#im not kidding i love how i get these really interesting thought provoking responses about bristle and shadow

[the-owl-tree]

IVYPOOL SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE ONE TO BE KILLED.

I'm sick and tired of people listing rootspring bristlefrost or shadowsight, they mean basically nothing they're new fucking characters. NO! I want fucking BLOOD!

Give me a REAL sacrifice. Ivypool... I demand her organs and entrails.

Ivypool should have died in the dark forest as a means of trying in some way to make up for being a piece of shit to her sister and to protect her beloved daughter.

Rootspring should have died for Birstlefrost's woman pain while doing something stupid like trying to fight a badger for no reason because I hate him.

now that's interesting.... i'm torn because i was kind of hoping that tbc would be a sort of change for ivypool's character development in her portrayal in asc. i forgot that the writing team seems to think ivypool being a kitty conservative is one of her redeeming qualities for some reason.

girl who lost her daughter to a kitty dictator ^^

i also love how every "rootspring should have died" response i get is because they hate him lmaoo

[discet]

This is mostly for comment responses for AO3 feel free to scroll on

@Violetcore Re: "...i know marcy didn’t take sides so is that why sasha said that marcy didn’t like the handshakes either?" This is a good guess, but no. Sasha just didn't want to do the handshakes anymore(Word of God: Cause of peer pressure). She lied to Anne about how Marcy felt and banked on her not being confident enough to bring it up with Marcy.

@LostCoffee Re: is aWiW going to have sequel fics in the vein of Season 2 & 3 That's the plan! Chapter 21 is now the ‘season finale’ for the fic

@Ku Re: The possibility of Marcy blowing up at Anne. You didn't really ask a question, but I thought this was really interesting and wanted to comment on it. I think your right... if Marcy had avoided her trip to Toad Tower. If this was still just a fantasy adventure to her, I could see Anne getting under her skin a lot more. This Marcy however is a little more traumatized wiser and too aware of her own flaws to really hate Anne for hers. 

@InternetFri3nd left a sprinkling of questions as they caught up on the series

@InternetFri3nd Re: What was Sasha mad about? (Chapter 9 Flashback)

It was mostly an example fight, it wasn't particularly deep. Sasha came up with a game for her and Anne to play, but it wasn't well thought out and Sasha got hurt. She blamed Anne, but Anne wasn't really responsible so when she protested it blew up into a big kid-argument. 

@InternetFri3nd Re: Horse n' Sword

Yeah that was a Mount & Blade reference ^_^

@InternetFri3nd Re: "I thought they were giving up their powers in the temples? Returning them to the box? Hence the color draining from their eyes and Andrias' surprise at Anne still having her's. Am I remembering that wrong?"

So this was left on chapter 12, and I'm not sure what in that chapter provoked this, but yeah, that was what happened in Canon. They only learn about all that in Season 2 though, and Marcy has no idea about the temples in this AU yet

Finally, @Sederap had a lot to say!

So first, I am so glad you’ve been a fan since chapter 1. Thank you for your huge review of the fic up to chapter 16. I really appreciate all the positive things you had to say for the fic, but Im gonna focus on the criticisms here just cause I have more to say about them. 

Also, I know you wrote it all in Spanish originally, unfortunately I had to use google translate to read it, and that’s what's posted below. So if there’s any miscommunication, I apologize.

“But regarding the Toad Tower chapter, although I loved it from start to finish, something that hasn't convinced me so far was the appearance of RAM, I know it's a Fic and you want to make a totally analytical (and dangerous) representation of Marcy but I'm just not convinced by that "character" even though technically they are the same person, I know it's probably some kind of power of the gems like Anne's magic but I think it's more than enough with the Marcy that everyone we want (just an opinion).”

This is fair if you don’t like RAM or Calamity powers on a conceptual level. As for Ram part of his existence was to enhance the prose. Marcy having just an internal struggle in her own mind would have been... kind of boring. Giving her a conversation partner (even one who is a mirror) I think makes the scene a lot more interesting. 

“And another detail is that I don't think all of Marcy's plans or works always turn out the way they want (even in your Fanfic she has stumbles then she continues unstoppable). In the series, wherever Marcy appears, she does wonders almost out of nowhere, but I think you forget the important detail that this is the Marcy of NewTopia.”

I actually have to disagree with this. In chapters 4, 5, 7, and especially in 11; Marcy’s plans backfire or fail in some regard. They end up working out or she fixes them, but (except again 11) cause that's kind of the tone of the show.

As for your next point that Marcy is only as capable and confident in canon cause of Andrias’ support, I think this is an agree to disagree situation. I don’t think Marcy was ever unconfident or insecure about her intelligence or abilities, that was Anne’s bag. In the All In flashback, Marcy is casual about hacking into the schools PA system for their plan and takes the principles praise in stride.  Marcy is insecure in her social skills. 

The training Andrias offered definitely gave her the physical capabilities she needed as an adventurer, but I think she was a capable polymath before coming to Amphibia. I don’t think ranger training covers rebuild an entire town, renovating a sewer system, or building an entire working clock. 

“Marcy is playing the victim a lot simply because she found new friends who like the same things as her and it's painful to see the little put-downs she gives Anne, directly or indirectly and I honestly hope you take this into something big.”

I’m not sure what you mean by put downs. Aside from Marcy’s crack about Anne not being much of a reader before Amphibia, I can’t really find anything else like that in the fic. Obviously they have that confrontation in chapter 16, but that was at Anne’s insistence. Marcy tried to avoid anything that would make Anne blame herself, but couldn’t lie or delay without putting Anne’s life in jeopardy.

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Finally there’s Sasha, so you had a lot to say, 

“And finally. Sasha Waybright.

For some reason she's my favorite character on the show and I loved the episode you dedicated to her, but I think you're missing out on a lot of positive aspects of her as she's not just a callous, callous manipulator

For me she is and always will be the leader of the group that motivates the girls to enhance all kinds of activities together. I dare say that without her both Anne and Marcy wouldn't have half the skills or confidence that they had before Amphibia.

Simply with the band they created, I dare to say that she encouraged them to try things that neither Anne nor Marcy would dare to do. Yes, you're right that at some point Sasha probably stopped inviting Marcy to some activities, but remember that Marcy was probably just playing her video games while the other two were doing other things, which is why she didn't invite her if she knew Marcy would be there. in your own Zone.”

Agreed. I think that Sasha is a super interesting character, I can’t wait to explore her more in more depth Season 2. I got plans friend, plans on plans. so much depth to explore. She is going to be pretty villainized for this first season, because my read is that a lot of core issues stemmed from Sasha’s controlling nature. And I want to explore Anne piecing that together prior to their reunion in the future.

Cause looking back on the show, with the obvious exception of Marcy kidnapping her, there is no evidence that Anne or Marcy wronged Sasha in their Pre-Amphibia dynamic. Meanwhile looking at S1 Anne and The Beginning of the End scene with Marcy, somehow both Marcy and Anne seemed to view themselves as the odd ones out in the trio. And I don’t think that was an accident. Which is partially my answer for this next thing.

“I also don't think Sasha was that cruel to speak ill of Marcy behind her back, I honestly don't think so and it was the main reason I decided to write this huge Review. I would believe you if Sasha came up with a somewhat dangerous or unethical plan that would surely hurt someone's self-esteem so they don't talk badly about Marcy, involving Anne again in something she didn't want and from which they would both earn some scolding”

This I’m gonna push back on a little bit. Pre Amphibia Sash is fuckin mean. I don’t think she was only mean, there’s a reason why Anne wants to salvage their relationship in Season 2. But she was also really mean. She talks down to Anne constantly in Reunion both in the flashback and in the present. In Beginning of the End she doesn’t even try to hide how little she cares about Marcy’s favorite movie. 

There is a deeper reason for all this that we are going to explore in season 2, but I don’t think talking down about Marcy’s quirk was outside Sasha’s character, especially if it was in an effort to put a wedge between Anne and Marcy so they value Sasha’s opinions more and listen to her implicitly. Her desire for control over her friends is super well documented and toxic. She almost murders Sprig for interfering in her manipulation of Anne. She backs and organizes a revolution so she can bring her friends to heel. 

“And I also have to mention that Sasha has her Geek side, even if it was just a dialogue with mother Olm that can imply more of the character, remember that by then she was more honest with herself, the others and surely she no longer cared share their tastes no matter how much they left that image that was created of the most popular girl in school.”

Agreed. Rest assured this side of Sasha will be showing up in Season 2. 

[muwur]

do u think u could write something fluffy for atsumu? :D (if not, bc he just showed up in the anime, futakuchi?) nd they/them pronouns pls :3 ty ty!!!

dating headcanons

✧ hc’s ✧ for atsumu and futakuchi

❧ gn reader

✎ 1.6k words

a/n: oml my first request fgrinffej thank u anon <3 been doing sum ~research~ and brainstorming snaccing and i hope this is okay ! >:) for u i shall do both ppl hehe. feel free to lmk if you would like me to redo or add anything, i wanna do my requests justice :*)

also i find myself gettin inspo at 4 am ofhfuohf i hope this is a bit fluffy, tho its a bit playful n snarky as well fnoggrefjf. also this took me so long bc i literaly got this whole other idea LMAOOOO but i find it more suitable as a separate piece so be on the lookout for that (nudge nudge itll feature atsumu ;) i got a bit carried away AAHA). here u goo

atsumu

✧ boi’s a tease

✧ on days he stays really late to practice so like?? most days LOL  you drop by a nearby eatery and pick up some fatty tuna (or something else, you like to change it up sometimes even if fatty tuna is his fave)  for him to munch on (gotta replenish your body!!)

✧ even though it’s for him, he’ll make you share the food with him as you both sit on a field nearby the gym

✧ likes to feed you but exaggerates it just to mess with you

✧ “say ahh, y/n” he coos with a smirk when he holds out some food from his chopsticks

✧ and just to mess with him back, you close your mouth around the piece, taking it from the chopsticks slowly and never breaking eye contact with him until after you chew and swallow

✧ “ah, that was delicious, honey” you smile cheekily

✧ rip atsumu, he malfuncc inside

✧ however

✧ fights you for the last piece of any food or snack you’re sharing

✧ “why even offer sharing if you’re just gonna hog it all”

✧ “you were just slower than me, that’s not my problem”

✧ in the end, he would definitely just let you have it. Only fights you when hes bored and wants to provoke you, which is often

✧ pretty affectionate in public. likes to ruffle your hair or place a head on your hand, no matter what height you are

✧ especially likes to do this when you’re annoyed at him, which kinda makes it not cute anymore and you just wanna punch him in the face

✧ as annoying as he could be tho you had to admit that your bickering could be quite fun he was definitely a caring partner

✧ is quick to take notice how youre feeling, liek:

✧  “hey, are you feeling okay?”

✧ “yeah im fine, why?”

✧ “you know you dont have to lie, right? you cant hide these things, anyways, i can just tell if something’s up. what’s wrong, babe?”

✧ pulls you aside to talk things out a little, then offers to spend some time together after practice  

✧ squeezes your hand as he walks you home, plants a soft kiss to your forehead before parting ways, and says goodnight

✧ he also notices any changes, no matter how small, in your appearances:

✧ *scrutinizing you* “what do you want, atsumu?”

✧ “did you do something different today? maybe like with your hair or uniform or something?”

✧ “o-oh, yeah, i did.”

✧ “hm. it really suits you, actually.”

✧ “oh, thanks. it’s such a small change, i didnt think anyone would notice--”

✧  “dont get too ahead of yourself, i didnt say it looked nice-- im kidding, im kidding!” he has to say in order to defend himself from your piercing glare

✧ lowkey highkey cant go long without seeing you

✧ so when he finally gets to spend some time with you, he’s even more touchy than usual

✧ you eye him suspiciously before saying, “you’re acting like you missed me or something”

✧  “yeah, i did miss you. something wrong with that?” he asks, burying his face in your neck as he hugs you from behind

✧ “yes, because its been two days”

✧ expect lots of kisses and hugs, though. mans is deprived and he gets what he wants (with consent, of course)

✧ makes sure everyone knows he’s there to stand up for you if necessary, which can be pretty intimidating

✧ loves it when you fall asleep on his shoulder. will take selfies with your sleeping face and show you later

✧  “you look cute even when you’re drooling all over my arm”

✧ doesn’t talk about how he sniffed or kissed your head when you were asleep. definitely doesn’t admit how he was whispering about how lucky he was to be in love with you asdfghjk

✧ was the first to admit he loved you

✧ it occurred after his team won a game to qualify for nationals. excitedly, you raced your way to meet him and tackled him in a hug. who cares if he was sweaty. “i knew you guys would win, and im so proud, atsumu.”

✧ he stumbled a bit and hugged back. he pulled away shortly to look you in the eye

✧  “y/n, i love you.”

✧ and all you could do was blush before he pulled you into a soft, yet passionate kiss

✧ surrounded by like. literally everyone lol

✧ osamu just fake gags in the background

✧ later that day:

✧  “sooooo do I get a reward for winning ? ;)”

✧  “dont push your luck”

✧ but you do spend the night just chilling at his place, watching a movie and cuddling, unwinding from a long day

futakuchi

✧ you met each other in class, bonding over how bored and sleepy you both were

✧ one day he started passing you notes and you went with along it until this class’s purpose in y’alls lives was just for goofing off and totally not to see each other’s smiles or be a bit flirty

✧ loves to mess around with you, but also thinks highly of you

✧ shortly after you started dating and met the boy’s volleyball team, moniwa asks you to please keep futakuchi in line

✧  “babe, please, you’re driving your seniors crazy”

✧ but ever since he became captain, you could sense that futakuchi seemed more responsible

✧ but poor bby was also wayyyy more tired than usual

✧ you poked his back with your pencil whenever you found him dozing off in class, just in time before he risked getting caught by the teacher

✧ you also nagged him about getting more rest and maintaining his health, doing things to help him out until he gave in and made a better attempt at taking care of himself

✧ unless you have other activities going on, you’d usually come by the gym to watch practice and then walk home with futakuchi

✧ you always bring him and his team snacks. they all love you, especially koganegawa

✧ “how are you and y/n dating, they’re so much nicer than futaku--”

✧ cant even finish his sentence before the captain smacks his head and poor kogane chokes on his snacc

✧ but les be real you also go to admire your manz

✧ on the walk home one day:

✧  “you hit a really good spike today”

✧ sheepishly scratches the back of his head, “oh, thanks. kogane’s sets are improving, so it’s getting easier to hit the ball”

✧ secretly loves and craves your praise

✧ futakuchi’s pretty down for pda. you two can often be seen walking down the aisles, hand in hand

✧ will also give you lots of pecks, especially on your cheeks and lips

✧ he also insists on helping you carry your things

✧ wants you to rely on him

✧ saw you shivering once and took his jacket off, draping it around you like nbd

✧ lets just say he wishes he coulda thought of that sooner dhqnwxhgergk  youre not allowed to look this cute

✧ but now you literally keep half his closet in your house cuz he always tells you to return it whenever you want

✧ could go on dates anywhere and literally have such a good time. the night market? y’all will share foods and play games the whole time. the park? he could go for a nice, relaxing walk, or if it’s at night, he’d love to lie in the grass and admire the night sky with you (as long as you hold hands lol). at home? would totally binge some shows or movies with you, has sour gummies n a blanket ready to share hog

✧ can be a tease, but will protect you at all costs

✧ glares at anyone who looks at you with interest (boi gets jealous)

✧ had to pull you into his arms and give you a kiss to save you from getting hit on by someone from a rival school. “hey babe, i’ve been looking for you. let’s head back, everyone’s waiting.”

✧ you happily follow him, not noticing how futakuchi looks back at his now sworn-enemy and sticks his tongue out at them

✧ he will fIGHT anyone who hurts you, is very overprotective to say the least

✧ always makes sure he knows where you’re at, starts to worry a bit if you’ve gone mia

✧ got reallly worried one time when he called you like 5 times and you didnt pick up!

✧ 20 minutes later his phone rings and he picks it up immediately. “hello? y/n? are you okay?? you haven’t been answering me for a while.”

✧  “ahh, yes, im sorry about that, my phone died :P”

✧ thinks the best cuddles are the ones in which you both end up falling asleep. also likes to admire your sleeping face totes not a creeper

✧ also loveloveloves to snuggle you from behind and bury his face in your neck and loves to just smELL you

✧ you told him you loved him first

✧ you were having a rough day when you heard a knock on your door

✧ opening it, you found a futakuchi giving you a small smile and carrying a plastic bag full of goodies. “i, uh, didn’t want you to be alone, so i thought we could hang out for a bit? just us two, your favorite snacks, and whatever else you want to do”

✧ touched by his gesture, you pulled him in by his jacket’s collar and gave him a long kiss

✧ after separating, you looked into his eyes as you cupped his face gently. “thank you, kenji. i love you. this means a lot to me”

✧ ejiufnicenjfdhksujsk he nearly melted in place

✧ later tries playing the pocky game with you, but then y’all forget about the pocky after your first round and stick to the smooching

[hanjizung]

The mansion. [PAR T I]

✞༒The Mansion.༒✞

[PART I]

SKZ x Reader.

Word count: 2.8k

♡ Warnings ♡: None. (for now...)

A/n: here’s the first part of this new series im so excited to post! all of this is based in a dream i had. hope you enjoy it! ♡

You checked everything in your backpack for the last time before reuniting with the rest of your friends. 

"You have everything?" Chan asked, closing his own backpack and smiling when you nodded at him. 

"Let's get going then, the night is just starting." Minho announced, keys in hand. The rest of the guys followed him, talking among themselves.

Where were you going? Exploring. You've always been a curious soul, always wondering if abandoned places held something hidden to the human eye. That curiosity guided you here, with these guys that you grew very close to in a short time. 

You called yourselves 'urban explorers' and as the name indicated, you visited empty and sometimes scary buildings just because you thought it was fun. At first, you started alone.

But one day, you happened to coincide with them in an old house by a lake. The first impression was… something else. They confused you with a ghost, you confused them with a dangerous gang and that provoked a lot of screaming. But after that death scare, Chan explained who they were. 

They called themselves ‘stray kids.’ And you found it fitting to the hobby that they all did together. At the end, you asked Bang Chan if you could join them, since exploring by yourself had its dangers, and sometimes the loneliness was too much for you to handle. Chan happily accepted, and that's how you ended up here. 

Today you were going to explore a mansion that Minho found by the outsides of the city, it seemed very appealing, especially because Seungmin had gotten a new recording camera and was excited to film the upcoming events. 

Everyone was super excited to visit said mansion. Everyone, except Changbin. 

Frowning, you waited for the guys to walk ahead of you, walking slowly with the shortest of your friends, a smile on your face corresponding to his own when he saw your worried face. 

"Changbin, we've done this a lot of times, there's nothing to worry about, you know? Even Jisung and Jeongin don't feel scared anymore. Besides, we're just going to explore, not summon a demon" you joked, taking his hand with your smaller ones to try and reassure him that everything would go smoothly. 

"I know, Y/N. I kinda had gotten used to it but… I can't help but feel like this one is going to be different" he replied, shrugging. 

You could understand that. Not all the places you visited had the same energy, it was normal to be more scared of one or more excited to visit the others. All of the buildings had their own distinctive aura. 

"I'm sure everything will be okay as long as we stay together" you hugged his arm, walking to Minho's car. You had divided yourself in two teams, one would be going with Chan, and the other with Minho. 

Each team had the same supplies for filming. In your team (by team you really mean who you're in the car with) was Minho, the driver; Jisung, in charge of carrying snacks; Seungmin, the best camera man of the gang, and finally, Changbin and you. He was in charge of the heavy stuff, like extra water bottles and such, meanwhile you were responsible for the team's flashlights, walkie talkies and batteries. 

Of course, Chan assigned you as the most responsible one since you explored by yourself and never got lost or injured, and just like Chan, you were also in charge of carrying bandages, rubbing alcohol and enough materials to clean a bad injury. You also made sure to always remind the guys to carry their bottle of water and portable chargers for your phone just in case that your flashlights died on you and you lost the batteries. 

Better be prepared than sorry, you always said. 

Minho started the engine, telling you that he found out about the mansion because of a story that one of his neighbors told him about an old woman who died there and cursed the mansion decades ago before her death.

You couldn't help but laugh at the story, getting an arched eyebrow from Jisung who told you to 'be skeptical' because as far as you knew, magic could be real and you were disrespecting that old woman's curse by laughing at it. 

Seungmin proceeded to laugh at him and ask him if he ever listened to the things he said, Jisung tried to hit him from the front seat for making fun of him. It was all fun and laugh in the car thanks to Jisung, but next to you a quiet Changbin distracted himself by looking out the window. 

You were worried about him, he was being more serious than usual, so you decided to stick with him the whole time, only to make sure he felt okay with going on with the exploration.

Two hours later, a huge building could be seen from afar, the roof of the old mansion being what made the mansion really stand out from the forest surrounding it. Upon finally seeing the place that you were going to explore, Changbin audibly gulped to your left. Jisung and you left out a surprised wow. Seungmin, who was sitting on your other side, took out his phone to take a photo of it,while Minho smirked, his eyes never parting from the road in front of him as he parked in front of the old place.

Jisung was the first one to leave the car, slamming the door shut gaining an angry shout from Minho, who got out the car after his friend to scold him from closing the door like that, meanwhile you waited for either Changbin or Seungmin to get off the car to finally be able to breathe the clean air and stretch your legs. 

Apparently, Changbin still wasn’t as excited to explore the mansion as your other friends were. You watched the rest of the guys taking their own backpacks and talking from the window after Seungmin left you and Changbin alone.

You closed the door after Seungmin left and looked at Changbin, placing your hand on his shoulder gently to make him look at you instead of the mansion behind you. 

You could tell something was troubling him, but opted to not say anything. Changbin inhaled and exhaled, his eyes closed and then he returned your smile, opening the door next to him and finally getting out of the car. He waited for you to get out too and Minho, waiting on the back of the car, handed you both your backpacks, closing the trunk of his car. 

You reunited with the rest of the guys who were just getting out of the car and took out your phone. Chan shouted for them to come close to him and make the usual check of having everything. 

"Do all of you have your walkie-talkies?" he counted the nodding head with a smile. You had yours on the pocket of your hoodie. It was almost always there. 

You counted the flashlights in your bag and handed them to the guys, they thanked you and waited for Chan's next question. 

"We're going to test the walkie-talkies and then we're gonna choose a number to see who we're going to be paired with" while Chan talked, Felix and Jeongin tested if the walkies worked, but it seemed like they didn't because Felix looked troubled. 

"Chan, the walkies don't work. We only hear static when trying to receive, it's not clear. Are we going to proceed without them?" the rest of the guys looked at Chan, waiting for his answer. He shrugged. 

"it would be better if we had them, but if you say they don't work we'll just leave them in the car. We can scream if something happens or if we find anything interesting" he said. 

"it's kind of scary going without the walkie, though " Hyunjin said, giving his device to Jeongin who took the most he could back to Chan's car. 

"Nothing bad is going to happen if we go without them, Jinnie. Y/N explored alone, with no walkie for months and she's here with us now. If something had happened maybe she would have quitted urbex" Felix pointed. You laughed at him, the boys loved to pull the 'Y/N used to do urbex without us' card when someone chickened out before an exploration. 

Hyunjin rolled his eyes and sighed, taking the container with everyone's name. 

That's how the pairing system worked. Every time different people had to choose who they were going randomly assigned with, but since you joined that system had to be readjusted, so the person whose name wasn't chosen had to pick a number from 1 to 4 and join them, the groups made from playing rock, scissors, paper and the one who lost had to pick first, their companion and them becoming the number one for the next draw. 

The first round of rock, paper scissors began and after a few minutes, Jeongin was the loser. 

Hyunjin picked Jeongin's name and shook the container for Jeongin to pull a name out. He did and unfolded the little paper. 

"It seems like I'm going with… Seungmin" he said, showing the name of the second youngest to everyone. 

The second round began, Hyunjin lost and he picked his companion; Chan. The next pair was Felix and Jisung, and the last pair was Changbin and you. 

"That means Minho has to pick a number to see what team he's going to join" Chan said, mixing the papers with the numbers on his hand and letting Minho choose one. 

He opened the little piece of paper, everyone holding their breath in anticipation of his words. A little smile creeped on his face, his head turning to look at Jisung and Felix who were resting against Chan's car. Apparently, his number had been three. 

"Alright, now that everyone has their companion we're going to explore. But first, do you all agree on filming the whole exploration or just take photos of the place?" Chan asked. You had a little go pro camera, the one you used when you explored alone to check if anything happened or moved and you weren't aware of it. 

Seungmin loved filming things, so he had gotten a better camera that he was very excited to use that day, giving his old one to Jeongin who seemed kind of interested in capturing paranormal things on tape. 

Meanwhile, Jisung had a modern voice recorder but he only used it when he heard noises and wanted to record anything that he thought was suspicious. It was kind of hard for him to catch up on noises that you didn't make, but he was always the first one to hear steps that didn't belong to any of you, asking to the void if anyone was there, his hand extended trying to record any possible answer. 

Chan, unlike you, didn't have his own camera. Instead he had some gadgets he bought to make contact with possible ghosts. 

Because yes, Chan believed in ghosts, and that was the reason he started exploring abandoned places, to try and communicate with spirits from the other side.

Hyunjin did have a camera of his own, but unlike Seungmin's, his only worked with night mode during explorations, that annoyed him because he preferred to see everything like the first time he was in the explored place in person, not all black and green. 

"I'll start filming everything once we get inside like always, so if you guys don't want to film we at least will have my recordings" you said, pointing to the camera resting in your chest. 

"I'm going to film everything for sure, I'm super excited to try this beauty" Seungmin said, holding up his camera with a proud smile making all of you laugh. 

"I'll bring my camera just to film if Chan manages to make contact with some ghost” Hyunjin said, guarding his device in his backpack. 

Jeongin didn't say anything, but since his partner was Seungmin there was no need for him to film anything, so he walked to Felix and gave him his camera to use if they happened to find something exciting. 

"Alright, then I guess we can get inside now. You know how it goes, we go wherever we want to and in this particular case with no direct communication we'll have to scream if anything happens. Jisung, give me the spray can please" Chan made sure to remind you. Everyone listened to him, he had this image of leader and a reputation of always helping you with anything you were struggling with. He was an excellent friend, and an even better leader. 

Jisung stopped looking into his backpack, tossing the oldest a black spray can. Chan caught it and that was when all of you followed him to the enormous front doors of the mansion. 

"It's a beautiful door to be vandalized like this…" you sighed. Chan looked at you with understanding eyes, but that didn't stop him to do what you all knew was coming next. 

In the middle of the wooden doors, Chan's hand hovered, his finger about to press the spray to draw the logo you got so used to seeing when you explored a new place. 

The initials, SKZ were used to mark places that you visited. They first started using it around the abandoned building near the city where you live, some rumors of a new gang were heard here and there, every time you overheard people talking about that mystic gang that didn't do anything except leave their logo you almost wanted to laugh. 

Almost, because the things people said weren't good things, so you always had to resist the urge of snapping at them and explaining what exactly did the logo mean. 

But you never did, because you had insane self control and tried to focus your energy thinking on what your mother could do for dinner, deciding to be hungry the rest of the day instead of angry. 

To your surprise, Chan moved his hand. You heard him sigh, and he walked to the wall on the right side, marking that place instead of the beautiful door. When he was finished he looked at you with one of his beautiful dimpled smiles. 

"She's right, the door was too beautiful to ruin with our logo. Let's get in now, the place is big enough for us to investigate separately" he said, trying to open the doors. 

He grunted, then he pushed both doors with all the strength in his body to be able to finally open them. Bang Chan succeeded and everyone clapped, he moved and allowed everyone else to get inside before him, like the amazing leader he was, always looking out for all of you. 

You stepped inside, turning on your flashlight and looking around, taking in your surroundings. The light coming from your friends and illuminating the place more, giving you the ability to see more clearly in the darkness. 

On your left, Minho and Jisung were looking closely to the framed pictures on the wall. You glanced at the framed photos and paintings, they looked incredibly old and gave you a sense of fright, your back felt cold and something in your head told you to get out of there.

Walking away from Changbin who hadn’t left your side, you pulled the door and tried to open it. But it didn’t. And you started to panic, a nervous laugh leaving your lips, grabbing the attention of the guys who were mesmerized with the gigantic mansion. You stared at all the boys, looking if anyone was missing and blocking the door from outside as a cruel joke. But you couldn’t concentrate and count who was inside and who wasn’t. Much to your panicked state, the guys weren’t saying anything when you tried to pull the door open again, they opted to look at you as if you were crazy.

“Haha, you’re very funny, guys. Who’s blocking the door?” you asked, voice trembling. Hyunjin walked slowly to you, as if to not alarm you even more. He moved your shaky hand from the doorknob and tried to pull the door open himself.

“Y/N, there’s nobody outside. We’re all here, together. Look, here’s Jeongin, Felix, Minho, Seungmin, Jisung, Changbin, Hyunjin, you and me” Chan said, taking your hand when he was close enough to you. You  looked at each of your friends that Chan pointed while saying their names to you and you felt a chill run through your back.

Felix took your hand from Chan’s and wrapped his arm around your shoulders, but you pushed him gently, indicating to him that you didn’t want a hug in that instant. Instead, you turned to look at Chan, squeezing the blond’s hand to let him know you weren’t feeling okay at all.

Chan and Hyunjin tried to open the door together, but after some tries under your anxious gaze, there was no success. Sighing and finally giving up, Chan turned to face all of you who hadn’t moved and said:

“Guys… we’re trapped.”

【ＮＥＸＴ　ＰＡＲＴ】

[chi-chi-mcroberts]

10.What is a small thing that one another does to make their partner happy? 12.When did they know that loved each other, and when did they first tell each other that they loved one another?14. Who would make a playlist for the other person? What would be featured on the playlist? Kakavege - im interested to hear your response, they're usually thought provoking ^^

Ah thank you! 😅

KakaVege

10. What is a small thing that one another does to make their partner happy?

For Goku, he goes out of his way to create situations where Vegeta is spending time with his family. Vegeta acts grumpy but Goku knows he loves his family very much. But he also knows that he gets overly focused on training and forgets to take care of himself, so Goku acts like a pain in the ass by constantly disrupting Vegeta’s training binges to hang out with their kids and grandkid. Vegeta appreciates it even if he’d never say so out loud 🤣

For Vegeta, he tolerates a lot more physical affection than he normally prefers. Physical touch can be difficult for him due to his trauma, but he often pushes himself to the edge of his comfort level just because he knows it makes Goku happy to get an extra few minutes of cuddles.

12. When did they know that they loved each other, and when did they first tell each other that they loved one another?

I think it was a very slow gradual process for both of them. Vegeta first started to realize his feelings for Goku were romantic after Goku died during the battle with Cell, but by then, he thought it was too late to matter, and he was also in love with Bulma. He married her and committed to raising his son with her, when who should return but Goku. And all of those feelings came rushing back, and it’s a big part of why he was so bonkers through the Buu arc and got really weird and gay while he was Majin 🤣

Goku didn’t realize it until after the Buu arc. Seeing what a different person Vegeta had become and how much they really relied on each other, it began to set in how much he really cared.

I think it still took them quite a long time beyond this to get to a place where they felt like they could safely admit it to each other. I think it happened at some point early on in Super, maybe after the battle with Frieza on Earth. Goku said it first, after thinking he had lost Vegeta before Whis did his do-over, he didn’t want to think about not having the chance to tell Vegeta how he feels. Vegeta sort of begrudgingly agreed but it took years for him to actually say the words in return, but Goku always knew that Vegeta loved him back.

14. Who would make a playlist for the other person? What would be featured on the playlist?

I could see Vegeta making a playlist for Goku! I think Goku is happy to listen to whatever. I think Vegeta would put a lot of pump-up jams, good songs to spar to, maybe sneak in the occasional diss song just to be a lil shit 😂

[dailyandrewandaaron]

"so, you met the sprog yet?" Allison asked

"sprog?

"the baby up there . He's kind cute actually- considering that he's a - “

"baby? what baby? I havent  seen any baby why would a baby be here ali? “

" the baby monster? Andrew's kid? Didn't you know, you didn't did you? Did he think he came with no strings attached? she nearly laughed

“Andrew's kid? No ,That can't be right? You must mean someone else. He doesn't have kids ,”

" you really didn't know? Those three  got a baby rooming with them and im

telling you it's Andrews. a minyard baby"

"that's ridiculous ali  he would've told me something like that”

“Go and see for yourself if  you don't believe me.

"Apparently you lot are hiding a kid up here “ he accused  the monsters still not really believing it which is why he found himself surprised when Nicky protested" ."  we're not hiding him he's allowed to stay with us. " he had partially excepted it to be a joke 

"Allison reckons that's he's yours “ he remarked to Andrew icily , annoyed at being the last to know that even Allison whom andrew veremently  disliked knew before him. it felt like a deliberate slight 

"does she now? “ said andrew expressionless 

"why didn't you tell me? “ he hated how  whining  that sounded 

“I don't see how it's any of your  business" Andrew told him flatly” 

“ it wouldnt change things ,you know”

 wouldn't it ?“ Andrew raised an eyebrow” Do you want  to see to him? This secret little boy of mine? is that it? Interesting. I didn't take you for the "meet family" type. You're too late anyway . He’s already asleep . I'm not going to wake him up just so you can gawp at him. He'll only scream the place down.  "

"so,it's true then . There is a kid in here . Who's is it?"

" mine-" Andrew replied it a  dark look "-and don't call him" it." . His name is Aaron ."

"you ignored the question" Neil pointed out. Andrew’s look darkened even further.

"come back tomorrow if you really want to meet him -Or don't . I won't care either way. “

"I don't believe that"

"Believe whatever you want. get of my room loudmouth . there's a child trying to sleep in here you know.

Andrew was sat on sofa the following morning with a buddle in his arms. He wordlessly motioned to Neil to sit next to him . Nicky was on the opposite side watching them closely

”this is Aaron." Andrew explained gruffly "indicating the blanket swaddled bundle he cradled" he is my  brother. " he carefully held him up so Neil could see a little face and head of fair hair the rest covered under fuzzy blankets." looksee "

Neil gazed obediently at the infant. Andrew seem to waiting for a reaction but he was unsure of what was he expected to say

" your brother? so he's not... I thought... You said he was yours"

"he is. My brother. " he said like that was the obvious conclusion all along . "I don't fuck women I thought I made that perfectly clear to you at least"

I just.. I never know you had a brother is all"

"neither did I. Until after the crash." he turned to glare at Nicky at that but his gaze quickly softened again when he refocused his attention to the bundle on his lap he began to rock it gently back and forth " well? have nothing to say for once? you wanted to see him." he felt he should pay the bundle a compliment to appease andrew but he couldn't think of what to say. It looked like alien. Andrew had told him not to to lie to him but doubted statements on weird appearence of the parts he could see of the blanket covered infant would be appreciated  when Andrew gazed so fondly at it.

"He's.. He is... Very... Small." Neil attempted. Andrew made a sound half way between a laugh and a huff of frustration. Yes. He is that. Observant as always " he remarked coldly.

"you everyone thinks he's-"

"I don't care what they think. Why should I?"

.The bundle wriggled and made a sound not quite a cry but more a grizzle . "oh now look, you woke him" Andrew growled

"I did?"

"Hello " andrew murmured gently at the baby as he stirred  changing tone effortlessly " "hello Aaron."  neil watched silently marviling at the unfamiliar softness the bundle provoked from the Andrew

“say hello to Aaron " andrew ordered coldly.  large eyes blinked up  at neil   from andrews arms ."hello" Neil  awkwardly greeted the bundle. The bundle gurgled incoherently in response . 

" I know " Andrew answered fondly as if he understood the noise  ." he is so stupid " Neil snorted and rolled his eyes knowing the gibe was directed at him but he couldn't help feeling emotional watching them both as andrew continued  to rock the baby  

Andrew holding a baby was not a sight he thought he'd ever see especially when he looked so serene about it. Andrew's smile was warm and loving a million miles a way from twisted smirks he was used to seeing on Andrew's face. His eyes shone bright with genuine happiness when a tiny pink fist reached out  from the blanket cocoon and gripped his thumb. 

" do you want to hold him?" Nicky asked Neil

"no!" Andrew hissed curling over the child protectively. "you can't. You'll make him cry. He only likes me holding him. "

" Neil won't hurt him " Nicky coaxed

"no , no ,Andrew's right. I.. I shouldnt.." neil stammered backing away. Alarmed by the sudden anger. He didn't particularly want to hold the bundle anyhow.

"okay, then.  if youre sure.. . actually I think he needs changing anyway..,'drew let me.." Nicky reached for the bundle with imploring look.

"no!" growled Andrew again " dont touch him!"

"Andrew.. .he needs... “

" I know what he needs. I can do it. Get out of here. Leave us alone" he snarled shielding the baby to his chest. Neil gave Nicky a look. Nicky held his gaze and shrugged " if you want. Are sure you know how to... " Nicky started 

"of course I do. Didn't you hear? I said get. out. Both of you get out."

[tickletastic]

Guitar Hero

Title: Guitar Hero

Rating: G/SFW

Warnings: None

Word Count: 940

Fandom: Star Trek

Ship: N/A (Bones & Kirk friendship)

Summary: Jim has found an old gaming console from the 21st century. Having had one of his own back home, he is well acquainted with it, and he knows exactly what game he wants to play with Bones. To put it simply, Bones is better than Jim expected him to be, and Jim is a dirty cheater.

Notes: My first Star Trek fic! Please give me feedback :)

“Ah c’mon Bones! I swear it’ll be fun,” Jim pestered for the thousandth time.

Ever since he found that nearly ancient video game he had been bugging Bones about it. Bones didn’t understand the hype, completely uninterested in playing a game older than the both of them combined.

Bones just shook his head in response, brushing the captain off. “Not interested kid.”

Jim continued, ever the persistent one, determined to convince Bones of the excellence of the game. Jim explained that he used to play the game at home, trying to guilt the doctor into playing.

“This game was the one good thing about my home life,” Jim spoke, adding emphasis to ‘this’.

This continued for 5 more minutes, until Bones finally huffed, putting down his work.

“Fine kid, but you gotta leave me alone after.”

A giant smile spread across Jim’s face, as he sprung up off of the couch. He pulled a box from under his desk, revealing wires and controllers of the old system. He then opened his desk drawer, revealing two plastic guitars.

Jim practically skipped over to the television, installing everything just as he had remembered, popping the game into the console.

“Here, this one is yours,” Jim said, handing Bones a black guitar, “and this one will be mine.”

Jim went through the process of choosing a songs, as Bones watched with amusement.

“Really kid? How do you even know these songs? They’re as old as the universe.”

“Hey! For your information, I love The Killers,” Jim responded, mocking offense.

Jim set the difficulty to hard for himself, and easy for Bones, receiving a cry of protest.

“Wad’ya do that for? I can definitely beat you, put us on the same difficulty.”

Jim obliged, and snickered as he let out an ‘if you insist’ under his breath.

With that, they were off. The screen showed a countdown as the song started blaring through the starfleet television’s speakers. It went on for a few minutes, growing in intensity, until Jim took a second to peer at his friend’s side of the screen. He was astonished when he noticed his friend had a higher streak than him, considering it was his first time playing.

“Ya know, this game was made just for me,” Jim began, “Here’s the guitar, and I’m the hero.” Jim chuckled at his own joke, as the older of the two scoffed at him.

Jim’s ego could never handle losing, so he slowly inched closer to his friend as the song went on, eventually bucking his hip right into Bones’ guitar, causing it to slip from the doctor’s grasp. Jim chuckled, seeing the shocked face of the doctor as the screen flashed with the name of the winner.

The younger of the two placed his guitar down on the couch behind him, grinning wide at Bones.

“See! Told you it’d be fun,” Jim exclaimed, the smirk never leaving his face.

Bones took a second, before opening his mouth to speak.

“Hey Jim,” The brown-eyed man began, receiving a hum from his counterpart, “You didn’t think I’d let you get away with that? Did you?”

With that, Bones pounced on Jim, relishing in the brief panic showcased on his friend’s face.

“Wait no! I’m sorry! Bones dohohohohohohont!” Jim pleaded, bursting into laughter as Bones kneaded his sides.

“I have a feeling you’re not really sorry, but I’ll definitely make you sorry,” Bones teased, tickling the younger’s ribs.

Jim’s laughter was bright and bubbly, as he squirmed every which way to escape Bones’ torturous fingers.

Although the kid was struggling, Bones knew he was enjoying this. Jim constantly did things to provoke Bones into doing just this. The older of the two didn’t mind though, he figured his friend could use a healthy dose of laughter considering the amounts of stress he was put under. Leonard would take all of the kid’s stress if he could

The doctor was snapped out of his thoughts by an ever distinct squeal, as he noticed his fingers had worked their way lower, just above his victim’s hips.

“BOHOHOHONES DOHOHOHONT! IM SOHOHOHORY,” Jim begged, as he could see where the doctor was heading.

“Sorry kid, I just don’t feel like you’re sorry enough,” with that, Bones drilled his fingers into the younger man’s hips, causing an immediate reaction.

“NOHOHOHOHO!” Jim’s laughter grew more frantic, as his bucking and struggles did as well. To Bones, this meant that the kid wasn’t tired enough to feel truly sorry, as the captain still had the strength to struggle.

McCoy moved his hands upwards, pulling Jim’s arms over his head. The kid knew exactly what was coming, and he definitely wasn’t having it.

“You really don’t have to do this! I said I was sorry!”

“Oh, but you know that I have to Jim.”

With that, Bones’ trained fingers attacked Jim’s underarms, his most sensitive spot, sending the kid over the edge.

“Ah NOHOHOHOHOHO AHAHAHAHAHAHA IHIHIHIHHIM- I- HAHAHAH IHIHHIM SOHOHOHOHORY!” Jim screamed out, his struggles growing weak as his voice became hoarse.

Bones continued for a few more minutes, until he felt his friend had learned his lesson. He rolled off of Jim, sitting on the couch next to Jim’s curled up figure.

“I forgive ya kid,” Bones spoke laughing at the captain.

“I h-hate you,” Jim responded, sitting up next to his friend.

“Sure you do. Now lets play again so I can beat you at your own damn game.”

After that, they played Guitar Hero on a pretty regular basis, but Jim couldn't say that he ever stopped cheating. Bones was more than happy to reteach his lesson every single time.

[chokememrstark]

A Dangerous Game // Samifer

Chapter: 8/15

Words: 2149

Summary: Sam comes across a very interesting book that describes a ritual in which one can play a game with the Devil. His curiosity is sparked and even if he doesn’t think he will ever actually do it, Sam soon finds himself face to face with this very entity. Things take a very unpleasant turn, but despite that, Sam is going back, as if something pulls him towards Lucifer.

abuse, violence, bullying, black magic, no hunter!au, a lot of angst, a lot of hurt/little comfort

Note: Because I feel I need to add this: Dean is pretty much a complete asshole in this story, so if you’re uncomfortable with that you might want to reconsider reading it (or tell yourself he is completely ooc, fine with me too xD)

Thanks to @sassysupernaturalsweetheart & @brieflymaximumprincess for their wonderful beta reading and keeping me company while writing this story ♥

Tagging: @spnyoucantkeepmedown @samlicker83  @wait-what5 (if you want to be tagged, just drop me an ask or contact me via IM)

At around six, pretty fast for his terms regarding homework, Sam was done and packed his stuff together. Whether he liked it or not, he had to get something to eat soon, even with his dad and possible trouble involved. As quietly as he could, to not cause any attention, Sam made his way to the kitchen and took a look at what was left. He couldn’t find more than a few bottles of beer and half a pizza that Dean had brought with him the night before apparently. Just as he was about to grab it, his dad called out for him from the living room, leaving the boy stiff in horror for a moment.

“W-what’s up, dad?” he asked with a trembling voice, cursing himself for his fear of the old man. “Do you want some pizza?”

“Leave the damn pizza, your brother probably spit on it. Come here.”

Sam swallowed as he followed the disguised order, knowing full well that disobedience would end in bruises - if he was lucky.

“Yes, dad?” he said quietly upon entering the living room.

His dad sat on his favorite chair, but he looked different than usually. He seemed… smaller for some reason, not the way Sam was used to.

“Sit down.”

Sam immediately realized that his dad was drunk beyond anything he had ever experienced before. He stank of whiskey and had a beer in his hand, already half empty. Wherever he had spent the night, he definitely didn’t waste his time sleeping.

“What is it?” Sam tried to be polite and nice as to not anger his dad in this state.

“You weren’t home last night, were you?”

It was not a question, despite the wording. His dad knew he had stayed away when he wasn’t supposed to.

“No, I… I slept at a friend’s…” Sam lied and looked away, visibly ashamed. “Dean freaked out after you left and yelled at me and I was scared he would hit me…”

“Oh, it’s good you stayed away from him,” his dad nodded and took a big sip out of his beer bottle. “Good to stay away…”

“I didn’t want to worry you, dad, really,” Sam quickly said, hoping to calm the waves with the older one. “I asked my friend from school if I could stay a night and he said okay. I won’t do it again, promised!”

“I thought you ran away, Sam,” his dad said after a few minutes, a sad smile on his face. “Wouldn’t blame you if you did, really.”

“Why should I run away, dad?” Sam asked, serious this time. He had never talked with his dad like this before, but still never actually thought about running away. Yes, he had thought about dying before, but running away? Never. He wouldn’t know where to go anyways.

“She loved you so much, did I ever tell you that?”

Sam was confused for a moment before it clicked and he knew what his dad was talking about. He must have drank more than Sam realized before, John never talked about their mother, ever. He had only ever once talked about her, on their wedding day anniversary ten years ago. Sam remembered it vividly, as it was also the only memory he had of his dad ever crying.

“She wanted to take you with her everywhere. To go shopping, even to get her nails done. She was obsessed with you and day in and day out, you were her only topic.”

Those words hurt Sam almost as much as what Lucifer had told him, but hearing it from his dad had a more personal touch, one that made him want to scream at him to stop - but he didn’t. He just sat there, listening to his dad and trying to hold even more tears back.

“When I got the call, I couldn’t move for a full minute,” his dad continued and emptied his bottle completely.

He waved at Sam, who understood the signal and got up to get him another beer, when he heard the words ‘get two’ behind him. Dutifully, Sam brought two beers and handed them to his dad, who shook his head in response.

“This one is yours. It’s okay, take it.”

“T-thank you…” Sam muttered and opened the beer the way he had opened so many already in his life for Dean and his dad alike - on the table in front of them.

“I thought you were dead too when I got the call, you know? The way the officer sounded it seemed impossible that anyone could have survived this. And then, when I saw you in the small crib in the hospital, crying without a sound and with your arm in a small cast… I hated you.”

Sam choked on the sip of beer he had just taken, staring at his dad with wide eyes.

“I asked God why he took my wife and not you, I’m not proud of that, Sam. She was my life and knowing I would never see her again turned me into a monster.”

“You’re not a monster, dad…” Sam said quietly and shook his head. “You missed her, that’s all.”

“No, Sam, I am. I took my love away from you so I wouldn’t be reminded of my loss whenever I saw you, but I still was. Seeing you grow up, seeing you look like your mother more and more each day, with the same behavior and the same green eyes… I hate it.”

Sam never knew about any of this and really never thought about this being something possible. He didn’t want to feel sorry for his dad, but he still did in a way. What he said didn’t take back what he had done to him, but it gave Sam some understanding.

“Dad…” he said, only to be cut off right away.

“I hated how intelligent you were, how even your voice sounded like hers sometimes when you were upset. Sometimes I wanted to turn back time and put you in her place in the car, just so I could have her back.”

Sam couldn’t answer to this - he knew that his dad blamed him for the accident, but this was a new level of heartbreak he didn’t expect.

“I told Dean to take care of you whenever I could, but he got tired of it, you know that. I even tried just leaving you two a few times, but never had the balls to do it.”

“Dad, can I say something?” Sam asked carefully, earning a nod in return. “I don’t hate you, in case you think that. I miss mom too and I know Dean does too, even if he never admits it. I mean, I don’t remember her, but I love her.”

“I know you do, I can see that.”

“What I mean is, I know you made mistakes, but I’m not really an easy kid... “ Sam felt strange saying these things, when normally he was scared shitless of his dad. Still, he didn’t hate him, even if he thought it was the other way around. He didn’t know if he could hate his dad, or Dean for that matter, even if he tried. “I know you miss mom a lot, dad. I have seen pictures of you and how happy you were, I’m not mad that you hate me for being the reason she’s gone.”

“No, Sam,” John shook his head, emptying his bottle halfway. “I know I said these things, but there is nothing to change what happened. I even offered to look after you that day so she could go to her appointment in peace, but she refused. She said ‘Don’t be silly, John! Sam is such a sweet angel, he loves driving with me.’”

Sam swallowed hard before taking a big gulp out of his own beer bottle to not be forced to say something. He had no words anyways.

“Those were her last words to me, ‘Sam is such a sweet angel’. And then she was gone and I knew her last thought wasn’t about me, but about you. I was jealous of my son for being the light of my wife’s life, there is nothing to excuse that.”

“But, dad… I’m sure she thought about you before she died, too.”

“It doesn’t matter,” his dad said and shook his head. “I directed my anger at you and refused to give you the love you deserved, that’s the truth and I have to live with it for the rest of my life. And now look at you, growing up to be a man and distancing yourself from everything that I am or that your brother is, as if you are a stranger to this family. I don’t understand you, I never did... “

“I’m not a stranger, dad. I’m just… me. Being the way I am gives me a costume to wear outside, so no one can see the real me.” Sam wasn’t sure if this was the truth or not, but it was better than simply agreeing to his dad and provoke him.

“I get why you dress like this, I’m not dumb, Sam. You want to be different, rebel, and I get it. When you got this piercing I was so close to beat your ass to China, because you managed to act like you were old enough, not because you’re a child. I know that, trust me. I’m still mad you went out and had this done without my permission, but I realized it’s your life, not mine. I won’t be here forever and you’ll be out of the house soon, I can’t control you anymore.”

“Dad, I…” Sam’s voice died in his throat, not allowing him to finish his sentence.

“No, listen to me, this is important. I know I’m drunk as hell and won’t remember anything tomorrow, but I want you to know this, so listen. Are you listening, son?”

“I am, yes.”

“This is something your mother would have wanted to tell you herself, but since she can’t anymore, I am going to do it. You are special, Sam. This is why I never understood you the way I understood Dean - he is more like me than you’ll ever be. You are insanely strong and smart, when you were four the district we lived in even wanted to put you in school already because you were bored out of your mind in preschool. Your mom knew that, ever since you were born, I didn’t. She said one day you’ll think you are alone and can’t do anything right and she said if this ever happens I was supposed to tell you one thing. Still with me, Sam?”

“Yes… yes I am…” Sam was more confused than ever, but forced himself to concentrate.

“She said, her words, not mine ‘Sammy is more than what we see. A part of him is not here yet, but it’s somewhere, waiting for him to find it. If he is ever about to give up hope, tell him that. And tell him that no matter how wrong and insane it might feel at first when he finds it, it will be the right thing.’”

Sam stared at his dad with wide eyes, completely dumbfounded. Nothing and everything about this made sense at the same time. The most confusing thing, however, was that it came from his dad, who had chosen this exact moment to tell him about it.

“I have no idea what she meant by that, but she had those moments where she would say weird things that turned out to be true. Not like a prophecy or a vision of the future, but it happened sometimes. I guess you’ll know what she meant one day, I just wanted to get it out while having the chance.”

“T-thanks, dad,” Sam said quietly, still trying to process what he had just heard. “I’m glad you told me…”

“I don’t hate you, Sam, even if it seems like I do most of the time,” his dad sighed and, for the first time during their conversation, turned to look at his son. “I don’t understand you, but I don’t hate you. We all lost someone we loved and out of the three of us, you are the one who is coping with it the best.”

“I… I’m not…” Sam sniffed, cursing himself for his stupid emotions.

“You are, even if you don’t know yet,” John sighed and leaned back into his chair, closing his eyes. “Just remember what I told you. Find what you miss…”

Sam was about to say something, but he realized that his dad was drifting away into unconsciousness quickly. Instead of asking more questions, he simply stood up and leaned his head against his dad��s forehead for a moment.

“Thank you, dad,” he said and then left his old man to the rest he needed.

[harmonicstupidity]

Trigger /a/ Q&A with Tattun/Producer (questions in bold)

(x)

Who is your favorite girl?

Which would you have sex with?

I can't choose. I like all my characters. But I do like the newer characters that's still yet to be shown in the series.

I won't be answering your later question

Producer-san. Did any staff travel around the UK to get inspiration?

Will there be a witch from Wales?

Yes we did. We visited London and Edinburgh

We don't really have a plan for a witch from Wales.

Legit question. Was this character based on Chumlee from Pawn Stars?

Yes, this was homage to Chumlee. Also a show of respect to Matsushima, the voice actor for this particular character.

I love Chumlee!

So, who are the other Trigger girls?

TRIGGER GIRLS will not be taking part in LWA.

Isekai is the biggest trend in the industry right right now, are Trigger going to get into it?

None of the project we're working on fits that genre. But who knows, some surprise project my nudge in.

Why are there no Canadian witches?

Please put in a Canadian witch

I guess we don't have a clear image of what Canada/Canadians are like. We gotta do some studying I suppose.

(click on “Keep reading” for more questions)

When do we see Andrew debut!??

I can't disclose this information. Sorry! Just keep on watching every episode...

Did you expect Little Witch Academia to provoke such a response overseas?

How much has the international audience factored into your plans for this series?

Initially I had no expectation. But I always wanted to work on a project that will be watched and enjoyed globally.

Does Trigger approve of Akko x Diana? This is important.

No. Do what you wish in your fan fictions.

What are the chances of getting a British dub?

That'd be the dream

Producer- san

WHAT STATE IS AMANDA FROM?

We only have her nationality thought out still. She's Irish American sooo how's Brooklyn sound?

I haven't confirmed anything with the director, so anything I mention might be turned over at a later time.

Will vampire-chan appear in episode 4?

Will Sucys mom-sama appear?

We really want to.

Is there going to be a Luluco cameo in LWA?

Can't comment on this at the moment.

Is there a male counterpart to Luna Nova???

A school for Wizards??

Wizards exist in the LWA world.

Will Trigger-chan show up in LWA?

No

Will Akko ever get gud?

Will Lotte do something outside be the 3rd wheel?

You have to watch the entire series to find that out.

Producer-san what was the inspiration for the spells?

I'll disclose that information once the series is over!

Has TRIGGER considered opening up donations from overseas, or using a service like Patreon?

Many of us want to support the studio directly, but it's difficult.

Not at the moment. But if there's enough request, we can give it a try.

Producer-san do idol witches exist?

Isn't that suppose to be Chariot?

Is Akko the only muggle (non-magic folk) in the academy, or will there be more featured?

Is Luna Nova the only magic school in the LWA world?

I think there's more student from a non magic household. They're just not featured.

Yes, other magical academy aside from Luna Nova exists.

Who came up with the metal wand design?

All the designs are by Yoshinari.

Producer-san, Tattun touched upon this briefly, but what is THE single best way to support you guys directly when it comes to merchandising? Forget the middleman, forget committees, what is the best way for my money to go directly to you, tattun, and everyone else that works in the studio?

Hmmm I'm not sure.

Will Trigger be selling LWA Brooms as merchandise?

because i would buy one.

No. Someone please make a prop broom for us!

Do you guys plan on selling raw inbetween frames for LWA like you guys did for KLK?

We hope to do so!

How is production going so far on the show? How do the staff feel about the project?

We're behind! Help us!

How different is it producing anime for a platform like Netflix in comparison to just producing it regularly?

It's quite different! A lot of new rules that we have to follow.

Hi Producer-san! If this series gets dubbed, which I hope it does so kids in the States can watch it, will it have the same voice actors as for the OVAs? Or will you get new VAs?

I'm not sure. We never had any says in dubbing.

Producer-san

This is very important for us.

Ursula a virgin?

Yes/No?

She says "うるせーなwww"

Dear Producer-san

Can we trust you guys to upkeep the family-friendly and magical atmosphere of the show? I love the world this anime presents and I, as many other anons, believe that adding things like romance or going overboard with yuri would demolish that atmosphere.

We do want to keep the family friendly atmosphere. Our goal is to make a series where it is appreciated by the largest demographic.

Also, will we see more of Avery, and Akko bullying?

Avery will get a scene occasionally.

Hopefully Akko can grow out of her habits.

I know it is early but is there any plans for Season 2 or another Movie and maybe OVA if LWA came out successful/popular?

Hold your horses! Please enjoy our television series first.

What inspired the decision to make Amanda overtly Irish-American as opposed to just American?

It's one of the few times I've seen something like that done in an anime.

Not sure. It was a request by Yoshinari.

Important question: Is sucy a Filipino?

We want to keep Sucy's profile mysterious.

Why is there no Swedish witch producerSan?

You gotta settle with Lotte. She's from the same area... sort of... They exist in another class. Just not around Akko.

Will Chum Lee appear on later episodes or was it a one time cameo?

he will make an appearance occasionally.

I love Chumlee.

How much research was put into British snacks? Did anyone get as fat as Jasminka?

Wow! I'm amazed how much research you've put in.

>pot

>kettle

based tattun

This is Tattun responding. Yes my favorite flavor for kettle cook potato chip is Salt n Vinegar. Thus why I like Jas.

Are we getting beach episode?

No.

Where would you like to see anime go in 5 years? Where do you think it will be in 5 years?

I hope we're around in 5 years.

Who's work in the animation industry today do you admire?

Zootopia's director. Byron Howard

What's your opinion on animation today? 3D, 2D, video games, etc.?

It's good to have multiple ways to express a project. But my favorite is 2D.

Answers from here on by Tattun.

Are we going to get the cards?

I believe there's a plan to have them as a bonus for the BD. As for the details, I am unsure.

TATTUN

Tell Trigger that we want to give them money.

It's getting ridiculous. She kept dodging out attempts to throw money at her.

Tell them to open a donation thing. I mean come on it's current year.

The Japanese are very skeptical when it comes to new technology/idea they're not familiar with.

Is there any merch in particular that you enjoy helping create? Any that you're looking forward to that you can tell us?

Is this question exclusive to LWA? I usually make artbook type of merch. For LWA, I believe I only made the yellow staff book that went around a while ago.

aren't you supposed to work for a living

for the last few days you just sit here and shitpost

I kinda get to set my own work hours. As long as I can get the work done. I don't recall posting here all that much though? Last time was Saturday?

Does Trigger owning the IP for LWA (I assume they own it at least) give better leverage for shares of profits?

How profitable for you are figures and nendoroids?

I have no details regarding this matter. But from the looks of previous title like KLK, I don't think it's too great.

What merch do we need to buy to directly support trigger?

This is important!!!!

Mostly stuff that goes on our online store... Which isn't too rich in variety since we always have difficulties getting the go sign for oversea sales.

>I hope we're around in 5 years.

A-are you guys running low on funds? ;w;

I think our producer has the habit of overspending the initial budget lol

Hey Tattun, given what you said in the last thread, how will we know which merchandise is sold by Trigger as opposed to the committee?

I know you said that it's a complicated process regarding what merch Trigger actually gets to licence, but if there was even some way of knowing which merch is licenced by Trigger it would help a lot for those of us who wish to support the studio directly.

Might be hard but if you research hard enough, it'll generally say who manufactured the item.

>The Japanese are very skeptical when it comes to new technology/idea they're not familiar with.

Well tell them to stop being skeptical and enter the 21st century.

What do you expect from people who "REALLY" believes that such an archaic media like Blu-rays sells like pancakes.

How would you rank Trigger's original works, in order of most to least favorite?

Did you enjoy Luluco as much as I did (a lot)?

The first project I was involved was the original LWA. So nostalgia points are definitely in effect. Sooo I'll probably rank LWA on top of Luluco and KLK.

Will the old LWA sketchbook ever be reprinted?

No plans at the moment

So Tattun, do you like your anime-related job? Would you change it for something different?

Yea, I'm enjoying it. But then I gotta think of quality of life soon too lol

Tattun, is this guy right?

Nah, but this guy sounds like he has a better understanding than me.

Im sorry if this is really off the topic of anime, but when Kill la Kill was airing I heard that Trigger and Platinum Studios were pals, or just had mutual things going on so this lead to me also hearing a lot of wishing and speculation that there would be a KLK or some trigger video game at some point, however I always question the validity of that statement.

Do you know if it is true though?

Maybe one of the producer might be close with someone in Platinum? Can't confirm this but I know one of the creators from Platinum was interested in working on a KLK game if given the opportunity.

Are you planning to come back at some point in the future?

Since the Mods were kind enough to give me an account, I'd like to make more use out of it.

what are some dirty secrets about the anime industry

I thought I was pretty open with my opinions today.

[sanguinesprout]

Therapy/Counselling Diary #1 + 2

Alrighty, so I went to my first counselling appointment about 2 weeks ago, I should have written about it sooner cause my memory sucks and I’ve forgotten a lot of what was said but knowing me, that’s just how it goes lol. 

It was actually in a place quite close, right in the centre of a relatively busy shopping area but it is discreet in the way that the building does not have a sign disclosing what it actually is, just the address which is pretty neat. From the outside it kinda just looks like some office type/general job advice place and the general building interior was quite simple, new-ish and office-y. I was nervous going in, but not too much actually which was good. I had to tell the reception desk lady my name (but only the first time) which I was anxious about, but of course no1curr really and you have to sign in your initials in this list for a fire safety thing. There was a waiting area of course which I was dreading but I just fiddled with one of the games on my phone till the counsellor came down for me shortly after.

The lady I’m assigned to see is pleasant and cheery, she makes some interesting but simple analogies and points out and helps turn things around when I happen to say something negative. I feel quite comfortable talking to her for the most part, it’s just some odd few things she’s said that came across overly blunt and maybe a tiny bit offensive, nothing intentionally harmful and mostly about just informational or hypothetical stuff, but it just feels a little shocking and discomforting and uhh awkward at times. I guess the impact makes it more memorable and more thought provoking though, so that’s something lol.

The first appointment was just an introductory one, we talked briefly about my background and a bit about my financial situation which she instructed me to go to a place I could get advice (which I did go to later and well, it was an awkward time of waiting and receiving nothing new or helpful in the end, but I tried at least. I was wondering if I would be able to get some sort of financial support as I am not working but it kinda lead full circle into something I tried in the past and struggled with badly, so damn... but maybe I’ll try again some time soon.) 

I talked a little about my family and about my parents, my sister and how I feel not so independent, how I worry about what people think of me and that kind of stuff. She pointed out that I kept using my sister as an example of someone I saw as independent and functional, that I kept comparing myself to her and told me to think about the difference in age we have and the more time she has had, that we are essentially different and well just everyone in general goes at different paces and follow different paths and stuff like that. I mean I know this already of course, but it’s easy to forget when you’re in that hopeless mood, so I’m glad she mentioned it.

There was the stuff about not taking people’s words to heart and to just let it slide off as if wearing a super everything-proof coat and other general sort of cliche advice too. It’s nice to be reminded and to be told them, I will try harder commit them to memory. 

It’s a bit of a weird feeling when I say stuff and she asks me what I just did/said as to point out I was being negative or jumping into assumptions/conclusions. I mean of course this must be done, but it kind of makes me feel like a kid being talked to or reprimanded and I feel a tiny bit sad/intimidated or like Im going backwards for that moment. I also feel like sometimes things are going a bit slow or that I have to butt in to say what I want to, feels bad man. I do genuinely have nothing against her as a person or counsellor, I’m just hella awks.

Sometimes I feel like I didn’t want to say the most generic straight forward answer and so said something a little different, second guessed myself and well I feel like an idiot for it too. Like for example (not one actually used that day or maybe at all, cuz I forgot and am bad at making stuff up lol) when asked something about whose approval/support/opinion/etc of you matters most, the obvious/desired answer would be to say yourself but I get that really cheesy feeling and say something else like your friends/family or w/e idk... I just, ughhhh @^@” I mean it is true though, humans do look to others for support and approval too, it’s just that I probably do this or think I need this more than necessary aka. my dependent-ness, indecisiveness and fear of judgement reigns supreme.

My homework for the next week was to go to the financial/unemployment advice place (which I did with the help of my sister) and to write down what I would like to talk about/focus on in the next sessions. As I never write super personal things down out of paranoia/fear of someone reading and judging it was something I was reluctant and kept drawing up blanks about lol. I scrawled some generic stuff about becoming more confident and independant, less paranoid and fearful, to be myself and some typical goals like learning to cook and drive and all those kind of things etc. 

But... I also wrote that I wanted to talk about/learn more about AVPD, OCPD etc. The next appointment she didn’t ask me for the paper but I plucked up the courage to present it of my own accord. She went through most of it and we briefly discussed how we could go about these things, how to start to get there and what I could do. Such as for learning to cook, I said I could maybe use my sister’s kitchen (which I did and wrote a little about in my last general update post) and as for making friends she suggested I could join some sort of local hobby club of interest (this one is something I’d thought about many times already and is still kinda meh but maybe I just need to look and try harder), and we traded and concocted other similar sorts of ideas for things (which I forgot lol).

We also talked about my parents some and she agreed that they... are well, a ginormous contributor to my problems especially in the independence department, but she was kind enough to say she assures that they are probably lovely people, it’s just that I need to live for myself and not be constrained to their rules and so forth. It’s all painfully true and I know it, but for someone else to agree, sympathise and reiterate it to me it feels, like a bit of a weight has been lifted. Yeah, I’m an adult now and have been for quite a long while but never felt it, I need to push to do things for myself and by myself, then I’ll start to really feel like who I’m meant and hope to be.

When it got to the AVPD part I wrote down though... it was kind of... idk disheartening. I mean I know it’s no good to just pull out the name of something and present it like I know I have it, I specifically wrote it so it wouldn’t seem so much like that. But I’ve just been sitting on those inklings for so long and just wanted to know if it is actually relevant after all, to know what is wrong with me really, to have a real diagnosis after all this time, just like with my physical illness’ I just craved to know what it is, to put a name to it and have some relief.

Well, I don’t remember exactly what she said butI feel like it was a dismissal or semi-dismissal of it. I think she said something about her not being able to to sort of diagnose people for some reason or other, maybe that she’s not qualified to or idk. I mean she introduced herself as a counsellor so I guess it would kind of makes sense..? Until lately I was kind of unclear on using the word counsellor or therapist and still kind of am, because it seems that in some places or for some people they are one and same and interchangeable whilst to others and other places they are entirely different. I kind of see a therapist as the kind of one up of a counsellor, a bit more of a specialist or something similar. The word therapy on it’s own is just the sort of means or title of the treatment used by both counsellors and therapists though so there’s that too. Also some people choose to use the word counselling out of choice as it seems more softer, discreet, accepted and understood (this rings true in the case with what my mum and I refer to it as).

A counsellor runs brief and short term sessions focusing on improving thought and behaviour patterns while a (psycho)therapist sort of digs deeper into the subconscious and pasts of patients is what I have kind of gathered from some info online (may not be correctly described by me but oh well). I also read that some people mentioned that one of the criteria or factors for deciding which kind of person you see is whether you are already actively conscious and responsive to changing for the better (which if yes, would lead to a counsellor) or not. I remember the info on my problems I gave to the referral person was quite complex and even she needed to discuss what to make of it with a superior, but I told her of my own initiatives and endeavours to change and improve and maybe that was where the deciding factor lay.

I know I told myself not to have an expectations but well, you know that’s kind of impossible really. I don’t want to feel disappointed or to come across as ungrateful because this support and guidance I am able to receive now is definitely much better than nothing at all. Maybe I just need to give things time, see how it goes, build up my sort of mental report and rapport with her. One of the things that I was worried about is that there is a set number of appointments (10 to be exact, so short term which confirms this is counselling and not psychotherapy.) But she re-assured me that if we need more then it can be arranged of course when needed and to not to get too ahead of myself.

In a way it is kind of something positive though, to maybe know that I do not need something as intensive as they first thought I would (so I’m doing well in a way or not as bad as I think) but on the flip side I worry that all my much deeper set problems may not have a chance to be explored and resolved and it is disheartening all over again. Once more I think I just need to be patient and not overthink things, I’ve only been for two appointments, there’s still some to go and lots more things to begin to discuss.

I was supposed to have my third appointment this week but it got cancelled this morn, but I don’t mind and the next one is just a few days away so it’s okay. I was actually kind of feeling reluctant/nervous due to it being a diff day from all the others set too so it was a bit of a relief lol and also it’s been quite a big step to go out so early and frequently (in my avoidant terms) and into somewhere quite busy and nerve-wracking and to think and get grilled in a sense or share so much personal stuff so intensely, I felt I definitely needed a breather.

Thinking and writing these posts totally drains me too and I always have migraines which only makes things harder to boot, but I’m doing it, yay for me! :D Hmm... I’m not sure what else to write now, I think I got most of what I remember and most of what I wanted to say down. 

I want to write something like ‘I hope I don’t come across as an ass’ and I think I already did earlier lol but this is me thinking about being judged by others again (and usually when people defend themselves for something it ends up backfiring or being hypocritical so never mind haha). I shouldn’t have to think about whether someone will judge me or not, or to soften my words or feelings. I don’t want to lie or ever pretend to be someone I’m not either. I gotta learn to keep being true to myself and to know that as long as I see myself for who I really am and know I am, then it doesn’t matter what other people say or think.

Alright, I think I’ve found a good place to finish this post now. Ending on a sort of confused and odd but self-encouraging note so to say haha. I’m still kind of conflicted and anxious but I need to just relax a little and let things just unfold at a slow but steady pace as they will.

I’m gonna try do some relaxing stuff and then some productive after if I can now ^^ I hope next time’s post will be a little brighter haha~

Remember to keep encouraging and supporting yourself, to just be you and of course, to have an awesome day~! C: