#i'll do more if anyone's interested though

[marlboro00999]

So, tell me about yourself, Chris.

"My studies take up a lot of my time. I've always achieved top grades in my chosen subjects. I love the theatre and costume design - I've written a few plays. I'm a good writer, and I like to push the boundaries of acceptibility. People need stimulation and their personal comfort zone needs to be pricked - triggered to question if other possibilities they'd never thought of could be accepted by them."

Are you dating anyone?

"Ha!... No. I was dating for a while, but something happened that changed all that. You see, I started meeting up with a friend after school. He was a good few years older than me, but he made a big impact. I don't even remember how I first met him. That time seems a blur to me now. But I felt compelled to meet up with him when he wanted to meet me a few evenings a week. Nobody had made such an enormous impact on me. He introduced me to smoking, which became more and more regular, as he'd supply me with Marlboro Reds. He became my best friend, and he learnt everything about me."

Really? He must have been quite a guy.

"Oh yes. He really is."

So, what happened?

"On one of the evenings, he took me to a place out of town which was a life-changing experience for me. It transformed my whole outlook on life, and life's priorities."

Can you tell me where that was?

"I can't tell you the location, but it's called the Marlboro Men's Club."

What happened?

"My friend told me he wanted me to meet his friends, so I was quite keen to be introduced. It may seem strange, but even though he knew everything about me, I'd not actually learnt anything about him over all those weeks of meeting up with him and smoking. I can't even explain why. Smoking the cigarettes with him had become an almost ritual process, and I felt incredibly bonded to him through it. I trusted him completely, and can honestly say I'd do anything for him... and for the Marlboro cigarettes."

What happened when you arrived at the Marlboro Men's Club?

"The door was locked, but he had a key. As the door opened, a cloud of cigarette smoke was billowed through the door. He led me into what was a large dark room. It was like some sort of warehouse, but totally wreaked of cigarette smoke. It was such a surprise, but unexpectedly appealing and stimulating. Out of the shadows stepped a number of men, all dressed as my friend dressed, with biker jackets. I wasn't afraid, as I knew they were his friends, and they were all smiling."

So, it was just a few older men?

"Well, actually... no. I was surprised to see a few guys my age from school. Not from any of my classes, but I recognised them from seeing them during break times. All the men and the guys from school were smoking, and all smiled, looking really pleased to see me."

Was the room empty?

"No. There was a very large Marlboro logo on the far wall, illuminated by lamps and candles which adorned a massive stone slap in front of it."

Interesting. So, what happened next?

"I'll simply say that, if the following events were to be included in any of my writings, I'd never be published, and my future prospects in the theater would vanish. However, I can add that after that evening, I broke off with my date. The experience of my ritual initiation into the recently formed Marlboro Men's Youth Club transformed me, and I knew that this was the only family I needed - that no partner could possibly come near to providing the emotional and physical needs that had been revealed to me. I was filled and fulfilled at that stone slab before the Marlboro icon in ways that remain secret, only known to the initiated. I'll simply say that I was brought into full communion with my family and with Marlboro."

What are you writing in that book?

"I'm writing updates on the boys at school that I'm currently nurturing in Marlboro addiction. It's important that I report on their addiction progress, and on my level of influence over them. It's so my family at the MMC can judge when each one is ready for introducing for their initiation."

Their initiation?

"You surely realise that all the boys at the school need to eventually be initiated in the MM Youth Club? It's what's best for them. My family require it. Marlboro requires it."

Check the follow-on story HERE

[trashy-reaper]

Brothers reacting to you asking them to get rid of a bug

A/N: I haven't played Obey Me in like so long just to warn you guys, so if any characters are OOC forgive me as I'm starting to get a bit back into the fandom/game (Should I redownload it chat?)

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Whatever you were doing was long forgotten, whatever you were holding? Thrown across the room as you spot a bug crawl to you. Realistically, it was way smaller than you but there's not a chance you're going to get rid of it, running out of whatever room you're in, you plan on asking the first brother you see for help.

LUCIFER Maybe it was the ruckus of a book being thrown or he has a 6th sense for you, but he found himself walking out of his room just in time as you ran out of the living room and into him.

"MC? What's the matt-"

"THERE'S A BUG"

He blinked in surprise, raising a brow at your words. If it was anyone else he might've teased them about it or questioned why they were so scared of a creature so much smaller than them, but seeing the look of genuine fear on your face he held his mouth shut.

"...would you like me to dispose of it?"

You nodded, without another word, he patted your head and went off into the living room. Looking around the area for the pest he finally saw it crawling on the wall, gently and carefully he picked it up and threw it outside. Once the job was done he turned and spotted you peaking your head out.

He can't help but let out a chuckle, gesturing you to come over.

"It's gone, don't you worry. If you'd prefer. I'll even stay with you for the rest of the day"

MAMMON Maybe Mammon wasn't the best brother to run into. He was such a sweetie when he asked if you were okay seeing you in such a distressed state, and when you explained you had found a bug in the bathroom he seemed so confident. Claiming he'd protect you. He'd never admit it out loud but he's hoping when he does get rid of the very creature causing you be so fearful you'd smile so happily to him.

Though he can't help the shiver down his spine as he sees the same bug on the floor. It's fine, he can do this. It's for you anyways (though he'll never admit that). He tries to grab a bit of paper to scoop it up and throw it away but as soon as he turns to look for it, he swears the bug disappears.

His screams could be hard from all over the HoL. Well, at least that means another brother can...he pauses at the thought, if someone else came in and got rid of the bug for you, what kind of protector would he be? It's just because of his job okay? He was assigned to protect you so it's his responsibility. So he did what any demon would of course!

Began throwing everything he could at that bug as soon as he saw it, he got there in the end at least!...He proudly comes out and goes over to you. Informing you that the bug was no more! ((Well it was twitching when he saw it last but...close enough right))

You couldn't help but laugh, thanking him even though you heard his screams loud and clear when he saw it. He'd deal with Lucifers scolding, it'll be worth it to hear that smile and laugh of yours again.

LEVIATHAN You were in fact, in his room when it happened! You two were playing some games and as you reached into one of the snack bags you felt something else, as soon as you peered in and confirmed your suspicious you quickly threw the bag and hid behind Levi.

"M-MC?"

His eyes widened, turning around, his cheeks a bit red as he saw you holding onto him as if he'd disappear. You pointed at the bag and quickly explained what you saw. His eyes widen for a second, he knew some humans may be scared of those things. Oh this is reminding him of one of his animes!! One of the episodes where the main leads love interest hides behind them and shyly asks of they can get rid of it.

And after the main lead has successfully disposed of it? Their love interested wasted no time in killing their cheek. Confidently he placed his controller down and quickly reassures you he'll get rid of it. As long as it isn't spiders...he'll be fine. He quickly picks up the bag, looking in briefly to ensure the bug hadn't escaped. Before rushing out the room and chucking it out the nearest window. Coming back he happily sits beside you again, offering you the controller you had been using.

You thank him and take it back. If you do kiss his cheek as a thanks? He might just short-circuit.

SATAN His eyes looked up at you as you throw you book infront of you with a yelp before backing away. Quickly going to where he was sitting and tugging on his jacket. His eyes followed where you had thrown the book, he knew you wouldn't do it randomly. And as he spots the creature that seems to be responsible for making you back away? He can't help but let out a chuckle.

He's read about it before, how humans have a tendency to fear these smaller creatures. He didn't think much about it but seeing you be one of these humans he can't help but laugh. Don't worry, he isn't laughing at your fear, he knows these things cannot be helped or at the very least, they're reasonable. You don't even have to ask if he'd get rid of it. Giving you the book he was reading he stands up and goes to collect it.

Using a cup and a piece of paper, he's careful not to come near you as he walks by, unsure on what scale you are scared of these creatures but as soon as it's gone and dealt with, he's back in his chair with you now sitting near him.

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Might do a pt 2/3 with the rest of the brothers + other characters if I have the time and if people would like it.

[kagooleo]

happy new years 2025! it's been nearly a whole year since I started posting about fluffyriceshipping here, and my art has changed a lot since then! what better way to start the new year than with some sweet potatoes with their partners 🍠🌅

[psychopomp-namine]

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[beesorcery]

hello it's part 3 of 3 for my cool fun graphic design adventure!! part 1 and part 2 got too long. to recap i am recreating this t-shirt design but with the magic 8 ball songs instead of city names:

here is the current draft, updated through 3/27 (pittsburgh) (!!!!)

[adamofapple]

I just constantly think about this answer tbh. Seeing how Kazui talks about his family, it's reasonable to assume he separated from then in some form, whether that be because he got kicked out because of his homosexuality or he himself decided to isolate from his family.

I just. Imagine being alone. Imagine having no family. Imagine living a life where it's you yourself against the cruel cold world, ever since you discovered yourself.

But you do have a family, and you do have friends. But all of that doesn't matter because the moment they'd see your "weakness" they'd leave you alone.

And also how it's now. It's just "it's only me," it's a "Now, it's only me".

I do think Kazui honestly and truthfully considered Hinako to be his only family. Him and Her. Husband and Wife. Perpetrator and Victim. Liar and Lied to. The two of them against the cruel cold world.

And yet, he still can't say he "loves" her.

Overall it's frustrating when people portray Kazui as "selfish" because he "doesn't care" about the other prisoners when there was nothing he could really do to save them, or pretend he doesn't care about Hinako when that was one of the most (if not the only one) important person in his life.

He does care, but I think that to truly reach those tender parts of him you need to be a very particular person, and Hinako just happened to fit the bill.

In the end, part of the cruelty of it all is how Kazui and Hinako genuinely had a deep connection with the other but their conflicting interests kinda fucked it all. They both wanted a family but their definitions of family don't match up at all. I can imagine Hinako wanted the whole kids and a house and a dog sort of thing but it's clear Kazui just wanted (still wants) someone to accept his weakness (re; his homosexuality and literally everything else about him that doesn't fit the standard of what a man should be).

[fabdante]

WIP Game!

Rules: make a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPs.

Tagged by: @robinainthood (thank you so much I've been wanting to do another one of these since the first one I did and I just got my laptop back so perfect timing! Check out their WIPS here!!)

Fiction

The One Were Kat Gets To Yell At Vergil (DmC)

Catharsis for Someone (TF2)

Retrospect (Samurai Champloo)

Swan Song (DmC)

Tales of Ba Sing Se redux (ATLA/Zutara)

The Mai/Jet dream captivated me (Atla/Mai and Jet)

The Jet Bit (ATLA/Zutara)

The really long Zelda Fic (LoZ/Zelgan)

Playlist for a Three-way with Eve, Lilith, and the Serpent (this is an original poem?)

A bug flew into my ear (this is also an original poem??)

ATLA Champloo (ATLA fic inspired by Samurai Champloo my beloved)

Gweoff Fic 2 Lmao: The Hair Dying One (Total Drama)

The One You Thought of in the Shower Where Snow gets Stuck in a Time Loop (Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes??)

The One where Kat needs to tell Vergil's Parents that he may or may not be dead and may or may not be king of hell also that their sons been a super natural being this whole time an-it's awkward (DmC)

Zutara Playlist Fic (ATLA/Zutara)

A Zelgan Fic I Started Editing About Bath Houses That I May Never Post (LoZ)

the one where Dante wakes up to his hook up cleaning his trailer for no reason and it's weird but she's cute so its fine probably (DmC)

Meta

Eva, Sparda, and the boys

Verat and The Divine

V is Kat theory and some thoughts on Downfall

My Long Running Desire For A Good Samurai Champloo Essay (this is actually 4 separate WIPs so if you want to get real spicy you can specify between: Take 3, An attempt at a conclusion, some points on Journey as Growth, Another misc unit of paragraphs)

Essay no one asked for on spiderverse and grief mostly because I'm obsessed with the black out kingpin causes

Essay no one asked for about why Channel Zero upset me

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Meta Post Roulette (i have like 3 of these on the same subject you're just going to get a random part of one of them)

Fics I Answered For Last Time But Am Still Writing

the lost boy fic im still writing because i got angry (Lost Boys) (the bit of WIP i posted last time)

Tagging: Not a person for every WIP I apologize sdfghjk but if you want to do it please tag me I want to see your wips!! Also tagging @thevampireauthoress @ro-blaze @mocosa-media

[pine-arten]

i spent all yesterday making a semi-realistic slugcat base. i used sphinx cats as a reference, so they’re pretty cat like here

 i imagine they hold themselves different than an actual cat though, plus more robust shoulders for bipedal-ism

this is the survivor btw :) i think i’ll do monk next

[canary-song]

This is definitely a minority opinion, but I personally find it more fun to depict the Spider God as a bit less involved, or at the least not actively malicious with her treatment of Peter.

(short explanation below the cut)

Peter being the most active participant in his actions and the way his story goes is pretty essential to my characterization of him, as it follows that he's willing to be Spiderman because he thinks he can help people (or stop others from hurting people). It also adds that it's not the Spider God forcing his inevitable mental health decline, and that its Peter's own poor consideration of himself that's making him so isolative. Just as much as he's active in trying to save people, Peters also actively harming himself in the process, rather than just being at the whims of some higher power.

Furthermore, for a less Deep Reason, I just find the concept of not-actively-malicious but still harmful deity-like entities fun to write. She's not trying to make him a puppet, she's just following along holding to his story like a life-raft while her grasp over this reality is narratively slipping. He's highly motivated and determined to keep going, which makes him perfect for the perpetuation of her presence. She doesn't want full control, but he's her tether, so perhaps she pushes him just a bit to pull the trigger that first time, or she gets him out of bullet fire.

Maybe she doesn't realize any of this could be construed as overstepping or evil because she's not human. She doesn't understand - she just knows what she needs to do to keep going (and of course we can't understand her; her existence is beyond us). But she's still not calling all the shots.

[phioneplatinum]

some harmoknight headcanons i have!! this isn't all of them, but here's some for lyra and tempo!!

Lyra

Lives in Symphony City, near the exit close to Calypso Beach and the Tori Gate.

Ever since she was younger, she always wanted to protect the people she cared for most. This was her main drive to eventually become a soldier of Melodia.

She mainly patrolled Calypso Beach before the Noizoids struck, but after they did, she found herself patrolling Rock Range and Marching Hills more.

She sometimes gets into small fights with Tyko, but thankfully they simmer down before they get any worse…

Has a weakness for sweets.

Tempo

Doesn't like talking much. However, he feels comfortable talking to Woodwin and Tappy. Maybe if enough time passes, the same will go for Lyra, Tyko, Cymbi, and Ariana...?

Has a big Allegro plush in his room thanks to Octarina. Sometimes, he's even seen sleeping while hugging the thing…

Sees his mentor as a [grand]father figure of sorts.

He visits his friends quite often! Sometimes they all get together in his house to have fun :D

Can be seen drawing sometimes. His art isn't the greatest, but they're charming enough to make you smile!

Despite saving the world, he still does training. Can't have his skills growing rusty!

Doesn't like going to Baroque Volcano. You know why.

[kakusu-shipping]

I may have spent more money than I made at Regionals.

[udog]

I absolutely adore how you draw rito and especially Revali! I still can’t get enough of him no matter how much time has passed. I know it’s been a while since you last posted—be it because of life or art block, or both—but I still will offer you my sincerest gratification for the artwork you have deemed worthy enough for us to see! I hope the Rito in Tears of the Kingdom provide us with the same kind of “inspiration” (brain-rot) as in BotW. Even if Revali probably doesn’t make a big appearance; and possibly even Harth as well 😩

this was 😭 so nice to come back to HWUEUFHEJEEHEB THANK YOU 🥹 revali may not be in totk but hey at least harth is ‼️‼️ I have. bigger issues with another particular rito that isn't in totk though 😒

sorry all I could provide was a messy sketch ‼️ idk it probably has to do with reagan 🤥

[nightshadedumplings]

I don't know if this is already painfully obvious by the Nordic sounding and mostly made up names, but Svanhildre and the other characters in the series were inspired by my horny Skyr*m shenanigans.

[the-laws-of-physics-were-harmed]

By the way if you comment on this post I'll assign you a Frances Hardinge book I think you'd like based on Vibes

[thevegetablewhichnoonedaresname]

oh. I almost forgot that I'm currently in the fun place of being a tutor/TA I guess? kinda? for a class that a professor I had last semester is taking. you may have nearly a whole PhD in linguistics but which one of us knows more japanese grammar. that's right hehe it's me, how's that shoe feel on the other foot

[angeltism]

school is pissing me offffff really bad and i am getting overwhelmed reaaaal bad too