#gender forking

[bowlingshirtbellas]

Just started listening to the podcast and loving it. Something which confused me about Life and Death. Did Earnest Cullen take Carine's name when they got married? That was very progressive of them for the 1920s. Progressive Feminist Earnest confirmed?

omg you're right, he must have. icon status lol

[cece693]

Doing What's Right (Edward Cullen x GN! Reader)

Summary: You came to stand as witness to Renesmee's unique nature, even when your history with her father was less than ideal.

tags: no happy ending, reader is Edward's ex, Bella is dead, Renesmee is an innocent child

The air was thick with tension as you stood with Renesmee by your side, her small hand clutched in yours as the Volturi gathered in a crescent. Aro’s hand gripped Edward, his expression one of gleeful intrigue as he delved into Edward’s thoughts. The ancient vampire's red eyes gleamed with an unsettling kind of satisfaction, the curiosity of a predator who had just discovered a rare, curious prey.

"Fascinating," Aro breathed, his voice silkier than usual. "Such a peculiar existence this child has—neither fully human, nor entirely one of us." His gaze flicked to Renesmee, lingering in a way that made your grip tighten around the girl's hand. "And yet, you all risk so much for her."

Edward flinched slightly but remained silent, his jaw set tight as Aro continued to sift through his mind. The Volturi leader's eyes then shifted to you, a curious spark alighting in their depths.

“And you,” he said, addressing you directly, “I sense a profound depth of loyalty in you, though not exactly to this coven.” His smile curled higher, as though amused by his own words. “What makes you stand beside them given your...rocky history with Edward?”

The remark hit its mark, but you didn’t flinch. “I stand for what’s just,” you replied coolly. “No more, no less.”

Aro chuckled softly, releasing Edward from his grip. “Very well,” he said, turning to his guard. “It appears the child poses no danger. For now, at least.” With a languid wave of his hand, Aro signaled to his guard to retreat. You exhaled slowly, the tension in your shoulders finally releasing. Renesmee, still clutching your hand, looked up at you with wide, worried eyes, but you gave her a reassuring nod.

“It’s over,” you whispered to her, your voice soft but firm. “You’re safe now.”

Those words seemed to break the tense atmosphere as the vampires quickly rejoiced, hugging loved ones and letting smiles appear on their faces. However, you slipped back from the group. You needed space, the pain you tried to hide these last weeks threatening to appear. Running toward the Cullen home, you wanted to leave before anyone took notice, but it was too late.

Edward cornered you just as you turned down an empty corridor, his expression a mixture of hope and desperation. “Please, just give me a chance to explain,” he began, his voice quieter than usual. “There’s so much I need to say—”

You shook your head, already feeling the familiar ache in your chest that you’d worked so hard to bury. “What’s there to explain, Edward?” you asked, turning to face him, your voice tinged with exhaustion. “You made your choice. You chose Bella. End of story.”

His expression faltered, but he took a step closer. “I know what I did,” he said, his voice strained. “I know I made the wrong choice, and I—” His voice broke, and for a moment, you thought you saw genuine regret in his eyes. “I lost both of you. I lost everything.”

Your eyes narrowed. “That was the risk you took when you picked her over me,” you replied, your tone cold and unforgiving. “And now you’re here trying to salvage what’s left because you realized it didn’t turn out the way you thought it would.”

“She was my bloodsinger,” he said, as if the explanation could somehow erase the hurt that had carved itself into you over the years. “It was impossible to resist—”

“And I was your mate,” you cut in, voice rising despite yourself. “That was supposed to mean something. But you couldn’t resist your obsession long enough to think about what you were sacrificing."

His hands clenched into fists at his sides, his composure visibly cracking. “I know,” he whispered. “I know I failed you, and I know I failed her. But…you were there for Renesmee today. You fought for her—you saved her. Doesn’t that mean something? Can’t we at least try to start over?”

The look in his eyes—the hope, the desperation—it was almost enough to make you hesitate. Almost. “No,” you said, shaking your head. “We’re not starting over, Edward. There’s nothing left to rebuild. I protected Renesmee because it was right, because she’s innocent and didn’t deserve to be caught up in all this. But don’t confuse that with wanting anything to do with you.”

He took another step closer, his hand reaching out as if to touch you, to bridge the chasm between you. “But I still—”

“You still what?” you interrupted, the bitterness seeping into your tone. “You still love me? Do you even know what that means anymore? You loved Bella, too, remember? And look where that got you. It got her dead, and it got you standing here trying to scrape together pieces of a life you threw away.”

His hand fell back to his side, the weight of your words settling over him. For a moment, you thought he might finally give up, finally accept that he had lost you for good. But his gaze remained fixed on you, a silent plea lingering in his eyes.

“Please,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “Don’t leave me again.”

You felt a pang of something—regret, pity, maybe even a shred of the love that once existed between you—but you pushed it away, locked it down deep inside where it couldn’t hurt you anymore. “I already did,” you said quietly. “The moment you chose Bella over me, I walked away. And I’m not coming back.”

[mtdewred]

maybe it's just me but I feel like theatre should try and genderbend more. not only with drag's popularity (that is USED in Stex) but also just the 2024 stex revival as a whole. whyyyy are the swings so rigid. like i get vocal range but that's a quick tweak I feel.

like just think: what if hydra had a female alternate? or if Momma's third alternate was a Poppa, or a boy slick or a male belle or a female tassita etc. if they can switch controls they can switch others </3

also this isn't them as chars just swings and covers don't take fem greaseball, slick, tassita, and momma from me

[mdshh]

Expecting ₊˚⊹♡

[forklesbian]

The only two genders: Boy Kisser and Sinister Plant

(ignore the hatter, he's drank the wrong tea)

[lordsireno]

Maintenance Squad girlies. 500 has thrice the harassment reports, Fours gets their first. Griz hs to carry around even more weight, and Fork is delighted by all the extra hair (and collects it)

[tackrusso]

a few years back my mom got me a makeup travel case for christmas and while it’s super useful and functionally excellent i personally just didn’t like what it said on the front so naturally

i fixed it

[sunshineler]

somehow feeling both hyper-femme and the least like a woman I’ve ever felt in my entire life

[bowlingshirtbellas]

Congratulations Lori on your wedding! I believe it's this weekend? I hope to see some pictures posted somewhere (as long as you feel comfortable)! I loved the latest episode, and I learn so much about social issues through this podcast so thank you both! Can't wait for the next episode! Much love to both of you!

yes the wedding just happened! this is sam, i'll pass this on to lori :) check out our instagrams for pics, I'll eventually post some to the gender forking IG too <3 thanks for listening xo

[maoist-mizer]

Is this supposed to be…. a new discovery, or…?

[weedle-testaburger]

it would be so fucking cool if they let you try hormones rather than making you wait months and then putting you on a really long course of hrt. imagine if your doctor was like 'so you think you're a girl? try some girl and see what you make of it'

[the-amazing-spider-bi]

feeling like a caricature of a gender studies scholar by googling “judith butler pronouns” online. this is the future liberals want etc etc

[ghcstcd]

ESO give me a charming med length wavy hair with bangs for men and women cosmetic.

[forklesbian]

The fucking full moon is making me question my gender

[lordsireno]

Deponia but swapping nose ownership- I mean girls and the hot guy they're obsessed with I mean-

The most inane things would be different in this universe. Cletus wears boxer shorts, Rufus hides stuff in her hair, Argus has a new target to attack.

[tackrusso]

i identify as a girl only in the same way that a taco is technically a sandwich. like sure if you break it down it makes some sense but you need to have an air of deep sarcasm about it