#expressing love via desserts

[sweet-as-petrichor]

Hc that Martha Wayne loved to bake. Bruce spent many content afternoons with her, the kitchen smelling of vanilla.

He's terrible at cooking, and has been known to set pans on fire attempting to boil water, but baking is an exact science and he excels at it.

Everytime he realizes that he upset his kids, he bakes them their favourites as an apology.

Chocolate chip cookies for Dick, snickerdoodles for Jason, macaroons for Tim, gingersnaps for Stephanie, peanut butter for Cass and halwa for Damian.

It's the only time Alfred allows him in the kitchen without supervision. He gets scones for his trouble.

[ichthyorelationships]

ideas: i didn't really think of him being underwater but they deserve to have drama by crying there too so i just think you could say something about the composition being denser than water or w/e. proteins

i'm always like good thing he didn't try to exit asap via swimming in ciao alberto But What If He Did lol. just swim Somewhere else along the coast, maybe panic about [money??] & whether somehow this ruins school for luca, whether he can get in touch w/o it being On Sight b/w him & all marcovaldos, consider just kind of trying out other places, traveling after all...fascinating considering the other povs on the issue like: now there's the paguros to sympathize w/a kid vanishing, luca however in a somewhat more novel position there, giulia's throwback to alberto being a bit perplexing lmao, kind of thinking the best massimo could do is have a prewritten letter for luca to give to alberto If Possible, conveying something like i know you didn't set my livelihood on fire on purpose but even if you did i'd want you to stay. and luca in a position to do all of "maybe give the island fun facts so someone can check if he's there" & "wait & hope alberto can/does get in touch" & "have a lot of feelings"....not even the context of what this drawing is about necessarily, just tacking it on here anyways. ahead of time i went "heh now i Know they're gonna have it get little Real here b/c it's really about alberto wanting the security of feeling he can 'earn' a sustained relationship" then the short cleared & i was lying completely dead on the pavement

[jenicaclarisse]

NOZEL SILVA

What’s it like dating the serious and disciplined nozel silva

writing: canon info, fluff to fluff, relationship headcanons and husband nozel being a cutie pie cause he is. Do not see many fics about him so I’ll do it ✋

Fragile - Laufey

MEETING:

Getting to know him was awkward but yet interacting with him left you a feeling of curiosity and intrigued of his mysterious nature. How he kept to himself and remained poised to reflect his high status. You assumed he was the serious type and he is wholeheartedly

Overtime you noticed his mannerisms, despite his love for wine he couldn’t handle it very long as you noticed his usually straight back being slightly more hunched as the night grew.

“I assume you can’t handle your wine very well Mr. Silva.” You sat at one of the chairs provided by the bar.

Nozel didn’t notice you at first as he stubbornly took one more sip of his glass. He looked at you with a raised brow and crossed his arms.

“Women shouldn’t comment on a man’s capacity to handle alcohol.”

“So it’s the truth?”

Nozel nudged his lip forward.

“Silence yourself.”

Despite that, you giggled at his expense as his cheeks flushed from the alcohol. He asked what was so funny and you replied was his face. Nozel quickly palmed at his face as he looked at you once more.

“I think I have seen you from the past.”

“Oh? Do enlighten me.” You replied.

He proceeded to tell you of his sightings of the times he had caught you walk by and or during your missions where you were with your squad.

That night he asked you of the things you experienced as a magic knight. You replied hastily as his questions came right after the other. All the time his face was adorably serious, he couldn’t even finish his wine.

In return, you asked him what he liked. He gestured to his wine.

“Wine.” He simply said.

“But you couldn’t finish it though.” You remarked.

“Then don’t ask what I like” He crossed his arms.

You laughed at his face as he decided to down half of the left over wine from his glass.

“And now you did finish it”

Nozel gulped down and nudged you to the side in slight annoyance.

“It will do you well if you silenced yourself”

You laughed once again as he now faced away from you with a gruffy sound coming from his throat.

As the night came to a close, you and him left the bar as you clutched your bag from outside the establishment. Nozel turned to you.

“I look forward… to more conversations with you.”

Despite yourself, you managed to peak the interest of Nozel. Although there wasn’t a personal meeting for much later, the both of you indulged in correspondence via letters

There he expressed his interest clearly, answering whatever you have asked in the letters you have sent. He very passionately agreed to your whims and there you learned that he can be sweet

If the flowers at your doorstep wasn’t enough then surely the desserts, dresses and jewelry can surely change your mind.

He brought you to many dates most of which was flying over the city of clover as per your request. But on times where you preferred to not tire out nozel by flying out into the sky for hours on end the both of you settled for a nice dinner, roasted duck.

Soon you began to realize that Nozel did have a cute side. He was slightly clumsy and even socially awkward at times, how he’s not completely aware that animals tend to dislike him and the way his braid makes him even more angry looking

You even teased him. “Angry bird” you call him

You ask nozel to teach you spells on times where he had free time which he very begrudgingly agreed to do.

You often pull at his braid and he slaps your hand in annoyance. But sometimes, sometimes he may let you braid it yourself.

One thing you noticed much later was the fact that he had a fan base! Everytime he appeared near the plaza or on times where he had to fight you would often hear cheers from the crowd. Mostly women.

But you rest assured. Knowing that man was yours.

———————

Nozel Silva is so fine smhhh

[mitsuas-coffee-shop]

𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎: 07/18/2024 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎: I got this blue to make you come up 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜: love obsession, character being very touchy with reader, mentions of kidnapping, self-deprecating thoughts (from the character to himself) 𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜: yandere and angst 𝚃𝙾𝚃𝙰𝙻 (𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝): $2200

Inspired by the song: No blueberries from DPR IAN

In the city you live there's raining almost daily, an unbearable cold everytime you'd open your home's windows or front door as well. The only comforting zone you've find being a couple of cafeterias, lately, due to bad sales, many of them have been closing.

I like no blueberries in my ice cream cake.

You've started talking to him just by chance, met him on a cafeteria near your house you got to know a while ago through social media and decided to try out new pastries that always caught your eye when you scrolled down their page.

He had ordered an ice cream cake but seemingly didn't read all the ingredients the menu said it had, causing his expression to cringe when he saw the blueberries adorning it.

You didn't mean to stare, but had, and he got even more embarrassed and angry about this moment, shifting uncomfortably to avoid your gaze even if you were a sit next to him in the cafeteria's bar.

The barista was about to take the cake away again in the kitchen, but you spoke first. Maybe a little to high, causing the guy next to you to flinch in surprise.

"I'll take it, I'd like to try it out!" you excused, taking the plate from the girl's hands and ordering a drink for yourself too.

This had been your very first interaction, it was pretty odd and you thought you wouldn't see him there anymore.

I'm just kind of lost.

The shock you had when you saw him yet again in the same tall chair from last time was an understanment, he was ordering the same drink you got last time! A smile on his face and now he seemed much more relaxed.

You striked a light conversation from that, the man followed, engaged with whatever topic you came up with.

I'm falling way too soft.

You found yourself going to the cafeteria just as you got off from work, sitting in your usual spot with your usual beverage, some days waiting for him to come by and others you'd find him already ordering for both of you.

The girl who attended you that first and unique time would always know what to recommend, something with blueberries for you and a dessert between salty and sweet for him.

Now tell me when to stop.

Weeks passed, months, and as you least expected it, you had been friends with him for over a year and a half. You've gotten to go to each others' homes a couple of times; some meetings were on parks, but nothing would beat your preferred cafeteria's environment. It always being a reminder of your start with him.

You would be lying if you said you didn't feel anything for him, you often caught yourself thinking about him, how he'd been doing when you couldn't meet up because of work or getting worried when he'd text you he'd gotten sick.

But you'd also be lying if you said he hadn't acted a little too weird for your liking from time to time as well. Like the first time he got to meet your home.

I keep losing my temper for you.

That day had been raining dogs and cats, so your company gave you house work. As soon as you agreed via chat that you wouldn't meet today but the next day because of the thunderstorm, he somehow managed to convince you he's been out for a while and was close your house's direction that you mentioned way too long ago for you to remember.

You opened the door and yes, he was in fact damp but smiling cheekily to you. "Sorry to interrupt!" He apologized as you led him in your living room, weirded out to why would he be outside without an umbrella if he knows how common it is in your city to rain.

"I'll go look for a towel, wait here please," your phrame disappeared as you went for it in the bathroom, oblivious to his wandering enamored eyes scanning your house.

I love it how you think I'm always this cool.

He'd usually meet you with a present—be it a letter, a plushie, or his most favorite, a dessert. You've talked to him about how it is not necessary for him to do it, but he's persistent.

His smile vanishing any doubt you might get about him and his strange attitude towards you or how it'd change when he saw you with anyone else.

Everything was going perfectly in your life. You had friends, you'd get to visit your family often with your work's payment, you were happy. At ease.

Welcome to the other side.

At least a bit happier when he was not with you—which was definitely unusual.

It's been a year and half of getting to know him, he's been getting more and more clingy towards you and you are getting more and more uncomfortable about it.

Stop please.

You feel guilty for feeling this way, he's been nothing but sweet and caring everytime—excepting your first meeting of course—but why couldn't you feel yourself reciprocating your feelings? You've talked with friends and they've told you that he's definitely in love with you, crazily so.

I need a hostage free.

But you couldn't bring yourself to feel the same way for him. You were beginning to feel sick of all his attention, you felt trapped since lately he's been imposing weird rules to your daily routines;

I need a rocket ship.

He'd get to tell you good morning first since he'd wake up really early to come pick you from your home to your work, you'll see him on your lunch break, he'll get you back home safe and sound and last but not least, he'll pick which friends you'll get to hang out with.

I need to run from-

"Oh, and don't forget about the 'reporting myself' thing," you spoke, your tone raising but you couldn't control it as you recounted the things that had finally led you to this unfortunate moment.

You were telling him about your disagreements with his attitudes towards you.

His expression was one of confusion and as he spoke to reply to you, you noticed a shift from obliviousness to seriousness. He understood you, he understood everything you just told him in the privacy the walls of your home provided. He really did, he's eyes were proof enough, but his mouth told otherwise.

"What do you mean with 'why do I do it?' darling, I care for you!" He poorly justified, his gaze cold yet you could tell he was fighting something inside himself.

from you.

You decided to dismiss the topic for the day and kindly told him to leave since you were tired because of 'work'.

I'm just kinda lost.

The next day he got you to work as usual, what took you aback was his distant look, his hair was disheveled and clothes put messily. He was not smiling, he was present but absent at the same time.

You thought your words had really affected him, and tried to cheer him up a little when starting your usual morning conversation with him to begin the day.

However, even if you got him to giggle a little, it was certainly not the same amount you'd achieve any other normal day.

I fall from you.

"Can I have the moist lemon blueberry cake please?" the girl wrote down and looked to your right expecting your companion to order too.

"Uh-what, what do you want to order?" you asked him as you noticed the waitress puzzlement.

I've been looking down a lot.

"Just my usual beverage please." The girl barely heard it over his scarf, scurrying off to take more orders around the place.

You examined concerned towards him, he has barely spoken to you during this lunch break and it got more and more agonizing with each second.

I fall from you.

"Hey, I'm sorry for what I said yesterday, maybe I overreacted and believe me when I say I appreciate your favors, but I don't know, I got overwhelmed I think, I really appreciate you." You decided to explain a little further in hopes of getting your point of view across, as you overthought throughout your morning's shift you never thanked him for his attentions.

I'm fallin way too soft.

His eyes finally connected with yours after yesterday's events. They seemed to have gotten a little crystalline. Your words sinking deeply in his mind and heart.

Now tell me when to stop.

He took your hand in his and started running towards the exit, never letting yours go. You were astonished by his reaction, even more by his grip strength.

As he kept running, you asked what was he doing and where were you going, confusion and a bad feeling building up in your stomach, he never replied your questions.

He took you in his house, barely being able to catch his breath and close the door, lock in, as he embraced you and pressed his lips on yours hungrily.

Stop please.

You couldn't even bring yourself to react properly. He surely took your breath away but not in the way you would have ever liked to have.

I need a hostage free.

He separated from you, his expression mirroring yours, one of terror. He knew what he was doing, yet he didn't stop himself.

He really couldn't, and that's just exactly what he told you after apologizing desperately for his actions.

I need a rocket ship.

"How do you expect me to believe that?" you would have liked to ask, if it weren't for your kindness to think it sounded too harsh, or him speaking up first.

"I get you wouldn't trust me at all, but if I'm being honest, I..." he pauses, looking down in shame and fiddling with his hands, "I have been getting this strange urges when I'm with you."

I need to run from-

"It's like I want to have you all to myself but at the same time I know it's not fine! I try to reassure myself that everything will work out with you if I go slow, but I want nothing more than to hug you, hold your hand... kiss you."

from you.

Did he just admit he likes you? Loves you, even? Shedding tears he was confessing his love for you—his sick, twisted love for you.

"I-I'm sorry, I-I don't think I can reciprocate your feelings." However, you've found yourself bearing more with him than enjoying your time together as you used to do when you first met.

He looked at you, a blink, two blinks and you could see more tears threatening to fall with his next blink. Nevertheless, he sniffed and rubbed his eyes furiously, trying desesperately to erase his feelings forever.

I'm just kind of lost.

"I... it's-it's fine, I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable just now, you-you can go now, hope we still can meet up again sometime..." he really was trying his best to not cry huh, he led you towards his door and opened it up for you, throwing one last broken smile.

I fall from you

It's been one month since you last heard about him, at his house, with that discussion and confession still sending you in spirals of thoughts all days.

I fall from you.

You've clearly hurted him, you opted to give him some space for the first week, by the second one you tried messaging him again, asking how he was or if he needed more time.

The third week, as you got no response, you decided to give it off too. Now starting again with Monday and nothing but 'delivered' in your chat has been hunting you, along that strange sense of something wrong coming closer each day since he ran out of that cafe with you.

I fall from you.

He did not want to do it, he couldn't help himself, he really didn't mean to. Didn't mean to interrupt your pacific life just as much as he didn't think that simple interaction at the cafe's bar would affect him that much. But it did.

I'm fallin way too soft.

He could not win his inner battle with the demon he never knew was living inside him until now—he spent hours begging to himself in the mirror to do not make something stupid, something as horrid as what he was thinking to do. He really did it, but as he continued to stare at his reflection he gave up to the monster's desires.

He had kidnapped you. He had you now on his house, at what cost? He could see your tear-stained cheeks, puffy eyes and red wrists due to his manhandlement, he regreted it, but there was no way back. He did it and just as that last string of hope got thin until it broke, his brute self came out to play.

So now you've blown all your covers.

I got this blue to make you come up.

So when you think it's almost over.

I got this blue to make you come up.

𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑;

BNHA ๋ ࣭ ⭑ Izuku Midoriya, Kirishima Eijiro, Tenya Iida, Tamaki Amajiki, Mirio Togata HQ! ๋ ࣭ ⭑ Hinata Shouyo, Asahi Asumane, Ittetsu Takeda Gakuen Babysitters ๋ ࣭ ⭑ Ryuuchi Kashima Obey me! ๋ ࣭ ⭑ Mammon, Leviathan, Beelzebub, Diavolo, Simeon

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All writings rights reserved © 2024 Mitsua's Coffee Shop. (Credit to the respective owners of the pictures, song and tagged anime characters.)

[starryriize]

hiii <3 i was binge reading ur bnd posts and omggg can u pls do riwoo delulu thoughts 🥹🥹?

delulu thoughts | riwoo

╰┈ ⋆｡˚ 🪼 author’s note: this was so cute to write :(( i love riwoo sm pls! i wrote this while watching murder mysteries...hehe but i found this so fun 🤭 not proofread at all!

୨୧ lets you come to his practices because your support and cheers when he's dancing give him a lot of motivation! loves how you record sometimes and how big your smile gets when you watch him bc he's so cool and charismatic when dancing :((

୨୧ enjoys the simple things in life so your dates consist of walking with his dog and shopping together!! you guys are so cute together that the salespeople in the store give you both discounts 😭🫶🏼

୨୧ the type to buy your favorite dessert on the way home from practice! he comes home and you guys share the dessert while watching a movie 🥹 (even feeds you if you ask)

୨୧ picnic!!! dates!!! he loves everything about it: from the sun, the chill vibes, the simple happiness he gets when he's with you 🫶🏼 his dog absolutely loves you too and that's when he knows that you're definitely his future 🥹

୨୧ the type to be out with his friends and smile because he's just remembered something about you or a cute thing you do!! doesn't care that his friends tease him :(( (stop i love him so much)

୨୧ he's confident yet still shy when you take him to meet your parents :(( not to worry though, your parents love him! he told them how you guys met and how you both confessed at the same time 😭 also told them that he promises to never break your heart <3

୨୧ loves having you in his life and goes to all your events, if possible!! brings you flowers and sits in the front row as your biggest supporter 🤭 gives you a tight hug, yk one of those hugs where he picks you up and spins you in circles!!

୨୧ the type to giggle between kisses!! whispers things such as "you're so cute" and "you're mine" :(( he just loves you and sometimes he gets clingy and expresses it via tiny kisses 🫶🏼

୨୧ teaching! you! to! dance! omg, he takes you to an empty practice room and takes your hand, teaching you some easy steps 😌 gives you kisses (that vary in intensity) when you perform well!! he's also so patient about it 🫶🏼 (gotta love a patient man)

୨୧ believes in soulmates! thinks about how he knows he found his soulmate since you walked into his life :(( often compares you to the sun to his moon 🥹

୨୧ ^^going off of this, he also writes songs about you!! or makes a stunningly, beautiful choreography inspired by you <3 (bonus: he performs it at an award show🤭)

୨୧ overall, 100000/10 green flag! he loves you so much please don’t let him go!! he would give you the whole universe if you asked because he knows how special you are 🫶🏼

[musamora]

Hello I hope your having a great day/night but I was wondering if you could do headcannons for Sigma and Dazai with an s/o with social anxiety disorder (like for me I get chest pains and nausea in social situations I’m nervous in, like being around alot of people or awkward situations and very shy to new people) thank you so much if you do end up doing this I love your writing so much btw! :D

𝖘/𝖔 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖘𝖔𝖈𝖎𝖆𝖑 𝖆𝖓𝖝𝖎𝖊𝖙𝖞

content. gn!reader. social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, cuddling, hurt/comfort. not proofread.

author's note. this is my first time writing for sigma, so i hope it is not incredibly out of character!

would you like to see more? fill out the taglist or comment under this post.

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀 would probably initially panic himself.

You cannot tell me this man does not have his own anxiety problems (but it’s more general anxiety rather than social-specific anxiety). But at the very least, he could relate deeply to your pain.

His first initial response is to get you away from the social situation immediately (utilizing his casino manager persona). However, if he can’t get you out of the situation, he will be there for you both emotionally and physically. It’s displayed either by him holding your hand or waist and him constantly making eye contact with you to make sure you’re still okay.

If you’re at an event that you absolutely cannot leave, he’ll take you aside occasionally to a secluded corner to allow you to breathe with him. He is constantly checking up on you throughout the entire event, usually by observing your facial expressions and posture. And if someone is rude to you, that manager persona is in full force.

That man may be a complete nervous wreck (all the time), but it’s almost like the switch flips in his brain whenever someone treats you rudely. (Don’t let him touch the machine guns, though. You’ll have a lawsuit on your hands).

If the event becomes a big stressor, to the point of you having a panic attack, it doesn’t matter what obligations either of you have; you are leaving ASAP.

Once both of you arrive back at your shared suite in the casino, he will constantly question whether you’re okay.

You are absolutely having a little spa night with him – no choice. You’re gonna receive some good TLC to make sure you’re back to 100%. He’ll even order your favorite meal and desserts via room service. You won’t even have to leave the comfort of your bed.

When you head to sleep, he checks on you one last time, massaging any remaining tense muscles as he soothes you to sleep. After all, both of you are in this together.

"It's okay, love. I'm right here with you. Breathe with me, okay?"

At the start of your relationship, 𝐃𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐈 probably dragged you into multiple social situations by accident (it’s the Osamu Dazai Effect). And honestly, he thinks it’s very cute with how shy you are.

However, once he realizes that these situations cause you actual stress, he starts to feel a bit bad for the previous experiences (this man would be thinking about each situation he had dragged you into, feeling more guilt when he remembered your expressions). He becomes a lot more watchful with the situations you both get involved in.

Don’t get me wrong, the Osamu Dazai effect will unavoidably drag you both back into another situation, but if he can prevent unnecessary stress for his baby, he will. In those inevitable situations, he makes sure to stay as physically close to you as possible (unless he absolutely can’t). For those who know him, it looks like he’s being his clingy self, but it’s all for the purpose of comforting you. 

He wants to make sure you know that he’s right there with you, that he’s not gonna let anything bad happen to you.

When the other people involved in the conversation are distracted, he’ll whisper reassurances to you in hopes that it’ll calm you down.

He’ll try to leave the situation as soon as possible, sometimes walking away from the other person mid-conversation.

Also, God forbid someone was mean to you.

There is a reason this man was called the Demon Prodigy—anyone who makes his lover uncomfortable or upset is gonna have a deep problem with him. After all, the saying is that the worst misfortune for Dazai’s enemies is that they are Dazai’s enemies.

Once you both get away, he’ll subtly check in on you in his typical Dazai way (which means mostly by being touchy and over-affectionate, unless you don’t like that).

However, you will receive a hug from this man.

And come on, I don’t doubt that he would be the type to give some of the best hugs when he is in a more serious mood. While he probably runs at a cooler temperature, the large jacket that he wears radiates heat. You’ll be snuggled up against him in no time.

Speaking of snuggling, if the social situation left you especially drained to the point of exhaustion, he would hands-down use it as an excuse to leave work early so that he could cuddle with you while you rest—after all, he needs to keep his baby happy and healthy :)

"Don't worry about talking, dear. I'll take care of everything."

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[ariel-seagull-wings]

HANK AND CARLY WEDDING QUESTIONS

@exoticb-utters @thealmightyemprex @water-god19 @a-roguish-gambit @justanotherconfusedman @knivxsanddespair

Imagine what music they would have? What food? Would it be outside? What kind of theme, if any, would they have?

Carly is a romantic storyteller, and when you pair her love for folklore, fairy tales  and fantasy literature and movies with Hank’s love for the works of William Shakespeare, a Medieval-Renaissance Inspired Fairytale Wedding makes more than sense for the two.

The ceremony and reception are held in an old vineyard/winery/cidery located in the village of Jeffersonville, Sullivan County.

A gazebo outside provides the altar, while the interior of the winery serves as the main place for the reception.

The music would be provided by playing recording albums of Medieval and Renaissance music ensembles.

The food would be a banquet planned by Gambit, inspired by medieval and renaissance cuisine: Mixed Pickles, Cruste Rolle, Cabbage Chowder and ‘Departed’ Creamed Fish as Starter Snacks; Root Vegetable Soup, Spit Roasted Steak, Mushroom Pasties, Lamb Stew, Roasted Quail and Roasted Pork Shoulder and Shanks as Main Courses; Cherry Pottage, Rose Pudding, Cream Custard Tart and Walnut with Honey Ice Cream for Desserts, all accompanied by Mulled Wine and Cider.  

Who would they invite?

Hank’s parents, Carly’s father, their mutual friend Alec Bohlson, Carly’s closest friends from her time as a patient from the Hospital for the Blind and her theater and puppetry work, and Hank’s friends he met in his adventures with the X-Men.

What season is it? Day or night? What colors do they wear?

During springtime,  in the month of May, with the ceremony starting by day and the reception going till night time before the newlywed couple travels for their honeymoon on the next day. Blue and green are the predominant colors for decoration and party clothes, but there are elements of rainbow sprinkled throughout, specially in the flower arrangements. 

Is it traditional or do they do something wild?

The ceremony is traditional, while the reception includes outside picnic games as less traditional forms of entertainment: a Three Legs Race, a Potato Sack Race, a Tug of War, Horseshoes and a Treasure Hunt.

Did they write their own vows? Who is the person marrying them?

They choose to exchange the traditional catholic wedding vows, and they are wed by the German monk Brother Johann, a friend of Kurt Wagner.

Are they wearing suits? Dresses? Something else entirely?

Carly's Ceremony Dress

Carly's Reception Dress

Hank and his Groomsmen

Bridesmaid's Dresses

Morph's Dress

What does their cake look like if they have one?

The wedding cake would be Naked Gingerbread Cake with Mascarpone Cream Cheese Frosting. 

Does she throw the bouquet for someone to catch or does she pass out one flower to everyone to let everyone know they are worthy of love?

Carly passes one myrtle branch to every guest to show everyone is worthy of love.

Do they have a party afterwards? What music?

Yes, they have a party that starts with a collective Maypole Dance.

Is it the wedding of their dreams or does something go awry?

Their friends from the X-Men take safety precautions so that no supervillain or anti-mutant bigots come causing trouble during the wedding.

Also! How is the kiss!? Do they smooch softly? Sweetly? Passionately? Does he dip her into a deep smooch? Is it a soft sweet peck?

Their friend Alec Bohlson holds a greenery garland between Carly and Hank's faces, and the newlyweds kiss through it.

What is their honeymoon like? Is it a stay at home one? Do they go somewhere exciting? How long is the trip? Or stay at a hotel? Or maybe a cute little cottage somewhere?

They take two months off to travel from Paris to Istanbul via the Orient Express, and from Istanbul they take a ship and sail to the Greek island of Hydra.

Does she take his last name or hers? Do they keep or hyphenate their names? Or maybe they both take on a whole new last name together!

Carly takes Hank’s surname, becoming Carly Anne McCoy.

How many kids do they have? What are their names?

They have twins: Leonard DeForest and Beatrice Constance.

Where do they live?

They live in a two story cottage house located in Bayville, Nassau County.

[comfortabletogether]

Hey, can I have Utsuro, Tsurugi, Mikado, and Syobai with a female bimbo ultimate Pastry chef s/o? She's super bubbly and sweet and and bakes for them and wants to fix them? If you could write this I'll give you a shortcake 🍰

Thank you for the request!! I really appreciate it, and how did you know that strawberry shortcake is my favorite dessert?!!? Where did you put the cameras???

I’m kidding lol. No but seriously Strawberry Shortcake is my favorite dessert, there is a great place that serves it in the summer and it’s the best. It’s the highlight of my summer.

admittedly i do not know what a bimbo is and I’m frankly too scared to look it up since none of my friends will tell me.

I decided to write for IRL!Mikado instead of AI!Mikado because you didn’t specify. And honestly was fine with writing all of these characters except I started to get super scared when I got to Utsuro 😭😭

I just didn’t want to mess up or disrespect my husband.

WARNING: SPOILERS; JUNKO MENTION; OOC-NESS; TOXIC BEHAVIORS; STALKING, OBESSION

~ Mod Haruhiko ✈️

Tsurugi Kinjo

🚔 Tsurugi starts out extremely suspicious of your kindness. Even when you bring him some ‘extra pastries’ (you made them just for him), he just thinks you’re being a friendly classmate. Or maybe you’re trying to bribe him. He doesn’t once consider that you may just like him.

🚔 If you keep persisting on being around him and hanging out with him and giving him small gifts— then he will start to develop crush on you back. He won’t understand exactly what he’s feeling so he will definitely go to Yamato to ask for advice. Yamato is his wingman and will probably be the one to actually get you two together.

🚔 When you are finally together, he will be very protective over you. He’s seen too much evil in this world and you’re so sweet and kind and amazing and wonder and— Tsurugi just wants to shield you from that.

🚔 Tsurugi doesn’t have all too much of a sweet tooth. So he won’t often accept that many gifts of pastries from you.

🚔 It will be a long time into you and Tsurugi’s but eventually he will open up to you about everything he had seen. His trauma with his dad, Kouhei, everything will come pouring out. And it would happen on one night too. It would be a night of a lot of tears and depressing talks that involve you holding Tsurugi tight, whispering praise and reassurance.

🚔 Tsurugi’s worldviews will eventually change while you are with him, you and Yamato help him improve as a person. And he appreciates you helping to break him free of his father’s toxic mindset.

Syobai Hashimoto 

🚬 At first, Syobai feels bugged by you and your sweetness, rolling his eyes and coldly asking if you have money when you want to talk with him. But, albeit simple, if you bring him a few pastries and tell him that they are free of charge— he’ll changed his mind slightly.

🚬 But Syobai being Syobai Hashimoto, he won’t know how to express his subtle appreciation and connection with you in a proper way, so he’ll just let you be with him or get some information from him without any sort of charge.

🚬 Syobai eventually will confess via just straight up telling you in the bluntest way possible. Bake him something for the first date. He’s always caught so off guard by you, especially when you do something really nice for him. It’s not something that’s he is exactly used to. 

🚬 Bake him a pastry shaped like money, he’ll laugh. To be with Syobai you would definitely have to be smart in some regard, as he cannot deal with stupid people without throwing insults at them. You’d probably at the very least understand common sense.

🚬 This man will be hard to fix, he was abandoned in childhood. But after a little while, and a few pastries, he will start to open up a little bit. But he would definitely shield you from his side on the black market, sure you’ll know about it but he will never get into details about it.

🚬 Syobai’s behaviors won’t change even if you try and fix him. He’ll be kinder and more loving with you (in private, will shove you off in public). But he was will still be rude to everyone else.

Irl!Mikado Sannoji 

💿 He would probably find you and your information out from either Kokoro or from his excessive stalking of Utsuro. You would’ve been in his class and were a survivor of the killing game but never joined up in the Kisaragi Foundation, opting to do something else to help the world.

💿 Mikado would definitely create a scenario where he accidentally runs into you at like a coffee shop or something, and  the two of you instantly hit it off. And Mikado is definitely not developing a very large obsession with you.

💿 Dating him is pretty cool, he’ll take you out on walks or bring you to his apartment or just go to yours. He has a lot of money that he justifies by telling you that he works really high up with programmers. And he refuses to introduce you to Kokoro but he will definitely gush to her about you.

💿 One morning when Mikado spent the night at your apartment, he woke up that morning to the smell of raspberry tarts. Mikado often forgets that you used to work as a pastry chef. And when he takes a bite he almost a faints. 

💿 To be completely honest, you might make Mikado worse. You’ll get him to open up to you about his tragic backstory and you’ll help him overcome some insecurities he has but your relationship would be built off so many lies and miscommunications and there is so much you don’t know about him that he doesn’t want you to find out.

💿 He’s so obsessed with both you and Utsuro, and his obsession with you might even surpass his of Utsuro. Sure, he’ll continue to search for him but he is full heartedly convinced that you had inherited Utsuro’s divine luck or something similar.

Utsuro

🍀 Another one who is suspicious of your kind behavior. Utsuro has been used for his luck so many times that he doesn’t understand that someone who hasn’t been with him for years actually likes him for him.

🍀 Utsuro for a long time will pretend to not care about you. So you’ll have to be very persistent with him. After time with you reassuring him that you appreciate him for him, thank him for things you don’t exactly need to, praise, and just spending time with him, he’ll develop feelings for you.

🍀 But Utsuro wouldn’t ask you out, his luck would just make you say yes anyways, and he didn’t want to force you to do anything with his luck. But to his surprise, one random day in February, you give him a box of pastries and then you spill you practically spill your guts to him. 

🍀 He’ll silently adore your sweetness and think it’s ironic your talent going on par with it. If you are baking anything, Utsuro would typically sit silently in the corner while reading a book that he would recommend for you to read after he’s done.

🍀 Your existence and being by his side would probably convince him to withdraw from Junko’s plan (and would probably lead to its downfall). But you helping him be a better person and become less distrustful, which unfortunately doesn’t show externally.

[lost-in-fumes]

Girls Who Ride Horses

I collapse almost immediately.

My arms and back give out before my legs. This time I’m smart enough to turn my head as I crash to the floor. Last time I bit through my lip. The cut is still raw.

I was never strong, but I am not cut out to be ridden.

More than anything I wish I could see your expression. Are you disappointed? Do you smile when I buckle only a few moments after you straddle me and sink the full force of you into my soft little body?

I can’t ask you anything because you’re still riding me, bearing me down into the floor. I’m caught between two forces that will not yield. The breath wheezes out of me and it will not return.

You shift forward, just a little, just enough to squeeze a little more air from my frame. I can barely make a sound. I can’t call for help.

I can’t say, “This is enough, please, stop.”

My heartbeat hammers in my ears. I imagine vessels bursting in my eyes. How long before my skin turns blue? What if you never got up?

What if you sat and pressed and luxuriated and squeezed so cruelly that my soul couldn’t slip free?

I love you so much. I love you so much!

Eventually, you relent enough for me to choke and gag for breath. You won’t ride me to death. But this is life now, isn’t it. There won’t be a day when I won’t collapse underneath you.

I want to be strong. Not enough to escape, but to prolong this a little more, give you another second or two to draw this out of me. I’ve never been strong. But I want to make more room in myself to hold more pain for you. I want to be like a dessert that crunches first and then yields helpless softness.

Naturally, this is hilarious for you. When I’m pinned on the floor, limbs shaking with lactic acid, you rub sticky hormone gel into my thighs. It softens me and steals the strength I try to build up to amuse you.

I’ll never be fit for dressage. This body of mine isn’t graceful. The point was never to take you anywhere or be shown off to gloating, pretty monsters. But all the same, you mount me and wait for me to fail. I promise I will fail as often as you want.

Please, let’s try again? Please slip your warm legs around my body and your hands into my hair and throat. Please ride me and hurt me and bear down on me until the press of your thighs are the limit of my world. Make me small and ruined, smother me, ride me, won’t you please?

(via Sapphic September on Cohost)

[1863-project]

For @nokiidot and @kaiyves-backup:

[ask meme]

🍇: What sort of friend are they? Where are they in the group dynamic?

Engie: Generally one of the "reliable" ones. Builds all her friends' furniture for them singlehandedly in return for dinner. Will forget to take care of herself, though.

Conductor: Absolutely the heart of things. He's a huge goofball but he always makes sure everyone's needs are met to the best of his ability.

Fireman: Boisterous and loud, but you'll never feel unsafe if she's by your side. She's got your back.

AC: The best listener there is, and arguably gives the best advice. Not the mom friend - a role she refuses - but she's cool with being the mysterious cool aunt.

Brakeman: "Younger sibling" friend. He's about a decade younger than the rest of the crew and they all treat him like a younger brother.

🍎: Do they share any features or traits with any family members?

Engie: Takes after her dad, especially in the love of steam locomotives department. Engie's younger brother is more like their mom.

Conductor: Has an identical twin brother who is eight minutes older than him. They both played brass instruments in marching band (trombone and trumpet respectively) and love railroading, cooking, and jazz and swing.

Fireman: Tries to blend things from her mom (Bengali) and her dad (Scottish) as well as she can. Definitely gets her personality from her dad, much to her mom's dismay.

AC: Is definitely more like her mother, who is a makeup artist. Her mom taught her how to style herself for personal expression and not for anyone's approval and as a result she picks bright, fun colors.

Brakeman: Idolized his uncle, an arnis instructor, growing up. Needless to say, that shows.

🍓: Does your OC have any particular scents they like? Or hate?

Engie: Loves the general smells of steam locomotives and being around them, as well as garlic. On the flip side, cannot walk into a Yankee Candle, Lush, or department store perfume department without getting a headache.

Conductor: Frying onions. His parents run a diner, and he and his brother used to help out there when they were younger. If he smells onions cooking it brings him right back in a good way. Extra points if the onions are chopped up and going in scrambled eggs.

Fireman: Against her better judgment (she has a chemistry degree), she loves chemical smells, like permanent markers, gasoline, and chlorine in pools.

AC: A specific perfume her grandmother used to wear. She has a bottle and uses it for special occasions.

Brakeman: Any dessert. If he smells dessert baking he can barely contain himself until it's ready.

🍫: Where does your OC go to think?

Engie: Will rubber duck with her locomotive when left alone. It helps her sort out problems and feelings.

Conductor: Tends to do a lot of his thinking in the staff car since he's alone in there a lot, but he has a favorite spot on the Hudson River waterfront that he sits at and looks out over Manhattan from too.

Fireman: She doesn't have anywhere she goes. She just kind of blurts out whatever's on her mind at any given point regardless of where she is. Her mom calls her "tactless" for this, but the truth is that she just has undiagnosed ADHD and lacks a filter.

AC: Actually does most of it via journaling, so she can do her thinking anywhere. She tries to write down as much as she can.

Brakeman: Actually thinks when working out, because running helps him clear his head and sort through things.

🍾: Does your OC believe in luck? If so, do they have any charm or ritual they do before a stressful event?

Engie: Keeps photos of Casey Jones and Joe Duddington in the cab with her and asks Casey to protect her when she's making up lost time.

Conductor: Not much for fate, but he does believe that he's incredibly lucky for being where he is (i.e. working with Engie on the same train). Has kissed Engie for luck before. She went Tomato Mode.

Fireman: Doesn't chance it. Asks Agni for blessings by throwing offerings into the firebox before important runs.

AC: Not superstitious, but isn't going to shame anyone for having them. Generally likes learning about them for writing purposes.

Brakeman: Believes you can increase your luck to a degree but not entirely by putting in the work - if you've practiced and worked hard, some things are more likely to fall in your favor, but not everything. Sometimes you're still just unlucky.

🍷: What's one of your OC's pet peeves concerning food?

Engie: Cannot stand seafood for textural and taste reasons; she even hates the smell of it and will get nauseous.

Conductor: The man knows how to cook, and he'll be verrrry clear if he notices someone isn't doing it safely or correctly. He won't let anyone give you food poisoning if you're eating with him. His twin brother is, after all, a professional chef who went to culinary school.

Fireman: It's masala chai, not a "chai tea."

AC: She feels silly about it, but if a dessert is too cute she can't bring herself to eat it. She doesn't want to ruin the art.

Brakeman: (WILL eat AC's desserts if she doesn't want them) Isn't too keen on fancy food and doesn't understand why people prepare it super formally if it's just going to be eaten. Will inhale things quickly.

[gacmediadaily]

PRESS RELEASE via Great American Media:

Actress/Producer Lori Loughlin Continues to Spread Love and Compassion Volunteering with Project Angel Food; Movie's Storyline Inspired by Opportunity to Serve

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.

Loughlin, who has been an unwavering presence within the organization since January 2021, took on the delightful role of "pie duty," joining hands with Project Angel Food's skilled chefs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.

In addition to her starring role, Loughlin serves as one of the executive producers of the film, which revolves around a successful TV chef's journey to rediscover the true meaning of her aunt's legacy. The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need. It's a poignant case of art imitating life.

Most weeks, Loughlin dedicates her volunteer days to delivering meals directly to clients who face life-threatening conditions, rendering them unable to leave their homes. She has also actively participated in packaging meals, assembling nutritious breakfast bags filled with yogurt, fruit, and granola, and has generously lent her support in meal preparation, fruit sorting, and expressing gratitude to the generous donors who support over 2,500 seriously ill Angelenos relying on Project Angel Food for medically tailored meals designed to meet their specific medical requirements.

Reflecting on her involvement, Loughlin shared her sentiments during the organization's annual Lead with Love television special in 2022: "It's really a community. It's more than just feeding people; it's about loving people and helping people. I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."

She says now, "It's been a profound experience. As volunteers, you think you are giving to those in need, but we are the ones who are given a gift. It is a profound experience. When you give love, you get love, and it is so rewarding to know that you've brought a little happiness to someone's day and that you've delivered meals that are thoughtfully prepared with not only nutritious ingredients but also kindness and compassion."

In addition to Project Angel Food preparing and delivering 125,000 meals in the month of November, on Thanksgiving Day, the organization will provide thousands of traditional turkey dinners, complete with savory gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, yams, and delectable homemade desserts, to their clients, many of whom find themselves isolated and alone during the holidays.

In 2023, a total of 3,446 volunteers have wholeheartedly invested 40,811.66 hours into supporting Project Angel Food, an effort equivalent to the dedication of 22 full-time employees. Notable volunteers, alongside Loughlin, have included Harry and Meghan (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex), Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sharon Stone, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita, Eric McCormack, Adam Lambert, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the late George Michael, among others.

A Christmas Blessing premieres Sunday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET only on Great American Family. Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay 818.415.3784 pamslay@gacmedia.com

About Project Angel Food: Project Angel Food, originally founded by Marianne Williamson in 1989 during the AIDS crisis, is dedicated to delivering 1.5 million medically tailored meals annually to 4,000 individuals facing food, financial, and health insecurities in LA County. The organization's commitment to their mission is underscored by their current expansion efforts, with the construction of the 30,000-square-foot Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus, scheduled to open in 2027 in response to the growing need. To date, they've provided over 17 million meals.

Photo Credit: Noe Garcia/Project Angel Food

SOURCE Great American Family

My Take:

I am delighted that Lori Loughlin will be starring in her FIRST Christmas movie for Great American Family THIS Christmas season! She and her co-star, James Tupper, starred together earlier this year in the Great American Winter film for Great American Family titled Fall Into Winter. That was such a wonderful story and Lori and James had a fantastic connection on screen; therefore, I'm glad Great American Family decided to pair the two together again!

It's especially nice to see that Lori's Christmas movie isn't just about Santa, mistletoe kisses, and sleigh rides, but instead, it will highlight an important charity that is near and dear to her heart, Project Angel Food, whose mission is serving others and giving of one's time for those in need. That is truly the best Christmas gift we can give others.

Having Lori Loughlin back on our TV's this Christmas season is such a wonderful treat! You may have also noticed that Lori's past Hallmark movies are playing once again on the Hallmark Channel. In fact, you can see Northpole: Open for Christmas next week, Friday, November 17th at 2pm/1c.

And don't miss Lori Loughlin's new heartwarming Great American Family movie, A Christmas Blessing, with co-stars James Tupper and Jesse Hutch, this Sunday night, November 12, 2023, at 8pm/7c.!

[rotfics]

for anon: dating canon!dredge:

be prepared to have a zombie dude put you first in tons of ways

FIRST OFF you better eat right. he will cook for you accordingly and get you to eat (gently if he needs to), you need to eat and he’s a spectacular cook. dude could instant ramen look pretty, and meet all nutrition values. don’t doubt him with his cooking skills. if you somehow cant do solids he has other options.

on off time he will check in with you and see what you’re up to. you’ll get a snoof and a chin on your shoulder, while he asks you what you’re doing, and why you like it so much.

him taking his mask off around you is a HUGE deal

he’ll huff and puff about “not liking physical affection” yea ok nah dude we know you’re lying. bad liar.

as we all know, he can regulate his body temp to be cool or warm however you’d like

my guy might be a bit overprotective internally but won’t express it “out loud” if you choose to take him somewhere.

anywhere you bring him he’ll do his absolute best (to his own comfort) to do... whatever. greet people.. he’s bad at small talk, really, but he can talk about his mixboard (he makes music.)

he still suffers from brain damage via blunt force trauma (his murder) so some of that may come up and hinder things

his memory is also erratic for the most part but he can easily recall his loved ones.

doesn’t know where he is a lot. spaces off to cope and may get startled (and embarrassed, even ashamed) when you snap him out of it/bring him back to reality

be patient with him with these issues, he can’t help it and prefers guidance even if he feels bad

if you reassure him and make him feel better about his issues you’re it, he’ll adore you even more. just be prepared for him mindlessly following you sometimes

you can snap him out of it though and he’ll leave if you uh.. dislike that or need personal time, he gets it

you’re going to eat SOMETHING at least twice a day by the way. especially if you want one of them stacked desserts he makes (misc fruit and whipped cream)

if you cant eat he’ll find something else... like a popsicle. for now.

...getting kisses from a zombie with no nose and protruding teefs kinda tickles, deal. (he could lick your face with his long weird tongue why would you want that)

each day you’ll be greeted with this zombie man, looking at you as if you were the star of his life. and cuddling you as such.

...you can escape for the bathroom but you’ll be grabbed back and close to his chest the second you come back. you can hear his zombie heartbeat.

his arms are warm and weighted, and you’d be hugged close.

he can purr

[achromaticbibliophile]

After commenting with @harzilla via another post of their Lost Sibling au, I wanted to throw in my two cents about some of the family dynamics Yuu could have depending on the different sibling they have. And how both biological and adopted families can meet/interact when magic can finally find a way between the two worlds.

Because, even when Yuu learns Twisted Wonderland is their homeland and they have family and even a twin (and of course making friends, a life, and possibly a boyfriend) they still long for the home they always knew and the family there as well.

Riddle Roseheart

My immediate thought was Yuu having a family very much like the dynamic of Meet the Robinsons. Just this chaotic, warm, loving family of both blood and choice that didn’t hesitate adopting a baby found on their doorstep. Yuu’s upbringing is Riddle’s antithesis: Riddle grew up believing that failure was the worst possible outcome and Yuu’s family motto is very much “From failure you learn, from success not so much.”

It all leads to the two butting heads quickly upon meeting, Yuu baffled by the ridiculousness of the Queen of Hearts rules and how strict punishments are as a result while Riddle can’t fathom how uncaring Yuu is to things.

But eventually, when Riddle meets Yuu’s adopted family there is no hesitation whatsoever from them into welcoming Riddle into their fold. He’s treated like part of the family already, his plate heaped with food at dinner and a homemade dessert for everyone to share.

They even teach him the recipe and if he thought the near food fight at dinner was crazy, the kitchen is a madhouse of chatter, banter, and “measure with your heart” kind of recipes. When his initial attempt comes out wonky, Riddle feels like it’s the oyster sauce all over again only to be met with:

“You failed!” *cheers*

And suddenly he’s laughing with the rest of them and sharing his tart mishap and the whole family is now competing to make the most ridiculous dessert.

Riddle doesn’t know it, but he’s family now, even without him and Yuu being twins. And when they find out about Mrs. Rosehearts, they’ll slap adoption papers in front of him, no questions asked.

Leona Kingscholar

Perhaps a childless couple who, upon finding a baby on their property, don’t look gift-horses in the mouth and love their new baby without hesitation. Even if the mother’s cat allergy is always acting up for some odd reason that isn’t explained. That is until Yuu finally returns home with beastman ears and a tail and a twin in tow, along with papers from the Kingscholar royal family expressing huge gratitude for raising the long lost third heir. (It took ages for Falena to be convinced not to come too, just keep it small for ice breakers. Leona really would have just shut down if his older brother came too).

Leona, already the least favored child, the spare heir who was tossed aside completely when his nephew was born, had a complex before Yuu was revealed to be his twin missing since shortly after birth. Even thought they’ve since gotten closer after the reveal, he’s understandably on edge going to meet Yuu’s adopted family out of fear of comparisons.

Except for confusion and surprise by both the fact he’s a beastman (unheard of here) and nearly identical to Yuu, their parents take it in stride. They don’t care Leona is a prince beyond worrying the meatloaf dinner might not be up to his standards, let alone the fact he got passed over for the throne. They ask him about his interests, his goals for the future, and he isn’t on edge once during the meal, where he’s treated as just Leona without the Kingscholar name attached.

Also it was definitely Yuu, after their beastman form was revealed, who got jumped by Cheeka in the infirmary, which is a story Leona shares with a grin much to Yuu’s embarrassment. Of course the fact Cheeka innocently asking when he got another oji-tan and the political chaos that followed is a story for another time.

Malleus Draconia

Based on a comment that suggested that, even sealed in a human form, Yuu could have aged at the same pace as Malleus and that brings to mind a bittersweet scenario.

Imagine being Yuu, raised for generations by a single family as a foundling child. How their family fretted when they didn’t grow as fast but didn’t care as long as Yuu was healthy, clever, and loved. Their siblings are now grandparents while they look like a teenager still, their adopted parents passing on when they seemed to barely be in their double digits. They’ve been the little ring bearer/flower child to some siblings’ weddings, present for the birth of their nibblings, and even babysit their grand-niblings depending on timing.

They are never without love, they do not doubt it from any of their family, but Yuu feels so disconnected too. Feels a grief that cannot be named that their growth is so much slower, how their lifespan is so much longer than their relatives that they’ve had to bury their parents while pretending to be a “grandchild” at the funeral. That they, who were once babied and tended to by an elder sister, now comforts and cares for her in her twilight years.

How they cannot safely interact with most people outside of their family due to the slow aging. How they love and loath the family photo albums in equal measure, able to see the relatives who have passed on again but also how unchanging they themselves are.

Perhaps during their time in Twisted Wonderland, Yuu hopes to find a “cure” to their aging woes so that they do not outlive their loved ones. How easily they connect with Malleus’s worries for the future and already feeling loved ones slipping through his fingers.

Then the discovery it’s not a curse but biological advantage as a fae, even when bound in human form, and that Yuu will never truly be alone because their horns are the same as Malleus’s.

When Yuu is able to return to their family home, they do so accompanied with Malleus who examines the photo albums with misty eyes.

Because oh he can feel the love in those black and white images, in those colored Polaroids, in those digital pictures. Because Yuu was never without family and love and Malleus can happily greet the siblings, nibblings, and grand nibblings who have loved and treasured his twin and help him accept the passing of time, but assure that it does not mean the passing of love.

ohh. Brain rot time.

Long lost sibling AU. Except Yuu is the lost sibling of one of our dear Twst boys. Like through magically shenanigans Yuu is pulled from the twst verse as an infant or toddler(or in Malleus' case an egg) and ends up in a magicless world. The world has no magic so they're forced to fit whatever the constraints of that universe are. So if for example, they were Riddle's sibling. They simply lack magic. But if they were a mer, beastman, or fae, then they not only lack magic but they were forced to become human. Yuu has no memories of twisted wonderland, no memories of their previous life. They only know the life they've lived with their adoptive family. Things like fairies, mermaids, and magic are nothing but fairy tales.

Until the day they woke up in the coffin at NRC. Okay, so turns out magic is actually real! Hey, Yuu's actually handling it okay(I swear game Yuu is extremely mentally stable if they're handling all the shit so well). The mirror, for whatever reason can't accurately read their soul. So they still think they don't have magic and want to go home to their magicless world.

Even if Yuu looks strikingly similar to their sibling, maybe nobody makes the connection because, duh, Yuu is from another world. Like even if Yuu looks like Leona or Azul for example, it must be a coincidence because duh, Yuu is human not a beastman or a mer. Nobody actually figures out Yuu is actually from the twst universe until whatever magic that caused them to be sent to another world as an infant and stripped them of their original identity finally wears off.

Like maybe something triggers it. Maybe fighting their sibling's overblot and saving their life(since an overblot can kill the mage it's attached to) is what triggers the magic to break.

Book two, after Yuu is knocked out by the spell driver disk and wakes up in the infirmary. Everybody is so focused on Leona that they don't notice that Yuu has sprouted a pair of lion ears on their head. Yuu doesn't even notice until they realize that everything is so much LOUDER and why does the room stink of medication so much?

Imagine book 3 and Azul's overblot has been defeated. Everybody's beat up and then Yuu suddenly collapse and they're having trouble breathing. People are panicking and then somebody notices that their skin is starting to change to grey and black and that the seams of their pants are starting to tear because SOMETHING is moving inside Yuu's pants. Maybe it's one of the twins who figures it out and yanks up Yuu's shirt and sees that they're sprouting GILLS on their torso. Poor Yuu is picked up and tossed into one of Octavinelle's tank where they finish transforming and surprise. Yuu almost looks like a carbon copy of Azul in that form. Even their hair changed color to the same shade as his in this form. Like maybe Azul and Yuu were the only two survivors of their clutch, but Yuu was lost or stolen and the lost of one of the only two children they have left was what finally triggered their parent's divorce.

Oh oh. Like imagine with Malleus. Insert shenanigans where Yuu ends up in their world much more down the line so they age at the rate of a human instead of a fae(or maybe they age like a fae but still look like a human so their family thinks they have some kind of medical condition that makes them age slowly, poor Yuu is the big family secret until they're old enough to be on their own). Let's say there's some shenanigans and Yuu and Malleus were twin eggs. The two of them when the eggs are close together they can communicate with each other(maybe if you listened closely you could hear the faint cooing or squeaks of the baby dragons in their eggs as they talk to each other). Yuu's egg is stolen and has just disappeared. Poor Malleus spends so long calling out to his other half, he's just a tiny baby in his egg and he doesn't understand why his sibling won't answer him anymore. Maybe as he grew he always knew something was missing. Even if he wasn't told about his sibling. He just KNOWS somebody should be there. Maybe that's why Yuu in that universe doesn't fear him. Because the both are naturally drawn to each other as their other half. Perhaps Yuu ends up waking up one day with their head hurting because somehow they're sprouting horns and their skin peeling because surprise! They've got scales starting to sprout all over their body.

Maybe book 6 Poor Yuu's hair just suddenly burst into flame when facing Idia's overblot because they're in S.T.Y.X. and there's so many phantoms and so much blot around that it finally overloads their system and triggers the curse to finally manifest in them. Poor Yuu went from a normal haircut to a ball of blue fire for hair.

Imagine going from being an only child or having maybe one other sibling to finding out you're actually Kalim's sibling and oh yeah, You actually have 30 other siblings. Kalim's taking it great and can't wait to introduce Yuu to their long lost family but it might take them a bit longer to process.

Being Riddle's sibling, Yuu might actually feel grateful they ended up in another world if they have decent parents because they're not sure they're ready to face Mrs. Rosehearts when they find out she's their bio mother.

Can y'all see my vision here? So much angst potential but so much comedy potential as well.

The shenanigans from the more emotionally constipated cast trying to navigate this new found relationship. Or trying to figure out how they're going to introduce Yuu to their family.

Then you got ones like Rook. Poor Yuu, hope they're good at learning French.

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Ordering Pizza in Puerto Banus: A Delicious Guide

Puerto Banus, renowned for its luxurious marina, upscale shops, and vibrant nightlife, is also a haven for food lovers. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely evening by the waterfront or hosting a gathering with friends, pizza is a universally loved choice. Here’s your guide to ordering the perfect pizza in Puerto Banus, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Top Pizzerias in Puerto Banus

Picasso Pizzeria:

Description: Picasso Pizzeria is a local favorite, known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious pizzas. Located right by the marina, it’s a great spot to enjoy a meal with a view.

Specialties: Try their classic Margherita, spicy Diavola, or the seafood-rich Frutti di Mare.

Ordering: They offer both dine-in and takeaway options. You can place your order directly through their website or by calling them.

Pasta Factory:

Description: While primarily known for its pasta, the Pasta Factory also serves fantastic pizzas. The cozy ambiance makes it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal.

Specialties: Their Capricciosa and Quattro Stagioni pizzas are highly recommended.

Ordering: Orders can be placed online, via phone, or through popular delivery apps like Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

La Pappardella:

Description: La Pappardella offers a fusion of traditional and gourmet pizzas, making it a must-visit for pizza aficionados.

Specialties: The Truffle Pizza and the Burrata Pizza are standout choices.

Ordering: They offer delivery and takeaway services. You can order pizza puerto banus through their website or delivery platforms.

Pizzeria Picasso Express:

Description: A branch of the famous Picasso Pizzeria, this express outlet focuses on quick service without compromising on quality.

Specialties: Their Pepperoni and Vegetarian pizzas are popular picks.

Ordering: Perfect for a quick takeaway, you can place your order online or via phone.

Tips for Ordering Pizza in Puerto Banus

Check Delivery Zones: Ensure the pizzeria delivers to your specific location in Puerto Banus. Some places might have limited delivery zones, especially during peak hours.

Look for Deals and Offers: Many pizzerias offer special deals, especially for online orders. Check their websites or delivery apps for discounts, combo deals, and seasonal offers.

Customize Your Order: Don’t hesitate to customize your pizza. Whether you want extra cheese, gluten-free crust, or specific toppings, most pizzerias are happy to accommodate your preferences.

Timing Matters: If you’re ordering for an event or a specific time, place your order in advance. This ensures timely delivery, especially during busy hours.

Consider Sides and Drinks: Enhance your pizza experience by adding sides like garlic bread, salads, or desserts. Many pizzerias also offer a selection of drinks that pair well with their pizzas.

Conclusion

Ordering pizza in Puerto Banus is a straightforward and enjoyable process, thanks to the variety of excellent pizzerias and delivery options available. Whether you’re craving a classic Margherita or a gourmet truffle pizza, you’ll find something to suit your taste. Remember to check for special deals, customize your order to your liking, and order in advance to ensure a smooth experience. Enjoying a delicious pizza by the beautiful marina of Puerto Banus is a culinary delight you don’t want to miss.

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Living in Park Slope, Brooklyn

We lived in Park Slope for ~18 months and really enjoyed the neighborhood for its peaceful, quiet vibes. Unlike other places we've lived in NYC, the streets are typically uncrowded and quiet with rarely any shouting outside our home and minimal honking from cars, and people generally seem less rushed. The close proximity to Prospect Park - designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, like Central Park - was definitely a perk, as was having relatively easy access to Manhattan via the subway. We also liked how large, affordable, and relatively not crowded our gym was.

On the flip side, the commute time to Manhattan was long (45 mins at best to midtown, but best to budget an hour for delays), and with longer subway wait times on weekends, we often stayed in the neighborhood vs. venturing into "the city." Most of the housing stock is very old brownstones (ours is from the 1890s), which comes with maintenance issues, lack of elevators, and some level of decrepitude (this was a HUGE problem in the duplex we rented, which had constant maintenance issues and vermin and a very checked-out landlady). And the vegetarian food options are rather depressing -- the neighborhood is overflowing with pasta/pizza joints (yay carbs, but no veg protein), sugary dessert shops, a seemingly disproportionate amount of non-A grade restaurants (per the NYC food safety rating system), and generally mediocre tasting food.

Our time in the neighborhood was split across a 1-bedroom sublet (4th floor walkup for ~3 months) and a 2-bedroom duplex brownstone (garden & parlor levels for ~15 months). Both were based in "South Slope", the even quieter subsection of the neighborhood that is slightly deeper into Brooklyn than "North Slope" (which is more central and closer to express train lines to Manhattan such as the Q and 2/3).

Our Favorite (Vegetarian) Food

While the healthy vegetarian options were not plentiful and a lot of the restaurants are aggressively mediocre compared to Manhattan fare, there were still some places we really enjoyed eating in the neighborhood. These were some of our favorite sit-down spots in/near South Slope, with the caveat that none of them had great veg protein so we only at there as exceptions to our regular routine:

Lore - One of the most upscale places in the neighborhood, and known for its Indian fusion and other "culturally diverse" dishes. For us, this was the best Indian food in the neighborhood (not that there was much competition) and generally really delicious. A reservation is typically needed for dinner, but walk-ins seem possible for brunch/lunch. Closed Mondays.

Pasta Louise - While I generally avoid pasta places for dinner given the heavy carb/low vegetarian protein ratio and tendency towards mediocrity, Pasta Louise's food is actually delicious. We loved the farro salad and many of the vegetarian pastas. The vibe is also very friendly and wholesome, and there are often families with kids. Wait times are generally long if you don't have a reservation.

Haenyo - Korean food. There's only one vegetarian entree - the tofu bibimbap - but it's excellent! Good to make a reservation here, though we were able to walk in on a weekend for dinner once (with a ~20 min wait).

Crosta - More Italian food. While there's no vegetarian protein to be found here, I enjoyed everything I tried, especially the vegetarian lasagna and also the salad and pizzas.

Krupa Grocery - Also in Windsor Terrace, the fake (vegetarian) chicken dish and gnocchi are pretty tasty here. This restaurant doesn't hold a candle to our favorites in Manhattan, but for days that we didn't want to leave the neighborhood, it was a good option for us. We really liked the cute backyard full of picnic tables and string lights.

Bonus: We didn't often venture into North Slope, but we did really enjoyed eating at Fausto there. Not a lot of vegetarian protein but the food was delicious.

We sometimes found better vegetarian protein options at the fast casual places in the neighborhood, including our favorites:

Two Boots - This is the best vegan pizza we know. We love the V for Vegan slice. It's not high in protein, but a delicious treat. Park Slope lifers probably hate it because it's a chain, but hey, it's good! For another pizza place, Norm's Pizza was also pretty good (though not vegan) - I liked their signature vodka sauce pizza.

Taim - Also a chain, and a great spot for make-your-own Mediterranean bowls. Better than Cava, in my opinion (not that there's a Cava in the neighborhood). The falafel comes with some protein and you can also add boiled eggs for some more.

Just Salad - Another chain. Because sadly Park Slope doesn't have many healthy vegetarian options that aren't chains. The salads here are actually quite delicious and you can add tofu to any of them, so this is obviously a winner for us.

Electric Beets - Small business with a bunch of all-vegetarian (vegan?) takeaway foods such as burritos with tofu, vegetarian lasagna, noodles, etc. The food was generally pretty good and we really liked that they had vegetarian protein in several dishes. The owner is also very friendly.

Hanco's - Vietnamese food. The tofu banh me is pretty good, as are the glass noodles with tofu. Think they also do have a few locations in NYC, though I don't really think of it as a chain.

Syko - Syrian/Korean fusion in neighboring Windsor Terrace. Featured in The New Yorker while we lived in the area. We liked the Fatboy, a massive scallion pancake sandwich that left us both with a food hangover after sharing one between us. Unfortunately, we didn't see this on the menu recently.

Sandwich Girl Cafe - We liked the breakfast burrito. Not the best breakfast burrito we've ever had, but definitely the best we've had in Park Slope.

Candidly, there were lots of places we tried in the neighborhood that were very disappointing in terms of the food taste. These included places that people love to love, like Miriam (Mediterranean food) and Masalawala (very spicy Indian food), and places that we'd never heard of but popped in to try. There were some places that were decent but not great, especially relative to their high prices, like Couleur Cafe. And there were places where the menus looked so unappealing for vegetarians that we never bothered to try them. So once we discovered the places we liked, we largely stuck to them.

Cafes, Bakeries, Dessert

Park Slope has tons and tons of cafes, bakeries, and dessert shops. It makes for a more European vibe. Some of my favorites were Culture (for frozen yogurt in the summertime, and yes it's a chain), Variety Coffee Roasters (good chai latte, has quite a lot of seating although often full, and you guessed it...a chain), Muse Cafe (mediocre food/drink tbh, but plenty of seating and always seemed to have seats available), and Techne Cafe (delicious croissants and drinks). The area is also known for Winner, a bakery that releases specific types of breads/baked goods at certain hours throughout the day (and attracts long lines for them). Given I'm not big on carbs this wasn't a favorite for me, and their challah was pretty mediocre, but people love to love Winner. There are many, many more cafes and bakeries in the neighborhood and I'm sure lots of them have tasty treats.

Notably, it was hard to find a decent bagel in the area, although Bagel Pub (...a chain) was generally pretty good. Ironically, we like Brooklyn Bagel, which is located in NoHo (Manhattan), better than anything we tried in Park Slope.

Things to Do

This is the kind of neighborhood that is a great place to live in relative peace. It's less about attractions or things to do in the way that Manhattan, or even some other neighborhoods of Brooklyn, are. So when it comes to things to do, at least for DINKs like us, there was not a lot. We really enjoyed walking and jogging in Prospect Park, which felt like a true getaway from the city. Walking around Greenwood Cemetery was also quite pretty. I enjoyed some of the local bookshops, like The Ripped Bodice (women-focused bookshop, only one other location in Los Angeles) and Powerhouse on 8th (independent bookstore).

Otherwise, finding things to do was more about getting out of the neighborhood - whether to head to other parts of Brooklyn for the gorgeous Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the (IMO, mediocre) Brooklyn Museum, or a (usually avant garde) show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, or to head into Manhattan for world-class museums, shows, and food.

Park Slope does seem to have quite a few places that offer activities for kids - pottery studio, art classes, music classes, etc. There is also a Nitehawk Cinema right across from Prospect Park (I don't watch a lot of movies and never visited).

Ultimately, we enjoyed our time living in Park Slope and were also glad to leave the decrepitude of our housing situation and the long commute in to work.