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asterekmess Ā· 2 years ago
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i saw your tags on that cop character post and like I totally agree like how am I supposed to believe Stiles who spent most of the show skirting the law or outright breaking it suddenly becomes mr goody too shoes fbi???? Like everything in the show happened bc he went looking for a dead body
Honestly, the only reason I can remotely understand him doing it is if he was literally trying to sneak into government databases. Like, his dad broke SO MANY LAWS as a sheriff, so many times. Stiles himself does not believe remotely in the sanctity of law or government (and he's right not to, considering his situation). So like, I *could* technically believe him joining the FBI. But only if his goal is entirely to get access to their databases and resources and to liberally abuse any and all perks and abilities that it would give him, in order to further the protection of the people he cares about. And also a lil bit to spite them because the politics and beurocratic bullshit behind law enforcement has done nothing but screw with his life, including before the SPN. SPending years worried his dad was going to lose his job just for not arresting someone fast enough has got to have made him HATE the entire concept of the job. Like, I love the sheriff. I love him in spite of his job, honestly. I believe he's a good man and at the same time I believe all cops are bastards, and because this is a fictional world, I FIRMLY believe that he is a shining *FICTIONAL* example of 'not all cops are bad cops'. But only because of how fucking desperate everyone is to get him fired. Like, if there was ANYTHING that would make me think this man was a "Good" cop, it would be the number of times everyone in his field has tried to kick him out, while the people he actually protects like having him there (aside from jackson's dad, who like, did not have all the facts). It's like people say, there are no good cops because the good cops don't get to stay cops. They get fired. They get transferred. They get Removed, because if they're good then they're going to cause problems for the not-good ones. And Sheriff Stilinski REALLY gives me that vibe. He ends up in a weirdly powerful position, and he uses and abuses it to do what is actually right, even when it doesn't provide timely arrests or satisfying answers for his bosses. And the FBI fucking hates him and they all make claims about how he's not good at his job, he can't close a case, whatever. They want him out. I won't deny that he as a character is absolutely cop propaganda and that there are PROBLEMS with how he abuses his power from a purely 'real' stance. But in the fictional world they live in, he as a *person* I think is awesome. And i headcanon heavily that he does not actually fucking like his job. He doesn't have the job because he even 'believes' in it. he has it for the same reason stiles would join the FBI. Because he's going to use it as a tool to get done what needs done. I the argents can infiltrate the school system and the law enforcement and everything else, then stiles can infiltrate the fbi, and the sheriff can have taught his son to do it by infiltrating their own precinct YEARS ago.
I'm absolutely rambling and off my rocker at the moment, but yeah. ACAB. Also we love the sheriff in this house. The wonders of this being a fictional world we're talkin about. *dreamy sigh*
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olekciy Ā· 2 years ago
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WHY YOUā€™D BETTER ROOT FOR UKRAINE AND HELP IT WIN
Not just because Ukraine is cool ā€“ even though it definitely is. In case Russia wins the war, the world as we knew it will be screwed. Irrevocably changed to the worse, to put it politely.
Let me explain it straight and simple. Russia has more surface area than the planet Pluto, our solar system neighbor. (Distant one. Russia is unfortunately much closer.) Pluto is a dwarf planet, but still a planet. Which means Russia is mindbogglingly big. When anything that big is off its rocker itā€™s highly likely to cause a lot of damage. Unlike Pluto, Russia is populated by life forms similar to us. Now obsessed with the idea that if the world doesnā€™t align with their views ā€“ so much worse for the world! It has to disappear then, literally.
So they want to make the world a place where they can do whatever theyā€™re up to. Without having to care what others may feel about it. Thatā€™s simple. I bet itā€™s not about entertaining you with their ballet. Anyway, even the ballet sucks when youā€™re forced to watch it over and over being tied to a chair.
Russia has no borders, they claim. Which means they can cross any if they feel like it. And take whatever they put their eye on. Just as theyā€™re doing it in Ukraine. What is yours is mine, and what is mine is mine, comrade. Thatā€™s the principle they live by.
The idea of human rights is alien to them. Property rights? The same. They donā€™t give a flying duck about any rights in general unless weā€™re talking about the right of the tsar to rule over his subjects.
Ukraine is under their brutal attack because it has dared not to obey. It is Ukrainian ā€œdonā€™t tread on meā€ moment. If Russia is stopped here it wonā€™t be able to tread on you instead. Ā 
When the Soviet Union was in place, people in the West might fantasize it had something to propose in the sense of an alternative way of life. Since only little was known about how it looked like the alternative seemed to be mysterious and thus attractive to some.
The way life is organized in nowadays Russia is no mystery. As far as the way of life in Russia is concerned ā€“ it beats me what can be loved about it. Unless you ever dreamed about being deprived of all your rights, thereā€™s little here for you to long for.
Ah yeah, thereā€™s also a right to express hate towards anyone and anything allowed to be hated, bullied and yelled at. Not everyone and everything you would like to, though, just those labeled as ā€œenemiesā€ by the authorities. Lame freedom of speech cosplay, Iā€™d say. Ā 
Well, letā€™s suppose you understand Russia is an existential threat to the entire world. But you still hesitate whether or not you should pay a price to stop it.
Even if you didnā€™t benefit directly from the close ties with Russia you might face the consequences of them being broken. Either you donā€™t feel safe anymore amid all the talk about possible nuclear war or your life has become less economically comfortable. And now youā€™re like: I didnā€™t order that! Why canā€™t we just go back to the way things were before? Letā€™s settle!
The Russian propaganda machine pours tons of money into making you think so. Some of your politicians play this card to get your vote. Itā€™s not a big deal, we can easily give Russia that piece of the cake it wants so badly and forget it all as a nightmare.
Sorry if I was wrong and youā€™re moved by more sublime motives. Idealistic pacifism, love for Russian ballet, self-criticism that makes you think that probably ā€œweā€™re to blameā€, you name it.
Whatever your motives may be, I must say, unless they coincide with Russiaā€™s ones, they will lead you to where you donā€™t want to go.
Theyā€™re not going to be satisfied with a piece of cake, they want the whole clucking bakery. And with any piece of cake theyā€™re allowed to take their appetite grows more and more. Donā€™t feed this monster any further. Or he will end up eating you for dessert.
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rask-the-rogue Ā· 6 years ago
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When the Day is Done
[Notes: Sorry about the length!Ā  Thereā€™s been a lot going on with Rask, both leading up to and after the burning of Darnassus.Ā  Quick reminder that Rask worked for Sylvanas for a while during the early part of Legion; he has an Undead disguise that allowed him to do so.
The first bit here is from an actual role-play in game, though I didnā€™t log the chat and donā€™t know the people on tumblr so I canā€™t tag them and greatly simplified the conversation.Ā  The troll featured belongs to a great rper who I also canā€™t tumblr tag; if you know Gronn the Tauren deathknight, this is his alt!Ā  Further credit: Mavrassle is over at @exileforthecauseā€‹ and Raskā€™s sister Celune can be found at @sconesandsorceryā€‹.Ā  The art is mine, and Iā€™m glad I finally found a reason to draw Raskā€™s kids :) Thanks as always for reading my stuff <3]
He wasnā€™t able to get the face of the nine-year-old gnome out of his mind. Ā She had been so small, and yet so fiercely dressed with her practice weapons on her back. Ā ā€œIā€™m going to march with my Order in the war,ā€ sheā€™d said, and Rask had felt his insides go cold.
The woman heā€™d been chatting with idly at the Slaughtered Lamb had returned his shocked exclamation with a narrow look. Ā ā€œShe has to be able to defend herself, donā€™t you think?ā€
ā€œSheā€™s nine,ā€ was all he could sputter for a moment before an icy rage seized him. Ā ā€œThereā€™s a diffā€™rence between self-defense anā€™ marchinā€™ ta war!ā€
ā€œShe can make her own choices; shouldnā€™t we all?ā€ The woman had huffed as she drew the child gnome back, ushering her out of the door.
ā€œSheā€™s a kid!ā€ he retorted, ignoring the fact that the entirety of the bar was Ā now watching this exchange. Ā ā€œShe can choose what veggies she donā€™t like, anā€™ what color clothes ta wear that day-- NOT whether or not she can die in battle!ā€
The womanā€™s lips pinched together, and she shrugged. Ā Rask scoffed, tossing his glass roughly back onto the bar. Ā ā€œI reckon I oughta get goinā€™,ā€ he spat. Ā ā€œI got three kids at home I gotta get back to.ā€
Heā€™d walked home, hoping it would clear his head, but the conjured image of the child on a battlefield-- tiny hands clenched around non-blunted weapons, the certainty of her face that she ought to be there giving way to the dawning reality of death-- haunted him the whole journey back.
The gold paint of the rising sun on his door winked at him despite the twilight hour, the honeyd rays of the actual sun having long ago surrendered to the jut of the mountains that encircled Stormwind, now only able to touch the docks and sea far, far from Old Town.
Felpaw, the Demon Hunter Mavrasseleā€™s gift to him and his children, nearly pinned him against the door as it shut behind him, loud rumbling purrs interspersed with snuffling sniffs of his nose as he puzzled out the myriad of smells on Raskā€™s trousers. Ā Rask chortled as he endured the bunting rubs of the saberā€™s head, scratching his ears briefly before the thunder of padding feet brought his hands up to stymie the flood of children that rushed toward him down the hall. Ā ā€œPa!ā€
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He grunted as he lifted Irvin-- the boy had just turned six, but Rask was already betting money that the kid would become a warrior, considering he was a bulwark of a child. Ā ā€œOi,ā€ He exclaimed, bracing himself for the even younger elven child that leapt up onto his back a moment later, scrambling up it like a monkey. Ā ā€œAinā€™t you all supposed ta be in bed?ā€
ā€œI tried, Pa,ā€ Idaleeā€™s voice cut in; at eleven, she was too old to demand a lift into his arms, so he leaned over to give her a stubbled kiss instead, watching a pleased smile cut through the self-important annoyance on her face. Ā ā€œThey kept watching out the window for you.ā€
ā€œTsk,ā€ Rask mock-chided, looking from Idalee to her blood brother, Irvin, and then to the little Ash on his back, whose blood lay on both sides of the war: Sinā€™dorei and Kalā€™dorei alike, judging by his luminous eyes and pale purple skin. Ā ā€œWell, Iā€™m here now, so no more excuses. Ā Ta bed, with tha lot of you.ā€
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He hadnā€™t had the heart to pull himself away to his own bed, especially not since little Ash clung and whined when he half-heartedly tried to move. Ā Theyā€™d all ended up in a pile of limbs on Ashā€™s bed, Idalee tucked against his back while Irvin had finally splayed himself across his legs and fallen fast asleep there, like the odd duck he was.
Rask listened to the breathing of their small bodies as he stared into the semi-darkness, thinking of the gnome child once again, thinking of how talk in the taverns of Stormwind and Orgrimmar alike had turned to terse discussions of the opposing faction and its bid for Azerite. Ā It felt like mere days since Anduin and Sylvanas had declared the threat of the Legion was vanquished; and yet now it seemed all of Azeroth was holding its breath, waiting for the next hammer to fall-- waiting for the first warning gong or bell, so they could throw themselves into the bloody flames of precious war once again.
War-- He had broken his ties with Sylvanas at the Worgen tower in the Broken Isles, and had dared to allow himself to hope that soon-- soon-- the war would be done and the factions would speak together of peace.
Fear ate away at that hope. Ā The gnome-childā€™s face loomed up in the dark.Ā  Was he doing enough to prepare his children for war? Ā Would they have to protect themselves-- could they?
He pushed the questions away, squeezing his eyes shut and pleading for sleep.Ā  It was still speculation, bar-talk. Ā He would allow himself to worry when it came to pass.
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Word spread like the fires of Darnassus itself through the city. Ā Their door was knocked on so many times-- Did you hear? -- Have you heard? -- Did you know anyone there?-- that Rask had finally shuttered the windows and told the children they wouldnā€™t be answering it the rest of the day. Ā They whiled away the hours playing board games, and he pretended to ignore his childrenā€™s glances toward the window at every knock or shout in the street, just as they pretended to ignore the tightness around his eyes and mouth.
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"De World Tree. Dey burned it," the troll whispered. Ā Rask had heard his coughing and had left his kids within the circle of light from Idaleeā€™s lantern to go investigate. Ā They had waited until near dusk to set out for the tower in Elywnn that housed his adopted sister and her family, and had gotten about halfway there when the strange hacking noises had drawn their attention. Ā Rask had been surprised to find a druid in cat form, soot clinging to his fur and the smell of woodsmoke clogging the air around him; he was less surprised to hear the troll say he was leaving the Horde. Ā "Saw de smoke from Dalaran. Decided I'd help de right side."
Rask dropped his arms that heā€™d lifted to show the troll he was indeed a ā€˜Raznosā€™, or friend, as heā€™d called out through the gloom as way of introduction. Ā He let his shoulders slump; his children couldnā€™t see him, for the moment. Ā "I heard as much,ā€ he admitted, ā€œBut by tha time I heard, it was already done-- done enough that if I went ta help, I'd jus' be in tha way.ā€Ā  He heard the uncertainty in his own voice; had there truly been nothing he could have done?Ā  He pushed the nagging thought away, as he had countless times in the last twelve hours.Ā  ā€œStars an' suns," He cursed in Thalassian before switching back to Orcish, hearing his voice ache.Ā  "Why? Ā Why?" Ā The tears that sprang to the back of his eyes surprise him, but he didnā€™t let them fall. Ā Not yet-- Ā not here. Ā "D'you know? Ā Has she gone mad?"
"She always been mad, boyo," the troll hissed, finally revealing his natural form in a flash of druidic magic. Ā He wore his dark hair in dreadlocks, and an eyepatch covered his right eye. Ā The rings on his tusks chimed faintly as his frame shook with more ragged coughs. "No one knows,ā€ he continued once the coughing fit settled into a rasp. ā€œNo one sane, anyhow. Ā But she ain't my Warchief no more.ā€ Ā His voice grew hard, and Rask felt the words burn like a brand in his chest. Ā Not mine, either. Ā ā€œI knew about Darkshore-- still no reason why-- but I didn'tā€¦ I didn't know she'd burn Teldrassil." Rask heard the shame in his voice, saw it glinting in his eyes when they locked with his own. Ā "...I'm sorry."
The words cut him to the quick. Ā Heā€™s heard them too many times, said them far more. Ā He shook his head, taking a step forward toward the troll and lifted his hand, holding it palm up. Ā "You ain't got nothin' ta apologize fer. Ā My kids anā€™ I are headed fer sanctuary-- my sisterā€™s tower, which she shares with her Sinā€™dorei husband anā€™ kids. Ā If yer lookinā€™ fer a safe haven, fer tha time beinā€™, we can give it ta you.ā€
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His home was strange in the still stiffness of the early morning light, with no human breaths or heartbeats but his own to fill it. Ā His children, and the troll Raā€™him, were safe with Celune and Jath for now; heā€™d told them he needed to tie up a few loose ends. Ā Celune had given him a knowing look and a squeeze on the arm, and told him to be back in time for dinner.
Felpaw whines at him as he stood in the doorway to his home, staring down the hallway that ended with a stairwell on the left, and the kitchen on the right. Ā Providing another route to the kitchen was the sitting room, strewn with childrenā€™s toys and couches dusted with fur despite the strict orders not to let Felpaw up on them. Ā He picks his way carefully around them, unwilling to even nudge the toys aside like he usually did, as if preserving bones in situ.
He wonders if any toys had survived the fire, imagines the charred remains of dolls or warped metal horses strewn about a playroom in Darnassus.
One of the sturdy chairs around his dining table lends him a needed crutch as he fights the urge to collapse right then and there.Ā  He leans heavily against it, casting a despairing gaze about the room while he struggles to moderate his quickening breaths. Ā The sink and its magic that would cheerfully draw water up from the well below with no hand-pumping was of Sinā€™dorei make, while the kettle hung above the currently ashy hearth had been purchased directly from an Dwarven blacksmith, who had guaranteed his design would boil water faster and keep it hot longer. Ā (He was right.) Ā The ceramic bowls his children ate soup from were patterned with the bright colors of the Tauren, made by their large and careful hands; the glass cups they drank from, spun thanks to tiny Gnomish ones.
His thumb catches on the scrollwork on the back of the chair, smoothing itself over the curves as one would rub a circle of prayer beads. Ā He had requested from the woodcarvers that a rising sun motif be carved there, budding out of the swirling vines and leaves that spread over the rest of the backrest. Ā Silvermoon meets Darnassus, co-existing there in the sturdy frame of his chairs.
A sob chokes him. Ā His body sags until heā€™s keeling, and he presses his forehead so hard against the chair that it would surely etch dents into his skin.Ā  He finally gives himself over to grief there in the empty silence of his home, and weeps for all thatā€™s been lost.
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Do you ask why I'm sighing, my son? You shall inherit what mankind has done In a world filled with sorrow and woe If you ask me why this is so, I really don't know.
[To be continued]
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iheardarumorthings Ā· 3 years ago
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Umbrella Academy Season Three Thoughts
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
TW MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND GORE
Okay, my friends! Let's get this show on the road! I woke up at about 5:40 this morning to watch this season and I finished it by about 1:30. So, what did I gain from this binge? We'll find out!
Let's start with the Sparrows...
We came into this thinking that they were going to be bullying our precious brellies throughout the entire season. However, most of them disappeared after episode three, I believe. There was almost nothing that was gained from that- it's almost at the point where they didn't really have to incorporate the Sparrows at all. There was no point!
The Ben arc was interesting, but not fascinating enough. I just feel as if it could've been executed much better; the creators are on point with almost everything in this show, it's just the execution that pisses me off.
Despite this, their interactions with the Umbrella Academy were most definitely not flat. However, I do believe this is because of the lack of loyalty both groups lack. This disappointed me considering the amount of growth everyone had underwent in season two; the only ones who did not regress in some way or another would be Luther, Diego, and Klaus.
Okay, now onto our babies
I AM IN LOVE WITH NEARLY EVERY ONE OF THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY MEMBERS.
The show really screwed the pooch with Allison this season, though. And while I understand that she has gone through unimaginable trauma and disappointment, I also understand that does not equate to her s**ually a**aulting Luther.
However, on that point, while I will never forgive her for that, I will also focus on another point: she used her rumor for that. Like she had said at some points in this season, Claire and Ray were the only things holding her together. They became her humanity, her hope. They were the people who had her stop using her rumor, for one reason or another. Without Claire, without Ray, all of that was gone.
BUT IT'S ALSO THE FACT THAT SHE HAD FELT SHAME FOR WHAT SHE HAD DONE THROUGHOUT THIS SEASON THAT GIVES ME HOPE THAT SHE WILL BE RECEIVING ANOTHER REDEMPTION ARC FOR SEASON FOUR (hopefully).
OKAY...off the topic of allison because my heart is hurting.
Klaus. Klaus Klaus Klaus Klaus Klaus you adorable child of mine, I love you to the moon and back. Forever. Please. He was absolutely WONDERFUL this season!!! One thing I love about Klaus, is that he almost never fails to attempt to find the best in people. This includes Sir Reginald Hargreeves, the old bastard who has hurt him in unforgivable ways. He tried to see the best in the new timeline, he tried to hold out hope for Ben and for Reginald. However, it backfired on him but that just makes me love him more. You know? He didn't deserve it. He placed his trust in them, and only one of them didn't totally f him up for it.
Diego, my good sir, as much as I love Lila's aesthetic, she definitely just put me off of my rocker this season. At some points I love her, at others, I despise her. I kinda feel like you do now.
One thing I loved about Diego this season was how he stepped up. Even after finding out that Stan wasn't his child, he didn't back down from finding the kid. He continued to look with the same amount of artier (i think that's how you spell that). He adored that child, just like he clearly does with Lila and the baby on the way. Despite some of his more questionable choices in the final episodes (i.e. quit locking Lila in closets, Diego, she'll kick your ass for it), those decisions still show how much he cares for his family. It shows how much he will always love them and that's why I adore this show. Nearly always, these characters will always have to trust one another, and they will always have each other's backs in some ways, if not all.
OKAY NOW ON TO THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: Luther's romance with Sloane.
My initial thought was that it was incredibly rushed. It was rushed, and it was a disgrace, and it shouldn't have happened and the show would've been better if it hadn't. BUT, now that I've given it a few hours, I am beginning to think differently. BEFORE Y'ALL COME AT ME HERE IS MY REASON WHY: it was not love. It was puppy love that was spawned out of pure, sexual attraction.
It was teenage-like.
Luther and Sloane are reliving what they never got to have- they get to start over. It's showing how they are kind of progressing. They are acting on their more adult urges. Puppy love doesn't spawn over time, it's just there like a snap of the fingers.
Luther and Sloane literally just got married acting on that puppy love, which is another reason why Ben and Five were making faces during the announcement.
I can guarantee you, nearly everyone, save for Klaus because let's not lie he is a pure angel, thought it was ridiculous. They were just in it to support their siblings and to let loose before everything went to shit...even though it kinda went to shit while they were letting loose. Thanks for that, Five, my darling, you really do know how to fuck shit up while you're drunk even if it wasn't your fault...baby. baby. love you five ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤
I JUST LOVED THIS ROMANCE BECAUSE IT KIND OF GAVE ME HOPE, YOU KNOW? LUTHER IS MOVING PAST HIS...WELL, PAST INCLUDING ALLISON WHICH IS A HUGE STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BECAUSE HE IS KNOWN FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO LET THINGS GO
Along with this, it brought the family together. And the one part that couldn't be fixed, people ended up trying to mend in some ways or others. Allison just did not have a good season, but hats off to Emmy-Raver Lampman because her acting was phenomenal. Truly, despite me hating how they threw Allison's character arc out the window, you have to admit, Lampman killed it this season. And in every season, really, it just showed more this time.
SO, IN SHORT, I HATE WHAT THEY DID WITH ALLISON AND THE LACK OF BONDING THEY HAD IN THE LAST FEW EPISODES
The Ending
This is going to be a short section, but I'm going to spit out my thoughts here anyway because damnit they're worth sharing before I get to my precious husband *dolores who?*, five hargreeves <3
So, to get on with the point, the ending pissed me off due to one thing: the siblings went their seperate ways, including five who still looks like a child (yeah, people aren't going to be asking questions then. just because he's in a suit, does not mean he still doesn't look like...16 - because he does look a little older, ya know?)
These siblings who have fought so hard to be with one another, to keep each other and the world alive just split. Just like...that? That's it? That's all they got?
And I get it: they totally fell apart this season; from each other, from their ideals, from what they held true, even from themselves. BUT THEY HAVE FINALLY, PHYSICALLY LEFT ONE ANOTHER ON THEIR OWN ACCORD.
There was no goodbye. There was nothing.
Five and Viktor were the only two left, and I can't say that the look they shared was two-sided, because Five picked up his thoughts and just...left. That may symbolize the last fuck he gave. He never gave up on his family. That might've been his breaking point, especially after the shit he'd just seen his family pull. He can't really trust any of them anymore, can he? But, then again, that may be for his section (ALONG WITH VIKTOR'S WHO IS COMING UP RIGHT BEFORE HIS TEEHEE)
Viktor
First of all, I'm loving how he spells his name because...yes.
Another thing I would like to address is how they handled Viktor's coming out. I personally think they did it well! I really think, considering all the emotional stunting in that family, they handled it well and gave it a warm reception (by their standards).
Diego literally made sure that Viktor felt loved. HE ASKED. HE WAS LIKE LUTHER WANTS TO THROW YOU A PARTY SO YOU FEEL LOVED DO YOU FEEL LOVED?
AND THE LITTLE SMILE ON VIKTOR'S FACE JUST MADE MY DAY BECAUSE YES HE DESERVES ANY BIT OF HAPPINESS HE CAN GET.
Another thing is the lying. The betrayals. His talk with Five. Those were just... *chef's kiss, though i do not approve of betraying your family*
I think that Viktor's character did regress this season, but not by that much so I can forgive it.
Five
Five has always been a pretty damn consistent character, and I have always been consistently in love with him. That's it. That's the shpeel.
I JUST WISH THEY COULD LET HIM BE RETIRED AND HAPPY LIKE YOU COULD SEE THE DEFEAT ON HIS FACE WHEN HE REALIZED THE KUGELBLITZ WAS A KUGELBLITZ BECAUSE HE WAS JUST...DONE.
He was just done with it all. He didn't want to go through another bullshit few days for no thank yous and more blame placed on him and his actions that were only done to save his family.
Like seriously, this man deserves so much more appreciation.
Also, can we talk about the scene with Dolores? THAT WAS HILARIOUS YET SO SAD. Hilarious, because of Jayme's faces made throughout and the animation, but sad because of the same things. and a little more...
like, can you imagine that? he missed her so much. he loves that god damn coping mechanism of his.
also, on the topic of love, to mister five hargreeves himself... i won't try and kill you in your sleep. i promise. i'll love you forever and won't try to kill you in your sleep...date me?
LIKE IMAGINE SEEING YOUR WIFE AND THEN HAVING THE OTHER PERSON WATCHING YOUR LOVE (WHO HAPPENS TO BE A MANNEQUIN, QUIT JUDGING JAYME) AND HAVE THEM BE LIKE... ARE ALL OF YOU PERVS?
THE ANSWER TO THAT IS ALMOST ALL OF THEM IN THEIR OWN WAYS, BUT THAT WAS TOO FAR DUDE TOO TOO FAR
okay, i'm going to be talking a bit more about him in the next section!
Questions Raised by this Season and Some Answers that are Probably Wrong
So, let's talk about the tattoo and the arm...
Five got his tattoo and had his arm severed by that guardian samurai of the hotel oblivion created by sir asshat hargreeves. He gained his hand back after escaping the hotel...so does that cancel out 100 year old five? does that force him to not found the commission? does that make him...not the founder anymore?
because now, he's...normal. traumatized terribly, but no one but his family and himself knows that. there's nothing to hold on to except each other.
so, that poses my question...does the commission no longer exist? or does someone else found the organization?
OKAY ONE MORE QUESTION
how the hell are they going to get their powers back?
and the last, i promise, but probably second most important question is...what was the jennifer incident? and how did sparrow!ben survive it?
thank you for coming to my ted talk that took me over an hour to type up
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pettania Ā· 2 years ago
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Š”Š¼ŠøтрŠ¾ Š“Š°Š»ŠŗŠ¾ Dmytro Hulko (Belorussian, Ukrainian journalist)
WHY YOUā€™D BETTER ROOT FOR UKRAINE AND HELP IT WIN
Not just because Ukraine is cool ā€“ even though it definitely is. In case Russia wins the war, the world as we knew it will be screwed. Irrevocably changed to the worse, to put it politely.
Let me explain it straight and simple. Russia has more surface area than the planet Pluto, our solar system neighbor. (Distant one. Russia is unfortunately much closer.) Pluto is a dwarf planet, but still a planet. Which means Russia is mindbogglingly big. When anything that big is off its rocker itā€™s highly likely to cause a lot of damage. Unlike Pluto, Russia is populated by life forms similar to us. Now obsessed with the idea that if the world doesnā€™t align with their views ā€“ so much worse for the world! It has to disappear then, literally.
So they want to make the world a place where they can do whatever theyā€™re up to. Without having to care what others may feel about it. Thatā€™s simple. I bet itā€™s not about entertaining you with their ballet. Anyway, even the ballet sucks when youā€™re forced to watch it over and over being tied to a chair.
Russia has no borders, they claim. Which means they can cross any if they feel like it. And take whatever they put their eye on. Just as theyā€™re doing it in Ukraine. What is yours is mine, and what is mine is mine, comrade. Thatā€™s the principle they live by.
The idea of human rights is alien to them. Property rights? The same. They donā€™t give a flying duck about any rights in general unless weā€™re talking about the right of the tsar to rule over his subjects.
Ukraine is under their brutal attack because it has dared not to obey. It is Ukrainian ā€œdonā€™t tread on meā€ moment. If Russia is stopped here it wonā€™t be able to tread on you instead.
When the Soviet Union was in place, people in the West might fantasize it had something to propose in the sense of an alternative way of life. Since only little was known about how it looked like the alternative seemed to be mysterious and thus attractive to some.
The way life is organized in nowadays Russia is no mystery. As far as the way of life in Russia is concerned ā€“ it beats me what can be loved about it. Unless you ever dreamed about being deprived of all your rights, thereā€™s little here for you to long for.
Ah yeah, thereā€™s also a right to express hate towards anyone and anything allowed to be hated, bullied and yelled at. Not everyone and everything you would like to, though, just those labeled as ā€œenemiesā€ by the authorities. Lame freedom of speech cosplay, Iā€™d say.
Well, letā€™s suppose you understand Russia is an existential threat to the entire world. But you still hesitate whether or not you should pay a price to stop it.
Even if you didnā€™t benefit directly from the close ties with Russia you might face the consequences of them being broken. Either you donā€™t feel safe anymore amid all the talk about possible nuclear war or your life has become less economically comfortable. And now youā€™re like: I didnā€™t order that! Why canā€™t we just go back to the way things were before? Letā€™s settle!
The Russian propaganda machine pours tons of money into making you think so. Some of your politicians play this card to get your vote. Itā€™s not a big deal, we can easily give Russia that piece of the cake it wants so badly and forget it all as a nightmare.
Sorry if I was wrong and youā€™re moved by more sublime motives. Idealistic pacifism, love for Russian ballet, self-criticism that makes you think that probably ā€œweā€™re to blameā€, you name it.
Whatever your motives may be, I must say, unless they coincide with Russiaā€™s ones, they will lead you to where you donā€™t want to go.
Theyā€™re not going to be satisfied with a piece of cake, they want the whole clucking bakery. And with any piece of cake, theyā€™re allowed to take their appetite grows more and more. Donā€™t feed this monster any further. Or he will end up eating you for dessert.
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Gryffindor Blood
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ā€œThe thing is - Iā€™ve never felt much of a Gryffindor from the start, have I? The whole Sorting Hat business is a littleā€¦ itā€™s just, well, who really knows? Some say it detects your core traits, which could be a result of genetics, family upbringing, a reaction against family upbringing, exposure to the outside world, personal preference, a mix of all of the above, or even because of that which you lack and need some prodding and pushing toward, because it could complement and then strengthen your other core traits. Thereā€™s the other school of thought which argues - we sort much too early at the tender age of eleven and we are hardly anywhere near cogently formed and conscious. Whatā€™s eleven got to say about the high and mighty traits of bravery, ambition, justice, wisdom, fairness, loyalty? Eleven cares about the latest limited edition Honeydukes bundle, or getting an owl for a birthday present, or smuggling their broomstick to Hogwarts, orā€¦ just not about who they are, you know? Because weā€™re hardly self-conscious at that point, and we exist as we are. Without any mirrors of sorts. And then - why even sort at all, and be grouped with people of the same personality traits as you? Isnā€™t that - isnā€™t that a little limiting, and even close-minded? Can - should - you put in such close proximity a group of people who are all tiringly like you, and wouldnā€™t each house just implode from the sheer concentration of a few dominant traits?ā€
She went on rambling madly to the amused, if not slightly confused, wizard standing in front of her. ā€œI never considered myself brave, you know. My mum and dad always said it, but I always suspected that any smidgeon of bravery or recklessness I possessed was only thrown in sharp relief next to my sister, Petunia, who toed all the lines expected of her. Maybe I was only curious, or just lacked any lucidity at all. I donā€™t - I donā€™t even know if I prize those traits even; I see you and Black and the rest of you strutting around the corridors saying the most outrageous things and I know you gallivant around the school compound in the middle of the night doing probably the unimaginable andā€¦ and how youā€™ve always stuck out as the few Purebloods here who actually bother to strike back against the nasty, bigoted Slytherins who taunt the muggle-borns, especially the young ones who donā€™t really know how to stand their own yet, and even started that mini-Duelling Club for the second- and third-years even though youā€™re so busy with Quidditch practices. And how you wrote in to the Daily Prophet last month in response to Cantankerus Nottā€™s article on the legitimacy of the Sacred 28 and everyone thought you were nuts for doing so. But you were so brave. You - you always have been, you know.ā€
ā€œEven when I thought you were the swottiest of swots, and the toerag to beat all toerags, you still stood out for me as the archetypal Gryffindor. All of us look to you, in a way, as a leader for what is good, noble, and decent. Because you donā€™t only think it, you act on it. This summer, when you asked me out to Diagon Alley and told me in that flabbergasted tone how you couldnā€™t believe you made Head Boy and how Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall were off their rockersā€¦ I believed it - donā€™t give me that look, I did! And no one was surprised, not one bit. The student population at Hogwarts wouldnā€™t deserve anything less than James Potter for Head Boy.ā€ She drew a breath and grew silent for a bit, fiddling with her fingers and pacing up and down in front of the tall, lanky, messy-haired boy. The boy sat in an alcove tucked away at the end of the second-floor corridor, where the girl had led them to after his Quidditch practice, which ended an hour ago.
ā€œEven among the Gryffindor girls, I was never much the epitome of brave or adventurous or passionate. Awhile ago, I thought - well, loyalty. Iā€™m loyal, perhaps even to a fault. And as you know, everything withā€¦ with Petunia, and Sev, andā€¦ I guess something in me broke in sixth year, because I went around wondering - well what ruddy good is loyalty for? Whenā€¦ when you canā€™t count on it to be reciprocated, or your loyalty gets taken advantage of. I felt a little like a fool. I was so angry and bitter with myself, I even toyed with the idea, well, what if I donā€™t want to be loyal anymore?ā€
At this point, James Potter had been doing a remarkable job in keeping silent. (He supposes, he didnā€™t really have much of a choice there. His first interjection had been met with a rather formidable glare from the lady.) ā€œThat doesnā€™t make you a fool! It says more of them than of you! Youā€™re wonderful!ā€
Lily Evans pivoted on her heel and shot him a tender, appreciative look. She paused, and took a step closer to him, taking his dark, calloused hands in hers. Even in the drafty corridor, his hands were warm. She looked down at his knobbly knees, clad in the khaki corduroys.
ā€œI had wonderedā€¦ when would be my Gryffindor moment in life, you know, when you definitively know, yes! This is it, this is whatā€™s been lurking underneath all this while, that which had been lurking beneath the surface all this while, but never really had a moment to come into full bloom. Dancing about in heels and a taffeta skirt with a bright green wig on top. Never - never had anything important to stand for, nothing that was worth having that wouldā€¦ feel so pure, and pressing, and poignant.ā€ She closed her eyes and drew a deep breath.
ā€œI probably knew it from that first day I met you on the Hogwarts Express. That I would never really be rid of you and that youā€™d always intrigue me. Iā€™ve - and youā€™d struggle to see this - Iā€™ve always had a tiny crush on you. And this crush has only gotten more crazy and nagging in sixth year, and by summer I knew I was screwed. James Potter, you are brave, daring, chivalrous, and reckless. And most times, the death of me. But you are also brilliant, bright, good, and kind. You fight for people and you fight for me. There is a war going on beyond these walls, and thereā€™s some of it in the castle too. I want to be brave and daring, and I want to be brave and daring with you. The Gryffindor within me has been lying in wait for far too long. If thereā€™s anything that should beg hold of this latent Gryffindor, itā€™s you. If thereā€™s any moment, itā€™s now.ā€
And she grabbed his stunned face and presses her lips onto his, leans into him, and it isnā€™t before long that his arms encircle her waist.
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Francoise-Dupont Performs Be More Chill- Rehearsal
More Than Survive
Adrien, without thinking, said ā€˜Mariiiiiā€™ instead of ā€˜Christiiiiiineā€™, and would never live it down
When Alix wrote Boyf and Riend on Adrien and Ninoā€™s backpacks, she got the idea to do the same with Marc and Nathanielā€™s after rehearsal
Nino was actually listening to reggae on his headphones while singing (Turns out he likes it)
Kim and Alix nearly dropped Marinette when they carried her over to the sign-up sheet
Alix: STRAAAAAIGHT!
I Love Play Rehearsal
Marinette broke out into giggles a few times while singing this
Marinette: I also have a touch of ADD!
Nino: She actually does.
Instead of making the weird noises, she just did a backflip off of her chair, much to everyoneā€™s shock
The Squip Song
Instead of going in the boyā€™s bathroom, Adrien and Alix go in a unisex bathroom
Alix did the rock and roll stage slide when she sang ā€˜ITS FROM JAPAAAAAAN!ā€™
Alix needed a lot of water after singing that
Two Player Game
Nino and Adrien held hands a few times during the song, and Nino kissed his cheek when he sang ā€˜Is it really true? Iā€™m your favowite person?ā€™
Nino: Uhā€¦ No homo?
Alix/Rose/Juleka: Yes homo!
Nathaniel: Total homo.
The Squip Enters
Adrien may have blushed when Marinette held his hand while he was screaming
Marc and Nathaniel accidentally bumped into each other when walking through the mist from the fog machine
Adrien: You look like Calum Worthy and Rain Dove
Nathaniel: Our default modes. You can also have us set for Ruby and Sapphire
Marc: Tweek and Craig
Nathaniel/Marc: Or Yaoi boys with cat ears and tails
Be More Chill (Part 1)
Marc sang the first verse
Nathaniel died when Marc called Adrien ā€˜Booā€™
Nathanielā€™s commanding voice when he told Adrien what to do reminded him of his dad
Marc: Everything about you is so terrible (I didnā€™t mean in, youā€™re amazing)
Nathaniel: Everything about you makes me wanna die (Not you, you bring me life)
When picking out clothes, and Adrien picked out the girl shirt, Marc resisted the urge to roll his eyes when he had the point out the shirt was for girls (Screw gender roles!)
Instead of Madeline being French, sheā€™ll be American
Nathaniel: Hey, Hamlet. Be More Chill
Do You Wanna Ride?
Adrien has to admit, MylĆØne made an amazing Brooke
Be More Chill (Part 2)
Nathaniel: Jeremy, you cant just listen. You have to obey.
And at that moment, Marc knewā€¦ That he was definitely a bottom
Adrien cried a little when he repeated Marc and Nathanielā€™s words. They paused so everyone could comfort him and tell him heā€™s wonderful
Sync Up
Marc: You canā€™t lie to us, Jeremy.
Nathaniel: Weā€™re inside your brain!
Kim and Alix were mostly doing finger guns and fist bumps when they sang
Mylene: Iā€™m sure digging this new look, hella retro, and totally rad! That was English!
To make Optic Nerve Blocking happen, Max used a remote control to make the prop lockers move in front of Nino
Adrien: Feeling crisp and high and clean! And head to play rehearsal with Mari!
Marc: *Facepalms* Straight people.
A Guy That Iā€™d Kinda Be Into
Marinette poured her heart out during this song
Her backup singers kept trying to get them to move closer together
All they could think was ā€œCOME ON! KISS!ā€
Adrien may or may not have blushed again when she sang ā€˜I guess a part of me likes to talk to you.ā€™
Then he died when she sang ā€˜Isā€¦ Jake.ā€™
More Than Survive (Reprise)
Once again, Adrien said ā€˜Marinetteā€™.
The Squip Stalks (Instrumental)
The actors were just enjoying the eerie melody
Upgrade
MylĆØne: Isnā€™t the sun on the bleachers just bitchinā€™?
Surprisingly, Marinette didnā€™t kill MylĆØne when she and Adrien kissed
And Ivan didnā€™t want to mangle Adrien
Nathaniel: Now itā€™s time to go all the way and more!
Marc: ā€¦ Fuck.
When Kim and Marinette were singing their parts in Upgrade, Adrien got just a little jealous when he saw Kim holding her hand, and dipping her
Marinette: Iā€™m tired of being the person that everyone thinks that I am (She cried a little at this)
Loser Geek Whatever
It took all of Adrienā€™s willpower not to laugh or cry when singing this
To do Optic Nerve Blocking, they turned the lights off, then Nino ran offstage, and when the lights came back on, he was gone
Halloween
MylĆØne instead went as a sexy mouse
Kim as Lilā€™ Romeo
Marinette as Juliet
Alya as IT
Aurore as a sexy baby
Alix as Jason
Adrien as a cyborg
Marc and Nathaniel as Anime villains
Jeremy and Jakeā€™s Dance Off: Adrien is an amazing break dancer
Alix was twitching and flailing her arms throughout the entire party, screaming for Mountain Dew Red
Do You Wanna Hang?
Aurore is a major lesbian, so doing this with Adrien just made her feel weird
Adrien was a little uncomfortable, so Aurore kept the touching to a minimum
Adrien: I canā€™t move my feet.
Marc: Youā€™re welcome.
When Aurore made Adrien drink from her bottle, Marc and Nathaniel, having no idea how to speak Japanese just spoke Spanish and Yiddish
Kagami would be giving them lessons later
Michael in the Bathroom
Nino was wearing the CREEPS shirt, but with red letters
Adrien died a little inside when he called Nino a loser
Nino: Iā€™m having my period!
Alya: ā€¦ Take your time, honey!
Nino had everyone crying when he sang Michael in the Bathroom
It took all of Alyaā€™s strength, and her friends restraining her to not run up on that stage and hug her boyfriend
A Guy That Iā€™d Kinda Be Into (Reprise)
When Adrien asked if she would go out with him, Marinette was squealing and nearly said ā€œYES! I LOVE YOU!ā€
But she kept that to herself and said her lines, while trying not to facepalm over and over
Smartphone Hour
Alya was actually on the Ladyblog when she was singing Smartphone Hour
Aurore got a little tongue-tied when she said ā€˜Iā€™m sorry Jeremy made out with me at the party, but it was totally his fault, and letā€™s not let boys ever come between us again, okay?ā€
Alya: Hey everybody, have you heard? Rach set a fire, now go spread the word!
Alyaā€™s vocal range had Nino blushing like crazy
Pitiful Children
Once again, Nathaniel got a nosebleed as Marc sang. Just wait until the night of the show when Marc would be wearing the outfit Marinette made
Marc and Nathaniel held hands most of the time
Adrien is a huge fan on BMC, but he still has no idea how the SQUIPS got in Richā€™s locker
Alya forgot where she put her Mountain Dew
Kagami played her SQUIP
During the instrumental, Marc and Nathanielā€™s backup dancers/singers were Kagami, Juleka, Rose, Chloe, Sabrine, Ivan, and Luka
The Pants Song
Adrien felt kinda badass when he called the student playing Mr. Heere a loser.
He imagined the student was his dad
After hearing the song for the hundredth, there was one thing on Adrienā€™s mindā€¦ He wanted Mr. Heere to be his dad
Instead of burning the momentos, Nino just cut them up
Student: Do you love him?
Nino: Yea- NO!
Student: Huh?
Akuma Class: Huh?
Alya: Say what now?
Adrien: ā€¦ As a friend, right?
The Play
Marinette cried a little when Adrien (As Jeremy), implied that there was something wrong with her
Marc: I anticipated your resistance.
Nathaniel: ā€¦ Fuck, Iā€™m a bottom.
Sabrina played MylĆØneā€™s SQUIP
Ivan played Maxā€™s SQUIP
On her cue, Alix skated across the stage screaming ā€˜I NEED MOUNTAIN DEW RED!ā€™
Nino: MICHAEL MAKES AN ENTRANCE!
That immediately had students screaming and cheering
The fight scene between Nino and Adrien was a little awkward because they kept getting in weird positions
Nathaniel: ā€¦ Gay?
Marc: Gay.
ChloĆ© played Kimā€™s SQUIP
Aurore and MylĆØne held hands as they sang
Rose and Juleka played their SQUIPS
Alya: I know what youā€™re doing, Michael. I know what everyoneā€™s doing! ALL THE TIME!
Nino got a nosebleed when she grabbed him by the front of his shirt
Everyone was a little out of sync when they said ā€œI just feel so connected to you guys right now.ā€
Luka, as Marinetteā€™s SQUIP, walked her over to Adrien and winked at the blonde
Marinette surprisingly didnā€™t stutter, have a breakdown, or scream when she told Adrien she loved him
And it was at that moment, Adrien started having feelings for Marinette
After Marinette drank the Mountain Dew red, the students just screamed and did some dramatic thrashing on the floor
Once again, Marc spoke Spanish, and Nathaniel spoke Yiddish as their characters were defeated
Voices in my Head
Instead of saying ā€˜Iā€™m totally Bi.ā€™ Alix said, ā€˜Iā€™m totally Ace.ā€™
Marinette: Who did yours look like?
Adrien: Two gay guys. Yours?
Marinette: Rocker boy.
When Marinette and Adrien finally kissed, this got the actors into a frenzy
Alya: ā€¦ Okay. The songā€™s over.
ā€¦
Kim: Guys? Weā€™re done.
Nathaniel: Rehearsalā€™s over.
Max: Hey. *Snaps his fingers* Hello?
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Ready now; Queen x reader
*Authorā€™s note*
To the anon who requested this from way back when, I first wanna thank you for being SUPER PATIENT with me.Ā  I was going through a lot at the time you sent the request but I am slowly but surely getting through them. Eventually once I get the chance, I may open requests back up again.
Now thereā€™s not really any serious warnings other than swearing, fluff, and angst.Ā  I hope you all enjoy this fic and until next time stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive.
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*Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, 1976*
It was like every other Wednesday night at COWBOYā€™S. Ā The live dancing, bull riding, and of course the famed karaoke night. Ā Iā€™ve been coming to this club for as long as I can remember, in fact I think I was a kid when I first came here. Ā It was to see my mama sing for karaoke night and of course my dad is known around here as the world champion bull rider.
He kept that title from the time he was 16 up till just before I was born. Ā And because of his reputation, I (and I hate to admit it) but I get special treatment every time I go to Cowboyā€™s. Ā In fact the current owner, he was my dadā€™s longtime friend and fellow bull riding competitor.
As I walked inside I could already see the place was packed with people. Ā Line dancing and really lighting up the dancefloor making this club a real Hoedown. I first went up to the bar and there running it was the ownerā€™s son, Jensen. Ā He and I go way back, even though heā€™s like seven years older than me, he treats me like his little sis. Ā Always keeping the boys away.
ā€œWell, well, well, well, well. Look who walked in. Itā€™s the singing sensation (Y/n) (L/n). Can I just say I am a huge fan of yours!ā€ He teased me at the end.
ā€œOh Jensen stop it. You know Iā€™m not famous yet.ā€
ā€œNot yet, but you will be soon.ā€
ā€œIā€™m not so sure.ā€
ā€œOkay hang on, let me get your usual and then you spill your guts.ā€ He walked away and got my usual beer and filled it almost up to the rim. Ā He slid it towards me and he said as he leaned up against the bar, ā€œAlright now talk.ā€ I took a sip of my beer before saying.
ā€œWhat if no one likes my song?ā€
ā€œWhat do you mean by that?ā€
ā€œJens you know as well as I do that no one really sings original pieces here. Itā€™s always covers of famous songs, and the last time someone did do an original he was booed off the stage.ā€
ā€œFirst off, his song sucked and he kept screwing up on the guitar. So of course he was thrown off the stage. But youā€”youā€™ve got a serious talent in song writing. And your voiceā€”baby girl the only other female singer I can compare you to here was your mom.ā€
ā€œYou really think so?ā€
ā€œComing from a Texas man forced to move here when we first met, youā€™re bout the only good thing in this one horse town. Hell youā€™re way better than just sticking right here. Especially sinceā€”well you know.ā€
ā€œI know. Itā€™sā€¦ā€¦itā€™s been rough. Ever since the car crash mamaā€™s beenā€”well not herself lately. Music is bout the only thing I can do to make her happy.ā€
ā€œSo you get up on that stage and knock these cow-folks right off their boots. Now go relax on the dance floor and Iā€™ll let my old man know youā€™re here.ā€
ā€œThanks Jensen.ā€ I pulled out my wallet to pay for the beer but he stopped me.
ā€œNo need, this oneā€™s on my tab tonight. But expect to pay me back once you hit the big time.ā€ I smiled at him and pocketed my wallet back into my jeans.
ā€œThanks Jensen, youā€™re like the brother I never had.ā€
ā€œSomeoneā€™s gotta keep an eye on you yah silly little day dreamer.ā€ He teased as he placed his cowboy hat on top of my head, teasingly rocking my head from side to side till I stuck my tongue at him and took another swig of my beer.
I then headed off to the dance floor to cool off (dancing always helped me calm down, especially when itā€™s with a group of people) and I danced with some of my old friends from high school, just letting my hair down as I danced the first hour of the night away before they would call up the performers for karaoke night.
*3rd Person POV*
Unbeknownst to (Y/n), it was also on that night that the most famous rock and roll band would also be there on that night to see her perform. Ā Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, otherwise known as the band Queen, had just arrived in Oklahoma city to do their two night concert they had scheduled for their ā€œA day at the Racesā€ tour.
To let down some steam and relax after a few days on the road, Freddie had heard about this club from a friend of his and convinced the other three to come along and check it out. Ā All four of them wearing cowboy hats, so that they wouldnā€™t stick out like sore thumbs, they entered inside and saw the whole place buzzing.
ā€œWow, this is even more filled than the Disco club Veronica and I met at.ā€ Said John.
ā€œWell Tony said this was the one place in America where you would get a traditional Southern treatment.ā€ Said Freddie. ā€œAnd I like it. Itā€™s reputation proceeds itself.ā€ He continued with a smile as he adjusted his hat.
ā€œRemind me again why we had to wear these though?ā€ Roger said.
ā€œDonā€™t be such a party pooper blondie. Besides you see every man in here. Tony said that everyone in Oklahoma wears cowboy hats. Anyone who doesnā€™t is automatically labeled a stranger. And I donā€™t want no Wanted poster of me across the state for refusal to wear a cowboy hat.ā€ Freddie said as he playfully shoved Roger.
ā€œItā€™s not so bad.ā€ Brian said as he fiddled with the string of his hat.
ā€œYouā€™re just saying that cause you canā€™t feel it on your head.ā€ Quipped John.
ā€œAlright, alright Deacy darling youā€™ve had your shot at Bri. Now I donā€™t want any more brawls tonight. I wanna enjoy this night, you three know how much I love to party. So donā€™t fuck this up for me.ā€
ā€œIf you wanted that Fred then you shouldā€™ve left Roger on the bus.ā€ Brian said.
ā€œYou know what yah curly haired space poodleā€¦ā€¦ā€
ā€œGentlemen.ā€ The four of them turned to see an old man around his mid-50ā€™s walk up towards them. Ā He wore a traditional brown colored cowboy hat, his grey goatee reflected off the lights, and the spurs off his boots jingled with each step. ā€œNow I get it we all need to let off some steam, but if youā€™re gonna cause any trouble Iā€™m gonna ask you all to leave.ā€
ā€œNo worries my good sir. You must forgive my friend here, he didnā€™t quite have him fixed yet so his testosterone can run him ragged like one of your bulls.ā€ Freddie sweet-talked the man.
ā€œWatch it Fred!ā€ Roger sneered as he took out a cigarette and lit it up.
ā€œAlright. Iā€™m trusting you to keep an eye on your friend there. I get enough drunks brawling every night here, I donā€™t need another damage fee added to my billing. Bobby Singer, owner of Cowboyā€™s.ā€
ā€œPleasure to meet you Bobby dear. I heard about this place from a friend of mine and this place does not disappoint.ā€ Freddie praised as he and Bobby shook hands with each other.
ā€œThank you son. Built this place myself with my own two hands before moving the wife and son up here.ā€
ā€œHow long has this place been here?ā€ asked Brian.
ā€œWell came up here around 51, bought this property at around 53-54 and the doors finally opened by the start of the 60ā€™s soā€¦..about 16 years this club has been around. And sheā€™s still going strong.ā€
ā€œImpressive.ā€ Freddie praised.
ā€œWhat kind of drinks do you serve here?ā€ asked Roger.
ā€œWell if you mosey on down to the bar, my son Jensen will lay down everything we got. We mostly do beer but if you can take something stronger, we got that as well. Enjoy yourselves boys.ā€ As Bobby walked away, the boys bid him farewell.
ā€œHe seemed nice.ā€ John said.
ā€œA friendly old man, kinda reminds me of Miami. Firm, strict, knows when youā€™re starting trouble Rog.ā€
ā€œWatch it Fred.ā€
ā€œAlright come on, I think we can all do with a drink right now.ā€
ā€œYes.ā€
ā€œOr ten.ā€ the band members walked over to the bar to see Jensen cleaning out a mug.
ā€œExcuse me darling!ā€ Freddie cried out to Jensen.
ā€œYes can I heā€”he-ha-haā€¦ā€¦oh shit! Youā€™reā€¦.you guys are Queen!ā€
ā€œYes. I take it youā€™re a fan of ours?ā€ asked Brian.
ā€œY-Yeah.ā€ Jensen squeaked. Ā He then cleared his throat before continuing, ā€œI mean yes. When I first heard Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time, it changed my life on how I look at music. Not even some of my favorite bands can do what you guys do.ā€
ā€œWell thank you darling. Bohemian Rhapsody was a masterpiece.ā€ Freddie said.
ā€œBut a complete nightmare to make.ā€ Roger added in.
ā€œSo what can I get for you guys?ā€ asked Jensen.
ā€œWhat all do you got?ā€ asked John.
ā€œWell you guys actually came on a good day. Wednesday nights are our specialā€™s night. Every drink at half price. Weā€™ve basically got every beer imaginable, but we also do vodka, gin and juice, margaritas. And of course we have the basic water and soda for those sensitive to the strong stuff.ā€
ā€œWell then my darling, weā€™ll go ahead and take three of your finest beer and a vodka shot please.ā€ Freddie said.
ā€œComing right up.ā€ Jensen walked off to prep the drinks for the four young band members.
ā€œHe seems like a nice chap.ā€ Brian said.
ā€œHe does indeed.ā€ Agreed John. Ā Before another word could be said, Bobby soon came up on stage and said.
ā€œAnd that was Carol Anne with ā€˜Sweet home Alabamaā€™.ā€ The crowd then cheered. ā€œAnd now ladies and gents, itā€™s time to be graced by our very own special songbird. Please welcome our very own Southern Belle. (Y/n) (L/n)!ā€ the crowd cheered and it was then the four English rockers soon saw a young woman coming up on stage.
She looked to be about Johnā€™s age, maybe a couple years younger. Ā In her hand was a 12 string acoustic, she got onto the stool and adjusted the mic.
*My POV*
God my nerves were really starting to get the best of me. Ā What if no one liked the song? Oh god I wish daddy could be here, he always knew just how to calm me down. Ā I adjusted the mic and plugged in my guitar.
ā€œHello everyone. I uhhā€”ā€ I cleared my throat. ā€œTonight Iā€™m gonna do something a little different than my last few performances. This is an original piece Iā€™ve been working hard on. Hope you all like it.ā€ I turned towards the ensemble band and nodded to them. Ā They nodded back and as I began playing the opening on my mamaā€™s guitar, Aaron came in with the violin and Jack soon came in with the bass. Ā 
By the chorus, Daniel came in with a soft drum beat and as I passionately sung out the chorus, I could already hear some people cheering or whistling at me.
She was driving last Friday on
Her way to Cincinnati on a
Snow white Christmas Eve Going home to see her mama and her daddy
With the baby in the backseat Fifty miles to go, and she was running low
On faith and gasoline It'd been a long hard year She had a lot on her mind,
And she didn't pay attention She was going way too fast Before she knew it she was spinning on a
Thin black sheet of glass She saw both their lives flash before her eyes She didn't even have time to cry She was so scared She threw her hands up in the air
Jesus, take the wheel Take it from my hands 'Cause I can't do this on my own I'm letting go So give me one more chance And save me from this road I'm on Jesus, take the wheel
*3rd Person POV*
Everyone was involved in hearing (y/n) sing. Ā Like her mama before her, the adults all whistled and cheered for the young girl for she truly did sound like her mama whenever she sang, maybe even better than her. Ā But the one most intrigued by her was the leading frontman of Queen.
ā€œJust who is that talented young lady?ā€ Freddie spoke out as (Y/n) played a small instrumental break in the first chorus.
ā€œThat there is (Y/n) (L/n). Her parents were known in this club. Her mama for her singing and her dad, God rest his soul, he was the world champion bull rider. Sheā€™s got a gift with that voice of hers.ā€ Jensen said as he cleaned out a mug.
ā€œShe does indeed.ā€ Freddie muttered in awe as he continued to watch (Y/n) sing the next part of the song.
There was one point of the song where she held out a note so long, it felt like she was running on endless air. Ā The crowd all hooted and hollered as she held that note before finishing the song. Ā Everyone soon cheered as loudly as they could while (Y/n) smiled under the spotlight and stood up from the stool and took a bow.
ā€œWow she was amazing.ā€ Brian praised.
ā€œIā€™ll say, she held that note for like 10 beats. Not even I can do that.ā€ Roger said.
ā€œExcuse me, Jensen.ā€ Freddie called out. Ā Jensen who had just gotten done serving another round of drinks for a bachelor party, came back over and said.
ā€œWhatā€™s up?ā€
ā€œWhere can we meet that talented young lady?ā€ he asked him. Ā The other three band members looked at Freddie confused.
ā€œSheā€™ll be out back. Thatā€™s where she usually goes when things get too hectic here.ā€
ā€œThank you so much darling.ā€ He dowsed the last of his vodka and stood up and walked out of the club with the other three members behind him.
*My POV*
After the performance I went outside to cool off. I stared up at the starry sky and whispered.
ā€œI wish you couldā€™ve seen it daddy. It seems I really wowed everyone tonight.ā€
ā€œYou did more than just that dear.ā€ I froze and slowly turned around andā€”pinch me I must be dreaming. Ā Cause right there in front of me stood my all time favorite rock and roll band Queen. Ā I closed my eyes and shook my head trying to wake myself up from this dream and found that I wasnā€™t dreaming.
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor were really right in front of me.
ā€œYouā€”youā€™reā€¦ā€¦ā€
ā€œYes darling we know who we are. But what Iā€™m more interested in is who you are. How long have you had that lovely voice for?ā€ Freddie said as he came up to me and actually wrapped an arm around me.
ā€œWell I uhhā€”for a while I guess.ā€
ā€œAnd that was an original song you sang back there?ā€ Brian asked.
ā€œYeah justā€¦..a little something I came up with. Was it bad?ā€
ā€œAu contraire darling, it was unlike anything we have ever heard. And thatā€™s saying something.ā€ Freddie said.
ā€œReally?ā€
ā€œAbsolutely. The way you managed to have utter control of your voice as you belted out certain words of the song. Only one other person has been able to do that and thatā€™s me.ā€ Freddie bragged.
ā€œUmm hello what about me?ā€ Roger piped in.
ā€œOh yes you and your dog whistle range. That takes skill too.ā€ I softly chuckled. Ā Man this was definitely not how I pictured this night would go (well except in my dreams). ā€œNow then (Y/n). How would you like to be an opening number for our concert?ā€ wait what?
ā€œWhat?ā€ I asked.
ā€œWhat?ā€ I heard the other three echo back.
ā€œYouā€™ve got the voice, the talent, you are too good for just singing at the clubs. What better way than to finally dive in and take this opportunity.ā€
ā€œUhh Fred can we talk to you for a second?ā€ John soon spoke up.
ā€œJust stay tight for a moment (Y/n) dear.ā€ Freddie said as he bopped my nose before walking back towards his bandmates. Ā Okay what the hell just happened?
*3rd Person POV*
Freddie and the boys walked a few feet away from (Y/n) so that she couldnā€™t hear them.
ā€œFred are you crazy right now?ā€ Roger hissed softly.
ā€œWhat?ā€
ā€œWe canā€™t just go picking up random singers off the streets and ask them to open up for us!ā€
ā€œI agree with Roger. No offense, but I donā€™t think Reid or even our tour manager Bill will go along with this.ā€ Brian added.
ā€œYou donā€™t believe sheā€™s worth giving a shot too?ā€ Freddie asked.
ā€œNo, no itā€™s not about that. She is talented, beyond talented. We justā€”canā€™t do something like this. Picking up a random teenager and ask her to leave everything behind for the rest of our tour.ā€
ā€œThey do have a point Freddie. Plus how do we know she even wants this? I mean maybe she just sings for fun. To be honest I never thought we were that serious till our first album went on the shelf.ā€ Deacy said.
ā€œOkay first off that hurts Deacy dear. How dare you think that. And number 2, I have a feeling she does want it. She may not physically show it but thereā€™s something in her eyes that show that she wants a chance at the real spotlight. And who am I to crush a fellow singerā€™s dream? Especially one as beautiful and adorable as her, just look at her!ā€ they all turned towards her. ā€œWho knows, maybe weā€™ll get an additional family member in our rag-tag band.ā€
ā€œWhoa wait hold on now youā€™re saying we need another person involved with Queen?ā€ Roger snapped.
ā€œIā€™m thinking broadly Roger dear. Donā€™t be so dramatic about it darling. Now then, are you three with me?ā€ Brian, Roger and John looked at each other and Deacy was the first to speak up.
ā€œYouā€™ll never let it go either way. Iā€™ll say yes.ā€ Fred smiled before turning to Brian.
ā€œI meanā€”ā€ he sighed heavily. ā€œOkay fine, she can come with us. But only if her parents say itā€™s okay.ā€
ā€œWell blondie?ā€ Fred questioned as he turned to Roger. Ā Roger sighed heavily and said.
ā€œIā€™m already ruled-out even if I say no.ā€ Freddie cheered and hugged his bandmates before heading back over to (Y/n) to discuss his brilliant idea.
*My POV. 1 year later*
If you had told me that on the night I would perform my first original piece live before the people at Cowboys and then told me I would soon be standing before Queen, who not only saw me sing but also offered me the chance to perform alongside them, I wouldā€™ve called you crazy and laughed in your face.
But it happened. Ā With Jensenā€™s and uncle Bobbyā€™s approval I was able to tour the rest of the North American tour with Queen. Ā Iā€™ll admit it was frightening to perform in front of my first crowd of over 12,000 people, but once I got on that stage and just sang it felt good.
We had just gotten done doing a concert at the Hammersmith Odeon. Ā As par-celebration we all headed to a nearby pub the guys had rented out for the night and anyone who was involved with the concert was invited to come.
By 1am everyone was either completely drunk and were passed out on the floor, or they were having sex in the bathrooms. Wanting to perk myself up, I went to the restrooms to splash some cold water on my face but before I could walk around the corner toward the sinks I heard some girls talking.
ā€œI mean donā€™t get me wrong Roger is amazing especially in the sack but why would he allow someone like her on stage?ā€
ā€œYeah all those songs she sings are soooooo boring!ā€ I peeked around to see that the girls who were talking were some of Rogerā€™s groupies.
ā€œQueen is just being dragged by that little bitch who canā€™t sing for shit.ā€
ā€œAll her songs about Jesus or God or whatever. She doesnā€™t fit with them. I think they just pitied her so she could go on stage and sing her little country songs.ā€ It was a stab to the heart.
I raced out of the bathroom and tried to contain my tears. Ā But it only got worse from there. Ā Walking pass the menā€™s bathroom were a few of the roadies who were talking about me.
ā€œShe brings to band down donā€™t you think? I mean her songs just arenā€™t up to par with where Queen is at. In fact Iā€™ve seen sales going down at our concerts because of her.ā€
ā€œDorothy shouldā€™ve just stayed in Kansas singing for pubs. Sheā€™s nowhere near concert stadium material.ā€ At that point a few tears ran down my face.
Was I? Was I really that bad? Did the guys really pity me? Was this all a big joke to them? I ran out the back way and just ran down through the streets of London.Ā Ā 
Not caring where I was going, or where Iā€™d end up. I just figured the father I ran, the farther I would be away from those people and their cruel comments.
The next morning I was at my apartment (technically it was Freddieā€™s old apartment that he and his ex-girlfriend Mary had) lying on the couch holding the couch pillow close to me. Ā The things that the groupies and even some of the roadies said last night still rang through my head like a church bell.
Maybe I should give it up. I mean after all like they said, no one really listens to me perform. Ā So I decided to pack up my stuff and go back to America, back to Oklahoma, maybe try to get a job at Cowboyā€™s or something. Ā As I was packing up my last bag, the door suddenly opened and I heard Rogerā€™s voice call out.
ā€œOi (n/n) you here?ā€ shit why did Freddie have to give out spare copies of the keys?
ā€œ(Y/n) you in here?ā€ I then heard Deacyā€™s voice speak up. Ā Oh great, not one but two of the Queens are here.
ā€œIs everything okay poppet?ā€ Brianā€™s voice echoed out. Great could this day get any worse?
ā€œEverythingā€™s fine.ā€ I called out to them. Ā I quickly came out of my room and shut the door before walking towards the living room. ā€œHey guys whatā€™s up?ā€
ā€œWell you disappeared from the party last night darling so we came to see just why that was?ā€ Freddie said.
ā€œYou didnā€™t sneak off with anyone last night did yah?ā€ Roger teased.
ā€œNo! Iā€”I felt kinda tired after last nightā€™s concert so I just took a cab home.ā€ I gave them a white lie.
ā€œWhy didnā€™t you tell one of us you were leaving? You know how dangerous the streets can be at night.ā€ Roger said as he plopped himself on the couch.
ā€œIā€™m not some fragile flower Rog. I can handle myself.ā€
ā€œI know you can. I just canā€™t help it sometimes, youā€™ve become like another sister to me, plus Jensen made me promise to keep an eye on you less he shoot me in the arse.ā€ I rolled my eyes as I chuckled.
ā€œ(Y/n) dear~ā€ Freddie sang out as he peeked from the hallway. ā€œIf you donā€™t have anyone here, then why is your door shut?ā€ oh shit. Ā I quickly turned towards him and he just grinned as he raced towards my room.
ā€œFred no! Donā€™t!ā€
ā€œOh so there is a handsome beast youā€™re trying to hide from us!ā€ I ran behind him trying to stop him from getting in my room. ā€œOh-ho-ho this must be serious then, he not dressed or something?ā€
ā€œNo Freddie thereā€™s no guy now please donā€™t go in my room!ā€
ā€œTechnically it was my room first so I get firstā€”ā€ he opened the door and thatā€™s when he saw the suitcases. Ā ā€œWhatā€™s all this?ā€
ā€œI didnā€™t want you guys to see that.ā€
ā€œSo what were you planning on leaving without saying goodbye!?ā€ By now Iā€™ve seen Fred literally explode on some major temper tantrums but thisā€”this wasnā€™t anger. Ā This was disappointment, and when Fred lowers his voice, looks you straight in the eye almost to the point where itā€™s like his eyes are piercing your soul, that really tears you up.
And you never want to make Freddie Mercury disappointed in you. Ā Cause let me tell you, it is the worst.
ā€œFredā€”ā€
ā€œNo, no, no. Please I would like to know as well.ā€ Rogerā€™s voice soon rung out. Ā I groaned internally as I turned to see the remaining three band members standing right outside my door.
Rogerā€™s eyes glaring right at me with his arms crossed over his chest. Ā Brianā€™s eyes in shock at seeing the suitcases, and Deacyā€”he looked like he was about to cry.
ā€œWell!ā€ Roger snapped impatiently.
ā€œHey Rog lay off on her will yah?ā€
ā€œBrian are you not as upset as we are about this?!ā€ Fred asked. Ā At this point the three hotheads began screaming at each other. Ā God this was a nightmare! Ā I was hoping to just leave without any drama and now Iā€™ve done and caused it! Ā I held my hands to my ears and shut my eyes trying to drown out their shouting and screaming.
Next thing I know I feel a hand on my shoulder. I opened my eyes and there stands Deacy. His eyes soft, not looking at me in anger or disappointment. Ā He gestured with his head to follow him and the two of us snuck out of my room.
We both sat down on the couch, him sitting close to me as his arm wrapped around me.
ā€œDo you want some tea?ā€ he asked me. Ā I shook my head no.
ā€œUmmā€¦..I donā€™t know if Iā€™ve totally ruined this butā€”could I get a hug?ā€ a soft smile spread across his face and immediately his arms wrapped around me.
ā€œYou know you will always get a hug out of me sis.ā€
Since Deacy and I were the youngest members of the band, we kinda clicked more than the rest. Ā Guess our shy natures also kinda mixed in together so we kinda had our own special psychic bond with each other. Ā We always knew what the other was thinking or needed, we would pull the other aside when things got too chaotic (just like now cause I never liked getting or hearing fights).
His fingers stroked through my hair as I adjusted my head so that it rested over his heart. Ā We sat there in comfortable silence (well besides the still arguing hotheads in my bedroom).
ā€œIā€™m not good enough for you guys.ā€ I finally confessed.
ā€œWhat?ā€
ā€œIā€”I heard some of Rogerā€™s groupies and even some of your roadies literally talk about how I donā€™t fit with you guys. That Iā€™m not even that good. Or that you guys just pitied me in order to help me get on stage.ā€
ā€œI knew those tramps would be trouble.ā€ I heard him mutter.
ā€œBut theyā€™re right.ā€
ā€œNo theyā€™re not.ā€
ā€œOpen your eyes Deacy!ā€ I removed myself from his embrace. ā€œMy music and Queenā€™s music they justā€”donā€™t mix. I donā€™t do hard rock songs like you guys do. No rock fans are gonna wanna hear me sing just plain country or folk songs for 20 minutes. Theyā€™ll just be going out to get beer or go shag till you guys come up. Iā€™m boring!ā€
ā€œYouā€™re not boring. Those arseholes are boring. If they canā€™t withstand a 20minute first act then they shouldnā€™t even be at one of ours. Because we most certainly perform longer than that.ā€
ā€œWell you guys give a performance, not just a show. For me; itā€™s just me and my guitar. I mean yeah thereā€™s people that may like a song or two from mine. Hell you guys allowed me to have a song on A Day at the Races and News of the World. Butā€”in person Iā€™m plain.ā€
ā€œYouā€™re raw.ā€ I looked up at him confused. ā€œI donā€™t mean raw in the sense of bad or disgusting. I mean youā€™re vulnerable. You donā€™t do the flashy lights, the loud hard rock of drums, or extremely, overbearing, long ass guitar solos.ā€ I couldnā€™t help but laugh at that. ā€œItā€™s just you up on that stage. Just you and your guitar.ā€
ā€œAnd people should see you as that.ā€ We looked up and finally ceasing their arguments, Freddie, Roger, and Brian now stood there. Ā Freddie came up behind me, Brian knelt down in front of me, and Roger sat to my right.
ā€œBut they donā€™t.ā€ Freddie began to massage my shoulders.
ā€œDarling when I first heard you sing back in the states, It was like anything Iā€™ve ever heard in a female singer. You have this rawness that can make anything a song. You could write a song about taking the piss and itā€™d be a hit.ā€ I rolled my eyes.
ā€œMore like a flush down the sewers.ā€
ā€œOi you need to stop with the negative thinking!ā€ Roger playfully growled as he took my head between his hands and playfully shook it, almost as if he were trying to shake out the negative thoughts out of my head. Ā I couldnā€™t help but laugh at his antics as I tried to free myself.
ā€œCut it our Rog!ā€ I laughed. Ā He stopped then said as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.
ā€œForget about what those rotterā€™s said. Never, ever doubt your talent. Because you have got something that not even Queen could ever have.ā€
ā€œAnd just what is that?ā€ I asked doubtfully.
ā€œRawness. Like John said, itā€™s just you up on stage. Most of the rockstars like us come up glammed out to the max, prance about the stage and do the headbanging hits. Youā€”you connect with the audience just as yourself. And if people canā€™t see that, then theyā€™re fools.ā€
ā€œSo you guys didnā€™t pity me when you asked me to join you guys?ā€
ā€œAbsolutely not! Whoever says that you just tell me and theyā€™ll be dropped like yesterdayā€™s rotten tomatoes.ā€
ā€œThanks you guys. Iā€”I really needed that.ā€
ā€œHey, youā€™re part of this family now. We look out for each other.ā€ Brian said as he gently took my hands in his, his thumbs gently stroking the back of them.
ā€œThereā€™s just one last thing that needs to be taken care of to ensure youā€™re feeling your normal happy self again.ā€ Freddie said.
Oh no. Please not that! Ā At this point all four of them had the look of evil on their faces.
ā€œNo. Guys donā€™t you dare!ā€
ā€œToo late lovie, we gotta make sure youā€™re back to your full-fledged happy self again. And weā€™ve got Jensen to thank for sharing with us your deep, dark secret.ā€ I tried to make a run for it but it was too late, Brian trapped me in his long arms and soon I was gang tickled by Queen.
A couple weeks after that, we had just gotten done playing an arena in Houston, Texas. Ā Wiping the sweat off of my forehead (after not only doing a few of my own songs, but also joining alongside Queen playing guitar or piano) I accidentally bumped into someone.
ā€œOh sorry Iā€”wasnā€™t paying attention.ā€
ā€œThatā€™s quite alright. Say youā€™re the young woman who just performed alongside Queen correct?ā€ this man had a strong Tennessee accent. Ā From underneath his cowboy hat I could see sandy blonde hair and he had the most striking blue eyes. Ā He looked to be about his mid-40ā€™s.
ā€œYes.ā€ I said wearily.
ā€œOh sorry I know this must seem a bit creepy, please allow me to introduce myself. Stan Singer.ā€ Wait what? Oh my god!
ā€œWait, Stan Singer? The Stan Singer, manager of Glen Campbell?ā€
ā€œThe very same, you a fan of his?ā€
ā€œYeah. Myā€”my daddy first introduced me to him when I was just 5 years old.ā€
ā€œMan has good taste.ā€ We both laughed. ā€œHow long have you been performing with Queen?ā€
ā€œA year.ā€
ā€œA year? Now that I donā€™t believe.ā€
ā€œWell truthfully Iā€™ve been performing on stage back home in Oklahoma for a few years at a bar a family friend of mine owns. Cowboyā€™s.ā€
ā€œNo kidding. I was just there last month.ā€
ā€œReally?ā€
ā€œYeah. Quite a shindig that place.ā€
ā€œOh yeah, it gets crazy some days. But itā€™s the best place to go to.ā€
ā€œListen (Y/n), While I have enjoyed managing Glen and donā€™t get me wrong heā€™s a great guy and a great singer. Iā€™m also looking out to see if thereā€™s a next big thing I could help mold. And seeing you up on stage, youā€™ve got that special little niche in the realm of country singers. How about joining me for lunch so we can discuss a contract.ā€
ā€œMe? Youā€”you want to sign me up for a record deal?ā€ I asked ecstatically.
ā€œYouā€™ve got something Iā€™ve never heard from any male artist. Hereā€™s my card, just give me a call whenever youā€™re ready to talk.ā€ He handed me a business card and said his goodbyes as he tipped his hat at me.
Wow Iā€”I canā€™t believe it. Ā Iā€™m actually gonna get a real shot with my own manager. Ā And Glen Campbellā€™s manager, nonetheless. Ā I canā€™t believe this is actually happening to me.
Waitā€¦.what about the guys? What would they say? Would they be mad if I took this deal? Left them when weā€™ve already grown so close with each other?
During our bus ride to the next city of New Orleans, I was looking at Stanā€™s card debating whether I should call him or not.
ā€œWhatā€™s that?ā€ Roger spoke up. Ā He soon plopped down beside me with his arm over me. ā€œOoh a name and phone number! Already got yourself a groupie huh?ā€ he teased as he nudged my shoulder.
ā€œNo Roger itā€™s nothing like that.ā€ I nudged him back.
ā€œHey did I just hear (Y/n) got someoneā€™s name and phone number?ā€ Deacy soon piped in peeking his head from the curtains of his bunkbed.
ā€œ(Y/n) you sly little minx.ā€ Freddie teased. Ā Oh man was I really not gonna miss this.
ā€œAlright you guys lay off of her will yah. Now just who was it that gave you their phone number (Y/n)? Will there need to be anyā€”talks we need to do with this boy?ā€ Brian said.
ā€œI already told Roger Bri, itā€™s not like that.ā€
ā€œThen what is it? I mean normally a guy wouldnā€™t give you his number unless he wants a date or something else.ā€ Roger spoke. Deacy came up and slapped Roger over the head. ā€œOw! What was that for?ā€
ā€œFor being an idiot.ā€
ā€œItā€™s a business card guys! For Stan Singer. Glen Campbellā€™s manager.ā€
ā€œWait Iā€™ve heard of that guy. Yeah heā€™s like one of the best country singers out there.ā€ Roger said.
ā€œYeah. Well Stan actually saw the show tonight and well heā€”he offered to be my manager. He wants to sign up a contract with me.ā€
ā€œOh my god darling yes!ā€ Freddie cheered as he came up and embraced me tightly.
ā€œCongratulations (Y/n).ā€ praised Brian.
ā€œButā€”ā€ I started off. Ā Fred separated from me and he said.
ā€œBut what dear? Youā€™re finally on your way! This should be a celebration!ā€
ā€œBut what about us? You guys? What ifā€”what if this is the last time weā€™ll ever see each other?ā€ at that point the guys grew quiet. They looked at each other and thatā€™s when Deacy spoke up.
ā€œThe future is uncertain. Maybe someday we will meet again. But (Y/n), if you donā€™t take this shot now youā€™ll regret it for the rest of your life.ā€
ā€œItā€™s like Deacyā€™s song says. Time to spread your wings and fly away.ā€ Brian said as he placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. I looked between the four of them and they all had the same look.
Acceptance and love.
I felt my eyes watering up and I choked out.
ā€œIā€™ll miss you guys.ā€ They immediately hugged me and told me they would miss me too. Ā We remained in that group hug for the rest of the night till we arrived in New Orleans later the next day.
As soon as we got to the hotel, the guys sat with me as I called Stan up and told him that I would like to have lunch with him to discuss the contract. Ā Stan agreed to fly down to New Orleans and once that date was made, the guys brought me in one last final group hug telling me how proud they were of me, that they loved me and knew that I would become big in my own way.
On June 27th, 1977 I preformed my last concert with Queen as their opening act and the following day, I met with my new manager Stan Singer and together we went over the rules of my contract.
By the end of the 1970ā€™s into the 1980ā€™s my name had flown to the top of the charts in country artists. Ā So far in the 3 years of my growing career I had toured America twice for my 2 albums I had released under Sony records.
As I expected I was mostly popular in the southern states where country music reigned supreme on the radio. Ā But I did have some fans in the northern, Mid-west and western countries but I mostly toured around the South.
I was now performing back in my home state of Oklahoma to an arena of 20,000 people. Ā I had just gotten done preforming my biggest hit ā€œJesus take the wheelā€ and everyone went crazy for it.
ā€œThank you!ā€ I turned and saw one of my roadies hand me a stool and I thanked him before setting it down right at the edge of the stage. Ā I adjusted the mic stand as I sat down. ā€œThis is a new song that I wanted to do especially for you my home sweet home. So you guys will be the first to hear this song coming up on my next album.ā€ The crowd cheered. ā€œBut this song is also dedicated to four special men in my life. Without themā€”I wouldnā€™t even be up on this stage before all of you. Itā€™s called Ready now.ā€
Then with just me on the guitar I began to sing my newly finished song ā€œReady nowā€. Ā As I sang the song, during the long instrumental breaks, I thought back to the guys.
All the fun memories I had with them while on the road with them. Ā Being there with them during their recordings, getting to do a song on their albums, or hanging out at the bars together after the shows.
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You saw through me All this time I'd forgotten People are kind
I was hurting And you knew So you showed me What to do
You said, "I will listen Tell it all When you're finished We'll talk more"
But I didn't know how So we took it in turns And to my surprise We found my words
Feet firm on the ground We stood hand in hand The world seemed to tell me That I have a plan
Together we sang I'm ready now
Something new Something strange Ten feet taller I had changed
I believe you I'm not wrong Oh it suits me To feel strong
You said, "I will listen Tell me it all You don't like the ending Then we'll find on that's yours"
Oh, how did you know That's all we need A promise of hope Is enough to feel free
Feet firm on the ground We stood hand in hand And I told the world That I have a plan
Together we sang I'm ready now
By the end of the song, I heard the crowd cheer and as I looked up at the ceiling I did a silent thank you to the boys. Ā Even though we would never see each other in our careerā€™s again, I would always keep their memories alive in my heart and mind.
Without them, I would never have been ready to even get to this point. Ā And I will always be grateful to Queen.
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rosethornewrites Ā· 5 years ago
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Fic: The Rebellion of Adrien Agreste, ch. 11
Relationships: Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir & Gabriel Agreste | Papillon | Hawk Moth, Juleka Couffaine/Rose Lavillant, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir/Luka Couffaine, Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug & Kagami Tsurugi, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir & Luka Couffaine, Lila Rossi/karma, Gabriel Agreste | Papillon | Hawk Moth/aneurism, Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug/Kagami Tsurugi, Plagg & Tikki
Characters: Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir, Gabriel Agreste | Papillon | Hawk Moth, Lila Rossi, Jagged Stone, Plagg, Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Luka Couffaine, Penny Rolling, Anarka Couffaine, Rose Lavillant, Juleka Couffaine, Kagami Tsurugi, Alya CĆ©saire, ChloĆ© Bourgeois, Wayhem, Nadja Chamack, Nathalie Sancoeur, Sabine Cheng, Tom Dupain, Tikki, Fang, Principal Damocles, Caline Bustier, Ms. Mendeleiev, original minor character, Alec Cataldi, Lila Rossiā€™s Mother, Sabrina Raincomprix, Roger Raincomprix, MylĆØne HaprĆØle, Le Gorille | Adrien Agresteā€™s Bodyguard, Nino Lahiffe, Nooroo
Tags: Lila Rossi salt, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Teenage Rebellion, Swearing, Bad Parent Gabriel Agreste, Crack Treated Seriously, Lila Rossiā€™s Lies Are Exposed, Cuddling & Snuggling, Luka Couffaine Needs a Hug, Paparazzi, Parentification, Marinette Dupain-Cheng Needs a Hug, Gabriel Agreste Needs an Aneurism, Uncle Jagged Stone, weā€™re all queer here, the spirit of punk is sometimes just being allowed to be yourself, Kagami Finds Her Groove, punk rock fashion, Savage Kagami, Marinette protection squad, Good Parent Sabine Cheng, Good Parent Tom Dupain, Protective Kagami Tsurugi, Protective Luka Couffaine, Bisexual Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Pansexual Luka Couffaine, Sharing a Bed, Pet Names, LGBTQ Character, LGBTQ Themes, Instagram, Bullying, Social Media, Anxiety, Makeover, Hugs, will cure your acne, Face Punching, Bad Ass Juleka Couffaine, Rumors, Protective Juleka Couffaine, Protective Adrien Agreste, Lawyers, Hijinks & Shenanigans, Holding Hands, accountability, mental health, Jagged Stoneā€™s well-paid pet shark, How to Make the Evening News, Sexy eyeliner for days, one fish two fish Lila is a screwed fish, How to have fun and piss Gabriel off, Fuckery, sweet litigious karma, Alya sugar, lawyer shark doo doo doo doo doo doo, Schadenfreude, Bad Ass Alya CĆ©saire, Gaslighting, abuse denormalization, Jagged likes his lawyers like he likes his pets: toothy af, Blood in the Water, Everything you didnā€™t know you wanted and some things you did, Gabriel Agreste is shark bait, Denial, Consequences, Principal Damocles salt, caline bustier salt, the impotence of Gabriel Agreste, snarky Nooroo, lies and the lying liars who tell them, Lilaā€™s brain is a narcissistic hellscape, Lilaā€™s mind is built like an Escher piece, Alec Cataldi salt, Adrien Sugar, wholesome salt, Fu Salt, Kwami Shenanigans, Nooroo is a little shit
Summary: Snuggles and Pastries: An Interlude
Notes:Ā Jagged ships it.
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Chapters 1-2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9Ā | Chapter 10
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Adrien woke to find that heā€™d moved close enough to Luka in the night that they were snuggling, one of Lukaā€™s arms over his chest, and Adrienā€™s head tucked against his chest. Their legs were tangled together. Heā€™d never experienced this sort of thing before.
And it was wonderful.
Luka was warm and soft, and while Adrien was worried heā€™d be offended or embarrassed, he wasnā€™t inclined to move.
He was halfway back asleep when Lukaā€™s phone alarm went off, and the other boy stirred.
Adrien felt him grope for the phone and the alarm silencedā€¦ but Luka didnā€™t move further, just settled back with a soft sigh.
Adrien figured it was only a matter of time before Luka woke further and pushed him away. He felt selfish as he stayed still and tried to enjoy the closeness.
Nino had once called him ā€œtouch-starved,ā€ referring to how he liked being close to people, and he wasnā€™t wrong; having been starved of people and with an unaffectionate father did that, apparently. He craved it. An arm around the shoulder, hugsā€¦ anything, really. This, though, was a special sort of tortureā€”accidental instead of on purpose, the sensation without the meaning.
ā€œWhy so tense?ā€
Lukaā€™s voice was so unexpected Adrien couldnā€™t stop himself from jerking back, gasping.
ā€œShit.ā€ Luka propped himself up on one elbow. ā€œDidnā€™t mean to startle you. You okay?ā€
Adrien nodded. ā€œY-yeah. Sorry. I guess I snuggle in my sleep.ā€
That got a soft chuckle. ā€œYou arenā€™t the only one. Donā€™t worry about it.ā€
ā€œI know, butā€¦ā€ he sighed. ā€œI donā€™t want to cross your boundaries.ā€
ā€œHey, I like cuddling. It doesnā€™t have to mean anything sexual unless the participants want it to.ā€ Luka smiled. ā€œAnd anyway, itā€™ll give everyone the idea we want them to have.ā€
Adrien nodded. ā€œYeah. I just hope Iā€™m not inconveniencing you. I meanā€¦ I know youā€™re interested in Mari, and if youā€™re fake-dating me, you canā€™t real-date her.ā€
Luka sighed softly. ā€œMarinetteā€™s heart is elsewhere, Adrien. And she may never see me the way I see her. And, anyway, I want to help you.ā€
ā€œI knowā€¦ but last night you said Mari does what you doā€”hides her feelings,ā€ Adrien bit his lip. ā€œI justā€¦ let me know if anything bothers you. Your feelings matter, too.ā€
The soft look Luka gave him made his heart flutter a bit.
ā€œThanks, mon Ć©toile,ā€ Luka murmured, pulling him into a warm hug. ā€œItā€™sā€¦ not easy, but Iā€™ll work on letting you know.ā€
This snuggling was real, and Adrien let himself relax, snaking one arm around Luka. He was drifting off again when Lukaā€™s phone alarm went off again.
ā€œSecondary alarm,ā€ Luka told him. ā€œWeā€™ll have to get up if Jaggedā€™s going to have time to do your kohl.ā€
Adrien grumbled, but grudgingly extracted his limbs from Lukaā€™s. ā€œDo you think itā€™s okay to wear the jeans I wore yesterday for photos?ā€
ā€œProbably not. Wear one of the distressed pairsā€”itā€™ll piss your dad off more, you wearing clothes with holes in them.ā€
That got a giggle from the blond. ā€œā€˜We are not paupers, Adrien. You will dress appropriately,ā€™ā€ he mocked, using an approximation of Gabrielā€™s voice. ā€œThatā€™ll be perfect for the media frenzy.ā€
After theyā€™d gotten video of the three of them jamming and posted it to social media, Jagged had sent hotel staff to get pajamas for the two of them. Fortunately ChloĆ© hadnā€™t started pounding on the door until after those were delivered, so they had all ignored her. Adrien hasnā€™t been ready to face her, or to put Luka through that. She could see him in the morning like the rest of Paris.
It didnā€™t take either of them long to dress, and then an espresso-chugging Jagged demonstrated on himself how to apply kohl before doing it for Adrien.
ā€œDecided less is more for you,ā€ the rocker said. ā€œJust enough to make your eyes pop. Makes you look likeā€¦ I dunno. Otherworldly or whatever.ā€
In the mirror, Adrien could see what he meant. The kohl lining his eyes contrasted the green in a way that made them almost gem-like, giving him a fey appearance.
ā€œI like it,ā€ he said. ā€œShould I wear the leather today, or the hoodie?ā€
ā€œWe want to sneak you into school, so the hoodie might be better,ā€ Luka said. ā€œSo we donā€™t get intercepted.ā€
Jagged grinned. ā€œYouā€™ll both be in the limo and weā€™ll pull right up to the school. The leather gives a bigger statement.ā€
Adrien pulled on the leather.
ā€œAnd weā€™re picking up Marinette, as well,ā€ Penny added. ā€œIā€™ve called her, and asked her if sheā€™ll dress up for effect.ā€
ā€œAre you sure?ā€ Adrien asked. ā€œFather might go after her.ā€
ā€œHe does, he has me to contend with,ā€ Jagged muttered. ā€œAnd anyway, we gotta get you in some of her designs. Even if your bullshit underage contractā€”which I bet wouldnā€™t hold up in court given the fact that it was forced on you by your shithead dadā€”says you canā€™t model for anyone else, Instagram isnā€™t a modeling gig.ā€
Luka patted his shoulder. ā€œAnd she wants to, anyway. You know how stubborn Marinette can be.ā€
Adrien smiled, thinking about that. ā€œShe really is. Itā€™s endearing.ā€
ā€œSometimes. Other times you just want to help her, but she wonā€™t let you.ā€
He felt his smile fade, reminded of what Lila had done, how Marinette had shouldered it all herself.
ā€œYeah,ā€ he said finally. ā€œDefinitely. She does do that.ā€
Luka offered a wry smile. ā€œWeā€™ll help her. And we know Jagged and Penny will too.ā€
ā€œDamn straight,ā€ Jagged said. ā€œAnd we best get going.ā€
Adrien blinked. ā€œUmā€¦ Shouldnā€™t M. Dupain and Mme. Cheng also be part of this?ā€
ā€œPenny called them earlier, while you two were still cuddling, and they are. They got part-timers whoā€™ll cover while they go to the collĆ©ge with us. Lawyerā€™s at the bakery already. Tom and Sabine have breakfast waiting for us, even.ā€
Jagged chuckled. ā€œOh, and Iā€™ll send you lot the picture I took later. Cute as hell, you two are. Might be good for Instagram, eh?ā€
Adrien felt his cheeks heat, and Luka had a blush that he was sure matched his own.
ā€œAnyway, Pennyā€™s waiting in the limo with Fang. Got AndrĆ© to clear the route through the hotel to the limo, so weā€™re good.ā€
He handed each of them a pair of sunglassesā€”replicas of the ones Marinette made for him. ā€œReady to do this in style?ā€
They made it to the bakery without issue, and were joined by Marinette, Tom, Sabine, and a stern-looking woman in a skirt suit.
Marinette was wearing ripped fuchsia leggings and a pair of black high-waisted shorts with two rows of silver buttons. Her top was a crop-top, a long-sleeve black fishnet over a pink sleeveless shell that matched the leggings. All were obviously her own design.
She blushed when she saw Adrien and Luka staring. ā€œUm, I designed this but hadnā€™t had a reason to wear it yet. Though I put the rips in the leggings last night before bed. Figured it was more rock ā€˜n roll, and I can make another pair later.ā€
ā€œDefinitely,ā€ Jagged told her.
Tom handed out pastries from a large box while Marinette passed around coffee. Jagged showed Sabine how to pet Fangā€”who was pleased with the attention.
ā€œKagamiā€™s meeting us in front of the collĆ©ge, too,ā€ Marinette told them. ā€œWeā€™ll be able to greet her and then sheā€™ll confirm our story to the press.ā€
Jagged turned to Luka. ā€œAfter your public goodbye to your boyfriend, the limoā€™ll take you home. Anarka knows whatā€™s going on, too. Been harassing the paparazziā€”sheā€™s good at that. Bet sheā€™s run some of ā€™em off.ā€
Luka nodded, then pulled Adrien and Marinette in for a hug. ā€œWe can do this.ā€
A flash surprised them, and Sabine lowered her phone. ā€œYou do. And we have your backs, kids.ā€
Adrien took a bite of his pain au chocolat, glad Marinette had thought to bring his favorite breakfast. He was ready for thisā€”as ready as he could be.
It was time to meet the press.
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popculturebuffet Ā· 4 years ago
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Toons for Our Times: Star Vs: Demoncism
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Halloween Havoc BEGINS! And with Tomtober this same month, iā€™m taking another of my on and off looks at Tom! Tom tries to tackle his literla nd figurativeĀ  personal demons the natural way: by having a creepy anti-demon cult thatā€™s never explained suck them out of his body. For some reason Star has a problem with this. We also get Ponyhead in a robe, the wonders of reflectcor and free toys from the toychest for being such a good boy. Face your demons under the cut.Ā 
Welcome boys, ghouls and that bootiful technicolor rainbow inbetween, to halloween havoc! MUAHAHHAHA.Ā  You might be wondering a few things. What the hell that is, isnā€™t that also the title of a bunch of old wcw pay per views, and have I gone insane. In order itā€™s usually my catchy term the past two years and this current one for my binging of halloween films and logging and reviewing them on my leterboxd account, but I decided to expand it to here since while itā€™s not my first halloween on here itā€™s the first both reviewing animation and planning ahead, I decided why not reuse a good title here.Ā  As for the wcw thing.. well yeah. Itā€™s a great title, neither WWE, who I think still owns the copyright, nor WCWā€s Heir Apparent AEW are using it right now despite being one of the best recurring Pay-Per-View titles either promotions had. Maybe not in actualy MATCH QUALITy but that name.. it just sings to me so iā€™m using it for my weird blog. Iā€™m not making any money of this so why not. And as for my sanity that left a long time ago. So prepare for a month of ghouls, ghosts, goblins, lichs, scooby doo parodies, long forgotten characters, and some suprises and pies of all sizes. THIS... IS....
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So to start us off, every year my pal @jess-the-vampireā€‹ does a monthly event known as tomtober, a celebration of all things tom lucitor. And since I started hte tomtropsective for that and still am behind, I figured why not celebrate that, and the fact I canā€™t draw so I canā€™t do day 1 as a chat or anything, by continuing the tale of everyoneā€™s faviorite teen demon.Ā  Thankfully unlike last time, or next time wink wonk, thereā€™s not a TON of other plot stuff to fill in. There is one important bit not to this episode but to the series as a whole: Eclipsa is here, since Moon trying to screw her out of the deal she made backried once toffee actually died... as did you know keepiung him alive instead of dealing with eclipsa being free and having the comissoin to back her on it. Nice job moon. Real nice. So yeah Eclipsaā€™s around.. dosenā€™t effect this episode but given tomā€™s involved in two of the biggest plot important episodes in the show, AND one deals with the direct fallout of one of those episodes iā€™m probably going to have to cover her soon to get to more tom anyway so might as well prepare for that now.Ā 
So yeah this episodeā€™s entreily a straight line from last time and opens picking up on the end of that episode: Star is calling tom wondering when their gonna get that Cornshake. Thankfully she gets an answer. Unthankfully.. itā€™s from a VERY sweaty ponyhead.Ā 
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So that was my own personal hell. Anyways sheā€™s so.. sweaty.. GAHHHHHHH, because sheā€™s keeping a secret and much like me she canā€™t keep her mouth shut about something she wants to talk about for very long, so we find out what she knows: SHe ran into tom who swore her not to tell Star he was getting a Demoncisim. Which suprises me.. not the demoncism thing the fact Pony would actually listen to anyone else.. Star included. LIke itā€™s the one thing about this episode that dosenā€™t quite fit: Sheā€™s such a selfish, toxic asshole, though Jenny Slate bless her makes her at least entertaining at times but even she has limits, it just dosenā€™t track sheā€™d care what Tom thought unless we saw it for ourselves. Pony is ONLY capable of carring about star so while I could see tom framing it as for her own good, itā€™d be nice if the episode just came out and said that. Itā€™d also be nice if we didnā€™t get sweaty ponyhead because thatā€™s probably someoneā€™s fetish and I.. OH GOD.Ā 
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Okay now iā€™ve mentally snapped from that revelation, Star lassoā€™s pony when she tries to escape, and we find out the demoncism is pretty self explanatory: A cermony that removes demons from oneā€™s body.. and given tom is you know, a demon, this could end bad. So with no idea where itā€™s being held and it going on now, giving them little if any time to figure it out, Star suggests going to ponyā€™s ex.. she dosenā€™t remember which one and apologizes for how bitchy that sounded, but we find out itā€™s Seahorse, Ponyā€™s love intrest for the rest of the series and a hardcore emo rocker who even made her a song.. which is just him destroying everything and screaming. Eh iā€™ve seen people in emowear do far dumber.Ā 
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If those are m and mā€™s their pretzel. Trust me Iā€™m a professional lardass, I know my delcious candy coated choclates. Anyways our dynamic-ish duo head to Seahorse at his job at a relfectcor store, basically a phone store, and is basically a hollowed out shell of a human being with no real personality or free will of his own.. so THATā€™S how we got Ted Cruz. Ponyhead natrually breaks down when he dosenā€™t recognize her at all, which is one of the few timeā€™s iā€™ve actually cared about her feelings: I mean having your ex just.. forget you exist.. thaā€™ts rough buddy. I feel bad for her.. I didnā€™t know she had emotions. I thought her heart and brain were both a black hole.. mostly becasue I thought ponyheadā€™s hearts and brains were the same organ. Star does however manage to get the map they need to Tom.Ā 
Our heroines find the Demonicsim site and a bunch of creepy guys in robes iwth red glowing eyes.. who are never explained honestly. More on that in a minute. So ponyhead distracts them with one of the greatestĀ  gags in the series history
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I mean just.. look at it. The way the robe drapes, the way her nose sticks out much like a certain penguins, the way she decides to distract everyone with petty minute like voting on robes.. itā€™s fucking great. I may not like pony a LOT but she can be really damn funny> The issues that she often isnā€™t funny enough to ofset her jackassery. Here though even with my jabs at her.. she works and I like it.Ā  So Star confronts Tom, wondering AGAIN if this is another half assed tactic to win her back.. and her flip flop attitude with tom is starting to annoy me. It fits her personality, and donā€™t get me wrong as iā€™ve made abudnatnly clear in past reviews his actions in blood moon ball and ESPECIALLY mr.candle cares were super not okay, so iā€™ts okay NOT to forget how badly things went last time when your considering getting back together with someone. Itā€™s NOT okay however to hold it over someoneā€™s head forever like any moment their going to snap back into being a manipulative doucheweasel when theyā€™ve left you alone for around 8 months.. and Id id my calcualtion. The timeline of the show is pretty solid up to season 4: Season 1 was starā€™s 1st semister at echo creek academy, season 2 was her second and as it turned out final one, and season 3 covers Summer , fall and part of next spring. Though again how another summer dosenā€™t happen until towards the end of season 4 is dumb and Iā€™ll probably rant about that at a later point. Point is since MCC was at the start of season 2, that means it happened around say january or feburary, with Demonicsim probably happening around say march. So heā€™s left you alone for around 8 months, silver bell ball included. Itā€™s unfair to assume heā€™s still schemeing when he let you go months ago. Hā€™es made it obvious via his .. everything heā€™d take you back in an instant, heā€™s just being patient and not pushing it because heā€™s no longer as big an asshole, and trying to be respectful. Cut him a break.Ā  Thankfully this gets put down quick with Tom explaning he wants to be better for himself: Like last time he was inspired by her trying to be better herself, and wants to.. but as weā€™ve established.. he dosenā€™t know HOW to be nice or a better person. He wasnā€™t raised in an enviroment that was really condusive to that as nice as his own parents are. Their the exception to the underworld being mostly dicks not the rule, as weā€™ll see next time. I.. can relate with my own issues with anxiety , depression and, yes, anger. I too have trouble keeping it in and hate feeling bitchy all the time or depressed and just want it to stop. I think anyone with a mental ilness just wants it to STOP to be gone and to be able to live a happy life. But thereā€™s no magic button that fixes your issues, your traumas or your mental health like that. No pill that can fix it just ones that help ease it down to managable. And as iā€™ve learned the hard way YOU have to work at it, YOU have to make the effort. Thereā€™s no easy way out. And while Tom thinks htere is here, itā€™s very clear itā€™s a huge risk, and Starā€™s right that he shoudlntā€™ go thorugh with it and that he could seriously hurt himself. But Tomā€™s in pain and just wants to be happy, to be normal, to be not angry anymore and I gotta tell you if , even if it was risky, there was a way to cure my depression or anger issues or anxiety, not my atuisim thaā€™ts part of me and not something that needs a fucking cure just more understanding and awarness, but if I could cure those other three things? I would. Itā€™s paart of me sure but itā€™s a part of me I HATE. So I understand why tomā€™s doing this even despite the danger: because heā€™s at his wits end, desperate and this will help he hopes.. it canā€™t get WORSE, so why not? Evne if heā€™s wrong here iā€™ts hard not to understand why heā€™s so stubborn about it , for me at least.Ā  Star leaves, and takes Ponycloak with her and they go to punch trees: Both to relive and because Pony hates tree. Probably because she went to tree court once and they tried to send her to tree jail.Ā 
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I mean sheā€™ll probably get thrown back in there for this but still. Anyways the exerocisim comes. And NOW we can talk about this cult and.. while I understand why they never came back, they were really only necessary for this, I wish they had. I mean a mysterious cult with the power to restrain someone as strong as tom, acess to anti-magic chains the ONLY time we see something like this outside of the comission, and a hatred of demons includign referring to Tom asĀ ā€œSon of the blightā€ meaning they clearly hate and would destroy Wrathmelor if they could, yet also function as a perfectly legal orginzation the comission or the lucitors themselves havenā€™t swatted yet. Thereā€™s a LOT to unpack here they never did. The leader is also hliarious alteranting between creepy overlord and your dentist after a long apointment as a kid. But the ritual begins and it .. dosenā€™t go well with tom getting glowy blue lines and thrashing about.. just like me when i watched Ridciulous 6. I also felt my soul was leaving my body but that was just wishful thinking. The cultists run and star runs back to Tom and we get a truly powerful and romantic scene. Unable to free him, Star just.. holds him and is there for him as he goes through this. If she canā€™t help him sheā€™ll be there for him. And itā€™s really touching.Ā  We then cut to the hosptial tent at the cult, where the leader goes back to dad mode. Tom feels .. well worse, he just had surgery, as someone who had a tooth yanked out last month I can relate, and is suprised to see only one tiny soul demon as the sum of his anger. But it turns out, NOPE, being you know, the son of a rather powerful demon with a rather pwoerful b loodline, heā€™s FULL of them, and it woudl take 13 years to do this.. and tomā€™s naturally bummed because no one wants the equipvlent of having a wisdom tooth pulled a week for over a decade. Also because he now canā€™t get better.. but Star gently reassures him heā€™s already on the right track just by wanting to. As I said with most mental issues.. thereā€™s no easy way out but it can get better if you put the work in and tom realizes.. thereā€™s no quick way out after all. Just a long road.. but hā€™es not alone on it anyomore. But he at least gets a tiny demon in a jar and a toy out of the toychest for being a good boy.. and thatā€™s nto me making shit up thatā€™s the actual episode with him and star taking pinwheels and holding hands to Ponyheadā€™s annoyance. Which okay yeah they had a bad time last time I get tat Pony.. but your the last person to question ANYONEā€™S life decisions. Still I wish weā€™d had ane pisode of pony growing to accept them so we at least know WHY sheā€™s so against it but oh well.Ā 
Final Thoughts: This was a good one. Is it hte best the showā€™s put out? Probably not as the first part drags slightly but the second half at the demoncisim is just good character stuff, good comedy, and has a good payoff. I honestly like this way more on the second watch.Ā  Though part of that is the context of the time: I admitted to being a starco shipper and having her get back with tom just felt like your standardĀ ā€œput a character in a relationship to complicate the main pairingā€ bullshit I always hate at this stage. Before anyone relaizes they like each other? Sure but at this point it was clearly just to drag things out. However with Marco getting progressivley worse and the two having good chemsitry.. I grew to like em.. and by the season finale, I just shipped all three together, before pivoting to marco and kelly. This couple grew on me for reasons wā€™ell geti nto as we go, even if it ended bad for reasons weā€™ll again get into. Oh weā€™ll get into them. With a knife. But yeah overall a great episode with a great concept, good character stuff, and some REALLY fucking funny gags. The show is damn good at comedy and I forget it sometimes. Next time we look at Tom, heā€™ll be in the background as Marco tries to help Kelly with a breakup. And sometime this month weā€™ll be looking at the halloween special which iā€™ll be watching for the very first time! So stay tuned, stay safe and Happy Halloween.Ā 
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scattered--pages Ā· 5 years ago
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For the lukanette lyric prompt." Stop there and let me correct it. I wanna live a life from a new perspective" because I love panic! at the disco and I'll make everyone else love them too. Also this is a cute lyric I love šŸ’˜
Thank you so much for this one and Iā€™m sorry this took ages! Work and uni were hectic as hell suddenly and then I got sick so this took forever, but itā€™s finally here! ā™” Ā I mainly used the way I understood the song and kind of a sudden fierce need to change the usual and the casual in a relationship with someone to something finally as serious and stable as theyā€™re craving it to be, mixed with how a person just wants to relax and throw all their cares and everything everyone else might be thinking about them away and just have fun with the person they trust and love the most , so I hope it worked out how you expected it to in the end? ā™” Itā€™s filled with fluff and Lukanette being happy and in love and in that recently-finally-officially-started-dating phase so Iā€™m also hoping youā€™ll like it anyway, let me know how you feel about it ā™”
Send me a lyrical prompt for a Lukanette fic !Ā ā™”
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I wanna live a life from a new perspective
Words: 4647 pfff this used to be a ā€˜drabble or a ficletā€™ prompt request whoops
Rating: Teen +
AO3 link: hereĀ  ā™”
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Marinette giggled slightly, leaned against Lukaā€™s coat, her arms holding onto him firmly as the chilly winter air whipped against her face in the way that was just strong enough to be refreshing and invigorating in this sunny winterā€™s morning.
ā€œHm?ā€, Marinette more felt rather than heard Luka through the vibration against his back as it was unfortunately incredibly difficult to talk to your motorcycle driver both due to the wind, helmets and the fact that itā€™s not very good to turn your head to talk to someone while youā€™re rushing down the road 100 km/h. When heā€™s alone, Luka, even though heā€™s very careful about laws and regulations, did like to try and practice a stunt or two ever since he was able to pass his A1 driverā€™s license for a moto lĆ©gĆØre and finally legally drive a motorcycle heā€™s been saving for since ages now, and even though she knew he was too careful of a person to do anything stupid, Marinette still disapproved of him doing any out-of-the-ordinary stuntsĀ whatsoeverĀ on a vehicle realistically far more dangerous than a car and she was very grateful that, until heā€™s eighteen, he isnā€™t eligible to drive a bike faster stronger than this one and faster than 110 km/h.
However when she was riding with him, she actually didnā€™t have to worry at all. Luka was a picture perfect example of caution and precision in his driving, making it very clear that, with her there, he wasnā€™t risking anything even remotely bad happening, adamant on not allowing anything from her not actually getting hurt but just feeling a slight discomfort because of sudden turns or bumps, to far, far more horrible options he didnā€™t even want to think about. Turning his head, even ever so slightly so she could hear him through their helmets, was one of those things he wouldĀ notĀ do, which was fine on smaller routes, but excruciating today, of all days. Because theyā€™ve been driving for almost forty minutes now and the endpoint was a surprise he was planning for their two months dating anniversary. And Marinette was a responsible, calm, understanding young woman.
Patient and immune to insanity-inducing curiosity, however - she was not.
ā€œI gave up on trying to get clues out of you aboutā€, she shouted through the glass of her helmet loud enough so he could hear the teasing tone in her voice before it grew a bit more warm and sensitive, ā€œI was thinking of something different nowā€¦ Almost a year and a half ago, I was riding behind you on a much slower bike and you had just told me that you were almost finished with your song for meā€¦ā€, Luka couldnā€™t turn around but she could almost swear that he was smiling right now and, for the lack of being able to do anything else, he very gently nudged his helmet against hers in a way that made her chuckle.Ā ā€œYou know if we were already there, you could have even kissed me right now, but instead, you must suffer, I must suffer in my ignorance of any details about today, itā€™s all rather tragicā€¦ā€, the teasing tone was back and she could feel him sigh, followed by what she recognized was a chuckle, sending warm shivers down her spine and brightening her smile even more. Content, with her curiosity eased down for now, she leaned against him even tighter and gazed at the gorgeous French fields stretching on both sides of them, sprinkled with frost, blurring next to them as they passed them by.
Soon, they came near a more inhabited area, embraced with a perfect mixture of urban and rural charm and, upon reaching a specific cottage at the edge of what seemed to have been a wooded area, they stopped.
ā€œWeā€™re here?! Weā€™re finally here?!ā€, the raven haired girl practically shouted as he turned the engine off, one foot on the ground, arms clapping excitedly, but her helmet still on her head.
Carefully stepping off of the motorcycle, Luka laughed softly, took his own helmet off in one fluid motion, placed it to rest against the steering wheel before helping his girlfriend take hers off and placing a kiss atop her forehead.
ā€œYes and no.ā€
The sound she produced, frowning deeper and deeper, sounded almost like a quiet growl.
He laughed again, putting away their helmets and pulling his bike a bit further aside to park it next to the cottageā€™s entrance.Ā ā€œYou waited for almost an hour, now you canā€™t wait for fifteen more minutes?ā€
When he reached her, she immediately jumped into a hug, but the eyes looking up at him from the ruffles of his scarf were those of the most adorable rage he has ever seen in his life.Ā ā€œI have had my waiting, Couffaine, give me hints or risk dire consequences!ā€, she murmured against the woolen material and he cupped her face, bringing it up closer to his as he leaned down to kiss her.
ā€œSoon, my small bundle of anger and rage, soon.ā€
She moved away and swung her glove at him at that with feigned anger and quickly hopped back to give him one more peck as they both laughed.
ā€œThis place here,ā€ he nodded towards the cottage,Ā ā€œIs where a really good friend of my momā€™s lives. He works here. And therefore we have special privileges and access that hardly anyone else has, just for us, just for todayā€, he took her hand and lead the way into the wooded area.
She chuckled. ā€œSoā€¦ Driving five kilometers per hour faster on the road was out of the question, but trespassing into a strange wooded area outside of Paris is perfectly fine?ā€
ā€œHey, itā€™s not trespassing if itā€™sā€¦ā€, he looked aside, puzzled,Ā ā€œAuthority approved type of trespassing?ā€
Marinette went from holding his hand to hooking her arm around it and hugging herself against his side,Ā ā€œYou know, everyone keeps thinking youā€™re this bad boy with a guitar, or just a heartthrob badass rocker on the rise, but in fact, youā€™re just a teddy bear.ā€
He laughed pressed his lips against the top of her head,Ā ā€œYeah, but Iā€™mĀ yourĀ teddy bear.ā€
She smiled, looking up at him with loving eyes,Ā ā€œYes you are.ā€ And she wouldnā€™t change it for the world. Her perfect mix of prince charming and a dashing rogue, of sunshine and moonlight, the perfect combination of absolute kindness and softness with a perfectly fitting edge of just enough of exhilaration and wildness. And to think that, a year and a half, after first hearing the first version ofĀ ā€˜her songā€™, in front of her parentsā€™ bakery, she was still partially capable on letting him slip away for Adrien. Now she wouldnā€™t let him slip away even if the entire universe offered itself up to her.
ā€œBut wait, technicallyā€¦ WeĀ areĀ trespassing?ā€
ā€œToday, you are not to worry about secondary things like that.ā€
ā€œLuka!ā€, she nudged his ribs with a genuinely concerned expression now that she realized he really wasnā€™t joking.
He chuckled again,Ā ā€œItā€™s gonna be fineā€¦ Weā€™re not going to get into trouble and itā€™s worth it, trust me!ā€
ā€œHmmā€¦ā€, Marinette mused, excited, but quite puzzled and just a bit nervous. In a way, it was a good feeling, to break away from doing everything by the line for a change, and she knew she was not only safe with Luka, but also that he, as mentioned, never would do anything dangerous or fully illegal with her, not to mention that she fully and unconditionally trusted him. So she decided to be brave.
And she didnā€™t have to stay in her mildly perturbed state for too long as, very soon, they reached the end of the small wooded area.
Marinette clutched at his hand tightly, standing there fully astound.
ā€œWelcome toā€¦ā€
ā€œVersaillesā€¦ā€
Luka chuckled slightly,Ā ā€œWith itā€™s premises entered by an ever soĀ slightlyĀ backdoor way.ā€
She turned to him, still in a state of absolutely blissful, overjoyed shock,Ā ā€œHow did you know that Iā€¦ā€
At her sudden lack of words, he smiled and pulled her into a gentle hug.Ā ā€œJuleka told me youā€™ve never been here yetā€, he shrugged pulling away gently,Ā ā€œAnd to have grown up in Paris and never been to Versailles is a crime that IĀ hadĀ to rectifyā€, he joked, and she felt an urge of happiness to sudden, she could have cried. Hopping in one place twice, she clapped her hands and turned to the gorgeous, stunning vast fields of flawless shrubbery, grass and blue winter skies, stretching in front of them all the way to the magnificent palace at the gardenā€™s end.
ā€œScrew trespassingā€¦!ā€, a sudden bout of courage grabbed onto her in her euphoria,Ā ā€œWeā€™re getting to that castle!ā€
Her hand clasped tightly onto his and they shared a grinning, determined look of agreement, as though they somehow read otherā€™s minds in that very moment, before they began sprinting through the perfect trails amidst the trees, bushes and winding pathways, all preserved perfectly under a thin layer of eyes, making the whole place seem even more like a location springing to life right out of a fairytale.
Peering behind one of the trees, Marinette stuck her tongue out playfully and smirked at Luka, laughing running towards her, ā€œCatch me if you can, Couffaine!ā€
Ā With a chuckle, he smirked back in a fiendish way that was just charming enough to make Marinette feel an array of fireworks of tingles all over through her body. ā€œChallenge accepted, Dupain-Chengā€, he replied completely confident, causing her to giggle out a tiny squeal of faux panic before she set of to find cover behind the next rich green topiary, luscious even in a winter as cold as this one, as was, somehow, the entire garden.
Ā Reaching the stunning Colonnade grove, Marinette stopped next to one of the beautiful columns, catching her breath quietly as she glided her palm across the smooth marble, admiring the texture of the perfect icy cold surface. Each column the a stunning fluid shade of red or blue, one following the other in a perfect circle with the Abduction of Proserpina by Pluto statue placed right in the middle - a perfectly white vision in marble. She felt like she was in a fairytale. How on Earth did she never come here beforeā€¦
Ā Suddenly, she felt a hand graze her other palm and in a second, in unique kind of instinct where her hand recognized the other one before her mind did, she instantly intertwined their fingers, only to be spun around and swiftly wrapped into a familiar warm embrace.
Ā "Got you now, my princess", he whispered before placing a soft peck against her lips, the sparks within her vivid once more, spreading from her heart to every corner of her body, causing an array of sensations from the soothingly knotted yearning at the pit of her stomach, to the utmost tender tingles she felt all the way to the tips of her fingers, like pure happiness sparkling through her, so strong and genuine that it couldnā€™t be contained.
Ā She giggled and locked her lips with him before pulling away only so they could catch their breaths, rosy-cheeked and chuckling blissfully, their foreheads and noses still pressed together.
Ā ā€œCome on my brave trespassing knightā€, she stepped away, taking his hand with a grin, ā€œShow me more of your kingdom before the royal guards catch us and give your mom and my parents a heart-attack when they call to tell them their kids have been arrested in a castle outside of Parisā€
Ā ā€œI honourably promise that I shall let no guard come anywhere near you, my princess! I swear by my life that I will protect you and our parentsā€™ health for I have fallen for you far too much to jeopardize either of those twoā€, he grinned and made a surprisingly authentic and gallant knightly bow before her, causing her to break into a fit of blushing giggles again for a moment.
Ā "I bet you say that to all the girls you take on romantic, secret walks around the Versailles gardens in winter", she pouted teasingly.
Ā "No", he shook his head with a smile, ā€œI only say it in hopes of making this one girl in front of me as absolutely and entirely smitten with me as I am with hers.ā€
Ā "And is it working?ā€œ, she interlocked their fingers.
Ā "You tell me, my fair maiden.ā€
Ā Her shoulders shrugged as they walked, a jokingly disappointed look on her face, ā€œI donā€™t knowā€¦ I mean a true princess is never fully charmed until sheā€™s had her first romantic waltz with her dashing suitor.ā€
Ā Still grinning, he quirked an eyebrow, ā€œWhat happened to the incredibly-scared-of-dancing-especially-if-itā€™s-a-real-ballroom-dance-Marinette?ā€
Ā ā€œYou happened, you goof!ā€, she punched him jokingly and he laughed. ā€œAnd, that Marinette has never been in the middle of the most beautiful winter outdoor ballroom in the vicinity of one of Franceā€™s most stunning castlesā€, her hand let go of his only to tip-toe a few steps away, spreading her arms and spinning around as she took in the gorgeous view of the Roccocco Grove. The massive, gorgeous stones adorned with decorations and fountains all around them and, even though the fountains didnā€™t work at the moment, even though the breath-taking arena-like structure lacked the marble flooring, colors, vast audiences and lights that it featured when it was originally built centuries ago, the whole vision of the entire outdoor ballroom structure, covered by thin translucent snow, sparkling in the light winter sun as if it was thousands of little diamonds spilled and strewn across the cold stone, was as if it somehow appeared all around them straight out of a dream. A dream from which Marinette never wanted to wake up.
Ā Regarding the waltz and dancing in general, partially, she was only joking and, partially, she still was a bit terrified to embarrass herself in front of him and to therefore singlehandedly somehow ruin a moment like these, so she wasnā€™t truly expecting it when he closed the distance between them again, took another graceful small bow that he probably thought was silly but to her it was so charmingly dashing and perfect that, with his smile and the absolute magic radiating from this particular garden grove, it honestly caused her to instantly feel irrevocably and entirely smitten and taken aback by the now increasing levels of dream-likeness of this entire situation.
Ā ā€œWell thanā€¦ā€, he offered her his hand, ā€œMay I be so bold as to ask you for a dance, princess?ā€
And, also somehow without expecting her own courage, but also fully well knowing that there was no way she was capable of uttering anything else right now, she took his hand and with a shy, adoring smile replied, ā€œYou may.ā€
Ā She always forgot how good of a dancer Luka actually was. Coming from a musical family and loving music so much, one would assume that, other than having a huge passion for guitar and, so far secretly, singing, he would also enjoy dancing in more casual, modern music-related situations. So she was incredibly surprised to have learned that he actually could, and very well at that, waltz! Of course, she knew the basic steps, for which she was insanely grateful currently because it was the only thing allowing her to be able to follow his lead, but Luka was gathering more and more points for secretly being a prince behind that faƧade of just a calm, introverted, punk-rock boy. In fact, it reminded her of that day more than a year ago at the ice rink where she was too busy and blind chasing after Adrien to fully appreciate the down-right movie-like way he spun her around, lifted her and held her in his arms on that rink before Philippe was akumatized.
Ā This time, on the other hand, she was entirely without any other care, focus, or distraction in her mind, now for her the only thing that existed was him and how light and free and so incredibly loved and beautiful she felt in his hands. The ballroom around them might as well have had actual candles, diamonds, fountains and decorations behind them, there might as well have been real music behind them and even if she stumbled in her steps a few times, even if she faltered a bit occasionally, he was there to help her, to catch her, and she never stopped being amazed at how easy it was to just laugh in each otherā€™s arms, ignore life for a moment and justā€¦ be, when she was with him.
Ā ā€œHold on to my shoulders with both of your hands nowā€, he said suddenly, smiling, and she obeyed, although a tad confused, before she found herself lifted up by her waist slightly mid-spin and swiftly brought back down into his embrace, like they were in scene from Beauty and the Beast.
Ā She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a hug as she laughed in that breathless, entirely interwoven with joy way in which only people in love can laugh when theyā€™re completely overcome with how they feel when theyā€™re with the person the care most for.
Ā ā€œIf this isnā€™t reality, never wake me up, pleaseā€¦ā€, she kept chuckling, ā€œHow are you even real, Luka, how did I ever even deserve someone like you?ā€
Ā She giggled a bit more, but quickly turned dead silent and pulled away as she felt Lukaā€™s smile against her neck fade away slowly, his hands around her losing the strength of their grip. The sudden cold change of attitude was so strong it Marinette snap out of their dreamlike state within a second, replacing it with a string of panic and worry.
Ā "Luka?ā€, her tone was quiet but nervous, ā€œWhatā€™s wrong?ā€
Ā "Marinetteā€¦ I need to tell you somethingā€¦ I need you to know, really know somethingā€¦ā€œ
Ā He stepped back a bit, carefully plucking her hands from his neck and placing one of them in both of his own.
Ā The dark haired girl turned an alarming shade of pale that matched the lithe frost covering the surfaces around the grove. "Whatā€¦ is it?ā€, her voice was cautious and silent, but upsetting her was the last thing Luka wanted to do right now, so he tried to muster up a small sad smile, gently squeezing her hands in his own.
ā€žYouā€™ve been kind of stressed lately and itā€™s only been so briefly since weā€™ve beenā€¦ an actual coupleā€¦ā€, a pause and a shy smile graced his features that Marinette could only describe as breathtakingly adorable, but after that, heartbreakingly fast, his smile faded. Slowly, she studied his eyes with hers, puzzled and worried, as he ran the fingers of his free hand down his scalp through his teal locks before stopping to rub at his neck with a brief sigh, a habit of nervousness and a sign of hesitation, she knew how to recognize these small signs when they painted themselves across his features when he tried his best to hide them and when everyone else thought they were just random quirks. But she knew. ā€œAnd suddenlyā€œ, he continued, torn, silent, suddenly avoiding her gaze, ā€žI feel like I havenā€™t been as good anymore at keeping you happy or relaxed, and I think itā€™s because I know everyoneā€™s still saying thatā€¦ā€, his cheeks reddened, but his face somehow grew even more somber. He sighed once more, ā€œLiterally, someone from our group said to me a few days ago that they all know Iā€™m just that boy whoā€™s going to be someone to ā€˜keep you busyā€™ while youā€™re getting over Adrien, someone to check all your ā€˜firstsā€™ with, until you gather some confidence from this before you finally get together with Adrien for the long termā€¦ā€
ā€œLukaā€¦ Who said that, was Chlo-ā€¦ā€, Marinette tried to stop him, reaching out to place a hand against his cheek, but he caught it and cradled it again in his own palms instead, this time both of his hands held hers in a way in which a person craddles a final drop of water thatā€™s helping them cling to their very life amidst a desert. Lovingly, tenderly, and almost desperately in the way they shook ever so slightly.
ā€œIā€™m sorry, please, I-I just need to say this, cause if I donā€™t, itā€™ll take me getting akumatized again and fearing that Iā€™ve hurt you or lost you to say anything, and than Iā€™ll stay silent again for six months until I muster up the courage to try to again attempt saying something thatā€™s been hurting me bit by bit on the inside, until itā€™s almost too late to say anything, like the last time, causeā€¦ā€, he gave her that heartbreaking small but growingly sad smile again,Ā ā€œI could write and play a thousand of songs, melodies and tunes to show you how Iā€™m feeling, but sometimes, as much as Iā€™mā€¦ very clearly horrible with words, sometimes they need to be said and something nothing else is enough when things like this bubble up unspokenā€¦ Iā€™ve seen it with my parents, with other people, and I swear to always be completely honest with you, even with things that are scaring me.ā€
Marinette had to fight an urge to touch his cheeks and somehow smooth the sudden immensely strong fear and lack of his typical mellow optimism off of his face, but she suppressed it, for now, and simply carefully nodded, urging him to continue.
ā€œThe worst is, the person that said thisā€¦ They, Iā€™m pretty sure, didnā€™t mean it as a necesarrily bad thing, they just said it kind of as a casual humorous observation cause they, somehow, thought I was okay with it, that I was the kind of chill, fairweather guy that am in on thatā€¦ Of course, people like Juleka knows Iā€™m not, maybe Rose and Ivan know, people really close to me that spend almost every day with meā€¦but the truth isā€¦ā€, he frowned for a moment, shaking his head before his eyes met hers again with an earnestness so fierce and pure she could swear she could feel it,Ā ā€œIā€™m not. Iā€™m not okay with it.ā€
His fingers caressed her knuckled with the kind of gentleness sheā€™s never felt before. It didnā€™t matter it was icy cold outside, it made her very core light up with a summer-like warmth and she had to once again fight the urge to grab his face, scream if needed that 'I know youā€™re not like that, I know!ā€™, just to extinguish this ridiculous notion that she shares this opinion of him with this insanely cruel person, but before she got the chance to, he hesitantly parted his lips to speak again.Ā ā€œI know Iā€™ve told you this before, but to me, this is more than just having another crush or a girlfriend to date for a few weeks or Ā months cause weā€™re teenagers, and youā€™re still getting over Adrien, and Iā€™m the easy-going yet rebellious punk rocker whoā€™s here as your rebound and thatā€™s how relationships go in our age ā€¦ā€, he shyly rolled his eyes, angry at the very fact that things like this are expected from people their age because eighteen and sixteen isnā€™t old enough to know love, when he knew the love he felt well enough to propose to this girl right here and now and not regret it until theyā€™re old and grey and shrivelled up, and he saw the kind of honest, strong love in other people their age all around them, in Alya and Nino and Rose and Juleka and Ivan and Mylene and shattered his heart that he finally found a girl that made him feel like he was constantly dreaming, even when loving her made him hurt, even when being by her side meant that he wasnā€™t the one she would prefer there, even back when standing by her made him feel both more happy and broken than heā€™s been in a long time, perhaps ever, he knew how terrifyingly, beautifully, most assuredly different and strong this was. To the point Juleka even mocked and teased him for a while until she realized that this was actually real and very much happening to her introverted, strong but bad with emotions big brother that hardly ever even having had a proper crush or two before.
Ā ā€œWhat I mean isā€¦ What I want to make sure you know about and what I say to anyone thinking or saying stuff like that, because I know more of them have thought something like that as well but were perhaps too polite to voice it and what I mean to say to those people and that outlook on love and on us isā€¦ā€, he held her hands just a bit tighter and took a deep breath, his eyes searching hers with an unmistakable sense of fear for her reaction, but his words were determined,Ā ā€œā€¦to hell with that, and to hell with what we have being anything close to just that. Youā€™re the first thing in my life that anchored me this strongly or made me feel this way this hard and now that youā€™re finally with me and are perhaps feeling at least an inkling of what I am, after everything, I amĀ notĀ letting this be a typical clichĆ© teenage passing thing, no matter who thinks that it is and itā€™s so,Ā soĀ important for me that you know that tooā€¦ā€
Ā His expression, locked with hers, soon grew fully terrified when she didnā€™t immediately respond, but in reality, Marinette was only out of words for an entirely different set of reasons than the darkest case scenario that he was imagining.
Ā She now firmly placed her second palm onto his hands and squeezed them, smiling and shaking her head in disbelief of what this amazing, mature, selfless boy was somehow made to believe she thought of him.Ā ā€œLuka, I never thought you were like that in the first place and you haveĀ nothingĀ to prove to meā€¦ The fact is, you are the most kindhearted, empathetic, caring boy I know and I definitely agree with sayingĀ ā€˜to hellā€™ with what anyone thinks of usā€¦ā€. She glanced aside with a small rueful sigh, ā€œI know that after more than a year of my very obvious and embarrassing pining for Adrienā€¦ it may seem like I need more convincing than necessary but,Ā myĀ truth and my opinion isā€¦ Youā€™reĀ notĀ Adrienā€¦ And it makes me so happy that youā€™re not and thatā€™s why I love you. Because just meeting you slowly made me finally realize that, all this time, I needed and felt best and truly loved not Adrien, but you, you silly thing! All of what you just said,ā€œ she chuckled happily, ā€žIā€™ve known it already. And I am very happy to be here to stay for as long as youā€™ll have meā€¦ā€œ, giggling quietly, she hunched her head down a bit, flush rosyness coloring her cheeks swiftly though, through a set of thick black eyelashes.
And just like that, his lips pulled into that gorgeous, bright grin that accentuated his cheekbones in a way she loved so much and lit up his eyes so that their teal to aquamarine shades almost seemed to have all grown a hue brighter.
ā€žFor as long as Iā€™ll have you?ā€œ
Suddenly, his arms were wrapped around her as he spun her around, causing her to instantly squee and laugh loudly as she held herself tightly against his chest.
When he put her down again, he brushed a stray lock of dark hair from her face and pressed his lips to her forehead, then against her lips.Ā ā€œHow does forever sound?ā€œ
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taeguboi Ā· 5 years ago
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BTS as... Rockers
Ngl, I panicked a little when I checked on the masterlist because an older post about BTS as rock band members was labelled as this title and Iā€™d already written this one for like 3 members already. Thereā€™s various genres I mention, some of which are also metal and pop but I thought a simple general title would be best here.
Anyways, my second post coming back recently. Hope you enjoy.
RM
Mainly a classics man
Loves to analyse lyrics
and loves writing his own lyrics based on his current favourites
Itā€™s like a form of literature to him
Loves to chill out to prog and psychedelic rock
Accidentally had the same music tastes as that weird geography teacher in school
Probably has a pet named after a member of a power / symphonic metal band
sorry Iā€™m a bit of a Nightwish nerd and now I can just imagine him calling for his dogĀ ā€œFloor!ā€ and everyone getting confused because they think heā€™s just shouting at the ground
this is the kind of genre he likes the most other than classic rock; thatā€™s where the most literature references are. Itā€™s poetry about poetry
Has a journal of art and lyrics quotes for when heā€™s super into a song
Could be mistaken for a geek in schoolĀ 
because to a juvenile ear, his taste in music might be challenging to listen to
like no one else had the patience aged 12 to listen to a 9 minute song or an instrumental track
and then even at 15/16, how many people your age would listen to Dark Side Of The Moon?
Guess he would say music is all about sitting back and listening and taking it in
Would love to be a songwriter for the right kind of singer
unfortunately though, heā€™s a bit of a loner
likes his own company too much
itā€™s probably the solitude that motivates him to writeĀ 
too many more friends than he already has would be too much of a distraction
Itā€™s not a sad situation though
music is what Namjoon loves the most
andĀ ā€œnothing else mattersā€
Oh yes, letā€™s have a bit of Metallica in there too
Itā€™s not until he finishes school that he becomes more in touch with what people in the current world of rock and metal like
discoveredĀ ā€œRollinā€™ā€ by Limp Bizkit like WAY too many years after it came out
ā€œHave you heard this ace song man?ā€
ā€œyep... in 2004 dudeā€
ā€œohā€
But heā€™s no ashamed or anything, no
Heā€™s proud to be a fan of the bands he likes
even if they arenā€™t to everyoneā€™s tastes
ā€œWell, sorry if this isnā€™t some 3 minute long four chord song repeating the same 5 wordsā€
If they donā€™t appreciate it, their loss
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Jin
The old ones are the best ones
Think 50s rock nā€™ roll; Little Richard, Elvis, and so on
mixed with guilty pleasures of songs aboutĀ ā€˜my baby girlā€™
Loves themed music nights
Whilst of course his favourites are the 50s themed ones
he also loves showing up to 60s nights to flaunt the flower power
or 80s nights in a fun wig as some member of a hair metal band
all the styles are very fun
but on a daily basis, heā€™s basically dresses like a teddy boy
tight trousers with white socks peaking out
jacket - sometimes a suit jacket, sometimes denim
as you can imagine, when a lot of this stuff comes back in fashion...
ā€œWell, I did it first...ā€
you know, in this era he means he did it first
Loves a good finger clicker song
Once considered doing a tribute act around pubs and clubs
but he couldnā€™t decide who he wanted to be
Probably should take a role in some live production of Grease
heā€™s seen it enough times
and he can sing
He reckons he could never do theatre for long though
his fantasies are with playing instruments to perform
talented keyboard player
starting to get the hang of guitar too
but he does get carried away whilst trying to learn guitar
because he wants to add on all the cool moves NOW
Heā€™s got some bangers he created on the keyboard though
he didnā€™t really intend to create original songs
it just happened one day after a break up
and he listened to Heartbreak Hotel
too many times
he just sat at his keyboard
and made something that really felt special
and then the day after that, he made a more upbeat song
and the week after that, he has 4 full songs in total
Open mic nights become something he enjoysĀ 
a bit of a local celebrity
ā€œWould you play my grandmaā€™s 80th party? Pleeeease?ā€
and aww bless him, he plays all the throwback songs at care homes
all free of charge
slips in some of his original music too
ā€œOoh, Iā€™m afraid I donā€™t remember that one dear, must be my brainā€
ā€œOh, no no noā€ explains JinĀ ā€œI made it myselfā€
Old dears just love him basically
but so do the girls his age
Whilst some think the whole 50s get up is a bit lame
some go wild for it
because he dons all his outfits so well
and his songs feel so true to the era they were inspired by
you gain a love for the 50s just from watching Jin
Talented boy, keeping the 50s alive
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Suga
A lot say Yoongi has an acquired taste
an electronic element to rock or metal always makes it more interesting to him
loves industrial music - NIN for days
Linkin Park made most of his jams
cried for half a day at the news of Chester no longer being with us
Likes a bit of new wave, synthpop, all that
emo songs just help you through the bad times okay
Can equally enjoy a dub festival as much as a rock concert
some people think his taste is actually naff
but then they realise he also listens to the likes Foo Fighters or Sum 41
Plays like the same 30 songs on repeat
but his collection has so much more
He has some rock and blues for the road trip
heā€™s got your 70s singalongs for the party
Was briefly a DJ at a rock bar
got fired for not playing enough popular songs in his set
ā€œwtf I thought this was a bar where people could appreciate thisā€ huffs Yoongi
ā€œyes but people want to sing toĀ ā€˜down with the sicknessā€™ or something, notĀ ā€˜down in the parkā€™!ā€
ā€œstuff you then, Iā€™ll take Gary somewhere else with meā€
guilty pleasure: Kate Bush
A somewhat gothic sense of style
but not overwhelmingly gothic
He likes bandannas and black clothes
not always in black clothes though
sometimes the merch he wants just isnā€™t available in black
but no worries
as long as he can happily flaunt the music that makes him who he is
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J-Hope
Can listen to any rock genre
give him something and he probably already loves it
So yeah, the band members are pretty cool and all that
but what Hoseok has more interest in the backstage roles
heā€™d love to manage a rock band
be a tour manager
guitar tech
Much knowledge is stored in that brain of his
and he wants to put it to good use
He starts out as a promoter and organiser for the rock bar in town
which he eventually lives aboveĀ 
His events are ace
he can pick out fresh talent that everyone on that scene can enjoy
His showcase nights are the place to be
everyone can agree, heā€™s got amazing taste
no one can disagree with him
Heā€™s a one man show and still managed to pull it off
heā€™s the promoter, the sound guy, the tech on all the instruments
way more professional than most other local music events
He takes pride in his work
did I mention heā€™s so good, it becomes a full time job?
As time goes by, he listens to less and less older music
but thatā€™s okay
heā€™s happy with the time it takes to listen to all the up and coming bands
in the moment is where you should live
and he can still appreciate a bandā€™s influences should they initiate conversation
ā€œman, this dude really knows his stuffā€
ā€œwill you manage our next tour?ā€
ā€œcan you do sound at our next gig? our guyā€™s rubbishā€
and that one is like right in front of their current sound guy
The future is bright for Hoseok
his love for rock music could really earn him a solid living
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Jimin
Some say heā€™s a bit of a poser in his leather jacket
but he really does love his rock music
Sometimes a bit behind on modern rock bands or releases
Low key wishes he was born in the 50s / 60sĀ 
just so he could live in his favourite eras
his heart really lies with the classics
60s, 70s, 80s.
90s at a push
not the later 90s where grunge bands did pop
ew
actually any movie made in that time makes him cringe
like heā€™s all up for good clean fun
but christ itā€™s like they were trying to go back to the 50s or something
not everything isĀ ā€˜swellā€™ you know
Donā€™t get him wrong though
he does also like some 50s music
He may or may not have spent that one time acting like Elvis in the mirror
it really hyped him up before a night out though
it may or may not have become a thing before going out in the evenings to boost his confidence
His all time favourite bands have to be The Rolling Stones and AC/DC
and no, he couldnā€™t pick between the two, ever
Doesnā€™t really have a desire to be in a band
but sort of accidentally picks up the bass to help out a mate in a band
and sort of accidentally becomes a permanent member
Itā€™s just a cover band
but itā€™s so much fun
Sometimes, you can have a really bad day
and then listening to 23 people singingĀ ā€œI Love Rock n Rollā€
kind of lifts your mood
ā€œPlay Wonderwall!ā€
gets a bit annoying to him
kind of wants to hit that one guy around the head with his bass
but he holds back
Because being aggressive wouldnā€™t be very rock of him
and whilst he does like punk music
heā€™s definitely not a punk
Screw all that political rubbish
music should be to enjoy yourself with
stop worrying about the world for one minute and
letā€™s sing about whiskey and cigarettes and just living life
ā€œWhat do you MEAN you donā€™t know any Def Leppard songs?ā€
ā€œFor crying out loud!ā€
He tries to understand that not everyone will listen what the music he likes
ā€œbut... like seriously, how can you not though?ā€
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V
Probably likes all the underrated bands
Loves vinyl
definitely collects vinyls
Likes to shop at vintage stores to fulfil his obscure taste
People are likeĀ ā€œyou paid Ā£60 just for that?ā€
but to Tae, itā€™s worth every penny
He likes the classics too
he can sing along in a rock bar to all the well known tunes
old or modern
and there may be loads in his vinyl collection barely anyone recognises
but thereā€™s some more familiar faces too
thereā€™s The Beatles, Guns nā€™ Roses, Foo Fighters, anything like that
itā€™s just only like 20% of his huge collection
Whilst his style is inspired by those he idolises...
he can never copy them
that would be an insult to them and his originality
Plays guitar and writes songs
never anything soppy though
actually fairly hesitant to pick up an acoustic guitar
always plays electric
and the songs he makes are about having a good time, life experiences
but not about love
He can listen to a couple of cheesy tracks
he just wonā€™t make any
ā€œWho the heck is John Otway, Tae?ā€
ā€œOh, you know, Wild Willy Barratā€
ā€œWilly who?ā€
ā€œCor baby, thatā€™s really free!ā€
ā€œ....ā€
ā€œHeadbutts! da da da da da... Headbuttttsssssā€
I feel like rocker V loves anything that feels slightly random
probably make his own secret songs that sound silly to others
Probably has a band that never gigs
itā€™s him singing and playing guitar
and a bassist and drummer that arenā€™t really sure why theyā€™re here
but they kind of like the unique stuff he does
and the band is almost purposely bad
ā€œItā€™s the imperfections that really give a song characterā€
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Jungkook
Modern rock and metal
low key emo
Tears Donā€™t Fall by BFMV on repeat aged 14, his first break up
Lives for festivals
like when he goes to work, that is what he is earning money for
well, that and bills and food
has a jar for each festival he wants to go to this year
Also loves a bit of melodic punk
like when that one Australian band are finally coming to his country
he HAS to go
help me Iā€™m really sad because this is me and The Decline were supposed to be coming to the UK and then this pandemic happened and now I might never see them criii
Has a playlist for every aspect of life
every feeling, every colour, every occasion
songs that remind him of a time, ones where he can visualise a colour...
many people donā€™t get it
ā€œhow many playlists?ā€
ā€œhow can a song be a colour?ā€
it just is
like come on, listen to this Red Jumpsuit Apparatus songĀ 
and tell him this doesnā€™t remind you of gold
Could be a journalist
knows everything and anything about his favourite bands
AVENGED SEVENFOLD
because itā€™s the perfect mixture of everything he loves about music
vests because M.Shadows
So badly wants to be in a band
tries every instrument you could find in a typical rock band
loves the drums
gets stuck on guitar though in his first band
well, he was just desperate to go gigging
he left after a year and a bit though
got boring
forms his own band instead around him being on the drums
Lives for this band
itā€™s like a rock band but with political lyrics
and they can perform at most events
they just fit any bill
gigs are booked almost every weekend
road trip with the lads
they travel like 50 miles just to be paid in beer only
Dreams of big time collaborations
that will probably never happen and he knows that
but itā€™s nice to dream, right?
puts on his own gigs a few years down the line
of course his own band are always on the bill
everyone thinks his gigs are a hoot
He even manages to book some lesser known punk bandsĀ 
but they are a massive deal to him
ā€œGod, I love live music!ā€
ā€œDo you always wear a black shirt guk?ā€
ā€œHey, Iā€™m a drummer! Itā€™s hard work; a lot of sweat involved... Iā€™m sure no one wants to see my wet pits whilst trying to enjoy the showā€
and then that person wishes they never asked...
but heā€™s right
he knows that a good band is all about the hard graft and work
and he is always so thankful for the great rock bands that influence him
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Battle of the Bands (Ch.13)
Pairing: Robb Stark x Reader, Jon Snow x Reader, Viserys Targaryen x Reader, Ramsay Bolton X Reader
Summary: You just moved into the city for the first tie all by yourself. After you get your dream summer job working for a small magazine, you find yourself in the middle of the cityā€™s rock festival: Battle of the Bands. Local rock bands throughout the city compete to win a record deal that could change their lives. Your job? Get close to them and write about them online.A single girl in the city surrounded by rocker boys during the summertime. What could possibly go wrong?
Words: 2077 // AO3 Link
Chapter One // Chapter Two // Chapter Three // Chapter Four // Chapter Five // Chapter Six // Chapter Seven // Chapter Eight // Chapter Nine // Chapter Ten // Chapter Eleven // Chapter Twelve
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Ramsay Bolton and Viserys Targaryen grew up in similar circumstances. Both of them had been the undesired sons in the family. While Domeric Bolton graduated with top honors and went on to become an advocate for incarcerated fathers, Ramsay lit up his first blunt in his dadā€™s basement. While Rhaegar became wildly popular and successful in the arts world, Viserys struggled to write his first song because it wouldnā€™t be good enough.
Both had wealth and power, and they used it to their own advantages. Viserys used every girlfriend he had growing up for his own selfish purposes. What did it matter? He was Viserys Fucking Targaryen. Girls threw themselves to be with him for status. He even remembered a time where Cersei was extremely nice to him to get close to his older brother.
Ramsay did it the obvious way. He bullied and punched anyone who had words for him. His bloody bastard group had known the inside of the principalā€™s office all too well. Once, Ramsay saw the paint color swatches and told the principal his opinion.
ā€œIf you paint these walls green, itā€™s going to remind everyone of the lunchroom. Itā€™s gross.ā€
Both had a certain fear of their fathers. Both knew how bad they were and liked themselves that way. Why would they change if everything was working out for them so far? That is, until Ramsay walked into his fatherā€™s private office to see Viz and his entire band behind them. One girl was about to ruin everything for one of them.
ā€œRamsay! He knows who this bitch is! Tell him!ā€ Viz yelled out loud. Roose turned to his son. Ramsay wore a perfectly fitting suit. It covered all his tattoos. Ramsay was clean-shaven. For once, he looked like the perfect child.
ā€œMr. Targaryen claims you know who the author of the slandering article is,ā€ Rooseā€™s eyes flickered back to Viz before returning to Ramsayā€™s. ā€œDo you know her?ā€
Ramsay shrugged. ā€œI canā€™t say I do. I have done an interview with her once when my band was still in the battle, but she didnā€™t write anything terrible about my band. After that, I canā€™t say we have spoken again.ā€
ā€œYouā€™re fucking lying,ā€ Viz seethed.
ā€œI do apologize, Mr. Targaryen. This must be a difficult time for you.ā€
ā€œAre you fucking kidding me? You fucked her! You literally had sex with her!ā€
Ramsay took a step back and faced his father. ā€œFather, I donā€™t mean to sound unprofessional, but I think Viserys may be on drugs, You know these rockstars. They donā€™t lead a sober lifestyle. It says so in the article. We may not want to be associated with people like them.ā€ Roose nodded and took a step towards the band manager.
Ramsay smirked.
Robb stood still inside Jonā€™s apartment.
You rushed past him and he felt his stomach turning. He could smell your perfume on you. The floral scent rushed into his nose before he could protest. He didnā€™t mind smelling you. He minded smelling you here in his little brotherā€™s apartment. A slow anger took over his mind while Jon walked up to him, explaining things at a rapid pace.
ā€œItā€™s not what it looks like. I promise you. I can explain everything, Robb. I really can. I need you to listen andā€”
ā€œAnd what, Jon?ā€ Robbā€™s eyes flickered to his brother. ā€œAre you going to give me a shitty excuse? ā€˜She had something on her faceā€™, right?ā€
ā€œAlright! Iā€™m sorry. We-Iā€”I didnā€™t meanā€”
ā€œYou didnā€™t mean to? I saw it. You werenā€™t kissing her on accident,ā€ Robb snapped.
ā€œI wasnā€™t going to say that! I was just going to sayā€”
ā€œOh, now youā€™re going to tell me youā€™ve had feelings for her all this time?ā€
ā€œShut the fuck up, Robb.ā€ Jon rolled his eyes. ā€œLet me explain it before you piss me off.ā€
ā€œPiss you off? Youā€™re concerned about me pissing you off?!ā€
ā€œYou knew I liked her. You knew all this time, Robb. You introduced her to me knowing how pretty she was. Knowing I wanted a girl like that for a long time.ā€
ā€œWhat are you even talking about?ā€
ā€œReally?ā€ Jon scoffed. ā€œDo you just live and breathe in the same selfish world you built for yourself? Do you think every girl you talk to is going to date you? Youā€™re so fucking blind.ā€
Robb stepped into Jonā€™s space more. ā€œYou knew I liked her too. I told you that. Remember? After I saw her with Ramsay? At the Blackfyre concert? Youā€™re not the only on sheā€™s been with. Itā€™s a problem.ā€
ā€œAnd you thought a great solution to the problem was to fire her from her dream job.ā€
ā€œI gave her that job and this is how she treats me,ā€ Robb spat. Jon pushed his brother away from him.
ā€œGet the fuck out of here with that,ā€ Jon said. ā€œYou canā€™t stand not being the center of attention in a pretty girlā€™s eyes. She doesnā€™t belong to you. She never has.ā€
ā€œOh, and she belongs to you?ā€ Robb smirked. ā€œAre you her boyfriend?ā€
ā€œShut up, Robb.ā€ ā€œNo. Really. Are you? Because if you were, wouldnā€™t you think itā€™s so fucking weird that she spends a lot of time with other guys?ā€
ā€œI think itā€™s fucking weird that youā€™re obsessed with her,ā€ Jon muttered. Robb pushed Jon harder. When Jon pushed back, Robb grabbed his brother by his arms. He hesitated throwing him into his couch. His fingers itched to do it, but his eyes locked with his brother. Those same big, brown eyes looked up at him.
He threw down Jonā€™s arms, and opened his mouth. ā€œYou know, youā€™re not really my brother. Youā€™re just flesh proof of why Dad couldnā€™t keep it in his pants. Youā€™re not human. Youā€™re a mistake.ā€
Two brothers envied one another.
Viserys Targaryen envied Ramsay in a lot of ways. He hated how Ramsay had a better hold on you than he did. Viserys was used to female attention. At first, he laughed it off, thinking it was a sick joke you kept doing. No, you were more attracted to him than Ramsay. You just felt bad for the guy.
Until the concert. Viserys watched you and Ramsay getting cozier without him around. He watched you kiss Ramsay like you were drowning in him. He never had that fucking chance with you. Why? It angered him. Even in bed, you chose that fucking psycho every time and he let it happen.
Viserys had everything handed and given to him without question. No one ever told him no. Until you came along. You treated him like he was a real being, not some king to bow down to. You made him feel normal. Like he was his own person without his name or title or wealth or anything. But, you chose Ramsay over him every time. And Viz let that happen.
Viz watched Ramsay smirk and leave his fatherā€™s office. Viserys knew of Ramsay growing up. He watched that boy enter and leave a principalā€™s office several times without facing any real consequences. Just like now. He was lying about being with you.
You. The Girl who finally conquered The Dragon.
No, he wasnā€™t going to let him get away with this bullshit. Viz pushed past a bodyguard and ran in pursuit of Ramsay. Momentum built up inside of him in every step he took towards that fucking bastard. Ramsay quickly turned down a hallway and when Viz reached that same point, Ramsay grabbed him and pushed him against the wall.
ā€œWhy did you follow me?ā€ Ramsay simply asked.
ā€œWhy did you lie?ā€ Viserys spat in his face. ā€œWhat the fuck are you doing? She screwed you over too.ā€
ā€œShe had nothing to do with my band getting kicked out. Someone else did. So, she didnā€™t screw me. Well, she technically did. She did get in between us that one night. She was all over me while you just sat like a puppy and watched. Right? I donā€™t know whatā€™s sadder. Watching the worldā€™s greatest rockstar get rejected or watching your worst enemy take the only girl you cared about.ā€
Viserysā€™ fist connected to Ramsayā€™s nose within seconds. The punch sent Ramsay backwards and onto the floor, laughing. Viserys lunged again, but this time, his manager caught him. Viserys struggled against his manager as Ramsay mocked him.
ā€œOh! Look at you! Poor baby needs to be disciplined,ā€ Ramsay laughed.
ā€œIā€™m coming for you, Bolton,ā€ Viserys warned.
ā€œOh I know.ā€
ā€œYou know?ā€ Viserys cocked his eyebrow and smiled. ā€œYour arrogant ass is going to kill you one day.ā€
ā€œHow did you know to come here? You donā€™t really need to interact with lawyers. Your manager does. So how did now to come to my dad? Unless youā€™ve been here before?ā€ Ramsay watched Viserysā€™ eyes go wide. Ramsay stood up slowly and closed the space between them. A tension settled between the two young men.
ā€œI knew it wasnā€™t Renly like you told me. You came here and had my father shut down my band because you know Iā€™m better than you.ā€
Viserysā€™ face stayed in shock as his band manager pulled him out of there. Ramsay watched happily as the entire Blackfyre team was escorted out of the law firm. He ducked into his fatherā€™s office once more. If he could take down Viserys, he could take down the Starks too.
Ramsay Bolton wasnā€™t kidding when he told you he liked competition.
Competition was the only thing Jon knew with Robb. Jon always competed against him in everything. Grades. Fatherā€™s love. Girls. Sports. Music. Everything. When Jon met you, he felt a spark that he never knew before. For once, you didnā€™t compare him to Robb. You spent more of your free time with him than with Robb.
Maybe Jon was being delusional. Maybe it was the weed. When Jonā€™s fist connected with Robbā€™s cheek, the only thing he could think of was you. Robb thought everyone loved him. It was time that Jon proved him wrong.
Robb held his face for a minute and then left without another word. Jon let out a heavy breath after his door closed. He ran his fingers through his hair and watched Robb walk away from his apartment building. Jon collapsed on his couch and took out his phone.
Jon to You: [I just punched my brother for you. So wherever that puts usā€¦
Jon pressed the back button until all of his message was gone. He sat up and tried again.
Jon to You: [This is all getting out of hand. Maybe we shouldā€¦
ā€œNo, no, no. You stupid idiot.ā€ Jon said to himself. ā€œThis is bad. This is really bad. Fuck.ā€ Jon turned over his phone in his hands repeatedly. Jonā€™s phone played a tone and he saw a message from you.
You: [That article about Viserys. He saw it and heā€™s gonna try to take me and The Scene to court. What do I do?] You: [Ramsay told me. How do we tell your brother? This is bad. Iā€™m panicking] You: [Never mind. Heā€™s here at the office. He knows. I think heā€™s going to fire me.]
Jon groaned out loud. He looked over at a Gryffindor poster he had on his wall. The same lion looked back at him.
ā€œWhy couldnā€™t I be a coward? Wouldnā€™t life be easier if I was a coward? Damn you, Potter.ā€ Jon got up, grabbed his keys, and left his apartment. There was only one person who could possibly understand what he was going through.
Jon arrived at a studio apartment in an artistic corner of the city. He knocked on the door lightly before he opened it. Two pizza boxes were stacked on the stove. Along the wall stood a mismatched shelving system of records. On the far wall, Jon could spot a skinny little nobody on his couch, strumming away at a guitar.
ā€œTheon,ā€ Jon sighed in relief.
ā€œOh, now you come back?ā€ Theon shook his head. ā€œI was beginning to wonder if you were coming back for Alys or not.ā€ Theon gestured to the guitar in his lap.
ā€œIā€™mā€”Iā€™m in some deep shit, Theon,ā€ Jon collapsed into a beanbag.
ā€œYeah? You need our friend, Jack?ā€ Theon passed the whisky bottle to him. Jon shook his head and looked up to the ceiling.
ā€œItā€™s complicated.ā€
ā€œItā€™s about a girl isnā€™t it?ā€ Theon asked. When Jon nodded, Theon reacted. ā€œOh shit.ā€
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COVID-19 & the Rise of Prairie Populism
ā€œBy Failing to Prepare, you are Preparing to Failā€ ~~~ Benjamin Franklin
We have arrived at the most critical moral point of this Pandemic Crisis. Where the Economy and the Health Crisis are beginning to collide with each other.
Yes, something has to be done to keep the economy running ā€¦the little businesses are suffering the most, and do have a good legitimate reason to re-open. Wall Street & Corporate America wants it open for their own greedy reasons. And Donald Trump desperately wants to open up, the most! His re-election hangs on his chance of a good economy ā€¦cause if he loses, theyā€™re going to take him and ā€œlock him upā€!
On the other side of this moral dilemma, you have thousands that soon will be in the hundreds of thousands of Deaths, and Millions who eventually may easily become hundreds of million Infected by COVID-19.
One side wants to keep enforcing CDC Protocol cause they value human life and will observe all protocols till itā€™s over. On the other side, almost everyone values human life, too ā€¦but financial stress, and different situations are forcing some to look at things a little differently. Things not normally thought about. How many deaths are ā€œacceptableā€ for the country, that they can get back to work?
For a while Trump & Pence have been saying; Soon, we all have to make some tough decisions on life and death. Chris Christie publicly said; 3,000 Deaths/Day is acceptable collateral damage to keep the Economy running. The Federal Government wants the economy to succeed at all costs, and to overshadow the Pandemic, ā€¦cause thatā€™s Trumpā€™s eminent Waterloo.
And for the economy to succeed, the US Govā€™t prefers to accept the notion of acceptable ā€œcollateral damageā€ ā€¦like in a Nuclear Attack? Thatā€™s Trumpā€™s Capitalism!
We, the People are just a ā€œcommodityā€ in a Trump Economy post-COVID019.
An Administration that intents to phase down the Medical portion of their Pandemic policies and begin the Economic Recovery phase, as soon as possible ā€¦while people are still dying daily by the thousandsā€¦is simply committing Public Policy Genocide. As Yale Epidemiologist Gregg Gonsalves said; ā€œWhat else do you call mass deaths by public policyā€?
The Federal Government pretty much is saying; Americans can be sacrificed in order for the economy to grow.
The problem this stable genius canā€™t understand is; the Millions infected, and pretty soon the hundreds of Millions are not going out anywhere for a while, or on any type of shopping spree! ā€¦not until this Virus is taken care of and stopped, the Nation is not going to economically recover!
The value of Human Life? or the value of the US Dollar? Thatā€™s the moral of the story of what 2020 is all about!
Donald Trump wants to own the moment, he wants to be the almighty superhero who saved America from a catastrophic global pandemic. When he, and he alone knows how to stop the viral infection ā€¦and all his followers, will eventually follow him straight off the cliff!
Why are Batshit Trumpers considered Americaā€™s Village Idiots?
In a recent poll, 90% of Republicans trust Trump for COVID-19 information rather than the CDC & all Medical Professionals!
When you believe a man who publicly has made more than 18,000+ lies in 3 years, over Medical professionals ā€¦yes! you will die! But, not for your country or not for your family, but for someone who only cares ā€˜ifā€™ you live, for your vote in November.
The Donaldā€™s biggest problem? He never expected anything like this to occur, a crisis that transcends politics and transcends his life of lies. A crisis where he really does have to become and act presidential, be a true leader & show some leadership ā€¦but, heā€™s clueless on how to leadā€¦and no one cares about his rhetorical bullshit anymore. He knows heā€™s out of his league, out of his element ā€¦heā€™s like a fish out of water ā€¦everything is way over his head, and he just doesnā€™t know how to handle it.
REALITY just bitch slapped the TV Reality Superstar. Let me introduce myselfā€¦hope you guess my name!
At a time when the country might forgive him, even just a little, and give him his just due if he only just comes out honest and truthful with the population ā€¦his demented mind pushes harder to make people hate him even more!
Trying to intimidate Governors and civic leaders with his quid pro quoā€™sā€¦you do this for me and weā€™ll give you what you need. Intimidating everyone into opening the Nation up for business ASAP, to quickly recover the economy so he can get re-elected.
Making the States suffer without supplying the needed equipment or the needed Tests, and only giving them the bare minimum unless they all kiss his big, not so lovely tush.
But, nothingā€™s worse than the most disgusting thing our Govā€™t has ever done to any of the States during a state of emergency. Making States go into a bidding war ā€¦in the middle of a pandemic! ā€¦for supplies against other States, Foreign Governments, Corporations, and even the U.S. Government, itself?!?!
The States are literally on their ownā€¦ a Federal Government that says; ā€œI take no responsibility whatsoeverā€. A Federal Government that says; We wonā€™t lead you, weā€™ll just back you up.
2 Governors, a Democrat, and a Republican secretly ordered and sent planes to pick-up their desperately needed Medical Supplies from China. Secretly, because theyā€™re both afraid of Trump confiscating it, and taking it to boost their own National Stockpile Supply.
The V.A. bought 5 million masks for Veterans and VA Hospitals across the country. FEMA confiscated it all and took it to boost Trumpā€™s National Stockpile. Meanwhile, people are continuously dying and no oneā€™s getting the needed masks!
The plane trips were secretly kept. But Larry Hogan, the GOP Governor of Maryland, went one up to secure the needed (500,000) Test Kits, and has them secretly stashed away and guarded by the ā€œNational Guardā€ & the ā€œMaryland State Policeā€ so the Feds donā€™t take them away!
You canā€™t make up shit like this, folks!
Now, he wonā€™t give sanctuary Cities the emergency funding they desperately need, unless they remove the sanctuary status and permit ICE to round-up ā€œIllegalā€ Immigrants.
When has any State or anyone ever gone through such cruel extreme measures? When has the American Government ever treated its Citizens with so much disdain and disrespect? And even worse, during such catastrophic times of health & human crisis?
Heā€™s been working on plans to keep everything open since the Virus arrived when advised of the possibility of states and cities closing down.
For 70 days he jerked the Nation around trying to make believe the Virus was a hoax, all to keep his economy from collapsing.
Opening the country up is against his own official White House Policy! Against the advice of the CDC! the advice of Dr. Fauci, Dr. Redfield, Dr. Birx, & Doctors everywhere!
His obsession with irresponsibly pushing a Malaria drug for this Viral infection ā€¦against the recommendation of all Medical Professionals. Though itā€™s not hard to see why heā€™s pushing it like if he was the star spokesman for the company. Wonder how much money, stock, or what kind of deal Trump/Kushner Inc. has invested in the maker of Hydroxychloroquine ā€¦Mylan Pharmaceutical?
Now, heā€™s gone off his rocker once againā€¦only this time it veers into the extreme far side of the bizarre! His latest push? Injecting yourself with disinfectants, including bleach!
Also, Injecting yourself with a tiny UV light that will miraculously kill the Virus in your bloodstream ā€¦I suppose if you believe that crock of horseshit! You only inject yourself with disinfectants if youā€™re committing suicide ā€¦cause thatā€™s what will happen!
And he still considers himself a stable genius?
The next day, he tried to push it back, saying he was just kidding with the press ā€¦when a replay of the press conference showed him directing his spiel directly at Dr. Birx.
Nothing has gone right since he was sworn in. The Russians hacking the elections, the Ukraine scandal, all his women scandals, all his daily scandals, all the embarrassments throughout the world, all the fiasco that occurs no matter where he goes or what he does ā€¦and naturally, his Impeachment for life!
Now, a massive gigantic screw-up of devastating proportions that might very well end his presidency. Yes, his natural stupidity can be a factor ā€¦but this professional Puppet appears to be on the loose & on his own ā€¦and that, really is dangerous.
What are his motives?
His top priority ā€¦opening up the country and build up the economy at ā€œall costā€, over a deadly Viral infection that can potentially kill in the millions. His priority is the Economy ā€¦no matter how many people die. Itā€™s not his concern as he keeps saying; ā€œI am not responsible at allā€. Who cares how many people die? ā€¦not this President!
Telling people to Free their States and gather in mass which would immediately triple the population of Positive Tests ā€¦he keeps misrepresenting the truth. telling people heā€™s doing a ā€˜tremendous jobā€™ and while keeping the virus down to only 30,000 deaths, then to 50,000, now thatā€™s heā€™s doing such a good job, heā€™s going to contain the virus down to only 100,000 deaths.
A typical Trump traitā€¦brag how stupid he is to the only people who will believe his horseshit. Now, by getting his minions to protest their Constitutional rights of not wearing any protective gear, the real Professionals are talking about the real possibility of hundreds of millions testing positive and millions dying.
He started a Prairie Fire telling his 2nd Amendment followers for an armed uprising over their States ā€¦calling for a rebellion against a State Government is sedition, and for the President to suggests people to rebel, thatā€™s ā€œTreasonā€!
While all along purposely lying, misleading, or delaying all the millions of test kits, which is the Federal Governmentā€™s total responsibility of distributing!
Donald Trump doesnā€™t want any more Test Kits! ā€¦he doesnā€™t want the public to see how many more people are infected! Itā€™s not conducive to his top & only priorities ā€¦making money and getting re-elected.
Gloria Steinham once said; ā€œThe Truth will set you free, but first, it will piss you offā€.
The reason Trumpā€™s having more and more meltdowns during this Pandemic is that heā€™s continuously pissed off ā€¦no one believes his lies anymore ā€¦and he knows it.
The Truth hurts when you know and youā€™re forced to privately admit, you really are a nobody! ā€¦when your emotional and delusional bubble of illusions burst and youā€™re faced with the reality of life.
Thatā€™s when Trump realized he really does own the momentā€¦lock, stock, & barrel!
And thereā€™s no way out ā€¦he can remain in self-denial, but whether he likes it or not, heā€™s totally responsible for all the Positive Viral Cases and totally responsible for all the Deaths.
He canā€™t blame it on anybody this time, though Obama is always his usual target for one thing or another ā€¦itā€™s all happened in the 3 yrs of his Presidency..during his watch!
Hey, Donald! You wanted to be President? You got it! Itā€™s your job, now go out and work for the first time in your life and do it right, or in November ā€¦ā€™ youā€™ will be Fired!
The first Human Coronavirus was discovered in the 1960s ā€¦more recently, the 2002ā€“2004 SARS Pandemic outbreak & 2012 MERS Pandemic, raged havoc.
Medical Scientists and Epidemiologists from the US had been closely working together with their Chinese counterparts in China for a long time (till Trump removed them in 2020) Theyā€™ve been tracking a new strain until they finally traced it to Wuhan 3 years later.
How bad would this Pandemic have been if a prepared Nation wouldā€™ve been notified since 2016?
It happened on his watch ā€¦and he knew about it the whole damn time!
He was warned more than a couple dozen times since 2016. First, during the transition period in 2016. the Pandemic policies from the Obama Administration, including supplies and preparedness guidelines were explained and passed on to the Trump Administration. They were told that a new little known strain of Coronavirus, totally different from the last two, was out there ā€¦but they havenā€™t traced it to anywhere, yet!
In 2018 he was warned at least twice, thatā€™s when he fired the White House Pandemic Team. He was warned again over a dozen times in 2019.
1. Why would he fire medical experts on Pandemics with a Global Pandemic outbreak about to explode in the United States?
2. And now that itā€™s here, and knowing the gravity of the situation ā€¦why fire Dr. Rick Bright, the man who was on the development end of the COVID-19 Vaccine, right in his tracks? ā€¦while 82,000+ die and over 1.4 Million identified, out of all the unidentified hundreds of millions that are getting Infected daily?
3. Why did he warn Israel of the incoming Pandemic in November of 2019? yet, didnā€™t warn the American Public till 70 days after he was warned again by the CDC on Jan. 3rd, 2020, confirming the imminent arrival of COVID-19? The CDC officially warned the American public on Jan. 8th, 2020.
4. Why did the Administrationā€™s Health & Human Services turn down an offer on Jan. 22ndā€¦the day after the 1st US Coronavirus case was identifiedā€¦from Texasā€™ Prestige Ameritech, the largest surgical face mask producer in the United Statesā€¦to manufacture 1.7 Million N95 Masks per week?
Why is Donald Trump deliberately doing all of this? Does he really believe his own stable genius BS? Is it all his natural incompetence? This man may be a degenerate psychopathic screaming narcissist ā€¦but someone is pulling this puppetā€™s strings!
When you have a blatant lifelong coward who never takes responsibility for any of his actions, his failures, or his blunders ā€¦youā€™re going to see a lot of Psychological Projection ā€¦blame anybody or everybody for everything he ever does. No one in History can psychologically project any better than Bonespurs Donny!
And no one has had more conspiracy theories about everything imaginable in just 3 years, than this faker. His latest blame game? He blames China for developing a man-made Virus in their labs, which has been debunked by our own intelligence agencies, the CDC, WHO, as well as the medical professionals in his Task Force, and experts around the world.
Heā€™s also blaming the World Health Organization for not warning him early enough ā€¦I guess 2016, 2018, 2019, & 2020 is not early enough!
All these Red State Governors are more interested in making a fast buck than the health of their constituentsā€¦theyā€™re opening up their States to everything, as more and more people start ignoring rules and trying to go back to the old normal. Revolt against authority for the right toā€ go back to workā€.
So far, a few are opening but the smell of spring air, the lure of the heat, and hoping for a nice summer breeze is too fascinating to pass up, causing all these people to congregate in the parks and the beaches, refusing to follow medical advice.
Take all these people, and add the ignorance of NeoNazis & gun-toting Batshit Trumpersā€¦those that Trump calls ā€œvery good peopleā€, just like the ā€œVery Fine Peopleā€ in Charlottesville.
They hear their beloved leader subliminally order them to go and cause havoc by ā€œliberatingā€ Michigan and other States ā€¦and off they go with no respect to whom they hurt or infect.
The latest projections on how many will die during the summer, now that Trump is allowing America (against all Medical advice & recommendations) to open up ā€¦an estimate of over 3,000 deaths daily through the summer with the infection rate in the hundreds of millions, assured. All for spending a day frolicking on the beach.
And now, when Trumpā€™s beloved MAGA followers get pissed off and angry with cries for help as more and more get sick, and more and more start dying of COVID-19 ...what will he do?
How will Donald, whoā€™s a man with absolutely zero empathy or compassion, an anti-altruistic human being, and a sociopath with a seriously severe ā€œschadenfreudeā€ complex ā€¦respond to these people?
You have his minions, those too stupid whoā€™ll still follow him of that cliff, and you have those whoā€™ll refuse to jump, turning on him, and try to stay alive! How will he respond? ā€¦how will he answer them without pissing off one side or the other?
When everyone else acts with dignity & respect ā€¦expect this fool to be his normal self. Pity his beloved supporters.
But just remember, all you good Trumpers; ā€œI take no responsibility at allā€!
So! America, wake up and smell the coffee! Stop living life in self-denial ā€¦and face the reality of COVID-19.
1st, STOP LISTENING to Politicos who have absolutely no experience, knowledge, or any idea whatsoever in Medicine to give you advise and updates ā€¦especially Trump, with his agenda of lies, misinformation, and misleading statements, all along while pushing a Malaria Drug that hasnā€™t been proven it works, although itā€™s proven that it kills. Also, all his Lysol, Clorox, and UV light cockamamie injections!
2nd, START LISTENING to the Medical Professionals and Medical Scientists, who know what theyā€™re doing, people like Rick Bright, Anthony Fauci, Deborah Birx, and Bob Redfield!
The awful truth about COVID-19: Only 2.95% of our 350 million population has been tested ā€¦so, how many more than the current 1.4 million that tested positive are going to be ā€œPositiveā€ too? -
This bug is not going anywhere, anytime soon! Itā€™s not going away for summer vacation, itā€™s not going to be gone with the wind, itā€™s not going to be here today and gone tomorrow, itā€™s not going to just be gone one day as the President tries to convince his base ā€¦and itā€™s not going to magically disappear one day, as Trump says; ā€œItā€™s going to go away without a vaccineā€!
COVID-19 is here to stay! Itā€™s going to be our guest for a year or two, or more ā€¦remember, it will not ever be eradicated until a Vaccine is found!
Donā€™t fight the new normal, just go with the flow ā€¦the quicker We, the People use our natural intellect and do things right, the quicker we can get back to the old normal.
So! If you want to stay alive through 2020 and beyond? ā€¦Remember, November!
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Act 1, Scene 2
Int. School- Morning
School. The Boys sit upright at their desks, reciting from Virgil's Aeneid. They stand, one after the other, for their recitation. Herr Sonnenstich walks the aisles beside them, listening.
The BOYS sit at desks, MELCHIOR and MORITZ, OTTO and HANSCHEN, ERNST and GEORG. Other students, ANGELIKA and SABINE, KARIN and SUSANNE, MARION and INGRID sit at desks, too. HERR SONNENSTICH is at the teacherā€™s desk, pointing at the board. The camera zooms in at each of them when they speak.
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
Again.
OTTO (Mid-recitation):
Ā ... vi superum saevae memorem Iunonis ob iram ā€¦
HERR SONNENSTICH ("Well done"):Ā 
Better, Herr Lammermeier. Continue, Herr Zirschnitz.
GEORG:
Ā ... multa quoque et bello passus, dum conderet urbem.
HERR SONNENSTICH:
Ā Herr Rilow. From the beginning.
HANSCHEN:Ā 
Arma virumque cano, Troiae qui primus ab oris
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
Herr Robel. And ā€¦
ERNST:Ā 
.. Italiam, fato profugus, Laviniaque venit litora
HERR SONNENSTICH:
Ā Herr Stiefel.Ā 
MORITZ is fast asleep at his desk.
Herr Stiefel.
EVERYONE is looking at him. MORITZ wakes up, slowly.
MORITZ:
Ā Sir? ā€¦
HERR SONNENSTlCH:Ā 
Continue. Please.Ā 
(He hesitates)Ā 
Herr Stiefel ā€¦
MORITZ (Haltingly):Ā 
.. Laviniaque venit ā€¦
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
Yes ... ?
MORITZ:
Ā .. litora ... multum enim
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
"Multum enim"?
MORITZ (Taking another stab at it):
.. multum olim
HERR SONNENSTICH (Losing patience):
Ā "Olim"?! "Multum olim" ... ?! So then, somehow the Pious Aeneas has "already" suffered much "in the days still to come" ... ?Ā 
(No response.)Ā 
Herr Stiefel?Ā 
(No response.)Ā 
Do you have any idea what you're saying, Herr Stiefel?Ā 
MORITZ is too mortified to respond. MELCHIOR rises.
MELCHIOR:
Ā If you please!
HERR SONNENSTICH:
Ā Pardon me?
MELCHIOR (Covering gracefully):Ā 
If you please, Herr Sonnenstich ... can't we at least consider "multum olim" as a plausible conjecture for how the text might read?
HERR SONNENSTICH:
Ā Herr Gabor. We are hardly here today to conjecture about textual conjectures. The boy has made an error.
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Yes. But an understandable error, sir. Indeed, if we could only entertain the fitness of the conjecture-
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
"Multum olim"?!
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Look to the fresh rhetorical balance-"multum olim" introducing "multa quoque" -a parallel, sir, between what Aeneas has already suffered in war and those sufferings on land and sea just ahead.
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
Herr Gabor, since the days of Servius, Aulus Gellius, and Claudius Donatus-nay, since the moment of Virgil's death-our world has been littered with more than sufficient critical commentary on textual conjecture.
MELCHIOR:Ā 
With all respect, sir, are you then suggesting there is no further room for critical thought or interpretation? Why, indeed, then, do we even-
HERR SONNENSTICH strikes MELCHIOR across the knuckles with a ruler.
HERR SONNENSTICH: I am suggesting no such thing. I am confirming that Herr Stiefel has made an error. And I am asking-nay, demanding-that
you amend his faulty text and proceed from there. Do I make myself clear?Ā 
MELCHIORā€™S jaw locks.
Ā Herr Gabor?Ā 
No response. He strikes MELCHIOR more forcefully.
Herr Gabor, do I make myself clear?
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Yes, Herr Sonnenstich: "litora multum ille."
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
All of you-together with Melchior Gabor: "Laviniaque venit ... "
CHILDREN:
Ā ... litora, multum ille et terris iactatus et alto vi superum saevae memorem Iunonis ob ā€¦
The CHILDRENā€™S recitation grows louder, more insistent, more numbing-as if somehow we were entering into MELCHIOR'S psychic experience of it. A bit of contemporary, electronic music drifts through. Shimmering song light finds MELCHIOR. He turns out and sings-like a rocker in concert:
MELCHIOR:
All that's known
In History, in Science,
Overthrown
At school, at home,
by blind men.
You doubt them,Ā 
And soon they bark
and hound youĀ 
Till everything you sayĀ 
is just another bad
about you.
All they say
Is, "Trust in What IsĀ 
Written."
Wars are made,Ā 
And somehow that is wisdom.
Thought is suspect,
And money is their idol,
And nothing is okay unless it's scripted in their Bible.
But I know
There's so much more to find just
in looking through myself, and not at them.
Still, I know
To trust my own true mind,
And to say: "There's a way through this . .. "
MELCHIOR begins to walk through the aisles of desks.
On I go,
To wonder and to learningĀ 
Name the stars and know their dark returning.
I'm calling,
To know the world's true yearning-
The hunger that a child feels for everything they're shown.
You watch me
Just watch me,
I'm calling,
And one day all will know
You watch me
Just watch me,
I'm calling,
I'm calling,
And one day all will know
The song concludes. As he rejoins the CHILDREN in their recitation, the lights shift back to the classroom.
CHILDREN:Ā 
... multa quoque et bello passus, dum conderet urbem ā€¦
HERR SONNENSTICH (Onto fresh matters):Ā 
Thank you, gentlemen. Now, if you please: "inferretque deos Latio ... " The following seven lines of Pious Aeneas' journey. From memory.
The CHILDREN begin scribbling. HERR SONNENSTICH steps away. MORITZ taps MELCHIOR shoulder.
MORITZ (whispering):Ā 
Melchi, thank you.
MELCHIOR:Ā 
It's nothing.
MORITZ:Ā 
Still, I'm sorry. You didn't need to-
MELCHIOR ("Not to worry"; ironic):Ā 
Think what Aeneas suffered.
MORITZ:Ā 
But I should have known it. "Multum ille." It's just ... I didn't sleep all night. In fact, I, uh, suffered a visit from the most horrific, dark phantasm ā€¦
MELCHIOR:Ā 
You mean a dream?
MORITZ:Ā 
A nightmare, really. Legs in sky blue stockings, climbing over the lecture podium.
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Oh. That kind of dream.
MORITZ (nodding):Ā 
Have you ever suffered such ... mortifying visions?
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Moritz, of course. We all have. Otto Lammermeier dreamt about his mother.
MORITZ: Really?!!
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Georg Zirschnitz? Dreamt he was seduced by his piano teacher.
MORITZ:Ā 
FrƤulein Grossebustenhalter?!
HERR SONNENSTICH grabs MORITZ by the arm, hoisting him up.
HERR SONNENSTICH:Ā 
Moritz Stiefel. I need hardly remind you that, of all our pupils, you are in no position to be taking liberties. I will
not warn you again.
MORITZ nods-absolutely petrified. An intense alt-rock guitar riff, HERR SONNENSTICH freezes. The world around MORITZ comes to a halt as concert-like light finds him. He turns out in song.
MORITZ:
God, I dreamed there was an angel,Ā 
who could hear me through the waII,
As I cried out-like, in Latin
"This is so not life at all.
Help me out-out-of this nightmare."Ā 
Then I heard her silver call
She said: "just give it time, kid.Ā 
I come to one and all."
MORITZ climbs onto his desk.
She said: "Give me that hand, please,
and the itch you can't control,
Let me teach you how to handle
all the sadness in your soul.
Oh, we'll work that silver magic,Ā 
then we'll aim it at the wall."
She said: "Love may make you blind, kid
but I wouldn't mind at all."
The other BOYS (except MELCHIOR) stand up, slamming their hands on the desks and joining MORITZ. OTTO jumps on his desk.
MORITZ AND BOYS:
It's the bitch of living
With nothing but your hand.
Just the bitch of living
As someone you can't stand
MORITZ and OTTO get down and GEORG gets up, while MORITZ and the BOYS pick up and slam down the chairs to the beat.
GEORG:
See, each night, it's, like, fantastic
tossing, turning, without rest,
'Cause my day's at the piano
with my teacher and her breasts;
And the music's, like, the one thingĀ 
I can even get at all,
And those breasts! I mean,Ā 
God, please, just let those apples fall . ..
BOYS:
It's the bitch of living
With nothing going on.
Just the bitch of living,
Asking: "What went wrong?"
Do they think we want this?
Oh-who knows?
Int. Locker Room - Afternoon
The scene switches to the boyā€™s locker room. ERNST is in the shower, looking down.
ERNST:
See, there's showering in gym class . ..
HANSCHEN is getting dressed. He catches a glimpse of BOBBY, a boy a year older.Ā 
HANSCHEN:
Bobby Maler, he's the best
Looks so nasty in those khakis
ERNST:
God, my whole life's, like, some test.
OTTO walks into the gym to see ANNA, hurling a dodgeball into OTTOā€™s stomach.
OTTO:
Then there's Marianna Wheelan-as if she'd return my call.
HASNCHEN walks out and playfully punches OTTO.
HANSCHEN:
It's like, just kiss some ass, man-
then you can screw 'em all.
MELCHIOR walks out of the locker room.
MELCHIOR:
It's the bitch of living,
And living in your head
It's the bitch of living,
And sensing God is dead.
The GIRLS run out of the locker room, starting to pick up balls and throw them.
BOYS and GIRLS:Ā 
Itā€™s the bitch of living
And getting what you get-
Itā€™s the bitch of living
and knowing this is it
God, is this it?
This can't be it.
Oh God, what a bitch!
The CHILDREN drop the balls as the bell rings.Ā 
FRAU SHAFER:Ā 
Kids, hit the showers and grab your bags. Iā€™ll see you tomorrow.
OTTO:Ā 
Well, I'm off.
ERNST:Ā 
Me, too.
HANSCHEN:Ā 
I'll walk with you, Ernst.
ERNST pauses, turns back.
ERNST:Ā 
You will?
HANSCHEN:Ā 
We'll huddle over the Homer. Maybe do a little Achilles and Patroclus.
GEORG:Ā 
Melchior, Moritz.
MELCHIOR: Home to Bach?Ā 
GEORG:Ā 
Fraulein Grossebustenhalter will not be kept waiting.
GEORG shivers involuntarily, and goes.
MORITZ:Ā 
Ach, Melchi! Sixty lines of Homer, all those quadratic equations ... I'll be up all night again, haunted by another of those ... dreams. And still I won't get through it.
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Oh, yes. Your dream.
MORITZ:Ā 
Melchi, why-why-am I haunted by the legs of a woman? By the deepening conviction: some dark part of my destiny may lie there between them?
MELCHIOR:Ā 
All right then. I'll tell you. I got it out of books. But prepare yourself: it made an atheist out of me.Ā 
(A beat.)Ā 
So-
MORITZ:Ā 
No no-not here! I can't talk it! No-do me a favor: write it down. All of it. Put it in my bag-after lunch-tomorrow.Ā 
(A beat.)Ā 
If you like, you could add some illustrations in the margins.Ā 
(A beat.)
MELCHIOR:Ā 
Top to bottom?
MORITZ:Ā 
Everything.
PRINCIPAL KNOCKENBRUCH and another teacher, FRAULINE KNUPPLEDICK, stroll past the gym and pause.
HERR KNOCHENBRUCH:Ā 
Unfathomable. Fraulein Knuppeldick.
FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK:Ā 
Herr Knochenbruch-
HERR KNOCHENBRUCH:Ā 
Look at that. Melchior Gabor, a young man of distinct intellectual capability-
FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK:Ā 
Thoroughly distinct.
HERR KNOCHENBRUCH:Ā 
A young man who could be our top student-
FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK:Ā 
Top, Herr Knochenbruch.
HERR KNOCHENBRUCH:Ā 
But there he is, polluting himself, cavorting about with that, that ā€¦
FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK:Ā 
Hysterical imbecile, Moritz Stiefel?
HERR KNOCHENBRUCH:Ā 
Thank Heavens we can only pass sixty.
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ohhicas Ā· 6 years ago
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I've only been into comics for a few years, but I've read enough of the old Flash stuff where I adore the classic incarnations of the Rogues. Honestly curious here: what's it like to be a fan of James Jesse back when he was retgonned around 10 years ago and see him brought back but now all mwahaha crazy evil? I'm way more used to Axel (and all that off-panel character development in Nu52, thanks DC) but even I find this kinda weird. Was James ever crazy evil in any arc?
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^- me 90% of the time someone says James is coming back to recent media & itā€™s not a direct continuation of the comics prior to 2004
[ Warning: this is gonna get long and be full of a lot of assumptions. I can never form solid statements and things will get jumbled, because I suck at presenting things ]
[ this is my can of worms hill and you opened it so Iā€™m dYING HERE ]
I mean, back in the earliest ages, no Rogue had a real personality to speak of? They were justĀ ā€œ1960s Bad Guy in a different outfitā€ at the veryĀ start, with quirks! Like James having a thing for toys and nuclear powered flying tricycles. It wasnā€™t until that era ended that they started getting real distinct and into what a lot ofĀ ā€˜classicā€™ James fans loved and appreciated?Ā 
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(I think at least, Iā€™m just One Person here pretending like I even understand HALF of what theĀ ā€˜classicā€™ fandom enjoyed. Iā€™m wildly speculating just going off what fanworks Iā€™ve seen produced.)
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(I donā€™t have all my scans anymore but Iā€™ll toss in scans when I have them)
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But thatā€™sĀ when we started getting things like James actually having specified friendships with certain people
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or clear distaste towards others, and when you could tell he was more of a wild card than the others. Or when he decided to fuck off and hang out in Hollywood with Blue Devil for a bit, even siding with Kid Devil to deck out Captain Boomerang.Ā 
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Or when he decided to fuck off to Gotham, to mess with Catwoman by pretending he didnā€™t know who she was, but absolutely knew who she was because of how she walkedĀ and carried herself, but James being James was likeĀ ā€œmmmmm long con, nopeā€
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hey lil Cold, gimme all ur guns and donā€™t question why Iā€™m in drag xoxo
Even then, he wasnā€™t shown to be vicious yet! Heā€™d hopped around various places, was still considered A Rogue, A Criminal, and as far as any comic reader could tell by trying to count up how many civilians may have been crossfired at, he had no On Purpose deaths racked? Like, the only thing you could really argue was he may have made someone drive their car off a cliff once, but Iā€™m like 98% sure theyā€™re fine.Ā Heā€™s not a murderer, heā€™s just here for a laugh and a long-con for funsies because he know he can get away with it!
AND THEN WE GET A LITTLE OLDER, LITTLE DARKER
[ Iā€™M PUTTING A CUT HERE CAUSE AFTER I THREW IT INTO DRAFTS, I REALIZED I GOT REALLY LONG, Iā€™M SORRY IF MY LAYOUT SUCKS ASS FOR THIS. ]
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little more 90s Hair. Little more 90s stereotypicalĀ ā€œBut what if EVERYONE WENT TO HELLā€ demon plots against Satanic Hockey Hair Neron. And James? still wasnā€™t evil? He was a little dismissive when everyone ELSE died sure but he still in the end turned around likeĀ ā€œnghgng Iā€™m THE ONLY ONEā€, purposely got his ass down there, regretted it, and then beat Neron at his own game to save the entire fucking world. Because! He could! And he did it so well.Ā STILL NOT EVIL, even when he had a chance right then and there to take over everything alongside Neron should he so desire. Like, two words, maybe some under the table BJs depending on how you feel about that pairing (I donā€™t), and bam. He wouldā€™ve bested nearly any other villain in the DCU save like, Satan himself. Or i guess one of those world destroyers. But weā€™ll get back around to those BOY HOWDY WE WILL GET AROUND TO THOSE.Ā 
So James! Saves! The world! Sorta!Ā Later they fight Neron againĀ and his kid he somehow had somewhere down the road (it sounds like Iā€™m complaining, iā€™m not, I love Billy and Mindy both I just wish they showed up likeā€¦ ever again?) and he sTILL SAVES EVERYONE.Ā 
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Piper helps by their 90s ponytails combined.Ā 
Somewhere around here, because dates and timing arenā€™t my strong suit, he also goes and messes with Bart for a bit. Itā€™s pretty much a Spy Vs Spy episode, but with less bloodshed.Ā 
ANYWAY ITā€™S AFTER THIS POINT THAT THINGS GETā€¦ where I think the majority ofĀ ā€œJames is a Low Rate Jokerā€ comes from?Ā 
For some unknown goddamn reason, in between issues (James wasnā€™t a Super Frequent Rogue? Heā€™d show up, sure, but in the huge run of the series heā€™d just kind of vanish for 20 issues at a time and youā€™d goĀ ā€œwelp, guess heā€™s still aliveā€) James went super-cop? like, the FBI? For some reason? Hired JamesĀ ā€œI am a probably still wanted felon, a man who has escaped jail numerous times, probably never served a full sentence, known Trickster and liarā€ Jesse. to the FBI.Ā And for so many issuesĀ itā€™s like he legit just. Did this. He threatens to shoot Piper who he was up until this very moment, considerably very close friends with (as far as comics would show Rogue/Rogue friendships), unwilling to help his friend clearly framed for murder of his parents and losing his mind by the day. Despite James talking Hart down a little on the wholeĀ ā€˜THE MAYOR IS ROSCOE ADN NOBODY BELIEVES MEEEEEEEEā€ thing.Ā 
Also he steals Diggerā€™s dead ass corpse?Ā 
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FBI James is a fucking enigma. Here he is standing up for Gay Rights even though Piper is likeĀ ā€œmm maybe I should forgive my abuser??ā€
BUT. AFTER THIS? WE GET COUNTDOWN WHICH IS JUST. Countdown is.Ā ITā€™s a problem. Jamesā€™s personality is IMMEDIATELY HORRIBLY u-turned intoĀ ā€œwell we need SOMEONE to be the Bad Guy to Piperā€™s Good!ā€ DESPITE. ALL THESE YEARS OF COMICS.This is the shit youā€™ll see people who donā€™t know better or just wantĀ a reason to hate the Trickster (despite being 100% okay for them to just say heā€™s annoying/they donā€™t like his tights/acrobats are stupid) reference. James is, suddenly, very abruptly, a homophobe. Like anĀ ā€œew donā€™t touch meā€ level homophobe because Iā€™m pretty sure DC snorts cocaine and threw a dart at a board forĀ ā€œhow could they make these two fightā€ and landed on GAY RIGHTS IS TRENDING.Ā 
BUTSTILL IN THE FUCKING END OF ALL OF THIS?After so many issues of James being a complete fuckass prick?Ā 
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springboards himself from his current job of being railroad face putty to catching bullets to make sure Piper wasnā€™t gonna die. Without knowing the proceedings of this entire plotline, James out of nowhere after so much gaybashing, still finds it in him to leap into the path of multiple bullets and save Piper.Ā Because, yknow, heā€™s evil!
Later itā€™s shown heā€™s been working to take everyone down (yā€™know, like when he was in the FBI) and left Piper specific helpful notes to do it himself.Ā Because Evil Bad Guy! Helping his gone-good friend! Take down bad guys!Ā 
DC I STILL HAVE SO MANY GODDMAN QUESTOINgsd
But yeah thatā€™s. Thatā€™s where we last saw James. in 2007, dead, after saving Piper when he could have easily pulled a Joker and ripped HIM down to take hte bullets and etcetc, yā€™know. Something a Very Bad Person wouldā€™ve done, like the characterization weā€™ve seen now.Ā 
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His ghost (easily argued as Piperā€™s own mental construction of James sassing him) sasses Hartley to even, in his mental state, saw off Jamesā€™s hand so Piper doesnā€™t have to lug his weight around and has a fighting chance at living. And in the end, when Piperā€™s fighting the thing that can destroy the fucking world, itā€™s shown only Piper was the one who could save them? Because his flute, and his musical ability, and [enter DC comic science here]. You could argue this was James, once again, somehow knowing the long-con at play here, getting screwed over at EVERY turn, and sacrificing himself so theyĀ ā€˜goodā€™ team had a fighting chance.You could also argue this is me losing my mind trying to make sense of the things they made James do. (my running argument is he was purposely a prick to push Piper away, so he could keep him safe)Ā 
Also Piper plays James a Swan Song of Queen as the final boss explodes and heā€™s fully prepared to die. So like. Thereā€™s that.Ā 
AND THATS BASICALLY THE COMICS? The main,Ā ā€˜canon timelineā€™ comics. Iā€™m missing a LOT of little things here and there, but Iā€™m not missing anything like body counts, or murder attempts, beyond the old Silver AgeĀ ā€œBad guy of the weekā€ things like trying to make Flashā€™s head explode, or you know. OtherĀ ā€œnobody really has a personality, we just have quirksā€.Ā 
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MY NUMBER ONE GUESS TO WHERE THIS NEW PERSONALITY TREND COMES FROM?
Mark Hamil|ā€™s OG run as him in the old live action show. That characterization was fun, for the time, and I even enjoyed it cause it was just that off the wall and you could tell it was what they used to decide he should be the Joker for the BATS Joker. Consider it a prototype (combined with all the previous comic jokers but thatā€™s not for this long ass post)Ā 
And if itā€™d stayed there, thatā€™d be it! Thatā€™s it! But then JLU came along, and they referenced the old show for their version of James with a sprinkling of early-era comics, and a lotĀ of people loved and watched that show. That was theirĀ version of the Trickster, because it was their first meeting with him! And I canā€™t fault that! But that guy was clearly off his rocker and Iā€™m sure if the JLU allowed a higher rating, it wouldā€™ve been even closer to the old TV show.Ā 
And both of THOSE were heavily, heavily referenced for the CW version, which as Iā€™m at this point now means I need to slap my usual anti-CW tag onto things. I hateĀ the CW James. There is so little comic in him itā€™s almost disgusting, and they ramped up so much of the Joker side of JLU & OGTV he might as well just be the Joker. Itā€™s not a good representation of him at all. I have, also, only seen his first appearance episode, so maybe Iā€™m wrong? But when you fuck up hard on the first run, why would I return for round 2?Ā 
So with ALL THISā€“Ā 
REBOOT TIME.Ā Whatever the newnew remake is calling itself.Ā 
At first! With how James was! In the first panel flash of him clearly behind the scenes tugging soĀ many wires and lines, watching everything with a bucket of popcorn while pulling others to his side, sitting pretty in an old museum? warehouse? highlighted in purples and vintage toys, I was likeĀ ā€œholy shit this it. This is My Boy, back from the goddamn limbo-dead. Itā€™s him.ā€Ā But thenā€œtaking over the city entirelyā€ to do? What? Turn it into the worldā€™s biggest Trickster themepark? Make everyone wear striped leggings and combat boots? Martial Law of murder if you donā€™t carry rubber chickens? This is already veering from anything major James has ever done. As it stands I canā€™t see the gag here. Itsā€™ weirdly dark and edgy, and way too close to something we saw the 90s TV show Trickster do, in the episode where he basically took over the place.Ā The previews show him being what Iā€™m assuming a Judge, Jury, & Executioner jokeā€“ and unless this spins into a Clopin song and dance number and his little hand puppet crops up to slam the button on the guillotine, Iā€™m not having it, DC.Ā 
Theyā€™re trying to tie him back into the CW, despite the writer saying he really enjoyed the Neron-era things with James (if Iā€™m remembering the interview correctly). And itā€™s also why you may see me constantly sayingĀ ā€œWell I sure as fuck hope Neron shows upā€ at anything new thatā€™s released, to explain away all ofā€¦ this.
This isnā€™t him.Ā If they wanted a murderous Trickster, they shouldā€™ve just used Axel. The kid, canonly, tied explosives to stray dogs and homeless people. AXEL is the not-good Trickster, the murderous Trickster, the one you arenā€™t suppose to feel sorry for beyond being in way over his head due to his young age.Ā 
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i think I somehow didnā€™t answer your question
TL;DR
it sucks? itā€™s also great because thereā€™s a .5% chance that maybe theyā€™ll do it right and wonā€™t reference the fucking 90s noncomic media. But then they do.Ā And all I can do is laugh and shrug likeĀ ā€˜welp I expected nothingā€™. But when they get it RIGHT itā€™s like christmas came early.
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