#i love prof lasko

[eggyboyoart]

Redacted HC #5: one of Lasko's students overheard that he liked Dungeons and Dragons so they made him a dice set and Lasko actually like, ugly cried

[s0lairee]

prof. moore mode: on.

2/5 for the damn bois sketches! i love how we as a fandom have agreed on lasko having round glasses.

[psst. zoom in for freckles <3]

[anotherboredfan]

it's exactly 04:04 am and I have not slept but im wondering what kind of storyline we'll be having with Lasko's listener, romance-wise. like, this water elemental prof seems to be confident and direct, but they're also super patient and often checks in on what Lasko is comfortable with. on the one hand, from the first vid i get the sense that it's not gonna be exactly a slow-burn for those two, but i also think because we're literally starting with the talking stage and going to dinner first we'll get to see the whole process of them falling for each other and Lasko's growth to become more confident with himself??

i'm completely on board either way! we'll get to see Lasko being happy and loved and cherished- gosh my heart feels full already

[morgansplace]

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#5

I'm not saying I like Lasko, but

The way his glasses fall off of his nose when he looks down, and the way his long curly hair hides his eyes sometimes, or the way his eyes almost disappear when he laughs, and his cute laugh:(

God I'm so in love with him what the fuck

156 notes - Posted July 29, 2022

#4

CLOSEKNIT BUT IT'S A GROUP OF GRANDMAS MAKING SCARFS FOR CHRISTMAS

158 notes - Posted July 20, 2022

#3

So. DUMP said it. Magical apps for vampires.

I just couldn't control myself.

Hehe yesterday I made this with @readyandnot 's help, so big thanks to you &lt;;33

Big ramble under the cut!

Here's Bloody! An app concept for vampires which you can download on MF! (Magical Facilities, which is the app store)

First of all, the name. It started being a very bad pun called "dinnertime", but we figured the name and icon were very discriminatory, so instead I turned it to "Bloody" which, i think, it's better.

Second, the icon. I wanted to do something simple with the word, and I had this idea of doing the B with the fangs, so it turned out like that. The app colors are red, black and white.

See the full post

195 notes - Posted August 5, 2022

#2

friendly reminder that David whines when he likes something

298 notes - Posted July 15, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

this is very messy, but

Signatures, anyone???

These are just because I was very bored, and I have a couple hcs about them, so yeah

Vincent does the 'S' backwards "for the aesthetic", as he likes to put it. But the truth is that he does the S backwards since he was a kid.

Lasko's 'O' looks like a little spiral because he writes very fast and it ends up being multiple little circles forming said spiral.

The d(a)emons signatures have a little detail about how I think the tip of their tails are

Guy does the pizza to annoy Honey, because they say is 'too childish'

Asher never let go of the little wolf tail he did with his name as a kid

Sam's handwriting is small

Ollie does the 'E' super big??? unnecessarily???

Caelum's letters are 80% doodles and 20% words, his signature the same

Echo's signature is literally so cool like what the fuck

Elliott's little star is a suggestion Sunshine did for him. He does the 'E' like a backwards 3 since he was a toddler

Lmao that's very much it, I'm just surprised about how many fonts I can do with my own fingers tf. And I don't know how many times I had to adjust the fucking thing because I keep forgetting boys?? Like?? Oh well

607 notes - Posted July 9, 2022

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[zozo-01]

oh boy do i have a list and a half

this ones pertains to my darlin oc, but because she's a city girl, sam calls her a "princess" just to tick her off. (the nickname comes from how a lot of city girl are seen as rich and uptight bitches, something my darlin technically doesn't fall under, but the sentiment is thereee)(her other nickname is 'part-time cowgirl' and she realllyyyy needs to keep that under qraps

angel adds random 'y' and 's' to names to give people nicknames. for example: "david" becomes "davey", "asher" becomes "ashy", "milo" becomes "miles" and so on and so forth

asher was a basketball player in high school and milo was a cricket player. darlin was a figure skater and david didn't do sports cuz he's boring!!!

vincent is actually darlin's uncle on their mother's side!!! (because he reminds me of my uncles who are around my age okkk T-T)

darlin, babe and angel have a lil book club <3333

starlight was lasko's professor at one point and (when they get out of hell because they will damn it!!!!) they help him transition from being a prof to admin!!!

avior and gavin are best fucking friends AND I DONT MAKE THE RULES!!!!

lovely and darlin bonded a lot due to their shared trauma at the hands of awful vampires (and the irony that they are both dating vamps)

I really want to know if the Redacted Fandom has thoughts/hcs or anything else that they are afraid to share in public, I would love to read them so if you do have any please feel free to share them with me anonymously. Safe space ♡

Doesn't matter if people would normally consider it problematic I'm all ears

[romirola]

hi romi!!! i love the new prompts list so many of those are so so good!!

what about 23 or 25 (my dyslexic brain can’t remember which i think it’s 25, where it’s dialogue between 2 people like “it hurts” what “being in love with someone who doesn’t love you back”)

but it’s lasko confessing that he does love gavin and fl to damien or huxley and him coping with that (and maybe realizing he was wrong 👀)

Hi, Anon! Yeah, that prompt list was amazing, wasn’t it? A little bit of everything for everyone. Thanks for your request! I hope you enjoy!

Rating: T, WC: ~1.6K, Prompts: “It hurts,” “Being in love with someone who doesn’t love you back,” Lasko confessing his feelings for Gavin and Freelancer to Damien, Coping

To the anon who requested Sam/Darling, you're up next!

Lasko Moore tried to blink away the dryness in his eyes as he stared at the glowering computer screen. He repeatedly clicked the “Save” icon of the document up on his computer, ever paranoid that he would lose the mountains of feedback he had added as marginal comments to the student’s draft of a paper about the ethical use of elemental magic in emergency situations that included unempowered humans. Lasko hoped the student would read his comments, though he wasn’t naïve. 

A soft knock at the door brought him out of his blue-light stupor. 

“Oh, come in,” Lasko beckoned, using a bit of air-magic to pull out the chair that faced his large, oak desk. He had presumed it was one of his students, so he couldn’t hide the surprise on his face when he saw Damien take a seat. “Damien? H-h-hi.” He awkwardly waved before shoving his hand onto his lap. “What’s up? Is something wrong? What are you doing here?

“Lasko,” Damien greeted coolly, taking care to shut the door behind him quietly. The fire-elemental crossed his ankle over his knee, letting his backpack slip to the floor. “Don’t worry. Nothing’s wrong. I saw your office light on, and I thought I’d stop by to say hi.” He tilted his head to the side. “Hi.”

“How n-n-nice of you,” Lasko smiled. “Gives us a chance to catch up. How is everything going?”

Damien pursued his lips. “Pretty good,” Damien answered honestly. “Classes are alright. Busy, but you know exactly how that goes.” He gestured to Lasko’s computer, the open book titled ‘Student-Focused Feedback,” and the multiple rubrics splayed out on the desk in front of Lasko. “My advanced-fire usage independent study has been super interesting. The prof and I meet in a temperature-controlled practice room. Lets us really unleash our fire.” 

“Wonderful,” Lasko smiled. “That’s really great, Damien. I’m so happy to hear things are going well for you academically. And how’s Hux?” 

“His new job with the center seems to be going well,” Damien proudly reported. “Seems to be getting into the swing of things. And the kids seem to be quite taken with him, so it’s a win/win.” Damien couldn’t help the slight widening of his grin as he thought of his boyfriend leading a group of toddlers through the Dahlian forests, teaching them about ecology and botany as they connected with the nature around them. “But you’d know that, if you didn’t ditch game night for the last three weeks in a row.”

Lasko’s face fell at Damien’s words. “R-r-right,” he relented, tapping his fingers on the desk. “I’ve just been swamped with grading,” he shrugged. “Hopefully next week. Or if not next week, th-th-then definitely the one after that!” 

Damien wasn’t convinced and he made no effort to appear otherwise. “Lasko…” He sighed. “You’re avoiding us.”

“Avoi-oi-oi-ding you?” Lasko repeatedly. Wh-wh-what do you-”

“Admit it,” Damien supplied without hesitation. “It’s not up for debate, because I know it’s true. What I came to ask you is ‘why?’” Damien scooted his chair a little closer. “Why, Lasko? We’re your friends. We miss you.”

“I haven’t been meaning to avoid you,” Lasko relented, dropping his wonderment at Damien’s accusation. “It’s just been, collateral damage. I-I-I’ve been meaning to avoid them,” he explained. “Not permanently or anything. Just until I stop…” He patted his chest. “Until I stop feeling this way.”

Damien’s brow furrowed curiously. 

“Heartbroken,” Lasko explained bitterly. “ It’s hard sometimes, to see them together. It hurts, y’know? Being in love with someone who doesn’t love you back.”

“Them,” Damien repeated. “Gavin and Freelancer.”

Lasko nodded. “I love them,” he said simply. “Or, I loved them? I’ve been trying not to. Maybe I never did?” Lasko shuddered. “I just don’t know. And I need to figure it out before I see Gavin and Freelancer.”

“Oh, Lasko,” Damien hummed. 

“Pathetic, right?” Lasko spit. He rubbed at his eyes, conveniently hiding his face from Damien until he got a little bit more composed. “Go ahead. You can say it. I know it’s true! I mean, what kind of guy falls in love with his best friends and then, I don’t know, takes way too fucking long to realize that they don’t feel the same about him. That they only have eyes for each other. And why shouldn’t they?” he burst. “They’re so in love. So perfect for each other. How could I ever think I could belong with them in that way?”

“Lasko,” Damien sighed. “First of all, it’s not pathetic of you to have feelings for people who don’t reciprocate. If it is, then the whole damn human race just got a lot more pathetic.”

Lasko couldn’t hold back a small laugh. “Thanks. And, it’s not even that I want to be with Gavin and Freelancer. Not really. Not anymore,” Lasko continued. “Because I know how good they are together. I guess I’m just worried, since it’s not them, a-a-a-and I accept that, then, what if it’s no one? Ever?”

“I mean it,” Damien asserted,  clearing his throat. “I… Thank you for telling me.” He forced himself to slow down a bit, even as the tips of her fingers warmed. “I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with this, Lasko. And even more sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with it alone.” He stretched a hand out across the desk, steadying Lasko’s fidgeting palm. 

“Thank you.” Lasko nodded. “But honestly, you don’t need to do that. You don’t need to say that. I should just get over this already. They’re my friends, for fuck’s sake! And I do want to keep being both Gavin’s and Freelancer’s friend. I’ve never, ever stopped caring about either of them like that.”

“I do need to say it,” Damien confirmed. “I do. Because I mean it. It’s true. You’re hurting. And, I…” Damien began to stutter. It was like he had so many things to say, points to bring up, arguments to make, he couldn’t choose one to speak. “Look. Lasko. I’m no expert in the whole love department. You know that. I… kinda suck at it.”

“Mm, yeah,” Lasko absently agreed. 

“Oh, wow,” Damien mockingly huffed. “Not even going to comfort me with a lie? Okay then.” Yet again, he scooted his chair around the desk and closer to Lasko. “What I mean by that is, you and I know how clueless I am about this stuff. So, listen to me when I tell you, the few things I do know, I’m pretty sure about.”

Lasko searched Damien’s face, silently asking him to go on. 

“If it’s not mutual, it’s not love,” Damien said simply. “And it took me a while to realize that. I know it’s hard, when you’re the one in the position you’re in.”

“It’s hard,” Lasko confirmed softly. Damien realized that it was probably the first time Lasko let himself say that aloud. 

“I know this is going to sound all pie-in-the-sky, hippy-dippy, let’s-all-hold-hands-and-sing, sickeningly sweet and mushy of me,” the fire-elemental prefaced. “But when Hux and I fell in love, we did it together. It was never not mutual. Never something we didn’t share equally. And that’s what makes it so good.” He swiped a hand through his hair. “I think the phrase ‘unrequited love’ is a misnomer. Because, if it’s unrequited, it’s not real love.”

“But I feel so awful when I think about what’ll never be,” Lasko refuted, letting his head hang. “Doesn’t that mean it’s love?”

“Love doesn’t hurt like that,” Damien replied. “And as strong as those emotions you felt for Freelancer and Gavin were, I can guarantee you that someday, some time, you’ll feel something even stronger for some very lucky people who will feel the exact same way about you.” 

Lasko slowly raised his chin to gaze at Damien’s steely expression. “Really?”

“Really,” Damien smiled. “And you know that I don’t make a habit of being wrong.”

“I should hope not,” Lasko scoffed. “And not only that, but you’re modest as hell.”

Damien laughed. Lasko’s cheeky one-liners never failed to get a reaction out of him, much to his chagrin. 

“If you need a little more time before you want to hang out with Gavin and Freelancer, I’d understand,” Damien told him in earnest. “I’ll cover for you. Back up any story you want to use as an excuse. But, just promise me you won’t let this fester, okay? That you won’t let this undo the deep friendship you and they have.”

“Okay,” Lasko nodded. “I will,” he vowed. “And just so you know, w-w-w-what you told me there, about things being mutual? It helps. It helps me cope with how things shook out, y’know. And it gives me something to maybe think about down the road.” He used his hand to gesture a wave. “Way down the road. A long road.” 

“Good.” Damien stood up and let his arms splay out. “How about one bona fide fire-elemental hug, as long as you don’t tell anyone I initiated it?”

Lasko quickly stood up and fell into Damien’s embrace. The two friends stayed together for a moment before breaking contact.

“Now that that’s settled…” Damien straightened the collar of his shirt. “How about you me and Hux have a boys’ night tomorrow? Just the three of us.”

Lasko forced himself not to look excited at the offer. “Oh, you don’t want me third-wheeling with you guys…”

“You wouldn’t be,” Damien interrupted. “Because you’re our friend and we want to spend time with you. Seriously.” He slung an arm around Lasko. “Save your work and let’s get out of here tonight, okay? We’ll grab a late dinner. I’ll give you a lift home. And then tomorrow, Hux can practice one of his tours on us for his job. He’d be thrilled at the chance.”

“Okay,” Lasko happily agreed. He shut down his computer and grabbed his blazer. “Dinner tonight and a hike tomorrow sounds great. Thank you, Damien.”

“Anytime,” Damien waved off. “C’mon. Let’s go.”

“Mutuality,” Lasko echoed thoughtfully. “I like the sound of that, y’know?”

“Trust me,” Damien informed him. “When you find it, you’ll love the sound of it.”

[free-boundsoul]

Pop quizzes are annoying, but you’re right, Freelancer. At least there’s no time to second-guess yourself. No I did not write out “my mom” on the test! Imagine if I did. That sounds like a bad joke or something… I put my mom’s name on the test. I wonder if the professor will notice our last names are the same. I’m always torn if I should tell people who my mom is. On one hand, I’m so proud of her for forging her own path and the policy changes she’s made to benefit humanborn citizens. On the other, I’m worried people will treat me differently if they know who my mom is, like if they treat me nicely, they’ll have some kind of perk or DUMP will let them off for a warning rather than write a ticket for little covert infractions. I mean, obviously that’s not the case. My mom wouldn’t even help me that one time I got a ticket. She’s not going to risk her job for one of my friends… What do you think I should do if the prof asks me?

Sounds perfect. I’m sure with a few tweaks of your alignment, you’ll be a regular gym rat. We definitely don’t want to risk anything happening to your back! Safety first, Freelancer. I bet you’ll enjoy it, especially once you see everything you can do without pain. Bluetooth is a good idea, but then it never fails that I lose one (or both) of the buds. And they are so much more expensive than just a pair of cheap, wired headphones, you know? I’m not sure why they fall out so much. Maybe I move my head too much. Or my ears are too big. Oh well. At least when you come along, I’ll have someone to talk to. Other days, I suppose I’ll just have the thoughts in my head to keep me company…

Yeah, Hux is just about the most in tune earth elemental I’ve ever seen. And that little make-shift greenhouse he’s made in his apartment? It’s incredible. Like walking in a forest. Hey, you should bring Eren there and let him, I don’t know, be a jungle cat or something.

Looks like Gavin and Hux passed. No big deal. I wouldn’t want to force them to sit through something like that. And, Lasko says he would go, but he’s holding office hours. But look, all three of them said yes for dinner! Perfect. Yeah, it is kind of fun when we all pile onto the couch for cartoons. Although, I don’t think I ever realized how messed up some of those cartoons are for kinds. Like, the depictions of violence are wildly graphic! Did no one ever stop to think kids would be consuming that? Hmm, my favorite cereal. Well, the cereal I eat most is 100% all-bran. It doesn’t taste great, but it’s healthy and is a good way to start the day. Based purely on taste though, I think I’ve got to go with Frosted Cheerios. They are SO sweet, but so good. I’ll let you in on a secret. I always keep some in my pantry. Not in the cupboard in the kitchen, but the actual pantry, just in case I get a craving for them. What about you?

-Damien

My inner gremlin thinks it would have been funny but my sense of humor is twisted. They might just think it's a coincidence? Some last names are common and people don't have to be related to have the same name. Growing up I had three people in school with the same last name and they weren't related. It caused a lot of confusion.

I can see why you wouldn't want to tell people. Some people might try to take advantage and get on your good side, just to try and gain favor with your mom. I can only imagine when you were growing up, if your classmates' parents found out and tried to get their kids to be friends with you because they wanted an in.

And wait...you got a ticket? For breaching covert? I'd love to hear that story. If you'd be comfortable telling me of course. And I'd say it'd be up to you, if you think they need to know. I know you'd rather pass your classes on your own merit rather than a professor fudging your grades because of who your mom is.

I'm going to make it a goal to be able to pick up all of you. I want to be strong enough to give the best hugs. Or carry one of you in case I need to. Oh, that's a good point, I've definitely had some moments of panic when one of the buds slipped through my fingers and fell somewhere I couldn't see. Well, I guess I'm gonna have to try my best to keep up with you and join you whenever possible. If you'd want me to of course, I wouldn't want to butt in if you really wanted to be left alone with your thoughts.

Oh I love all those plants he has growing! It's so cool seeing all that greenery when some things are dying in winter. I'd have to ask Hux if that'd be okay and make sure nothing would be poisonous to him if Hux said yes. Eren has a habit of eating any plant.

Haha, you were definitely right! It'll be fun to sit down to dinner with everyone. Oh right? Or the very adult scenes they sneak in that just fly over the kids' heads.

Oh, I can definitely make cereal bars from frosted cheerios! I have to agree that those are really good. My favorite changes around, but it's usually rice crispies. Or froot loops.

[fuzzy-melonlord]

Alright @bruh-im-aggro and @ofthecosmos here is this fucker

Professor Asra Davis. He/They. He prefers his students to just call him Asra. A dreamwalker and a Prof. at D.A.M.N teaching a specialized dream crafting course. Has been teaching for about 6 years. Not the best conversationalist but he is a fantastic listener. (The person who would make eye contact with someone if they get inturupted so that the person knows he is listening) also might have a small crush on Lasko but I havent decided that yet

And his imperium counterpart, Gluttony. He works at the Imperial Academy of Dahlia, supervising the feeding schedules of the demons and daemons that they've lured in. Which is where he got his name. He also does weekly check-ups on the Demons/Daemons to make sure they’re just on the edge of starvation. Works directly under Avior. He was assigned by Lasko to oversee and guarantee that Avior is doing what he doing his job appropriately. He has an obsession with Camelopardalis.

I am attached and love him already.

Now I gotta make a whole profile for this oc and make their non imperium counterpart because reasons 👀

[free-boundsoul]

Oh, give it a rest, Freelancer.

Add it to your vocabulary then, Freelancer. A few extra syllables never hurt anyone. Well, you’ve got me there. Gavin will probably be all too happy to tell us of his latest escapades in Lasko’s class. But for real, I hope he doesn’t do anything too intense. Lasko’s worked hard to work his way into that teaching position. I don’t think Gavin would ever do anything to jeopardize that for him, do you?

Thanks so much for saying that Freelancer. I’d be more than happy to work with Gavin and for you to join us. That sounds like a fun study group. As long as Gavin promises to keep his smart mouth to himself. If any slip out, he’ll have to pay up. It’ll be like a swear jar, but for Gavin, it’ll be an… innuendo jar. Either that’ll be an incentive for him to reign himself in, or we’ll be rich by the end of the semester.

No no no no! You don’t have to be sorry. I love hearing about her. I can hear in your voice how much she means to you. I mean, if it makes you feel bad to talk about her, then by all means, I’ll avoid the subject. But as long as you want to talk about her, I’m very willing to listen! She seems like such a significant part of your life. Hmm… regional desserts. I think where I’m from likes to lay claim to the cheesecake, though I’m not really sure if we invented it per se or just perfected it. And I know you can get cheesecake anywhere. We also have what’s called a black and white cookie. It’s like a small cake-like cookie with half of it frosted with vanilla icing (or maybe buttercream?) frosting and then the other half frosted with chocolate icing. I love them because you don’t have to choose between chocolate or vanilla. You get both!

What!? No, Freelancer. You already told Lasko? What did he say? That is just pure stubbornness! Hmm, I didn’t think about him knowing who my mom is, though since he had her in class, he actually might. Good thinking. Well, I guess we’ll at least be able to help each other work through the class as we try to learn the material and catch the prof at being a shit educator. This year will be interesting. That’s for sure.

All of those sound awesome, freelancer. My favorite donut is probably the glazed kind. Oh, I love Boston Creme donuts. I tried to make a Boston Creme pie a few months ago. It came out really well, except the ganache came out really thin. It was delicious, don’t get me wrong, but the chocolate ganache soaked into the cake. It didn’t drizzle over the sides like it does when you get it from a bakery. Maybe I didn’t wait long enough for it to cool? I am pretty impatient… What do you think I did wrong?

-Damien

Hehe, whatever you say, Damie.

I'm sure Gavin won't do anything too bad, at least I hope not. I'll have a talk with him just in case. I don't want him risking Lasko's job or anything, not after he's worked so hard. I think he knows where to draw the line?

I mean, I'd say we can get a gag, but I think he'd enjoy that too much. An innuendo jar sounds like a good idea, like you said, it might make him refrain or you'd have plenty of money. Oh, maybe we'd find out where he gets cash from?

Thank you Damien, I...I don't feel bad talking about her. I still love her, and maybe someday I'll be able to visit. She pretty much raised me, but after the whole...powers manifesting, my mom and grandpa didn't really understand. I didn't want to cause any strain between them so it was better if I left. Sometimes I still sneak some letters to her under a name my mom or grandpa wouldn't recognize. So we still get to talk.

Oooh, cheescake sounds really good, do you have an recipes you like to make for it? And those cookies sound really good too! I like things that have some variety so it's not the same all the time.

Yep! Already told him, and he asked why and if I was sure and I told him that if Piller wants to be a dormitory asshat, he should have to deal with the consequences. I usually don't like...making waves with teachers but I'll make an exception. But hey, we get to share another class! It'll be fun~

Oh, a boston creme pie, I've never made that before! Hmmm, I'm not the best with ganache. The times I've tried, it's been really thin and more like a glaze. It could be because of heat, or maybe it was during the heating process of the cream? Maybe we can try making it together to see if two heads are better than one?

[free-boundsoul]

What do you mean, Freelancer? I’d never use the word “fake” to describe you, but my opinion doesn’t mean shit compared to yours. Are you okay?

He goes through all that trouble for cake, and then feigns ignorance to get out of helping with the Thanksgiving dinner, all the while mocking me? And you know something, that is exactly on brand for Gavin. He really gets a kick out of seeing me all pissed off. Daemons have such a different relationship to magic than us. It’s hard for us to comprehend conjuring since we can’t do it. I don’t know about conjuring up money. I supposed he could. It’d be counterfeit, but I’m not sure how anyone would find out about it. Maybe other daemons could, though. When you go out, does Gavin ever pay? You know my motto, Freelancer: Don’t get mad. Get even. And that is exactly what I plan to do with Gavin. Maybe I’ll invite him over for dinner and let everything burn so he’ll feel the need to swoop in and save the food. Gavin’s promiscuity doesn’t factor into this. How could it?

Puppy chow? Umm, not great, Freelancer. You know how much I love peanut butter, but I don’t love it enough to eat dog food flavored like peanut butter. And I don’t think you should be giving a dog anything like chocolate frosting. That can really make them sick.

Hux did, but Hux is also an elemental with empowered parents, so I doubt he had much trouble in the class. Profs like that cling to it because it’s easier. It takes work to generate inclusivity, to reflect on yourself and your complicity. You’re right. It’s frustrating as hell.

How lucky that this corner booth is open for us then. I don’t need a menu. I already know what I’m going to get. A short stack of chocolate chip pancakes, two eggs sunny side up, hash browns, a mug of black coffee, and a glass of water without ice. Here, take a look and see what looks good to you.

-Damien

I'm sorry, I was feeling a bit down, I'm better now! Just some days I don't feel like...I don't feel like I'm the same person that other people see? It's just hard to see myself as how I've had others describe me, like when I get compliments. I just...it's hard to think of myself that way when I have this voice in the back of my head telling me the opposite, you know?

Yeah, that's definitely on point with Gavin. I think he just likes to push buttons for reactions, maybe because he can feel emotions and he likes working through different minutiae? He likes flustering Lasko and trying to get a rise out of Hux, though most of that seems to go over the big guy's head unfortunately. Hmmm...he has paid before. It looked like normal cash but it's not like I tried to examine it. Do you think the stuff they conjure comes from someplace else? Like ingredients they pull out of the air is actually from the store a few blocks away or money is just taken from the bank? He'd probably try and fix it with magic though, right? And it's Gavin, Damien. He's going to try and push your buttons. If you think the innuendos from friendsgiving were bad, just think about him specifically amping them up to target you.

...I-I mean the snack, Damie. It's rice chex cereal coated with melted peanut butter, butter and chocolate and then that's coated with powdered sugar. It's definitely not for dogs. Have you never had it before? Now I'm wondering if it's called something else or maybe it's a regional treat like scotcheroos.

That's true, I was going to ask if he saw the professor act like an ass or single out anyone. You'd think with this new age of technology it'd be easier to record teacher's pulling shit like that?

You don't want to look at the menu? Is that what you usually get? Cuz that sounds really good if I can switch the coffee with milk. There was this place around where i grew up that was like a breakfast buffet but you just told them what you wanted and they'd bring you servings. Anyway, they had these buttermilk cinnamon sugar donuts and they were made fresh and they came out hot and they melted in your mouth. They were so addictive, I should find a recipe and try to replicate them.

[free-boundsoul]

Easier said than done, sometimes. You’re really good at modelling that, though. You’re so authentic.

If Gavin can use an oven, then he can use a microwave. Think about it. Ovens ,you have to preheat. You often have to turn whatever you’re baking, or at least check on it to make sure it’s done. Not to mention the process of putting together the ingredients beforehand AND getting it out the pan after. Microwaving something is literally just pushing a few buttons. You made chiffon cake of all things? That’s difficult out of all the types of cake. Oh no, no, no, no, no. I’m glad you said something, because now, I’ve got the upper-hand. What do you mean it’ll backfire? You’re not scared of Gavin, are you, Freelancer? I can handle him. Just gotta think of something good…

What? No, of course I don’t think of myself in the third person. I just meant that I’d, I don’t know, accidentally introduce myself to someone incorrectly or maybe, sign my name wrong. You take everything so literal, Freelancer!

I LOVE peanut butter cups. Anything even remotely related to peanut butter cups is good in my book.

No, I’ve never taken a class with him, but I’ve seen him around. Figures. He also refuses to teach night classes, which means he just so happens to avoid teaching any vampires. I’m glad Lasko got you moved into another class before it was too late. In fact, I think Hux might’ve had him at one point. You’d have to check with him. These old-guard profs get away with it because that’s the way it’s always been, and the administration has no intention of fixing something they don’t consider broken, even if it is shattered. And thus the cycle perpetuates… You’re exactly right, Freelancer. And I think your knowing that indicates what a good teacher you’ll be, if that’s the path you choose.

Either one. I like booths a little better because they are usually more comfortable, but I don’t want to be in a booth if we're going to be right on top of other customers. Which do you like?

-Damien

Oh, I don't know about that, Damien. I feel so fake some days

Well, we worked together on it, but he seemed to have a good enough handle on things. He used the mixer just fine. And he went shopping to get all the ingredients and didn't just...conjure them up. I still don't get how they just...do that. Like, transmorgification is making something out of another thing, not out of thin air. On that note, can he just...make money? I really have no idea how Gavin pays for things. Hmm, sorry, kinda went off on a tangent there. I guess it was kinda complicated but it turned out really well, I'll ask him to make it again for a game night so you can try it. But I won't tell him its for the group until after. He might try to mess up on purpose to keep up his charade. I'm not scared for me, Damie. I can handle Gavin and his teasing just fine. And whatever else he comes up with to try and get under my skin. I'm more worried about you and him trying to get back at each other. It seems like it might dissolve into a spiral of getting even. Just be careful, Gavin's rebuttals are usually...well, you know how promiscuous he can be.

Ohhh, okay. Heh, it'd be kinda funny if you did that in front of Lasko or Hux or Gavin. Could you imagine their faces? I think it'd be pretty funny.

Haha, how do you feel about puppy chow? Oh, I have one of my grandma's recipes for a peanut butter cake. And peanut butter frosting. That's my mom's favorite so my grandma always makes it for her birthday. If you'd like, I could make you the cake but use chocolate frosting? If you'd want to try?

Oh god, Hux had to deal with him? I'll ask him what he thought, I hope he didn't have to deal with that though. Just because that's what was done in the past, doesn't make it good. I never understood that mentality. It just seems like it's an excuse to cling to a past people idolize or look back on with rose-colored glasses because they remember it being 'so great'. It's like when you were a kid and wish to go back to that time because everything was so much simpler. It was only that way because we didn't know what was really going on. It's just...ugh, frustrating.

I like booths better. especially corner ones. I like having a wall to my back, I just feel more comfortable like that. Otherwise I'm just worrying about having my chair pushed back too far and I'm in the way or something.

[free-boundsoul]

Hello, Freelancer,

I see you’re getting ready to return to D.A.M.N. soon. Did you get everything packed? Your keys? Wallet? Phone? Charger? Here, I’ll make a list of the things you will need to pack but won’t be able to until the morning you and Damien go. That way, you won’t have to worry about forgetting anything. It was so very lovely to have you with us. I want to make sure that you know you’re always welcome to come back anytime you want. Anytime! Good luck with this new semester. And as we discussed, I think you might want to look into transferring out of that Prof. Piller’s section of sonar energetic work and into someone else’s, if you can. Damien tells me Lasko can be quite skilled at that sort of stuff. Certainly there’s no record of it, but in my experience, Piller’s presumptions that humanborn students need to be held to higher standards to “show them” that magic needs to be approached with respect is antiquated and, frankly, illegal. It’s not as if he can legally ask you the origin of your magic, but sometimes, as I’m sure you know, it can be difficult to conceal that fact and frankly, I don’t think it’s something you should ever need to conceal. The world, including the magical world, requires us all to be our true selves if we aim to make it a place we can all thrive. There’s no reason you should have to deal with that extra layer of difficulty in what’s already a difficult field. Safe travels, dear! And do not hesitate to use that phone number I gave you! I’m expecting texts and calls to let me know how you’re faring! (And, maybe you could let me know if Damien’s working too hard? I worry about him more than I should.)

Sophia, Damien’s Mom

Aww thank you! I have everything packed that I'm not currently using but I'd appreciate the list! I'd love to come back, you and Ron have been so wonderful!

In all honesty, I'm tempted to stay in it just to give a person like that hell. But that might just be my stubbornness talking. I'll definitely bring it up to Lasko, though. It's a shame that he's still teaching with a mindset like that. Thank you for the warning though, I really appreciate it.

I'll send you plenty of updates! Do you mind if I send you pictures or videos? I usually manage to snag some good ones of Damien, especially with our other friends. (And don't worry, I'm not afraid to call him out when he's overworking himself, so I'm definitely not above telling you when he's not listening to me. I'm sure he'd do the same if the show was on the other foot.)