#hello bosley

[defibrillism]

s4e4 really just is the gift that keeps on giving...

[supercap2319]

(Y/N) introduces Peter Parker to charlie's angels

"Good morning, Angels." Charlie's voice said from the speaker box.

"Good morning, Charlie." They all said in unison.

"So, Y/N, I understand you have a surprise for all of us?"

Y/N nods. "That's right." He stood up and walked towards the door and opened it up as a young man with brown hair and eyes walked in with a shy smile on his face. "Charlie? Bosley? Aunt Natalie? Aunt Alex? Mom? This is my boyfriend, Peter Parker. He's a photographer for the Daily Bugle and he's... Well... You know who he is."

Peter waved. "Hello, it's nice to meet you all. It's a pleasure."

"The pleasure is all ours, Peter. Y/N constantly talks about you." Charlie said.

"I hope it's alright that I brought him here. I just wanted him to know what my life is like, and all the important people in it." Y/N said.

Peter shook hands with everyone, but Dylan's grip was a little more intense than the others. "And I assume you don't have any intentions of hurting my boy?"

"N-N-No ma'am." Peter gasped. "I really like your son, and I want this to work between us."

Dylan nods and smiles. "Good. We won't have a problem."

[baubeautyandthegeek]

Even Angels Get The Blues - Kelly Garrett/Rebekah Bosley

A/N: Day 15 for @yeehawgust

Kelly Garrett knew plenty about Rebekah Bosley. She knew the girl was bright, sweet and smart. She knew, too, that Charlie would have adored the girl. Still, as she watches Rebekah nurse her bruised back and shoulder, she knows the hidden pain all too well. “Hello Angel…” “Bosley.” The correction is soft enough that Kelly smiles just a little. “Bosley…” A pause then… “So, what’s bugging you?” “Huh? I’m fine…” “Sure you are… look at you, nursing that glass…. Even Cowgirls get the blues.” “I’m no cowgirl…” “Mmm, I heard about the rescue Boz… you are a Cowgirl, deep down… and an Angel… so spill it…” “I just… can’t quite believe John…” “Yeah, well, he’s gone. Forever.” “What?” Rebekah’s shock drags a soft laugh from Kelly. “Charlie takes it kinda personal when people attack his Angels… or Bosleys.”

[thecoiiective]

Hello! Ashley | she/her | 25+ (who needs specifics?)

I’m attempting to resuscitate this blog, get some writing back into my system in the midst of a busy grownup life. (Don’t grow up, its a trap)

So new follows, mutuals, EVERYONE! Please fill out my interest tracker and let me know what you’re looking for! Chances are I’m more intimidated of you than you are of me so this could help us get started.

It’s about 5 questions and I did go through and delete answers from a long time ago. 

                                     -MUSE LIST UNDER THE CUT-

Anna | Frozen

Belle | Once Upon a Time

Bosley | Charlie’s Angels 2019

Cassandra | Dragon Age

Courtney | Total Drama

Doreah | Game of Thrones

Effie | Hunger Games

Elisa | Gargoyles

Elizabeth | Pirates of the Caribbean 

Ella | Cinderella 2015

Fawn | Tinkerbell

Glimmer | Hunger Games *book based

Heidi | Descendants OC

Lex | Jurassic Park

Maggie | Walking Dead

Mystique | XMen

Parker | Leverage

Pepper | MCU

Sansa | Game of Thrones

Terra | Teen Titans

Violet | Incredibles

White Fairy | Once Upon a Time OC

Bolded names are the muses with highest activity

Muses I've written before who are available upon request:

Attina | The Little Mermaid

Audrey | Atlantis

Athena | Tomorrowland

Cassandra | Tangled TAS

Chel | Road to El Dorado

Cornelia | WITCH

Dawn | Strange Magic

Dolores | Encanto

Gwen | Ben 10 Alien Force/Ultimate Alien

Ingrid | DnD Arctic Ranger OC

Jessie | Toy Story

Kelly | Jurassic Park

Kyra | Chronicles of Riddick

Makkari | Eternals

Merida | Brave

Nani | Lilo and Stitch

Rosalie | Twilight

Shuri | Black Panther/MCU

Suki | Avatar the Last Airbender

Susan | Chronicles of Narnia

Zasha | Dragon Age Inquisition - Trevelyan OC

[somtimesfangirl]

ai generated

Title Sakura Angels.

Sakura Haruno was on a mission to infiltrate a secret laboratory in Tokyo, where a rogue scientist was developing a dangerous weapon that could control people’s minds. She was accompanied by three other agents from the Charles Townsend Detective Agency, who were known as the Charlie’s Angels: Sabina Wilson, Jane Kano, and Elena Houghlin.

Sakura was impressed by the skills and personalities of her new allies. Sabina was a rebellious and witty heiress who had a knack for improvisation and seduction. Jane was a former MI6 agent who was calm and professional, with expert combat and hacking abilities. Elena was a brilliant engineer who had invented the Calisto device, which was stolen by the scientist and modified into a weapon.

The four women disguised themselves as lab technicians and entered the facility, using fake IDs and credentials. They split up to find the weapon and destroy it, while avoiding the security guards and cameras. Sakura used her medical ninjutsu to heal any injuries they sustained, and her enhanced strength to break through doors and walls. She also summoned her slug Katsuyu to communicate with the others and spy on the enemies.

Sakura soon found the weapon, which was a large metal sphere with wires and electrodes attached to it. She saw the scientist inside, wearing a helmet that connected him to the device. He was testing it on a group of hostages, who were strapped to chairs and had electrodes on their heads. Sakura recognized one of them as Sasuke Uchiha, her former teammate and love interest, who had gone missing for years.

Sakura felt a surge of emotion as she saw Sasuke’s face, which was twisted in pain. She wondered how he ended up in this situation, and if he still remembered her. She decided to save him and the other hostages, regardless of the consequences. She activated her chakra-enhanced strength and smashed the sphere, causing sparks and smoke to erupt.

The scientist screamed in anger and shock, as his connection to the weapon was severed. He grabbed a gun and aimed at Sakura, but she dodged his bullets and kicked him in the face, knocking him out. She then freed Sasuke and the other hostages, who were groggy and confused. She checked their vital signs and assured them that they were safe.

Sasuke looked at Sakura with a blank expression, as if he didn’t recognize her. Sakura felt a pang of sadness, but she smiled anyway and said:

“Sasuke, it’s me. Sakura. I’m here to help you.”

Sasuke blinked slowly and said:

“Sakura…?”

Sakura nodded and hugged him gently, feeling his heartbeat.

“Yes, Sakura. Your friend.”

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, then wrapped his arms around her, feeling her warmth.

“Friend…”

Sakura felt tears in her eyes, as she hoped that Sasuke would regain his memories and feelings for her.

Meanwhile, Sabina, Jane, and Elena had completed their tasks and regrouped with Sakura. They saw her with Sasuke and the other hostages, and congratulated her for saving them. They also told her that they had planted explosives in the facility, which would destroy all the evidence of the weapon.

They decided to escape through the roof, where a helicopter was waiting for them. They carried Sasuke and the other hostages with them, using ropes and harnesses. They reached the helicopter safely, where Bosley greeted them with a smile.

“Good job, Angels. And you too, Sakura. You’ve done Charlie proud.”

Sakura thanked Bosley and introduced him to Sasuke and the other hostages. She explained that they needed medical attention and protection from their enemies. Bosley agreed to help them, and contacted Charlie on his speakerphone.

“Charlie, we have some guests with us. They need your assistance.”

Charlie’s voice came through the speakerphone:

“Hello Angels. And hello Sakura. I’m glad you’re all safe.”

He then addressed Sasuke and the other hostages:

“I’m sorry for what you’ve been through. You’re in good hands now. We’ll take care of you.”

He then told Bosley to take them to a safe house in Los Angeles, where they would be treated by doctors and therapists.

“Thank you Charlie.” Bosley said.

“Thank you Charlie.” The Angels said.

“Thank you Charlie.” Sakura said.

“You’re welcome.” Charlie said.

The helicopter flew away from the burning facility, leaving behind a trail of smoke.

The End

[henryfaber]

Last Friday, this guy came over. He told us he lost his family and home and he needed a place to crash for a while. Jennie and I weren’t sure. We were still a little raw from the loss of our boy-o Munch, but we couldn’t couldn’t say no to a puppy down on his luck. Say hello to Bosley. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqflNptW0u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ask-thedawnseekers]

"This is David Bosley, First captain of the Dawn Seekers. We're responding to your call." David explained as his mom leaned in and smiles.

"Archeran. Is your dad in? If so, tell him Solana Bosley primarch of the 21st, says hello." She sipped her coffee and ruffled her son's hair affectionately.

*Recidious system is invade by tyranid splinter fleet of leviathan as call for help adeptus astartes of ultramarine chapter however they not only space marine force to assist imperal forces another space marine force in form dawn seekers*

(Space maweens)

David turned his face up from the console to look towards his mother.

"We have a call for aid from the Ultramarines."

His mother swept up behind him to look over the transmission.

"Hmmm, it's been a minute since we've squashed any bugs. Sure. Tell them we'll be there promptly."

In truth, Solana knew if she went, there was a high chance she'd get to bug Roboute in person again, and that was too good an opportunity to pass up.

It took them two jumps to make it to Avarax. In total, only about fifteen minutes before the Starfire came into view of the affected planet.

"Open a vox. Let's get this sorted so we can go bug smooshing."

David nodded. "This is David Bosley, First captain of the Dawn Seekers. You sent for aid?" He waited, and his mother took a seat next to him. Setting her coffee on the console as she waited. Her armor was just freshly repainted and in need of some new scuffs.

[lena-in-a-red-dress]

Hey! I have some Angel!lena questions (love the idea btw). How does lena become an Angel? And how, if at all, does she find out that her birth mum is Charlie? Is her birth mum still Charlie when Lena becomes an Angel?

Lena is recruited in grad school. Rebecca is posing as one of her profs, and when Lena proves instrumental in her mission, much like Elena did, Rebecca offers the one thing Lena can't refuse.

"You're brilliant, talented, beautiful. You have a life of power and riches ahead of you. The entire world will be yours for the taking. But what if I could offer you more than that?"

Lena glances at her. "And what's that?"

Rebecca smiles.

"Family."

What she means, of course, is the bevy of instant sisters among her fellow angels. She means the resources just a phone call away when she needs it, no questions asked, anywhere in the world she may be. She means permanent, unspoken kinship with anyone bearing the angel's wings.

Rebecca doesn't know then, but later discovers Charlie's keen interest in Lena's progress and safety. When Lena disappears onto an alien spacecraft, Charlie mobilizes every angel in the Western Hemisphere to recover her. Their operation is rendered unnecessary before they even think of breaching the ship, but from then on, Rebecca slowly becomes Charlie's right hand, and discovers Charlie's true identity as Lena's mother.

Rebecca keeps the secret for years, subtly dispatching resources to help cover Lena when the assassination attempts are discovered, and when she occasionally disappears. Its not until much later, after a disappearance that finally is resolved by her fellow Angels, that Rebecca takes her to the private conference room.

"It's good to see you alive and well, Lena," a familiar voice says over the speakerbox.

Lena leans against the table, bruised and battered but still able to grin. "Thank you, Charlie. And thank you, for sending in the cavalry."

"It's what we do for family," Rebecca says pointedly.

Lena smiles at her, not getting it.

"Isn't that right, Charlie?" Rebecca continues.

"Yes," Charlie agrees, after a beat. "You are a valuable resource--"

"And much more."

Rebecca refuses to let Charlie off the hook. Not this time. Not when the operation had come so close to failing, and Lena came so close to not surviving.

Lena stares at her, confusion overcoming her earlier grin. She looks between Rebecca and the speaker, waiting for one of them to explain the sudden weight to Rebecca's words.

When neither of them do, Lena tries to fill in the blanks herself.

"If you're about to offer me a promotion, trust me, I would be so, so honored to be a Bosley, but L-Corp--"

"What she means," Charlie interrupts uncharacteristically, "is that I couldn't bear it if anything happened to you."

His voice is as smooth as ever, but never has it been so tender. Something has shifted in the conversation, and Lena finds herself at a loss on how to respond.

"I... don't understand."

"When I last saw you, you were only a little girl," Charlie continues, except it's not Charlie anymore. There's a click, and a new voice takes over. "I never imagined you would find your way back to me."

Lena has no reason to recognize this voice, but she does. It connects with the old ache inside her soul, pulling tears to her eyes as she straightens, wound tight as a spring.

"...Mom?"

A single panel of the wall screens comes to life, depicting a woman eerily resembling Lena herself.

"Hello, my darling."

[a-simple-imagine]

Tequila Shots

Synopsis: Y/N meets Sabina in her father’s club but the angel isn’t there to party

Pairing: Sabina Wilson x fem!reader

Words: 700+

A/N - I wrote another Charlie’s angels story that nobody asked for

Perched on the edge of the bar, you carefully survey the crowd. It was the normal array of guests. Typical boring Saturday night. That was until somebody caught your eye as they marched into the room. Sure, the club got new visitors all the time but none like her. None that stood out. You watched her as she spoke with her friend; laughing at something you’d never know. You debated going over but you just stayed put until she seemingly noticed you too; giving her a gentle smile that has her heading in your direction. Slipping down off the countertop, you saunter behind the bar with Kimberlina who was the only one on shift.

"Hey," The woman wore a smirk as she fell down against the stool.

You glanced at Kimberlina who was currently serving a tall man in a very dapper suit before turning back to the girl "Hello,"

"You seem a little dressed up for a bartender, should you be back there?"

"I go wherever I want," you insist, grabbing two shot glasses and placing them in front of her. This was your father’s club after all. "I get drinks quicker this way, poor Kim is overworked." You take the bottle of tequila off the shelf and pour it into the tiny glasses before pushing one her way. "Here, on the house."

"Can you do that?" She asks gives you a playful smirk but she still takes the free shot; holding it out. You take the other and clink them together before downing the contents. "Should you be drinking on the job?"

"So many questions, who said I even work here?" You shrug a little, leaning over the bar. "I'm Y/N, by the way."

"Sabina," Your eyes leave hers as the girl she arrived with comes storming over. She flashes a tight-lipped smile and leans in close to Sabina. "Hate to break up...whatever this is but we've gotta go."

"Shame," you comment, standing up straight. Arms folded across your chest. "I was looking forward to seeing where this goes."

"Do I have to?" The other woman practically drags Sabina off the stool. "Excuse me, Y/N."

You watch them disappear into the crowd, never to be seen again. Maybe she had left? Her friend did say they had to go- it really was a shame; these parties get so awfully boring. 

A short while later, you're serving a customer and chatting to Kim; out of boredom more than anything as you notice Vic approaching. He was a small man but strong. Tells a lot of bad jokes. You smile at him which he doesn’t return.

"What's the problem?" You shout over the music.

"Come see for yourself." With a heavy sigh, you drop the temp job and follow the man down into the basement.

Pushing through the doors, you find a mess. Things had been thrown around and guards were passed out on the floor. Your father sat in the middle of the scene, handcuffed or tied, you couldn't be sure. Wasn't the first time he had been arrested but didn't make it any less of an inconvenience.

"You're not Bosley." Low and behold, out the back room walks a familiar face looking as chipper as ever.

"Sabina?" Your brow furrows. "What's going on here?"

The taller of the women helps your father to his feet and walks him to the door. "Y/N, Call the lawyer."

"Will do," you sigh softly as they exit, turning your attention back to Sabina. "So you're a cop?"

"Well... Not exactly," With a flash of a smile, she follows her friend. "Sorry about your dad."

You hesitate in the ransacked room. Everything happened so fast, you weren't quite sure what went on or who those girls were. You run after them though, hoping they hadn't left yet. The club was pretty empty now. "Wait, Sabina." She turned back to you but this time there was something so intimidating about her. Maybe it was the fact she managed to subdue the guards and your father so easily. "Nevermind.”

Sabina chuckles softly, "how does... next Friday sound?"

"Huh?" Your brows furrow.

"That's what you were gonna ask right? You wanted to see me again."

"That might be your ego talking there," her friend slapped a hand against her shoulder.

"I... you sure?"

"I mean, as long as you're fine with me having arrested you, dad, like-"

"Yeah I mean it happens all the time." You laugh a little awkwardly. "Do you want my number or something, I don't know-"

"Don't worry, I'll find you."

[ayurileopardsdream]

First Time - Chapter 1

Description: Elena thought it was a good idea to try going out into the field on a group mission for the first time. It doesn't end well, but her loving girlfriends make her feel much better.

Author’s note: This story is also posted on AO3. Little bit NSFW close to the end but they’re JUST showering, I promise.

Rating: T

Words: 6,545

Series: Charlie’s Angels (2019)

Au: First Mission? First Times? Idk.

Characters / Pairing: Jane Kano/Sabina Wilson/Elena Houghlin - OT3

Genre: romance, hurt & comfort, fluff, angst. 

Link to the AO3 copy: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22864708/chapters/54647899

It was just after one of their toughest missions yet. It was stupid to let Elena out into the field. Sabina thought she was ready, and Jane wasn’t sure. Maybe she was just overprotective, maybe she wasn’t ready to put Elena in total danger. But all in the same, they were both traumatized, terrified, when they almost lost her.

It was like any other day. The three Angels were lounging about, both the smaller Angels comfortably nestled under Jane’s arms around their shoulders, she and Elena sleeping while Sabina, also cuddled up, just watched some quiet tv. Then Bosley came in with a few little notes in hand.

“Alright Angels, up and at’em.” She called, softly but with order.

Jane, being ex MI6, was able to rest and wake with little to no grogginess, full attention, ready to take in the orders about to be given. Sabina turned off the tv, not groggy, at attention but still giving off relaxed vibes. She would pick up the information too, focusing. Elena, on the other hand… she sleepily opened her eyes, rubbing them as she slowly sat up and looked at Bosley like it was a sunny 6 am. The other Angels chuckled and helped sit her upright. Bosley chuckled and rolled her eyes. An Angel, but still a novice. Once the three were at attention finally, Bosley began giving orders.

Jane would be security, the muscle, taking out the bodyguards around the perimeter, Sabina would work her way in, find and detain our criminal target, and Elena would take out lights, power, inter security, firewalls, etc, as she did every mission.

“Can I be out in the field this time?” She asked quietly, but loud enough for everyone to hear.

“No.” Jane said immediately. She refused to put her small girlfriend in harm’s way, ever.

Sabina on the other hand, was silent for a moment, considering it. “You can type and walk, can’t you babe?”

“O-of course I can.” She stammered, locking eye-contact before looking back at Bosley who was watching the whole thing.

“I dunno Boz, I think we should give her a shot.” Sabina voted, giving a shrug.

“Absolutely not.” Jane cut in, frowning seriously. “I don’t care. She’s not going in. She could get hurt. Get seriously damaged. Kidnapped, bruised, shot even. What if something happens?”

“Relax Jane, she’ll be fine! We’re all on coms, I’ll keep an eye on her, she’ll be with me while you run around and bash in people’s necks.”

For a moment Elena was wide-eyed and very concerned, but once again Jane shook her head with a chuckle. “It’s not that dramatic, I put them to sleep and safely set them down.” But in the end it was all up to Bosley, even though they weren’t connected to the missions at all. She was pondering, watching them watching her…

“Well kitten, if you really want to give it a shot. This isn’t an easy quest though. It’s up to you. Do you want to try being in the field?”

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They were sitting in the driveway of a huge mansion, with cars, vans already all over the place. There were guards everywhere, lights flashing, obviously a big rich party happening inside. They were going over mission details. Jane keeps eyes around outside, then moves their way in, taking out every guard she can, then finds and assists the others. Sabina will weave her way through the party crowd, seduce the client, get them alone, then prepare them to be picked up by police. Elena would also be weaving the crowd, remotely taking out the cyber security, cause distractions with lights, mess with people’s phones, whatever, while also getting experience of being surrounded by dangerous people. Just walking around was all Jane would allow. She was nervous and stressed and protective of Elena, but trusted Sabina wholey and so would let her take charge of the mission this time.

“You all ready?” Jane asked, after parking their getaway car.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.” Elena breathed, shaking herself out, causing the two others in the front to turn around with worried eyes.

“If you’re not comfortable, we can leave you here to keep you safe.” Sabina spoke first, then looked to Jane if she would add anything but she stayed quiet, watching their smaller partner.

“No.. no. I.. I want to do this. I’m just a little nervous. First time jitters you know?” A line that would definitely be important for later.

“If you’re sure.” Jane murmured finally, then leaned over to place a caring kiss upon Elena’s forehead, then near Sabina’s ear. The jock returned the affection to Jane’s cheek, then Elena’s forehead again. Elena was blushing with a giggle, grinning ear-to-ear. Then, they got out to begin.

It was after dark, 9 pm. The sky was black, no stars. The only lights were from the mansion. Jane wore a sleek black suit, easy to move in, easy to hide in, with only a bra underneath the jacket. Sabina had her favorite shiny silver dress, and Elena was given a tailored version of Jane’s gorgeous emerald dress, but it was given a black cover jacket to look less noticeable. They stood out but they also hid, just as they should.

Game on.

Jane thought it was important to always kiss, hug, embrace before a mission. So they the Angels got a little bit of confidence, a bit of pep in their step, to truly harness their energy and they’d come back beaming with stories of their side of the fight. So she held Elena’s shoulders gently in her hands, almost in slow-motion, her eyes fluttered closed, lips parted slightly as she leaned in to kiss Elena on the lips, for love and good luck.

“WAIT!” She cried, throwing hands to Jane’s chest and refusing the motion be continued.

“What’s wrong? Do I have bad breath?” Jane asked, eyes wide in surprise and a little worry.

“I know this isn’t the right time but I’ve never had my first kiss…” She admitted, and pulled away from Jane, looking beyond embarrassed and a little ashamed. The two other angels stared in shock, before smirking/smiling and sighing. Elena was so pure and sweet.

“Well, we will not jinx it then. After the mission, we will both give you your first kiss, so it’s truly magical in a safe, secure and comfortable location." Jane assured her, before Sabina butted in, literally.

“Yeah, it’ll be hot and sexy and lots of tongue, you’re gonna have the kisses of your life.”

Elena laughed nervously, while Sabina gave a cheeky snicker and Jane just shook her head, chuckling.

“Well, let us give you this for good luck instead.”

Almost like they’d practiced or planned it, at the same time they leaned in and kissed both of Elena’s cheeks, with a little on the edge of her lips, just enough. Then to emphasize what Elena was in for, Jane and Sabina shared a kiss of their own, on the lips, arms wrapped around each other, not too seductive, perfectly full of love, courage, confidence. The light of the mansion somehow illuminating them, like something out of a perfect fantasy. Elena could only watch in awe as they pulled away, they must have used tongue because the very almost unnoticeable strand of saliva that parted from their lips, which Sabina cheekily swatted away at. Wow…

“Alright ladies. Good luck.” Jane murmured with a nod, before the tall brunette disappeared into the shadows to begin taking out the guards. Sabina took Elena’s hand and led her to the stairs to the two main guards, flashed her smile, gave their fake names on the list, and entered the building. Sabina gently patted the smaller brunette’s shoulder for good luck, and went off to survey. Once they were all out of sight of each other, coms went on.

Sabina: “Check.” Jane: “Here.” Elena: “Me too!”

The other Angels laughed softly at her quiet enthusiasm.

Sabina was already flirting at the bar, while looking over the crowd for their target.

Elena was on her phone, taking out the security with ease, shutting down the actual security room exactly when planned, when Jane took out the guards guarding and around that area. Whew. Her cheeks flared when in her ear Jane softly told her she’d done a good job.

Everything was going great and smoothly, until Sabina’s eyes widened from across the room at the target tapping Elena on the shoulder, causing the hacker’s blood to go cold as she turned around to see the man of the hour smiling menacingly at her.

“Well hello there.” The target cooed, gently taking her free hand and kissing her knuckles, in which Sabine bristled with soft fury. There was nothing she could do. She couldn’t interfere. She couldn’t go over there. She could just stand there, watching, while her stomach tightened with anxiety. Just relax. Nothing was happening. They were just talking. Relax.

“Hm. Hello there.” Elena murmured, clearing her throat and trying to keep calm while smiling at the man.

“I don’t believe we’ve met before. I am Carlile, but you can call me Mike. And yourself?”

Gulp. “I’m Willow. A pleasure. This place is yours?”

“Why of course. How kind of you to notice. Would you like to see more of it?”

“I-um.. sure!”

“Damnit! Jane! Mike has Elena!” Sabina hissed into her com, clenching fists while downing a shot at the bar. The alcohol burned her throat but not as much as the anxiety burning in her chest at her precious girlfriend being ushered out of the room by a terrifyingly creepy man.

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“Right this way. You seem like a bookish type. Let me show you my prized collection.” Putting a hand on Elena’s back, gently pushing her through the crowd, followed by two big men, out of the main area, and into the first room on the right down a hall with double doors. Sabina sneakily followed, and then her heart sank in horror… when the doors closed, and men stood guard. For a split second, Elena looked back and locked eyes with Sabina before she disappeared.

Would that be the last time Sabina saw Elena? Gods, pray for her safety. Sabina wasn’t religious, but…

“Jane. How many left do you have? We need you, now.” Sabina growled, clenching her fists again and fighting tears that dared to spill.

“I’m almost done I think. What’s going on?”

“He has her. He.. Mike got Elena.”

Silence. Agonizing, painful silence.

“We will get her back.”

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In the room, Elena was following Jane’s previous breathing practices, deep, slow breathing. Stay calm, stay cal-

“So, do you like this room? All my precious book collections, mappings, encyclopedias, dictionaries… you seem like the kind of person who would like instructionals, maybe fantasy fiction?”

Elena agreed sheepishly, although admiring the book collection in this smooth study, there was a window, which she looked at a few times while pacing, looking at the doors, and she almost jumped when the hand touched her shoulder again.

“So what organization do you represent? Are you a gambler? A weapons dealer? A model looking for some risk, perhaps?” He purred, sliding a hand down her back, just resting before her bum. “You can tell me who you are. I’ll keep your secret.”

Elena was trying so hard to keep herself calm, but man was she afraid. She opened her mouth to speak before closing it again, choosing her words very carefully.

“I’m glad you noticed. I’m more of a collector of weapons than a dealer, really. I heard some things from some neighbors that deals go on in this house frequently, so I wanted to come and see.” Oh man. She was trying so hard.

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While Jane was sneaking her way around, taking out the outer layer of guards then making her way inside, Sabina was desperately trying to come up with a new plan on the spot. Come on, come on. Think, think! Okay. Got a plan. “Jane, let me know when you’re done with the outer round. I’m gonna try to get in there.”

“Just finished the runaround, coming in now. Be careful.”

“I know.”

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“You know, I noticed your friend in the shiny silver dress coming over to talk to me, but I’d much rather talk to you. You’re more sophisticated, less… flirty. I like that. A woman who doesn’t need to bat eyes to get a man’s attention.”

Oh god oh god oh god.

Gently sitting Elena down in a chair, then began to rub her shoulders.

“That’s right. A weapons collector, hmm? And which is your favorite piece to admire?” He purred again, and Elena stared in silent fear as he expertly tied her arms down with scarves to the arms of the chair.

“Um… the… glock?”

Fuck.

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Masterfully taking out the two guards outside the door, Sabina held two clear glasses and a big bottle of wine as she practically threw open the door with a big fake smile but slightly worried eyes. “Sorry if I’m interrupting something. Someone told me I could find Mr. Carlile in here and I wanted to share a drink with him.” Staring at Elena for a moment, taking in the situation but then keeping her charade. She would be either shaking with fear or writhing with rage at her beloved Elena terrified, captured in such a way. “Isn’t this a party? Come on? It’s stuffy in here.”

“Please excuse us, we were having a private moment.” Mike growled but kept a respectable smile.

“But Mr Carlile, don’t you want to have a little fun?” Sabina asked with a grin, clinking the glasses together.\

The man smiled and walked around behind her, closing and locking the door, before going to stand back behind Elena, and calmly sticking a piece of duct tape over her mouth, making Sabina’s eyes widen, Elena’s too. The poor small woman was trying so hard to not shake or show fear, but her eyes… No Elena, this wasn’t the end for you. Sabina would be sure of that.

“You both can drop the acts now. I don’t know who you are, or who you work for, but I know when there are snakes in my pit of owls. Tell me what I want to know and I’ll make this painless.”

Putting the wine and glasses on a table by the door, Sabina yelled softly as she whipped her hidden thigh knife at the shoulder of the enemy with perfectly trained accuracy and speed, and smirked as her thick and heavy blade embedded itself in his flesh, causing a loud and pained grunt as he staggered backwards. Eyes wide with surprise, pain, rage, he pulled it out regardless of the growl he let out, before dashing over to Elena, holding the grossly stained knife against her throat.

“Try to hurt me again and I’ll end your friend here.” He snarled, using his other hand to grip Elena’s hair, causing a quiet whimper from the captive. Very silent tears dripped from Elena’s eyes, she was truly afraid, and her attempt to keep from shaking with as saddening as well.

Sabina clenched her fists and grit her teeth. This asshole was going to get his own teeth knocked in in a minute. Just had to plan it out. Be calm. Stay there. “Information, now. Or she gets it.” He threatened, then Sabina just yelled and charged at him. Thankfully it took him beyond surprise, his arm and hand lifted away from Elena’s neck in slow-motion, and Sabina took him down, pounding her fists against his face in pure rage.

Sabina had been on plenty of missions. Through extensive training period after training period until everything was beyond perfect. Her skills, her stealth, her control, her emotion. But not today. Not now. Rarely did Sabina ever lose control, ever go into a fury. She had so much control but seeing Elena crying in terror at being even slightly harmed by a criminal, a bad man, a thug whatever…

It caused poor Sabina to go berserk. She let out a loud cry of fury as she reeled herself in with one last knockout punch to his head, and if he were struggling, everything went limp. And just in time to as Jane crashed through the locked double-doors to the library/study, eyes quickly taking in the scene with horror. It took no time at all to put pieces together. Sabina standing with bruised/bloody fists over their captive, Elena in the chair tied and gagged, the looks they both shared at Jane with their wounded eyes.

The next few minutes went by as quickly as they could. Obviously the party-goers had heard the yell. Jane quickly prepared their target as a gift for police, ending the party, telling everyone to get out and go home. As she did that, Sabina untied Elena, not giving her a choice as the smaller woman was scooped into the jock’s arms, and Jane followed the two outside to the getaway car. Jane would comfort them later. She slid in, turned the keys, took off once seatbelts were on. Sabina sat in the backseat, using a heated blanket they stored in the back to cuddle Elena, who had her eyes screwed shut against Sabina’s neck, arms folded against her own chest and legs slightly bent towards the door of the van. Sabina held her close but gently, keeping her there. It was all too quiet. Poor Elena was so scared… Sabina was so upset… Jane… she was so… ashamed? Sorry. She was sorry she wasn’t there.

When the team got back to the Townsend Agency HQ, Bosley got up from the couch, throwing her arms open for celebration.

“Welcome back Angels! I hope everything went well as it always does-” opening her eyes and dropping her arms, she looked at the three standing in the entryway.

Sabina still holding the closed-eyes Elena cuddled and curled in the blanket, Jane having a supportive hand on Sabina’s left shoulder, Bosley stared for a moment before giving an order that definitely didn’t need to be said.

“Go. Go lie down, all of you. Jane can brief me in the morning. Go.”

Without a word, they all moved to Jane’s big room down the hall. Jane, with her superior strength, lifted both Sabina and Elena into her arms, scooping them onto the bed and both of them cuddled against her. No words needed to be said. All three Angels stayed there, against each other, just breathing softly, reveling in the feeling that it was over. Very carefully Jane adjusted them so they were still against her but lying down under the comforter the bed provided, the heating blanket thrown to the floor as the other two Angels were all the heat they needed. They stayed there until sleep took them, not daring to move away.

Well, they were never doing that again. Elena would probably take a couple days off if anything came up right after that mess.

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The sun rose, eyes slowly fluttered open. As expected, the poor smallest girlfriend was mute for a while, unable to speak. It was a huge sigh of relief when Sabina tickled under Elena’s chin and got her mouth to open and a little giggle to come out, and hearing the nose made Jane smile too. That’s the way to get better. Soft fluffy love. Easiest, fastest way to recover. They didn’t want to move, all 3 were so warm and comfortable amongst each other.

Thank goodness the whole team of 5 had some weird telepathic connection or something because not long after they woke, Bosley and Saint brought in a few trays of delicious-smelling breakfast treats, warm food, cold fruit, many glasses of milk, water, juice. Practically the whole kitchen on shiny silver trays, platters… thank goodness for Sabina’s reach otherwise nobody would be able to get anything. Trays were set left right and center, and very strategically did Sabina’s one arm and Jane’s two wiggling hands manage to get around and grab things.

They slowly ate, drank, consumed with one another, feeding their beautiful sleepy baby her food while enjoying stuff themselves. Times like these, again with no words, were perfect. The amazing flavors bouncing in their mouths, the warmth resonating between their bodies in the dresses still from the other night… After eating they would all have to shower.

Again, with light and feathery touches did Jane and ‘Bina tickle and touch Elena’s wonderful face, her little smiles and giggles were more than anything they ever could have asked for. And when the trays of food began to look like trash, Jane gave Sabina a nod, who slowly tossed back the sheets, and finally, words began. “Alright sweethearts, we really should get out of these clothes. ‘Bina, you go start the shower, I’ll prepare our princess here.”

(Please note, I will have the plot that yes they’ve at least seen each other naked before.)

Sabina and Jane have no shame and have had their fun together, touched each other, seen each other naked, but Elena was a whole other story. They’ve rarely seen her naked, they’ve never touched her yet, she was a whole new piece on the board and they wouldn’t dare even breath in her direction in such a way without all of the consensus. So Sabina slinked away to Jane’s private bathroom, starting and steaming up the shower, leaving her dress on the floor just before the door. Jane stayed in bed with Elena for a moment, but she knew it was time to talk to her directly, just for this.

“Elena? ....... are you with me?”

A slow, hesitant nod came by with a tiny sigh from Jane. Elena tried to cuddle up closer to Jane, burying her face in the taller woman’s neck.

“Are you alright?”

A quicker-responded nod, eyes closed against Jane’s skin.

“You’re really alright?” She asked again with full concern, asking if she was okay from… last night.

It was a long pause, before Elena’s reply was her finally sitting upright, stretching her arms, and with the softest, sad-laced voice… “Yeah. I’m okay.”

Thank the gods.

“I’m really glad.” Jane replied, leaning over to place multiple kisses along Elena’s cheek, ear, jaw, peppering her. Taking her hand and making the cute little Angel giggle at feather-light contact, until they shared a truly-loving stare, to ensure that everything was really alright.

“Aww, you got her going without me?” Sabina teased, standing in the bathroom doorway completely in the nude.

Elena blinked with wide eyes and a deep blush, squeaking cutely and hiding her face against Jane.

The taller woman laughed and rubbed Elena’s back, cuddling her once again. “Elena darling, there’s something we actually want to ask you.”

Slowly leaning up again and trying not to stare directly at Sabina’s beautifully barren form, she looked at Jane’s serious but soft eyes curiously. “We absolutely don’t want to force you into anything you don’t want to do,”

“And our safe words are colors, Red, Green,” Sabina added.

“We were both thinking…”

“As we haven’t seen you naked yet,”

“Sabina!” Jane hissed, shooting a threatening glare over at the snickering naked jock.

“What she means to say is, we would love to treat you to a shower. We know you’re still a little shaken up from the mission events from the previous evening, and we want to make you feel better. Clean you up, get those eyes shining brightly again, along with your skin from that dusty party. What do you say?”

Elena stopped, was silent still, processing. She.. she was being offered a shower with her two loving girlfriends, who wouldn’t do anything the wrong way unless she spoke a color of consent. So it would just be a scrub. Well, okay. And if anything else happened in there, who could control that, huh.

With a soft and shy voice, she nodded. “Okay. Uh, green. I.. I’d like to shower with you both.”

“Yesss.” Sabina hissed delightfully, rubbing her hands together. “We’re gonna get subbed up.”

“You mean sudsed up.” Jane corrected, rolling her eyes with a smirk. Then she rose, dropping her dress as she stepped away from Elena, losing the clothing with elegance, leaving them crumpled on the floor.

“We’ll start without you, don’t want to make you uncomfortable forcing you in the room with us. Join us in the shower when you’re ready, alright?” Then just like that, Jane and Sabina were gone, silent, out of ear and eyesight.

Elena was alone. Not in a bad way! Just alone on the bed, in her clothes, with her thoughts.

With a shaky breath, she slowly rose up, sheepishly taking the straps off her dress, wiggling out of it and leaving it on the bed. Then she dropped her bra and underwear on the floor near Jane’s, and using a towel as a cover for her shyness, she opened the bathroom door, into the steam, into the next chapter of her life.

Through fogged glass, she could see Jane and Sabina embracing each other under the showerhead. Wow… even their silhouettes were beautiful. She almost didn’t want to interrupt them. But thankfully the door swung open, Sabina peeking out with the big goofy grin, one foot out and half falling out of the hot box if her other arm wasn’t supporting her using one of the metal beam arm-guards for support. Because they had support beams/bars/shelves in there for if anyone ever ended up injured and needed support/something to grip or lean on. Jane stood with her head just slightly peeking out but a little under half of her bare form could be seen over Sabina’s head. They stood there, smiling, watching, waiting calmly, inviting her whole-heartedly to join them.

Seeing the love in their eyes and expressions, Jane’s open arm to guide her in, and Sabina offering her free arm too, Elena removed her towel and neatly hung it up on the railing by the toilet, and grinned shyly when Sabina spoke first.

“Wow girl! You’re gorgeous! Wow! Get in here so we can admire you some more!” Then she disappeared back into the glass shower, leaving Jane there, standing with only the most loving of gazes.

“She’s right you know. You’re absolutely stunning and we would be truly grateful if you still decide to join us in here for a good clean. Someone as magnificent as yourself surely would like to get soaped up and treated as the princess you are.” Wow. Jane always had a way with words. And somehow through the somewhat loud sound of spraying water could she still hear Elena’s ever soft words.

“Okay. I’m coming.”

Elena gently took Jane’s inviting hand, and led her in, closing the door behind her. Jane let her stand there while she went back to the middle of the area, taking more soap from the many body wash bottles, and after rubbing her hands together, she put on a little show that was more soothing than seductive, showing Elena what she was in for if she wished. With soapy, sudsy, bubbly hands, Jane began rubbing Sabina’s shoulders, massaging as best as she could through the slipperiness that was soap and wet skin. Sabina gave a little moan as the hands slid across one arm to the next, scrubbing her armpits and then coming back for her neck.

Jane gave Sabina a teasing little squeeze around her throat that just made the jock laugh, then soapy hands ran down her back, massaging the tense and scarred muscle around the spine, and gave Sabina’s bum cheeks a little squeeze which brough giggles out of both Sabina and Elena, before Jane continued to thoroughly scrub Sabina with her bare hands, and then rinsed her hands off when she was done with her backside.

“Aww Mom, is that all you got for me?” Sabina joked, giving a pout.

“Now now ‘Bina. I still have your legs, chest, feet and vagina to clean.” Jane reminded her, and weirdly enough Elena gave a little shiver at how easily Jane could say… that.

Sabina whined like a little kid but was happy as soon as Jane came back with soapy hands, doing as she said. Washing her thighs and leg… pits? Her knees, down to her ankles, and lifting her foot to clean, scrub and wash those overworked runners. Then Jane stood tall, getting a fresh batch of suds on her hands before turning them both to the side to show Elena Sabina’s chest, about to be cleaned.

With soapy hands, Jane curved the muscles on Sabina’s chest, squeezing them delicately, making sure every inch of those mounds were scrubbed, and teasingly plucking at Sabina’s nipples, pinching, squeezing, twisting with sudsy fingers, making the smaller of the two Angels give an appreciative moan, and once Jane was sure she’d cleaned completely, hands slid down her abs, stomach, slid along her inner thighs, but didn’t dare go near the place Sabina was probably expecting. Once more Jane stood to rinse, and re suds, then gave Sabina what she wanted, while at the same time nothing at all. Both of them knew the curses soap had upon using it as 1, a replacement for lube, and 2, getting frisky while actually trying to clean. Sabina knew the painful burns their soap gave upon last time she begged Jane to touch her while scrubbing her down.

So Jane massaged her lips, gave soap into the curves and crookes of Sabina’s core, any hair she had, making sure it was totally clean. Not just for herself, but for proper health in general. When she was sure Sabina was totally clean, she gave a light spank to the over-excited woman, lightly directing her to rinse off.

“Want me to scrub your head?” Jane asked Sabina, holding their favorite shared substance bottle in her hands.

“Mmm… nah that’s okay. I’ll do your hair after I do mine. Soap yourself up.”

Throughout this whole time, Elena was still shyly by the door, watching the whole thing, hands and arms covering her private parts. Wasn’t she cold? Jane sure noticed.

She quickly cleaned and soaped her whole body in record time before offering a hand to the smaller Angel.

“Come here Elena. At least get warmed up. You look freezing. We won’t touch you anywhere you don’t consent, okay?”

Elena finally let her hands drop, but she took Jane’s hand, coming into the hot stream and sighing happily as she embraced the heat and got herself and her skin soaked. Sabina respectfully kept her distance as she scrubbed her own hair, and politely said “Excuse me” to Elena, to rinse her hair out.

Once Sabina was 101% shiny and clean, she pulled out the big smooth stool for Jane to sit on like a little kid while Sabina soaped up and scrubbed Jane’s head and gorgeous locks. One of the best things about the showers were the soapy head massages. And Jane rarely made any sound, but with this, she was a songbird. A pleasure for her partners' ears alone, something they would have to memorize.

With Sabina’s hands first working on the long locks that hung down, Elena watched while Jane stared at the wall across from her, before looking over and smiling happily. Once Sabina was sure the long locks were done and clean, she began to work on the scalp. Soaping it up, scrubbing gently, fingers working against her head, Jane’s eyes fluttered closed, her lips parted ever so slightly, she straightened her back against Sabina, tilted her head, and moaned. Softly, but both women could hear it clearly, and Sabina smiled earnestly, hearing such a wonderful sound again.

She worked her hands deep but also gently against Jane’s head, along the sides, scrubbing the back of her cranium, being very thorough while also giving Jane the stress-free massage she deserved.

Elena, as gentle and curious as she was, oddly felt obligated to join in somehow. So she went to stand directly in front of Jane, knelt down on her knees, and pulled Jane into a hug. Sabina aww’d from above as they shared a hug while Sabina still scrubbed. The hug only lasted a moment but it was enough. Something so light, so easy, yet so intimate and meaningful.

Sabina took one of the large cups they used as a shower tool, cupping over Jane’s forehead to protect her face from the soapy water she rinsed out. Rinse, rinse. Very carefully and calmly rinsing out Jane’s hair completely. Then she was done.

“All done Jane-y baby.” Sabina chimed, and the taller woman stood up to exchange the hug with Sabina, who took it and returned it very happily. They nuzzled each other, then pulled away for Sabina to hug Elena too.

“Didn’t forget you, princess.” She cooed, and hugged Elena tight, kissing her ear and cheek before pulling away. Both original Angels were soaped and clean. Now for the third.

“Alright ‘Bina, how should we do this?” Jane asked, admiring Elena’s uncovered form from the soaps by the showerhead.

“Mmm I dunno Jane, shall we both take her on?”

Both? Both.

They both looked at Elena for her reaction, decision.

“Hey Elena?” Sabina asked. “Can we get your consent to both wash you? Or whatever you wanna do.”

Deep breaths Elena. This was just a shower. With your two beautiful experienced loving girlfriends who were literal angels. No big deal.

“You can both shower me.” She decided, before quickly adding “Oh, green.” Which made the two angels grin ever so appreciatively. They really liked the color thing. It was important, important to them, so it meant a lot just for her to say that. Elena went to sit on the stool, but Sabina quickly swiped it, and Jane caught Elena’s tumbling form with ease.

“Nah-ah-ah princess, we’d like you to stand please. Sorry about that.” Sabina said, and once her hands were lathered up, so were Jane’s. Elena was a little shaken but nothing she couldn’t easily shake off with a smile.

She stood up straight with her arms out, and both Angels gave her kisses on her ears, neck, then cheeks before lathering her shoulders, raising an eyebrow to each other when Elena gave a happy hum at the little massages. They then slid along her arms and pit, then her sides, Jane tickling Elena a little and everyone giggling when Elena did.

They scrubbed and massaged her back, then turned around to her hips and stomach, Sabina tickling her this time and once again a little giggle fit ensued. They skipped and went down to wash her legs and feet, using themselves to support her off-balance, then stood before her, serious faces.

“Elena, may we have your consent to wash your privates?” Jane asked seriously, and Sabina almost crossed her arms to insinuate how important consent was to them.

Elena blinked. Wow. It was so touching how, well you know, how seriously they took consent.

“Green. You may um.. both.. clean the rest.”

Without further ado, they moved. Jane on the left, Sabina on the right. Nothing sexual, they promised. Washing her bum cheeks, then her breasts, and they looked at each other, then Elena.

“Green.”

And they went. Hands sliding along her inner thighs, Elena had literally never been touched before. Total virgin. They knew that. When they started their official polyamorous relationship, they went over everything very seriously. They slid along her lips, making sure not to try to turn her on, the sole purpose was to clean.

Any hair she may have was scrubbed and cleaned, the skin between her bum and her privates, and when she was super clean, they rinsed her off under the shower and with the cup, sliding and running their hands along her silky-smooth skin like they’d never touched anything else ever before. And when that was done with, it was time for Jane’s legendary scalp massage for Elena. Sabina snickered, standing back to watch Elena’s facial expressions when it happened. Elena was given the plastic stool to sit on, and Jane began. Soaping up her hands one last time with shampoo and conditioner, she began working on Elena’s long locks, brushing her fingers through them, getting every single strand of this young Angel’s gorgeous mane. Once she was done with that, the best part came.

“Just relax and enjoy, alright?” Jane whispered, trying to sound caring, despite what Sabina’s face may have led Elena to believe. Jane began scrubbing Elena’s scalp and immediately the small Angel’s eyes fluttered closed halfway, her shoulders slouched slightly, and she huffed out a very pleased sigh. Sabina rolled her eyes, while Jane instructed Elena politely to sit back up. Once she had, back straightened, Jane continued, looking at Sabina’s face for Elena’s reactions. A perfect triangle.

Elena leaned back against Jane’s waist and thighs, in cute utter bliss as the hands massaging her scalp, cleaning and scrubbing her hair. This should not have felt as good as it did. This was illegal. Maybe there was something in the shampoo. Or the conditioner. Or- nope. It was definitely Jane’s soft, slow, long fingers. Wow. If there was such a thing as tension in the scalp, surely it would be gone now.

Then came the cover over her eyes, and the water rinsing out. Again, slender fingers brushed through her hair, relaxing her. If it weren't for Angel training, she most likely would have fallen asleep. Jane's massage was absolutely wonderful. Wow.

And then, it was over.

The three Angels turned off and stepped out of the glass shower box, grabbed the big white fluffy towels and began to dry each other off. Jane was more careful and gentle, and was determined to completely pamper Elena till she was absolutely sure the young Angel was okay and back to her happy darling self. So Jane was drying Elena’s body efficiently. Thank goodness the towels were so soft, so Jane’s progress could be a little rougher. Sabina knew what Jane was up to, and would join in when she felt like it, but with a somewhat serious frown, she dried herself off.

Jane knew that Sabina had technically gone through something that night too, but she was stronger than Elena. Jane would help her too, later.

When Elena was all cozy and dry, her hair and her body, Jane gave her an equally fluffy housecoat to relax in. Then moved to Sabina, helping the slightly grumpy Angel. Sabina wouldn’t admit it, but when Jane was drying her off, Sabina loved to be touched, comforted and cuddled too. She was almost too eager to return the hug that Jane gave her.

More time passed and they all got dry. Together they exited the bedroom, fully intended to get dressed, maybe do something fun, go out, maybe take Elena to a fair?

As Sabina and Jane moved to the bed and began to take off their housecoats for clothes, Elena stood in the doorway, silent, watching, waiting.

“Wait.” Elena called, causing the others to freeze, turn, stare at Elena who was beckoning for their attention. Thank goodness she was talking again.

“Can I kiss you both?”

[cullen-collective]

Hello and welcome to another edition of: how can I be Kristen Stewart today?

Thank you for playing.

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We’ll Grow Stronger Making Room and Sharing Space: 2019 In Review

It’s the end of the year and the end of the decade (more on the latter in this post). It’s the time for me to reflect on the year and think too much about lists. Some things will never change.

Music I Worked On This Year

Jeff Schaller and the Long Way Home - “Younger Years” (guitar, recording, mixing, mastering)

Apocalypse Quest - Paradoxes (mixing, mastering)

Sloth Hands - Vacation’s Over (mastering)

Apocalypse Quest - “Mediocre Boys” (recording, mixing, mastering)

Flora Self - “Didn’t See It Coming” (bass, recording, mixing, mastering)

Pelafina - “Blue and Gold” (guitar)

Apocalypse Quest - “CEO Blood” (recording, mixing, mastering)

Apocalypse Quest - ERBA (recording, mixing, mastering)

My Favorite Albums of 2019

I’ve had a one-sentence review of my number one album, Breakup Season by Future Teens, in my head for a few months: If I had heard this when I was seventeen, I might have been a better person. That sounds hyperbolic, but I haven’t been able to shake the idea. I know I could have used this album as a teenager. It’s so honest and introspective about heartbreak and sadness and dealing with those emotions in healthy ways. I’m so happy that a band like Future Teens exists. I’m jealous of the kid that hears Breakup Season this year and connects to it like I connected to The Upsides. Future Teens will be that kid’s first favorite band, the soundtrack to their formative years, their inspirations and role models. I keep likening this album to The Upsides, probably the single most influential album on my past ten years. It feels like a torch-passing at the end of the decade, and it’s all the more apt because I saw Future Teens open for the Wonder Years in October.

The rest of my list feels as varied as my year, spanning genre and scope from emo debuts to the biggest pop artist in the world. As always, I think there’s a lot to love on this list, so pick something and give it a spin.

Future Teens - Breakup Season

Charly Bliss - Young Enough

Pedro the Lion - Phoenix

The Menzingers - Hello Exile

The Mountain Goats - In League With Dragons

Jimmy Eat World - Surviving

Taylor Swift - Lover

Origami Angel - Somewhere City

The Get Up Kids - Problems

Telethon - Hard Pop

Proper. - I Spent the Winter Writing Songs About Getting Better

Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties - Routine Maintenance

Ceres - We Are a Team

Oso Oso - Basking In the Glow

Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center

The Dangerous Summer - Mother Nature

Somos - Prison On a Hill

Dave Hause - Kick

American Football - LP3

Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars

Junius Paul - Ism

The Maine - You Are OK

Nervus - Tough Crowd

Great Grandpa - Four of Arrows

Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride

My Favorite EPs of 2019

Better Love - All I Ever Wanted Is To Be Where You Are

Mineral - One Day When We Are Young

Ruston Kelly - Dirt Emo, Volume 1

Rat Tally - When You Wake Up

Bosley Jr - No More

My Favorite Songs of 2019

Here’s a playlist on Apple Music and Spotify of songs I loved this year. It’s vaguely in order (at least the top ten or so).

My Favorite Shows of 2019

I went to 63 shows this year, 35 of which I played. Here were my favorites. These were all great, but the John K. Samson show is a contender for my all-time favorite performance. He doesn’t tour much, so make it a priority to see him if you have the chance.

John K. Samson and Christine Fellows - 11/23 at Beat Kitchen

The Wonder Years, Future Teens - 10/20 at Metro

Ruston Kelly - 11/1 at Thalia Hall

Mineral - 1/24 at Lincoln Hall

Pedro the Lion - 5/18 at The Castle Theater

Jacob Sigman, Jetty Bones - 3/29 at Beat Kitchen

The Sidekicks, Adult Mom - 7/7 at Subterranean

Spanish Love Songs - 5/19 at Cobra Lounge

Los Campesinos! - 7/6 at West Fest

We Were Promised Jetpacks - 7/13 at Bottom Lounge

My Favorite Podcasts of 2019

Two Headed Girl is the best new podcast I listened to this year. It’s a chronicle of gender dysphoria, transitioning, and marriage. Hosts Alex and Matthew Cox are unflinching in their honesty with each other about their lives, health, and feelings. It’s kind of amazing that they recorded all of this and are willing to share such a personal journey with the world.

Elsewhere in the podcast world, two of my favorite long-running podcasts hit new highs in 2019. On episode 102 of Reconcilable Differences, “Preparing the Way,” John Siracusa buys a refrigerator. The two-hour chronicle of this harrowing adventure is everything I love about the podcast format. And The Watch, Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald’s twice weekly talk about movies and TV, transitioned from purely critique to a behind the scenes look at making a TV show as Andy called in from the set and editing room of his upcoming show, Briarpatch.

Finally, I’ll recommend Michael Lewis’s Against the Rules, a meticulously researched exploration of societal rules and the people who make and enforce them. Unlike the long-running conversational shows I typically like, the tight format and high production value make Against the Rules feel more like an audio book.

My Favorite Books of 2019

As usual, I read very few new releases this year, but the few I did read were fantastic: Hanif Abdurraqib’s latest poetry collection, A Fortune For Your Disaster, Mark Z. Danielewski’s children’s book for all ages, The Little Blue Kite, and Mischa Pearlman’s One Day When We Are Young, a retrospective on the emo band Mineral and a companion piece to their first new music in over twenty years.

The best book I read this year, regardless of release date, was The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

My Favorite Television of 2019

I started 2019 with the vague goal of “keeping up” with TV, but I quickly realized that’s impossible. There’s just too much great TV. With that in mind, I just want to highlight a few of my favorite shows of the year, all remarkable for very different reasons, which also happen to be short and digestible.

Fleabag - Season 2

A tour de force of emotion and energy, every episode left me thinking that writer / producer / star Phoebe Waller-Bridge might be the most talented person alive.

Watchmen

Every frame of this show is immaculate. I’m a longtime defender of the endings of Lost and The Leftovers so I had confidence in Damon Lindelof and his team to pull this sequel/remix, and my expectations were still far exceeded.

When They See Us

Ava Duvernay’s docu-drama about the Central Park Five is a heart-wrenching examination of injustice. The opening sequence alone is worth the price of a Netflix subscription.

Chernobyl

A different kind of bleak docu-drama, set on the opposite side of the world as When They See Us, Chernobyl is equal parts moving, gruesome, frustrating, and deeply sad.

And I can’t leave the TV section without giving a shout to Baby Yoda on The Mandalorian, constant cause of delighted squeals (both Liesi’s and mine) every time he’s on screen.

My Favorite Movies of 2019

As always, I'm very behind on movies at the end of year, but Knives Out is a masterpiece. 1. Knives Out 2. Marriage Story 3. The Irishman 4. Booksmart 5. Midsommar 6. The Report 7. Toy Story 4 8. Us 9. Dolemite Is My Name 10. High Life

Next Year

I haven’t made a formal new year’s resolution in quite a few years, but I do have some plans for 2020.

Pelafina will be releasing a new EP in the next couple months. More on that very soon.

The Long Way Home are deep in the process of recording our next album. That will hopefully be out later in the spring.

I didn’t make a single blog post this year, and I want to change that. I don’t have a clear structure in mind, but I just want to write more.

I’m going to listen to more jazz.

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Hello! Ashley | she/her | 21+ (who needs specifics?)

I’m attempting to resuscitate this blog, get some writing back into my system in the midst of a busy grownup life. (Don’t grow up, its a trap)

So new follows, mutuals, EVERYONE! Please fill out my interest tracker and let me know what you’re looking for! Chances are I’m more intimidated of you than you are of me so this could help us get started.

It’s about 5 questions and I did go through and delete answers from a long time ago. 

                                     -MUSE LIST UNDER THE CUT-

Anna | Frozen Athena | Tomorrowland Attina | The Little Mermaid Audrey | Atlantis Belle | Once Upon a Time Bosley | Charlie’s Angels 2019 Cassandra | Tangled TAS Cassandra | Dragon Age Courtney | Total Drama Dolores | Encanto Doreah | Game of Thrones Elisa | Gargoyles Elizabeth | Pirates of the Caribbean  Ella | Cinderella 2015 Fawn | Tinkerbell Glimmer | Hunger Games Heidi | Descendants oc Lex | Jurassic Park Maggie | Walking Dead Merida | Brave Mystique | XMen Nani | Lilo and Stitch Parker | Leverage Pepper | MCU Sansa | Game of Thrones Terra | Teen Titans Violet | Incredibles White Fairy | Once Upon a Time oc

Bolded names are the muses with highest activity

[screenandcinema]

Coming Attractions November 2019

As usual, we present monthly previews of new movies being released. These are the movies what will be hitting your local cinemas this month:

November 1st

Terminator: Dark Fate - In 1984, it was promised “I’ll be back” and then in 1991 that promise was delivered on. Then again in 2003, 2009, 2015 and now 2019. The Terminator franchise has been struggling to survive termination for some time now. James Cameron who co-wrote and directed the first two installments and missed out on the last three is back as a producer to hopefully return Terminator to its former glory. Terminator: Dark Fate posits itself as a direct sequel to 1991′s Terminator 2: Judgement Day and attempts to ignore the non-Cameron installments. Word is that Dark Fate is set to launch a new trilogy of films, which is exactly what was said about 2009′s Terminator Salvation and 2015′s Terminator Genisys, neither did, of course. Maybe Dark Fate will mark a path forward for Terminator or just another disappointment at the box office which will lead to another inevitable attempt to relaunch the franchise sometime in the next few years.

Motherless Brooklyn - Edward Norton writes, directs, and stars in this adaptation of a novel of the same name. Motherless Brooklyn marks Norton’s first time behind the camera since directing one of my personal favorites 2000′s Keeping the Faith. Bruce Willis, Gug Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, and Bobby Cannavale co-star alongside Norton in this noir-esque film about a private investigator in 1950s New York with Tourette syndrome.

Harriet - Cynthia Erivo of Widows and Bad Times at the El Royale stars as Harriet Tubman in this upcoming biopic. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to generally favorable reviews with a heavy-share of praise falling on Erivo’s performance of the heroic abolitionist. Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe costar.

The Irishman - Opening in limited release today and coming to Netflix on November 27th is Martin Scorsese crime epic The Irishman starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. Clocking in at almost three-and-a-half hours long this is one movie you will probably be happy to watch at home with the remote and pause button nearby.

November 8th

Midway - Disaster-artist Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) directs this upcoming war film just in time for Veterans Day weekend. While Michael Bay’s 2001 film Pearl Harbor told the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Doolittle Raid that followed, Midway not only revisits Pearl Harbor and the Doolittle Raid but extends the story to - you guessed it - the Battle of Midway. And it is 45 minutes shorter than Bay’s epic. So you get an extra battle in less time. Not too shabby.

Doctor Sleep - Ewan McGregor stars as the adult Dan Torrance (he no longer goes by Danny) in this adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen King which itself was a sequel to his novel The Shining. According to director Mike Flanagan, the film acts as both an adaptation of the novel as well as a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of King’s The Shining. Okay, so to recap. Doctor Sleep is a movie based on a book that is a sequel to a book that was adapted into a famous movie and this movie is sort of a sequel to that too. 

Last Christmas - Paul Feig directs this romantic holiday comedy starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Everything tells me that is a giant twist in this movie that will either make or break the film for people. Now all I can do is wait and see. (I THINK SOMEONE IS A GHOST)

Honey Boy - If the Dark Fate and Doctor Sleep explanations weren’t confusing enough, try this one. Honey Boy, written by Shia LaBeouf, is the story of a child actor’s difficult relationship with his father and is based on LeBeouf’s own life with LeBeouf starring in the film, not as the child actor, but instead as his own father. Honey Boy premiered at Sundance earlier this year to rave reviews. Get excited Even Stevens fans.

November 15th

Ford v Ferrari - My highlight of November has to be James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Ford v Ferrari tells the true story of how the Ford Motor Company worked tirelessly to compete with perennial winner Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans - one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world - in 1966. So excited to see this one in theaters.

Charlie’s Angels - Hello Angels. As the theme has been this month, bear with me. Apparently, this newest installment of the Charlie’s Angels franchise is a continuation of both the 1976 television series that aired on ABC for seasons and the two feature films of the early-aughts starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. But unconnected to the 2011′s ABC series that was canceled after four episodes aired. Elizabeth Banks writes, directs, and stars in this adaptation as one of the film’s three Bosleys with Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska as the titular Angels who are trying to save the world, I assume.

The Good Liar - Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen star in this thriller revolving around a seasoned conman and his latest prey. Bill Condon, who previously worked with McKellen in both 2015′s Mr. Holmes and 2017′s Beauty and the Beast directs this adaptation of a novel of the same name.

The Report  - Adam Driver stars in this real-life drama about the investigation into the CIA’s use of torture following the September 11th attacks. The film will begin streaming Amazon Prime on November 29th.

November 22nd

Frozen II - Finally, the sequel to the breakout hit of 2013 is here. The first film, Frozen, went on to the highest-grossing film of 2013 (beating Iron Man 3) and held the title of the highest-grossing animated film of all-time until it was dethroned this summer by The Lion King, not too mention the winner of two Academy Awards. And now six years later, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and of course Sven, are back for a new adventure that will likely involve snow, ice, and saving Arendelle again. Count me in.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Tom Hanks stars at Fred Rogers in the biopic co-starring Matthew Rhys as a reporter sent to interview the famed children’s show host. I honestly don’t remember watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood as a kid even though new episodes of the show were produced until I was well into high school, but I’d watch Tom Hanks in almost anything. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September to near-universal acclaim

21 Bridges - Mark my words, Chadwick Boseman’s “We got twenty-one bridges in and out of Manhattan. Shut them down. Three rivers. Close them. Four tunnels. Block them. Stop every train and loop the subways. Then we flood the island with blue” speech in this upcoming action thriller will soon be as iconic as Tommy Lee Jones’s similar speech from The Fugitive.

November 27th

Knives Out - Rian Johnson writes and directs this whodunit starring the ensemble cast of Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049), Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, and Christopher Plummer. If that isn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, I don’t know what it is.

Queen & Slim - Melina Matsoukas makes her feature film debut in this romantic thriller with a script from Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None). In Queen & Slim, an unfortunate run-in with the police on their first date puts the  titular couple, played by Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, on a Bonnie and Clyde-esque journey.

Now for a quick look ahead to December, my top picks for next month are Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 1917, and Jumanji: The Next Level.

-MB-

[royaltyspeaking]

HELLO..Please I need your help,my son,23, start to loose his hair it's not tragic but I would like to know if there is a therapy,I read a lot of articles about therapies but I don't know if they are good- -He is healthy but he is stressed because of his work-(My grandfather was bald,No one else) sorry my awful English-thanks a lot,xxx

I would tell him to make sure that hes taking his daily multivitamins and he might want to start using a product like Bosley or Rogaine (or Nioxin if the thinning isn't severe). I would really tell him to focus on his vitamins though, I know someone who had a lot of luck when she changed her multivitamin.