#i will definitely start to post more often!!!

[swoo-bats]

Tucker didn't think he'd ever be interacting with one of the Big Bosses. Glimpses of them in the lobby, hallways, other work areas, sure; that's how he got in on the open secret, after all. A few too many times of the Waynes showing up to work with injuries that didn't really coincide with the "skiing accident" or whatever they claimed it to be. But Tucker, familiar with Danny's tendencies to hide his own injuries, knows what to look for.

After getting a little suspicious, Tucker started paying more attention to the Bats. He religiously followed social media posts. Twitter was a hot bed for sightings and Tiktok was great for seeing clips of fights. And after a few weeks of paying close attention to social media and any local celebrity gossip as well as the short sightings at work, Tucker can definitively say that Bruce Wayne is Batman and Tim Drake-Wayne is Red Robin.

Though he had to put in the work, he figured that with observation of the more obvious injuries and work absences over a long period of time, any Wayne Enterprises employee would come to the same conclusion. He just sped up the process a bit in his unrelenting curiosity. It must be an open secret like Danny's identity in Amity Park; people are being polite by not talking about it.

He even confirmed his speculation with his coworkers. At lunch he had casually mentioned to Jamie, a fellow systems engineer, "With what the Waynes get up to, I'm surprised they're actually at work as often as they are."

To which she eagerly replied, "Right?! They're probably so tired all the time. If I did what they did, I'd be calling out super often." She tilted her head back and forth, considering. "Though I don't have the money for that."

Two other coworkers nearby also joined in, commenting on how the Waynes are so rich, it's not really a surprise what shenanigans they get up to. Tucker nodded along, excited now that his suspicions were basically confirmed.

So when he had heard two guys in the alley outside of his apartment talking about a big drug shipment (do people really think no one will hear them if they talk in echoey alleys?), he figured he could pass it on to the Bats. Just slip a post-it into a file that's getting sent up to their office, no problem.

Safe to say, Tucker was not expecting to be called up to talk with them. Did they want more information about the drug shipment? He already wrote down everything he knew! Or... oh no, he hopes that they don't think he's involved with those guys. He walks out of the elevator, hoping he looks like a normal employee and isn't giving off, like, criminal vibes or whatever. He knows he's not guilty of anything, that this is definitely one of those scenarios like "oh shit, what if I accidentally brought a gun to the airport?" where the anxiety obviously doesn't come from any rational place. But he is still excited to meet them for real. They're heroes! The only other hero Tucker has ever met is Danny and he doesn't really count.

He makes his way to the secretary at the desk in front of the office doors and says that he was asked to come up to talk. They confirm his name with his employee ID and let him through.

The first thing Tucker notices is that the office is way less cool than he thought it'd be. It's a little bland, honestly. He wasn't expecting, like, a Batman costume to just be displayed in the room, but typical office gray is what meets his eyes.

The second thing he notices is that Tim Drake-Wayne is the only other one in the room. Tucker guesses that makes sense, he heard Batman got a nasty hit over the head last night, so he's probably taking care of his concussion or head wound or whatever.

Tim gestures for him to take a seat in one of the chairs in front of the desk. Tucker does. It isn't a comfortable chair.

"So Mr. Foley, I was wondering if you could explain why you passed on a note involving a drug deal to me."

"Well, sir, I figured this was the most direct way I had to pass on some information to the Bats. I don't know anything more than what I wrote on there, though."

Tim's expression turns confused. "Why would you think I have a method of communication with the Bats?"

Tucker's own face becomes confused. Are they still pretending they both don't know that the other knows? "Why wouldn't you?"

Tim blinks. "Although they may have... saved me... from kidnappings a couple of times," he says very reluctantly, "I definitely do not have direct contact with the Bats. I suggest you find another way to contact them." He finishes, pushing the note towards Tucker.

Mind running, Tucker picks up his note. Why keep denying it? Unless he thinks that Tucker's gonna tell someone? But it's already an open secret in the building, so why worry about that? Maybe he doesn't want any rogues going after WE employees and targeting them since they know the Bats' identities? But how would the rogues find out what the employees know? Everyone is pretending they don't know, since it's an open secret and everything...

Understanding dawns on Tucker's face. Plausible deniability! If Tim confirms his identity to Tucker, who knows who Tucker could tell. If the Waynes never outright confirm it then they can decry anyone who blabs as making it up. Tucker nods.

"Ah, I see, sir. I'll definitely make sure to pass it on correctly this time." Tucker puts the note in a pocket of his slacks. When he looks back up, Tim looks skeptical. "Anything else you need to discuss?"

"You didn't answer my earlier question. Why did you think I had a way to communicate with the Bats?"

Tucker runs a few answers through his mind and picks the least plausible one. "I've never seen you or Mr. Wayne in the same place as the Bats."

Tim's expression turns bewildered and Tucker holds back a laugh. This guy is a pretty good actor, though Tucker's answer was pretty funny too. Too bad "the butts match" isn't a joke he can make in a work setting.

"I'm sure you haven't seen most people together with the Bats though? Why us?" Tim questions.

For a moment Tucker wonders why Tim's dragging the explanation out, but he knows this building is full of security cameras and whatnot. One of Batman's enemies might be like Technus and be able to get to this footage.

'Wow, he's thorough,' he thinks.

Tucker shrugs, "Celebrities are more interesting to gossip and form theories around." He pauses and scrambles to add, "Not that I'm gossiping about you and Mr. Wayne or anything! I just mean in general, celebrities have to deal with more gossip because they're assumed to be more interesting than average people."

He watches Tim's face until it eases into something more neutral. Tucker really hopes he didn't just talk himself out of his job.

"Ah. I see. That's all then, you can go."

Tucker sighs in relief. "Thank you, sir." He stands and takes his leave. In the elevator back to his floor Tucker wonders if he should actually send the note again or if that's redundant since he knows they already got it.

Well, he may as well look for an alternate method of communication in case something like this happens again.

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Tim watches Tucker Foley exit his office and his racing mind is full of questions about the man. He was definitely lying about the "same room" excuse, there's no way he would be working in system engineering if that was the extent of his logical reasoning ability. Tim wants to know what actually made him suspicious to Foley, why he thought that Tim could easily communicate with the Bats.

The preliminary research paints a picture of a man wanting to get out of his hometown and live in the big city. His hometown is a city itself, so he was probably looking for something new and exciting. And nothing screams exciting like Gotham.

The interesting part of this research is that Amity Park's main tourist attraction is their supposed haunted city and ghost hero. Who fights other ghosts. Tim rolls his eyes at the obvious gimmick. But more research proves the hero to be real, whether he's a ghost remains to be seen. Though it seems like the city's opinion was the complete opposite when the hero first appeared, lumping him in with the other "ghosts." That early information is hard to find, just sparse blog posts about "Phantom" and the occasional facebook post made by complaining residents. In fact, all of their digital newspapers only seem to go back a few years. If it was only a couple papers it wouldn't be weird, but all of them have nothing earlier than five years ago.

No wait, he needs to focus on Foley. Find out what he thinks he knows. And he can't have the other Bats look into him either because then Foley will know for sure that Tim is connected to them. So a trawl through his digital footprint it is, then.

He can't get through the security.

Tim is frustrated, at home on his own computer trying to access Foley's tech and nothing he's doing is working. If Foley did this himself then Tim is glad he's working for WE because he is having difficulties getting through the security. He scowls at the screen.

As Red Robin he's on par with Oracle with their tech knowledge. So there's no reason why he can't do this. He just needs to persevere.

Two hours later finds Tim angrily looking for more information on Amity Park. Is it secretly a tech haven? Could it rival Silicon Valley for their advancements in cybersecurity? He finds a few engineers located in the city but none of them are listed as cybersecurity or any related fields. One listing has him pausing when he sees "ecto-tech engineers" next to a name. The Fentons. What the hell is ecto-tech?

The Fentons' website is cringe-inducing, but he scans through their bright-colored pages and comes away not knowing whether or not this technology could be used to amp up someone's cybersecurity. Though it definitely could amp up someone's building security, given that you were trying to secure it from ghosts. Tim sighs.

Are these even real engineers? This has to be part of the city's ghost tourism attraction, right? But on the Fentons' About page, they do list degrees from the University of Wisconsin in... ectobiology? Tim wants to slam his head against his desk. What the hell is up with this city?

Tucker gets a job at Wayne Enterprises, and instantly clocks Bruce and Tim and Batman and Red Robin (and thus by extension figures out the rest of the family).

But since he figured it out so easily, he assumes it’s an open secret that everyone knows but keeps on the down-low for privacy and whatnot. After all, that’s what Danny’s identity had been like by the time they all graduated. Basically everyone in town knew unless the feds were asking. Because those white-suited government bastards can Fuck Right Off.

And thus, when he later finds an important potential lead on something, he doesn’t think much of just… handing it off to them to deal with. Yeah, he’s temporarily breaking the illusion, but it’s not that big of a deal.

Needless to say, Tim vehemently disagrees with that assessment, and is now deeply invested in finding out what the hell is up with his employee and his weirdly secretive hometown.

[thanatika]

i will say about the "gentle hands" comment: i'm a bit surprised that people have been focusing on the word gentle specifically, to the point that i feel like it's starting to be overstated as an inherently romantic/suggestive english word in contrast to the completely unromantic "чуткие". they are definitely different words, from what i've seen, since it's only "gentle" that has the connotations of comforting, kind, or soft. but!

i wouldn't call "gentle" inherently romantic — if Daniil had said "gentle hands" about some kindly nurse NPC who was patching wounds, or one of the townswomen NPCs who patch up clothes, or even Clara healing the sick, i don't think anyone would read anything suggestive or inappropriate in that, except that it might be uncharacteristically complimentary for Daniil to say (especially about Clara, who he mostly dislikes). as well as just... a little strange to be thinking about someone's hands that much in general! imo, thinking that about Artemy's hands mainly comes off as suggestive in the context (Daniil's seemingly great fondness for him for most of the Classic Haruspex route, the "that Haruspex of yours" line from Clara later in the demo, and the fact that the writers definitely know people see these two as having chemistry), not because "gentle" is that romantic. he could have said anything — "his hands are sensitive/attentive/delicate" might have been a more literal translation, and still would have raised just as many eyebrows, i think.

thinking his hands are чуткие or gentle or any other translation also stands out because of the context of their conversation, i think. their convo is about how Artemy's "gentle hands" apparently broke a microscope, and one of the first things Daniil can say is to tell him to "Please keep your bear paws off that precision instrument!". so, when he then looks at Artemy and thinks "But his hands are gentle", the thought could come off as him being ingenuine and sarcastic (those hands just broke a sensitive piece of equipment, and are known for being the hands of a "violent killer", besides). alternatively, it gives the implication that Daniil snapping at Artemy about his clumsy "bear paws" is where he's being inauthentic — that he doth protest too much, basically, and is making comments like that to cover for what he actually thinks about Artemy's hands. considering that denial seems to be a fairly major aspect of Daniil's character, i'm more inclined to say it's the second option.

(also, about that microscope: everyone keeps calling the "gentle hands" comment sexually suggestive, but personally i only burst out laughing after i read the "gentle hands" line, when i then turned to read his thoughts about the microscope: "A precision instrument, broken / As if it were used to hammer nails / And we all know who did the hammering". because, well. i don't know if it has the same connotation in russian whatsoever, but in english that can be a vulgar slang term for rough sex, in the same sense of "pounding" (and "pounding nails" is actually used as often as "hammering nails", if not more, so i'd guess they had to choose to use hammer to not be too obvious). the series has definitely not been afraid of making crude double entendres before — all of the "nuts" jokes in the original game, as well as a few more instances which didn't even make it into english that i remember from @katherinakaina's great posts comparing the Classic HD translations.)

back to gentle, though. when i looked up чуткие in the dictionary, one of the definitions was "keen" which reminded me of this moment from classic with Artemy and Eva, and, sure enough, it's the same word! just thought that was an interesting parallel between the two of them, Eva's being described with the same term being used for "the gentle hand of a surgeon". and for the record, i think "But he has keen hands" would have come off even more suggestive than "gentle", considering that "keen" has the connotations of eagerness.

[farspaceprincess]

more chubby mc x caleb cause the ppl loved it last time and i do too.

i think he lovessss to pick you up and twirl you around like a princess whenever he can, sometimes for no reason. he quickly shuts down any doubt or insecurity you may have by just picking you up. he’d probably feel a little wounded, playfully asking you if you think he’s really that weak and if you think he needs to go to the gym more.

speaking of the gym, caleb’s always been pretty athletic, but i think a huge motivation that helps him maintain a consistent workout routine is impressing you. he knows he’s good looking and in really good shape, but nothing makes his ego inflate more than catching you checking him out. he’s all too familiar with that cute routine of yours where you’ll sneak glances at him after he gets back from the gym or when he gets out of the shower. he’s like the king of ogling, so he knows every technique or move you think is subtle because he uses them against you constantly LMAO. he teases you whenever he catches you staring, and enjoys it a lot whenever you’re bold and feel him up, encouraging you to press your hands against his biceps or chest. or any part of him, really. he just wants you touching him :p

caleb would definitely let you practice makeup on him. as a matter of fact, i think he knows how to do makeup. its canon (i’m pretty sure) that he did your hair growing up, so he’s skilled at doing your hair, and i think he would’ve started learning and practicing makeup techniques to help you do yours at some point, probably around late middle school/early high school. he’s now resigned himself to being your personal model and makeup tester, letting himself get dolled up whenever you’re bored and want to experiment and test out new skincare or makeup.

in my last post i mentioned how he loves to see you all dressed up in cute frilly clothes, but i also think he goes crazy seeing you in casual, comfy clothing, bonus points if you’re wearing his clothes. honestly he goes crazy seeing you in general. it satiates that possessive side of him, knowing you’re comfortable enough around him to not feel obligated to always look “presentable”, and that you willingly choose his shirts or pants despite having your own personal closet at his house. it’s like you’re kids again, accidentally mixing up the laundry and using his t-shirts and shorts as pajamas. he starts getting in the habit of buying himself clothes for the sole purpose of seeing you in them, and before he knows it he has millions of shirts he knows will hang off your shoulders and sweatpants that will hang low on your waist.

kind of in that same vein, he makes sure all of your clothes smell like him to some degree. anything you leave at his place is going to smell like his detergent, and on the clothes you wear most often, he’ll spray some of his cologne on them. he invites you to do the same to his own clothing too, and if anyone notices that he smells like sweet perfume, nobody dares to comment on it.

caleb loves intimacy (sexual or otherwise), obviously. there’s something especially special to him about those quiet moments you two share, free from the baggage and pressure of the outside world. he wants you all to himself, and this is the closest he’ll ever get, so he cherishes each moment with every fiber of his being. he spends hours practically worshipping you, sososo thankful that you’re even giving him the opportunity to do so.

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a/n: idrk how to end this but i hope it was okay LOL praying its not super ooc pls dont stone me if it is. ignore any grammatical or spelling errors its 3 am and i was falling asleep halfway through writing this. i come up with most of these ideas on the spot. my writing process is very simple i fear.

also i write these on my phone on the app bc my laptop is broken so i hope the formatting isnt too weird???? idk how to use tumblr even though i’ve had this account since like 2016.

also would yall be interested in me making more headcanon rambles like these but for the other LIs??? pls lmk and i’ll start thinking of some for the other guys and brushing up on their lore!!!!!!

[dialecticaldimensions]

Hello to any x files fans out there, I think I am finally ready to start my season 8 journey. Had to pause because I knew what was coming and as someone that was freshly experiencing grief about a year ago, I could not bring myself to continue… 

But!!! After a year of religiously consuming fanfic and reading many many msr/x files think pieces (shout out to @randomfoggytiger @thursdayinspace & @deathsbestgirl, I love scrolling your blogs & reading all of your thoughts!!) and also living vicariously through juni’s (mulders-too-large-shirt, not gonna tag her in case this is spoils something about s8) live blogging, I think I am finally ready to jump back in. 

I am so looking forward to the episodes I haven’t watched (despite already being irked with some plot lines), but I do like to watch source material for myself!! And the x files is truly some source material!!

For a show that was written in the 90s, the way I am sooooo drawn to Scully as a complex,well-rounded female character that I think even the more modern shows sometimes fail to fully capture. Because she’s just so complex and layered and multi dimensional in a way that I relate to and in the way that I see so many of the women in my own life. 

The way Scully is determined and strong and wants to be a boss-ass bitch, but is still sooo kind and empathetic and soft and girly (even though I think she wouldn’t really like to be associated with that term). 

Ugh, just ugh!!! As someone who also constantly struggles with wanting to be feminine and also wanting to be taken seriously!! I get it!! I get her!!! And gillian played this really well imo. There is so much depth to the way scully is portrayed even in times of shitty writing or less than compelling plot points. I have never been so drawn into a female character the way I have with her! 

And Mulder, my beloved. Definitely one of my all-time favourite male characters. He really is very kind and always willing to empathize with the victim. And the way he carries everything that happened with samantha and wraps it in layers and layers of dumb-ass humour, collapsing into his work and falling into his need to save everyone and everything around him. 

What I really like is how he is sooo determined to make the world better in the ways he knows how. And god, the way he claims the need to not trust anyone and be suspicious and question everything but never actually does that at some critical moments!! Because he so badly wants to believe in the goodness of people and wants to believe that he is worth the help, that they see what he’s fighting for and are willing to fight that fight. I want to scream about this so often. There is so much beauty in the subtle vulnerabilities of Mulder’s character and the way that he carries all that!! Again shout out to david for really playing to that in how he acts as Mulder. 

And then you put these two complex, flawed, unhinged individuals together and I have never known peace since!!! In the absolute best way. I have to say in the 15 years of being involved in a whole range of fandoms, I have never been quite as taken with a ship as I have been with msr. The way they fall into each other truly has me clutching at my heart. 

Because it really really is a meeting of minds and values and essences and an inherent understanding of what it means to exist in this world. They both have their own journey with that last one, but I think the way they move through that journey is soooo complementary to each other and that they could have only undertaken that journey once they met. 

… did not mean for this to be an essay haha, but this is what happens when I get started. This was mostly just a post to say if anyone wants to keep me company as I navigate s8 onwards, it would be v v welcomed! Periodic thought posts on the episodes will show up eventually ✨👽🛸

[ilovedthestars]

I've gotten multiple responses to this post that are basically along the lines of, "I mostly agree with this, but calling close platonic relationships 'queer' still feels weird to me. That's not what 'queer' usually means and I don't know if I'd use it to describe relationships like this."

And like. I appreciate that people are listening to my point and being receptive to it, even if it feels a little Out There to them! I genuinely appreciate the folks who aren't sure they get this but are hearing me out.

But I also keep wanting to be like. Yeah, that's my point!

We don't use 'queer' to describe platonic relationships but I think we should. (Or at least, should be able to, when it fits the circumstances!) I know, and I acknowledge directly in the post, that this is not a widely accepted usage of the term. I am arguing for an expansion of the term.

I can only make guesses as to what people with this kind of reluctance are feeling, but my best guess is that they're used to "queer" (or at least "queer relationship") being used mostly in reference to gay/lesbian/same-gender love and attraction. A lot of people mostly associate the word "queer" with gay romance. And while that's a big subset of queer experiences, honestly, I think it's a shame that it's often the only type of queer experience that gets talked about.

Queer is an umbrella term for a reason! Is there any reason "queer relationships" shouldn't include, say, friendships between queer/trans people? Or romantic/sexual relationships that could be considered straight, but include one or more trans people? Or, as I make the argument above, relationships that are breaking down the normative ideas of what kinds of relationships a person is "allowed" to have, regardless of whether the people involved are themselves queer?

Maybe that last one is a leap for some people, and you think that a relationship can't be queer if the people in it don't identify with any of the LGBTQ+ labels. I understand that reservation, but honestly, I think that there's so much social pressure against non-normative relationships that people who break them should get to be considered queer / in a queer relationship if they want, and that we should get to apply queer interpretations to characters in that kind of relationship as well.

(Also, like, a lot of people in non-normative relationships are in fact queer, especially aromantic and asexual. But if we aspecs can have fun with our queer friendships and queerplatonic relationships, I don't see why anyone else shouldn't be able to!)

Anyway, all that to say that if this is pushing your definition of queer a little bit, good! That's what I was trying to do! And I hope people come away from this a little more open to the idea.

If you still aren't really convinced, that's okay. If it doesn't change what you personally use the word "queer" for, I hope you still get something else out of this post—like learning about amatonormativity and starting to see it around you, or considering friendships in media through a queer / anti-amatonormative lens of analysis when it feels relevant. (Or just being more chill about aro and ace people in fandoms who don't ship your ships. Please. We would really appreciate it.)

And I just want to say, while I'm here: Thank you for the incredible response to this post. It's just over 10k notes as I'm posting this and I'm so happy that so many people are interested in this topic & my thoughts on it (and so grateful that the response has been 99.99% positive so far). To all the aspec folks who have told me I've put something into words that you never could—thank you, I'm truly honored and I love you all 💜💚. To all the people who have told me I've opened their eyes to something new—thank you for being curious and willing to learn! And to all the people who still don't get it but are here anyway—thank you for listening to what I had to say. I'm glad you're here.

I wish it wasn’t a hot take that a story in which two characters of any gender prioritize their purely platonic relationship over any other romantic or sexual interests they might have is a textually queer story

[writerofautumnnights]

THE UNSPOKEN CONNECTION — JOBE BELLIGHAM

☆ pairing: jobe bellingham x fem!oc 

☆ trope: age gap - language barrier - opposites attract

resume: Sarah moves to Manchester for a language exchange program, struggling with her English and hoping to find inspiration for her writing. When she unexpectedly crosses paths with Jobe, a 19-year-old football star, sparks fly—but the age gap and language barrier make things complicated.

can a connection built on misunderstandings and awkward moments turn into something real, or will their differences keep them apart?

as well as the translator, let's meet the lovebirds!

Sarah Lima ࣪⭑

👩🏽‍💻 sarah is a 27-year-old who’s navigating her twenties, still figuring out what she truly wants. She’s currently on a language exchange in the UK to improve her English and hopefully find a path that resonates with her—writing or maybe even arts. She's a bit of a dreamer, loves watching romantic comedies, and has a deep connection to her family, especially her dad. Sarah's not your typical fan, but she has a soft spot for football and knows Jobe Bellingham as the younger brother of one of the most famous players. She’s fun, energetic, and constantly curious about the world. But, deep down, she's trying to find her place.

Jobe Bellingham ⭑

⚽️ the 19-year-old football sensation, is making a name for himself at Sunderland. Known for his skills on the field and his ability to stay cool under pressure, Jobe’s also a man of mystery, keeping his private life behind closed doors. He’s a bit of a perfectionist, always pushing to be better but often battling his own insecurities. Despite his fame, he’s trying to navigate life in the shadow of his brother's success. Jobe’s charming, confident, but a little guarded when it comes to love. His heart’s not ready to settle, but maybe meeting someone like Sarah could change that.

Their worlds collide when Sarah, in a twist of fate, ends up in Sunderland. Sparks fly—though neither is sure they’re ready for what comes next. What starts as a chance encounter quickly turns into something neither of them expected, and as their relationship evolves, they’ll both have to face their insecurities and open up in ways they never thought would happen.

✧༚ ˎˊ˗ info about The Unspoken Connection !

series warnings: language, a bit of angst, awkward flirting, football fan culture, hints of romance, some miscommunication (because who doesn’t love a good misunderstanding?), mentions of social media and fandom, a touch of drama, and possibly a slow burn (just a little!). Definitely a "will they, won’t they" situation.

 inspo: this idea is inspired by the unpredictable twists life throws your way—meeting someone who feels like you’ve known them forever, but also like they’re a stranger. Add a little football obsession, quirky fandom moments, and some serious self-discovery, and you've got yourself a fun ride. Also, the song Love Language by Kehlani was a major inspiration, setting the tone for the connection between the characters!

keara’s imessage: Hey y’all! First time I’m posting about my original characters on here, I’m so excited 🤩. I promise not all the lyrics will be directly related to the plot, but I’m all about the energy and vibe—so expect that to set the tone for the story. The vibe? Some awkward moments, a little too much social media lurking, and some football player drama (you know the kind). I'll keep the humor flowing and hope you’ll enjoy the ride. I don’t have a set schedule yet, but stay tuned for more chapters and updates—let’s dive in!

This content may include some adult or sexual themes. If you're underage, please be mindful and skip this one. Thanks for understanding!

P.S.: Please excuse any mistakes in the writing, English isn't my first language. Hope it’s still fun to read!

taglist: since I don’t have a solid audience yet, let me know if you’d like to be tagged in our future fics!

dividers by @cafekitsune

pictures from pinterest and twitter

faceclaim: @/ sarahdgpearce on ig!

THE UNSPOKEN CONNECTIONS ! ✨ | 1. FIRST ENCOUNTER

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| 2. LOST IN TRANSLATION

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| 3. IN THE MOMENT

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| 4. GETTING CLOSER

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| 5. CONFUSION

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| 6. SELF-REFLECTION

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| 7. THE SEPARATION

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| 8. THE REALIZATION

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| 9. TAKING A CHANCE

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| 10. HAPPY ENDING

coming soon!

last update: march 22, 2025

keara 💋

[macabrebatz]

PENNYWISE NSFW ALPHABET

Author’s Note: Haven’t done one of these in a while. I used to write for Pennywise often (I don’t really like my old Pennywise oneshots so they’re not posted here). If you didn’t know by now, I have a thing for clowns. And I’ve noticed a severe lack of Pennywise on this account and Tumblr in general. So here we go. Let the clown fucking begin lmao. (if you want me to expand on any of these headcanons, let me know)

Warnings/tags: 18+ MDNI, fem! reader, Teratophilia/Monster fucking, briefly mentioned mating cycles/heat, Pennywise being a switch, mentioned pregnancy (nobody is getting pregnant btw), not beta read, purely self indulgent filth (these are my own personal headcanons and if you don’t agree with them that’s okay, my friend)

Word count: 2.2k

A = Aftercare (what they're like after sex)

Near the beginning of your relationship, Pennywise isn’t good at aftercare. But over time he can become somewhat more caring and affectionate. He’ll be there for you and make sure you’re okay. And he’ll stay with you for as long as you want. He’s also a big cuddler after sex.

B = Body Part (what's their favorite body part of theirs and their partner’s)

Pennywise thinks your entire body is fascinating, but his favorite part has to be your legs. He loves gripping them, pulling them around his waist, marking them, etc. If he had to pick a part on himself, it would be his hands. He uses them to hold onto you, scratch you, choke you if you’d like….yeah, it’s safe to say he likes using his hands.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Pennywise almost exclusively cums inside of you. It’s a primal, possessive type of thing for him (more on this later). Highly enjoys watching it drip out of you before gathering it up on his finger and pushing it back in.

D = Dirty Secret (a dirty secret of theirs)

Although he’s not the biggest fan of toys, he likes the idea of you using a vibrator on him. Has had an ongoing fantasy of you tying him up and holding it against him, overstimulating him until he’s a whimpering mess.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they're doing)

Pennywise wasn’t experienced when the two of you first got together. He’s never been with a human before. Sure, he knows what sex is. He knows how it works. He’s not clueless. He’s just never had any practice. But don’t fret, he’s a very fast learner.

F = Favorite Position (this goes without saying)

Cowgirl: Loves to have you on top of him. He likes to look at all the little changes in your face as you grind and bounce on him. Runs his hands up and down your body. Sometimes when he’s in a rougher move he’ll reach up and pull you down to his chest, holding you tight against his chest, and start thrusting up into you.

69: Not his all-time favorite out of this list but it’s definitely enjoyable.

Face Sitting: Pennywise will quite literally beg you to sit on his face. He loves to be in between your thighs.

Mating press: For when he wants more control. Likes watching you come undone underneath him.

Amazon: On the reverse side, Pennywise quite enjoys the Amazon position once he learns what it is. Sometimes he’s the one coming undone underneath you and this is the position to do it.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Pennywise can go either way depending on his mood. He’s not overly humorous during the moment but the two of you can definitely make each other laugh sometimes.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Pennywise doesn’t have anything going on down there. Not in his clown form at least. But when he takes the form of Bob Gray (something he doesn’t do often), he’ll have a nice patch of trimmed ginger pubic hair.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment, intimately/romantically speaking?)

Pennywise is surprisingly very intimate. Not necessarily a romantic, but intimate nonetheless. Who knew this alien entity could get so into the moment?

J = Jack Off (masturbation headcanon)

Before he met you, masturbation wasn’t something on his mind. When he wasn’t hibernating his main focus was on hunting. But you came along and all of a sudden he feels the need to pleasure himself when you’re not around. Pennywise doesn’t masturbate often but when he does, it’s a sight to behold. He’s desperate, tears running down his cheeks. He’s never felt like this before. He’s never had a human have such an impact on him. He’ll grind and hump the sheets of his makeshift bed in the sewers, whining and begging to absolutely no one. He would much rather be fucking you though (or have you fuck him).

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Breeding: As I said under the C part, Pennywise likes to cum inside of you. It’s partially because he’s possessive and in a way, it feels like he’s claiming you. But deep down there’s another reason and that’s the fact that he secretly would love to get you pregnant. He can’t though, being a different species and all but he’ll fuck you as if he could.

Biting: Not that surprising. At first, he held back on biting. He would get urges to latch onto your shoulder during sex. But he fought it, too afraid at the thought of getting a taste of your blood and not being able to control himself. He was worried he might end up killing you, especially when he was getting really worked up. But one day curiosity got the better of him and he bit your thigh. Once he realized he could control himself he started doing it more and more.

Edging/orgasm denial: Pennywise can be such a tease at times. And he’s a fan of being teased by you as well. He likes to push you right to the edge and then stop touching you all together. He likes to hear you beg. And he can do it for a long time. He’s not opposed to you edging him either although he can get a little snappy if you do it for too long.

Overstimulation: On the flip side of things, Pennywise likes to overstimulate you. Sometimes he’s not trying to. He just gets so caught up in being with you. He truly can’t get enough. His favorite method of overstimulating you is eating you out (More on that under the letter O). Doesn’t mind being overstimulated either, he honestly really enjoys the feeling. He can take a lot more than you can as well.

Praise kink: Pennywise surprisingly likes to be praised (he doesn’t mind giving it either). Tell him what a good job he’s doing, tell him how much you like whatever he’s doing. Hearing your sweet praises is honestly like adding fuel to a fire.

Voyeurism: Pennywise likes to lurk in the shadows. It’s just in his nature. He heavily enjoys watching you masturbate from a distance. He could probably get off just from hearing you moan his name.

L = Location (favorite places to do it)

Pennywise prefers the bedroom or anywhere in your home to be honest. Although he would absolutely have you anywhere outside of your home, he likes privacy. He doesn’t like the idea of being interrupted.

 

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Just being around you is enough. He’s infatuated by you, craves you in a way that is almost completely foreign to him.

N = No (something they won't do)

Pennywise is not thrilled by the idea of sharing you. He’s extremely possessive. And the last thing he’ll ever do is compete for your affection with a human. If someone even dares to think about flirting with you, they’ll quickly turn into a nice afternoon snack.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Pennywise is a giver through and through. Once he had a taste of you he can’t get enough. Would literally spend hours between your legs if he could. It’s almost like he’s in a trance, completely intoxicated by you. He will go from being very precise with his movements to being sloppy and messy. Pennywise latches onto you like every time might be his last time getting to taste you. And if you’ve never squirted before, he’ll be the one to make you do it. He overstimulates you without meaning to, lapping you up until you’re shaking and can’t speak. So what if you’re on your third orgasm? Surely his favorite human can handle a fourth, right? He doesn’t mind receiving either. At first, he was incredibly hesitant. He had never had a human touch him in such a way. But it grows on him after a while. He doesn’t really crave it the same way he craves going down on you, but if you want to go down on him he’ll happily oblige.

 

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Pennywise’s pace often depends on his mood and his body. Just woke up after 27 years? He’s going at a pretty fast pace, rough enough to bruise your body if he’s not careful. He’s in heat or his hibernation cycle is getting near? Then he tends to prefer a slower pace.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Not opposed to quickies at all. They’re fun, what else can he say? He prefers to have more time with you though and given the option, will always pick a regular session of having sex.

R = Risk (are they up to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

It really depends. Pennywise is already in new territory when it comes to having a relationship with a human. That alone is already a big enough risk in his opinion (especially considering the fact that he still has to occasionally suppress the urge to eat you). But if you introduce him to things slowly, he might be willing to take more risks.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Pennywise can go for hours at a time, especially if he just woke up from that 27-year nap. He can go for as many rounds as you’d like.

 

T = Toy (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Pennywise doesn’t own toys. Doesn’t understand the use of them at first. Just another silly human invention. But if you propose using them, he would probably be okay with it. The best way to convince him is to use one on him. He’ll definitely understand their purpose better. He still prefers to not use them but he’s not against them.

U = Unfair (how much do they like to tease?)

When Pennywise is in more of a dominant mood, he’s relentless when it comes to teasing. Like I said before, he likes to edge you. He loves hearing you beg (and purposefully ignoring you). He likes to get you all riled up and pull away. Usually, he’s the one whining. But he can’t lie, he loves to hear you whine too.

V = Volume (how loud are they, what sounds do they make, etc.?)

This clown is very vocal in bed. Especially if he’s being submissive. He can quite literally become a blubbering, stuttering, whiny little mess. Grunting, moaning, growling, whimpering, sighing…you name it, he’s doing it. I wouldn’t describe him as super loud, just very vocal. But if it’s one of those days where he’s really, really desperate for his favorite human to touch him, he’s going to be loud.

W = Wild Card (a random headcanon for the character)

If it wasn’t already very clear, I headcanon Pennywise to be a switch. He can be dominant when he wants to be but he often leans towards the more submissive side. And even when he’s being more dominant and topping you, he’s very much a service top. He loves to please you and he loves when you do the same.

X = X-Ray (what's going on under those clothes)

There are a lot of different headcanons about what Pennywise has going on under that suit. I personally like to believe that just like Pennywise can change himself to anyone, I believe he can change his genitalia as well. He can change it based on your preference. But he also changes it depending on his own mood. Sometimes you might unbutton his trousers and find a milky, throbbing cock. It’s a little over 6 inches and has a nice girth but not too much. And he can adjust the size if needed. Other times, especially when he’s in a rut, you’re more likely to find something along the lines of a tentacle (or tentacles if you’d like). Flushed, slick, and throbbing. Hell, sometimes there will appear to be nothing there, just a mound of flesh. Don’t worry though, a slit will open up when he’s ready.

 

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive)

Before you came waltzing into his life, it was very low. Basically non existent. Pennywise didn’t need sex nor crave it. If anything, he was indifferent to it. The last thing he was thinking about was sex. But now it’s like you’ve got him under some type of trance. His sex drive has definitely been elevated. He doesn’t constantly crave sex but there are definitely times when he can’t keep his hands to himself.

 

Z = Zzzzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterward)

Pennywise stays awake a lot. He can go a long time with no sleep. But sometimes after sex he just feels so warm on the inside, so comfortable…sleep comes rather quickly. He really likes to lay on top of you, sometimes resting his head on your chest or stomach with your legs straddling around him. He likes to hold onto you and press his face into you, deeply inhaling as he drifts off.

[not-poignant]

Greetings! I love-love-love your Fae Tales and exploration of the Faerie (and your other works as well) <3 Maybe this has been asked before, but I couldn't find the/a post. Do you have any recommendations for books or articles or websites (e.g. blogs) about the Fae (especially on the British Isles)? It's such an immense lore and I find myself somewhat at a loss on where to look and what to read. Thank you! <333

Hi anon,

Realistically, the best place to start that is free, is actually Wikipedia. And then probably going to your local library which is likely to have decent folklore compendiums (if not, go to your library's online database - which it should have - and get the library to order them in for you).

I've been reading folklore very intentionally (because I loved it and it was/is a special interest of mine) since I was a kid. There is no one book I could recommend for the British Isles, I've honestly never read one. I either read very broad compendiums that covered most of Europe, or I read very specific books based on a region. I have like 4-5 books on Orcadian (Orkney) folklore alone, as well as individual books for Wales, Scotland, England (and broken up into North and South England) etc.

The good news is a lot of folklore information is actually just freely available. On Wikipedia, the Scottish Folklore page for example is broken down into more links with literally like hours and hours and hours of reading and education there nicely organised with further links. And that's just one place you can start!

Outside of that, there are freely available books because they've moved out of copyright, that actually have really great folklore in them for the British Isles / UK. Project Gutenberg has a ton. And I've definitely read some of them!

I definitely think it's good to kind of comprehensively go through these before you even think about buying books mostly because folks don't realise that there is truly a bounty of free information since most books published have lapsed out of copyright and are now public domain. Also it's fun to just kind of go from place to place and realise you're never going to run out of stories to read and myths to learn about. It's too huge of a subject. :D And that makes it a lot of fun.

Right now, for example, I'm finally getting to a book about the Place Names of South Ronaldsay and Burray in Orkney, and it's a thick, incredibly well-researched book that does, in places, mention folklore and paganism. If you ever get so deep into research that you feel like you've mostly exhausted the internet, the next best thing is actually looking for small self-published / boutique published novels often only stocked at like idk 3 bookstores, they can be hard to find, but they're well worth it. I know the book I'm reading now probably doesn't have much reach outside of Orkney (I bought it while I was in Orkney), but the best folklore books I found were in tiny little bookshops in Orkney. And in the future if I needed to dive deeper into a region, I'd just email small bookshops and ask what titles they had on a subject, and if I could organise them to be sent to me, lol.

[rebel-hunk-enjoyer]

The last thing about the discord/groupchats really hits home, because that's been me! :) And the only way I found out was that one day I got an AO3 email with more than a single kudos on one particular story, mentioned it to my friend, and was casually told "Oh, yeah, your story ended up on This Ship Discord's Rec List!"

Which was nice, of course, but I wasn't a part of that discord server and could only imagine how my story got recommended, what the people talking about the rec list might have said about it, etc etc.

It's nice to have your story passed around privately but it definitely reinforces the isolation we're seeing more and more in fandom spaces. I would've loved to talk to those fellow fans! I always love to talk to other fans! But rocking up to their discord specifically because something I worked real hard on was briefly mentioned amongst them is probably frowned upon, right?

Fanfiction used to be a way of starting conversations with others, but more and more it's being viewed as an end result to be observed rather than interacted with. A complete product that is finished instead of an ongoing discussion that can be freely joined, contributed to, etc. And I do this myself, I hold myself back, because for every post like this there are a dozen consumer-minded people who roll their eyes about how embarrassing it is to discuss your little stories after you've finished them and released them "to the algorithm" or whatever.

But, look, I cannot describe to you how nice it feels to write something, then have someone talk to you about it and spark ideas back and forth and come up with something new! Together! Collaboratively! It's a rare joy that I think happens behind closed doors more often than not now because seeing how the sausage gets made, how the fanwork is a labor of love, really doesn't appeal in a more consumption-of-product minded fanspace.

I was reading this post over on the Ao3 subreddit this evening and I think it brings up a lot of good points about how fandom, as a community, has been shifting in its treatment towards fanfic writers.

Fanfic is more popular than ever, which means there are more works "competing" for the readers' attention, who take on a passive approach that treats fanworks not as a means to talk to people with similar interests, but as content, as products. [...] Gift cultures thrive not on monetary exchanges, but on the expectation that the gifts freely given will be returned in an unspecified future through emotional and relational means. This used to set fandom apart, but it's slowly being absorbed into the mainstream way capitalism operates. Where does that leave us?

And it's demotivating to see the responses authors get when expressing their grievances with this state of affairs, or how they feel underappreciated. Being called entitled, told to write for themselves, or to promote their work as if writing and posting isn't enough. I write for myself, I post for the community. There are things I want to say about the source material and characters, and I do through storytelling. And I'm grateful about each of the comments I got, no matter how short. It's just that it doesn't feel like there's a community out there when no one talks back. Writers aren't just expected to write, but to do it for the "right reasons", and to also be as pleasant about it as possible, lest they'll be criticized by more people than the amount that's offering them support.

I've seen posts going around on tumblr that have approached this topic as well--that fanworks (particularly fanfic) should be created from the perspective of a perfect vessel that can pour, pour, pour out and never needs to be poured into. You should do it for the "right reasons" and not complain because "no one owes you interaction". But what is fandom if not interaction?

Writing fanfic is one of the most time-consuming labors of love that makes up a fandom. (That's not to say other fanworks aren't labors, time-consuming, or made with love. We're talking about fanfic). Your 300k+ enemies to lovers slowburn porn-with-plot fic that has reshaped the entire way you approach a specific pairing or media has been made with time, effort, for free, with the intention to be shared with you.

And in the state of current fandom, it has been made with the expectation to receive nothing back. Is that fair? Maybe. Silent readers exist and a kudos on Ao3 is at least an acknowledgment that some people read and enjoyed. But does it hurt to leave a comment? Even a heart emoji or an "I loved this, thank you for sharing!" is enough to at least start a dialogue, a conversation, form a connection.

That's not even to mention the isolation of fandom interactions to private Discords; time after time I've heard from fanfic authors who found out that there have been discord servers or twitter groupchats where their fanfic has been discussed, loved, and lauded at length--but never once was the author told this! Ao3 has comments for a reason. Many authors link their tumblr profiles or emails in their bio for people to reach out to them.

It's just a sorry state to see it go.

[lehguru]

WE HIT 1.5K FOLLOWERS I DIDNT NOTICE AAAAAAAAAA thank u guys!!! ngl im thinking abt doing a self indulgent celebration but imma b brainstorming ehehehe

[mechazushi]

Fortitude Privilege {Staring Yu/Na and Base Inspector} (A short story)

After everything had settled down, they let Kafka do what-the-fuck-ever. That also includes snuggling on his boyfriend at anytime during work hours.

Vice Captain Hoshina was the first to leave the training room when Iharu passed by with a new recruit. He was showing her around the expansive base when he was presented with an opportunity to have a down to earth meet-and-greet with the base's second in command.

"Hey! Vice Cap! Good timing. Yunna, this is our Vice Captain Hoshina. Vice-Cap, this is Yunna. She's a transfer from Division Seven." Iharu took the lead on the introductions while the two of them were exchanging salutes. They all began trading questions with each other, busy distracting themselves with platitudes to not notice another person turning a corner and coming up behind Hoshina. A tall, burly, and clearly tired individual shambled up behind the vice captain and slumped over his shoulder unceremoniously, almost knocking him over.

"Oof, Kafka! Is everything okay?" Hoshina said calmly at the intruder. The man he called Kafka just wrapped his arms lopsidedly around Hoshina's left shoulder as he dug his face into the crook of his neck on the right.

" 'M fine. Drained" He mumbled incoherently, sacrificing vowels in his state of exhaustion. He nuzzled his nose affectionately in the curve of Hoshina's neck and took a noticeable whiff. "New cologne's nice."

Yunna, the new recruit, became visibly flushed as she continued to stare on. Iharu was already completely desensitized to this and just continued his conversation with the Vice Captain. Noticing the state of shock on the newcomer, Iharu took a second to explain what was happening.

"This is Kafka Hibino. He's the Captain's and Vice Captain's boyfriend. Everyone has learned to just let him get away with this bullshit." Iharu smiled cheekily at Yunna after he had finished.

"What am I supposed to do when he's like this? Tell him 'No'?" Hoshina said as he crossed his arms. He felt the rumbling of deep throated laughter coming from the man on his shoulder.

"Conveniently leaving out the fact that I'm also a kaiju." Kafka said as he lifted his head a little just to speak clearly. Yunna made a small squeak of surprise as the revelation made all the pieces click into place.

Down the hallway behind Iharu, everyone could hear another person aggressively shouting as they came down their direction.

"Aw, shit." Hoshina whispered under his breath.

"Who's that?" Iharu questioned as he turned around to look.

"Base Inspector. Probably looking for me to bitch about something inane." Hoshina continued. Iharu took that as a sign to whisk the new person off to a different location, sensing a need to disappear before he got themselves caught in possible corporate crossfire. Hoshina prepped his best Resting Bitch Face as the lanky inspector approached viciously.

"Afternoon, Inspector." Hoshina said in a deadpan manner. He took a longer look at the man coming toward him and noticed he recognized none of the man's features.

'Hmm. I wonder if he's new?' Hoshina thought. His hopes were raised a little, thinking that this possibly new base inspector wouldn't have the same stick up his ass like the last two did.

"Vice Captain Hoshina. Just the person I was looking for." The inspector called out. He opened his mouth to begin what was most certainly about to be a mindless rant concerning some slighted offence over some breach in paperwork or protocol, but quickly shut it when he noticed Kafka making no move to acknowledge his presence.

"Well, I was going to bring up your continued disregard to execute less leniency toward how officers structure their reports, but now it seems I should take over instilling basic officer conduct as well." The Base Inspector straightened his square framed glasses and leveled the most demeaning glare at the tired, hairy, lump that had made its place on Hoshina's shoulder.

"Oh, lay off. He said he's tired." Hoshina countered. He was beginning to wonder if a mightier-than-thou attitude was a requirement to being an inspector.

"Lethargy is no excuse for blatant indifference to higher authority." The stringy looking man sniffed haughtily. A threatening, rolling, and loud inhuman growl emanated from Kafka, still not looking up from his place at Hoshina's side. Hoshina chuckled as he ruffled his hair while he talked to him.

"Mind being a dear and head up to Mina's office for a bit? The only adult in the room needs to discipline this child, apparently." Hoshina spoke in hushed tones, sounding incredibly loving into Kafka's ear. Only a more disappointed growling whimper was heard in response.

"You could beg for more cuddles if she's in there." Hoshina sang quietly as he nosed Kafka's hair. The slacked-spined man lifted his head to stare disapprovingly at the unwanted interloper before planting a smooch to his Vice Captain's cheek and walked away, radiating an irritated aura all the way down the hall. The two that were left followed his path and waited for him to turn around a corner before continuing the discussion.

"You do know that having a relationship between a higher authority figure and an officer is prohibited, correct?" The inspector said as he turned back to face Hoshina.

"You know that man has a fortitude rating, correct?" Hoshina snarked.

"Don't you mean an aptitude rating?" The inspector returned wearily.

"No, fortitude." Hoshina reiterated firmly as he stepped closer into the inspector's personal space, " Ya'know, because he's a kaiju and all." The inspector tried not to express it, but he seemed taken aback. first from the clear hostility, then from realizing what Hoshina meant.

The inspector's lips flapped open and closed for a moment before letting slip a small, simple "oh."

"Were you not made aware that we had such a person within our ranks?" Hoshina asked poignantly.

"I was made very aware of such personnel." The inspector said as he adjusted his glasses again, "What I wasn't made aware of was how much leniency he seems to be permitted to have because of such an obscenely paltry standing." The inspector spoke with baseless higher authority, attempting to recover from finding himself on the back step. Hoshina could feel his lips being stretched thin over his teeth as he felt the need to use them to rip the throat out of this obstinate and unwarranted trespasser.

"Then you should have also been made aware of how that man had not only saved the lives of millions, but also saved the planet six times over consecutively." While being shorter than the inspector, Hoshina did a fine job of making it seem like he was towering over the other man.

" As... notable... as those achievements are, it shouldn't take away the fact that a relationship between an officer and a Vice Captain is unconducive to to the workplace since it could be used to unjustly gather sway in one's ranking." The base inspector held his position in the conversation, but was forced to slink down in height as he cowered under Hoshina's invasive presence.

"Ohh, trust me. The higher ups have made it very clear that he's already achieved the highest ranking they'll allow him, and that's being an exploitable weapon." Wrath tinged the edges of his words as he managed to climb higher over the base inspector.

"There is nothing in this world that he hasn't earned by not working his ass off for. So excuse me for thinking that the least he's owed is the right to express some fuckin' PDA." Hoshina could feel the tips of his lips curl into an unfriendly smile with an uncanny amount of teeth showing.

"If you really want to drag rank over this and piss off a man who's capable of leveling all of Western Japan for no decent reason, be my guest. If you have nothing drastically important to talk about, like something that's impeding the health and wellness of my officers, then I bid you farewell and hope your day is as wonderful as you are." Hoshina reclined back onto his heels and crisply marched away from the inspector, who still wasn't recovered from the invasion of personal space and was stuck being slant backwards, even as Hoshina moved out of eyesight.

Minutes later, Hoshina had found himself in Mina's office. Hoping to join in on Kafka's sudden bout of needed physical closure, he slipped past the threshold and quietly dumped his gym bag next to the door. Taking up most of the center of the room in front of the desk, was Mina, sandwiched between Bakko and Kafka. Reclined against the tiger formed monster, Mina looked silently overjoyed to have an asleep Kafka nestled between her legs as he rested his head on her stomach. Laying tilted on his side, the left portion of his face was buried in Mina's clothes while his arms had dug a hold around her midsection, framing his head. A low vibration hung in the air, getting louder as Hoshina snuck over.

"Need me to pry him off?" Hoshina lovingly muttered into Mina's forehead as he planted a small smooch as well.

"Later. Now, I need you to grab my phone!" Mina tried to contain her excitement as quietly as she could while gently brushing her free hand through Kafka's hair, the other being trapped under his heavy shoulder.

"Yes, he looks adorable, doesn't he?" Hoshina playfully rolled his eyes as he made moves to stand up.

"Well, yes, but you can't tell me you can't hear this?" Mina's smile was wide as she looked up at Hoshina. He took a second to listen as he processed the low rumble in the room.

"Is... is that not Bakko purring?" Hoshina questioned.

"No, he's awake!" Mina harshly whispered in joy as she jabbed her finger behind her, "This is all him!" She pointed her finger again at Kafka, emphasizing her revelation.

Hoshina made a quiet, deep throated cackle as he comically tiptoed around her desk to grab the phone and pull up the camera. He managed to settle onto the floor and shimmy his way under Mina's free arm as he held the camera close to Kafka's face. They got at least a good minute of audio, starring his purrs before Hoshina decided to end it there, not wanting to push their luck.

"It's a shame he can't purr all the time. Instead of the sleep talking, I mean." Mina commented as Hoshina made himself more comfortable in their embrace on the floor.

"We wouldn't be able to get out of bed in the morning if he did." Hoshina muttered sleepily as he finally stopped shifting when he found a good spot to settle into. Mina brushed his hair for a second while she returned the forehead kiss from earlier before relaxing into the warm and heavy pile she had unintentionally made for herself.

@iceclew

I hate to ask this from ya, but... Have you seen this yet? If you didn't have an opinion one way or another, that's fine. Just wanted to ask.

[cartoonybus]

various young bobbis and his parents

(their names are ramona and rubén)

[despair-tea]

this was just an observation my friend made a while ago but it got me thinkin' a little bit. Personally, I got over my aversion to sports by fencing in college. Coz it turns out I didn't hate sports. In fact, I think training and learning the rules and pushing myself to improve is super fun! That's the same stuff I like about video games. And despite being a life-long poindexter, all that physical activity felt GOOD, and it was nice to connect with folks.

What I hated about sports as a kiddo was the shame. I hated people acting like I ought to know this or that (despite being a know-nothing child). I hated being excluded and looked down upon for not being good. I despised the way the adults around me treated kids wrt sports. Also I couldn't see and had asthma and neither of these problems got treated until I was on my way out of high school (getting my first inhaler was one of the main reasons I was able to fence at all, in fact).

combat sports are great to me because they're all about that individual journey. I didn't have to worry about letting a team down who might yell at me later for my performance. It's just me and my own heart and my love for the game - THAT'S sports.

[yourlocalbadgerscales]

My fanart of Zoya Zabini! Click the pictures for better quality :)

Inspired by this picture (found on Pinterest):

[majouartings]

My finished piece for Dottolus' Dotnomicon: Grimoire of Wonders! I was going for kind of a folk-magicky vibe with my one, heh. The zine is available for FREE on itch.io at the above link, so definitely definitely check that out. The full list of artists and writers involved in the project can be found here; they've all done absolutely incredible work on this, and it's been super inspiring getting to see them all do their thing, so be sure to check them out too! Thank you again to @dotzines for having me, I had a really great time working on this and I'm so excited to see the end result!

[lususnatura]

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a song that i associate with my muse meme!

AHH, hey, ramone!! thank you for sending in this prompt :D since you sent in three of the mic's, i shall now be treating you to three songs that make me think of blamore when i hear them / that i associate with it. an explanation of why i chose them will be in the tags <3

hozier - who we are.

icehouse - crazy.

depeche mode - personal jesus.