#freelance inventor

[dcxdpdabbles]

I love your Freelance Inventor Au so much! (And, like, all your other work,, lol) I can't help imagining Danny finding out about the Batfam and turning to Bruce like, "You let our kids be vigilantes?!" Meanwhile Bruce is stuck on the fact that Danny called them "Our" kids. Or the reveal the other way, with Bruce finding out about Phantom first? He'd freak out- clearly he doesn't know Danny as well as he thought he did. And he can't believe Danny never told him! Meanwhile, Danny thought he mentioned the Phantom thing ages ago and that Bruce just doesn't care.

Since Jazz put the idea in his head, Danny has been unable to think of anything else. The idea that he might be in love with Bruce Wayne and had been for so many years but didn't notice because he assumed everyone felt that it was for that one friend.

It was there whenever he was drafting new blueprints, when he traveled across the world looking for inspiration and investors, when he settled into bed for a good night's rest, and most of all, when he finished his weekly phone call with Bruce.

"Get some rest," Bruce's warm, smooth voice says over the speakers. "I'll talk to you soon. Goodnight, Danny."

"Goodnight," he responds softly. He has a request to stay on the line on the tip of his tongue, but with the time difference, he knows it's not a good idea. And have a good day, Bruce."

The call ended with a click, but he couldn't help but feel their goodbye needed something.

I love you.

That was it. That's what was missing. But did he dare? Could he? Was he confusing love for something it wasn't? Was Bruce even interested?

Danny places his phone on his chest, staring at the ceiling of the latest hotel he booked, wondering if Bruce is leaving for lunch with the kids. He said they were celebrating Tim's new clothesline and wished he was there to cheer the boy and his team on.

Danny is in Toykyo today, presenting his new hologram keyboards to a big company.

Of course, they were the second company allowed the selling rights. Wayne Tech was the first, and Danny kept the production and creation rights. It was one of Danny's most ingenious inventions, if he did say so himself, but the look on Bruce's face when he revealed it to him was far more exhilarating than creating the keyboard or gaining the fat paycheck.

Fenton's Ghost Touch was a set of two rings with a hologram keyboard inside. When someone needed to type, they would spin the rings and double-tab the inner lining, connecting to devices using the Bluetooth function.

A visible hologram would pop up underneath their fingers, or if they wanted (and were good enough typers), they could move their fingers in the air without it, which would still allow them to type.

Danny had chosen to release the line in black internationally with Toyko, but Wayne Tech would release an exclusive color line. The rings were of the same design, all using slick silver bands but with different colors as the activation inner rings and some elegant carvings, unlike the international releases, which were just one solid color.

Fenton's Ghost Touch would come in seven colors: blue, red, pink, green, purple, white, and yellow.

Danny had purposely designed them using each of the Wayne kids' favorite colors and sent them all a set with their corresponding colors. The morning they arrived, he got a picture of them showing off their new rings, smiling widely at the camera from Bruce.

He saved the photo as his laptop background. His phone background already had a picture of him and the Waynes at Thanksgiving. They had crowed around, holding their wreaths with Bruce and Danny in the center.

Danny had been facing the camera, beaming in pride at the kids' work. Bruce was half-turning, his gaze stuck on Danny's face with a strange, fond, soft smile, the kind he rarely saw Bruce give anyone else.

It made him hope. Oh, how he hoped, but it also scared him. What if this wasn't love? Danny has never been in love before, has never fallen to the urges that others describe, and had been so comfortable convincing his asexuality meant he would never have to be the kind of person staying up long into the night overthinking every interaction with another person.

Yet here he was, seeing Bruce in a whole new light and discovering how different everything was because of it. But at the same time, how nothing had changed. He spoke to Dani about this, but his clone-turned-sister had only shrugged.

"You raised kids with the man." She laughed. Dani wasn't like Danny, and although she was more informed than their parents, she had difficulty wrapping her head around not having those feelings. "I think it's past the point of having a crush on him. I think you should go for it. Make it official."

Danny reaches up, rubbing at his eyes. It was midnight, and he had a meeting with another with the Japanese board again at eight. He really needed to rest and be on top of his wits so that he and his lawyer could ensure the contact was in his best interest.

He clicks open his gallery on his phone instead of swiping through photos of Bruce and feeling his heart leap nearly out of his chest. He misses the man.

Since Jazz's conversation, Danny has been practically avoiding him. This is due to his being hyper-aware of himself and Bruce: the way Bruce laughed, the dip in his voice whenever the British accent he picked up from Alfred popped in, the slight facial expressions he made when confused about emotions, the shift from playful to professional in work settings, and most of all, the attention he always bestowed onto Danny.

How the world just seemed brighter whenever he was with the man.

Bruce was his sun, and Danny was nothing more than a flower seeking him out. It made the Halfa want to hide in a hole but dance around in public all at once, and he didn't know why.

He finds a video, tapping the play button before thinking further of it, and melts when the first sound he hears is Bruce's laughter. It's quickly followed by the loud noise of the Waynes' Children. It was taken at the last Wayne game night—at the time, Danny had been in England with Dani.

Tim recorded Damian standing proudly over a map covered in white trains, arms spread into a T position, and Duke screaming accusations of cheating. After Alfred banned Monopoly in the Manor, the game Ticket to Ride quickly took over as the new worst enemy creator.

Dick was in the background sobbing into his hands as Jason tried to confront him. Steph and Cass were each leaning on Bruce's two shoulders, laughing as hard as their father, and Alfred was out of frame but not out of hearing, so when he stated, "Master Dick, how could have gone in the wrong direction? It's the map of the USA, it hasn't change in years!"

"He has a concussion, Alfrie!" Jason protested hotly. "Leave him alone!"

"YOU CHEATED!" Duke raged as Damian continued his pose with the most serious expression he'd seen on the child. It made his heart swell to see Damian copying him.

Danny struck the same pose whenever he beat his sisters at a game, even at his advanced age. Once an annoying brother, always an annoying brother.

The video ends with Tim flipping the camera. His broad grin covered the whole screen as he shouted, "Love you, Dad! Miss you! Can't wait to see you!"

Danny turns to his side, feeling his heart flutter more as the word plays repeatedly in his head. A few years ago, the Wayne Kids—excluding Damian, who was polite to the point it hurt—switched from Danny to Dad when referring to him.

Bruce hadn't made a big deal about it even though they called him Dad. Would that mean the man was happy his kids saw him as a second father figure? Did it mean the man thought of him as....a husband?

Danny groans, burying his face into the cool sheets of his futon, begging his mind to stop for a few seconds so he can rest. After this deal goes through, Danny is going to face the music.

He would go to Gotham and figure out a way to tell Bruce how he felt. He just hopes he has it figured out by then. Danny has an idea, but explaining the mess in his head into words is going to be much harder than anything he's ever done.

Not to mention Phantom. That was a can of worms he hadn't ever touched in Wayne's presence. What was Bruce's stance on ghosts anyway?

Should he practice what he would say about the topic? Turning onto his back, Danny holds up his phone, clicking the screen so the lock screen image of a grinning Bruce appears.

It was from the surprise vacation Danny rented out the hut next to the ones the kids sent Bruce to. It had been taken at sunset, the soft orange and purples of the sky framing Bruce's grin and dancing on his wind-blown hair. It had been a spur-of-the-moment walk around the beach, but from Danny's perspective down below and Bruce climbing back up to his hunt, it had almost appeared like Bruce was descending from the heavens.

Danny had used every film skill he had ever heard Dani speak about to capture the beautiful sight.

It is the best picture he's ever taken.

"I love you," the words leave his mouth in surprise, even though he had meant to talk about ghosts. But when they are spoken, he ducks into ice water and realizes they are true.

He sits up, using both hands to hold the phone in front of him, hoping that somehow, in some unrealistic dream, the words will carry across the world, and Bruce will hear them. Maybe even feel them, too. "I love you, I think I do. Do you love me too?"

The screen goes dark, and Danny sighs. Ten years. Will he really risk ten years of friendship over these little feelings?

Yeah. He thinks he will.

[bronzs-art]

Bruce "my kids found out I have a crush and they want me to do something about it so I'm compromising" Wayne, and

Danny "Batman must have found out my hero identity and wants me as backup for the Justice League but is being subtle about it" Fenton

(Inspired by Freelance Inventor)

Part 2!

[lizardsfromspace]

The thing about that Doctor Who guy is that he knows his dad didn't create the Doctor, the companions, the show's premise, or the idea of the TARDIS. He just suggested that they make the TARDIS a police box (not even the idea of it being disguised, just that it be disguised as a police box) and came up with what the acronym TARDIS meant. And his dad was probably a member of the show's staff and not a freelancer when he came up with the police box idea so he would only own the meaning of the acronym (and they've changed what the acronym stands for slightly in future serials), plus the guest characters from the first script. He thinks his dad deciding what an acronym means this entitles him to ownership of all Doctor Who. It's like if the grandson of whoever wrote the first comic where Batman had a giant penny in the Batcave held that this made his granddad the sole owner of DC Comics

Ownership of characters etc. is really complicated for Doctor Who! Almost all the major recurring characters are owned by the BBC bc the producer came up with them but since most writers were technically freelance they retained ownership of concepts and characters introduced in their episodes. But that has a wrinkle to it, since they only own what's in their script. So the writer of the first Sontaran story owns the concept of the Sontarans & can use them in other works, but they have to be redesigned, because their look was invented by the BBC effects department. Anyway if the inventor of K9 has to redesign K9 to use the character in other shows because the rights are tangled enough that they don't own the character's appearance I kind of doubt owning an acronym entitles you to secret ownership of the entire series

[kathren-is-here]

Ducktor Gyro Gearloose! Aka Ducktor Gearloose, Ducktor Gears… you get it

Scrooges freelance scientist and inventor, head of R&D (Research and Development) he runs the whole branch and abuses his power, unknown to everyone else, he’s a mad scientist and an evil genius

He’s a indecisive perfectionist, and quite the horrible boss to his artificial robot “employees”, his ideas are literally insane in they way that makes you say “but why?” When a machine self destructs mid use.

He does build and invent, but he also heavily assumes that his inventions will fit the criteria and be on the same wavelength as his own mad mind… he gets very upset when they aren’t up to par

He throws caution and safety to the wind as he continuously explores idea after failures happen, destroying most if they’re not already put to work. It doesn’t matter what it is, he’ll spend his share of the budget any day of the week, actually that’s his greatest downfall, he doesn’t ever realize how much he’s spending on every single project, it ends up as a problem for Scrooge’s bank account 

He refuses to listen to anyone but himself talk, telling others and his problems to “shut up” when they’re annoying him (they’re probably cautioning something to him), or when they’re simply stating facts about data, something he doesn’t care about, he just wants action!

All his creations aren’t inherently bad, they’re just misused, or under-utilized, and blamed for his mistakes (his weakness is ray guns… there’s always something malfunctioning with them.)

[valkerieccfinds]

The Paranormal Paths Legacy Challenge

By SilverPhoenix42 aka me & @streetrabbit42

Needed Packs: EP: Life & Death, Island Living, Discover University, Lovestruck, Seasons, Eco Lifestyle, City Living (OPTIONAL) GP: Realm of Magic, Werewolves, Vampires, Outdoor Retreat SP: Paranormal Optional Mods: MC Command Center, Spinning Plumbob’s Expanded Plantsims, Spinning Plumbob’s Expanded Mermaids

Generation 1: Human

As an average hopeless romantic, you are searching for that one special person. The one who will make the relationship feel magical. As it turns out, that person is not human. 

Aspiration: Soulmate OR Romantic Explorer

Traits: Romantic, Outgoing, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Romance, Charisma

Career: Romance Consultant

Rules:

Marry a spellcaster

Have at least 1 child

Generation 2: Spellcaster

Your parents met and fell in love, and with how perfect they seem together, you thought you’d never find that for yourself. Well, you didn’t. But you found someone truly out-of-this-world.

Aspiration: Spellcraft & Sorcery OR Purveyor of Potions

Traits: Bookworm, Goofball, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Herbalism, Logic

Career: Gardener - Botanist Branch OR Education - Professor Branch

Rules:

Must meet and have a baby with an alien

Must have 1 at least somewhat-alien child

Generation 3: Alien

Your parents weren’t quite the picture-perfect romance, but you had your dog. Your new partner gets along great with your furry friend!

Aspiration: Renaissance Sim OR Academic

Traits: Clumsy, Geek, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Handiness, Logic

Career: Freelance Programmer OR Business - Either Branch

Rules:

Must marry a werewolf

Must have at least 1 werewolf child

Must adopt a dog and have one when they meet their spouse

Generation 4: Werewolf

Growing up you always loved bathtime, and it seems your partner does, too. For different reasons.

Aspiration: Emissary of the Collective OR Wildfang Renegade

Traits: Self-Assured, Outgoing, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Charisma, Fitness

Career: Politician - Either Branch OR Criminal - Either Branch (Respectively depending on the aspiration you choose)

Rules:

Date or Marry a Mermaid

Have at least 1 mermaid child

Generation 5: Mermaid

Your romance isn’t as fantastical as your parents’ are, but it’s good enough. You were more like best friends than lovers. That’s why it didn’t quite work out.

Aspiration: Beach Life

Traits: Bro, Loves Outdoors, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Mixology, Wellness

Career: Culinary - Mixology Branch OR Conservationist - Marine Biologist Branch

Rules:

Meet and have a child with a vampire

Break up with Vampire

Must have at least 1 vampire child

Generation 6: Vampire

You never had many relationships, but this one person was always special to you.

Aspiration: Vampire Family, Good Vampire, Master Vampire (Your Choice)

Traits: Genius, Perfectionist, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Robotics, Programming

Career: Engineer - Mechanical Engineer Branch OR Self-Employed Inventor*

Rules:

*Build stuff and sell them off however you want

(HUMAN GEN)

You can’t have relationships higher than acquaintance expect for ONE romantic relationship that they marry

Must have at least ONE child

Either your child must be born human, or you must make a vampire antidote for the child

(OPTIONAL SERVO GEN)

You can’t have relationships higher than acquaintance

Must build a Servo as your heir

(OPTIONAL PLANTSIM GEN)

You can’t have relationships higher than acquaintance, OR you may only have one romantic relationship

Adopt a child or you must make a vampire antidote for your child

Generation 7: Servo (Optional - Requires Discover University)

You were your creator’s pride and joy. They loved you like their child, so you wanted to spread that love.

Aspiration: Serial Romantic OR Paragon Partner

Traits: Lovebug, Neat, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Robotics, Programming AND/OR a musical skill

Career: Business - Either Branch OR Tech Guru - Either Branch

Rules:

Adopt a child or (if you have to partners of the opposite sex) those two can have a child

Depending on the  Aspiration: If Serial Romantic, they can only date. If Paragon Partner, You have to marry one of your partners, but have at least two partners live with you

(PLANTSIM GEN)

Max out the Gardening skill, obtain the magic beans, and get the Fruit of the Plantsim for your child

If you chose Paragon Partner aspiration, one of the partners can take on the gardening challenge

Or cheat, I do not care if you choose to make your life easier.

(HUMAN GEN)

No specific Rules

Generation 8: Plant Sim (Optional)

Your parent(s) always cared for you deeply, doing whatever they could to help you reach your dreams. You wanted to give a child as many opportunities as you had.

Aspiration: Eco Innovator

Traits: Vegetarian, Loyal, [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Gardening, Fishing

Career: Civil Designer - Either Branch OR Gardener - Botanist Branch

Rules:

Marry a Human

Have or Adopt a Human Child

Generation 9: Human

Your parent(s) were always very generous and attentive, but also quite lax, so you could do just about whatever you wanted. You made some interesting choices with your life, and look where it got you.

Aspiration: You Choose

Traits: Chased by Death, [Your Choice], [Your Choice]

Max Skills: Medium and Piano OR Pipe Organ OR Violin

Career: Achieve level 6 of any career

Rules:

Can NOT complete their bucket list

Can only complete up to 2 bucket list objectives before you die

Die as a Young Adult (you can choose how they die)

Either complete your aspiration before dying, or give up on it after death

Generation 10: Ghost

You got to do almost everything you wanted with your life. But there was plenty that was left unfinished. Now as a ghost, you can do more than you could in life, and want to use it to your full advantage.

Aspiration: Ghost Historian

Max Skills: Thanatology, Mischief

Career: Unemployed

Rules:

After dying, you must complete your bucket list (all 8 items)

Play your chosen instrument in the middle of the night

Choose a spirit route and lean into it. Go full on crazy with your choice

If you’re good, be a very helpful and nice ghost

If you’re evil, making their lives hell.

When done with this gen, feel free to Reincarnate and do what-the-fuck-ever you want

If you Reincarnate, feel free to re-play through these Gens and choose the other options!

[nnuanana]

What's the vibe of your Home? based on the Numbers

Ever walked into a home and instantly felt something? Maybe a cozy warmth, an unshakable sense of peace, or even a restless energy? Numerology teaches us that your address carries a frequency that influences the space and those who live in it. Let’s break down what your house or apartment number reveals!

How to Calculate Your House Number's Energy:

Add up all the digits of your house or apartment number until you get a single digit (1-9).

For example: 1234 → 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 → 1 + 0 = 1

If you live in an apartment, use just your unit number!

House Number Meanings & Interesting Facts

🔴 1 – The Independent Home - I lived under this number at one point and boy oh boy.. So, for me, it was very motivating. I felt like I was first everywhere! The energy was impacting my life outside as well. I recommend, very good if paired with social energy like 6.

Energy: Leadership, innovation, and new beginnings.

Great for: Entrepreneurs, singles, and those seeking a fresh start. Watch out for: A feeling of isolation or self-centeredness.

Fun fact: Many famous pioneers and inventors have lived in homes that reduce to 1, as this number fuels self-motivation and ambition.

🟠 2 – The Harmonious Home - I noticed this number makes the whole building invisible or hidden, it's just so easy to overlook this part of the street imo, and it's very easy to get lost in it? if it makes sense it's just like a hole lmao

I could really compare the energy here to the "high priestess" in Tarot. Very intuitive number and therefore, home?

Energy: Balance, peace, and intuition.

Great for: Those who work from home.

Watch out for: Over-sensitivity and passive energy that may invite indecisiveness.

🔎 Fun fact: 2 is the number of the moon, so this home often has a nurturing and protective feel, making it ideal for families.

🟡 3 – The Creative Home - I live under this number. It's my family home. I'd say it's good for women and kids in general since creativity and fun and various skills are at the forefront. Nice for social gatherings as well. Very nurturing space fr. However, pay attention to other numbers that accompany 3rd energy, it tends to get messy very quickly so it should be paired with a stabilizing number xoxo

Energy: Joy, expression, and social vibes.

Great for: Artists, musicians, and extroverts who love hosting events.

Watch out for: Scattered energy—this home can feel messy or unfocused.

🔎 Fun fact: Homes with the energy of 3 often attract guests effortlessly, radiating an inviting and inspiring energy.

🟢 4 – The Grounded Home - my neighbours that live under 4 are VERY organised and strive for success in every sphere of their lives. Caring as well and focused on long-term status; which is quite a contrast to the 3 energy. Therefore masculine energy for sure is present here ⚡

Energy: Stability, discipline, and security.

Great for: Hardworking families, long-term investments, and those seeking structure.

Watch out for: Feeling too rigid or stuck in routines.

🔎 Fun fact: 4 is deeply connected to nature (four seasons, four directions), making homes with this number ideal for gardens and grounding practices.

🔵 5 – The Free-Spirited Home - from my observations it is a very stable home. Feeling safe&sound it works stabilizing and freeing 🧸 perfect for a family home if you ask me. There's a sense of grounded way of living but still very creative.

Energy: Adventure, movement, and excitement.

Great for: Travelers, freelancers, and those who thrive on change.

Watch out for: Chaotic energy—things might break more often or feel unstable.

🔎 Fun fact: Many Airbnb or rental homes have a 5 energy because this number attracts short stays, excitement, and new experiences.

🟣 6 – The Nurturing Home - the number of people I had under this one.. (I had a blast living under 6th energy since I'm compatible) it's inviting. I hosted my friends there and it was just the VIBE. Generally, 6 is SOCIAL to the max. Romantic as well 💕

Energy: Love, family, healing, and responsibility.

Great for: Parents, caregivers, and those who love homey spaces.

Watch out for: Over-sacrificing or feeling burdened by responsibility.

🔎 Fun fact: Many healers and therapists live in 6-energy homes because this number enhances compassion and emotional connection.

⚫ 7 – The Mystical Home - It felt like going back to your own mind which can be really helpful when you're a tired overthinker, it gives a good amount of direction and mental focus. Regular drinking or being under any other substances will cause stagnation here which ultimately could be dangerous.

I recommend it for those deep and not-so-deep thinkers, it helps with mental distress. You will get clarity and a sense of owning your power under such a roof.

Paired with a 5 could be more grounding and social

Energy: Solitude, wisdom, spirituality, and deep thinking.

Great for: Writers, spiritual seekers, and introverts.

Watch out for: Feeling lonely or disconnected from the outside world.

🔎 Fun fact: Many monasteries and sacred places resonate with the number 7 because it aligns with deep introspection and higher wisdom.

🟤 8 – The Abundant Home - VERY much stable and serious energy. Materialism is a thing here. Money motivation/focus is strong. I've observed that even for a couple that is naturally warm to each other, living under such a number could come down to money/work. That being said I don't know how a family would find themselves there. I'd be careful with love here since it's such an individualistic energy; not really homely or warm in itself. Good opportunity to solve karmic stuff.

8 is good paired with a social, family friendly or/and stable energy - depending on the circumstances/ actual needs.

Energy: Success, wealth, power, and ambition.

Great for: Business owners, ambitious professionals, and those focused on financial growth !!!

Watch out for: Workaholism or feeling pressure to “keep up.”

🔎 Fun fact: 8 is the number of infinity (♾️), symbolizing a flow of abundance—either wealth or karmic lessons, depending on how energy is managed.

⚪ 9 – The Wise Home - It gives a round sense of wholeness to a person upon entering. The feeling of inner knowing is just immaculate.

Even tho some describe it as "isolating" and tends to be.. and it gotta be! It's 9. If you have a library somewhere close by with 9 energy or number in the address GO THERE. Whatever you want to learn and actually GET IT? no matter what it is? The enlightenment that happens under this number is just something to experience. Thank me later xoxo

Living however, feels like your own private library/space - where you remain focused but also something else that is just hard to describe.

I do recommend living under such a roof since it's good paired with other social numbers ;)

Energy: Wisdom, humanitarianism, and completion.

Great for: Old souls, travelers, teachers, and those in transition, singles.

Watch out for: A sense of impermanence—this house may feel like a stepping stone to something new. It gives a strong sense of direction

🔎 Fun fact: Many historical and spiritual leaders have lived in homes with a 9 energy, as this number is tied to universal compassion and enlightenment.

Nonetheless, any new energy of a home will allow you to explore parts of yourself you didn't know about or you'd rediscover it again. Maybe it would awake your inner child? Making you feel safe again to flourish? That and other things 💫

So this might sound controversial or it might not but I know for a fact that some energies keep you young. Whether that's good or bad; or should I say fir better or for worst?

Some would definitely make you more mature mentally.

I'd recommend changing locations so that the flow of energy is present.. or ⬇️

How to Shift the Energy of Your Home if you're not vibing with your house number’s energy?

You can balance it by:

Adding a numbered plaque outside that equals your desired number. Who's saying you can't?

Use specific colours (e.g., earthy tones or wooden doors to ground and increase stability in a 5/3 home).

Placing symbols like plants, crystals, or decor that match your preferred vibe could helps with the overall energy balancing.

Does your home number match your experience? Let me know!

[andr3w-the-d0dgeb4ll]

Gem and the Scotts side plot?!?!?! I wrote a story about how Impulse joined the mafia :D

Sitting on the floor of his shitty apartment, eating a shitty pb&j for dinner, was a man named Isaac Sullivan. The lights were off due to him not being able to pay his rent that week, so he was sitting by the window in the light of the nearby street lamp. He was sitting on the floor, specifically, because he had no furniture. Only a small twin sized bed in his small bedroom and a small night stand that barely fit.

The apartment only had three rooms--The bedroom, the bathroom, and a living room that was combined with a kitchen. It was the only apartment he could afford on his salary since being a freelance music teacher didn't pay.

Even if Isaac could afford furniture, it wouldn't fit. Not with the various instruments taking up space. The drumkit on its own made the room feel incredibly cramped, stuffed in the corner like it was.

Even though his living situation sucked, Isaac was more or less happy with his life. He got to do what he loved, and his landlord was nice enough to let him stay even when he didn't pay rent for months on end.

Sure, he lived in a heat-less, AC-less, light-less apartment in the middle of one of the most crime-ridden cities in New Jersey, but he was fine. He didn't need money, he didn't need help. He was fine. Skizz could offer him money all he wanted, Isaac wasn't taking it.

Maybe he did throw his life away when he wasted his scholarship on a music degree instead of the engineering degree his parents insisted he get. Maybe he did waste all those years spent in highschool, working his ass off to prove he was just as smart as the rest of those kids, even if he wasn't from a well off family like the rest of them. Maybe he did make a mistake trying to be a musician, giving up on his dreams of being an inventor, just because he thought he liked music better.

....

That didn't matter, though. He was here now, no going back, and he was happy. He didn't need help. He was fine. He was eating a shitty pb&j in his apartment alone in the dark on the floor, and he's happy, god damn it.

That's when he heard a knock on his door- strange. Who needed him at this hour? It was--Isaac checked the clock on the wall--nine pm. Most people would be home, eating dinner, like him.

There was another knock, more insistent this time, so Isaac decided to get up and tell this weirdo to go away. He walked over and opened the door to find.. oh.

Two teenagers, both crying their eyes out, ran barreling into him. They hugged him and he immediately brought them inside, closing the door behind him. It was Gem and Scott, two of his music students. They were good kids, talented kids, but he knew what this was probably about. He wasn't happy.

"Our- our parents they-" Gem started, heaving and choking on sobs between words, "they kicked us-"

"Hey, hey, it's ok." Isaac soothed. "You don't need to tell me, it's ok. Lets just sit down and chill out. I'll get you some water."

He ushered them to sit down and went to grab some water bottles from a battery powered mini-fridge he'd rigged up after the power went out for the first time. He handed them both the drinks and then sat cross-legged across from them.

"Ok, first things first. Are you hurt at all?" Isaac asked.

"No." Scott croaked, sounding like his entire world had just ended. Maybe it had.

"D-dad tried to grab us, but we.. we ran before he could." Gem rubbed at her eyes, already taking sips from her water.

"Do.. is this what I think it is? They found out?"

"Y-yeah." Gem sobbed, hunching over. "I- we- I thought. I didn't. Mom read my diary."

Isaac cursed under his breath and pulled them both into a hug. "I'm so sorry."

"Can we stay here?" Scott said, loudly and pointedly, cutting the moment short.

"Yeah. Yeah of course." Isaac pulled back and looked at the two of them. "For as long as you need."

~~~~

Isaac's heart was hammering in his chest. He swore to himself he'd never do this, but he had to. He couldn't take care of two teenagers living like he was.

He needed help, so he knocked on the door.

Skizz opened the door soon after, looking down at Isaac. He smiled but it quickly fell from his face as he took in the state of Isaac.

Skizz hesitated--just for a moment--but that moment was all it took for Isaac to panic. To think Skizz would refuse him help, shut the door and turn him away. He wondered if this is how the kids felt, for that split-second before Isaac let them in. He hated the idea that they could ever think he wouldn't help them. Even for just half a moment.

Of course, his worries were for nothing. Skizz quickly pulled him inside with a worried shout of alarm. He shut the door and pulled Isaac into a big, Skizz-like hug.

"Impulse, buddy, are you ok?? You look terrible!" Skizz looked Isaac over, pulling back slightly to get a better view. "What happened?"

"Skizz- I- I need help." It took everything in Isaac not to take it back, to pretend this was just some joke, but those kids needed him.

Skizz's expression flashed through a few emotions. First surprise, then even more concern, then something darker Isaac couldn't place. He didn't want to.

"How about we sit down?" Skizz took Isaac by the shoulders and sat him down on the couch, plopping down next to him. "You never ask for help. What's going on? Is there someone I need killed?"

Isaac laughed sadly. "Do.. Do you remember those two kids I told you about? Two of my students?"

"The ones you were worried about? Cause their parents threw you off?"

"Yeah. I hate to say I was right, but.." Isaac sighed and let his head fall to his hands, tail flicking with irritation. "The two of them are out of a home. They went to me."

Skizz cursed and wrapped a wing around Isaac, he could feel the strange eyes against his back. "And you don't have the means to take care of them, do you?"

"I don't." Isaac admitted, his voice cracking. "I don't. But I can't just turn them away!" He turned to look at Skizz suddenly, his friend starling back.

"Hey, buddy, calm down- It's gonna be fine! I can lend you some money, ok? No biggie." Skizz spoke calmly. "You can pay me back later."

"You and I both know I can't. I don't have stable income, I'll never be able to pay you back." Isaac refused to use Skizz like that, use their friendship. He'd felt terrible about using Skizz's money back in highschool, when all they spent it on was candy and fizzy drinks. He'd feel even worse using Skizz's money to sustain himself.

Skizz's face contorted for a moment before smoothing into more concern. "Ok, ok. I know you hate owing people-"

Isaac cut him off. "I hate owing you. You've done so much for me already."

"You hate owing me." Skizz corrected. "But I have another solution."

"Anything."

"There's.." Skizz hesitated, the wings on his eyes closing for just a moment. "There's this job that needs doing and the family's yet to find someone we can trust to get it done without issue. You do it for me and I give you money in return."

Isaac must've hesitated for a second too long because Skizz was quick to continue. "You won't owe me anything!"

"I.. I'm not sure. That sounds- bad. I don't want to take a job from someone more qualified just because I'm friends with you. It's kinda scummy."

"Hey. The job will get done whether or not you give me a hand, but I'd rather skip the vetting process. I know you- the family knows you! My dad adores you. We trust you." Skizz reasoned. Isaac supposed it made sense.

He didn't know what, exactly, Skizz's family did. His father, Keralis, refused to discuss it for longer than needed. All he knew is they made a lot of money and that it was a family business, rooting all the way back to before their family moved to Jersey from Italy.

"So I just.. do this job for you? That's it?"

"Yeah. And if you need more money, you just do another one. Our last guy, he-" Skizz's expression turned annoyed, looking away from Isaac. "Let's just say he was.. rodent-like."

Isaac snorted. "Rodent-like?"

Skizz let out a short laugh. "Rodent-like! A real ratty fellow." He claimed, nodding in confirmation.

"Oookkayyy. Well, I promise not to be 'rodent-like', whatever that means."

"Oh, I have no doubts." Skizz smiled at him brightly, voice loud with excitement. "So you'll do it?"

"Yeah.. for Gem and Scott. I'll do it."

"Oh Impulse, you're the best!" Skizz stood and picked Isaac up in a big sweeping hug, spinning the two of them around. "I knew I could count on you!"

Isaac laughed, hugging Skizz back. "Man, I'm the one counting on you here."

"Nah! We're counting on each other! That's why we're best friends."

"That's.." Isaac felt his throat constrict, choking up. "That's what friends are for. God- thank you Skizz. I don't know what I would've done without you."

"Dude." Skizz set Isaac down and stepped back, holding his hands. "I told you you could always come to me if you needed help. Don't act suprised I kept my word, ok?" He giggled. "Makes me look bad."

"I just.. I don't know what to do." Isaac leaned forward and put his head on Skizz's shoulder. "I'm not ready for this."

"I don't think anyone's ever ready for kids."

"They need me. I can't provide for them like this, Skizz, but they need me. What am I gonna do?"

Skizz put a hand on the back of Isaac's head and just held him. His breathing began to hitch, shoulders shaking. He didn't cry, not yet, but he might as well have been, as he wrapped his arms around Skizz. The angel just kept him close, in his arms, and waiting for Isaac to calm down.

When Isaac finally got his breathing under control, Skizz spoke. "I mean.. My dad can probably help you out with that part." They both laughed.

"I guess he could, huh?" Isaac lifted his head from Skizz's shoulder. "Do you think he'd mind, or would I need to do a second job to be paid in advice?" They laughed again.

"Nah, man. Like I said, he likes you! You're like a second kid to him man. I think he'd be more excited to finally have grandkids, more than anything else." Skizz pulled away from the hug and turned to go to the kitchen.

Isaac trailed after him. "Still? I haven't seen him since we graduated highschool.."

"Loyalty is everything to my family, Impulse. Everything." There was an underlying tone to Skizz's voice, as he pulled a soda from the fridge and handed it over, that Isaac tried not to place. He didn't want to think about it.

"I'm loyal."

"I know you are.”

[mr-laveau]

A little NeXus Lore Tidbit

Here's some canonical info we know about some listeners + added lore about them that you won't get from the audios, directly from the discord:

Hot Shot - has a pair of strong arms, aether, visually defies gender norms in their appearance, secretive, asks a lot of questions, orphan, preference for earth elemental magic, smart and athletic but not very active in sports

Cher - has one arm, also secretive, does not have a green thumb, protective alpha, empathetic to a degree and is an artist who can still draw alright because they hadn't lost their dominant hand

Pet - smoker, just moved out of their home to New Orleans, best friends with a dog shifter, drifter telepath, now a vampire and was actually a very good cook

Sherlock - sneaky, mischievous, strategic, put together, a vampire who's over a century old, works as a freelance night guard and has actually family in new Orleans they don't talk to

Bud - Shape shifter, more withdrawn but can be firm, was bullied in AMP for a time, senior year student, works as a teacher's aid and has a custom coffee order that's too long for any person to actually think it's sane.

Trouble - daemon turned werewolf, rough around the edges, withdrawn, stubborn and does not like being touched without permission

Liege - talented liar, gaslight, gatekeep girl boss(gn), has committed several crimes, telepath, canonically has no issues with murder or blackmail, seems to know things about the criminal underworld and they have a bunch of playing cards they keep on hand to play solitaire

Seaweed Brains - shape shifter drifter, has not yet been fully registered, reckless, studied marine archeology in college, experimental, loves horror books and has a hard time putting names to faces if they're not close to someone

Angel - hacker, hard ass but cares, very intelligent, has a righteous streak, is pretty well known online and owns too many hoodies to make this look healthy

Best friend - dog shifter, has been a part of the garroway pacl for a while, protective, loyal, tough & intimidating and is a gym rat-or dog

Rascal - troublemaker, adventurous, solid leadership qualities, pretty down with cases of murder, married, most seen with a handkerchief over their mouth wild west bandit style and they are more fashionable than Joseph as shown by the many cowboy hats they keep on hand

Genius - stubborn, incredibly smart, does not know how to take no for an answer, loyal to a fault, not reckless all the time, daring, does not realize their own circumstances until it hits them like a brick, inventor and does know how to fire a gun because of their brother

Doll - married, loyal to a massive fault, ex-cop, very empathetic, community oriented, idealistic in some sense and they are an avid reader who prefers historical romance and non-fiction

Tanker - scientist, earth elemental, smart but also a bit of an ass, mischievous, does not hold themself in high enough regard or their achievements and is well learned in boxing

[sofoklesk]

Danny Phantom Tumbrl Stories I Love - a collection

(To be expanded as I find them)

Pure dp 🟢 Dpxdc 🔵 Crack 🟡 Fluff 🟣 Angsty 🔴

Exposé the vigilante villain 🔵

Summoning failed successfully🔵🟡

Danny Phantom: villian for hire🔵🟡

Gas station horor movie🔵

Tucker’s Labyrinth🟢

Watchtower mechanic!Danny but the JL didn't read his resume🔵🟡

Watchtower mechanic!Danny but he is Batman's last resort🔵

The summoned demon (pt1 dabbles)🔵🔴

Danny sends Superman a fan email🔵🔴

Jazz calls uncle Gordon🔵🔴

The ghost of Thomas Wayne🔵

The WE security tester (dabbles)🔵🟡

Passion for fashion (pt1 dabbles)🔵🟡

Tim's character flaws (dabbles)🔵🟡🟣

Aunt Alicia don't hit the cow! (dabbles)🔵🟡

New money (pt1 dabbles)🔵

Danny meets Aquaman🔵🟡

Not today Satan🔵🟡

Fentons flirting with the Waynes🔵

Tricky interdimensional summons🔵

Danny and Sad Trench Coat Man🔵🟡

Unsuccessful robbery🔵🟡

Sea Emperor Phantom ⚫️

Simmilar but with art <3 ⚫️

The ice ballett dancer🟢🔵🟣

Danny and Constantine's deal🔵🟡

Prison break 🔵🔴🔴

The worst branch in the country (good GIW)🟢

Freelance inventor AU (dabbles)🔵🟣

Dare: Get under Batman's cape🔵🟡

They keep landing on him! (Other version)🔵🟡

Online Siren (dabbles)🔵🟡🟣

Phantom the cat🔵🟡🟣

Zero gravity watchtower :3🔵🟣

Gotham's Weatherman🔵🟡

Duolingo is the ancient of language🟡

Fight till you die 🔵🔴🔴

Exorcist Danny (ft. Constantine) 🔵

Firefighter Danny🔵

Shared custody AU (Cujo)🟢🟡🟣

Summoning fix - secretaries🟢🟡

Half normie AU 🟣

Watchtower mechanic!Danny but he speaks ghost and english at the same time🔵🟡

Intangible airplane🔵🔴

Hold the moving walls🔵

Pickpocket for hire (other version)🔵🟡

r/evilmonolouge🔵

Fantasy Island 🟢

I can give you some pointers 🟢🔴

Danny the ghost zone manager🟢🟡

Time anomaly erases a batmember 🔵

Alfred feeds the too thin shadow 🔵

Potato island 🔵🟣

Ellie is pouting (saving to make art later lol) 🔵

I bet you 10,000 🔵

Deep sea leviathan 🔵

Enjoy!

[shychick-52]

I can't remember if anyone's ever thought of this before, but how fun would it be for Beakley and Gandra to be spy sparring partners, post-series? Not real fighting, but mostly training.

I imagine Bentina regularly trains just to keep herself sharp (despite her age and experience), and that Gandra always did the same. And even though I hc that Gandra would mostly put her spy life behind her now that she's with Fenton, has a much better life and support network, and found great success with the GizmoCloud (I hc its success in the international scientific community allowed her to get the genuine respect and recognition she's always yearned for, allowing her to get offers for all kinds of freelance gigs, so she would no longer be desperate enough to only team up with crooks and villains who who only used her), I still think she would want to keep her spy skills sharp, just in case.

I can see them exchanging playfully competitive banter (Gandra: That all you got, grandma?), and them being genuinely impressed with each other's skills, and Gandra learning a lot from Bentina's experience. Of course, Gandra would make the mistake of being a bit too cocky a few times, and maybe Bentina would also underestimate Gandra once or twice 😁

I think they would get along decently! And they would definitely keep each other on their toes.

I can see Webby also joining in as a sparring partner, and them being impressed with each other's skills too (Webby would be fangirling like heck after each round with Gandra, and Gandra would play it more cool with her compliments but still be genuine).

@writebackatya @wacky-nameless-inventor-24 @tokuvivor

[ask-psychiclab]

[Ah- more of you and you have no idea who you're really talking to... No worries. That can be fixed~]

Let's see.. there's no need to go over my name again... I'm a gallade, but assuming you have eyes that see you already know that too... I'll keep my age vague and say mid-30s, and I suppose we can cover my occupation in a moment.. PhD in robotics with a tendency to dabble in biochemistry. No need to get overly personal on an interest check, I feel, so don't worry about introducing yourselves.

As for engaging in the divine act of creation - that refers to my work, of course! I'm something of a freelance scientist, inventor, innovator, artist.. call it what you will, if you need me to make something for deeds nefarious, innocent or otherwise there really isn't much I can't do with adequate time and resources~

[ @ask-pokecats, @shaymincafe ]

[dcxdpdabbles]

Hii 👋 i really love your works i would eat it if i can, especially freelance inventor, will you ever countinue writing it? (Sorry if it sound rude, English is not my first language)

"So what's the deal with them?" Steph dares to ask when Bruce and Mr. Fenton finish passing out the souvenirs the inventor brought back. She wasn't sure why she was included in the gift giving, as she never even met the man before, but she now had a bowl from Irland tucked in her purse.

She's heard about Mr. Fenton through Tim and a bit from Jason. Both boys practically worshiped the ground the man stepped on. She understood that, on some level, they owed him their lives.

Jason, after being rescued from the Joker and Tim after Mr.Fenton found him on the rooftops all those years ago. She won't lie. How they spoke about Mr.Fenton painted a completely different image in her mind.

She expected someone regal, with a cold, calculating glance, who could figure out what she was expecting with a mere glance. Someone that she wouldn't be surprised if he was found tucked away in a pure white lab, working with glowing chemicals. She knows that they never claim Mr.Fenton was terrifying, but she had personally witnessed Dick threaten to tell Bruce to the man.

If he could make Batman cower by his mere mention, Steph had been expecting someone closer to what an evil version of Alfred would be.

Instead, she got a man in faded jeans, beat-up boots, and gentleness that hurt her teeth with how sweetly he smiled. If Bruce was a Bat, then Mr.Fenton could be a flower.

Gentle. Pretty. Unassuming.

Steph had logically known Mr. Fenton was a civilian. But she thought that he would be a scary one, at the least. Maybe someone in the justice system, a personal fighter like a boxer or hell, someone good with firearms.

"Hmm?" Damian glances up from his painting. Steph noticed that he has been doing a lot lately. Leaving his room to paint around the manor. She hasn't known the boy for long.

Steph had only recently forgiven Bruce for the whole Robin stunt he pulled (making her think she was his partner only to be used as bait for Tim, burned), and she wasn't around when Bruce's bio kid was found. Based on the stories Tim, Jason, and Dick shared, though, she thought he was a little more bloodthirsty.

He is more prone to violence after his upbringing, but he seemed to be shimmering down the last few weeks. Damian had apparently been given a talking to by Mr.Fenton, who took him out of the manor into the city for some "undercover training."

Steph hadn't been in Gotham then. She was busy helping a few teen titans with a mission that had her traveling to the other side of the world. But apparently, whatever harsh training Mr.Fenton had forced Damian to undergo had brought back peace to Wayne Manor.

Or as close as it could be.

He still referred to himself as the actual blood son.

"Bruce and Mr. Fenton," she repeated, nodding to where the pair could be seen conversing in the hallway. However, it looked more like Mr.Fenton was the only one talking. Bruce was too busy staring at him like he was the most fascinating thing he'd ever seen. "They seem really close, but in a weird way."

Damain's intense green eyes snap at her. She raises a brow, unwilling to let the brat see he made her flinch. "Do you have a problem with Father getting close to another man?"

It takes her a few seconds to understand why he sounds so guarded before she gasps. "It's not the gay thing! I don't care if their gay!"

"I should hope not. You come into our home and eat our food, Brown." The boy clicks his tongue distastefully. Steph has never seen someone look down their nose at someone two heads taller than them, but Damian proved it could happen. "I would not allow for homophobia to enter these halls. It is not within the rules of social justice."

"Social justice?" She repeats a little surprise that Damian was speaking to her without an insult so far. The only time the brat had bothered to talk to anyone besides Bruce had been to insult them. At least in the two months, she had seen him wander after her Teen Titians mission.

"Danny has pointed out that Father's civilian reputation is tied heavily with social justice. It would not due for his heir to cause trouble in his affairs." Damian places his paintbrush back on his canvas, sneaking glances at the window.

Curious, Steph creeps closer to take a peak and finds herself memorized by the water painting he is working on. It's Bruce and Mr.Fenton. In the painting, Bruce is staring lovingly at Mr.Fenton, who seems to be in the middle of laughing. Though neither have arms- Damian is working on those- it doesn't detract from their loving expressions.

"If it is not due to their gender, what do you find weird about Father and Danny?"

Steph considers the question before slowly getting closer, wanting to oversee the young boy splash some white into Mr.Fenton's eyes, making them appear glowing. "It's just.....weird how Bruce likes someone so normal. No training. No big fancy money. No ties to the capes. Just a man who's really good at science."

Damain shoots her a complicated glance over his shoulders before he slowly replies. "Yes. An average Joe, as you Americans would say. That is Danny."

"Right? Isn't it weird? And besides the fact Bruce is so obvious with his crush, Mr. Feton has no idea. But he can pull apart a toaster in ten minutes to curl Babs hair for her dance? Don't you think it's odd?"

Damian hums. "A true master does not need to show who they are until the blade is at their opponent's neck. But I will admit that Danny's appearance can be rather deceiving."

"Damian.....do you know something?"

The boy's face turned more complicated before returning his attention to his painting. He taps his paintbrush against his palate before he mutters. "I knew only Danny did not treat me like a rabid animal. He took me to the zoo. I haven't been outside the manor since his last visit and grew wary of these walls."

His words hit Steph like a brick. Her first instinct is to explain why it was essential to keep him here, but then she thinks more about it, and her teeth slam shut.

Crude, has she been acting like Bruce? Had she really allowed him to convince her that a child should be locked up like it was nothing? Then again, Damian isn't a prisoner here.

Even if he was, she helped break him out.

"Say, kid, you want to come with Tim and me to the mall this afternoon? I think they have an art store."

Damian twists around to stare in utter shock. For all his training, he really is just a kid because Steph can see the genuine yearning in his eyes as he tries to casually cover up his reaction with a regal shoulder shrug. "I suppose I will have time for more undercover training."

Strange, Steph thinks while texting Tim about Damian joining them. Mr. Fenton hasn't even spoken to me that long, and he already changed how I viewed Damian. Is this why Bruce is into a civilian?

[activate-shadow-of-the-window]

Etho’s here! Perhaps one of the only true jack-of-all-trades this side of the First Dimension, he has played many roles and worn many hats in his decades-long, well, not quite career, since it seems he cannot hold one job for more than a year without growing restless. Known first as a redstone technomancer and engineer, he has spent various seasons of his life as an architect, a wilderness surveyor, a wartime inventor of weaponry, a scientific studying potion-making, a metallurgist, a freelance explorer, and a convicted criminal on the run from the various laws of at least three separate civilizations.

[wildwinterlunas]

Ranger Profile v.05

Yellow Ranger - Lucio Correia dos Santos

Lucio Correia dos Santos is a freelance DJ and the son of Benicio Correia dos Santos, an inventor that moved to town due to a scandal that happened with his old employers, Vishkar. Employers that followed him to this town. Employers that Lucio has now become a permeant thorn in the side of. Lucio often joins and even leads protests against Vishkar's presence in town, being joined by Ramattra as the things Vishkar is doing actively impacts the shrine. Lucio has also been the cause of multiple sabotages done to Vishkar's plans and equipment. He's even stole some of the tech that Vishkar has stolen from others, including his father's own Sonic Technology and the Power Ranger Tech. The latter being done with the help of Hana "D.Va" Song.

Lucio is the fastest Ranger, the yellow Ranger powers being specifically catered to being fast. However, Lucio upgraded the tech with the Sonic Technology he took in order to better help the team and to better get civilians to safety. Though due to this Vishkar has labelled the Yellow Ranger as the one to have stolen technology from them and to have stolen "historic artifacts" and has said they will pay the person who finds the identities of the Rangers a lot of money.

Lucio is very close with his father, and is very proud to be his son, however, due to the scandal that happened with Vishkar, scandal that Lucio now knows did not just involve the stealing of his Sonic Technology, but also the experimentation and potential exploitation of the Ranger Technology, it has left Benicio in a fragile state, something that Lucio can't stand to see and leads him to often stay at Hana's house. He hasn't told anyone, but the fact that his father is seemingly shell of who he once was, that he was heartbroken to that extent, terrifies him. It why he's trying so hard to bring Viskar down, think if he at least if he can take one location down, the entire company will end up falling like domino's.

Lucio got his ranger powers right after Hana did, her being the one to find the Ranger Tech. He's also the ranger most aware of the civilians around him, and due to his speed he often either get as many civilians as he can out of the fight or pushes the enemy their fighting to a safe zone where no one will get hurt. He's also the one with the most knoledge on how to blend Ranger Tech and Earth's Technology. Having already done it with his own Yellow Ranger Tech. He's also the first one to get into contact with Angela and Brigette when they awaken and start searching for the rangers.

Lucio is the heart of the team and the one to ground the others when affected by an enemies abilities, him being the one to be least affected by these abilities due to how fast he is in general. Not many Talon enemies can hit him. Though he might not be the one to figure out what an opponent can do he's usually the one who has the best way of dealing with the situation before defeating the enemy and reversing the effects.

[pyropsychiccollector]

How does Shuichi live there?

I'm not sure what you're asking here. XD If you mean how he lives in a postgame AU, well…

For a few years, Shuichi and the rest of Class 79 survivors have to recover and get some therapy for the years they were forced to endure repeated Killing Games and a bunch of other scenarios. On top of finishing the high school education they were robbed of.

Thankfully, Hajime was on-hand to fast-track that. They didn't have to worry about a ton of the academic fluff that adults rarely if ever end up using. Just cut straight to the heart of what they'd be getting into "post-Graduation". You know , the practice stuff. Possible career changes if they expressed interest. (人◕ω◕)

In a world that survived the Tragedy, that is getting back to what it used to be like, Shuichi chooses to remain a detective. It's not the talent Hope's Peak gave to him, but it's what he's come to view as normal in the past few years. (人◕ω◕) It's taken time, but Shuichi has accepted Kyoko, his senpai, is gone and he's under no obligation to carry on her legacy or anything. It's not wholly for her sake that he's choosing this path; Shuichi feels the world needs detectives. They can't prevent tragedies, not all of them, but solving mysteries brings closure to people. And it can keep new mysteries from drawing inspiration from the old ones if they're solved. (人◕ω◕)

Kokichi remains one of his best friends and sort of barges in as a "Watson" to Shuichi's "Holmes". (人◕ω◕) Naturally, Kirumi has attempted to extract Kokichi and give him the boot several times, but Shuichi eventually relents and allows Kokichi to be an…assistant. He's got no formal training as a detective, but the ability to see through lies and that keen intellect does make Kokichi a valuable asset. Much to certain people's dissatisfaction. (人◕ω◕)

When he's not working, Shuichi has moved into a…not necessarily a manor, but it's a fairly big Hermitage with a history that captures Shuichi's imagination and appreciation for mysteries. He received it as a token of apology from Future Foundation for not being able to save him or Class 79 sooner. Everyone in Class 79 received generous accommodations as they settled back into society. (人◕ω◕) Naturally, it's lonely to live in such a large place on his own. So all his girls took it on themselves to move in… Although that was a bit of a tense affair. (人◕ω◕);;;

Kaede continues to play piano and make a living off of performing at shows, galas, wherever and whoever is interested in having her. (人◕ω◕) Kaede had her own condo suite for a while, so she was among the last to move in with Shuichi. But after seeing everyone else just do whatever they pleased, well… (人◕ω◕);;; Kaede decided someone needed to put their foot down and get Shuichi to stand up for himself.

Tenko lives as a gym trainer, though it took a while to convince her to open up membership to both women AND men…. (人◕ω◕) It's a rather open place, you can go to her gym just for casual exercise or training, or you can take self-defense classes with her. At the start men had to pay a small premium to sign up for that, but Shuichi talked her into premiums for everyone for the class since Tenko did need to pay for gym upkeep and all that. Premium was only like $25 for the full 3-month course anyway. … Refunds negotiable. (人◕ω◕);;;;; Tenko barged into Shuichi's home when she heard Kirumi and Miu had taken up residence, and she hasn't left ever since. (人◕ω◕);;;;;;

Miu… is a freelance inventor. Corpos try tempting her with lucrative exclusive contracts with them, but Miu refuses to tie herself down and deprive the world of her genius. (人◕ω◕) She's more or less moved in with Shuichi after hearing about Kirumi hogging the detectives for herself. (人◕ω◕) Kirumi tried showing Miu the door, but… Shuichi insisted it was fine. And Miu has long since crafted a woman cave in the basement areas where her main workshop is. Kirumi tries to force Miu to keep it clean, but rather than put in the effort on that inconsequential stuffs, Miu pays the exorbitant fees to have Kirumi do it if she's so hard-up on tidiness. (人◕ω◕)…….. As you might expect, Kirumi isn't precisely HAPPY with Miu. But she gets paid, so all Kirumi can do is accept until Miu's foolishness catches up with her. (人◕ω◕) … The matter of Miu constantly distracting Shuichi with lewd nonsense is something else entirely, and they WILL be talking about that. (人◕ω◕)

Finally, Kirumi… She still has a reputation as the best maid, but rather than go back to serving just anyone and everyone, Kirumi has "retired" in a manner of speaking and has become Shuichi's exclusive maid. (人◕ω◕) He was a bit shocked to come home one day and find her maintaining the Hermitage, but they've since hashed out this is what Kirumi has decided to do, because Shuichi overworks and neglects himself and Kirumi refuses to allow it any longer. (人◕ω◕) She was the first to move in, and privately Shuichi allowed it because he wanted to help Kirumi through her own problems - finding a place to call home, understanding that servants are people too and Kirumi is his equal if not superior… Kirumi and Shuichi balance each other out nicely. (人◕ω◕) She was at the forefront objecting to the other girls just barging into Shuichi's home, but as he pointed out, she did much the same. It's only fair to let them live together. (人◕ω◕) Though Shuichi didn't necessarily approve of it, Kirumi initiated a "rent" system where even she pays Shuichi a monthly rent of about $150. They all hash out grocery and utility costs, keeping things fair and even. The monthly rent can be done away with when they're married to Shuichi, but not a minute before. (人◕ω◕)(人◕ω◕)(人◕ω◕) Mama Kirumi is on top of things~

[sims-4-maxies-challenge]

Sims 4 Skittles Challenge

I tried the Not-so-berry challenge, but I got bored real quick. It kind of ends after the 8th generation so I thought maybe I would extend it or create my own.

For context, I have a very hard time with expanding on my own generations and for the life of me, I couldn't get the 25 generation trophy until I did this.

I call it the Rainbow/Skittles Challenge. I have it listed below if ya'll wanted to check it out. Let me know what you think and definitely reply with some pics of your sims!

I have only posted the first 10 generations! Let me know in the comments if you want the rest!

Challenge Rules:

Heir Color: Heirs must follow their generation’s color scheme in clothing, home decor, and personality. Non-heirs can vary, but the heir must always embody the generation’s color.

Complete 5 Goals Before Aging Up: You may not age up the heir into the next life stage until all 5 goals have been completed.

Career Restrictions: You may only use each career once throughout the challenge, encouraging variety in gameplay.

House Themes: Each generation’s home should reflect their assigned color as much as possible, from furniture to decor.

By the time you reach Generation 25, your Sims family will have experienced a colorful, varied legacy, spanning countless careers, skills, and personalities. Enjoy creating this dynamic rainbow dynasty!

Generation 1: Red - The Ambitious Leader

Career: Politician or Business

Traits: Ambitious, Hot-Headed, Self-Assured

Goals:

Reach level 10 of the Politician or Business career.

Max the Charisma skill.

Have at least 3 "enemy" relationships.

Build a home decorated with red.

Have two children, and choose the heir based on personality.

Generation 2: Orange - The Outgoing Socialite

Career: Entertainer (Musician or Comedian)

Traits: Outgoing, Creative, Music Lover

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Entertainer career.

Max the Comedy or Guitar skill.

Throw at least 5 gold-level parties.

Make at least three friends.

Decorate the house in shades of orange.

Generation 3: Yellow - The Genius Inventor

Career: Scientist

Traits: Genius, Geek, Perfectionist

Goals:

Reach level 10 of the Scientist career.

Max the Logic and Handiness skills.

Have at least one child with an alien.

Create a collection of metals or crystals.

Decorate the home in yellow tones.

Generation 4: Green - The Nature Lover

Career: Gardener or Conservationist

Traits: Loves Outdoors, Vegetarian, Cheerful

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Gardener or Conservationist career.

Max the Gardening and Fishing skills.

Grow a perfect garden.

Live in a green-themed house.

Adopt a pet.

Generation 5: Blue - The Artistic Soul

Career: Painter or Writer

Traits: Creative, Loner, Art Lover

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Painter or Writer career.

Max the Painting or Writing skill.

Have a tragic romance (death or break-up).

Complete a blue-themed art collection or novel.

Live in a blue-themed house.

Generation 6: Purple - The Mysterious Healer

Career: Doctor

Traits: Good, Genius, Brooding

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Doctor career.

Max the Wellness and Logic skills.

Adopt or foster a child.

Heal 10 sims in the hospital.

Live in a purple-themed house.

Generation 7: Pink - The Hopeless Romantic

Career: Style Influencer

Traits: Romantic, Outgoing, Self-Assured

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Style Influencer career.

Max the Charisma and Photography skills.

Go on at least 5 dates.

Get married as an elder.

Live in a pink-themed house

Generation 8: Brown - The Earthy Builder

Career: Architect (Freelancer - Carpenter)

Traits: Perfectionist, Loves Outdoors, Handy

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Carpentry career.

Max the Handiness and Logic skills.

Build at least 5 pieces of furniture.

Decorate the home in earthy brown tones.

Build a self-sufficient garden.

Generation 9: Black - The Brooding Rebel

Career: Criminal or Secret Agent

Traits: Evil, Brooding, Hot-Headed

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Criminal or Secret Agent career.

Max the Mischief or Programming skills.

Have a nemesis.

Complete a black-themed art collection or outfit.

Live in a dark, modern black-themed house.

Generation 10: White - The Dreamy Visionary

Career: Astronaut or Artist

Traits: Dreamer, Creative, Ambitious

Goals:

Reach level 10 in the Astronaut or Artist career.

Max the Logic or Painting skill.

Travel to space or complete a masterpiece collection.

Build a futuristic, white-themed home.

Achieve a positive relationship with every living family member.