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Presenting: An Absurdly, Stupidly Long and Wordy Warrior of Light-based Questionnaire, or as my bestie dubbed it:
30 WoL Think Thonkers
Less an ask prompt, more of a daily prompt, (though you can use it as an ask prompt if you prefer!) Answer the questions however you want: straight-forward, with stories or screens, or a mix of all.
Get any of your little brainworms out. Wax poetic, ramble off into several digressions, challenge yourself to answer in the least amount of words possible, whatever you're vibing with! (If you want to tag them #wolthinkthonkers feel free!)
This is very Warrior of Light and MSQ based. It's set from a Post-Endwalker mindframe, so there are some minor/vaguely worded spoilers.
----------------------- WARM-UP QUESTIONS
I. Where is your Warrior of Light from? What was their home like growing up and what set them out on their journey?
2. What city-state did your WoL start in? How did they feel about it then, and how do they feel about it now? (ie, did their experiences sour their perception, or make them appreciate it more?)
3. How do they feel about being Hydaelyn's chosen? (Feel free to break it down from ARR's "Champion of Eorzea" all the way to "The Savior of Etheirys" as much as you like. Have those feelings changed, or just grown more complex?)
4. What do they do in their down time? Do they have any hobbies outside of Primal-slaying and world-saving? Are these lifelong hobbies or recent interests?
5. How do they feel now that "it's all over" (the story of Hydaelyn and Zodiark)? What do they plan to do next? Or is their story finished - and if you're retiring them, what does retirement look like for them? Do you have someone else taking the stage going forward?
6. Who was their Azem? What were they like, and were they different from your WoL? Who were their family, friends? Or, if you don't care for the Azem angle or went in your own direction for their past self, how so? How does your WoL feel about their Ancient identity?
----------------------- CHANGES
7. Have they gone through any physical changes? What scars have they collected, and how do they feel about them? Did they sprout horns or other features as a result of spells or pacts gone wrong? How did light corruption impact them? Or have they walked away miraculously unscathed? Are they more peculiar for how eerily unmarred they are?
8. What is one of their biggest regrets? Has it had an effect on how they act moving forward, for better or worse?
9. The Warrior of Light has been through quite a lot, but what is a moment, big or small, that bolstered and renewed their spirit? Was it a cup of hot cocoa or a lovingly crafted sandwich? Did someone give them a few words or a gesture at just the right time that meant the world to them? (Of course, this can be a canon event or headcanon!)
10. What does home look like for them now? Do they still return to the home where they started, and if so has it changed at all? Or have they found or forged a new home? Who do they live with, if anyone? What sort of things do they keep in their personal space?
11. Despite everything, is it still you? Has the core of who they are as a person remained true through everything, or have they been changed by what they've experienced and learned, for better or worse?
13. Is there a canon moment you've drastically (or not-so-drastically) rewritten? A character death, or something that just really did not fit your WoL's character. Or just some alterations and personal touches you've added? Has that had any long-term changes on the wider story?
----------------------- STORY
12. Which canon moments shaped your Warrior of Light and impacted them the most?
14. Do you have any headcanons for what happened post-Ultima Thule? What kind of injuries did they suffer, or did they walk it off like a boss? Did they take a lengthy vacation, did you shove a time skip in there before 6.1 hit? Or was it quickly off to the next adventure?
15. What were their thoughts and feelings on the events of Myths of the Realm? How did they regard the Twelve prior, and how did the revelations impact them? Was meeting their patron particularly special to them, or not really?
16. What were their thoughts and feelings delving into Pandaemonium? How did they feel working alongside Themis and Lahabrea, after all their history? What did they think about how things ended?
17. Taking a step away from "canon", do you have any wholly unique side quests and adventures your Warrior of Light has gotten caught up in? Did they chase down ghosts of their own past, get married, open a bakery, or fix an ancient blood curse on their family line? Have they reunited with loved ones or buried old hatchets? If there's some unique story behind your character, how does it show up and how did it play out?
----------------------- COMBAT & ABILITIES
18. How do they feel about the work they do? As the Warrior of Light they're tasked with quite a lot of violence, is it something that comes naturally to them or do they resist it? Are they merciless, do they try to spare as many lives as they can, or do they fall somewhere in between?
19. While many fights are dramatic or have high stakes, are there any especially memorable or difficult fights they encountered? Outside scripted battles, were there conflicts that you thought felt better if they were tweaked for narrative or lore-based reasons, ie their first time fighting a primal? Or perhaps a more meta "You the player had a hard time so it translated into headcanon for them".
20. Are there any unique abilities that they possess outside of what's in-game? Are they actually a dragon, or do they see visions of the future? Or, is there a special way that their Echo manifests?
21. Jobs! What job is your character and why is that the route they chose? Is your WoL a Jack-of-all-Trades, or just have one (or a few) specialties? Did they start with one job and change to another? Have you 'homebrewed' their job at all, adding any unique twists or details to it?
----------------------- RELATIONSHIPS & THE WORLD
22. What are their feelings on the Scions? Who are some of their closest allies and dearest friends? Are they more of a loner, or closer to people outside the Scions? Have they kindled any romances or partnerships?
23. How do they feel about getting pulled into politics? Are they adept at navigating political intricacies, or does it go over their head? Do they appreciate getting asked to do more than punch their enemies, or would they really rather just punch their enemies? Are there any areas they like to be particularly involved in?
24. How do they feel about Hydaelyn? What was their perception of the Mothercrystal in the beginning, and how did that change by the end, if at all?
25. Do they have any particular enemies that stand out to them? Someone who inspired a lasting grudge? Our beloved and beloathed antagonists give us plenty of reasons to despise them, but are there any that particularly rubbed your WoL the wrong way? On the other hand, are there villains they can't help but sympathize with, even if it's at odds with the narrative or their allies?
26. What are their thoughts on the Ancients, their way of life, and the world they lived in? Did they sympathize at all with the Ascians, or did learning the truth not influence them in that way?
27. How well known are they? Does everyone know their name as the Warrior of Light, or have they managed to maintain some level of anonymity? Do they prefer it that way, and do they have any struggles resulting from it? (Getting stopped on street corners VS awkwardly avoiding questions.)
----------------------- WHAT'S NEXT
28. What's something they look forward to? Exploring the stars, more of a place we've already been, or somewhere we haven't? Or do they look forward to retirement, starting a business with their craft of choice, or any other little old thing?
29. How do they feel heading into Dawntrail? Excited? Exhausted? What do they think of the promises of adventure to come, and their role to play? If you're using a new character, do you have any idea how they'll end up on this path, and where is their headspace starting out?
30. What are they going to be doing while waiting for the ship to Tural?
#xiv prompts#ff14 prompts#again i have no idea what to tag it#wolthinkthonks#lol#a variety of questions i think about + more that were (sorta) endwalker-based#no idea if anyone would be interested in this (it's soooo wordy)#but i'm curious!!!!#i wanna know!!#anyway if i don't post it it'll sit in my drafts collecting the dust of indecision for who knows how long#if there are any major errors let me know!#i ripped it apart and reconfigured it a few times xâD
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Prompt from @help-i-need-a-cool-username
Jason has once again snuck into Gotham University. Now, before any assumptions are made onto why the crime lord would break into a college, the reason is because he likes the library. That's it. The public library is trashed and small, barely taken care of, but Gotham U's? It's beautiful. Multiple floors, organized and in sections, taken care of, alphabetical order, it's magnificent. The chairs were a reason alone to sneak in, but the students here added an extra charm.Â
He had gone to the very back of the library on the second floor. This area was pretty well hidden and enclosed. He would come here to read without anyone questioning him, even hiding the books he wasnât finished with yet to continue on later. Jason wasnât expecting someone to be so close to his spot though. A few tables across stood a student, thin, tall, with pitch black hair, baggy cargo jeans, and a white t-shirt. The other hadnât noticed him yet, so he remained quiet and just watched. He was in front of a large white board on wheels, seemingly taken from the rooms he saw down the hall.Â
âThat doesnât work, goddammit.â
On the white board was lines upon lines of equations- at least he thought they were equations, with most of them being letters and symbols rather than numbers. It made the vigilanteâs brain hurt. The student - assumed STEM major - just kept mumbling to himself.
âStupid physics, wonât allow interdimensional travelâ
What? Jason may have been out of school since 15, but he knew no courses were asking for the answer to traveling between dimensions. It seemed the student had a habit of talking to himself when worked up or focused, possibly why he isolated himself from the rest of the library.Â
âIf your parents could do it, why canât you? Think Danny, think!â
That sentence wasnât concerning at all, but at least Jason learned the boyâs name. Danny seemed to have a strange background, what did he mean by âif your parents could do itâ? Had his parents managed to travel between dimensions? The other was chewing on the cap of the white board marker, his other hand resting on his hip as he swayed back and forth.
âOh! Oh! Oh! That! The thing! That thingy!â
Jason could practically see the lightbulb go on above Dannyâs head. Just then the other erased a solid portion of the whiteboard and dropped to his knees, ouch. He started frantically scribbling, fast and messy, barely cohesive. Though, Jason was sure that if it was Tim sitting where he was instead, the boy could probably understand everything on that board. Heâd stick to English literature, thank you very much.Â
âThatâs it! Oh my ancients! I got it!â
Danny practically jumped in the air, punching the air in triumph. Jason almost felt proud of him, this complete stranger heâs been watching, wow he was being creepy, huh? Danny shot both of his arms straight up, the marker gripped tightly in his right hand fist.Â
âI did it!â
He looked so happy, so excited. He began to buzz, even spinning, before stopping mid loop and turning around slowly. Shit, Jason had been caught. To be fair, Danny hadnât exactly turned around the whole time, meaning Jason was just watching his back the whole time as he worked through his⊠problem? Itâs such a shame, Jason was thoroughly entertained by this random kid.Â
âUhhh, hi? How long have you been there?â
Oh shit, Jason had to talk now, didnât he?
âNot very long, but long enough to know you were trying to solve interdimensional travel before apparently succeeding.âÂ
The color drained from Dannyâs face. Whoops?
âUhm, no I didnât.â
Now that he got a closer look, the student looked like someone Bruce would adopt. Black hair, clear blue eyes, tan skin, sharp features, the whole nine yards. He was actually fairly attractive, maybe even cute.Â
âReally? I could have sworn that you said âstupid physics wonât allow interdimensional travelââ
âI have no clue what youâre talking about.â
âYeah sure, and Iâm a student here.â
âWait, youâre not a student here?â
âThatâd only be true if you were lying.â
âWell Iâm not so-â
âUh huh, sure youâre not.â
âLook dude-â
âJason.â
âLook Jason, thereâs no way that I could solve interdimensional travel, the multiverse doesnât exist.â
âLook Danny-â
âHow do you know my name?â
âI wonât tell a single soul if you explain how you did it to meâ
Curiosity won his gambit. Would he regret what he was about to say? Perhaps.
âMaybe over a coffee?â
He knew it was worth it when the marker hit the floor and Danny moved his hand to cover his red face. Well, it wasnât the first time heâs done something he regrets, maybe this time itâd be a cute STEM major who knows the secrets to the multiverse.Â
#dc x dp#dp x dc#jason todd#red hood#danny fenton#danny phantom#danny fenton is a huge nerd#figuring out interdimensional travel instead of finishing his 5 page english paper due 'like yesterday'#jason has done many things he regrets#breaking into a college isnt one#neither is asking out the cute nerd with eccentric capabilities#if only jason knew what he was getting into#boo#jason todd x danny fenton#dead on main#college au#gotham university
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Yearling - Ch. 35: Answers
You leave Jackson to find your daughters. A continuation of Yearling ch. 1-34 found on Tumblr here.
Pairing:Â Joel Miller x Female Reader
Warnings: Canon-typical violence. No use of Y/N. Minors DNI 18+ OnlyÂ
Length:Â 5.4k
A/N: We are into the final arc of Yearling and we are going to see some TLOU 2 OVERLAP again. There isn't any this chapter but there will be in this arc and here's how: a character from that game will be mentioned as will the spoiler-y incident from a few chapters ago. What happens plot wise in this arc is completely separate from the game and entirely original content BUT there is that character overlap and more specific mentions of the incident and the motives behind it. If you're trying to go in blind to season 2, it might be wise to step back. Feel free to send me a DM, I'm happy to answer any and all questions!
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It was hard not to panic when the world was ending.Â
Youâd lived through it enough by now, you thought youâd get used to it.Â
You never did.Â
âWho has them, Kyle?â You asked, holding the boyâs shoulders, searching his eyes. He was still panting for breath, still looking terrified. âI need you to focus, who has them.âÂ
âThat man, the one who was here a few months ago but left,â he said. âI canât⊠He gave me so much to remember and I canâtâŠâÂ
âCody?â You asked quickly, even though you knew you were right, your chest tight. âDoes that sound right?âÂ
âYeah,â he nodded quickly. âYes, Cody, it was Cody, he has them. He sent me here, to find you. He told me to bring you and just you back, said if we came with anyone else heâd kill them. Iâm so sorry, Mrs. Miller, I was just trying to help, I swearâŠâÂ
Your head spun but you didnât have time to try to calm yourself down or even come up with a fucking plan.Â
âDid he say why?â You asked, leaving the teenager hovering in your doorway as you went to your kitchen. You found a notebook and ripped a piece of paper out of it, the pen hovering over it for a moment. Like once you wrote what was going to happen there was no turning back.Â
âHe said you owed him,â he said. âAnd he that he would collect with them if it wasnât with you. He said youâd know what that meant.âÂ
You held the pen a little tighter. You did know what he meant and you knew the kind of man Cody was, what he would take if you let him.Â
You couldnât let him.Â
âKyle, go in the closet by the front door,â you said, wondering how your voice wasnât shaking. âThereâs my patrol pack in there, it has my flashlight, my axe and my knife. Get them.âÂ
It wasnât going to be enough but you didnât have guns in the house and getting one would require talking to someone else, something you couldnât risk, not when it was Savvy and Ellie on the line. Youâd have to make do.
You tried to think of what to say to Joel, the man you loved more than you ever thought it was possible to love someone like that. How did you say goodbye to someone who meant that much to you when you didnât want to leave?Â
You did the best you could, signing your name - your real one - for the first time since youâd married Joel.Â
âFound them,â Kyle said as you folded the paper in half and wrote Joelâs name on one side of it, leaving the note leaning against the flowers that he had picked for you before leaving town. You looked around the kitchen, at the spot on the counter where you perched as your husband cooked for you and the table where you sat with him and took a deep breath, hoping youâd see it all again.Â
âYou know where to go, right?â You asked.Â
âYeah,â he nodded. âI memorized it.âÂ
âOK,â you said, clipping your knife to your belt, thankful that youâd just fallen asleep fully clothed so you didnât have to stop to get dressed. You were in one of Joelâs shirts. You always were, when he was outside Jackson, when he promised to come home to you. âLead the way.âÂ
You followed Kyle through the dark, quiet town. Even the Tipsy Bison was silent and you realized you werenât sure what time it was but it had to be late, at least 3 a.m.Â
âWeâll have to sneak out,â Kyle said, his voice low. âItâs what we did whenâŠâÂ
You couldnât think about it.Â
âShow me.âÂ
There was an area of the fence, covered by a woodpile and not far from the schoolhouse, that easily pried apart, leaving enough room for a person to slip outside.Â
Kyle climbed through first and held it for you to follow before the two of you scrambled for the nearest tree line, hoping that you made it out of town unnoticed.Â
âHow far?â You asked, looking back over your shoulder, your heart pounding.Â
âThree hours, I think,â he said. âIâm so sorry Mrs. MillerâŠâÂ
âTell me all of it,â you said, ignoring his apology. It didnât matter now. âI need to know what weâre walking into.âÂ
It made so much sense when he laid it out for you.Â
Savvy and Ellie had snuck out of Jackson the first night Joel was gone, the friends they were hanging out with apparently slipping out regularly. They stashed some pot outside the walls and liked to go sit and smoke when they thought they wouldnât get into trouble, where they felt like they had some freedom. It was so typical of teenagers, it was almost funny. That even in the apocalypse, in a place like Jackson, the children found ways to rebel. Kyle and Savvy had wandered off from the group. They didnât go far, just far enough that they felt like they had some privacy. Kyle wanted to ask her to the dance that was happening in a few weeks.Â
Thatâs where they ran into Cody.Â
Heâd been nice, at first. Asking after Jackson, how things had been there. How he was thinking about trying to come back. He asked for information, enough that Savvy was starting to feel skeptical.Â
And then Ellie found them.Â
Ellie was worried, thinking that Savvy had been off on her own with a boy a little too long, and set off to find them. But sheâd snapped when she saw Cody. She was a smart girl, she didnât leave Jackson unarmed and she put her knife to Codyâs throat.Â
Heâd just smiled, something in his eyes that made Kyle uneasy, more uneasy than Ellieâs knife did.Â
âShould fucking kill you right now,â Ellie had said, getting in his face. âJoel never should have let you live, I donât give a fuck what she saysâŠâÂ
âEllie!â Savvy tried to go for her but Kyle stopped her, catching her around her waist and holding her back. âYou canât just kill him, he hasnât done anything!âÂ
âShould listen to your sister, little girl,â Cody smirked. âI donât come back, thereâs a whole new set of problems for that perfect little town of yours.âÂ
âFuck you,â Ellie spat.Â
âYou that serious?â He asked. âCome and get me. Tomorrow night. Bring your mom.â Heâd looked at Savvy in a way that made Kyle feel sick. âAnd get your sister on board. Something tells me she might not know the real reason I left Jackson.âÂ
Cody walked away then, Ellieâs grip still tight on the knife for a minute before she put an arm around Savvy and stalked back off toward town. Kyle couldnât hear what they were saying.Â
When they made it back as dawn was on the horizon, he still wasnât sure what set Ellie off. He wasnât sure when Ellie and Savvy came to him the next afternoon, either, to ask him to go with them to find Cody that night.Â
âI want to have the upper hand,â Ellie had said. âAnd you already know about him.âÂ
Savvy looked different then, something set and angry on her face. Kyle tried to ask her what was wrong but she wouldnât tell him. He just went along with their plan, Ellie and Savvy out for Codyâs blood and Kyle wanting to keep the girl he was starting to fall for safe.Â
But they made a mistake.Â
They were outnumbered from the start, Cody bringing a dozen men to capture them. Ellie killed one as Kyle tried to run with Savvy but they failed.Â
âThought I told you to bring your mom,â Cody had said. âBut thatâs OK. Sure we can work something out.âÂ
He hauled the three of them away, walking a few hours into the forest, before sending Kyle back to Jackson to get you.
It explained so much of what had happened over the last day. The cagey way Ellie and Savvy were talking in the mess hall, the way Savvy had hugged you - Ellie had to have told her something - like she hadnât in months, the odd way they were acting when you checked on them that night.Â
âHow many men were there?â You asked.Â
âA lot,â Kyle said. âI donât know for sure. At least 12 to grab us, we met up with probably another dozen or so after thatâŠâÂ
âRight,â you said, your heart clenching. You werenât making it out of this. You tried to resign yourself to that, that the best you could hope for right now was getting the kids out in one piece. âDid he say what he wanted?âÂ
âBesides you?â Kyle asked. âNo. Iâm sorry, Mrs. MillerâŠâÂ
âItâs OK,â you said, trying to keep him calm. âYou did your best, you stayed alive, thatâs the important thing.âÂ
The two of you walked in silence for a while, your heart pounding the whole time. You focused on getting to the girls. Thatâs all that mattered. You tried not to think about what was waiting for you on the other side of it.Â
âWhen we find them, let me do the talking,â you said as the sunrise tinted the horizon red. âAnd stay behind me. If you see a chance to get Savvy or Ellie away, do it. Otherwise, do what I tell you.âÂ
âYes maâam,â he said, a tremble in his voice. âIâm really sorry, Mrs. Miller, I didnât meanâŠâÂ
âI know,â you said quietly. âJust get them home.âÂ
You caught a glimpse of someone moving in the woods then, just on the edge of your vision, your head whipping around to track the motion on instinct. It was baked into you still, moving through the forest alone, being on guard, knowing when you were being watched. Youâd survived most of your life that way and years in Jackson hadnât pulled it out of you. The second you realized it was a man and not an animal, you adjusted your grip on your axe with one hand and reached behind you with the other, shifting your body so you were between Kyle and the man.Â
It took you half a second to place his familiar face, one of Mitchumâs henchmen who was low enough that he wasnât allowed to touch you, a slow smirk spreading over his face.Â
âWell ainât you a sight for sore eyes,â he emerged from a fern and gave a long, low whistle. âMitchumâs been lookinâ for you.âÂ
âBet heâs been lookinâ for you, too,â your hold on the axe tightened. You wanted to kill him but you couldnât, not when you didnât know where Ellie and Savvy were. âUnless youâre still his little bitch. But I donât think he took too kindly to you taking off on him to serve some other asshole.âÂ
âYou always did have a mouth on you,â he said, trees and brush at your back starting to rustle. âBut look where that got you.âÂ
âAnd you were up his ass for how long?â You asked. âWhereâd that get you, exactly?âÂ
His eyes narrowed and you tracked where you were hearing movement around you, the sound drawing closer. Kyleâs shaky hand grabbed at your bicep.Â
âDonât think the boss would be too happy with you picking a fight with our biggest commodity,â a man said from behind you. Kyle gasped and you felt him jump but you kept your eyes on the first man. âYou know what he wants with her.âÂ
âAnd whatâs that, exactly?â You called over your shoulder, still tracking where Kyle was with your unoccupied hand.Â
âLeverage, of course,â the man came around to the front of you, smirking just like his friend. You didnât recognize him. âMitchum has the biggest operation around these parts and you, it seems, are the only thing he wants that he doesnât have. Give him you on a silver platter? We get first pick of new territory.âÂ
He looked you up and down in a way that reminded you of inspecting livestock. Your stomach turned.
âDonât really see what all the fuss is about but,â he shrugged. âDonât really give a shit.âÂ
âYou got my girls?â You asked, cutting to the chase.Â
His smile grew.Â
âSo the boss was right,â he shook his head a little. âYou women, so predictableâŠâÂ
âIf theyâre not in one piece, I got no reason to leave you two idiots alive,â you snapped, losing your patience. You needed to see your daughters and you needed to see them now. âSo if you donât want my axe in your goddamn chest, youâre gonna take me to them right fucking now.âÂ
He licked his lips.Â
âMight get the fuss a little more now,â he said, stepping close to you. He knew he had you, knew that you wouldnât do anything that would risk Savvy or Ellie. âGonna need that axe and knife and anything else you got on you or the boy. Then weâll see if we canât find your girls.âÂ
You narrowed your eyes but surrendered your weapons anyway.Â
âMrs. MillerâŠâ Kyle whispered but you shushed him.Â
âIâll keep you safe,â you glanced behind you toward him. âStay calm and do what they tell you.âÂ
You turned your attention back to the men in front of you, more emerging from the trees now.Â
âIf youâve hurt either of them, you have no idea the shit storm you just brought down on your heads.âÂ
âNot much of a threat without your little toys,â he looked them over. âSomething tells me we can take you just fine unarmed.âÂ
âCody tell you what I did to the men who tried to catch me last time I got out?â You asked, brows raised. For half a moment, there was a flash of concern on the first manâs face. You nodded to him. âHe knows. Take me to my girls before you find out first hand.âÂ
The second man quirked his jaw before jerking his head in the direction youâd been walking.Â
âKeep up.âÂ
You only needed to follow them another 15 minutes or so, your heart pounding the whole time. Eventually, you came upon a clearing, a fire dying at the center of it with Cody standing right behind it, watching you approach with a satisfied smirk on his face.Â
âHey there baby doll,â he said, prowling around the fire to meet you. âYou donât look too happy to see me.âÂ
âWhere are my daughters.âÂ
He ignored you, like you hadnât spoken at all.Â
âYouâd think that, after last time, youâd learnâŠâÂ
âWhere are my daughters.âÂ
ââŠthat you should at least pretend to be grateful when you see meâŠâÂ
Your patience was gone. If he didnât have Ellie and Savvy, there was no point to this. No point to his game, no point to trying to make it out alive. You needed to see them and you needed to see them now.Â
The man at your left had a handgun in a holster on his right, one he wasnât paying close attention to, his hands on his rifle that was strapped across his body. You, on the other hand, had paid attention.Â
You went for the gun, moving fast enough that he didnât know what was happening until he felt the tug of you pulling the weapon from his side, turning to face you with a frown on his face after you freed the revolver, pulling the hammer back as you raised it and pulled the trigger. He dropped, Kyle screaming in shock at your back, and you turned the gun on Cody, pulling the hammer back again.Â
âWHERE ARE MY FUCKING KIDS!âÂ
You could feel every gun and eye turn to you as you fought to control your breathing, the sound of birds taking flight the only sound beyond the echo of the gunshot and your scream. But you knew they wouldnât shoot you, not when you were apparently so valuable to their boss and their boss was still breathing. And if they were smart, the wouldnât hurt Savvy or Ellie, either.
âYou know you wouldnât make it out of here alive,â Cody said, stepping closer, until the barrel of the gun was in his chest.Â
âYou think that matters if theyâre gone?â You asked, brows raised. âIf you killed them, all that matters is that I kill as many of you as I can before you take me down and Iâm a damn good shot. So. Give me my daughters or another one of these fuckers dies.âÂ
He gave you a cocky smirk and whistled. There was rustling somewhere you couldnât see but, after a moment, three men brought out Savvy and Ellie, bound and gagged. You clenched your jaw but stayed still, eyes ranging over them as quickly as you could, looking for all signs of injury. They were still dressed, a good sign. Ellie had a cut at her forehead, Savvy had a bloody bandage at her arm. You clenched your fist on the revolver.Â
âSee?â Cody said. âAll in one piece. Now, hand over the gun before we have to change that.âÂ
Ellieâs eyes went wide and she shook her head at you, frantic, but you ignored her.
âUntie them,â you said, gun still in his chest.Â
âGonna need a little more incentive than that,â he said. âI know how you are with people who do you favorsâŠâÂ
âUntie them,â you said again, pulling your eyes away from the girls to meet his. âLet me talk to them, make sure theyâre OK, then let them go with their friend. And I mean let them go, your men stay where I can fuckinâ see âem. You do that? Iâll do whatever you want.âÂ
âWhatever I want?â He asked, looking you up and down.Â
Your stomach turned.Â
âYou heard me,â you spat.Â
He mulled it over for a second before smiling, cocky.Â
âDeal,â he said, jerking his head toward one of his men. They moved to untie Savvy and Ellie. âIâll take that gun now.âÂ
You lowered the weapon and turned it around in your hand before holding it out to him, handle first. He took it.Â
âGood as you are, donât know if I ever thought your pussy was worth all the fuss Mitchum made over you,â he said, handing the gun to one of his henchmen. âBut damn if it ainât fun to watch you break.âÂ
âMom!â Savvy was freed first, running for you and throwing her arms around your neck. You clutched onto her, clinging to her, breathing in the scent of her, floral with a hint of apple and hay and gunpowder. âIâm so sorry, Mom, Iâm so sorryâŠâÂ
âItâs OK,â your voice was thick and you tried to focus on how she felt in your arms so you could hold onto that memory before stepping back from her. âAre you OK? They touch you?âÂ
âIâm fine,â she sniffed. âThey got my arm a little butâŠâÂ
âThey havenât touched you since youâve been here?â You asked, brows raised. âNo oneâs hurt you orâŠâÂ
âNo,â she shook her head. âNo, they tied us up but they havenât done anything.âÂ
âGood,â you nodded, brushing her thick curls back from her forehead. âThatâs good.âÂ
Ellie approached you cautiously, like she was waiting for you to yell at her but you didnât. You didnât even want to, there was no point to it. Instead, you pulled her into your arms and held her tight as she pressed her face into your shoulder. You tried to remember her, too, the daughter who came into your life so late and that you desperately wanted more time with.Â
âIâm sorry,â she said, voice thick and wet. âI thought I could handle it, I thoughtâŠâÂ
âSâOK,â you said, stepping back from her and looking her over, too. Her lip was split and the blood at her forehead was dried, the cut there scabbing over. âEllie, I need you to listen to me. Youâre in charge, OK? Youâre going to get Savvy and Kyle back to JacksonâŠâÂ
âBut -â
âNo,â you said, harsher than you really meant. âThis ainât a discussion, this is me telling you what youâre going to do, do you understand me.âÂ
âI canât just leave you here!â Her eyes were wide and desperate and you forced yourself to be calm.Â
âYes, you can,â you said, taking her by the shoulders. âEllie, the most important thing you can do right now is take care of your sister, do you understand me?â She nodded. âYou get her and Kyle back to town. Youâve patrolled, you know how to do it safely. Get them there. Thatâs your job, they are your responsibility. Promise me youâll get them home.âÂ
She looked like she wanted to argue but you held her tighter.Â
âEllie,â you said. âPromise me.âÂ
âButâŠâÂ
âPromise me!â You yelled it, loud enough that you saw Savvy flinch out of the corner of your eye.Â
âI promise,â she said, crying now.Â
It was like a weight lifted. You knew it was hours back to Jackson but, if Ellie actually kept her word, theyâd make it. They would be safe. That was all that mattered.Â
âThank you,â you pulled her in for another hug, kissing her cheek as you did. âI love you so much. Take care of yourself and your dad for me, OK?âÂ
âI love you too,â she breathed.Â
You gave her a final squeeze and went for Savvy who was fighting back tears.Â
âMom,â her voice was thick and wet. âI canâtâŠâÂ
âYes, you can,â you said gently. âGo with Ellie, do what she tells you and youâll get back safe. Listen to Joel, stick with school, find your place in Jackson. Have a good life, OK?âÂ
She shook her head.Â
âI donât want to do it without you,â sheâd given up on not crying now. âI tried to before and I donât want that, you need to be there, Mom, I need you, IâŠâÂ
âSavvy,â you said, holding her face in your hands, brushing her tear-streaked cheeks with your thumbs. âEverything Iâve done for as long as youâve been mine has been for you but you donât need me now. Youâre all that matters. You get back safe, you have a good life with people you love. You do that and Iâll have done everything I needed to do. So give me that, OK?âÂ
You didnât give her a chance to reply, just pulling her in close and holding her there, kissing her cheek as you did.Â
âI love you so much, baby girl,â you whispered.Â
âI love you, too,â she said.Â
You stepped back and looked at them for a moment before casting a glance at Cody.Â
âThey need weapons.âÂ
âThat wasnât part of the deal.âÂ
You rounded on him.Â
âGive them weapons,â you said through clenched teeth. âOr Iâll kill as many of your men as I can between here and Mitchum.âÂ
He smirked a little before jerking his head in the direction of one of his men. They surrendered knives you recognized - ones you were sure Ellie and Savvy had come here with - and your axe.Â
âBetter get going,â Cody said. âBefore I change my mind.âÂ
You just nodded and watched them go, Ellie and Savvy looking back at you as long as they could, Ellie pulling Savvy along side her as they went. You kept looking at the place where theyâd been long after you couldnât see them anymore.Â
âAlright Doll,â Cody said eventually, stepping forward with cuffs in his hands. âWrists together. Not about to risk you changing your mind on that deal. Youâre a little too valuable and itâs time for me to cash in.âÂ
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âJoel.â
Tommy sounded desperate. Joel ignored him.Â
âYou canât just take offâŠâÂ
Tommyâs hand came to Joelâs shoulder but he ripped it off, rounding on his brother, moving quickly and decisively and backing the younger, smaller man into a building.Â
âYou tryinâ to tell me I canât protect my family?â Joel towered over him. âYou gonna try and stop me?âÂ
âCanât do shit for them if you run out there hot headed,â Tommy said, his eyes darting over Joelâs face, like he was watching a wild animal. âYou canât help them if youâre dead, you need to wait, you need a planâŠâÂ
âI have a fuckinâ plan!â He didnât have time for this. âGet my girls back. Donât try to fuckinâ stop me.âÂ
âJoel,â Mariaâs voice was behind him, calm and collected. He turned to face her, ready to go through her, too, if he had to. âWe have everyone out looking for them, there are no fresh horses because we sent everyone we had as soon as we could. Weâre looking for their trail but they could be anywhere. Wait until we have people back to go with you, wait until we know where they went. If you run off now, youâre only going to make it worse. Youâll waste time. Give it a few hours, Joel.âÂ
âA few hours?â He bit out. âYou want me to sit here for a few fuckinâ hours while that monster has my wife and kids? Expect me to let him hurt them for hours while I fuckinâ wait?âÂ
Maria didnât have a chance to respond, the sound of chaos at the gate sending the three of them running for it.Â
Joel reached it just as three horses rode up. It took him a moment to realize they each carried more than one rider. His heart pounded. For one second - a glorious, peaceful second - he thought everything was going to be OK. That theyâd found you and the girls before anything bad happened, that he was going to be able to hold the three of you close and never let you go again.Â
And then he realized that you werenât there. That youâd gotten the children you shared with him back but you hadnât made it.Â
âJoel!â Ellie jumped off her horse before it had fully stopped. âJoel, he has Bambi, we have to go get her, we have to.âÂ
She threw her arms around his neck and clung to him and he could feel her taking shaky breaths.Â
âItâs OK Baby Girl,â he said, holding her close. âIâve got you, youâre OK.âÂ
âWe have to go get her,â Ellie said again, frantic as she pulled back from him. âWe have to.âÂ
Joel, Tommy and Maria led the girls and a trembling Kyle to the clinic. Ellie and Savvy didnât wait for the doctor to be done looking them over as they sat beside each other on the exam table, the story spilling out of them quickly. How theyâd lied to you and snuck out of Jackson the first night he was gone. How theyâd run into Cody in the woods. How Ellie threatened to kill him and Savvy didnât understand why. How he told them to come back the next night with you. How Ellie had told Savvy everything she knew about what happened to you. How Savvy wanted to leave then and there to take care of it and Ellie had to make her wait, confident that they could handle him. How Ellie had killed men like him before, how she was sure she could do it again. How they got help from Kyle to be sure. How it had all gone to shit the second they were too far from Jackson to get help. How youâd come for them, how youâd sacrificed yourself to get the three of them out safely.Â
How Joel knew thatâs exactly what you would do.Â
Because of course you would. It was exactly what he would have done. How would you have done anything else?Â
âWe need to get her back, Joel,â Savvy was crying, pleading. âWe canât leave her there with him, we canât, pleaseâŠâÂ
Joel looked between the two of them. He wanted to scream. He wanted to ask why. Why had they snuck out? Why had they tried to take matters into their own hands? Why had they put themselves in such danger? Didnât they know, if they failed, youâd have no choice? That you would do anything for them? That he would, too?Â
But yelling and questioning wouldnât do any good. What was done was done. Taking his fear out on them would only make shit worse.
âIâm gonna get her back, Baby Girl,â Joel said. âIâm gonna bring her home.âÂ
He turned and gave Tommy a look, half begging for help, half daring him to stop him. Tommy just squared his jaw and gave him a single, firm nod. Joe returned it and the went to leave, but Ellie stopped them, catching them on the porch of the clinic.Â
âIâm coming, too.âÂ
âNo,â Joel shook his head. âNo, youâre stayinâ hereâŠâÂ
âNo,â she said sharply, a fierce look in her eyes. âIâm going. I can help, I knowâŠâÂ
âIt donât matter,â Joel cut her off. âNot putting you at riskâŠâÂ
âI donât care about the risk!â She snapped. âYou canât just expect me to sit here on my ass while sheâs out thereâŠâ
âYou think sheâd want you gettinâ hurt for her?â Joel grabbed Ellie by the shoulders and held her tighter than he should. âShe took care of you byâŠâÂ
âBy cleaning up a fucking mess I made!â She yelled before closing her eyes for a moment, a single tear slipping down her cheek. She took a deep, centering breath before opening her eyes again, voice calmer now. âI never had parents, Joel. I never had anyone who loved me like that until you and then she showed up and she didnât have any fucking reason to care about me like that but she did. Sheâs my mom and I got her hurt because I tried to handle shit on my own. Iâm not handling it on my own now, Iâm handling it with you. I know what youâre capable of. I know what youâre going to do. Iâm telling you that I donât want to be here when you do it, I want to be with you. I want to get her back and I want to make him fucking pay and I canât do that from Jackson. So are you going to let me come with you or are you going to make me sneak out and try to handle this shit on my own again?âÂ
Joel looked to his brother. Heâd done shit like this more times than he cared to count but only twice with stakes as high as this. Every time, it was either alone or with Tommy at his side. He knew he wouldnât be able to do what he normally did with Ellie there. Heâd be worrying about her, watching for her, protecting her.Â
But they were out numbered and Ellie was a strong rider who was smart and good with a gun.Â
âSheâs an adult, Joel,â Tommy said hesitantly. Joel could see in his eyes that he was thinking about William, if he would let his son do something so reckless if he had any say. âAnd she does a good job on patrol.âÂ
Joel took a deep breath.Â
âYou gotta listen,â he said. Ellie was already nodding quickly. âDo what I say so I can keep us all safe. I tell you to get back to Jackson, you do it. If youâre a liability out there, youâre makinâ things worse for her, not better. Got it?âÂ
âYes.âÂ
âRepeat it.âÂ
âWhat you say goes,â she said, watching him closely. âI wonât fuck up, Dad. I promise.âÂ
In another time, another place, Joelâs heart would have soared in that moment. Just knowing that Ellie saw him the same way he saw her made him feel complete in a way he didnât realize he was missing.Â
But he wasnât able to enjoy it. There was another vital piece of him that was gone, one he was going to get back if it was the last thing he ever did.Â
âOK,â he said, looking at Ellie. âLetâs go get your mom.âÂ
Next Chapter
A/N: Figured we'd kick off the more feral part of this fic with some Feral!Bambi. Don't worry, Feral!Joel fans, he's up next â€ïž As always, thank you so so much for reading and for sticking it out with this fic! I know it's been a long one. I'm glad you're still here. Love you!
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Headcanons: Being Married To Old Man Ray Stantz
MASTERLISTÂ |Â AO3 | KO-FI
Relationship(s):Â old man!Ray Stantz x gn!also old!reader (romantic)
Warnings:Â Possibly inaccurate science words, because I'm a simpleton. (Let me know if I need to add any)
(A/N: Here's my first Ghostbusters thing! I've got a few other Ghostbusters fics in the works, mostly Ray-based reader-inserts because I'm in love with him, but I've also got a Phoebe-centric character study in the works that's based on part of her storyline in Frozen Empire. By the way, I loved Frozen Empire! I've already seen it three times, and it's such a joy. I'll try to catch it a couple more times at least before it leaves cinemas. Anyway, I haven't included any explicit spoilers for Frozen Empire in this, so you're safe to read this if you haven't seen it yet. I'd love to write more old man Ray Stantz fics, especially something involving Phoebe. I'm really excited to write for Ghostbusters, so feel free to send in requests! I've only seen the movies, but I plan on watching the Real Ghostbusters at some point soon. Also, even though I took my mum to see Frozen Empire the other day, I still don't have anyone to talk to about this movie, so please feel free to talk to me about it!)
Itâs evident that, even after all of these years, Ray is still madly in love with you.
The adoration with which he looks at you is clear as day.
Venkman has always loved to tease you both about how sickly sweet your relationship is.
He will make fake gagging when either of you are affectionate to one another when heâs around.
(He wonât admit it, but he actually finds your relationship to be kind of cute)
Itâs not like either of you are overly lovey-dovey, especially now.
Rayâs naturally a very passionate and expressive guy, but heâs rarely mushy.
Still, you show one another how much you care.
I have this idea that your silent way of saying âI love youâ to each other is holding the otherâs hand, stroking their knuckles with your thumb and smiling at them.
It just seems so cute to have this thing that youâve been doing for your whole relationship.
Ray knows you like the back of his hand, and you know him just the same.
Itâs almost scary how well you know one another.
I can imagine that thereâs been a time that someoneâs asked one of you a question, and the other has been able to answer it with ease.
I love the idea of Ray being with someone whoâs not a scientific mind like himself.
So, if youâre not as knowledgeable about the supernatural as Ray, youâll still have picked up on plenty of information against your will, and Ray will always be impressed with and proud of you when you manage to regurgitate or understand his âscience-y word saladâ (as you have referred to it).
He will also find it very attractive when you talk supernatural or science to him, but he tries not to make it obvious.
His eyes still light up like heâs a kid on Christmas when he explains supernatural stuff to you or tells you about a new psychically charged item heâs bought, and you find it so endearing.
Also, I can imagine him practically forcing you to listen to Podcastâs podcast when he discovers it, and you both end up getting really into it.
As devoted as he still is to his work and his supernatural endeavours, spending time with you is his greatest priority.
He might miss being an active Ghostbuster, but the silver lining of it is that he gets more time with you than he ever used to.
Even if you both used to be Ghostbusters, itâs nice to spend time together that doesnât involve being covered in ghost slime and shouting over nuclear accelerators.
If youâve not got anything else to do, I think itâd be sweet if you kept him company in his store.
Phoebe and Trevor are your honorary grandkids and you and Ray are beyond proud of them, especially Phoebe, who youâre closest to of the two of them.
Phoebe will always remind the both of you of Egon, so whenever she does something particularly Egon-like, you will exchange a knowing glance, and when sheâs gone youâll end up reminiscing about your old friend.
If Phoebe or the other Spenglers ever want to hear about Egon, youâre both more than happy to talk to them about him.
Even in his golden years, Ray is still the same sweet, passionate, excitable man you married all those years ago.
Sure, the regular excitement that came with Ghostbusting is long behind you both, but you both cherish this quieter time together just as much.
#ghostbusters x reader#ray stantz x reader#ghostbusters#ray stantz#x reader#x gn!reader#x gender neutral!reader#x gender neutral reader#x gn reader#phoebe spengler
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Hey there! Welcome to my Inanimate Insanity-themed blog! You're in the right place if you're a fan of the show (and don't hate Taco.) Just a heads up, though: spoilers might be ahead, especially if you're not caught up with the latest episodes.
Oh, and before I forget, I'll be answering your questions and prompts mainly through text, with some headcanons thrown in for good measure. Just keep in mind that my interpretations might not always perfectly match the characters from the show, but I'll do my best to stay true to their essence.
So, a bit about meâI've been obsessed with Inanimate Insanity for a couple of years now. It's basically taken over my life, in the best possible way. And I figured, why not channel that obsession into something creative? Hence, this ask-blog.
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We're picking up after Microphone's reality check on Taco and after Taco's whole ordeal with kidnapping MePad. Lonely and needing someone to talk to, Taco switches MePad back on from slumber mode. And instead of just using him as a pawn like she did before with anyone else, she's opening up a bit, showing some genuine sincerity. Maybe some honesty wouldn't hurt.
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Stupid Csm spoiler question for my current theories
I feel like the concept of pochita birth devil is fairly possible IMO, however another thing Iâm wondering is if like, does pregnancy currently âexistâ in CSM?
Like itâs not an invalid question, chainsaws were originally a tool invented to help women give birth, so even if not currently brought up it would be something the devil hunters would have to consider right? But I canât remember any scene mentioning the concepts of pregnancy in chainsaw man, I donât remember any mentions of pregnant women as a victim status in dying or even its concept involved in sex. The latest chapters show concepts related persisting even if a function disappears, phones seem to in ways have existed even if ears and their function disappeared but perhaps that was only because of the shortness of the disappearance (after all characters do try to talk yet I could view that as a framing tool).
Chainsaw manâs erasing powers only seem to have fully activated when the âscarfâ is out, though this somewhat of a fallacy as weâve only recently seen the chainsaw devil use these powers in action. However given the state of the mouth devil shown when mouths disappear it could easily be seen that itâs not necessary to consume the whole devil to make a concept disappear, which is pretty decent evidence that itâs a manual power and itâs worth considering of course. When taking the scarf into consideration itâs worth questioning why itâs even there. If not a remnant of makima but a legitimate piece of the chainsaw devilâs full design itâs pretty strange that thereâs like, a fleshy scarf on it right? Not only that but it comes from the chainsaw manâs stomach and wraps around his neck before trailing. If one subscribes to birth devil (or an adjacent similar concept even post natal death) theory you could easily view it as an umbilical cord, itâs hard not to view it as one if you conceive the chainsaw devilâs power as unbirth. From a linguistic standpoint, concepts are things that are in a sense born, and devils are essentially sentient concepts but death does not free them, not fully. However if those concepts were simply never born, everything changes, if something dies it existed but if it wasnât born it never did.
Itâs pretty thematically congruent given CSMâs themes on family, bodily agency, growing up, sex, death, intimacy. A birth devil who wishes to be the chainsaw devil at its core is really interesting honestly, especially with concepts of humanization and dehumanization of them.
(Side note I think that cult worshiping the birth devil is horrific implications wise imo, horrific idea that chainsaw man syndrome is related to the concept of birth itself)
If you stretch and think perhaps pochita is an a way a sort of fetus.
Of course this has its flaws as a lot of the other parts of chainsaw manâs design donât reflect it as birth but more as a cool metal chainsaw monster, perhaps one could try and link it to other potential concepts of horrific birth like the baby centrifuge (it exists look it up, tbh a lot of these old horrific implements are interesting).
But even with all that why does nobody notice? Why doesnât anyone say anything?
Really asking any questions about what could exist in csm is like this.
Itâs a devilâs proof, you canât prove if something does or doesnât exist in csm until you actually see it or someone mentions that itâs missing, nobody knew that the AIDs devil was destroyed until that scene with Makima towards the end of part one. We fundamentally have no idea what doesnât exist in chainsaw man and with the reading of the chainsaw devil as the birth devil it gets you asking questions about what truth is obscured. This just happens to be the most simple answer to me. Chainsaw is a loan word in Japanese (chenso no akuma) so you canât say itâs another thing character reading wise especially when they have the war devil (sensho no akuma) which would probably be the closest big thing someone could try to push.
Iâd say the biggest hole in asking if pregnancy exists in CSM is that milk and eggs exist, however the concept based existence of devils is locked to human perspective therefor those things could still exist but in ways not comprehended as the same as pregnancy.
Iâd love feedback though.
Even if thereâs perfect evidence pregnancy exists in csm, itâs still very weird nobody has brought up the pregnancy argument for chainsaw man in universe lol.
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Update for the latest chapter as of 9/18/24 (or 18/9/24)
Given the latest chapters and the chapters since this initial post, Iâd say Iâm 100% certain the reason that yoru canât control the chainsaw devil is because it is not her âchildâ. Chainsaws arenât a concept born from war it was born as a method for doctors to cut pelvic cartalage open wider so a child can be born. The chainsaw devil is a product of the fear of sex and birth, just because you can use it for something else now doesnât untie the concept from the âparent conceptâ
If the chainsaw devil is a sort of birth devil with a parent concept of pregnancy and sex, the chainsaw devil perhaps destroying pregnancy itself to become oneâs own devil would be in line with the themes of rejection of concepts like traditional family. It would also possibly make pochita just like denji.
Honestly, âparent conceptsâ being canonized makes a lot of understanding how devils work a lot easier. Instead of having to split hairs about how larger concepts factor into smaller ones that are valid variations but also could just as easily factor into the main larger fear, it lets concepts exist as extensions of each other. Once more tying the concept to the horror of familial bonds. Despite being mainly a woodcutting tool, the chainsaw devil canât stop being a product of the birth devil. Maybe pochita wished to be loved like one is supposed to love their child, or how one is supposed to have a normal childhood. Perhaps the chainsaw devil hold denji in the conceptual womb of his mind to protect him as one should protect a child. Why pochita has multiple forms could be due to the disparity of concept itself, with chainsaws as a wood cutting tool being innately less scary than chainsaws as a tool for birth. Amother way you could think on it is some devilâs abilities get underutilized because of their disposition as devils or perhaps the shifting existence of concepts, like the blood devil Powerâs ability of creating a bond between blood. Thinking of the powers of the blood devil as entirely literal is probably a misnomer at this point in the story.
While eastern and western individual concepts of blood vary, its symbol as a form of bond or homogeny does culturally share at least some concepts. Iâd say the big differences for Japan are that they use blood type like horoscopes and also all blood is spiritually unclean or corrupting (which is why menstruating women generally canât go to shrines). Western perception of blood differs as many abrahamic religions are mired in the symbolism of blood from a literal to non literal level, but also many Norse, Germanic, or pagan religions took interest in the concept as well. In many abrahamic religions consumption of blood is fairly expressly forbaid as it is considered the very soul of the being, which is how kosher and halal food intersect, they both require a ritual that drains the blood. I could say more but Iâll halt for now. Really thereâs a lot of what ifs, but I think the bond of blood relation or really anything ethnonationalist is likely the most relevant answer. As itâs common with many large countries, Japan isnât an exception to concepts of blood purity being a status of cultural identity. Blood relation or blood purity is a staple to the status quo as much as traditional family is. Power has that symbolic violence engraved in her as the devil of blood but that desire for bonds is also an equally valuable property of blood. On its own blood as a bond doesnât have to be an innately evil thing, as denji and power form a bond of blood, and even now pochita cries out for blood in the streets. Hunting for that security and bond.
However Iâm willing to also understand that my theory is more a devilâs proof. I canât prove it but I canât not prove it.
#csm spoilers#nahdeko#csm theory#csm part 2#tell me if I need to add more tags for CW reasons#for anyone reading further old birth implements are horrific but interesting! old doctors fucked around so much historically
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⊠Q&A WIP/OC Tag âŠ
I've been pushing off doing this for a while, but omfg have I gotten a lot of tags from you guys!!! Has this been y'all's way of saying you want to ask questions??? đ€Łđ
Thanks for the tags, @honeybewrites (here), @fantasy-things-and-such (here), @the-letterbox-archives (here), and I'm sorry if I've missed anyone else? đ
Note: as I want to avoid spoilers, I may elect to not answer some questions! I apologize in advance, but I also want to allow you guys to be able to pick and choose from a larger variety of characters and topics! (In good part because it might help me work on things I haven't yet, but you didn't hear that from me. đ)
If it makes you feel better, I can also tell you guys which questions I'm going to choose not to answer for spoiler reasons? Maybe tell me in the comments if you think that's something I should do? Idk, haha. đ
Characters
Sun and Shadow
Freya Ula Crow the Cursed Daleira Fenastra Valyarus Fenastra Ponderosa Marlon Pesce Soren Ula Grimnir (the criminal detective) Faer
The Arcane Rifts
overview Gene (the amnesiac) Tazin (the theater kid) (pending; releases in 5 hours of reblog) Mislav (the berserker) Oska (the literal gang leader) Rieka (the badass/khonitva's healer) Adilzhan (the priest) Ludmila (the leader) Nikolai (the police captain)
last but not least, feel free to ask about Rising From the Ashes, but be warned I'll probably address them after any/all questions about the others first!!! RFtA is a project I won't be writing for a long time, but I've shared plenty about it and I'm sure people have questions!
Rising From the Ashes
Carmin Leveque Nora Beck Sammy Bardales Kieva Caron Kieran Caron Varik Caron Elazi (crown prince of Kihroin) Riaan (king of Kihroin) Roman Leveque (protector)
PLEASE LIMIT ASKS TO ONE SUBJECT AT A TIME! It's okay if you send a few different asks, I'll just be overwhelmed if there's too many questions in one! <3
Other Stuff
THE ALL-MIGHTY AND POWERFUL GODS
The Glavni Gods Zhrizn Rholvny Ertzat Bhayol Zhelevol / Spasin
The Existentials (they aren't all gay, I'm just doing multiple colors for... reasons) Fate Chaos Order (also Life) Magic Death (also... something Else?)
Axiom Freya's Nine
Magic Stuff
General Overview Magical "Sources" Existential magic Axiomatic magic Innate magic Granted magic "Fae-touched" Runic magic / Wizards Conduits Curses Faespots The Faewildes
Feel free to ask questions about worldbuilding, other characters, or anything else you've noticed that I didn't include here! In the case of characters I haven't mentioned, though, it's very possible they're spoiler-ridden or just not very important, haha.
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Tagging (with no pressure!): @the-golden-comet @darkandstormydolls @themboty and I want to hold off on tagging more just in case people have already received one! Open tags though! <3
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Hi CC! I hope this isn't a question out of left field. I'm okay with spoilers and my friend has answered some questions but this one has us stumped;
In the OG lesson 3-14 as we are preparing for our trivia contest, Satan tells us to ask Simeon. But how does Satan know? Levi doesn't know right, or he'd be all over Simeon.
HOW does Satan know?! He's too young to be the beta reader right? I wonder if you know more about that?
thank you and praise, đ
Hi there, đ anon!
Oh I'm all about questions out of left field!
You are correct, Levi doesn't know and he doesn't find out until season two.
And this is an interesting question because how does Satan know?
Mammon doesn't know, as evidenced by the next lesson where he straight up asks why would Simeon know about the book that isn't out yet? When you use the information against Levi a little later, Mammon once again is like how does Simeon know all that?? LOL what a dork.
And then I don't think we hear about it until Levi finds out the truth... and because I wanted to see about that, I went and found it in Lesson 24-19. They're discussing who should write the script for the play that they're going to put on for the RAD school festival.
And it's Satan who tells Levi that Simeon is the author of TSL!
But it doesn't say how he knows!
I looked, but I couldn't find anything about where the knowledge comes from, so we're gonna hafta go with my best guess.
Please note, these are just my ideas! It's possible there is a canon explanation and I just don't remember it! Anyone who does, please feel free to set me straight about it lol.
Even though it doesn't explain how Satan knows it's Simeon who is the author of TSL, I think there are two main ways that Satan might have obtained this information.
My favorite option is that it was Solomon who told him. Solomon lives with Simeon in Purgatory Hall already before we ever get there at the very beginning. And I've always been of the opinion that Solomon and Satan are pretty good friends. Mostly because they have that Cat group chat with MC and they both like books.
Solomon himself is a TSL fan, so it makes sense that the topic would come up with Simeon at Purgatory Hall. And I'm sure Simeon was just like oh yeah I'm Christopher Peugeot. Upon discovering this, Solomon could have told Satan.
The other option is that Satan just knows stuff. It's kind of his thing to have a lot of knowledge. And he's obviously got a bit of an obsession with books in general. So it seems to me that he could have gone out of his way to discover who Christopher Peugeot really is. It's mentioned somewhere in the game that Satan has a lot of "contacts" I think so it's possible that he just learned about it through his own personal network.
However, I still like the Solomon theory best.
#not that I'm biased or anything#but I also just really like the idea of Solomon finding out about Simeon being Christopher Peugeot#because I think it was probably really cute#obey me#obey me satan#obey me simeon#đ anon#misc answers
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So I had been wondering about this and I scrolled through the tag on your blog, but in the universe of Bell The Cat there were two things I was wondering about. Feel free to not answer if any questions are spoilers, but my questions are:
Can you refuse an Akuma like in canon?
Do Akuma victims remember being akumatized? I imagine it'd be traumatizing to suddenly wake up and be older like that, especially if people can lose years of their life to being akumatized
I absolutely love it when people ask me things about my fics! It gives me an excuse to talk about them đ
There hasn't been any documented case of someone refusing an Akuma, so as far as anyone knows it isn't possible. The only way to deal with an Akuma is either for Ladybug to purify them, or for the person to be killed.
Those that are lucky enough to be purified don't remember too much from their time being Akumatised. It's like a bad dream where they know stuff happened, but they don't really remember it. Those who have been Akumatised for a long time can even lose portions of memory from even before they were Akumatised. It's an incredibly traumatic experience - one that not everyone can recover from.
There's not a lot known about the long-term effects of Akumatisation, since its a reletively recent phenomenon. Most people who get Akumatised end up being killed, either through their own corruption or through others trying to stop a rampaging monster. It's why Ladybug has constantly been on the move for the past number of years - she's their only chance at regaining their humanity.
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Hello! I have been on a yandere kick for the last month, & finally got around to your game. Love it by the way! Minor spoilers ahead for anyone who hasn't done all the paths.
I am a big fan of yanderes who refuse to hurt their LI (I will live and die for yans such as Ren/Red from 14 Days with You, or Harper from Camp Willowpeak) but I also like the yanderes who don't WANT to hurt you, but will under the right circumstances. Gives a little bit more tension for the player to choose their actions more carefully.
I have a couple of SFW & NSFW questions, feel free to answer whatever ones you feel like, I will put all the NSFWs at the end so you can just skip over them if you don't feel like answering. Regardless of if you answer any of them at all, I hope you have a wonderful day, & I am excited to see what you come up with in the future!
SFW questions
1- Under the assumption that you get him to move back to the city with you, how would Logan react if MC passively started calling him "my husband" to people?
2- Would Logan ever start loosening up a bit around MC, if they start warming up to him? Like would he be more likely to crack jokes, or use playful/flirty tones with MC, ect? (without MC asking him to)
3- Logan doesn't strike me as a gamer, but if MC was interested in video games, would he give them a shot so he could play with MC, or would he rather just watch as MC plays?
NSFW questions
4- If MC decided to walk around the cabin/apartment naked, how would Logan react? How badly would that throw him off, would he not know what to do?
5- If an AFAB MC expressed wanting to be intimate with him, but didn't want kids & was afraid of getting pregnant, would he simple get contraceptives? Or would he go out of his way to get a vasectomy?
Hello! I'm glad you enjoyed my game đ
Same!!đ€ Yanderes who are deeply devoted but refuse to harm their love interests have a special place in my heart too (and OMG Renđ)
1. Logan would likely be quite taken aback at first, especially if he hadnât seen it coming. The surprise might leave him momentarily speechless. Even if he doesn't show it right away, heâd be deeply moved that the MC sees him in such a meaningful and committed way.
2. Yes, although it may take some time. Nothing is impossible with a little patience x)
3. Video games donât interest him, but if it makes the MC happy, heâll give it a try. (Not sure heâll enjoy it tho) He would be more of an observer than a player.
4. Thatâs a good question! xD Heâs definitely going to lose some of his cool (thatâs for sure xD). And even if the situation could quickly becomeâŠâŠ yk ( ͥ° ÍÊ ÍĄÂ°) ( ͥ° ÍÊ ÍĄÂ°), he would perceive it much more as a wholesome moment than a Hot one. For him, if youâre comfortable enough to show yourself that way in front of him, heâll see it as a sign of trust and acceptance.
5. Heâll do whatever the MC prefers. (He also doesnât wish to have children, so itâs not a problem for him.) He fully agrees with the use of contraceptives and is even open to the possibility of getting a vasectomy if that aligns with MCâs preferences.
PS: I'm not sure when there will be new updates. As you can see, I'm not the fastest creator around (even when it comes to replies ^^").
Anyway, have a wonderful day and thank you for the ask :D
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Questions about powers in your Raven Poetry AU because there is a voice in my brain that is screaming at me to learn everything possible about this worldâs magic system. (Sorry if any of these were answered in an earlier chapter and I forgot about it) (and Iâve only read up to chapter 30 so if any of these are answered in a later chapter⊠yeah.) (also feel free to not reply at all, idc)
So, in this AU, everyone has a power, right? And they manifest/become strong enough to be noticeable during childhood. (how does that part work?) Are there any cases of people who donât develop powers? Or whose abilities donât develop until adulthood? Are there any really useless powers/powers with no practical applications like⊠idk, always switching radio stations at the right time to catch the beginning of a song? Being able to fold paper perfectly? Being able to lower the IQ of anyone within a metre radius of you by exactly 3 points? Does everyone have a completely unique power? Are some powers more common than others?
Functionally, Roman has multiple powers. But technically (and I would assume legally), he only has one. Are there people who technically do have multiple powers? Like, could someone have super strength and X ray vision with absolutely zero connection between the two?
Focusing on Roman, do his different gimmicks have some kind of time limit on them? Would they ever time out at an inconvenient moment like mid-flight? Or do they magically fade away when Roman wants them to, or when itâs safe for the power to disappear? There is an image in my head of Roman frantically trying to come up with a poem for flight while falling through the air, but (based entirely on vibes) it doesnât seem like such a scenario would be possible. I know youâve mentioned that he doesnât tend to do more than two, maybe three powers at once, but that he probably could if he had to⊠and what would the repercussions of that be? Does conjuring powers wear him out?
Really curious about whatâs going to happen with the Fortunas Trinitae (hope I spelled that right) plotline, but if any of the answers to these next questions would spoil that, probably donât answer? Ultimately itâs up to you if you want to do spoilers though. (Might not even be spoilers, like I said I still have 20+ chapters to catch up on)
So:
Theoretically, could Roman summon powers of wealth creation, fortune telling, and luck manipulation? Or is there a plot device that keeps that from happening? Can Roman only summon physical abilities like the angel wings and fire monster? No, right? Cause he had that study boost thing. Are there any powers that heâs unable to conjure? Can he copy powers? Can he steal powers? (Is there anyone whose power is stealing/suppressing otherâs powers?)
Virgil⊠definitely something is up with his spidey sense. Pretty sure that it has to do with Professor Danielâs experiment thing, and also that Iâll probably find out once I actually read the rest of the fic.
uh. yeah. I think thatâs all the questions I have? If thereâs anything else you feel like sharing about the magic system, PLEASE DO. No worries if you havenât thought super far into it, I just think itâs really interesting! Sorry for the long ask, and again, no pressure to answer. Have a great day!
Hi! No worries. I got so excited when I saw all these fun questions. It means so much to me that the world is of interest to you. So let's get started: (warning long ramblings under the cut)
Yes, everyone is born with some kind of power. Some cause physical changes in the body (like Logan's tail) and those will be noticable at birth. Other powers will present themselves sooner or later. Virgil's by example is a very intuitive power so he'd be using it from very young even if he didn't understand it yet. Roman's power wouldn't show up until he developed a certain way with words and found his passion for the performing and literary arts. In my head the power can change slightly with the personality of the person. The baseline is established at birth. But by example, Logan's curious nature made him understand all the animals. Someone else with the same 'baseline' power might have just developed 'animal instincts' or develop better senses.
There is always a power. Sometimes you don't realize it is a power until later. But developing a power is as much a given as having a heart or a brain. They might not all be equal but they are all there. There are always late bloomers but that's more a late teens situation. There might have been one or two cases of adults discovering their abilities. But that's more not realizing what it was. Like how do you know your power is attracting luck? Or maybe you have healing powers but every time you just figure you didn't hurt yourself as bad as you thought until you are seriously bleeding one moment and then perfectly fine the next.
There are plenty 'useless' powers. One of Virgil's teachers always knows when it's going to rain. There'll be a character who can change the flavor of food. Mundane stuff. We didn't give the main cast any of those cuz we were having too much fun comming up with them.
There are more common powers, you'll find that telekinesis is one of the comon ones. It manifests slightly different in every user though. But Ro's dad does a good job explaining that in a later chapter so that's all I'll say on the matter for now.
There is always a connection. Wether it is obvious or not. You get one power. That power can give you multiple benefits or be used creatively (Like using telekinesis to fly). But there is always a same point of origin. Being able to use multiple powers like Roman does is Extremely rare. So no Superman's in this universe except for in the comics where the artists can take liberty with the established rules behind powers if they really want to. Superman is an alien there cuz it gives a canonical reason to why he has multiple powers that have nothing to do with each other.
About Roman's powers. I'm pretty sure we elaborated on that before, but a refresher never hurts. Roman's powers run on his emotions. That's why he got so powerful when he was upset about Virgil being kidnapped the first time. So falling out of the sky likely wouldn't happen. It would mean he went form high emotional state to perfectly calm in a second. He always knows he's running out in time. He's practiced enough to be able to tell. Speaking of practice, the more practice he has with a power the easier it is for him to summon it. His charm barely requires any energy anymore as he's used it so much to keep his secret identity. Using a lot of powers or fighting for a long time, is emotionally draining of course. He'd get exhausted if he did too much for too long.
Trinitas Fortuna: He could defenitely do that. But they'd all only work temporarily. Maybe that's good enough for TF maybe not. We'll have to wait and see. If Roman can dream it he can do it. It does help if he is familiar with the power in question though. The study boost one was improvised and gets better with time. I'd say his limits aren't in his power but in his own disposition. If he's scared or grossed out by one it likely won't manifest. So stealing someone's power would only happen if it was the only way. And it would likely not be permanent as none of his powers are permanent. We don't have an All For One in this universe and I'm inclined to keep it that way. But there might be a few who can turn other people's powers off for a bit Erasure Head style.
Virgil. You should defenitely read on for that one yeah.
Something we'd like to add... Well not sure how obvious it is in the story. But in this universe, powers have been part of the human experience since forever. Every belief system has their own spin on where they come from. Scientifically it is just accepted as fact with no difinitive answer on the how and why of it. Of course there is an attempt at categorizing cuz we're humans and our love for boxes is only outdone by cats. So there are active powers (not always happening, only when you choose too. Roman for example) Passive (Can't turn it off. Ever. Like Logan). And within those you have a sub category of Body modifications. A power that changes the body of the individual from the standard humanoid form. Those can also be active or passive. There are still powers that lie in murky waters probably with this one, but it's the best they could come up with.
@skeletinmoss anything to add?
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As seems to be the rule on this site. Here goes my introduction. With frankly unwarranted intense scrutiny from Rodion, I've rewritten it some few times to appear less "Faust-y" as she so eloquently put it. I find this insulting as Faust is perfect as she is, yet the need for effective communication is expedient.
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I love love looooveee your Victor Vale fics, you depict him so well! Can I please request another (angst to) fluff with f!reader? Plot is up to you. Thank you and keep up the good work!
I am so glad to hear you love them!! Thank you so much; Victor is a character that I really love so I try especially hard to portray him at least somewhat accurately, and you just made my week! I hope I portrayed him well in this; apologies for its relatively short length, but I hope you enjoy and please let me know what you think!đ€
Summary: You side with Eli after Victor kills Angie, and it takes you ten years to join the winning team, unable to think for yourself at the hands of Eli and Serena.
Warnings: spoilers for Vicious, I changed a lot of events, angst to fluff, vague depictions of injuries, kind of open ending (if anyone wants part 2 lmk)
Word Count: 1.5k+ words
A/N: This is my last fic of 2023! I am so thankful for each and every one of you who has read, requested, and commented. I appreciate you more than you know and look forward to another year of writing! Happy New Year!âš
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The Winning Team
Victor Vale is one of your best friends at Lockland. Or he was until he killed Angie Knight. While your emotions wage war within you, wondering how and why Victor would or could do that, Eli approaches you. He tells you about Victorâs mindset and how he tried to kill Eli.
âIâm leaving,â Eli tells you at the end of the shocking story. âAnd I think you should come with me.â
Someone moves in the shadows behind Eli. It feels like your intended answer is just out of reach in your mind, but you answer before you can find it.
âOkay. Iâll come with you,â you say.
âGo pack and meet me outside my dorm at 1,â Eli commands before leaving.
âYouâre leaving with him?â Victor asks, suddenly standing behind you. âDonât. Heâs not telling the whole truth. You know just as well as I do that he is not who he pretends to be.â
âIâm going with him, Victor. Youâre not who I thought you were, either.â
You brush past Victor, determined to get your things together and to Eliâs side as quickly as possible. Victor watches you go, aware that youâre in danger but unable to do anything about it.
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Ten years after leaving Victor, you know you made a mistake. Youâre constantly aware that you canât make your own decisions, especially when Eli tells you to do something. When he introduced you to Serena, you felt like she could see a bit too much of you, and things began to click into place.
âRun the search again, see if Victor has been found yet,â Eli demands, not even bothering to look at you anymore.
You stay in place, willing yourself to say no. Eli glances up, his brows furrowing as he repeats himself.
âRun the search.â
You nod, fighting each movement as you approach the computer and search again. Sleepless nights make it harder to fight back, but whenever you lay down, somewhat free to think for yourself, all you can think about is Victor. Wishing youâd listened and chosen to go with him instead brings tears to your eyes, but you arenât strong enough to change anything now.
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âCall the police and tell them you were Victor Valeâs accomplice. Serena will help you get into the same room with him, and you can get some answers for us,â Eli says.
Your brain screams for you to refuse, but all you can do is cry and agree to do what he says. Maybe Victor will have found some answers and can help you. Your optimism doesnât go far, slipping from your grasp as youâre put into the back of a police cruiser and transported to a questioning room.
When youâre put in the second car and driven to the far side of Merit, something loosens, and your thoughts come a little easier. Perhaps your optimism wasnât entirely unfounded.
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The police let you go, angry that you switched your story and admitted that youâd only heard about Victor in passing. Narrowly escaping an obstruction charge, you walk out of the station and onto the streets of Merit. A blonde girl and a large black dog catch your attention, and you smile, deciding to talk to her to see if you can speak for yourself.
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âWhat do you mean sheâs out of reach? Powers donât work like that!â Eli screams.
âDonât yell at me,â Serena replies. âAnd donât throw another temper tantrum.â
Eli sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose.
âFind her and I can get her back on our side.â
âIf it isnât too late,â Eli mumbles.
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âVictor?â you ask, glancing up from your conversation about Dol.
âSydney, go back to Mitch,â he says, looking directly at you. âNow.â
âBut she-â
âNow.â
Sydney drops her head, whispering goodbye to you as she leads Dol away. Victor looks as dangerous as ever, but youâre glad that shrinking away is your choice.
âIâm sorry,â you say quickly. âI should have listened to you. But I know things that can help you, Victor.â
âYou didnât believe me. Why should I believe you?â
âItâs a really long story. I am so sorry, I know you were right and Iâm sorry I left. Please just let me try to make up for it. At least a little.â
You step forward, and Victor steps back, keeping the distance between you. Your heart falls as his eyes remain impassive, and he refuses to listen to you.
âVic, please,â you whisper.
âNot this time,â he says, convinced that youâre trying to get close to him for Eli.
Turning up the dial, he watches you drop to your knees in pain before he leaves. You watch his trench coat blow behind him, blurring with your tears until you canât see anything, finally succumbing to the pain.
Victor wishes he could trust you, but heâs learned his lesson. People arenât what you think. Anyone willing to trust Eli once is too far gone to be saved.
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Victor and Mitch stand in the shadows, waiting for Serena. Unknown to them, youâve followed Serena since she arrived in Merit. You know that if she finds you and talks to you, it will be over, so you wear earplugs and keep your distance. Tonight, though, is the night everything ends.
Stepping through the fence, you grab Serenaâs coat and pull her back.
âThis is my decision,â you whisper in her ear.
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Victor throws his arm across Mitchâs chest to stop him when he surges forward. They watch Serena slump before falling to the ground. Her killer disappears into the shadows before Sydney screams, and they run into the Falcon Price project.
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Hearing a scream, you have a paralyzing fear that itâs Sydney. You just killed her sister, but the brief conversation you had with her created a soft spot. Rushing into the building, you realize youâre willing to give your life for Sydney. And, given the choice, youâll do it. Tears grow in your eyes as you make the first important choice in years, running headfirst into danger.
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Victor stands over Eliâs body, a knife dangling from Victor's blood-stained hand. You slide to a stop, not expecting such a gruesome scene.
âWhereâs Sydney?â you ask, breathless from running through the construction site.
Victorâs eyes lift to yours before he steps over Eli and takes your face in his hands.
âWhat happened?â he demands, looking at your blood-soaked front.
âSheâs gone,â you whisper. âIâm me again.â
Victor immediately knows what you mean. Youâre the one who killed Serena. You watch his eyes move as he realizes that you didnât choose to abandon him, that you did the right thing, that you were telling the truth, and worst of all, he hurt you for no reason.
âAre you okay?â he asks, his voice softer than usual as his hands drop to your shoulders.
It isnât much, but you think itâs Victorâs form of an apology. Heâs exactly the same as he was ten years ago, or as close as he can be following ten years of fighting for his life and inflicting pain.
âLet me help,â you say, resting your hands on his chest. âWith everything.â
Victor nods, and you smile for the first time in too long.
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As the adrenaline drains from your system, you begin to feel every injury youâve encountered doing Eliâs dirty work. Victor notices your limp and offers an arm, letting you lean on him as he supports you. Mitch, Sydney, Dol, and Dom await Victor when you arrive. He ignores their questions, leading you to a private area before helping you sit.Â
âWhat happened?â Victor asks, setting an open first aid kit beside you.
âSerena, I guess,â you answer quietly, bracing yourself as he cleans your wounds. âI know Eli was manipulating me, but there was this tugging in my mind from the moment Eli asked me to go with him. Serena has been around longer than we knew, at least thatâs what I think.â
Victor nods, working silently. Your pain numbs with each of his gentle touches.
âYouâre numbing my pain,â you accuse.
âItâs my fault. Least I can do.â
âItâs not. Vic, you need to forgive yourself, you didnât know.â
âI should have. I know how Eli is - was, so I knew what you were up against, and I still left. Thatâs on me.â
âI forgave you,â you whisper, âas soon as I left. And then again when you left.â
Victor hums, closing the first aid kit and kneeling before you.
âI canât forgive myself,â he murmurs, ânot without your help.â
Victor brushes his lips against yours, but the door opens, and he pulls away too quickly.
âThis isnât over yet,â Mitch says, tossing a newspaper to Victor. He smiles and winks at you while Victor picks up the paper.
You read the headline over Victorâs shoulder, wrapping your hands around his bicep.
âIâm glad Iâm on the right team now,â you say.
âMe too,â Victor says, tossing the paper aside and cupping your face. âYou were always meant to be on my side. The winning team.â
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Alice in borderland x reader part 3
Warning: possibly Yandere behavior, gore, cursing, violence, mentions of death and character spoilers. Please tell me if I missed anything or any tags thanks :)
Hey, you like have the nine of cards before beach got it, yay :)
After your tag game and making sure that Tatta was safe, you handed him some things for him to survive since you didnât want him getting in danger exploring with you and playing games with you. It had been what seemed like 2 to 3 weeks after that tag game and you had ran into Usagi and Arisu and joined them in looking for a place called âbeachâ.
You three were taking a break on a bridge after finding the place when you guys were suddenly knocked out and woke up in a room filled with unknown people.
âgood morning.â A woman had said with a smile standing elegantly when a man spoke âI apologize for this rude introduction. Our sentries report that there were people spying on us.â As the man finished another pretty woman had walked in and asked a question quietly âWhy are you here?â Arisu had answered while you had looked around the room when a man suddenly entered. âThatâs right. We have the answers that you are looking for. Welcome⊠to the oasis known as Beach. Here is the first answer.â The man had said has he snapped his fingers and the wall moved, revealing different cards that had xâs on the, to indicate that they have been obtained. Arisu and the man were talking and you had started paying attention after Usagi had tapped your hand to listen to what the man was saying. âRule one. Always wear a swimsuit wherever you go.â Said the man as you had asked a question âBut why?â You had asked when all eyes turned to you. âooh? So the pretty can speak⊠But to answer your question, itâs because you canât hide weapons in swimwear, canât you? Also, you are free to drown in alcohol, drugs, and sex as much as you want. Enjoy your life while you still can.â Said the man âall keys and locks have been destroyed and thrown away. There are no secrets. Rule two. All cards are the Beachâs property. That means that all the cards youâve collected, weâll hang onto for safekeeping. Those who have contributed their cards will be promoted in numerical order. You see, after our collective effort sends out the first person, it wonât be long before we can gather enough duplicate cards to send out a second person, and then so on.â âwhat if I need to use the bathroom? Can anyone walk in?â You had asked yourself as the man explained the third rule âdeath to all traitors.â After you three were allowed to leave you had changed into a swim shirt, Jean shorts, a jacket and some sandals as you decided to walk around for a bit and ended up in what seemed like the main hall as everyone gathered for the next games
âItâs a surprise to see you again.â You had heard a man say as you looked back so fast you nearly gave yourself a whiplash. âOh, man you scared me.â You had said as you started laughing âHowâs the wound?â Asked the man as you brought yourself back to attention âItâs fine, I tried taking it out but it didnât budge so I left it there, I keep on getting scared that iâll get an infection. Iâm just gonna have to deal with it until I can find someone that can help me.â You had said as you had tuned away from Hatter to look at the man. âI can try to help you.â Offered the man as you answered immediately. âPlease do I feel like Iâm taking care of a child with not child support to back me up.â You answered the man as everyone started running off to their cars and go to their games so you did the same bit little did you know that two people weâre taking about you. âWow, thatâs who you were talking about?â A woman had asked. âYep.â âYouâve certainly got eyes.â Said the woman as she looked at you more closely âI want to take Y/n with us.â Said the man as he looked back at the woman âWeâre doing it.â Said the woman as they both walked off as well. The game that you ended up in was a seven of hearts and only you came out alive, in a daze when you got back you latched yourself to the man whoâs name was Chishiya and followed him around and you also met hid friend whoâs name was Kuina, certainly you were in heaven being able to talk to the beauties but your time with them was cut short due to a man interrupting the conversation you had with Kuina, Arisu, and Usagi. âWell, who is this little thing here? How âbout you tell me your name sweet..â said the man as he wrapped his arm around your waist and he pulled you closer to him. Out of instinct you pushed him away and you inched yourself to Kuina who was standing alert like your other two friends, only to find out that everything was paused so everyone to look at you and what had unfolded. âSo, you gonna tell me your name or what?â Said the man as he got up and slowly started walking towards you as you starting walking away backwards with every step he took. âNo.â âNo? Youâre not gonna do a poor guy a favor and tell me someone such as yourself your name? What?â He laughed as an older looking man had interfered âNiragi, watch yourself.â Said the man as you looked back to look at him only to remember that it was the same man at the tag game you had once played. The man had turned his attention from you to Arisu as he asked him a question âwhereâs your friend? Oh yeah? Heâs dead? Too bad. Yet someone like you still lives.â As the man started taunting Arisu, Kuina spoke âyou guys know each other?â Her question went unanswered as the man looked at both you and Usagi and ordered to bring you both along.Â
As the man grabbed both you and Usagiâs arms Arisu had defended both of you as the man had tried to grab you both again âAre you a tough guy? What should I do with him?â The man asked as he looked at his leader âBreak both his legs so he does in the next game.â They all started to prepare to bring you three to leave Hatter strolled in âIs there a problem?â âBack off, Hatter. This is none of your business.â Said the leader of the militants âBut this business is mine. I am the Beachâs leader. What I say is law here. And Iâm saying⊠that you keep your hands off the newcomers, Aguni. Especially that one, Y/n. Y/n got us the nine of hearts.â Said the man as he pointed to you as most of everyone had gasped and turned the attention to you âNiragi?â Hatter had looked at the man who had grabbed you earlier and he responded âMy boss is the general.â He responded as Hatter had looked at Aguni again âThen I will ask the general. Who do you think is your boss, then, Aguni?â After he finsiehd Aguni looked at him âI know itâs you.â Responded Aguni as he walked away after Hatter had told him to shower âExecutive members! Meeting in the conference room. Arisu, Y/n, you too. Ann told me that you have potential, and Y/n, you got us some real good cards. Come with us.â Said Hatter as you both followed after him but not before you had given Tatta a squeeze as you realized he was near you.
Both you and Arisu had walked into the room awkwardly and made eye contact with Chishiya as he waved at you both and you waved back eagerly. âTwo of spades. Six of spades. Four of diamonds. Two of clubs. And another seven of hearts. So far, the existence of any face cards has not been confirmed.â Said the woman as she sat down and opened her book âIf the face cards are not confirmed than we only have ten of hearts left.â The man, Kuzuryu had spoken âThe ten of Hearts. It hasnât appeared in any game yet.â Said the woman, Mira âIf the ten of hearts hasnât appeared in any of the games yet, then maybe thereâs a reason for it. Perhaps itâs not in Tokyo.â Reasoned Ann âNo game arena has been found outside the 23 districts. That only means we havenât searched far enough.-â âweâre not changing the plan. The search for other game arenas in Tokyo will continue. Keep an eye on visa expirations. Letâs wait for the ten of hearts to show up. My visa needs to be replaced soon.â Said Hatter as Mira spoke up âRespectfully, there is a way to earn a visa. A hearts game is a game that plays with peoples minds and emotions. We use a decoy we know will die and fix the game so that you survive. Arisu cleared the seven of hearts game. Y/n did so with the nine of hearts. I guess that means⊠if he can do it, then anyone can!â Said Mira as she smiled âArisu, Y/n, you cleared the seven and nine of hearts game? Can you give us some advice?â Said hatter as he laughed as you looked at everyone with fear as they looked back at both of you. âMeeting adjourned!â After Hatter had closed the meeting you had ran out in a rush to just get away from the eyes that folllowed you everywhereÂ
Part 4 here part 4 in progress
#alice in borderland x reader#aib x reader#aib arisu#aib usagi#aib chishiya#aib kuina#chishiya x reader#kuina x reader#usagi x reader#arisu x reader#aib niragi#niragi x reader#thedivineflowers
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I decided to re-watch SOA, idk why because I know how painful it will be lol. Anyways, I loved tara when I first watched the show and I love her now. I truly do not understand the hate she gets. I have my own theories on why she get's so much hate, but I'm wondering what your take on it is. I find it especially disgusting the hate she gets from many women in this fandom. They seem to hate tara yet give a free pass to all the horrible things most of the men on this show did, its wild lol
hii<33 iâm so happy you deemed me worthy enough to ask for my opinion on this topic lol
First off, donât be hard on yourself for rewatching SOA. God knows Iâve rewatched it way too many times even though it always results in my anxiety and unease.
Anyway, I truly believe that iâm gonna get k!lled for this but still, buckle up we have much to discuss. Honestly, this is gonna be a long one.
SPOILERS for anyone who hasnât seen the show till the end!
There are many reasons why people hate Tara and Iâm sure you notice most - if not all - of them but at the end of the day it all comes down to misogyny, internalized misogyny and favoritism. As you said, they excuse every horrible thing that men do because itâs a men-centered show with very attractive male characters. Trust me, if Charlie was not conventionally attractive everyone wouldâve hated Jax lol and itâd be absolutely laughable if anyone said otherwise.
It shouldnât come as news to anyone how sexist and misogynistic most of the SOA fandom is. Iâve talked about this before and say it again that the fans of this show (especially women) are so quick to put blame on female characterâs horrible behavior for the shit that male characters build the foundation for. For example, as much as I dislike both Ima and Colette it wasnât exactly their fault that they were so present in the club life. It wasnât as if both Jax and Opie hadnât been more than willing to sleep with Ima. They both let her be a part of SAMCRO, which as a result affected their families. And then seeing both these men treat Ima like shit and even get physically violent with her was fucking awful to watch because they were the ones who had done the damage in the first place. Same goes for the Colette situation. Jax was the one who allowed her to sleep with him yet the fandom is calling her a wh*re. As if sex doesnât happen among multiple people.
Disgusting and frustrating as hell!
People hate Tara for numerous reasons:
- they think sheâs annoying
- they think sheâs indecisive
- they hate that a wife tried to take the sons away from a father
- they think her methods were questionable
- âshe had an out and she didnât take it and now reprimands Jax for itâ
- they think she never cared about Jax and didnât love him as much.
- âshe betrayed himâ
- she knew what she was signing up for when she decided to date Jax
- she doesnât own up to her mistakes.
- some of them actually hate her because they donât see chemistry between Maggie and Charlie which blows my mind. You may think that a couple lacks chemistry but hating a female lead for it is a bit extreme, not to mention utterly misogynistic.
To me, Taraâs only crime was her hair in season 6 lol but on a more objective note:
Yâall see selfishness and betrayal while what I see is Tara prioritizing and choosing Jax over and over again because sheâs holding onto the promises that Jax made to her (that he ultimately kept breaking), the idea of having a peaceful family and onto the bond that they had when they first fell in love (she says as much in 6x13). Anyone who says that Tara was selfish and never cared for or deserved Jax is completely out of line because if anything, Tara loved and valued Jax more that he ever did her (see: constant infidelity). The answer to why Tara didnât leave until the last possible minute is simple: she loved him.
People also seem to ignore the fact that leaving Charming and giving their children a peaceful life was what both Tara and Jax wanted. The guy literally gave his baby up to some strangers FFS even after everything that he and SAMCRO went through to finally track Abel down (one of the saddest scenes on the show, mind you). Taking one look at Abelâs adoptive parents was enough for Jax to know that his life would only be harmful for the baby. I donât see anyone reprimand Jax for that?!?! If it werenât for Gemmaâs non-stop gnawing and Opieâs death, he wouldnât have lost sense of what he wanted since the fist episode(!!) - to give his kids a better life.
People accuse Tara of being âindecisive,â saying that she willingly turned down an out when she had it etc. well let me ask you this: and Jax wasnât?!?! It literally goes both ways. I could write a whole goddamn essay on this one. Tara couldnât make up her mind on whether or not she shouldâve stayed with Jax just like Jax couldnât make up his own on if he wanted Tara gone or not. Iâm sick of people ignoring that. Jax and Taraâs entire dynamic is this constant back and forth between their morals. People call Tara annoying and indecisive for this but call Jax âcomplexâ and âcomplicatedâ and âconflictedâ while doing the exact same thing. Another case of sexism and misogyny.
When people say that Tara knew what she signed up for when she decided to be with Jax, they arenât wrong. She did know. However, it was very clearly shown on SOA that despite being involved in a risky illegal business, this constant trouble and bloodshed was not normal for the club. The entire time Tara was gone, everything unfolded discreetly and with minimal trouble that never affected the families of the club members. Almost the entirety of seasons 1 and 2 Gemma kept assuring Tara that it wasnât always this troublesome with them and Jax kept assuring her that heâd fix things. Tara just came back at a bad time when everything went to shit and kept going to deeper shit. What Tara signed up for was the promise that things would go back to normal because peace and discretion used to be SAMCROâs normal.
To all those questioning Taraâs methods for taking Thomas and Abel away let me tell you this: while it was risky and morally gray, it was literally what Jax wished John Teller had done for him and his brother Thomas. If you rewatch 4x01 Jax says that John shouldâve ran Gemmaâs ass over, taken him and Thomas and gotten the hell out of Charming in response to Tara reminding him that Gemma wouldnât have let them go. This, once again, comes back to Jax losing his sense of direction after Opieâs death. If Jax was okay with John ârunningâ Gemma over, then heâd also be okay with Tara doing the same thing.
So this is what Tara did, âran Gemmaâs ass overâ (in a sense) to get her kids away from that life - something that Jax wanted his own father to do for him and something that he himself actually wouldâve done if it came down to it.
And donât forget that it was the circumstances that forced Tara to consider being a rat. She never wanted to rat on her husband and the club. She says as much to Lee Toric in prison. And those saying that she wasnât owning up to her mistakes clearly ignore or fail to see that Tara hated her plan the entire time and she was constantly at war with herself. She knew full well that her plan wasnât that of a saint but she did what she thought she had to do. Her heart was in the right place from day 1 and if anything she was the one who got betrayed in the end because Unser, Wendy, Lowen - they all chickened out and left her to fend for herself in complete chaos.
People even prefer Gemma to Tara even though sheâs literally evil incarnate willing to kill her husband to maintain the power that comes with the club. Itâs all because Gemma is a w*t dream of every person thatâs a victim of patriarchy. Most of the fandom believes that you only deserve rights as a woman if youâre badass like Gemma lmao.
We all know the entire point of the show Iâm not gonna elaborate any further on that one. The scene between Jax and Patterson in 6x13 speaks for itself. Tara, as a character, served as a reminder of that point. People literally take Jaxâs side over hers only because he is hot lol. Every single decision that Tara made in the entire show is literally backed up by logic and reasonable evidence within the TV show itself. Even Kurt Sutter was shook on the amount of hate that she got and has stated multiple times that Tara was always right.
However, it is also worth noting that most of us Gen Z are team Tara, which makes me think that the hate toward her comes from the more closed off mindset of the older generation (obviously this doesnât include everyone).
So yeah, the answer to your question is misogyny.
Sorry for this enormous answer but I can literally defend Tara non-stop till the day I d!e. If thereâs anything else youâd like to know you can ask me or message me any time Itâd be my pleasure<3 and feel free to share ur theories. Iâm very curious about them.
#i am not a tara apologist because tara has nothing to apologize FOR#she deserved better#she deserved the best version of her husband#sons of anarchy#soa#tara knowles teller#tara knowles#jax teller#samcro#jara#jax x tara#tara x jax#tara and jax#jax and tara#maggie siff#charlie hunnam
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