#i wasnt going to risk getting spoiled

[fruitbowlria]

what most american fans don't realize is that a lot of us aren't watching in america so it doesn't really matter if we watch ftf now or when it releases. where i live toh isn't even on disney+ at all and it'll be weeks before it's dubbed and airs on tv.

if you want to blame someone, blame the ppl responsible for the leaks but don't go around calling people weak, evil or wtv when for a lot of us it truly makes no difference. as long as the people posting about it are tagging the spoilers, leave them alone

[inky-duchess]

Who fell first? Who fell harder?

Who is the one who fusses the most? Does their S/O mind very much?

What is their love language?

Has either OC ever gotten a hickey off the other? What was their reaction?

What is something they like to do together?

Who would ask the "would you love me if I were a worm?" question? How would their S/O answer?

Who likes forehead kisses? Who likes hand kisses? Who likes neck kisses?

Who is the big spoon? Little spoon?

If there wasnt enough seats, how would they sit? One on the other's lap? One on the armrest? One on the floor in front of them?

Who plays with whose hair?

Who is clingy?

What is something their S/O does that makes them flustered?

What is something they find hot about their S/O?

What is something they argue about constantly? Is it a deep-seated issue or something small?

How do they comfort one another when the other is upset?

Who is the better caretaker? Does their S/O like being taken care of?

Who steals whose clothes? Does their significant other mind?

They've had a major blowout. How do they handle it?

How good are they are communication?

Who handles the spiders? Who screams directions in the background?

Who typically tends to initiate intimacy first (this can be a conversation, action or anything)?

What is something - either character - doesn't like about the other?

Who said "I love you" first?

Who kissed who first?

Do they have any pet names for one another?

Who gets jealous most often? How does their S/O deal with that?

Who tends to drive on long journeys? Who navigates?

Do they trust one another? Are comfortable discussing their fears with one another?

What's an insecurity they hold about their relationship?

Describe how one character would cheer the other up after a hard day.

How would they describe one another.

Can they communicate private thoughts whilst in company? If so, how?

Which one of them gives "that look" when they other is acting like a fool?

How do they address a problem in their relationship?

How does each significant other view any exes and former relationships?

What is something that would break their hearts?

Who is more likely to avenge their S/O if they were hurt or killed?

What would be their ideal evening in?

Do they dance? If so, who's better?

What is a song that reminds you of the OCs' relationship?

Who sings to the other? Are they any good?

Who teases who? What about?

Who gets up early? Who stays in bed late?

Who's more likely to bring the other coffee or breakfast in bed?

What's the worst thing the other can say to one?

If they were ever in a life or death situation, who risks their life?

If it ever came down to it, who is turning to the darkside to save the other?

If they ever had less that 5 mins to tell their S/O something before never seeing them again, what would they say?

Is there a word or gesture that makes either of them melt?

Who's the romantic?

Are there any characters who ship them?

Who cooks? Who does the dishes?

Who eats healthier? Who's got the sweet-tooth?

What's something that they don't really care for but tolerate because S/O has an interest?

Who spoils who? Does their S/O tolerate it? Do they secretly enjoy it?

Who tends to be the level-headed one? Who is feral?

Who reminds the other to wear a coat when it's cold out?

Do they hold hands?

Is there a spot they tend to kiss or caress habitual?

Are they willing to show PDA? If not, is there a reason?

How would they describe their S/O in one word?

How would outside characters describe their relationship?

How would they describe one another in bed?

Would they ever answer the above question if it was asked to their face? How would they react?

Who tends to take the lead in intimate encounters?

Have they ever been caught in the act? What would be their reaction if they were?

Have they ever done it anywhere questionable?

Who is more vocal? Who is more experienced?

If they were to go shopping, who holds the bags? Who decides where they go?

If they went out to dinner, who is paying? Would there even be a discussion?

If someone were to insult their S/O, how would the other handle it?

If someone flirted with or showed an interest in their S/O, how would the other react?

Who knows the other better? Why is this?

Who's more likely to bail who out of jail? Would they give the other one shit for it?

Which - if any - other famous ship's vibes do they emulate?

Are they soulmates? Do they believe in that?

What is something they would never forgive the other one for doing/saying?

Who has memorised the other's medical history?

Also, are they each other's first contact in an accident?

What tropes could be applied to this relationship?

Did they have a meet cute? Or was it a train wreck?

Make their relationship into a list of A03 tags.

Who gets frustrated more easily? Who does the other calm them down?

Have they ever almost lost one another? How does it effect their relationship?

Their S/O is tipsy. How do they handle it?

Who gives the best gifts? Who gives the more thoughtful? Who goes for expensive?

If they ever lost one another in a public place, how do they find the other?

What's the darkest secret they have ever told one another?

Would they ever consider marriage?

Would they ever consider starting a family?

Who likes kids more? Who can't stand them?

There's a puddle in one's way. What does their S/O do?

One has hurt their leg on a hike. How does their S/O carry them?

Their pet has caused destruction. Who puts the pet in jail? Who defends the pet?

Who gives flowers to their S/O? What sort of flowers do they like?

Who reads the newspaper? Who wants to see the cartoons?

How do they wake their S/O up? Is it difficult to rouse them?

Who would burn the world down for who?

Who gives off "they said no pickles" energy?

Make a meme of this ship.

You can ask me about: Nikolai/Misha, Alekks/Erika, Katya/Marina, Hadrien/Art

[i-cant-sing]

IMAGINE THE KAMO CLAN WANTS AN ALLIANCE WITH THE ZENIN

so they offer that noritoshi (who is secretly in love with teen!fushiguro reader) marry her, the zenin and the kamo have made this type of alliance for years, it is totally normal for them

but definitely the kamo did not wait for naoya to come to his house shouting that no kamo spawn is going to sully his sweet daughter---- NIECE

when the others hear the news, toji, gojo, nanami, megumi, mai and maki arrive, ALSO SUKUNA WHO TOOK POSSESSION OF YUJI'S BODY

poor noritoshi

AHahaha yesss, I mean the elders just wanted to form an alliance, and neither clan really knew just how strong Fushiguro reader was as a toddler, so it was right to arrange a marriage for you.

As a child, Noritoshi didnt really care much for you, especially since he had battles of his own- being born to a mistress, being the heir of the clan because the head wife couldnt bear sons so, he has to deal with that.

But youre adorable and you grow on anyone, even the Zenin clan, so when toddler Fushiguro reader meets 9 year old Noritoshi, the latter only thinks of you as a spoiled brat at first. And why wouldnt he? Youre running around barefoot in the garden, dressed in sparkly pink hello kitty pjs with servants chasing after you, with Naoya screaming from the shed that he'll lock you up if he catches you grabbing his million dollar koi fish.

Noritoshi's disgust is quite understandable when you come upto him, hair disheveled, face sweaty, and you stick your muddy hand to his face.

"Hi! Im Y/n Fushiguro!" "ZENIN! Y/N ZENIN!" Naoya yells before dragging you away for training (Naoya didnt want you to meet your future husband).

As time goes on, Noritoshi would be sent to the Zenin estate on different errands (by this point, the Kamo clan has heard rumors of your powers and now want Noritoshi to go and woo you, which is a huge task since Noritoshi isnt someone who is able to express emotions, much less romantic ones). But even though he might not be able to express his emotions, doesnt mean his heart hasnt turned soft for you. Youre pollar opposite to him, loud, energetic, carefree- and yet Noritoshi cant help but feel that you... sort of complete him. Youre everything hes not and he likes that. Like 2 puzzle pieces that fit together, he completes you too. Hes quiet, calm, realistic- he brings peace to you, especially when youre mind gets overstimulated by- well, you.

How many times has it been that Noritoshi has stopped your panic attacks when you realised that your father Toji, wasnt coming back? How many times has Noristoshi had to pull you into his robes when your cursed energy started to lose control, risking himself just to calm you down and help you control it as his soft monotonous voice guided you through it?

And how many times has it been that Noritoshi would have his terrible day turned around with just you calling him "Nori!"? Or the times he'd be questioning his worth in the clan and all he needed was you to lean your head against his shoulder to feel like a million bucks? Noritoshi would be the type of man who people would think doesnt really care about love and marriage, when in reality, he just spent the entire night listening to you yap about your day, about Hello Kitty, about uncle Naoya, pausing in between to say "hmm, okay its getting late, we should sleep" only to suddenly remember a new topic to ramble on about. And youd think Noritoshi wanst listenting to you with the way hes staring at your face in awe, but really- he remembers every single word. You could quiz him. Its funny listening to man like him talk about Hello Kitty.

When the time comes for you two to actually get married, Naoya throws a fit, and surprisingly, the Zenin clan also doesnt want to marry you off to Kamo clan (or anyone). People opposing the marriage from your side would be the Zenin clan, the twins (who start telling you all the reasons why marriage is a trap and youd be dead in 2 days.), Gojo (he just chuckles and tells you not to worry because he wont let you be forced into marriage), Nanami (my man wholeheartedly believes youre being a victim of child marriage, BUT NOT ON HIS WATCH! GONNA KILL ANYONE WHO EVEN THINKS OF U LIKE THAT- just sit in his condo and eat the sandwhich he made for you. And dont argue.), Megumi (who doenst get why he wasnt ever informed that you, his baby sister, was in an arranged marriage, and why the hell didnt Noritoshi try to get his blessings/permission considering THAT HES YOUR CLOSEST FAMILY MEMBER??? Also, no- youre not marrying Kamo) and then... theres Sukuna (if you thought Naoya threw a fit, youre in for A WORLD OF TANTRUMS AS SUKUNA SCREAMS AND MOST LIKELY KILLS WHOEVER IS IN A MILE VICINITY, just to let off some steam and calm down before he talks to you and REMINDS YOU THAT YOU PROMISED TO MARRY HIM! HAVE YOU BEEN PROPOSING TO EVERY GUY YOU MET?)

People supporting this union would be all from Noritishi's side, including- the Kamo clan, Choso Kamo (cause ofc, youre just a precious baby like Yuji, and with you being part of the clan means he can protect u better), and surprise surprise Kenjaku (because youd be strong addition to the clan and then you and Nori will have babies with SUPER STRONG CURSED ENERGY AND HE'LL ACCOMPLISH HIS PLAN FOR WORLD DOMINATION).

Anyways, its a sticky situation and it all comes down to you really. Do you want to marry Noritoshi or not?

[lustrousims]

🌇👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Save File Progress - Newcrest

Newcrest is almost done! Here's some of the current households:

 1. The Greene Family: It's always 'wheres da DILF' and never 'how's the DILF.' smh. Marco is quite the ladies man, and while attention is nice, everyone treats his beloved wife Margaret less than ideal. Everyone thinks Marco should be with someone 'his own speed' and not an 'old hag' like Margaret. Marco does not stand for any kind of verbal abuse towards his wife, who gave him three wonderful children and a beautiful home. Marco adores Margaret, and anyone chasing after his heart can go look elsewhere; his heart belongs with her!

2. The Li Family: After losing her husband to old age, Chu-Hua was living alone with her cat, Bao. Sue-Ann asked her mother to move in with her so she can care for her as she gets older. Chu-Hua doesnt expect much, but Sue spoils her to no end! All she wants are grandkids, but Sue doesn't know if she's ready for that yet, She's so focused on her careers that she hardly ever thinks about dating. Chu-Hua is confident, however, and has even begun knitting baby clothes in hopes she gets a grandchild before she passes

3. College Buds: Alina + Dee [bottom row] started dating their senior year of college. After graduation, they decided to move in together and have Alina's other friends Dustin and Liv join them to help offset living costs. Things have been going pretty well so far, except for some of Dee's recent behavior. Alina has been finding her way too jealous and controlling, and now she's started constantly writing stuff in a little notebook that's quite off putting...

 4. The Puente Family: My boyfriend made this family and now I feel obligated to keep them bc he spent hours on them... I promised him they'd live a great life so please be nice to them if you run into them, thank u.

 5. The Chamberlain Family: Katy never thought she'd be a grandmother at this age, but her teen daughter Bella got pregnant too soon. Katy was furious and upset, but what could she do? Kick her daughter out and risk something happening to her? That wasnt an option. Bella already hates herself, her body and her life enough, Katy doesn't need to add onto it. Bella is attending school, working, and is soon going to start taking college classes. She needs Katy's support now more than ever, and while Katy still can't look at the baby in the eyes yet, she's sure she'll come around soon enough... She just feels like she failed her teenage daughter.

 6. The Fraziers: Rumor has it that Famous Musician Nathanial and his wife Julianne were going to get divorced, but that got put on hold when she showed up with a positive pregnancy test. Nathanial never had a father growing up, and he sure as hell wasnt going to put his baby through the same thing. Against his better judgement, he decided to try and work on his marriage with Julianne, for the baby's sake. although, people are starting to get suspicious of her 'conveniently timed' pregnancy...

[inevitablestars]

hi linds I'm really frustrated watching rn <3 so I would love to hear your thoughts on the current love island couples if you would like to share (don't worry about spoiling)

hiiii yes absolutely i have thoughts!!! okay going through current couples:

JaNa & Kenny: honestly top tier at this point. i love jana she knows shes hot and i love that for her! kenny actually treats her well and talks about her so highly and is just happy to be in a couple with her

Leah & Miguel: theyre okay. i really like leah because she owns up to her shit and also doesnt take shit from other people. and like miguel is okay compared to other people she's been with before... but mostly i just like her

Serena & Kordell: serena puts him in his place!!! she knows what she deserves and wont settle for less!!! kordell is genuinely so stupid but not in a malicious way so when he gets proved wrong hes like oh, right yeah youre right. and then moves on. i think they could totally last and i think theyre cute together. i also like the slow burn they went through bc serena wasnt ever really with anyone else but just needed to get to know kordell before trusting him and fully leaning into being a couple and thats so fair

Kaylor & Aaron: toxic!!!! aaron is sooo full of himself and will act like he takes accountability (referencing casa amor, get ready for this drama) but doesn't fully do that and leaves so much out and doesn't care at all when it ends up hurting kaylor. and kaylor keeps going back! its insane like she deserves better but shes so stuck on how aaron was earlier in the season that she wont open up to anyone else or realize how bad he is

Daniela & Rob: theyre... fine. i dont love how daniela switched over to rob so quickly when aaron was done with her and also the way rob just accepted that? like rob is awful but great for entertainment purposes but like them as a couple are so superficial and won't last. they're there still to egg on the aaron and kaylor drama but thats all

Nicole & Kendall: i hate kendall. he is the worst type of guy that acts like he's so nice and friendly and good with the girls and the guys but is. awful. the way he encourages all of the guys at casa and comes back and is confused why the girls are all mad at him??? also the way he talks about nicole is possessive and i dont like it theyre not even Official and she's not an object. i hate him!!!!! nicole could do so much better

Sierra & Harrison: (just happened!! caine is gone) why is sierra still here :/ im not at all interested in her bc she was a casa girl... like sorry but you were a plot device and we didn't sign up for you to get a spin off!! and harrison was on last season (i didnt watch usa last year im usually a uk guy so idk anything about him) but im not at all invested in them as a couple. i wouldve loved to see harrison break up nicole and kendall in the recoupling or even daniela and rob but instead he's with sierra and i hope they get the least votes from last night and go home

actually i want kendall to go home. i hope this vote leads to a recoupling where the two or three lowest voted couples are at risk and the guys pick a girl to go home and the girls pick a guy to go home. its one of my fav ways they do it because like its better than picking their own (like when andrea went home and the leah drama got intense again) but it might be too late in the season for that and it might just be lowest voted couple goes home

[swampgallows]

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wish i wasnt so fucking angry all the time because i honestly do have a lot of love to give but it's like there are eight billion obstacles in my way preventing me from doing the easiest thing in the world (loving) so instead i get very frustrated and pissed off. i love wow but people only want to talk about the parts of it that they hate or spoil things from months in the future so they can be preemptively pissed off about it. i love rave music but im not allowed to play it on my speakers. i loved going to raves but now i cant go without risk of getting very sick with covid. i used to like making art but now i dont have the space or energy or privacy for it. i love making kandi but i now never get to trade anything ive made. i like baking when i get to do it but i get harassed the whole time about when it will be done. i want to try more cooking but im not allowed to buy groceries without ensuing psychological warfare. now i cant even leave my bedroom without a mask on because people in my house do whatever and get sick and then blurt "it's not covid".

"wowww you dont work you just stay in bed all day huh sounds like the dream" go ahead, sit in your bed for 4 years. for every incremental advancement you make, have it snatched away from you. feel your life get smaller and smaller. have zero privacy, income, or autonomy. contribute nothing and be important to no one. yearn to contribute and be told that you aren't worth the chance to do so. fail to contribute when you finally get the chance. yeah, what a fucking dream.

[bluewormonastring]

My live reactions to season 2 (episode 1)

SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY KIDS READ AT UR OWN RISK

Holy shit I’m so excited

Oh my god

Oh my god

Oauxbwkxjwhz

LOVE THE BLACK SCREEN W A SHARP CUT TO THE BEACH 10/10

OMG WE GET THE STEDE AND IZZY BEACH SWORD NOW? SO SOON? YOU SPOIL ME OFMD

Omg he’s been stabbed this is for sure a dream sequence

STEDE THATS MURDER EVEN IF ITS JUST IN YOUR HEAD

“You absolute twa….” BEST DYING WORDS EVER ILY IZZY ALWAYS AND FOREVER

THE SLOW RUN TOWARDS EACH OTHER OMG

AND STEDES FACE AND HIS VOICE AND AWW BABY

AWWW THE WAY THEY CRASHED INTO EACH OTHER

“BABE” HA FOWIHXBWNA I WAS NOT PREPARED

“I KNEW YOUD FIND ME LOVE”

“Fuckin love the beard mate”

Oh we’ve started farting lovely

OH MY GOD I WASNT PREPARED FOR HOW ID FEEL WHEN IT CUT TO HIM WITH EVERYONE AWW MY BABIES IVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH

“Cant be worse than you moaning ‘Ed oh ed’ all night” ILY PETE

Iconic title screen as always

“DEAR ED” AHHHH

SPANISH JACKIE ILY

Instantly taking an interest in the Swede as we knew would happen but still iconic

Ugh I love Leslie jones did I mention I love Leslie jones

Nat looks so scared aww baby

I love wee John being security

And host stede aww baby

I live for black Pete dealing with working in customer service

And all of them tbh

Aww poor buttons he needs his ocean and Livy

I’m ngl for a second I was like “where’s Fred armisen- oh wait”

ITS THE I THINK OF YOU OFTEN LINE YESS

HELLO YES I ADORE IZZY HANDS HE CAN DO NO WRONG IDC WHAT YOU SAY IVE MISSED MY BABY BOY

Ahh the wedding

“Demon? *shakes head* I’m the fucking devil” AHH

Guys were only 6 minutes in and this post is already long as shit so buckle up (if ur actually reading it lmao my ass would be like nope too long”

THERES MY VICO HELLO VICO ILY AND MY JOEL FRY ILY BABIES

Ah yes ye olde put trauma in a box in lock it

Awww fang baby boy someone give him a hug find him Lucius

Omg it’s the “you dumped him” scene

“Did everyone get some cake” because he’s still our precious little angle

HE JUST SNORTED RHINO HORN IS THAT A THING WAS THAT A THING IN HISTORY HUH

NO ITS THIS SCENE I DONT WANNA WATCH MY BABY BE SAD

Yes hello I love Izzy hands I would protect him with my life little baby boy

Vico looks so done w his ass

Someone give my baby a hug

Ily fang

The tears in his eyes during “unhand me” aww Angel

AWW IZZY

CONNOTHAN O NONNATHAN WE LOVE YOU YOU PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY UR ABSOLUTE PERFECTION YOU ANGEL

I love the friendship Jim and that girl have

Oh shit Jackie

“BOO CAKES” JACKIE

Stede honey you’re not intimidating

“I know that guy we had breakfast together” “you’ll be having a lot of breakfastes together” “oh okay 🙂” ily Swede

HIM DOING AN ED IMPRESSION LMAO “could be. Could be mate.”

“You’re my hero” 😞😕🙂😏

Swede bein a cute lil double agent

AWW SWEDE “my time with Jackie has been the happiest of my life. Her love has helped me locate parts of myself I didn’t even know existed and reclaim others that I have long missed” ILY

“Tonight is my turn to perform the husbandly duties”

“That’s another toe” ED YOU STAY AWAY FROM HIM LEAVE MY BABY ALONE

“Who am I to you” aww Izzy Angel baby he’s accepting it OMG “I have love for you Edward” IZZY YOURE SAYING IT OUT LOUD IM SO PROUD OF YOU BUD

IZZY YOU DID NOT JUST SAY TALK IT THROUGH YOU HAD TO HAVE KNOWN THAT WAS A HORRIBLE IDEA

OMG AND THE SHIFT IN THE MUSIC AS SOON AS HE SAID IT

IZZY RUN

RUN MY BABY BOY RUN

“As a crew” OH EDDDDD

ED DONT POINT A GUN AT JIM

OR ANYONE ELSE

THAT INCLUDES YOURSELF EDWARD TEACH BORN ON A BEACH

“They think ya crazy” cackling his face omg

Go taika absolutely slaying this scene

The way the camera is all like jittery is so good

Jim’s like “beard” makes their chin look like… not caved in but idk like it looks like they have a rly bad overbite yk

“Everyone knows why” “I don’t. Enlighten me” “your feelings for stede fucking bon-“ *GUNSHOT* ARE U SHITTING ME EDWARD NO WE DO BOT SHOOT FRIENDS

OH MY GOD HE MADE FRENCHIE FIRST MATE HOLY SHIT

Oh my god Izzy my poor baby Izzy oh my god how dare you hurt my Izzy

LMAO SWEDE

“FUCK THOSE HAMMIES UP” LMAO

There’s like no way there’s actually anything valuable in that chest

WE GOT TO SEE HER TAKE A NOSE FOR THE NOSE JAR YESSS

OH SHIT INDIGO

“Now give me back my blue shit STEVE”

Susan’s hot

DONT HURT SWEDE

Oh good okay we’re cool

I feel like she’s lying tho

But for now we’re cool

AWW FANG

AWW JIM COMFORTING FANG

“WANNA HEAR THE STORY OF THE WOODEN BOY” AWW

Living for vico using they them for the puppet

“DO THE VOICE” AWW

OMG VICO THATS ICONIC

AWW YAY THEYRE LAUGHING NOW THOSE ARE MY BABIES YAY

Living for buttons reuniting with the ocean

Okay roll credits cheers yall see you next episode

[emmacreatures]

A SUDDEN CHANGE IN HISTORY (RACING SONA INTRODUCTION)

Hi guys!! little silent but I'm SO excited! Me and my fave person @niku30 decided to watch Gran Turismo in London as a sudden movie to watch. I personally am the biggest car freak so I was so excited to go and see it together. Its even a game I used to play on the PSP as it was my first game on the console and adored it since. Not realizing they made such a stunning movie! It inspired me to write a new OC that I'm extremely excited about to show. PLEASE NOTE, I'M SO RUSTY WITH WRITING BUT I WAS SO EXCITED TO GET TO THIS!!! I'll post more soon but I'm so insanely inspired! I cannot wait to write for Niku's OC too once that sets sail! Thank you guys for reading!

It was another big day in the racing world. Mccoy was close to becoming a challenger for the so called 'head' or 'leader' of the racing world, standing number one after a big event that everyone knows about. "I'm going to kick his ass, everyone's. They dont know whats coming for them." Vernon said as he was all over himself. "You got this. Previous races you've been close, but you need to win this in order to be chosen to get in the higher rac-" Vernon's trainer said, noticing an immediate displeased look from Vernon. "You dont think I know that? I've been FIGHTING FOR THIS, Dont look at me as if I'm stupid-" "NO of course not Mccoy- I'm aware that you're aware". A whole group was all around Vernon as he really thought he was ontop of this world. Sure, its good to be confident in this type of work.. But Vernon was a spoiled bastard and known to receive constant compliments.. Having had the luck of his father being in the same business, so rolling into it made it quite easier having a known family member in the game..

While in the shadows, a slighty younger man watched the whole finesse take place, passing him without even seeing him. With crossed arms he kept his distance while the energies everywhere were immense. It was a weird world. Within a glimse of an eye, accidents could happen. You could become rich.. You could be known by the world for a skill. Sometimes luck was in the game, more than might want to admit. But while all those dangers were there and risks to take, the itch to drive.. was beyond irresistible. No one knew him like they knew Vernon. But his mother, his mother knew he was well raised enough to be a racer like Vernon was.. It was just a complicated world to begin with. Everyone hated you, no one was supportive until the dollar signs popped up.. and of course, a whole setup required alot of connections. Cayden on that hand, wasnt so lucky like vernon was. The only reason Cayden was along Vernon's group, was because of his mom's connections..

Cayden's world had always something to do with the drivers.. the races, but he never got the support he possibly needed in order to get into the big game. But that didnt stop him at all to try and get close to it. When Cayden wasn't born yet, his mom got in contact with one of the most known racers back in the day, not even having a clue on what that world was like, but the two just clicked and the rest was history.. Eventually having Cayden being brought into the world, the parents noticed Cayden's interest towards that world rather fast. Though in early stages of his growth, the relationship didnt stand for long after that as much as they tried, leaving Cayden and his mom on their own. Luckily, the father left behind some of his stuff as support, having noticed Cayden had a gift.. When it came to things in that direction. A daredevil.. Someone who wouldnt stand back for a second. He'd drive down on bicycles. Fall down hard but stand up like it was nothing, and make it more extreme along the way to challenge himself to get better.. See how far he could go. Rather fast, he'd pick up on how to handle anything in the direction of cars, how to push them. Go as far as it could go before it would be beyond repair. Find the limits, and cross them. Once Cayden arrived in his teenage era, he would go in the nights, working on a car that was far more powerful than it seemed, and drive along long highways he knew were pretty much empty at those hours. His mom figured out eventually, and sometimes worried, but deep inside she knew, he had it in him. There was something that no matter what you'd do, he'd find a way. So why should she try and stop him..

Over the time, when Cayden finally grew older, the two stayed around in the racing world due to connections, and his mom got in contact with another racer, that eventually turned more serious. Cayden was hesitant, liking to just be together with just his mom, but he too wished happiness for her, as the first break up hurt her quite alot.. Cayden however didnt realize that this new boyfriend of his mom turned out to be the head racer of the known mccoy family, Carlo, who has a son.. Vernon. Lets say that.. As Vernon and Cayden became brothers due to their parents becoming a serious couple and got married, the brothers on the other hand did not match at all. Cayden himself was someone who would never turn back from the biggest challenge and was a rough and real man (that was, what he thought of himself comparing to vernon).. While Vernon was a spoiled brat, who rolled into the world with luck of his family and bought his way into it. Cayden wanted so desperately to have a chance to race himself, and as he had moved in along the more luxurious life of Vernon and his dad after the family offered cayden and his mom a safe place to stay that was very much safe.. Cayden did misbehave at times. The mccoy family had a complete training circuit in the back of their garden, where every equipment possible was there. Cayden would sometimes sneak in there to either upgrade his own car, or take some of the cars they had to drive in the middle of the night, test his skills. While the father wasnt too approving of the rather reckless behavior, Vernon especially got beef with Cayden because of it. His mom managed to soften the rather strong reactions from the mccoy family, excusing him on behalf of her.. But as much as Carlo loved her, he did have troubles with the reckless behavior, despite he may or may not had a gift for driving. They tried to keep it rather low on the radar, but Vernon wanted to grab any moment to bring it up or bring Cayden especially down, making their connection rather difficult.

Cayden and his mom went along every race for the last few seasons. They did make sure not to put Vernon and Cayden in the same hotel rooms, as the spoiled brat would throw a complete tantrum if they did. It was hard to get used to, but seeing his mom so happy.. Made up for going through all the trouble. But his own tendencies of wanting to do things that werent allowed never slowed down. He was the worst daredevil.. and he hasnt gotten his chance yet to show his true potential but he wanted to, and would eventually. He wanted to kick Vernon's ass for continously slowing him down or make sure he got belitted. 'Behave okay, for me?' his mom said before the next race they were heading to.. Having promised to behave this once, as he stayed in the shadows and didnt interfere, which was a first this time, but man.. How badly he wanted to make that spoiled little shit trip.

"I'll be upstairs.. You're sure you want to stay here?" Cayden's mom, alissa, asked as Cayden nodded. "Yeah.. I dont like to be among carlo's group." "Thats okay, I know its still a journey for you, but i'm thankful you come along, just, come up whenever, you have the badge right?" alissa said as she pointed at the vip card she was wearing herself. Cayden just nodded, as she softly rubbed over his shoulder before leaving. Cayden just watched Vernon get ready for the race, as luckily some of Vernon's pitstop.. actually did like Cayden. They sometimes were tired of Vernon's behavior as much as Cayden was.. "Seems you guys are good on schedule. Hows the baby doing?" Cayden said as he smirked, making Trent, one of the pitstop guys, laugh. "So far he got his bottle. Seems to shut up when you just keep nodding, everything is ready though" "I know that feel." Cayden said as he looked at trent. Seeing he excused himself to get Vernon to the starting line. But that was just the beginning of today.

After that, the race started, starting pretty fine.. Cayden was just watching along the pitcrew, eventually noticing a rather annoying racer, tailgate Vernon, making him dunk firmly on the side against concrete as Vernon started cursing. But Vernon wasnt alone, right behind him, more collissions started to occur, giving a blockage. "VERNON. You're close to the pitstop, does the car still work-" "IS THAT YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN RIGHT NOW?! I MIGHT'VE BROKEN A GODDAMN BONE-" "Listen to me. People are catching up on you. you need to quickly drive here if it works or else we'll end up in-" "SHUT THE FUCK UP" Vernon said as Trent took out his earbuds as he glared.. Cayden noticed the tense behavior from all of them.. Looking at the screens as they notice the car finally did move towards them. After some minutes, Vernon managed to get the car to the pitstop, whining like a little child as he slammed on the inside of his door to get someone to open it. Due to his rather heavily response of having something broken, the whole team expected him to be in agonizing pain, as he did hold his arm, but now the biggest stress started to pile up. Was he still able to drive.. or would they loose their title. "We cant- OUCH. GENTLE- I think I BROKE MY ARM" Vernon yelled, glaring at all the help he was about to receive.. Trent however, became more serious. "Check him quick. We're falling behind from place 5th to 12th already. There's still a security car upfront.. But once thats gone we will loose any chance on restoring this mistake. Werent you so keen on bringing the title home for your dad?" Trent said as Vernon glared while telling the crew to make sure the car got its tires, got the fuel and got checked if it was safe to drive, which it did. "You're calling me a liar.. I'VE BROKEN SOMETHING. The other one should be SUED, get my laywer immediately" Vernon said with his big mouth, making Trent glare, but Cayden... Oh he was becoming furious. His reckless behavior was about to snap. "We either take this on, and you get back in that goddamn car, or it'll be over. Sueing them or whatever you want to do has to be done afterwards. Now, we NEED to get this car on the road" Trent said angry.. Making Cayden eventually step in. "you're so scared of loosing your name? Why arent you sitting back and take it like an ACTUAL man. You have no broken bone. You wouldnt be able to move it" Cayden said as Vernon was on terror mode at this rate. "you have NO right to talk to me. You're no MCCOY. You're nothing but a fucking parasite. You better stay back or i'll make sure my dad kicks you out for GOOD" Vernon said as he still held his other arm, but one of the nurses did agree it shouldnt be broken.. Maybe a big bruise at most.

The way Cayden heard Vernon speak, was his final straw.. He couldnt goddamn care what he was going to do. He knew Carlo found this competition very important.. But he wanted to prove them wrong on the view they had on himself. Without much of a hesitation, he ran into Vernon's studio, grabbed one of the suits that didnt have the damn logo of the mccoys on there out of pure spite, putted it on with godspeed, grabbed the helmet and decided to walk up to the car and jumped into it without anyone stopping him. It almost seemed now for the news that Vernon had gotten himself back into the game, but as Trent noticed what seemed to be Cayden jumping into that car, and seeing that thing HAD to leave now in order to even get a chance to regain themselves for the mccoys.. Knowing whatever he had to argue with Vernon would be a lost cause.. He just went with it, possibly doing the most illegal thing possible. "Kill them. GO" Trent said as he closed the damn window and gave the 'go'. Within seconds the car drove off.. As Vernon turned to the sound. "Wait. WHO-" He yelled as he ran to the edge, seeing his car dissapear.. For trent realized what was happening, Cayden decided to just go for it. "son of a bitch".. He whispered with a smirk.. Knowing in the dark that reckless youngster had been doing things, but this.. This was the biggest dare he could've pulled, and trent couldnt wait to see how he'd do.

Vernon started to scream, taking the microphone off of trent's workers, trying to make whoever got into his car turn. "WHO DID TAKE MY CAR-" Vernon said as he saw the smirk on Trent's face.. Knowing enough. "GET THAT FUCKING BETRAYER OUT OF MY CAR-" "Sorry Vernon.. He might be the best you got for that 'broken' arm of yours" Trent said as Vernon looked as deadly as possible. "You better wish you have a nice backup for your life.. Because you'll get fired. I'll make sure of that" Vernon said as Trent scoffed. "I'd like to see you try" Trent said as the choice that Cayden made, made him finally show his true colors on how dissaproving he was on the behavior of Vernon as well, despite he knew it would risk his job.

Meanwhile, most assumed that Vernon was the one back in his own car.. The commentators of the whole race were continuing to speak again "Alright- many are still on our repair tracks but will you LOOK at that! It seems Mccoy has picked up faster than we assumed" "Thats great to know Gordon because it was right on time.. Our track is cleared and the race is BACK in the game. Now its awaiting who WILL take that title" both men were talking as Cayden realized what he was doing as well.. Stretching his hands on the wheel before he breathed out. "This shouldnt be too complex.. Lets go" the man smirked before he saw the signs that he could give full speed, having a determined face as he was finally on the tracks he's been wanting to be for YEARS. "and they're OFF." One of the commentators was saying as Vernon in the meantime tried to get through their center, to reveal he was infact not in his car, and trying to get Cayden in jail for whatever activity he was pulling.. That was how extra vernon was. "HE DOESNT EVEN HAVE A TRUE LICENSE- GET HIM BACK NOW" Vernon yelled at his crew as they all moreso watched the screens.. All being in a quite disbelief that Vernon's car was already bumped up from 12th place to 5th within the few seconds he was driving.. "for not having a license, he's getting the hang of this better than most in the back" Trent said as he was in awe. Each turn and speed control was far more advanced than trent had expected. He knew Cayden went places and had a very daring energy.. But this.. This was baffling to see. "IS ANYONE EVEN LISTENING TO ME?!" Vernon said as he went to the area his dad and team were sitting.. Trying to call the commentators on trying to stop Cayden or at least get him expelled to never drive again. He got more and more furious to notice he was GOOD. More than just good. Not to mention that Cayden out of precaution deactivated the microphone so no one could yell at him or try and stop this. Meaning as well that this man had no help when driving, making this whole activity extremely dangerous. He couldnt be warned or put through any tips or hints that could potentially save him should it come to it. This was his own choice.. And the most crazy for sure.

Cayden smirked as he was as focused as one could think, noticing the previous driver that tailgated Vernon and make him slam into the side, tried to stop Cayden as well.. Not knowing he wasnt Vernon. With just a low laugh, he managed to dodge the several attempts before passing him wirh speed and pressing firmly on the gas pedal, as if it was his second nature.. making everyone stare more at all the screens that showed all around the area. Eventually, Vernon got contact with the commentators "Hello this is Michael and gordon speaking, you do realize we're in the midst of this race?-" "SOME BLOODY ASSHOLE TOOK MY CAR AND IS ON THE TRACKS RIGHT NOW. YOU NEED TO STOP HIM" Vernon said as both commentators became silent. "Wh- Who is this?" "Its VERNON MCCOY YOU- GET THIS MAN OUT OF MY CAR". The whole group handling the audience, hearing the news all frowned.. Who was in the damn car that was slowly getting closer to the front.. "Who is... In your car then Vernon?" "HE'S MY- TECHNICALLY NOT BLOOD RELATED BUT HE's my- WHATEVER. his name is CAYDEN CRUZE. Make that name be heard so he can be expelled, removed, and taken from any possible race EVER" Vernon said as he wanted to break the phone at this rate, making Alissa, who sat with carlo in the same room.. Overhear some of the people who handle everything.. That there was a sudden. Change in racing.

"Well guys, I just got told the one driving Vernon mccoy's car isnt our usual driver. The racer just called us personally, from his pitstop" Michael said as the whole audience started to make noise. "then who is this secret masked racer driving the vehicle Michael?" Gordon asked as everyone got curious. Carlo and Alissa were just minding their business, as Carlo's immediate reaction was turn to Alissa.. with worry. "well whoever he is, he can drive. To make it all the more interesting for everyone, we even got the confirmation this secret driver does NOT have his license yet." Michael said as Gordon laughed. "illegal or not Michael, this might be the first time I dare say I like to see where this is heading" Gordon said strong, as everyone got cheerful almost, seeing how well Cayden was doing. Meantime, Cayden was getting closer to the front, having upmost control as he sat as steady as one could think, feeling alive... "Common.. You have your first and perhaps final chance. Make it count" Cayden was whispering, noticing no one stopping him yet, so he gave his best.. "I cant believe my eyes Gordon.. But, is our secret driver coming close to the first place" "I believe you're right Michael. He's like a phantom driver, maybe the most fearless I've seen in a while, and unstoppable at it too." Gordon said as he followed up. "He's going at full speed, with incredible precision and no fear. I see no single hesitation, is he going to make it? A rookie, with no license, managing to become 1st in this qualification of these professionals?" The commentators said as the whole crowd started to go crazy, seeing how vernon's car was getting closer to first place.. Doing the impossible. The mccoy team was hoping to perhaps make it to 5th at least.. But cayden, took it a next level. Something the world has never seen so far. "FINAL ROUND, and he's catching up on the one in front row, I cant BELIEVE IT" The commentators couldnt stop yelling about cayden, making the whole audience go mad. Alissa, who was in absolute disbelief, having heard via via its his own son, watching every step as Carlo himself was silent.. Having to realize he was so impressed by this guy, having underestimated him far too much. Cayden became a new phenomon already, and the race wasnt even over. It wasnt even his own car. This rookie.. Was making history.. But he had a feel that despite many were amazed, he was doing the most illegal things right now, possibly having to pay for them later, but this opportunity was something he couldnt let go off. Even to see Vernon's mad face was enough to make his day.

"Come on.. Lets dance" Cayden said as he started crawling close to the one on first place, feeling the car's engine was getting close to its limits, but it didnt stop him.. He proved to himself he can feel if he gets too far.. The final stretch was getting closer and closer.. The whole audience was going mad, cheering for this unknown racer on one of the most difficult courses there were. To beat those that wanted to qualify for the big guys, and them getting wrecked by a new racer who had never shown its face yet... Just the thought of that was crazy right? A new legend to test the grounds, and possibly spice older racer's their life, to challenge them again, throw things alive. Everything Cayden was doing was right above the edge of safe.. This man would push anything that he could. "Is he going to do it?" alissa said as she stepped closer to the screens, seeing the car getting right next to the one on first place, as the engine of vernon's car was getting roasted.. But it still held on, which seemed impossible. "A little more.." Cayden whispered as he went as fast as he could, almost flying as he felt the car about to spike above what it could take, but he figured.. This might be his only shot before getting removed from the races for good, so why not take what he has now.. Just that extra bit of fearless energy managed to get him right upfront.. In the final lap. "I cant believe it. He's ahead.. HE'S GOING TO MAKE IT. I CANT BELIEVE MY EYES" The commentators kept yelling as the noise of vernon's care echoed over the whole course.. Before he actually made it as number one on the race.. Vernon's entire crew started to jump, yell on the fact they were number 1 for once. Making the whole entire audience jump out of their chairs as Alissa was silent.. Turning to Carlo.. "I knew he had.. a feel for this but.. I never expected him to pull something like this. I'm sorry Carlo. I didnt know he'd.." Alissa said as Carlo raised his head, but had the sweetest expression. "I underestimated him, thats my mistake for not looking past his possible opportunities than him stealing our cars every now and then 'innocently'.. but you must realize my love, he did just cross about 10 rules that are unacceptable.. There's no way he can be considered to continue in this world if you start like this" Carlo said as Alissa nodded slowly, receiving a kiss on her hand before Carlo decided to go down.. and see how this could escalate.

Cayden smirked as he noticed he actually kicked everyone's butt, but after coming back to the cockpit, he realized that there were some things waiting for him. At least he made a print. Trent walkes up to the car that smelled burned almost.. Seeing a bit of smoke of the heat of the car and seeing the damage on the wheels.. and yet, the car maintained to be fine. He had the senses for it, trent thought, as he opened the window to let Cayden out. "Not bad kid.. You hid alot of this away huh. I knew you had some type of feel but.. this?..." Trent said as he softly shook his hand, before Cayden heard some aggresive stomping his way as most people clapped at first.. "YOU ALL BETTER FUCKING STOP YOUR CHEERING." Vernon said as Cayden was ready to fight. "you wanted to save your family's name? Here is the one time I actually helped you. I FIXED IT" Cayden said reckless as he knew he put gasoline into the fire. "NO you didnt help me. you didnt fucking fix it. You wanted to take a piss on me and my whole fucking family. MY CAR IS ROASTED. Do you have ANY IDEA HOW MANY RULES YOU BROKE? YOU'LL BE DISQUALIFIED ANYHOW BECAUSE YOU WENT WITH MY CAR. MY CREW. YOU DONT BELONG HERE. YOU'RE SO DEAD CRUZE" Vernon said as he wanted to start a fight, grabbing Cayden at his clothing as some of his pitcrew pulled them apart immediately.

"ENOUGH."

The silence was heard when Carlo called it once.. Creating tension in the room as he made sure everyone stepped back. "Cayden. Follow me" Carlo said as Cayden frowned.. Showing no fear again.. But Vernon was just smirking wide to assume he'd get the worst possible.. "Just get inside, answer all questions. Be honest." Carlo said threatening in his own way, making Cayden frown as he entered the room.. Seeing many interviewers, but specificially a big investor he recognized from several racers, but only the best.. "So this.. Is our phantom driver?" the head person of the group said as Cayden nodded "Yes sir".

"Whats your name?" He asked as the tension was spiking.. "The name's Cayden Cruze". "Alright Cayden.. From what I've heard, you're a rather new driver. You've possibly heard of the various rules you've crossed illegally, in order to do what you just managed to do" "I'm aware.." "And you still stand by it. If you had a chance like that again, with its risks, would you do it?" "I would. I still stand by it.."

"Well good news Cruze, you might be thrown out of a group you've never been with.. Or registrated, so.. You might wanna look at your own" The man said as Cayden showed a slight surprised look.. "Our head racer.. Is getting close to retirement, and we like supporting the more exceptional. and since you're placed on number 1 and made history, despite it might not be set in stone, getting you that license wont be too much of a problem" The man said as Cayden needed some time to process. "Dont get me wrong, but.. So far, everyone in my surroundings, made aware that due my actions, i cant possibly get a chance to ever return on these grounds". "Maybe never on these grounds again but from seeing your stance, your energy.. That wouldnt stop you.. you'll have to start on your own, from scratch, and we want you. We think you'll become a danger to the professionals, and its exactly what we hoped to find. We just didnt know what exactly" the man said as Cayden felt more strong in his shoes. Finally, he got a righteous response.. No longer having to be in the shadows either. His reckless behavior got him where he wanted to be.. "so, what do you say Cruze?"

"I'm all in".

Within minutes, it was the biggest hit on the news for everyone to see.. Becoming a worldwide phenominon.. Cayden cruze shall soon hit the real grounds, driving among those that were known for years, challenging those... Who knows what might occur or happen..

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i know, right?? like why would he do that? seriously, why? ok its rant time again

im aware that neither ed nor oswald are very physically strong or know how to wring a gun out of someones hand before they shoot you (even if penn is literally a stick figure be real would their physical weaknesses really have been that big a problem here), but ed didnt try anything before he shot penn. like he just played along. and we know why. not because he didnt wanna risk oswalds life. i mean, yes, but also. "the real reason."

"honestly you deserve this."

because oswald definitely did. the humiliation of being called out for his mistakes. having his life threatened by a former ally. oswald is a horrible person, we all know this, he deserves this. so why did ed change his mind after penn was no longer a threat?

i mean, i already kinda talked about it in the og rant, but i just gotta. ed was jealous, right?

"hello, mr. cobblepot."

eyeroll. guess im putting my gun away.

"this is mr. scarface."

"wonderful."

"oh this is great. im going back to work." these are the friends you choose to have? youre putting this guy on the same level as me?

"he made me tell him about your… treasure." he knows about the treasure. he knows about the treasure? our treasure?

"penn. i think you need a rest. and perhaps a psychiatrist." why does his well-being matter? why cant i just shoot him instead?

ok im done quoting the scene. for now. the point has been driven home. ed gets jealous. just a little bit jelly. but who cares, it doesnt matter, just pretend theres nothing going on. oswald deserves this.

he was willing to let this whole ordeal slide, because even if this is not worth eds time, and, honestly, its an insult to his senses having to deal with this just because he couldnt kill one of oswalds former allies before it got as far as it ended up getting, in a weird way, this is funny.

then oswald says the line. i wont quote it here again (mainly bc if i do i will cry and wont be able to type anymore). he says it, and its very clear who hes also saying it to.

oswald didnt directly apologise. that wouldve been too much character development for one episode, and frankly, too much development than wouldve been in-character. but he says something. 2 years of not acknowledging his faults, his part in destroying the friendship they had. but now he says it.

i know. i know i messed things up between us. i own up to the things i did to you. i regret it, every day i regret it.

thats huge. like, i cant put to words how crazy it is for oswald, the "spoiled child who throws a tantrum any time he doesnt get what he wants" to even hint on the fact that he mightve done something wrong. ed knows this. he knows oswald like the back of his hand, and he knows that oswald wouldnt do this for anyone. anyone, except edward.

and thats the moment when the situation changes for ed. thats the moment the decides it isnt funny anymore, oswald doesnt deserve this anymore. because if oswald finally apologises for what he did to him, edward is gonna forgive him. edward is gonna start over with him. edward is gonna say, "i heard you. i forgive you. lets put all the things we did to each other behind us, once and for all." edward gets to be jealous now.

ed would only shoot penn after he wasnt about to kill oswald if penn was still a nuisance, if ed was still jealous, if ed believed oswald was his and was gonna act on it.

and the funny ('funny'. definition of the word in this context: crying screaming kicking feet grinding teeth my poor heart cant take it) thing is, oswald sees this, too.

edward kills penn, then says something about being friends, and- ok. you can actually pinpoint the second his heart rips in half. with realisation. with love.

"i accept you for the person that you are, just as you accept me for the cold logician that i am."

"thats why this friendship is great."

he knows. look at him. actually dont, hes a mess. but IM looking and im on the floor crying, and dont help me up, this is what i chose to do with my life. im in therapy i promise.

he knows. hes glad. and he says,

"perhaps, edward, we really are meant for each other."

they laugh afterwards, but we all know how true those words are. hes saying, "i know. i understand what youre telling me. you wanna move on. i do too."

and… omg dont look at me im crying so hard. wheres the keybosrd. i donz- i dobt knoe,., i csnt sre-

ahem. excuse me. the point. oswald knows and lets ed know. so ed knows that os knows that ed knows what os was saying. ok ok no wait. the actual point. inhale, ed was jealous af of penn fsr, the reason being he doesnt want oswald to have another man in his life, because hes in love with him, but hed only let himself be in love with him (again) if oswald admitted his faults, which is then the reason why ed kills penn after hes no longer a threat, because he wanted to this whole time but didnt for oswalds sentimentalitys sake, because he loves him, but after what oswald said, he lets himself be in love with oswald selfishly, aka the jealous way. exhale.

oh my god, hes such a hypocrite. "love is about sacrifice" my ass. look at you! what are you doing?! youre a hypocrite, ed, and im gonna LET you be, because idc i just want you two together. ..but youre a hypocrite.

thats all. i promise im done. i didnt expect anyone to see this, but here we are. thank you so much. im gonna cry in the corner of my room now. have a lovely day yall.

tl;dr ed is sooo gay for os its making him act PATHETIC. ok serious. ed killed penn because hes a jealous bastard. i lied about the serious.

- a rant

no because ive watched this stupid show 5 years ago, and i only noticed this now?? how???

ok. some context first. this is about fox' gotham, a prequel series to batman. or at least a potential one with slight changes. one of those changes is the relationship between oswald cobblepot and edward nygma (spelled with a 'y' for mayhap legal reasons? idfk its silly). whats their relationship like in the show? well...

theyre gay af. idk what to tell you.

okay so oswalds gay as fuck. edwards... ambiguous. totally ambiguous. he had a girlfriend or 2 and a half (kristen kringle, the-woman-who-shall-not-be-named (aka kristen but... blonde? this show is weird), and lee. not comfy counting lee, but technically shes one, hence the 'and a half')! very straight, much hetero (on another side note how tf is oswald the gay one, like i know he wears make-up and shit but eddies all about theatrics and showmanship and flair and hOW IS OSWALD THE GAY ONE NEXT TO HIM?? ok anyway).

so oswald was (is. be real.) canonically in love with ed, ed was.........., and 'penguin in love' is a piece of music composed by david russo for season three in which the whole "im in love with my best friend" thing took place.

that song has been used all over season three, as far as i can tell not once in season four, and once in season five.

.....or so i thought.

because yesterday, while in another obsession phase (of which i get one a few times a year. ive only ever watched the show once, in 2019, when it ended. still dream about nygmobblepot though. i dont dream about media, like ever, but with them, its different), i saw 5x8 to satiate my never satisfied craving of nygmob scenes, obviously skipping the main story bc i dont care about that straight shit. i got to the scene where oswald kills mr. scarface and frees arthur penn from said mr. scarface, after which ed shoots him in the head because thats what one does in such a situation, thought "aw how cute", again, as one does, and then realised.

what was that background music just now? rewinds.... oh. oh haha, its 'penguin in love'. how fun.

WHAT.

WHY IS THAT IN THERE. WHY DID THEY INCLUDE IT.

correction. it wouldve made sense to have it here. they used it in 5x5 for the speech about not backstabbing each other (wedding vows for murderers fr fr), so using it again after their relationship has solidified wouldve made sense.

note how im saying 'would have'.

because it would have made sense, if they used it when ed said "i accept you for the person that you are, just as you accept me for the cold logician that i am. thats why this friendship is great." they didnt, though. they used another equally heartfelt song for that. dunno what its called, it sounds a bit like 'penguin in love' but isnt, not sure if that one has a specific meaning like 'penguin in love' does.

so when was the song used? at 36:08 – 36:17. barely ten seconds, right before eds lines, right before ed kills penn.

...right when penn was sitting in oswalds lap because theyd been fighting for the gun and os fell on the ground.

now. the most obvious answer to "why in the fucking hell" would be because ooh this dudes on his lap so sexy, but no. no. 'penguin in love' is about one specific thing: love. the pure kind. the kind that makes you giddy with butterflies in your stomach, kicking your legs, while youre on your bed, writing in your diary about this guy you have a crush on. and oswald and penn do have history, oswald was more or less fond of penn, but not in love (i mean where would he have found the room in his heart if it was already filled with EDWARD EDWARD EDWARD martin my sweet boy EDWARD EDWARD EDWA-). im also definitely not thinking that penn was so happy about being free from mr. scarfaces influence and not having to kill oswald (oh yeah, the horror. who would wanna kill oswald, the guy with the big ego, who never does anything for anyone without some kind of endgoal- well, unless your name is edward of course) that he instantly fell in love with the guy. i can deal with the homicidal kind of crazy, but that? no. thats where i draw the line.

the next most obvious answer is that it was about oswalds love for ed. more believable, since its what the song was made for, but more believable doesnt mean believable. or likely. because even if i 100% believe that hes been loving this dude for so long its not something he has to think about anymore for it to be true, im pretty sure that itd be very random to suddenly focus on that when oswald was just about to die. so no, even if its what the song is intrinsically about.

so next most obvious answer is- wait. thats it. huh? theres no obvious answer anymore? everything else is brainrot? oh. oh well. its been five years, im sure its too late to worry about it now. what the hell.

im sure you know where im going with this. or maybe not. honestly idk what the fuck im talking about-

youre smart. you know what im about to say. if it wasnt about what oswald was feeling because he was otherwise preoccupied, and it wasnt about penn because that makes no fucking sense, then who was this song used for? who else was in the room?

...oh.

YOU.

YOU FUCKING IMBECILE. YOU STUPID DENSE PIECE OF-

inhale, exhale. no. don’ get mad, you know he cant help it. you know hes totally helpless when it comes to emotions. just breathe. ok.

i hate him. i hate him so much.

if the song wasnt for oswalds sake, it was for his. because i know hes in love with oswald, but does ed? does the producers??

'penguin in love' is about oswalds love. its about his love for edward. its about their love, their relationship. its about edward just as much as it is about oswald.

a-fucking-PPARANTLY, I DIDNT KNOW THAT!! I JUST THOUGHT OH YEAH OZZY BE THE GAY ONE HAHA FUNNY, I DIDNT KNOW IT COULD BE ABOUT ED DIRECTLY!!!

(why am i like this? what is my life? i will never be normal.)

ed has always been the obsessive one. first kristen (and the woman who shall not be named is just an extention of that ofc), then oswald, then lee. and as weve seen with kristen, when hes obsessed with someone, he can become possessive. absolutely not on the scale oswald is on, but still. theres a wee bit of jelly there. oh you have a boyfriend? better get rid of him! oh you wanna run away from me bc i murdered your boyfriend? better keep you right in place and- oh shit did i kill you? ono D:

this is a huge oversimplification, but you get the point. its there. or at least it has to be there because why else do you get so angy that someone is sitting in the lap of your just friend because they were fighting and they ended up in that position totally accidentally? like thats not normal behaviour, for anyone, unless you have possessive tendencies.

i mean its not like penn was a threat in any way. "he wasnt the threat, the dummy was the-" like i understand ed told penn about the submarine which was supposed to be a secret, but come on, like they couldnt make sure penn wouldnt say anything. so why would ed shoot him? its not even like penn was a random dude where that type of thing would be very inconsequential, oswald knew him. hed worked for oswald, and like i said, oswald was more or less fond of the guy. penns just a poor little meow meow, y u kil him eddie? 🥺

unless this fondness was part of the problem. unless ed saw how happy oswald was to see him, got annoyed but let it slide, then used penn attacking os and knowing about the sub as an excuse to kill him. and why would oswald being happy to see penn be a problem to ed? it wouldnt be. it wouldnt be, unless ed thinks oswald is his.

which makes sense. i know im calling him names and calling him out, but like. oswald told him he loved him like 5 times 2 years prior, i dont blame him for believing that maybe theres something to it (especially since that was the point of 3x14, oswald really being in love with him and surprising himself with it). but i thought ed didnt feel the same way? because hes very hetero? because he had a full-on girlfriend before, twice, technically? because-

"the truth is oswald, you would sacrifice anyone to save your own neck. even me."

"like i said! you will always fail, because youll never change."

hm. i know this is a bit off topic, but i just got a war-flashback and... why did ed sound so hurt when he said that? "youll never change." "you would sacrifice anyone. even me." why does he care? they were friends, best friends, yes, but why does he sound like a heartbroken wife who just found out her husband cheated on her again? why does-

"honestly you deserve this. you are opportunistic, your loyalty is.. shaking, at best, and you will hurt anyone, anyone, to get what you want."

"and yes, i was not a good friend. to you or anyone. its why im alone. but i saw you for what you are and i valued that!"

...why would edward nygma, the man who literally said "i dont love you" to oswald, be jealous of even the idea that maybe penn could have something going on with oswald? and why would he act on it if hes usually so careful to not reveal his feelings (unless its about kristen. the original obsession, the american dream, the just be normal, show them you are normal, and people will accept you)? he wouldnt.

unless oswald just told him that he knows he messed up. that hes sorry for it.

and unless that made him think that maybe theres a chance.

"love is about sacrifice. its about putting someone elses needs and happiness before your own."

"you gave up your revenge for me?"

a chance... for what?

"life begins anew."

"shall we get to work?"

and if theres a chance, hes not about to risk losing it. not this time.

so maybe 'penguin in love' is about more than just oswalds feelings. maybe they were trying to tell us that, yes, we see you traumatised gay kid, were sorry this is all we can give you, but here you go, eds in love with him too, but don’t tell the channel. subtlely. just for barely ten seconds. and maybe it can be enough.

nope, it wont be. im gonna sit here crying about the injustice of not having them kiss on screen in the finale as was originally intended for the rest of my life. seriously though, what is this, nbc's hannibal, where im noticing something new details every single time i watch the show, causing me to spiral? no, i was already spiralling. the spiralling was the reason i rewatched the scene. the scene simply made it worse.

so yeah, im done freaking out about a mediocre show that was cancelled 5 years ago and is honestly not worth anyones time (like, its ok. it might even be better than i remember since its been so long. i doubt it. but its ok).

tl;dr: ive only now realised that a specific gay song plays in a specific episode of a show i watched 5 years ago and the only reason theyd include it in the episode is if the dude that was not canonically in love with the other dude was in fact gay, they just werent allowed to make it canon, so they added the gay song to subtlely tell us about it.

have a wonderful day, hellsite. dont do what i did and go crazy about fictional gay people. i know you will though, that’s why im here too. i hate gay people. these two make me homophobic so bad, i wanna gauge my eyes out and skin myself-

[anissapierce]

Spiderverse spoilers underneath heed at ur own risk

Somehow despite being spoiled for the twist at the end .... I literally didnt understand that was a different universe until gwen said. I literally read a post abt how Rio's eye color was different Yesterday and i guess it fell to the wayside i just thought tht in the last ten minutes miles was gonna travel to a whole nother universe where he was gonna meet his alt self ...

Also despite spot mentioning tht miles spider was from earth 42 ... I forgot abt it so when miguel was acting like miles was so different i didnt get it bc like ...well ben was there n im just so comic brained tht i didn't consider tht ofc miles is different

Also so trippy to have it confirmed tht all spiders have to exist in their own universes n also follow the same trajectories that peters did ? Like super trippy to me as a comic book reader n also shit i dont think other heros even get touched upon in this movie so a lot of these spiders r totally alone n also soo bizarre to imagine Anya for example following Peters schtick like making w police chief death central to the universe according to miguel n all characters having a connection to a chief? Including Hobie? Literally melting my brain tbh. Kinda funny tht gwens death isnt a canon event

Also i didnt realize all the memes abt canon events were related to this movie i just thought it was sth someone on tktk was going idk..

Ganke wasnt just nerfed bc of the mcu he was nerfed for the narrative bc its important that miles is a lone wolf w nobody to help him making him further alienated which is good narrative wiss but like i kinda dislike it mostly bc well wht i love abt marvel is how its so community focused. Like even if his parents know they cant help in a way that comic ganke or also tiana n now misty can..idk i do like that the world it presents is obviously not saying that miguels pov is the right one and jess drew becoming a turncoat at the end to Help Gwen is nice. But idk it rubs me the wrong way w little in a way i cant quite articulate.

I do love that this movie had two Anyas... Classic Anya and a remixed one. Which ugh god is why this everyone being peter mixes throws me off like Hobie as a peter remix is so .... Like in my mind there's different types of spider variants theres 1. Peter remixes 2. Remixes of characters in peters life (cooper coen, gwen in these movies) 3. Entirely different entities divorced from peter (hobie, anya).

Also im so fascinated by the way cop shit is handled in this movie its kinda insane like its Schroeder's copaganda n depending on how you view it (n wht they choose to do next movie to thread that needle 👉😉) gwens speech abt how being a spider was being a cop refers to being a part of miguels paramilitary operation which she left ....

Like her dad left the force w the implication of the system being rotten n not abt justice but like not abt justice bc in this specific instance its anti vigilante. Like it's not abt policing as an institution its abt this specific situation which like ring ding ding still copaganda bc it presents the gotham idea of 'well of the cop can b pro vigilante n help the vigilante n hes good to go. But him quiting bc thematically significant n mb the writers trying to pull shit abt the narrative being the only good cop is one who quits. Like its fascinating bc the movie is touching on abolitionist ideas 'i tried to good within the system' 'youre a good cop n trying to do the job so someone worse wont and i tried to do the same thing' but like not going all the way

Probably bc shareholders would nvr let an abolitionist movie get as much money as a studio film can go. Which is a shame

Ppl at the end were soooo annoyed tht it was a cliffhanger ngl found tht kinda funny bc thats sth i did rmbr

[chainsawworld]

Sometimes I think I bore my friends by going on and on about things but then a certain friend exists and everything's a-okay

[ijustloveharry]

HOW COULD HE DO THIS? / pt 3 l 3k words

already wrote part 4 I promise it's coming 😛

that'll be the last one tho

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Y/N was trying. She really was.

And Harry had been great to her. Sometimes she even forgot about everything that went down. Until she remembered again.

Her whole life changed, that's for sure. She was publicly dating Harry Styles. Publicly dating him after he publicly cheated on her.

People loved her. People pitied her. She didn't care what people thought about it. She just wished she could go back to normal.

But she didn't really know what normal was anymore.

Harry gave her the right amount of space. They took a step back and it had been good for Y/N. She believed she could still make it work.

Sometimes he tried too hard, though. She didn't want to be spoiled, she didn't want to go on vacation every weekend. She wanted to look at fish and study and not have every fucking teacher take her aside and ask her if the classroom was "really the right fit for her." She paid her tuition. She paid to be there and she didn't care if she was the topic of conversation at the back of the room. It wasn't her fault the other students were distracted. It wasn't her fault and she wasnt going to let things change if she could help it.

She couldn't help it. Her project partners spent more time asking about Harry than about the subject material, and she was sure she was inches from her breaking point.

She didn't want to talk about it; especially not with strangers. She wanted to get into seminars and co ops because she was skilled in her field, not because her presence gave the school and advisors more exposure and funding.

She was seconds from leaving her dreams and career behind because they didn't feel like they were even hers anymore.

She cried about it often. Harry knew how this whole ordeal had affected her.

He wanted to make it up to her. He had to make it right. He got her a job offer in Australia - she'd get to work in the great barrier reef and have opportunities she would have only dreamed of doing 6 months ago.

She liked it better when they were just dreams. At least they were her dreams.

"I'm sorry - I'm just trying to help." Harry exasperated. She didn't want his help. She didn't want anything from anyone and she was annoyed that everyone seemed to want something from her.

She couldn't go to the gym. She couldn't go to the grocery store. She couldn't even take a regular airplane, for godsake. She couldn't help but feel the resentment building and infecting the relationship she had committed to rebuilding.

Harry could feel it. He hoped it would lessen but he could feel it getting worse. The harder he tried the worse it got. Y/N wasn't the same and he didn't know how to handle that it was his fault.

He didn't handle it; he ignored it. He told himself he deserved the guilt and shame and let it fester instead of going to her. Maybe it would've been different if he had.

"I know you are, Harry, but you've done enough, don't you think?" She snapped. She had been snapping at him a lot. He was supposed to be the only thing that didn't stress her out. Wasn't that the whole point of going through all of this?

She could forgive him for cheating, she thought, but she wasn't sure if she could ever forgive him for the way her life had changed. She tried to ignore it because she knew it wasn't his fault. She knew it was a risk from when they got together and she still only endured half of what he went through.

Harry was silent. He felt bad enough, and he completely shut down when she directed her anger at him. He deserved it. She had a right to be angry.

"Sorry, H." She sighed, running her hands through her hair. "I just don't know who I am anymore and I don't know what to do."

Harry was still silent. He didn't know how to comfort her. He felt he had tried everything to make her happy again.

"It doesn't matter that you're meeting them through me, Y/N" Harry sighed. "It was your qualifications that have them interested, I'm just helping you get your foot in the door."

"And don't you think that's the fucking problem? Everyone will think I'm only there because I road your coattails and I'm not interested. Please drop it."

She was being unfair. Knowing someone was everything - nepotism and networking meaning a hell of a lot more than working your way up. That's the real world. She didn't care. She was too proud.

Harry rolled his eyes, he was starting to get annoyed. She was being too stubborn about this and he was furious that should would let an opportunity like this slide by.

"It wouldn't have mattered to you a few months ago that I got you the spot so I'm not sure why it has to be different now."

"It's completely different now." She muttered "And a few months ago you could've gotten me an interview, maybe, but for them to just offer me a spot? You just don't get it."

He didn't get it, and she wasn't helping him understand.

"You don't need to do an interview because I've basically told them everything about you already" He rolled his eyes "They know who you are and what you've done."

She slammed her textbook down, finally directing her cold stare right at Harry.

"Exactly. That's exactly why I'm not doing it."

Harry sighed in defeat. Is this how it was going to be? Every time he wanted to do something nice for her she'll think he has ulterior motives?

"You didn't even apply when I told you about it, Y/N, it's not like you tried to get in on your own."

She bit her lip at that. It was the truth, she hadn't applied. She didn't know what she wanted and she hadn't applied because she would have to go if she got in. She didn't think she wanted it that bad.

"I didnt want to" She shrugged "Okay?"

Harry let out a breath. At least she was being honest for once.

"Uh, no, not okay." He said "What the fuck do you mean? Why not?"

Y/N didn't want to talk about it. She didn't want to do anything. She didn't tell him that.

"Because its been ruined like everything else." She mumbled, and Harry sighed loudly.

"Why does it have to be, though?" He pleaded with her

"I don't have any safe space away from everything, Harry. Everywhere I go - work, school, out; you're everywhere. My friends and family ask about you, I get hundreds of messages a day about you. I'm tired. I have nothing for myself and it's exhausting."

Harry didn't have a remark for that one. He felt the guilt go even deeper.

"I'm just gonna go home tonight, I think. I have some more studying to do and I'd like to get ahead of my next project so maybe we can do something together this weekend. Okay?"

Not okay, he thought, but he wasn't going to push her anymore.

"Whatever, Y/N, I'll see you then."

Y/N left without another word or a kiss goodbye. She felt stupid for thinking anything would go back to the way it was. Things were different, they were both different. Maybe they just didn't fit together anymore.

Maybe she should've just let go when she had the chance.

~~~~~

The remaining weeks of the semester went by fast. Y/N stopped trying as hard. The teachers gave her good grades anyway. She didn't think there was a point anymore and she wasn't sure she was even going to go for the last two seminars of her degree.

Y/N had no more ambitions. She didn't accept the job in Australia, to Harry's dismay, and she told him if he brought it up again she would leave and never come back. He stopped bringing it up.

Y/N had skipped previous two classes and she wasn't sure she could force herself to go today. She thought about bailing on her final exams and projects and just doing nothing. It didn't matter anyway. Harry was supposed to pick her up after class and she debated just going to the school 15 minutes before so he wouldn't know.

She didn't care what he thought, but it seemed easier than fighting with him.

She opted to stay home and scrolled through her phone instead. She could retake the classes if she decided she wanted to. She could do whatever she wanted, and she wanted to do nothing.

An hour went by quick, and before she realized it Harry was calling her. Checking the time, she realized he had likely been waiting at the school for a good 20 minutes.

"Hey, sorry. I forgot to text you - I didn't go to class. You can just come over if you want."

She heard him sigh, but he didn't say anything other than a short "okay" and hung up. She should've just told him to go home.

It wasn't long before she was buzzing him in. She found her spot back in her bed after opening the door and didn't say anything before crawling back under the covers and resuming the tiktok she had been watching before he arrived.

"I'm worried about you."

Y/N pulled her gaze from her phone and looked at him hovering in the door frame.

"You've given up and it's not fair to me." He sighed

"I haven't given up, I'm here, I'm with you, aren't I?" He was being ridiculous. She didn't want to have this conversation.

"No, Y/N, you're not." He said quietly "You've been totally checked out for the last three months and I've tried to be patient but it's like you don't even want this to work."

Y/N scoffed at him

"Are you fucking kidding me?"

"No, I'm not kidding." He stated plainly. She was furious that he was able to keep his composure while simultaneously pushing her over the edge. "It's like you want me to fucking hit the point where I have to leave you so you don't have to be the bad guy."

"Leave then!" She shouted, tossing her phone to the other side of the bed "Fucking leave if this is so hard for you, Harry."

"You know that's not what I want" His jaw clenched "I just want to feel like you're trying to make the best out of everything that's happened."

Y/N laughed at him, really laughed. A mocking laugh that unsettled Harry to his core.

"I am trying, Harry, and i'm fucking miserable anyway."

"Don't you think I know that?" He said sadly. She wanted him to fight back; she didn't want to feel sorry for him.

"You don't get to be upset when you did this." She said cooly "Everything was fine until you fucked up."

"I can't take it back and if you don't think you can forgive me for it, I don't know what the fuck we're even doing, Y/N."

He was being serious. He was being rational. Y/N wasn't, and she didn't appreciate the shift in conversation.

"I don't know either." She admitted. She had spent so long finding comfort in her anger that she didn't know how to handle how heartbroken she really felt.

Harry didn't feel like hers anymore. Nothing felt like it was hers anymore.

"I dont want to do anything anymore"

Harry knew this. He could see her getting less involved in her school; he could see her pulling away from her friends, from him. He felt helpless - she didn't want anything from him and he didn't know what to do.

"Why did you do it?" She whispered. She didn't know if she wanted to know the answer. "Was I not enough for you?"

Harry ran his fingers through his hair. He didn't have an answer for her.

"I don't know." He admitted. He sighed and sat on the bed next to her. "I really, really don't know."

"I think I need to know." She said simply "That's not good enough."

Harry sighed. He wished he had the answers.

"I was lonely and you weren't there, I guess." He licked his lips, Y/N waited for him to elaborate.

"She didn't mean anything. I didn't love her - hell, I barely knew her." He wasn't sure how any of this could possibly help. "She wanted more and I was upfront that I never wanted anything to do with her again."

Y/N nodded. She wasn't sure she trusted herself to speak.

"Nothing more happened, other than the photos you saw. I shouldn't have gone to the beach with her, I guess. I knew when I left the hotel that it felt wrong but I told myself I was reading too much into it. I told myself I would never do that to you so I had nothing to worry about."

Y/N's looked away at the mention of the photos.

"I was wrong." He gulped. "I hate myself for it, but I can't take it back. I was going to be home that weekend - I was going to tell you. I didn't think you were going to find out the way that you did, but I also wasn't going to lie about it once you found out. I care about you a lot and I never, ever wanted to hurt you."

"I just thought we were so solid" She stated "I thought it was the best we had been, and if that wasn't good enough for you I don't know if I ever will be"

"It had nothing to do with you" Harry assured "Nothing. If you had been there I wouldn't have even thought twice, I was just away for too long and lost sight of what we had and what was important."

"I pushed it too far and I shouldn't have worked for so long." He confessed "I love working and I wanted to make it a priority, but I sacrificed the only thing that was more important, and I'm really sorry. I can't take it back and I know that but I'm willing to work hard to fix this. I can't fix it by myself. You have to be willing to work to forgive me and find a way to trust me again or you're just going to hate me, and that's the last thing I want.

Harry couldn't look at her, he didn't want to see her face. He could read her to well.

"I know I want to be with you and marry you one day - now more than ever. She didn't compare to you at all and it was a stupid kiss and I stopped it before it was anything. It wasn't an affair, it wasn't anything other than a mistake."

"I just want you to hurt the same way you hurt me and I don't know how to get past that." Y/N admitted "I want to forgive you, but I don't know how"

"I don't know either." Harry said "But you can't do it alone. We have to work through it together and we can't if you shut me out."

Y/N had been shutting him out. She had wanted to create distance to protect herself from being hurt again. She didn't know how she could ever be vulnerable with him after how he had made her feel.

"I just want things to go back to the way they were" she said softly

"It won't, Y/N." Harry sighed sadly "I'm sorry - but it is different now. I know it's my fault. And I know it's my fault that the whole world knows and that sucks but you have to figure out if you thinks it's worth building something new because that's what we have to do."

She didn't want something new. She wanted her old life back. She desperately wanted what they had and she didn't know if she could patch the wounds enough to make new good memories.

She began to cry, and Harry hesitated before pulling her into a hug. She cried into his shoulder and he held her silently until she stopped.

"Maybe it's just too hard" He sighed. She couldn't see his face but she could tell he was crying too "Maybe it's just too much and we just need more time"

"Time hasn't done anything except make it worse" She sniffled

"I know, baby" He sighed, resting his chin on her head "I don't want to let you go but I also can't let you to resent me. If you need more space - more time, then that's what we have to do."

They were both crying now, neither of them wanting to finish the conversation they had both been so scared to have.

"I don't want to let you go" She whimpered

"I know, but you can always have me back." He promised, pressing a kiss to her head. "Maybe we both just need some time to forgive me, you know?"

Y/N knew what he meant. He hadn't forgiven himself, either, and was spending all his energy consoling her and it wasn't helping their relationship. They needed space. They needed to make room to love eachother again.

"Okay." She whispered. They were still hugging, and she held him just a little bit tighter.

Harry never wanted to let go.

"Okay." He cried "Okay - I love you and I promise I'll always love you."

"I love you to, Harry." She confessed, hot tears falling from her eyes "I'll call you."

"No you won't" He smiled sadly. "But that's my own fault."

She sniffled as he kissed her, unbothered by her wet cheeks. He really kissed her; he knew it'd be the last time.

"I'll see you, Y/N."

"Goodbye Harry"

[gale-gentlepenguin]

Gale Reviews: ML Season 4 episode 26: Strike back

Spoilers below. And now that I got subs. Will the dialogue hold up to the hype OR kill all interest in the episode

-So Tikki's wording is what had Ladybug think about using Pegabug's power

-So I missed what he said to Lila, But I think Lila got sus at this Adrien being so nice.

-Can we appreciate Felix was smart enough to snag Nathalie's tablet to figure out about the miraculous? Genius

-Felix realizing he had been had is funny

-So this is where I think Shadowmoth messed up. He should have had Risk stay out of the conflict. But he was being risky so... meh

-I do love risks power

-Oh when Strike back destroys a chimney no one says anything but when Chat noir does it he is "A monster" Double standards

-So Ladybug's arguement on how they dont know if Strikeback is a sentimonster or not is interesting.

-Chat noir calling out Ladybug on her lack of risk taking. Oh he doesnt even know

-Ladybug saying that her knowing means, if she gets akumatized its game over. Because he would find out both. Then he says they never get akumatize THUS THE CHAT BLANC FLASH. Because she knows but doesnt tell him. And Chat noir's point is on point.

-Risk activated which had her thank Rena. Which is how Chat noir found out. (But I missed what she said cause it was live.) That doesnt seem like a risk but it actually is

-Ladybug telling him not to look because its too risky. Chat noir continuing to get MORE ANNOYED.

-Okay I missed what the mayor said. But it is actually REALLY FUNNY. HE IS RISKING HIS LIFE FOR CINEMA.

-I know its not translation related. But... Chat noir and Ladybug pulled off some masterful saves with their weapons

-Shadowmoth approves of child endangerment

-So Looking at her choices. Carapace, Ryuuko, Purple tigress, Vespera, Polymouse, Rooster bold, and Minotourox.

-Most of those make no sense choice wise.

-Then King monkey is there

-Also side note... Polymouse power is actually SUPER USEFUL. I take back previous statements about it.

-So Ladybug just brought the kid to cityhall. Which in hindsight explains what happened

-My question though is how Carapace knew Rena was up there?

-But that spoiled it because... well shadowmoth be spying

-So Rena furtive noticed the matching patterns and said the kid is responsible.

-Also Chat noir got f***ing shmacked into a concrete wall. Damn Risk got strength for a kid

-Chat noir was told to not help because if his power got used strikeback would be too strong. But Chat noir wants to help and Risks power is still active... so thats a problem.

-It really looks like they are bullying a small child

-And strikeback steals the power.

-Ladybug's luckycharm is the train for yesterday.

-So Ladybug doubts her decision because of risk right now. But also cause adrien is involved. And my theory is that she actually did get it wrong. She should have used time travel to go back in time WITH the dog miraculous... But of course thats just me.

-Okay so I like her hair.... but the shoulder pads look so dumb.

-So she calls herself Pelibug. Neat.

-She checked for a mark

-Felix just asked her if the yo-yo... OMG SO THATS HOW HE KNEW! MARINETTE YOU FOOL!

-Felix hesitates cause he remembers he told ladybug he wasnt a hero. But now he is totally gonna abuse the power.

-Also BARKK IS A PRECIOUS BEAN!!!

-Dude just tried to rip her off right there! And she didnt even realize it.

-Yo I just realized Felix is going through a LOT right now. Didnt even realize he found out about time travel and his aunts corpse in a basement in the same day.

- Oh he hid it at the zoo. Thats smart.

- So thats how Ladybug beat Risk.

-Chat noir realized he messed up.

-Felix calls himself .flairmidable. Oh I get it now

-Chat noir going through the heartbreak.

-I like how the rest of the team is totally fine with Ladybug gushing.

-Chat noir's grumpy face makes me laugh

-Okay so NOW ROOSTERBOLDS POWER MAKES SENSE AND MAN IS IT OP AF.

-And in the moment of distraction, Felix won

-Wow... Really watching the moment. Felix being a sentimonster. He just witnessed his sens-brethren get f***ing murdered. In that context, his betrayal probably was a lot easier.

-But he does seem sorry to betray her still

-Shadowmoth LOST with his plan. He was so salty

-Okay so the Alya and Marinette scene is heartbreaking. But Ladybug being understanding.

-Alya being responsible but also it kind of doomed her cause she said to get the other miraculous before detransforming... but to be fair Alya had no idea Felix did what he did.

-And Felix is sitting in the office like the big dog. telling his uncle Ladybug did make a mistake

-Lila thinks something is up and is smiling as Nathalie is in pain.

- So Adrien got changed I guess since he isnt in Felix's clothes.

-So Adrien Realizes the DOG was suppose to be him and that Felix scammed Ladybug

-Felix wants the real Peacock miraculous.

-So Felix's Dialogue is FUCKING AMAZING. He is telling Gabriel I am the alpha and Give me what I want.

-And Ladybug is in panic mode.

-And Gabriel is WAY TOO happy

-So Adrien gets Ladybug to detransform in private so the yo-yo returns.

-But its too late.

-Also Felix is really lucky that Ladybug didnt detransform. Or his deal would have went wrong.

-So Hawkmoth's speech really makes him sound absolutely vile and I love it.

-Ladybug losing all hope but Chat noir arrives

-Ladybug telling him all the reasons she failed and specifically failed him, that he of all people should abandon her. But Chat noir dismissing it and reaching out his hand. THAT IS GOOD S***

-This is the best ladynoir moment. Chat noir telling her they will get the miraculous back. That they will get them all back, With Her, the best heroine, the people of paris that believe in her, and him her faithful partner.

-IF that s*** aint beautiful I dont know what is.

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So I got the subs

and...

I think Strikeback may be my favorite episode. Even more than Origins.

The action was well paced. The drama was there. The suspense.

The moments from previous episodes finally get payoffs.

This was the season finale we wanted... no... that the show NEEDED.

Ladybug and Chat noir are finally in the place they need to be.

Hawkmoth is now hitting his final stage of being the villain.

And its really coming together.

Also I love how Diabolical Felix is. He won.

Hawkmoth's plan was nothing if Felix didnt do what he did.

Felix was the true winner.

And Now Ladybug and Chat noir have a war to fight.

I give this episode a 10/10.

This was what I wanted from a season finale.

[ariapmdeol]

I'm interested in the rantaro amami theories! :)

OK OK OK SO. IM PUTTING THIS ALL UNDER THE CUT, SPOILERS FOR V3 AND THE OTHER DANGAN GAMES BELOW!

@gavinom can confirm that i had SO many theories while we were playing ehehe, its been a while so these are the main ones that i remember!

OK OK OK SO. after my buddy rantaro died, i was spoiled for the fact that he as a video in chapter 6. I didn't know anything about the contents or the context, just that it... existed. so, my brainrot began for one green haired avocado man.... many of these can exist in tandem w each other

my PERSONAL favorite theory, was that he wasnt actually supposed to be there. He was some kind of future foundation employee who went investigating and uh oh! stumbled across a killing game being prepared! and the mastermind just went "yooo free killing game participant!" the reason he was so sus in the beginning was bc he KNEW what was going on and was just trying to figure out what to do about it! this one... i want to develop into an actual au bc!! theres SO much potential! he obviously would be missing a bunch of memories about like. how he ended up there and stuff, but he would keep a some context about the circumstances before the game and have to struggle with 'how much can i reveal, how much is SAFE to reveal if i dont want to be targeted, etc'. think his canon plight about trust except on steroids

ANOTHER theory i had was that he was some kind of... involved with the killing game . This was in line with my theory that they had been designing the school themselves (why each lab fit their own PERSONAL ideal specifications) and they were the inaugural class, but the mastermind took control of the plan and wiped everyones memories. Rantaro would have been more involved but still betrayed by the mastermind by being put into... the whole killing game thing

I also, for a short period, thought it was possible that rantaro was intended to be their ultimate hope. He was meant to be their leader through the killing game, and play a similar support role. however, both he AND kaede went to kill/stop the mastermind, leading to both of their attempts cancelling the other out and resulting in both of their deaths.

talentwise i was spoiled for the title 'ultimate survivor' but not what it actually meant! I theorized it was like. ultimate survivalist, kinda indiana jones esque? where his talent was surviving in the wilderness/getting out of tricky spots. This was... pretty darn close to ultimate adventurer dsajkljkdlsajlkads

fun fact: my talentswap rantaro being the ultimate lucky student comes from the above theory too! I thought itd be a neat twist on the lucky student trope to have someone intentionally use and rely on it to get out of sticky spots. like-- Makoto's luck is entirely focused on keeping him alive and nothing else, Nagito's luck is ultimate good and ultimate bad, but my TS!Rantaro's is something he relies on to catch him. He trusts it will keep him from dying and intentionally uses it to take risks and act as a security net, so he doesnt plan for his own safety as much as he should.

ALSO. my main v3 theory was that the entire thing was a massive simulation timeloop, in which the two survivors of the previous game were the mastermind and ult survivor of the next loop. So V3 canon would be the loop AFTER a tsumugi and rantaro survival loop. My theory was that it was an eternal killing game meant to act as entertainment for junko/ult despairs/junko ai, etc. the flashback lights could be changed at will because none of it was REAL, it was all a time loop. This also means that the True mastermind would be someone outside of the loop, presumably junko or smth idk

[itspdameronthings]

Going Home Ch9

Summary: Happy V Day to all! i wrote a Valentine’s day chapter when i wrote this later year. during the blizzard. Wanna thank @autumnleaves1991-blog,and @aellynera for helping me with the chapter last year. bless ya both. Wasnt for them. i would not even try to write my own fics. This chapter Benny wants to do something special for Faith on this special day

Warning18+ no minors 

Faith was hard at work. Going over endless casefiles that took most of her time. More the reason to have her office door locked. If she wants to make a dent. Needs no distractions! Her coworkers understood that. Funny that one of them made a sign to warn anyone with a brain to enter at their own risk. Benny was on his way home from work. Wanted to see his hardworking angel. Knowing that she is working late again. He went home to fix her dinner. With a little help from Apple. His cooking skills are okay,but he wants something special for her. He is gonna ask her about going on a trip.Since it was Valentine's day tomorrow. Not to mention her birthday. Good opportunity to make it memorable for her. See the locked door. Benny got on his knees so he could pick the lock. One of the many skills he learned from Will. Comes in handy. The sound coming from the door caused Faith to grab her gun. Fearing it might be some crazed convict looking for a kill. She pressed her back against the wall behind the door. When the door opened. She yells,” Don't move Dirt bag.! “ Benny yells,” language women! Can your boyfriend come by to spoil you? I came with dinner. If you don’t want it? I’ll just sit on the couch. Eat all of the Chicken Alfredo, salad,and oh yummy breadsticks” Faith lowers her gun. Sits next to Benny. Lays her head on his shoulder while he unpacks the dinner. Leans over to kiss him,” Sorry I scared you. Have been so stressed out. I need to get these fills done! My mind tends to go nuts when I am that way. Oh? By the way? Since when did the Delta force teach picking locks? Thought that cat burglars were the only ones that does that?”

 Benny laughed,” Will taught me that. For the record. I had to use it a couple of times in my career. Wanted to come by to ask you something. Since Valentine's day is fastly approaching. Also it is your birthday. Was thinking about taking you somewhere so we can be alone. Want to make it so special for you. You have been working so much lately. Want to take care of you. “ Faith sits on his lap. Playing with his hair,”Thought you had a fight that Friday night? How can you possibly do that? You would be so tired! Don't want you to drive all night! Can't we just stay at a hotel or something. I’ll be fine with it. “ He laughs,” There are no fights planned . Want to spoil the fuck out of you.” 

Apple was at her office. Least she can’t see patients. Another week. She would be on leave. With all this extra weight. Is taking its toll on her. Faith has been the one who has been taking her to and from work since their schedules are the same. With her feet up while typing away. Didn’t hear her cousin walking in with a late night dinner. Patty melts and fries for both of them. Faith plops on the couch, taking a bite of her melt, “ I'm in need of some advice on something. Hear me out before you go all nuts on me. As you know Benny and I are not gonna be around on Valentine’s Day. Benny is taking me somewhere. So we can be alone. Which might lead to..” apple almost spits up her drink,” birthday girl is gonna get it on! That is the best birthday day gift ever.” She moaned,” Apple! You have been around Santiago way too long. All I want is some advice on what to do. Never give myself in that way. “ apple motions Faith to sit next to her. Held her hands,” this is something you will always remember. Being with the one you love so much. What I know about Benny. He would not do anything that would freak you out. Wants to be one with you. Would take time get to know what you both like sexually. Just like Santiago was with me.” Faith’s jaws dropped. Couldn’t believe that she was so shy. Apple told her things about her experiences. Not to scare her, but to tell her to enjoy being near Benny in a new way. 

Benny is whistling a very sweet tune as he comes inside. Counting down the hours till he and Faith are about to go on a romantic getaway. Bought stuff to make it a memorable trip for his baby. Making sure she is not around. He goes to their room to pack. Santi comes running up the  stairs. By the looks of him he is in a state of both calm and full blown panic. See Benny packing,” Hay man, Don't want to put a damper on what you are about to do,but you might want to rethink it. Tell me that you looked at your phone! “ Benny moans,” what about it? Thought it was gonna be just cold and shit. Not.. Shit… Not snow! Expecting power outages! Faith was so looking forward to this!” Santi takes her office chair, turns it around the wrong way so he could sit down,” I know you want to show Faith that you love her man. What a good way to be home. Safe from being on the road. Btw they just shut the highways down. Both of our babies are on the way home. So let's make the best of it. Got lots of stuff to make a nice dinner for them. “ Benny ponders about their usual get together with the boys. He follows Santi downstairs toward the kitchen,and asks,``What about the get together pope? “ Santi was in the fridge getting stuff for his spicy spaghetti sauce,” Will thought it was not a good idea weather wise. Randi is stuck working at the hospital.Frankie has to tend to a cranky  baby. We can have our own little celebration right here. So come and help me cook!”

Faith pulls the car up to the carport. Helping her cousin out of the car. Soon she would not be able to get the chance to go anywhere fun. Soon they come to the door, the smell of garlic and oregano hits them hard! Both of them see their men cooking up a nice dinner . Benny  puts his playlist on. Was fine for santi. Nice selection of tunes for him to enjoy,and not complain about. Both of them singing was a sight to see. Apple and Faith come over to them to kiss them. Caused them to yelp. Apple came over to help,but Santi told her to go and sit down. Benny told her the same thing. Not before whispering to Benny,” looks like you might have to wait to give me my present on a later date.”

While the boys are in the kitchen.  The ladies sneak upstairs to change into something comfortable.  Manly oversized tshirts and sweats. With warm socks.faith comes into apple's room. Plops on the bed," this sucks! Can this fucking snow come at the worst time! Was so looking forward to finally being alone with benny! Now I'm stuck here with you and santi.  No offense cuz,but I don't feel right for me to have my first sexual experience in my cousin's house. " apple slowly sits next to her," that is not the issue and you know it. You are scared about him hurting you. Sweetie , did he promise that he would be gentle? Is his bond okay? So stop thinking about it! Today is your birthday! So get up from this fucking bed. Put on that sweet smile on your face and march yourself downstairs so we can eat! My two babies are hungry! So am i" as they make their way downstairs.  The power goes out! Sounds of benny and santi cursing as they were in the middle of finishing up with a nice salad.

Slowly the girls come down the stairs. Could hear santi mumbling, "where is that fucking flashlight.  Sworn it was in the drawer!" Apple pushed Santi away from the sink. Opens the door. Place a bin with flash lights, portable heater ,and candles on the counter. Pats his tight ass. Santi lights two of the candles,and looks right at apple," you put this together? Not mad mind you,but how-!" Faith leans on the counter. Munching on a carrot," while you men were out yesterday.  We heard how bad the weather is gonna be so..we put this kit together.  Not our fault that you didn't even bother to look under the sink. The first place."Both of them went to their angels to give them a kiss. Told them to go and sit at the table while they brought out the food. Then a nice double chocolate cheesecake for dessert.which was Benny's idea since faith loves it.

The dessert is what the mamma needs. Santi got up to get some whipped cream for it. Then caramel. She can't help herself really. Her cravings hit her big time. Faith was getting rather cold so she went upstairs to get something to keep warm. Apple asked her to get Santi's sweatshirt he left on the bed. When she returns. Heard lots of laughter. Mostly from santi. Telling Apple some embarrassing stories about benny. Which caused Benny  to change the subject.  Apple wants to hear more.. Santiago mentions the time when the boys had to get up really early. It was so cold. Ben  was wearing socks and sweats and no shirt. Walked right outside into the snow. Screams like a baby! Ben threw a pillow at him," I was tired okay! Was my second day with the team." Both girls laughed so hard that it caused them to tear up. Benny asked Apple to share her embarrassing stories about her man. There is one she remembers fondly. Santi looked at her as if he was saying, " don't you dare tell them!" Apple tells about the time when they were teens when he got shot in the butt with a paintball gun! Happened when her, Faith, Santi and Frankie all got paint ball guns for xmas. All dressed in their camouflage attire. Boys against girls.  When Santi bends over to tie his boots.  Apple could not resist! Took a shot,and he screams like a girl! Till this day. He never knew who it was till tonight. Santi got up from his chair. Walks over to the couch, looks into his love's beautiful eyes," You were the one who shot me!? Do you remember how sore my butt was! Had to sit on a doughnut pillow! After that incident.  I always made sure someone was behind me when I went paint balling. Thanks a lot my dear!" Apple pulls him close to her," I couldn't help it. Opportunity was there,and I took it.  Besides. It was payback for what you did to me before that. As I recalled you shot me with a water gun when I walked out of your backdoor! Remember I told you I would get you back? It was worth it!" Benny and faith snuggle close. Listening to them banter back and forth.

Weather is getting colder by the minute. Santi noticed that his baby was getting tired. Benny helps him to pull her  up from the couch. Apple whispers something to him. Caused him to smile. Santi says good night to them both. Not before telling Benny where to find the starter logs. Since making fires was never his strong suit. Faith watches Benny as he starts the fire. Even sits beside him as she  passes the wood to him. He smiles that smile that caused her to go all mushy inside. Not till he asked her to sit on his lap. To enjoy the fire,and finally he could finally relax. Even if the house is getting colder by the minute. Even with all the layers of clothes that faith has on. She is still freezing. Benny needed to find a way to keep her warm. Got an idea. Pulls her up as he goes over to the couch to retrieve the blanket apple used earlier. Wraps her up with it. Gives her a sweet kiss. Pulls her close to him as he starts to sing softly to her. One of his favorite songs called chances are. Faith lays her head on his shoulder while singing. She loves his voice. So soothing. Seems like the outside world doesn't exist. Just them. Felt his arms rubbing her back. Then he started to kiss her neck. Caused her to sigh deeply.loves his kisses. So soft on her skin. Her arms go around him. To keep him close to her. Benny noticed the blanket has fallen off of them. Try not to fall off the couch to retrieve it. Luckily, it was near him. Reaches for it,and tucks them in again. Faith tries to stay awake, but the cold air is winning. Does not want that to happen. It's her birthday day after all. I Don't want to waste the day. Even if they can't go on the trip. Doesn't mean that they can't celebrate. Ben knows something is wrong. He whispers in her ear," penny for your thoughts baby? Seems like you are miles away. " she sighs,and looks into his blue eyes," just thinking about stuff. Thinking how at first I was so bummed about being stranded here on my birthday,and you prepared a nice get away. After you pulled out all of the stops from my cake to the cute cards you sent to my office made me think I already have everything I wanted this year." Ben smiles at her," care to share that gift with me? Would love to play with it." Faith thumbs his forehead," was talking about you knucklehead! The gift I wanted this year is someone to love and protect me. You Ben Miller are that gift. Think it is time for me to give my special gift to you. If you really want it."

Snow slowly falls,and with no power puts a damper on the most romantic day of the year. It is not gonna stop Ben Miller to fulfill his promise to his Faith. He got up to find the flashlight he left on the floor. So he could go down to the basement to find the lanterns.Faith tells him not to go down there alone. Being the stubborn man he is. He goes down there anyway. She follows him down there. Ben looks behind him,” Stay where you are, love. Don't want you to fall. Just wait for me. Okay? I know where I left the lanterns. As soon as i find them. Soon we can go upstairs to our warm bed. The couch is nice,but not suitable for what I have in store for you my dear.” She pulls the blanket around her body,” what are you up to Ben miller? Am I gonna love it? Will I burst into tears?” He chuckles as he picks up the lanternand slowly puts it next to Faith. Asks her to turn one on. The light shining on her made his heart skip a beat. Ben can't wait to go upstairs to warm her up. Both of them go back up the stairs. When they both get back to the kitchen. Ben takes the lantern one hand,and her hand in the other to go upstairs to their room. Noticed a soft light coming from Santi’s room. Sees the other lantern he was looking for on the dresser. Only sound from the room was Santi snoring. Apple’s head on his shoulder. Ben closes the door as they make their way down the hall to their room. 

Soon they reach their room. Which was so dark. Benny nearly bumps his knee on the bed. He sits on the edge of the bed. Put the lantern down to get the small gift out of the bag. Give it to faith. She gives him a very weird look,” what is in the bag blondie? “ Benny smiles.” take the lantern,and go into the bathroom. and put it on. Your answer to your question would be answered momentarily darlin.” She does what he said. Closes the bathroom door. Opened the box to see that it was a red , silk nighty with matching lace panties. Even though it was cold. She puts it on anyway. Knowing Benny would keep her warm and toasty. Takes a deep breath and opens the door . sees candles lit,laying on his side was benny. Under the covers. She starts to shiver when he quickly moves the covers so she could get into bed with him. Not till she sees the red pants he is wearing. Him shirtless. Not the first time she has seen him shirtless,but it took her breath away. Soon she gets under the covers . He pulls her close to him. Slowly kissing her lips. 

Faith feels like she is floating right now. Getting lost in her man’s kisses. Rubbing her hands on Benny’s bare skin. Caused him to moan. Soon he noticed her shivering again. Pulls her closer to him,” there is away we can keep warm honey. Only if you are ready for it. If you are not for it I will understand.” Faith rubs her palm on his cheek,” Whatever it is Ben, I trust you with my heart, mind,and soon my body is gonna yours . so… make love to me already.” He smiles,” What a wonderful way to keep warm for our body heat to keep us warm. He starts to kiss her neck. Making sucking noises to make her laugh. Wants her to relax,and enjoy what he is doing to her. Holding her hands as he continues to taste her sweet smelling skin he loves so much. She closes her eyes as she feels Benny letting go of her hands so he could slide the nighty off of her. Kisses her neck then all the way down to her breasts. Teasing her nip as he licks them. Faith wants to let out a loud moan. Afraid to wake up her sleeping cousin and her man. His mouth is like magic.Already forgetting about the cold. Only that matters now is what is going on right now. Being with the man that she loves so much. Could feel him kissing her inner thighs. Moves her legs wide enough for him to get access to what he wants to taste so badly. He pulls the panties down so he starts kissing her clit. Caused her to arch her back as he continued his quest to make her wet so he could be inside her. Benny knows Faith is getting so wet. He kisses her,” are you ready for me love? Promise I won't  hurt you. Gonna be gentle as I can. Let me know if I hurt you.” Slides off his pants Slowly enters her. Gently thrusts inside her. Being as gentle  as he possibly can.  Ask her if she is okay. She would nod. Not until she starts to cum. Benny would kiss the sweetness from her clit,and her  thighs. Quickly goes into the bathroom to find the wipes. Returns to clean her up,and pulls her on top of him so he could keep her warm. Whispers to him," I love you ben. Want to be with you always." He kissed her sweet lips," love you faith. With all of my heart. Rest now my love. Want to savor this moment." Faith runs her fingers in his hair," would not mind if you were inside me while I sleep. I feel so warm. Don't want to lose that." He smiles," your wish is my command. My beautiful birthday girl." Pulls her close so he could enter her. She pulls him close to her. Closes her eyes. While he rubs her back. Hums a sweet tune till they both fall asleep. 

[phoneybeatlemania-bit-the-dust]

#1 for the 15 fluff prompts!! (Also I love your writing <33)

1# - waiting for the other at the airport

“Dada…” their second youngest one, Stella, aged 4, whined. “When’s daddy getting here?” This was a question in reference to when John (Pauls husband, and other father to their children) whom they were waiting patiently for at an airport. Fortunately, it was a relatively small airport, so Paul wasn’t at huge risk of getting his children (Mary, Stella and their new born, James) caught in the spotlight - something which both John and Paul felt was immensely important.

“He’ll be here soon, baby. Just be patient.”

“But how soon is soon?”

“Well, its…” how the hell do you explain ‘soon’ to a child with only the vaguest notion to understanding how time is told? “Its, um…”

But before he could even think up a response, Mary, aged 6, blurted out, “Can we get ice cream?”

“Sure we can; were going for a fancy meal though first, remember?”

Groaning, Mary insisted, “But I want ice cream...”

“You’d spoil your dinner if you had ice cream first darling.”

“I wouldn’t!” Mary wailed.

“I won’t!” Stella chanted too.

“You would! In fact, I let you eat dessert before dinner last night, and you couldn’t even finish yer meal.”

“Yeah but that was last night…” Stella complained.

Simply, Paul just retorted, “Im pretty sure you’ve still got the same stomach from last night, love.”

Mary changed the subject this time with, “Why did Daddy have to leave?”

“He’s picking up his Aunt Mimi.”

“I still don’t know who she is.”

“You met her last year, at Christmas.”

Unsure, Mary asserted, “I don’t think I did...”

“Love, ive got photographic evidence that you did.” She wasnt entirely sure she understood what he meant, but she was content with the answer and so didnt persist in her case.

Only a minute after asking, Stella once again posed the question (for the millionth time that day), “Whens daddy getting here?”

“Soon!” Mary shouted frustratedly at her. Stella just looked confusedly, and slightly solemnly up at Paul, so he put a comforting hand on her shoulder and said “Soon, Stella.”

She nodded and abruptly changed the subject asking, “When are we seeing Julian next?”

“Tomorrow baby, we see him every weekend.”

Seemingly contented she said, “Okay.” ‘End of discussion; good.’ he thought to himself. He’d explained the whole relationship between himself, John, Julian and Cynthia to Stella and Mary before, but with them being so young, they had the tendency to repeatedly ask questions a thousand times despite receiving the same answers.

“Why doesn’t Julian live with us?” Turns out it wasn’t the end of the discussion.

“Well, he does some days, doesn’t he?”

“Yeah, but why doesn’t he live us all the time.”

“Well, he lives with his mum most of the time – and then he visits Daddy on the weekends.”

“Are you his daddy too?”

“Um…well, kind of; im his step-dad.”

“What does tha’ mean?”

“So, your daddy was married to a lady, Cynthia, who’s Julians mummy; but they split up and then-“

“Why did they split up?”

“Well, they were fighting too much; they still loved each other, but it wouldn’t have been good for them to stay together.”

“Why did they fight too much?” The ubiquitous ‘why’ question that every child insists upon asking in relation to absolutely anything.

“Oh...its complicated.”

Looking at James, who was cradled closely in Pauls arms, Mary asked, “Where do babies come from?”

Paul nervously chuckled at this; for the most part, whenever this question had cropped up Paul had managed to avoid it, or John had come up with some witty response that would change the subject. But John wasn’t here, and Paul wasn’t sure how he’d get out of this one.

“Um…Well they come from mumm-”

“But where do they come from?”

“They…they come from…” finally a God send appeared, “Hey I think that’s Daddy over there!”

“Hello Princess,” John said lifting stella into one of his arms, then as he lifted Mary into another said, “and princess 2” and turning to Paul, “and princess 3.”

“Cheeky,” Paul retorted lightheartedly, “wheres Mimi?”

“Oh she’s faffing about with her luggage and that.”

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Id just like to say that I have no clue how to write young children, cause ive barely been around them (apart from when I was a kid obviously lol) so if its all wrong...whoops I guess?

Hope you enjoy anyway, and im so glad you enjoy my writing anon!! <333