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acescreations · 4 years ago

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Roleplay Transcript (pt. 1)

So this is an old roleplay I got permission from my RP partner to post to my writing blog. I guess revisiting this is kind of a birthday gift to myself and also an apology gift to all of you guys for not writing for shit.

Warnings: Fighting, swearing, violence, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, homophobia, panic attacks

Ship(s): Platonic Analogical

Word Count: 12,553

When Logan went to school on his first day of junior year, he was filled with a strange sense of pride. Students shot glances at him, seemingly worried that Logan would for some reason pick a fight with them, which he would only really do if they were being a jerk and deserved it. Teachers read his name off the attendance list with a hopeless tone upon realizing they had Logan, before looking up with a disappointed resignation when they saw Logan's patch of electric blue hair. Logan had built up a reputation of being strong, of being tough. Just about every kid in school knew about him, whether they be the bullies he fought, the kids he was defending from the bullies, or just the people who saw the fights he was in.

Virgil’s first day at Mindset High was pretty scary. He didnt make friends easily, and he felt like everyone was judging him. He wore a soft lavender hoodie and royal purple sweat pants. Everyone seemed scared of this guy called Logan. I mean, he seemed so grumpy.. He sighed, sitting next to Logan.

Logan blinked in surprise as he watched another student sit down next to him. Most people tried to avoid him as much as possible, so he usually sat alone during class. Even when there were only enough desks for each student in the classroom, people usually pulled their desk a distance away after even the slightest glance from Logan. He guessed this kid sitting next to him hadn't heard of his reputation yet. Well, unfortunately for him, the two were in Logan's least favorite class: history. The class that Logan now associated with whitewashed nationalist propaganda, and arguing with the teacher.

Virgil decided that he would at least get to know this strange man that everyone seemed so.. reluctant to like？ “Uh, hello, I’m.. well, if.. I’m Virgil.” He said tamely, he hoped that they could.. maybe talk？A friend would be nice.

Logan looked over at Virgil with an even, if not cold, expression. That wasn't a name he recognized, so this was probably a new student, which explained why they were actually talking to him. "Logan," he said shortly. They'd learn soon enough that Logan was someone you didn't want to be associated with if you want to have even just a neutral social standing.

Virgil nodded nervously. The dude seemed to be angry at him？Did he provoke him？Should he move seats？ He sighed as he looked down at his work.

Logan put his feet up on the table in front of him, pulling out his phone as he waited for the teacher to, as he put it, "begin his attempt at brainwashing a class of impressionable teenagers."

“Today we shall learn about the history of people that.. well.. people who.. the homosexuals.. and.. others.” Virgil was completely stunned, before immediately grtting dissapointed. “Well fuck me gently with a chainsaw.” He mumbled.

"Oh hell no," Logan said out loud. Literally everyone in the room probably already guessed about Logan not being straight, so he didn't have anything to lose from being vocal about his distaste over the lesson. "Oh, FUCK no." Underneath his iwn complaining, however, he heard Virgil's much more quiet complaint. Okay, so this guy is actually pretty chill. That's good to know. By "chill" Logan meant "not a smallminded conservative" but those pretty much meant the same thing to him.

Virgil sighed. “This.. is fine.” He said. He was a closeted gay boy, he didnt need this. “Now, this shall be respectful..” The teacher rolled her eyes. “Now, what do we know about.. you know.. those people.”

Logan heard what Virgil said, but to him, this most certainly was not fine. He had already picked his battles, and he picked all of them. "If it's gonna be respectful then why don't you just say the word 'Gay'?" he yelled at the teacher.

The class went dead silent. Virgil sighed softly. If someone found out he was gay, he would die on the inside. “Well, as you all know, the bible said that homosexuals.. will rot in hell.”

"FALSEHOOD!" Logan screamed, slamming his hands on the table as he stood up. "Respectful my ass! And how is this even history?!" Logan would go on, but if he's learned anything from the debate team, it's to let people keep saying stupid shit for Logan to prove wrong.

“Homosexuality is a diease. Now, now more recent years, we have homosexuality shoved down our throats. This is causing more parents to force their children to be gay. This all started because a black trans-” “Please stop talking..” Virgil groaned, tempted to just bash his head into the table.

"Gayness is NOT a disease," Logan said, smacking his hand on the table as he began talking over the teacher. "It's a human characteristic just like height or eye color. Gayness is NOT being 'shoved down our throats,'" he smacked the table again, "people are just getting introduced to labels they didn't originally have. Parents are NOT forcing their children to be gay-" smack "- most are actually beating and throwing their children out of their homes for being gay. But you know what? You just keep talking. Maybe one of these days you'll actually say something intelligent."

“You come from a biased pretense！You only see the side of the homosexuals, thats why you are one of the-” “OH, FOR FUCKS SAKE, CHANGE THE GOD DAMN SUBJECT YOU-” “Damn pastel！Didnt know you could speak.” A guy called out.

Logan immediately turned and shot a glare at the person who insulted Virgil, forgetting the current feud with the teacher for a moment. "If you're going to waste oxygen like that, at least keep it relevant to the conversation." Logan then turned back to the teacher. "You're the fucking biased one, you homophobe!" he shouted, pointing a finger at the teacher as he leaned nearly halfway across the table to yell at him.

“I am not a homophobe！I like.. the lesbians.” The teacher smirked, as Virgil began to laugh. Hes just,, this teacher, how did you get a job？ ”Fine. We will move onto a differ-”

For once in his life, Logan is so stunned by by what he's hearing reaches a loss for words. "How did you even get your teaching degree, you fucking creep?"

“I try to act respectful, and you insult me？I think people like you just stir up drama to draw attention to yourself.” Virgil had stopped laughing. He felt.. guilty. He shouldnt have laughed. Maybe the teacher was right？

Logan went completely silent, his hands curling into fists. "Don't. You. Ever. Generalize me. Like that." Then, to make sure he didn't try to physically fight his teacher, he walked out the door, slamming it behind him.

Virgil watched Logan leave, watched everyone whispering about how freaky Logan was. How gay he was.. Virgil stayed quiet and refused to speak to anyone.

Logan stormed down the hallway, absolutely fuming. He ended up in the school's gym, knowing there wasn't a gym class that period. He let out a shout of frustration as he punched a wall, which hurt, obviously, but it satisfied him and let out some of his anger. After that he just stood there, fist against the wall, breathing heavily.

Virgils scheduele was lost, so he asked around for his next class. They led him to the schools gym, and left him there, lost and confused. Time to make an unlikely friend.

Logan had since moved to sit on the bleachers, glancing up to glare as Virgil entered the gym. He was currently in a mindset that nobody would be friendly towards him, especially right now.

Virgil felt the glare, but sighed. He did promise Patton to make one friend at this god forsaken hell hole. He slowly walks up to Logan. “Uhrm, hi？”

"What do you want?" Logan growled. He recognized that this was the person who was sitting beside him in history, but he still felt like he'd antagonize Logan anyway. Most people did anyway.

He gave Logan a weak smile. “A..Are you okay？” He tilted his head. ”And where is the rest of our class？” He expected at least one othed person to come in. Poor thing.

"I'm fine," Logan snapped defensively, in a counter-productive attempt at convincing Virgil that that was actually true. "And there isn't a class in here right now." Logan didn't have a gym class at all. He was actually skipping a class right now, but it wasn't like his teacher would miss him anyway.

“Oh..” He stammered, looked down at the floor guiltily. “Do you know where S7 is？” He rubbed the back of his neck. “And.. wait. Why arent you in class.. oh.”

Logan sighed as he stood up. "Yeah, come on." He gestured for Virgil to follow him with a small shrug of a shoulder.

Virgil smiled. “Thank you, Logan.” He said softly, following behind him, glad that Logan would do this for him.

Logan shrugged as he began leading Virgil to his classroom. "Whatever," he muttered. Whatever it took to get himself his alone time in the gym. He doubted it would do Virgil's social reputation much good to see him with Logan, though.

“To be honest, that ass of a teacher really should be fired. What kind of creep just likes lesbians？” He tried to make small talk.

"Basically the entire American public does, actually." Logan was pretty sure it was a rhetorical question, but it wasn't like he was wrong, he thought.

“oh.. well.. thats..” Virgil sighed. “Why were you there alone instead of hanging out with friends？” He seemed rather done.

Logan glanced back at Virgil, although he didn't stop walking. "Because there are classes going on right now," Logan said. It was true, although Logan wasn't hanging out with friends because he didn't have any. He just wasn't going to tell Virgil that.

“Dont you have a badass like, gang？Like everyone says？” He tilted his head, very confused. “Oh.. are you.. uh..” He was genuinely confused.

"A gang?" Logan said in mild surprise and disbelief. That was seriously what people said about him? Logan guessed he underestimated his own reputation.

“Yeah. Also, apparently you dont like when people steal your role, so you are going to beat my ass. If you are, then I guess do it here.” He has no fear for death anymore. This school sucked any hope of caring out of him.

"What exactly do people say my role is then?" Logan hadn't intended on carrying on a conversation for this long, or really at all, but he couldn't help but be curious as to what people said about him.

He stared up at the sky, he really didnt want to say this. Dear god, please strike him with lighting. Oh, no lighting？F- “You’re the bad boy that all the girls swoon over. Apparently you’re soft and sweet on the inside.” He scoffed slightly. His defense is up.

Logan stiffened as he continued walking, gagging a little. That was it. It was official. Logan hated his reputation. He supposed he'd have to work harder on establishing his reputation as being stone cold and heartless. He wasn't going to stop picking fights with bigots though, he knew that much. "Well, here's your class," he said to Virgil, stopping in front of a classroom before immediately turning go back to the gym instead of the class he had that period.

“Thanks Logan.” He gave him a weak grin. “Logan Man, Fighting off bigots day after day.” He scoffed, before it turned to a light giggle, and Virgil went into class. What a dork. A nice dork.

Logan glanced back as he walked off, turning back after Virgil walked into class. As he neared the gym again, he glanced down at his left knuckles. After punching the wall, they became red and sore, and Logan was starting to regret punching the wall. His hand still stung.

This is why you dont start a war on walls, you idiot. Virgils class exprience was.. intresting. They made up rumors about him and Logan, and Virgil wanted to vomit. Love always made him feel weird and uncomfortable, but hes absolutely sure hes just gay.

Logan sat back down in the gym bleachers. He didn't know what he was doing back here instead of going to class. He guessed he pretty much didn't want to hear whatever his classmates would say about him. That was actually the first time he stormed out in the middle of class like that, and he assumed that was what people would be talking about right now.

They began to gossip about Logan having a girlfriend, boyfriend, and then him being in a gang. Now they all think Logans a fucking gang leader. Good luck talking to anyone, Logie.

After sitting in the gym with nothing to do for a while, Logan stood back up and headed to the band room. That was where he usually went when he wanted alone time, the gym had just been closer that time. As he walked down, he realized that being a musician probably contributed to people thinking he's "soft and sweet on the inside" but fuck it. Music is probably the reason he doesn't throw hands with every mildly unpleasant person in his vicinity.

Virgil cant stop laughing at the pure idiocity, wanting to just record this and send it to Logan... Eh, later. Once he befriends Logan. He nods to himself as the bell rung. Now he could go find Logan！And hang out with him！

Logan had just reached the band room by the time the bell rang. "God dammit," he said loudly. Now he'd have to choose between letting out some energy and missing another class. Logan sat down behind the drumset in the room, pulling out his phone and earbuds. He figured his teacher wouldn't miss him, and really, who cares if the teacher calls his house? Who gives a shit? Certainly not him. So he put on a pair of fingerless gloves he kept with him, turned on his music, and played along to American Idiot.

Virgil was going to class, but heard... music？He quietly walks towards the sounds, peering in. They had a music room？！ Logan plays music？！ He quietly attempted to sneak in, to be able to hear better. He ended up tripping into a guitar, miraculously not breaking it.

Most people would've heard Virgil tripping as he snuck in, but not only was Logan listening to really loud music, but he was also playing a really loud instrument. But really, neither of those things meant much, because Logan was in The Zone. It would take a lot to break his focus.

Virgil was extremely impressed. Logan really was in the mood. He sat on the floor, just admiring the music.

Logan looked up once the song had ended, quickly pulling out his earbuds and jolting upwards once he saw Virgil sitting there. "What the hell are you doing here?"

“...Uhhhhh, I thought this was the cafeteria？Nice pl-playing.” He quickly stood up, immediately smackin into a cupboard and just sighing softly.

"Of course this isn't the fucking cafeteria, do you see any tabl-" Logan went quiet for a moment when he saw the knocked over guitar. He practically threw himself over the drumset as he ran to check on the guitar, because despite the fact that the school technically owned all of the instruments, that was Logan's Guitar. "The fuck did you do?!" Logan shouted as he checked the guitar over for any damage.

He quickly stood up. “See-ing a-as this isnt the cafeteria, I-I’m going to-” He began to speed for thr door.

Logan looked back up once he was sure his guitar was alright. Once he saw Virgil heading for the door, it occurred to him what he had just done. "I, I didn't mean to snap," he said apologetically, rubbing the back of his head as he looked away from Virgil. This new body language was a complete change from how he usually acts.

Virgil paused, reluctantly rubbing the back of his neck. “U-Uh, oh, ok-okay. I’m.. I’m sorry. You.. You clearly werent..” All words just seemed to die in his mouth.

Logan sighed as he stood back up. "Whatever, just, try not to knock any instruments over, okay?" Logan mumbled as he began walking past Virgil out the door. Okay, so he didn't mumble, but compared to how clearly he normally speaks he might as well have been.

"Thank you, L-Logan." He stammered. He didnt move, just awkwardly standing there. "O-Oh, uh, of course.. Uh, can I sit with you at lunch?" He managed through jumbled stammering.

Logan glanced back at Virgil as he walked out, trying to understand the logic of wanting to be around somebody who just yelled at you for something that wasn't intentional. Logan was hoping it wasn't anything like Logan being nice, because if Logan was the nicest person Virgil knew, well that's just sad. "Sure, whatever." Logan shrugged. He didn't actually know if he was actually going to stay until lunch, since he had been planning on leaving for the rest of the day. He shrugged at himself as he left the band room. Logan supposed he'd find out by lunch.

Virgil just followed after him, quietly. Hey, Logans the nicest guy here at this hell hole of a school, Well, the nicest guy he has met. He looks around, feeling awkward. Oh god. Why is he bothering Logan. He doesnt want you here. Just leave. "Uh-"

Logan attempted to continue walking as normal, despite the ever present awareness of Virgil following him. After all, by the looks of this kid, he's definitely harmless. Although after a while it became hard to ignore the little lost puppy of Virgil. "What are you following me for?" Logan asked over his shoulder. "Don't you have a class or something?" Honestly, how is anyone supposed to let out some steam when someone is following them everywhere?

Virgil flinched. "uh.. yeah.. sure.." He mumbled, and he quickly left. He didnt know why he cared so much. Oh wait, yes he did. Because he wanted Logan's friend. Why? Because he found Logan cool.

Logan sighed once Virgil left. He didn't really know why. Was he disappointed? Logan actually thought he might be. That was probably the longest anyone had ever voluntarily been around him, after all. Either way, Logan still had no idea what to do at this point, especially considering that if he left before school ended he'd definitely have to deal with the consequences soon enough.

Virgil headed off into the bathroom. He just needed somewhere to stay calm, and clear his head. Everything just made him feel horrible. He quietly locked himself into a stall, keeping himself quiet.

Logan leaned against a wall in the hallway, getting out his phone as he debated his options. If he left school now, Virgil wouldn't have to worry about his mistake of wanting to be around him during lunch, but his mom would be pissed if she found out he didn't even stay half of the day. But if he stayed and went to class, he'd half a lot of pent up anger with him during class, and his home had probably already been called due to him not having made it to this class period, so he'd still probably hear about it anyway.

Virgil calmed himself down, and went back outside. He looked around, wondering if Logan was still around. He.. He hoped so. He is not going to that hell hole alone.

Logan sighed as he put his phone away, finally heading to class. He was pretty sure that it was the world's most stupid desicion for Virgil to want to be anywhere near him, but as a new kid who clearly had no idea how to survive in this school, he probably wouldn't be very safe if he was alone during lunch.

Virgil quietly sighed, deciding to go to class. He hid his eyes with his hair. He slunk into the back of the class, trying to keep away from everyone.

Logan managed to keep himself from throwing hands for the rest of his morning class, heading down to the lunchroom afterwards. He stood against a wall and watched people enter without personally eating.

Once that hellish excuse for a class was done, Virgil quietly found Logan and walked up to him. “Uh, hi.”

Logan looked over at Virgil, honestly kind of surprised that he committed to his decision to spend the lunch period with Logan. "Hey," he said briefly, looking back across the room.

He gave him a pathetic grin, trying to not be awkward, but the boy radiates awkward. “Uh, uhm, er, hi.” He began to play with his hands, biting his lip.

"You don't talk to people much, do you?" Logam didn't look back at Virgil as he spoke. Was he hoping Virgil would decide Logan actually was unpleasant to be around and leave? Yeah, Logan thought he was.

“N-Not really.” He mumbled, not moving, copying Logans pose. He wasnt exactly enjoying the people staring at him, but hes happy having a friend.

Logan's surprise grew as Virgil started copying him. He didn't know why, but that was really unexpected. "Aren't you going to eat or something?" Logan was determined to not let his surprise, or really any other emotion, show.

Virgil shook his head, deciding a verbal response wasnt worth it. Plus, the food looked like slop. He fidgetted with his hands, trying to spark a conversation.

Logan glanced over at Virgil, trying to figure out what to do in this situation. God, this kid is making me more awkward just by being around me. It's a wonder he's survived this long.

Virgil thought about his family. His family sucked. It would be nice to know what raised that hardcore lad. “Uh... Whats your family like？” He said softly. God fUcking damn it, Virgil. You cant ask about anything N O RM A L-

The change in Logan's posture was immediate. His back straightened, his shoulders became more squared, his hands tightened into fists. "Why do you care?" Logan's voice was cold and hard as knives.

Virgil shrunk back, his eyes wide. “I-I dont know？I’m just trying to make conversations..” He trailed off, going silent. Wait. Why was Logan caring so much. “Oh god, are you an orp-”

Logan scoffed at that second comment, giving Virgil the slightest shake of his head and somehow managing to make those small actions violent and angry. I wish I was that lucky.

Virgil flinched. He felt his heart race at those angry movements. “Uh, er.. sorry.” Virgil practically sped off, he feels sick.

Logan turned and watched him go. If he were in any other mood, he'd probably feel bad for scaring Virgil like that. But right now he didn't even care, he simply turned back to glare at the rest of the people in the room.

The whispers of the room continued, questioning Logan and why he doesnt like his family

Logan didn't say anything to anyone, although when he heard someone talking about him he'd shoot a glare at them to get them to shut up.

The cafeteria was awkward and quiet. Nobody wanted to talk to Logan, or get beaten up.

Eventually Logan got tired of the stares and went back to the gym. He would've went to the band room, but there was a class there at the time, so he had to go with the next best thing.

Virgil was sitting behind the bleachers, desperately trying to calm himself. Logan hates him. Everyone hates him. He hates this hell-hole of a school.

Logan didn't notice Virgil as he came in, walking over to a padded part of the wall so he could punch it and not hurt himself again. He punched the wall, then drew his hand back and punched again, and again, and again. He hated his mother. He hated every single boyfriend she had ever had. He hated this school. He hated that he was always alone. He hated that this one time somebody actually wanted to be around him, he was determined to scare them off. He hated everything right now.

The punches just terrified Virgil even more. Oh great. Now a murderer was after him. He let out a strangled gasp, as his world began to spin round, making Virgil shake.

Logan paused when he heard the gasp behind him. He turned and finally noticed Virgil behind him, and of course it was only after he started panicking. Logan stood there, trying to figure out if he should go try to help, considering he was probably the thing causing Virgil to panic and being closer might just make it worse.

He couldnt breathe. The gasps became more frequent. Fuck. Hes gonna die here. Hes gonna die alone. Jesus this is getting sad.

Soon enough, Logan decided on walking over, kneeling down in front of Virgil. It wasn't like he was getting any better without Logan interacting. "Hey, Virgil?" Logan started in the most even voice he could produce. "I'm gonna need you to calm down, can you do that? Just focus on breathing." Fuck, is this what you're supposed to do? Logan honestly didn't have a clue, but from what he did know about panic attacks this seemed like an appropriate response.

Virgil trembles, before his blood stopped. Logan. “I-I’m sorry！I’m sorry！I-I-I-I...” He hears that Logans hear to help. “I-I cant- I-I’m a failure！”

Upon hearing Virgil's words, Logan's hands curled into fists. He was immediately ready to fight on behalf of someone he didn't even know. Then Logan reminded himself that right now, fighting was not in fact going to help. He took a deep breath, forcing his hands to relax again before continuing to talk to Virgil. "No, you're not a failure, there's no need to be sorry." Logan slowly reached out and took one of Virgil's hands in his own, checking for his reaction.

Virgil jolted, scramming away, apologizing. “I said- I said sorry！P-Please.. Leave me alone.” He sobbed. “I-I-I-” He felt his throat constrict.

Logan quickly pulled his hands away from Virgil, feeling guilt like a stab in his gut. This was all because of him, wasn't it? Maybe he should just leave, Virgil did tell Logan to leave him alone, didn't he? And Logan was pretty sure he just made it worse because he had no idea how to help, so Virgil would probably be better off if Logan left him alone.

Virgil whimpers, god hes so pathetic. Such a useless person. “Pathetic.. Useless..” He mumbled softly, looking away from Logan. The attack was beginning to die down, but he wouldnt be calm for a while.

Logan opened his mouth, about to correct Virgil on what he was saying about himself, but then he hesitated, and soon closed his mouth again. Logan looked down at the floor as he slowly stood back up and left, his endgoal being the doors leading out of the school. Logan officially decided he was done with being around people for a good while. Logan easily ignored the stares of the people in the halls. Most people took one look at Logan's overall demeanor and knew not to stare, so Logan was able to get out the school doors without even being interuppted.

Virgil made sure to keep close to Logan. He felt so guilty, he can’t believe he was so stupid. He had to have Logan come help him from a panic attack！All he is, is a panicky, clingy, failure.

Logan sighed and turned around as he got outside the door, facing Virgil. "Don't you have something better to do? Like class or something?" Logan was trying not to snap, especially since Virgil had just gotten out of a panic attack, but his voice was still harsh. Logan just wanted an escape from people, and now this little lost puppy of a person was becoming the first and only obstacle to that.

He kept his mouth shut. He felt so awkward. Like he owed Logan and apology. For seeing that. For seeing how much of a mess he was.. Yeah, he left soon after Logan spoke.

Logan walked away from the school after that, although he didn't really know where he was going. All he really knew at the time was that he wanted to escape from people, despite the fact that he didn't know where he could go that didn't have people. Logan ended up going over to the park, deciding that the park would have the least amount of people. After a while Logan had calmed down enough to tolerate human connection again, and walked down to the local café, because despite its black color, the fabric of Logan's jacket did little to protect him from the cold. He almost smiled as he walked through the door of the café, looking at the pride flag sticker on the window. Logan sat down in a booth, although since he was a regular the staff weren't expecting him to order anything.

Virgil was nervous. He had gotten lost on his way home, and was walking down to a cafe. He was hungry, after all. He looked at his phone, cringing at its dead battery. But he managed to smile. Today started off great, at least. Logan was.. his friend？Well, he seemed to begin to tolerate Virgil. And hes fine with that. He ordered a cup with a long list of ingredients. His own list of “Fuck me up” ingredients.

Logan didn't notice Virgil walking in. He had started dozing off in his seat when a waiter walked over, giving him a plate of eggs and toast. "It's on the house. You look like you could use it," they said with a smile as they left the table. They were right about that; Logan hadn't eaten all day. Logan glanced back over, guilt weighing down his shoulders as he began eating. He glanced over at his phone as he ate. The only reason it wasn't dead was because he was at the table with the outlet. That was basically His Table and both the visitors and staff knew this. Once Logan finished eating, he put his head atop his hand and began dozing off again. The poor kid hadn't slept well in ages.

The waitress did NOT look happy that Virgil had such a long list, but, he paid and ordered it, so she had to. When he asked for an outlet seat, he was pointed into Satan- I mean, Logans direction. “Oh, hi Logan.” Virgil said softly, holding his head phone.

Logan was partially asleep at the time, although he had trained himself to not fall asleep entirely, so when he heard his name he was immediately awake and alert. He put his arm down on the table as he looked at Virgil. "Hey," he said shortly, realizing that this was the kid from school, which meant school was over. Logan hadn't really been paying attention.

“Uh, Uhmm...” He felt really awakward.. Was there any other outlet booths？Logan looked like he would murder Virgil if he sat there.

Logan raised an eyebrow at Virgil, drumming his fingers against the table. Honestly, if there was anywhere that he was least likely to murder someone, it was that café. It was quite honestly the most comfortable place he had ever been in, and he wasn't about to throw that away by getting into a fight.

Virgil looked away. They say, if you look Logan in the eye, you’ll turn into stone. “Sorry. I’ll just take the bus.” Yes. The bus. That he has no.clue about. Tbh, If I were Virgil？I’d rather walk.

Logan stared at Virgil. What the hell was he talking about? "We don't have a bus." Did Virgil just move here? Also why was he talking about a bus inside a café? What the hell was his train of thought?

Transfer student. Yes, he did just move here. Thats.. Thats kinda why he wasnt as fearful of Logan. ”Oh.” He said simply. “Fu-”

Logan sighed in confusion as he looked away from Virgil, bringing up his hand again to set his head on and closing his eyes. He didn't have any sort of obligation to interact with Virgil, so if he wasn't going to actually say anything then Logan was going to try to stock up on light sleep.

“ck.” He sighed. He awkwardly shuffled into the booth, just wanting to charge his phone, man.

Logan opened his eyes again, having expected Virgil to just stand awkwardly or leave. He glanced at the coffee Virgil had as he sat down, reading the ingredient label. "That's incredibly unhealthy for you." Logan didn't know why he was starting conversation when he could be sleeping, but he was aware of how much Virgil's coffee could fuck someone up.

“Eh. Nobody really cares.” He took a sip, waiting for his phone to do him a favour and charge. One percent, and the most aggressive spam of messages blasts through his phone. “Oh. I’m popular today.” He muttered. Of course, his parents had guests today. They had to pretend they cared.

Logan watched the phone screen as the messages showed up on the screen. Honestly he was pretty surprised by the spam, he barely ever got any messages, and he definitely didn't remember the last time his mom texted him. She generally saved her barrage of harassment for when they were face-to-face. He genuinely didn't think whatever the messages were about could be good.

They werent. They were degrading messages about his intelligence. “Ah！My mom.. uh, says that.. I gotta go.. God, shes so kind.” He made a convincing act. “See you, Punk.” He gave him a pathethically weak smile. He had no way home. Sadness hours.

Logan didn't believe the act for a second. Everything he read on that screen were things he could practically hear his mother saying to him, and "kind" wasn't even the last word he'd use to describe her. Nonetheless, he understood the need to get home. Logan sighed at the smile. Honestly it was kind of sad. "You don't know where you're going, do you?" Logan asked, deadpan. Seeing how lost Virgil was in school, the entire town probably seemed like an actual maze to him.

Virgil flinched at the deadpan tone. “Ah, well, uhrm, yeah..” He muttered, allowing his bangs to cover his eyes. “I’ll find my way home, I dont need a gang member to escort me.” He muttered, a bit of a bitter tone in his voice. He doesnt know why he said that. Maybe to drive Logan away？But he adored Logan！Logan was so cool.. God damn, you stalker, stop thinking about him！ “...sorry.” He muttered, getting up.

Logan sighed and looked away. Gang member. Is that really how people saw him? He only meant to scare off jerks and bigots, and he honestly wanted to be supportive of basically anyone who got picked on or bullied. Apparently those people couldn't trust him either. He knew he couldn't be surprised though, nobody in their right mind would trust somebody who got so angry they had to punch a wall to feel just a little better. "Whatever," Logan muttered. "I just hope you know that everyone's gonna assume you're queer now." Logan jabbed a finger towards the pride flag sticker he had looked at on the way in.

The look of sheer terror as he saw the said flag was hilarious. He had tried his best to act like a straight guy. “I’m straight.” He mumbled. “Uhm, are you gay, Logan？”

Logan almost laughed at what was to him an obvious lie. Almost. "I think I'm as straight as you are." Straight as a rainbow, that is.

Virgil looked afraid. But then again, when hes with Logan... Wait. Beforehand, Virgil wasnt scared or worried. Aww！You turned someone who, rather blindly, trusted you, against you！But isnt that what you do best, Logan？

#sanders sides #thomas sanders #roleplay #logan sanders #virgil sanders #punk logan #pastel virgil #tw fighting #tw swearing #tw violence #tw verbal abuse #tw emotional abuse #verbal abuse #emotional abuse #tw homophobia #TW panic attack

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ruthenian-knyaz · 5 years ago

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st. Boris and his lover st. Georgiy

OKAY, listen up Ivan, I don’t care if you think homosexuality is a Western import to Ukraine, you’re wrong, infac-- No, the Russians didn’t introduce it either, actua-- excuse me, can you listen to me for a single second you hollow-headed-crooked-handed-devil! Good! The first canonized saint of Rus’, st. Boris, literally loved St. Georgiy the Ugryn (his “servant”), and I’m quoting from the chronicles, “more than the world” and gifted him a golden torc, which I might add, was apart of the royal attire!! Some great servant he was! When St. Boris was martyred, Georgiy flung his body atop of his lover’s and called out “I will not leave you my dear lord! yet the beauty of your body is fleeting, and so I too will end my life here”... I am sorry Ivan but that is NOT heterosexual behavior, take it from me, that is some gay-ass dramatic shit right there! So take yourself, along with your psuedo-history and homophobia, to where the birds don’t sing! Even Mother Earth wouldn’t accept your sinful-body! We queers have been here in Holy Rus’ since the beginning.

St. Boris and St. Georgiy the Ugryn, martyrs of unjust and underserving death, patrons of holy love, We pray to you! May you protect the queers of Eastern Europe, and soften the hearts of the hate-filled so that we may live fulfilling and peaceful lives in God-Blessed Rus’. Amen.

#you dont understand how many ivans ive had this conversation with #rus #ukraine #st. boris #st. Georgiy #orthodoxy #gay christianity #queer rights

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jeffreycombs · 5 years ago

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So you know how Rope and Compulsion have like gay undertones and you are so easily able to ship the two main guys? Are there any old movies around the same time as those that have gay undertones like them? If you know of them could you list them with some opinions? Thank you in advance!

Oh yes there are loads. I’d suggest you watch The Celluloid Closet to gather a watchlist of classic gay-coded films. There are a lot more suggestions in that documentary than I can give, but here are some ones I love.

Wings (1927)

First same sex kiss onscreen which is lovely. While I love this film, some of the war scenes are arduous and long, but the characters are quite whimsical and sweet, and the main dynamic between the men is classic. Silent film as well, just so you know.

The Children’s Hour (1961)

One of the more depressing ones, but the only one on the list that has coded homosexuality between two women, it is a bit slower than the others but a very good watch. Quite harrowing, but less coded than the average film in the sense that it is more direct with the gay content.

Strangers on a Train (1951)

If you loved Rope, you’ll love this. Another Hitchcock film starring Farley Granger and a gay villain who’s after his ass. It’s really quite suspenseful and fun, and the gayness is definitely there but completely coded.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Probably my number one recommendation for this list for the content you’re looking for. Sal Mineo and James Dean have a certain sort of chemistry you can only get with actors that are both homosexual themselves (Such as Dall and Granger). The homosexuality was a big part of the making of this film, so the coding is unavoidable and quite obvious. And it’s very tasteful, despite a couple flaws.

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Honestly probably on in my top ten funniest films of all time. A really good watch. Curtis and Lemon do a fantastic job being in drag. Very coded and even blatant about the gay content. You’d have fun.

The Defiant Ones (1958)

This doesn’t really make anyone’s list for gay-coded classics, most likely because most people (especially on this site) would deem it problematic, but as I was very intrigued with the dynamic as it was deeper than the average homosocial bond you’d find in a classic film, I found out that Tony Curtis considered his role and this film to contain homosexual subtext so I’ll take his word for it. He had great chemistry with Poitier.

The Lion in Winter (1968)

More on the end of the Hays Code days, but still more coded than not nonetheless. A period piece with lots of fun characters and a very good story. You can tell it was originally a play, but it still captures your attention and Anthony Hopkins plays a great in-the-closet royal who is in love with another in-the-closet royal.

The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Again, most likely not on other people’s gay-coded classic lists. But, two pages out of the six I wrote about this film in my first Film Noir paper for college, I wrote about the homosexual undertones and subtext which I still believe Ida Lupino in all her anti Hays Code glory-ness intended. One of the only female directors of the time, and it’s a great suspenseful thriller. There is a direct reading of the tension between the two main protagonists as well as a reading of the repressive sexuality of the antagonist. You can really go to town on this film. I’m bias though seeing as I had to analyze it for my class.

#inbox #hope this isn't too much #sorry #<3 #anon #Anonymous

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Merlin- S1:E1- The Dragon’s Call

Hey so I decided to rewatch Merlin because I never quite finished it and don’t remember what happened enough to pick up where I left off, and I thought I’d blog my thoughts about it! All I really remember, besides the obvious, is how remarkably shippable Arthur and Merlin were despite that clearly not being the writers intention. I have a feeling I’ll come to the same conclusion with this rewatch, especially since I’m starting out with my gay goggles on, but who knows?? Let’s gooooooooooooooooo

**obv this will not be spoiler free but A. The show has been over for a long time and B. all spoilers will be under the cut**

Hey so now that I’ve done this, I’d decided I don’t want to continue because I simply don’t care that much about this show. So, sorry if you enjoyed this, don’t expect any more.

Colin Morgan is honestly the most adorable little nugget of a man <3

Ok this CGI effect for the reveal of the kingdom is .... not good actually ....

The score, however, is gorgeous. I mean we all know the main theme is a bop but just listen to the music as he looks around here, it’s so grand and fantastic.

All of this video quality is actually just not great, when the heck is this from again? *googles* It aired in 2008. I feel like 2008 TV looked better than this but I was also only 10 so what do I know.

I love Uther’s style of crown. It’s very simple and dignified.

I truly can’t imagine why people would choose to attend an execution. Like, what compels someone to go witness something like that? I know the past was boring, what with the lack of television and the illiteracy of the general population, but how do you get so bored you go watch someone get beheaded for a bogus crime like “conspiracy to use magic”?

LMAO these effects are corny as hell actually- re: sorceress disappearing in the wind.

What a weird welcome to Camelot for Merlin.

I like how Gaius just interrogates this stranger in his house about his magical ability with no idea whatsoever who he is.

Gaius is like a million years old and he still has a better hairline than me, honestly how rude.

Loving Morgana’s willingness to tell off Uther.

Uther says Morgana wasn’t around 20 years ago, how old is she supposed to be?

Traveling in the past must have been fucking terrifying. Even with guards, I can’t imagine just pitching a tent in the middle of the woods on my way to wherever and sleeping peacefully. If you’re out there traveling, who knows who else might be?

It’s so incredible how far we’ve come with special affects. That sorceress melting into the singer lady must’ve been relatively impressive when this aired and now I just chuckled at it.

Arthur is such a dick and I hate it but fuck he’s so handsome.

Merlin is such a good boy to stand up to Arthur. I mean, even not knowing he’s the prince, that’s still a pretty bold thing to do to someone who is obviously still wealthier and more powerful than you, particularly when he has a whole gaggle of idiots to support him and he’s just proven he knows his way around a weapon.

“Do you know how to walk on your knees?” “No.” “Would you like me to help you?” “I wouldn’t if I were you.” “Why? What are you going to do to me?” “You have no idea.” Who wrote these lines and then let them say them so remarkably homosexually? Like really, truly, who watched them act this scene and went “Ah yes, this tension is exactly perfect and does not feel at all sexual”?

Do you think Uther knows his son is a gigantic asshole? Like, do you think if he found out Arthur had Merlin thrown in jail just for calling him an ass, he would have had him freed because “well he’s right, you know”? Probably not.

Gwen is so incredibly beautiful <3 And she’s kind, too. What a lady, I love her.

Interesting, the actors are saying Guinevere, but the subtitles are saying Gwenhwyfer.

I can see how throwing food at people in the stocks would be fun, actually, especially if it’s like someone who pickpocketed you.

Choosing to keep one dragon “as an example” is basically asking for someone to come free that dragon. It is immensely hubristic to assume that nothing would go wrong with that.

Ok I know that doll in “Lady Helen’s” room is kind of sketchy but especially as someone who doesn’t know anything about the materials required for magic, I have no idea what prompts Merlin to start going through her stuff.

“Lady Helen’s” purple dress really does something for me. That’s a great cut and color, thought tbh the material looks kinda cheap.

I love Merlin’s little neck scarf thing. Maybe I should get one of them. It’d look exceptionally queer on me.

Alright so that bit earlier with the blind man was questionable but this whole “deaf as well as dumb” comment really isn’t necessary. I know Arthur is an asshole and also it’s 2008 so I don’t really expect better, it’s just still gross. We’ve taken some big steps in the US re: LGBTQ+ folks and recently there has been a surge in the push for racial justice, I hope the next movement that gets some extra traction is disability rights. So much ableism is embedded in our language, culture, and comedy and it’s really not ok. We have a lot of work to do.

“I could take you apart with one blow.” “I could take you apart with less than that.” THIS IS VERY GAY IM SORRY IT IS JUST INCREDIBLY GAY

I have no idea where Merlin got all his audacity but I really enjoy it. Like, “How long have you been training to be a prat, my lord?”? That’s gold.

“There’s something about you, Merlin. I can’t quite put my finger on it.” THIS IS ALSO QUITE GAY

Merlin is SO dramatic, how old is he supposed to be?

I mean his dramatics are a bit, uh, dramatic, but he really is just sweet and lost and scared. I can’t imagine having all that power, totally effortlessly, and not having any idea why but knowing I can’t use it.

Merlin sleeps in a room, but Gaius sleeps in the middle of his workshop. so, did Gaius give up his room to Merlin could have one? That’d be incredibly sweet.

There is a candle burning on Gaius’ nightstand while he sleeps. That’s a fire hazard?

Why the fuck was the gate to get down to the dragon open??????

I’m so distracted by the quality of these special effects. They’re not like truly horrible but they’re not quite good yet either and I think it’s the inbetween state here that’s getting me.

Merlin has this habit of entering rooms really quietly and it really seems to be how he gets himself into trouble quite often.

While I am on the Arthur/Merlin train 100%, I see and respect Gwen/Merlin shippers. They’re both horrendously awkward, it’s very funny.

Morgana’s dress is so hot.

“Lady Helen’s” dress is fugly

I wonder what language this song is in.

This lip synching is really bad omg

Imagine being so out of touch that you think making someone your son’s servant is a reward. Like I get that working in the royal household is an honor or whatever but he’s still literally a servant

Ok but how is calling Arthur Merlin’s destiny NOT gay? I mean come on.

#merlin #merlin liveblog #tw capital punishment #Merlin S1:E1 #Merlin: The Dragon's Call #TW ableist language #real life

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roscoe-me-and-this-fuckin-kid · 5 years ago

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My Ryden Recs

not in any particular order

The Heart Rate of a Mouse Series (11/10)

~513k words

Ryan "Heterosexual" Ross and his incredibly popular prog rock band, The Followers, start their summer tour for their new hit album "Boneless" in June of 1974. However, Ryan begins to take a shine to their new roadie, the ever mysterious Brendon No-Last-Name-Given, who dodges questions about his past and flaunts his flamboyant homosexuality. After an assault by a member of the supporting act, Brendon and Ryan get their payback, and begin to bond. But much to Ryan's confusion and alarm, he starts to want something he can't let himself have, starts to feel something he can't let himself feel.

--Okay I kinda lied. This list is in no particular order EXCEPT for this one. This one is the best. Anna Green owns my ass. I'm not someone who's picky about first vs third person, but if you are, then just this once throw that out the window and read this utter masterpiece. Ryan's character development throughout is so touching, but my god he fucks up a lot. One of my friends who has gone through the process of buying the physical copies and annotating them says that Ryan majorly fucks up over 50 times. Emotional rollercoaster straight ahead!--

Freaks (7/10)

~45k words

Ryan's face was permanently disfigured when he was 12 years old, and since then, the only person who has ever stood by his side is his best friend Spencer. After earning the nickname "Freak" in high school, he finally accepts that nobody will ever want him, or ever treat him normally again. But after an accident that lands him temporarily in the hospital, he meets Brendon. They get along great, and Ryan begins to fall in love. One small problem though:

Brendon had been recently blinded. Neither of them know if it's permanent, and Ryan is sure that if Brendon knew about his face, he would leave him forever.

--I really liked this one. It makes you sit on edge and every single time you think that Ryan will finally confess and tell the truth, he blue balls you like an asshole. This story is so sad and so sweet, I definitely recommend. Also, there's some background Joncer, which is really cute. Definitely a worthy read if you're looking for some angsty fluff. Oh, and a little aside: the author, spazzyskittles on LJ, actually beta-ed a lot of Anna Green's Ryden fics, including THROAM! So do with that what you will ;)--

The Red Eyed Owl Series (10/10)

~403k words

As one of the best players of one of the best National Hockey League teams, the Chicago Hounds, Ryan Ross has everything he could ever want. Young, famous, and free to do whatever he damn well pleases, the world either wants him or wants to be him. But after a leg injury that could potentially ruin his career, Ryan begins to realise that perhaps he doesn't have everything. Perhaps some things can mean so much more than women throwing themselves at you every chance they get and receiving bottomless drinks at sports bars. Perhaps he could fall in love.

--This was actually recommended to me by @wandering-verses and it was 100% worth the read. I broke out crying in the middle of class during the second book, and I cried again at 3 am when I stayed up all night to finish it. It's one of those that fucks you up so bad that you can't read anything else for a little while after finishing. Now, both the authors are from Spain, so English isn't their native tongue, but it's so well written that I probably wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't read the notes at the very beginning. An all time Ryden fave.--

Missing In Action (10/10)

~204k words

In where the American Civil War goes differently, the nation once known as the United States of America is instead separated into two: DURA and Beauregia. The latter didn't change much in terms of their economy. Slavery is still legal, and the kingdom is ruled under a tight, Christian monarchy. Their king is Boyd Beauregard. His only son, crown Prince Brendon Beauregard, heir to the throne, resides in the highly respected Saint Francis' Academy. DURA on the other hand developed quickly, a democracy founded on new technology and equitable ideals.

Everyday, bipartisanship seems farther away from grasp, and DURA, realising that cooperation is impossible, creates the DURA investigative bureau. Identifying the crown prince as the Royal Family's weakest link, they realise that he could become an infinitely invaluable asset to them. Agent Ross, under the pseudonym "Ryan Hastings", is chosen to go undercover, enroll in Saint Francis' boarding school, infiltrate the Prince's friend group, and gain his trust by any means necessary.

--I'm ashamed to admit that I let this one pass me by for a while. I read the words "American Civil War" and I automatically assumed that this would be a mid 1800's Civil War fic about closeted gay soilders, and I'm not against that, but the premise didn't really interest me. But once I finally caved and started reading, I quickly realised not only was the premise entirely different, but it was really fuckin' good. Read this!!!!--

Esoteric Contagion (8/10)

~18k words

He wakes up with a note stuck to his forehead that reads, “You traded your memory in a spell. It was worth it.” The note is signed George Ross. He wonders if that’s his name.

In which things are lost and gained and remembered and forgotten, in that order.

--Despite being the shortest on this list, I loved it to death. You will cry so hard, I promise. This story is so sad. The author can deal so many shocking blows in less than 20,000 words, and you will be completely invested. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's massively underrated, and it will fuck you up.--

Two Vatos Locos Series (7/10)

~311k words

When you have your first dream with your soulmate, everything changes. But after years and years of watching all his friends have their dreams and fall in love, Ryan started to wonder if he would ever has his dream. At twenty, Ryan started to get desperate. He went to doctors, therapists, even a fucking palm reader. No one could tell him what was wrong with him. There was only one explanation: his soulmate had to be dead.

Ryan spent endless hours laying in bed, staring at the ceiling, begging, wishing, praying to have his dream and meet his soulmate. One day, with blood gushing down his face and vomit coating his tongue, his prayers were finally answered.

And now, as he stares at this scared, helpless boy, with bloodied rope burns around his wrists and tears staining his cheeks, he wishes that they never were.

--The title "Dos Vatos Locos Lleno de Carnalismo y Inamorates" roughly translates to "Two Crazy Dudes Full of Carnality and Infatuation," which is definitely accurate. I did enjoy this fic; it was cute, sad, and very interesting, but if you are interested in reading, you will need to be patient at times. Some passages seem like filler and the writing in a few places is kinda dry or cringey. But it's still overall a good story though. WARNING: Brendon is underage for most of this fic, but nothing sexual happens until he is of age.--

The Way Home From Nowhere Series (9/10)

~158k words

After his parents find out about his relationship with another boy, Brendon Urie makes a snap decision to flee from his abusive home. After a quick makeover to hide his identity, he decides to thumb a ride. He starts living the life he never even dreamed he could. Talking openly about things like sex, condoms, and homosexuality- he's happier then he's ever been.

There's one problem though.

His new roommates, Ryan and Spencer, have no idea that he is the missing Mormon boy from the nearby town of Summerlin.

--Ladies and gents, welcome to my first ever Ryden fic! This will always be a favourite of mine. Both Brendon's arc and Ryan's are are so heartbreaking, and there were so many times that I wanted to reach into the story and give Dallon a hug. So many tragedies in this story, and not all of them solved. I don't have any empathy for Brendon's parents in this story, but I feel so hard for his siblings, and for Marc. I just wish they knew. This story is so heartbreaking and yet so happy. Will play with your emotions like they're a shiny new toy.--

Filthy Lucre (10/10)

~362k words

Ryan Ross is living the American wet dream. He’s rich, he’s good looking, he gets paid just to turn up at parties and he spends his days drinking, doing drugs and climbing into bed with eager and willing boys and girls. His parents and PA beg him to quit, and his brother turns up his noise at his destructive lifestyle, but Ryan is desperate to sink into the void, escape the memories of what his father's friend did to him when he was fifteen.

Brendon Urie is a man bordering on desperation. He whores himself out to millionaire bankers and CEOs to fund his boyfriend's heroin addiction and pay off his ungrateful father's medical bills. Things could be worse, though. He's lucky enough to have a roof over his head, to be living with the love of his life, to no longer have to hook on the street, but instead be privileged enough to turn tricks in the wealthy circles of Wall Street and Goldman Sachs.

Where a broken boy meets another broken boy, and falls in love.

--Normally, I would never recommend an unfinished fic, let alone fic that hasn't been updated in four years, unless it was it was so good and so engaging that it made me literally scream. Trust me when I say that you have not experienced true hatred until you read this fic. I have literally never hated a character more in my entire life, and I know who Dolores Umbridge is, for reference. The best thing about this fic, in my opinion, is that the characters, whether good guys or bad guys, do evil. And they do it on purpose. Because the characters feel and act as though they're real, and real people fucking suck.--

The Black Rose Season (8/10)

~158k words

Ryan Ross' life is essentially over when his scholarship is inexplicably cancelled and he will be forced to pay his way through school. As a young, broke college student, Ryan is desperate to find cash fast, but to no avail. Just when he thinks all hope is lost, a mysterious benefactor promises to pay his tuition in full, on one condition: Ryan is infiltrate Sigma Chi Beta, the most prestigious and cultish fraternity that Swan University has to offer. And if, by some miracle, Ryan succeeds, his mission is clear:

Befriend Brendon Urie, fellow Swan Sigma, and, more importantly, alleged leader of Sigma Chi Beta's secret society, which might not even exist. He is to document his findings, and send them to his benefactor. One small problem though: Brendon fucking hates his guts.

--Did I mention that Anna Green owns my ass? Because Anna Green owns my ass. This one is so fleshed out, and there are some moments where it really spikes you in the chest. Every time that Patrick comes onto the page, my interest piques, and I remember That One Scene™ that completely changed my perspective of him (You'll understand once you read). Besides... college AU? Secret societies? Betrayal? Enemies to lovers? Sexual tension? Need I say more?--

I have more fics to recommend if you guys like this list, so tell me if you want more fic recs

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bi-scottsummers · 6 years ago

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The Hollow: a summary

(contains spoilers) ((duh))

starring: fire boy, water girl and karate kid

secondary characters: that sassy guy with the shades, my mom the witch, bunch of dead guys and some talking cows (also those three lil bitches whose names I can't remember)

• waking up in a white rubix cube is really bad for your neck

• oh look!!!! it's an old thing!!!!

• hARDCORE PARKOUR

• there just had to be wolves

• the cliff scene; in which the weird guy with purple skin has a better fashion sense than I do

• are these cows high??

• "sorry, i dropped out of Minotaur For Beginners in 5th grade"

• Mira is a furry CONFIRMED

• pLEASE STOP HAPPENING PLEASE STOP HAPPENING PLEASE STOP HAPPENING— (AKA kai is the most relatable person on planet earth)

• why can't they just have some soup

• hello mrs witch—oh shit there are three of you

• pardon me, are you mister creepy dude, sir?

• goddamnit Garry

• death is a good bro (AND HIS ICED TEA IS NOT TOO SWEET OKAY SHUT UP—)

• they save the donkey

• fire boi is smort and adam is a raging homosexual who is super proud of his boyfriend

• everything is going wel—nO WAIT ADAM WHAT DID YOU D O

• the boyfriends have their first fight and i can't stop c r y i n g—

• karate kid finds out he's Hulk's grandson.

• water girl is evolving into mermay gorl!

• aphrodite pays the gay bois a visit (she totally ships it)

• BREAKING NEWS: confused bisexual is in denial. get the fuck out of the closet, kai, i'm not getting any younger over here

• oh look it's a cyclops with the mentality of a five year old. this should be fun

• Bob the Builder strikes again

• there's a boat. That's pretty much it

• wowza that's a lot of calamari

• weirdy guy is a little bitch but also really nice

• a talking tree??? seriously????? jesus christ what is this the wizard of oz

• they climb a giant chain. also, adam is not dealing with Kai's fake-hetero bullshit. come on, kai.

• kai is scared. adam, you can let go of your boyfriend now.

• they risk their lives for a twig, because why not

• kai, signing your boyfriend up for a death match is not cool

• Adam goes karate kid™ on this hoe's ass

• 3 lil assholes show up and steal their stick of destiny. not cool, guys.

• they get portal-zapped by weirdy guy (again)

• oh look!! another spaceship!! because the last trip in one of these things turned out SOOOOO well

• oh what's that??? there's another monster??? hate to say I told you so but BITCH I TOLD YOU SO

• hey look, it's the first time weirdy guy doesn't bail them out

• the amusement park; in which the mimes have the most glorious moustaches I have ever seen in my life

• kai fixes another thing!!

• kai rescues the dworf mime and is now a flaming homosexual. (Literally)

• kai pls stop pestering ur bf

• hey Adam, u need some peanut butter to go with that jelly?

• quicksilver is pretty much the only chill one here. i don't like the cotton candy girl.

• insert unnecessary flight scene where kai keeps pretending to be heterosexual

• yes hi, i'd like a plate of grilled zombies

• kAI WTF DID U STEP ON

• somehow they're not dead yet

• Matt Murdock is that you

• okay, this is cool, they're almost out of this pla—wAIT WHAT WHERE IN THE HOLY FUCK DID THAT COME FROM

• UM OKAY FIRST OFF, NO

• SECOND OFF, N O

• Adam is WAY too gay for that hetero shit sorry mira

• the talking tree is a bit of a bitch. also, kai starts some beef

• RIP weirdy guy, your screen time is over

• who needs teleportation when you can have a tree yEET you across an entire forest???

• don't pet the polar bear

• okay now you can pet the polar bear

• adam is not happy with his boyfriend being turned into an icicle

• hi my name is giant ice monster and I'm here to ruin everything

• I hAVE 12% oF A pLAN

• so many ice puns. so. many

• *narrator voice* it was at this moment Kai realized.....he'd fucked up

• #GiveAdamABreak2018

• the lil bitches have upgraded to major bitches

• Return Of The Polar Bears: coming soon to theatres near you

• "that's a good thing right????" lol bitch u thought

• Titanic 2.0

• it's a bird, it's a plane, it's.........A VEGETARIAN SHAR—no I'm kidding it's a whale lmao

• sPiDErS?!??!?!?1?!!1?4!3?/?<>\>?

• not this fucking spaceship again

• who doesn't love the taste of jet fuel??: featuring the sassy bi kid

• gay cuddles ):>

• weirdy guy gets even weirder

• "nOt mE fOoL" bitch lay off it's his first day

• these spiders got some trust issues™

• eenie meeney minie moe catch a spider by its—oh shit this dude's missing two legs nevermind

• "where did u learn that???" "Spider repair school" kai can u not for one second

• "it's okay, Kai, we're good" "Adam—" nO MIRA LEt tHeM HAVE tHeIR MOMENT

• Mother Nature is being a royal shit

• not these guys again

• jOhnNY kARAte~~

• is speedy Gonzales literally the only one here with any fucking chill

• johnny karate kicks some ass and gets the glow stick of destiny

• [cue the mental breakdowns]

• where the fuck did the sun go

• death, nobody has time for your lemon scones. go reap a soul or something

• the tree lends them a hand (literally)

• i think this dragon is broken

• mermay gorl defies the laws of physics

• the world's deadliest green screen kills basically everything

• started from the bottom and they're still currently at the bottom

• somehow they're not dead

• Vanessa is probably a cyborg

#the hollow #tv show #kai #adam #mira #a summary #basically this is the entire show #i probably would've added more but i hit the limit #unfortunately #this show is honestly so bizarre lmao #but i love it #10/10 would recommend #connor parnall #ashleigh ball #adrian petriw #gayyyyyyy #sorry not sorry

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adiabolikpastel · 6 years ago

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10 husbands tag game

I was tagged by @bitter-doll thank you~

-deep breath- okay... here we go. I am going to give myself some limiters... cause i love way too many...

only characters whom I see myself in a relationship with them.

no cannon homosexual character, because we could not date because they are gay- and sadly my body is female. (like daddy Sangwoo, Yuri Ayato [he may be bi- but we never see him with a woman so], Masumune Takano, etc.)

I also cannot ship them with someone else in their show. OR if I do- it cannot be greater than my urge to be with them.. so.. that cuts off a lot of people (Rin- Griffith-Nicholas)

I also cannot see them as my precious son- i have to want to DATE/Marry/become lost with them.

no dating sims

must have/had/will have an OC to be with them!

SPOILERS AHEAD

I have done similar things : here / here

1. Byakuya Kuchiki - Bleach : This man... one look is all it takes- and I’m jelly. I adore him so much, and honestly some have come close, but he will always be my absolute husband.

2. Sekizan Takuya- All Out!! : My sweet, sensitive, put em on their ass, never give up, high school student daddy. He is so wonderful and such an amazing character.

3. Atsushi Taga - Hatsukoi Monster : Senpai... oof! My sadistc god~ call me bread, not even fit enough to feed the ducks! Ah- I mean... um... yes. This is Taga... he’s quite... rude.

4. Prince Eins Von Glanzreich - the Royal Tutor : Make me your queen PLEASE! Oof... Eins is so cool- calm- collected~ So beautiful and perfect! For those who have only seen the anime- he gets more attention in the manga - not much but some.

5. Mr. Jefferson - Life is Strange : Don’t judge me plz! I just... oof the idea of going crazy together... loosing ourselves in the art of photography. Just... mm... good thoughts.

6. Tamaki Amajiki (Suneater) - Boku no Hero Academia : MY SWEET BABY! LET ME JUST... AHHHH I want to love him and hold him and make him feel special. He is just a sweet bean~ He is also only in the manga so far- but i cannot wait for his anime debut.

7. Portgas D. Ace - One Piece : I have loved him ever since OP was on 4Kids. Love at first sight really.. and I am never over the fact that he is no longer here. RIP my sweet hungry boy.

8. Shinjiro Atagaki (persona 3) & Akechi Goro (persona 5) : These two are together because both of them just... I was truly in love with them. I wanted nothing more than to help them and be with them and make things better.

9. Gaara - Naturo franchise : My little Republican husbando~ He has grown so much, and honestly I just love him more and more. He is a father now, and a great leader- though I loved him back when he talked to himself and killed everything around him~

10. Jason Todd (red Hood) - DC Comics : Jason... my sweet love. I love you. Everything about you. From how broken you are, to the justice you seek- everything.

#tagged #mun post #not DL related #bleach #all out #hatsukoi monster #the royal tutor #life is strange #boku no hero academia #one piece #persona 3 #persona 5 #naruto #dc comics

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curufinwefeanaro · 8 years ago

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What would Fëanor say of his firstborn & His cousin together ?

|| Hello anon.

I’ve addressed this in past, but I don’t think I ever summarised it in a post, so here we go. I hope you’re ready for the read.

Firstly, something about LaCE. I think you know what it is? But if not: Laws and Customs of the Eldar is an essay/chapter written by Tolkien that you can find in The Peoples of Middle Earth (HoME 12, if I’m not mistaken, can’t be assed to check). The gist of it is: elves marry for life and are intrinsically soul-bound when they have sex, the expectation of marriage is basically bearing children, an elf can immediately tell if another elf is soul-married by looking into their eyes/spirit. There are a lot of other customs described in there (such as naming customs), but this is what is relevant to our topic. Basically, the implication is that marriage equals sex on a natural and metaphysical level and that sex can only be heterosexual.

Now, my stance on it: LaCE does not describe the nature of elves, only, well, what the title says --- their laws and customs. They are social norms of the Eldar, aka Amanyar elves (Vanyar, Ñoldor, Teleri) and Sindar of Beleriand. Even beyond the fact that the soul-bound thing is creepy as hell, I do actually have receipts proving that LaCE is unreliable at best (this post explains the problem of its authorship pretty damn well) (and also some stuff talking about the whole text, part #1, #2, #3, #4) (and if you really wanna go wild, this is a pretty interesting take on romance or lack thereof within the context of LaCE) --- but I do still choose to follow it as a set of rules, because it gives a good (if inaccurate) insight in a society that could otherwise be entirely alien to our understanding.

I’ll get to your question in a bit, but I think it’s relevant to clarify how I believe homosexual relationships (or anything non-hetero, really) would be perceived in this context, and what is Fëanor’s stance on LaCE.

As I said, what is officially recognised (marriage that is only really “crowned” by conceiving children) is heterosexuality. But since I’m rejecting LaCE as natural laws, I do believe non-heterosexual relationships exist. I suppose, in this context, that they could be read as different things: youthful adventures, occasionally a master-apprentice relationship (which may a little more socially accepted?), dalliances, something that exists and people know, but is not made public and certainly has no kind of social significance and should not claim any, on the verge of secrecy. It’s not an ideal society by far, but Valinor isn’t one in any case, it has a lot of taboos, death itself seemingly being a not irrelevant one.

As for Fëanor’s position in all of this, we know he has a sort of tendency to not do what is expected of him (including but not limited to marrying very young, moving out from the house of his father, marrying someone who apparently made people wonder, traveling in the wilderness a lot). On the other side his situation in terms of marriage and bonding-for-life is very delicate because of his mother’s death and his father’s remarriage. Basically, if he refuses such customs entirely, he risks to legitimise his father’s choice, or at least to make not so much a big deal out of it.

I say that because I suppose there is evidence that the laws and customs are in fact influenced by the Valar. The Statute of Finwë and Míriel is a good example of that, but also there’s some nice analysis about how the Valar might influence gender roles in Aman. (Now you could ask me, but why should deities that come from Eru’s mind want to implement roles and customs that are so painfully and imperfectly human? Well... frankly I don’t blame it on them but on the fact that Tolkien was, in fact, human, and a man with his flaws. I, myself, am rejecting LaCE as the pinnacle of purity that it maybe was supposed to be in Tolkien’s imagination, and that means that the link with the Valar as enforcers of this “goodness” is lost. I can’t frankly be assed to rework the entire concept of the Valar’s morality and where LaCE might come from if not from them right now. Maybe I’ll do it one day but not now.)

So, in short: Fëanor rejecting the norms on marriage and couple bonding would be consistent with his rejection of the Valar’s authority from a certain point onwards, BUT it would also mean that all of his issues (which are deeply influenced by the society he grew up in) would disappear into thin air, or at least would almost be invalidated by his own claims against the Valar. And those issues are not exactly something he can shrug off, they’re not just social norms he can speak against, they are personal, very deep, very painful. So, as far as I’m concerned, his stance with regard to LaCE can only be extremely conflicted (consider: the organisation of society in Aman is not something that he challenges explicitly even in his speech to the Ñoldor. It’s only the Valar’s sovereignity and what they want from the elves. Although freedom might also include that part of the problem.)

...And now.

Back to your actual question.

What doesFëanor think of Maedhros and Fingon together? Here I assume you mean in a romantic and sexual sense, rather than in a companionship sense. If it were the latter, the text would give you almost all that you need.

We are never told thatFëanor ever spoke against his sons’ friendship with Aredhel, or Maedhros’ specific friendship with Fingon. Absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence, that is true, but I argued before that his own relationship with Fingolfin wasn’t always so bad, and what The Silmarillion itself has to say in chapter 9 is:

But when they were landed, Maedhros the eldest of his sons, and on a time the friend of Fingon ere Morgoths lies came between, spoke to Fëanor [...]

There’s a before, and no indication whatsoever that, before the feud,Fëanor had anything against it (or that his opinion was even the main reason why the friendship ended to begin with, since the text pretty clearly points the finger against Melkor here, and since both Maedhros and Fingon have their own personal loyalty to their own house and can read the situation and think for themselves.)

Now, on a romantic level... well, I spent a bunch of paragraphs explaining why that’s complicated. I think he would have more issues with that being presented as something serious or something that should be made pubilc, which I don’t believe Maedhros would ask of him under any circumstance --- they are still the royal family and going against LaCE again, presenting a new set of special circumstance might not be what anyone wants to see, Maedhros least of all.Fëanor might glare a bit, because it’s technically a joining of his house with his brother’s, IF you follow the laws and customs (remember, sex=marriage here, even if that might not at all count in case of same-sex relationships) (let’s not even get into the gross assumption that only penetrative sex with a penis would count as “real sex”, following the reasoning presented in LaCE). AndFëanor might... not especially enjoy that kind of profoundly political move, especially if tied to social customs issues. He might want to see it all kept secret. Might want to have a chat with Fingolfin on the matter. And might want a sexual relationship to stop. (Which, by the way, I do think is also what Fingolfin would want, cosidering how much more he seems to care about social customs and proper politics.)

But let me tell you, I am firmly against the idea that he would be terribly strict, angry, outraged, or any other radical reaction that doesn’t take into consideration his feelings on such matters, which I’m certain they should be very conflicted. (For her piety, I actually think Nerdanel would take the news in a worse way and I’m not sure where that “supportive gay-accepting mom” trope comes from for her. But headcanons on her aren’t my place to discuss here.) And like, I specify this not just because I’m sick of that “violent father” trope which somehow, in the year of the Lord 2k17, is still around, but also because I’ve seen some shit, anon, I assure you. Even people attributing nazi philosophy toFëanor to explain why he would be Absolutely Against The Ship (unlike Fingolfin, who was somehow a progressive liberal who obviously didn’t give a shit about his social perception and all that jazz), and no, I’m not shitting you, that post was absolutely puke-worthy for the triviality with which it treated real-life issues for the sake of shitting on a character. But this is beyond the point now.

So... yeah? I think I answered your question, or at least I tried to. Enjoy.

#feanor #anon.#answered.#meta.#[sort of?#anyway anon you gotta know ONE THING #ask me anything about the legendarium or feanor or my headcanons... and this is what you'll get #a lowkey essay #you signed up for this my man]#headcanon.#Anonymous

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bruceeves · 7 years ago

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“Work # 931-(10): Oh You . . . The End (A Play in Nine Scenes for Three Voices)”

Ronald Firbank figured out fairly early on, that all he needed to do to become a writer was to install himself among the terri-fying aristocratic grand-dames and brittle gay men that fre-quented the Café Royale every afternoon – and take dictation. Fast forward a century or so and the zeitgeist can be as easily chronicled by appropriating the seemingly random subtitled gifs and screen-grabs posted by anonymous bloggers on various Tumblr sites and rearrange them into storyboards. This caco-phony of voices easily coalesce into a narrative (regardless of how fractured it at first appears). What’s odd about this cluster of non sequiturs culled from mining the media landscape is both the apparent brevity of the subtitles overlaying the campy pop culture image postings but also, when taken together, the sense of dis-quiet and anger and Weltschmerz [German from Welt world + Schmerz pain] and almost panicked yearning for a past that in all probability never existed. The list of raw data collected is: A u.f.o. party; All painted up like trash; Alright, free-loaders; And miserably lonely; Daddy doesn‟t; Dad‟s friend drove me to school this morning; Darling; Death to those who support; Demonology; Dis. A. Gree; Do you go out with friends?; Do you think I‟m spooky?; Do; Don‟t; Easy-going sex with gorgeous under-age youths; Eating bana-nas around hot guys; Every mother‟s son of them; Everything is yours; Excuse me, I‟m not forcing him to do anything; Food; Forget; Fuck. I fucked up. I fucked up. I fucked up; Fuck me; Fuck you and all your goddamn --; Fuck. You; Fuck; Fuck; Gay; Hate ray; Have children . . . ; Have you said “I love you”?; Hear; Hellooo . . . ; How would you like a spanking?; Human; I ain‟t got no panties on; I am feeling filthy; I chopped his head off; I don‟t know what‟s wrong; I . . . I don‟t know; I have enormous respect for filth; I just wanna fall; I like you; I like your beard; I want the whole thing; I want; I want; I‟d like to apply to become a homosexual please; I‟ll never have to work because my daddy is so rich; I am a very uh . . . curious man; I‟m completely reformed; I‟m fuckin‟ dead; I‟m gifted in other ways; I‟m horny, bitch; I‟m straight, bro; I‟m too good for men; It‟s a long story; It‟s not so bad; Jesus Christ! Listen to me; Meanwhile; Men! Can‟t do anything right!; Men; No, but I . . . ; Not fun is it?; Now it‟s too late for me, but save yourselves; Oh, fuck; Oh, honey; Oh, how I hate them; Oh, Jesus Christ; Oh my God; Oh yeah, he‟s gonna remember this New Year‟s Eve; Oh you; Okay!; Old; O.P.U.L.E.N.C.E. Opulence; Pathetic; Pay my bills? Of course just a sec . . . ; People; Per-vert; Rough sex; Say it; -- Shhh, my friend‟s almost done with your ass; Shut up, queer; Shut up!; Sir, your moustache is lovely; So was 9/11 justi-fied?; Society isn‟t my GOD; Sorry I‟m late; Stupid, useless; Swallow it!; That better be vodka; That is a slap in the face. No, I hate that; The End; They‟re only fairies; Violence; „We were brainwashed.‟; What about breakfast; What are you trying to say?; What we did was wrong; What do you care; What do you mean?; What makes life so difficult?; What the fuck are these people talking about?; What the hell are you talking about?; What-chu want a medal bitch?!; Whatever. I tried; What‟s it gonna be?; Where am I; Who gives a shit; Why did you grow that beard?; Why?; Worship!; Yer a lizard Harry; You hurt me and I want to hurt you back; You look so beautiful dressed as a woman; You noticed?; You own everything; You want these tits?; You want what you see?; You weak people; You. What follows is the rearrangement of this data . . .

A PLAY IN NINE SCENES FOR THREE VOICES

SCENE ONE (VOICE B) Hellooo . . . you weak people. I ain‟t got no panties on. Fuck me. (VOICE C) Men! Can‟t do anything right! (VOICE A) Excuse me; I‟m not forcing him to do anything. (VOICE B) Dad‟s friend drove me to school this morning. (VOICE C) Oh yeah, he‟s gonna remember this New Year‟s Eve. (VOICE B) Sorry I‟m late. Now it‟s too late for me, but save yourselves! (VOICE C) I‟ll never have to work cause my daddy is rich. (VOICE A) So was 9/11 justified? SCENE TWO (VOICE C) Alright, freeloaders, I want easy-going sex with gorgeous under-age youths. (VOICE B) Don‟t forget I‟m completely reformed. (VOICE A) We were brain-washed. (VOICE B) Jesus Christ! What do you mean? Don‟t swallow it! (VOICE A) What makes life so difficult? (VOICE C) Demonology. Yer a lizard Harry. (VOICE A) Pathetic. SCENE THREE (VOICE A) Oh you, all painted up like trash. (VOICE B) I have enormous respect for filth. (VOICE C) Dis. A. Gree! (VOICE B) What do you care? (VOICE C) Shut up! (VOICE B) Fuck. You. (VOICE A) Darling. (VOICE B) Where am I (VOICE C) Who gives a shit? (VOICE B) I . . . I don‟t know? (VOICE C) I‟m lost (VOICE B) Why? (VOICE A) What the fuck are these people talking about? (VOICE C) They‟re only fairies. SCENE FOUR (VOICE A) Gay men worship O. P. U. L. E. N. C. E. Op. You. Lence. Opulence. (VOICE B) Fuck. I fucked up. I fucked up. I fucked up. I‟d like to apply to become a homosexual please. (VOICE C) Meanwhile. (VOICE B) Daddy doesn‟t listen to me (VOICE C) You noticed? (VOICE A) That is a slap in the face. (VOICE B) No, we hate that. (VOICE A) Do you think I‟m spooky? (VOICE B) What are you trying to say? (VOICE C) Shut up queer! SCENE FIVE (VOICE B) Do you go out with friends? (VOICE C) No, but I . . . I am feeling filthy, old and miserably lonely. I am a very uh . . . curious man. I just want to fall. Sir, your moustache is lovely. (VOICE B) You look so beautiful dressed as a woman. (VOICE C) You want these tits? (VOICE A) Say it. (VOICE B) That better be vodka. I‟m too good for men eating bananas around hot guys. SCENE SIX (VOICE A) Fuck I‟m horny, bitch (VOICE B) How would you like a spanking? (VOICE C) Have you said “I love you”? (VOICE A) I‟m straight bro (VOICE C) Whatcha want a medal bitch? (VOICE B) I want rough sex (VOICE A) What about breakfast? (VOICE C) You pervert. SCENE SEVEN (VOICE A) Death to those who support a U.F.O party. Hear human food have children . . . (VOICE B) Oh, Jesus Christ! Everything is yours. I chopped his head off, every mother‟s son of them! VOICE A) Okay! Society isn‟t my GOD! (VOICE C) What the hell are you talking about? (VOICE A) Violence (VOICE C) Whatever. I tried. SCENE EIGHT (VOICE A) I‟ve read the posts on Tumblr. Thank you. (VOICE B) Not fun, is it? (VOICE C) You own everything (VOICE A) You hurt me and I wanted to hurt you back. (VOICE C) What we did was wrong. (VOICE B) Fuck you and all your goddamn – stupid, useless, people. Oh, how I hate them . . . SCENE NINE (VOICE B) Oh honey! I like your beard. (VOICE A) I like you. (VOICE B) What‟s it gonna be tonight? You want what you see? I‟m gifted in other ways. (VOICE A) I don‟t know what‟s wrong . . . (VOICE C) Shhh – my friend‟s almost done with your ass. (VOICE B) Why did you grow that beard? (VOICE A) Fuck. It‟s a long story. Oh fuck! I‟m fucking dead. (VOICE C) The end. Bruce Eves. March 5, 2015

#2015

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raceandspeculation · 8 years ago

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Sometimes You Just Have to Move Your Ass and Sing

Taylor McCauley

7 April 2017

Dr. Smalls

Anyone who watches The Magicians knows the elegance and the epitome of the term “functioning alcoholism” that is Eliot Waugh and Margo Hanson. The Magicians is renowned for its unexpected plots, characters, and dialogue. From the first episode, audience members either fell in love or hate with Eliot and Margo. Season one saw them as little more than plot-movers, friends for main character Quentin Coldwater. However, at the end of season one Eliot was named High King of the mystical land Fillory, with Margo as his first choice for Queen, and season two sees the dynamic duo as main characters with their own plot, and with more information on their friendship and struggles. The episode that aired on 22 March 2017, “Lesser Evils,” is where Margo and Eliot’s story line is truly established. Before this episode, season two had lost most of its Magicians magic, but the events of this episode, occuring in Washington, D.C., at Breakbills University, and in Fillory, renewed audience’s hope for a season three revival. The show finally began to feel like itself again, and it’s because the characters had fun with the episode. This is especially due to Eliot’s relationships: they carried this episode along, given not only the role of marriage but also his friendship with Margo. The Magicians discusses many difficult topics in subtle ways, and it is what truly sets this show apart as a contemporary fantasy television show.

Marriage in the kingdom of Fillory is strange. Eliot is gay, but in order to become High King he had to marry the blacksmith’s daughter, Fen, and he also had to consummate the marriage. Fen is entirely consumed with love for both Eliot and now their unborn child: “All my life I’ve put my family first. And now that’s you, and our baby” (“Lesser Evils” 10:20). Eliot cares for Fen, but Margo comes first as the leading lady in his life. They have been best friends and essentially soul mates from the moment that they met, according to the story. Arrowsmith’s book on misogyny said that “when asked about media representation of men, Alex felt men needed a representation of the less successful man’s dating and work dilemmas in order to give men representation of their own troubles on screen” (Arrowsmith 74). The Magicians definitely gives the people what they seem to want, providing the audience with a sexually frustrated homosexual king, married to a woman who is very straight and very into him, and showing him struggle through his first experience being in charge of more people than just himself. For the first time in his life Eliot is responsible for other people, but his relationship with Margo helps him through that.

The dynamic between Eliot and Margo is unlike any other I have ever seen on television; they know what the other needs, and (mostly) act accordingly: “What’s wrong?” -Margo “What?” -Eliot “Your face. I’m an obsessive fan, so spill” -Margo (“Lesser Evils” 15:20). Margo has a very flat tone most of the time, but despite this, her speech demonstrates how much she cares for Eliot. He is able to open up to her, and explain that he is “scared. For all of us” (“Lesser Evils” 16:10). Eliot and Margo have very loud personalities, but they infrequently share their emotions with anyone besides each other. Sometimes, they don’t even share with one another, though, such as later in the episode when Margo is forced to promise Eliot and Fen’s child to the Fairies in exchange for saving the Wellspring, the source of all magic, and thus in exchange for saving Eliot’s life, as magic was maintaining his swordsmanship skills. The close friendship between Eliot and Margo leads to a strained relationship between Eliot and his wife. Fen wants little more than to please him, but she doesn’t quite understand that no woman can never fully please him- at least, not sexually. Which is where King Idri comes into play: the king of Loria, with whom Fillory is at war, and with whom Eliot will wed.

Eliot is nervous about his duel with the king, but they eventually get to talking when Eliot is hiding in a tree: “I get it. My love for my late wife kept me from selecting a husband too” -Idri. “Wait, um, wait. What?” -Eliot. “It is a shame I have to kill you. I actually find you very attractive” -Idri. “Goddammit” -Eliot. (“Lesser Evils” 32:50) As Michael Ahr said in his review on DenOfGeek,

At least Eliot found a diplomatic solution that involved landing himself a hunky husband in King Idri. Unfortunately, it’s hard to feel too sorry for Margo since, although she shouldn’t have had to be forced into marriage with Ess, she did declare war in the first place, and in retrospect, she could’ve avoided the fairy entanglements if she had simply waited for events to play out. Not that she could have known, but like Eliot said, “Sometimes you have to sacrifice for diplomacy.” Ignoring the pain of that double entendre, someone should have mentioned the “one of each” royal marriage clause before. (Ahr 2017)

Ahr is not wrong, but there is no way Margo could have known how things would turn out, and given the way she and Eliot interact, it is doubtful that she could have brought herself to sit back and do nothing while her best (and only genuine) friend risked his life. Also, what Ahr fails to mention is that Margo’s (and later Eliot’s) sacrifice also saved Fillory: without the Wellspring, the planet would have died. So Margo did the diplomatic thing and put her kingdom first (also her best friend), defying the gender normative “maternal” instinct that many associate with females. That said, Ahr has a point in that everything worked itself out: Eliot is permitted not only a wife, but also a husband as monarch in Fillory. This allows him to forge a bond with Idri, while maintaining his sex life, head, throne, child (for now), and wife.

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While there are many fantasy and science fiction shows that discuss heavy topics, The Magicians goes above and beyond in approaching difficult issues like sexuality, responsibility, and family in a whimsical and light-hearted manner. Eliot is a homosexual king with a child on the way, as well as a wife and a soon-to-be husband, and his best friend does what she thinks will be best for Fillory, no matter the consequences, while he is left to clean up her messes. He duels to save their kingdom from war, and later in the show has to deal with her giving away his child sans discussion with him. Despite all of this, the audience left this episode feeling satisfied and laughing on account of the cynical nature of Eliot’s approach to these outlandish situations in which he finds himself.

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Works Cited

Ahr, Michael. “The Magicians Season 2 Episode 9 Review: Lesser Evils.” Den of Geek, 22 Mar. 2017, www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/the-magicians/263141/the-magicians-season-2-episode-9-review-lesser-evils.

Arrowsmith, Anna. “Chapter 2: Men's Thoughts on Women.” Rethinking Misogyny: Men's Perceptions of Female Power in Dating Relationships, Ashgate, Farnham, Surrey, UK, 2015.

Gamble, Sera, et al. “Lesser Evils.” The Magicians, SyFy, 22 Mar. 2017.

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