big man said gruffly, clearly (to Luka at least) trying to appear as non threatening as possible.

Marinette’s eyes widened in surprise, but she didn’t look at all afraid of the big tattooed shop owner as she turned that blinding smile up again. “Oh, yes, he’s been very helpful, and here I’ve been taking up his time. Thank you so much Luka!”

“My pleasure,” Luka smiled back, handing her the bag. “See you next time.” He watched her until she was out of the door, and wasn’t even aware of his wistful sigh until Michel’s thick hand landed on his shoulder. “Good job, Luka. Not sure if she’ll be back but good customer service is never wasted, especially if she has relatives that ride. If she does come back, she’s yours.” 

“Thanks,” Luka said, hiding his smile by looking down at the post-it. He folded it and tucked it in his pocket. “I better go clean up that stuff she knocked down.” 

Michel grunted agreement, and Luka got back to work, humming a new melody as he thought about sky blue eyes and a sunshine smile. He ignored Jean’s disgruntled looks easily. 

The next time he had an idle moment, Luka leaned on the counter and pulled the post-it out of his pocket and pulled up Marinette’s Instagram. The profile picture was just a logo with a curly monogrammed M, but Marinette was in the first picture, smiling in front of the Eiffel Tower in a striped top and red beret. “Cute. Very French,” Luka commented to himself, and glanced around quickly to make sure he still wasn’t needed. “Wow,” Luka murmured to himself, flicking through the pictures. “These are cool.” He straightened suddenly. “Holy shit, is that Jagged Stone?” He stared at the picture of the rock star with his arm slung around Marinette’s shoulders, pulling a pair of tricolor Eiffel Tower sunglasses down his nose to wink at the camera. Marinette had a silly-looking, but still adorable, grin as she held up two fingers in a V. The caption said she’d designed the sunglasses for the rocker, and Jagged Stone himself (or at least whoever ran his Instagram account) had commented to endorse her. “Wow.” Luka sighed, leaning back on the counter again. “She’s amazing.” Beautiful and sweet and creative...like, crazy talented, wow. He glanced at the door forlornly and sighed. He hoped he got the chance to see her again.

[luckycheesefoodie321]

I’m about to unleash a LONG review of HTTYD3: The Hidden World RIDDLED with spoilers sooooo... (this is probably trash, it’s been several days since i started this so idk the flow and my thought process was a mess but i better post this now before i forget)

Spoiler free review: 9/10, I did cry, personally felt it was on par with HTTYD2 butttt I like it in a different way to HTTYD2... the animation? ferguckin’ gorgeous, there are fracking LEVELS to the beauty of the Hidden World (the actual place and the movie)...and Astrid’s hair??? mmmm yeah goals

OK SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT (and it looooong yall)

Ok so time to explain the 1/10:

the flow wasn’t as smooth?? as it could have been... it all made sense why things happened and where the motivations came from but...the transitions from sequence to sequence seemed...a little disjointed??? there were parts (maybe it was because i had a kid with me so I got distracted in like two parts) where I was like “oh wait something is happening?? oh wait no yeah I get it sure...so it took me second to realise how one scene got to the other (but again that might’ve been because i was distracted.)...and as a result of the slightly jarred flow, the pace seemed a little disrupted??? maybe it’s just me wanting more, but it felt like things could’ve been a bit...meatier??

also, this was a very Hiccup and Toothless film (I mean obviously, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and I intend to discuss how great it is later), and so it sorta left little fulfilment or finality for the side characters...they all had their moments sure, and somewhat of an end, but i feel like just a minute here and there more to give them a more satisfying character ending would’ve been nice...

NOW ONTO THE 9/10, and since we’re here already, let’s talk side characters

OUR DRAGON SQUAD

Tuffnut finally got a chance to shine for more than a second of screentime, and while he remained the comedic relief he’s always been (in the films, haven’t seen the shows or short films), it was fun to see him branch out and engage with Hiccup directly...the continuous through-line of him and his beard and trying to impart wisdom on Hiccup was great... Ruffnut also got some solid screentime and she finally made her choice of man (when really she didn’t have any for reasons I will explain later) and “accepted” Fishlegs...but idk didn’t care about that, her scene when she was “captured” by Grimmel was fantastic...Kristen Wiig delivered perfectly from intonation to comedic timing, loved her work! 

Snotlout...I literally had to pause a few seconds just now after typing his name bc *sigh*...we all know Snotlout’s has mild braggadocio...he spitting words with no follow through...annnd that doesn’t much change??? He’s still trying to front and compete with Hiccup and then Eret, and that was originally his charm point...but I would’ve liked to see him find validation in himself rather than an intentional compliment from Valka...and speaking of Valka??? Snotlout just latching onto the closest woman likkkkeeee Snotlout calm down you’re like 40 years younger than her??? maybe not 40 but point is Valka is a badass dragon momma who really isn’t going your way...I just wanted Snotlout to have his moment... 

Fishlegs...yeah he was all dragon daddy carrying his baby Gronkle around and also enjoying his baby Gronkle and that big dragon’s friendship...also Ruffnut has claimed him...bc Snotlout is chasing Valka...so there’s no real option for her (she moved on from Eret and her self-confidence is kinda dope)

HOMIE ADULTS

Eret, son of Eret...I wanted more of him...he just hanging around making passing comments and being the knowledgeable other about Grimmel...and then he had a little something something implied with Gobber??? they had some scenes that had me side-eyeing hardcore... Gobber basically has the same relationship he had with Stoick, but with Hiccup...general calling him out, questioning his lack of planning...just sorta done with everything...true sassy queen...and also yeah him and Eret??? suss

Valka, my queen, my dragon wizard lord who floats through the clouds... maintains her badassery and voice of wisdom role but again steps back to make way for Hiccup and Toothless...and she encouraged Snotlout, for which I am not down...like sure support him but ugh you know he’s into you so just...just...no

MAIN CHARACTERS

Grimmel...definitely a more fleshed out villain than the Red Death and Drago...not necessarily a complex villain, but he was a lot smarter and impacted Hiccup in a way the other two didn’t...rather than using blood and fire to cut to Hiccup’s core, he lured Toothless away and forced Hiccup into a sobering reality that he and Toothless can’t always be together...that said, his “death” was kinda lame...could’ve had more of a bang than probably drowning

The Light Fury was used in an interesting way...she’d already been captured and was used as bait, not just stumbled upon in the wilderness as I had assumed from the trailers...I enjoyed how she was so clearly a wild dragon...from the way she responded to Toothless and his attempts at flirting, spurred him to tap into his true potential and abilities that Valka had alluded to in HTTYD2, to how she always trying to get him to come away into the sky and away from the humans...that said I love how she gradually warmed up to Hiccup...not in the way Toothless did, but in a way where you knew she acknowledged that Hiccup was someone who was important to Toothless, and had no desire to harm her or other dragons and the fact she was the one who saved both Toothless and Hiccup at the end was great...

Astrid, once again, is the only one (aside from Valka, and apparently Eret) with any real sense, both common and fighting...she’s kept to her roots as a skilled fighter in her own right, as opposed to the others relying heavily on their dragons...her chemistry with Hiccup continued to be adorable and flirtatious and pure and wholesome and with all the mad banter...her being so firm against being married so quickly bouncing off Hiccup’s clearly apparent willingness to tie the knot was an adorable under-plot...her character was probably the most consistent of all the characters imo...and she got a fulfilling ending...plus once again, her hair, ESPECIALLY IN THE WEDDING SCENE WAS SO FRIGGEN GORGEOUS AND BEATS ALL ANIMATED HAIR EVER

And now the boys of the hour, Hiccup and Toothless

This was a Hiccup and Toothless film. No side story about his mom and dad, no arbitrary villain just there to cause conflict. This was a film about two best friends in an increasingly complicated world realising that in order to tackle that world? They’d have to separate. It’s the same feeling as realising that the people you grew up with or the friends you made in school won’t be able to stay by your side anymore. You each have a path to take and it’s not one that can be shared...maybe run parallel at times but not the whole way. This is what our boys had to face. 

I love love LOVED that there were sooo many parallels to the first movie...ugh to have that footage so I can count and display all the moments that just brought you back to all the charm and things you fell in love with in the first movie, but with more meaning, more stories to tell...it’s like when I saw Miley Cyrus sing The Climb again many many years after the Hannah Montana movie...there was suddenly more depth to her performance...this was the vibe I got..and it was obviously intentional in bringing so many parallels to the first movie...bringing the story full circle and all that, and of course it culminated in the most perfect moment, the moment that started us all on this journey...

BUT IN THE MOTHERFRACKING REVERSE!!! this was the moment that let those tears slip...I had gone in expecting to cry, but had far and away found myself having more fun and slowly accepting that maybe...maybe I wouldn’t cry in this movie...we got to the big goodbye, and I embodied my inner Jake Peralta and was like cool cool cool no tears yet, I can make it through and then BAM! they did the reverse hand touch and tears were spilled, and my friends were just watching me with unbridled glee in the dark as I got emotional...I’d been watching with increasing suspicion as moment after moment echoed the first movie, but somehow I didn’t realise they would do the reverse hand thing...maybe it’s because the hand thing had been embedded in every moment that Hiccup and the dragon riders encountered new dragons that I did not expect he would ever have to do it to Toothless again?? but in reverse???? because he was letting GO?!?!?!?!?! god it hit me hard...

But then a downside: they started to overuse it in the prologue-y sorta bit with the kids and meeting Toothless again...liiikkkeeee we already had that major impactful, emotional moment...why overuse it??? i would’ve much rathered they just gazed at each other for a bit before Toothless suddenly gives his signature toothless grin...or he swoops in and grabs Hiccup by the pegleg into the air, freaks everyone out, only to do the upside down grin thing- that would’ve been great...I mean they had that moment with the Light Fury but I wouldn’t have minded if they used that one again...

my mind is wandering and this probs doesn’t make any sense at this point sooo: the separation thing! good they established the over-reliance on the dragons and Hiccup’s thinking he can’t do well without Toothless, and Astrid, my QUEEN, coming in and telling him what’s what...and also not marrying him until he was more certain of himself because she knew if he wasn’t ready to face the world alone, he wasn’t ready to face the world with her (at least that’s my interpretation and again idk where I’m going with this thought process)...also love that Hiccup was lowkey jealous of the Light Fury...also also glad she never got a name...keeps her wild, as she should be...

I think this was definitely an incredible ending to an incredible trilogy of films...maybe not Toy Story perfect, but it was full of heart and emotion and continuously brought you back to all the wonder of the first film. Literally, there were so many parallels to the first film it was insane...while I talked about disjointed flow earlier, this incorporation of these callbacks was so well embedded, becoming just a natural proceeding of events... 

I’m coming back to this review after several days so idk where I was going with this soooo just gonna wrap this up:

ASTRID’S WEDDING HAIR WAS GOALS. THE END.

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Long post under the cut about going to PA to see my brother!!!

(I promise the entire thing is not as negative as the first few paragraphs, I needed to vent!) So first things first! My brother is awesome, he and his wife are so forward thinking compared to my parents and it was just nice to be around.  UNFORTUNATELY, the ship delivering me to that utopia of openness was my car driving me and my mother 14hrs, while playing car tag with my father. My parents are not, in any way, shape, or form, good people. They’re nasty, malicious, passive aggressive, aggressive aggressive, gaslighting, snippy, and just mean people all around. But they like to think they’re put upon nice people, and only THEY see the world as it really is. Its exhausting. They make me a worse person being around them. My mother spent the entire time calling my father every horrible word in the book, and finding every reason to be angry with him, even when there wasn’t a reason. And kept remarking about how he was probably throwing a temper tantrum in his car. The irony that I had to listen to her complaining instead. And she had the GPS on her phone too even though mine was open when I was driving and kept trying to tell me different directions. Basically being a control freak. And when I wasn’t driving she was tail gating people, flipping them off, speeding up and then slamming on the breaks to avoid running into people. I basically told her if she fucked my car up she got to pay for it. She’s a miserable person and I can’t wait to never have to speak to her again. My father spent the entire time being irate about everything, screaming at me about “helping out” with the dogs and just being a miserable asshole. And then turning a complete 180 and acting like everything was fine when my brother was around. He basically caused the poor dogs to fall down the stairs at my brother’s house twice just being a pushy impatient asshole. The dogs are old, the stairs are really steep. But...I can’t do anything about it that would help the dogs or help the situation at all. I’m powerless. Getting the dogs taken away would do more harm to the dogs. But they’re so mean to them. My brother even commented on it. BUT, BUT, in a beautiful moment my brother called my mom the fuck OUT for being a loud crazy bitch outside his house. He told her not to make a scene because his neighbor likes to sit outside on his porch and she was glaring daggers at him the whole night. It was nice to see her put in her place. Also my niece was not nearly as nerve-wracking to be around as I thought. After a couple minutes it was pretty easy to figure out how to interact with her. She’s two and only knows a few words so its not complicated yet, she’s not asking real questions. She’s cute but I don’t think I could be around her more than a couple hours, just because she does require constant attention. My brother got some photos of all of us with her and managed to get a great one of me pretending to bite her leg like a child eating demon. Kids seem to like me for some reason. I see a lot of my brother in her, and based on what I remember of the stories of him as a child, and how she’s being raised, she’s going to be a terror. Of the mischief and mayhem variety.  I do always feel slightly out of place around people who are really normal and have their shit together. But then my brother will do something really bizarre and its like ‘yep, there’s that family resemblance.’ To give some background info, my bro is a wedding photographer, he lives at the gym when he can, dresses really nice, he’s basically someone who would never ever need to be on Queer Eye. But he’ll do stuff like record himself driving and making monkey noises and getting really into character, its so funny. Or he’ll do shit, like we’ll reach for something in the center console of the car at the same time, and he’ll make sure to rub his arm against mine and be like “YEP let me make this as awkward as possible” with this ridiculous face. OR he’ll say something so off the wall in conversation that you almost don’t catch it, and then you laugh for like 5 minutes. I really hate that my friends don’t get to see my brother at his weirdness peak.  I hate that I didn’t get a selfie of us, because we’re really as different as you could possibly be appearance-wise.  Philly itself was kind of underwhelming overall. But, the 1hr and a half drive there kind of wore me out prior to actually walking around downtown. I think if it were like Savannah where I could take a bus into downtown, or in a place where I was used to walking long distances everyday it would have been fine. And I really only saw a little bit of the city because it took so long to get into the city and I had to leave before dark. So I’ll reserve judgement until then. The shops I did see and the variety of stuff was amazing. The oddity and punk stores were incredible. But it does worry me moving to a big city, that I’ll have to deal with traffic like that the entire time. Savannah traffic when I lived far from downtown wasn’t terrible. But Savannah is still a small city compared to Philly. I finally got to see the Mutter museum which I wanted to forever! Some of the skull exhibits made me so sad because some of them were from such young people. There was a wall of skulls with ages, nationalities, and sometimes a story. And it would be such tragic deaths. There were a lot of 25 and 26yr old suicides and that hit close to home. There were so subtly different. I loved trying to see the people in each face. The teenager skulls were so small. The children smaller still. The worst were the ones from women who died young in childbirth. I wish I got to see more of the fetal deformity exhibits at the Mutter Museum but we were running short on time. There was a Civil War exhibit about Black soldiers that was fascinating. Including a huge reproduction of a poster calling able bodied men of color to fight. My brother looked at it and said to me “How many of them do you think could even read this to know what they were getting into?” Its something to think about. But the sad part was the poster was about men of color getting their dignity and personhood reclaimed in that war. Its bitter to think they still haven’t completely gotten that, even after so much time. I could have spent days in that museum, it probably took me longer because I had to stop and read every single placard and try to picture what each thing was or was used for, or what it looked like alive.  There were a couple comic book stores that I got to check out, one with extremely helpful staff, one with not very helpful staff. I was on the hunt for that Hawkeye and Bucky comic that I saw panels of on here, and actually ended up finding it at Barnes and Noble. I did, while my brother and parents were busy at a wedding, get to see an old friend from college so that was cool. Its nice to just see people who aren’t my co-workers and get to do normal people stuff like go to lunch and socialize. Another thing I wish I’d gotten to try more of in Philly was food! I didn’t have much money to spend. The one cafe I went to had terrible, godawful pastries. Like...they tasted like someone forgot to add sugar to them at all. And they were stale/old tasting. I’m usually not one to complain about food that much, but this is an exception. BUT the one cafe thing my brother took me to was amazing. It was an italian place with coffee and pastries, but also actual food and wine. I asked the barman for ‘wine sweet enough to put in a hummingbird feeder’ and he did not disappoint. And the stuff is only like $8/bottle. The drink menu was intimidating though. It looked like it was in another language entirely. It probably, mostly was. The only really big downside to the trip was I caught a stomach-bug tuesday night and was out of commission wednesday and a lot of Thursday. Even though I was upright, it was like ‘at what cost?’. Even today I’m not 100% back to myself. But luckily my brother was super understanding/supportive. I felt so bad because my niece got sick too. She seemed to bounce back pretty quick though.   My brother is also awesome because he and his wife got me a copy of that John Olliver book Marlon Bundo about Mike Pence’s pet rabbit being gay and getting married to another boy rabbit. They bought one for me and one for my niece. They’re pretty great people. I’m so glad at least part of my family is sane and I don’t have to throw out the whole damned thing, you know?

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Nutrisystem Weight loss plan Plan Opinions

When you compare diets, it's essential to compare a variety of factors to seek out out which diets are the least costly and are most effective. The weight-reduction plan plans embrace two additional snacks you'll be able to eat through the day between meals to help if you happen to feel hungry between meals. According to the official web site, Nutrisystem does work if you adhere to the plan. Though it's endorsed limiting your consumption of alcohol, your consultant can work with you to fit some alcohol into your menu plan. Hello, I'm three weeks via my first month on Nutrisystem core mens and I'm doing great. Nutrisystem has fewer out-of-pocket bills because of much less-costly food and no membership fee. I got used to consuming small meals and I nonetheless do, so I suppose my abdomen learned one thing throughout that eating regimen. There are a ton of assets which can be offered only for this particular part of the food plan. It may be brought on by increased fiber (from the meals) holding fluid within the digestive tract which is released quickly sufficient as the physique gets used to the extra fiber within the weight loss program. In 2016, Nutrisystem has reformulated more than 50% of the Nutrisystem menu objects to contain no synthetic colors, flavors or sweeteners. I selected the diabetic possibility on NS. Whereas not diabetic, I didn't feel the necessity to feed my carb monster any more than I had to. The atkins food regimen got rid of most of the fiber downside forward of time, so no gassiness or tummy issues. I caught to the eating regimen and only added broccoli and kale to the primary meals and ate an apple daily cause I heard that they keep the doctor away hehe Effectively, I lost eleven pounds over 4 weeks and to be honest, i by no means lost anything earlier than on different diets so I was fairly delighted, to say the least. Since NutriSystem takes into consideration the everyday meals had by common individuals, the program allows two snacks. Given the program is sold by Nutrisystem straight (though their five-day plan was offered on WalMart, which we'll get to), I selected opinions from sources information and medical info websites. When these findings are utilized to human beings, it's evident why the already-overweight, who are often on a high fats weight loss plan, have a hard time shedding weight from food plan soda. Nutrisystem is a cheap manner of reducing weight, with little or no time funding. Sure, the food from nutrisystem is extra bland than a steak dinner from Outback (oh dear GOD, i guess a few of you might be already desirous about how terrible Outback is as an alternative of understanding my point).. but it surely baffles me that these folks actually expect hand-delivered, hot, fresh connoisseur meals. My advice could be to stay robust, adhere to the plan and drink eight to 10 16oz bottles of water per day. Probably the most widespread causes people quit on a diet is that it gets slightly old, boring and monotonous. My mom did the Nutrisystem eating regimen again in the late 80s, after giving delivery to me a few years prior, and lost all of her baby weight. I am positive you may succeed since you sound like have an awesome angle and that can work wonders while the diet works its magic. Lots of our consultants discovered the popular low-carb Atkins Food regimen leaves a lot to be desired, no less than as an all-purpose eating regimen. Should you do some further exercise and be sure you drink plenty of plain water (not soda, not even food plan soda) you will lose more weight than you would have executed in any other case. NutriSystem Advanced: These low-glycemic meals boast omega-three fatty acids and natural fiber for added coronary heart well being and can help you really feel fuller for longer. On the brilliant side, Nutrisystem does not need to be prescribed by a medical professional, but it might not look as interesting as a number of the different handy food regimen medications and programs at the moment obtainable.

I will proceed with the program until I've realized find out how to maintain my weight for this stage of my life. The Nutrisystem evaluations are extremely constructive and one factor that a lot of people like about this program is that you may truly eat six meals a day This helps individuals to withstand temptation and not really feel hungry all day lengthy. A method that the Nutrisystem actually helps you out and they make it very easy is labeling the food for you. I've hardly been actually profitable with a food plan plan that I do not follow to the letter. One other frequent offender is a change in weight loss plan or treatment, together with dietary supplements. You possibly can examine this number to your common food price to see how way more you will pay to be on the weight loss program. No baking soda and using the batter instantly makes them come out more like crepes. The opposite day, I obtained an e-mail from someone who requested if shopping for frozen meals like lean cuisine or sensible ones on the grocery retailer would yield the same weight loss results as the Nutrisystem weight loss plan. General, the meals offered by Nutrisystem are of fairly good quality, as far as frozen, prepackaged foods go; nonetheless, one shouldn't count on gourmet meals. He believed me this time and even made a option to food regimen with me. He needed to be supportive. I typically get emails asking me to explain how many energy are consumed or taken in each day on NutriSystem. So, it's back to the drafting board for me. I believe I am going to go back to the Nutrisystem eating regimen, which I found to be a much more sustainable (if a bit of costlier) weight reduction plan. Not like most diets which are aimed primarily at women, Nutrisystem may be very understanding of the actual wants of male dieters. It could actually turn into extremely tough to maintain up with a program when it has very restrictive content in either its choice or amount of meals. It seems to be cheaper in the long term and the montly bundle is cheaper nonetheless if you're pondering of cost per meal. I suppose the only possibility that I avoid for breakfast is the eggs, but I do not like non eating regimen eggs either. Weight loss and a balanced diet may also help to enhance the approach to life of a diabetic particular person, decreasing their blood sugar levels, as well as bettering different well being-associated statistics. I used to be loving the Uniquely Yours plan till my final package came with moldy food. That is the food regimen's upkeep program that many people opt for when they are trying to transition off the eating regimen and maintain off the burden that they have lost while on the program. A minimum of with Nutrisystem, you get meals that tastes nice and makes you feel fullwhich aren't guaranteed with each weight loss plan plan you attempt. Food regimen to Go is another weight loss plan supply service that has been around for quite a while (1991), but I truly was unaware of it until this 12 months. The Lean13 program will help you to lose up to thirteen pounds plus seven inches (total) in your first month. Diets in Evaluate concludes that this program is revered and has helped many males lose weight. Losing a few pounds isn't going to be straightforward, but Nutrisystem seems to make it nearly as simple as it is going to be. With a selected weight loss plan to observe and the combination of a sensible exercise plan, you shouldn't have any problem losing the extra weight and residing a life that is leaner and healthier. Although SPRINT perhaps designed for those who have high blood pressure or are at high threat for creating it, the eating regimen is a nicely-rounded and relevant for anybody who desires to pursue a healthy lifestyle. All in all, the Nutrisystem is a good dieting plan choice as a result of utter comfort it gives. This may imply that some individuals will put some weight back on after they are now not utilizing Nutrisystem. The program works in 17-day cycles, and it is engaging for males as a result of it gives a variety of meals decisions. The Biggest Loser Weight loss plan acquired high marks for short-time period weight reduction, safety and soundness as a regimen for diabetes, and it was rated moderately effective for heart well being. I began Nutrisystem on August eleven. A friend of mine misplaced over 40lbs in a 12 months of following this program. Hey Kathy, grasp in there-you're digestive system will get used to the change in food plan. Sure, that sadly implies that whereas Reese's Pieces and soda might provide you with a sugar high that you mistake as power, they won't gas you to PR on the bench or around the monitor. For instance, if a dieter will get used to consuming Nutrisystem cinnamon buns or hamburgers day by day, continuing those meals selections after the eating nutrisystem bad reviews regimen is complete might cause weight regain. Stick with this eating regimen for so long as you can or as long as it takes to achieve your goal weight and body measurement. I hear of it taking place when folks try Nutrisystem as an alternative of maintaining a healthy diet dwelling cooked meals, so its seemingly down to the big adjustment the body must make with a very completely different menu it isn't used to. You are accustomed to healthy meals that I assume you cook dinner with all fresh elements and now your eating processed meals-it is a huge change in food regimen that can be problematic for some folks. The nutrisystem moderators don't forestall members from being verbally attacked and abused on the blogs which are used more like discussion boards than blogs as a result of the discussion boards aren't designed you report bullying and abuse to the moderators they may do completely nothing.

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Extreme difficulty of the OAB take a look at certainly is the most important criticism of bachelors

Learners and law graduates are dissatisfied with the Evaluation of Buy, evidence for the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), which grants to those accepted the obligatory registration with the observe of law. The controversial details encompassing the selection stick to.   To close the sequence, comply with testimonies that form a mosaic on the unique profiles of students and bachelors in Regulation of Brazil. In most cases, they're important towards exam. Ambiguous difficulties, insufficient transparency with the operation, subjective requirements with the correction, little time for resolution and highly-priced registration rate are some of your factors elevated.   While acknowledging the value of some type of prior selection for long run attorneys, the exaggerated diploma of issues from the evidence can be a recurring notion, even among the individuals who have already been authorised and defended. This excessive amount of demand from customers adds into the anguish to enter the labor industry and family force to your aspects that make the trail to your career even more difficult.

To determine even more drop by curso para passar na oab   See reports and what college students and regulation pupils assume:   Norma Desireé Barbosa Fortini, 27, celebrates graduation together with her husband, but can not get an OAB   I have a legislation degree from PUC-RS, but I deliver the results for a specialist at Natura I did the OAB test four days, but I didn't go through towards the 2nd phase particularly just about. Skipped two or three hits. It truly is tricky to have a task only by having a degree, since they want the lawyer's or trainee's license. Even a law graduate from PUC-RS, I give good results for a specialist for Natura, earning R$ 500. The marketplace can be quite saturated in Porto Alegre and has workplaces that shell out below a least salary. With each and every disapproval we use out and decreased our self-esteem. I come across myself a dumb human being, but I am not, as a result of I did 5 years of good higher education, graduation job and defense with banking. Being a stockbroker, he needed to accomplish clearly. I concluded the PUC-RS shelling out R$ one,250 regular monthly (while not a scholarship will be R$ 2,500). I've capacity, I do know the content, nevertheless the trouble within the exam is very wonderful. They make an assessment to pass as very few consumers as you can. It happens to be on the standard of a community contest, when it ought to only attest that you've got a chance to advocate. Will never stop trying. I need a public defender, community prosecutor, I want being a choose. It is my aspiration and that i will get there. But for this I need to advocate for a minimum of two several years. I got expecting while in the previous year of college and right now I've a small daughter to lift. I would like to emphasis on my experiments to pass this blessed examination, but it can be hard to focus on missing diapers for your personal daughter. " Norma Desireé Barbosa Fortini, 27 many years previous, retains a bachelor's degree in Legislation, graduated in 2009 from PUC-RS   The OAB portfolio is no ensure that you simply will make bucks   "I am retired, former metalworker and nowadays I perform as authentic estate broker. I made a decision to try and do Legislation given that I required to possess a greater level. The study course will help me in my present occupation, with the documentation aspect, to make clear the civil community for that consumers. I have to do the following OAB exam, which happens to be open up, but I you should not agree while using the examination. They would like to examine my 5 years of college in two examinations. I've far better economic disorders than lots of classmates, but I find the fee abusive. For me the exam is nickel-hunter and is not going to enable us in any way. The lower level of approval of Uniban does not worry me. On this final dilemma, I learned that 4 with the 100 pupils in my class have passed. I do think a lot of people tend not to desire to be considered a law firm. Everyone knows that the OAB portfolio is no warranty that it will make cash. "   Once a few unsuccessful attempts to acquire the Order's file, Rafael Alencastro Moll, 25, is undertaking course.   “I've been in the place of work for four many years and had a little something on the test I have hardly ever witnessed. I've worked in a law business considering the fact that I began higher education. I listened to every person say it was problematic, nonetheless it was only once i began to take the checks that i understood how troublesome they certainly have been. I have tried using three occasions. In all, I appear near, but I usually do not attain the grade to maneuver for the 2nd stage. There's lots on the check that we don't see in faculty right, they are receiving lots of data that we do not genuinely use in observe. I've been inside the business office 4 ages in the past and there was a thing there which i rarely observed. I had not undertaken university, but now I am working on it. You'll find it supporting quite a bit. I do think which the Exam of Purchase is critical to provide a particular one, you can find many individuals unprepared for there. You will discover numerous colleges that are not substantial. The exam really should consider the applicant, but I feel they may be executing in excess of that, pretty much a contest. "

To learn a great deal more info see simulado oab     I examined at Unip and handed initial   "I graduated past 12 months and passed the first consider at the OAB exam. I was blessed and i could also rely on the loved ones. My father and mom are attorneys, I interned in their offices, and that i experienced the aid to generally be capable to dedicate myself totally to my scientific studies. I do think other professions applicable with the public interest, such as Engineering and Medicine, ought to have an OAB evaluation. The exam costs a great deal of decoreba belonging to the legislation and will need a tiny more legal evaluation. My college or university does not have an excellent passing fee, nonetheless it has good instructors, really good bodily construction, an geared up library, and i had obtain to each of the guides I required to write my monograph. "   In my day, it was not needed to have a break. Today, the exam is a lot more troublesome.   "I took the OAB test when I completed university, and i passed to start with. I took the initial exam of Cespe (Center for Assortment and Advertising of Activities, accountable for the analysis until finally 2009), which was well prepared by Vunesp, because of the annulment of examination 134. The take a look at is made up specifically in what you do not know in college or university, fewer in São Francisco (Law-USP), whose target could be the humanistic formation for the jurist. The information on the dogmatic matters, for purposes of community examinations and use while in the specialized profession, is fruit of your software belonging to the university student, and usually will probably be. USP varieties jurists with free, independent considering. On the other hand, the downside of San Francisco will be the lack of didactics of some teachers, who can not transmit basic knowledge belonging to the subjects, regardless of really being superior professionals. In my day, it had been not necessary to have a crack. These days, I feel the check is more complicated, demanding a great deal more specific education. The assessment need to be maintained considering that, in the lawful point of view, there is no offense versus the Constitution. From a practical standpoint, the examination prevents semi-literates from entering a vocation wherein creating capabilities and common knowledge of legislation are vital. And thru evaluation these demands are usually confirmed. It's not like in medication, wherever the professional has passed a evidence of home. A bachelors diploma in legislation really ought to be examined previously being able to apply legislation. " Riccardo Napoli, 26, an attorney graduated through the University of São Paulo (USP) in 2007. João Paulo Gonçalvez did a two-year program and passed the second try in the OAB   The proof should exist, nonetheless it has to be fair.   "I still will not know if I'm going to be a lawyer, mainly because I continually wished to become a delegate." When I graduated, I got interested in law exercise, and i chose to provide the Exam as a result of I believe it will eventually get more and much more troublesome. but it have to be fair.I think which the correction of your 2nd period checks, which happens to be subjective, is ambiguous.The exams are problematic, they can be now not middleman.There are countless awful faculties as well as state has to acquire responsibility, to guage more and to improve their degree to avoid people today from expending 5 years studying and afterwards not being able to enter the career.However the evidence within the Buy need to exist yes, I feel even all professions should have a similar examination.I went about the next endeavor.I double-takeed and that i suppose which was crucial to immediate my studies to the test, but it's to paint vital subjects even because the classes are superficial. For me, the person's state of mind over the working day of the examination also counts m The second time I took the test, I was particularly quiet, I was equipped to think significantly better and did anything. "   I do the whole process, I just really do not sign   "I completed the Law training course in 2008 and possess now given the Buy Exam 3 moments, but I had been not approved. I belonged for the group defending the examination, but once i experienced entry towards the excellent point of view for the Deputy Attorney Basic Rodrigo Janot Monteiro de Barros, who asked for his unconstitutionality, I confess which i altered my intellect (the feeling was despatched with the Federal Supreme Courtroom, which examination this yr). In my last exam, the OAB demanded on the 2nd section an item that even the judiciary is not going to necessitate from the attorneys, the authorized basis citation (the document of law) to instruct the solutions into the experienced follow take a look at. I misplaced two.eight factors on account of that inside a race well worth ten points. I'm fully convinced that i am in good shape and capable to defend someone. I do the complete approach, I just tend not to signal. Another colleague symptoms. The OAB has heightened the diploma of problems fairly in comparison to the time for resolution. I expended 4 hrs accomplishing just the piece and even now had the essay doubts with letters a, b, c. In observe, the law firm has at a minimum 5 times for making a piece. I notice the more you study, the greater you issue on your own and speculate. And it's a good deal of 'banana peel' they put you to slip. Way too substantially ambiguity, two-way difficulties. There are unique factors of look at in regulation so you usually do not know which examining lender to adhere to. I'm conversing with our colleagues: we're not learning to work at NASA. "

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Fur Baby: Why Millennials Are Choosing Puppies Over Babies

Do your millennial friends refer to their dog as their fur baby? Here are all the reasons why millennials are choosing puppy love over having kids.

Puppy love is real, and we’re not talking the traditional kind. Traditional puppy love usually describes shallow adolescent love. Basically, it’s your lusty crush amped about a million. But in this case, we’re talking about literal puppy love between millennials and their self-proclaimed fur baby.

Maybe it’s the years of growing up watching such gems as Fox & the Hound, Air Bud, Homeward Bound, or Beethoven, but something in our millennial childhood made something terribly clear: dogs are forever friends. Somewhere along the line millennial couples lost interest in procreating and instead refer to their furry friends as their literal children.

The fur baby and why some are choosing fur parenting

Research from Pew reveals that childless couples have doubled since the 1970s. That being said, fur parents have exploded in popularity! Here are eight reasons why millennials are choosing fur babies over real babies.

#1 Babies are expensive. Dogs are less expensive. “I’ve read that from infancy to 18, child rearing costs like $230,000 *with inflation, this price is actually $304,480*. That’s as much as buying a house. I can barely spring for fast food on my lunch break.” – Abigail, 27

When you’re in puppy love, it gets expensive to care for your fur baby with all the organic treats, handmade toys, and big platform beds they deserve. But not as expensive as a human baby would be.

The New York Times reported millennials are the best-educated, worst paid generation to date. They earn less than ever in their career paths, about 43% less than Gen Xers. For a lot of millennials, the idea of being able to retire one day seems like a fantasy-land. We’d be lucky not to be working and paying off our student’s loans until we’re in the grave. Needless to say, finances aren’t exactly the best for baby-raisin’.

– Business Insider reports that millennials are earning an average of $30,000 a year. – Babies cost at least $12-12,500 per year until the age of three.

That leaves you with $17,500 spending money for the whole year. Rent, insurance, bills, car payments, and maybe a little bit of fun money. Basically, you’re left with zilch.

On the other hand, the annual cost of owning a dog is about $1,270. That leaves you with a cool $29,998 left in your pocket. Cha-Ching.

[Read: 11 ways to know if both of you are ready to have a baby]

#2 The world is terrifying, but not when you’re in puppy love. “My husband and I have talked about having kids a couple times a year ever since we first got married six years ago. We both agree it’s probably an unbeatable love, but then we remember how disgusting society is and frankly, we’d spend more time worrying and less time enjoying our baby experience.” – Trish, 27

When asked why millennials aren’t jumping on the mom bandwagon many seem to respond with: Have you seen the world? The worst thing that happens to your dog is the sight of you tossing your pizza crust into the compost instead of sharing it with furbs.

Wars, hunger, social media explosions, and endless cynical and jaded personalities seem to be controlling the world with awfulness. This makes it all the more terrifying to think about bringing an innocent little life into existence. Suddenly you’d become that overprotective mother that you hated! Besides, you worry enough about fur baby getting kidnapped or hurt. How much more could your anxiety take? [Read: 19 things you MUST do before you even consider having a baby]

#3 Being a fur parent first sets you up for human baby success. “Never thought I’d want my own kids until my wife and I got our cats. We get so much joy from their little personalities. Now we’re trying for a baby!” – Dave, 29

For some puppy love couples who were once against having human children, adopting a little fur baby changed their mind and set them up for real parenting. This article depicts a woman who adopted a fur baby and only after that realized she and her man were destined to be human-baby parents. The fur-mama went as far as to say that having a dog trained her to be a better mom. [Read: The step-by-step guide of calmly handling a pregnancy scare]

#4 Teenage fur babies don’t get attitude. “I couldn’t imagine pouring my heart and basically my whole life into raising a kid just to have it turn on me when it hits its teenage years. No, thank you!” – Jessica, 24

When your fur baby turns into a teenager they don’t suddenly start blaming you for all the wrongs in their lives, their thick thighs they got from you, or the weird hormonal changes they’re feeling. Nope, when you’re in puppy love you stay there. Fur baby is always up for a cuddle and always thinks you’re the best.

#5 Puppies and breakups. “My girlfriend of two years broke up with me in college. Honestly, I was more upset over who was going to get custody of our cat than the actual breakup” – TJ, 25.

You don’t take fur babies to court and make them pick which parent is doing a better job just because you’re breaking up with your partner. Instead, you just store them in a puppy crate and walk out on your partner in the safety of the night like any sane person would do to keep their fur baby close. Fur baby is fur baby for life.

#6 Fur babies don’t complain about your cooking. “I eat a strictly vegan diet. It would seriously break my heart if my child didn’t follow in my footsteps. Rosco *my bull terrier* loves everything I make. Win!” – Lynne, 30.

Fur babies love any food you’re willing to toss their way. Fur babies never say “no, thanks!” [Read: Newsflash – Your dog and your boyfriend have a lot in common!]

#7 You can be a bad fur parent and not much happens. “I love kids. Adore them. But I don’t want any yet because I know I would make a terrible mother. Sue me.” – Lauren, 26.

If you don’t create structure or make good choices with your fur baby, not much is going to happen… besides chewed up shoes and doggy accidents around the house. Alright, you’ll have a bad dog on your hands, but unlike human babies, you can leave puppies at home alone at 12 months old and not have DFS show up at your front door. Puppy sitting also costs a heck of a lot less than babysitting. [Read: Why it takes having your man’s baby to know he’s bad for you]

#8. You don’t have to go through childbirth. “Has anyone actually watched those natural childbirth videos on YouTube? Terrifying.” – Tia, 22.

One of the biggest boons of having a pooch instead of birthing one the old-fashioned way? No childbirth. Yes, growing life inside you is beautiful. Yes, birth is an absolute miracle. But it isn’t exactly a day at the spa. Here are some quick facts about childbirth that makes having a fur baby seem much more appealing than a human one.

– If your water doesn’t break naturally, they’ll break it for you. – Labor contractions are described as the most painful natural experience. – And if you do get an epidural to numb the pain of childbirth there are horrible side effects. High blood sugar, possible nerve damage, possible spinal alignment issues, fever, and stomach ulcers. Yay, relief? – You still have to deliver the placenta. As if expanding your once tight and sexy vag to deliver a live human baby from your womb wasn’t enough! – You may poop while giving birth.

There you have it. Eight solid reasons why millennials are choosing puppy love over baby love. Of course, there is one downside to fur babies in comparison to real ones: they don’t last forever. Fur babies only live about 10-15 years if you’re lucky. So love ‘em while you got ‘em!

[Read: All the tips for couples who are planning to get a pet]

Whether you think it’s utterly ridiculous that a mother would liken a furry creature to her child without even enduring painful childbirth, or you’re all for the mother of furbs innuendos, puppy love is real, and don’t you dare tell a fur-baby couple otherwise.

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