#everyone deserved better

[cherry-pop-elf]

Kiss It Better

Curly (mouthwashing) x reader

AN: No one asked for this but CURLY DESERVED BETTER-!

Sum: You were taking care of Curly, your partner, when you just had to ask him a question that was burning you as much alive as the cockpit burned him. Did he actually crash the ship?

Warnings: 18+, gore, medical situations, Jimmy, violence, just mouthwashing in general, ablism, lots of medical stuff (from someone that knows way to much about medical shit because of being in and out of the hospital all her life)

“Morning honey.” You would force yourself to smile. You had to. You had to for him. To give him hope like he always gave you. To be a little bit of real sunshine through the day. Just wanted to take care of him. Give Anya some kind of break.

A wheeze was your greeting.

Wasn’t like it was his fault. He couldn’t really speak right now. You wondered if he would ever speak again. You would miss his voice but it’s worth it for him to live. He will live, you knew he would. You would make sure of it.

“Let’s have a look at you.” You would grab the clipboard that Anya left for you and took a look over. The small little list to help you understand how to care for his issues. When to wash him, what time his medications were, whatever routine was needed for that day. Was your Bible so to speak. You followed it to the last ink splotch.

“Your bandages don’t look to need to be changed yet, your IV bag needs to be changed, I’ll check your catheter, and yada yada yada. Wanna try and swallow today? Maybe if you can swallow some water I can grind up the pain pills into powder for you. Wanna try?”

He gave two distinct blinks for yes.

“Wonderful. Let me do this routine, so you can mentally prepare.” You would explain, as you went to slip on the latex gloves. Didn’t want to risk transferring some kind of infection. He’s already fighting for his life as it is. No need to make it harder.

You would first change out his IV bag, since he needed to stay as hydrated and fed nutrients as possible, before working on the awkward catheter. Luckily Anya made it very easy to use. She had opted for a condom catheter since she didn’t want to put himself at anymore risk to infections, and pain, as possible. Seemed the trauma made it rather impossible to control his bowls anyway so it worked out. All you had to do was drain the bag, wash it, and reattach it to the side of the table. Wasn’t like he was going to be moving around much anyway.

“So Daisuke was showing me his gameboy. Teaching me about how the lore works and all that. I really had no idea what he was talking about, but it’s better than Swansea snoring.” You laughed, and did your best to keep yourself peppy. To help Curly feel somewhat involved with society. To not just be trapped in the med bay alone. Daisuke and Swansea would visit, and Anya did what she could medically, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to.

“Think it’s a rouge like game. That’s nice. Helps keep you entertained with wanting to break through more and more dungeons in one session.” You rambled, before reattaching the bag. Had you sigh in relief to see you didn’t mess up the chord. Some urine had already started to fill the bag. Must have been triggered by the new IV. Good good. Everything was correct.

“You ready?” You asked, as this was always the hardest part. Getting medication in him. Anya would do her best but you couldn’t blame her for struggling. It’s such a mental tax to try and take care of someone but it results in more pain. You were willing to take that burden. You were his partner after all. You felt it’s only fair you take care of him. Gave Anya some breathing room to actually care for herself. She deserved to take care of herself to.

With two clear blinks you would get to work.

You would slip your hand under his back, and forced him to sit up. He groaned in pain, and tried his best to keep his head upright, as you two tried to work together. To survive this. To try and fight through.

“You are doing so well.” You reassured, as your brought the water bottle up to his open mouth. He was able to let his head hang back, and did what he could to open his throat. Was awkward, but he managed to do it. He took a proper swallow of water. You could hardly hide your excitement.

“You did it! Oh my god you did it!” You couldn’t help but kiss his cheek. It hurt, of course, but he very much felt it was worth it. He had his own pride in being able to do some kind of basic human function again.

You would lay him back down, and was quick to grind up medication to put in the water bottle. You couldn’t wait to tell Anya his progress. You were positive the rest of the crew would be happy to hear the progress.

Well…..Most of the crew.

You used your anger towards Jimmy to help you grind the pain killers into powder. Oh how you hated him. You knew deep down he was responsible for the crash. You knew he was. You weren’t sure why he would be, but you just knew that Curly would never. If he had to, for whatever reason, he would have come on to the intercom to inform everyone to prepare for a crash. He would have done something. Anything.

What purpose would there be in crashing the ship?

Jimmy was his copilot. He would be the only other person to have access to the cockpit. He had to have been involved somehow. There had to have been something going on. You just knew it.

You just wish you had proof.

You sighed, as you would shake up the powder in the bottle. Made sure it was fully dissolved to avoid any issues with it going down his throat.

You just couldn’t understand.

Why would Jimmy crash the ship?

You would return back to curly, and do the same routine again. Slow, and small, drips into his throat. Would take a while, and would make your arm beg for death, but this would make life easier for Curly. That’s all that mattered. A arm cramp is worth it to help Curly survive.

“Curly…..Since you are more lucid now I….I just gotta ask something.”

The way his eye darted towards you said he knew what you were going to ask. Knew that it’ll be asked. He knew, and he couldn’t help but try and look towards the door. As if afraid someone would walk in.

That had you very concerned.

“…..Jimmy crashed the ship, didn’t he?” You whispered. Tried to be as hush as possible, in case someone did overhear. Was just the slow drips of the water into his dry mouth, and you.

One blink.

Two blinks.

“I fucking knew it.” You gritted your teeth, as you felt stupid to ever even have the slightest doubt that any possible reality there would be that Curly would do such a thing.

“I wish I could ask you why. Do…Do you know why?” You had to ask. You just needed to know. Know if Jimmy was as dangerous as you thought.

One blink.

T-

“How’s the captain doing?”

You would turn your head sharply, and saw Jimmy. Just standing there. God you were terrified how long he had been there. Did he hear what you asked? Didn’t seem so. Jimmy was a very aggressive person. He snapped at the slightest tone shift. If he heard you ask a question like that you wouldn’t be talking now.

“He’s….Alive.” You were caught rather off guard. You didn’t know what to say. You were scared of him. You had to be brave, though. You had a better chance at defending yourself. Curly couldn’t.

You would hear his heavy foot steps come closer, and out right feel his body heat against yours. Just looking over your shoulder. Was like this burning shadow over you. Made you feel like you’ll be squashed like a bug.

“Has he been able to talk yet?”

That’s a weird question to ask. Why not ask how he’s feeling, what progress he’s made, how his vitals are. Why is him talking on the front of his mind?

Because Curly knew something he shouldn’t.

“No. I think he’s lost his voice for good. I don’t think he’s ever going to speak again.” You lied, as you finished the test of the bottle. Returned your partner back on the table, and spun around. Nose to chest to the man. Had you terrified, but you must be brave. For Curly.

“Damn. Rough for him. No more barking orders, huh?” Jimmy tried to joke, but you could only give an awkward laugh at. Mostly to keep from pissing him off.

If he’s willing to crash a ship what else is he willing to do?

“Did you need something?” You managed to force out, as you grabbed the clipboard. Just trying to find an excuse to not look directly at Jimmy. To have a motive as to why you would stay in the med bay longer than most. Just anything to get Jimmy to leave you two alone.

“Hey, I give a shit to about him. Is it criminal to care about my friend?” He snapped at you, and it made you grab your clipboard tighter. You swore he seemed to smirk at seeing you so startled. Like he got off to the idea that he got the captains sweetheart scared.

That he’s the new boss.

“Never said that. You are the co pilot and new captain. You-“ “Pilot now. As if he’s ever going to steer a ship again. Not even a wheelchair with those stumps.” He snorted, as you wanted to smack him across the face.

“Yes….As the new Pilot and Captain I would figure you would be swamped in work. Like finding a way for us to contact help. Kinda the biggest priority after Curly. Anya and I are busy with him. You, Daisuke, and Swansea can handle the rest.”

You noticed how he seemed to roll his eyes about Anya. As if he couldn’t care less about the woman. Made you curious on what kind of beef he would have with her. She’s Anya! Who hated her?

“Yeah. Guess you are right there.” He muttered, as if it was never on his mind. Never an option that they could escape. Oh how you were getting chills.

“Keep on trucken then. Take care of our Captain Cripple. His ass needs all the help his stumpy limbs can get.” He would give him a once over, before looking at you. You made sure to keep your eyes to the clipboard instead. All you did was nod in acknowledgment, before he left.

“What are we going to do, Curly?” You sighed, as you would just lay next to him in defeat. What can you do? You had no idea. Curly was always such a good captain. Made you regret never paying more attention to how he worked the cock pit. Maybe if you did you could be more useful.

As you were full of worry and regret, Curly would weakly try and turn his head. Naked teeth were against his cheek. A attempt to kiss your cheek the best he could.

You smiled at the gesture, and made sure to be careful with snuggling your face into his shoulder.

“I’ve got you, and you got me. We can do this. I know it.” You reassured you both, as you closed your eyes. There to wait until his pain medication kicked in, so he could sleep.

As you relaxed, you couldn’t help but swear something was strange about his breathing.

It was like….He was saying words.

You would focus as hard as you could on your ears, as he would drift in and out of his buzzed state. Fighting to stay awake, but sleep coming for him.

“A….a…n…ya…..Kn….ows……”

Part 2

[wetsocksinbed]

when I tell you I had a fucking meltdown

[emilija04acer]

The Umbrella Academy season 4 rewrite

So, I hated season 4... Many video essays explain this much better and in more detail than I can. I share the common opinion on the final season but that isn't important. Here is a fanfic idea I had before the season 4 aired and I am considering writing it now.

Title: The Commission’s Genesis

Synopsis: In an alternate rewrite of Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy, Five Hargreeves, our Five (not from a parallel universe), takes a drastic step to ensure that their original timeline is preserved. This includes founding the Commission and ensuring that the original apocalypse happens. Five is convinced he can save both his family and the world, believing they can coexist. This multi-chapter fic transforms the entire series into a time loop, filled with angst and hurt/comfort, centering on the “blame Five” trope.

Thoughts? Ideas?

Would you be interested in reading this?

[fairytalegumiho]

Spoilers ahead!!!!!!

Never have I ever been this happy about seeing the spoilers of a movie.

Why did JD do that? Why? Why does he hate Derek so much?

So from what I learnt from the spoilers

Derek ' the punching bag of the show' Hale is dead.

Derek 'most happy ending deserving' Hale is dead

Derek 'my whole family burned in fire' Hale is killed because of fire in front of his own son( So now Eli has to go through the same amount of trauma like his father).

Derek 'I killed the love of my love- Paige- with my own hands to relieve her of her pain so at least she can die peacefully even though I lose my innocence and acquire a lot of trauma' Hale is dead at the same place where Paige died.

Derek 'always been nerfed' Hale is dead.

This is so stupid and wrong on so many levels. It is totally disrespectful for Derek, his fans, Derek × oc/Stiles/Braeden shippers.

I love the 'divided by ships but United by the movie' trope running around almost all of the shippers( sterek, stydia, thiam and so on) as they seemingly agree with Headcanon that the movie doesn't exist.

The minute I learnt that Derek died, i thought of not watching the movie but now I want to at least for Eli and cure my depression after watching the movie with fix it fics

[choco-1601]

Sometimes I find it amusing how people seem to dump all of their anger on micah when it was dutch who started this whole mess. Micah deserves the blame obv but let's not forget dutch was so eager to rob that train in the FIRST CHAPTER instead of laying low. Even hosea was against him. They barely escaped the heat from Blackwater too. Look hate micah all u want but remember dutch also has blood of all the gang members that has passed away in his hands as well as micah. He's stupid, narcissistic and pretty much a cult leader. He has a brain but he lost the ability to think after the Blackwater shit. Can't believe people still blame the trolley accident for his brain damage lmfao thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard of.

I hate dutch bc he abandoned John and eventually abandoned Arthur too. Him killing micah didn't mean anything bc he became way way worse in rdr

[the-badger-mole]

Hi,

Hope you are doing well. I saw some of your How I Met Your Mother posts, and that got me a little intrigued, because I watched that show and was stumped by its ending.

Anyways, I wanted to ask you, also inspired by YouTube videos of the show, do you think having that fixed endpoint was wrong? Because some of the videos make it seem that if the show was to end by season 2, then that made ending made sense, but extending it to nine seasons, it would have been better to change the ending. Also, one other thing I found is that even if Ted did show up outside Robin's house as the end, there is no chance of a happy ending there because they never really got those issues that caused them to break-up to be resolved at all. Just because Ted and Robin's respective goals are achieved does not mean the issues probably won't be there.

I would like your thoughts on this.

Having a fixed endpoint for a story is tricky. I'm not saying it should never be done, but up until the last season or 2 of HIMYM, the writing was so well done, so careful to remember plot threads and foreshadowings and running gags that it set up in earlier episodes. They wrote characters and relationships that felt real, and made the audience care, and yet, they couldn't pull off the ending they'd written almost a decade earlier.

I agree with the take that the ending they wrote could only have worked if the show ended in season 2. And it's their own fault. They did far too good a job showing why Ted and Robin didn't work. Then they did too good a job showing why Robin and Barney DID work. I started wanting to see the two of them end up together from the first season (although, I do maintain that Robin being single would've been a great ending for her, too). The one episode that I think should've clued the writers in that their endgame pair didn't work any more was "Baby Talk". Specifically the talk that Robin has with Ted, where he complains that she didn't make him feel needed during their relationship, and then her conversation with Barney where he tells her she didn't make him feel needed during their relationship, and that was awesome. The reason why Ted and Robin ultimately didn't work isn't just because they had a difference of opinion about having kids, or career plans. They were fundamentally incompatible personality-wise. That's not a failing on either of their parts, but it is irreconcilable. In the end of the show Ted has his kids and they're nearly grown, and Robin has been able to travel for her career, but their personalities haven't changed much. Ted still wants a fairytale ending, and Robin is still fiercely independent and doesn't need him (and btw, she isn't even that old. She'll probably still be traveling, which I doubt Ted will appreciate since it'll still mean either giving up his career and proximity to his kids who seem to still be in high school and will need support through college, or staying home and having a long distance relationship with a woman who is probably meeting a lot of interesting and interested people without him. His jealousy issues could NEVER).

Having a set ending can work. I've written fics where I knew exactly how I wanted them to end, so I know it can work. But i also know that sometimes the plot or the characters can develop in ways that make the ending no longer fit the story, and a writer has to be able to be flexible with that, even if it hurts that you don't get the ending you wanted originally. The creators of HIMYM wrote themselves into a box. When the ending didn't fit the story or the characters, they regressed everyone involved in order to make the story fit the ending, and the result was...bad.

[tuttle-did-it]

They’re is no moral way to be a billionaire. Every single person on the planet deserves an inalienable right to

suitable, safe shelter

heat, power, internet technology and basic living requirements

free access to healthcare (which absolutely includes the right to abortion and gender identity support)

a universal income

consistent, affordable and dependable access to healthy food and free access to clean water

Free access to education

The ability to live their lives without fear from anyone— not the police, not their boss or landlord, not their government or anyone else

The right to travel and live anywhere in the world as well as the right to speak against their government or officials if they are not being treated fairly

The right to pursue their own interests as long as no harm comes to anyone else

The right to fair treatment from law enforcement, the legal and court systems, medical and psychiatric systems

A safe environment free from any harm- mental or physical

Until EVERY single person in this world has everything listed here, it is immoral to have even a single billionaire.

If even one single person does not have even a single thing listed here, then the system in charge is a failure.

No one should have more than they can spend in 30 lifetimes when a single person cannot get what they need.

The existence of billionaires is immoral.

[anaer]

i really do hate jjk

[ohlookitsthearkhamknight]

Unpopular opinion but the best rose ship that was actually about her and wasn’t constantly focused on sex is her and Hosun. Rip Hosun you were a real one.

Also why did we never really see Rose grieve him. Shes a fucking widow now and she cared about him and now everyones like Hosun? who that?

[some-things-about-life]

I watched the ballad of songbirds and snakes 2 days ago and I'm still processing it

[awholelottayeehaw]

Mando Finale Thots (Spoilers Below Cut)

I was honestly disappointed with the Season Finale. Was it fun? Sure. Did it have everything I ever wanted for Din and the gang? Almost. But this is why I can't be happy with what we got:

What happened to Paz?? If he died this heroic death why was he never brought up again? I'm glad his son got his baptism finally but like... what about his dad's funeral?? You're telling me that Din wouldn't be mourning the loss of his childhood rival?? Either Paz isn't dead and will make a return next season in a villainous role or the writing was weaker than white people's tolerance to spice

What was the point of the Dr. Pershing episode?? It took precedence over the premiere AND the finale yet nothing came of it?? That whole episode could've been a fucking email if it wasn't that important to the season's overall plot

What happened to the armor the Armorer gave to Grogu?? It was never brought up again and you can't tell me Season 2 and BOBF Din WOULDN'T have been sobbing under his bucket upon seeing it. Also, who bathes Grogu?? Din is a parent is he allowing his son to be a stinky stank and that's how he never saw the armor?? Whack.

How could the darksaber, an ancient indestructible weapon that is capable of slicing through beskar... be defeated in a Ghetto Stomp. Either that wasn't the real darksaber or they got lazy and tossed a major SW artifact out the window because it no longer serves them and they wanted the easy way out hoping no one would notice

Why was everyone suddenly okay with Bo-Katan?? She's a racist terrorist who not once had gone in depth or atoned for her war crimes and I'm genuinely disturbed that people chose to forget that. It's like cheering on Hitler because you liked him as a person outside of his political beliefs. I wanted Bo's redemption to be fulfilling while holding her accountable cause like what the actual fuck how is anyone okay with Bo's leadership after so many failed attempts and lies

The build up was to show that Gideon is so full of himself he had to clone himself?? I doubt that was the big reveal, what they saw in the lab on Navarro wasn't Gideon. I refuse to believe they needed Grogu just to make a more OPed version of Gideon. Gideon isn't stupid why would he clone himself with powers he doesn't have when he knows he'd just overthrow himself? That was bait and I'm not buying that or that he's dead that was a clone

Whomst the fuck wasn't watching Grogu and how did he manage to save Din without being detected????

The Mythosaur deserved better. I'm glad it's getting it's centuries long nap in, but I still refuse to believe the darksaber or Din being a himbo was the reason for her seeing it and then barely remembering to mention it again in the end like if it doesn't come back I'm suing Disney

Why was Din made out to be such a damsel until it was convenient? You're telling me this man easily passed out sinking to the bottom of a historic well despite knowing how to swim and his armor being canonically light, but was able to take down half an army by himself?? Din in the finale was the Din I knew who would never have perished from just being a dumb ass not watching his step. Even Grogu conveniently using the force after refusing to all season felt cheap and you can't change my mind

It's great Din adopted Grogu and all but he still hasn't called him his son?? Just his apprentice?? We spent three seasons with everyone else calling Grogu his son and Din his father but the titular character can't?? Where was that cuddly fatherhood from season 2 and episode 1 of this season? He's been treating Grogu like a nephew at most and I just... give me my space dad back

And why did they name drop Dooku but not Satine? What were the stakes? Why is there a season 4 when there's nothing that really needs to be said or done? Going back to the space western season 1 and 2 promised is fantastic but like... at what cost? Are they going to pretend season 3 never happened? Will it all be a dream? Will the peace be destroyed and Din and Grogu need to save Mandalore themselves and the galaxy with the friends they made along the way???

[dead-g0rl-walk1ng]

Istg I never thought star wars would make me cry but here I am 😭😭 especially since revenge of the sith. And like rn I’m watching obi wan kenobi and I saw leia and a bit of luke and all I can think ab is how things could’ve been. How similar they are to their parents. How they have no connection to who they should’ve been. It’s so heartbreaking Fr 😭

[fairytalegumiho]

I'm really not an exclusive Sterek shipper like I want both Stiles and Derek to be happy either together romantically or both of them having super caring girlfriends with Sterek being platonic soulmates. But with all the Sterek fix it fics right now, I can't, it's just making me too emotional to feel anything right now.

And with Stydia, like they built six seasons which is basically the whole show and they made them break up in the most stupidest horrible way possible like Stiles wouldn't put up a fight to salvage/save the relationship.

Stydia fans had it hard but Sterek fans are inconsolable right now.

“That remains to be seen, although some part of the fandom would say he doesn’t have a mother,” Davis says.

I really hate Jeff Davis. What is with his answer about Eli might not have a mother. Which part of the fandom would agree to it. Does he mean Sterek fans. Like how they headcanon that Sterek are raising Eli together. If that's what he meant, it's a real low blow for keeping it so vague.

Give us Sterek or not.

I feel like they purposely, knowingly put the scene of Derek's feelings towards Jeep so that they can baitswitch Sterek fans because only with this one dialogue hundreds of memes are spread and many including me would be tempted to watch the movie in the hope of more Sterek crumbs. And now with his answer about Eli's mother, man he really is the worst.

Whether you are a shipper or not, you have to agree that Jeff Davis is the worst for teasing, bait switching the Sterek fans and then kinda saying fuck you guys to all the Sterek fans, Stydia fans, Stiles' fans, Derek's fans, Isaac's and Kira's fans and so so many others which I'm gonna rant in another post.

[indestinatus]

I love your writing so much ❤️❤️❤️ Especially because you're one of the few that write both Ellick and Tiva. Love it! Just wanted to let you know 😘

oh my god, that's so sweet of you!!! ♥️ thank you

[mythtakens]

“these characters should be mentally healthy before they get together 😌” ummm no I actually think we should smash their mental illnesses together like clumps of play-doh and see what colors it makes

[kayayuifinds]

Same thoughts.

Literally started shipping them because their character's interactions screams "mutual respect." They did her so dirty that I stray away from the next gen sequel and contented myself with their fam's fanfics. 🥲

So, if it hasn't been asked, tell me about ShikaTema. /asks you on the therapy couch with a Freudian accent and nerdy glasses

*puts hands behind head, stares up at water spot on the ceiling, sighs*

Well doc, it’s like this…

What Kishimoto and Studio Pierrot have done to Temari in the ending is a fucking travesty, let me tell you that to begin with.

Basically all of Temari’s personal character arc gets punted away completely (and as a minor female character, she didn’t have enough to begin with) and she  is turned into Shikamaru’s mother-wife. She hits him, she nags him, she scolds him, she sends him to bed without dinner, people!!!!

Temari never gets to be as truly frightening as she should be. There are beautiful little hints of it, but her battle record in particular is:–masterfully defeats Tenten (a female)……. which isn’t shown on panel in the manga–gets completely taken apart by Shikamaru (shown in every little detail)–gets beaten pretty quickly by Sasuke–rescues Shikamaru and kills Tayuya (a female)–doesn’t get to do anything meaningful to save Gaara–despite being a jounin and Shikamaru being a chuunin, Shikamaru is made proxy head of the 4th division–fails against the Third Raikage so Naruto can bail them out–doesn’t get a scene with Rasa–doesn’t do anything memorable in the rest of the war

Sooo… she’s only allowed to succeed if she’s fighting another woman, basically, and both of those were in part one. We’re shown just enough that we can see how awesome she could be.

Moreover, when I think about Chiyo’s remark about the “teachings of the Sand” in relation to how Sasori’s mind was poisoned and twisted, I think a lot about Temari and how she narrowly avoided a very similar fate. Here’s a quick reminder of how Temari reacted when Gaara decided to kill the two ninja who had already handed over their scroll and begged him to spare their lives:

Coupled with her scorn of Shikamaru’s tears and her questioning of why he hadn’t undergone “emotion training”, it manages with only a few brushstrokes to paint the picture of a young woman who is nearly completely desensitized to violence and merciless, with a hint of sadism or schadenfreude potential. But she veers away from this course after seeing the remarkable change in her brother Gaara under Naruto’s principles rather than her father Rasa’s treatment, and with seeing how her father Rasa’s “village over people” philosophy ended with Rasa’s corpse rotting on the ground. (Good riddance to bad trash.)

Sparks always flew between her and Shikamaru. I love relationships where both parties have something to teach each other. Temari had self-discipline, intelligence, motivation, but she needed help with learning to trust and attach again. On the other side, Shikamaru had a relatively tranquil by ninja-standards childhood and easy, deep attachments to his teammates, friends, family, deer. (Shut up, the deer totally count.) He did need a touch of coldness and level-headedness, and of course, motivation.

The whole scene where Temari comes across Shikamaru upset over losing his comrades and she just doesn’t get it, but she wants to get it at some level, even then. It’s part of a turning point for not only Temari but Suna as a whole, and it should have been part of how Konoha, despite its many flaws in execution, really was trying to get somewhere better than the ninja world had had before, and that through Naruto’s help, the shinobi system was going to get reformed. That no more children were going to be turned into tools, valued only for their ability to kill for money, broken long before they die.

Gimme a minute, doc, I’m a bit verklempt.

Anyway. They’re a side couple in a battle manga, so I don’t need a huge amount of on-page/screen development in canon. I just need what is there not to be patently horrible. And unfortunately Studio Pierrot decided to make endgame canon ShikaTema into this:

If you’ll remember that Temari wanted most is for people to respect her and listen to her advice, then this whole scene between Temari and her husband and son is like a twisted nightmare version of that. Temari isn’t a respected, admired giver of advice, she’s not a partner, she’s not a warm nurturer, or a shrewd guide. She’s a hassle, a drag, the old ball and chain, the old lady, no-fun, shrill, shrew, a nagging misogynist parody of why men don’t want to get married. She doesn’t have anything actually of value to add; all she can do is refuse to perform her womanly duty of cooking them meals, or hit them.

It’s fucking sad is what it is. But writing this post helped me remember what I loved about their potential.

Becoming canon is the worst thing that can happen to a Naruto ship, doc.