#highway Jobs

[charmingradiobelle]

I know majority of people think “haha Nick does stupid shit and Judy has to keep him in control” which don’t get me wrong is a funny trope, but I like to think canonly it’s the opposite.

I’m not saying Judy does stupid shit on purpose or for no reason, but she is very case-focused and will stop at nothing to finish her job, even at the risk of her own safety. Girl puts her life on the line multiple times throughout the movie and arguably if it weren’t for Nick she would’ve ended up dead. He is much more concerned with their safety and making sure they both make it out okay from dangerous situations.

So yeah, Judy is just as capable of putting her life at risk, and Nick is the only one actively keeping her alive

[pkmn-redirect]

Good news everyone!

I landed a new day job! It's much closer to home and only 4 days a week instead of 5! I should (theoretically) have more free time to do art things that I want! I'll be taking a week off from updates to adjust to the new work schedule (10 hour work days over 8 hour days will take a moment to get used to!), but pkmn-REDIRECT will be back soon!

Thank you for reading along so far! Mari's journey is just beginning, and I'm glad you're all along for it! :D

[merge-conflict]

Goro cupped her cheek, thumb running over the edge of her tight smile before it faded. “In that alley…I thought if you asked me, then I would help. But, you did not ask.” His tone was light, almost wistful. “You smiled and then–“ He released her, gestured gently. “–turned away.” “I didn’t smile.” “You did.” His expression was soft, bittersweet. “It is a not a sight I will soon forget.” In truth the memory was hazy, volatile. There was the moment when she had first seen him, and it had been a little shock, something sharp and inarticulate. Maybe he was right.

the damn things overlap, 7 - some things you do for money

Commission by the incredibly skilled @nananarc

Also as an added bonus the original scene from Valentine's pov:

He fell back, head striking the pavement with a thump. She watched him, chest heaving, one hand on the knife still buried in her shoulder. Blood was roaring through her ears, but everything else was quiet. Cautiously, she crouched down next to his body, transfixed by the sight of him. The ripper had lost consciousness almost immediately, but this one had known what was going to happen.  <C’mon V, gotta keep moving.>   There was a wary note in Johnny’s voice. She resented his presence, but she despised his condescension more. The facile comments, the smug self-righteous air, as though he were a paragon of virtue merely for having promised her something he could not give. It was not enough that he was eating her alive, but he had to exert his control now, dig in his spurs over and over until she did what he wanted. But she did not want what he wanted. <He’s dead.> Exasperation, now. There were two parts of her working along in uneasy tandem, one which regarded him with a cold professional contempt, and the other which wished they could rip him apart into silence The remaining part of her wanted to sit there a while longer, to spite him, but the adrenaline was starting to wear off. She staggered to her feet, leaning heavily on her good leg, and then froze, catching movement at the far end of the alley. <Persistent guard dog, isn’t he?> Even in an untailored button down and cheap slacks Goro cut an imposing figure. It was something in the way he moved that made the animal part of her wary. Recognition of another predator. She felt herself relax as he approached, eyes drawn briefly to the corpse at her feet before his attention returned to her. He was dangerous but he was not her enemy. “V,” he greeted her, evenly. “I wished to talk, but I see that you are busy.” If he was still angry with her she could not find it in his face. He was calm, inscrutable. Possibly he thought she had gone insane. She found she did not want to talk.

the damn things overlap, 3 - washed in the blood

[itstimeforstarwars]

We had to do our annual evaluation this week and my boss straight up told me that she's training me to take over her position and meanwhile I am over here making plans to buy a van and fucking scooby doo it right on out of here in less than six months.

[boycritter]

DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY !!!! SUCCESSFULLY!!!!!

[hungee-boy]

honestly if you live in a blue state and can afford a decent home and all your meds/food/utilities i want to hear NOTHING in regards to us in red states

i live in greg abbott's red texas. you know, the largest state that borders the most vilified neighboring country and receives the majority of latino immigrants + has a huge black population + a lot of arab and asian immigrants

i will not tolerate blame put on the people in red states who are constantly harassed and belittled because of their race, origin, religion, gender, and economic status

you want someone to blame? blame your party who did nothing to get people out of poverty, did nothing in response to police violence and killings, did nothing for palestine/lebanon, did nothing in response to abbott and desantis' vitriolic anti-latino racism and policies

democrats did what they do best, follow the right-leaning trend and lose to republicans

[tytonidyke]

I like my new job but it just so conspired that we have a big donor event coming up and I have to work the whole day before it so that’s a total 11 hour shift plus an hour commute either way. On my birthday 💀

[chryblossomjjk]

i thought the cat distribution system finally found me ):

[pyrefection]

How is Lil Prince?

oh my GOD he’s amazing

he got 19 teeth out the other day and he was already missing 11 so he only has 12 now

he got groomed so he’s all cute and omg he’s getting so snuggly in the mornings

he’s the best thing to happen for my mental health, he gets me outside walking multiple times a day and helps me take care of myself and i’m forced to socialize (dog ppl are chatty lol) and it’s just been the best thing ever

he’s my baby boy and i love him

[queenerdloser]

whiplash conversation with my mom where she told me of her own volition that she plans to vote harris in november (she's republican) bc "no one likes trump" and she also admitted he was basically incoherent and untrustworthy (in the past she's admired him). which then turned into her saying that she didn't see the big deal about harris being the first female president was and that led into. full on big blowout fight about whether or not the patriarchy exists and if we live in one. i was full on yelling. so enraged i was near tears. all while fucking DRIVING. jesus christ.

[curiosity-killed]

I think the greatest fucking plot twist in my professional career is that I am actually quite good at client relations

[grandscrumwizard]

Once again wishing and praying to develop the ability to send an electrical shock through the phone to zap people being stupid and making my job difficult

[merge-conflict]

bi4bi dog4dog love

commission by @kharonion for this piece and am blown away by how perfect this is. highly recommend commissioning them if you get the chance!

pose based on my fic the binds that tie :3

[cyberphuck]

I had to drive three blocks to the gas station yesterday

[cultivating-wildflowers]

📚

[eightspringdays]

Yoru telling this to Asa feels so so wrong oh my god, Fujimoto let me open up your brain and see how that evil mind of yours work.