#hunter césar

[italwayshadtobeyou]

One of the things that I kind of miss, as the show's lore develops into the era of bunkers and international secret societies, is the fragmented nature of knowledge in the hunting... well, I was going to say community, but I think I'll go with field. People pass knowledge along family lines, by blood or choice; they don't trust strangers to fact-check it. None of the Winchesters knows that vampires are real before season 1, and they don't think to ask Bobby about the werewolf "cure" until it fails on Madison. Bobby doesn't trust Steve Wandell's friends to care that Sam was possessed when Meg used him to kill Steve. Ellen doesn't trust most of her customer base to not be hunting psychics. Isaac assumes, on minimal grounds, that Bobby, Sam, and Dean are at fault for a devil's gate opening. Walt and Roy try to kill Sam for freeing Lucifer, but they don't try-- in fact, outright refuse-- to learn how it happened. Hunters aren't a single group; they're more like dozens of small paramilitaries that don't really know one another's agendas.

And when hunters do trust outside colleagues, it's likelier than not to go sideways. Gordon Walker tries to kill Sam (although, in fairness to Gordon, Sam himself later wonders if a permanent death might be for the best). Travis (does he get a last name? I can't remember) not only tries to kill a rugaru who hasn't yet killed any humans; his own aggression catalyzes Jack Montgomery's transformation and nearly gets both brothers killed. Sam asks Martin to do recon on Benny, and Martin winds up taking an innocent hostage so that he can trap Benny himself. Helpful, or at least well-meaning, hunters like Bobby, Jo, and Garth are, until some point in the Carver era, exceptions rather than the rule.

(Of course, if you pay attention to the single worst arc episode of the series, which is "The Heroes' Journey," Garth turns out to be the biggest psycho of them all, cheerfully "Garthing" a whole club of people, without attempting to separate the innocent from the guilty. But since that's easily the worst episode Andrew Dabb ever wrote, and it drops another continuity error approximately every three seconds, I'm electing to ignore it.)

I'm not sure exactly when the change starts. It's creeping, rather than sudden. Maybe it starts as far back as season 4's "In the Beginning," when Samuel tests Dean's bona fides by asking him about vampires-- which "Dead Man's Blood" made clear you can hunt a long time without encountering. Maybe inheriting Bobby's contacts list has something to do with it. Maybe, once you call a friendly tech friend like Charlie a hunter, you forget what cold-blooded sons of bitches this show's regular hunters have usually been. You can see the difference in season 9's "Devil May Care," where Tracy makes snide comments about Sam's past but puts it aside to work their case, and season 11's "The Chitters," where Sam and Dean have a low-drama teamup with César and Jesse. Then you have season 12's "Celebrating the Life of Asa Fox," where dozens of hunters gather for a wake in a late hunter's mom's house, and one guy actually fanboys over Sam's possession by Lucifer. Some of these experiences are tense, but they aren't downright threatening, nor are the other hunters all useless against higher-tier opponents.

So, what changed? I'd say that maybe the apocalypse and Leviathan killed off the dangerously ignorant and/or belligerent hunters, but Walt and Roy show back up in season 12, so that seems doubtful. I might also say that the Winchesters have simply earned the trust and respect of their fellow hunters, but, LOL, no. Remember Dean's friend Rudy, and Mary's stooge that Ramiel kills?

I'm left with no good Watsonian explanation. I can give Doylist explanations, sure: Maybe the writers wanted Mary to have associates outside of Sam and Dean; maybe some executive thought that a show about two rejects wouldn't attract the advertisers they wanted; maybe later-seasons showrunners wanted an excuse for more characters to share a room. Unfortunately, Doylist explanations don't interest me much. They might, if I could be a fly on the wall of the writers' room, but I'm watching the final product, and that's where I want to find the sense.

(As a final note, I'm still slightly doped up from a minor surgery earlier today, so please forgive any egregious typos or jumps in topics.)

[marcmarcmomarc]

RWBY (Behind the Voice Actors)

MAIN RWBY CAST

Ruby Rose: Lindsay Jones

Weiss Schnee: Kara Eberle and 1 other

Casey Lee Williams

Blake Belladonna: Arryn Zech

Yang Xiao Long: Barbara Dunkelman

Jaune Arc: Miles Luna

Nora Valkyrie: Samantha Ireland

Lie Ren: Monty Oum and 1 other

Neath Oum

RECURRING ROLES

Qrow Branwen: Vic Mignogna and 1 other

Ernesto Jason Liebrecht

Oscar Pine: Aaron Dismuke

Professor Ozpin: Shannon McCormick

Cinder Fall: Jessica Nigri

James Ironwood: Jason Rose

Emerald Sustrai: Katie Newville

Sun Wukong: Michael Jones

Pyrrha Nikos: Jen Brown

Penny Polendina: Taylor McNee

Mercury Black: J.J. Castillo and 1 other

Yuri Lowenthal

Winter Schnee: Elizabeth Maxwell

Salem: Jen Taylor

Neopolitan: No Voice Actor

Dr. Arthur Watts: Christopher Sabat

Tyrian Callows: Jessie James Grelle

Hazel Rainart: William Orendorff

Bartholomew Oobleck: Joel Heyman

Peter Port: Ryan Haywood and 1 other

Anthony Sardinha

Maria Calavera: Melissa Sternenberg

Adam Taurus: Garrett Hunter

Robyn Hill: Cristina Valenzuela

Roman Torchwick: Gray G. Haddock and 2 others

Billy Kametz

Christopher Wehkamp

Neptune Vasilias: Kerry Shawcross

Glynda Goodwitch: Kathleen Zuelch

Jacques Schnee: Jason Douglas

Raven Branwen: Anna Hullum

Clover Ebi: Christopher Wehkamp

Elm Ederne: Dawn M. Bennett

Marrow Amin: Marrow Amin

Harriet Bree: Anairis Quiñones

Vine Zeki: Todd Womack

Ghira Belladonna: Kent Williams

Whitley Schnee: Howard Wang

Ilia Amitola: Cherami Leigh

Kali Belladonna: Tara Platt

Taiyang Xiao Long: Burnie Burns

Vernal: Amber Lee Connors

Little: Luci Christian

Somewhat: Luci Christian

May Marigold: Kdin Jenzen

Joanna Greenleaf: Marissa Lenti

Fiona Thyme: Michele Everheart

Dr. Pietro Polendina: Dave Fennoy

Klein Sieben: J. Michael Tatum

Corsac Albain: Derek Mears

Fennec Albain: Mike McFarland

Leonardo Lionheart: Daman Mills

Curious Cat: Robbie Daymond

Coco Adel: Ashley Jenkins

Velvet Scarlatina: Caiti Ward

Yatsuhashi Daichi: Joe MacDonald

Cardin Winchester: Adam Ellis

Caroline Cordovin: Mela Lee

Jabberwalker: Richard Norman

Jinn: Colleen Clinkenbeard

Flynt Coal: Flynt Flossy

Neon Katt: Meg Turney

Saphron Cotta-Arc: Lindsay Sheppard

Terra Cotta-Arc: Jamie Smith

Blacksmith: Kimlinh Tran

Lil’ Miss Malachite: Luci Christian

Willow Schnee: Caitlin Glass

The Hound: Ernesto Jason Liebrecht

Hei “Junior” Xiong: Jack Pattillo

Miltia Malachite: Maggie Tominey

Melanie Malachite: Maggie Tominey

Zwei: Penny Layne Matthews

Ozma: Aaron Dismuke and 1 other

Shannon McCormick

God of Light: Chase McCaskill

God of Darkness: Bruce DuBose

Ambrosius: Valentine Stokes

Jinxy: Brendan Blaber

Red Prince: Michael Malconian

Herbalist: Christopher Guerrero

Creatures of Grimm: William Orendorff

MINOR ROLES

Announcer: Jeff Williams

AK-130 Android: Shane Newville

Shopkeep: Patrick Rodriguez

Goons: William Lopez and 1 other

Isaiah Torres

Cyril Ian: Patrick Rodriguez

Lisa Lavender: Jen Brown

Student: Kerry Shawcross

Russel Thrush: Shane Newville

Police Officers: Burnie Burns and 1 other

Joel Heyman

Sailors: Isaiah Torres and 1 other

Daniel Fabelo

White Fang Goon: Chris Martin

Penny’s Driver: Alan Abdine

Tukson: Adam Ellis

CCT AI: Megan Castro

Schnee Corp Operator: Emily McBride

Atlas Soldiers: Jon Risinger and 19 others

Patrick Rodriguez

Shane Newville

Kerry Shawcross

Josh Flanagan

Jeb-Aguilar Kendrick

J.D. Arredondo

Kirk Johnson

Alena Lecorchick

Tony Salvaggio

César Altagracia

Quentin Holtz

Nicholas Swift

Ed Whetstone

Cody Hawkins

Andrea Ratsos

Noël Wiggins

Dalton Allen

Nick Cramer

White Fang Lieutenant: Gray G. Haddock

“Deery”: Maggie Tominey

Student: Jacob Strickler

Perry: Kyle Taylor

White Fang Goons: Austin Hardwicke and 3 others

Miles Luna

Dustin Matthews

Josh Ornelas

Councilman: Gray G. Haddock

Reese Chloris: Erin Winn

Bolin Hori: Jon Risinger

Brawnz Ni: Blaine Gibson

Roy Stallion: No Voice Actor

Nolan Porfirio: Aaron Marquis

May Zedong: No Voice Actor

Bartender: Markus Horstmeyer

Nebula Violette: Kate Warner

Scarlet David: Gavin Free

Dew Gayl: Kim Newman

Sage Ayana: Josh Ornelas

Gwen Darcy: Mylissa Zelechowski

Octavia Ember: Claire Hogan

Video Game Announcer: Gray G. Haddock

Ciel Soleil: Yssa Badiola

Salesman: César Altagracia

Woman: Kate Warner

Man: Robert Reynolds

Large Man: Alex Leonard

Inn Keeper: Joe MacDonald

Crying Child Illusion: Maggie Tominey

Amber: Laura Bailey

Paramedic: Jon Risinger

Atlas Security Guard: Jonathan Floyd

Haven Tourist: Robert Reynolds

News Reporter: Tyler Coe

Broadcast Op: Cole Gallian

Warning Announcer: Kate Warner

Atlas Ship Captain: Travis Willingham

Blue Three: Andrea Caprotti

Mayor: Mike McFarland

Blacksmith: Christopher Guerrero

Dying Huntsman: Alejandro Saab

Captain: Bruce Carey

Reporter 01: Tyler Coe

Reporter 02: Amber Lee Connors

Reporter 03: Jason Douglas

Crew Member 1: Yunhao Zhang

First Mate: Derrek Ziegler

Crew Member 2: Chris Kokkinos

Oscar’s Aunt: Marissa Lenti

Higanbana Waitress: Kim Newman

Businessman: Scott Frerichs

Businesswoman: Amber Lee Connors

Henry Marigold: Alejandro Saab

Angry Businessman: Nick Landis

Waiter: Kyler Smith

Trophy Wife: Felecia Angelle

Husband: Chris Kokkinos

An Ren: Dawn M. Bennett

Lie Ren (young): Apphia Yu

Young Blacksmith: Connor Pickens

Tall Boy: Scott Frerichs

Short Boy: Marissa Lenti

Medium Boy: Amber Lee Connors

Li Ren: Kaiji Tang

Nora Valkyrie (young): Kristen McGuire

Mistral Pilot: Stan Lewis

Atlas Pilot: Richard Norman

Train Announcer: Alena Lecorchick

Mistral Pilot: Reina Scully

Menagerie Guard: Gio Coutinho

Bartender: Zane Rutledge

Shay D. Mann: Clifford Chapin

Sienna Khan: Monica Rial

Bandit One: Chris Kokkinos

Saber Rodentia: William Ball

Bandit Two: Billy B. Burson III

Worried Mother: Victoria Holden

Mata: Scott Frerichs

Yuma: Nick Landis

Ramen Shop Owner: Nick Landis

Small Girl: Emily Fajardo

Trifa: Emily Fajardo

Menagerie Guard 1: Stan Lewis

Menagerie Guard 2: Jenn K. Tidwell

Faunus 01: Willem W. Keetell

Faunus 02: Ariel LaCroix

Young Faunus Woman: Christine Stuckart

Older Faunus Man: Patrick Rodriguez

White Fang Members: Luis “Paco” Vazquez and 2 others

Willem W. Keetell

Jenn K. Tidwell

Mistral Police Captain: Jamie Smith

White Fang Guards: Christine Stuckart and 2 others

César Altagracia

Connor Pickens

Dee: Alex Mai

Dudley: Christopher Guerrero

Mistral Woman: Lauren Aptekar

Newscaster: Ethan Marler

Body Guard: Jenn K. Tidwell

Frightened Man: Richard Norman

Eldest Daughter: Jenn K. Tidwell

Youngest Daughter: Lauren Aptekar

Tock: Ruth Urquhart

Adrian Cotta-Arc: Lucella Wren Clary

Nubuck Guards: Kyle Phillips

Red Haired Woman: Jen Brown

Terminal Soldier: Connor Pickens

Argus Air Control: Danzer Koehler

Manta Two-Two: Noël Wiggins

Manta Three-Four: Dalton Allen

Manta Two-One: Melanie Stern

Manta Two-Four: Joe Clary

Atlas Air Traffic Female: Alena Lecorchick

Drunk Mann: Joel Mann

Drinking Buddy: Dustin Matthews

Forest: Eric Baudour

Pilots: Billy B. Burson III and 1 other

Todd Womack

Fria: Luci Christian

Newscaster: Scott Morgan

Mantle Citizen: Kirk Johnson

Mantle Patrol: Quentin Holtz

News Broadcaster: Kyle Taylor

AK-200 Driver: Ed Whetstone

Patrol: Connor Pickens

Waiters: Kirk Johnson and 1 other

Christine Stuckart

Female Dinner Guest: Lauren Aptekar

Councilman Sleet: Chad James

Councilwoman Camilla: Anairis Quiñones

Mantle Child: Brooke Olson

Citizens: Quentin Holtz and 5 others

Nikita Steele

Nicholas Swift

Jenn K. Tidwell

Alena Lecorchick

Ed Whetstone

Manta Team Delta: Richard Norman

Atlas Pilots: Ed Whetstone and 1 other

Alena Lecorchick

Atlas Commander: Zoe Terhune and 1 other

Kate Daigler

Atlas Technician: Alena Lecorchick

Reporter: Nick Schwartz

Mother: Jenn K. Tidwell

Disgruntled Grandmother: Christine Stuckart

Fiona’s Uncle: Gus Sorola

Crimson: César Altagracia

Mechanical Voice: Andrea Ratsos

Operator: Nick Schwartz

Madame: Linda Leonard

Step-Sisters: Amanda Lee

Rhodes: Christian Young

Commanders: Billy B. Burson III and 2 others

Kdin Jenzen

Zack Watkins

Child: Alexia Cruz

Father: Matthew Cruz

Computer Terminal: Alanah Pearce

Atlas Officer: Billy B. Burson III

CCT Voice: Jackie Izawa

Civilian: Chris Demarais

Summer Rose: Morgan Lauré Garrett

The Bird: Richard Norman

Mouse: Brendan Blaber

Mouse Leader: Jamie Battle

Townsperson: Jamie Battle

Toy Soldiers: Nick Cramer and 4 others

Billy B. Burson III

Kdin Jenzen

Cody Hawkins

Michael Malconian

Toy Guard: Brendan Blaber

White Pawns: Brandan Blaber and 3 others

Billy B. Burson III

Jamie Battle

Michael Malconian

Hawker: César Altagracia

Teapot Lady: Kdin Jenzen

Blue Paper Pleaser: Connor Pickens

Yellow Paper Pleaser: Dalton Allen

Green Paper Pleaser: Dustin Matthews

Red Paper Pleaser: Paula Decanini

Purple Paper Pleaser: Yssa Badiola

Genial Gem: Paula Decanini

Alyx: Shara Kirby

Vacuan 1: Eddy Rivas

Vacuan 2: Melinda Bonifay

ADDITIONAL VOICES

Austin Hardwicke

Blaine Gibson

Daniel Fabelo

Dustin Matthews

Harley Dwortz

Jeff Yohn

Kris McMeans

Kristina Nguyen

Luis “Paco” Vazquez

Maggie Tominey

Megan Castro

Shane Newville

Sheena Duquette

Stefanie Hardy

[thal-chandra]

I decided to do some (re)design over the year for my story "Perros de Guerra", alongside two of my partners, @hel-phoenyx and "The Allmighty GF" as we call her since she doesn't have tumblr. They both have

The universe is loosely based on Danganronpa, so we're having some fun with the "Ultimates" :)

In order under the cut

"Bijunya", the ultimate phantom thief. A mysterious person who hides their face and likes to create chaos during the game.

Virgil Vânator, the ultimate vampire hunter. A man who already knows some of the people around him but is only really close to one of them.

Bunta Nakamura, the ultimate kabuki actor, a young boy who knows how to avoid problems and be liked by those around him.

Celyan Nawr, the ultimate UFOlogist. Someone who does not care about what others think of them and is determined to say what they think.

Matiu King, the ultimate rugbyman. A man that already lost so much and is not ready to loose more.

The Ultimate Dog Trainer or "Monokuma". The superviser of the game, alongside his dogs, César and Jeanne.

Tachi Sanchèz, the ultimate zombie apocalypse expert. The youngest participant in the game and its protagonist, determined to survive, even if that means alone.

[thriftstorerecords]

Rimsky-Korsakov: Le Coq D'Or Suite (The Golden Cockerel) César Franck: Le Chasseur Maudit (The Accursed Hunter) Sir Thomas Beecham Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Columbia Masterworks/USA (1965)

[deadtwice]

is that the best way to work on something like this ? / from raynne

it's hard not to roll his eyes into the back of his skull ( do it , she can't see it through the back of your head , roll them 'til you can feel your corneas stretch ) ; is it the best way , she asks ── no , probably not . none of the paths césar ever chooses are GOOD or APPROPRIATE or LEGAL , but it is the best way to certify that neither of them have to suffer through handcuff bruises .

when laces turns around to face her , he bites the air , like a cornered dog would ( takes one to know one ) . " hey , sweetheart , it's really hard to bind a lawman down with you constantly stressin' out in my ear ! " césar pointed out while crouched over an unconscious policeman . meters of black tape had already been used around the poor guy's wrists and , judging by the bright pink shade covering all of his chubby fingers , it must have been cutting off the circulation .

césar's snarl is short-lived though ; the sight of raynne reminded him of why he was doing this ( a lie he's told himself to feel a bit more galant , laces assaulted an officer because he did not want to go to jail , not to protect some fair maiden ) . even though he had knocked the cop out and dragged him back into a broom closet , THAT DID NOT MAKE HIM A BAD GUY . césar was trying to do something good , you know , for both of them ! the hunter eventually sighed , hanging his head in shame from snapping at raynne .

" hand me over that hammer , will ya ? "

[radsiarai]

César Franck The Accursed Hunter (1951)

Publication date 1951

Sir Thomas Beecham

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

César Franck, one of the most renowned composers of the Romantic era, holds a significant place in the annals of classical music. Known for his symphonic works and chamber music, Franck's compositions are characterized by his distinctive harmonic language and meticulous craftsmanship. One of his most famous symphonic poems is "Le Chasseur Maudit" or "The Accursed Hunter," a piece that brilliantly encapsulates Franck's genius.

"The Accursed Hunter" is a musical portrayal of a narrative poem by German poet Gottfried August Bürger. The story tells of a count who, ignoring the church's call to worship, opts instead for a day of hunting. This defiance incurs divine wrath, and he is cursed to be hunted eternally by demonic forces.

Franck's composition is a sonic embodiment of this dramatic tale. The work is divided into four continuous sections, each representing different stages of the narrative. The introduction sets the scene with a peaceful, pastoral theme, symbolizing the count's quiet life before his transgression. The melody is warm and serene, played primarily by the strings and woodwinds.

The second section introduces the count's rebellious decision to hunt on a Sunday, breaking the solemnity of the Sabbath. Franck uses a lively, rapid tempo, and the music grows in intensity, mirroring the count's fervent chase.

The third section marks the turning point, where the count is cursed for his defiance. An ominous theme is introduced by the brass section, signifying the divine intervention. The music becomes chaotic and dissonant, reflecting the count's terror as he is pursued by demonic forces.

The final section portrays the eternal chase, the count forever running from his pursuers. The music is restless and relentless, with a repeating motif that signifies the never-ending pursuit.

"The Accursed Hunter" is a fine example of program music, where the composition is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of a specific narrative. Franck's use of themes, motifs, and orchestration techniques effectively translate the poem's dramatic elements into music, creating a vivid auditory experience.

In conclusion, César Franck's "The Accursed Hunter" is a testament to his adeptness at narrative storytelling through music. It is a thrilling, dramatic piece that expertly uses musical elements to portray a narrative, making it a captivating example of the symphonic poem genre.

[kawipastell1928]

Pokémon Players that I interacted with in Pokémon Sword/Shield in the Wild Area, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra on February 17, 2024!

I will be putting the name shown to me in game, and only put names in English so I apologize to any foreign Trainers I had to leave out due to unable to write your name in your language, but I love you all the same! Names have been wrote down EXACTLY as I saw them in game, so yes, these are what people names themselves. Enjoy! ✨

nrg669

sKiiitch

vincent

miria

Alice

Páblo

Yuna

Beibi Jeimi

Terrence

Sarah

Aaron

Charlie

CrazyGaot69

martin

Cohen

GUIZARD_

Nyrus

BabyYoda047

B4by B1ll

Briare

Elec7tricky

Carmen

Sander

DJ

nathan

Alvaro

Coyote7

Paco

Dean

3

Gwens

matte

Anallube

crazywitch

Gold

Eddie

Kris

Lucas

Rhys

Dalton

Beon

Daddi

Luis

Gloria

Annie

Emily

Roberto

VillainousV

Maurice

Ronin

Iyana

Zacian.net

derek

Celtic

ea

Cruz

Tron

andrew

mike

Zombeanzz

Kristina

Yato

PinnoQ

Emma

hunter

Audrey

Luca

Lisi

luis Eduardo

puggy

Spirit

wakana love

nigaloadeon

Sophie

Charlotte

Calypso

Ryan

Koda

Ramie

NakedRaider

Fitzi

R5

Sack

Andie

ky

Amelia

Black

Steph

Rowyn

Josh

Jasmin

Ethan

Bendy123

Queshiro

Fra

JURR

Nihilo

Henry

Neo

Alice

Silent

Dex

niru

Dariel

BigPito

yy

Techtonic

David

Aislinn

Justin

Pasta!

meg*

César

Sarah

Zelda

Andrew

Macy

Zeke

Karter

[baseballjerseynumbers]

Aaron Hicks takes 12. Last worn by Hunter Renfroe in 2023.

Jose Cisnero takes 67. Last worn by César Valdez in 2022.

[voxtrotteur]

L'anticipation monte alors que les fans de la franchise The Hunger Games se préparent à explorer les origines de cet univers captivant. La bande-annonce tant attendue de The Hunger Games : La Ballade des oiseaux chanteurs et des serpents a introduit de manière saisissante le décor du prequel, qui débarquera en salles le 17 novembre 2023. Cette nouvelle addition à la série, située avant les événements des films précédents, plonge les spectateurs dans le passé mystérieux de Panem, offrant ainsi une histoire unique en son genre. Au cœur de ce prequel se trouve Tom Blyth, qui incarne le jeune Coriolanus Snow avant qu'il n'accède à la présidence dictatoriale. Ce personnage emblématique prend une toute nouvelle dimension alors que le public découvre ses origines. La bande-annonce présente également l'énigmatique Dr Volumnia Gaul, interprétée par la talentueuse Viola Davis. Cette figure excentrique mais troublante est habilement mise en scène par Davis, ajoutant une couche d'intrigue supplémentaire. La plongée dans le passé ne s'arrête pas là. Les Jeux de cette année sont au centre de l'action, avec des changements intrigants et un déroulement qui promet de captiver les spectateurs. La première rencontre entre Coriolanus et Lucy Grey prend le devant de la scène, une relation qui se développe sous le regard de la caravane les accompagnant. Lucky Flickerman, incarné par Stanley Tucci, offre une touche familière en tant que parent de César Flickerman, tandis que d'autres personnages clés, comme Tigris jouée par Hunter Schafer, font des apparitions percutantes. L'arène de cette époque diffère de celles qui ont marqué la série précédente. Elle ne comprend ni pièges sophistiqués ni épreuves sournoises. Les hommages sont placés dans un stade dépourvu de ressources naturelles, créant un défi brut et inédit. Le discours perturbant du Dr Gaul souligne la notion selon laquelle cet environnement brutal ramène les participants à un état plus primitif et animal. Les images de cette bande-annonce évoquent des changements inattendus, comme le retour au District 12 où Coriolanus se retrouve avec Lucy Grey dans des circonstances surprenantes. La neige s'infiltre dans l'arène, apportant avec elle des éléments de mystère. Le film promet des séquences d'action dynamiques et des moments intenses, évoquant une conclusion dramatique. Les ballades emblématiques de Lucy Gray, interprétées par elle-même, ajoutent une couche d'émotion à la foule. Des personnages cruciaux comme Sejanus Plinth sont introduits, tandis que l'entraînement des Peacekeepers de Snow offre un aperçu fascinant de sa transformation. La bande-annonce se termine sur une note puissante, avec l'une des citations les plus mémorables du président Snow, prononcée par Donald Sutherland dans Hunger Games : La Révolte - Partie 2. Cette déclaration rappelle les distorsions engendrées par l'amour et souligne le lien complexe entre Snow et Lucy Grey. Ce préquel promet de révéler des facettes inédites de l'univers Hunger Games, et la bande-annonce ne fait qu'effleurer la surface de l'intrigue qui attend les fans impatients.

[cantfightmoonlight]

"You asked," Meena offered up with an eased shrug as she lifted the cup in her hand up to her lips and took a drawn out sip. "I could teach you, but that would likely require you to actually enjoy my company or at least put up with it, now wouldn't it?" She hummed out. Her eyes scanning him over as she shot him an amused look. "Yeah, well, I don't think that one's the spells fault and not everyone, love. Do I honestly seem like I don't have my wits about me to you?"

Though as she watch JC's nostrils flare, an amused giggle couldn't help, but escape her lips. "I'm aware of how dying works, JC. I have done it. But, my clan members are, yes, and I've already sent Aaliyah to look after the one child who struggles with temptation to make sure that none of mine kill anyone tonight, despite being infected myself. No promises when it comes to the non-clan members, but given that I've been put under a dark magic spell against my will, they're not exactly my main concern. Our sheriffs department can deal with them tonight. While Ben and his coalition can decide a rightful punishment, if god forbid they step out of line, as the accords were created for," She explained away with a wave of her wrist, pretending not to notice JC's narrowed gaze. It was easier to ignore than to call out his blatant hypocrisy. After all, it wasn't as if she casted any judgement his kind's way for killing and eating the wildlife. But, god forbid, she filled up a to go cup from a more or less 'willing' participant. "Actually, when it involves my kind, it's Council business, so you can with hold your comment all you'd like. You're only delaying an inevitable conversation," She noted, as she turned her gaze from the wolf before to that of her perfectly manicured nails. Though, they could use a small touch up. She was making a note in her head to remember to schedule a Salon appointment first thing on Monday, when his question, cause her head to snap back in his direction.

Her voice growing serious as she told him point blank, "You are. The town isn't being attacked by hunters or the Catalyst, Júlio César Carvalho. These are your neighbors you are choosing to treat like monsters. Your friends, if you have any who aren't wolves and, if not, then carry on with your prejudice. But, no. I would never advise my clan to kill their neighbors as the first line of defense. I might not scorn someone for protecting themselves, but I would never issue a kill command unless I was trying to start a war between species. But, now it's my turn to ask you something, Júlio. Say if matters were in reverse- say one day, it's your werewolves who are the one's terrorizing the town against there will. It would be alright in your eyes for me, not to even bother attempting to undo the spell you're under, but to advise my vampires to kill yours on site? Is that it? I'm just curious to know where I should stand is all."  

END?

JC raised an eyebrow at that, at least as best he could with his currently ridged forehead. "Thank you for sharing that with me," he replied flatly, disinterested, really, in the bedroom habits of the Council. The wolf cleared his throat. "Yeah, I never learned that one myself." Distantly, Júlio César thought he perhaps should be more open, keep the conversation moving, if only to be distracting. While the vampire before him did not seem overly keen on pouncing right now, he had seen enough to trust neither them nor the witches for the moment. "Something's got everyone's brains sort of fried, at least from where I'm standing. More fried than usual anyway."

JC met her laugh for laugh, a scoff echoing from his throat, nostrils flaring with legitimate anger at the mention of the Alpha. "Do they now? Look, I get it. My bite is lethal by nature, but any human who loses enough blood also dies. Everyone aware of that?" He narrowed his eyes, unaware they sold high horses at the 7-11 where that cup of blood came from. "Any commands delivered by Nico are really the pack's business. I have no comment on biting, but I frankly expect our members to use as much force as necessary to ensure they see tomorrow. I'm imagine you'd expect your members to do the same. Am I wrong?"

[ask-nyo-fruk]

Halloween Event: The Finale

(Mun Note: This comic was done in collaboration with @the-history-munarch who’s art is also featured here and he’s awesome, go check him out)

"W-Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?"

“Might I ask, were you expecting company before I came in?” César questioned.

“Now, please sit down so we may continue this over tea”

“I… I’m just assuring you that perhaps it was the neighbors or that graveskeeper” Alice stammered out.

César took another sip. “A graveskeeper’s job is to keep the grave.” 

“Then I guess he did a poor job” She remarked to herself.

He looks back at the other cup, which he noticed had less tea than his, and a lipstick stain.

“That’s quite an impressive position you have. I must say….you’re quite a unique specimen if I do say so myself.” A slight devilish smirk then crossed her lips as she inspected him over.

César rummages through his coat and pulls out a book, setting it down on the table and sliding it into Alice’s view, it was her journal.

Alice sat there shocked, her heart started pounding in her chest and a feeling of a weight on her shoulders started to form, she felt like she was now found out. It was a matter of time before he found out about her creation.

A smirk then formed on César’s face, he knew he’s got her now.

As if right on cue, the hunters then swarmed the area and surrounded Alice, guns drawn in case anything were to happen.

On César’s orders they then ransacked the place, taking anything from books to simple sheets of paper and even a few trinkets, some hunters even took those trinkets for themselves.

But what the hunters haven’t found yet was Dr. Kirkland’s Monster, known simply as Marianne. She was hiding out in a storage room, watching the situation unfold from a slight crack in the doorway. 

Marianne wanted to help Alice somehow, but didn’t know how to, she couldn’t just rush out there and get caught by hunters, it was a very risky option. 

She pondered this for a moment before coming to a final decision, she was going to cause a distraction.

With a few flicks of some switches, a blanket of darkness set on the house, confusing some of the hunters and frightening others.

And with that, Marianne’s plan was set into motion, running out with one of Alice’s contraptions and shouting to cut through the silence that fell on them.

When Alice slung the contraption on her back, it immediately jumped to life, sending out a stream of electricity that lit up the room and damaged anyone who stood in its way.

But this didn’t come without a slight consequence, with the crash of a lantern the pile of books was set ablaze and the image of the monster was crystal clear and a horrified shriek filled the air, coming from Marianne.

The hunters then scrambled to escape the house as the fire quickly spread, leaving Alice and Marianne inside.

With this, they both rushed to the library, shutting the door and desperately finding a means of escape while the hunters were preparing to leave with the evidence they had collected on their little ransacking spree.

Suddenly, a crash then came from one of the windows, but the hunters took no mind to it, believing it simply to be a part of the building succumbing to the fire and collapsing.

But on that night, two figures ended up retreating into the woods and heading for the mountains that overlooked the town. 

It was now the time for them to turn over a new leaf...

And start another chapter.

[Halloween Event: END]

[petrichoravellichor]

written for @spnpocweek​, day 6 (prompt: memories)

It was just after six when César awoke, smiling at the sight of Jesse, hair tousled and still snoring into his pillow. 

Lazybones, César thought fondly, remembering a similar morning years ago, back in their hunting days, after a particularly grueling job in El Paso…

César had known that they needed to get up—they’d already found what appeared to be another case down in Zacatecas and had a long drive ahead of them—but Jesse, who wasn’t a morning person on the best of days, was particularly not so on that day. 

“Just...five more minutes,” Jesse had mumbled, yawning as he attempted to pull the covers up over his head. “Give me...five more minutes, and then I’ll get up.”

César, already in a sitting position, had chuckled mid-stretch. “Mm-hm, of course you will, lazybones.”

“Lazybones?” Jesse had cracked open an eye to peer up in amusement. “Where’d you hear that?”

“What? It’s a perfectly good word!”

“Yeah, if you’re old. Pretty sure no one under the age of fifty actually says that anymore.”

“Ah, well, excuse me, Mr. Native English Speaker,” César had said, rolling his eyes. “Maybe you would prefer flojo? Or how about huevón?” 

“How about coffee?” Jesse had said, grinning hopefully. “If you make us coffee, I’ll get the car ready after.”

“Fine, fine...Lazybones.”

Now, as César lay in bed next to his warm, still-sleeping husband, no monsters to hunt and nothing but another quiet day of tending their horses and enjoying retirement, he decided that maybe, just maybe, his bones were lazy, too. 

“Just five more minutes,” he murmured to no one in particular, then snuggled closer to Jesse and went back to sleep.

[deadtwice]

❛   gun .   wield  a  gun  at  my  muse .

" hey , come on , now , no need for all of that . " laces said as he lifted both arms up . he had managed to sound defeated rather than scared for his life ( he still had two other quarters of soul to spare ) . the mud's safe sat still right in front of the crouched man , though its' lock had acquired brand new scratches all over it . CÉSAR WAS UP TO NO GOOD but the squeaking of his leather pants made it clear this wasn't the hunter's most strategic heist ; wasn't the first time he had had a gun pointed at him either ! heck , at this point , césar saw being shot at as a necessary rite of passage for all of his most valued relationships . and amy hadn't fired ( yet ) ── she must've really liked him .

laces pointed with one gloved hand at the safe he hadn't managed to break into , feigning his best puppy eyed look ( he even fluttered his lashes and everything ) ; instead césar looked like he was struggling not to sneeze . " was just checkin' the locks , that's all . makin' sure my future place of employment is secured . " when the gun was not lowered , césar got serious ── he did not rise from his crouched position , but he did bend one knee while gazing up at amy , his sharp eyes staring deep into her unblinking ones , searching for any ounce of empathy from the woman in a gesture that seemed to suggest absolute devotion .

" would i lie to you ? " laces asked while holding an obnoxiously large lock pick set .

@amygone

[nicocastillo]

·✥·

He didn’t have a snappy comeback. The gentle reprimand was too sincere for him to shake off. “Yeah, I hear you.” Even under the guise of joking around, Júlio César's words carried the weight of wisdom and a surety of purpose that Nico had never been able to find within himself. It was more than confidence, it was a statement of fact—empty promises wouldn't cut it with him. The bone-deep discipline that it took to make something very taxing seem effortless was probably what had propelled JC to the heights of his skating career, and Nico knew the tone too well. When he was younger, that kind of authority made him want to rebel and argue, but now it felt strangely reassuring. The hunters had injured him physically, but they'd also shaken loose some kind of ambition to be better, stronger, that Nico hadn't experienced a long time. A little bit of guidance was... a nice change of pace. “Stick the landing,” he murmured to himself, and followed as JC led them down one of the lesser-used trails. Glancing at the wolf beside him, he asked carefully, “Does it bother you, talking about what happened to you?” 

The further they got from the den, the more his nerves quieted him, as he focused on repeating JC's advice in his mind. He nodded, and split off to offer some privacy to the older man. As he gingerly set the walking stick down and stripped off his outer layers, he could feel each unwelcome imbalance in his body—the way his bones and muscles protested where they’d torn and then knit themselves back together, like they hadn’t been able to take their time in the healing. His own body had become unfamiliar to him. Nico felt suddenly very tired—and he couldn’t tell if it was from fatigue, or the full moon deciding to hurry things along, but in an instant, his grasp on his humanity slipped. Nico dropped to his knee with a yelp, form shifting without thought. He had no control. He tried to hold onto his awareness, to search for JC’s mind in the blur of pain, but he lost the call for help before it could become coherent. Higher thinking evaporated, and then all there was left to him was sensation and instinct. The wolf's hind leg was injured, but he had something to hunt. With a snarl, he took off through the woods towards the place they’d caged him, only to find himself limping and stumbling, far slower than he should be. Frustration. Pain. The need to seek out the threat and tear them apart. He had to keep his pack safe, and nothing else mattered. 

JC raised an eyebrow at that. He smirked, revealing the edge of his teeth. "Hey! Being liked doesn't pay your bills, and it doesn't keep your pack in order. Respect does at least one of those things, so take your victories." This came with a light, challenging edge, but really, the wolf did genuinely like Nico. But right now, he thought, they most needed order. "I got kids asking me every day if they're my favorite pupil. You know what I tell them? Don't worry about my feelings; just stick the landing, dude." He rolled his shoulders, breaking into an easier laugh, one that felt almost grounding for its normalcy. JC allowed his features to soften, however. "Look, I was a jock. Science wasn't my strong suit," he admitted, wrinkling up his nose and waiving a dismissive hand. But as Nico continued, Júlio César gave a low sigh. "Yeah, of course. It will wear off. I'm sure of it. Frankie'll be okay. Repeat exposure is the real kicker." He, even now, suspected he himself had been subjected to wolfsbane multiple times.

And cocking his head to one side, JC knit his brow. He nodded firmly, with a degree of gravitas. "Yeah, yeah, of course, man, I get it. Whatever you want." He motioned toward a winding forest trail, a path disappearing deeper into the trees, where, perhaps it would be safer. JC set down it with deliberate intention. "You've shifted tons of times. Now is no different. It's easy. It's simple. Just repeat that to yourself. Sounds stupid, but it works. Used to help me land jumps. Done it once, can do it again," he advised, sincerely, a sort of affirmation. "Plus, I'm here with you. Let me go first. I'm in good shape right now. My head's clear. Listen for me. I'll be calling out for you." The pack's telepathic link would at least let him offer a firm beacon onto which the Alpha could hopefully latch. He would not be able to physically fight him if it came to it, but it would not come to it, JC trusted. "I'm not sure I've got any changes of clothes hidden around here, and I really like these pants. So give me minute, yeah? To get ready and fold everything neatly?"

[deanmarywinchester]

“what’s it like settling down with a hunter” the EXTENT that I cannot take this rn

[ask-cesarandamelia-idvoc]