#i justified it bc i got one for a friend too

[6ad6ro]

[xoxojisu]

"WE'RE NOT DATING!"

synopsis: the 1a girls have a lot to say about you and katsuki's not-relationship.

a/n: hahahaha more pre-relationship just friends trope (do not tell me i do this trope too much it brings me joy) also a lot of people asked for a pt two to my unofficalbf!katsuki hcs and this isnt quiiiite that bc there's not a whole lotta interaction w katsuki but uhm its smth. i have more wips abt this tho so theres a LOTTT more where that came from!

"even if we don't talk about anything important, i want to force it to be about romance!" mina exclaimed as ochako floated off in embarrassment at being questioned about deku.

"oh! speaking of! how long have you and bakugo been dating, y/n?"

you froze. "huh?"

"i don't know how you handle him! you're so sweet and cute and he's all 'die! go to hell! i am the king explosion murder lord!' y'know?" she added.

"he's not really like that with her, though. he's always a lot quieter she's around. you can see the way his eyes soften." tsu commented thoughtfully.

they all stared at you expectantly, waiting for you to answer the question, and you could feel blood rushing to your cheeks. "uh.. katsuki and i.. aren't dating?"

a beat passed. then another.

"WHAT?!"

"no way! i thought you two were dating for sure! he's always holding your hand and grabbing at you and acting all soft with you! wait, i literally saw him carry you to his room! how are you not dating?" hagakure burst out.

"yeah! and during our movie night last week, you were laying your head on his shoulder and he had his arms around you!" mina chimed in. "we all just assumed you two were dating like a given! what do you mean, 'you're not dating?!'"

"i mean, we're not dating! we're close friends, sure, but katsuki's never, like, asked me to be his girlfriend or anything! we're just tight childhood friends, that's all! he probably thinks of me as a little sister with the way he looks out for me, or something." you explained, waving your hands in the air frantically.

"y/n, i love you, but you're being as stupid as kaminari! no boy, but especially not bakugo, would ever act like that with a girl he wasn't interested in." jirou sighed. "there really isn't such thing as 'platonic cuddling' or 'platonic handholding' between boys and girls."

"well, it's normal for kids, you know? and katsuki and i grew up together, so it just kinda stuck!" you said, making a noble attempt at justifying you and katsuki's we-are-definitely-not-just-friends behavior. they all looked at you unamused.

the girls continued to bombard you with questions, each one getting bolder than the last.

"seriously, though, y/n," mina said, her grin wide, "how do you keep it together around him? you two are always so… cozy."

"cozy?" you blinked, trying to avoid their intense stares. "what do you mean 'cozy'?"

"oh, come on," she teased, nudging you. "you hold hands, sit waaaay too close, and don’t even get me started on the whole ‘sleeping on and cuddling with him’ thing. also, i swear i saw him give you a kiss on the forehead!"

"i mean, that’s just how we are!" you said, exasperated. "we’ve been friends forever! it’s not a big deal!"

jirou raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms. "i don’t know, y/n. most guys don’t carry their girl friends to their rooms when they’re tired."

you froze. the memories flashed in your mind, and you couldn’t help the nervous laugh that escaped your lips. "i told you, he was just being—"

"overprotective?" yaomomo interrupted, practically reading your mind. "yeah, that’s what we thought, too. but i don’t know, seems a little… extra for a friend."

you groaned, burying your face in your hands. “this is ridiculous. we’re not dating! he’s not like that with me.”

they all stared at you for a long moment, clearly unconvinced, when suddenly, the door to the room swung open.

katsuki stood in the doorway, his signature scowl immediately visible, with kirishima and kaminari not far behind. "..what the hell are you all looking like that at me for? you got a problem?"

the girls didn’t miss a beat. mina jumped up, eyes practically sparkling. "we were just discussing how you and a certain girl over here are totally a secret item!"

you froze. oh no.

katsuki's eyes widened then narrowed as he stared at her, his eyes a mixture of grumpiness and fluster. "the hell?" was all he said.

“you’re always carrying her, holding hands, and let’s not forget you cuddling with her sleeping on you during that movie last week. with how comfortable you guys were with it, i'll bet it was far from the first time you guys have done stuff like that, too! you two are practically made for each other!”

katsuki glared at her, his fists clenching. "i don’t give a shit what you idiots think." his voice was sharp, dismissive, and he turned his gaze toward you for a moment, his usual annoyance evident.

you let out a nervous laugh, relieved that he wasn’t actually acknowledging any of the weird feelings the group was pushing on you two.

the girls looked between you and katsuki, still skeptical, but he wasn’t having it. he gave a quick, sharp glare to the group before glancing back at you. you failed to see the way his sharp glare softened ever-so-slightly when he did so.

“you’re all so damn nosy,” he muttered, turning to leave. "get a life."

he marched off grumpily, kirishima and kaminari now excitedly talking to him about assumedly the same topic. he slammed the door in their faces, but they were quick to scramble after him.

you let out a sigh of relief once they left, but before you could even speak, mina burst into laughter. "there it is! classic bakugo. totally in denial!"

"totally!" ochako giggled.

"mhm!" hagakure agreed.

"ugh," you groaned, face in your hands. "please just drop it already!"

the girls kept their grins, but the teasing finally slowed down. "alright, alright," mina said with a wink. "we’ll let you off the hook for now."

you exhaled in relief as the group slowly started to branch off into different topics, the heat finally off of you. you excused yourself for some water so you could get some air, and began heading back to the dorm rooms.

to your surprise, katsuki was already waiting for you outside the common area. when he saw you, he gave you a gruff nod of acknowledgement.

"kats! i thought you were going to bed!" you chirped, unaware of how your demeanor instantly brightened when it was just the two of you.

"i am," was all he offered before grabbing your hand and dragging you to presumably his dorm room to cuddle and hangout.

as you rambled and chatted with katsuki, hand-in-hand, on your way to hang out in his dorm alone, the words of your friends came back to you, causing a pink hue to rise to your cheeks.

..yeah. you two were definitely not "just friends."

[dontbesoweirdkira]

howdyyy, what do u think of plat yan! dick grayson (or platonic yan father bruce wayne up to u) with a batsis who is very disinterested with him primarily bc when she was younger she idolised him a lot but now not so much. there are comics where grayson has cheated on his partners before so imagine batsis coming to realise as she aged and matured that her doting brother is a bit of a playboy…. a lot like a playboy actually—

You know, this is actually extremely realistic. There's nothing like the rose color glasses falling off and realizing just how messed up your family truly is.

I'd like to think that there was plenty of jokes and mentions about Dick being a playboy but Batsis would just be absolutely clueless. You probably just thought it was a reference to his charming appearance or the way he gets hit on at least once whenever he goes out. Not really that he was an notorious heart breaker.

Like i don't think the other batkids had serious talks about it in front of you because of your (then) age or maybe it was a request by Dick so he could keep on his perfect mask with you?

Ironically, he wouldn't want any man to treat his little sister (or any of them) the way he does to other women but he has a problem. I will say though, it makes absolute sense that Dick or even the others would have issues keeping relationships or even have sex addictions. I mean it's a real issue that many people are struggling with right now. But can you imagine your father constantly bringing home women and cheating your entire childhood? Like Bruce introduces some of these women to them, they get attached to this potential mother then it's ripped away to be discarded for the new catch. I think that definitely warped Dick's view of women and romance stems from that. *intense mommy issues* But also i mentioned before that it's hard for him to maintain relationships while taking on the fatherly role in the family. His obsession with making sure all of his siblings are cared for and protected(mixed with being nightwing), makes it all the more difficult. Maybe that leads him to just hooking up with and being sloppy in his relationships. Maybe its just a means of stress relief and that causes him to almost dehumanize/objectify the women he "romances".

I'm not saying this is justifiable, cheating is disgusting and his behaviors are something that needs to be corrected regardless of mommy issues but for headcanon sake we are entertaining the concept

I'm not sure how you'd exactly find out about it. Maybe one of the kids let it slip and didn't bother to do damage control because you're old enough now? Maybe you spoke to one of his exes that is still friendly with the batfam? Or maybe your brain started to develop and you realized he wasn't hanging out with that new super model as just friends all night...it was something more and his girlfriend definitely didn't know about it.

Regardless, I think when you finally found out about everything, your world crushed. I don't think you'd hate him but you just feel yucky about the whole thing. Now when you look at him something in your stomach just sinks. You might even wonder if you can trust him. I mean if he's got that much of a problem to be dishonest with his lovers, then why would it be so left field to suggest he lied to you too when he said he loves you or that you were his favorite? The transition from you idolizing him to being standoff-ish would be extremely noticeable to him. I mean it's hard to ignore when you were his mini me. Even as you got older you followed him around and never skipped an opportunity to be near.

He wouldn't think that it was because of the playboy thing, maybe just you needing some space as a teen. Everyone has gone through that phase before but when he notices your shift is only directed towards him, he's a little upset about it. He doesn't understand what he did wrong? One day you guys are eating ice cream together while having a sleepover in his room to you treating him like a disease.

Eventually your big brother corners you and makes you to confess whats bothering you. He apologizes if something he said rubbed you the wrong way but you couldn't keep treating him this way.

"uhm..i dunno, dick? I found out how you've been treating you partners and i think it's kinda gross. I guess i just don't really wanna be around someone who treats women like that right now..."

I think Dick's reaction would be complete shock....who tf told you?! He has no defense but he tries to muster up one before realizing this is just making him look worse when EVERYBODY knows how much of a whore he is lol. He'd back off of you and maybe even mutter an apology before walking away to go collect himself.

He's furious as well...whoever told you will be getting an earful because they just ruined something precious to him. (yeah they did. totally not his OWN actions) If it was one of his brothers, he will be throwing hands.

Dick does very much care about others perception of him, i've said this before. He knew he had a problem and his other siblings have spoken to him about it and it affected him but never enough to change. It's just a far deeper issue than wanting a quick fuck in the expense of his partners...But seeing his baby sister look at him with just so much disgust and disappointment was enough to cause him to spiral. He's not proud of his actions and knows he's hurt and discarded of many, many women for his own satisfaction. It's deplorable. I can imagine him taking maybe a few days to himself, he's just in his head while being overtaken by heavy guilt.

I'm not sure if Dick would actually change for you though? I think he is even debating it. Yeah he's a yandere for his batsis but is his obsession with you enough to kick the other one to the curb? That's up to you. A hopeful person would say, yes he would. Anything for his babybat! He's going to do whatever it takes to prove himself again, anything to make you proud. This habit isn't worth it if hes loosing you.

My opinion? No, he won't change after his guilt wears off. He'll just pretend like he's reborn. Dick would try for like a week and then go right back to doing his habits. He's a manipulative piece of work and yeah, lying to you is bad but he wants his cake and to eat it too. He's not willing to give up anything that gives him a euphoric boost. Shh...what you don't know, won't kill you.

[red-garden]

YQY is the one who gets de-aged and is a feral, bite-y nightmare who will either be reunited with his xiao-jiu or he's gonna start ripping throats out.

(he thinks they've been taken as future cauldrons or something by this big sect)

And thankfully some of their peers have heard him call sqq Xiao-Jiu so he's bundled up and dropped on Qing jing peak (maybe he's still bonded to Xuan Su so they kinda of have to appease him or he might just kill a lot of people and maybe destroy the mountain)

Love love love Yue Qi getting super violent bc he assumes Xiao Jiu was taken 🥰 I also think that once he got to Shen Jiu and everything was explained to him, he would be mortified. Like shaking, throwing up, so scared for his safety. And because SJ is a natural contrarian, he would yell at the other peak lords for existing and say that YQ was totally justified in his reaction and everyone should stay tf away. Now he’s got impressionable YQ in his clutches that he can radicalize against the other peak lords, something he’s all too happy to do.

SJ would also make a point of leaving YQ some place and coming back much later than he said he would to give YQ panic attacks. It works the first time, but afterwords YQ will just wander off and make friends with the disciples. He would clock Binghe as a street kid immediately and get super protective of him. Once SJ has had his own little panic attack and tracked him down, he lashes out at Binghe, assuming the worst. YQ ofc protects Bingo, sending SJ into a tailspin. Even now, you would choose the beast over me? Am I worth that little to you?

[liedownquisition]

Every time someone writes anything re: the Arrows (esp Ollie) and treat it like they have these like Bat-level strict morals or just otherwise being really "strictly principled"???? it drives me crazy. Like I don't wanna be "you haven't read the comics" but... They haven't.

Ollie, very famously, killed not only Parallax (something which was very difficult for him bcs Hal was his friend, for all their fighting), but also the Electrocutioner (for killing Lian, maiming Roy, and destroying most of his city). There was that whole thing in Crossroads when he worked with Huntress, Catwoman, and Deathstroke, and was killing criminals with guns! Killed a man torturing Dinah! Hell, even further, at least once he helped someone who he considered to have been justified in killing someone escape the law!

I'm pretty sure literally all of his proteges have harder lines than he does (Jason criticizes Mia for limiting her angles to non-lethal in Seeing Red, Oliver being shown to use more brutal methods in a team up with Roy in comic I admittedly don't remember the exact name of & Connor disapproved of Ollie training with the guy who trained Deathstroke to learn the "killing arts" re: 1YL, tho idr if that was more of a killing disapproval or a "dad, really, this guy is awful tho???" kinda deal. Uhhh... Emiko might be an exception to this probably, at least inasmuch as you can consider those two his proteges given I don't think Ollie really trained them that much/they mostly came to him like that). Hell, when Mia killed someone he wasn't mad about her killing so much as that it was her (an innocent kid) that did it!

In the marriage comic, Dinah had apparently killed Ollie in self-defense! (Before concluding that it hadn't been him despite all evidence to the contrary, ect., ect., ect.)

Roy worked for the gov't and definitely killed for them when it was called for. Fell in love with an assassin and walked away instead of turning her in or killing her like he was probably supposed to do despite knowing she'd likely go on to keep killing more people (You could call this a statement on his love for her, which on some level, yeah, but on the other level shows that his lines aren't so well-defined.) The only reason he hadn't killed the Electrocutioner himself is bcs Ollie got there first. For all the complaints re: RHATO/RH&A they are still considered current canon (to an extent, I think some specific things around it might be retconned?) & he has killed in there too.

Emiko as a former assassin/being trained & raised to be a "perfect killer" by Shado I feel is rather self-explanatory.

There's probably more but I'm runnin' out of steam here. Anyways. My point is that while they're not exactly actively murderous vigilantes, they FAR from have some kind of no-kill rule. They'll typically try something else first, but when lines are crossed (like their family) or there doesn't appear to be a better solution that would actually work, they're plenty willing. They're not "Batfam 2.0 but lamer and not as powerful," which seems to be the predominant interpretation most of the time.

EDIT: I have a confession to make, I mis-cited who Ollie killed. I forgot there were TWO GUYS involved bcs it's been so long and it's not exactly a storyline I like revisiting, so they sort of blended in to my mind. The one who tore off Roy's arm, as well as sent the order to set off the bomb that killed Lian was Prometheus, and THAT'S the one who Ollie killed. Roy most definitely did in fact end up killing the Electrocutioner, who was the trigger man who pushed the actual button to set it off, and for a brief period did in fact go on to try and kill Deathstroke before he came to terms with Lian's death. Ollie did also have some regret for killing Prometheus and did try to stop Roy, because he felt that it was a pointless revenge which... tbh considering some of his other things I'm like "okay buddy, little hypocritical there but you are nothing if not a knowingly flawed man trying to do the best by those around him."

[ldrfanatic]

Hii! I don't know if you are still doing soulmate prompts but if you are I would love to see one with Theodore Nott (as a series or one-shot) Ofc u don't have to and if you aren't doing them anymore dww!! I love your writing it's so good!

love you for a lifetime

Hiiii!! definitely still doing soulmate prompts, i adore them. feel free to request more with theo or any of the boys. I'm sorry this one is so short and that it took so long to get out, I'm moving in a few weeks so I've been busyyyy. I will however most likely write a part two to this just bc i don't feel like soulmate theo and reader are quite through yet. enjoy! ;)

theodore nott x fem!soulmate!reader

soulmate prompt - you see the world in black and white until you meet your soulmate. when you meet them, everything explodes into color.

warnings - cursing i think??? more soft theo :)

theodore nott didn't need to see the world in color.

he didn't want to.

he didn't need a soulmate. his mother had found hers and look where that left her. dead.

no, theo was perfectly content seeing his world in different shades of gray. there was a quiet peace to a colorless world. and he'd never seen color, so there was nothing for him to miss really. but then he met you, and everything changed.

14 Year Old Theo

theo groaned and rolled over onto his stomach. the taste of dirt filled his mouth. quidditch practice was supposed to be harmless. somehow, he'd been knocked off his broom. while the fall to the ground was a short one, he still felt the painful crunch of his wrist breaking his fall. paired with the hard thunk of his head on the ground, theo knew that this would earn him a trip to madam pomfrey.

theo detested the hospital wing. madam pomfrey was bearable enough, but the white bedspreads and miserable patients made him want to walk all the way to the top of the astronomy tower just to throw himself off.

begrudgingly, he allowed his friends to drag him through the corridors. even through his insistence that he could take himself the hospital wing and didn't need an escort, they still seemed unconfident that he would actually keep his promise and go. maybe they had a point.

what he hadn't expected was to see the most beautiful girl he'd ever laid eyes on. he'd never seen you around school before which seemed odd since you were clearly around his age and probably within his year, give or take.

you were fussing around with a cabinet full of glittering potions and things. theo suspected it to be some kind of medicine cupboard. he cleared his throat in a manner that he hoped was nonchalant. finally, you glanced in his direction. your gaze didn't meet his though. and more than anything, theo found himself disappointed.

you offered him a distracted smile, still without really looking at him and calling absentmindedly for madam pomfrey. theo found himself oddly frustrated that you wouldn't look at him.

madam pomfrey floated into the room and started fussing over theo while you prepared a cot for him to sit on. once he was situated, madam pomfrey waltzed off towards the back broom closet, muttering about a number of items that theo had never heard of.

"oh! y/n, dear. he seems to have hit his head, can you please take his pulse for me."

theo wasn't sure what his pulse had to do with hitting his head, but the moment your delicate hands picked up his wrist, he couldn't bring himself to care. anything that got you touching him was justified enough in his book.

finally, as you were examining his face for signs of distress, your eyes met his.

the world stopped. theo's vision whitened, like the lights were suddenly too bright.

when the light faded, the world was filled with breathtaking shades of every color theo had never even known existed. more importantly, he could see all the hues of you. the glow of the sun against your skin, the sheen of your hair. you were beautiful. there wasn't a sight that compared to you in this moment.

naturally, theo had heard from mattheo about the stunning green grass at the quidditch field and the pretty deep blues and purples of the night sky. and yet, theo knew for certainty that nothing that he'd seen either in color or in black and white could hold a candle to you.

theo didn't need to see the world in color.

he didn't want to.

he didn't want a soulmate.

but the gods had given him one anyway without thought or care for what he wanted. and he would spend the rest of his mortal life cherishing every minute with you. every smile on your face, every giggle that burst from your chest like an eagle learning to fly.

"amour?"

love.

theo snapped back to the present. that's what you were to him. his love. your cheek was pressed against the interior of his shoulder and a concerned look was fixed on your face.

"where'd you go theo?"

"just reminiscing, sweetheart. remembering us."

a tender look from you had theo ready to melt into the couch. had you always been this beautiful? the answer was of course a resounding yes.

sure theo had only had the pleasure of being your boyfriend for the past two years or so, but he couldn't imagine that there was any part of your life where you hadn't been stunning.

theo’s breath caught in his chest as you shifted against him, adjusting to nestle a little closer. the warmth of your skin, the soft rise and fall of your breath, everything about this moment felt so perfectly right—as if the universe had aligned just for the two of you. he had never known peace until now. the kind of peace that made his heart settle in a way he never realized it could.

your fingers traced lazy circles on his chest, the motion so soothing that it made him want to close his eyes and forget about the world outside. but the world, in all its new, brilliant color, was nothing compared to you.

"i still can't believe it," theo murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. "how i never saw the world the way i do now... how i almost closed myself off to the possibility of a soulmate."

you pulled back slightly, lifting your head to look at him, your eyes still as bright as the first time he'd seen them, even if now they were surrounded by the hues of a million shades he couldn't describe. your gaze softened as you pushed a stray lock of hair behind his ear, your fingertips grazing his skin in a way that made his heart thump uncomfortably fast.

"i guess it’s a good thing you didn't, huh?" you teased, a small smile tugging at the corner of your lips, but there was an undeniable softness in your eyes, an understanding that only you could give him.

theo shifted slightly, his chest tightening with a quiet emotion he didn’t fully understand but knew was rooted in the purest kind of affection.

"you’ve changed everything," he said, his voice thick with something tender—something almost too big for his chest to hold. "i never needed color. i never needed anyone." he took a slow breath, letting his eyes meet yours, locking onto the deep hues of your soul that were now more than just a feeling; they were as real to him as the air he breathed.

"and yet... there you were." he finished, the words leaving his lips with a quiet finality. "from the moment i saw you, you were everything to me."

you gave him a smile that lit up his entire world, even brighter than the colors he'd once thought he'd never need. your hand reached for his, your fingers intertwining with his with a natural ease that made everything feel like it was meant to be.

"and there i was," you said softly, your hand reaching up to gently cup his cheek. "you don’t have to carry it all alone, theo. i’m here, always. just… let me be the one you need."

theo felt the corners of his lips tug into a small, genuine smile, the weight of his worries dissipating in the air between you. you were everything. in your presence, there was no need for anything more. the colors, the love—it was all right here. in this moment. with you.

"always, sweetheart," theo whispered, his thumb brushing over the back of your hand as he leaned in to press a gentle kiss to your forehead. "forever."

and with that, the rest of the world— once dim and somber, now full of brilliant color and light—felt like it could wait. as long as he had you by his side, he was exactly where he needed to be.

[existence-is-a-pain87]

Hi oomf (not a request, just wanna bounce ideas off eachother)

What if in self aware Isekai AU, y/n arrives as a toon before the shutdown, a brand new friend!!

How will the toons w/ handlers act with their handler when it comes with y/n?

(I forgot Astro’s handler’s name so he’s Aster now) I’d HC him to be partially blind, (idk why, maybe he had a camera in his face too often and that’s why Astro isn’t good on camera bc he is scared to go blind like Aster) he thinks it’s sweet Astro has a friend and another toon to help him walk around. (I will die for Aster now)

Devan has Dandy on a leash, I feel I don’t need to explain, air jail for trying to wiggle into the new Toon’s skin (he’s being clingy) while Pebble is just growling at Devan, demanding that he put Dandy down!! Until y/n walks by and Pebble chases to go follow like a duckling.

Shelly and Shanon are just happy to be here (kidding) Shelly gets super excited that y/n remembers her name (see bassie/shelly interaction) and wants to show off all the dinosaur stuff, and Shanon gets cuteness aggression and holds her darling toon and toon-in-law

(Sprout and Sam are in a vicious tug-o-war on who gets to hang out with the sweet sugar angel, Sam wishes they were y/n’s handler bc Sprout started acting weird and would rather have normal sweet y/n and Sprout just wants to be a pain (in Sam’s opinion) and wants to hoard Y/n and Cosmo)

Veronica is the same as Devan, air jail for the clingy Toon, behave yourself Vee, Veronica is constantly watching (she adores y/n and wants to dress them in cute outfits to post but shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don’t tell Vee) ((looking at her picture, Veronica looks a bit more shy, so either that or Veronica just wants to keep the Toon’s privacy and wants to remind Vee to be patient

I know I got requests to finish, HOWEVER

LETS GO TOON HANDLER OPINIONS ON THE MC FOR MY DANDY'S WORLD ISEKAI AU!!!! PLUS DELILAH AND ARTHUR!

As a note, this involves headcanons and what little I know about the characters. Sorry if any of this constrasts what yall think!

Devan:

- Honestly, Dandy's behavior about you horrifies this man.

- Some people think he's like evil and stuff, but personally I think he's chill.

- He also thinks you're a cute and helpful little thing with how you run around and do things for literally all the employees who need it, especially him.

- Honestly, outside of Shanon, he's the closest with you, and constantly gives you excuses to get away from Dandy.

- Also, he thinks it's cute how Pebble adores you, but is thankfully less of a freak than Dandy about it. However, he can and will step in when Pebble starts to get aggressive with others about you.

- He's the only thing really allowing you to reasonably avoid Dandy, and he even sneaks you in the occasional snack for you.

- Overall, definitely someone you can consider as a friend and trusted figure.

Austin:

- Now onto the opposite end of the spectrum.

- This man right here downright justifies Astro's behavior, considering he's the one that hears about how Astro is trying to protect you.

- If you are one of Astro's biggest joys, Austin will ignore your distress and encourage you two to spend more time together.

- Thank god Astro is trying to be more chill or else you'd be screwed.

- He doesn't know much about you beside what Astro says about you, but you are very helpful in what you do. He also thinks you're precious.

- He's polite, even downright friendly, but it's clear Astro is a higher priority than you.

- In short, he is not chill and he would turn a blind eye if Astro kidnapped you or something.

Shanon

- Definitely the best out of the Toon handlers. She notices and hears all about how Shelly adores you, but is constantly making sure Shelly's obsession with you doesn't turn harmful to anyone.

- She'll encourage you and Shelly to spend time together, but will encourage Shelly to give you space when you need alone time.

- Honestly, she's really happy you genuinely like Shelly and go out of your way to spend time with her, which includes hanging out with Shanon!

- The two of you are legitimate friends.

- She's constantly smuggling you in things and encouraging other employees to let you get a bunch of things due to the fact you usually are kept in the lower floors, far away from any outside people.

- She does give you hugs because you're just that cute and precious and OHMYGAH YOUR LITTLE CHEEKS ARE SO SQUISHABLE OMG-

- Overall, just a great person who's definitely one of the best ones you and Shelly

Veronica

- She doesn't put a stop to Vee's behavior as much as she should, and she regrets that

- However, she does ensure Vee isn't stalking you via the cameras anymore (whenever she's around at least)

- She's a little hesitant on talking with you, but she's very kind when she does, ableit shy.

- She genuinely thinks you're adorable and tries to get you onto Vee's gameshow. Both for Vee's satisfaction and because she believes you'll genuinely have fun. If you won't though, she'll listen to you and won't force you.

- Even if she doesn't see you much, she knows a lot more about you than she thought she would thanks to Vee constantly correcting her when she makes the slightest mistake about you.

- To be honest, Veronica is great, but doesn't do as much as she should regarding Vee's behavior

Sam

- Sam is the only one who will tell Sprout to 'screw off' and literally carry you away when the strawberry is being too protective of you

- After the incident, they are watching Cosmo and Sprout like a hawk whenever they bake and refuses to allow them to try anything again

- They'll literally make food for you themselves because god forbid the Toons be freaks.

- Sam and Sprout literally have arguments about you.

- Sam thinks you're one of the better Toons. You literally go get them coffee and actually make it how they want it to be. You're goddamn useful and they like that about you.

- Basically became your parental figure. Don't worry, they're less protective than Sprout. They just ensure your boundaries are respected.

- Overall, Sam is your guardian now and will not allow your boundaries or safety to be crossed because the Toons are freaks.

Arthur

- You spend more time with Delilah than Authur, mostly because he feels horrible about being one of the main people who's responsible for your creation and then being tossed aside.

- And god this man tries to make it up to you.

- He's the reason why you got your own little loft, and approves of you taking items no one needs anymore.

- He's constantly going out of his way to talk to you whenever he sees you, and is trying to hide how worried he is you're miserable.

- He's like an estranged father.

Deliliah

- You two have BEEF

- Don't get her wrong, you're the most useful Toon with how you're more competent than most of the other employees and you can make a devine cup of coffee

- But you two are constantly bickering.

- You're too stubborn and put up too much of a fuss to get what others want and she finds that annoying. Meanwhile, you just think she sucks as a person.

- It's why she's usually sending you out to go be Gardenview's only deliverer, and telling you to constantly shut up when you're helping her make a new Toon.

- God forbid you discover her secret soft spot to you.

[twipsai]

ive been wanting to do something like this for a while, so here we go

Silver's straightforward attitude and anxieties: a poorly formatted analysis

Silver's anxiety is something i havent seen talked about a lot, and im really just barely going beneath the surface here -- i hope i did it justice in anyway sfdkSKHJFDSKFH i think about his obvious anxiety disorder a lot

transcript of all the text i added under the cut incase its hard to read for some ppl ^_^

image 1 (source: IDW #8): "isnt really used to banter, got worried he actually offended Sonic"

"he worries a lot about not being useful, because thats pretty much his entire purpose in life. if hes not doing something, he will find something to do (badly) or panic. he gets nervous at the slightest insinuation that he mightve messed up because the last thing he ever wants to do is get in anyones way."

"for how powerful he is and how much shit he talks, Silver doesnt really think very good about himself or his own worth."

image 2 (source: Sonic Universe #82): "its hard to say anything here that i havent already said, its just another example os Silver having issues with his self wroth, and also a lot of his motivation coming from protecting the people he loves (and, more generally, protecting the world), considering a page after this he gets up and completely wrecks the Second Devourer"

image 3 (source: IDW #8): "Silver will take pretty much anything literally. he lacks the social skills to identify when someones being serious bc he grew up completely alone"

image 4 (source: IDW #14): "he cant lie (is both bad at it, and it really just doesnt cross his mind to do so), but he can change the subject"

"he also really doesnt like it when people are worried about him -- almost every time people show concern for him, he tries (and fails) to lie or change the subject"

image 5 (source: IDW #14): "he didnt see anything suspicious about [Starline giving the "vault code"] because he doesnt usually assume people lie directly to him, its just not something that usually crosses his mind"

image 6 (source: IDW #60, TSR interview): "Silver's rudeness, his naivete, misunderstanding of jokes/quips/banter, inability to lie, it all stems from his straightforwardness. its simple, but but oftentimes effective (yes i chose a bad page to showcase when it works, ignore that)"

"Silver doesnt like to beat around the bush or show off too often. go in, defeat the bad guys, get out. it ties in with his anxiety of the future -- time is always of the essence"

"Q: What are some of your favorite items to use during the race?

Silver: [...]but the Jade Wisps' "Ghost" is the only one I like. I can disappear and focus on the race."

"it does make him forget to stratagize and cooperate with his friends sometimes, though, when his first instinct is "hit it until it stops moving""

image 7 (source: Sonic Rivals 2): "im not really going over his bluntness in this, but literally the entirety of Rivals 2 covers that. he doesnt think to hide what hes doing because he knows hes in the right, so he just expects everyone else to know that. he expects people to believe him just because hes telling the truth. he doesnt see why he would have a reason to lie, so he never thinks to justify his actions."

"a lot of this bluntness is also shown in IDW #64 -- Silver cant be stealthy and observe someone from afar to save his life when he knows hes right about them. he really takes no time to explain that Duo is Mimic before Whisper steps in and attacks Mimic, even though if he took the time to talk through what happened, he probably couldve convinced Lanolin of Duo's true nature"

image 8 (source: IDW annual 2022): "Silver has pretty much zero idea how to navigate the world outside of helping other people and saving the world. he is almost constantly in "survival mode" and doesnt know how to handle low-stakes"

"(he sometimes takes casual conversation too seriously because of this)"

"he is constantly worried about the future. to an almost unhealthy degree sometimes, its often all he thinks about. when he knows exactly what to do, he comes off as confident and powerful, but when he doesnt know what to do..."

"...he completely spirals. to him, an uncertain future is worse than a doomed one. not knowing how to fix things is one of the most terrifying thoughts to him."

"if Espio hadn't been here to calm him down, i think its super likely he'd have had an anxiety attack."

image 9 (source: Sonic Generations, IDW #64, Team Sonic Racing, Sonic Universe #79): "like, i truly cannot emphasize enough how he cannot relax. anything can be a threat, and if he doesnt see an immediate one, he will find something that is one. "

"he can rarely calm down, because every second hes in the past is another second he should be saving the future"

"i cant properly showcase it here, but if you run past him in Gens, he'll immediately be on-guard."

"he has to always be looking for the next world-destroying foe, it's pretty much his default setting."

"there are tons more examples of his overt anxiety, but these are some of the more prominant examples."

image 9 (source: Archie Sonic #235): "we even see in the traitor arc in archie how Silver is constantly paranoid. the idea never crosses his mind that there is no traitor, because something is always wrong. hes like a machine built to find a problem with no off switch"

"almost anything can set him off and make him untrusting of anyone, because thats the only way he knows how to live. anything can be a threat in his eyes, and when there is no threat, he will either find one or panic that he cant find one."

"because when you spend your entire life fighting,"

"how else are you supposed to live?"

[blueberrylovv]

I said in the groupchat that I feel like sh1t bc of my period and one of my friends ordered me f0òd to make me feel better :') I have no idea what tho I just got the tracking number so ik the delivery person is coming...

i want to be sad because I'll have to break my fãśt bc I think it is unfair for my kind friends if I ignore the fò0d they sent me but at the same time how could I be sad when I am being loved and taken care of

I think we all have to choose our battles and today I'm chosing to not be miserable and self-loathing but instead be grateful for the friends I have who want to show me they care about me in the way they think is the best (even if it crashes with my own goals)

I hope you (and me too because I know I'm guilty of it more often than I'd like to admit) can recognise that the people that seemingly hinder your progress don't do that out of malice but out of care, they aren't in your head they can't read your mind they don't know what you're going through all they see is a person who is struggling and needs help and for some people helping is making sure you êat somethig so you won't díe - as frustrating as it is at times they just want you to be okay, I don't think we are justified to be upset with them over that

[glutenh8r]

Homewrecker Alert

AN: have i written a proper fic before. no. this was supposed to be 500 words bc I thought it would be funny. its not 500 words and Im not sure its funny. I wrote half of it in the freezer at work in a possessed state. is it good? no idea. But I had fun so I'm throwing it out into the void have fun. Also NRC is a university here bc I always felt that fit better.

Summary: Malleus loves his partners, Yuu loves her partners, and you are an evil homewrecker

You loved routine. And second to routines, you loved when things were written out plainly for you. It wasn’t that you lacked the ability to infer things per se, but things said plainly helped eliminate the complex dance of understanding nuance and double-meanings and accidentally committing societal faux pas.

This is the logic you would use to justify how this entire situation was not, in fact, entirely your fault.

Yuu and Malleus were just as much to blame for the unfortunate misunderstanding that played out, thank you very much.

It started like this.

Two people dropped into a different world, displaced and confused in Twisted Wonderland. Victim Number One was Yuu-Yuu, who was smart, and kind, and so very adaptable. Who took to this world with a grace that one would not have expected from someone in such an unfortunate situation.

And then there was you, Victim Number Two. You weren’t quite as sociable as Yuu, and you weren’t as quick to make friends as she was. You weren’t out there fighting overblots, thank you very much, and you would much prefer if Yuu and Grimm could quit that particular habit. You’d rather them home and safe- a relative term- in Ramshackle. A homebody would be the best way to describe you- you enjoyed the D.I.Y. of fixing up the falling apart dorm, while Yuu was quick to try and experience everything this world had to offer. You suspected it was your ways of coping with the circumstances- Yuu with escapism, distraction, adrenaline rushes, and yourself with keeping busy with benign tasks, craving the sense of normalcy.

And somewhere along the way, you had become entwined. 

You had come to care for the two of them- Grimm, in the way one would care for an agitating younger sibling, and Yuu as someone truly cherished. 

Close friends are what you’d say if anyone ever asked. Best friends are what you’d say in the privacy of your own mind.

…something more is what you’d selfishly admit to wanting in only the darkest, most reserved corners of your heart.

And how could you not wish for that? The two of you just…worked together. You complemented each other, balanced each other. She was brave, whereas you were cautious; she soothed you when you got testy, and you helped her decompress when the stress of the world became too crushing. When the two of you would have nightmares, it was more common that not for the two of you to simply share a bed, taking solace in the ensuing tangle of limbs. Eventually, you’d just started sharing a bed regularly.

(You loved waking up before her. Her hair an auburn halo spread across her pillow, face relaxed in a way that was so very rare to see in the waking world. Lips slightly parted as her chest rose and fell in slow, measured breaths. She was beautiful like this. She was always beautiful to you. )

The two of you would alternate making breakfasts and dinner, and when the budget allowed, you’d go out. Nothing big, but there was a little cafe just off campus where you'd get a pastry and a drink- Yuu always got a croissant with strawberry jam and a black coffee, you liked to get a blueberry muffin and an Earl Grey tea.

A life outside of suffering through classes and retreating home as soon as possible began to take form.

Slowly, it became more common for you to leave the dorm beyond mandatory classes and errands. Yuu made it her mission to integrate you into her friend groups beyond the passive acquaintanceship you had with many of them. 

(Yuu had thought that maybe Ace and Deuce would welcome you in, or maybe Jack, or any of the other first years she hung out with. Any of them. Literally any of them.. But no, you had taken a shine to Rook of all people.

That development had resulted in a borderline intervention in the living room.)

You and Yuu showing up hand-in-hand to events and hangout sessions had become a common occurrence. Curling up on a couch together for movie night, teasing each other as you helped prepare food for unbirthday parties with Ace and Deuce, the two of you had become a package deal. The attendance of one of you had become synonymous with the attendance of the other nine times out of ten. And for the first time in a long time, you could cautiously admit you were..content. Happy, you’d even dare say

But damn, did you wish for more. You wish she could call you hers. You wish you could call her yours. 

And then Malleus entered the fold. 

Your interactions with him weren’t anything noteworthy, all things considered. A polite hello was given in passing as he met up with Yuu at the house, or when she said hi to him in the dining hall or class. It wasn’t that he intimidated you- Sure, his magic was powerful, but to someone who possessed none themselves, all magic was daunting to you. What did it matter that someone else had more of it than some random guy walking down the street? Any amount of it could put you out of commission if someone were motivated to inflict harm on you. 

No, if anything, it was a much more petty reason.

You were a little jealous of him. 

Yuu gave him the same warmth she gave to you, that extended hand of kindness. She’d flash him the same smile she gave to you- the one that made her dimples stand out and the corners of her eyes crinkle in mirth. 

Not to mention he was genuinely so fucking hot it was unfair.

So you dealt with it in the mature, reasonable way. Like the mature, adult woman you were.

By pretending he didn’t exist. 

In hindsight…not your proudest moment. 

You’d gotten over yourself pretty quickly, however, as your petty jealousy was replaced with, ugh, a crush. 

The shift had happened on a day of absolutely no consequence. 

You’d had the house to yourself, as Grimm and Yuu were off doing…something with Ace and Deuce. You weren’t jumping to know what their plans were exactly, as things tended to go off the rails when all four of them were involved, and you weren’t mentally prepared to play a part in whatever nonsense was occurring today. 

You were just pulling out the ingredients to make a mediocre sandwich when there was a knock at the door, three brisk raps against the rotting wood and peeling paint. Putting the loaf of bread down, you walked over to the entryway and opened the door.

“Oh! Uh, Hi Malleus. Are you…looking for Yuu?” You asked, voice trailing off in uncertainty at the horned man standing in the entryway. He didn’t usually come over when Yuu wasn’t here- Re: Ever.

“You are correct, Child of Man. I am here for the Prefect, is she available at this moment?”

“Ah, no, she’s out right now, and I'm not sure when she'll be back. Is it important? I could help you look for her if it is.”

“Your assistance is unneeded, although I appreciate the offer. I simply wanted to know if she would like to partake in a walk with me. Since she is not here, I will take my leave.” 

You weren’t sure what possessed you that day- maybe a desire to actually get to know the guy Yuu had taken such a shine to, maybe it was boredom, or maybe it was just pure impulsivity, but you found your mouth moving before your brain could pump the brakes.

“ Well, if you came all this way, would you like to stay for a bit? I was just about to make some lunch, so you could join me if you'd like.”

Malleus paused, seemingly caught off guard by your invitation. It was odd to see his air of confidence and subtle-but-not-really subtle superiority slip, even if by just a bit. You couldn’t say his reaction was uncalled for, really, the two of you hadn’t exactly been buddy-buddy.

“I mean, you don’t have to, of course. I just thought that maybe you would like to. I'm sure you're really busy with… stuff. You really don't have to stay if you don’t want to. Lunch was only going to be peanut butter sandwiches, anyway. So. Yeah. “

Ah. You were babbling now. What fun.

“You are offering me a meal?”

“I mean, yeah. If you want it”.

He had raised an eyebrow, seemingly amused as he appraised you, “My, how bold of you. Such fearlessness must be a common trait in your and the Prefects' world. Very well, I will accept your offer, Child of Man.”

For some reason, you had the feeling that this action may have consequences. Whelp. That would be a problem for future you.

Turning away from the doorway, you gestured for him to follow you into the kitchen and you resumed your preparation, pulling out four slices of bread and unscrewing the jar of peanut butter.

“The dorm is far more lively than what it once was,” Malleus said as he observed the kitchen, taking in the photos of you, Grimm, Yuu, and your array of friends stuck to the fridge, and the mismatched flower pots lining the windowsill.  “It has become different from the decrepit building it was before, and I find that I am not as adverse to the change as I originally thought I would be.” 

“That's right, Yuu mentioned you used to come here pretty often before we all moved in to look at the gargoyles here, right? Have you seen how I've cleaned them up?” 

The gargoyles had honestly been one of the things you'd been most proud of when it came to fixing up the dorm.  Elbow grease and determination had gone into cleaning those stone behemoths, several days' worth of scrubbing with soap and water, peeling dead vines off and picking the gunk and grime out of the nooks and crannies. 

That seemed to catch his interest, and his expression shifted, from somewhat polite but neutral to a genuine interest in what you were saying, his attention now focused on you. 

“Do you also appreciate the artistry of gargoyles?”

“Sure? I think they’re cool enough.”

You could work with this, you think, gears turning. Mentally, you gave yourself a pat on the back; Yuu was going to be so pleased. The beginning of a potential friendship? Unlocked. And if you’re two-timing, traitorous chest was left fluttering by the end of your impromptu meetup with Malleus, that was once again, a future you problem. 

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You had a grocery bag in your hand, and Malleus had his arms wrapped around Yuu, while Yuu had hers wrapped around his in kind as she stood on her tip-toes. They appeared to be in the middle of what would best be described as a very passionate kiss.

Figures. Of course, the two of them would end up together. You knew this wasn't a competition- hell, you had never even been an option for Yuu, but it still felt like you’d managed to lose. Like something precious had slipped through your fingers.

One of them- you weren’t sure who- must have heard you enter, and they separated. Yuu’s face was flushed, cheeks painted a vibrant pink, and Malleus’s pupils were dilated- like a cat, your mind unhelpfully supplied- it was super adorable, and kind-of-sort-of, weirdly attractive, your mind continued to supply because it one-hundred percent hadn’t heard of time or place.

“You’re home!” Yuu exclaimed, voice breathy, “We missed you- I- I- know we haven’t had a sit-down talk about this, but…are you okay with this? The three of us, I mean. I know for a while the three of us have been together, but I figured it’s time to make it official with Malleus. I’m sorry- really, we should’ve waited for you to come home, I know you like to take things slower. And there's nothing wrong with that! We love you, regardless, we just got caught up in a moment-andddd I'm running my mouth again. Really, though, how do you feel about this? We can discuss it more, if you’d like.”

Were you okay with…the three of…? 

Oh- 

She must mean if you were okay with them dating. You’d become quite close as a trio, and you imagined they were worried about messing up the dynamic that had been created. Malleus had already had so few friends in his life, you imagined he didn’t want to lose one of the people he’d grown close to. You didn’t want to be presumptuous but with how possessive Malleus could get with you, and the gifts he’d give you- books he felt you’d enjoy, food he’d bring you-those blueberry muffins you were so fond of-, and small pieces of jewelry- you imagined he’d grown quite fond of you. You would reciprocate in kind, not wanting to be the kind of person who took advantage of another's generosity. Admittedly, you'd come to care for him as much as he seemed to care for you. Honestly, you’d come to care for him more than he probably cared about you. Leave it up to you to go and fall for not one, but two of your friends. 

But truly, leave it to Yuu to confess that the two of them loved you while wrapped in each other. Poor timing for platonic declarations of affection, in your personal opinion. To answer her question, though, you wanted to say no, no, it wasn’t okay. In fact, it wouldn’t be okay if you weren’t involved. You wanted to say that you wanted them as much as they clearly wanted each other, but that was just the delusion talking. There was no way you could dream of actually having the nerve to try and insert yourself into their relationship. 

You weren't about to ruin something that filled Yuu with so much joy. She deserved it. After all the hardships she faced here, she deserved genuine happiness, and if this is who can provide that for her, then you would support the two of them as much as you could.

So, following their upgrade from friends to partners, you did the only thing you could do. You continued to include Malleus in the life you and Yuu had built. You’d invite him out with the two of you to get breakfast, and include him in study sessions and movie nights. Even when Yuu wasn’t available, you’d still invite him over. His company had grown to be a constant presence, and you loved getting to see new facets of him as the two of you grew ever more comfortable with each other.  

You had expected this new status quo to be painful, for it to feel like a knife twisting in your gut, relegated to being constantly on the outskirts of their lives. To be stuck forever basking in the glow they gave off, but sentenced to never be a part of it.

 That, however,  was not what happened at all. 

Instead, you sort of…kind of…kept getting invited along on their dates?

You would be regularly invited to spend the night in Diasomnia with the two of them, and for late-night, moonlit walks through the forest- there was one lake Yuu loved to go to in particular, where you could watch the swans that resided there for hours as they swam about the crystalline water. You were included in dinner dates and lazy days spent at home, curled up in piles of blankets and ignoring the existence of anything beyond those keeping you company. 

If being the slightly awkward third wheel to Malleus and Yuu was what kept them in your life, then you would settle for that with no complaints. You would leave your true feelings to wither in the recesses of your mind, and that would be nobody's business but your own.

Things carried on like this for months, as life started to settle back into a somewhat regular routine. The only real difference now, as opposed to pre-Malleus, is that not only did you still want Yuu, you also wanted him as well, and those feelings hung around your neck like a noose. You had signed your own death sentence when you’d fallen for the two of them, and you had no one to blame but yourself.

You wondered if throwing yourself off the roof would be a reasonable course of action.

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The three of you went well together, You proclaimed while drunk off your ass and sprawled across Malleuss’s lap on the couch while Yuu leaned against his shoulder, tipsy off of whatever the pink stuff in the bottle was. Some sort of magic alcohol you did not have back on earth, that was for certain. You'd always been a bit of a lightweight, but this shit was strong.

Of course, Malleus still appeared to be fully sober. Stupid Fae metabolism.

You giggled, unable to stop yourself, “Yes, like…like…a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I'm the peanut butter because I'm salty and stuff, and Yuus the jelly because she’s like, super sweet. And Malleus is the bread because he keeps us all together and safe. And smooshed. “

Yuu was laughing, shoulders shaking at your explanation. “ He keeps us all smooshed, huh?”

“Yep,” You said, popping the “p” and reaching up with your right hand to card your fingers through Malleus’s hair. It was silky, the strands gliding effortlessly across your skin. 

“Malleus, you're the best,” you stated, as confidently as you’d say the sky is blue. Truly, you were embodying the phrase “liquid courage” right now. “I’m so lucky you're in my life, I like you so much.”

Malleus chuckled at your antics, “ I am equally as fond, beloved. To have you both is a privilege that fills me with a joy I’d never thought I would experience.”

Huh, kinda intimate. Maybe the alcohol was affecting him more than he let on?

“Is he better than me?” Yuu cut in, voice playful.

“Oh yeah, totally, Yuu. You're so pretty, but so is Malleus. But! he also has horns, Yuu. You don't have horns.” As if to emphasize your point, you moved the hand that had been playing with his hair to the aforementioned horns, glossy black and smooth to the touch. Only once had you seen another person outside of you and Yuu try to touch his horns, and that had been a particularly stupid classmate who had been dared by his friends to do so. The aura of barely controlled rage Malleus had omitted was, quite frankly, terrifying. The hairs on your arm had stood on end, and you hadn’t even been on the receiving end of his ire. Paired with Sebek jumping to defend his honor, sword drawn, he had made it very clear that he would in no way humour such casual, disrespectful touches. 

He never took issue when the two of you would do it, though. In Yuus' case, you figured it was because she was his partner. In your case, you guessed it was because you were close to him.  

You gave a satisfied hum, grabbing one of Malleuss’s hands and bringing it to your lips, placing a quick kiss on the back of it. 

That was fine. Friends gave affectionate kisses all the time. This was so fine, everything was great. Everything was awesome and cool and fine. 

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You woke up with a hangover. Gross. Your head was aching, and a cup of water was sorely needed. Maybe some painkillers? And breakfast-something greasy would hit the spot. God, you’d kill to be back in your old house right now. There was a Mom-and-Pop diner that had been there since before you were born,  just down the block. It always had the faintest odor of cigarette smoke, and the plastic booths had faded and yellowed with age. But they had the best breakfast sandwich you’d ever had-you needed to hold it with both hands to keep it together, and it was loaded with american cheese, bacon, and fried egg, the yolk dripping from the english muffin-, and nothing had ever hit the spot like that sandwich did after a night of drinking.

There was a groan, and a weight on you shifted. Cracking open your eyes, you were met with a faceful of hair.

Yuu was on top of you, and you couldn’t feel your legs. The pins and needles were going to be awful.

“Yuu?” Yeesh, your voice was hoarse. 

“Mrphm” Was her response.

“Yuu, that’s not English.  Where's Malleus?”

“He had to deal with some situation or another at Diasmonia- he was so pissed. If he had his way, he’d be wrapped around us like he was earlier.” She spoke into your shoulder, nuzzling her head in deeper, as if trying to burrow into the well-worn cotton of your sweater.

“Wrapped around us?”

“Yeah, it was nice having all three of us so close together. I think it gave me a nasty crick in my neck, though. This couch really wasn’t made for three people to sleep on.”

“How did he even manage that? I'm honestly kinda impressed.”

“No idea. Magic?”

The conversation lulled after that, an intimate silence settling through the room. Fragile and delicate, a tender moment between the two of you, reminiscent of those first few weeks in Twisted Wonderland. You would bottle this if you could, keep this fleeting moment stored somewhere safe and made immortal.

Yuus' breath tickled your neck, her lips resting against your shoulder. Arms tightened around your waist for a moment, before they relaxed and moved off of you. Yuu pushed herself up so she was practically straddling you, and you couldn’t help the heat you felt rush into your face at the switch in positions.

“Hey there, pretty lady,” She purred, a playful smile pulling at the corner of her mouth, one hand coming to brush a stray lock of hair off of your cheek, “Come here often?” She asked, leaning down just a little further.

This was fine. You ignored the slowly increasing drum of your heart in your ribcage, your breathing becoming the slightest bit shallower. This was…fine. This was just friendly, playful flirting.

“Oh yeah,” You replied, “All the time. What about you, Prefect?, You teased, “ Come here often yourself?” 

“Mm, I do. Especially since I know there’s a particularly gorgeous  resident who lives here.”

Her tongue flicked out to lick her lips,  and you swallowed, mouth feeling dry, and you didn’t think you could fully blame it on just simple thirst.

You pride yourself on your endurance.

 You weren’t quick to buckle or cave under pressure. You pushed through and sure-okay, you might not be as brave as Yuu, or as powerful as Malleus, but you could play the long game, had played the long game. You’d stood strong against Yuu’s playful flirting and her affectionate touches-helping you style your hair, tender pecks on your forehead and cheeks, hugs from the back. You’d stood strong against Malleus’s intense gaze, the one that made you feel like you were the center of his universe, stood strong against him when he’d give you his little gifts, the way he’d run his hand down your back and nuzzle into your neck when you hugged him. You endured it, really you did, and you did it with a smile on your face, because at the end of the day, you were so very grateful for the opportunity to be so involved in their lives.

But god damn it, you were still only human.

You were only human.

With a nerve you weren’t aware you possessed, you reached your hand up to the back of Yuu’s head, fingers tangling in her hair. It was tangled, her bedhead having yet to be tamed.

Your chest was aching, your heart was thundering- a storm, a rush, a stampede contained by nothing but the delicate white porcelain that was your ribcage. 

It happened fast, pushing yourself up into Yuu, and you swear that for just a moment, you blacked out.

Her lips soft against yours- and oh,

Oh, it was everything you thought it would be.  Soft, so soft, and tender, and warm; Gentle in a way that only Yuu could be, and it felt like everything in you settled for these few stolen seconds. Eternity compressed into less than a minute, and you knew in your heart of hearts you’d never be able to go back to being just friends. You couldn’t, not when you and she clicked. You clicked so well, beyond the platonic bond you’d shared, the three of you could-

The three of you. Malleus.

 Yuu pulled away from you, looking every bit like the cat who got the cream. Satisfied and self-assured in herself, not a shred of concern or guilt on her face. You, on the other hand…

Holy shit, you kissed Yuu. Holy shit, you kissed Yuu.

The disgust you felt towards yourself was immediate and all-consuming.

A miserable, grotesque thing that slithered through your very being, every nook and cranny, a flashing red sign at the front of your consciousness.

How could you have kissed her?

How could she have let you?

"Oh my god-Yuu, what the fuck. What the fuck! Ohhh my god, I'm a homewrecker. I'm a literal homewrecker, I'm horrible-you're dating Malleus! A prince! The Prince of Briar Valley, one of the strongest mages in the fucking world. He's going to kill me. I kissed his girlfriend and he's going to imprison me, and then torture me, and then he’ll kill me-”

"What are you talking about- homewrecker?! Why would Malleus kill his partners for kissing each other!? I think the only thing he'll be bitter about is that he didn't get to kiss you first, you know how possessive he gets-"

"Partners?! Why would Malleus want to kiss me-!"

"Because the three of us are dating!"

"Since when?! "

"What do you mean, 'since when'? For the last three months!"

"What. No, we haven't?"

"I-You-yes, we have! Is this a joke? Are you seriously trying to tell me you have no idea the three of us have been in a committed relationship for the last three months?"

"YES! This is news to me, Yuu!'

“We made it official in the kitchen- do you not remember the kitchen?! Shit- you haven’t been cursed have you?” She reached back out to you, grabbing your shoulders and scanning you, seemingly trying to check you over, “ Something that affects your memory? Malleus should be back shortly, We need to sort this out.”

“My memory is fine, Yuu!”You snapped, pushing her off you,” If anyone's acting like they've been cursed, it's you! You’re not making any sense! You let me kiss you while you’re in a fully committed relationship. Are you seriously trying to tell me that when you and Malleus made out in the kitchen and asked for my blessing, as your friend, that was actually you asking me to join a throuple?!

“No! It was me asking if you were okay with Malleus officially joining our relationship! We’d been courting with him for so long, it only made sense to make the three of us official!” 

“Yuu. Yuu, what do you mean by “our relationship”? You asked, fists clenched as they white-knuckled the fabric of your sweatpants. Your perception of what was happening was changing at an absolute breakneck pace. Your head was swimming with the information being unceremoniously dropped into your metaphorical lap, and you think you may be developing whiplash.

“I-I mean our relationship? The two of us?”  Where Yuu was confused before, she was starting to look deeply uncomfortable now.  She reached out to clasp your trembling hands. “You…you do know that the two of us are a couple, right?” 

Her eyes were staring into yours with an intensity that stole what little breath was left in your lungs, and you’d dreamed of this- of having her undivided attention. Of having honeyed pools of sunshine staring into your own eyes, of mapping each fleck of colour that dotted her irises, but- not like this. You hadn’t wanted it to be like this.

“You never…we never- What? 

“I had hoped to be back before you both woke up,” Malleus said, disappointment lacing his voice, startling the two of you. 

He came up behind you on the couch, wrapping his arms around your upper chest and pulling you in close, and you’d normally shrug it off as platonic, you’d normally relax into his hold, and ask how his morning was going.

This was not a normal morning.

“Malleus, she doesn’t think we're dating,” Yuu said, straight to the point. 

You pulled yourself out of Malleus's grasp and more-or-less threw yourself to your feet, turning to face the two of them, pointing your finger in accusation.

“Because we're not! Neither of you ever asked me out!”

“You've shared a bed with Malleus and me for months. The two of us have shared a bed for even longer! We kiss each other on the cheeks and forehead all the time, and we hold hands! The three of us are always together!”

“I thought it was friendly! Pals being Pals!”

“Malleus and I would kiss while you sat in his lap.”

“ I thought you were just really, really into pda!”

“You thought we were really into- how can you be so hot, but so dumb?! Malleus-you talk sense into her!” Yuu exclaimed, gesturing wildly at the confused fae.

Malleu’s gaze had sharpened, pupils narrowed into slits as he processed the hot mess he’d just walked into. His grip had tightened on the back of the couch, and you were certain it was going to crack if he kept putting force on it.

“Forgive me for my confusion, beloved, but I do not understand. You were the one who initiated courtship with me, did you not?”

You wondered if this is what bomb technicians felt like when disarming an explosive.

“How did I initiate courtship? Is that a fae thing? I'm not fae, Malleus!”

“You invited me into your home and offered me a meal-to do so with those who are not family is considered an offer of courtship, which I accepted. Yuu had done the same thing, so I was under the impression you were aware of the implications. ”.

A lightbulb buzzed to life in your mind. A peanut butter sandwich and an invitation inside. Ah. There it was. The consequence of that action.

“No one clarified that for me!” Your voice rose in panic, climbing to thrilling new pitches. 

“I thought you knew! We both started courting him at almost the exact same time! We read that book on the traditions of the Fae in Briar Valley together!” 

“  That doesn’t mean I was paying attention to what was read! No one ever asked me out! No one ever said, “Hey, want to go on a date with me?!” “ 

“Do you not wish to be partnered with us?’ Malleus inquired, looking like he was five seconds away from doing…something. His facial expression was hovering somewhere in between calculating and stressed to the tenth degree. You’re not entirely sure you want to know what he was thinking, actually. 

 The horizon was darkening, a blanket of dark clouds rolling across the sky. A fork of lightning illuminating the room in a white hot flash. 

“I selfishly hope this is not the case. To be parted from you is something I have not- and do not, wish to consider. To have one of you without the other would be torture, and one I am not certain I could bear.”

“I never said that! Shit, I've been in love with you two for months, but again, i’d like to circle back to the no one asked me out thing!”

Oh, you were laying all the cards on the table now, weren’t you? You supposed you had nothing left to lose given the circumstances. There was no way to shove the cat in the bag, no way to unspill the proverbial beans. You mean, with how things are unfolding this morning, you don't think anything is going back to normal after this conversation? You don't think you want it to go back to normal.

You could hear the telltale plinking of rainwater as it leaked from the hole in the ceiling into the pot positioned beneath it. 

“Alright- Alright! Okay. Let's all just take a deep breath, okay?” Yuu interjected, standing up and grabbing your shoulders, turning you so you were looking at her. “You love us, right? Like, really, truly? We heard you right?” She asked, searching your face for a sign she misheard you, that her ears were playing tricks on her. 

She’d waited for far longer than she ever thought she would have to hear those words fall from your mouth, but that was okay. You’d shown your devotion and care in other ways that mattered just as much. You said “I love you” when you’d warm her towel up before she got out of the shower, when you helped bandage her injuries with a tenderness she’d only ever experienced as a small child. When you’d wait for Malleus after his classes and curl up beside him to read in gentle silence, when you’d bring him home a flower to tuck behind his ear because the bloom reminded you of him. If it were for you, she would’ve waited lifetimes to hear you say those three words. She would’ve waited until the three of you had turned to dust, until the only thing that remained of your existence was the echoes of a time long past in half-rotted photos and dust-covered rooms, to hear you tell her that you loved the two of them. 

She was happy to have that confirmation from you, finally. She just thought it would be while you were aware you were in a relationship. 

“So obviously-” Yuu tilted her head up, as if pleading to the heavens for strength, “We like you- we love you, dummy. We’ve loved you for months, so would you like to go on a date with us? Officially, as our girlfriend?”

“I mean yeah! Obviously! Me wanting to date you two was never the problem!”.

“Great. Good, I’m glad we are all now on the same page. Malleus, Hornton, my love, breathe. No one is going anywhere today.”  

 You refocused on Malleus, who still looked remarkably tense, but a shred of amusement had made its way onto his face, the corner of his mouth pulling up into the faintest of grins. Actually, wait a second.

“If we’ve supposedly been dating for the last three months-”

“We have been, but continue,” Yuu said, cutting you off.

“Alright, fine, since you two were aware the three of us were dating, why did neither of you try to kiss me? Ever?” 

“We thought you just wanted to take it slow! We weren’t going to pressure you into a kiss.”

Which, okay, fair enough, that was respectable of them or whatever.

“So…since I’ve already kissed Yuu, Malleus, could we…I mean, if you wouldn’t mind…” You trailed off, feeling your face grow hot for what must have been the fifth time this morning. 

Malleus had the audacity to smirk at your  flustered state, “If I wouldn’t mind what, Child of Man?”

This man was such a menace, holy hell. He could at least cut you some slack after this emotional rollercoaster of a morning, but no, you weren’t so lucky.

…

Screw it.

You crossed back over to the couch and leaned against it, your knees sinking into worn green fabric, your face level with Malleus’s.  Your lips were on his before you could talk yourself out of this, and he didn’t hesitate to reciprocate, pulling you close, his fingers grasping the back of your shirt as if you’d somehow disappear if he didn’t anchor you to him. Where Yuu’s kiss had been gentle, Malleuss’s was intense and all-consuming, leaving you breathless as his lips moved against yours.

A second set of arms wrapped around you, Yuu hugging you from behind, coming to rest her head against your shoulder, and you just knew she was grinning so hard her face was probably aching. 

You separated from the searing heat of Malleuss’s kiss, catching your breath, only for Yuu to place her fingers under your chin and turn your head and pull you into another kiss with her. 

Judging by the evidence you had just gathered, you could safely say you were infact, not a homewrecker. 

Apparently, you’d simply managed to bag two of the most sought-after people at NRC without even being aware of it.  The three of you needed to have a discussion about proper communication.

[sircantus]

Oh oh oh what is "Rich boy rich boy whatcha gonna do"?

THAT one is a dark sbi au kinda where struggling artist wilbur gets caught up in the influence and the attention of Technoblade who is like, the eldest son of the Craft family, who is super rich and somewhat famous with Phil being a famous person and Tommy being a spoiled child. Its a little funny bc its like wilbur constantly wanting to shake Techno for being such a rich kid (ex. techno has never had cheap pizza bc he’s had literal chefs making his meals all the time) and they get into funny little shenanigans with Techno constantly dragging wilbur into Rich Events (wilbur shows up to a ball with a shirt that has food stains and Techno has to wrangle him into the next room to put on something Presentable, bc we have a reputation, WIL-!) but its also meant to be a slow horror where Techno goes from seeming like a down to earth person to someone who will actually do anything to make sure he gets what he wants. (And he wants Wilbur to be his Friend. his friend. No one elses, thank you!)

Its- ahhhh i wanna ramble on but i dont wanna too much but anyhow one detail i like in the au is that theres a contrast between Tommy and Techno in how they act bc Tommy acts like a typical rich kid who gets all pissy when hes denied something and Techno and Wilbur tend to be like “wow he’s throwing a tantrum again lol” and Wilbur thinks that its just Tommy whos got some issues but then later on Techno has something go wrong with his 77 step plan to befriend Wilbur and he gets so upset about it that he snaps and tears apart his whole room in a fit of rage, which is such a MOMENT bc then its a reveal that Techno isnt any better, hes just better at keeping it behind closed doors. And PHIL is also just as bad as them bc he’s entirely justifies the damage and is like “ahh its going fine techno its not all lost but i can arrange for someone to go missing if you want”

Also also Techno is technically?? A fashion designer?? In the fic yeah i think that was the thing Phil is like a big name and Techno takes after him and theres also the detail of Techno constantly trying to have Wilbur wear his pieces and Wilbur is like “there is no occasion where i need to wear something thats worth more than my car” “well we do have this charity event next week-“ “who is WE??”

GOSH its all so much its such a fic and it does get really dark at some bits (wilbur ends up trying to murder techno lmao) but ehh its a wip who knows if ill ever post it haha

Also its called rich boy rich boy whatcha gonna do bc the rich boy is techno and whatcha gonna do is wilburs mental process when he realizes how deep in trouble he is

[elexaria]

religious!johnny mactavish x afab! reader smut bc i said so

ONE LAST POST I SWEAR and then i will sleep except not rlly bc its 8am and i have to get ready for a virtual meeting RRR

ANYWAYS.

cw — afab! reader, nothing too spicy, foreplay, pnv, religious corruption ig?? idk, johnny is just too damn horny for his own good and hes a good christian boy n all but…. pussy go brr

johnny had always been devoted to his faith, going to church with his wee grandma ever since he could walk n talk. swears to himself and the big man in the sky when he came of age that he’d wait for the one, he’d save himself for marriage as god intended him to do.

you were agnostic at best, but that was fine to him. you respected his faith, you even attended church with him when he occasionally goes! a loving, supportive partner — that’s all he could ever ask for.

well, not really.

see, you’re so damn pretty. such a pretty thing, all snuggled up in the crook of his arm as you two lay in bed, watching a movie before you’ll eventually go to sleep. he told you from day one that he wants to wait until marriage, it’s important to him. and you respect that! you do occasionally find yourself pouting whenever your friends gloat about their sex lives, and you just kinda have to go “ahahaha yep, still haven’t gotten fucked by johnny yet. still ain’t married—“ awkwardly, and they playfully tease you about it but they don’t care. you’re in the most healthiest relationship you’d ever been in, they love him!

but i digress. his fingers gently stroke along the length of your arm, as they always do. he’s a bit of a fidgety fella, it’s the ol’ adhd, he tells you. so his fingers dance around the fabric of your tshirt, the texture is satisfying to the pads of his fingertips. the movie continues on, and you giggle at a snarky quip someone makes. it makes his lips twitch up into a small grin, the sound of your giggle. his fingers are still absentmindedly touching around, and that’s when he accidentally grazes your boob.

and oh my god.

wait, what? it’s nothing like he’d ever felt before— he slyly looks down at you, to see if you’ve caught on. and with another sneaky swipe, that confirms it. his blood is running hot, and my god he can no longer concentrate. two fingers run across the swell of your breast from underneath your tshirt, you shiver as you look up at him. and god, you had never seen him look like that before. flared nostrils as his breathing grows heavy, his jaw clenched. “johnny—“ you mutter as he now begins to slowly paw at your soft breast, and it makes you whine at how good it feels to be touched like this.

"it's no like we're daein' anything serious here, aye? just some light pettin'." johnny justifies to himself as he mumbles into the crook of your neck as his hand darts under your shirt, groaning at the soft mounds of fat that jiggle with each grope. how much you whine and gasp as he pinches a peaked bud between his fingers. his cock is rock hard, screaming for attention. but he stops, borderline panting as he looks down at you. he looks guilty, but he has to restrain himself. he’s saving himself for marriage, remember?

you shyly scuttle off to the bathroom to finish yourself off, the tap running to hide the obscene squeals you make as you sit on the bathroom floor, one hand pressed over your mouth while the other rubs intricately tight circles around your throbbing clit. meanwhile, johnny’s stroking his cock just from the thought of what had just happened, groaning as he spills himself into a tissue.

he swore he would keep his virginity in tact for when you two finally got married.

"i'm savin' masel' for marriage, ye ken." he mutters as his fingers stroke the glistening folds of your puffy cunt, sucking the air through his teeth as his fingers coax every last tantalising moan from you as he fingers you, your hands wrapped around his cock as you mutually pleasure one another.

“it’s no sex,” he justifies to himself as you suck his cock, eyes half-lidded as one hand cups the base of his shaft, the other cupping his swollen, full balls with a wanton gaze in your eyes. “fuck, ye have no idea whit yer daein’ tae me.” he growls, fucking into your mouth slowly as his cross pendant thumps against his hairy chest with each buck of his hips.

“it’s just the tip, yeah?” as his heart races, his swollen tip rubbing into your clit, and you swear you’re fit to burst when just the tip, like he promises, slowly sinks into your pussy. he grips onto the pillows besides your head, his eyes glossed over as he tries so hard not to cum right then and there. his breathing is rugged, his pupils narrow as he slowly sinks himself deeper inside you. you both moan together, sweat glossed foreheads pressed against one another as you two join in a debauched union.

“fuck me— ye feel fuckin’ divine.” he growls as he pulls out, slamming his hips right into you with a snarl. “gonnae cum so fuckin’ fast, baby girl. fuck, look at ye.” he says between rugged breaths, eyes bearing right down at you as you tighten and pulse around his cock, eyes fluttering as you cum right then and there. fuck, the wait— or lack there of it — was worth it. with a couple of lazy, sporadic thrusts, johnny spills himself inside you with a primal roar, his knuckles white as he grips the sheets while your velvety vice of a pussy milks him of every last drop of the thick ropes of cum churned from his now drained balls.

in the haze of it all, johnny groans as he pulls out, his eyes fixated on the sight of his cum dripping out of your puffy cunt. his fingers crook up into you, gently pumping his essence right back inside of you. “better have a wee chat with the big man upstairs about this. fuck, no that i could resist this. christ, look at the sight of ye.” he chuckles, his thumb grazing against your swollen clit with an affectionate smile.

“i mean, fuck me, am gonnae marry ye so fast if it means i get tae do this all the time.”

[hammyham-o-o]

WOW thank you all for voting on the last poll! (I summoned the epic fandom YESSS)

The entire music is banger line after banger line really, so naturally I MADE ANOTHER ONE MUAHAHA

(Also there's extra Telemachus in this one bc I didn't have any of his lines in the last one, and we'll be fine is criminally underrated 💥)

Like last time suggest lines I missed in the comments!! I swear there are ENDLESS amazing ones Jorge is a genius fr

[k-9brute]

Calvin’s character intro!!!

(The format is a little different to Dani’s, and just as a side-note, even if the focus shifts to Calvin this account’s base and beginning was Dani so i will try my best to not forget him bc i tend to fixate on what i made when i create smth new. He will still be relevant no matter what)

Age: 17

Height: 5’8

Nationality/Ethnicity: Estonian

“Fuck off Metro-boy!” —Damon West

Calvin is a neurotic, awkward boy. He doesn’t really have a clique, but he tries to hang out with them. His anxiety is heavily referenced within how he reacts to situations and interactions, as he tends to tense up or fumble words in a panic. He’s also a floater ‘friend’ (more like acquaintance honestly), except he’s not like Dani where he’s a floater member of a particular group. He just mopes everywhere and does random side quests with cliques. Cal is like the plus-one that everyone just collectively acknowledges.

Calvin is pretty good friends with Dani, both of them joined the school at around the same time and bonded over their inability to fit in. Whilst Dani did hurt him a lot, things seemed to calm down. They don’t regularly hang out, but Cal goes to the jock’s areas to observe and support Dani and someone else..(I’ll get onto the other person in a bit).⭐️

He’s viewed as a bit of a freak, whilst people generally dont mind him/mildly dislike him, all of their descriptions about him share one thing and it’s that they find him ‘off putting’. He’s easy to set off, so when people provoke him he goes into a bit of a freak-out, trying to justify himself and sometimes even getting angry. When Dani first started letting Calvin tag along to practice sessions/matches, the jocks had a bit of a problem with him. He seemed too easy to push around, and a little too prone to losing his shit at times. They had their eye on him, to put it that way.

(Tw for Sexual harassment/assault mentions in the next bit)

With parents that didn’t believe in mental health, when Cal began to act out they decided it was best to send him to a boarding school to ‘teach him a lesson’. He was failing classes, lashing out, punching/hitting/hurting himself, etc. Two girls were pushing his boundaries, touching his thighs, back and chest without consent. They harassed him often, knowing he wouldn’t say anything. His decline in school and mental health was caused by said harassment, and he got thrown into Bullworth at the ripe age of 13. (I will elaborate on his childhood/relationship with his parents in the next post).

⭐️Calvin has a huge crush on Ted. Ted doesn’t really acknowledge him, but he finds Cal fun to mess with from time to time. Cal goes to the jocks areas to not only support Dani, but Ted too, though he doesn’t openly cheer for him because his interest in Ted is an unspoken thing. Ted, along with many other people (not just the jocks) call Cal “Metro-Boy” (Metrosexual boy) because his appearance vaguely resembles a girl, with people confusing him for one sometimes, and people make assumptions about him being into things that are considered ‘feminine’, even if they’re not necessarily that.

Cal’s interests revolve around punk & grunge music. He plays bass. He enjoys learning the cultures behind the music, though he’s not really a part of either of them. He also likes to skate (he doesnt do it often tho) and he really likes to paint how he feels and just things he sees in general. When he paints he doesnt really keep them, he steals supplies from the art classroom and paints on thick paper and later disposes of it. His usual drawings can range from people and cartoonish styles to fashion and clothing designs (no, he’s not an aspiring fashion designer, he just draws the subcultures he likes to look into (e.g Punks)).

A lot of the time, Calvin can be seen doing what i’ve mentioned earlier, moping around. When he’s not with a clique, he’s alone, usually listening to music on a mini mp3 player. On a rarer occasion he can be seen hanging out with Dani. Depending on where you see him, he can be doing a variety of things. At Blue Skies & New Coventry he vandalises abandoned cars or hangs out in them, usually sitting in the back seat.

Jimmy doesn’t have much of an issue with him, and he was completely out of sight during the final clique fights in chapter 5. Him and Dani met up in New Coventry and decided to just not get involved. They both dislike Gary.

Gary has tried to spread rumours about Calvin and Dani, Dani got in trouble for the things Gary said about him whereas nobody believed his bs about Cal because people just saw him as that awkward kid that’s sort of everywhere. People at Bullworth can be immature and jump to conclusions, but it was more than clear that Calvin hasn’t said and wouldn’t say anything bad about anyone. He’s not necessarily a people pleaser, he just likes to stay out of things and he made it crystal clear since day 1.

Overall, Cal’s anxious behaviours dont define him. Whilst he is more prone to worry, it doesn’t stop him from trying to socialise and observe/ learn more about the people around him. He is curious and isn’t always afraid to explore said curiosity.

(Random little sidenote about him: He is easily flustered. Even when talking to people, he may blush or fumble his words easily. Do what you wish with that information)

edit: I FORGOT TO ADD THIS—HERE HE IS ⤵️

[stradakiev]

My thoughts and theories for doctor who so far including spoilers:

I don’t think any of the episodes in season one or two are meant to be seen as standalone adventures. (Which RTD has said) To me this is one long story told over the course of two seasons (kinda like the flux) and that’s why so many of the episodes like 73 yards, Lucky Day, The Legend of Ruby Sunday, and The Interstellar Song Contest feel like they’re missing pieces of the story. Hopefully those pieces, which are mostly repercussions for the doctors and UNITs actions, will be tied up in the next two episodes. Though I believe UNIT will get more of its comeuppance in The War Between the Land and the Sea (especially bc it was mentioned in 73 yards trying to tie it in more). Also SO MANY episodes are written in conversation with each other; think The Story and the Engine as a response to Dot and Bubble. Therefore I believe and I hope that Lucky day and The Interstellar Song Contest feel like lazy metaphors because their response has yet to be seen.

Sooo what do I think is happening? The doctor is running from the emotional backlog caused by not dealing with their trauma and trying to remain afloat by pushing harder into the adventure as they always do. They cause so much damage and then waltz away from the wreckage never seeing the consequences. The season one finale highlighted this by having the doctor show remorse for traveling to so many places and never thinking, which allowed Sutekh bring death to the universe. BIG unintended consequences to their actions. Season two ramps this up by weaving in themes of PTSD. We have Ruby outright say that she has PTSD doctor is clearly suffering from it. We see the doctor experience mood swings, impulsivity and reckless behavior, anxiety, flashbacks, and even difficulty with memory and their “old head.” But what happens to the universe when a “god” has PTSD? They are reckless and impulsive and the people around them are too scared to stop them because they’re demanding and intimidating. Just like we see in The Interstellar Song Contest; no one stops the doctor because they’re scared and they do not know them or what they are capable of. Look at Gary and his husband. They are practically shaking in fear of the doctor and are relieved when he said that he likes them because they feared for their lives and the doctor didn’t even notice. I don’t think Belinda saying the doctor scared her was a weak reprimand, but was instead telling the audience why she stood there until she said stop (or no I don’t remember). Belinda is not Donna or Rose or Clara. She isn’t his friend she just got stuck there and he is her ticket home so she must stay in their good graces to see her family again. She doesn’t know this isn’t how he normally acts, she doesn’t have enough experience with him, and her #1 motivation is to get home.

A big theme of the interstellar song contest was that your trauma and pain does not excuse your harm against others. Two moments that are definitely going to bite them in the butt are: the scene scolding Conrad, and telling Kid he used his trauma to justify hurting others and then going on to harm him. He was sooo impulsive and irritable in these moments and made a decision without considering the consequences, just like when they cast the salt at the edge of the universe that started this all.

With all of that in mind I don’t think our traditional hero’s of doctor who, the Doctor and UNIT (Kate), are supposed to be our moral compass in these seasons. The Doctor is TOXIC and the tardis told us in the second episode of the season. The people surrounding our protagonists are horrified by their decisions in dangerous and emotionally charged situations. We should be looking at the companions and the major side characters in the story for our sense of right and wrong and they are horrified by the brutality of Kate and the Doctor. I was uncomfortable watching Kate let the shreek go after Conrad and I was uncomfortable watching the doctor torture Kid and that was the purpose of those scenes. We weren’t meant to side with them because this season is a critique of when they go too far.

Now, coming to The Rani. She is an evil scientist who thrives on scientific understanding and exploiting the natural order of the world. She has always viewed the doctor as reckless and someone whose meddlesome behavior always ruins her plans. I FULLY believe that the rani was in retirement and that’s how she became Mrs flood. The timelords were dead and it was time for her to hide herself away in a quiet life until the doctor came in and changed the literal nature of the universe. Since she thrives on science and the natural order of the universe I bet she is PISSED that the universe is “in a state of play” and basically run by coincidence and gods. I think the rani would love nothing more than to be the consequences to the doctors actions. I don’t know who’s they’re going to use the rani to critique the doctor and UNITs actions but here are some outlandish theories:

- the baby that the unholy trinity is holding in the pictures of wish world is actually the Master brought back from the tooth but as an infant and the doctor is going to have to raise them as a sort of way for them to heal

- the baby is one of Susan’s parents

- the baby is the doctor when division forces them to regenerate into one and wipes their memory. Captain poppy is the doctor as the timeless child found outside the wormhole. The Rani is going to bring all different versions of the doctor together and we’re going to get more of that story which will allow the doctor to address that trauma head on but in a way where they still have to defeat the ranis evil scheme.

-the baby is ruby and they’re fucking with her timeline even more

[ryoshiwaah]

chapter 15: mistletoe pt.2

a/n: lowkey short chapter bc I had to dig to find my motivation.

The day after, Y/n woke up to loud voices echoing in the house; being half-asleep, she rubbed her eyes and sat up, taking in her surroundings: next to her, where Minji was sleeping the night before, was a tidy bed. 

The sight made the youngest groan in frustration, annoyed that her friend was probably having breakfast without her, and also dared to stop cuddling her. Unacceptable.

As she stared at the empty space for a little more, contemplating the way she could use the situation to make Minji feel guilty and receive more presents on Christmas’s day, from the corner of the eye, a glimpse of a note caught her attention.

On the pillow, there was a folded piece of paper that said “for Y/n”.

Curiosity and worry got the best of our stupid protagonist and she opened it, to her, it was either a suicide note or a lame joke that Minji thought once she woke up.

Opening it with trembling fingers, Y/n thought of the worst and her anxiety only flared up at the words slurred into the piece of paper. 

“I’m sorry about last night, I shouldn’t have kissed you back. I’m sorry for writing this and for leaving you alone.”

The first paragraph was apology after apology, the ink blurred and made a mess because of the wet stains on the paper, signaling that Minji was crying while writing the letter. The doubt creeped into her mind that this was all a dream.

She had to be dreaming.

“Writing this feels like betraying you, Y/n, but the guilt of ending up becoming more… I can’t live with it. You don’t deserve it, the hate of the netizens if they find out, the looks on our parents' faces.”

A desperate, sarcastic giggle left her lips. The hopes of another Christmas together were shattering right in front of her. That couldn’t be their last Holidays together, it wasn’t possible. After almost a decade of being friends, Minji was letting everything go because of a kiss?

The promise of growing up and succeeding together, the secrets – Their entire lives.

Did all of that simply didn’t matter anymore to her?

“I know you’d be able to keep it up in front of the world, but I’m different. I’m not like you, I’m not strong nor patient, and if I can’t love you freely I’d rather not love you at all. My feelings will pass and yours will too. I’m sure of it, you’re easily bored after all.”

The piece of paper fell to the ground with calmness despite the weight of the words written on it. Y/n didn’t talk, her head felt light and dizzy, overwhelmed with dread, sadness, anger and fear.

Slowly, the loud voices began to have a meaning, becoming distinct sounds: Y/n could hear Minji’s mother yelling at someone, her own mother trying to reason with her, while a male voice, perhaps Minji’s brother, was gradually raising his voice.

Did they know what happened? Maybe Minji came back and they were lecturing her. 

With trembling legs and a heart filled with delusion, Y/n almost tripped on her own Christmas shoes as she ran to the kitchen, flying on the steps of the stairs. It was clearly one of Minji’s pranks.

She never pranked her to be honest, but maybe the Holidays’ spirit made her let loose.

Minji wasn’t in the kitchen, or in the house, not even in town anymore. Y/n learned from the girl’s mother the truth behind the piece of paper: she had called a cab and went back to the dorms, claiming the company needed her as soon as possible.

They tried to make her come back but she was adamant, always justifying her actions with the same sentence – “The company needs me.”

Y/n lost hope once again, she spent her holidays locked in her room, barely getting out to eat. Minji did the same, training, eating, sleeping, repeat; her instructor checked on her from time to time, but she would always lock her door and shut off everyone.

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